Planet Rock Radio, the UK's number one Rock and Blues radio station brings you a new live event in conjunction with The Gig Cartel. The event is called 'Blues Power LIVE' aptly named after the radio stations flagship Blues show, and is hosted and curated by none other than the Blues maestro himself; Bernard Doherty. 

The shows features the top touring acts from the world of contemporary blues rock, old school blues, and future breakthrough talent / the most hotly tipped, up and coming acts in the genre.

When Rivers Meet

Combining powerful and heartfelt vocals with thundering guitar riffs, Essex-based Rock band When Rivers Meet offers originality with both talent and authentic personalities. Grace Bond leads with her incredible vocals, as well as bringing raunched-up mandolin and violin instrumentals. Her husband Aaron Bond commands attention with his imaginative guitar and cigar box playing and complements with compelling vocal harmonies… a winning formula.

Since releasing their first EP in 2019, the duo released a second EP and two critically acclaimed studio albums: We Fly Free (2020), which reached #1 in the Blues Album Charts on iTunes, and Saving Grace (2021), which charted #2 UK Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart, #5 UK Official Album Downloads Chart, and #6 UK Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50. Their third studio album goes on pre-order in March and will be released this summer.  

When Rivers Meet were the first band to win four awards at the UK Blues Awards 2021 and another three awards in 2022, including Blues Band of the Year on both occasions. They were nominated again this year and won Blues Band of the Year inducting them into the UK Blues Federation Hall Of Fame.  In 2021 WRM were voted Best New Band at Planet Rock’s The Rocks Awards, and in 2022 won the Blues Power Award and Album of the Year (Saving Grace).

Chantel McGregor

Chantel McGregor is a multi award winner including Best Female Vocalist and Guitarist of The Year, one of the most exciting rock/blues performers in Europe. Imagine the tone of Robin Trower, the inspiration of Jimi Hendrix, the influence of Stevie Ray Vaughan, the energy of Joe Bonamassa, the intensity of Walter Trout and the haunting vocals of Stevie Nicks…that’s Chantel McGregor! 

 

Xander & the Peace Pirates

Keith and Stu Xander were discovered on YouTube by former Gibson Brands CEO Henry Juszkiewicz

and during their subsequent performances for the company at numerous international events from LA to Dubai, the band caught the attention of not just an ever-growing collective of fans but also industry legends such as Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, Rolling Stones) and Rick Allen (Def Leppard).

Defying all expectations, lead singer and guitarist Keith Xander was born without a right arm below the elbow and plays his guitar using a prosthesis and hook with a pick attached at the end. Although many who have seen Keith play believe him to be an extraordinary guitarist in light of his perceived ‘disability’, he is a virtuoso musician in his own right and his playing rivals the best in the industry.