Marco Mendoza

Marco Mendoza is a rock bass royalty — a veteran bassist, vocalist and songwriter whose career spans over three decades at the top of hard rock and heavy metal. Born in San Diego and raised in Tijuana, Mexico, he cut his teeth playing on Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward's solo album before going on to become one of the most in-demand bass players in rock: a former member of Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Blue Murder, Black Star Riders, Ted Nugent's band, and current bassist for The Dead Daisies. In 2025 he joined guitar legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai in the SatchVai Band.

Beyond his session and touring work, Marco is an accomplished solo artist and vocalist, having released four solo albums including Live for Tomorrow , Casa Mendoza , and Viva La Rock . Known for his powerhouse groove, soulful vocals and unmistakable stage presence, Marco brings decades of rock 'n' roll pedigree to every performance. Mikey Ball & The Company

This four-piece heartland and classic rock band from the UK South Coast. They draw on Tom Petty, Thin Lizzy and Bruce Springsteen, with twin-guitar interplay, big hooks and a performance-first approach. The line-up is Mikey Ball (frontman, lead guitar), Dom Griffiths (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Gerard Guminski (bass) and Sam Hurst (drums, backing vocals).

Their debut album Through The Night came out in 2022. The band have since shared stages with These Wicked Rivers, Hot One Two and Hearts & Hand Grenades, and played festivals including HRH Great Yarmouth, Call of the Wild and Nozfest.

On 26 September 2026 they launched their second album, Keep The Fire Burning, with a packed-out night at The Anvil in Bournemouth. They played the seven-track record in full, including a solo acoustic "Queen of Hearts" from Mikey. An all-star encore of Thin Lizzy's "The Boys Are Back in Town" followed, with Tim Somerfield and members of Poole Vigilantes.

The Fever Dreams

The Fever Dreams are a high-energy five-piece rock 'n' roll band from Southampton, on a mission to bring back big guitar anthems and classic rock swagger for a new generation. Fast becoming one of the South Coast's most talked-about live acts, they've earned support from BBC Introducing Solent, Voice FM and the South Coast Music Charts, and have shared stages with the likes of Jared James Nichols.

Fuelled by thumping riffs, soaring vocals and goosebump-inducing guitar solos, their latest singles "Hairclip Things" and "Fuel" show a band pushing further into bold, anthemic territory. True to their motto — "Have a good time, ALL THE TIME" — The Fever Dreams promise an unforgettable, no-frills rock show built for packed rooms and raised pints.

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