With their latest album ‘Force of Nature’ soaring to an impressive #36 in the Official UK Top 40 Midweek Charts, THESE WICKED RIVERS are defying the odds without major label support. Their heartfelt new video for ‘The Family’ is a tribute to their loyal fanbase and supporters, capturing the essence of their journey so far.
 
Frontman John Hartwell expresses gratitude, stating, “‘The Family’ is a deep acknowledgment of those who have propelled us forward – our devoted These Wicked Rivers family and fans worldwide. The music video is a jubilant celebration of our collective journey.”

Lead guitarist Arran Day adds:
“In a dark and cruel world we feel very honoured to provide an escape through music for our loyal followers. The chorus of this song reflects everything this band is about, and the video captures the spirit of our special relationship with the Rivers family perfectly.  We filmed it at our inaugural ‘Family Gathering’, a celebration of the spirit of this band and we’re delighted to finally share it with the world now”.

As anticipation builds for their sold-out album celebration show in Matlock Bath later this month, and ticket sales surge for their upcoming UK tour, These Wicked Rivers are poised to dominate 2024. The overwhelming response to ‘Force Of Nature’ sets a promising tone for their trajectory.
 
Described by Classic Rock Magazine as “The sound of what might’ve happened if Clutch got a bit stoned with Audioslave and Zakk Wylde – and then jammed late into the night”, the band blend subtle blues touches with a hard rock edge, adding soulful vocals to create a sound that is as dramatic as it is exhilarating.
 
The group garnered widespread acclaim with their debut EP ‘The Enemy’ in 2015, followed by the equally impressive ‘II’ in 2017, which solidified their presence in the burgeoning UK rock scene and earned them airplay on Planet Rock radio. Their debut album ‘Eden’, released in May 2020, further elevated their reputation with heightened critical acclaim. With their latest release ‘Force of Nature’, they’ve once again set a new standard, demonstrating their ongoing evolution and musical prowess.
 
Preaching a simple gospel of ‘peace, love and lampshades’– a nod to their intimate stage setup – the band has captivated audiences across the UK, sharing stages with renowned acts like Hayseed Dixie, Those Damn Crows, and Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons. Now signed to Fat Earth Records, they’re primed to make their mark globally, with a European tour slated for April and a Planet Rock-sponsored UK tour in May/June.

Order the new album ‘Force of Nature’ HERE 

THESE WICKED RIVERS FULL TOUR DATES 2024
Mar 01 Rough Trade Nottingham
Mar 02 hmv Derby
Mar 03 hmv Lancaster
Mar 04 Dandy Gent Irongate, Derby
Mar 05 hmv Birmingham (Bullring)
Mar 06 hmv Norwich 
Mar 07 Mercia Spirits, Bishton Hall
Mar 09 Wolverhampton Uglyfest KK’s Steel Mill
Mar 16 Matlock Bath The Grand Pavilion (‘Force of Nature’ Album Celebration Show)
Mar 23 Peddlers Market, Chesterfield

These Wicked Rivers ‘Force of Nature’ 2024 European Headline Tour Dates:
12-04 De Smidse / Niekerk – Netherlands
13-04 Het Podium / Hoogeveen – Netherlands
14-04 Bosuil / Weert – Holland
17-04 Black Shelter / Nantes – France
18-04 Ecuries De Baroja / Anglet – France
19-04 Sortie 13 / Pessac – France
20-04 La Luciole / Alencon – France
24-04 Gaststatte Stock / Hagen – Germany
25-04 Boerderij / Zoetermeer – Netherlands
26-04 De Piek / Vlissingen – Netherlands
27-04 Alte Schlosserei / Wuppertal – Germany

These Wicked Rivers ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades’ w/ She Burns Red
2024 Headline UK Tour Dates:
May 17 Bridgwater Cobblestones
May 18 Stoke Sugar Mill
May 19 Manchester Night & Day
May 24 Cardiff Club Ifor Bach* She Burns Red not appearing
May 25 Bournemouth Bear Cave
May 26 Call Of The Wild Festival
May 31 Leicester 02 Academy
June 01 Edinburgh Bannermans
June 02 Leeds Brudenell Social

Tickets: https://planetradio.co.uk/planet-rock/news/rock-news/these-wicked-rivers-uk-tour-2024/

June 20 London Dingwalls (supporting The Answer)

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THESE WICKED RIVERS have released their new album ‘Force Of Nature‘, out now on Fat Earth Records.

Established in 2014, These Wicked Rivers are Derby’s entry to the new wave of rock and roll that is sweeping across the United Kingdom. Drawing influence from the well of rock legends and blues greats, the band have made quite an impact since their inception with their unique brand of blues-infused modern rock steadily picking up plaudits for their gutsy live performances across the UK.

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The ensemble received a slew of positive reviews for their debut EP ‘The Enemy’ back in 2015, and followed it up with 2017’s ‘II’, gaining them attention within the emerging UK rock scene as well as airplay on Planet Rock radio. Debut album ‘Eden’ was released in May 2020 and brought new levels of critical acclaim, including a Classic Rock Magazine ‘High Hopes’ feature as well as a coveted ‘Track of the Week’ accolade.

The band embarked on their first headline UK tour in March 2023, taking their trademark ‘Grandma’s Living Room’ stage set to the far corners of the UK to a rapturous reception including several SOLD OUT shows. This was followed by a Planet Rock sponsored headline tour in December 2023, which saw momentum gathering with yet more sell out shows across the country.

2024 is sure to be a huge year for the band. It kicked off in January with a hometown show that sold out in just 5 hours and Eden’s highly anticipated follow up, ‘Force of Nature‘ drops 1st March 2024 via Fat Earth Records. The band will be hitting the road once again in May armed with the new album on their ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades’ tour, bringing their signature sounds to a venue near you.

THESE WICKED RIVERS FULL TOUR DATES 2024
Mar 01 Rough Trade Nottingham
Mar 02 hmv Derby
Mar 03 hmv Lancaster
Mar 04 Dandy Gent Irongate, Derby
Mar 05 hmv Birmingham (Bullring)
Mar 06 hmv Norwich 
Mar 07 Mercia Spirits, Bishton Hall
Mar 09 Wolverhampton Uglyfest KK’s Steel Mill
Mar 16 Matlock Bath The Grand Pavilion (‘Force of Nature’ Album Celebration Show)
Mar 23 Peddlers Market, Chesterfield

These Wicked Rivers ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades’ w/ She Burns Red
2024 Headline UK Tour Dates:
May 17 Bridgwater Cobblestones
May 18 Stoke Sugar Mill
May 19 Manchester Night & Day
May 24 Cardiff Club Ifor Bach* She Burns Red not appearing
May 25 Bournemouth Bear Cave
May 26 Call Of The Wild Festival
May 31 Leicester 02 Academy
June 01 Edinburgh Bannermans
June 02 Leeds Brudenell Social

Tickets: https://planetradio.co.uk/planet-rock/news/rock-news/these-wicked-rivers-uk-tour-2024/

June 20 London Dingwalls (supporting The Answer)

These Wicked Rivers ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades’ 2024 Headline UK Tour DatesMay 17 Bridgwater Cobblestones
May 18 Stoke Sugar Mill
May 19 Manchester Night & Day
May 24 Cardiff Club Ifor Bach
May 25 Bournemouth Bear Cave
May 26 Call Of The Wild Festival
May 31 Leicester 02 Academy
June 01 Edinburgh Bannermans
June 02 Leeds Brudenell Social

“This increasingly magnificent band could indeed have been spirited to us from 1975 – ‘Shine On’ is achingly, wonderfully good, and when singer John Hartwell announces that ‘Don’t Pray For Me’, one of these jaw-droppingly personal, stand-and-stare songs, will be the last track, there’s a sense of disbelief that it’s already over” – Planet Rock live review (Winter’s End Festival 2022)
 
“The sound of what might’ve happened if Clutch got a bit stoned with Audioslave and Zakk Wylde – and then jammed late into the night.” Classic Rock Magazine

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Critically acclaimed Derbyshire rock n’ rollers These Wicked Rivers released their new single ‘Don’t Pray For Me’ on 23^rd Feb, taken from their new album ‘Force of Nature’, out on 1^st March on Fat Earth Records. 
 
Stepping away from their more traditional blues rock style, ‘Don’t Pray For Me’ is a huge track, and the most anticipated moment in any live set among fans – a modern-day anthem driven by haunting vocals and searing guitars, which, at over 5 minutes long, makes for one of the more epic and emotional tracks on the forthcoming album.

Multi-instrumentalist Rich Wilson explains how ‘Don’t Pray For Me’ came about: “‘Don’t Pray for Me’ has been with the band from the very beginning, gifted by myself to John long before I joined the band and, legend has it, finalised within the band’s very first rehearsal. It has acted as both a showpiece and finale at every gig the band have ever played.
The words can often be heard being sung back by the audience over the sound of the band playing, and connect us all in a very special way night after night.
The song itself is one of reflection, acknowledging that there is good and bad in everyone but carrying a positive message of acceptance and mindfulness.
We now invite you to join the family and connect with it in your own personal way.”

Established in 2014, These Wicked Rivers are Derby’s entry to the new wave of rock and roll that is sweeping across the United Kingdom. Drawing influence from the well of rock legends and blues greats, the band have made a huge impact since their inception with their unique brand of blues-infused modern rock steadily picking up plaudits for their gutsy live performances across the UK.
 
Regarding their upcoming shows, guitarist Arran Day is similarly excited about getting back on the road for the UK headline dates in May, which the band have dubbed the ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades Tour’:
“‘The ‘Force of Nature’ tour was such a massive success for us in terms of getting out and playing for new faces in new places, so we really wanted to hit the road as soon as possible and do it all over again.  Fresh from the release of our second album ‘Force of Nature’ we’ll be bringing our signature stage show up and down the country, decorating each room as if it were 1974 and your nan’s just put the kettle on.  In times of greed, turmoil and darkness let yourselves escape by joining us for a celebration of peace, love and of course… lampshades.”

Support for all May shows (except Cardiff) will be Scottish rockers She Burns Red. 
Tickets for the ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades Tour’ are on sale now at THIS LOCATION.

Celebrating the release of the album on March 1st, the band have announced a series of in-store signings and intimate acoustic shows to celebrate the album release, commencing 1st March at Rough Trade in Nottingham, then heading to hmv Derby, hmv Lancaster, hmv Birmingham and hmv Norwich. They will also be paying a visit to the Dandy Gent Barbers and the Mercia Distillery for special events and invite everyone to attend as many as they can.
  
Collectively These Wicked Rivers are aiming for the top. Described by Classic Rock Magazine as “The sound of what might’ve happened if Clutch got a bit stoned with Audioslave and Zakk Wylde – and then jammed late into the night”, the band blend subtle blues touches with a hard rock edge, adding soulful vocals to create a sound that is as dramatic as it is exhilarating.

THESE WICKED RIVERS FULL TOUR DATES 2024
Mar 01 Rough Trade Nottingham
Mar 02 hmv Derby
Mar 03 hmv Lancaster
Mar 04 Dandy Gent Irongate, Derby
Mar 05 hmv Birmingham (Bullring)
Mar 06 hmv Norwich 
Mar 07 Mercia Spirits, Bishton Hall
Mar 09 Wolverhampton Uglyfest KK’s Steel Mill
Mar 16 Matlock Bath The Grand Pavilion (‘Force of Nature’ Album Celebration Show)
Mar 23 Peddlers Market, Chesterfield

These Wicked Rivers ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades’ w/ She Burns Red
2024 Headline UK Tour Dates:
May 17 Bridgwater Cobblestones
May 18 Stoke Sugar Mill
May 19 Manchester Night & Day
May 24 Cardiff Club Ifor Bach* She Burns Red not appearing
May 25 Bournemouth Bear Cave
May 26 Call Of The Wild Festival
May 31 Leicester 02 Academy
June 01 Edinburgh Bannermans
June 02 Leeds Brudenell Social

June 20 London Dingwalls (supporting The Answer)

Pre-order new album ‘Force of Nature’ (out 1st March 2024) HERE

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Distinguished Derbyshire rock n’ rollers These Wicked Rivers have announced details of their own limited edition signature ‘Lonely Road’ gin, produced in partnership with premium spirits company Mercia Distillery.
 
Inspired by the track of the same name from their forthcoming album ‘Force of Nature’, ‘Lonely Road’ Gin is described as “a well-rounded botanical gin with hints of rosemary and citrus – best enjoyed with tonic over ice while contemplating what is, what was, and what could have been.” 

Production is limited to 200 hand-numbered, hand-sealed bottles. ‘Lonely Road’ Gin can be pre-ordered  HERE

The band release their hotly anticipated second album ‘Force of Nature’ on 1st March via Fat Earth Records.

To celebrate the launch of the gin and the new album, These Wicked Rivers will be performing a special intimate acoustic show at Bishton Hall, Staffordshire, home of Mercia Distillery on March 7th. The evening will consist of gin sampling, music and mingles with the band. Tickets are free of charge and available exclusively to those who have pre-ordered Lonely Road gin.*
 
Vocalist/guitarist John Hartwell says of the track: “‘Lonely Road‘ was inspired by an intense feeling of isolation during the first lockdown, coupled with missing a recently broken down relationship. I usually take a long time constructing songs, thinking of the perfect way to phrase each line. With this song, I just picked up my guitar and played.”
 
Speaking of the collaboration with Mercia Distillery guitarist Arran Day adds: 
”It’s an honour to have our good friends at Mercia turn our sounds into a beverage with the same love and passion that we put into our craft. It’s been such an organic and natural partnership and we are so proud of what we’ve created. We can’t wait to return to Bishton Hall in March to toast the new album with our very own gin! We hope you love it as much as we do.”

The video for Lonely Road (filmed at Bishton Hall) can be viewed HERE

Collectively These Wicked Rivers are aiming for the top. Described by Classic Rock Magazine as “The sound of what might’ve happened if Clutch got a bit stoned with Audioslave and Zakk Wylde – and then jammed late into the night”, the band blend subtle blues touches with a hard rock edge, adding soulful vocals to create a sound that is as dramatic as it is exhilarating.
 
Preaching a simple gospel of ‘peace, love and lampshades’ (a reference to the bands intimate stage set up), These Wicked Rivers have toured the length and breadth of the UK with the likes of Hayseed Dixie, Those Damn Crows, Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons and Kira Mac, building a devoted fanbase and gaining new fans in every town and city they play. Now signed to the freshly minted Fat Earth Records label, the band are also setting their sights beyond the UK, with a debut European tour set for April.

Pre-Order for the upcoming ‘Force of Nature’ album: www.thesewickedrivers.com

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*A maximum of 2 tickets available per bottle of ‘Lonely Road’ gin purchased, while stocks last. No cash alternative available. Mercia Distillery will contact customers with full event details after purchase. 

These Wicked Rivers ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades’ 

2024 Headline UK Tour Dates 
Feb 04 Huddersfield The Parish
Mar 01 Rough Trade Nottingham (signing and live show)
Mar 02 HMV Derby (signing and acoustic show)
Mar 03 HMV Lancaster (signing and acoustic show)
Mar 04 Dandy Gent Irongate Derby (signing, acoustic show and beard trims)
Mar 07 Bishton Hall, Staffs (Gin launch and acoustic performance)
Mar 09 Wolverhampton Uglyfest KK’s Steel Mill
Mar 16 Matlock Bath The Grand Pavilion (‘Force of Nature’ Album Celebration Show)

EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
April 12 De Smidse – Niekerk – Netherlands
April 13 – Het Podium – Hoogeveen – Netherlands
April 14 – Bosuil – Weert – Netherlands
April 17 – Black Shelter – Nantes – France
April 18 – Ecuries de Baroja – Anglet – France
April 19 – Sortie 13 – Pessac – France
April 20 – La Luciole – Alencon – France
April 24 – Gaststatte Stock – Hagen – Germany
April 25 – Boerderij – Zoetermeer – Netherlands
April 26 – De Piek – Vlissingen – Netherlands
April 27 – Alte Schlosserei – Wuppertal – Germany
May 17 Bridgwater Cobblestones
May 18 Stoke Sugar Mill
May 19 Manchester Night & Day
May 24 Cardiff Club Ifor Bach
May 25 Bournemouth Bear Cave
May 26 Call Of The Wild Festival
May 31 Leicester 02 Academy
June 01 Edinburgh Bannermans
June 02 Leeds Brudenell Social

Established in 2014, These Wicked Rivers are Derby’s entry to the new wave of rock and roll that is sweeping across the United Kingdom. Drawing influence from the well of rock legends and blues greats, the band have made quite an impact since their inception with their unique brand of blues-infused modern rock steadily picking up plaudits for their gutsy live performances across the UK.
 
The ensemble received a slew of positive reviews for their debut EP ‘The Enemy’ back in 2015, and followed it up with 2017’s ‘II’, gaining them attention within the emerging UK rock scene as well as airplay on Planet Rock radio. Debut album ‘Eden’ was released in May 2020 and brought new levels of critical acclaim, including a Classic Rock Magazine ‘High Hopes’ feature as well as a coveted ‘Track of the Week’ accolade.

The band embarked on their first headline UK tour in March 2023, taking their trademark ‘Grandma’s Living Room’ stage set to the far corners of the UK to a rapturous reception including several SOLD OUT shows. This was followed by a Planet Rock sponsored headline tour in December 2023, which saw momentum gathering with yet more sell out shows across the country.

2024 is sure to be a huge year for the band. It kicked off in January with a hometown show that sold out in just 5 hours and Eden’s highly anticipated follow up, ‘Force of Nature‘ drops 1st March 2024 via Fat Earth Records.

The band will be hitting the road once again in May armed with the new album on their ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades’ tour, bringing their signature sounds to a venue near you.

THESE WICKED RIVERS FULL TOUR DATES 2024
Feb 04 Huddersfield The Parish
Mar 09 Wolverhampton Uglyfest KK’s Steel Mill
Mar 16 Matlock Bath The Grand Pavilion (‘Force of Nature’ Album Celebration Show)

These Wicked Rivers ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades’ 2024 Headline UK Tour DatesMay 17 Bridgwater Cobblestones
May 18 Stoke Sugar Mill
May 19 Manchester Night & Day
May 24 Cardiff Club Ifor Bach
May 25 Bournemouth Bear Cave
May 26 Call Of The Wild Festival
May 31 Leicester 02 Academy
June 01 Edinburgh Bannermans
June 02 Leeds Brudenell Social

Tickets for the ‘Peace, Love & Lampshades Tour’ at this location.

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Derbyshire’s premier blues rockers THESE WICKED RIVERS have announced details of their first European tour, as well as sharing an acoustic version of new track ‘The Family’, which appears on their highly anticipated new album ‘Force of Nature.’ The track is an ode to their fans, affectionately referred to as the “Rivers Family”, and celebrates the joy, spirit and togetherness of the rock and roll community.
 
Recorded at Cider Press Studios with Dave Draper at the helm, this unique version of the track showcases the band’s versatility as musicians and songwriters – at home equally on festival stages as they are in a more intimate, stripped-back setting. 

Following the band’s stellar December 2023 headline tour, which saw them sell out shows across the country and the announcement of another UK headline run in May/June, the band are expanding their reach into Europe with a run of 11 shows across Holland, France and Germany this April.
 
Multi-Instrumentalist Rich Wilson says of the European tour announcement: “When it comes to bucket lists there’s a few things that we’ve already ticked off as a band, and next on that list is touring Europe. The past few UK tours have been so special and we could not be more excited to now be breaking out of the UK for the first time to share our music with more new faces in more new places.”
 
Regarding the new acoustic recording Guitarist Arran Day enthuses: 
“We wrote this for our beloved, loyal, beautiful rivers family, our fans. When we play this live and look out into the crowd and can feel the love in the room, it’s an honest connection between those playing the music and those that make the music happen.
We felt that a song with an honest but powerful message deserved an honest portrayal.”

Tickets for the Force of Nature European tour go on sale 19th January  HERE

These Wicked Rivers ‘Force of Nature’ 
2024 European Headline Tour Dates
12-04 De Smidse / Niekerk – Holland
13-04 Het Podium / Hoogeveen – Holland
14-04 Bosuil / Weert – Holland
17-04 Black Shelter / Nantes – France
18-04 Ecuries De Baroja / Anglet – France
19-04 Sortie 13 / Pessac – France
20-04 La Luciole / Alencon – France
24-04 Gaststatte Stock / Hagen – Germany
25-04 Boerderij / Zoetermeer – Holland
26-04 De Piek / Vlissingen – Holland
27-04 Alte Schlosserei / Wuppertal – Germany

THESE WICKED RIVERS UPCOMING UK TOUR DATES 2024
Jan 20th Derby The Flowerpot (sold out)
Feb 04 Huddersfield The Parish
Mar 09 Wolverhampton Uglyfest KK’s Steel Mill
Mar 16 Matlock Bath The Grand Pavilion (‘Force of Nature’ Album Celebration Show)
May 17 Bridgwater Cobblestones
May 18 Stoke Sugar Mill
May 19 Manchester Night & Day
May 24 Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
May 25 Bournemouth Bear Cave
May 26 Call Of The Wild Festival
May 31 Leicester 02 Academy
June 01 Edinburgh Bannermans
June 02 Leeds Brudenell Social

Pre-order new album ‘Force of Nature’ (out 1st March 2024) HERE 

Collectively These Wicked Rivers are aiming for the top. Described by Classic Rock Magazine as “The sound of what might’ve happened if Clutch got a bit stoned with Audioslave and Zakk Wylde – and then jammed late into the night”, the band blend subtle blues touches with a hard rock edge, adding soulful vocals to create a sound that is as dramatic as it is exhilarating.
 
Preaching a simple gospel of ‘peace, love and lampshades’ (a reference to the bands intimate stage set up), These Wicked Rivers have toured the length and breadth of the UK with the likes of Hayseed Dixie, Those Damn Crows, Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons and Kira Mac, building a devoted fanbase and gaining new fans in every town and city they play. Now signed to the freshly minted Fat Earth Records label, the band have toured extensively across the UK over the past 12 months and are now ready to explore new horizons.

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