Ross Harding Announces New 2026 Live Dates for ‘The Blood & The Blues’ UK Tour
South African guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Ross Harding has announced new 2026 UK live dates.
London— Today Award-winning Blues-Rock guitarist Ross Harding Announces New 2026 Live Dates for ‘The Blood & The Blues’ UK Tour which will see him continue to take his darker bluesy rock & roll throughout the UK in 2026.
Ross Harding hit the ground running in 2024 performing across the UK in Newcastle, Glasgow, Bracknell, London, Southampton, Woking, and Kingsbridge in various formats including Solo Acoustic, Unplugged Band and Full Electric Band.
The full electric band performances will now be under the banner of “Ross Harding & The Dark Blues” but the first-class musicianship, captivating songs and the dark blues rock sound remain.
‘The Blood and The Blues’ UK Tour will begin with live dates from late January 2026 onwards. New dates will be announced once confirmed on an ongoing basis. Keep an eye on Ross’s socials!
Please always check both the artist and venues’ socials for any updates/rescheduling of live dates before travelling.
The new dates will include a debut headline full-band performance at Ram Jam Records in Kingston Upon Thames on Saturday 7th February 2026 followed by a set as part of the Stockport Blues Night on Thursday 12th February 2026 at The Spinning Top in Stockport. Then Ross Harding and The Dark Blues will visit The John Peel Arts Centre in Stowmarket on Saturday 28th February 2026.
As we move into March 2026, Ross Harding will perform a solo acoustic opening set for established blues-rock band Big Wolf Band on Friday 20th March 2026 at Colne Delta Blues and Americana Club in Brightlingsea, Essex.
Then the band will return to The Fiery Bird in Woking, Surrey on Saturday 21st March 2026 before wrapping the month up with their debut Dark Blues electric band performance at newly opened venue Riff Factory in Stoke On Trent on Friday 27th March 2026. This follows Ross’s sold-out solo acoustic and acoustic band sets, last year in the city.
New dates will be announced once confirmed on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Keep an eye on Ross’s socials and his official LinkTree!
Ticket links and details can be found below.
Speaking about the 2026 live dates, Ross Harding explains: “2026 is all about my Dark Blues Revival – honest, authentic music, both live and recorded. I’m humbled by the warmth music lovers in the UK and abroad have shown me, and I look forward to revisiting those cities while bringing the music to new audiences both here in the UK and beyond”.
“The thing which sets Ross Harding apart from his contemporaries, is the primal and primitive feel of his songs, his voice and his playing.” – Taken from Album Review by Andy Sharrocks of Get Ready To Rock
“‘Me & Lucifer,’ with its train track rhythm and heavy acoustic boogie, is a great example of Ross Harding’s ability to take a more traditional blues style and give it a darker, modern edge.” – Taken from an album review by Ross Muir of Fabrications HQ
No Ross Harding live show is alike, with his musical skills and versatility being showcased in three unique formats: Solo Acoustic, Acoustic “Unplugged Band” and Electric Band. Much like John Mayer’s 2008 release ‘Where The Light Is: Live In Los Angeles’, this approach allows people to fully experience Ross Harding’s songwriting, guitar talents, and captivating stage presence.
Ross Harding ‘Dark Echoes’ (Solo Acoustic)
An acoustic blues rock musical experience, where Ross Harding performs mesmerizing original songs, with some unique renditions of cover songs that have been greatly influential in his music. He utilizes guitar effects pedals, alternately tuned guitars, slide guitar, and mastery of the “looper pedal” to sonically design an atmospheric and emotive performance that redefines and breathes new life into the traditional “solo acoustic” performance style. This show is a truly hypnotic musical experience for more intimate audiences.
- For fans of acoustic music, blues rock, and artists like Chris Cornell, Glenn Hughes & Myles Kennedy
Ross Harding Acoustic / “Unplugged” Band
An acoustic “unplugged” blues rock musical experience, where, with an excellent band, Ross Harding performs reimagined, mesmerizing original songs, with some unique renditions of cover songs that have been greatly influential in his music. This performance is for audiences who love a slightly more intimate and emotive musical presentation.
- For fans of “MTV’s Unplugged,” Nirvana, Alice In Chains, acoustic music, blues & blues rock, and artists like Chris Cornell, Glenn Hughes / Black Country Communion & Myles Kennedy
Ross Harding And The Dark Blues (Electric Band)
An electric blues rock/hard rock musical experience, where, with an excellent band, Ross Harding performs original songs with one or two renditions of cover songs that have been greatly influential in his music. An unapologetic rock & roll experience for audiences who love high energy music, with interludes of slow blues and emotive musical mastery.
- For fans of high energy rock & roll, blues rock, and artists like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Soundgarden, Joe Bonamassa, Glenn Hughes/Black Country Communion, Slash and Myles Kennedy.
Ross has already hit the ground running on the UK live circuit opening for fellow blues-rock artist Dan Patlansky at Oran Mor in Glasgow, Scotland and The Cluny, Newcastle in April 2024. This was then followed by more solo acoustic performances supporting British Blues-Rocking riffmeister Jack J Hutchinson at The Black Heart in Camden, London and rising American roots rock band Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast on their first headline UK Tour at The 1865 in Southampton,
He also released the single ‘A Thousand Snakes (Deluxe Version)’ which is a stripped-back acoustic version of the track. It has already received US radio airplay and has been helping secure coverage from a variety of music publications and shows including Rock The Joint Magazine, Overtone Magazine, The Edward Fowler Show, The Guildford Dragon, and Rambling Man Writings amongst others.
This was followed by extensive radio airplay of further singles including ‘Revelator Blues and ‘Me & Lucifer’ which both received airplay on radio stations such as Blues Radio UK and WDNF Philly.
He also performed at venues in Bristol including Mr. Wolfs and The Louisiana where he once again opened for Jack J Hutchinson prior to the London date. Then in November 2025, he opened for Blues Harmonica extraordinaire Will Wilde in Southampton to a sold-out crowd.
Festival appearances at Shynefest 2025, Guilfest 2025, The Great Rhythm and Blues Festival 2025, Midhurst Jazz and Blues Festival 2025 and Stockport Blues and Roots Festival 2025 helped to introduce his brand of Dark Blues to new audiences across the UK.
His latest album ‘The Blood & The Blues’ is out now on CD and digital formats.
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‘The Blood & The Blues’ 2026 UK Tour will visit the following venues:
Date: Saturday 7th February 2026
Venue Address: Ram Jam Records, 46b Richmond Road, (Behind The Grey Horse pub), Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5EE
Ticket Link: https://www.ramjamrecords.co.uk/events/07-02-26-the-ross-harding-band
Date: Thursday 12th February 2026
Venue Address: The Spinning Top, 20 Wellington Rd S, Stockport SK4 1AA, UK
Date: Saturday 28th February 2026
Venue Address: John Peel Centre for Creative Arts Church Walk Stowmarket Suffolk, IP14 1ET.
Ticket Link: https://johnpeelcentre.com/JohnPeelCentre.dll/WhatsOn?f=380961
Date: Friday 20th March 2026
Venue Address: Colne Delta Blues and Americana Club (Solo Acoustic Support To The Big Wolf Band), Brightlingsea Community Centre, located at Church Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0fT.
Venue Website: https://colnedelta.club/
Date: Saturday 21st March 2026
Venue Address: Fiery Bird, 32 Goldsworth Rd, Woking, GU21 6JT
Ticket Link: https://sessami.co/events/rosshardingdarkblues
Date: Friday 27th March 2026
Venue Address: Riff Factory, Stoke On Trent, ST4 4HS.
Ticket Link: https://www.gigantic.com/ross-harding-blues-band-tickets/stoke-on-trent-riff-factory/2026-03-27-19-00
(More Dates To Be Announced)
Biography:
Ross Harding is an acclaimed Blues Rock Musician from Johannesburg, South Africa, currently based in the UK.
As a songwriter and performing artist, he personifies rich, powerful vocal abilities with mesmerizing guitar skills, gaining international industry recognition for his commanding blend of blues and rock music, reminiscent of the classic rock, grunge & blues artists of the past.
A prolific performing artist, his versatile stage performances range from a deeply soulful solo acoustic artist to a high energy blues rocker, whose experience is that of an artist much older than he. A seasoned touring musician, he has played hundreds of shows in clubs, festivals, and notable venues in his decade-long professional career. Ross Harding continues to push boundaries in his redefining approach to the blues rock genre.
“…a remarkable dark and moving depth…an experience that starts with his cracked, soulful and incredibly emotive voice which has a surprising turn of range to it…With a crisp and clear production, the subtleties of guitar and vocals are beautifully balanced…sometimes you just need to go back to your musical roots, and it’s rather fantastic that it’s taken a gentleman half my age to remind me of that fact.”
– SIMON BLACK (United Kingdom)
Website: https://rosshardingmusic.com/
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