Prepare for a summer of soul-stirring music as Nashville-based singer-songwriter Ridge Banks brings his acclaimed “Rugged Acoustic” sound to the UK for the very first time. This August, Ridge Banks and his band The Wall of Sound will embark on the highly anticipated “Cowboys and Foxes Tour,” with stops in Loughborough, Leicester, Sheffield, Essex, Hinckley, and Bristol Harbour.
Raised in Fenton, Michigan and now based in Nashville, Ridge Banks has carved a unique path in the world of Americana, blending heartfelt storytelling with intricate fingerstyle guitar reminiscent of greats like Jim Croce and Eric Clapton. His genre-bending sound draws on blues, rock, and country influences, layered with the lyrical depth of modern troubadours such as John Mayer and Ed Sheeran.
A finalist for “Best Male Artist” at the International Acoustic Music Awards and recently named “USA Artist of the Year” by the Elite Music Awards (2024), Ridge is no stranger to the global stage. His latest single, “Blues Catcher” (January 2025), features musicians from both sides of the Atlantic, showcasing the cross-cultural energy he now brings to UK stages.
Touring with his collaborative ensemble Ridge Banks and The Wall of Sound, the “Cowboys and Foxes Tour” is a celebration of musical roots and transatlantic harmony. Each performance promises an evening of rich melodies, foot-tapping rhythms, and the emotional honesty that defines Ridge’s sound.
Don’t miss this unforgettable debut UK tour from one of America’s most compelling new voices in roots music.
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Tour Dates – August 2025
3 Heather Music Festival – Heather
5 Leicester General Hospital – Brain Surgery Unit – Leicester
8 The Mini Monocle – Loughborough
9 The Metal Monocle – Leicester
10 Fleckney Festival – Fleckney
15 Baton Rouge @ Queens – Leicester
16 The Greystones – Sheffield
20 Stoneygate Congressional Church – Leicester
23 The White Lion – Sheffield
29 The Real Ale Classroom – Leicester
30 Live at Baton Rouge – Hinckley