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H.E.A.T October 2022 UK Tour

Celebrated Swedish rock band H.E.A.T have rescheduled their “Sign In The Northern Sky” October 2021 UK tour to October 2022. All tickets remain valid. Special guests on all dates are Mason Hill and Collateral.

Wille & The Bandits March/April 2022 UK Tour

Wille & the Bandits are hitting the road for 26-date tour of the UK in March and April 2022 with a brand-new album and a live show that will make the two-year wait worth every second. Special guest on all shows is Troy Redfern.

Samantha Fish 2022 UK Tour

Due to the pandemic, Samantha Fish has rescheduled her UK tour to January and February 2022. She’s also added a new date at KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton on Tuesday 8th February.

The Damn Truth "Now or Nowhere" Album

Montreal’s The Damn Truth release their new album “Now or Nowhere” via Spectra Musique/Sony Music on Friday May 7th. The first single “This Is Who We Are Now” will be released Friday March 19th.”

Joe Bonamassa "Austin City Limits Live" Livestream

Joe Bonamassa is bringing the concert into the homes of fans around the world in an epic pay-per-view performance from the live music capital of the world – Austin, Texas. On April 1st at 9PM ET, he will perform a specially curated set from "Austin City Limits Live", alongside Late Night with David Letterman’s Anton Fig on drums and legendary bass player Steve Mackey, as a rare 3-piece Blues Rock power trio!

Ellis Mano Band "Ambedo" Album

Swiss-based four-piece blues rock band the Ellis Manos Band will release their second album “Ambedo” on 25th June 2021 on Jazzhaus Records. The band describe their trademark well-produced sound as “a sort of rock n’ soul, rooted deep down in the blues.”

Joe Satriani Rescheduled "Shapeshifting" UK Tour 2022

World-renowned guitar virtuoso, Joe Satriani, has rescheduled his "Shapeshifting" UK and European Tour until May 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

When Rivers Meet on King King October 2021 UK Tour

British husband and wife blues rock duo When Rivers Meet are pleased to announce they will be special guests on King King’s October 2021 UK Tour.

The Quireboys "A Bit Of What You Fancy" 30th Anniversary UK Tour

The Quireboys have rescheduled four dates on their highly anticipated “A Bit Of What You Fancy” 30th Anniversary Tour to June 2022. All tickets remain valid. The tour will celebrate the re-release of "A Bit Of What You Fancy" - celebrating its 30th Anniversary. where they will play the classic album in its entirety. Australian beer drinking rock n roll warriors Massive are returning to the UK as tour support for the Quireboys.

Sweet "Set Me Free" Single

Sweet, featuring original guitarist Andy Scott, will release their new single “Set Me Free” on Friday 5th March. The song is taken from the band’s current album “Isolation Boulevard”.

When Rivers Meet "Walking On The Wire" Single

When Rivers Meet are pleased to announce the release of their new single “Walking On The Wire” on Friday 26th February, the third single taken from their debut album “We Fly Free”.

Joanna Connor "4801 South Indiana Avenue" Album

Chicago-based slide guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter Joanna Connor releases her 14th album "4801 South Indiana Avenue" on Joe Bonamassa’s new independent blues record label Keeping The Blues Alive on Friday 26th February 2021. On the same day Joanna releases her new single, “Destination”, a raw and gritty blues rock cover of the Assassins classic.

Robert Jon & The Wreck UK Tour 2021

Due to the current pandemic, Robert Jon & The Wreck have rescheduled their May 2021 UK tour to September 2021.

Bad Touch UK Tour 2021

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Bad Touch have rescheduled their Nationwide April 2021 UK tour to November and December 2021. Tickets that were purchased for previous dates will still be valid for the rescheduled shows. Special guests on the tour will be Cannock’s Piston.

Arielle "Analog Girl In A Digital World" Album

Arielle announces her ninth album "Analog Girl In A Digital World" will be released on Friday 7th May 2021. The album is now available to pre-order on CD, vinyl and digital. The first single "Peace Of Mind" will be released on Friday 12th February.

Brian May Guitars "BMG Arielle Guitar"

Dr Brian May and Brian May Guitars are delighted to present the "BMG Arielle Guitar" released in March 2021.

Eric Gales March/April 2022 UK Tour

Eric Gales has rescheduled his February 2022 UK tour to March/April 2022. The tour follows the release of his album "The Bookends" via Provogue/Mascot Label Group in 2019. Special guest on all shows is the critically acclaimed British Blues rock guitarist Danny Bryant.

Beth Hart October/November 2021 UK Tour

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Beth Hart and her band will return to the UK in October/November 2021. The tour includes a rare solo performance at the London Palladium on Friday 5th November 2021.

Dan Reed Network "Let's Hear It For The King" UK Tour

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Dan Reed Network have rescheduled their nine-date co-headline UK tour with Reckless Love to March 2022. All dates will feature special guest Mason Hill. All tickets remain valid.

King King February 2022 UK Tour

Due to the pandemic and uncertainty when live concerts can take place, regretfully the decision has been made to reschedule the King King February 2021 UK Tour to February 2022.

King King "Maverick" Album

King King are pleased to announce the release of their fifth studio album "Maverick" on Friday 27th November 2020 via Channel 9 Music – King King’s new independent label. The 10-track album will be released on CD, vinyl and various bundles.

H.E.A.T Announce New Frontman Kenny Leckremo

Swedish rock band H.E.A.T have announced that lead singer Erik Grönwall will be leaving the band, and that his replacement will be original H.E.A.T vocalist Kenny Leckremo.

The Allman Betts Band May 2021 UK Tour

Following the release of their latest album "Bless Your Heart", The Allman Betts Band announce their May 2021 UK Tour.

Sweet November/December 2021 UK Tour

Legendary 70’s rock band SWEET has postponed their pre-Christmas UK Tour to 2021. Special guests on the tour will be the popular Thin Lizzy tribute band Limehouse Lizzy.

Erja Lyytinen "Lockdown Live 2020" & February 2021 UK Tour

European Blues Award winner Erja Lyytinen will release her ‘Lockdown Live 2020’ as a live album CD and DVD package on Friday 6th November 2020 and return to the UK in February 2021 for 7 live shows.

When Rivers Meet "We Fly Free" Album

British husband and wife blues rock duo When Rivers Meet announce their debut album "We Fly Free" will be released on Friday 20th November 2020. Grace and Aaron Bond release their self-penned album following their critically acclaimed EP’s "The Uprising" and "Innocence of Youth".

Rory Gallagher "The Best Of Rory Gallagher" Album

Following the commercial and critically acclaimed success of the recent albums "Blues" (2019) and the three-week running No.1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart "Check Shirt Wizard - Live in '77" (2020), UMC is pleased to present a new Rory Gallagher best of collection entitled "The Best Of Rory Gallagher" on Friday 9th October 2020.

Piston "Let Us Rise" Single

Piston are pleased to announce the release of their new single "Let Us Rise" on Friday 14th August 2020 which will be available on all digital music platforms including Spotify, iTunes and Apple Music.

Bad Touch "Kiss The Sky" Album

New Wave of Classic Rock favourites Bad Touch release their new studio album "Kiss the Sky" released by Marshall Records on Friday 19th June 2020. To celebrate the release date, the band will release their cover of Kiki Dee’s "I’ve Got the Music In Me" the same day.

Joe Bonamassa's "Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea" 2021 Mediterranean Cruise

Guitar legend Joe Bonamassa, in conjunction with partners Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation and Sixthman have postponed Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea Mediterranean II into next year. The second voyage is now scheduled to sail aboard Norwegian Pearl out of Athens, Greece taking blues fans to Mykonos, Greece and Kusadasi, Turkey on August 17-22, 2021.