Rob Wheeler and The Hushtones

Raised by a loving single mum, in a small North West town in the UK, Rob discovered music was a way of escaping the bullies and troubles that came with being the “poor kid in a council house” – playing Hank, Cash, Eagles & Beatles on his cheap guitar on the outhouse roof, overlooking the asbestos garages and uniformed blue doors of his neighbourhood, romanticising a life on the road like his heroes.

In 2012 Rob’s life changed forever. A medical diagnosis, leaving him as a self described “Nowhere Man”, led to depression, addiction and ultimately a breakdown. “I got help, and I learned to help myself, and I realised that life and music are gifts, so I poured my heart and soul into those instead of self destruction”.

A small legacy from his Grandfather gave him the opportunity to record and release his critically acclaimed debut album, which led to global publishing and label deals.

Next would be Nashville; Tennessee, where Rob’s reputation for songwriting, collaboration and hard work preceded him. Four months in The City Of Music, working with Jeff Trott, Steve Dorff & Frank Liddell amongst many others, resulted in the new record “Leave Tomorrow”; a true unification of UK and American country music.

“My heroes sang about cowboys and horses, desperados and drifters; but I write and sing about what I see and what I feel. And you know what, I believe that’s the root of all great country music no matter where you’re from – sharing your true feelings in a song, so that somebody listening is just a little less lonely”.

The brand new studio album Leave Tomorrow is out June 5th 2025; featuring two top 20 country chart singles “My Nashville Song” & “Leave Tomorrow”

“There are household names that wish they were as good as him” – Neil McCormick – The Daily Telegraph

“A strong sense of melody meets old fashioned song craft” – Paul Sexton – The Bob Harris Country Show

“Endearing humility, virtuoso guitar and passionate gritty vocals” – Georgette Brookes – Build Our Own Nashville

Tenderness, tragedy and bags of talent” – Chris Baxter – BBC Radio

Listen to Rob’s music here: ♫♪♪

Ben Poore

Normally performing as a Trio, Ben from The Ben Poore Project will be performing their songs Solo in the original form they were written. Hailing from Southampton, Ben combines elements of Rock, Americana, Country, and Folk to create a contemporary sound inspired by the incredible songwriting of Frank Turner, Jason Isbell, and Tom Petty, their sound has often been compared to The Levellers. ♫♪♪