A poetry slam winner in his own right, singer/poet/rapper Dizraeli blends his rhymes with beatboxing from band member Bellatrix and a multi-instrumental 7 piece band who play a filed, melodic, unashamedly heartfelt reinvention of hiphop in a distinctly English style.

Part of Vibraphonic Festival 2013

www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/dizreali-and-the-small-gods/

A double bill featuring two of the best new jazz bands in the UK: the jazz nominees for 2012s Mercury Music Prize and the Mobo Awards, Roller Trio and the extraordinary quartet, featuring the rhythm section from Portishead, Get The Blessing.

‘Dark, menacing, bass heavy – the new sound of the UK jazzzzzzzz!’ BBC 6 MUSIC

‘…mixes scorching rock with Ornette Coleman like sax and much more bedsides to thrilling effect…’ THE GUARDIAN

Part of the Vibraphonic Festival 2013

www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/rollertrio/

Asian Arts Agency presents the mesmerizing music and dance of the celebrated Dhoad Gypsies. From a rich musical legacy that spans seven generations, four brothers from the esteemed musical tribe caste of Rajasthan are at the centre of the group. Rajasthani music is respected for its emotion and unparalleled rhythmic speed and complexity. Evoking a trance-like state for the audience and performer alike, the Dhoad Gypsies embark on a rapturous journey with love, peace and honour at the centre of their lyrical message. Passionate and haunting, the group’s legendary stamina on stage combines...

A match made in heaven of Latin rhythms and ska music. A heady and highly danceable melting pot of mambo, ska, rhumba, reggae and son styles produces one of the most enjoyable and liberating concerts you’ll ever experience.

Part of the Vibraphonic Festival 2013

www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/ska-cubano/

One of the UK’s most endearing psychedlic treasures. Robyn Hitchcock has recorded over 500 songs, solo and with The Soft Boys, The Egyptians and more recently The Venus 3.

www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/robyn-hitchcock/

Having recently supported Muse on their latest tour, the Welsh alternative rock band have a huge US following with the New York Times noting their ‘cryptic lyrics that glint with urgency’ and The NME having claimed lead singer Ritzy as ‘rock’s new heroine’.

‘You could compare The Joy Formidable’s sound to riding a rollercoaster: think dramatic holds followed by hurtling dips and dives that are a thrill to experience… the sharp timbre and Welsh twang of Bryan’s voice suggests Cerys Matthews gone grunge.’ THE GUARDIAN

‘A band that have ended up sounding stadium-ready by...

Having toured with Mumford and Sons, Radiohead and, most recently, Ben Howard, Willy comes to Exeter Phoenix to play songs from his new album, Carry On.

‘This young talent will soon be heard on radios everywhere.’ NME

‘Beguilingly beautiful’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

‘A return to form’ * * * * THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

‘Carry On is the voice of one of music’s great troubadours’ THE FLY

* * * * Mojo 8/10 NME

To buy tickets click the link below:

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/willy-mason/

Public Service Broadcasting is the corduroy-clad brainchild of London-based J. Willgoose, Esq. who, along with his drumming companion, Wrigglesworth, will be touring the length and breadth of the UK in May 2013 on a quest to Inform – Educate and, most importantly – Entertain.

Through their uniquely spell-binding live AV Transmissions audiences will witness the band weave samples from old public information films, archive footage and propaganda material around live drums, guitar, banjo and electronics as they teach the lessons of the past through the music of the future – beaming...

Robin Guthrie returns to the UK in February 2013 for a 17 date tour with special guest Mark Gardener (Ride).

The upcoming dates will be the Cocteau Twins legendary founder and producer’s first trip to the UK as the Robin Guthrie Trio, performing his instrumental releases and featuring Steve Wheeler on Bass and Antti Mäkinen on drums. The UK dates follow performances in the US, Japan, Italy, France, Spain and Turkey.

Mark Gardener the former frontman of Ride appears as Guthrie’s special guest, playing songs from his extensive catalogue. Gardener has established himself as a...

Robin Guthrie returns to the UK in February 2013 for a 17 date tour with special guest Mark Gardener (Ride).

The upcoming dates will be the Cocteau Twins legendary founder and producer’s first trip to the UK as the Robin Guthrie Trio, performing his instrumental releases and featuring Steve Wheeler on Bass and Antti Mäkinen on drums. The UK dates follow performances in the US, Japan, Italy, France, Spain and Turkey.

Mark Gardener the former frontman of Ride appears as Guthrie’s special guest, playing songs from his extensive catalogue. Gardener has established himself as a...