Multi-award winning guitarist and vocalist Chantel McGregor has been hailed as one the UK’s most exciting artists. An artist with real passion and intensity, Chantel McGregor has been described as blending the tone of Jimi Hendrix, the energy of Royal Blood, the intensity of Black Keys, the acoustic sounds of Eva Cassidy and the haunting vocals of Stevie Nicks.
After the success of her debut album, Like No Other, Chantel McGregor’s new tour unveils her eagerly anticipated second album.
McGregor is a force to be reckoned with in the world of blues, having won numerous awards...
Cattle & Cane have been one of the North East’s best kept secrets for some time now. Having first come to the attention of BBC Introducing with their debut recordings, they followed this with a feted debut festival performance at T In The Park.
The band, based around songwriter Joseph Hammill and comprised of three other Hammills, Joseph’s sister Helen (Vocals) with brothers Fran (Guitar) and Vin (Bass) augmented by ‘outsider’ Tom Chapman (drums), have steadily built their reputation across radio plays from sundry BBC stations and Amazing Radio, video plays on Sunday Brunch and...
Based on folklore but filled to the brim with a modern kick, Keston Cobblers’ Club’s music is catchy, contemporary pop folk.
Over the last few years, Keston Cobblers Club have been steadily building a name for themselves and winning over an army of loyal fans. Since forming in 2009, they’ve played some of the UK’s biggest festivals, sold out their own headline tours, and been invited to perform live on BBC Radio by the likes of Dermot O’Leary, Steve Lamacq and Bob Harris. They’ve provided the music for advertising campaigns for Burberry and Mornflake, created all the music for...
Following an impassioned and rousing performance at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, Jack Savoretti announces a major UK tour.
With UK sales of his acclaimed album Written In Scars approaching 50,000, 2015 has seen Jack Savoretti firmly establish himself as one of the country’s finest singer-songwriters. His three singles taken from the album to date have all been playlisted at Radio 2, with new one, the title track, going straight on to the A list. Following on from his appearance on The One Show in June, Jack has further TV appearances confirmed for July, including BBC Breakfast...
Multi award winning comedian Sean Hughes is back with a new show called Mumbo Jumbo. Throughout his life he has been battling to stay on the right side of sanity. This is because in middle age he has realised that the two sides of his brain are in constant conflict. There is common sense against mumbo jumbo and mumbo jumbo seems to have the upper hand. The show consists of stories including being serenaded at the break of dawn by Robert Smith, trekking mountain gorillas in Rwanda and coming to the conclusion that he will never have a proper conversation with his dear mum. There will be a...
MIKE SKINNER DJ SET + SPECIAL GUESTS A FIVE-ROOM EVENT WITH A HEADLINE DJ SET FROM MIKE SKINNER IN THE AUDITORIUM Mike Skinner is the man behind the musical phenomenon that was The Streets for ten years. In that time he won an Ivor Novello, a Brit, and changed the sound of UK music forever. Now that he has retired the moniker of The Streets, Mike continues to push things forward with his genre bending DJ sets.Reflecting his love of cutting edge sounds, Mike’s musical selections are as eclectic as his production capabilities. From screwed down house to old skool hip hop via drum and bass...
A night of DJs across five rooms with a headliner set from house music producer Julio Bashmore.
It might seem counterintuitive for a producer to detach themselves from one of the planet’s most thriving music scenes, but in the case of Julio Bashmore, that’s exactly what he did growing up in bass music hotbed, Bristol. You see, Julio’s first love is house music. And operating just on the peripheries of the city’s scene has allowed him to quietly cultivate a take on the genre unlike any other.
Barrence Whitfield is a full-throttle soul screamer in the spirit of Little Richard, Wilson Pickett, and Solomon Burke. He has been described as the owner of one incredible pair of lungs, with limitless energy and unmatched enthusiasm for his music and his audience. Barrence is a rarity in this business, one of a few black, rock ‘n roll singer/entertainers who Spin Magazine says maintains a frenzied performance. The Savages lay down a groovy racket that’s so thick and greasy, you’ll need to keep moist towelettes near the hi-fi. Barrence and the boys are to soul what the Cramps are to...
Formed and based in Stroud, this gig marks the first time Hot Feet have played in Exeter. They may be partly inspired by their rural surroundings, but their eclectic music hints at a darker and more complex world than the pastoral paradise you might expect. After the success of their debut EP, Wood House, the band have been playing, learning and progressing musically. The have now followed up with their second release, Mist Is Dust.
JESS MCALLISTER
The music of Jess McAllister is wholesome, passionate...
Having supported the likes of Rufus Wainwright, Sam Smith and London Grammar, Rhodes’ beautiful voice and reputation for captivating live shows firmly cement him as one to watch.
Rhodes got his start in music the same way countless other artists have by playing in a friend’s band just having fun and not thinking it would go anywhere in particular. Fast forward to the start of 2013 when a friend suggested he start writing his own music and that’s where it all began to change – Rhodes picked up his guitar and unearthed his own startlingly beautiful voice.
