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Led by certified Guitar Hooligan Rich Dickinson, the Driving Force show is full of tricks and slick showmanship but delivered with deep respect of the blues and top-drawer musicianship at its core.

Jim Simpson CEO BigBear Music

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RICH DICKINSON'S DRIVING FORCE + BLUE TEMPLE UNION - THE BILLESLEY ROCK CLUB FRI 27TH FEB 2026.

Friday night's headline band, Rich Dickinson's Driving Force, is almost a bucket list gift for our host DJ John Bear, as he's been chasing the band for a first appearance at the Billesley Rock Club for, as he puts it, ever! With the PA having got it's breath back after Blue Temple Union's performance, Rich and his two partners in crime took to the stage for an absolutely top-drawer set of evergreen blues and rock covers with some self-penned tunes also thrown into the mix. I'm a huge Pat McManus Band fan, so this was something right up my boulevard. I never tire of hearing Gary Moore's STILL GOT THE BLUES and Hendrix' LITTLE WING, so it was a treat to see them included in the set. Top guys, top musicians and, if Bear gets his way, they'll be back real soon. Keep your eyed peeled for the name on the events flyers and posters, 'cause it'll be one for your diaries! Many thanks to both bands for the entertainment and helping us to forget the awful weather! As ever, to those who braved the conditions to pay us a visit to support the bands, live music and the venue we say an even bigger thank you. As Rich said, without you guys, there'd be no live music scene, especially at grass roots level. stay safe everybody. #TeamBRC