
About
Alex Voysey is one of the most exciting artists on the current UK Blues scene, known for exhilarating and virtuosic blues rock live performances, fiery emotion, phenomenal musicianship and a deep passion for the blues that leaves audiences breathless.
His new album ‘Blues In Isolation’ reached the prestigious number one slot in the IBBA charts in May 2024. Co-produced by Paul Long (Catfish/BB King/BBC Radio 2) and drummer Paul Arthurs it launched to a sold out Cheltenham Playhouse with the first single, Whiskey and Wine, hailed by renowned jazz and blues broadcaster Spencer Evans as ‘exceptional’.
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Alex's playing owes much to the blues/rock influence of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Joe Bonamassa, coupled with a refreshing and high-octane personal style. As consummate musicians, the band feed off each other’s virtuosity and musical integrity to deliver shows packed with incredible guitar performances, phenomenal musicianship, funky grooves and catchy riffs! Their original material is engaging, complex and memorable - a band that is constantly evolving and excites audiences wherever they go.
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Recently nominated to compete in the prestigious UK Blues Challenge, Ales has supported blues greats Mike Zito, Hardwick Circus and Brave Rival and collaborated with European Blues Challenge winner Alice Armstrong. He was honoured to dep for multi-award-winning guitarist Matt Long with the mighty international powerhouse band Catfish in 2024, and is now lead guitarist with newly formed Burning Rope.
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Alex also works as a session guitarist with many of the country’s leading symphony orchestras, including the Hallé, CBSO, RLPO, RTE Dublin, BBCNOW, London Concert Orchestra and Manchester Camerata across a variety of styles including West End/Bond/Abba/Nashville/80’s/90s shows and several film with live orchestra screenings in major concert halls including ‘Casino Royale’, ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Top Gun Maverick’ He made his BBC Proms debut in July 2024 and will appear as soloist with the Hallé in Guitar Superheroes, Oct 2025
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Alex currently owns several guitars but is especially fond of the blue Les Paul which he and his dad built together a decade ago. It took him all the way through music college and is still used on nearly every gig!