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Arielle Plays The Water Rats in London

Arielle is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Austin, Texas, whose “Arielle” guitar will be released by Brian May Guitars in early 2020. The guitar, co-designed with Brian, is based on Arielle’s handmade Two-Tone guitar which she built when she was 16 years old. The self-taught guitar prodigy plays the Water Rats in London on Friday August 23rd.

The New Roses "Nothing But Wild" Album

German Hard Rockers The New Roses release their fourth studio album "Nothing But Wild" on Friday 2nd August 2019 with the band releasing the second single from the album "Glory Road", also on Friday 2nd August.

Runrig "The Last Dance - Farewell Concert"

Runrig’s last live concert “The Last Dance – Farewell Concert” will be available from Friday 16th August 2019 on Blu-ray, 2DVD, 2CD, limited 3CD digipak, limited collector’s edition (2DVDs, 3CDs & numbered print inside a coffee table book), and digitally.

Laurence Jones Band Eponymous New Studio Album & November/December UK Tour

British blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Laurence Jones is back with a new self-titled album "Laurence Jones Band" set for release on Friday 27th September. The Laurence Jones Band will take the album on tour throughout the UK in November and December 2019 with special guests Matt Pearce & The Mutiny.

Beth Hart February 2020 UK Tour

The Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Beth Hart will be releasing her brand new studio album War In My Mind on 27th September via Provogue and, following the stunning sold out performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London in May 2018, she will be bringing her band back for a February 2020 UK Tour.

Samantha Fish February/March 2020 UK Tour

Following her triumphant May 2019 UK Tour, multi-Award-winning American Blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Samantha Fish will return to the UK in February and March 2020.

Samantha Fish "Kill Or Be Kind" Album

Genre-bending guitarist, singer, and songwriter Samantha Fish will release her new studio album "Kill Or Be Kind" on Friday 20th September 2019 on Rounder Records and distributed in the UK by Proper Music.

The Allman Betts Band "Down To The River" Album & Tour

The Allman Betts Band debut album "Down to the River" will be out on digital on Friday 28th June and released on CD and vinyl on Friday 12th July. The Allman Betts Band will play two UK dates as part of their July/August European tour.

Hannah Wicklund Eponymous Third Album & UK Dates

South Carolinian-born Hannah Wicklund will release her third album "Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones" on Strawberry Moon Records in the UK on Friday 13th September. The album dovetails her nationwide UK Roadstars tour with Piston and Gorilla Riot in October.

Piston Eponymous Debut Album & UK Tours

Piston will release their long awaited self-titled debut album on Friday 13th September 2019. The band will embark on a UK tour with Collateral in September before heading out on the Roadstars UK tour in October with Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones and Gorilla Riot

Roadstars UK Tour 2019

Three of the most exciting new prospects in the world of blues rock Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones, Piston and Gorilla Riot will tour under the moniker of “Roadstars” in October 2019.

Planet Rock's "Rocktober"

Planet Rock’s Rocktober will take place at the Norwich OPEN on Saturday 5th October and at the Sheffield O2 Academy on Saturday 12th October and will be headlined by contemporary blues master Walter Trout, with performances by Kris Barras Band, Dan Patlansky and Mollie Marriott.

Jared James Nichols "Nails In The Coffin" Single & UK Tour Dates

Jared James Nichols returns to the UK supporting Living Colour on their July 2019 UK Tour alongside Wayward Sons. He will also play a headline show at the Boston Music Room in London on Thursday 18th July. To coincide with Jared’s return to the UK, he will self-release a brand-new single "Nails In The Coffin" on Friday 29th June.

Ben Poole Live Album Recordings

International Blues/Rock/Soul guitarist, singer-songwriter Ben Poole will be recording a new double live album at Barnsley’s Old Schoolhouse on Tuesday July 23rd, London’s The Half Moon in Putney on Wednesday July 24th and Bootleggers in Kendal, Cumbria on Thursday July 25th.

Danny Bryant "Means of Escape" Album & UK Tour

Danny Bryant, the critically acclaimed British Blues rock guitarist, is pleased to announce the release of his 11th studio album, "Means of Escape" The album will be released by Jazzhaus Records on Friday 20th September on CD, digital and 180g white vinyl.

H.E.A.T "Live At Sweden Rock Festival" Album

Swedish hard rock sensation H.E.A.T release their powerful live album "Live At Sweden Rock Festival" on audio and video on 26th July.

Glenn Hughes "Performs Classic Deep Purple Live" UK Tour 2019

Glenn Hughes, the former bassist and singer of Deep Purple, known to millions as the 'Voice of Rock', Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and the current front man for rock super group Black Country Communion, announces re-scheduled and new UK tour dates for November.

Flight Brigade "Chased By Wolves" Album

Indie rock band Flight Brigade will release their brand new studio album "Chased by Wolves" on Friday 13th September on Rebel Cinema Records via Wixen Music Publishing. Flight Brigade will embark on a UK tour in October 2019 to promote the album.

Brian Downey’s ALIVE AND DANGEROUS Live at the Camden Underworld

Due to popular demand Brian Downey’s ALIVE AND DANGEROUS will return to the Camden Underworld on Thursday 7th November. Tickets are on sale now via the venue.

Sweet November/December 2019 UK Tour

Following their sold-out "Still Got the Rock" European Tour, legendary 70’s rock band SWEET embark upon the perfect Christmas gift for their UK fans, a 16-date nationwide tour November 28th until December 21st.

Echobelly Join Cool Britanna Festival 2019 Line-up

Cool Britannia Festival is pleased to announce that Echobelly will be the latest band to join the 2019 line-up. Cool Britannia Festival will take place at Knebworth - the stately home of rock - from Friday 30th August to Sunday 1st September 2019, celebrating the best of Indie and Dance music. The lineup includes Basement Jazz, James, The Coral, Embrace, Sleeper and many more.

Collateral "Lullaby" Single & 2019 UK Tour Dates

Collateral follow up their 2018 debut 4-track EP “4 Shots!” and the single “Midnight Queen” with their explosive new single “Lullaby” taken from the highly anticipated eponymous debut album due for release in September.

Savoy Brown "City Night" Album & UK Tour

Over 50 years of rocking the blues - Savoy Brown, with leader Kim Simmonds at the helm, return with "City Night" - their 40th album - which will be released on Friday 7th June 2019 via Quarto Valley Records. The band also undertake an April 2019 UK tour.

Rory Gallagher "Blues" Album

In what would have been the 50th year of Rory Gallagher’s recording career, UMC are pleased to announce the release of ‘BLUES’. From the vaults of the Gallagher estate’s tape archive comes this collection of rare and unreleased recordings of Rory playing his favourite blues material.

Flight Brigade "Fury Road" Single

Alternative indie-rock band Flight Brigade are excited to announce the release of their new single "Fury Road" on Friday 22nd March. The single is taken from the band’s new studio album "Chased By Wolves", with the official video premiered on Friday 1st March.

Joe Bonamassa's "Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea" Mediterranean Cruise

Joe Bonamassa, the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation and Sixthman, in partnership with AEG Presents, have announced the Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea inaugural mediterranean cruise.