Sons of Liberty, The Carlisle Hastings - Thursday 7th March 2024

The band from Bristol (UK) have established themselves as mainstays of the current original hard rock scene.  With a reputation built on extensive touring, blistering live performances and a passion for creating exceptional new rock music the band's trajectory has been extraordinary. 

Sons of Liberty are Russ Grimmett (Vocals), Fred Hale and Andy Muse (Guitars), Mark Thomas (Bass) and Steve Byrne (Drums). 

The band have recently recorded their highly anticipated third album, building on all of their experience.…. the first single 'Time To Fly' has already made a lot of waves...  achieving #2 in Classic Rock Magazine's 'Tracks of the Week' and the #1 most played track on HRH Radio, and is a taste of what's to come... produced and engineered by Josiah J Manning with a killer video produced by Kris Barras.... 

The band released their debut recording, the ‘...Shinola’ EP in 2018.... with the follow up ‘Aged in Oak’ releasing later that year. The first album ‘Animism’ was released in 2020 featuring the single 'Damned If You Do'.... with the band being voted 2020  #4 band of The Year by the New Wave Of Classic Rock fan group. 

2021 saw the release of their highly acclaimed sophomore album ‘Aces & Eights’, which was produced and engineered by Josiah J Manning (Kris Barras Band) featuring singles Don’t Hide Behind Your Weakness (Classic Rock Magazine ‘Tracks of the Week’), Ruby Starr (Classic Rock Magazine ‘Tracks of the Week’), Damaged Reputation (as play-listed on Planet Rock Radio) and Fire & Gasoline (‘Track of The Week’ on Planet Rock Radio)   and also featured on the UK top 10 charting Official New Wave Of Classic Rock - Volume 1 ‘rising stars’ CD 

The Sons have recently co-headlined on tour with Preacher Stone (USA) and toured as special guests to FM and to Grand Slam as well as becoming festival favourites in the UK and in France.  

Support is from the Mike Ross Band

Born and raised in the Great North but living these days down in the Southland with a steady mind and a thoroughbred plan, Mike writes soul wrenchin', riff bustin' songs that will make you want to share the tale of his life’s journey and the lessons he's learned. Kerrang! called Mike Ross “Burnt in Blues, Soaked in Soul!”—a description that holds true of Mike’s multiple facets: songwriting, multi-instrumental talents, gritty riff-busting, yet eloquent, guitarist and also his vocals, all of which come to the fore on his latest solo releases. He’s a proud DIY artist too, who writes, performs, records, produces & releases his own music. Mike has also collaborated with some of the brightest lights in the UK emerging artists scene, such as Elles Bailey, Jack J Hutchinson & Troy Redfern. What’s more, he’s an international, incessantly touring, musician who has played live music on every continent and in most European countries. Mike Ross’s material proves him to be a man you can rely on to conjure up fuzz-charged Heavy Blues and powerful Rock, to make his guitar soar and sing, and to deliver smart-as-a-whip lyrics. Spinning rock, blues, soul and country into an intoxicating blend (reminiscent of the calm virtuosity of the Allman Brothers combined with the wild abandon of Rory Gallagher), Mike and his band are an unstoppable force of nature and an unforgettable live act. Mike earned critical acclaim from every point of the music compass: Classic Rock, Maverick Magazine, Planet Rock Radio, BBC Radio, Music News. As Henry Yates put it in Classic Rock Magazine: “You need to know Mike Ross.” True then: true now