Black Stone Cherry

Black Stone Cherry play The Academy in Dublin on 26 October 2026, bringing the gritty, melodic hard rock they’ve forged since 2001. Formed in Kentucky by Chris Robertson and Ben Wells, the band blends southern-tinged riffs, blues drive and big choruses, a mix introduced on their self-titled debut with Rain Wizard and Lonely Train. Albums like Folklore and Superstition, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea and Magic Mountain broadened that palette, shifting from heavier edges to more rootsy tones while keeping a direct, song-first approach. Recent releases The Human Condition and Screamin’ at the Sky push that line forward with tight writing and a modern punch.

On stage, the quartet leans into rugged guitars, tight grooves and sing-along refrains, moving between early staples and newer material without fuss. The Academy date keeps the focus on no-frills execution, thick tone and a steady, road-tested energy shaped by years of touring.