Blues and Americana with grit, soul and the road in its bones
Robert J Hunter · The Oast, Rainham, Kent · Saturday 12th December 2026
Alderney-born singer-songwriter Robert J Hunter brings his band and his brand-new album Here to Stay to The Oast for an unmissable winter night of live music, with special guest Eddy Smith, one of the UK's most distinctive Country Soul and Blues voices.
"An incredibly exciting act on the blues scene, you're going to really love them." (Whispering Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2)
Why fans rate him so highly
National radio play on BBC Radio 2, BBC Introducing and Planet Rock
New album Here to Stay (2026), following Loser, Stir All Night, Suitcase Blues and Good People
A decade on the UK and European circuit, with a super-tight, fiercely dynamic band
Praised by Classic Rock and Blues in Britain: "Incredible strength in the diversity of his songwriting"
A gruff, powerful voice and the wild thud of an overdriven, foot-stomping guitar: a raw, soulful blend of blues, rock 'n' roll and Americana that wins new fans night after night.
If you like: Bruce Springsteen, Free, Rory Gallagher, Tom Petty, The Band
The night at a glance
Date: Saturday 12th December 2026
Venue: The Oast, Rainham, Kent
Doors: 7:00pm
Music: from 8:00pm, finishing around 10:30pm
Line-up: Robert J Hunter Band + special guest Eddy Smith
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