Jimmy Regal and the Royals at the Malt Shovel Tavern

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, following up to their previous UK and International #1 album, First and Last Stop.
New single, Don't Know Diddley, out now! https://jimmyregalandtheroyals.bandcamp.com/track/dont-know-diddley
“★★★★”
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.