Sat 18 October 2025 1:00pm

KENT BLUES & ROCK FESTIVAL

at The Appleyard, Sittingbourne

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£43.20

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KENT'S BIGGEST BLUES & ROCK FESTIVAL IS BACK!

Get ready for a full day of world-class music as Rockin' Roots Events proudly presents the KENT BLUES & ROCK FESTIVAL! On Saturday, 18th October 2025, The Appleyard in Sittingbourne will be transformed into a powerhouse of electrifying guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and raw musical energy.

Our most ambitious year yet. Feel the electric atmosphere as Rockin' Roots Events unleashes an incredible lineup of international and homegrown talent.

★ ALLY VENABLE BAND (USA): Witness the award-winning Texas guitar virtuoso in a rare UK appearance.
★ HIPPIES & COWBOYS (USA): Let loose to their infectious blend of rock 'n' roll heart and soulful swagger.

They're joined by a stellar UK lineup, he celebration continues with a curated selection of the UK's finest:

Big Wolf Band

The Della Grants

Richard Clarke Band

Big River (Kent's Local Heroes!)

From 1 PM, immerse yourself in an unforgettable festival atmosphere. Grab a cold drink, enjoy delicious food, and witness a non-stop showcase of the best blues, rock, and roots talent on the scene.

This is the event the Kent music community has been waiting for. Tickets are selling fast – secure yours now and be part of the magic!

Ally Venable

Ally Venable is an American blues rock guitar player, singer, and songwriter from Texas.

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Hippies and Cowboys

Hippies And Cowboys are a rock ’n soul band, originating in Nashville TN. Bringing back a taste of southern rock, blues, and soul, it’s a sound that has defied the test of time. Inspiration comes from the likes of Sam and Dave, The Blues Brothers, Booker T & The MG’s, Otis Redding, and Marvin Gaye, to Aerosmith, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Eagles, The Beatles, Tom Petty, The Rolling Stones and CCR.

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Big Wolf Band

Formed in Birmingham in 2014, by acclaimed guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Jonathan Earp and bass player Mick Jeynes, explosive, dynamic, raw, emotional, and hardworking are just some of the words used to describe the Big Wolf Band. With Tim Jones on drums, Justin Johnson on guitar and Robin Fox on keys they form one formidable blues rock machine. Big Wolf Band are on the rise making the Top 5 of the best blues bands in the UK via the UK Blues Awards in 2023 and 2024, receiving multiple nominations in various categories. Big Wolf Band have cemented there place as one of the best live bands on the scene.

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The Della Grants

Bluesmusicfan.com - "The blues world need to hear this band in a big way..." Blues Review (USA) - "Spectacular guitar based Blues/Rock." Blues Rock Review (USA) - "Get ready for The Della Grants 9/10"

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