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Kyshona is a singer / songwriter from Nashville, orginally from South Carolina. After in a success sold out tour in 2016 with Sarah Darling and Jenn Bostic as part of Nashville In The Round she is returning in 2019 for her third UK solo headline tour. Her songwriting skills and powerful emotional voice are demonstrated on her two albums 'Go' and 'The Ride'. She has a soul voice reminiscient of the greats, whether delivering soul, gospel or powerful political messages as in her single 'Same Blood

Michael has performed around the world opening for such artists as John Hiatt, John Legend, India.Arie, Jonny Lang and Mat Kearney.

His songs have also been featured on TV shows “One Tree Hill”, “Parenthood”, "Nashville", "The Fosters", "Jimmy Kimmel", “Real World”, “Kyle XY”, “The Hills”, “Switched at Birth” and “Beauty and The Beast” among others.

Blending elements of folk and pop, his work brings the poetry and lyrical depth of the folk tradition into the infectious melodies and subtle grooves of a pop singer/songwriter.

Come and experience Talon as you’ve never seen them before. Four members of the world’s greatest Eagles tribute band perform a selection of their favourite contemporary acoustic classics by James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, Crosby Stills & Nash, John Denver, Michael Jackson, and many more…

Petty Criminals are an authentic and professional tribute to the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Playing material from his early albums (such as American Girl, Breakdown, I Need to Know, Listen to her Heart, Refugee) through his commercially successful period in the late 1980s and early 1990s (such as Freefallin’, Runnin’ Down a Dream, Won’t Back Down, Learning to Fly, Into the Great Wide Open) and the seminal album Wildflowers (such as Wildflowers, You Don’t Know how it Feels, You Wreck Me, Crawlin’ Back to You etc) and also choice tracks from his later albums. Petty Criminals are all highly-experienced musicians that present a highly visual and musically authentic tribute show that is being well received wherever they play.

R.E.M. are one of the world’s most enigmatic bands. With a string of peerless albums; one eye on the underground and one eye on the soaring chorus; we will never see their like again. From “The One I Love” through to “The End of the World” and more besides.
Stipe bring you all the top songs from these icons including “Losing My Religion”, and “Man on the Moon” and with all the atmosphere, attitude, emotion, and energy you’d expect. Stipe will provide the same cagey mix of attitude, poetry and idiosyncratic sound built around jangling guitars and hazy vocals of frontman Michael Stipe.
Whether it’s playing major festivals or appearing on the One Show, performing for Michael Stipe himself, Stipe are the definitive R.E.M. tribute – a complete band, and encyclopaedic knowledge of the back catalogue. They bring R.E.M. to life on stage – the contrasts and the magic; that direct connection to the music.
The boys from Athens’ legacy is in good hands.

We're delighted to welcome Mr Hitchcock back to the Musician. It's been way too long since the last time.

Robyn Hitchcock is one of England’s most enduring contemporary singer/songwriters and live performers. A surrealist poet, talented guitarist, cult artist and musician’s musician, Hitchcock is among alternative rock’s father figures and is the closest thing the genre has to a Bob Dylan (not coincidentally his biggest musical inspiration).

Since founding the art-rock band The Soft Boys in 1976, Robyn has recorded more than 20 albums as well as starred in ‘Storefront Hitchcock’ an in concert film recorded in New York and directed by Jonathan Demme.

Blending folk and psychedelia with a wry British nihilism, Robyn describes his songs as ‘paintings you can listen to’.

His most recent album is self-titled and marks his 21st release as a solo artist.

Hitchcock describes it as an “ecstatic work of negativity with nary a dreary groove.”
It has received rave reviews from UNCUT, Rolling Stone, Paste, Tidal and more.

“A gifted melodist, Hitchcock nests engaging lyrics in some of the most bracing, rainbow-hued pop this side of Revolver. He wrests inspiration not from ordinary life but from extraordinary imaginings…” – Rolling Stone

“These 10 gems slither, rock, roll, glide and shapeshift, coalescing around Hitchcock’s typically anxious, strained but striking and immediately identifiable vocals.” – American Songwriter

“Beloved of everyone from Led Zeppelin to REM, Hitchcock has only enhanced his status with this wonderful outing.” – Hot Press

“Witty, moving and seriously catchy, Robyn Hitchcock is a glorious return for a man who wasn’t really gone in the first place.” – Paste Magazine

With a fresh approach to traditional folksong, Kim Lowings and The Greenwood have firmly rooted themselves into the British folk scene. Their sound is “punchy and authentic” (Mike Harding) and cleverly combines original songs with familiar traditional tales highlighting the continued relevance of tradition today. Singer-songwriter Kim Lowings heads up the four piece with a grace and charisma that draws you in, reminiscent of troubadours of old. Greenwood musicians Andrew Lowings, Tim Rogers and Dave Sutherland bring together their creativity and experience earning the reputation of “Stourbridge’s finest music export since the Mitre-fuelled heady days of late 80s indie-rock.” (Three Chords and the Truth UK)

Since their humble beginnings in West London in 1996 to now, Who’s Who, the longest established Who Tribute Show in the UK, have received incredible reactions across Europe and beyond for their exciting live performances. Pete Townshend’s leaping and Roger Daltrey’s microphone whirling antics have all but transformed the standard of tribute shows and set a benchmark within the industry for others to follow.

Widely recognised and respected by their musical peers and acknowledged by members of (and those close to) The Who, as the group that most interprets the songs of Pete Townshend and the legendary live performances of The Who with honesty and integrity.

Giving nothing less than 100% during a performance, Who’s Who ensure that a night to remember is guaranteed for those people who are lucky enough to be able to attend.

Two great bands that are guaranteed to keep you dancing all night long.



The past few years have seen Blackbeard's Tea Party play at festivals as diverse as Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival, Fairport�s Cropredy Convention, The Rainforest World Music Festival in Borneo and many more.



Now we�re happy to welcome Blackbeard�s Tea Party back to The Musician with their brand of gutsy folk rock. A mix of traditional and self-penned songs and tunes are given a heavy rock edge with playful arrangements and driving dance rhythms. This is all mixed up in an engaging, high-octane stage show that frequently leaves audiences cheering for more.



Punch The Sky are a Birmingham based World-Rock Party Band. They have made it their mission to get audiences jumping, singing and dancing across the UK.

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Their unique, loud and thrillingly energetic live shows take the audience through an infectiously fun rollercoaster ride of sexy sax lines, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, thrill-seeking solos and virtuosic versatility.

Django Fever play gypsy jazz in the style of the 1930's swing popularised by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Featuring members of The Gadjos and La Reverie, they play in a style that transports you back to the golden era of 'Hot Jazz'.

Featuring; Veronika Rauchfussová on Violin & Vocals, Mike Sole on Double Bass & Vocals,

“Bringing a refreshing glimmer of hope and an abundance of heart and positivity,British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Emma Stevens first picked up a guitar at the age of two and has since learnt cello, piano, banjo, ukulele, mandolin and bass. Emma achieved four consecutive play-listed singles on BBC Radio 2, extensive international radio play in the UK, Europe and Australia, an iTunes single of the week with her song "Riptide", sold out headline shows and supported The Feeling, Take That, Wet Wet Wet, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Train, Albert Lee and Simply Red to name a few! Emma's catchy pop melodies and folky instrumentation has been used on many TV shows on BBC, ITV, Sky and Channel 4, and even featured on a TV show in China which was broadcast to 75 million people, receiving a whopping 500 million streams in China after! Since losing her Mum to cancer in 2012, Emma has dedicated her life to her music, writing messages of positivity, hope and love. Her music breathes life and honesty, and is re-establishing a lyrical connection with her audience, something seemingly so absent from an overcrowded marketplace.
"Just Magical" Terry Wogan
"A Very Talented Muti Instrumentalist" The Telegraph”

Praised for their grit and authenticity by the likes of The Guardian and NPR’s Ann Powers, they made their mark at AmericanaFest in Nashville, signing to Loose and sharing the stage at the UK Americana Awards 2017 with the likes of Van Morrison, Richard Thompson and Ethan Johns. Proud Disturber of the Peace was shortlisted for the 2018 UK Americana Awards "UK Album of the Year”.

“a mighty launchpad for what's yet to come” Q ????
"a thumping Southern rock and Americana grungy gumbo that hits you right between the eyes” Express ????
“the kind of determination that can only end in glory” Gigsoup 8/10

There's something somewhat frightening, yet utterly liberating when leaving the confines of a successful band to venture solo — especially a band whose latest record was called "effortlessly brilliant" by critics. But, such is the case with Erika Wennerstrom who is taking a break from her Austin-based rock band, Heartless Bastards, to deliver her solo debut Sweet Unknown.

Fans of The Heartless Bastards can rest assured that what they've grown to love about Wennerstrom's music is still front-and-centre. Her trademark vocals that NPR so aptly calls "warm yet gritty, throaty yet sweet, gigantic, yet intimate" are that... times 10. And the bluesy, rock vibes that Relix describes as "smoky, late night [rock] that exists somewhere between Royal Trux and the Rolling Stones" has only gotten smokier and bluesier.

Celebrating a decade together in 2019, half a million YouTube Views and over 200k streams, Underline The Sky are here to make your pop rock dreams come true. Time to dance.

The Band of Holy Joy are an English band formed in New Cross, London, and initially active between 1984, and 1993, releasing several albums. In 1992, they abbreviated their name to Holy Joy. They reformed in 2002, under their original name, releasing a new album called Love Never Fails. They concentrated on other musical projects during 2003 to 2006. The band began performing live again in 2007 and have since released a number of albums, including How To Kill A Butterfly in 2011, a limited edition double cassette City of Tales, Volume 1 and 2 in 2013, Easy Listening in 2014 and The Land Of Holy Joy in 2015. A new album Funambulist We Love You was released in October 2017.

Line up

BAND OF HOLY JOY
HELEN McCOOKERYBOOK
KEVIN HEWICK
DARYL KIRKLAND

Since being formed by brothers Andrew & Jamie Pipe in late 2008, award winning British rock band The Mentulls have carved out a niche for themselves on the international rock scene. With music critics calling them “a band to watch now and for years to come”, “so talented, so good” and “the future of prog rock” the band have earned a reputation for blending original, emotive, bluesy classic rock with progressive rock instrumentality played with gusto and energy.
As well as recording three albums to date, the band have toured internationally and opened for a plethora of big-name artists including Wishbone Ash, Focus, Walter Trout and Dr Feelgood among many others. In addition, they have made many large festival appearances sharing the stage with the likes of The Stranglers and Feeder.
The band and its members have won and been nominated for numerous awards including Young Artist of The Year in ‘The British Blues Awards’ two years running in 2012 & 2013.
Now, in 2019 after a short break away from the live arena Andrew, Jamie and long-time drummer Nick Colman are joined on vocals by David Neil Crabtree, who brings a new soulful dimension to the band.
"Prog rock legends"
BBC Radio

Leicester Jazzhouse Presents:
Born out of a 40 year friendship with bassist Dave Green, Leicester born Henry Lowther's Still Waters is one of the most accomplished and creative band's around. The music ranges from pastoral and melodic to dynamic free improvisation. Lowther has played in the bands of John Dankworth, Gil Evans and George Russell and has been an important figure on the British jazz scene since the 1960's.
“Meltingly attractive solos, startling originality.” Chris Parker – Vortex Review.
Lineup
Pete Hurt Saxophone
Paul Clarvis Drums
Henry Lowther Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Barry Green Piano
Dave Green Bass

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the A Foreigner's Journey show has been cancelled and refunds are available from all points of purchase.

Straighten Out are the premier Stranglers tribute band out there, with an extensive set-list that spans two solid hours as they re-create the 'early years' sound of The Stranglers, complete with a keyboard rig that is the same model as the original used by Dave Greenfield himself in the 1970s.

The growling bass sound and the quirky guitar riffs are all there to be heard as is the dual vocal 'attack' from the two frontmen a la Burnel-Cornwell as they rip through all the classics: 'Peaches', 'Hanging Around', 'No More Heroes', '5 Minutes', 'The Raven', 'Walk On By', 'Straighten Out', 'Down In The Sewer' and many more.

Straighten Out will take you on a nostalgia trip that transports you back to those raw, powerful, exhilarating times when The Stranglers emerged through the quagmire of mediocrity to produce some of the finest tunes ever written!

Described by the New York Times as “one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years", luminaries such as Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch, and Little Steven are among those to have sung the praises of Willie Nile.

Winner of the Independent Music Awards' “Best Rock Album of the Year” with 'American Ride' in 2013 and subsequent albums receiving accolades galore, he is enjoying something of a late-career renaissance.

Willie has toured across the U.S. with The Who and has sung with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. As the induction program from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame says: “His live performances are legendary.” His latest (and 12th) studio album 'Children of Paradise' was released in 2018 to universal acclaim. The song "Seeds Of A Revolution" was named "Coolest Song In The World" by Little Steven's Underground Garage.

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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

Award winning banjo maestro Dan Walsh combines 'virtuoso playing and winning songwriting' (MORNING STAR). After a successful first tour last year, this exciting new trio are touring their new album. The trio features award winning fiddler Ciaran Algar and long time collaborator Nic Zuppardi on mandolin. At the heart of the trio's sound is British, Irish and American folk music delivered with a healthy dose of funky grooves. Add to all that poignant songs, astonishing musical departures and lively humour and the result is sure to be a truly memorable live show featuring three of the most in demand musicians on the folk scene today.

Sack Sabbath are the UK's finest, longest serving and most authentic tribute to the original masters of metal, Black Sabbath. Formed in 2002, Sack Sabbath have delighted audiences across the UK and Europe over the last decade with their stunning take on the classic era of Black Sabbath. Playing only the very blackest of Sabbath from the classic years 1970-78, they deliver a powerhouse performance with every song reproduced to perfection by some of the finest rock musicians in the UK and fronted by the best Ozzy impersonator in the business bar none. And lets face it-you don't get better recommendations than from the Black Sabbath road crew!