Andy’s one man band act is a unique blend of soulful blues music with raucous boogie, comedy, cabaret and rock and roll. The result is an exciting and entertaining show packed with heart and humour. Andy has found a place as one of the most original emerging acts on the circuit today. His distinct style has been heard and seen at Glastonbury Festival, on BBC Radio 2 and Channel 4. Andy first took to the stage aged 12 in pubs and clubs, with his guitar, voice and harmonica, often jamming with local musicians including Rory Graham (aka Rag and Bone Man). Before hitting 18, he had gigged as a solo act in top London venues including The Jazz Café and 100 Club. Driven to create a distinctive and exciting act, Andy learnt to play foot operated drums, giving his songs a beat to get people on their feet. Drawing on influences as diverse as Muddy Waters, Monty Python and the White Stripes he developed a one man band show. In recent years Andy has brought this show to Spain, the Netherlands and France, has performed twice on BBC Radio and on London’s Resonance 104.4FM, and has had articles written about his music in The Sun, the Mirror, and The Daily Mail newspapers. In 2022 Andy performed at the opening of the British Blues Exhibition at the Barbican Library in London. He has become a sought after blues guitarist and this year joined Queen of the Blues Dana Gillespie's London Blues Band. He is also a prolific comedy music writer. On Christmas Eve 2015, Andy's Christmas music video, 'A Naked Noël', was broadcast on Channel 4. The Mirror newspaper published an article about Andy's Christmas single titled "Is this the best Christmas music video ever?". In 2017 Andy was interviewed on the London Live TV station to discuss his festival appearances and new live album release. Andy has performed at many of the biggest and best UK music festivals including Glastonbury, Beautiful Days, Standon Calling, and Green Gathering.
Blind Man Earl are :- Carl - Vocals , acoustic guitar, banjo & mandolin, Barry- Bass guitar, Marc - Drums, percussion, Tony - Electric guitar. The guys have been performing at venues and festivals all of the South West of England for many years in various bands such as ‘Dumber than the Average Bear' ,’The Nine’, ‘Zitto’ and now, ‘Blind Man Earl’. Blind Man Earl perform a blend of Blues , Folk, Rock, Funk & Reggae with all original music influenced by Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, The Black Keys, Pearl Jam and 60's Funk & Motown. Every Blind Man Earl gig is a unique performance with improvised song structures, solos and audience interaction. The guys have released their first two EP’s and a single in 2024 with radio airplay on BBC music introducing and local radio Phonic Fm
Dog ‘Ole is a five-piece punk/folk collective that refuses to be confined to any musical category, proudly claiming they are #justaband. Loud, bold, and full of mischief, Dog ‘Ole delivers a mix of raucous original songs and a few unexpected covers, always guaranteeing to bring the noise. The band is made up of Will (guitar), Kel (banjo), Tab (bass), Mandi (drums), and Trotsky (washboard), with Dexter often joining them on cajon. Between them, they boast decades of experience, with fingers in many musical pies. Their collective heritage includes stints in bands like Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs, The Devil’s Prefects, LunaBarge, Operalele, My Mate Dave, and various solo performances, alongside a range of other eclectic stage projects. My Mate Dave is a female-fronted upcycled folk quartet, featuring banjo, fiddle, ukulele, and flute, with all four members contributing to vocal harmonies. Their music is primarily self-written, drawing influences from bluegrass and gypsy folk, and blending original compositions with reworked familiar songs, some of which are performed as a cappella pieces.
South west based guitarist and tutor who has played with Psychadelephant, Zuri Aura, Fools for Thought, Jess McAllister, CAB Collective, Sadie Horler, Sweet Black Angels and more
This month we welcome six more excellent cheese together with crackers and accompaniments. There will be three sittings, one at 7:30 pm, one at 8:00 pm and one at 8:30 pm. The cost for this event is £10.00 per head and there will be a selections of paired drinks chosen by Palmers Wine Store available for purchase. Booking for this event is essential.
High Shelf Remedy are a Sultry indie rock band, tinged with trip hop and soaked in sass. High Shelf Remedy seamlessly blend psychedelic folk, trip hop, dub, rock n roll and folk to create an original trip-rock sound. Their songwriting and lyrics are infused with awareness and social activism. ‘Dance in the Flames’ is an anthem to burn down the Patriarchy while ‘House Fire’ was written in response to Greta Thunberg’s infamous speech. There’s always something to take away. High Shelf Remedy
The Transitions are a band created by men old enough to know better but still young enough to care less. We make a bit of dosh mostly having fun covering great songs you had forgotten you liked, and playing them to poor unsuspecting folks in drinking establishments all over sunny Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset. We don't stick to any genres really so we do have a wide and varied arsenal which is perfect for entertaining varied audiences. When we don't have our primitive cave dweller Mr Listy tapping out beats on his ca’jon (a kind of drum), Karlos plays bass guitar and a bass drum whilst Fatt’s plays guitar and tambourine with his foot. As a result Karlos and Fatts will both need hip replacements in a few years time. Come and check us out sometime and witness how a band with no real talent, manages to trick drunk people into thinking we do. Bare in mind in order to do this you will have to stay sober which may not be worth the prize
Rosie is an English rock and metal musician. Born in London, Smith moved to Dorset at the age of twelve. She earned a music diploma at Weymouth College, where she met and joined her first band, Jacks Back. During this time she also played saxophone in a Tina Turner tribute band. At the age of twenty, she attended the University of Salford, where her next band Sugalo was formed. This is her solo act which shows her more soulful side.
The Sunset Cafe was a top night-spot on Chicago’s infamous South Side. Al Capone owned it, Louis Armstrong starred there. The Sunset Cafe Stompers do play the music of that period... great tunes from Scott Joplin, Irving Berlin, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller... but the band’s wide repertoire also features songs made famous by artists as diverse as Patsy Cline, Marilyn Monroe, the Inkspots, Fats Domino... even Elvis. Beneath it all, one can sense the elusive, shifting, pulse which defines the sound of New Orleans. In that city, ever since the 1900s, bands have been hired to attract a crowd, or to add spirit and generate excitement for all kinds of occasion. Throughout the last twenty years we have followed in that tradition: playing jazz clubs, concerts for churches, arts centres, village dances, weddings, festivals, funerals, garden parties... from our Dorset/Somerset base, down to Cornwall and up to Cumbria
The psychosonic constellations are clearing so open your airwaves and countenance these cavalcades of swinging surf and raucous rockabilly. Thundering their way to a gathering near you this year secreting rustic rockabilly charm, allow their guttural guitars and dynamic drums to reverberate your reason and magnify the madness. Simply throw back your hair, whirl that waistline onwards and follow your frenzied feet to the searing sounds of Dorset's musical sensation that is The Surfin' Birds.
Vibrant, contemporary, original, melodic, funky rocking blues featuring Hammond-organ, drums, guitar and vocals. Zoe Schwarz Bluez Party refresh the blues genre with eclectic arrangements, virtuosic playing and vocal prowess. With an exciting live set based around rootsy original songs, strong catchy riffs and exciting grooves; they mix old school tradition with contemporary flare and sophistication. Zoe’s dynamic and commanding vocal delivery, her majestic vocal sweep and interpretive ability, is complimented by the unmistakable and inimitable touch and flow of Rob Koral-guitar; and the highly accomplished rhythm section of Pete Whittaker-Hammond organ and Paul Robinson-drums (Nina Simone, Van Morrison, The Proclaimers, Wonder Stuff, Paul McCartney to name a few) who bring massive musical authority and the ability to push the music in unpredictable and exciting directions. Zoë Schwarz Blue Party have made a considerable impact this last decade, and is one of the band’s that have added a fresh approach and vibrancy to the UK Blues scene, receiving awards and nominations, including finalists in the UK Blues Awards with Female Vocalist, Band, and Album of the Year, several times.
Local musician John Robertson (The Selecter, Grace Jones, Morcheeba and many others) has teamed up with Jesse Robertson, a young Artist and Guitarist based down here in the southwest, who has recently awarded been a place at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London, will be showing us his influences and inspirations. Expect acoustic renditions of tunes by John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bob Dylan and even Jim Hendrix. This should be a Christmas Cracker!!
We welcome the lads back for Christmas shenanigans. Apparently we were one of the first gigs that they played evolving over time in their madness. Expect scenes of carnage, hilarity and occasional musical proficiency, squished into a narrow space between the bogs and a pool table while Phil Collins watches from the back wall. We can’t wait!
We welcome one and all to some fine fun for New Year’s Eve. DJ Santa will be spinning some superb sounds in that cool vibe way. We don’t say ticket only and we don’t charge entry. We want you to have a cracking evening.
