During his recent Westival Sunday appearance at Aldershot's West End Centre, former European Blues Awards Best Solo/Acoustic finalist, Bluesman Mike Francis, received his 2022 Best Unplugged Act Award from Adam Buttery on behalf of the WRC (photo: Steve Excell), in recognition of his set at London's The 100 Club in May last year, touring the UK as special guest to Big Boy Bloater (Video Of The Day). Currently working on his very own brand of New Era Blues material for release later in 2023, after 45 years on the road, it was Mike's very first time on that iconic Oxford Street stage. Mike added that he was really really grateful to all those who voted for him making this possible.