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Friday 30th August 2013

Acts for Friday 30th August 2013, will be added over the coming months..

Keep up to date with plans for Worcester Music Festival 2013:

The Crown Inn (St. Johns) (Bransford Road, St Johns, Worcester, WR2 4EP)
Sun & Stars Management Presents: East of The Sun A hard working rock band from the midlands. Difficult to define ourselves because essentially it is about moments. Some who see us will see the light that comes out of the dark; some will see the darkness in the light. The Filthy Kind A brand new five piece Worcester band bringing a filthy injection of grungy rock goodness for yours ears. Energy laden riffs with a rock steady groove and hooks galore, it definately will get loud! The Filthy Kind, filthy, but kind! Judas Johnson From the wilds of Shropshire Judas Johnson come armed with a hatful of original rock gems that will get so far into your head you'll think it's gonna explode... Khaos Theory KHAOS THEORY are a hard rock/metal band from Redditch Stout Gentlemen Fun Visual Rock n Roll, based in West Mids

The Crown Inn (St. Johns) (Bransford Road, St Johns, Worcester, WR2 4EP)

Sun & Stars Management Presents:

East of The Sun
A hard working rock band from the midlands. Difficult to define ourselves because essentially it is about moments. Some who see us will see the light that comes out of the dark; some will see the darkness in the light.

The Filthy Kind
A brand new five piece Worcester band bringing a filthy injection of grungy rock goodness for yours ears. Energy laden riffs with a rock steady groove and hooks galore, it definately will get loud! The Filthy Kind, filthy, but kind!

Judas Johnson
From the wilds of Shropshire Judas Johnson come armed with a hatful of original rock gems that will get so far into your head you'll think it's gonna explode...

Khaos Theory
KHAOS THEORY are a hard rock/metal band from Redditch

Stout Gentlemen
Fun Visual Rock n Roll, based in West Mids

The Firefly (54 Lowesmoor, Worcester, WR1 2SE)
Blue Radio Records Presents: VAULT OF EAGLES Vault Of Eagles are a DIY alternative rock trio from Worcestershire. "Neolithic yet contemporary alternative rock, heavy enough to knock down buildings but delivered with a surprising twist of ethereal beauty." (Green Man Music) Deltorers Power trio with high energy and powerful songs to captivate the audience. Dirty guitar, fat bass and huge drums. Hitchcock Blonde London female fronted Hitchcock Blonde are a fierce 4 piece akin to the likes of Skunk Anansie, Queens of The Stone Age and Foo Fighters. Ass Pasty Ass Pasty come from a long line of bakers. Their fathers were bakers. Their fathers’ fathers were bakers. Their fathers’ fathers’ fathers were bakers. 500g strong bread flour, 250g swede & spuds (diced), half a cup of funk, 1 knob of butter. Season. The Manic Shine 'Let Go Or Be Dragged' features a young rock band with the chops to go where other bands have no business even trying.... The Manic Shine are a rock band unlike any you will ever have heard. Mansize Mansize are a mix-match of misplaced musicians who have somehow collated to create some very loud noises. Live shows consist mainly of grunge-fuelled, distortion drenched chaos.

The Firefly (54 Lowesmoor, Worcester, WR1 2SE)

Blue Radio Records Presents:

VAULT OF EAGLES
Vault Of Eagles are a DIY alternative rock trio from Worcestershire. "Neolithic yet contemporary alternative rock, heavy enough to knock down buildings but delivered with a surprising twist of ethereal beauty." (Green Man Music)

Deltorers
Power trio with high energy and powerful songs to captivate the audience. Dirty guitar, fat bass and huge drums.

Hitchcock Blonde
London female fronted Hitchcock Blonde are a fierce 4 piece akin to the likes of Skunk Anansie, Queens of The Stone Age and Foo Fighters.

Ass Pasty
Ass Pasty come from a long line of bakers. Their fathers were bakers. Their fathers’ fathers were bakers. Their fathers’ fathers’ fathers were bakers. 500g strong bread flour, 250g swede & spuds (diced), half a cup of funk, 1 knob of butter. Season.

The Manic Shine
'Let Go Or Be Dragged' features a young rock band with the chops to go where other bands have no business even trying.... The Manic Shine are a rock band unlike any you will ever have heard.

Mansize
Mansize are a mix-match of misplaced musicians who have somehow collated to create some very loud noises. Live shows consist mainly of grunge-fuelled, distortion drenched chaos.

Horn & Trumpet (12 Angel Street, Worcester, WR1 3QT)
So Sue Me Presents: Michael Knowles Acoustic at it's slightly scariest. If you need a laugh, a cry and a reason to write in to points of view never fear Michael Knowles is here to do his best to make sure you remember him. The Best Revenge Catchier than syphilis, and hookier than Amsterdam's red light district, pop punk re-revivalists The Best Revenge kick out the jams at lightening speed. For fans of NOFX, New Found Glory, and Blink 182. Let's party! The Humdrum Express Introducing Mr Ian Passey aka The Humdrum Express Insensitive singer/songwriter… Up-tempo exasperation, poetic put-downs and bitter-sweet tales of delusion. Reluctant veteran. New album “Failed Escapes From The Clone Town Blues” BSN [4:20] Fresh ska/punk fizz with splashes of funk and hip/hop to go with - Think Red Hot Chilli Peppers meets Reel Big Fish and you are getting close. Skank, pogo, or just look at us! Do something, do anything. We are BSN [4:20] marina del ray marina del ray play english acoustic music inspired worcestershire coastline. utilising acoustic guitar and bass and occasionally enjoying a couple of guest musicians the band play all kinds of venues where people love music and love songs.find them!

Horn & Trumpet (12 Angel Street, Worcester, WR1 3QT)

So Sue Me Presents:

Michael Knowles
Acoustic at it's slightly scariest. If you need a laugh, a cry and a reason to write in to points of view never fear Michael Knowles is here to do his best to make sure you remember him.

The Best Revenge
Catchier than syphilis, and hookier than Amsterdam's red light district, pop punk re-revivalists The Best Revenge kick out the jams at lightening speed. For fans of NOFX, New Found Glory, and Blink 182. Let's party!

The Humdrum Express
Introducing Mr Ian Passey aka The Humdrum Express Insensitive singer/songwriter… Up-tempo exasperation, poetic put-downs and bitter-sweet tales of delusion. Reluctant veteran. New album “Failed Escapes From The Clone Town Blues”

BSN [4:20]
Fresh ska/punk fizz with splashes of funk and hip/hop to go with - Think Red Hot Chilli Peppers meets Reel Big Fish and you are getting close. Skank, pogo, or just look at us! Do something, do anything. We are BSN [4:20]

marina del ray
marina del ray play english acoustic music inspired worcestershire coastline. utilising acoustic guitar and bass and occasionally enjoying a couple of guest musicians the band play all kinds of venues where people love music and love songs.find them!

The Old Rectifying House (North Parade, Worcester, WR1 3NN)
Moody Blue Promotions Presents: Snooty Bobs Snooty Bobs - hard hitting jazz funk grooves - an emporium of SNOOT! The Natural Vibes The Natural Vibes are a Funk/Reggae/Rock band formed in Manchester Uk in 2012. The group's musical style primarily consists of funk rock/Reggae with an emphasis mostly Reggae Rastafarie messages, as well as elements from other genres. Appleby Kinsey Appleby Kinsey are a quartet of voices, guitar, flute / saxophones and double bass, with a distinctive and natural acoustic sound, rich melodies and luscious harmonies. Their eclectic repertoire ranges from traditional songs to modern-day pop. Evangeline Evangeline is a singer/songwriter hailing from North London and has been steadily building her name on the local scene. Memerizing audiences with her soulful tones, this lady is definitely one to watch for the future. Inqilab Sound We showcase the best in roots and culture reggae music and dub from the UK and around the world. We have a regular podcast featured on iTunes and Podomatic and in the past have played live venues. Triinu Tammsalu Triinu Tammsalu is an Estonian singer/songwriter who brings a unique ambiance with her sweet, but soft vocal quality, mixing jazz, blues and folk all into one. Mutant Vinyl Tipped by Radio 1's Huw Stephens, Grammy winner Simon Gogerly, Tricky, & the Fun Lovin' Criminals, Edwin Pope's creation 'Mutant Vinyl' travel a path of heavy Dub, cosmic Funk, & dreamy Trip-Hop, via black Saxophones, massive beats, & addictive hooks

The Old Rectifying House (North Parade, Worcester, WR1 3NN)

Moody Blue Promotions Presents:

Snooty Bobs
Snooty Bobs - hard hitting jazz funk grooves - an emporium of SNOOT!

The Natural Vibes
The Natural Vibes are a Funk/Reggae/Rock band formed in Manchester Uk in 2012. The group's musical style primarily consists of funk rock/Reggae with an emphasis mostly Reggae Rastafarie messages, as well as elements from other genres.

Appleby Kinsey
Appleby Kinsey are a quartet of voices, guitar, flute / saxophones and double bass, with a distinctive and natural acoustic sound, rich melodies and luscious harmonies. Their eclectic repertoire ranges from traditional songs to modern-day pop.

Evangeline
Evangeline is a singer/songwriter hailing from North London and has been steadily building her name on the local scene. Memerizing audiences with her soulful tones, this lady is definitely one to watch for the future.

Inqilab Sound
We showcase the best in roots and culture reggae music and dub from the UK and around the world. We have a regular podcast featured on iTunes and Podomatic and in the past have played live venues.

Triinu Tammsalu
Triinu Tammsalu is an Estonian singer/songwriter who brings a unique ambiance with her sweet, but soft vocal quality, mixing jazz, blues and folk all into one.

Mutant Vinyl
Tipped by Radio 1's Huw Stephens, Grammy winner Simon Gogerly, Tricky, & the Fun Lovin' Criminals, Edwin Pope's creation 'Mutant Vinyl' travel a path of heavy Dub, cosmic Funk, & dreamy Trip-Hop, via black Saxophones, massive beats, & addictive hooks

The Pig & Drum (53 Lowesmoor, Worcester, WR1 2RS)
Jack Bates Presents: Thomas Hankins I'm a 16 year old singer/songwriter and I use my acoustic guitar, and my voice, through a loop station to create layers of sound which build up to create a 'one man band' type feel to many of the songs i perform Passengers Melodic Indie Rock band who have a very unique style and a sound hard to categorize. Punchy upbeat numbers, complimented by some chilled out sing a long's, with the odd heavy balls out track thrown in. Performed with energy and smiles. A must see Cerys Daisy Cerys Daisy is a 15 year-old folk-rock singer-songwriter from Birmingham. She has been performing her original songs live since the age of 13 and recently released a 7-track Free EP. Her music is honest, traditional folk with a modern twist. Novella Noise Novella Noise is a five legged monster hailing from Gloucestershire. They play epic soundscapes and beautiful melodies punctuated by tech heavy riffs and slashing electronics. Their live show is a frenetic ball of energy not to be missed. The Broken Rebels Rock n Roll/Bluesy 5 piece from Coventry, playing a mix of thumping music on the same wavelength as BRMC and Kasabian, to slower anthems reminiscent of Verve and Oasis. Something for everyone!! Bigger Than Seattle Four blokes out to blow your mind with natural grooves and vibes. 'A fresh funky take on modern day indie-rock, guaranteed to get your feet shuffling. Perfect melodies and poignant lyrics are the key to their success.' Mark Leedham Influenced by many diverse styles and eras of music from rock/grunge, to soul and blues with tinges of folk. Mark's music covers many emotions from longing to destiny to bliss with an inimitable touch of soul wrenching originality. Time Of The Mouth TOTM are a hard working, fun, 3 piece indie rock band. They are known for their energetic performances, and released their debut EP in 2012. In 2013 they were signed to Diffusion Records and releasd their first single and completed a UK tour.

The Pig & Drum (53 Lowesmoor, Worcester, WR1 2RS)

Jack Bates Presents:

Thomas Hankins
I'm a 16 year old singer/songwriter and I use my acoustic guitar, and my voice, through a loop station to create layers of sound which build up to create a 'one man band' type feel to many of the songs i perform

Passengers
Melodic Indie Rock band who have a very unique style and a sound hard to categorize. Punchy upbeat numbers, complimented by some chilled out sing a long's, with the odd heavy balls out track thrown in. Performed with energy and smiles. A must see

Cerys Daisy
Cerys Daisy is a 15 year-old folk-rock singer-songwriter from Birmingham. She has been performing her original songs live since the age of 13 and recently released a 7-track Free EP. Her music is honest, traditional folk with a modern twist.

Novella Noise
Novella Noise is a five legged monster hailing from Gloucestershire. They play epic soundscapes and beautiful melodies punctuated by tech heavy riffs and slashing electronics. Their live show is a frenetic ball of energy not to be missed.

The Broken Rebels
Rock n Roll/Bluesy 5 piece from Coventry, playing a mix of thumping music on the same wavelength as BRMC and Kasabian, to slower anthems reminiscent of Verve and Oasis. Something for everyone!!

Bigger Than Seattle
Four blokes out to blow your mind with natural grooves and vibes. 'A fresh funky take on modern day indie-rock, guaranteed to get your feet shuffling. Perfect melodies and poignant lyrics are the key to their success.'

Mark Leedham
Influenced by many diverse styles and eras of music from rock/grunge, to soul and blues with tinges of folk. Mark's music covers many emotions from longing to destiny to bliss with an inimitable touch of soul wrenching originality.

Time Of The Mouth
TOTM are a hard working, fun, 3 piece indie rock band. They are known for their energetic performances, and released their debut EP in 2012. In 2013 they were signed to Diffusion Records and releasd their first single and completed a UK tour.

St. Swithun's Institute Halls (The Trinity, Worcester, WR1 2PN )
John Taylor Presents: Horizon Lights Horizon Lights is a popular local folk band. The four musicians all share a passion for folk tunes and songs of all kinds and though traditional music is the basis of their sound, they have many other influences with gives their music a unique feel. Graham Collins WMF in the Guild Hall for last 2 years. I play mainly 60s & 70's Folk with accoustic guitar. Tom Paxton,Ralph McTell, Joan Baez, Don Bilston, Christie Moore etc with my own arrangements.I play at local folk clubs and Have gusted at several Festivals Claire Boswell Claire Boswell's distinctive and timeless sound evokes the aura of the Woodstock generation, with resonating lyrics, mellifluous vocals, and a subtle technical expertise reminiscent of Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. Red Shoes Red Shoes, championed by Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention, write and play classic folk/rock songs and are currently promoting their new critically acclaimed album "All The Good Friends".

St. Swithun's Institute Halls (The Trinity, Worcester, WR1 2PN )

John Taylor Presents:

Horizon Lights
Horizon Lights is a popular local folk band. The four musicians all share a passion for folk tunes and songs of all kinds and though traditional music is the basis of their sound, they have many other influences with gives their music a unique feel.

Graham Collins
WMF in the Guild Hall for last 2 years. I play mainly 60s & 70's Folk with accoustic guitar. Tom Paxton,Ralph McTell, Joan Baez, Don Bilston, Christie Moore etc with my own arrangements.I play at local folk clubs and Have gusted at several Festivals

Claire Boswell
Claire Boswell's distinctive and timeless sound evokes the aura of the Woodstock generation, with resonating lyrics, mellifluous vocals, and a subtle technical expertise reminiscent of Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris.

Red Shoes
Red Shoes, championed by Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention, write and play classic folk/rock songs and are currently promoting their new critically acclaimed album "All The Good Friends".

Worcester Arts Workshop (21 Sansome St, Worcester, WR1 1UH)
The Imaginary Music Club Presents: Gandhi's Walrus GANDHI'S WALRUS transcend genre but could be described as a psychedelic rock band informed by soul, jazz, blues, reggae and Sooty and Sweep. They charge full tilt into the clouds with their energetic, passionate music. Do they cook? Indeed they do! Satsangi Satsangi are a British indie rock band with roots in South India. Their sound has been described as blending rock ‘n’ roll, new wave and punk riffs to tripped out jazz & psych. Retinal Circus Incorporated The music of Craigus Barry Worcester's very own crusty composer is engaging, humourous and chaotic in equal meassures. Often joined by the very best local muzos. Babble presents Bread and Circuses Art rock band babble and artist john taylor have collaborated to produce a musical psychodrama "bread & circuses" combining live music. Art/video projections, theatre/mime and madness to provid a show which is stunningly original.

Worcester Arts Workshop (21 Sansome St, Worcester, WR1 1UH)

The Imaginary Music Club Presents:

Gandhi's Walrus
GANDHI'S WALRUS transcend genre but could be described as a psychedelic rock band informed by soul, jazz, blues, reggae and Sooty and Sweep. They charge full tilt into the clouds with their energetic, passionate music. Do they cook? Indeed they do!

Satsangi
Satsangi are a British indie rock band with roots in South India. Their sound has been described as blending rock ‘n’ roll, new wave and punk riffs to tripped out jazz & psych.

Retinal Circus Incorporated
The music of Craigus Barry Worcester's very own crusty composer is engaging, humourous and chaotic in equal meassures. Often joined by the very best local muzos.

Babble presents Bread and Circuses
Art rock band babble and artist john taylor have collaborated to produce a musical psychodrama "bread & circuses" combining live music. Art/video projections, theatre/mime and madness to provid a show which is stunningly original.