Black Stone Cherry Bonfire Nights: An Acoustic Evening

Black Stone Cherry are a band in the truest sense. Nearly twenty years after their explosive self-titled debut, the Kentucky foursome still bring the fire, friendship and collective spirit that first brought them together. Across eight albums, they've earned six UK Top 20 releases, four Top 25 US radio singles over their past two albums and a devoted worldwide following. Their sound draws on hard rock, metal, roots, blues, soul and hip hop, always anchored by songs with heart. That spirit drives Celebrate, a new EP produced by the band and recorded at High Street Studios in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Its six original songs and a cover of Simple Minds' , "rdquo" -> Don't You (Forget About Me)" capture four musicians making music together at the height of their powers. The record moves between muscular riffs, carefree energy and raw emotion, reflecting the lives they've shared onstage and off. The songs began taking shape on the road, where riffs and lyrics surfaced during soundchecks and tour bus rides. In early 2025, the band met twice a week at guitarist Ben Wells' home studio to develop them. Ideas passed freely among singer and guitarist Chris Robertson, Wells, drummer John Fred Young and bassist Steve Jewell. They swapped instruments, followed each other's instincts and built songs as a unit. The title track turns a heavyweight riff into an anthem about recognizing small, everyday victories, especially during difficult times.