Kerrison Collective Bring Soulful Blues to The Forum Darlington

Kerrison Collective at The Forum Darlington brings a soulful start to the weekend on Friday 11 September 2026 as Darlington Rock & Blues Club welcomes the five-piece to Borough Road. Fronted by Rachel Kerrison, the band are built around classic blues and soul, but their approach is less about copying old records note for note and more about finding fresh energy in familiar material.

The current line-up brings together Rachel Kerrison on vocals, Jack Davison on guitar, Ronnie Semple on blues harp, Katy Scott on drums and Mike Riley on bass. Their own band page points to a wide spread of influences, from Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin and Etta James through to John Mayer, Marcus King, Duane Allman and Derek Trucks. That mix gives the group plenty of room to move between blues, soul, groove and more modern guitar-led touches.

Kerrison Collective at The Forum Darlington

The Forum date is part of a busy North East run for Kerrison Collective, with shows around Darlington, Stockton, Newcastle and Sunderland appearing across their 2026 schedule. For this Darlington Rock & Blues Club show, doors open at 7.30pm and the performance is expected to begin at around 8.30pm. Tickets are £10 in advance, with the event set up as an unreserved seated show. It is 16+, while anyone under 18 must attend with an adult.

There is plenty to pick out in the band’s set-up. Kerrison’s vocal style sits at the centre, while Semple’s harmonica gives the songs a traditional blues edge. Davison brings a more contemporary guitar influence, and the Scott-Riley rhythm section gives the arrangements the space to swing rather than feel overly polished. The result should suit anyone who likes the roots of the genre but still wants a live band to put its own stamp on the material.

The show takes place at The Forum Music Centre in Darlington. Tickets and the latest event information are available from the official Forum event page, while more on the band and their upcoming dates can be found through the official Kerrison Collective website.

Details were correct at the time of writing. Please check The Forum and the band’s official channels before travelling in case timings, admission information or other event details change.