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Rock icons Then Jerico are pleased to announce the ‘FIRST (The Sound of Music)’ 40th Anniversary 2026/27 Tour. The band will perform the ‘FIRST (The Sound of Music)’ in it’s entirety for these shows. Then Jerico lead singer, songwriter, producer, and sole original founder member Mark Shaw and his band will be playing venues and festivals across the UK.

Commencing at The Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes on Thursday, 12th November 2026, this will be followed by dates at:  Shiiine On Festival 2026 at Butlin’s Minehead; Parish in Huddersfield; Room 2 Glasgow; The Old Fire Station in Carlisle; and The Booking Hall, Dover. More dates may be added.

The tour then continues in January 2027 with dates at O2 Academy2 Liverpool, O2 Academy 3 Birmingham and then on 30^th January 2027 at London’s Bush Hall.

‘FIRST (The Sound of Music)’ 40th Anniversary Tour 2026/27 is in celebration of the 40^th Anniversary of the release of the titular debut Then Jerico album which featured two Top 40 hits ‘Muscle Deep’ and ‘The Motive’ (the highest played single on BBC Radio One in 1987 and the band’s first Top 20 hit). The album was both critically and commercially successful worldwide, achieving Gold sales status in the U.K. and included two other Top 75 hit singles: ‘Let Her Fall’ and the band’s cover of Roxy Music’s ‘Prairie Rose’. The album was co-produced by Owen Davies and Mark Shaw.

Then Jerico achieved huge critical and commercial worldwide success in the 1980’s, gaining a dedicated worldwide following and building an international reputation for their legendary explosive live performances. Then Jerico’s second album ‘The Big Area (Outside) immediately achieved Gold and Platinum status. The album included Top 20 hit single ‘Big Area’ and two more Top 30 UK hits ‘What Does It Take?’ (featuring Belinda Carlisle) on backing vocals, and ‘Sugar Box’.

In 2024, Mark released a 4CD Boxed Set retrospective: Then Jerico – Before The Future’ on Cherry Red Records, entering the Official UK National Album Chart at No.50 and the Official UK National Independent Charts at No.21.

Then Jerico ‘FIRST (The Sound of Music)’ 40th Anniversary Tour 2026/27:

2026
Thursday 12^th November 2026
The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes
https://www.seetickets.com/event/then-jericho/the-craufurd-arms/3625650

Friday 13^th November 2026
Shiiine On Festival 2026, Butlin’s Minehead Arena
https://www.shiiineon.com/weekender/

Thursday 19^th November 2026
Parish, The Old Courthouse, Huddersfield
https://www.seetickets.com/event/then-jerico/parish/3622766

Friday 20^th November 2026
Room 2, Glasgow
https://www.seetickets.com/event/then-jerico/room-2/3625303

Saturday 21^st November 2026
The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
https://www.ofscarlisle.co.uk/event-then-jerico.html

Friday 27^th November 2026
The Booking Hall, Dover
https://good-show.co.uk/events/3712

2027
Friday 22^nd January 2027
O2 Academy 3, Birmingham
https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/then-jerico-tickets/artist/742185

Saturday 23^rd January 2027
02 Academy 2, Liverpool
https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/then-jerico-tickets/artist/742185

Saturday 30^th January 2027
Bush Hall, London
https://www.seetickets.com/event/then-jerico/bush-hall/3625559

Official Website / Social Media links:
Website: http://www.thenjerico.com
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/THENJERICO/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thenjerico
X: @ThenJerico

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Off the back of their sold-out concert at London’s Islington Garage on Saturday April 11, and winning the “Young Artist of the Year” award for the second year in a row at the UK Blues Awards 2026, Kent blues rock trio The Zac Schulze Gang are pleased to announce their 2027 UK Headline Tour which includes their biggest London concert to date at The Islington Assembly Hall on Saturday February 27th.

Tickets go on sale 10am on Friday April 10th from alttickets.com, Gigantic.com and The Zac Schulze Gang.

The band are best known for their explosive live shows and their signature blend of 70’s classic blues rock and modern alternative influences. Guitarist Zac Schulze commands the punk intensity of Wilko Johnson, the blues rock finesse of Rory Gallagher, and the adrenaline-pumped rock presence of AC/DC’s Angus Young.

Over the past few years, the Kent-based trio have built a loyal following who are fans of their blistering, raw-to-the-bone live shows. They’ve toured the UK and Europe extensively and have supported the likes of Samantha Fish on several tours. Their explosive sound combines classic British R&B with punk urgency, first-class musicianship, and non-stop onstage excitement.

Released in September 2025, the band’s debut album Straight To It says it all. The trio doesn’t mess around with niceties, preferring to play the kind of blues-infused rock’n’roll that grabs you by the throat.

Guitarist Zac Schulze, is a world-class shredder, playing with precision, speed, and passion, but the focus of the trio isn’t just his solos. The Zac Schulze Gang is an undeniable gang, a group unified by a like-minded sensibility that adds an electrifying charge to their rock’n’roll. Zac rides the thunder generated by the rhythm section of his drummer brother Ben Schulze and bassist Ant Greenwell. The trio create a massive roar, without losing sight of what matters most, the songs.

The Zac Schulze Gang’s sound and work ethic harks back to the much-loved live dynamic and relentless touring schedules of 70s icons including Rory Gallagher and Dr Feelgood. Their unique sound also embodies elements of heritage classic rock acts like AC/DC and Thin Lizzy, while giving a nod to contemporary influences like Turnstile, Royal Blood and Queens of the Stone Age.

The Gang have made lasting impressions at festivals including Eric Clapton’s Crossroads, Planet Rock’s Winter End, Fairport’s Cropredy Festival, and the Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon where the band first exploded onto the scene.

Zac Schulze won “Emerging Artist of the Year” at the UK Blues Awards 2024 and followed this by winning “Young Artist of the Year” at the UK Blues Awards in 2025 and 2026. With sold-out concerts in the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK, the Zac Schulze Gang are the band to watch.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
ALTTICKETS.COM, GIGANTIC.COM,
ZACSCHULZEGANG.ROCKS/TOUR

Newcastle, The Cluny
Tuesday 23 February 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
36 Lime Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 2PQ
https://thecluny.com

Edinburgh, Voodoo Rooms
Wednesday 24 February 2027
Tickets: Gigiantic.com
19a W Register St, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA
www.thevoodoorooms.com

Glasgow, Stereo
Thursday 25 February 2027
Tickets: Gigantic.com
22-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2 5AR
www.stereocafebar.com

London, Islington Assembly Hall
Saturday 27 February 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
Upper St, Islington, London, N1 2UD
https://islingtonassemblyhall.co.uk/

Bristol, Thekla
Sunday 28 February 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
The Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol, BS1 4RB
www.theklabristol.co.uk

Cardiff, The Globe
Tuesday 2 March 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
125 Albany Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 3NSA
https://www.globecardiff.co.uk

Southampton, The Joiners
Wednesday 3 March 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
1 St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1NS
https://www.facebook.com/joinerssouthampton/

Birmingham, Hare & Hounds
Thursday 4 March 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
106 High St, King’s Heath, Birmingham, B14 7JZ
https://hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk

NOVEMBER 2026 UK TOUR

Leeds, The Key Club
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
66 Merrion St, Leeds, LS2 8LW
www.thekeyclubleeds.com

Manchester, Night & Day
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
26 Oldham St, Manchester, M1 1JN
https://nightnday.org

York Crescent
Thursday 12 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
https://thecrescentyork.com

Norwich, Waterfront Studio
Friday 13 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
139-141 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QH
https://waterfrontnorwich.webflow.io

Brighton, Hope & Ruin
Saturday 14 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
11-12 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3WA
www.hope.pub

Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
Sunday 15 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
Masonic Place, Goldsmith Street,

Nottingham, NG1 5LB
www.rescuerooms.com

THE ZAC SCHULZE GANG
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | SPOTIFY | INSTAGRAM | APPLE | YOUTUBE

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VIEW HEAVY DIGIMAG #449 HERE This week’s DigiMag is packed full of goodness, starting with our sensational featured cover interview with the enigmatic Benji Webb from Skindred, talking about the band’s new album You Got This as well as their September tour of Australia. We also found time to chat with Vomitory, Saec6, H.E.A.T and […]

GRAMMY-nominated guitarist and singer Samantha Fish will release Paper Doll Live via Rounder Records on Friday June 12th, her first official live album, capturing the electrifying stage presence that has made her one of the most compelling performers in modern blues and roots music. Pre-order the album HERE.

New single “Sweet Southern Sounds – Live” is available on all streaming platforms HERE.

A leading guitarist of her generation, Fish is known for her bold musicianship, emotional depth, and fearless song writing. A multi-award-winning festival headliner, she has built her reputation on explosive live performances that blend raw guitar power with deeply expressive vocals. Following the critical success of her GRAMMY-nominated album Paper Doll, the new live record showcases the intensity and chemistry that define her shows night after night.

“Truly, this is for the fans,” Fish says of making her first official live record. “We’ve had numerous requests over the years. Paper Doll felt so great on stage — it felt like the perfect time to showcase the band and our live show.”

Recorded at the historic Bijou Theatre in Knoxville, Tennessee, Paper Doll Live captures a band fully locked in and feeding off a packed crowd. The venue’s natural warmth and acoustics created an ideal setting for the recording, elevated even further by the addition of Nashville gospel legends The McCrary Sisters, whose soaring harmonies bring added depth and emotion to the performance.

“Their voices lifted every song,” Fish says. “I love beautiful backing vocals — they pack an emotional punch. I’ve been a fan of them for years, so that was really special for me.”

Fans travelled from across the country to attend the recording, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and celebration inside the theatre.

“Our fans aren’t afraid to travel,” Fish says. “When we announced the show, people got excited. I think that build-up always helps make a better show.”

The result is a performance that feels both ferocious and communal — a moment where the band, the songs, and the audience meet in real time. While the studio album Paper Doll marked a breakthrough in Fish’s artistic confidence, the live setting strips away polish and leaves only instinct.

“There’s a fire that comes across in live performance that doesn’t always translate in studio albums,” Fish says. “The stage lays all of that bare.”

Songs evolve and expand in the live environment. Outros stretch. Studio fade-outs become powerful climaxes. Tracks like “Lose You” build with relentless momentum, while “Sweet Southern Sounds” allows Fish to lean into her hypnotic North Mississippi-inspired guitar phrasing. The title track “Paper Doll” lands as a defiant anthem night after night, igniting crowds with its refusal to conform.

And when the band launches into a blistering cover of MC5’s “Kick Out the Jams,” the room detonates.

For Fish, the difference between studio and stage is elemental.

“The studio is where you build and create your sound,” she says. “The stage is where you execute all of that. Having a crowd takes you out of your head and gives you something to play off.”

Emerging from Kansas City’s blues lineage and shaped by influences ranging from Prince and Leonard Cohen to the legends of Mississippi Hill Country blues, Fish has long treated performance as her proving ground. From cold-calling bars as a teenager to headlining international festivals, she has developed a live show that balances catharsis and control, boldness and vulnerability.

With Paper Doll Live, she isn’t reinventing herself — she’s documenting the power of what she and her band do every night.

“I just wanted to capture what we do every night,” Fish says. “It wasn’t about chasing something new. It was about capturing the thing that has connected so deeply over the years.”

If Paper Doll was a declaration of artistic power, Paper Doll Live is the sound of that power unleashed — immediate, unfiltered, and impossible to ignore.

Critics agree that a live show from Samantha Fish is nothing short of electrifying – “wild” and “raunchy,” as Louder Than War puts it, and an “absolute must-see.” Onstage, she’s a “force to be reckoned with,” tearing into solos “like it owed her money,” with crowd reactions that border on feral, according to Parklife DC. Reviews consistently point to the intensity of her performances, driven by savage guitar work and a commanding presence (Blues Rock Review), while others admit they were unprepared for her sheer energy and charisma, noting that she “can rock the house” (Americana Highways). Add in her swagger, blistering blues licks, and a voice packed with raw emotion, and it’s clear why the Nottingham Post calls her the complete blues package.

DIGITAL TRACKLIST

01.    Kick Out The Jams – Live
02.   Paper Doll – Live
03.   Can Ya Handle The Heat? – Live
04.   I Put A Spell On You – Live
05.   I’m Done Runnin’ – Live
06.   Lose You – Live
07.   Sweet Southern Sounds – Live
08.   Bulletproof – Live
09.   Miles To Go – Live
10.   Fortune Teller – Live
11.    Better Be Lonely – Live
12.    Dream Girl – Live
13.    Don’t Say It – Live
14.    Poor Black Mattie – Live
15.    Rusty Razor – Live
16.    Black Wind Howlin’ – Live

CD TRACKLIST

01.   Kick Out The Jams – Live
02.   Paper Doll – Live
03.   Can Ya Handle The Heat? – Live
04.   I’m Done Runnin’ – Live
05.   Lose You – Live
06.   Sweet Southern Sounds – Live
07.   Bulletproof – Live
08.   Miles To Go – Live
09.   Fortune Teller – Live
10.    Better Be Lonely – Live
11.    Dream Girl – Live
12.    Don’t Say It – Live
13.    Poor Black Mattie – Live
14.    Rusty Razor – Live
15.    Black Wind Howlin’ – Live

VINYL TRACKLIST

Side A
1.   Paper Doll – Live
2.   Can Ya Handle The Heat? – Live
3.   I’m Done Runnin’ – Live
4.   Lose You – Live
5.   Sweet Southern Sounds – Live

Side B
6.   Fortune Teller – Live
7.    Don’t Say It – Live
8.    Rusty Razor – Live
9.    Black Wind Howlin’ – Live

TOUR DATES
TICKETS ON SALE AT SAMANTHAFISH.COM

4.10   Miramar Beach, FL – Joe Bonamassa Beach Weekend
4.11   Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre*
4.12   St Petersburg, FL – Tampa Bay Blues Festival*
4.15   Savannah, GA – District Live at Plant Riverside District*
4.16   Gainesville, FL – Heartwood Soundstage*
4.17   Dothan, AL – Dothan Opera House*
4.18   Meredian, MS – MSU Riley Center*
4.19   Sandy Springs, GA – Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs PAC*
4.24   New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
4.25   New Orleans, LA – Jazz & Heritage Festival
4.28   New Orleans, LA – Chickie Wah Wah
5.01   New Orleans, LA – Fillmore
5.02   Biloxi, MS – IP Casino Resort & Spa
5.05   Decatur, AL – The Princess Theatre
5.07   Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre
5.08   Kansas City, MO – Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
5.09   St Louis, MO – Atomic
5.10   Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
5.13   Iowa City, IA – The Englert Theatre
5.14   Marion, IL – Marion Cultural & Civic Center
5.16   Welch, MN – Treasure Island Casino**
5.17   Des Plaines, IL – The Des Plaines Theatre
5.19   Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
5.20   State College, PA – The State Theatre
5.21   Troy, NY – Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
5.22   Ledyard, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino**
5.23   Beverly, MA – The Cabot
5.24   Nashua, NH – Nashua Center for the Arts
5.27   Patchogue, NJ – Patchogue Theatre
5.28   Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater
5.29   Lebanon, NH – Levanon Opera House
5.30   Augusta, NJ – Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest
5.31   Buffalo, NY – Babeville
6.19   Grolloo, Netherlands – Holland Intl Blues Festival
6.20   Dortmund, Germany – Musiktheater Piano
6.21   Brescia, Italy – Chiari Blues Festival
6.23   Loceri, Italy – Parco Urbano
6.25   Rubigen, Switzerland – Muhle Hunziken
6.27   Vienne, France – Jazz a Vienne
6.28   Erlangen, Germany – E-Werk Kino
6.30   Mannheim, Germany – 7er-Club
7.01   Aschaffenburg, Germany – Colos-Saal
7.02   Hamburg, Germany – Fabrik
7.04   Helsinki – Puisto Blues
9.18-19   Telluride, CO – Telluride Blues & Brews Fest
10.31   West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go Go***

*w/ Tab Benoit – Two Tours Collide – 4.11-4.19
**w/ Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
***w/ Jesse Dayton

PRE-ORDER “PAPER DOLL LIVE”
Available on Vinyl, CD and Digital

SAMANTHA FISH
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Interview by Kris Peters Australia, prepare to set your fazers to stun this September, with Welsh ragga metal legends SKINDRED primed to return to our shores for their biggest ever Australian headline tour! Opening proceedings on Tuesday 1 September in Perth, SKINDRED will head through Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, and close out on Sunday 6 […]