Christone Kingfish Ingram - Hard Road European Summer

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram brings his Hard Road European Summer tour to The Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh on 1 July 2026. Raised in Mississippi and steeped in the blues from an early age, the guitarist and singer has built a sharp, contemporary sound that carries the grit of the tradition without getting stuck in it. First noticed with the album Kingfish, then confirmed with 662, he’s carved a path that speaks to long-time blues fans and curious newcomers alike.

On stage, Kingfish lets the guitar lead the conversation: singing lines that cut through, bends that hang in the air, and a tone that shifts from raw bite to warm glow. His voice matches that energy, moving from confessional storytelling to full-bodied call-and-response with the band. Expect a set that threads modern grooves with the pulse of the Delta, hints at Chicago electric swagger, and leaves room for slow-burning dynamics and sudden surges. There are nods to his influences, including the mentorship of Buddy Guy, but the show is firmly his own: tight interplay, spacious solos, and songs drawn from across his catalogue. A night to see where the blues is heading, played from the inside out.