Black Stone Cherry – Live at Rock City
Kentucky hard rock heavyweights Black Stone Cherry bring their huge riffs, southern swagger and arena-sized choruses back to Rock City on Tuesday 20 October 2026. Fresh from their latest album Screamin’ At The Sky and a run of big arena shows, expect a set packed with fan favourites like “White Trash Millionaire”, “Blame It On The Boom Boom”, “Like I Roll” and more.
Black Stone Cherry – Live at Rock City, Nottingham
Live Nation Presents brings Black Stone Cherry to Rock City on Tuesday 20 October 2026 for what’s set to be a full-throttle night of southern rock, hard rock and huge anthems from one of the most loved live bands on the circuit.
Formed in Edmonton, Kentucky in 2001, Black Stone Cherry cut their teeth rehearsing in the same “Practice House” once used by The Kentucky Headhunters, building songs and chops the old-school way before hitting the road and winning fans the hard way.
From Kentucky to the world
Their self-titled debut album Black Stone Cherry (2006) introduced their mix of thick riffs, soulful vocals and southern groove, but it was follow-ups like Folklore and Superstition (2008) and Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (2011) that really pushed them into the spotlight – spawning live staples like “Blind Man”, “White Trash Millionaire”, “Like I Roll” and “Blame It On The Boom Boom.”
Since then they’ve released a run of fan-favourite records – Magic Mountain, Kentucky, Family Tree, The Human Condition – blending classic rock tradition with modern intensity and a big, emotional edge.
Their latest album, Screamin’ At The Sky (2023), finds the band sounding heavier, tighter and more anthemic than ever, recorded largely in a live room setup to capture the energy of the stage. It’s been widely praised as one of their strongest records to date.
A live band built for big rooms
If there’s one place Black Stone Cherry truly shine, it’s onstage. Recent UK arena shows – including headline dates at Wembley and major arenas around the country – have underlined their reputation as a top-tier modern rock live act.
Reviews from their 2024 UK tour talk about bold stage presence, big hooks and a set stacked with sing-along moments:
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Buzz called them “strong, confident and in all-out kickass mode… a concert that will stay etched in the memory,” describing them as “one of the all-time great exponents of that sweet thing we call rock’n’roll.” Buzz Magazine
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MetalTalk hailed them as “arena champions in their own right,” praising a Wembley show where fan favourites like “White Trash Millionaire”, “Lonely Train” and “Blame It On The Boom Boom” sent the crowd into overdrive. metaltalk.net
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UK Music Reviews summed it up simply: “the ultimate arena rock band… bold stage presence and crowd-pleasing anthems, able to play anywhere and still have the crowd wanting more.” ukmusicreviews.co.uk
Bringing that scale of show into a 1,900-cap room like Rock City means one thing: it’s going to feel huge, loud and up-close.
Reviews
Kerrang! (Screamin’ At The Sky album review)
“Black Stone Cherry prove yet again that they’re genuine, top drawer rock stars with a triumphantly heavy and anthem-laden eighth album.” Kerrang!
Devolution Magazine
“Musically there’s a natural progression… lovely nuanced guitar breaks, clever timing changes and of course the vocals are as punchy as ever… ‘Screamin’ At The Sky’ is Black Stone Cherry at their very best.” Devolution Magazine
Devil’s Gate Music
“There are few things in life as reliable and trustworthy as a new album from Black Stone Cherry.” devilsgatemusic.co.uk
Buzz (Utilita Arena, Cardiff 2024)
“Strong, confident and in all-out kickass mode… a concert that will stay etched in the memory – one of the all-time great exponents of that sweet thing we call rock’n’roll.” Buzz Magazine
MetalTalk (OVO Arena Wembley 2024)
“Black Stone Cherry is a triumph as they dominate the OVO Arena Wembley with a huge, hard-rocking performance… fan favourites causing mosh pits to open up and the audience screaming for more.” metaltalk.net
UK Music Reviews
“Very much the ultimate arena rock band with their bold stage presence and crowd-pleasing anthems… they can play anywhere and still have the crowd wanting more.” ukmusicreviews.co.uk