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Big Wolf Band – Biography 2026
Formed in Birmingham in 2014 by acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Jonathan Earp, Big Wolf Band have become one of the UK’s most respected and dynamic blues rock acts. Joined by Mick Jeynes (bass), Tim Jones (drums), Justin Johnson (guitar), and Arran Shangavi (keys), the band deliver explosive live performances full of raw emotion, musical precision, and powerful storytelling.
With multiple UK Blues Award nominations, including Top 5 Best Blues Band in both 2023 and 2024, and a Top 5 Album nod for their latest release Rebel’s Journey in 2025, Big Wolf Band continue to rise as a major force in the genre. Their live shows are known for their dynamic range—from hard-edged blues rock anthems to soulful ballads and groove-driven instrumentals—earning them a reputation as one of the most exciting live bands on the circuit.
“Anyone who loves rock music... should experience the power of the blues when it is played with the power and passion that we witnessed tonight.” — Emerging Rock Bands
Big Wolf Band have received national and international airplay, including BBC Radio 2, Planet Rock, HRH Radio, and FM stations across Europe, Australia, and the USA. Their albums have topped charts, including three #1 Amazon Blues Albums, and tracks from Rebel’s Journey were added to Joe Bonamassa’s Spotify playlists “Cutting Edge Blues” and “Ultimate Blues Rock.”
They’ve toured extensively across the UK and Europe, supporting artists such as Bernie Marsden, Kirk Fletcher, Elles Bailey, Chantel McGregor, Pat McManus, Ben Poole, and Climax Blues Band, and headlined major venues and festivals.
“Big Wolf Band stand as trailblazers in the evolving landscape of blues and rock.” — Colin Campbell, Blues Matters Magazine
Their third studio album Rebel’s Journey (2024) hit #1 on the IBBA Chart, Amazon Best Sellers, and Hot New Releases, earning rave reviews from Rock and Blues Muse, Jace Media, Fireworks Magazine, and RnR Magazine. The band’s momentum continues into 2025 with a second European tour, new UK venues and festivals, and fresh releases on the horizon.
“Rebel’s Journey is a gem... uplifting, insightful, and emotionally powerful.” — Rock and Blues Muse
Big Wolf Band are proudly endorsed by Blackstar Amps, Vintage Guitars, Roland, Boss, Code Drumheads, Pellwood Drumsticks, and Matrix Amplification.
Achievements at a Glance
UK Blues Album of the Year Finalist (2025)
UK Blues Band of the Year Finalist (2023 & 2024)
UK Blues Challenge Finalist (2022)
#1 IBBA Album – Rebel’s Journey (May 2024)
Three #1 Amazon Blues Albums
Multiple Top 20 iTunes Albums
Nearly 3 Million Streams Since 2017
Multi-Million YouTube Views
Featured in Blues Matters, Blues In Britain, RnR Magazine, Fireworks, and more
Tracks featured on Joe Bonamassa’s Spotify playlists
Worldwide radio play and podcast features
Endorsed by leading gear brand
Ross Harding
Ross Harding Ross Harding is a blues- and rock-inspired singer
songwriter from Johannesburg, South Africa, now based in the United Kingdom.
A versatile performer with a powerful voice and masterful guitar
skills, Ross blends the raw emotion of blues with the grit of rock and grunge. His artistry channels the spirit of classic legends while
carving out a modern, unmistakably original sound.
escribed as having “a remarkable dark and moving depth… an
experience that starts with his cracked, soulful and incredibly emotive voice which has a surprising turn of range to it,” Ross has earned international recognition through features in Blues Rock Review, Kerrang! Magazine, and many more.
He has performed at major festivals in both South Africa and the UK—including the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival—and
collaborated with global brands such as Coca-Cola and the Reach For A Dream Foundation. From prestigious hotels to gritty clubs and packed festival stages, Ross adapts his music to every setting: a fiery rock frontman one night, a soulful bluesman the next.his adaptability, paired with his commanding presence and rich
catalogue of original music and reimagined classics, makes Ross
Harding a truly compelling artist on today’s international blues and rock stage.
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