Jools Holland leads the festival as the opening act, joining veteran of hobo blues Seasick Steve, who returns to headline the festival having whipped up a storm performance in 2007. Other treats come from Imelda May, Asian Dub Foundation, The Selector and the Jaipur Kawa Brass Band who will be bringing with them the vibrant sound of India and a blend of traditional Gypsy music to the gardens of Wiltshire. Quirky and unique street theatre will also litter the festival, as well as an on-site night club.
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Music: FESTIVAL COMPETITIONS: Larmer Tree Festival
Music: FESTIVAL COMPETITIONS: Bilbao BBK Live
Located on top of a hill the site for Bibao BBK LIVE is surrounded by mountains, offering a breathtaking view of the city of Bilbao. Blondie, Beady Eye and TV on the Radio are among the acts confirmed to play this Spanish festival, and two main stages and genius scheduling guarantee that acts never overlap. Over its six years, Bilbao BBK has been an international hit with festival-goers, enticing visitors into its architectural city, famous for museums. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >
Music: Summer Sundae Weekender- win a pair of tickets
Summer Sundae Weekender – 13-15 August
De Montfort Hall & Gardens, Leicester
Day (Fri) £40 / (Sat & Sun) £45 / Weekend £105
Summersundae.com
Celebrating its 10th year and still going stronger than ever, the 3-day Weekender prides itself on a mix of diverse acts, and this year is no exception with a choice of over 100 to see.
The range of performers spans Friday’s headliner, lo-fi blues showman Seasick Steve, to Britain’s own dubstep virtuoso Roots Manuva; leaving no doubt that you will find something to tickle your fancy.
In a UK festival exclusive, José Gonzalés will showcase his work with the band Junip, and former Beta Band front-man Steve Mason will give a solo performance of his latest eclectic sounds. To change things up even more the festival will have the theme of ‘beside the seaside’, with a number of seaside entertainers, deckchairs and a sandy beach. Don’t forget your bucket and spade for this one.Celebrating its 10th year and still going stronger than ever, the 3-day Weekender prides itself on a mix of diverse acts, and this year is no exception with a choice of over 100 to see.
Set in Leicester over 3 days with 100+ artists this year is the 10th anniversary of Summer Sundae and they are pulling out all the stops! The range of performers at this year’s event spans Friday’s headliner, lo-fi blues showman Seasick Steve, to Britain’s own dubstep virtuoso Roots Manuva; leaving no doubt that you will find something to tickle your fancy. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >
Music: Seasick Steve
SEASICK STEVE’S colourful history has been almost as well documented as his music, from hitching trains as a former self-proclaimed Hobo to selling out London’s Albert Hall and being nominated for a Brit at the start of this year.
But there is more to Seasick Steve than the clichés trotted out to make sense of a man clearly from another time, who catapulted onto our screens for that infamous Jools Holland extravaganza and much to his astonishment, took the crowd by storm.
