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Dreadzone

Playing at Farmer Phil's 2012

Day ?day. Time 0.00 - 0.00pm . Stage Main Stage.

AHOY! Dub pioneers Dreadzone take the road to Farmer Phil's in 2012 playing tracks from their most recent release ‘Eye on the Horizon’ plus live favorites from their back catalogue. The core members Greg Dread, original bass master Leo Williams, the unmistakable MC Spee, legendary reggae vocalist Earl 16 alongside Chris Compton on guitar and Chris Oldfield on technology make up the current Dreadzone line up . . . .

Imperial Leisure

Playing at Farmer Phil's 2012

Day ?. Time ?.00 - ?.00pm . Stage Main Stage.

A North London, UK band born from high school friendship, with a shared admiration of groups, both close to home, such as The Specials / Madness, & from further afield, such as The Beastie Boys / Jurassic 5l & Rage Against The Machine. Their fan-base built through gigging has paid off with their debut single - In A Letter - selling-out, on the day of release. Radio support for the band has been extensive, with singles getting plays by Zane Lowe & Colin Murray (BBC Radio One), xfm nationwide & Virgin Xtreme, with additional enthusiastic spins from Gary Crowley (BBC London), Shaun Keaveney (BBC 6music) & Kerrang! Radio.

The band have been conquering crowds across the UK, playing festivals such as Glastonbury, Camp Bestival and Bestival, not to mention (illegitimately playing in the car parks at) Reading 2007, Fruitstock and LoveBox, as well as springing spontaneous guerilla gigs on unsuspecting but hugely appreciative crowds in shopping centres, parks and on beaches around the UK. They then headlined their own live dates around the UK in October, followed by supporting Less Than Jake on their UK tour last November. Previous support appearances have included Roots Manuva, Gym Class Heroes, Ugly Duckling, the legendary Sugar Hill Gang, Sway, and Skinnyman.

"Imperial Leisure stew up hip-hop, ska and punk into invigorating party music…purpose-built to send festivals into a deranged dancing sweat." Q

"It's impossible not to get caught up in it all, the sense of fun seeping into everyone involved like a shot of serotonin."
KKKKK –Kerrang!

"…Like the Beasties and De La Soul, playing Less Than Jake at a cult-rock party. An amazing live band."
Drowned In Sound

"Imperial Leisure's sound is practically a sonic mirror held up to the face of London: a melting pot of cultures, genres and personalities blended together with grit and spice" Big Cheese

The Undercover Hippy

Playing at Farmer Phil's 2012

Day ?. Time ?.00 - ?.00pm . Stage Main Stage.

"Exceptional. He had the attention of every person in the audience...Highly recommended!!" - The Note

"Combining pointed and clever lyrics with an almost spiritual acoustic guitar, the emotion and truth in his words pierce deep. His is the kind of music which makes one want to quit their job, grow dreds ...and just chill out." - Record Union

"When listening to The Undercover Hippy I could almost smell the festival camp fires burning. With a reggae style to his acoustic vibes and lyrical content that speaks volumes about the unbalanced nature of modern living, here lies a man who knows there are greater things to sing about than boy meets girl. Lets hope he gets a chance to wake up the sleeping hippies and turn them into happy activists."
- Moony, Muddy Promotions / Art & Soul Magazine

"Ben Harper meets The Freestylers. Absolutely spot-on!" - Hugo Tracy, Pura Vida Records

"Billy's lyrics hit the mark more than any songwriter I know of today" - Dan Winch, Fish Seeks Bicycle

"..like a hip hop Gomez…Check this guy out if you haven't already. Politically driven, clever and fun. The best lyricist on bandman. 9/10" - Bandman

The Electric Swing Circus

Playing at Farmer Phil's 2012

Day Sunday. Time ?.00 - ?.00pm . Stage Main Stage.

The Electric Swing Circus is a live electro-swing band with a difference. They will take you back to the sounds of the 1920s, complete with a dazzling stage performance that will blow your mind! Thundering drum beats and phat bass lines meet screeching trumpets, ladies in dresses and gentlemen with top hats and coat tails – this is a show not to miss!

The Electric Swing Circus was formed in 2011 in South Birmingham by a small group of people with a vision and a desire to do more for music. With a passion for live events, dance and theatre, the concept of the Electric Swing Circus is all about the live performance – putting on a show like no other. From a small core, The Electric Swing Circus has gradually attracted more musicians, performers, lighting designers, sound engineers, set designers and more.

The Electric Swing Circus line up starts with the sisters of swing, singing close doo-wop harmonies. Then add in some gyspy jazz guitar, fretless bass, live drums, keys and samples and synth and you have a full and rich, live electro Swing sound.
We have also put a show together specially for theatres and sit down venues that integrates the music with circus performance and dance. Occasionally you might see a performer sneak in to do a showcase during a band set too!

The Electric Swing Circus is a co-operative, owned by the people who work and perform in it. We are different from other groups in that our support team of engineers, technicians designers and choreographers are not just hired help, but members and owners of 'The Electric Swing Circus Co-operative'. All important decisions are made by the entire group and everything is shared evenly between the troupe.

The Stumble

Playing at Farmer Phil's 2012

Day day. Time ?.00 - ?.00pm . Stage Main Stage.

For the past five or six years, firm festival favourites The Stumble have been revered as one of the best live blues bands in the UK. The band have a unique blend of musical influences and combine these to fuse blues, soul and rock and they are dedicated to the ambient rapturous sound of live performance, even in the studio. The front line is led by Paul Melville, a consumate frontman who posesses an incredibly rich voice.

Paul is backed by one of the best outfits, who bring with them a wealth of experience and talent in their fields. Colin Black is the master of Chicago style, Les Paul driven blues, Simon Anthony adds immense colour and sensitivity on saxophones and the newest member of the band, guitarist Rob Livesey has added a scintillating Stratocaster dynamic to the feel of the band. Holding it all together are drummer Boyd Tonner and bassist Cameron Sweetnam, who keep the grooves locked down whether driving, shuffling or mellowing down easy.

The band are working on their third album and promise that this will take them to another level of performance and songwriting prowess. Catch this band live whenever you can and you'll know they are the real deal. Keep track of the progress of the new album at www.thestumble.com"

Rodney Branigan

Playing at Farmer Phil's 2012

Day day. Time ?.00 - ?.00pm . Stage Acoustic Stage.

He's been called "impossibly tallented" - and they'd be right. Last years UK tour included performances with Steve Knightly and Seth Lakeman at Glastonbury Festival to double headlining Bute Festival with Nick Harper. His latest singles 'She Bled' and 'Blank Page' both receiving BBC airplay.

Rodney stopped me in my tracks with his unique one-man rhythmic acoustic guitar performance. It was like nothing I had seen before. His ability to manipulate the guitar strings whilst banging out a rhythm on the sound box was just incredible.

This guy rocks - picture two acoustic guitars, one perched on top of the other, played simultaneously with one trouser leg rolled up.
Rodney's ability to entertain the audience with his repertoire of covers and original tunes was truly brilliant and cliché-free. Check this guy out - he's simply amazing!
By Craig Clark BBC Suffolk

ACOUSTIC GUITARIST June 2010
"A guitarist and singer to discover ...
BLUES MAGAZINE May 2011
"Rodney Branigan the revelation of the year or even decade."

Hobo Jones and The junkyard Dogs

Playing at Farmer Phil's 2012

Day ?day. Time ?.30 - ?.30pm. Stage Main Stage.

Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs, Creators of the musical genre Skunk Rock (more commonly refered to as Skunk) are one of the more unusual acts playing in the UK today. Basically a skiffle band who can skiffle almost anything (including The Pussycat Dolls!) but also a comedy band who will keep you laughing all night while enjoying their own brand of musical entertainment.

They seem to make themselves at home anywhere they play; from the corner of a small pub to busking outside your shop to a large outdoor stage, it doesn't matter where this band play, they can adapt their act to fit any type of venue. Dressed in tattered suits and top hats, they grab your attention wherever they go and their tongue in cheek comedy & rock n roll skiffle and Skunk Rock will have you tapping your feet, laughing and singing along in no time .

The Wayne Martin Blues Delux Band

Playing at Farmer Phil's 2012

Day Sunday. Time 9.30pm - 11.00pm -. Stage Main Stage.

Sunday night Finale !!!!!!

Join us for the big bash on Sunday night to bring the
festival to a brilliant close.

When Farmer Phil wanted a band to finnish off this years festival on Sunday night there was only one choice. . . . . "The Wayne Martin Blues Deluxe Band".

Wayne has consistently delivered the goods to please the audience with his melodic hard impact rock delivered through what must be the best sound system on the festival circuit. Wayne Martin is a veteran of the UK rock scene who's brother guitarist Rick Martin has carved out a considerable place in the UK music world.

Wayne tells us that he has a few surprises for the 2012 finale - there's one certainty it will be a great line up to bring the festival to a brilliant close.

Musical influences: Jimmy Hendrix - Freddy King- Allman Brothers - George Clinton

Listening to their Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Dub Band (see video on the right) is one of our modern time musical inspiration. Originally formed as a studio band for the label's earliest recordings, Easy Star All-Stars is a reggae collective with a rotating roster of musicians and singers founded by the co-founders (Michael Goldwasser, Eric Smith, Lem Oppenheimer & Remy Gerstein) of New York City-based Easy Star Records in 1997.

Although they have backed many artists and produced several original releases, they are best known for covering popular albums in a reggae and dub style and have released three cover albums to date.

The first, release in 2003, was an interpretation of Pink Floyd's classic The Dark Side of the Moon entitled Dub Side of the Moon; the second was 2006's Radiodread, a song-by-song cover of Radiohead's OK Computer.

In March 2008 they released an EP consisting mostly of non-cover material.[2] In April 2009, they released a cover of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band entitled Easy Star's Lonely Hearts Dub Band. On 5 April 2011, they released their first original album entitled First Light.

Formed in the working class suburbs of industrial Birmingham in England in 1978 The Beat arose at a time of high unemployment and social upheaval.

From the outset the band offered messages of hope and peace with an insight into sociopolitical topics would later alongside The Specials see them heralded as forerunners of the whole 2-Tone Ska movement.

The Beat`s first single was the infectious covers of Smokey Robinson`s `Tears of A Clown` which on release went straight into the national Top 10 at No.6. The record immediately an effortless like fusion between a number of different musical styles such as ska, punk, pop, soul and reggae that immediately saw the band finding themselves an overnight success.

Further hit singles from the first album included `Mirror In The Bathroom`, `Can`t Get Used to Losing You`, `Hands Off... She`s Mine` and `Best Friend`, and with a catalogue such as this it was easy to see why the the Beat would become one of the most popular live and recording acts in the UK.

Huge radio airplay followed in the US which saw The Beat head stateside and then further with world tours alongside some of the biggest performing artists such as The Clash, The Police, REM, Talking Heads, The Pretenders and of course The Specials.

While The Beat could deliver with what almost seemed effortless ease songs of love, peace and unity. Songs such as `Stand Down Margaret` saw them spearhead a movement wanting real social change and multicultural inclusion. The hundreds of thousands that sang along in unison with the band at nuclear disarmament marches bear testament to the uplifting feeling the band could evoke with their musical swagger and genuine care for humanity.

After 3 gold and platinum Top selling albums worldwide with `I Just Cant Stop It`, `Wh`appen`, and `Special Beat Service` - The Beat`s musical fluidity and openness delivered in their explosive all encompassing live shows allowed them to reach hundreds of thousands of fans across the world communicating positivity and freedom through not only their music, but their actions and genuine commitment to causes.

Kissmet

Day. Friday 10.00 - 11.30pm. Stage Main Stage.

Kissmet is a spellbinding blend of Eastern and Western music that captivates crowds all over the world. They fuse Bhangra (Punjabi folk music from India) and Rock together to create something amazing which instantly and effortlessly appeals to the masses. They take audiences on a roller coaster ride from the East to the West and back again leaving them breathless, exhausted and brimming with positive energy and the feel good factor. It has to be seen to be believed... They have headlined at Glastonbury, Summer Sundae and Electric Picnic.

Kissmet is a London based world music band set up by two UK born and bred Sikh brothers who have taken traditional Punjabi folk music (Bhangra) from the fields of India and fused it seamlessly with western Rock music (Led Zeppelin, Cream, Hendrix).

Flipron

Day Friday. Time 8.45 - 9.45pm. Stage Main Stage.

With lyrical inventiveness & surreal imagination FLIPRON write songs that veer from Technicolor power-pop, to dark, sleazy confessionals, to dusty, moth-eaten folk ballads.

This is the band hailed by musicomh.com as 'THE MOST ORIGINAL BAND IN THE UK' ...And after years of underground recognition it looks like 2011 will be their year. Last year’s American tour, a publishing deal and a ten date residency at The Edinburgh Fringe bought them to the attention of world dominating mega industry fest; Austin, Texas’ SOUTH BY SOUTH WEST who have invited them to showcase their music.

The Independent
"Flipron could become the house band on the ghost ship in the next instalment of Pirates of the Caribbean. Someone tell Johnny Depp. "

Music Week
“ ... Glastonbury’s macabre funsters are at the top of their game. With great writing and such a clear musical identity, you just have to smile and submit to their charms”.

Daily Telegraph
"...woozy bohemian pop massacre...brilliant but frankly unclassifiable.”

Rebekah Delgado

1). Day Sunday Time 2.00 - 3.00. Stage Acoustic Stage.

Rebekah Delgado has been an integral part of the DIY scene in London Town throughout the 00s. The two previous bands she fronted have collected assorted accolades including numerous plays on Radio 1 (including being record of the week), XFM playlisting, plays on MTV, MTV2, Kerrang TV, BBC London record of the week, best of Myspace Sept '08 and many plays on BBC6.)

Away from the UK, she has toured Spain numerous times (and has been played and interviewed on National radio), toured Italy, (and appeared in the National press and radio there too), received rave reviews and radio play in France, the US and Mexico, been Myspace Australia's featured band of the week etc and appeared on Canadian TV.

She has been holed up writing material the last couple of months and now has an album ready to record (all the songs on here have been recorded in a bedroom). This is her first solo outing.

Reviews:
"Rebekah Delgado is a 24-carat goddess of infectious vocal melody and have-your-eye-out lyrical phrasing"
Soundsxp.com.

"This swoonsome pop essence is something that simply demands attention.
The Fly (live).

Time to wipe of the the mud from those Womad wellies and dig out your dancing shoes .Formed in Harare capital city of zimbabwe,Chimanimani take their name from Zimbabwe's sacred mountain along which winds a path so narrow , that in places it's necessary to make a "chimanimani" (walk sideways).

But no-one wants to walk to the band's music! Chimanimani embodies everything expected from a vibrant African dance band. Expect up-beat and infectious rhythms, jangling guitar melodies and haunting vocals, a place where funky bass riffs fly. Chimanimani are a dance band in the traditions of the wonderful Four Brothers and The Bhundu Boys .

A blend of traditional and modern styles, their music fills the heart and gets the body moving, whilst reaching out and touching and uniting everyone in a common celebration of life. Well known on the festival circuit, this vibrant group have performed at festivals and venues across the UK including Glastonbury , Larmer Tree Festival, Respect Festival, Eden Complex, Canterbury, Shambala,

There are 3 Farmer Phil's albums currently available - 2 as downloads and one hard copy available to order from the website.
Single Tracks: 79p - CD: £7.99

Read more about the CD here( CLICK

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Formed in the autumn of 2009, Goodnight Lenin's songs are reminiscent of the singer songwriters of the 1960s & 1970s, whilst still being relevant to the modern day listener.

Inspired by Dylan, Young and Simon & Garfunkel, they constantly strive to deliver honest, experience based lyrics that flow along into their carefully crafted sound that seamlessly crosses genres.

In the beginning, Goodnight Lenin remained undiscovered until a video from a low key gig played in a friend's kitchen surfaced online. Shortly afterwards they were booked to headline the Lunar Stage at Moseley Folk Festival where they performed immediately before another of their great inspirations - Donovan.

With three years of rehearsals, writing, gigging and tweaking behind them, The Darlingtons are now strapped with a collection of impressive, epic songs as inspired from their love of 60s song writing (classics such as the Velvet Underground and Bob Dylan) and the sound of new wave; think Echo and the Bunnymen, Psychedelic Furs and Joy Division.

"…a solid togetherness, developing their craft… great songs!" - BBC BRISTOL INTRODUCING

"Inspiring lust for 80s alt-rock with a uniquely fresh attitude" - UNLEASHED SURFER

"there is an undeniable wealth of talent here and this is definitely a band to keeps tabs on." GOD IS IN THE TV

"This quartet overtake their peers with tight live sets and an energy rarely seen in most new bands, proving that underage talent isn't a London-only phenomenon" – CONVERSE MUSIC

"…Could be described as Formal rock, a structured sounding mess in the best way imaginable, or just sheer brilliance... Onlookers loved them." - WIRED PROMOTIONS (Gloucester)

Listen to the Darlingtons:
http://soundcloud.com/oraclemusic-mgmt/sets/the-darlingtons-bbc-introducing-session/

Kampec Dolores was founded in 1984 by Csaba Hajnoczy, Gabi Kenderesi and Szini (she used to sing and play guitar, later she changed for electric bass).

In the early days they supported Nico in Budapest (1985), played at Eastern Europe's first international alternative festival (Carrot Festival, Warsaw 1987), and were support act for the 12-country revival tour of legendary American band Pere Ubu in Europe (1988).

Their first record was initiated by The Ex, who invited Kampec Dolores to record in Amsterdam and released the LP on the Konkurrel label (1988). Kampec Dolores toured in almost all the countries of Europe from Spain to Moscow and from Sweden and Norway to Italy and Yugoslavia (1988/2002). They made their North-American debut at the prestigious Victoriaville Festival in Canada ('99).

Sunday Driver

Day Sunday. Time 05.30 - 06.30pm. Stage Main Stage.

Like XTC and the Beatles before them Sunday Driver know how to entertain... how to simultaneously make us smile and to think. Sunday Driver is quietly surreal, images and colors bloom in your brain as you listen to their songs.

They have also written music for several soundtracks including the award-winning BBC Radio 4 documentary 'Leprosy: A forgotten disease'.

Breathtakingly cool and stunningly compelling....In The City Of Dreadful Night' is a fantastic album that's diverse and tantalising; beautifully conceived, stunningly executed and just such an absolute joy to behold. " - Toxic Pete

Brandon Young grew up in idyllic West of Ireland during the folk music boom. His home town was the centre of music in Ireland and he the centre of it. Here he met many leading Classical, Folk Rock and Jazz musicians like guitarist Louie Stewart who showed him his first Jazz chords. These same chords became the foundation stone for the incredible melodic songs that were to follow.

Musicians like guitarist Davy Graham would come to stay at his house in Freiburg Germany where he lived with his then girlfriend Ute Gartner. Also living in this amazing home in the Black Forest was folk legend Mike Softley who became Brandons mentor. From these musicians he would ask permission to use a particular chord or progression. Moon has inspired some of the greatest musicians of our time with his unique voice and talent which borders on genious. Tonights concert will feature songs like 'Right Time for Me " 'Happy to be Loved by You'' and the haunting 'Oh My God' Don't be surprised who turns up at his gigs or even gets up on stage with him!.
(Tim Cooper - Los Angeles Tribune)

"The voice of an angle" (New York times)
"Natural gifted star" (The Guardian)
"Channeled" (Folk America)
"He writes music like the masters". (NME)
"A breath of fresh air - he transports you to another place" (Jazz Roots)

Maybe Myrtle Tyrtle

Day Friday. Time 7.00 - 7.45pm. Stage Acoustic Stage

Newcastle's favourite rockabilly n'er do wells, Maybe Myrtle Tyrtle. A joyous stroll through the dappled pastures of alt.country, languid rockabilly and sun-breaking-from-behind-the-clouds wooziness. It's the happy blues.

The band formed back in 2004 and have since built up a sterling reputation as one of the best feel-good bands in the north-east, a reputation backed up by some incredible live performances (including headline slots at the Green Festival three years running). Recently they've been trying to nail down their unique sound on record and this fine single (which also includes 'One Of The Days' and 'Green Henry') will be followed later in the year by their eagerly-awaited debut album, Bushwaka. Check out their myspace for all the details regarding their Autumn tour and album release. RM

Gundogs

Day Saturday. Time 8.15 - 9.15pm . Stage Main Stage.

In a culture of music defined by the sale of sonic snake-oil to a youth crying out for a new standard, GUNDOGS present themselves as the antidote. Despite having come from very different backgrounds,

GUNDOGS were all raised in the broken heart of the industrial Midlands, and remain acutely aware of the disillusionment that the area continues to enfranchise across generations.

The desire to excel and to achieve way beyond expectations has become GUNDOGS' mission-statement. To plough forward without regard for consequence, to skirmish with a chequered past which is forever nipping at their heels, to expose every raw nerve to every audience and, above all to communicate at all costs are all concepts which have turned from fears into ambitions. Ambitions which pervade GUNDOGS output in every word and every phrase.

These afterlife travellers don't know where they are going and hardly know where they have been. They were found in a crypt, still clawing at the gravel, still restless. They eventually got out of their coffins and shook off some dust and the Dapper Cadavers is what you get.

Lineup: Gary Dapper - Guitar and Vocals,
Count Steffan Mortise - Bass,and Vocals
Russel Rigormortis - Drums
Yan Montego Vocals and Trumpet.

The Roving Crows

Day Saturday. Time 7.45 - 8.45pm. Stage Main Stage.

Debut Album of the Year 2010 'FATEA Music Magazine' - Runner-up.
"Sizzling Folk Rock" Chris Beaumont, Shreds & Patched Music Magazine (2010)
"Innovative, funky and energetic; some of the finest purveyors of Folk Rock and Celtic influenced stuff you'll ever see" Richie Keston, The Strand (2011)

The Roving Crows 5 piece line-up are an original Celtic sound; frenetic fiddle playing intertwined with trumpet, drums, bass, guitar and vocals. Strong, vibrant lyrics are at the very core of this entertaining and charismatic outfit with the band successfully bringing together many genres, influences and rhythms to create a driving and determined sound: come and dance - see them live!

"just pure musical energy. Tight rhythms, great on-stage personality, proper up-on-the-tables-kicking-over-the-beer-glasses fun-time music delivered at great speed." - Andrew Marston, BBC H&W, (June 2010).

Siyaya are experiencing difficulties getting out of Zimbabwe for Farmer Phils and will now be replaced by Chimanimani.

Fresh from Africa, colourful, climactic and bursting at the seams with energy, Siyaya presents their "Concert" The West African Djembe meets the Zimbabwean Ngoma and Marimba in an all out vigour, complimented by the lively dances, liquid tones, superb percussion rhythms and the sweet acapella harmonies all resembling the rich cultures and traditions of Africa.

Siyaya formed in 1989 and were originally known as Nostalgic Actors and Singers Alliance (NASA). They started with 5 members and were led by Mike Sobiko. The members of the group have changed a lot over time, with many former members going on to other, similar projects. The line-up now consists of 13 members under the leadership of Saimon Mambazo Phiri. On their 10th anniversary they changed their name to Siyaya (meaning 'on the move').

Siyaya have performed all over Africa and Europe including some major UK festivals such as WOMAD, Live 8 and Glastonbury.

The Amigos as they are today arrived in 2007, without permission. Singer of Songs and doer of wrongs Pedro Negro had some tunes that needed to be played and some people that needed to be paid. With Bass practitioner and long term collaborator Dr.Montoya watching his back, they set out mutating the first incarnation of the band into a unique animal that had no collar or cuffs.

After failing the priesthood BamBam 'Baby' Jesus took to the altar of dirty love as The Amigos drummer. Every song had a conscience, it needed balance. A search was on to find a touch of purity to counteract the depravity. Guided by fate, Sister Jah Nation, voice of the people, arrived.

The puzzle nearly complete, a guitar shaped hole sat in the middle of the Jigsaw waiting to be filled. It was a big hole, and needed a man with the ability to fill big holes, Valentino Vegas had entered the building and the show could at last begin. In 2008, Dj Wickaman hitched a ride with all his wordly possessions stuffed into a record bag and wasn't allowed to get off. The driver put his foot down and locked the doors.

Since forming, the band has gone from basement bar room to open air festival with little fanfare. Just doing what they do and spreading the dirty love to an increasing number of frontline Amigos. Avoiding conventional comparisons and explainations, It was inevitable that people would start to take notice...

Pre Sleep Monologue are a three piece band hailing from Shropshire UK, who play groove oriented alternative bluesy folk rock done the way they like.

While root influences come from the blues, Pre Sleep Monologues' music is hard to pint point. It draws inspiration from each of the members diverse musical influences which reflects their very broad audience appeal making them suitable for anything from MP's garden parties (it's true), folk festivals to tattoo conventions and everything and everywhere in-between.

Pre Sleep Monologues' chief singers and songwriters, Katy and Toby started out as an acoustic duo where they created a rich and distinctive sound with their acoustic guitars and intricate vocal harmonies. Later on they added a hard hitting Japanese American drummer from New York called Tosh who brought a heavier influence to the band, which happened to contrast with the folksy acoustic stylings yet come together rather naturally to help create this ever growing organic musical entity called Pre Sleep Monologue.

Pre Sleep Monologue currently has a track "Dirty Love" on the recently released Alternative Shropshire compilation CD and the track "Wade in The Water" in the Best of Farmer Phil's Festival 2010 album.

The band has been writing new material over the winter months and getting excited about unleashing their new songs at a string of club and local music festival dates over the summer including; Hay Fest in Hay-on Wye, Welshpool, Bridgnorth and Rock n Bowl Music Festivals, Park Live Telford and a main stage slot at Farmer Phil's Festival in the Shropshire hills.

Lineup:
Katy Caldecott - Vocals, Guitar & Bass
Toby Carter - Vocals & Guitar
Tosh - Drums

Rebbecca Moore at Farmer Phils Festival UK

Rebecca Moore

1). Day Friday. Time 5.00 - 5.45. Stage: Acoustic Stage.
2). Day Sunday. Time 2.00 - 3.00. Stage: Acoustic Stage.

Australian singer/guitarist Rebecca Moore is in the UK celebrating the release of her new EP "Closing the Distance". This album was launched in Australia on the 14th March 2011, at the Sydney Opera House in a show supporting the Afro Celt Sound System. Rebecca is an intensely original and imaginative songwriter whose musical style has been described as traversing the plains between Led Zeppelin's Battle of Evermore and Stevie Nicks' Gold Dust Woman.

Driven both by her music and a strong social conscience, Rebecca is also co-ordinating a series of concerts to generate funds for Burmese children orphaned by the devastating Cyclone Nargis of 2008. The project has so far raised over $12,500.

Rebecca's songs highlight the beauty of ancient folk music traditions combined with powerful instrumentation. Lyrically the songs contain vibrant imagery, commonsense awareness and clear perceptions that resonate universally.

Her new album, due for release later in 2011, is currently being completed in London, in collaboration with Grammy-nominated Afro Celt Sound System producer/engineer/writer Martin Russell, who describes Rebecca as "Australia's best-kept secret".

BC Allskas – From Bishops Castle Shropshire are making a huge impact in the Birmingham area. Ska and jolly tunes you can dance about to and what have you. An antidote to pub rock A band with girls in it A band where old people get to play too A band where the "Mayor" plays bass It's border ska and ska from the borders and ska without borders.

Line Up
Sean Gaffney of FUNK THE SYSTEM and GARIBALDI on guitar and vocals
Beth Prior of THE DAUGHTERS on vocals
Vicki Floyd of SMOKE LIKE A FISH on keyboard
Jim ("Mayor") Gaffney of GARIBALDI on bass
Sam Rickards, Mr Joe Plant and Ms Peta Yapp (of THE DAUGHTERS and BANG ON's supreme leader) on percussion
The impeccable Fred Perry on the baritone sax and John Franklin coming up on trumpet
Others we are proud to call an ALLSKA are... Rodders, Griff, Pete, Ade, Fuzz, and Alex. And in the ever expanding ALLSKA family - Rach, Olli, Stu, Greg and Di

The Buffalo Riot

1). Day Friday. Time 2.15 - 3.00pm . Stage Main Stage.
2). Day Saturday. Time 6.30.- 7.30pm. Stage Acoustic Stage.

The Buffalo Riot create a hugely engageing performance of three part harmony through their all acoustic set. They have been playing across the UK at all the top venues in Liverpool, London, Manchester. . . . They perform mainly their own material with a few well selected covers adding the beautiful Buffalo Riot touch of harmony with lap steel guitar and acoustic bass. The Buffalo Riot know how to mellow and then totally let rip into a great country bash!! If you like Crosby Stills Nash and Neil Young then you are going to love this band.

You Tube Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3W398IzYFM&feature=player_profilepage

"Like an angular Elbow with Maccabees sensibilities and enormous choruses" GILL MILLS - BEST OF MYSPACE & NME RADIO

Early on in their career GOODNESS were invited to the prestigious Sawmills Studios in Cornwall to work with John Cornfield (Muse, Supergrass, Razorlight) and Paul Travers (Co-founder of The Eden Project and Sessions). This was followed by the recording of a six track ep at the world famous Rockfield Studio (Kasabian, Oasis, Queen, Black Sabbath and Coldplay) in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside. So far this year, much has happened for GOODNESS - Winners of 'Best Live Act' at The Exposure Music Awards,selection to play at Liverpool Sound City,shot a video with The Bristol Old Vic TV department and signed endorsement with ANIMAL Clothing with their material featuring in several promotional videos.

Recently, GOODNESS were invited by The Roundhouse EMI studio to record a track for an album released in late December 2010. The GOODNESS sound is based around compelling vocals and soaring anthemic choruses, and thanks to their energetic live shows they now have an ever growing loyal nationwide fan base. "The fact that they possess a sound that is both accessible enough for mass appeal and intelligent enough for the approval of beardoes up and down the land may very well make them unstoppable" LIVE MUSIC SCENE (www.live-music-scene.co.uk)

Since reforming in Spring '09 UK band Elephant Talk have been stunning audiences with their unique 'Urban Folk' sound.

Sarah Joy (vocals), Matt Tarling (fiddle, effects, programming) , Jon Maybey (guitar, mandolin, loops, programming).

They skilfully combine authentically played traditional acoustic music with a wide range of electronica including: dub, dubstep, drum and bass, trance, nujazz and techno. This is proving to be popular with a wide audience in music venues, festivals and events throughout the UK and Europe.

Elephant Talk play a unique fusion of Folk, World, fuelled by a combination of eclectic backbeats ranging from: Dub, Drum n' Bass breakbeats to Trance and Techno.

A new line-up of skilled musicians include: original member Jon Maybey on guitar, mandolin, loops and programs, professional fiddle player Matt Tarling and singer/songwriter Sarah Joy. The acclaimed Aussie Singer/Songwriter Andrea Soler will also be making her debut with E.T at The Chippenham Folk Festival in the summer of 2009.

The group make a seamless transformation from traditional acoustic tunes and original songs to “hugely uplifting instrumental music for the head, heart and dance floor”

“Festival favourites” Elephant Talk have been described as “original, hypnotic and awe inspiring.” They have recorded 5 albums and toured throughout Europe and the UK

They begin 2009 with a new set of material consisting of traditional Breton, Celtic and Eastern flavoured tunes. Now joined by the singers Sarah and Andrea the group has taken on a whole new image and sound that simply put, looks and sounds divine! Beautiful, heartfelt songs, soaring fiddle melodies, acoustic guitar, electric mandolin with "live" sampling, beats, breaks and hypnotic effects combine to create an "awesome and uplifting sound".

The latest studio album 'Natty Loon' was recorded and released in early 2007, and the band played a 10 date UK tour in March. The first run of 'Natty Loon' completely sold out, but the album has been re-released and is now available from the band for £12 including postage and packing...

Groucutt and Haynes Band

DaySaturday. Time 5.15 - 6.15pm Stage Acoustic Stage.

Groucutt and Haynes are a folk rock duo consisting of Rob Groucutt and Dan Haynes. Formed originally as a break away from previous singer-songwriter back grounds, the pair started putting together demos of old and new songs with a fuller sound. These demos got passed around and open the doors for live radio sessions and gigs as the newly formed Groucutt and Haynes..

Groucutt and Haynes are currently working on what will be their follow album and we hope to see the first single later in 2011. their album. Following the local success of the 'You Come Alive' single release in 2009, Groucutt and Haynes opened for Elkie Brooks, Richie Havens and Midge Ure.

"A perfect blend of folk pop. Great acoustic guitar and truly beautiful harmonies" Digital Gig

Band Websites:
http://www.groucuttandhaynes.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Groucutt-and-Haynes/185559745202

http://www.myspace.com/groucuttandhaynes

http://twitter.com/groucutt_haynes

Belch Pop Frenzy

Day Friday. Time 4.15 - 5.00pm. Stage Main Stage.

The band is now a far cry from the original formed in the early 90,s
Now a fully beefed up, sonic, thundering bass, blistering valve amp, garage, punkadelic combo!!!

Belch Pop Frenzy have been through many line-up changes & differences in style over the years, but have now settled on being Stourbridge's answer to The Stooges. “Ok you weirdoes, let's rock ‘n' roll” drawls singer Dave, resplendent in shades, leather trousers (which his “Mom patched up” thank God) and pink feather boa, hitting into ‘Go Jono, Go', the first of their high octane set. Lyrically, Belch Pop are firmly in the girls, drink, lurrve, sex & drugs tradition, musically, it's riff-laden 60's style garage rock ‘n' roll from the off (there's no soloing with these guys for sure), with each track barely hitting the 3 minute mark.

Well, if you get your point across in that time (which they do), there's no point in hanging around is there? With a sheer powerhouse of a rhythm section (their drummer in particular is outstanding), BPF pummel through their set at a furious pace, with songs about “the toilets in JB's” (‘She Cries') and waking up drunk with one's “trousers down … with my cock in my hand” (‘Woke Up Drunk') hopefully setting the scene in your head if you've never heard them. In short, they are simply good time fun rock ‘n' roll with no pretensions, and sometimes it's a relief to see a band not taking themselves too seriously & having fun, with damn tight great songs too.

Finishing off, almost inevitably really, with a cover of the aforementioned Stooges classic ‘I Wanna Be Your Dog' dedicated to Stooges late guitarist Ron Asheton who recently died, Belch Pop Frenzy leave us exhausted, clapping like madmen, and with big grins on our faces. And, as a friend of mine often says, “and sometimes, Bryan, that's all you need!”.

Band Website
http://www.myspace.com/belchpopfrenzy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyR23ckeumk&feature=related

Andy O'Brien came on the scene two years ago. He has a happy go lucky big smile attude on stage. He recently supported The Sunshine Underground, Twisted wheel, Tom Hingley (Inspiral carpets), and Chris Helme. He is also a promoter in the Shrewsbury area and runs the Source Bars Indie night on Barker St. every Sunday. Andy is busy this year as one of the main organisers of the Quarry Music Festival 2011 which can attract over 1500 revellers all in aid of the children's charity Hope House - a childrens hospice.

Influences
Paul wellar - Oasis - The Levelers - Noel Gallagher - The Sea horses - Arctic monkeys - Stone Roses. . . .

A unique blend of roots and rock with an emphasis on good songs and barnstorming live performances with powerful tunes and superb musicianship.

Receiving support from BBC's Radio2 Steve Lamaque,Bob Harris and Johnnie Walker as well as Mojo's founder Mark Ellen. Bob Patterson of GLR Radio and Net Rythms cites them as one of his favourite bands.

Festival Gigs include : Glastonbury (twice), Cannes Music Festival (twice) , Acoustic Festival of Great Britian (twice), Edinborough Fringe, The Larmer Tree, Wyeside Festival, Riverside Fest, and many more
Following the success of the previous three albums , number four is on it's way.

THE LOOSEHOUNDS ALBUM "THEN SUDDENLY" A distinctive fusion of Roots and Rock, a disarming and ingenious collection that stands as a testament to the sheer determination of The Loosehounds to tread their own path; its one that's certainly worth following.
"Rock and Reel Magazine 2010"

Who's in the band?
Mark Heywood – Acoustic Guitar and vocals
Richard Douglas-Jones – Percussion and Vocals
Richard Jones – Bass and Vocals
Bruce Drummond – Lead Guitar
Jon Storey – Lead guitar

For the past 14 years Abelwell Foundation have been doing there thing. This reggae band originally comprising of three founding members, Toppa G, Peter Vibe and E Sterling, together have represented the talent that can be found in Wolverhampton all over the country and abroad.

Their first album “Talk About It” received rave reviews from local radio stations, fellow reggae artists and national newspapers. Their unique brand of roots and lovers rock has thrilled audiences with a distinctive sound that demonstrates that first class reggae music can be produced here in the U.K.

Line-up
Vocals: Female vocalist Sandawana
Saxophonist: Kadeem
Drummer: Skip
Bass: Mikey Tuff
Keyboards: Vince
Guitar: Cho Cho.

This new set up has, given them fresh impetus to create even better music than ever before.

Tom is one of the most original new artists I have heard in a long time. With his unique approach to guitar and his vocal interpretations of traditional and his original tunes, he has managed to create music that is all his own. His playing and
vocal style comes from that natural place great music comes from - personal expression, honest and right from the heart. The music just flows." (Woody Mann).

We the audience were simply buzzing, after all that, and we went home totally satisfied having heard top class Blues from a first rate practitioner. He is a must see performer. - (Lewis A Harris Folk Northwest)

As a child, Tom first learnt his craft through interpreting what he heard on records and later through watching other guitar players. His home was full of music, his father's vast record collection covering almost every style and form, from Ella Fitzgerald to Woody Guthrie, Bach to Gershwin. By his teens, Tom had become an accomplished finger style guitarist, when he suffered a spinal injury that, amongst other things, put paid to his guitar playing for a few years.

He played material from the likes of Charlie Patton and Walter Davis alongside his own quite engaging compositions with, in particular, some very evocative instrumentals played in unusual and personalised tunings. This guy has a growing reputation and this very entertaining and thoughtful set can only enhance his growing reputation even further. - (Bob Tilling)

History

Tom first started playing the guitar when he was a child. Apart from being shown a few chords by his elder brother, Tom was self taught. He initially, learnt his craft through interpreting what he heard on records and later through watching other guitar players. As an early teenager, Tom had become an accomplished finger style guitarist and recalls playing the Davey Graham tune ‘Angie' at a school concert. He was, and still is avid listener and admirer of other musicians. Early influences included Renbourn and Jansch, Martin Carthy, Nic Jones, Big Bill Broonzy and Led Zeppelin.

In a road traffic accident in 1974, Tom permanently became a disabled person. His impairment also affected his fingers and prevented him from playing music. He recalls the frustration of creating music in his head but not being able to hear it in the air. With the tenacity and creativity of a new explorer, finding ways to work around his limits of hand movement, Tom has discovered how to return to being a musician. He has developed absolutely new and unique techniques for playing slide guitar, with a sensitive touch and full of feeling.

In 2003, Tom released his first album ‘The Bell' to critical acclaim, 2006 saw his second CD ‘Running Free' and by late 2008, ‘Have a Taste of This' was released to major interest at home and abroad. All of Tom's records have been featured on National and local radio in the U.K. and abroad. His albums are refreshingly different and both his song writing and composing skills are respected and enjoyed by audiences and listeners alike.

‘Defining Tom as a Blues performer is too small to convey the depth and variety of his music. Partly because of his physical challenges, he is taking the acoustic slide guitar to another level and finding fantastic new sounds and techniques that until now he remained silent. Tom is like the Django Reinhardt of Slide Guitar' - (Andrew Walker)

Stormy Monday' was born out of the 'open mike' blues sessions started by Martin Johnson and Bob Pitcher at the 'Mount ' Llanidloes. Inspired by the music of Howlin Wolf, Jimmy Reed, T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters the band was formed. After some changes they have forged together as an outfit of guys committed to authentic Chicago and Delta blues somewhat spiced with a sprinkling of 60's R&B....................

Band Line Up:
Martin Johnson Guitar and Vocals
Andrew Hawkey Blues harp and Vocals
Dave Ashley Bass
Mick Williams Drums
Bob Pitcher Keyboards and Banjo

An extremely talented Singer/Songwriter who delngivers every song with total conviction, passion and dynamic vocals, accompanied by a sweetly plucked guitar. She bares her soul through every song as her voice pulls your emotions in and they rise and fall in time with the music.

http://www.myspace.com/nikkirous

www.youtube.com/nikkirousmusic

www.facebook.com/nikkirousmusic

Richie Syrett is a Manchester based Singer/Songwriter plying his craft across the length and breadth of the UK, extending his following and fanbase as he does. His typically melodic and lyrically sharp songwriting makes a grateful bow to wide range of Americana and Roots soaked influences whilst managing to retain a style and sound all of its very own not least through Richie’s very distinctive vocal. .

www.richiesyrett.com

www.myspace.com/richiesyrett

www.reverbnation.com/richiesyrett

Bo Pilar & the Mountain Valley Boys

Day Saturday. Time 3.15 - 4.15pm. Stage Main Stage.

Bo Pilar: the man; the myth; the mythical man. A phlegm-soaked veteran of arguably-art-punk
outfits such as The Velvet Underpants and When Bears Attack, the dying years of the 21st
century's first decade found our hero infused with the spirit of Old-Timey Roots Music.

An encounter with one Yoko Hobo, a devotee of classic guitar-pop and that sweet country
sound, plus the arrival on the scene of the drum-slinger known as "The Jazz Dentist", came
to further direct Pilar and his growing crew along the well-worn path of moonshine & clumsy
gunplay.

Now, allied and augmeted with a rag-taggle gang of (somewhat) like-minded folk, their name
is both feared and revered throughout at least three counties. An eight-piece, compared to
such acts as Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and The Arcade Fire, The 'Boys (and they are "The
'Boys", even though one of them is a girl) display the sum of their many musical influences,
whilst still rocking to the beat of a country heart.

Bo Pilar - Vocals
Yoko - Guitar and Vocals
The Jazz Dentist - Drums and Vocals
Dave The Impaler - Bass and Vocals
Sally Falafel - Violin and Cakes
Clumbsy Mr C - Guitar and Vocals
Ivor Tinkler - Keyboards
Mr Ed - Sax

Genre: Country/Rock 'n' Roll
Hometown: Stourbridge, West Midlands
Record label: open to offers

Band Websites
http://www.myspace.com/bopilarandthemountainvalleyboys

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bo-Pilar-and-the-Mountain-Valley-Boys/38860874883?ref=ts

Katy Caldecott - Vocals, Guitar & Bass
Toby Carter - Vocals & Guitar
Tosh - Drums

Dan Haynes (The Sounds of Silence)

Day Friday. Time 2.00 - 2.45pm. Stage Acoustic Stage.

'The Sounds of Silence' are a tribute to the music of American duo Simon and Garfunkel performed by Dan Haynes and Peter Richards. Playing much loved songs from the five studio albums 'The Sounds of Silence' perform, as Simon and Garfunkel did in the early years with just a single guitar being the backdrop for the duos voices.

With subtle re-works of songs being interspersed with original and live versions that Simon and Garfunkel themselves had performed; 'The Sounds of Silence' capture the magic of the songs that so many of us know. Their voices blend together in harmony to continue on the essence of what made the songs so endearing. With a show full of poetic lyrics, beautiful harmonies and melodic guitar it's clear to see why Simon and Garfunkel were, and are still regarded as one of the greatest folk rock duos of all time.

Emma Kid has been singing her favourite genre folky rock for 20 years. As a duo - she and Craig have been playing together on and off for 10 years, She sings from the heart songs with drive and emotion.

Mike Holloway (see photo sitting on the ground) wil be the master of cermonies for the main stage for the entire weekend. He has his own band The HMV Band!

Formed in the winter of 2002 by local music scene veteran, Mike Holloway, The HMV Band were born to bring a new edge and originality to the field of Classic Rock/Blues. The founder members were joined by Gran Torino drummer Tom Vallings and started gigging in January of 2003. Over the last seven years The HMV Band have brought their own form of emotive Blues and driving Rock music to numerous venues across the Midlands. They are now regarded as one of the premier live acts in the area.

Accompanying Mike in 2011 sees a more settled line-up consisting of Mark Swain (ex House of Alice) on keys and Pete Lamb, Steve Fryer (ex Diesel Brothers) on drums and bass respectivecly. The band shine in their ability to tailor performances to specific audiences and venues. From acoustic classics to all-out rock n roll, spanning every decade and covering a diverse selection of songs, it's more-than-likely they'll know most of the songs you can think of requesting.

The standard 120 minutes set includes songs from;
Jimi Hendrix, Kings of Leon, Cream, Bad Company, Scissor Sisters, Free, Rolling Stones, Snow Patrol, The Beatles, Frank Zappa, Fleetwood Mac, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, Pink Floyd, Deacon Blue, Michael Jackson, Led Zeppelin and many more!

Chris the Poet

Day Friday- Saturday - Sunday. Time All Day. Stage Acoustic Stage.

Chris the Poet will compere the Acoustic Stage for 2011. Witty, entertaining and informed he wil guide you through three days of acoustic music in a treasured athmosphere of song, poetry and music from all over the globe.

From the depths of the South Shropshire Hills emerges ‘Dirty Ray'. In a previous life Ray was known as Kevin Weatherill, singer & principal songwriter of British band Immaculate Fools, but that really is another man's story, ‘Dirty Ray' is who he was always waiting to be.

After disbanding Immaculate Fools in 1995, having released six albums over an eleven year period, Ray headed for Spain, returning to a people that had already taken his poetic song writing well and truly to their collective heart..

Ray spent several years immersing himself in Spain's traditional music, the Flamenco of the south and further North, in Galicia, he wrestled with the complicated acoustic guitar rhythms of the chant based alalas songs, fusing these styles with his already deeply ingrained love of Delta Blues, (think; better dressed Seasick Steve with a passion for Tapas) until perfecting his now peculiarly individual style of treating the acoustic guitar..

Read more: http://www.myspace.com/dirtyrayweatherill#ixzz0w7JYvN2l
http://www.myspace.com/dirtyrayweatherill

Sarah Smith Trio (Gypsy - Jazz - Swing)

Day Friday. Time 3.00 - 3.45pm. Stage Acoustic Stage.

"The Sarah Smith Trio play gypsy jazz with authentic passion, fire and virtuosity. This band is keeping the spirit of the music of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli alive..." Simon Tittley - Producer WEA International

Sarah's guitarist Paul Degville has played alongside Chicago tenorman Bud Freeman, cornettist Ruby Braff and the venerable Stephane Grappelli.'

"Some of the most exquisite lead parts I have had the pleasure of witnessing in recent years in the form of virtuoso violinist Sarah Smith." - The County Times.

"The brilliant violin playing of Sarah Smith, the great vocals & guitar of Tim Smith, and the superbly skilled Remi Harris on lead guitar. A fantastic line-up playing Gypsy Jazz a la hot club and a whole lot more." - ' The Music Pool '

"Whilst competing in the South East Asia Olympic Pearl Diving Championships (1995-1996) Lucy had a bizarre and freakish deep see diving accident. During her recovery from the Bends she discovered her voice had transformed into sweet-singing soulful songbird and a new path was carved.

Tim began his musical career as a guitar pick for the much loved Peter, Paul and Jane ensemble (famous for their classic song Puff The Magic Dragon. After being accidently dropped at a gig in Hull and abandoned Tim slowly learned to fend for himself. As the summer arrived he was spotted by a flock of swans that were flying over Hornsea and was recognised as one of their own.

Lucy & Tim have been playing together for about a year but have been friends for years having met in the mid 90's in London whilst both pursuing their own musical ambitions. By pure coincidence they've ended up in Shropshire both at loose musical ends.
As they continue to perform Lucy's original set around Shropshire they are also writing new material together and making their own unique sound for the future.

Lucid: The ability to think clearly, particularly between periods of insanity and delirium. Clear, easily understood. Bright and shining"ods of insanity and delirium, clear, easily understood, bright and shining.

The Hybrid Hustle is a collective of Coventry talents, tenacious in their eclectic approach and possessed by a passion for music.

Their evocative performance is achieved with an acoustic guitar, an electric and a voice.
On acoustic guitar is Dan Gascoigne, the protégé of Coventry folk legend Dave Bennet. And on electric is Joe Beale, an almightily talented blues player, as dubbed so by Guitarist Magazine.

Heading up the band is Danny Hale, an up and coming midlands vocalist.

Flat Stanley bring there own blend of Folk noise to your ears. They have played bars, clubs pubs, raves ,festivals, freepartys, protests, In fields, in the sun, in the rain, up to their necks in mud, up to our eyes in beer, in debt. Played for punks Bikers, Druids, Lovers, Ravers, scoundrels, wasters and just about everyone and everywhere in-between. Playing live is what life is all a...

Line Up:
Shaggy- Guitar & Vocals
Al The Pint - Drums
Chris "Charlie" Brown- Bass
Ollie- Fiddle/Percussion
Monsoon- Didj

BC/DC shropshire's ultimate classic rock covers band. With AC /DC Bon Scott era songs from "Power Rage" and "Let there be Rock". They also throw in a few songs from "Thin Lizzy" "Status Quo" plus many more. PREPARE TO BE ROCKED!!!!!

Line -up:
Mark leavesley "vocals"
Mick richards "lead guitar"
Ang Hayward "bass" and clive rogers "drums"

Battle of the bands will take place on the main stage Friday at 11am to 2pm. They will be given giving a great opportunity to play in a professionally music environment with a super be sound system. The bands will compete with each other for a cash prize and the first slot on the main stage on Saturday!!

Battle of the Bands Line-Up
10.30am - 10.50am - CCL

11.10am - 11.30am - Every Inch a King

11.40am - 12.00am - The Coverup

12.10pm - 12.30pm - Thin Vision

12.40pm - 1.00pm - Plastic Empire

A new 'up-and-coming' band from the west midlands. Their sound is reminiscent of alternative rock from the 90's. Formed in the autumn of 2010, they have since rehearsed and just completed a three track demo as a taster of bigger things to come. Plastic Empire want to make great tunes, have a diverse sound and make a big impact. Over the next few months they are playing a selection of venues locally before playing nationally.

Thin Vision formed in 2009; They playrRock, ska and initially a threesome, until their bass player joined them last year and they have been playing together as the existing line up for over 12 months. All 4 band members are pupils at Bishops Castle Community College.

Line up: Ollie Farr, lead guitar and lead vocals.
Harry Curtis-Evans (aka Messi), rhythm guitar.
Jordan Williams, drums.
Joe Colvin, bass guitar and backing vocals.

Their sound is Ska, soft rock and reggae. Thin Vision write they own songs which are ska & reggae influenced and perform some cover versions of bands like Modest Mouse, some composer chap called Beethoven and of local Bishops Castle Band "Fight the Bear" who have been really inspirational and supportive to the lads. Written by Ollie Farr, listen to the haunting melodies of "The Show" and the poignant "Love Like Poison". Performing mostly in and around Bishops Castle,Thin Vision are fast gaining a reputation as genuinely quality band to emerge from the musical 'hotbed' that is Bishops Castle.

The Cover Up

The CoverUp have been together as a band for 3 years now, but we have been performing individually for many years. The style of music they play is mainly pop classics. The reason for this is that they love audience participation and getting people on thier feet dancing. They cover a range of era's from the 1960's right up to the modern day chart music.

Members
Paul Condliffe lead vocals and guitar. Phil Lancashire lead guitar and backing vocals. Jenny Mullins drums and backing vocals. J C Jones bass guitar.

Influences
Up beat clasic anthems, if you imagine a party where you know the words to every single song and you have a sore throat and aching legs at the end of the night then thats "The Coverup". From Suits to Spandex, from Bryan Adams to Glamrock. 4 great guys, 4 great chords and 4 ridiculous outfits. Guaranteed to get you on you feet for a boogie.

"Every Inch a King put on a great live show full of energy, balls and attitude - I love it!!" - Emma Scott, Pure Rawk Promoter Of The Year 2011.

A 4 piece electo/alternative outfit hailing from the West Midlands. Playing with likes of New Riot, Orange, Kids Can't Fly, Mimi Soya and Page 44; Every Inch A King are becoming a formidable clique with unrelenting levels of energy, enthusiasm and passion for live performance.

Members: George Clark: Vocals/Guitar, Ben Shave: Bass, Tim Joyce: Guitar/Synth, Phil Joyce: Drums

CCL started life in 2007 as five mates who enjoyed playing music..it soon developed into a passion and after immense practice we started gigging.In 2009 we entered the west midlands battle of the bands and after 3 rounds of knock outs ,made it to the final which was held at wolves civic we ended up winning the whole thing .as part of the prize we won recording time which was used to record our first album "egg shell finish " . Since then we have supported some big acts such as Neville Staples band ,Bone head from oasis's band the Vortex and the kabeedies. CCL are currentley writing there second album.

Members:
Wilf Grainger - lead vocals
Chez barby - guitar vocals
Simon Davies - lead guitar vocals
Joe Grainger - bass
Rick Robey - drums

Running Times :
Friday 12pm till 11pm Saturday12pm till 11pm

OPEN MIKE: There will be a comedy workshop with the fabulous Anna Keirle, open to anyone who thinks they might be funny at 5pm on Saturday.

Friday;
12.00 - 1pm -magic show by Rob chapman
1.15pm - 2.00pm - Digeridoo music workshop
2.15pm - 3pm - Magic Ian from Science to soul, "Iinterdimensional Wizard - New Civilation Talk"
3.15pm - 4.15pm - magic show by Rob chapman
4.30pm - 5.30pm - Story time
5.45pm - Up for a comedy hosted by Andy Niner

Saturday;
12pm - 1pm - Story Time
1.30pm - 2.30pm - magic show by Rob Chapman
2.45pm - 3.45pm - Digerdoo music workshop
4.00pm - 4.45pm - Magic show by Rob Chapman
5.00pm - 6.00pm -" from Science to soul, "Iinterdimensional Wizard - New Civilation Talk"
6.15pm - Up for comedy hosted by Andy Niner

"Ludicrously brave and truly unique. Kill for a ticket (but not with guns)" The Scotsman

" observational, witty, with a dark edge & nicely leftfield in places" Birmingham Mail

"…puts you in a great mood & constantly has you in fits of laughter" – Howard Marks"

Closing the late show on Friday & running "Quizzical Mirth" an interactive quiz with a low carbon footprint!

Rob Chapman is a walk around wizard, mixing and mingling with the public he presents mind blowing sleight of hand, mentalism and hypnotism. A magician with a difference, one who believes in magic. His family shows are enchanting andcombine wonderful magic with humor and audience participation. Rob has worked for some of the big names in Business: Coca Cola, Ladbrookes, Brewin Dolphon just to name a few. A truly magical professional and not to be missed.

Rob Chapman was beyond brilliant. Not only is he an absolutely extraordinary magician technically.....he also is the most magical human being who brings himself to his work in the most wonder-full way. I would recommend him to anyone, anytime,
anywhere." Romy Shovelton - Wikima

Andy Niner - "Dark comic genius" Ludlow Advertiser"Hilarious & always a pleasure to watch" Gary Delayney
Website: http://www.comedycv.co.uk/andyniner/index.htm

The artists contributing work for the fashion show are currently Wench and also 'Jacket in the Attic'.

Music for this event will be performed by ''The Present' during the fashion show.

This year we will be hosting ANOTHER fancy dress parade! Making machines, Tractors, Fairies, Sea Monsters, whatever the imagination can create! All the materials we use are from Scrappys in Church Stretton, this means they have been saved from Land - Fill and Upcycled to a new FUN purpose!!!

Costumes can be made over the weekend, bring any dress up materials you can to add to the fun!! DAFT Danny will be in the play tent to create costumes on Sunday Morning - with Pirate Matt. The Parade will be judged by Phil before the Bands start up on Sunday afternoon.

Last year the winner was the Swamp Thing Costume! can you think of any ideas to top that??

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone for more fun in the hills this year!! Don’t forget to make an effort to make this Festival a great experience for all!

Workshops will be running through out the event where costumes for fancy dress competition will be taking place with guidance of fashion designer Danny (Daft Danny). Theme will be recycling. More here shortly!

Panic Circus will have a full programme of children's activities for Farmer Phil's. Whatever the weather, sun, rain or mud - Panic Circus will provide a happy experience for children of all ages.

They are legendary for their hardworking focus on childrens needs at a festival and families often tell us that they choose events because we are going to be there!

Punch and Judy - The Panic traditional and evolving puppet show. We have three puppeteers for 2010, Prof. Panic, Prof Elmo Panic now joined by Prof Matt the Hatt Panic.

Panic Circus

Circus Workshop Party - After a demonstration the children try out and develop a variety of circus skills. They use these to perform a short show for the adults that collect them. Children can learn juggling, diabolo, stilt walking, devilstick, tightrope, pedalo, unicycling and much more. You can hold this party in a hall, outdoors or in our own Little-Big-Top.

Game Show - This is a party of interactive fun, non-competitive games, music, parachute play and the biggest bubbles ever! We'll work with any design or theme you choose.

Prof. Panic trained as a teacher and youth & community worker and applies the associated skills and experience to working with your school, club or playscheme.

All members of the Panic Team are trained in the 'panic' methods of teaching and are police checked.

Fizzy World Traveling Puppet Show Theatre Presents

Booked for Farmer Phil's 2011

Friday - Saturday - Sunday

Creat your own puppet: Come join us in on one of our workshops and create your own recycled puppet and character then bring it along and enter the worlds one and only puppets have talent to.

Fancy Dress Party Saturday Evening (everyone can enter!)

Booked for Farmer Phil's 2011

Fairy costumes can be bought on site from Essence of Tranquility which will be situated in the traders area to the right of the main stage.

Caron Williams - Farmer Phils Festival: will be selling hand made jewellery made out of crystals with healing properties explained for each crystal used, Handmade fairy wings and fairy clothes, Silk scarfs, Angels and Fairys. Hand made felted boots and other hand made felted items.

essenceoftranquility@hotmail.co.uk

Have a great time inside the orbs at farmer Phils Festivall 2011. How about four aside!!

Medium & Large transparent inflatable balls.
Climb inside these super strong balls for a truly awesome
experience!

Run, Bash, bounce & smash into other orb users!

This is a leading professional flat ground orbing entertainment activity company in the uk.

They have been running for over 3 years now and have vast experience and an excellent reputation in running this type of extreme activity in a safe and professional manner.

"Iinterdimensional Wizard - New Civilation Talk" (with Ian Moore)

Booked for Farmer Phil's 2011

Magic Ian (Ian Moore) is the "Iinterdimensional Wizard - New Civilation Talk". He demonstrates some fantastic solutions to energy for the future. For over 25 years he has been running workshops and talks from. . . yes. . . Science to Soul.

He will be showing engines that can run on any kind of fuel from Solar to Bio fuel with some eye opening perspectives about basic science and the nature of life itself. The power of attraction and the power of intention, are these part of the real magic of the universe, or is it all just imagination.
A real magical treat not to missed.

Ian will host question and answer time from Renewable energies 12 volt charging throught electric and bio fuel vehicles to permaculture and a new ethos for a new world. There will be some talk on disentangling from a broken society ,followed by inspiration and empowerment for a sustainable future.

Ian will also bring a 250,000 volt solar powered TESLA coil... for demonstrating in the evening...
if we can find a 30 minute slot where everyone can gather round.... its fantastic and exciting at night... and a real eye opener.

Variety Marquee
FRIDAY -
12.30 - 1.30 magic show by Rob Chapman
1.45 - 2.00 Didge making workshop by Sophie Harrison
2.15pm - 3pm - Magic Ian from Science to soul
3.30 - 4.45 Magic show by Rob chapman
5pm start COMEDY hosted by Andy Niner

CIRCUS TENT -
Circus workshop and puppet shows 12pm - 6pm

CRAFT TENT
Will be open from 11am - 5pm run by Kerry Westwood (pictured right) and little helper Kerry Kelan
1pm - 3pm Fancy Dress workshop for the little ones in the craft Tent run by fashion designer daft Danny

Saturday

Variety Marquee
12 - 1pm Stories
1.30 - 2.30pm magic show by Rob Chapman
2.45 - 3.45pm Digeridoo Music workshop by Sophie Harrison
4.00 - 4.45pm Magic show by Rob Chapman
5pm Start COMEDY Hosted by Andy Niner

CIRCUS TENT - Circus workshops and puppet shows 12pm - 6pm

CRAFT TENT
Will be open from 11am - 5pm run by Kerry Westwood and little helper Kelan
1pm - 3pm Fancy Dress workshop for the little ones in the craft Tent run by fashion designer daft Danny

Green workshops will run day Friday Saturday and
Sunday forall age groups - so start a wood carving on
friday and take t your masterpiece home with you on
sunday. For more details see the programme of browse
the masters below.

Tony of Earth Encounters – traditional woodland management, pole lathe turner, round house builder and shamanic drum maker, Has been producing nature inspired rustic furniture for around 10 years.

Using primarily traditional hand tools and pole lathe, Tony has established his own unique style with a range of bespoke chairs and tables from coppiced, drift and recycled wood for both home and garden. Tony has been involved with numerous community groups and projects over recent years. He also teaches greenwood working courses, both privately and for local organisations that help disadvantaged youth groups, including the Princes trust, Youth offending teams, Tir coed and the Denmark farm trust.

Being an established traditional craft person and round house builder he has gained himself television appearances through producing cleft gates and chestnut fencing for Griff Rhys jones and his Pembrokeshire farm project.

Booked for Farmer Phil's 2011

ZALINGAI - rag rug making and textile recycling demonstration.

The rich quilt making tradition of Wales, the rustic rag rugs and the traditional thriftiness of the people of Ceredigion have all been an inspiration; as have the recycled crafts of Arab and African people: the wonderful styles, designs, use of colour and resourcefulness. Also the movement towards sustainability, environmental awareness and recycling, especially The Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth, Powys, where Zalingai products have sold well in an environment of caring alternatives and solutions to ecological problems.

Dyed in the Wool will be teaching people how to weave with a range of recycled materials to make rugs on looms.
Dyed in the wool will also be bring green wood workers and willow basket maker teachers also the grassland trust will be coming in -giving away various non edible goods while attempting to gain support and publicity for the trust www.grassland-trust.org

Wild Witches of Wales

Booked for Farmer Phil's 2011

Grace Morgan Will be demonstrating and doing workshops in wood carving. .

She has been working in Wales since 2001. I am a Crafts Woman/Artist. She completed a degree in Contemporary Craft, in 2001 at Manchester Metropolitan University, where she specialised in Wood and Ceramics.She set up my business as a sole trader in 2005. Wild Witches of Wales/Gwrachod Gwyllt Cymreig.In 2009 She completed a PGCE with The University of Wales Newport.

She work on a commission basis for private and public. Demonstrations and Workshops:

Healing Sounds from the Heart (Workshops)
by Sonic Transmission

Booked for Farmer Phil's 2011

These fantastic workshops and healing sessions are set up to be awe inspiring and relaxing. Run by respected singer, healer and teacher, Emma Kidd. With a variety of therapies on offer in the healing tent , including

Chakra balancing - Sound Healing - Soul Retrieval - Metamorphosis - Hands on healing

and many more . . . all wonderful and often enlightening spiritual experiences . . . Come join me and have some fun and relaxation or just treat yourself to a wonderful therapy session. You can buy some gentle CD’s , percussive instruments for healing and have fun. . . Peace. .

Jules will be on hand to demonstrate Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or 'tapping' and Matrix Re-Imprinting is a method of releasing negative energy blocks that can hold us back in our lives. It has been likened to acupuncture without needles; tapping on the meridian points to gently and usually permanently clear emotional disruptions to our bodies energy systems. EFT works by clearing these blockages; enabling our body's energy to flow freely again so we can heal ourselves. It can be used for a host of ailments and difficulties; from fears and phobias, to relationship issues, weight loss, fear of public speaking and traumatic past events, to name a few.

Matrix Re-Imprinting goes deeper into these blockages and can resolve the original moment and core issue effecting our behaviours. It is a revolutionary technique created by EFT Master Karl Dawson. Matrix enables us to heal past traumas safely and gently, releasing us from repeated negative behaviours that may have kept us safe once, but are holding us back now.

Come and visit me Jules, have a chat or even a tap. I'm offering 30min sessions, where you can get a taster of this amazing technique. During the session we would investigate any presenting issues, giving you an opportunity to understand and experience the approach.

Steve is a level three master teacher tibetan reiki healer with 10 years experience. The reiki tester sessions will be hands on treatment doing the first five hand postions which are the eyes, the ears, the back of the neck, throat, chest. These hand postions correspond with the five reiki principals - let there be no anger (eyes), let there be no worries (ears). . . . .

reiki - distance healing, balance the chakras - smooth auras - sound baths - touch therapy

There will be a Farmers Market at Farmer Phil's Festival on Sunday 15 Aug 'Sunday only'. Plenty of local farm produce to cook that great dinner in your tent or motorhome.

Dilys The Sheep:
Will be selling hand knitted clothing and accessories, using reclaimed and recycled materials - hand made paper beads.

Dilys the Sheep aim to keep you warm, unlock your beautiful individuality & bring out the funky fun in you. Their knitting is a contemporary twist on age-old knitting techniques & skills passed down through generations.

NOMAD 51 Mobile Recording Studio.

Farmer Phil's Festival has a 32 Track Mobile Recording Studio wired up & ready to record your full set if you require it. There are many options available from:

1) Recording your set then furnishing you with a hard drive of your session for you to take away & edit & mix on your own system.

2) Record your set & mix at Nomad 51 (Birmingham).

Please contact Mark Westwood at Nomad 51 for more information.
www.nomad51.com

www. myspace.com/nomad51recording

Tel: +44 (0)7906093539

The Best of Farmer Phil's CD
There are 3 Farmer Phil's albums currently available: 2 as downloads and one hard copy available to order from the website.

Single Tracks: 79p - CD: £7.99
Buy the CD on ITunes or have a listen to a few tracks.

1. Hazel O'Connor - Will You
2. Legend - No Woman No Child
3. Caamora/Christina Booth - The Bonding
4. Chumbawamba - I Wish That They'd Sack Me.
5. The Commandments - Take Me To The River.Shadowland - USI.
6. Shadowland - USI
7. Brendan Fahy - Festival Song.
8. Dead Hillbilly. White Trash UK

Stewards & Volunteers Application Form

Become a Steward / Volunteer at Farmer Phils Festival 2011. We need help getting the festival to run smoothly - "It is really good to see the other side of the festival, the nitty-gritty of how the event is run," says Caron.

Event stewarding certificates, such as those introduced at Glastonbury, are becoming more widespread so officials can guarantee a constant standard of health and safety for festival goers.

This year Farmer Phil will be awarding three certificates to Stewards / Volunteers.

A Certificate will be presented to the Steward / Volunteer who show:

Outstanding Contribution to the Festival
Ability to work as a Team Leader
Show Great Communication Skills

.Stewards get a free festival pass to all events over the weekend and have the same status as a ticket holder. Stewards work 12 hours that's (4 hours a day) through out the festival.

If you think this is for you then Download the Application Form and return it to the festival organisers.

Farmers Phils Flyers
Print out your very own flyer of the festival and give it to your best mates. I suggest the A5 or A4 with white border for home printing.