Last updated 05:15, Friday, 28 November 2008

Carlisle Blues Festival, from November 21-23 at the Swallow Hilltop Hotel, brings together more than 50 of the best blues musicians, headlined by the world-renowned Sherman Robertson, Nine Below Zero, Ian Siegal and Aynsley Lister. Weekend tickets cost £75. Single day tickets cost: Friday £25; Saturday £30; Sunday £20, available from the hotel reception on 01228 529255. www.carlislebluesfestival.com

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Sean Webster – 7pm

Kyla Brox - 8.15pm

Nine Below Zero - 9.30pm

Rab McCullough - 11pm

Late night jam session in Fairfields Bar

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Guy Tortora - 1pm

Two Timers - 2.15pm

Nicky Moore's Blues Corporation 3.30pm

Jon Amor - 7pm

Olly Alcock Band - 8.15pm

Ian Siegal Band - 9.30pm

Sherman Robertson - 11pm

Late night band in Fairfields Bar - Sidewinder

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Ian Siegal (solo) - 1pm Aynsley Lister - 2.30pm

4pm - Matt Schofield - 4pm

Festival close - 6pm