Having never seen HM&TC before and hearing that they were appearing at this year's Beautiful Days festival, we thought it would be a great chance to have a chat to vocalist & fiddle player Ruth Patterson about what festivals mean to her, who they're looking forward to seeing this year and the BEST way to clear a hangover!
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We chatted to Sir Strawberry H. Jamalot from North Devon based SKATA TONES ahead of BEAUTIFUL DAYS FESTIVAL....
We first saw Skata Tones play in Exeter at The Phoenix a couple of years ago, being aware that they were picked to perform at this year's Beautiful Days Festival, we thought it was high time we had a chat and found out their tips to get the best out of a three day music festival, acts that they're looking forward to seeing this year and their best hangover cure!
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We met up with Scott Doonican from THE BAR-STEWARD SONS OF VAL DOONICAN for a chat ahead of BEAUTIFUL DAYS FESTIVAL....
It was no surprise to see The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican on the bill for Beautiful Days festival this year, I think they've played every year that I've been attending! Rather than taking over the Bandstand like they normally do, they've been given the opportunity to perform in the Big Top on Sunday. We caught up with Scott Doonican over a pint of Otter Ale ahead of the festival, see how we got on....
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We chatted to Lorna Thomas from SKINNY LISTER ahead of their performance at BEAUTIFUL DAYS FESTIVAL....
We saw, and subsequently fell in love with SKINNY LISTER a couple of years back when they played at Chagstock Festival, since then, we managed to catch them live in London and upon hearing that they were venturing down South again in August to appear at Beautiful Days Festival near Exeter, we thought it was time for a chat. We caught up with Lorna from the band and chatted about hangover cures, festival survival tips and exactly WHY you need to be in the Big Top on Sunday to catch their set....
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We caught up with Jim Jones (aka Small Town Jones) to chat about Beautiful Days Festival....
After seeing Small Town Jones at The Phoenix in Exeter, we were really excited to see that he was going to be performing at Beautiful Days Festival in Exeter. We thought it was high time we chatted to him and found out a little bit more about him....
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ILKLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL takes place from 15 - 19 August, tickets available NOW....
Ilkley Jazz Festival will be running from 15th to 19th August 2018 this year, for their fifth and biggest festival yet. They have 29 acts, including Alina Bzhezhinska, Beverley Beirne and Esther Bennett, performing in over 10 venues around the town, including Monkmans Bistro and The Ticket Office Bar. The other big news is that this year is that they are commissioning a suite of music to celebrate 5 years of Ilkley Jazz Festival and Ilkley in general. It will be based on the landscape of Ilkley, with collaborations with some Ilkley artists and the composer Jamil Sheriff.
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PREMIERE: The award-winning animated video for 'The Underground' by Los Angeles based alt rockers LOVE GHOST is stunningly haunting....
We were really excited when we were sent the new video from heavy alt rock teenage band Love Ghost to premiere on musicmuso. Inspired by the 90’s grunge subculture, Los Angeles based Love Ghost successfully pays tribute to the most influential genre of alternative rock, while creating a unique and modern sound.
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We chatted to Plymouth based musician Matthew Gordon Price about his latest EP 'Rivalry'....
Matthew Gordon Price is an alternative folk musician whom provides an emotional narrative to which many can relate. His sound has been compared to artists such as Damien Rice, Marcus Mumford and Glenn Hansard. We saw Matthew perform at Glas-Denbury Festival in 2017 and since then, have been keen to find out what he's been up to. We chatted to him about the writing and recording of his new EP Rivalry, his love of music festivals and wanting to live with a bass playing gorilla.....
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London based indie quartet LUNACRE release new single "Love Being Lost", listen to it here....
Primed to share the culmination of a year’s work in the form of their new EP, ‘Pearl Tabloid’, London four-piece Lunacre (Ben, JP, Scott, Jacob) have unveiled the first single, ‘Love Being Lost’.
‘Brooding lyrics’ - NME
‘Like nothing else’ - Hillydilly
‘A transition from the past to the now’ - COMPLEX
‘A curiously slow-burning beast’ - CLASH
The amazingly talented EDDI READER brings her show to EXETER PHOENIX on 26th August - Tickets on sale NOW
Known for her work with Fairground Attraction and her enduring solo career, what sets this three-time BRIT Awards winner apart is the depth of her emotional live performances.
Catch Eddi Reader performing live at Exeter Phoenix on Sunday 26th August
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PUSSY RIOT ARE BACK - Playing live at Exeter Phoenix on Friday 24th August....
PUSSY RIOT need little introduction, the Russian protest art collective have one of the most important voices of the last 10 years who’s lyrical themes include feminism, LGBT rights, and opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom the group consider to be a dictator.
They will be performing at Exeter Phoenix on Friday 24th August, tickets WILL sell out for this show so get them early to avoid disappointment.
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HAYSEED DIXIE return to Exeter Phoenix for a night full of fun and frolics and some kickass "Rockgrass"....
Is there really such a thing as a hillbilly band covering rock classics? You betcha. They are called Hayseed Dixie and they play Rockgrass. They're set to play at The Phoenix in Exeter on Monday 20th August, tickets are available NOW
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We caught up with Plymouth based singer songwriter JAMIE YOST ahead of his show at Exeter Phoenix in August....
We first saw Jamie Yost perform at Glas-Denbury Festival in 2017 on the BBC Introducing stage, since then, I moved to London and kind of lost touch with the local live music scene. I saw that he is supporting Wye Oak at The Phoenix in Exeter on 18th August and thought it would be an opportune time to get in touch for a quick chat, here's how we got on....
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WYE OAK, JAMIE YOST and MADELINE KENNEY are playing at EXETER PHOENIX on Aug 18th - Tickets available NOW
On Saturday 18th August, you have the chance of seeing three INCREDIBLE acts perform on the same stage at The Phoenix in Exeter.
Wye Oak will be supported by Jamie Yost and Madeine Kenney in what promises to be a superb evening of live music.
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Bristol punk quintet IDLES release sophomore album 'JOY AS AN ACT OF RESISTANCE' on August 31st....
Bristol 5-piece IDLES (“the UK’s best punk band” – The Guardian) have confirmed details for their highly anticipated second LP – ‘Joy as an Act of Resistance’ will be out August 31st via Partisan Records.
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Los Angeles songstress BECK PETE releases soulful new single "Gently Break It", listen here....
We are excited to tell you about the highly anticipated single from Los Angeles songstress, Beck Pete. Entitled ‘Gently Break It’ the single truly takes the listener on a ride featuring intricate hooky melodies and multiple musical scene changes all with an overall underlying indisputable element of soul.
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Our competition winner had a great time at ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL, read his review....
This was my first ever festival (my wife saw The Cure headline Glastonbury in the 80s) and will probably be my last given that all the stars aligned and delivered everything I would have wanted from one. Let’s see, tickets won via a competition on musicmuso, the weather was glorious and headliners that I would have chosen myself. I really can’t see this happening again. It was going to be a cracking weekend…….wasn’t it?
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The lineup for RADIO 2 LIVE IN HYDE PARK is INCREDIBLE, come and join us!
The lineup has been announced, tickets are on sale NOW, ladies and gentlemen, please let me introduce to you, Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park which takes place on Sunday 9th September 2018.
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BARBARA MASON illuminated Camden's JAZZ CAFE with a tremendous performance, read our live review....
At 71 years old, Barbara Mason seems to be defying the ageing process. Dressed impeccably in devil red, with glitter-encrusted shoes to match, she looked every inch the performer of her big 1965 hit “Yes I’m Ready”.
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We took a listen to "Little Red Runaround" by the THE ANDY QUICK BAND, we liked it, I'm sure you will too....
Andy Quick has been busy this summer, Land of the Giants have taken the year off and yet still managed to rack up more than half a dozen gigs, including the opening party of 'Tunes in the Dunes' last month along with an awesome acoustic performance at Hope Cove.
The main focus of his creative efforts is his eponymous band, The Andy Quick Band, a four piece which affords him the licence to explore a massive range of styles. The last release we reviewed was "5 Less" at the end of 2017.
Andy finds himself at Port Eliot Festival later this month and at Boardmasters and Watchet Festival in August. He rounds off the summer with a slot at Henry’s Little Big Gig, a proper festival in deepest Cornwall.
Andy’s upcoming release is the splendid, bluesy, 70's throwback; "Little Red Runaround" which carries delicious bass guitar riffs from Josie complementing Andy’s lead guitar, Martin’s perfectly sleazy hammond organ melodies and the smashing rhythms from the Jackal himself. Even the magnificent Sax of ‘Superstar Tom Keel’ makes a guest appearance on this cheeky little number.
Little Red Runaround is a saucy ode about a boy who has an overinflated idea of the aphrodisiac qualities of his other other love, his 'Little Red Run Around' and a girl focussing on putting bread on the table….. It’s a tune about the frustrations of a couple who are over thinking things when they should be having fun. “Step into my world babe, close the door behind….” Who could resist You shouldn’t. Look out for an announcement on Andy’s website from Thursday 18th July…..