The Striders (SWE) & Blackbird Sons (FI)

GMF proudly presents at Utopia!

THE STRIDERS from Jönköping, Sweden

The Striders is a band that delivers a heavy groove with a lot of soul and heart. With fuzzy guitar riffs, catchy vocal melodies and an incredible energy, they mix rock, soul and blues into a powerful blend. Their music has its roots in 70s blues rock but with their own sound it becomes something new. When The Striders are on the stage, they always give 100% and the audience gets both a hefty dose of their music and a memorable live show.

BLACKBIRD SONS from Helsinki, Finland

Blackbird Sons is a four-piece band founded in 2016. This group plays straight forward ”slap in the face” rock ’n’ roll music where the riffs and the groove make homage to the traditions of blues rock.
In their music you can hear influences by AC/DC, The Who and ZZ-Top. Despite the strong influences, they have their own unique Blackbird Sons sound.
Although the band enjoys working in the studio, they are known for their ener- getic and entertaining liveshows. In other words we are talking about a live band which liveshows you don’t want to miss out!

”And therefore, when someone says rock and roll is dead, I have to question how a band like Blackbird Sons can exist and make music as good as this with- out being signed, if rock and roll is dead?” – Ready to Rock Reviews

”If you’re a fan of vintage AC/DC then there’s much to love here especially some of cast iron riffs and the guitar breaks, but Blackbird Sons are certainly no tribute act, it’s simply that their love of music and that raw rock and roll sound is their common ground.” – Mark Diggins, The Rockpit

DOORS open 9.30 pm
BBS at 10.00 pm
The Striders at 11.30 pm

Tickets : 15e from Utopia website or from the door!

WELCOME.