the band

Catfish are one of the UK's most exciting blues-rock powerhouses on the circuit today, formed in 2014 they have quickly established themselves on the scene as one to watch. Hailing from the south of England the band features the powerful father and son duo on vocals Matt Long and Paul Long, Adam Pyke on bass and internationally acclaimed drummer Kev Hickman.
The band has released three studio albums, a live album and is set to release a new acoustic EP later this year. The band has been making waves in the last few years, with regular tours and festivals appearances in the UK, Europe and the USA and have established themselves as a real force in the British blues scene.
Introducing the band:
Matt Long - guitar and vocals
Paul Long - keyboards and vocals
Adam Pyke - bass
Kev Hickman - drums
awards
UK and british blues awards
2022
Nomination: Band of the Year, Instrumentalist of the Year.
2021
Won: Instrumentalist of the Year.
Nomination: Blues Artist of the Year, Album of the Year 'Exile - Live in Lockdown' and Online Event of the Year for the live stream of Exile - Live in Lockdown.
2020
Won: Blues Band of the Year, Blues Instrumentalist of the Year.
Nomination: Album of the Year 'Burning Bridges'.
2019
No awards process
2018
Won: Blues Act of the Year.
Nomination: Album of the Year 'Broken Man', Young Artist of the Year.
2017
No awards process
2016
Won: Keyboard Player of the Year.
Nomination: Emerging Artist of the Year, Young Artist of the Year.
2015
Nomination: Emerging Artist of the Year, Keyboard Player of the Year.


