Virgil and The Accelerators
Virgil and The Accelerators at Long Street Blues Club, Devizes
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About the show
Virgil Van Der Merwe, frontman and lead guitarist of the cult British blues-rock powerhouse Virgil and The Accelerators (VATA), is set to make a massively requested return to the live circuit.
Since winning Best Guitarist at the European Blues Awards, Virgil has shared stages with icons like Joe Bonamassa, Johnny Winter, and Wilko Johnson. The band’s legacy is anchored by the critically acclaimed debut album The Radium, which was named "Album of the Year" by Classic Rock Magazine.
Joining Virgil to complete the trio is a powerhouse rhythm section with bassist Maddy K (Mark Pontin, Z Machine) and Jamie Williams (The Ripping Cones) on drums, locking in a hard, heavy sound for the VATA new era.
Don't miss the chance to capture the explosive chemistry of this new lineup as they return to Devizes at the legendary Long Street Blues Club on Friday, September 25th, 2026. Expect a night of high-octane blues-rock, heavy grooves, and the world-class guitar mastery that defined VATA as a leader of the genre.
Supporting VATA at Devizes are Burn The Midnight Oil, a blistering blend of Prairie Gothic, Mythical Americana, and dark-groove Roots Rock swagger.
Doors 7.45pm
Start 8.30pm
Featuring - Virgil and The Accelerators
VIRGIL AND THE ACCELERATORS: ‘The Phoenix Returns’
Virgil Van Der Merwe, frontman and lead guitarist of the cult British blues-rock powerhouse Virgil and The Accelerators (VATA), is set to make a massively requested return to the live circuit.
Since news first broke of a new lineup forming, social media has been flooded with fans calling for Virgil’s return, making this 2026 tour one of the most requested comebacks in the UK blues-rock scene.
This "New Era" marks a deliberate return to the band's core identity: a stripped-back, raw power trio. The new lineup lock in a harder, heavier sound and cannot wait to share the explosive energy of this new chapter on stage with the fans who have been calling for it.
Joining Virgil to complete the trio is a powerhouse rhythm section that has locked in over years of playing together, providing a rock-solid and driving foundation:
• Maddy K (bass player for BBC Radio Wales presenter Bronwen Lewis and prog-jazz fusion band Z Machine).
• Jamie Williams (drummer for cult band The Ripping Cones, bringing over 15 years of professional performance experience).
Since winning Best Guitarist at the European Blues Awards, Virgil has shared stages with icons like Joe Bonamassa, Johnny Winter, and Wilko Johnson. The band’s legacy is anchored by the critically acclaimed debut album The Radium, which was named "Album of the Year" by Classic Rock Magazine.