Ramblin' Man Fair TV line-up announced

The online event is happening from 17th to 19th July 2020

Ramblin' Man Fair
Author: Scott ColothanPublished 13th Jul 2020
Last updated 13th Jul 2020

Later this week thousands of likeminded rock music fans should have been descending upon Mote Park in Maidstone, Kent for the sixth annual Ramblin’ Man Fair.

Of course, this year’s Ramblin' Man Fair was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, so organisers Spirit of Rock have announced that online event Ramblin’ Man Fair TV is coming this weekend.

Taking place over three nights, Ramblin’ Man Fair TV will be broadcast live from 7pm on Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July 2020. Head to the official Ramblin’ Man Fair YouTube channel to tune in.

Featuring a veritable smorgasbord of Mote Park performers past and present, Ramblin’ Man Fair TV will offer unseen performances, interviews, exclusive content and much more.

Ramblin’ Man Fair TV line-up:

Artists confirmed to feature (so far) are Beth Hart, Black Star Riders, Kris Barras, Bernie Marsden, Clutch, Supersonic Blues Machine, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Inglorious, Phil Campbell, Blues Pills, Last In Line, Tax The Heat and Massive Wagons.

Testament to Ramblin’ Man Fair’s strong reputation of supporting new music, there will also be exclusive and unseen performances from The Rising Stage.

Featured artists include: Florence Black, Hand Of Dimes, Icarus Falls, Jolly Joker, Lazy Bones, Mike Ross, MotherVulture, Nitroville, Salavation Jayne, Samarakind, The Rocket Dolls, These Wicked Rivers, Trident Waters and WolfJaw.

Kris Barras at Ramblin' Man Fair 2019

Commenting on Ramblin’ Man Fair TV, organiser Chris Ingham said: “Ramblin’ Man Fair is excited to be able to deliver a wide package of music programming over the weekend of what would have bene our sixth outing.

“While we all remain in various states of lockdown, we can still enjoy the music performances of some key Ramblin Man artists. We have looked to represent the breadth of the RMF artist community, both past and present and we hope that with this combination of live footage, interviews, playlists and showcases we have a format that pleases most people.

“We would like to highlight the contributions made by our Rising bands as we are aware of the stage’s popularity among the RMF faithful. Do take time to check these bands out - they are the future of this music scene that we love and as ever, they each bear the RMF stamp of quality so please take time to discover some new sounds by the best that the UK has to offer.”

Ramblin’ Man Fair 2021

Ramblin’ Man Fair will return to Mote Park in Kent on the weekend of Friday 16th to Sunday 18th July 2021 with many of the acts on the 2020 honouring their slots next summer.

The first 20 bands confirmed are Clutch, Foghat, The Quireboys, Massive Wagons, The Steel Woods, The New Roses, Bad Touch, Hands off Gretel, These Wicked Rivers, Big Big Train, Curved Air, Pure Reason Revolution, Moon Safari, Lazuli, Blurred Vision, Eric Gales, Samantha Fish, The Inspector Cluzo, Connor Selby and Blindstone.

Tickets are on sale from the Ramblin’ Man Fair website now.