Meet the Musicians: Jon Gomm
Projected into the media spotlight after a Tweeted “wow” from Stephen Fry prompted two million views of his extraordinary guitar playing on YouTube, tickets to Jon Gomm’s gigs worldwide are selling quicker than his flying fingers. Even better, you can see him perform at this year’s Worcester Music Festival for free. Yay! Here, we find […]
Meet the Musicians: DJ Ed Steelefox
THERE’S no end to Ed Steelefox’s talents. As well as being a mighty mobile wedding and mash-up DJ, he is also a master in junk percussion and a stonking drummer. He is also a fan of Worcester, friend to all and self-proclaimed ‘pillock of the community’. We love him… Who is your ultimate musical icon? […]
Meet the Musicians: John Walters of Calm Like a Riot
ANYONE who’s seen Calm Like a Riot will know John, the tigger-like, angst riddled rapper from south Worcester’s 4th best indie and hip-hop band 2008. While he is the one shouting a lot upfront, John, brothers Dan and Pete on guitar and drummer Mick are very much a loving package, just ask their enthusiastic fans. […]
Meet the Musicians: Liz Smith of Dryftwood
LIZ Smith is resident girlie in Worcester folk fusion band Dryftwood, accompanied by Geoff Booth and Paul Danby on guitar, mandolin, ukele, harmonica, dulcimer and penny whistle. Rousing the Guildhall with their toe-tapping tunes at last year’s Worcester Music Festival, Liz and the boys are now hoping to take this year’s event by storm. Oh, […]
Meet the Musicians: Ian Passey of The Humdrum Express
AS The Humdrum Express, Ian Passey is a bespectacled observationist from Kidderminster, casting a cynical eye over exasperating times through unnervingly astute lyrics. He also wrote Worcester Woman (Foregate Me Not) for WMF 2009 as a homage to the city. One man, a few instruments and a thousand things to worry about… How would you […]
Meet the musicians: Lewis Spelt Backwards
VINTAGE glamour, extreme fashion and nudity are all part and parcel of the Lewis Spelt Backwards show, so be prepared. Described as a white Grace Jones, Lewis has been performing locally for five years, smashing people’s perceptions and gaining a loyal following of hardcore fans. Meet the the man behind the hotpants… How would you […]
