Cancer Bats have come to destroy. Fueled by a burning desire to rage harder, play louder and have more fun than any other band, Cancer Bats mix hardcore, southern metal and punk rock into a lethal rock and roll explosion.
The band originated in May of 2004 with singer Liam Cormier and guitarist Scott Middleton, former member of Toronto metal band At The Mercy Of Inspiration. The two wanted to form a project that combined their favorite parts of bands like Refused, Black flag, Led Zeppelin and Down, among others. The lineup was rounded out with the addition of Andrew McCracken on...
Velvet & Stone are Lara, Kat and Holly. A three woman alt-folk band; they combine soulful, blues vocals with guitar, violin and roots song-writing. Velvet & Stone provide an original take on a traditional genre blending personal tales, local stories, and landscapes to create a serene, acoustic and original sound.
The band all have their roots in a small village in Devon, and played live for the first time in 2014. They’ve rapidly made a name for themselves; featuring on BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and Balcony TV, playing at festivals including Sidmouth Folk Festival,...
A pairing of two generations of captivating singer songwriters, Amy Wadge and Luke Jackson, touring together for the second time across the UK
Amy Wadge is widely regarded as one of the country's most successful female singer/songwriters. Over the course of five solo albums, two collaborations, numerous compositions for other artists and hundreds of live performances all over the globe, she has established an outstanding body of work. Her voice is simply amazing with a breathtaking range and emotional impact while her songwriting continues to surpass most of her contemporaries....
Elkie Brooks is celebrating her 70th birthday with a nationwide tour and visits Exeter Corn Exchange on Saturday 23 January.
She is one the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced and her powerful and versatile vocal talents have secured her a dozen UK hit singles, million selling albums and many awards. Now in the 6th decade of her career, she started her career as a supporting artist for The Beatles in the 1960s, she is a stunning performer and her show at the Corn Exchange will feature her classic hits such as Pearl’s a Singer and Lilac Wine as well as blues...
Dates for next year’s MTV Crashes Plymouth have been confirmed and music fans can get their hands on tickets from Monday 21 December.
The spectacular live music event, organised by MTV in collaboration with Plymouth City Council, will be returning for its third year on Plymouth Hoe on the evenings of Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July 2016.
MTV Crashes Plymouth has grown year-on-year and has seen thousands of people enjoy chart-topping headline acts for a fraction of the cost of other UK festivals. The 2016 two-day event will be even bigger and better, bringing a number of top...
In the entire 130-year history of the Royal College of Music (RCM), there has only been one single-handed pianist to graduate. That person is the exceptionally talented Nicholas McCarthy, whose name now resonates throughout the frequently haughty world of classical music, as not just a one-handed wonder, but a musical talent of considerable standing. Since his graduation from RCM in 2012, Nicholas has wowed audiences around the world with his mesmerising performances in top class venues ranging from The Royal Albert Hall and St Martin-in-the-Fields to The Kennedy Centre, Washington DC and...
Your essential guide to What's On in and around Exeter this weekend (18-20 December)
THEATRE
Eloise and the Curse of the Golden Whisk Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter The year is 1944. In the depths of a dusty larder in the bombed ruins of an Exeter restaurant, Eloise finds a beautiful, golden whisk. But when she clutches the shimmering relic, she unleashes an ancient curse. The show runs until 9 January. www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk
A Christmas Carol Exeter Northcott Theatre Ebenezer Scrooge is a notoriously bitter old man who is determined not to let Christmas interfere...
Wren Music is bringing together five choirs and one of its youth groups, to present a seasonal winter celebration of singing this year.
There will be over 100 singers, mince pies, mulled wine and a Christmas hamper raffle all in the lovely setting of St David’s Church, Exeter.
The event takes place on Saturday 19th December and the concert begins at 7.30pm. Admission is by donation and the proceeds of the night will go towards Wren’s youth programme.
Refreshments are by Ale and Cake which is a sister project to Wren who are providing quality refreshments at many of...
Your essential guide to What's On in and around Exeter this weekend (11-13 December).
THEATRE
Eloise and the Curse of the Golden Whisk Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter The year is 1944. In the depths of a dusty larder in the bombed ruins of an Exeter restaurant, Eloise finds a beautiful, golden whisk. But when she clutches the shimmering relic, she unleashes an ancient curse. The show runs until 9 January. www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk
A Christmas Carol Exeter Northcott Theatre Ebenezer Scrooge is a notoriously bitter old man who is determined not to let Christmas interfere...
