Chantel McGregor, the female guitar prodigy who defied industry norms, continues to captivate audiences across the UK. At fourteen, major labels told her, "girls don't play guitar like that!" Ignoring this, Chantel enrolled at Leeds College of Music, achieving the first-ever 100% pass mark and earning a First Class Honours degree in Popular Music and the Musician of the Year award.
Chantel's stunning live performances and effortless virtuosity have built her a loyal and growing fan base. Early in her career, she was invited to perform with Joe Bonamassa on his UK tours, a testament to her remarkable talent.
Her 2011 debut album, Like No Other, produced by Livingstone Brown (Ed Sheeran, Robin Trower, Shakira), was praised for its innovative blues-rock sound. One critic even likened her guitar work to "channelling the ghost of Hendrix." . The end result was a beautifully crafted debut album that showcased Chantel’s versatility and talent as a singer-songwriter.
Her follow-up album, Like Control (2015), received critical acclaim for its gothic imagery and tight vocals. ‘All About The Rock’ stated it was ‘recommended for fans of blues, rock, Jeff Buckley, Marillion, Country & Nick Drake. This is a hard album to categorize & pigeon hole which in this day & age of labels & boxes is a good thing.'
Chantel's single "Take The Power" was playlisted for five weeks on Planet Rock radio. She has been featured on Sky News, BBC Radio Five Live, and BBC Radio Four.
During the 2020 lockdown, Chantel released a rock cover of Lady Gaga's "Stupid Love" and was featured on the tribute album Gumbo Blues for Dr. John, both through Cleopatra Records. She also collaborated with David ‘Nova’ Nowakowski from the band Scars on 45 on several singles. Her "Shed Sessions" live streams led to two albums being released in August 2021.
In 2023 & 2024, Chantel extensively toured solo and with her band, co-headlining with Elles Bailey and performing at major festivals like Maid of Stone.
She is currently in the studio writing and recording her third studio album of new material, due for release in 2025, and debuting new tracks on her UK tour.
Sun May 25 2025
7:30 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)
£19.80 (£18.00 + £1.80 Fees) / £21 Doors
Ages 18+
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Chantel McGregor - "The Healing" - New Album Tour
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Chantel McGregor
Blues-Rock
Chantel McGregor, the female guitar prodigy who defied industry norms, continues to captivate audiences across the UK. At fourteen, major labels told her, "girls don't play guitar like that!" Ignoring this, Chantel enrolled at Leeds College of Music, achieving the first-ever 100% pass mark and earning a First Class Honours degree in Popular Music and the Musician of the Year award.
Chantel's stunning live performances and effortless virtuosity have built her a loyal and growing fan base. Early in her career, she was invited to perform with Joe Bonamassa on his UK tours, a testament to her remarkable talent.
Her 2011 debut album, Like No Other, produced by Livingstone Brown (Ed Sheeran, Robin Trower, Shakira), was praised for its innovative blues-rock sound. One critic even likened her guitar work to "channelling the ghost of Hendrix." . The end result was a beautifully crafted debut album that showcased Chantel’s versatility and talent as a singer-songwriter.
Her follow-up album, Like Control (2015), received critical acclaim for its gothic imagery and tight vocals. ‘All About The Rock’ stated it was ‘recommended for fans of blues, rock, Jeff Buckley, Marillion, Country & Nick Drake. This is a hard album to categorize & pigeon hole which in this day & age of labels & boxes is a good thing.'
Chantel's single "Take The Power" was playlisted for five weeks on Planet Rock radio. She has been featured on Sky News, BBC Radio Five Live, and BBC Radio Four.
During the 2020 lockdown, Chantel released a rock cover of Lady Gaga's "Stupid Love" and was featured on the tribute album Gumbo Blues for Dr. John, both through Cleopatra Records. She also collaborated with David ‘Nova’ Nowakowski from the band Scars on 45 on several singles. Her "Shed Sessions" live streams led to two albums being released in August 2021.
In 2023 & 2024, Chantel extensively toured solo and with her band, co-headlining with Elles Bailey and performing at major festivals like Maid of Stone.
She is currently in the studio writing and recording her third studio album of new material, due for release in 2025, and debuting new tracks on her UK tour. -
Blue Nation
Indie Rock
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.
Blue Nation has graced the Main Music Stage at the F1 British Grand Prix in Silverstone, twice! Tours and gigs in the UK. Europe and NYC alongside musical giants like Steve Conte (NY Dolls), Skid Row, Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy), Laurence Jones, Chantel Mcgreggor, King King, These Wicked Rivers, Dom Martin.
Accolades include their victory on The Introducing Stage at The Great British Rock & Blues Festival, spotlighted as “Ones to Watch” by Planet Rock. Recently UK Band of the Year 2024 – Beyond the Vibe Podcast!
Winners of the fiercely contested UK Blues Awards “Emerging Act of the Year 2025” Their latest studio album “THE ORDINARY PEOPLE” was released on all major platforms in September 2024.
“It’s Great To Hear A Young British Band Playing This Kind Of Exciting, Bluesy Rock” – Luke Morley – Thunder
“They Sucker You Into Their World. And You Don’t Want To Leave.” – Maximum Volume Music“Echoes. A Track That Just Gets Better Each Listen…” – Backseat Mafia
“They Deliver A Set Of Up-Lifting And Life Affirming Songs Which Spread A Positive Message Of Hope.” – Emerging Rock Bands
“They’re An Instantly Likeable Bunch With Their Cheeky Chap Banter…” - Metal Planet Music
“A Band That Epitomise Rugged Individuality And Music Authenticity In An Age Where Too Many People Are Sounding Like Someone Else” – Great Music Stories
“Top Drawer Musicianship Along With Neil’s And Luke’s Wonderfully Engaging Manner That Veers From Surreal Comedy To Heartfelt Pleas.” – Craig Bailey – Emerging Rock Bands
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