KING Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys started the crowds dancing on the penultimate night of the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival.

The crowd stamped their feet for more and were rewarded with two encores, including solo performances by double bassist Shark van Schtoop and drummer Dave Wilks.

Among the hundreds of people in Colne's Municipal Hall to see the band was Trevor Deans, 49, who has made the pilgrimage from Cumbria since the festival began 15 years ago.

He said: "I think it's brilliant, better than ever.

"I came for Billy Branch on Friday night and then King Pleasure, they're one of the best bands I've seen."

Barbara Myers, of Fould Close, Colne said: "I think it has been better this year.

"There are not so many people in the streets drunk. It's more relaxed and friendly.

King Pleasure were bumped down the running order to make way for Earl Thomas, who proved a crowd-pleaser at Burnley Blues Festival in April, and Chicago headliner Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater.

Meanwhile, on the Acoustic Stage, headliners Molly Brown played to a capacity crowd enthralled by lead performer Kelly Elliott's stage presence, soulful voice and energetic double bass playing.