Barrence Whitfield is a full-throttle soul screamer in the spirit of Little Richard, Wilson Pickett, and Solomon Burke. He has been described as the owner of one incredible pair of lungs, with limitless energy and unmatched enthusiasm for his music and his audience. Barrence is a rarity in this business, one of a few black, rock ‘n roll singer/entertainers who Spin Magazine says maintains a frenzied performance. The Savages lay down a groovy racket that’s so thick and greasy, you’ll need to keep moist towelettes near the hi-fi. Barrence and the boys are to soul what the Cramps are to...
Stanton Warriors are breakbeat producer and DJ duo Dominic Butler and Mark Yardley with a full supporting cast.
The Stanton Warriors have succeeded in not only bucking musical definition but have picked it up by the collar and kicked its ass. They’ve also done this in true underground warrior style as despite becoming the first breakbeat act ever to sign to a major label (warner, no less), they were required to, in their eyes, compromise their style for the sake of shifting units. As a result they refused to put out any releases and focused on the DJing whilst a new label was...
Tea: how do you take yours? Milk no sugar. Milk in first. No milk at all? Builders, Earl Grey… Herbal?
What’s behind our choices? What defines our identity? Do we really fall into “social tribes” and if so, how far up the social ladder is our tribe? Can we climb higher?
Inspired by the tapestries of Grayson Perry, Taste is a delicious romp of a show with humour, irreverence and playfulness at its heart. Blending dance from choreographers Sally Knight (Cscape, Kneehigh) and Neil Paris (Fabulous Beast), and writing from Murray Lachlan Young (BBC Radio 2 & 4), Taste...
The Bridge Jazz Club is the home of Exeter’s jazz scene. Pete Canter & Friends + Jam Session. First set from the house band followed by jam session. All welcome. Bring charts for the rhythm section. Entrance fee includes a free raffle.
Formed and based in Stroud, this gig marks the first time Hot Feet have played in Exeter. They may be partly inspired by their rural surroundings, but their eclectic music hints at a darker and more complex world than the pastoral paradise you might expect. After the success of their debut EP, Wood House, the band have been playing, learning and progressing musically. The have now followed up with their second release, Mist Is Dust.
JESS MCALLISTER
The music of Jess McAllister is wholesome, passionate...
After forming only last year, The Shires have swiftly become one of the most talked about names in country music.
The country duo – Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes – made an appearance at the Country 2 Country Festival at London’s 02 Arena last year, and have been taking the world of country-music by storm ever since.
24 hours after the festival, they were performing at a prestigious London reception held jointly by BBC Radio 2, and the Country Music Association. Later that week, Ben and Crissie were featured in the Radio 2 documentary Nashville UK celebrating the rise and...
Having supported the likes of Rufus Wainwright, Sam Smith and London Grammar, Rhodes’ beautiful voice and reputation for captivating live shows firmly cement him as one to watch.
Rhodes got his start in music the same way countless other artists have by playing in a friend’s band just having fun and not thinking it would go anywhere in particular. Fast forward to the start of 2013 when a friend suggested he start writing his own music and that’s where it all began to change – Rhodes picked up his guitar and unearthed his own startlingly beautiful voice.
Big Narstie is the largest and most exciting artist to emerge out of Brixton, South London. He is well known for his entertaining but gritty portrayals of inner city life and hardship. Big Narstie has collaborated with many of the Industry elite, including; N Dubz, Professor Green, Shystie, Bashy, and Wretch 32 among others.
He has been featured in many videos on AKA (Channel U) and MTV Base, most notable for his video collaboration with N Dubz (NAA vs NDubz) which was taken from the platinum selling album Uncle B.
Jump racing returns to Exeter Racecourse next Thursday (October 8) when a six race card heralds the start of the new season.
Seventeen race meetings are set to take place between now and the beginning of May and with the racecourse renowned for the quality of racing on offer, spectators will hear the thundering hooves of some of the very best young horses in the country.
General manager Daniel Thompson said: “This is always an incredibly exciting time of year. Exeter is regarded as a very fair track and this means it tends to attract some super young horses and with...
Award-winning app developer, Powered Now has closed its second equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, raising £574,770.
Powered Now surpassed its initial target of £350,000 by 64% and this amount ensured Crowdcube was the first equity crowdfunding platform to smash the £100 million investment milestone. A total of 353 people invested for a 16.5% equity share of the company with stakes ranging from £10 up to the largest single investment of £50,000. The ratio of male to female investors is 7:1 (13% female).
The capital will be used for raising awareness of the business...
