THE DESTROYERS (Generally Available)
Booked by Zac.

An anarchic orchestra of blazing passion and breathtaking originality. This fourteen piece Megafolk Balkan Gypsy Jazz act; The Destroyers, tell modern tales of acute relevance – tales of love, death, humour, chaos and catastrophe. Taking a no-holds-barred approach, The Destroyers’ second album, Hole in the Universe presents songs ranging from the most sinister and intimate to the most joyous and universal; songs full of roaring energy and stunning virtuosity!

http://www.thedestroyers.co.uk
htts://www.facebook.com/THEDESTR0YERS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8IwPuNSl7Y

ADRIAN EDMONDSON & THE BAD SHEPHERDS (Available for Festivals 2013)
Booked by Matt.

Punk & New Wave songs folk instruments” Genius!

Nominated ‘BEST LIVE ACT’ BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2010.

http://www.thebadshepherds.com
http://www.facebook.com/thebadshepherds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvUlEvZ1AkY

KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN (Available for Summer Festivals 2013)
Booked by Matt.

Two of the British folk scene’s most accomplished performers, Kathryn and Sean have graced stages the world over in a number of guises, however, the intimacy and strength of passion shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire ensures a rare treat.

http://www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman
http://www.youtube.com/user/KathrynSean

MR. CAT & THE JACKAL (Available end of February 2013 & Summer Festivals)
Booked by Matt.

A unique five piece multi-instrumental group often described as experimental acoustic folk whilst exploring blues, tango, pirate, Balkan and Irish themes. With a circus of sounds created by foreign and handmade instruments – their live performance calls for a complete theatrical experience.

http://www.mrcatandthejackal.com
http://www.facebook.com/mrcatandthejackal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HcVgD0Bxz4

WILLE & THE BANDITS (Generally Available)
Booked by Matt.

Wille and the Bandits’ music covers a wide range of genres from Folk and World music to Blues and Rock. With the versatility of Wille’s lap steel and guitar playing, the rhythmic diversity of percussionist Andrew Naumann and the sonic range of Matt’s Upright bass and six string electric bass, they always keep audiences guessing. Often likened to the greats of the 70′s such as Led Zeppelin, Santana and Pink Floyd, this comparison, although bold, only scrapes the surface of the Bands influences and sound.

http://www.willeandthebandits.com
http://www.facebook.com/willeandthebandits.official
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScwHYPTYevk

FEROCIOUS DOG (Generally Available)
Booked by Matt.

Ferocious Dog are from Warsop, Nottinghamshire, they want to entertain you with their wild melodies and have influences from folk through to ska, rock and back into their bountiful musical past.

http://www.ferociousdog.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/FerociousDog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xDc5z6RzFw

ALICE JEMIMA (Generally Available)
Booked by Zac, contacts below.

Alice Jemima is a 19 year old singer songwriter from Newton Abbot in Devon. Her songs are carefully crafted slices of pop. She plays a vintage Hofner guitar and sings with a voice that is both fragile and rich.

Similarities between Alice Jemima have been made with Emiliana Torrini, Lisa Mitchell, Nina Persson and Alessi Laurent Marke. Fans include Rob Da Bank and Tom Robinson and she is now managed by Emeli Sande’s manager. Definitely one to watch.

http://www.alicejemima.com
http://www.facebook.com/alicejemimamusic
http://soundcloud.com/alice-jemima

MARC O’REILLY (Generally Available)
Booked by Matt.

Marc’s album is US and UK inspired folk ‘n’ blues with African percussive rhythms. So what’s new? This Irish songster’s sound is right there between old American folk-blues and The Black keys ~ Andy McKee and Tom Waits. Yes he has a reputation as a spellbinding live performer and yes he holds his own as a new artist and, at the end of it all Marc is a contender.

http://www.marcoreillymusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/marcoreillymusic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPZnp1tHHmY

THE HARD GROUND (Generally Available)
Booked by Matt, contacts below.

The Hard Ground are on the cusp of a wave following the release of their debut album ‘Broken Conversations’.
The album is a beautiful collection of songs brimming with lush instrumentation and deep swooning melodies making use of a vast range of instruments including a quartet from the Irish National Symphony Orchestra and a full brass section. The shared male / female vocal and songwriting duties between the angelic porcelain skinned Marlene Enright and Pat Carey’s rugged husky delivery, gives the music an intriguing dynamic and at times highly personal intensity.

http://www.thehardground.com
http://www.facebook.com/thehardgroundOfficial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcojZn6whz8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96m5LBG0lJY

DIZRAELI AND THE SMALL GODS (Generally Available)
Booked by Zac.

Dizraeli and the Small Gods are a 7 piece band from Engurland, playing an unashamedly heartfelt reinvention of hiphop. Headed by award-winning rapper and multi-instrumentalist Dizraeli and featuring World Female Beatbox Champion Bellatrix, The Small Gods formed in autumn 2009, and within a year had played stages from Glastonbury’s West Holts to the Queen Elizabeth Hall.

http://www.dizraeli.com
http://www.facebook.com/Dizraeli
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9RoJwtJpto

MARTHA TILSON (Generally Available)
Booked by Zac.

Martha Tilston is a captivating performer, an enchanting singer-songwriter blessed with a gloriously clear and seductive voice. Throughout all her albums, Martha expresses herself in her trademark, endearingly direct, poetic manner, putting forward her philosophy of life, and examining relationships in an accessible, universal way.

http://www.marthatilston.co.uk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2BVN91wW28

THE SELECTER FEAT. PAULINE BLACK & GAPS HENDRICKSON (Generally Available)
Booked by Zac.

Rolling Stone Magazine: “Hands down, Pauline Black possessed the best voice that ever graced a 2-Tone release. Blessed with a bewitching soprano and dramatic panache, Black’s voice reached plateaus that made every other musical detail sound like part of a backdrop painted just to set the stage for her entrance.

http://www.theselecter.net
http://www.facebook.com/TheSelecter
http://www.paulineblack.co.uk

THE DUALERS (Generally Available)
Booked by Zac.

Fronted by lead singer Tyber Cranstoun, this 9 piece ska and reggae outfit have been steadily growing their fanbase over the last few years with their superb live show! The band have had 3 Top 30 singles and featured on the soundtrack to the movie “Fools Gold” and have supported a who’s who of famous names in the past, but now its their time to shine.

http://www.thedualers.com
http://www.facebook.com/TheDualers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvGiUjZ97_A

NEVILLE STAPLE (EX THE SPECIALS) (Generaly Available)
Booked by Zac.

Best known for his work writing & composing, the lead singer from The Specials, and as one of the founding members of Fun Boy 3, Neville Staple is credited with changing the face of pop music not only once but twice.

http://www.facebook.com/nevillestaplefromthespecials
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhXDNePs8dM

MAD DOG MCREA (Generally Available)
Booked by Matt.

Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music into their ever bubbling cauldron of kaleidoscopic orchestrations. From self penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life to traditional anecdotes referring to gypsies, fairies, legless pirates, black flies and wise old jungle bears the band bring you on an engaging yet sometimes obscure lyrical journey!

http://www.maddogmcrea.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/MadDogMcrea
http://www.youtube.com/maddogmcrea

RUARRI JOSEPH (Generally Available)
Booked by Matt.

Ruarri Joseph, the indie-folk sensation, often likened to Tom Waits, Cat Stevens and even Dylan, will be releasing his much anticipated new album ‘Brother’. His latest offering showcases his subtlety in a way not heard before. His rich baritone voice floating right out of the speakers and into your soul, the lyrics possessing a wisdom that wouldn’t seem out of place next to Johnny Cash or Joni Mitchell, there’s no doubt that this is a performer set to be around for years to come.

http://www.ruarrijoseph.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/RuarriJoseph
http://www.youtube.com/ruarrijoseph

MARTIN HARLEY BAND (Available March, June & July 2013)
Booked by Matt.

The Martin Harley band are an internationally acclaimed three piece act. They have been enjoyed from London’s Royal Albert Hall to the far reaches of Australia and almost everywhere in between. Their ‘British Americana’ sound, influenced by Delta Blues and Gypsy swing has produced a road worn style of song writing that feels as comfortable and as an old pair of shoes you just can’t throw away.

http://www.martinharleyband.com
http://www.facebook.com/martinharleyband
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_C74ibOit0

KITTEN AND THE HIP (Generally Available)
Booked by Zac.

Take a beautiful and fantastic singer, add a world class horn section from Ashley Slater (Freak Power) and some pumping backing tracks. Throw in some electro swing, some R & B, a bit of camp disco and a dollop of drum and bass. Leave out the dubstep, add some brilliant hooky pop songs and there you have Kitten and The Hip. 2012 saw the band play festivals including Bestival, Secret Gardent Party, Glade & Beatherder.

http://www.kittenandthehip.com
http://soundcloud.com/kittenandthehip
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kitten-and-The-Hip/117407775008512

FREAK POWER (Available For Festivals)
Booked by Zac.

Freakpower was founded by Norman Cook and Ashley Slater in 1993. Their music was a mix of acid jazz with funk, soul and trip-hop. The band released two albums: “Drive Thru Booty” in 1995 and “More Of Everything For Everybody” in 1996. The debut album features the hit single “Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out”.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEk3ZN-Z5yY

BLACK ROOTS (Generally Available)
Booked by Zac.

Black Roots were a powerful and potent force in the British reggae music scene throughout the 80′s and left a legacy of no less than ten albums & more than eight singles before they bowed out of the public eye in the mid-90′s. Hailing from Bristol, the original eight-member gained a large following by playing their brand of ‘militant pacifism’ roots.

http://www.blackrootsreggae.com
http://www.facebook.com/blackrootsreggae
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHZRtAn00M4

TALISMAN (Generally Available)
Booked by Zac.

Talisman were one of the UK’s top Roots Reggae bands in the later 70′s and early 80′s.The band’s prowess earned them support slots with acts as diverse as Burning Spear, The Clash and The Rolling Stones. They have reformed with the original line up after 30 years apart to support the re-release of their classic roots single ‘Dole Age’ on a brand new album ‘Dole Age – The 1981 Reggae Collection’. One of Bristol’s finest live acts are back and ready to party once again.

http://www.talismanreggae.com
http://www.facebook.com/talismanreggae
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8kOTh33DZc

JASHWHA MOSES aka JOSHUA MOSES (Generally Available)
Booked by Zac.

Bristol Archive Records have long wanted to document Joshua Moses in Bristol’s neglected reggae heritage. Finally they have released an album that showcases the great talent of this local reggae scene’s mainstays. Now known as Jashwha Moses, Jashwha will be performing a select few festivals this summer in support of the re-release of single “Africa (Is Our Land)” and album “30 Years in the Wilderness”.

http://www.facebook.com/JoshuaMosesReggae
http://www.bandcamp.com/30-years-in-the-wilderness

DUCIE (Generally Available)
Booked by Matt.

Ducie is the brand new band from Ian Fletcher, Andy Dinan, Richard Silwa and Jon Thorne. Ducie mixes traditional and contemporary styles from across the world. Combining Celtic music, Afro Cuban and Brazillian rhythms with Funk, Reggae, Flamenco and Blues, this vibrant blend of genres takes the listener over a broad, musical landscape providing music for your ears and infectious rhythms for your feet!

http://www.duciemusic.com
http://www.facebook.com/duciemusic
http://www.soundcloud.com/ducie

SMOKE FEATHERS (Generally Available)
Booked by Zac.

Smoke Feathers is a hotly-tipped alternative soul act that fuses blue-eyed, reggae-tinged soul with bombastic breaks and baselines. After a hot summer on festival stages around the UK, with six storming performances at Glastonbury and support slots for Bob Marley’s guitarist Junior Marvin, Natty and Dodgy, the band released their debut album Liberation in March 2012.
http://www.smokefeathers.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/smokefeathers
http://www.youtube.com/user/smokefeathers

THE DARLINGTONS (Generally Available)
Booked by Zac.

Melodic bass lines hold together noisy guitars and sky-high synths, combined with pounding drums and harmonic, blistering choruses. The Darlingtons have built a very unique sound. Signed to Ordered Records, their debut album ‘Decades Dance’ is out now. 2012 saw the band play many festivals including Bestival.

http://www.wearethedarlingtons.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/thedarlingtons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oVPB8B4bIM

BLACK FRIDAY (Generally Available)
Booked by Matt.

A high energy Celtic folk band from St Germans in Cornwall , UK. Their music is a fine mix of original songs, traditional Irish jigs, reels and ballads; and cover versions by bands such as the Pogues, Flogging Molly and the Mahones.

http://www.blackfridayband.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/blackfridayplymouth
http://www.myspace.com/video/blackfridayplymouth

THE IDIOT BASTARD BAND (Please enquire for availability)
Booked by Matt.

Ade Edmondson – Young Ones, Bottom, Bad News…
Phill Jupitus – Never Mind The Buzzcocks, QI, Radio 6 DJ…
Neil Innes – Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, Monty Python, Innes Book of Records…
Rowland Rivron – Raw Sex, Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Blue Peter (aged 15)…

http://www.theidiotbastardband.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/TheIdiotBastardBand