Blackberry Smoke at Agora Theatre and Ballroom

Blackberry Smoke is an American rock band formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2001. The lineup consists of lead vocalist and lead guitarist Charlie Starr, lead/rhythm guitarist Paul Jackson, bassist Richard Turner and keyboardist Brandon Still. Richard's brother Brit Turner was the band's co-founder and drummer before his death in March 2024. Drumming duties have been covered during the band's tours since late 2023 by Atlanta drummer Kent Aberle. In 2018, they added touring members guitarist Benji Shanks and percussionist Preston Holcomb, with Holcomb retiring from touring in the spring of 2024. They have released eight studio albums, two live albums and five extended plays.

Alex Hall is a 23-year-old singer/songwriter based in Hampshire, UK. Having self-released two EPs since 2008 to positive acclaim, Alex is set to release a new album in early 2010. Tracks from the ‘Leave This City EP’ were played on regional radio across Hampshire, Sussex, Kent, Dorset and Surrey. In Summer 2009 Alex performed material from the ‘Trafalgar EP’ and other unreleased tracks Live on BBC South Live Radio. He supported Jon Allen, Emily Baker and Christine Collister to great rapport in 2009. Formerly the frontman of various locally-hyped acoustic/rock bands, Alex now gigs solo with a loop pedal, a piano and an acoustic guitar. Significant influences include Ben Kweller, Teitur, Paul Steel, Bon Iver, Damien Rice, Ryan Adams and Scott Matthews.