Planet Rock Roadstars A Brief History and News

10 April 2019

The best in breaking blues and rock

Two of the most exciting new prospects in the world of blues rock will tour together for the very first time throughout October 2019. “ROADSTARS” – this hi-octane live extravaganza promises to be one of the hottest double bill concert tours to hit the UK in 2019.

The tour includes American blues rock guitarist Hannah Wicklund And The Steppin Stones, who Joe Bonamassa describes as “a kaleidoscope of blazing guitars and searing vocals,” plus Manchester rock band Gorilla Riot.

Roadstars A BRIEF HISTORY

Roadstars is the name of a UK touring platform originally launched by the Gig Cartel in 2016. The initial idea stemmed from showcasing the crème de la cream of best in new rock and blues bands, by touring them together to create a great night’s worth of entertainment.

The first Roadstars tour took place in November 2016 and featured SIMO, Aaron Keylock and Federal Charm.

The second Roadstars tour launched in March 2017 and featured Broken Witt Rebelsand Bad Touch

Now, two years later, Roadstars is back with a nationwide UK tour in October 2019 starring Hannah Wicklund & The Stepping Stones and Gorilla Riot!

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