Live at the Hard Rock Cafe

Come and join us for a night live music at The Hard Rock Cafe, London! 

Doors open from 8pm with live music starting shortly after!

8.15pm Steve Young

“A top talent” says Radio 2’s Bob Harris, “Sublime & Beautiful” according to Radio 2’s Janice Long

Steve Young is a globe trotting session guitarist, teacher & entertainer turned Singer/Songwriter. Early TV appearances with Lionel Richie & Peter Andre soon led to full time touring duties with world famous artists - most notably ex Savage Garden front man Darren Hayes which took Steve on trips around the world performing at the Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Arena, Brisbane QPAC, LA Roxy and many more and ending as co-writer on his last album in 2012

Since writing and releasing an EP in 2014 and crowd funded Album in 2016 Steve has performed at The London O2 - Country 2 Country Festival. Time Out London's 'Rising Stars of UK Country' Multiple shows at the Edinburgh Free Fringe, recorded live for Bob Harris' - Under The Apple Tree Sessions, opened for Carlene Carter (daughter of Johnny Cash's wife June Carter) as well as opening sets for Broadway Star - Ramin Karimloo, UK Blues Artist - Jo Harman, Brit Award winner Tom Odell (Help Refugees) as well as many solo gigs around the UK

In Jan 2017 he released his 3rd single from the 'Troubadour' album - a remixed & remastered version of 'In My Dreams' which has enjoyed radio play around the world including BBC Radio 2, Radio Caroline, Chris Country Radio and 100's of community / online stations 

During Jan/Feb Steve drove over 5000 miles touring as Caffe Nero’s ‘Artist Of The Month’ playing at over 30 stores from Scotland down to Portsmouth. 2017 Festival appearances have so far included: The Cornbury Festival, Buckle & Boots Country Festival, TogFest and the Folk On The Dock Festival on Liverpool’s Albert Dock. In Nov 2017 he performed “Trembling Heart’ live on Radio 2 to 7m listeners

In May 2017 another Pledge Music Target was successfully hit and ‘The Great North Road EP’ produced by Justin Johnson snd featuring some of the UK’s hottest musicians was released as a ‘white label’ in August 2017

8.45pm Rebecca Jayne

22 year old Rebecca Jayne released her debut single ‘I Want More’ in July 2016. The single received critical acclaim and made it into the Top 100 iTunes Country Charts. The single was followed by her self titled debut EP which reached the top 40 iTunes Country album charts. Rebecca has spent time over in Nashville playing at various venues including The Bluebird Cafe and Tootsies. She has since been proving her unique talent, capturing audiences in their hundreds with her captivating voice and intricate guitar skills.

9.15pm Joe Slater (Presented in association with TALENTBANQ)

This young Liverpudlian with attitude is setting audiences alight. Asked for his story, he says its not about the past it's all about the future. When you see him, you'll know what he means. 

9.45pm Bad Day Blues Band

Sometimes it feels good to be bad. The motto of The Bad Day Blues Band, the most exciting new soul/pop/blues group in years.

Established in 2016 they have already played at the UK’s best jazz, soul and blues venues. They are signed to Authentic Soul Records and have

already gathered great interest from the public and media alike. They have international sponsorship by some major brands which a testament to how

good they are. They enjoy their growing reputation as the bad guys of the blues scene, known as soulful and c h a r i s m a t i c l i v e showmen, dedicated to giving audiences an experience they’ll never forget. They constantly s t r i v e t o p u s h t h e b o u n d a r i e s o f t h e i r instruments and change perceptions of blues in mainstream society. The band maintain a rigorous live schedule yet still make time to record chart grabbing singles, such as “Late Night Sister” which reached number 1 in the iTunes blues chart in September 2017. You can have a peep at what the group are up to here: www.baddaybluesband.com They have exciting plans for 2018 including a US tour starting at BB King’s in Times Square opening for the Grammy award winner Delbert McClinton, UK festival tour dates and lots of new music and videos. Could anyone re-energise these genres and make them appeal to a modern audience? If anyone can it is The Bad Day Blues Band. Sometimes it feels good to be bad.

10.15 pm Edit Select 

Meet EDITSELECT, the four-piece indie rock n roll band from South East London.

Building on their reputation acquired from extensive touring across the UK and Europe, EDITSELECT have long since shown they are worth mentioning alongside notable acts they have supported including Catfish & The Bottlemen and played in association with Bombay Bicycle Club and The Maccabees, to name but a few. 

Fresh off the release of their single PHAZER in 2018, 

EDITSELECT are back, ready to bring their particular brand of indie-inflected rock n roll to music fans across the world. 

Having released their debut EP Lungs in November 2013, EDITSELECT have never looked back. Extensive airplay on XFM, BBC Radio 2, BBC London and BBC Kent and praise from influential DJS John Kennedy and Dermot O’Leary saw the rockers profile raised by shows at prestigious venues like Scala, Brooklyn Bowl and Barfly. 

Known for their engaging stage presence, EDITSELECT have played numerous festivals including Eurosonic, Reeperbahn Festival, Brownstock, Guilfest and more.

They are currently working on brand new material for release in 2018.