A to Z of bands at Worcester Music Festival 2018

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3WOD

Purveyors of loud, melodic pop-punk and indie.

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7Suns

7 Suns are a 10 piece afro / latin funk group based in London. Universal music for universal people!

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Aaron Douglas

Bristol based singer-songwriter Aaron Douglas

Ajay Srivastav

Conscious music artist Ajay performs a unique mix of blues & Indian folk

Andy Tyler and Ray Sanders

Andy Tyler and Ray Sanders (singer songwriter with Saxophone)

Anna Mason

Singer song writing guitarist. I play a mix of my own songs and covers.

AnyPercent

Worcester based modern technical melodic metalcore. AnyPercent are currently on Fire.

The Arboretum

Shimmering guitars, deep dark bass lines and cinematic visions.

Arcadia Roots

Arcadia Roots are a four piece Worcestershire based band combining many different styles including trance, rock, blues, world, reggae, and roots music.

As Mamas

Two piece garage psych delivering a crazed raw energy, nice 'n' hot.

The Atrocity Exhibit

Grindcore / sludge / crust band from Northampton and Milton Keynes.

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B Movie Heroes

B Movie Heroes acoustic session - first BMH gig in 12 years!

B-Sydes

Like Frank Turner and Jeff Buckley fighting in sack.

B.W.Pike

Critically acclaimed folk / blues / americana singer-songwriter.

Balaban and the Bald Illeagles

Three piece alternative rock band from the Black Country

Bandeoke with Polkadot Robot

Live Karaoke with Worcester's Premier Rock & Pop Covers Band

Belly Fusion

We are an improvisational tribal belly dance troupe based in Worcestershire who perform nation-wide to bring our fun spirit and original style to all.

Benjamin Dallow

Classic modern rock-pop songs in the grand tradition.

Big Fat Shorty

The blues is back! A highly acclaimed blues band in the Worcester area, led by John Ridsdale (vocals / harmonica) and Andy Platt (lead guitar).

Bird Brother

A four piece, performing with Paul Beadle (Whiteleaved Oak, Splatt, Journeyman) on flute and percussion.

Bitterroots

Transatlantic songs and music - traditional and original!

Black Boxes

Pure rock fury from the age of Aquarius.

Bleeding Hearts

Dance to it, listen to it, you can't bleeding ignore it!

Bloody English

Noisy rock and roll, spiked with nods to punk and metal.

Blue Ridge Express

The Blue Ridge Express - A good bluegrass, American music band.

Blushes

Blushes are a 4 piece indie-RnB-pop band based in Aylesbury, UK

Amateur bluesman, runs possibly the best blues nights in Worcester and Malvern. Born in Birmingham, got into the blues in 1959, formed the Crawling Kingsnakes 1963, gigged a lot, then broke up early 1964.

Born Zero

We play our own music, no covers in the genre of metal / rock.

Bring your vinyl, eat and chill

Cooked Vinyl, bring your vinyl and have some food.

Bromsgrove Rock School

Students from Bromsgrove Rock School doing an acoustic set.

Bryn Teeling & The River Thieves

A mixture of swirling melody, chord progressions and tight harmony...

Bryony Williams

21-year-old Bryony has supported the likes of Isaac Gracie, Mellow Gang, Hazel English and Stevie Parker.

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Calming River

Intimate and intricate alt-folk.

The Chase

Liam Gallagher's favourite up and coming band!

Chevy Chase Stole My Wife

Catchy sparkly rock or dirty pop? Either way, songs that stick in your head.

Chip Langley & The Kidgloves

Alternative music with folk / blues twist. Heartfelt lyrics with catchy riffs

Chloe Mogg

Singer-songwriter, muti instrumentalist with "parrot" hair.

Coat of Many

A five piece group based in Worcestershire.

Colin Baggs Acoustic Guitarist

Beautiful daydreams, driving rhythms, music to take you to another place!

The Collective

The collective are a dub reggae outfit from Worcester, not to be missed.

Collective 43

Collective 43 is New Orleans inspired, multi-instrumental congregation.

Colossus Yeti

An indie / garage rock three piece. Loud, fast music with meaningful lyrics.

Connor Maher Quartet

Connor Maher is a talented young musician from Worcester.

The Contact High

No one really knows anything about The Contact High.

Copper Feel

High pressure, mains powered funk fusion fantasma.

The Cowleys

Purveyors of Briticana.

Criminal Mind

Rebel sound & rock'n'roll from Bristol.

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Dan Greenaway

National Winner 2017 of The Wedding Industry Awards.

Dan Hartland

Singer-songwriter rootsiness reinvigorating the lonesome troubadour.

Dan Lewis

Solo acoustic guitarist and singer of folk and pop rock spanning 40 years.

Danny Starr

Danny Starr is a 19 year old indie rock singer-songwriter from London.

Dave Ryles and Barrie Scott

Dave Ryles and Barrie Scott.

Deathly Pale Party

Electric loops and cinematic spooks.

The Desperados

'The UK's Ultimate Party Band', Darren Reddick - Planet Rock Radio

DEVILS

No frills indie punk rock 'n' roll. No messing - we just play and have fun!

Dharma Bums

Pirate shanty inspired folk, protest songs, country Blues, New Orleans jazz.

Dogs Of Santorini

More Rock Than Punk More Punk Than Rock

Don Mac

'Brilliant guitar player, jazz and blues singer' - Dragon Folk Club

Don't Mess with Katie

Folk

Drumlove & friends with Ital sounds

Drumlove & friends with Ital sounds.

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Electric Raptor

Three piece rock band based in the West Midlands.

Elgar School of Music Folk Ensemble

A group dedicated to playing instrumental folk music from around the world.

Ellisha Green

Singer songwriter with emotive music and positive energy.

Emma Howett and Lisa

Songwriter and singer for band Chevy Chase Stole My Wife.

Esuna

GCSE math-gaze from Cardiff. Aspiring to an A-Level in shoe-core.

Every Thread

Acoustic duo from Birmingham weaving lovely nuggets of folk pop.

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Faith

I play a mix of alternative and indie pop rock.

The Fidgets

The Fidgets are a new and exciting guitar pop duo from Birmingham.

Flex

21 years old from Redditch. Signed to WayTooFresh Recordings

Flying Ant Day

A beat combo from Stourbridge. Up tempo, but not always upbeat.

Free Galaxy

Free Galaxy are a Kenilworth based alternative rock four-piece.

Freya MacKinnon

Freya MacKinnon is a young solo artist living in Upton Upon Severn.

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GagReflex

Two-headed punk rock machine!

Gavin Miller

Regular at The Chestnut.

Georgie and Dave

Acoustic duo covering heavy rock.

Glitch

Original genre crossing band creating a snarly funk, soul and indie sound.

Goldblume

Fuzzy, energetic alt-rock with mathy influences.

GOWST (formally Esteban)

Gowst describe themselves as a really good idea, math rock for people who like a dance.

Grande Valise

Synthpop songs from the heart of the Black Country.

Grave Altar

Primitive Black-Thrashing Death. Rising from the graves of the Midlands

grownuplife

Hip hop infused future bass from Cheltenham-based musician Charlie Baxter.

Guerrilla Studio

Live recording session

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Hannah Law Band

Hannah and her band blend folk, rock and anything else to create their rich and unique sound.

Happy Bones

Happy Bones is a singer songwriter folk project.

Heartwork

"Clearly cathartic, never cloying and ultimately uplifting and redemptive"

Hey Jester

The future of progressive rock.

Hipflask Virgins

Two piece groovy riff rock from Worcester

Hitchhiker

Original alt rock stylings with memorable melodies and clever lyrics.

Horror On The High Seas

Forging molten anger and frustration into catchy tunes and fierce anthems.

House of Wolvxs

House of Wolvxs are an alt rock four piece. From Worcester / Manchester.

Howard James Kenny

Ambient singer songwriter using loops.

The Humdrum Express

Bloke in a hat and glasses finally finds some band mates.

Hump De Bump

A four piece funk, blues, rock band from Worcester, Worcestershire, UK.

The Hungry Ghosts

Garage blues from the other side of the fence.

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I CAN, I CAN'T

Guitar & Drum beat combo. Heavy riffs and screaming!

I, The Lion

Put a tattoo artist, a videographer and a lifeguard on a stage together and you'll get a trio that are at the cutting edge of British post-punk.

Immy & The Boatman

Fantastic local duo.

Institutes

Kick-ass, melodic, alternative rock.

Inwards

"A childlike sound-world hides a slightly unnerving, psychedelic undertone."

Ivory Wave

The band are carving out their own indie, house style, adding synths to the dance beats and combining this with a raw, Brummie inflected, vocal.

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Jack Blackman

Jack Blackman is a singer-songwriter and guitarist.

Jack Monopoli

Rough spun home made original blues.

Jake Martin

Acoustic punk and folk music, stories of the road, politics and his own drunken wit and dark sense of humour.

Jake Of Diamonds

Extremely versatile, immense stage presence, great performers

Jam Sessions - multi artists

A jam session involving many Chestnut open mic regulars.

Jay & Eli

Established acoustic and keyboard duo from Worcester. Anything goes.

Jenny Hallam

Quirky singer-songwriter charms audiences with whimsical piano joviality

The Jericho Racks

A two piece fast paced blues band playing music to make people move.

Jess Silk

Somewhat shouty singer songwriter from the Black Country.

Johnny Kowalski and the Sexy Weirdos

Body Snatching Carnival Punk

Junior Weeb

Indie / alternative band, bring energy to any gig.

Juniper Nights

Juniper Nights are a four-piece alternative rock band from Oxford.

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Karyo

Upbeat alternative hip-hop, ideal music for dancing and drinking

Kate Lomas

Feelgood self-produced indie-pop.

Kiss Me, Killer

Riot grrrl punk rock racket from Bristol, UK.

Kringo Blue and Poppy Waterman Smith

Kringo Blue and Poppy WS have combined their individual backgrounds as exciting artists to form a sensational duo.

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Leg Puppy

Leg Puppy fuse dnb, trip-hop, punk, post-punk, synthwave, etc. With clowns!

Leifur Jonsson

Leifur will be tinkling the ivories bringing you a mix of styles.

Liar Liar

Liar Liar, are an indie pop duo from the West Midlands.

Liberty Artillery

An urban sound featuring all of the best elements of music.

The Lost Notes

We are really family friendly fun band playing only original music.

Low Red Moon

Kaytee DeWolfe is a Texan-born "folk noir" singer-songwriter.

Lower Loveday

Fast-paced, melodic pop, indie to blow your socks off and keep you hooked.

Luke Wylde and the Japes

Energetic, heart-felt indie-pop with more hooks than a pirate party!

Lycio

Lycio are electronic hybrid band with a uniquely authentic style and sound.

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Madi Stimpson Trio

Playing a diverse mix of guitar music, ranging from original compositions, to versions of great classics and contemporary pieces.

Maefield

Melodic soundscapes with guitar and vocal looping

Mark Stevenson

Beard Bodhran and Tin Whistle

MeMeDetroit

"The glittering electric, eccentricity of the 80s... The dynamic, not-to-be-messed-with grunge of the 90's... and the magnetism of present day indie guitar music... ...MeMe Detroit encompasses it all in an all-powerful cosmic swirl."

Mice in a Matchbox

Singing atlantic sailors home from the Caribbean.

The Miffs

Post punk bass laden alternative rock and roll with a lowfi melodic twist.

Misanthropic Existence

Misanthropic, apocalyptic, hateful and nihilistic extreme metal band hailing from scattered realms of England's Midlands. Raw, relentless, unapologetic.

Mitch Loveridge

Sings with passion and control from his own experiences and his idols.

Monkwood Green

Folk

MoZie

3-piece rock / blues / country / jazz / modern / traditional / folk / non-pop band of gents whose talents lay elsewhere. But you can't knock their effort. And gear.

Mutante

Synth based electronic duo

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Nasty Little Lonely

Grungy psychedelic post punk noisy stuff from Bristol.

The Naughty Corner Ukulele Band

The Naughty Corner Ukulele Band are a three-piece outfit based in Worcester. They are all-singing, all-strumming, toe-tapping ukulele players with a diverse songbook.

Navajo Ace

Recapturing the grittier edge of indie, alt rock and 90's emo glory days.

Neon Creatures (Louisa and Andy acoustic set)

New band from Evesham, Worcestershire UK.

Niall McKenna

The other side of a man who normal stands screaming at people.

Nigel Clark (Dodgy)

Nigel is known for his intimate rapport with audiences; enjoy an inspiring evening of acoustic treats with hits such as 'Good Enough' and 'Staying Out For The Summer'.