ARTISTS
Green Stage - Saturday
BUSTER SHUFFLE
Buster Shuffle are a London based Rock n Roll Ska band. Taking their name from their legendary dancing abilities, or rather their self-professed lack thereof, they’re inspired by a whole variety of artists but state a particular love of acts like Madness and The Specials. Serving up a cocktail of jaunty barrelhouse piano melodies and rollicking Cockney knees-up rhythms, their fun and celebratory style should be the perfect closer on Saturday night.
www.myspace.com/bustershuffle
JONAS GRAILE
Raconteur/confidence man Jonas Graile’s brings his rabble of ridiculously monikered freaks and a mess of heartache, skiffle, martial arts, escapology, blues ‘n’ soul, rock ‘n’ roll, rag ‘n’ bone and preposterous lies. Can I get a Hallelujah?
www.myspace.com/jonasgraile
CARA WINTER
"Cara's music is haunting and elemental. For me it evokes images of the sea and ghostly carnivals as her warm voice drifts over pulsating piano and strings." - Simon Gogerly, Grammy Award winning Producer/Mixer
"The use of live effects, the band and her array of instruments have transformed her live show into a visual and aural delight" - Simon Baker, Music-zine
www.myspace.com/carawinter
SQUAB
Squab consists of two acoustic guitars, and 3 human mouths. All percussion is provided by human beatbox reeps one, live in one take, with throat, tongue, teeth, cheeks etc. Musically, its reggae, hiphop, folk, ska, rock, punk, whatever.
www.myspace.com/squabmusic
MARY EPWORTH & THE JUBILEE BAND
Mary Epworth is an engaging new artist who makes music influenced by traditional English song, 60s west coast Psychedelia, and Greek Progressive Rock, tying these things together with an knack for writing effortlessly classic sounding songs, and a love of winding harmonies. Inspired by Forteana, wild beasts both real and unreal, and the work of visionary artists, Mary uses familiar folk instrumentation in an unfamiliar way.
www.myspace.com/maryepworth
MEDICINE
Medicine were formed in Glastonbury by singer/songwriter Mark Barnard in 1996. The band began playing around the south-west of England and festivals such as Glastonbury and the Harvest Fair. Medicine, comprising acoustic and electric guitars, electric bass, drums and fiddle, now based in Essex, are a kick -ass swashbuckling folk/rock live act.
www.myspace.com/medicinefolkrock
NARRATION
In the press, Classic Rock wrote this month that Narration are ‘Fiercely melodic with impressively catchy songs... their formula is winning hearts as well as turning heads’, and Kerrang's Mischa Pearlman wrote on the Aloud website that Narration are 'The new kings of the live circuit'. In times of depression, when everyone’s focused on down-sizing, this band have got their focus set on a brighter horizon.
www.myspace.com/narrationmusic
OKA VANGA
Oka Vanga is a high octane guitar duo that combines the influences of instrumental Folk music, percussive Flamenco rhythms and heavy Thrash metal riffs to create music that is both rhythmically powerful and melodically rich. These are their songs; riffs and the grooves and melodic threads borne from foot-stompin’ across many continents.
www.myspace.com/okavanga09
JB3
JB3 are a rock trio based in Harlow and Bishops Stortford. They have been described as a modern take on Jimi Hendrix, Cream and Led Zeppelin influenced greatly by the latter and bands such as Free and Lenny Kravitz, JB3 are guaranteed to leave you wanting more!
www.myspace.com/particlesofme
SPECTRUM
‘Spectrum’ is a four piece band formed at the end of 2008, and discovered at the St Mary’s Rock Concert in February 2009. Some of Spectrum’ s classic hits are ‘Lollipop Pimp’ and ‘Stay Behind The Line’ and the band draws musical inspiration from Rock, Pop, Indie, Metal, Funk, Rn’B, Jazz…In fact, everything!
Green Stage - Sunday
SOUL TRADERS
Authentically reproducing the US Soul and R'n'B sounds of a classic era - not just emulating but re-vitalising standards by Otis, Aretha, the Wicked Pickett, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, James Brown and more, the Soul Traders sharp-suited look and truly authentic sound are what separates them from so many who have hopped onto the soul bandwagon.
www.soultraders.co.uk
HAPPNIN' BOY
Happnin Boy is all about acoustic blues. A one man wailing and hollering machine! The difference is he is not from Mississippi or Chicago U.S.A but from the Essex Delta U.K. Enthusiastic, manic, deeply emotional, fun and extrovert are all words, which have been described about a Happnin Boy performance.
www.happninboy.co.uk
ALICEBAND
Aliceband, like any decent original band are not easy to describe; their music is essentially an upbeat folk/pop hybrid with intelligent, thought provoking lyrics. But to put a label on their multifarious musical escapades would be a severe injustice. Led by superb songstress Alice Walker the band ooze talent and are sure to get your brain thinking, your mouth smiling, and your foot tapping.
www.myspace.com/alicemwalker
PATRICK WALKER & THE GOLDDIGGERS
Ohio River Boat Songs from Patrick Walker & The Gold Diggers.
J-TREOLE
J-Treole is a four piece Alternative Hip-Hop band based around London and Cambridge. A fantastic musical cocktail of jazz, rap, soul and with a sprinkling of Salsa thrown in for good measure.
www.myspace.com/jtreole
THE PAISANOS
Up-beat band music for pubs and fields and festivals. After hitting the ground running with a series of packed out London shows in December 2008 The Paisanos are currently booking a festival tour for the summer and autumn season. Led by the powerful, unique voice of Rich Fynan, this band's raw, energetic rock will have people dancing in the field.
www.myspace.com/thepaisanosuk
BEATEN TRACK
Young and upcoming band 'Beaten Track' formed just over 3 years ago and comprises four former school friends at The Bishop’s Stortford High. Their musical style is varied with songs ranging from upbeat and rocky through to dark and reflective and are inspired by The Who, The Rolling Stones and Oasis amongst many others. An incredibly tight four-piece, Beaten Track are hot prospects and have to be heard.
www.myspace.com/beatentrackmusic
GEKKO
Energetic three-piece band from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, Heavily influenced by the timeless rock of Pink Floyd & Jimi Hendrix to the smooth vibes of Bob Marley which has formed the basis of their psychedelic funk rock sound.
www.myspace.com/gekkoband
THE UNTOUCHABLES
The Untouchables transport you in time, bringing the blues of 1950s Chicago to 21st century England. This is the music of the Chess Records era influenced by jazz, folk, R&B and Gospel.
www.myspace.com/theuntouchablesblues
ENQUIRE WITHIN
Formed in 2003, Enquire Within are four best mates from the luscious acres of Stansted Mountfichet, who share a passion for music. A four Piece indie rock outfit with catchy lyric lines, pounding rhythms, smashing solos and the odd techno influence, Enquire Within are sure to rock your socks...or maybe just your slippers!
www.myspace.com/enquirewithin
DOGHOUSE
Doghouse is a collective of musicians from the herts and essex border country playing celtic-latin influenced traditional english, scottish and irish tunes with original material from the pens of songwriters Tony Phillips and Colin Taylor.
www.myspace.com/doghousecollective
