ShareRobert Jon & The Wreck with special guests These Wicked Rivers performing their Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes Tour at Rock City Nottingham on Saturday 3rd October 2026.
Images and Review by Kevin Cooper
Robert Jon & The Wreck were at Rock City on Saturday night to celebrate the release of their latest studio album, Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes and this American five piece blues and Southern rock band from Orange County California did not disappoint this hugely expectant crowd.
First up was the Derby based rock band These Wicked Rivers who have been making waves since they formed in 2014. Delivering music that is best known for their gritty riffs, soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, they opened their five song set list with the powerful Shine On.
With John Hartwell’s vocals exactly on point, they followed up with Ain’t No Smoke, Testify, Horse To Water and closing a too short set with Don’t Pray For Me, they showed just why they have earnt themselves spots at major festivals as well as hometown gigs.
When the lights dimmed, the crowd gave Robert Jon & The Wreck a real Rock City welcome, as the rockers hit the stage with exuberance, confidence and a high energy level that never dropped.
Opening with Waiting For Your Man which was delivered with both power and swagger, they had set the early bench mark for the rest of the set. Hey Hey Mama and Arroyo quickly followed allowing lead guitarist Henry James Schneekluth to show off his skills whilst keyboard player Jake Abernathie kept everything together.
But it was Robert Jon’s vocals that were the star of the show. Back To The Beginning Again and Sittin’ Pretty perfectly complemented his distinctive husky vocals, much to the delight of the crowd. For Dark Angel the tempo was really slowed down before it was lifted right back up again for Keep Myself Clean.
Fans favourite Rescue Train was very well received before Oh Miss Carolina was greeted by the crowd like an old friend as they sang the words right back at Robert Jon. By the time the band launched into main set closer Cold Night, the whole evening had been monumental.
Finishing with Life Between The Lines and Do You Remember this is a band that epitomises everything a live band should be; outstanding musicianship and great entertainment. They were utterly absorbing and they should hurry back.