Tygers of Pan Tang – are a symbol of the NWOBHM. In business for over thirty years, But the way they run around on stage you’d never know it! The group was founded in 1978 and started out playing in Working Mens’ Clubs. They have split, reformed, and changed members, but still today they continue to rock audiences with the heavy metal/rock sound we have all come to expect. In April 2024 they released Live Blood, recorded last year at The Patriot Club in Wales, it features tracks from across the decades. The reviews have been unanimously positive.
Martin Burch Band – Martin Burch Band are a Leicestershire based Blues Rock Trio. The band came together in 2020 and aim to capture some of the energy of Rory Gallagher, The groove of Free and the quirky drive of ZZ Top. The bands debut EP ‘ Do Not Go Gentle ‘ was released in 2021, with reviews in leading Blues Magazines. The bands debut album ‘Gone Tomorrow’ featuring eight Martin Burch originals was released earlier this year. The album achieved chart success in the IBBA Blues charts for May.
The Outlaw Orchestra – Three accomplished musicians from the south coast of the UK exuding the Saturday night hell raising escapism of the weekend. Dubbed ‘Heavy Grass’ by one DJ due to the combination of Hard Rock meets Country twang but maybe most accurate would be as suggested by another radio station: The Outlaw Orchestra ~ The love child of Motorhead and Johnny Cash!
Sunmachine – are a Heavy and Vibey Rock band based in Cambridge, UK. They mix their modern influences with the classic and heavy music they grew up with to create a unique sub-genre of their own. CRF are always keen to support local bands and we are really pleased to introduce you to Sunmachine.
The Milk Men – are one of the most popular and acclaimed Blues Rock Bands in the UK. Nominated for five UK Blues Awards and British Blues Challenge finalists, and with a Number 1 blues single and album to their name, they have earned a reputation as the one of the most dynamic and enjoyable live bands on the circuit. Their five albums of original material have seen them top both the Amazon and iTunes charts and won them ‘Best Album’ nominations, and their live shows are renowned for their electric energy and joyous sense of fun. The Milk Men are a band made up from the cream of British R’n’B talent and pedigree. The band draws its influences from a wide range of classic bands from Dr Feelgood to Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC to Stevie Wonder. Their original music is classic blues rock, but always played with attack, energy, melody and a sense of fun.
Greyfox Conspiracy – is a five-piece Southern Rock band from South Wales, UK. When five experienced musicians get together to form a new rock band, you know they mean business. Greyfox Conspiracy was formed to write songs about life and love which have been distilling away over many years like a good strong whiskey. When they formed the band they found they had a lot in common. Born and brought up in the South Wales landscape, which has seen so many changes in the past 100 years, there was a lot to write about.
Experience Beck – A five piece Tribute to the iconic master guitarist Jeff Beck. The Band plays classic Beck tracks, from Jeff’s albums with The Yardbirds through his Fusion period all the way to his latest output. The show also features guest vocalist O.J. Jennings who performs tracks from Beck’s collaborations with artists such as Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder and Paul Rodgers. Al Dutton (Jeff Beck’s former personal manager) said ” I really enjoyed you guys doing it your way for Jeff. I would come again.”
Tickets now on sale!
Cambridge Rock Festival will be back on 31st July – 3rd August 2025, at our wonderful fully licenced home of Harlock’s Farm, adjacent to Ben’s Yard, Ely. Tickets are now on sale! Day tickets are now on sale, starting at just £38, whilst our Full 4 day Festival tickets are available on our unique pay-what-you-can-afford basis, allowing you to choose a price to suit your situation and support the festival.
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T-shirt savings!
To celebrate the new year, we’re offering £5 off any of our T-Shirts from our website shop by using the code CRF2025 Our prices include postage and if ordered promptly these will be with you in time for Christmas.
