Biography and career highlights: Birchwood rose to prominence after winning the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge (band category) in 2013 and the Albert King Guitarist of the Year award. He signed with Alligator Records in 2014, releasing a string of acclaimed albums that solidified his place in the modern blues scene. Live, his band has featured Regi Oliver (sax) and Huff Wright (bass), delivering powerful performances that fuse blues with funk and southern soul.
Discography highlights (most recent first): Old School (2024, Alligator), Exorcist (2023, Alligator), Living in a Burning House (2021, Alligator), Pick Your Poison (2017, Alligator), Don't Call No Ambulance (2014, Alligator), Road Worn (2013, self-released), FL Boy (2011, self-released).
Awards and recognition include Blues Music Awards for Best New Artist Album (Don’t Call No Ambulance, 2015) and Song of the Year for “I’d Climb Mountains” (2022), plus the German Record Critics’ Award for Exorcist (2023). Social channels keep fans in the loop with tour news and new music: official site and social links below.
Upcoming tour information is updated regularly. If you’re planning a Blues night or a festival slot, Selwyn Birchwood Band offers a compelling, roots-forward show with broad appeal for blues purists and new listeners alike. Explore dates, secure your seats with the event, and enjoy a performance that brings the Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues to life on stage.
Social media & official site: Selwyn Birchwood official site, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X. Bandcamp pages and press kits also link out to official social accounts for the latest updates.