Black Stone Cherry

Black Stone Cherry headline Cyprus Avenue in Cork on 27 October 2026. Formed in Kentucky in 2001, the band shapes a hard rock sound that blends southern-tinged riffs, blues roots and a clear sense of melody. Frontman Chris Robertson and guitarist Ben Wells conduits songs that strike with weight while keeping the chorus upfront, powered by a rhythm section built for stomp and swing.

Since the self-titled debut with Rain Wizard and Lonely Train, the catalogue has expanded through Folklore and Superstition, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, Magic Mountain, The Human Condition and the recent Screamin’ at the Sky. On stage, the group stays close to the essentials: rugged guitars, tight grooves, harmonized leads and refrains made to be picked up by the crowd. The set links early tracks with newer cuts without breaking the flow, moving from bluesy grit to heavier edges and back again. A snapshot of contemporary American hard rock rooted in tradition, delivered with focus and without frills at Cyprus Avenue, Cork, Ireland.