On any given night, one might find Joe Corbin playing a London venue, armed with a beaten up Fender Stratocaster, stomping on the stage with a boot-clad foot, singing the blues of yesterday and today. Those who have seen him play tend to remember him and slowly but surely Corbin has begun to make his mark in the London Blues scene. Another part of the London community might be more used to seeing him working as a Butcher by day in a small, south London family Butcher’s shop. And yet, he is no stranger to the musical profession either. He has been a working musician since the age of sixteen, played every venue from Camden Roundhouse to The 100 Club and even played guitar for Tom Jones. Yet it songwriting seems to be his main passion. Combining influences from John Martyn to Marvin Gaye, Corbin and his trio’s own brand of soul tinged blues is refreshing to say the least. With the blues market awash with music that relies on virtuosic musicianship and big production, Corbin’s music sets itself apart. It is certainly not just “guitar music”. With a rhythm section that are second to none, and a chemistry that is truly rare, Joe Corbin and his trio seem to be destined for great things and continue to make their mark on the London music scene.