Instrumental in kick-starting the original punk rock scene, The Damned have never been afraid to push themselves musically and throughout their years together have cruised through whatever areas of progressive, psychedelic, goth and pop rock that take their fancy. Smash it up with the original gothic punks – back with original members Dave Vanian and Captain Sensible.
Tickets: £20 Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/the-damned-2/
Kernow King’s new show, Splann! takes in the little things in our Cornish lives, including writing rubbish on Facebook, ‘phoning the missus, talking to a customer advisor in India or learning to drive and much more.
It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what you do, if you love the Kernow, the KK loves you.
Tickets (Seated): £12.50 Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/kernow-king/
Frontman with Manchester indie gods The Charlatans, Tim also performs solo gigs playing a mix of old favourites and new tunes. A busy man, he is also an in-demand DJ playing a heady mix of northern soul, funk and indie when behind the decks. Tim has also turned writer, publishing ‘Telling Stories’, his well-received biography, in 2012.
Tickets: £15 Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/tim-burgess/
Justin Currie is a Scottish singer and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the band Del Amitri and, along with Iain Harvie, is one of only two members of the group to be present throughout its entire existence. He has released two solo albums to date. What is Love For in 2007 won accolades from critics, fans and fellow artists, as a thing of dark and starkly honest beauty. His second solo album The Great War, was released in 2010 and delivered a bracing set of original compositions that broke yet more creative ground – and further cemented Currie’s place as an ambitious and...
One of the UK’s best-loved bands, The Magic Numbers, are heading out on the road this autumn.
On their first ever acoustic tour they will cover new ground by visiting a series of smaller towns. Alongside all the old favourites, the band will be premiering new material from their forthcoming fourth album and connecting with the audience through question-and-answer sessions.
Tickets: £15 Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/the-magic-numbers/
One of contemporary music’s most versatile musicians. In a career that spans some 25 years, he has been headlined in a variety of recordings as a featured sideman for some of Jazz music’s most illustrious leaders before stepping out to reveal his own original concepts as a bandleader in the mid 70s. He is a keyboardist of the first rank and has influenced a generation of young players who have acknowledged his rhythmic (swing), harmonic acumen and composing skills.
‘Catch this living legend whenever and however you can’. SOUL CULTURE
Public Service Broadcasting is the corduroy-clad brainchild of London-based J. Willgoose, Esq. who, along with his drumming companion, Wrigglesworth, will be touring the length and breadth of the UK in May 2013 on a quest to Inform – Educate and, most importantly – Entertain.
Through their uniquely spell-binding live AV Transmissions audiences will witness the band weave samples from old public information films, archive footage and propaganda material around live drums, guitar, banjo and electronics as they teach the lessons of the past through the music of the future – beaming...
A unique chance to learn how to beatbox from the best.
Beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one’s mouth, lips, tongue, and voice.
TURNTEKK run the course, and has extensive experience working with and engaging people of all ages, in a variety of settings, aiming to help build confidence, self esteem and create opportunities for participants to access culture in new and innovative ways.
This workshop will cover: Basic to advanced techniques including vocal kick, hi hat and snare...
Sidmouth Folk Week is a unique week filled with folk music, singing, dancing, pub sessions, concerts, and cream teas, focused in the centre of Sidmouth and on the sea front.
As well as live music from the likes of Show of Hands, Miranda Sykes and Maddie Prior, expect ceilidh dances, social dance bands and callers, workshops, a dance display, processions, craft fair, a themed children's festival, fun and games and more, with the festival spread across several venues throughout the town. This year's pre-festival Ham gig on Thursday 1 August is set to be a real hoot with Barry Cryer...
