Wilson
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Wilson, a Brighouse-based musician with three decades of songwriting and performance experience, is bringing his distinctive blend of rock and blues to The Hop in Wakefield. With a rich history spanning from his early days with The Stand through his heavy rock era with Down The Machine, Wilson has performed at prestigious venues and festivals across the UK. His solo acoustic work showcases a refined artistic vision, drawing on influences from rock and blues traditions.
Expect an evening of accomplished musicianship featuring material from Wilson's solo albums, including tracks that have earned BBC Introducing airplay. Wilson's journey from the 90s indie rock scene through to his contemporary solo performances demonstrates a genuine passion for songcraft and live performance. Whether you're a long-time follower or discovering him for the first time, this promises to be an engaging night of quality live music.
Join us at The Hop on Bank Street for a chance to experience this seasoned performer in an intimate setting. A perfect opportunity to enjoy accomplished guitar work, compelling vocals, and songs crafted over a lifetime of musical dedication.
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Wilson is a musician, guitarist, singer and songwriter from Brighouse, West Yorkshire, UK. For the last 30 years, Wilson has been writing, recording and performing music. Starting in the 90's with his first band 'The Stand'. They played many gigs across the UK including shows at legendary Leeds venues 'The Duchess' and 'The Cockpit'. After 'The Stand' ran its course, Wilson formed heavy rock band 'Down The Machine' in 2009, and signed with Ambicon Records in 2010. They recorded and released an album (Losing Faith), an EP (Let You In) and played numerous gigs and festivals, including Leeds Festival 2011 and Bingley Festival in 2012. During this time, Wilson began to pen his first solo acoustic album, taking influences from both rock and blues genres. Over the last few years, Wilson has played many solo gigs and festivals across the UK including The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival, supporting alternative rock band Toploader and winning ‘Aires Got Talent’. His songs 'Cursing my name' and 'Serpentine' have also featured on Alan Raw's BBC Introducing Show. 2016 saw the release of his debut solo album 'Serpentine'. His second album 'Afraid of the World' was released in February 2019, the singles 'Demons', 'Sinner' and 'Break the Chains' have been played on radio stations all over the world from North Yorkshire to North Carolina. His third album 'Black Is The Sky' was released in 2022 and features the singles 'A Storm Is Coming', 'Broken Soul', 'Never Gonna Win', 'Rusting Away' and 'Wake Up Call' and his fourth album 'Force Of Nature' is finished and will be released very soon. The singles 'Alive in the Dying Light', 'Laying Low' and 'Will You Think About Me?' are out now.
