Richard Clarke Music

The guitar spoke to me, and I was hooked from the moment I picked it up.”

Richard Clarke is a London-based blues artist, known for his intricate guitar work and stirring vocals, with nearly two decades of experience performing across Europe.

He began playing professionally at the age of 15, cutting his teeth in local venues on the outskirts of London. His talent soon gained recognition in the UK blues scene, earning nominations for UK Blues Male Vocalist and Guitarist of the Year in 2013. Over the next decade, he continued to refine his craft, taking his infectious personality and energetic performances across Europe, including a prestigious show for royalty in the UAE. Most recently, he toured Central Europe as a founding member of Connolly Hayes, a UK Blues Emerging Act of the Year 2024 nominee before leaving the band in October 2024 to pursue a solo career.

Influenced by blues legends John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and BB King, Richard delivers a signature blend of blues, R&B, soul, and pop. His live performances combine melodic guitar work with infectious grooves, wooing audiences across intimate venues and major festivals.

2025 sees Richard step forward as a solo artist with four original tracks produced by Adrian Hall. The new EP showcases his musical range, opening with the upbeat “Good Thing” before easing into a soulful re-release of “Sleeping Easy.” The heartfelt “Don’t Know Where I Went Wrong” strips everything back, before the funk-infused “Something’s Going On” rounds off the collection.

Backed by an accomplished lineup featuring bassist Sonny Winslow (Connor Selby), drummer Jonny Brister (Jake Shears), and Paul Jordanous (Rag ‘n’ Bone Man) on keys and trumpet, Richard is excited to bring his new material to the UK and European stages in the year ahead.

His new EP “Good Thing” is out now on all major streaming platforms.

www.richardclarkemusic.co.uk