Jane Archer Brings a Lifetime of Blues to the Black Horse Saturday Night

Saturday, November 7, at 9 p.m
Black Horse Pub

Award-winning vocalist Jane Archer returns to the Black Horse Pub in Peterborough on Saturday, November 7, bringing her band Blues to the Bone and an evening of blues, soul, classic country, rhythm and blues, and original music.

A powerhouse vocalist with a rich musical history, Archer has been a fixture on the Peterborough music scene for more than two decades, earning a reputation for passionate, soulful performances and a commanding stage presence. Her musical journey, however, stretches back much further, beginning as a folk singer in the 1960s before developing into the blues and R&B performer audiences know today.

Over the years, Archer has performed with an impressive collection of local acts, including Balls and Jane, Jonny and Jane, the Rocket Revue, and Jane Archer and the Reactionaries. She also formed Mamaz Boyz with her sons, performing a mix of blues and classic rock. Her work with Balls and Jane, a group she helped establish in 2010, further cemented her reputation as one of the area’s formidable blues vocalists.

In 2014, Archer was recognized with The Wire Award for Female Vocalist of the Year, acknowledging her contribution to the local music community. The following year, she paid tribute to one of her greatest musical influences, Etta James, recreating the legendary singer’s 1963 live performance in a special concert at Peterborough’s Pig’s Ear Tavern.

Archer’s versatility has also seen her perform alongside some of the region’s finest musicians, including appearances with the horn-driven Rocket Revue at Market Hall.

Her current project, Blues to the Bone, brings those decades of musical experience together, combining classic blues and soul influences with country favourites, R&B and a selection of Archer’s own compositions. It’s a musical combination built around her unmistakable voice and an enduring love of live performance.

Jane Archer and Blues to the Bone perform at the Black Horse Pub, 452 George Street North, Peterborough, on Saturday, November 7, at 9 p.m.