They have set the world of UK Blues, Folk and Rock music alive in the last few years and they're not stopping any time soon; Aaron from When Rivers Meet is joining Jake on the podcast today to talk all about their meteoric rise from the pandemic to now, thanks to a loyal fanbase that love their classy, vocal-led and gritty guitar rock sound they've been perfecting over the years.

Grace and Aaron Bond are the husband and wife duo that make up When Rivers Meet, writing music at their home studio that infused 1970's rock with modern-day Blues and soul. They carved out a real name for themself during the COVID pandemic, when they consistently live-streamed to new fans all over the world, performing requests and originals which helped build their online following, attracting thousands of views every time and subsequently led to amazing opportunities and exposure once they started touring again. Now into 2026, they are about to release their fifth studio album called 'Rhythm Rust & Static' and further building the catalogue of their releases.

In this conversation, Aaron talks about becoming a Dad for the first time with Grace alongside the music, how they were embraced by the folk and Blues scenes in the UK and the time they supported the legendary Blue Öyster Cult at London's Palladium, amongst many other subjects on the pod - you'll enjoy this one!

NOTE: This episode contains occasional strong language.

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Recorded at Chinnerys, Southend - one of the most respected music venues in the UK.

In this episode of the podcast, Jake welcomes introspective, soulful and free-spirit Gabriela Eva, fresh off a run of UK tour dates! Gabriela has been doing her thing for many years, sculpted by the sounds of Nina Simone, Hiatus Kaiyote & Alanis Morisette, making her music in and around Colchester, Essex.

She's enjoyed some amazing milestones on the way, including her 2021 hit Feng Shui surpassing 1 million streams and capturing people all over the world with her indie, jazz-fulled and singer/songwriter inspired sounds. Gabriela has also championed neurodiversity in her music and writing as a dyslexic and the challenges that can come from that, spreading awareness of both those things in her music. There have also been countless moments in the grassroots of her local scene and community that have been pivotal for her journey.

They talk about enjoying the success of your biggest songs, how she announced a tour without a band ready to go and making it happen with total strangers and how exciting a chapter it feels to be finding her place once again, in the latest chapter of her life and music.

NOTE: This episode contains occasional strong language.

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TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gabrielaevasounds

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Thanks so much for listening and keep helping us work towards our goal of when we can start to give back to grassroots music charities!

Recorded at Chinnerys, Southend - one of the most respected music venues in the UK.

In this episode, Jake chats to jazz-inspired singer/songwriter George Bone, who's becoming one of the most exciting and unique voices in the East Of England. This podcast is an awesome insight into the melting pot of influences and sounds that George has intertwined into his songwriting and music, which has classical and theatrical notes, earning him new fans all the time.

George's musical journey has been built on a diet of country artists like Dan & Shay, Chris Stapleton and Darius Rucker which he had exposed to him on long car journeys as a kid with his family; mix this with influences of classical music he absorbed at Durham University and gaming soundtracks like Sonic The Hedgehog, and you'll get something like the music George is creating now, blending his life experiences and love for piano all into one.

In 2026, George is loving the continued growth and development as an artist, releasing two singles already in 2026, with more to come in the near future. He's very much enjoying the path that his music is taking him on and it's going to be so exciting to see how George develops in the years to come - some idea of which you can get a glimpse of in this episode.

NOTE: This episode contains occasional strong language.

FIND GEORGE

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@georgebonemusician

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WANT AN ARTIST ON THE PODCAST/SEND YOUR MUSIC TO US?

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Thanks so much for listening and keep helping us work towards our goal of when we can start to give back to grassroots music charities!

Recorded at Chinnerys, Southend - one of the most respected music venues in the UK.