Two innovative musical pals, both established solo folk artists in their own right, come together from their respective corners of Britain for a night of sparkling acoustic tunes.
The Pictish Trail is the nom de plume of Johnny Lynch, a Scottish musician who spent some time running Fence Records alongside Kenny Anderson (King Creosote). His music is a sonorous mixture of acoustic-driven balladry and lo-fi synthesised pop, that has been described as ‘a post-summer trove of sun-warped electro, anamorphic folk’ (Plan B Magazine).
Fish, the critically acclaimed progressive rock singer/songwriter, and former lead singer of Marillion, brings his extensive 13-date tour to Exeter.
Billed as The Moveable Feast Tour this nationwide trek is named after his new album A Feast Of Consequences. Fish will perform songs from the new album, as well as his solo album tracks, including early Marillion classics.
Fish operates outside of ‘the industry’ and so this new release will be available via www.fishheadsclub.com
Beans on Toast with support from Lori Campbell and Will Varley
Drunk folk singer, barefoot troubadour and cult legend Beans on Toast has been around the block more times than he cares to remember. Thankfully though, with his unique blend of simple songs and no holds barred quick wit, he is an act that is anything but tired.
With a fresh spring in his step after an incredible start to the year, which saw him conquer his first American headline tour, play a series of shows with Flogging Molly in the US and perform to over 40,000 people in just one week whilst opening Frank...
Leeds University alumni, international chart toppers SIGMA met while balancing raving and studying, working in record shops and promoting events to top up their student loans. While some don their artist mantle when the occasion demands it, Cameron and Joe have made SIGMA their ‘life’ since graduation.
Early releases with Hospital Records, Viper, Bingo and DJ Fresh’s Breakbeat Kaos, as well as their own Life Recordings, quickly marked them out as producers to watch, while remixes for Eric Prydz, Ellie Goulding, Stylo G and Sway began to...
Spiro are something of a slippery beast when it comes to being contained by mere words. Guitarist Jon Hunt has a go.
‘Weʼve got as much to do with minimalist classical and dance music as we have with folk. Even though we use folk tunes, theyʼre raw materials that the rest of the sound is built around.’
One thing is certain – Spiro are their own people, commendably operating in their own sphere and at their own pace. This contemporary acoustic ensemble first came together through Bristolʼs folk sessions scene in 1993, trading under the name of The Famous Five. All four...
The British guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive and innovative guitarists to have emerged on the world scene for several generations and is rated in the top ten British blues guitarists of all time.
Describing their music as fip fok – a genre combinging folk, pop and hip hop – this band draws comparisons with Dizraeli and the Small Gods, and are big festival favourites.
LAND OF THE GIANTS
Formed in October 2009 and with lofty aspirations, the Giants have been busy pounding dance floors with their raucous, feel-good, highly-addictive shows. With another huge summer of festivals already in the bag for 2014 including Glastonbury, Bestival, Boomtown and a tour of Ireland, it seems that many more people will be enjoying their unique sound...
Cornish singer-songwriter Ruarri Joseph (his first name is pronounced like ‘brewery’, in case you were wondering…) creates an inventive fusion of blues, rock and soul, inspired by the likes of Tom Waits, Elliott Smith and Django Reindhart.
Influential singer-violinist Nancy Kerr launches her eagerly anticipated solo debut, Sweet Visitor.
Already a respected interpreter of traditional material, Nancy’s emergence as a writer of rare style has drawn comparisons to William Blake in her reawakening of a radical folk mythology as a backdrop for contemporary narratives about love and conflict, migration, hardship and jubilation, and the tensions between rural and urban life.
Nancy’s 2014 gets off to a great start with two BBC Radio 2 Folk Award wins as part of EFDSS’ Full English and a nomination as part of The...
Legendary producer The Mad Professor brings his live dub show to Exeter with special live guests and a dub mix second-to-none. The Mad Professor has released 44 albums in his own right plus numerous collaborations with the likes of Lee Perry, Jah Shaka, Horace Andy, The Orb and Massive Attack. Expect dancehall-friendly rhythms imbided with the deepest of dub bass in the live mix.
Support comes from The Crazy Rabbit Dub Project live, Highest Grade deejays and Kouatchou’s acoustic reggae.
Profits to Phonic FM, Exeter’s sound alternative community radio station.
