For most bands, performing at the hallowed grounds of Glastonbury is the peak of their career.

For Gloucestershire based rockabilly group Red Hot Riot however, it’s just the beginning.

“Glastonbury was insane,” said lead singer and guitarist Ricky Delaney.

“It’s certainly one I never thought I’d get to do, but I’m very grateful we have. It came about through a gig we did in London, the promoter at the club also books bands for Glasto.”

The band is made up of Ricky, Scott McParland on doghouse bass and Kane Radnor on drums.

The trio all hail from the Forest of Dean originally, but regularly play gigs throughout the county and beyond.

Ricky continued: “Me and Scott met through other bands, Kane joined when we advertised online.

“We’ve been a band since about February, so around five months. We set up the band as a bit of fun and to earn some extra money.”

And despite being together for a comparatively short time, the boys have already racked up some impressive performances including their sets at Glastonbury and shows at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival and Gloucester Tall Ships.

When it comes to genre, Red Hot Riot have a unique sound, as Ricky explains.

“For anyone who hasn’t heard us,” he said, “I’d say we’re neo-rockabilly – more influenced by the 80s scene rather than the traditional 50s rockabilly.

“Me and Kane both grew up with rockabilly and rock n roll, Scott has discovered it himself.”

The band will be finishing a busy and successful summer with the launch of their debut EP at The Frog and Fiddle on Saturday 31st August.

Ricky added: “It’ll be good to get the first release out. You always want it to be strong, but I feel we’ve chosen some good songs to get out there.

“We’ve been working on it for about two or three months, I have my own studio equipment so it’s all totally self-produced.”

The gig will mark the end of a hectic month, which will also include a performance at Lakefest and the Gloucester Classic and Retro Festival.

But getting up on stage is always something the trio enjoy.

“The best bit about performing is when the crowd are up and dancing,” said Ricky. “We feed from that!

“The more they enjoy it the more we do.”