Jimmy Regal and The Royals are a tough and howlin’ harmonica-led three piece from South London, with a sound from Mississippi to New Orleans to Mali to Canvey Island. Twice nominated for Band of the Year and Album of the Year by the UK Blues Federation, the band is gearing up for the release of a new studio album in 2026, Snap Back in follow up to their previous UK and International #1 album, First and Last Stop.
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First single out on 17 July!
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It'll be available for download from Bandcamp on 17 July - support us this way and you’ll get the benefit of being offered the full album before anyone else at a discount.
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Pre-save the Spotify/streaming link here.
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After their initial independent album hit the UK charts in 2017, they scored four top-10 UK blues albums. Their most recent studio album, First and Last Stop, went to #1 in the UK blues charts, was #1 most played UK act in the international Roots Music Report charts for three straight weeks and was a US top 10 placing in the Contemporary Blues charts. Nominated by the UK Blues Federation for best album and best band in 2024 and 2026, the three piece's latest release, Well Boss showcases a powerful live performance at the Temperance in Leamington Spa.​​​
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“★★★★”
Mojo Magazine.
“Jimmy Regal and the Royals is one hell of a blues band and First and Last Stop is one hell of a blues album.”
Steve Harrison, Blues Matters.
“Williams is an inventive guitarist and his duetting with Watkins is something quite joyful.”
RnR Magazine.
“It’s not hard to hear why this outfit is carving a reputation on the live circuit.”
Hi Fi News.
"This is just robust music in the hands of masters. Fans of original and nuanced blues and R&B will garner hours of enjoyment here."
Blues Blast Magazine.
"(Gotta Make) A New Flame feels like a walk down the Crescent Cities Bourbon Street, while the driving funk of Micky Two Suits is typical of a band with the controls set to joyous."
Classic Rock magazine.

Upcoming festivals and gigs
See you soon at one of these soon:
2 Aug: Ealing Blues Festival 2026, London
8 Aug: Tangled Up In Blues 2026, Timsbury, Somerset
19 Aug: Ain't Nothin’ But, London
2 Sep: Dusty’s Blues Club, High Wycombe
5 Sep: Groundhog Blues Club acoustic festival, Shropshire
16 Sep: The Malt Shovel Blues Club, Northampton
16 Oct: Snap Back album launch party, London.
2027
29 Jan: The Temperance, Leamington Spa.
CONTACT
For booking or press enquiries please contact:
Email: info@jimmyregalandtheroyals.com
Phone: 07824607507
