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Artists: Erja Lyytinen / Tim Lee Cavanagh Venue: The Greystones, Sheffield Date: 13 October 2026 Opening proceedings was local musician Tim Lee Cavanagh, better known as TC from Blues Rock outfit TC & The Hoodoo Shakers, who stripped things right back for a thoroughly entertaining thirty-minute acoustic set. Performing songs from his band’s catalogue in a raw, unplugged setting, Cavanagh immediately grabbed the audience’s attention with opener ‘She’s The Devil’, his deep, g

Joanne Shaw Taylor UK tour Joanne Shaw Taylor will embark on a Headline UK tour in May 2027 to promote her 11th studio album “The Trouble With Love” (the album is released by Journeyman Records on Friday October 23rd). Planet Rock and Ticketmaster have joined forces to run an exclusive 48-hour ticket pre-sale from 10am GMT on Wednesday October 21st via this dedicated link – https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/joanne-shaw-taylor-tickets/artist/1540254?did=planetpre On Friday Oc

British guitarist and singer-songwriter Ben Poole returns with his new album Post-Midnight Behaviour, released worldwide via Gypsy Soul Records. Lead single “Runaway Souls”, featuring Elles Bailey, arrives with an official video, showcasing a richer, atmospheric side to Poole’s blues-rock sound.

From Montreal’s rock clubs to a JUNO Award nomination, The Damn Truth are keeping guitar-driven rock alive. Their deluxe self-titled album brings renewed attention, with Bob Rock’s production adding extra appeal. Will this fresh opportunity help the blues-infused rockers finally reach a wider audience?

Three legendary guitarists unite as Sir Brian May takes lead vocals on ‘My Angels Are Calling’, featuring ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and Steve Cropper. The soulful ballad appears on Cropper’s posthumous album Watching The Tide, released today via Provogue / Artone Label Group.

Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi returns with his first solo album in over two decades, revealing From The Dark alongside details of its release, guest musicians and the first taste of what's to come.

The fifth and final album in Bernie Marsden’s Inspirations Series, STAGE is out on 21st August 2026 through award winning independent label, Conquest Music.

Canadian roots, rock, and soul band Bywater Call are excited to announce the release “Is This Thing On?”, leading up to the July 29th release of their highly anticipated fourth studio album Broken Souvenirs featuring the critically acclaimed singles “No One Else”, “Only” and “Hold Me Down.”.

Post-Midnight Behaviour is Ben Poole’s first studio album of new material in eight years, following 2018’s critically acclaimed Time Has Come. Rooted in blues rock, it also explores new musical ground.

Award-winning UK duo When Rivers Meet release their fifth studio album Rhythm Rust & Static, out now across all major platforms. Known for their distinctive blend of alternative rock and gritty blues, When Rivers Meet continue to push against genre limits. One of a small number of fully independent UK acts to achieve two Official UK Top 10 albums, the duo has built a reputation for defying expectation and carving their own path within the music industry.

Hard rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Jack J Hutchinson returns with brand new single and video ‘Soul Believer’. The track is the first single taken from Hutchinson’s forthcoming new studio album of the same name, Soul Believer, due for release on Friday 22 January 2027 and available to pre-order now.

Two-time JUNO Nominee ‘Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar’ release their new live album A Beautiful Buzz via Gypsy Soul Records on May 22, 2026. Captured during the band’s Love Is All Around tour across Western Canada in 2022, the album documents the raw power, soul, and communal energy that have made Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar one of Canada’s most electrifying live acts.

Bluesy alt rockers When Rivers Meet are ramping up the expectation ahead of new album Rhythm Rust & Static’s June 19th release after dropping heart versus head anthem Caught In The Middle.

George Thorogood and The Destroyers have announced the final tour of the UK, as part of The Baddest Show on Earth tour of North America and Europe. There will be just two shows: Monday 29th June 2026 at University of Wolverhampton at the Civic Hall, followed by Tuesday 30th June 2026 at indigo at The O2 in London. Tickets are on sale now [all links below]. This is the last chance to witness this incendiary performer live on UK stages.

We are extremely excited to be able to premiere 'Make A Deal With The Devil', the new song from the awesome Stargazer.

THESE WICKED RIVERS Derbyshire Blues-rockers, These Wicked Rivers, announce their third studio album Fire and Folklore set for release via Fat Earth Records, October 2nd 2026. The album was recorded in the band's hometown of Belper, Derbyshire, which is also the home of revered and prolific GRAMMY-award winning producer Andy Sneap (Sabbat, Judas Priest, Saxon, Megadeth etc.). These Wicked Rivers spent a month working with Sneap at his home studio together with producer Colin

Blues-infused alt rock duo When Rivers Meet embrace the future and refuse to give in to fear on the scorching video for defiant new single The Script. A rallying call for the would-be courageous, the second track culled from upcoming album Rhythm Rust & Static stares down trepidation and encourages action.

Red Giant’s new single “It’s All Gone Wrong” is released Wednesday April 8th, and is available on all streaming platforms HERE. Watch the official music video below.

Joe Bonamassa has announced the upcoming release of The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, a powerful live album and film capturing his deeply personal tribute to Irish blues guitar legend Rory Gallagher, recorded during a series of sold-out performances in Gallagher’s hometown of Cork, Ireland last summer. The album will be released Friday June 19th via Bonamassa’s own J&R Adventures, with pre-orders starting today.

The title track, Everything’s Fine, was co-written with Elles Bailey and Beth Nielsen-Chapman, who both feature on the track.