These Wicked Rivers Brings Fire and Folklore to The Grove

These Wicked Rivers The Grove Newcastle brings the Derby rock band’s Fire and Folklore Tour to St Michael’s Road on Thursday 19 November 2026. Doors open at 7pm, with Jonny Morgan & The Moral Support joining the bill, and the date gives Newcastle a chance to hear the band as it moves into the next stage beyond 2024 album Force of Nature.

These Wicked Rivers has been active since 2014, building a sound around blues-influenced modern rock rather than chasing one narrow classic-rock template. The band’s official biography points to a busy recent period that included a hometown sell-out, European touring and Force of Nature reaching number three on the UK rock chart.

These Wicked Rivers The Grove Newcastle moves into the Fire and Folklore era

The new tour title matters because Fire and Folklore is now appearing across the band’s official music pages in multiple physical editions. That suggests the current live set is moving beyond the previous album cycle and giving newer material a central role rather than simply extending Force of Nature for another year.

The Grove should suit the group’s soulful, blues-heavy side. The room is small enough for the vocals and guitar interplay to stay close, but it can still carry the heavier sections without the band feeling oversized for the stage. That balance is useful for a group whose live identity is built as much around groove and dynamics as volume.

Jonny Morgan & The Moral Support gives the evening another roots-rock angle and should make the bill feel connected rather than throwing together unrelated support. With a Thursday-night slot and a focused tour theme, this looks more like a full headline show than a quick promotional stop.

There is also a clear sense of momentum behind These Wicked Rivers. Years of touring have moved the band from smaller grassroots appearances into a position where a new record campaign can arrive with an established audience already waiting for it.

Gigantic confirms Thursday 19 November with 7pm doors and Jonny Morgan & The Moral Support on the bill. Check both artists and The Grove channels before travelling for any late changes.

More Newcastle dates are listed in SoundBite North East’s Upcoming Gigs, while the venue’s full programme is on our The Grove Newcastle page.