Since bursting on to the UK Blues scene with their debut record ‘The Uprising EP’ in April 2019 followed by their second EP ‘Innocence Of Youth’ in May 2020, Grace and Aaron have been going from strength to strength. The British husband and wife duo have an ever-growing online fan base and have gained the attention of Cerys Matthews’ The Blues Show on BBC Radio 2.

Their unique harmonic vocal-led approach to song writing, dirty electric guitar, slide resonator mandolin and fiddle create a unique distinctive and contemporary blues rock sound that echoes 1970s classic rock with hints of the 1930s blues that inspire them. Before lockdown, the duo toured the UK in their self-converted VW camper with an impressive tour schedule. Since the lockdown, the duo live stream on Facebook every Saturday at 8pm BST for their ‘Rock The Lockdown’ series attracting hundreds of thousands of views on a weekly basis. Fan engagement is second to none, while WRM fans continue to organically multiply on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

On November 20th, 2020, the duo released their long-awaited debut album ‘We Fly Free’, to critical acclaim from the UK radio and rock music magazine media. Chris Kimsey, the Rolling Stones record producer praised the album saying that “The performances are exemplary, the sound is magnificent, the songs are gorgeous. I love the drama. I love everything.” In October, WRM’s first single from the album, ‘Battleground’, was added to the main playlist on the UK’s leading classic rock radio station Planet Rock. In late November, the band followed up with a second single, ‘Did I Break The Law’, that was played on BBC Radio 2’s The Rock Show with Johnnie Walker. The single was also played on Planet Rock throughout December 2020 and into January 2021.

The UK rock music press were unanimous by praising ‘We Fly Free’ as one of the most striking, refreshing, and impressive debut blues rock albums of 2020. Classic Rock said of the band’s debut, “Wheel-spinning out of Dodge like Bonnie and
Clyde on opener ‘Did I Break The Law’, Grace and Aaron Bond prove capable getaway drivers on a debut album that unfolds like a road movie,” while Blues in Britain described it as “A stunning album of pure alchemy.” Vive Le Rock said that ‘We Fly Free’ was “urban blues with the brakes off,” and gave the album with a 9/10 rating, while Guitarist Magazine described at album as “electrifying, it’s a great debut.” Fireworks Magazine praised it as “One of the best blues
rock albums of the year.”

On October 26th , ‘Battleground’ won “Tracks of the Week” on Classic Rock’s Louder Sound website, who described it as “Primal old-school blues (more John Lee Hooker than Stevie Ray Vaughan) – dressed up in biker leathers and wreathed in arthouse smoke.” November 2020 saw two more accolades when WRM graced the magazine covers of Blues Matters and Blues in Britain featuring stylish and provocative photographs taken by one of the UK’s leading rock photographers, Rob Blackham. Blues Rock Review voted ‘We Fly Free’ #9 in their Top 20 Albums of 2020 poll. The album was also made Rock and Blues Muse’s “Top 20 Blues, Rock and Roots Albums of 2020,” alongside Joe Bonamassa, Larkin Poe, Walter Trout, Shemekia Copeland, The Allman Betts Band, Marcus King, Kirk Fletcher, Savoy Brown, Bernard Allison, and King King. When Rivers Meet’s debut album cemented their name and signified a bold move in their trajectory that singled them out as innovative risk takers, willing to take their influences, and putting their own stamp over it.

After two years of hard work, everything came together. The WRM buzz was in full swing. Guitarist Magazine, was quick to catch on to this when he reviewed the debut album by saying, “It’s a tough job to make a new blues-based record that really arrests the listener’s attention, however, WRM’s sound is built of simple but powerful elements, handled with taste but delivered from the gut.” The music magazine reviews continued to pour in. HRH Magazine proclaimed, “For blues lovers, ‘We Fly Free’ is a purist’s paradise,” while Powerplay Magazine said, “They may be a duo, but they make a big noise.” Maverick Magazine said, “This is the start of what should be a hugely successful career, while RNR Magazine focussed on the album’s production standards by saying, “The use of authentic techniques, including tube tape echoes and reverbs, adds to the overall production, reproducing a splendid live, vintage sound that reinforces the appeal.”

When Rivers Meet released their third single ‘Walking On The Wire’ on 26 th February 2021. The single had an exclusive 24-hour premiere on PlanetRock.com on Thursday 25th February. The music video was filmed in North Essex accompanied with stunning aerial footage and cinematography courtesy of a drone. When Rivers Meet were recently nominated in four categories at the UK Blues Awardsincluding “Emerging Blues Artist of the Year”, “Blues Band of the Year”, “Blues Album of the Year”, and “Most Inspirational Online Performance of the Year”. Winners will be announced in May 2021. In October 2021, When Rivers Meet will be very special guests on King King’s 8-date October UK tour. In April 2022, the band will embark on their first nationwide headline UK tour.

Dom Martin is a Belfast born multi award winning artist who burst onto the music scene in 2019

with a unique guitar style and voice, captivating audiences everywhere.

BBC Radio 2 presenter Cerys Matthews - “Absolutely wonderful stuff” Classic Rock Magazine - "The Belfast guitarist is a sprawling talent" Walter Trout - "Dom Martin is amazing! A unique, genuine, vital artist"

makingascene.org - "The likes of Dom’s talent only comes around once in a lifetime"

Blues in Britain Magazine - "Now and again you stumble across a rare talent of such sheer genius that you actually wonder whether what you have witnessed can possibly be for real. Dom Martin is one such talent"

Music-News.Com - "Dom Martin is an absolutely fabulous performer"

Rock & Blues Muse - "It’s obvious that Dom Martin is the next rising star in the global roots scene. Jump aboard now before he passes you by"

AWARDS

Instrumentalist of The Year - 2023 UK Blues Awards

Instrumentalist of The Year - 2022 UK Blues Awards

(Inducted into the UK Blues Hall of Fame for his third successive Acoustic Award) Acoustic Act of The Year - 2022 UK Blues Awards

Acoustic Act of The Year - 2021 UK Blues Awards Acoustic Act of The Year - 2020 UK Blues Awards Best Solo/Acoustic Act - European Blues Awards 2019

Dom is fairly unique in that he is an extremely talented multi award winning performer both as a solo acoustic act (Dom Martin) and as a power rock trio (Dom Martin & Band). His ability to perform both shows at large festivals is attractive to festival organisers looking for quality shows for different stages.

This unassuming musician is another fine product of the Belfast music factory responsible for Sir Van Morrison, Gary Moore, Paul Brady, Brian Kennedy, Foy Vance and many more.

Nominated for five UK Blues Awards and British Blues Challenge finalists, and with a Number 1 blues album and single to their name, they have earned a reputation as the one of the most dynamic and enjoyable live bands on the circuit.

The Milk Men are a band made up from the cream of British R’n’B talent and pedigree.

With former Pirate Mike Roberts on drums, Lloyd Green (son of guitar legend Mick Green) on bass guitar, husky blues singer Jamie Smy on vocals, the band is rounded off on guitar by Adam Norsworthy, also known for his work with blues-scene mainstays Mustangs.

The band draws its influences from a wide range of classic bands from Dr Feelgood to Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC to Stevie Wonder. Their original music is classic blues rock, but always played with attack, energy, melody and a sense of fun.

The band has released five hugely-acclaimed albums of original material, and their latest Holy Cow! has received rave reviews and seen the band cement its reputation as one of the UK’s premier keepers of the British Blues Rock flame. The first single from the album, One Man Band, went straight to Number 1 on the iTunes blues chart and the album itself topped both the Amazon and iTunes blues charts.

The Milk Men have headlined major blues festivals all over the UK including the prestigious Great British Rock & Blues Festival in Skegness in 2023. That same year the band was nominated for two UK Blues Awards – Emerging Talent and Best Blues Band. In September 2023 they were one of the five bands chosen to compete in the prestigious UK Blues Challenge. In 2024 they were nominated for Best Band, Best Album (Mini Milk ep) and Best Vocalist.

Check the band’s gig guide to see when they are playing near you, and get your delivery of full phat, gold-topped blues rock. You can also keep up to date with all the band's latest news by following TheMilkMenRockBand on Facebook. You can also become a Subscriber to our free regular newsletter, full of interviews, news, offers and plenty of fun stuff to enjoy - just click on Subscribe above. Go on, put some milk in your music!

INTRODUCING STAGE WINNERS FROM 2026

“An incredible year ahead for The Andy Taylor Group with a string of UK and European tour dates planned for spring 2024 to promote their highly anticipated follow up album!”

Smokin’ Hot Blues from the Orkney Islands, not to be missed!”

The Andy Taylor Group are an electrifying blues trio hailing from the Orkney Islands in the far north of Scotland.

Critically acclaimed as one of the most exciting emerging blues talents on the UK blues scene by Blues Matters Magazine, the band has been captivating audiences around the UK and beyond at festivals and venues including, The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, Skegness Great British Rock & Blues Festival, Edinburgh Blues Club, Le Blues Autour du Zinc plus many more.

The band’s debut album “Drifting Days” welcomed rave reviews, becoming the number 1 played album on the IBBA Blues Broadcasters radio stations for the month of January 2020. The band performed later that month on the main stage at Skegness Great British Rock & Blues Festival alongside Dr Feelgood, Bernie Marsden, Savoy Brown, The Animals & Friends and more.

Andy’s virtuoso guitar playing and irresistible husky self-penned tunes ooze the influence of Hendrix, Gallagher and Freddie King. Prepare to be catapulted on an exciting musical journey which fears no limit or boundary.

Andy is joined by a powerhouse rhythm section of childhood friends, Dylan Pepper on drums and David Flanagan on bass. The trio boast an overwhelming musical chemistry which truly has been to be seen to be believed.

The Blue Lena are an original UK rock band influenced by southern rock, blues rock and country rock.

The band’s debut album, Darkwood, released in November 2024 just ahead of their performances at WinterStorm and Planet Rockstock, received rave reviews in all the rock magazines, with Classic Rock magazine featuring The Blue Lena in their ‘Hotlist’ section, as a band to look out for in 2024.

The band have also received airplay at Planet Rock Radio, with their single Sanctity being made track of the week on Wyatt Wendels show, and Darren Reddick also named The Blue Lena as his “find of the year”.

“Drenched in soul, with a nod to the likes of Free and The Black Crowes”- Fireworks magazine.

McHale’s Permanent Brew

Formed in 2017 in honour of Frank McHale’s love of 60 & 70's inspired guitar-based blues/psyche rock. An early line up of The Brew, would see the band secure a series of support slots that included, Dr Feelgood and Triple J (Feat: Jeff Rich of Status Quo.) A forced hiatus of the band in 2018 resulted in a complete line up change, with Chris Orrell taking over on drum duties, brother Paul McHale sharing guitar and vocals, Stephen Houghton on bass and Simon Lomax on keys.

The band continued to evolve over the next couple of years and would see each members influences cement a sound that would make way for several single releases, and an electrifying live set. The quartet would go on to support established North West acts such as Soldato, Blackballed, before securing tour slots throughout 2021, 2022 and 2023, with Xander & The Peace Pirates, 70s psychedelic pioneers Atomic Rooster, Doctor Feelgood, These Wicked Rivers, Jarred James Nichols and Dom Martin among many others.

They were nominated in the upcoming band section, of the 2023 UK Blues Federation Awards. M.P.B. are best seen as a live band and have an awesome reputation as one of the best live bands on the scene, they are always very well received. All band members are very experienced musicians, with years of playing all kinds of venues and festivals behind them. The band have released two albums, the first being the self-titled, McHale's Permanent Brew and in late 2023 they released there second album, Lessons from the Darkest Storms which has received rave reviews, from the media. 2023/2024 has been a great year for the band, they have played venues and festivals all over the UK, and are gaining a formidable reputation and following.

Recent festivals include, Nene Valley Rock Festival, HRH Blues 8 at the 02 Arena Leicester, Cambridge Rock Festival, Breaking Bands festival, Dingle Blues Festival, Colne Blues festival and many more, the band have gone from opening act on the main stages, to being invited back and have been playing high up on the festival line-ups. This year’s festival invites so far, include a great spot at Nene Valley Rock Festival, HRH Blues Festival at the 02 Leicester, SOS Rock festival 2025, Buxton Blues Festival, Dingle Blues Festival and Bournefest in Kent, we also have a few others on the horizon. We already have a few big festival dates for next year as well.