AK & The Red Kites + Rizen - Zed Alley Bristol

AK & The Red Kites is a rising modern rock band with a retro infused vibe bearing big riffs, foot-stomping grooves and vast melodic soundscapes.

 

The debut EP ‘Proverbial Storm’ title track was a Classic Rock Magazine Track of The Week. It revealed Knightley's eclectic range as a songwriter and musician, from full on high tempo hard rockers, big riffs, to panoramic swamp vibes with incursions into territories likened to Rival Sons, Ritchie Kotzen and ZZ Top and garnered stellar reviews; "A unique fusion of delta blues, country, and high-energy hard-edged rock." My Global Mind Magazine, "The whole thing is glorious." Maximum Volume Music. A previous single from the EP ‘Stronger’ was also personally curated by Slash for his blues rock Spotify playlist and has amassed near a quarter of a million streams and the debut album 'Hotter Than The Sun' is set for release May 8.

 

On tour in May 2026 in support of the debut album, the incendiary shows will showcase new songs set for release throughout the year, “A band that can light up a stage with both passion and precision.” Jace Media Music.

 

Rizen - Unashamedly influenced by the legends of 80's rock, Rizen are a high-energy rock band from Somerset, UK. With crunchy guitars, powerful driving rhythms and arena-esque vocals, Rizen look to keep rock as rock - bringing a pumped up show, great music and questionable drinking habits akin to the icons of old.