Creating their own take on Traditional Celtic folk, Ferocious Dog takes the traditional instruments; fiddles, whistles, mandolins and mixes them up with a bit of, raw, buzz saw rock n’ roll attitude. With their unique, aggressive yet feel-good music they tear up venues across the country often bringing their faithful Hell Hounds along for the ride.
For many years Ferocious Dog have appeared at small venues and pubs, until in 2009 where the band were given the opportunity to play at Bearded Theory Festival, they went down a storm, were asked to return the following years and...
Krafty Kuts, real name Martin Reeves, is the multi-award winning DJ/producer and the undisputed King of breaks. Acclaimed in the UK, adored in Australia, admired in North America, Krafty is a living legend of electronic music. His multi-genre sets, dexterity on the decks and dedication to dancefloor hedonism have earned him hierarchy status in every genre of electronic music. From humble beginnings, Krafty Kuts is now one of the big players on the world’s club scene. An enviable career which boasts accolades ranging from eight times Breakspoll Winner, Best International DJ and Best Single...
They’ve supported Neil Young and toured Europe with Tracy Chapman, released two albums to critical acclaim and received a Mercury Prize nomination. Now, with the release of their third album Darling Arithmetic, Irish folk trendsetters Villagers return to Exeter to play from their brooding collection of fragile, dark and heartfelt songs blending acoustic, modern folk and alt-rock elements.
The third album, Darling Arithmetic will be released on 13th April 2015.
Set in Cornwall in 1855 All in the Valley is a powerful story of desperation and redemption played out against a bleak and unforgiving landscape. The film follows Joseph Ballam, a Crimean war veteran who returns home with no money, no job and no prospects. When Mr. Lincoln, a wealthy mine owner, offers him the chance to emigrate to the colony of Van Diemen’s Land it seems his troubles may be at an end, but there is a catch. In exchange for a new life Ballam must go deep into the Cornish countryside to hunt down the Tallack brothers, a dangerous gang of thieves, and return the money they...
Meet Your Feet is an eclectic 9-piece all women band from Bristol playing original music with latin, jazz, soul and pop influences.
The songs are dynamic and have tight harmonies, catchy sax riffs, infectious percussion and lyrics that reflect the drive for an environmentally friendly planet.
A band laden with groove, stomping bass and dub synths, their traditional reggae style draws from numerous influences including funk, ska, pop and dub. The eight-piece band have honed an infectious, bass-led party style and an uplifting festival-friendly vibe.
Pavlos Carvalho brings his internationally acclaimed Greek band Plastikes Karekles to Exeter. Blending bouzoukis, guitar, violin with vocals, this truly interactive group play music inspired by the joyful and fun Greek Rebetiko music of the 1920s.
An eclectic fusion of international and Greek musicians with roots from to traditional Greek folk to classical and jazz, they have appeared in Greece and at festivals abroad. In the UK they have performed at Purcell Room, Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall, St David’s Hall as part of the Proms, as well as more intimate venues such as...
This Manchester outfit have been shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize and received three nominations for the Ivor Novello Award. Blending falsetto vocals with synths, guitars and discordant pop hooks, their eclectic sound has been described as everything from progressive to art-funk and a string of quirky singles have drawn comparisons with XTC, Wild Beasts and Django Django.
When it comes to keeping the blues alive, vibrant and exciting, there are few people who can claim such an overall prolific body of work as Stefan Grossman. A former student of Rev. Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt and Skip James, Stefan went on to found what has become the world’s largest ‘blues school’, Stefan Grossman’s Guitar Workshop. If you play acoustic blues guitar, chances are you learned something from Stefan Grossman, either directly or indirectly. An amazing guitarist with a seemingly infinite knowledge of many esoteric, archaic or nearly forgotten styles, techniques, and...
Gemfest is back for its third year of festival fundraising, having raised over £11,000 for Hospiscare and The Brain Tumour Charity at the last two events.
Organised by local Brain Tumour ‘survivor’ Gemma and her friends, Gemfest promises a day packed with free family activities topped off with a variety of live music and entertainment in the evening from 6pm. Something for everyone – guaranteed.
