Connor Selby

He's seen mostly as a blueser, but there's more to him than that.

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The multiple award-winning homegrown blues-roots musician and singer, who has gigged with The Who, Pearl Jam and Beth Hart, among others, prepares for 10 headline UK dates in September.

The press describes you as a "young British troubadour". That last word isn't heard too often these days.

Well, I'm someone that travels around, singing my songs. I'm a storyteller, basically. My songs are very personal to me.

You were voted Traditional Blues Artist Of The Year at the UK Blues Awards in 2020, 2022 and 2023. In 2023 you were nominated in three categories. Do such honours serve as motivation?

Absolutely, yeah. It gives me a sense of validation, especially as it's all decided on a public vote. Winning awards is a huge honour.

But your own particular brand of blues is drenched in soul.