A transatlantic country music double bill of two up and coming singer-songwriters, each backed by their own band. Hailing from Nashville, Sonia plays country music with a gritty vocal delivery and bold, disarmingly honest approach to songwriting, while Sasha a banjo and guitar player from Hereford, is about to release her debut album.
In this entertaining show, Tony combines storytelling, stand up, musical comedy and film clips to create 2 hours of fun. Amongst other things Tony will recount the amusing and sometimes fraught story of how he went from being ‘Comedian and author’ to ‘Comedian, author and film-maker’. His hilarious tales of how he became an independent film maker – producing both ‘Round Ireland With A Fridge’ and ‘Playing The Moldovans At Tennis’- will be peppered with the wry observations that have made him such a hit on Radio 4’s Just A Minute, I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue and QI.
Highest Grade and Eyes Open Promotions present Ba Ba Boom, Exeter’s finest regular reggae dance sessions featuring Highest Grade Sound System playing the latest cuts in dancehall, conscious vibes and classic roots reggae.
Aussie mountain man meets beautiful Irish Coleen. Yes, it’s all been said before, but the combination of Hat Fitz’s reconstructed Delta Blues brought to you via a battered National Steel guitar, and Cara’s inventive drumming, soulful vocals, frantic washboard and haunting Irish whistle playing, makes this pair one of the most sensational duos around.
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.
