Pete Brown, musician, poet, writer, record producer and singer is still crazy after all these years, gigging, touring and recording a new CD. His latest CD, with long-time collaborator Phil Ryan, is Perils of Wisdom. His autobiography, White Rooms and Imaginary Westerns: Ginsberg, Clapton and Cream – An Anarchic Odyssey was published in 2010. Pete first found success as a leading British beat poet in the early 1960s and went on to write the lyrics for a series of global hits by UK rock and blues group Cream. Nowadays he concentrates on singing and songwriting, while maintaining his involvement in producing, screenwriting and poetry. - http://www.petebrown.co.uk/  

Krissv Matthews tours regularly throughout the year. At the young age of 22, he has appeared at clubs and festivals in 16 countries in Western and Eastern Europe. and Scandinavia. In June 2014 he performed at the famous Loreley festival in Germany alongside Joe Satriani and Joe Bonamassa. In the past 5 years, he has performed live on stage with the likes of John Mayall. Jeff Healey. Walter Trout, Chris Farlowe. Rick Vito and Clem Clempson. and played direct support for artists such as Joe Bonamassa, Gregg Allman. Beth Hart, Robber Ford. Ten Years After, Derek Trucks and TOTO. He has graced the main stage at Portugal's Festa Avante in front of 20,000 people. appeared at the legendary Ronnie Scott's in London for the Marshall Class 5 Amp Launch and recorded a live session at BBC Maida Vale for the Paul Jones Blues Show. Krissv has been featured on the Classic Rock and Classic Rock Blues Magazine compilation discs, Total Guitar included the band in the "Bands to watch out for" section and he has appeared on Norwegian National Breakfast TV 3 times. Krissy's 4th record has just been recorded and produced by the legendary Pete Brown. who also co-wrote the whole record. This is planned for a release in February 2015 and Krissy will be touring it throughout the whole of 2015. - https://www.facebook.com/krissymatthewsband#!/krissymatthewsband?tab=page_info#!/krissymatthewsband/info
 

Laurence Jones is 22 years old and is already making a big name for himself. "Laurence is like a young Robin Trower, exciting and full of energy" - BBC Radio 2. The young gunslinger of the blues Laurence Jones has signed a deal with "Ruf Records". His Debut album for the label and 2nd album for Laurence was recorded at the Legendary Dockside Studio in Louisiana where artists such as B.B. King and Derek trucks have recorded. A catalogue of big names appear on the album including Walter Trout, Aynsley Lister, Yonrico Scott, Charlie Wooton and producer Mike Zito. Walter Trout invited the band to support them on his 2013 U.K. tour "Laurence is a cross between Eric Clapton & Buddy Guy he is a genius" - "Walter Trout".
- www.laurencejonesmusic.com
 

Trevor Burton was a founding member of the sixties chart topping band The Move and was initially with them from 1966-1969. When he left in 1969 he stayed down south with his close friend Steve Winwood who had just formed the band Traffic. Trevor decided to chill for a while, but soon got the urge to play live again, this has always been his first love. He got in touch with Steve Gibbons with the view to forming a new band, together with Denny Laine formerly with the Moody Blues, and Allen White from The Plastic Ono Band. They formed the band called Balls. After the split with Balls in 1971, Trevor spent the next few years as one of the top session musicians with Island Records. At the request of Raymond Froggatt, Trevor returned to his hometown of Birmingham where he worked with Ray until 1976. Trevor teamed up once again with his close friend Steve Gibbons to enjoy chart success and top 10 hits with the Steve Gibbons Band. For the next 7 years he toured the world with Steve. He left in 1983 to form his own band playing his unique style of blues. They started performing twice weekly at the Red Lion, Sparkbrook, Birmingham with a line up including sax player Steve Ajao. In 1985 the band recorded an album entitled 'Double Zero'. He teamed up with Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin as one of the Journeymen Musicians. Then he joined The Big Town Playboys touring the UK and Europe, he performed shows with Noel Reading a friend from the 60s and spent 9 months on the road with Dexies Midnight Runners.  - http://www.thetrevorburtonband.co.uk/
 

Federal Charm invests swaggering riffs, sleazy slide flourishes and cinder-raw vocals with a confidence that is utterly winning”, describes Classic Rock.  Their hotly acclaimed self-titled debut album released last summer made clear why there is such a big buzz around this band.  2014 was a non stop year after securing many high profile support slots with the likes of Ian Hunter, Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes, Southside Johnny, Michael Schenker, Manfred Mann, The Hoax, Joanne Shaw Taylor and two tours of Germany and Greece under their belt. - http://www.federalcharm.com

Federal Charm are:
NICK BOWDEN Vocals /Guitar  PAUL BOWE Guitar  LD MORAWSKI Bass  DANNY RIGG Drums
 

Gerry McAvoy (Bass Guitar) played, recorded and toured with Rory for 20 years, from 1971 to 1991. Gerry played on every album Rory ever made. His 2005 book, ‘Riding Shotgun’ follows his career and life with Rory (available from www.ridingshotgun.co.uk). Gerry also played with Deep Joy, Champion Jack Dupree and Nine Below Zero.

Ted McKenna (Drums) Best known for his work with The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, drumming legend Ted McKenna played with Rory Gallagher from 1978-81. He recorded the albums ‘Photo Finish’, ‘Top Priority’ and ‘Stage Struck’.
Ted also played and recorded with Greg Lake of ELP, Gary Moore, Michael Schenker and Ian Gillan of Deep Purple.

Marcel Scherpenzeel (Guitar/Vocals) grew up with Rory's music and Gerry promises, "This is the closest guitarist to Rory you will ever hear". For over twenty years Marcel has carried the torch for blues and rock all over the world. His former bands are Marcel Scherpenzeel Band and Wolfpin.