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Bagas Degol more detailspublicity

bagas degol

 

A distinctive and stirring sound, delivered with a powerful raw edge, the music of Bagas Degol has been described as ‘the musical embodiment of a Breugel painting’ and ‘the darkside of folk’.

 

 

The Baghdaddies more detailspublicity

the baghdaddies

The overriding influence is Balkan Gypsy folk/wedding music from sources such as Ivo Papasov and Goran Bregovich, from the masses of traditional tunes passed down through generations of European musicians, and, of course ORIGINAL compositions.

 

 

 

Big Beat more detailspublicity

big beat

 

This “recycled” group produce incredible sounds on a multi-coloured array of industrial waste, including gas-pipes, shopping trolleys and even the kitchen sink!

 

 

 

Bombay Baja more detailspublicity

bombay baja

 

A unique combination of popular Indian melodies together with the powerful rhythms of the dhol.

 

 

 

 

Carnival Collective more detailspublicity

carnival collective

A dynamic group of musicians, dancers and artists who combine break-beat percussion, reggae, funk, house and other dance influences.

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Dennis Teeth more detailspublicity

mr dennis teeth

Musical saw extraordinaire, gramophone DJ and comedy musician, playing a wide range of music from classical and jazz to film themes and exotic Hawaiian melodies.

 

 

 

The Hot Potato Syncopators more detailspublicity

hot potato syncopators©Mark Simmons

 

Beautiful music, impeccable presentation and delightful tongue-in-cheek gentle humour from this 1920's-30's trio.

 

 

Los Albertos more detailspublicity

los albertos

 

An inimitable blend of ska, swing jazz, tango and klezmer classics that can only be described as fairground dance music.

 

 

 

 

Oyster Opera more detailspublicity

oyster opera duo

 

 

Oyster are unique - they combine beautiful singing with having fun, and a good dose of audience participation.

 

 

 

Pluck more detailsvideo publicity

pluck

 

A witty and inventive string trio who compete, ridicule, argue and seduce their way through Bach to the Beatles.

 

 

 

 

Railroad Bill more detailspublicity

railroad bill

 

A footstomping fusion of skiffle, western swing, blues and rock 'n' roll with classics such as ‘Putting on the Style’ and ‘Jessie James’ played in the style of the late great Lonnie Donegan.

 

 

 

The Real Macaws more detailspublicity

the real macaws

 

A Brass Band with a combination of New Orleans jazz, African Hi-life, reggae, funk, soca and samba.

 

 

 

 

The Sneakers more detailsvideo publicity

The Sneakers the sneakers

This trio of superb musicians begin with straightforward melodies and footstomping rock and roll, but having gathered their audience the pace increases with increasingly wild and wicked renditions of all time favourite classics from ‘Boots’ and ‘Summertime Blues’ to ‘Blue Moon of Kentucky’.

 

the sneakers - the courgettes The Courgettes

These three musical chefs bring rock and roll to the kitchen with plenty of fun and games for the audience and non stop prizes from their mobile fruit tower.

 

 

The Splott Brothers more detailsvideo publicity

splott brothers cafeSplott Brothers Café

 

A fun cocktail of eccentric cabaret, comic stupidity and live cheesy music.

 

 

 

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