He is a versatile and virtuosic guitar player who is mainly self taught, with his own unique style of playing, and is one of the foremost, leading and prominent players in Germany.
In Barcelona, Andre performed with artists like Monica Green (ex- Surpremes), Marcello Matte and rock-vocalist Danny Veras . Living in Spain, Andre took the chance to play with flamenco players and learn from them. It was also in Barcelona when he met and played with Gypsy-jazz masters Robin Nolan and Biel Ballester. Andre also spent three years in Miami & Florida, touring with the Ft. Lauderdale based band “The Orphans“. During that time, he was inspired and influenced by numerous jam sessions with musicians on the Miami latin & cuban music-scene, as well as by performing with Leon Wilkinson & the new line up of Lynnard Skynnard, in Jacksonville. All of these influences – jazz, flamenco, gypsy-jazz, rhythm and blues and good old fashioned rock and roll – are woven into his unique style.

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Over a career that spans more than a decade and a half and has won her a devoted worldwide fan base, Jess Klein—who possesses what Mojo magazine calls “one of those voices you want to crawl up close to the speakers to listen to” has pursued a remarkable creative evolution that’s seen her dig ever deeper for resonant emotional insights, while continuing to refine her eloquently melodic, effortlessly accessible songcraft.  

Jon Pareles of The New York Times calls her “a songwriter with a voice of unblinking tenacity…who finds parables in the everyday and also finds humanity behind the archetypal.”
The Rochester, NY native who now calls Hillsborough, NC her home began writing songs as a college student in Kingston, Jamaica, and is known for staking out brave lyrical and musical territory with such albums as Wishes Well Disguised (1998), Draw Them Near (2000), Strawberry Lover (2005), City Garden (2006), Bound to Love (2009), Behind A Veil (2012) and Learning Faith (2014) which Folk Radio UK calls “Unquestionably the finest album of her impressive career.”

Before moving to North Carolina, Jess spent eight years soaking up the live music culture of Austin, TX. Bootleg (2015) Jess’s live, full band album captures the dynamism of Jess onstage, backed by some of Austin’s top players.  Jess was named a 2015 Finalist in the highly regarded Kerrville New Folk Competition.  

Franck Carducci returns again to the UK bringing his band to perform a unique stage show. The twin guitar attack and the theatrics set the scene with Franck's music, mixing prog, psychedelic and even a splash of country! Imagine Alice Cooper in the Rocky Horror Show and you wouldn't be far off. Joining Franck is Mary Reynaud on backing vocals plus wonderfully dancing on the stage sometimes mime like also. Supporting acts Red Bazar featuring Peter Jones from Camel and Tiger Moth Tales return after a amazing slot at last year's Danfest6 and their last album Tales From The Bookcase got many rave reviews as best album 2016. Opening the evening is Mary Reynaud herself a solo artist performing a delightful set with acoustic guitar. If there's one show you need to be fully entertained, then this is the one not to be missed!

Dirty rhythm and blues from the depths of Alderney, based in London. Island born Robert J. Hunter combines his gruff and powerful voice with the wild thud of overdriven blues guitar to create his truly unique original music.

His powerful debut album, ’Songs for the Weary’, received blues chart success and critical acclaim and the single release, ‘Demons’, reached number one in the UK iTunes Blues Chart.

‘Before the Dawn’, a full band album, followed on 27th November 2015 showing that Robert had matured and developed as a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist.

His new album, which is this time a solo release, demonstrates not only the versatility of Robert’s musical ability but also the diversity in his songwriting. ‘Where I’m From’, released on 5th December 2016 exhibits eight tracks of dirty blues, country and folk; it’s already receiving rave reviews.

Robert has previously supported acts including Wilko Johnson, The Animals, Eddie & the Hotrods and HeyMoonShaker, giving him experience in different genres. He has played many top venues around the country including Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club and The Spiritual Caiprihina Bar in London. He is a regular performer at the London blues jams and clubs as well as peforming in Europe and on the UK festival circuit.

Robert J. Hunter deserves to be heard and his energetic live show is not to be missed.

One of the best tributes acts currently working in the UK today. With a show that takes in the full range of Simon & Garfunkel's career together, as well as drawing extensively from Paul Simon's solo career, this is live entertainment at its very best.

"A musical feast for anyone who loves the songs of Paul Simon." Chris Lloyd (Talon)

Big Wolf Band are very excited to announce that we are joining forces with the amazing Zoe Green for our 2019 Be Free Tour. This is a unique collaboration between two major forces that will deliver incredible live shows. Zoe has forged a reputation as one of the best female vocalists on the scene with her band the Zoe Green Band; Big Wolf Band has carved out a reputation as being one of the best live bands on the scene, along with their number 1 debut album “A Rebel’s Story”.

We are all super excited about the forthcoming Big Wolf Band album “Be Free” featuring Zoe and our upcoming collaboration on live shows. Zoe has blown us away in the studio and has really captured the energy of the songs. Zoe will be joining us on all shows and tour dates next year to promote this second album, which will be released late March.

This is an exciting time for the Big Wolf Band and having Zoe join us on vocals will take the band to new heights during 2019!

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Tonight the Musician is host to a unique triple bill of rock 'n' roll and Americana and this a line-up you really shouldn't miss.

The legendary Nashville guitarist Warner E. Hodges (Jason & The Scorchers/Homemade Sin/Bluefields) will play a mix of lead and rhythm guitar across the evening with a core band, providing a vehicle for all three artists across the evening.

Webb Wilder is making his Musician debut tonight. Before there were Kings Of Leon, Keys of Black or White of Jack in Nashville, there was Webb. He combines the straight-ahead rock n' roll with surf guitar of the Ventures and twang of Duane Eddy, drawing on the feel of blues, R&B, country/rockabilly and film noir. His sound incorporates influence from Americana music as well as from the British Invasion.

Last but not certainly least, it's a very welcome return for singer-songwriter and punk/roots-rocker Eric Ambel (The Del-Lords/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts). Ambel also forged a reputation as a innovative producer, with clients such as Nils Lofgren and the Bottle Rockets. Next up was the alt supergroup The Yayhoos (Dan Baird, Terry Anderson and Keith Christopher). In 2000 he accepted an offer to join Steve Earle and the Dukes, playing on the controversial Jerusalem and Grammy Award winning The Revolution Starts... Now.

Rodney Branigan, the Texas-born troubadour who learned to play in Austin, perform in Los Angeles, craft songs in Nashville, and put it all together in London has played all types of music in all types of venues in his storied career. His adventurous, boundary breaking guitar playing (sometimes at the same time) earning him the title "The Two Guitar Man" has led to performance invites across America, India, Africa and Europe - and in fact, to headlining the 15,000 people Glasto Extravaganza after only being discovered the day before - Thank You Michael Eavis!

“Rodney Branigan is one of the most amazing artists you will ever see. Not simply because he is unique, but rather because he is impossibly talented” - Music Connection Magazine

“Leave to cross France from end to end, because this is what we call a real discovery. A contemporary musician as innovative as the Boulez was in his time” - Paris Moves

"Every year there will be one or two artists that take the audience completely by surprise. This year Rodney Branigan was undoubtedly that artist, his name being mentioned in our feedback over and over again as peoples stand out act" - John Marshall-Potter, FolkEast

2014 marked a new era for the Lexie Green sound with a new line up within The Indigo Blue... Sam Carter (drums) Steve Wilson (bass/acoustic guitars) and the introduction of Kat Moore (fiddle/viola). The music doesn't have a fixed genre, and that's the way Lexie likes to write her songs. In a typical gig you'll hear Crossover Country then American Folk, just when you're assuming the next will be another Country -esque tune she'll throw Funk, Blues, Pop and just for good measure a Zorba!. This eclectic and fresh mix of songwriting is proving to be a huge hit with the fans, radio stations and venues alike with international airplay and the gig calendar filling up months in advance.

Fifteen years ago, Jolie Holland and Samantha Parton - two founders of the wildly popular group The Be Good Tanyas - first joined forces. Now they come together once again, with a worldwide touring schedule and new studio album coming in 2017. Their new project, as always, is a page from the big book of North Americana and outsider folk.

Holland grew up in Texas, and by her teens was performing as a traveling musician. In the late ’90s, she called San Francisco home before making her way to Canada where she co-founded the Tanyas with Vancouver singer-songwriter Samantha Parton. Parton had spent her post-high school years traveling with her guitar, and drawing strong musical inspiration from visits to the southern US; she spent time living in New Orleans, Holland's ancestral home.

After contributing to the Tanyas’ acclaimed Blue Horse LP, Holland moved back to San Francisco while Parton continued to tour and record with the group until a serious car accident took her off the road in 2012. With this new creative incarnation, expect to hear newly written originals, fresh arrangements of The Be Good Tanyas material, and songs from their individual catalogs.

Andrew Roachford was born in London. The band was formed in 1987, the line-up featuring Andrew Roachford (vocals, keyboards, percussion), Chris Taylor (drums), Hawi Gondwe (guitars) and Derrick Taylor (bass guitar). By 1988 the band were touring, supporting acts such as Terence Trent D'Arby and The Christians. Shortly afterward, a seven album recording contract with Columbia was signed. They went on to have a string of success throughout the 1990s, becoming Columbia's biggest selling UK act for ten years.[1]


Roachford released his first solo album, Heart of the Matter, in 2003. His next album Word of Mouth was released in June 2005 under the band name Roachford. In 2010, Roachford joined Mike + The Mechanics along with Tim Howar. The following year the album The Road was released featuring Roachford and Howar as lead vocalists.

Andy Wright Presents;
From a cafe in Paris, via a hoolie in Dublin, to a night out in New Orleans with rip-roaring fiddle and banjo – this band does it all!
 
Imagine stumbling across a smoky back street bar, late night jam: Django Reinhardt and The Pogues; Robert Johnson accompanies Edith Piaf; Bob Marley’s jammin’ with Stéphane Grappelli; Tom Waits joins in. This is French Connection.
 
At the ensemble’s heart are the undisputed talents of multi-instrumentalist, erstwhile Godfather of grunge folk, Wild Willy Barrett.
Featuring an original melange of French, Irish and English acoustic arrangements, using everything from a guitar and cello, to Irish pipes and banjo, there really is nothing else quite like them.
The group was born during a chance encounter in 2002, when Willy approached a cellist he saw performing with a belly-dancing troupe.
 
"Willy was living on the Grand Union canal near Tring, Herts. He saw and heard me playing and dancing in the garden of a pub close to where his boat was moored and came rushing over with the immortal words 'would you like to join my band?'
 

Billy Kemp is a USA multi-instrumentalist maker of original music and songs performed in a country-folk-blues manner.

Pete Fij first came to prominence as the lead singer of cult Creation band Adorable, whilst Terry Bickers needs no introduction as the guitarist of The House of Love. With a shared love of melancholy, they have teamed up to make sweet, miserable music ‘like The Velvet Underground, Johnny Cash & The Everly Brothers all jamming at four in the morning, trying not to wake the neighbours up.’

Now on their second album, ‘We are Millionaires’, the duo produce beautifully sad tunes which have earned them rave reviews.

‘Minor key, acoustic introspection done so beautifully it’s as if they’re singing to one another in the dustlight of a pub back room’ – MOJO

‘One of the most captivating albums of this year… darkly and poetically beautiful’ – Louder than War

Matthew Coles' rock-style tunes and brave lyrics break through all the divides in sociality and extend into the hearts of those listening. His unique classical rock genre is an intrinsic reflection of who he is an artist resounding his past in a story so alluring, yet tragically sad. Matthew Coles delivers a solid set of rock ballads that resound within the echoing realms of Stereophonic. His twangy vocals blend in a melodic alternative to Richard Ashcroft. Born to live for music Matthew Coles has taken his fans by storm.
Sabrina Hindley, Submerge Magazine, South Africa

Roddy Woomble will release his 5th solo album in September 2017. He will tour the UK in March and October, with European shows in September and festivals in the summer.

Having toured the world as the frontman of Scottish Indie giants, Idlewild, acclaimed songwriter Roddy Woomble recently toured the UK in celebration of the 10 year anniversary of his debut solo album, 'My Secret Is My Silence'. Now established as a leading voice in the thriving British contemporary indie folk music scene, this date is in support of his highly anticipated new album.

The ever-popular award winning ‘Dark Side Of The Wall’ return once again to present an evening of classic Pink Floyd music in their own inimitable style.

One of those is the band’s long-serving, and Leicester-based, bass player Steve Chilton, says, “I always think that one of our great selling points is the fact that we love what we do. Live gigs should always be about that band and audience interaction. Pink Floyd’s music and persona is often perceived as quite serious but whilst we perform their music with the love and respect it deserves, we always bring our own personalities to the stage. This is definitely no ‘look-a-like’ tribute band and we’re proud of that. Who’d want to look like Pink Floyd anyway?”

In well over 2 hours of reverent tribute to their heroes DSOTW perform music from all Pink Floyd’s classic albums and feature tracks such as Comfortably Numb, Money, Shine On You Crazy Diamond and Another Brick In The Wall to name just a few. If you’ve seen Dark Side Of The Wall in concert before then you’ll know it’s a gig not to be missed as they bring their theatre show into the more intimate setting of the Musician.

Fleetingwood Mac are a young and exciting new tribute to the legendary band Fleetwood Mac. They didn’t set out to be yet another tribute band, with tacky wigs and fancy dress outfits, but instead bring across the live sound of Fleetwood Mac, with just one guitar, a keyboard, a drum kit, a man on the bass and of course, the vocals!

As much as they aim to create a genuine Fleetwood Mac sound, they can’t help but give it a modern edge, it’s just the way they play. How else are five people supposed to play tribute to a band that have lasted nearly 50 years? A band who over time have featured eight different guitarists & vocalists. A band that started out as part of the sixties British Blues Invasion and ended up as one of the biggest mainstream groups of the eighties.

The band aim to introduce the songs to a new generation of fans, who just like themselves, weren’t even born when the band were in their prime. They don’t go on stage pretending to be Fleetwood Mac, instead as five young musicians who love and want to share the music of one of the world's greatest bands to a wider audience.

Bristol based Elles Bailey seamlessly weaves rootsy blues, country and soulful rock with a contemporary edge and her trademark ‘smoky vocals’ taking the lead. Her husky toned, lived-in voice sounds like she has a 60-a-day habit, but was actually caused by a serious illness when she was three. To save her, surgeons had to place a tube in her throat for seventeen days to allow her to breathe, affecting her voice giving it that 'blues feulled' quality that is getting her recognition wherever she sings.

Her two EP's, both produced by Brian Banks, (Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie) 'Who I Am To Me' (Feb 2015) and 'The Elberton Sessions' (Oct 2016) were released to critical acclaim, and her debut album ‘Wildfire’ is set to drop Summer 2017.

No stranger to the scene, over the last three years, this captivating, hard-working songstress and her talented band have built up a loyal all-age fan base through relentless touring, through both the UK and Europe. She’s opened for acts like Wille & The Bandits. Jo Harman and shared festival line-ups with Lisa Simone, The Mystery Jets & Wilko Johnson.

A unique collaborative performance from some of the world’s most powerful cult artists.
Swans founding member Jarboe joins forces with Italian Occult propagators of insight through terror Father Murphy, as they perform a single set in three parts.

Father Murphy will open with their avant-garde dark creations, to be joined by Jarboe to perform their new collaborative EP, out on Consouling Sounds on 22nd September.

Jarboe will then perform her own material, with Father Murphy providing their own twist to her sounds as her backing band.

This will be an experience like no other.
(Echoes and Dust)

NME claimed that "Peter Bruntnell's records should be taught in schools". And with 9 studio albums under his belt and countless high-profile fans picked up along the way the music doesn't stop. Followers include REM’s Peter Buck , Scott McCaughey, Lambchop’s Kurt Wagner and Son Volt’s Jay Farrar. Peter Bruntnell is a well established act who is looking forward to continuing sharing his music with followers old or new.

Peter is thrilled that Normal for Bridgwater has been voted as number 6 in a list of the best Americana albums of all time by readers of Americana UK. It is an honour to be included in this list with some true greats!

"His songs should be taught in schools" - NME
"One of England's best..." - Rolling Stone

It has been a wonderful start to 2017 with Kelly winning many awards including Fatea "Female Artist of the Year"

Kelly has just travelled the country with Thea Gilmore, as tour support, and recently supported Barbara Dickson. Kelly has duetted with Luke Jackson, Will Pound, Ciaran Algar, Lukas Drinkwater and Dave Swarbrick, who had this to say “Kelly has the vocal skills and an exquisite voice to boot. For one so young to have such a grasp of life’s travails is unusual, I like Kelly Oliver’s approach to the present and the past and I predict a glittering future for her”

Kelly is widely regarded as a 'rising star' and is unusual in that she plays guitar and Harmonica (is sponsored by Hohner). She brings 'folk' right up date.


“an emerging voice in British Folk.... a beautiful, pure voice’ Bob Harris BBC Radio 2

“delightful fresh new talent with a future take on traditional folk” Chris Hawkins, BBC 6 Music

“Kelly Oliver, an artist who blends traditional values with hints of a bold, indie-pop sensibility” The Times

“getting on everyone’s radar’ Spiral Earth

Austrian band Blank Manuskript return to the UK once more bringing their unique stage act and music for tonight's entertainment. The influences of Camel, Pink Floyd, King Crimson and Genesis shine through in their sound. This six piece act performs to many people in Europe and with an impressive discography behind them this will be an evening to remember for sure.
The River Chickens are local to Leicester and play many shows per year. Influences such as Kings X and Hendrix shine through with the twin guitar attack.
Coventry based Those Amongst Us Are Wolves also play many shows and are opening a few eyes along their journey. Influences include the classic Pink Floyd sound mixed with other artists. An evening most definitely not to be missed from all three acts.

Cult fiction are a Midlands based tribute band celebrating the music of The Cult focusing on the albums Love, Electric and Sonic Temple.

New York rock 'n' roller Willie Nile returns to the Musician for a special initimate show, delving in to his repetoire and sharing stories of his four decades as a touring artist.

"The precursor to this was a couple one offs I did. First a couple years ago at The Rubin Museum and then the Turning Point last August. After getting some of the best reviews of my life I knew I had to take this bad boy on the road. It will be a night to dance, drink, sing along and allow me to dive deep into my songbook as well as play the hits. I will be playing guitar or guitar and piano depending on the venue. Giving me musical accompaniment on vocals and the bass is none other than Johnny Pisano."

Willie's fans include Bruce Springsteen, with whom he’s guested onstage on multiple occasions, and Pete Townshend, who personally requested him as the opening act on the Who’s 1982 US tour. Other avowed Nile admirers include Bono, Lou Reed, Paul Simon, Ian Hunter, Graham Parker, Jim Jarmusch, Adam Duritz, Little Steven and Lucinda Williams, who once remarked: “Willie Nile is a great artist. If there was any justice in this world, I’d be opening up for him instead of him for me.”

“RIVETING!...Springsteen, Mellencamp, Van Morrison…Willie Nile has earned his standing in that esteemed company! – Blurt

“Crossing the power of the Clash with the social consciousness of Woody Guthrie…he’s stronger than ever!” – The Morton Report

Seated Concert
Doors 7.30pm Starts 8pm

One of the finest female singer/songwriters this country has produced in years. Edwina brings together English folk, Americana and the rich Northern singer/songwriter tradition to create a sound that’s truly her own.

Highly accomplished, she’s toured with such notable performers as Jools Holland, Van Morrison, Nanci Griffith and Loudon Wainwright III to name just a few.

Edwina numbers Michael Parkinson and Mike Harding among her fans and the title track of her album Pour Me A Drink was covered by Nanci Griffith who calls her "the sweetest voice in England."

Her cover of the Randy Newman song Feels Like Home was featured in the Cameron Diaz film My Sister's Keeper and has since had over ten million plays on Spotify and over thirty million plays on You Tube.

Edwina's 4th album Ruby Rose was released in December 2021.

"The sweetest voice in England. A wonderful young woman, so gifted and full of song." - Nanci Griffith

"Haunting, honeyed, solo songwriter." - The Guardian

This gig is taking place at The International Garden St Leicester