It’s been a massive week for Will Wilde. Fresh from being named Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2026 UK Blues Awards, the harmonica virtuoso has just released the official video for “Stole My Love.” The track is a standout moment from his latest album, Blues Is Still Alive, which has been making serious waves since it dropped via VizzTone Label Group.
Often dubbed the “Hendrix of the Harmonica,” Wilde’s playing on “Stole My Love” proves exactly why. It’s an intense, slow-burning blues number that tackles the raw emotion of being cheated on. Will himself admits it’s one of his favourites to play live, and the new video captures that same expressive energy that has cemented his reputation as one of the most exciting artists on the modern blues circuit.
Reflecting on his recent award win, Will said: “I’ve dedicated pretty much my whole adult life to playing blues harmonica, so to be recognised for it in this way means a lot to me. I want to thank everyone who voted for me.”
The timing couldn’t be better, as Wilde is about to head out on an extensive tour across the UK and Europe. The run kicks off this Saturday at The Civic in Trowbridge, and later this summer, he’ll be heading to the Sandringham Estate on 23rd August to open for none other than Eric Clapton – arguably the biggest show of his career to date.
We’ve been following Will for years, and he never fails to impress – you can read our review of his earlier work here. Check out the UK tour dates below:
- 18 Apr: Trowbridge – The Civic
- 24 Apr: Wrexham – Goin Up Country Blues Club (Sold Out)
- 2 May: Market Bosworth – Bosworth Blues Festival
- 3 May: Staines – Thameside Brewery
- 7 May: Newbury – Arlington Arts
- 16 May: Chelmsford – Hotbox (Sold Out)
- 17 May: Fleet – The Harlington (Matt Long Tribute Album Launch) (Sold Out)
- 26 May: London – 100 Club
- 13 Jun: Diseworth – Diseworth Blues Club
- 14 Jun: Torquay – The Toorak (Boogaloo Blues Weekend)
- 20 Jun: Emsworth – Emsworth Summertime Blues Festival
- 27 Jun: Alfold – Alfold Blues & Rock Festival
- 1 Jul: Dereham – Dereham Blues Festival
- 8 Aug: Buxton – Buxton Blues Festival
- 9 Aug: Lewes – Plumpton Revival Festival
- 23 Aug: Sandringham – Royal Sandringham Estate (with Eric Clapton)
- 4 Sep: Hungerford – Hungerford Arts
- 5 Sep: Aldershot – West End Centre
- 12 Sep: Sheffield – HRH Blues Festival
- 18 Sep: Southampton – The Brook
- 19 Sep: Leighton Buzzard – Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre
- 23 Oct: Fleet – Crookham Memorial Hall
- 24 Oct: Hastings – White Rock Theatre
- 22 Nov: Cannock – Iron Horse
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