In Session – the Zac Schulze Gang

About

Formed in Gillingham (south-east UK) in 2020, The Zac Schulze Gang are an electrifying blues-rock trio built on the playing of front man Zac Schulze, joined by bassist Ant Greenwell and drummer Ben Schulze. The gang create their signature sound by blending rock and blues with influences from punk, funk, country, jazz, soul, metal and pop.

After earning a reputation as one of the hardest working bands in the country, they are now touring internationally across the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe and America. They have toured and shared the bill with artists such as Samantha Fish, Jesse Dayton, Eddie 9V, Nine Below Zero, Aynsley Lister, Band of Friends and The Cinelli Brothers.

The gang have won multiple awards including the UK Blues Emerging Band of the Year award for 2024 and Young Artist of the Year 2025. They were also invited to play at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival 2023 in Los Angeles and made an appearance at Fairport's Cropredy Convention in 2024 to large acclaim. In 2025 the band headlined the Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon as well as the Broadstairs Blues Bash.

With a debut studio album on the horizon in 2025, the Zac Schulze Gang are setting up to be a future powerhouse of their genre.

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Support Act – Thomas Heppell Plus Band

Thomas Heppell is fast becoming one of the most exciting names in the UK blues scene. Following the triumphant release of his critically praised debut album, Thomas is back in the studio working on a powerful new EP paying tribute to the legendary Robert Johnson. This will be followed by a brand new album in 2026 that will capture the high-energy sound and feel of his live performances.

An electrifying guitarist, soulful vocalist, and sharp songwriter, Thomas has already shared stages with some of the biggest names in modern blues, including Elles Bailey, Ainsley Lister, The Cinelli Brothers, Dan Patlansky, Mike Zito, Dom Martin and the legendary Albert Lee. His live shows are a potent mix of blues, rock, and swing, delivered with technical flair and a wicked sense of groove.

Recently nominated for multiple UK Blues Awards, Thomas is quickly earning a reputation for pushing the genre forward while staying rooted in its golden-era traditions. He's an artist on the rise, and not to be missed.

*This is a standing event with limited open seating available.