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Deborah Bonham, over the course of an impressive career, has established herself as one of the finest Blues, Rock and Soul singers that the UK has produced. A string of critically acclaimed original albums, collaborations and captivating standing ovation concert performances, from the Royal Albert Hall and London Palladium to the Amphitheatres of the USA 'Stars Align Tour' with Paul Rodgers, Jeff Beck and Ann Wilson of Heart, have consistently garnered glowing reviews.

“She's quite possibly the most vocally impressive, entertaining and awe-inspiring performer I've seen. The band's visual presence is phenomenal, all of who are visibly taking enjoyment from their time on stage” METAL TALK

Her most recent album ‘Bonham-Bullick, released on USA label Quarto Valley Records, is an inspiring blend of Blues, Rock and Soul interpretations of some classic and contemporary compositions spanning 7 decades. The album peaked at #9 on the Amazon Chart, with the lead single See You Again reaching #1 and album of the week in the European Hit Tracks Top 100 Blues and Rock chart. Hailed by ‘Blues Matters!’ Magazine as contender for ‘Album of the Year’, the album received multiple 5* reviews.

"Soulful and moving performances. The album sounds great" ROLLING STONE

December 2023 saw the release of ‘Heavenly Cream’ an acoustic tribute to Cream also on Quarto Valley Records, with Deborah taking the lead on 2 tracks together with Ginger Baker, Bernie Marsden, Joe Bonamassa, Maggie Bell, Bobby Rush, Pete Brown, Pete Bullick and Paul Rodgers.

“I have no hesitation in nominating Maggie Bell and Deborah Bonham

as the Stars of the Show” VELVET THUNDER (Heavenly Cream)

The Band features Belfast born Guitarist Peter Bullick, lauded by the Music Press for his passionate playing, exuding his influences from the world's finest Guitarists in every note of his performance. Free and Bad Company vocalist Paul Rodgers chose Bullick to fill the shoes of the late Paul Kossoff in his Free Spirit Band. Rodgers and Bullick, along with the other members of Bonham’s band - Gerard Louis (Keys), Richard Newman (Drums) and Ian Rowley (Bass), extensively toured the UK and USA, culminating in the Billboard Chart #2 album and DVD, 'Paul Rodgers’ Free Spirit Live at The Royal Albert Hall London'.


Will Wilde has taken the harmonica way beyond its blues roots since he first emerged on the music scene in 2010. Always pushing forward, evolving and redefining his sound, Wilde is now ready to take the rock world by storm. 

On his latest album, Bring it on Home, Wilde’s hard-edged harmonica steals the spotlight from the traditional rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Jimmy Page or Ritchie Blackmore as it does to Sonny Boy Williamson or Little Walter. 

Wilde says he's inspired by artists like Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello. “I’m interested in the creative, unconventional way that Morello approaches his instrument. I’m always looking to make new interesting sounds with the harmonica too, pushing its boundaries, trying to change people’s perception of it.”

 


Bison Hip were formed by long - time friends during a lockdown Zoom call in 2020. "I don't know who suggested it first" explains vocalist Paul, "but right away it seemed like a great idea. Maybe it was the mid-life crisis at play!" The band are all over 50, with the exception of keyboard player and spring chicken, Stephen, clocking in at a youthful 41. By the time they finally got together in early 2021, the blueprint was clear. "We wanted to take our love of blues and rock, then mix it up with our experiences in life" adds Paul. "Between us, we've been through so many things in life, big ups and huge downs, some successes and a whole load of failures, we wanted all of that in the music. Lastly, we needed to wrap it all up in the DNA of our hometown, Glasgow, and hopefully that's what we've achieved". With 2 EP's already released, the ethos is clear: real musicians, real instruments, no click tracks, culminating in a unique blues rock sound that tells real life stories. With a debut album on the way in April 2023, Bison Hip have hit the ground running. "We've arrived at the party fashionably late, so we're making up for it now!"

 


Like most kids, Mick grew up listening to pop music and playing football. Then having eventually followed his father's wish to finish college, he became a professional guitar player at the age of 22. In the early days his introduction to live gigs was with much older musicians playing on the blues circuit in and around Leeds, eventually joining a rock band and touring round Europe continually for almost seven years.

In the late eighties Mick joined a rock band in Germany and lived there for over 2 years, and it was here that he met Smokie for the first time, and this started a long lasting friendship which still continues today.

Not one to take things for granted he considers himself a very lucky person to be playing music for a living, and practices his instruments on a regular basis to maintain his standard. He still has the odd guitar lesson on occasion.

While Smokie continue to enjoy regular tours, Mick spends a lot of his spare time recording, and writing new material.

"Take A Minute" . . . The last Smokie release featured 4 songs written by Mick; It was around that time, that Mick signed a worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell.

In July 2011, Mick released is first solo album, "My Kinda Heaven"
One review, in the Landblatt stated . . . "We knew he could play guitar, but this album shows that he is a also a very accomplished songwriter and Producer"

"My Kinda Heaven" has also been well recieved by fans, and Mick stated "It's an album that represents Me, as a Musician, Songwriter and Human Being"

Outside his work with Smokie, Mick often works and collaborates with other musicians, He is currently producing, the debut album for Freedom Of The City, a band certainly  destined for bigger things.


Greig Taylor is one of Scotland's hardest working musicians. Struck from the mould of singers such as Joe Cocker, Paul Rodgers, Otis Redding and Mick Hucknall, Taylor has fronted many an act from The GT’s Boos Band to the Blind Lemon Gators. 

He was also part of Earl Thomas’ A Capella quartet on the twice Grammy nominated American singer’s

'The Gospel According...' touring shows.

Now, with the Greig Taylor Band, featuring former Marainne Faithful and Big Dish guitarist Brian McFie, Kenneth Clark (keys), Nelson

McFarlane (bass) and Taylor’s right-hand band man over the years, former John Martyn and Big Dish drummer Dave Cantwell, the group have established themselves as one of the UK's finest blues acts, as evidenced by their 2023 album 'The Light' which was nominated as 'album of the year' and followed up by more recent acclaimed EP release 'Big Dawg Blues'. 

The band are currently recording their second album, Greig Taylor's SIXTH studio record, to be released in 2026.


KELOWNA came together early 2024 in central Scotland - five strangers Davy, Paul, Ian, Simon & Rory, as well as the power of the internet, and a love of rocknroll - a perfect storm uniting the guys.

The band had their five-track debut EP “Better Day” out within months and live shows quickly followed. Before they were even twelve months old, the band had recorded and released two anthemic singles "Raven Lady" & “Monster” , all receiving fantastic responses and significant airplay. The band also released full length YouTube films for selected EP tracks and the singles, capturing visually the story telling lyrics of Kelowna.

What you hear in the music are hooks and melodies, born from the souls of five guys with very different musical journeys and backgrounds. Coupled with stories and lyrics from the soul of frontman Davy.

The guys have enjoyed an array of gigs and festivals over the past 12 months, receiving rave reviews of their live performances and attracting the ears of UK wide promotors. The bands social media platforms currently boasts over 1.1k followers across the UK and overseas.

With a busy schedule of live appearances and plans for an album later in 2025/,early 2026, the future promises more anthemic rock, fusing genres and appealing across the ages. “

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