George Benn
Hampshire based songwriter George Benn crafts superbly original songs delivered with a wink and a wry sense of humour. Whether tackling the comedy of daily life, current affairs, love or historical themes, George’s insightful songs combine thoughtful observation with mischievous charm – his take on the London Olympics is as unforgettable as it is unprintable!
State of Undress
The “rocky, rootsy, fiddlesome” band from Dorset, State of Undress blend the fire of rock with the storytelling soul of folk. Their sets mix powerful original songs, reimagined traditional tunes, and a few favourite covers, all delivered with irresistible energy and heart.
Rangoon
Gritty realism? Rising body count? Relationships gone wrong? That, in a nutshell, is Rangoon. Defiantly original yet with the powerful drive of the blues, the live performances of this band are electrifying.
The Mighty Heartache
Defiantly untamed, The Mighty Heartache is a startlingly original band with a range of totally unique songs. We’ve attended gigs where the audience sighs at a heartfelt ballad one minute then bounces to their feet the next to a raunchy rockabilly number.
Captain Crackers and The Curiosities
Original satirical and story songs about much loved local people and places performed by an eccentric troupe of shape shifting musicians. CC&TC’s performances hark back to the era of Spike Jones, The Bonzos and Tom Lehrer yet with a decidedly modern twist.
Dave Broom
Dave is afflicted by the rare medical condition of ‘Mandolin Acquisition Disorder’ (or MAD). “I was at a party and somebody passed me one – it was only a small one – and I thought I couldn’t come to any harm if I just tried it.” 25+ mandolines later we’re not so sure…
