Albert Lee

Albert Lee will perform at Brewery Arts on 10 October 2026 at 6:30 pm. Grammy-winning guitarist Albert Lee will be joined on stage by his young UK band, with Ali Petrie on keys, Iain Petrie on bass and Tim Hillsdon on drums.

Albert made his name touring with Eric Clapton, The Crickets, The Everly Brothers, Joe Cocker and Emmylou Harris' Hot Band through the 70s and 80s.

Albert received a Grammy Award in 2002 for his contribution to "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" featured on "Earl Scruggs and Friends", and won a Grammy for his performance on Brad Paisley's instrumental "Cluster Pluck" in 2009.

Known for his picking style and versatility, Albert was joined by more than 50 special guests at his 70th birthday celebration concerts at Cadogan Hall in 2014, including Bill Wyman, Shakin' Stevens, Chas & Dave, Gary Brooker, The Shadows and Ralph McTell.

In 2024, Albert celebrated his 80th birthday at Cadogan Hall with another lineup of his musician friends. Albert received the Trailblazer Award in 2017 at the Americana Awards, accepted on his behalf by Andy Fairweather Low.

"Highwayman", Albert's solo album, is a 12-track collection of acoustic covers recorded live, featuring songs by the Everly Brothers ("Bye Bye Love"), Rodney Crowell ("Till I Can Gain Control Again") and Jimmy Webb ("The Highwayman").

"Gypsy Man" is Albert's solo album featuring Buddy Holly songs.

In 2024 Albert recorded "Lay It Down" at Konk Studios, a collection of tracks he had long wanted to record.