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There’s an almost preternatural clarity to their sound, a sense of space that enables all elements to stand up and be counted. They’re exceptional today – soulful blues led by Grace Bond’s heaven-sent vocals and husband Aaron’s cooler-than-thou guitar work. It was with the latter that we most recently saw When Rivers Meet, whose live shows are never less than an aural and visual treat. When Rivers Meet at Steelhouse Festival 2023 It’s easy to compare them to Rival Sons, but there’s something of Reef’s bass-humping, surf-ready groove in their DNA too. Theirs is a bluesy strut that catwalks its way into hearty hard rock like ‘Steal Your Heart’, ‘Mercy’ and brilliant set closer ‘Testify’. They’ve grown in confidence even since February when they impressed us at Planet Rock’s Winter’s End. The Karma Effect are probably in that position already. Time and patience could see them push for promotion. Newcomers Jordan Red also show potential, their slick hard rock redolent of Swedish band H.E.A.T in its polished surfaces and elevated hooks.

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The former Revival Black singer plays muscular hard rock in the tradition of Whitesnake and Skin – ‘Like Animals’ comes with suitably libidinous thrust while ‘Death Of Me’ is a bluesy ballad that showcases Dan’s multi-faceted voice. To Dan Byrne falls the honour of opening the whole shebang, and rise to the occasion he does, despite this being only his third gig as a solo act. That growth has enabled Steelhouse to bag its biggest headline act yet, Kentucky legends Black Stone Cherry, whose recent Planet Rock fave ‘Out Of Pocket’ aptly summarises the difficult times we’re living through. This, during the worst economic crisis any of us can remember. The event, supported as usual by Planet Rock, is something everyone wants to be at, and it’s been sold out for weeks. You’re first aware of it when stuck in traffic on Friday, becoming expert in clutch and handbrake control as your vehicle edges up that rocky hill. They've built around them the Steelhouse ‘family’, a small army of volunteers and professionals who look forward to ‘doing their bit’ every year.īut there’s more this time. This isn’t a new thing the mountain-top event began in 2011, the brainchild of local buddies Mikey Evans and Max Rhead. It has something to do with place and community.

There’s something about Steelhouse that simply connects, embraces and holds together. Black Stone Cherry at Steelhouse Festival 2023 Author: Steve Beebee Published 1st Aug 2023 Last updated 1st Aug 2023