What's On

Sunday 1st September 2013

The Farriers Arms (9 Fish Street, Worcester, WR1 2HN)
John Taylor Presents: The Acoustic/Folk Jam session "The Acoustic/Folk Jam Session" is a join-in/chill out event for everyone who wants to play or sing with other musicians. Listeners welcome. No age restrictions (until 7-30pm).

The Farriers Arms (9 Fish Street, Worcester, WR1 2HN)

John Taylor Presents:

The Acoustic/Folk Jam session
"The Acoustic/Folk Jam Session" is a join-in/chill out event for everyone who wants to play or sing with other musicians. Listeners welcome. No age restrictions (until 7-30pm).

Horn & Trumpet (12 Angel Street, Worcester, WR1 3QT)
Fierce Deity Promotions Presents: {we used to have horses} One Man Mathrock / Postrock Looping Explosion Steady Pedro! A progressive post-hardcore band from the Midlands, Steady Pedro!, after an extensive lineup change, are still here and better then ever after playing an insane amount of shows in 2012, entered studio with Dave Draper to track "Minor Glitches" Aulos Aulos are a 2-piece progressive band from Bristol/Hereford. Using a range of electronics, guitars, drums and a Gameboy, Aulos will attack each audience with a composed aggression and a powerfully layered wall of sound. Every show is a new experience. Post Descartes Merging sounds from bands as diverse as Tool, Mars Volta, Reuben, The Reign of Kindo, Red Hot Chili Peppers plus many more, Post Descartes have crafted a unique alternative progressive rock sound entirely their own. Will you share in their journey?

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

Fierce Deity Promotions Presents:

{we used to have horses}
One Man Mathrock / Postrock Looping Explosion

Steady Pedro!
A progressive post-hardcore band from the Midlands, Steady Pedro!, after an extensive lineup change, are still here and better then ever after playing an insane amount of shows in 2012, entered studio with Dave Draper to track "Minor Glitches"

Aulos
Aulos are a 2-piece progressive band from Bristol/Hereford. Using a range of electronics, guitars, drums and a Gameboy, Aulos will attack each audience with a composed aggression and a powerfully layered wall of sound. Every show is a new experience.

Post Descartes
Merging sounds from bands as diverse as Tool, Mars Volta, Reuben, The Reign of Kindo, Red Hot Chili Peppers plus many more, Post Descartes have crafted a unique alternative progressive rock sound entirely their own. Will you share in their journey?

The Marrs Bar (12 Pierpoint Street, Worcester, WR1 1TA )
Will Hughes Presents: The Whipjacks Hailing from Worcester, we are a five piece band heavily influenced by the music of Flogging Molly, The Dropkick Murphy's and The Levellers. Combining this influence with Traditional folkk tunes we deliver a storming, fast paced and energetic set. The Stiff Joints Currently performing as a 10 piece, Kidderminster lads 'The Stiff Joints' play an infectious brand of two-tone ska that makes it impossible to sit still when you listen. If you’re a fan of two-tone ska (no matter the era), you will like this band. Seas Of Mirth Seas of Mirth are a 9 piece band of bellowing buccaneers hailing from the land locked East Midland shires. Armed with an armada of reels, riffs and pounding dance beats, their show also involves giant crab wrestling and an actual full-on tug of war.. Bethan and the Morgan's A folk/country/pop band based in the West Midlands. Currently working towards our first album ...watch this space! Alex Rainsford Alex Rainsford is a 19-Year-old singer/songwriter from Worcestershire. His music has an Indie folk element of both upbeat & chilled out melodies over a powerful, distinctive vocal. Jasper In The Company Of Others Jasper In The Company Of Others mood-enhancing funky folk-pop from Worcester and beyond. They bring with them genuine talent, contagious passion and so much emotional sunshine some people think the music has restorative properties. A must see.

The Marrs Bar (12 Pierpoint Street, Worcester, WR1 1TA )

Will Hughes Presents:

The Whipjacks
Hailing from Worcester, we are a five piece band heavily influenced by the music of Flogging Molly, The Dropkick Murphy's and The Levellers. Combining this influence with Traditional folkk tunes we deliver a storming, fast paced and energetic set.

The Stiff Joints
Currently performing as a 10 piece, Kidderminster lads 'The Stiff Joints' play an infectious brand of two-tone ska that makes it impossible to sit still when you listen. If you’re a fan of two-tone ska (no matter the era), you will like this band.

Seas Of Mirth
Seas of Mirth are a 9 piece band of bellowing buccaneers hailing from the land locked East Midland shires. Armed with an armada of reels, riffs and pounding dance beats, their show also involves giant crab wrestling and an actual full-on tug of war..

Bethan and the Morgan's
A folk/country/pop band based in the West Midlands. Currently working towards our first album ...watch this space!

Alex Rainsford
Alex Rainsford is a 19-Year-old singer/songwriter from Worcestershire. His music has an Indie folk element of both upbeat & chilled out melodies over a powerful, distinctive vocal.

Jasper In The Company Of Others
Jasper In The Company Of Others mood-enhancing funky folk-pop from Worcester and beyond. They bring with them genuine talent, contagious passion and so much emotional sunshine some people think the music has restorative properties. A must see.

Monroes Cellar Bar (43 Foregate street, Worcester, WR1 1EE)
James Gwynn Presents: Mudball Together Mudball bring the best of PowerPop, Grunge and American Punk styles, which are the cataylist of their big sound. Heinz-sight Full of heart and catchy hooks Heinz-sight is music for everyone. from the beautiful melody of a sweet ballad to an up beat pop song Theres literally something for everyone. Dont miss out! Skewwhiff Four piece, female fronted indie popsters with a nod to the festival scene.

Monroes Cellar Bar (43 Foregate street, Worcester, WR1 1EE)

James Gwynn Presents:

Mudball
Together Mudball bring the best of PowerPop, Grunge and American Punk styles, which are the cataylist of their big sound.

Heinz-sight
Full of heart and catchy hooks Heinz-sight is music for everyone. from the beautiful melody of a sweet ballad to an up beat pop song Theres literally something for everyone. Dont miss out!

Skewwhiff
Four piece, female fronted indie popsters with a nod to the festival scene.

The Old Rectifying House (North Parade, Worcester, WR1 3NN)
Sun & Stars Management Presents: Izzy Border Izzy will woo you with a mix of the original and traditional. Despite her tender years her lyrics can often cut to the very essence of the human condition, performing a mix of pin dropping ballads to traditional toe tappers! Alan Sheward Melodic, simple and soothing acoustic music comprising of nostelgic arrangements and folk style vocals influenced by the likes of Fink, John Martyn and Nick Drake. Chikaya My music has been dubbed as chilled, catchy unique, and my vocals soulful. Terence J Hughes Terence J Hughes Shauni Foxall . Sam Eden After touring for 2 years with his debut album 'Kill The Lights' including performances at The Big Chill, Birmingham Arts Fest, Nozstock and the O2 Arena, Sam plans to release his new album 'Ancient Histories' this summer! Sally Haines Sally Haines is a dynamic, soulful singer whose mix of acoustic covers and original material is completely engaging! The mark of a good song is whether or not it stands up with just one instrument and one voice - and Sally delivers every time. Matt Telfer I grew up in Worcester. My guitar has been a constant companion since a young age. It has accompanied me on my travels whilst seeing the world. 2013 has been a good year so far, releasing my EP, getting some radio play and a positive review in SLAP. Zoe Bell Quirky acoustic folk with multi instrumentalist Zoe Bell. Switching from Guitar to Ukulele to keyboards and all the time wowing with her powerful vocals. Tammy Down 20 year old Acoustic Singer/Songwriter from the Midlands CURRENTLY RECORDING DEBUT EP! Stompin' on Spiders Stompin' on Spiders stripped-back acoustic Blues/Rock style is individual as it is unique, blending the traditional ethos of Blues music with a very modern edge. KeyGreen A soulful, melodic and varied set by Key Green - Tom and Nicky Jaques a brother and sister duo from Hereford playing catchy original songs with a rich acoustic texture of guitar, woodwind, percussion and rich vocal harmonies Out of the Ashes Performing original acoustic songs with a couple of covers thrown in some are happy some are sad but you wont want to miss it

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

Sun & Stars Management Presents:

Izzy Border
Izzy will woo you with a mix of the original and traditional. Despite her tender years her lyrics can often cut to the very essence of the human condition, performing a mix of pin dropping ballads to traditional toe tappers!

Alan Sheward
Melodic, simple and soothing acoustic music comprising of nostelgic arrangements and folk style vocals influenced by the likes of Fink, John Martyn and Nick Drake.

Chikaya
My music has been dubbed as chilled, catchy unique, and my vocals soulful.

Terence J Hughes
Terence J Hughes

Shauni Foxall
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Sam Eden
After touring for 2 years with his debut album 'Kill The Lights' including performances at The Big Chill, Birmingham Arts Fest, Nozstock and the O2 Arena, Sam plans to release his new album 'Ancient Histories' this summer!

Sally Haines
Sally Haines is a dynamic, soulful singer whose mix of acoustic covers and original material is completely engaging! The mark of a good song is whether or not it stands up with just one instrument and one voice - and Sally delivers every time.

Matt Telfer
I grew up in Worcester. My guitar has been a constant companion since a young age. It has accompanied me on my travels whilst seeing the world. 2013 has been a good year so far, releasing my EP, getting some radio play and a positive review in SLAP.

Zoe Bell
Quirky acoustic folk with multi instrumentalist Zoe Bell. Switching from Guitar to Ukulele to keyboards and all the time wowing with her powerful vocals.

Tammy Down
20 year old Acoustic Singer/Songwriter from the Midlands CURRENTLY RECORDING DEBUT EP!

Stompin' on Spiders
Stompin' on Spiders stripped-back acoustic Blues/Rock style is individual as it is unique, blending the traditional ethos of Blues music with a very modern edge.

KeyGreen
A soulful, melodic and varied set by Key Green - Tom and Nicky Jaques a brother and sister duo from Hereford playing catchy original songs with a rich acoustic texture of guitar, woodwind, percussion and rich vocal harmonies

Out of the Ashes
Performing original acoustic songs with a couple of covers thrown in some are happy some are sad but you wont want to miss it

The Pig & Drum (53 Lowesmoor, Worcester, WR1 2RS)
Moody Blue Promotions Presents: Portia With influences from Bruce Springsteen to Alabama Shakes we create both unique and relatable music! Cartoon Food Cartoon Food are from the Fylde coast playing original music.Gaining in popularity over the last 12 months they are returning to the festival scene in 2013 together with support slots with Jazz Morley and Rita Hosking from the USA to date. The Face(Singer & guitarist playing an acoustic set) We are The Face! Four lads who love making music that makes you want to jump about like a nutter and walk with more swagger than a Gallagher! We love our music, we love our beer, we love our guitars and most of all we love our beloved NUFC! Fella A British ‘Skindie’ band from Slough. Laddish in name and sound, they sing about everyday life in a simple but effective style. Previous gigs include London Olympics, GuilFest and pretty much every Camden based venue. Prism Out of the ashes of "SJS" original founder and frontman James Mattey has assembled a new 3 piece originals band combining rock and funk genres. With brothers Adam and Dan the trio, all under 20 , put on a well crafted professional performance. No Trays or Foxes No Trays or Foxes have been described as 'The folky sentiments of Fleet Foxes meets the eclectic experimentalism of The Animal Collective.' Kamos&Tripbuk Played 'The Big Chill' 2011. Played on 'BBC Radio 1' by 'Huw Stephens' - BBC Introducing artist of the week. Sent to 'BBC Radio 1's' Musicians Masterclass 2012. Interviewed by 'Annie Nightingale' and had a track featured on her 'BBC Radio 1' show

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

Moody Blue Promotions Presents:

Portia
With influences from Bruce Springsteen to Alabama Shakes we create both unique and relatable music!

Cartoon Food
Cartoon Food are from the Fylde coast playing original music.Gaining in popularity over the last 12 months they are returning to the festival scene in 2013 together with support slots with Jazz Morley and Rita Hosking from the USA to date.

The Face(Singer & guitarist playing an acoustic set)
We are The Face! Four lads who love making music that makes you want to jump about like a nutter and walk with more swagger than a Gallagher! We love our music, we love our beer, we love our guitars and most of all we love our beloved NUFC!

Fella
A British ‘Skindie’ band from Slough. Laddish in name and sound, they sing about everyday life in a simple but effective style. Previous gigs include London Olympics, GuilFest and pretty much every Camden based venue.

Prism
Out of the ashes of "SJS" original founder and frontman James Mattey has assembled a new 3 piece originals band combining rock and funk genres. With brothers Adam and Dan the trio, all under 20 , put on a well crafted professional performance.

No Trays or Foxes
No Trays or Foxes have been described as 'The folky sentiments of Fleet Foxes meets the eclectic experimentalism of The Animal Collective.'

Kamos&Tripbuk
Played 'The Big Chill' 2011. Played on 'BBC Radio 1' by 'Huw Stephens' - BBC Introducing artist of the week. Sent to 'BBC Radio 1's' Musicians Masterclass 2012. Interviewed by 'Annie Nightingale' and had a track featured on her 'BBC Radio 1' show

St. Swithun's Institute Halls (The Trinity, Worcester, WR1 2PN )
John Taylor Presents: East West Infusion EWI play a mix of eastern European trad melodies along with western trad folk vocal and instrumental ,as well as original material with a traditional feel. James Herring James Herring, merges his passion for rock and love for folk and country into his acoustic driven songs. His voice encapsulates the tender vulnerability of Athlete's Joel Pott meeting the rugged, soulfulness of Marcus Mumford. Phil King Phil is a thoughtful-yet-sunny folk/blues influenced singer and songwriter who plays a mean acoustic guitar. His two albums, ‘Leaves’ and ‘They come and They Go’ have both been critically well acclaimed. "Absolutely Brilliant" - Bob Harris Marie-Claire Berreen "A superb original sound, muscular and dynamic, yet capable of great delicacy...a blend of folk and classical, and some truly haunting, mesmeric songs. Contemporary acoustic folk music does not get much better than this" The Whole Caboodle Electric Ceilidh Band Very funky dance band who also play a variety of songs, mostly Folk but also some tasty covers. Dryftwood Dryftwood is a Folk Fusion band created by three long time friends and fans of live music. We play our own new material alongside traditional folk music to create an unforgettable live music experience. KINGS & FOLK KINGS & FOLK play a great variety of traditional and original folk music on fiddle, flute/whistle, piano and djembe drum. www.myspace.com/kingsandfolk Kim Lowings & The Greenwood Folk singer & songwriter Kim Lowings fronts a collective of musicians called The Greenwood. They are based in Stourbridge in the West Midlands and play a mix of contemporary, original and traditional folk song. Clutching At Straws Clutching At Straws write about stuff that matters to them using wit and verse, retelling stories from life and challenging the status quo. They mix original songs with their own take on some well known covers which always get the crowd going.

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

John Taylor Presents:

East West Infusion
EWI play a mix of eastern European trad melodies along with western trad folk vocal and instrumental ,as well as original material with a traditional feel.

James Herring
James Herring, merges his passion for rock and love for folk and country into his acoustic driven songs. His voice encapsulates the tender vulnerability of Athlete's Joel Pott meeting the rugged, soulfulness of Marcus Mumford.

Phil King
Phil is a thoughtful-yet-sunny folk/blues influenced singer and songwriter who plays a mean acoustic guitar. His two albums, ‘Leaves’ and ‘They come and They Go’ have both been critically well acclaimed. "Absolutely Brilliant" - Bob Harris

Marie-Claire Berreen
"A superb original sound, muscular and dynamic, yet capable of great delicacy...a blend of folk and classical, and some truly haunting, mesmeric songs. Contemporary acoustic folk music does not get much better than this"

The Whole Caboodle Electric Ceilidh Band
Very funky dance band who also play a variety of songs, mostly Folk but also some tasty covers.

Dryftwood
Dryftwood is a Folk Fusion band created by three long time friends and fans of live music. We play our own new material alongside traditional folk music to create an unforgettable live music experience.

KINGS & FOLK
KINGS & FOLK play a great variety of traditional and original folk music on fiddle, flute/whistle, piano and djembe drum. www.myspace.com/kingsandfolk

Kim Lowings & The Greenwood
Folk singer & songwriter Kim Lowings fronts a collective of musicians called The Greenwood. They are based in Stourbridge in the West Midlands and play a mix of contemporary, original and traditional folk song.

Clutching At Straws
Clutching At Straws write about stuff that matters to them using wit and verse, retelling stories from life and challenging the status quo. They mix original songs with their own take on some well known covers which always get the crowd going.

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