Dom Martin
Blue Nation
Sunday 16th November
Doors 6.30pm, Show 7pm
Tickets are £250 (+ b/f) in advance (more on the door) and available from See Tickets.
Set to be THE UK show of 2025, multi award winning Irish artist Dom Martin teams up with the riff based melodic blues rockers from Birmingham, Blue Nation, to play an unprecedented run of co-headline shows at venues in the UK and Ireland.
Following on from their very successful 2024 tour together where the Brummie lads supported Dom and his band, it made perfect sense to up the ante in 2025 with a co-headline tour.
Don’t miss this as it’ll be a “Rock ’n’ Roll DomNation”!
Dom Martin
Dom Martin was brought up in the often tough, but community driven streets of Belfast Northern Ireland and has certainly paid his life and musical dues.
He has made a fairly ‘meteoric’ rise in terms of today’s industry with his jaw dropping, entirely natural sounding and unforced/unschooled skill on acoustic guitar, matched with an authentic ‘Belfast Blues’ voice, bringing to mind comparisons with many from (Glasgow born) John Martyn to Rory Gallagher, with nods to many in-between, not least perhaps the likes of Van Morrison and Foy Vance.
Dom has won multiple awards for his acoustic work with a 2019 European award, UK awards in 2020/2021/2022 and as a result is now an inductee in the UK Blues Hall of Fame.
Dom is equally adept on electric with his power trio, having won the UK Blues Awards Best Instrumentalist Award 2022 & 2023. The trio is always an extremely popular addition to any blues/rock festival.
In late 2018 Dom was invited by Cerys Matthews to play a live session on the BBC Radio 2 Blues Show and she described his work as “absolutely wonderful stuff”.
At the end of 2019 Dom released his debut album, “Spain to Italy” which attracted a lot of attention and promised a successful career ahead for the Irishman.
A second and highly reviewed studio album “A Savage Life” was released in April 2022 which cemented Dom’s place in the UK and European Blues/Rock scene.
In August 2023 Dom and his band gained many new fans whilst aboard Joe Bonamassa’s KTBA Mediterranean Cruise III and he was certainly the talk of the ship!
In September 2023 he released his latest album “Buried In The Hail” on Forty Below Records scoring many top marks with reviewers and gaining Classic Rock Magazine’s “Blues Album of The Month” above many top industry names.
At the UK Blues Awards 2024 “Buried In The Hail” was voted by the IBBA DJ’s/Presenters as “Blues Album of The Year”
’Dom Martin is the next rising star in the global roots scene. Jump aboard now before he passes you by.’
Rock and Blues Muse
Blue Nation
Blue Nation are, Neil Murdoch (Singer/Guitar), Luke Weston (BV / Bass), Nick Sharman (Drums)
Get ready to be blown away by the electrifying force that is Blue Nation! Hailing from the heart of Birmingham, this powerhouse 3-piece band unleashes a seismic fusion of Riff based Melodic Blues Rock, crafted from a reservoir of iconic influences including the likes of Beatles, Cream, Zeppelin, and Brit Pop 90’s, along with more recent inspirations like Rival Sons and Vintage Trouble. Brace yourself for their unforgettable sound!
Fronted by a mesmerizing vocalist, Blue Nation’s songs are delivered with soul and passion, showcasing the remarkable talents of three accomplished musicians who have mastered their craft. Their live performances are nothing short of awe-inspiring, with an impressive gig experience and an undeniable stage presence that leaves audiences begging for more.
These rock virtuosos have conquered the top venues and festivals not only in the UK but also on an international scale, having embarked on two triumphant tours of New York City’s Greenwich Village and Manhattan. From stripped-down acoustic gigs to full-blown electric spectacles, they command the stage like true masters of their art.
Among their numerous illustrious feats, Blue Nation has graced the Main Music Stage at the F1 British Grand Prix in Silverstone, not just once but twice! Their journey includes unforgettable tours and gigs alongside musical giants like Dirty Thrills, Steve Conte (NY Dolls), Skid Row, Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy), Laurence Jones and many more. They’ve shared the spotlight with remarkable acts, solidifying their position as a standout force in the music scene.
Dom Martin
Blue Nation
Sunday 16th November
Doors 6.30pm, Show 7pm
Tickets are £250 (+ b/f) in advance (more on the door) and available from See Tickets.