Formed in 2016 and influenced by the classic Blues rock sounds of bands such as Bad Company and Free, Big River have gone from strength to strength in recent years. They have built up a solid fanbase through their live gigging, performing at legendary venues including London’s The 100 Club, and playing at A New Day, Alfold Rock and Blues, and Planet Rockstock festivals. Big River’s support slots to date include Kris Barras, Cats in Space and US artists Little Caesar, Marco Mendoza, John Corabi, Doug Aldrich and The Cold Stares.

The band’s first album, Redemption, came out in 2019 and was followed up by the four-track EP, Beautiful Trauma, in 2022. The latter was the first with lead vocalist, Adam Barron (ex Mick Ralphs Blues Band),  It secured the band enthusiastic reviews and radio play across the UK, Europe and the US. 2025 has seen new drummer Becky Scott join the band, and Big River’s debut appearance at Maid of Stone Festival in July 2025.