Rumour has it that legendary blues guitarist Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at a crossroads, in return for his guitar skills. 

The crossroad of Wellington Road South and Exchange Street may be slightly less mysterious, but you can nonetheless find a similar helping of fantastic blues guitar there at the Spinning Top / Garrick Theatre for this year's Blues Festival. 

Returning for the third time this year, Stockport Blues Festival features over 30 acts, across two days and three stages. The festival runs from 23-24 September, and takes place across two adjoining venues, The Garrick and Spinning Top. 

From the rich sound of the deep Mississippi Delta where the genre originated, through to classic rock and seductive Bonamassa-esque ballads, visitors can expect to find the full length and breadth of this one-of-a-kind genre which changed the course of music. 

The full lineup for the event is as follows: 

Saturday 

Cajun Specials / Blues Society Houseband / Steve Murray & Kingbird / Stevie Williams Most Wanted / Paul Braddock Three / Mandy's Angels / Bridgewater Blues Band / The Tony Auton Band / Roadhouse Blues / The Blues Blasters / The Martin Burch Band / The Hexmen / Franny Eubank Band

Sunday

Cobalt Tales / Nick Bold & The Raging Sea / Beer Garden Blues Band / Auburn Acoustic / The Johnny Friendlies / SandraiseR / The Climate Stripes / Mike Sweeney / Norman Beaker Band

There is also an acoustic stage on both days. 

Doors open at 12pm on both days. Ticket prices are £25 for the weekend, or £17 for Saturday and £15 for Sunday. Find tickets HERE.