Wille And The Bandits Announce 2025 UK Headline Tour

Article Contributed by gratefulweb | Published on Saturday, January 18, 2025

British band Wille and the Bandits have announced that they will embark on a full-band headline UK tour in March and May 2025, commencing on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury.

They will then visit 17 intimate venues throughout the country, including the famous Half Moon Putney in London on March 30, 2025. The full list of dates and details is provided below.

Speaking about the tour, the band enthuses:
“We’re hitting the road this March for an incredible UK tour, bringing our electrifying live show to venues across the country! With a powerful mix of rock, acoustic vibes, and genre-defying energy, we’re crafting a set that promises to be unforgettable. See you there!”

  • “Wille is a superb slide player, I love what these guys are doing.”Joe Bonamassa
  • “One of the best live acts in the country.”Daily Telegraph
  • “This phenomenal band produces intoxicating music that pulls you in until you become drunk on the sound. The killer boisterous stadium rocker, ‘1970,’ left a nearly full 100 Club breathless and stunned, in the nicest possible way.”Blues in Britain

 

Special Guests
Special guests for the UK tour (depending on the tour date) include Shropshire singer-songwriter Dan Owen, who has previously performed at festivals such as The Great Escape and Bluesfest London, toured the UK and Europe with Birdy, and received high praise from Fleetwood Mac’s Mick Fleetwood, who described him as “a phenomenal talent.”

Cornwall-based musician and vocalist James Dixon will also support on select dates. Dixon has toured the UK and Europe, opening for acoustic blues legend Seasick Steve, who has called him “a soul brother... Got his fingers in the mud.”

About Wille and the Bandits
Wille and the Bandits have become a force to be reckoned with in the global rock music scene, praised by critics and rock legends alike for their electrifying performances and innovative sound. Drawing comparisons to the likes of Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, the band seamlessly moves between thunderous, riff-laden rock and acoustic-driven, emotive soundscapes.

Their dynamic use of string arrangements, oscillating delays, and soaring lap steel guitar solos gives their music a cinematic depth. At the same time, their rhythmic groove and impassioned vocal phrasing evoke the spirit of the John Butler Trio, creating a genre-blurring experience that leaves audiences spellbound.

Emerging from humble beginnings in Cornwall, the band remains grounded in their rural roots, drawing inspiration from the region’s rolling hills and rugged coastline. This connection instills their music with a sense of escapism and rebellious spirit, echoing Cornwall's independent ethos through the centuries.

Their commitment to crafting a fresh approach to blues rock has earned them recognition as one of the most compelling live acts on the circuit today. Renowned for their high-energy performances, the band was named one of the “Top Ten Must-See Bands” at Glastonbury Festival by BBC Radio 1.

They’ve also been invited to perform on the legendary German TV program Rockpalast, a global institution known for showcasing the world’s greatest musicians.

Wille and the Bandits have shared stages with iconic acts like Deep Purple, Status Quo, Joe Bonamassa, The John Butler Trio, and Warren Haynes. Their festival appearances include prestigious events such as the Isle of Wight Festival, Boardmasters, BosPop in the Netherlands, Germany’s Fusion Festival, and the USA’s Playing with Fire. Notably, they performed at the London Olympics and headlined a critically acclaimed show at the Iridium on Broadway in New York City in 2019.

Tour Details
Tickets are on sale now at www.willeandthebandits.com.

March 2025

  • Thursday, March 6 – St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1DX
  • Friday, March 7 – The Deaf Institute, 135 Grosvenor St, Manchester M1 7HE
  • Saturday, March 8 – The Bodega, 23 Pelham St, Nottingham NG1 2ED
  • Sunday, March 9 – The Star, 2 Quarry St, Guildford GU1 3TY
  • Thursday, March 13 – Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St, Exeter EX4 3LS
  • Friday, March 14 – Princess Pavilion, 41 Melvill Rd, Falmouth TR11 4AR
  • Saturday, March 15 – Thekla, The Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol BS1 4RB
  • Sunday, March 16 – The Brook, 466 Portswood Rd, Portswood, Southampton SO17 3SD
  • Thursday, March 20 – Red Arrow Music Club, 19 Newington Rd, Ramsgate CT11 0QX
  • Friday, March 21 – The Cluny, 36 Lime St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2PQ
  • Saturday, March 22 – Voodoo Rooms, 19a W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA
  • Sunday, March 23 – Backstage at The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, Kinross KY13 8AS
  • Wednesday, March 26 – The Bullingdon, 162 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UE
  • Thursday, March 27 – The Flowerpot, 19-25 King St, Derby DE1 3DZ
  • Friday, March 28 – The Greystones, Greystones Rd, Sheffield S11 7BS
  • Saturday, March 29 – The Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX
  • Sunday, March 30 – Half Moon Putney, 93 Lower Richmond Rd., London SW15 1EU

 

May 2025

  • Wednesday, May 28 – Ropetackle Arts Centre, Little High St, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5EG

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