HANDSOME JACK

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One of America's finest roots-rock bands makes its Margate debut

Handsome Jack · Olby's Soul Café, Margate · Thursday 19th November 2026

Fresh from their acclaimed sixth album Barnburners!, New York trio Handsome Jack bring swampy blues, gritty boogie, Southern soul and vintage rock 'n' roll to Margate Old Town's finest music room. Up close, loud and unmissable.

Why fans rate them so highly

• Shared stages with Rival Sons, Gov't Mule, The Sheepdogs, Monster Truck, J. Geils and Robert Randolph


• Fans include Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes


• Get Humble (2021) produced by Ben McLeod of All Them Witches


• New album Barnburners! (2026) on Alive Naturalsound, with "Poly Molly", "Let's Go Downtown" and "Do It! To It!"

Jamison Passuite (guitar, vocals), Joey Verdonselli (bass) and Bennie Hayes (drums) draw on Memphis, Muscle Shoals, Chicago blues and 70s rock, with rich harmonies and raw, sweat-soaked energy.

If you like: The Black Crowes, Rival Sons, Gov't Mule, Creedence Clearwater Revival

The night at a glance

• Date: Thursday 19th November 2026


• Venue: Olby's Soul Café, 3-5 King Street, Margate CT9 1DD


• Doors: 7:00pm


• Music: from 8:00pm, finishing around 10:30pm


• Age: 18+ (Challenge 25)

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