Mason Hill

Mason Hill play The Craufurd Arms in Wolverton on Thursday 19 November, part of their UK tour. They're the main act on the bill, with support from Paradise Fell and SOS, so it's a full night of music rather than just one band. The show starts at 19:00.

If you're not familiar with them, Mason Hill comes out of the Glasgow rock scene. It started with school friends Scott Taylor and James Bird, who won the Scottish section of the European battle of the bands 'Surface Festival', beating 12,000 other acts and later playing the o2 in London. Craig joined in 2013, Matthew in 2015, and Marc Montgomery in February 2016 — the date the band cites as its true birth. Their sound mixes classic and modern rock, built on heavy riffs and anthemic songs; some listeners have compared it to Alter Bridge meets Blackstone Cherry meets the Foo Fighters. Frontman James Bird says the band is entering a new chapter, calling this its 'best version'.

The Milton Keynes date is one stop on their UK tour, so they'll be playing the same set they're taking across the country. With Paradise Fell and SOS opening, there's plenty to hear before the headliners take the stage. The Craufurd Arms is at 59 Stratford Rd, Wolverton, MK12 5LT, and tickets are £23.00, which includes the booking fee.