Kris Barras’ Hollow Souls UK Tour Kicks Off Thursday, October 16
British blues-rock virtuoso Kris Barras—the ex-MMA fighter turned guitar slinger who’s redefined heavy grooves with his Kris Barras Band (KBB)—is unleashing his bold new collective Hollow Souls on a 20-date UK headline rampage starting Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Bedford’s Esquires. Fresh from KBB’s monster 2024 (Top 5 UK album MY VISION, festival triumphs), this tour is Barras’ rootsy reset: a jam-band explosion blending soulful riffs, powerhouse vocals, and all-star collabs, spotlighting the self-titled debut EP dropping October 10 via their own imprint. With special guest Troy Redfern fueling the fire on most dates, expect intimate venues to erupt into sweat-soaked sanctuaries of blues revival—think Supersonic Blues Machine’s supergroup spirit, but homegrown and unhinged.
As Hollow Souls (Barras on guitar/vocals, powerhouse singer Phoebe Jane, multi-instrumentalist/producer Josiah J Manning, drummer Joe Harris, and bassist Leighton Allen) hit the road, they’re riding high on singles like “Borderline” (feat. Jared James Nichols), “Shotgun” (feat. Jon ‘Marv’ Harvey of Monster Truck), and the fresh “Bad Things” (co-written with Chris Tapp of The Cold Stares). This isn’t a side hustle—it’s Barras reclaiming his blues heart after KBB’s heavier detours. Tickets are moving fast (some dates already low); snag yours via The Gig Cartel or Planet Rock pre-sale. From Bedford to Tavistock, this is UK blues-rock’s autumn uprising—don’t miss the soul-shake.
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Hollow Souls: Kris Barras’ Blues-Rock Jam Collective Takes Flight
Born from Barras’ downtime jams at Plymouth’s Momentum Studios—inspired by his Supersonic Blues Machine stint—Hollow Souls is a creative lightning bolt: raw, collaborative blues-rock that swaps KBB’s metal edge for soul-drenched grooves and guest-star fireworks. As Barras tells it, “Whilst KBB is firmly entrenched in the world of heavy music, Kris is still a bluesman at heart… this creative lightning strike just happened to hit with something different.” Phoebe Jane’s “dexterous range and astonishing power” elevates the mix, turning sketches into anthems like “Borderline”—a one-take barnburner where Nichols shreds remotely from the US.
The debut EP, out October 10, packs that chemistry: Tracks like “Bad Things” (Tapp’s co-write adding Cold Stares grit) promise “soulful power, hard-hitting riffs.” Recorded live in the studio for that untamed spark, it’s a gateway to the tour’s jam-band ethos—expect setlist surprises, guest teases, and Barras’ gravelly howls over fretboard fireworks. As Rock News hails, it’s “the next evolution of Kris Barras’ blues-rock legacy.”
Full Hollow Souls UK Tour Schedule: 20 Dates of Blues Immersion
This 20-night odyssey sweeps the UK blues circuit, hitting venues that shaped Barras’ rise—from sweaty clubs to coastal haunts—with Troy Redfern (fiery slide-guitar wizard) as special guest on select stops. Kicking off October 16 in Bedford, it wraps November 9 in Tavistock—intimate spaces primed for communal catharsis.
Tickets via The Gig Cartel, Planet Rock, or venue sites—pre-sale perks for early birds. Low availability on openers; act fast for that front-row blues fix.
FAQs: Kris Barras’ Hollow Souls UK Tour 2025
When does the Hollow Souls tour start? Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Bedford Esquires—20 dates through November 9.
Who’s in Hollow Souls? Kris Barras (guitar/vocals), Phoebe Jane (vocals), Josiah J Manning (multi-instrumentalist/producer), Joe Harris (drums), Leighton Allen (bass).
Debut EP details? Self-titled Hollow Souls, out October 10, 2025—features singles w/ Jared James Nichols, Jon ‘Marv’ Harvey, Chris Tapp.
Special guest? Troy Redfern on select dates—fiery blues-rock foil.
Tickets? Via The Gig Cartel/Planet Rock—some low availability; full list at hollowsouls.co.uk.
Why this project? Barras’ blues roots revival: “A homegrown jam band… creative sparring exercise.”
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