Ramblin' Man Fair – Saturday Preview

Bad Touch at 12.00 and Norn Iron outfit Blackwater Conspiracy at 14.00, Blackwater Conspiracy have also just announced tour dates for later this year, check them out here. Opening up the main stage at 12.30 are RavenEye, the power-rock trio led by acclaimed guitarist Oli Brown will certainly shake the cobwebs from those who over indulged with the real ale on offer at Ramblin’ Man. Toby Jepson and his Wayward Sons will take to the stage shortly after and hopefully there will be a sneak peak of new material from the much-awaited sophomore album. The pairing of, first Jimmy Barnes, then The Temperance Movement is an intriguing one. Will Barnes appear with The Temperance Movement at some point and partner up with fellow Glaswegian Phil Campbell for a moment to remember? Let’s hope so. Closing out the main stage on what should be an excellent evening will be Cheap Trick followed by the ever-reliable Black Stone Cherry.  The rise of Outlaw Country in the UK has led to the genre getting its very own stage at Ramblin’ Man Fair. Don’t miss opening act Wille & The Bandits at 12.30, hugely eclectic, and you might even see some bongo’s getting pummelled! OTIS have been getting rave reviews for their recent support slots with Black Stone Cherry, check them out at 14.30 as well as 17.00 at the Marshall VIP Stage. The lineage on display for the Allman Betts Band is enough to warrant anyone’s attention, new album ‘Down To The River’ is a belter, catch them at 18.15. Closing out Saturday evening is the incredible Kenny Wayne Shepherd. If prog is more your thing then Ramblin’ Man Fair has you covered. Opening up the Prog In The Park stage at 12.05 are Scardust, the band have opened for acts as varied as Symphony X, Therion and Epica. Have a look at ‘Dials’ from Scardust here. VOLA are on at 14.50 and if you are wandering past, do check them out. The knockout one-two of Riverside at 17.45 followed by the magical Anathema at 19.15 brings the stage to a close. The Rising Stage is brought to you in conjunction with the good people over at Facebook group – New Wave Of Classic Rock, and does what it says on the tin. A fine day of music from newer bands looking to catch everyone’s attention. As important as music festivals are, it’s vital that new blood is represented, and Ramblin’ Man Fair have put together a very strong line-up. The Outlaw Orchestra start things off at 12.35, look out for some banjo maybe? New EP is due on July 23rd, more information here. Rainbreakers follow them on with their stripped back Gary Clark Jr/The Black Keys influenced rock, then it’s time for Ramblin’ Man to meet Collateral, and time for you to see what all the fuss is about. Ryders Creed will take you into the early evening with their energetic full-throttle rock, and send you on your way with a spring in your step. More information on Ramblin’ Man Fair, and full running times, here.]]>