Under The Bridge Announces Autumn Live Music Programme

Under The Bridge Announces Autumn Live Music Programme

West London’s Under The Bridge has announced its Autumn live music programme, which features a varied selection of some of the finest acts from around the world.

Highlights include Jurassic 5 MC Chali 2na; million-selling Britpop legends Dodgy; sublime US singer-songwriter Raul Midon; rising star rapper and producer Fuse ODG; the first show in 20 years from Jah Wobble’s Invaders of the Heart; Brazilian star Ceu; and chart-topping '80s outfit Matt Bianco.

Jesse Boykins III

August 28th

Alternative R&B singer Jesse Boykins III boasts a five-octave vocal range and a wide scope of inspirations that stretch from classic soul to the likes of Björk and Bilal. He has also soaked up the music of the various cultures to which he has been exposed, including reggae and salsa, but his output is rooted in RandB, occasionally accented with off-center electronics.

Roger Chapman

September 10th   

Roger Chapman, also known as Chappo, is an English rock vocalist. He is best known as a member of the progressive rock band Family, which he joined along with Charlie Whitney in 1966 and also the rock/R&B band Streetwalkers, formed in 1974. His idiosyncratic brand of showmanship led him to become a cult figure on the British rock scene.

Chali 2na

October 3rd

Chali 2na has done it all. From his days growing up on the hardscrabble streets of Chicago’s south side, to his subsequent explosion onto Los Angeles’ burgeoning hip-hop scene, to his tenure as MC for seminal hip-hop group Jurassic 5, Chali epitomizes the portrait of a 21st century artist.

Jah Wobble’s Invaders of the Heart feat. Aziz Ibrahim

October 10th

This October, Jah Wobble celebrates 36 years in music with an ambitious career-spanning 6-CD box set entitled 'ReDux', and the release of brand new single ‘Let’s Go Psycho’. To launch this release he will be reforming his acclaimed group Invaders of the Heart for the first time in 20 years for a special one off concert.

Mamas Gun

October 17th 

Mamas Gun are a five-piece band who blend Motown, soul, funk and rock influences to stunning effect. Having released two critically acclaimed albums, toured with the likes of De La Soul, Raphael Saadiq and Beverley Knight, and played to tens of thousands of fans worldwide, their third offering, ‘Cheap Hotel’ is a landmark release that will surely take Mamas Gun to a whole new level.

Fuse ODG

October 25th 

Multi-award winning singer, producer and rapper Fuse ODG is the pioneer of a new wave of African pop music. Born in London and raised in Ghana, Fuse returned to London for his secondary education, and it was here he developed a passion for music, writing and producing songs that sought to amalgamate his African roots with a British urban pop sound. Fresh from the release of his chart-topping single ‘Dangerous Love feat. Sean Paul’, the MOBO Award-winning rapper/singer/producer uses this exclusive show to launch his debut album T.I.N.A. 

Dodgy

October 31st 

One of the biggest bands of the ‘90s Britpop era, Dodgy sold over one million records, released three albums and had 12 top 40 singles including ‘Staying Out For The Summer’, ‘In a Room’, ‘If You’re Thinking of Me’ and the top 5 hit ‘Good Enough’.

Raul Midon

November 7th

Singer-songwriter Raul Midón stands at the soulful intersection of R&B, Latin, jazz, reggae and flamenco. His music is a beacon, a rhythmically melodic guide into a world where creative boundaries are erased. “Midón has a lovely voice, a beautifully controlled tenor that can express anything from tenderness to passion. And the guy can play”. The Guardian

Dreadzone

November 14th

Dreadzone recently celebrated 20 years in the game with the release of their 7th studio album ‘Escapades‘. Hit records, critical acclaim and a huge, devoted fan base are theirs, due in part to their unique blend of electro, dub and reggae and utterly storming live shows.

Shaun Escoffery and Avery*Sunshine DOUBLE BILL

November 20th 

The UK’s Shaun Escoffery, a singer with a glorious Curtis Mayfield falsetto whose classic hits ‘Space Rider’ and ‘Days Like This’ are enjoyed by clubgoers worldwide, is back with a new album. ‘In The Red Room’ combines gospel-tinged power – as on the single 'Nature’s Call' - with soulful subtlety.

Revered singer Avery*Sunshine burst onto the UK music scene in 2010 with her eponymous debut album, a blend of soul, jazz and R&B which featured the soul-shaking single ‘I Got Sunshine’.

CÉU

November 21st

Sao Paulo-born chanteuse with an alluring fusion of bossa nova, R&B and Brazilian pop. “Brazilian music has a new ambassador.” The Guardian

Matt Bianco

November 28th

Formed from the ashes of Blue Ronda a la Turk in 1982, Matt Bianco had a string of top 10 UK hits in 1984 including 'Get out of your lazy bed’, 'Half a minute', 'More than I can bear' & 'Sneaking out the back door'. Spearheading the craze for jazz/pop alongside other acts such as Sade, Everything But the Girl, The Style Council and Working Week, Matt Bianco went on to have more hits and broke into the USA market in 1988 with their Emilio Estefan produced track 'Don’t blame it on that girl’. Expect a mixture of new and older material tonight at this exclusive London show.

Secret Affair

November 29th

'Glory Boys' 35th Anniversary Concert. Released in 1979 on I-Spy Records, 'Glory Boys' was the debut album from Secret Affair. The album featured the smash hit singles 'Time for Action' and 'Let your heart dance', and was a massive commercial and creative success.

Bad Manners

December 20th

Formed in the 1970s in North London, Buster Bloodvessel & Bad Manners became famous during the 2-Tone boom of the time and racked up 15 hit singles including ‘Ne-ne-na-na-na-na-nu-nu’, ‘Special Brew’, ‘Lip UP Fatty’, ‘Lorraine’, ‘Just a feeling’, ‘Can Can’, ‘Walking in the Sunshine’ and many more.

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Watchet Festival 2014 announce first acts for this year

WATCHET LIVE C.I.C, the organisers of WATCHET LIVE FESTIVAL have announced the first set of acts to be confirmed for 2014 include Toploader, Bad Manners, Eric Faulkner's Bay City Rollers and Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band.

With their trove of of hits including Dancing In The Moonlight and Achilles Heel, Eastbourne's Toploader are the perfect sing-a-long festival headliner for Saturday night. Saturday's 2nd headliner is yet to be announced.

The line-up for Friday's main stage include a host of legendary acts. Buster Bloodvessel's legendary Ska band Bad Manners will headline, supported by the No.1 60's soul man, Geno Washington and his Ram Jam Band. Tartan scarves will be out in force for Eric Faulkner's Bay City Rollers, and the unique retro-pop sound of Dance Rock Revivalists Joywride will open the festival main stage.

Both Sunday headliners are yet to be announced, but as always 'house band' The Wurzels will perform in the afternoon, alongside Company B and Land Of The Giants.

Taking place for the 8th time on the August Bank Holiday Weekend, Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th August, Watchet LIVE Festival will showcase the very best music, food and entertainment from the Westcountry and beyond.

Camping and Campervan option early-bird tickets are on sale at last year's prices until March 2014, when the remaining three headliners will be announced.

Watchet LIVE is a not-for-profit family-friendly festival with amazing views of the stunning West Somerset coastline and beyond. Three live stages will host more than 50 live acts, bringing a wide range of high-calibre musical acts not normally found performing in West Somerset, at a very affordable price.

Following the success of last year's sold out event, Watchet LIVE Festival has made financial donations to local groups including The Children's Hospice South West, West Somerset Brass band, and the local "Stand Against Speed" young driver's awareness campaign.

2014 will see more emphasis on youth-oriented daytime and evening entertainment & workshops; a shuttle bus from the main town to the festival site in the afternoon and evenings on each day has been introduced, plus more walk about street entertainers, more showers in the camping area and an extended family camping area.

Alongside a wide variety of high quality food stalls, the extensive in-house Cider and Real Ale Bar prices are always kept as low as possible, providing one of the best-value refreshments offerings to be found at any event in the UK.

WATCHET LIVE FESTIVAL 2014
Early-Bird Ticket Prices (valid until March 2014)

Weekend Tickets (includes camping)
£50 (Adults 16+), £35 (Youths 13-15),
A Family Weekend Ticket for 2 Adults and 2 Youths is just £125. Campervans £20, Cars £5

Accompanied Children aged 12 and under can attend for free. No advance ticket required.

Weekend Tickets (no camping)
£40 (Adults 16+), £25 (Youths 13-15),
A Family Weekend Ticket for 2 Adults and 2 Youths is just £100

Day tickets (no camping)
£20 (Adults 16+), £15 (Youths 13-15),
A Family Day Ticket for 2 Adults and 2 Youths is just £50

Tickets subject to booking fees. Buy online and full T&C's at
www.watchetfestival.co.uk

BoomTown Fair announce Full Line-up

THURDAY 8th – SUNDAY 11th AUGUST 2013
MATTERLY ESTATE – WINCHESTER
BoomTownfair.co.uk

New Lion’s Den Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KABvLlrds4U&noredirect=1

The unstoppable force of BoomTown Fair has now announced its full line-up consisting of over 300 of the best, bonkers and boom-tastic acts this planet has to offer! With the first line-up announcement consisting of heavyweights such as The Parov Stelar Band, Ozomatli, Toots and the Maytals, Mad Caddies, Arrested Development, Richie Spice and Collie Buddz, new headline acts include Bad Manners and Gentleman and the Evolution. Also freshly announced are an abundance of acts that may not be on the usual festival goer’s radar but are guaranteed to provide some of the most magical moments at BoomTown 2013! Taking place over 8th – 12th August in the Matterly Estate, Winchester, BoomTown will envelope its residents in a handpicked world of ska, punk, bass, folk, gypsy, swing, reggae, roots, jungle and drum ‘n’ bass, for four days of unadulterated escapism and musical indulgence!

Bad Manners will once again be gracing the streets of BoomTown after their high octane headline performance back in 2011, the ska legends will be taking to the Town Centre (Main Stage) ahead of The Parov Stelar band on Sunday evening to ramp up proceedings, ensuring that the festival is seen out in true BoomTown style! Whilst over in TrenchTown, BoomTown reggae fans will be treated to the sublime roots reggae delights of Gentleman and the Evolution to guarantee the sunshine vibes are blasted out good ‘n proper!

Although BoomTown packs in some superstar big hitters from ska, reggae and bass cultures, they also dedicate a big chunk of their line up to the lesser known, grass roots talents that make the scenes they celebrate so loved throughout the globe! With an abundance of acts on the bill for this year, it is hard to know where to start when faced with such an impressive range of top-notch international acts from a vast spectrum of awesome genres. To help with this, the Mayor of BoomTown has picked out a selection of acts from each of the seven districts as top tips to keep an ear out for – this is just the tip of the iceberg but we’ve got to start somewhere!

TrenchTown boasts the best in dub, reggae, dance hall and ‘Jungle-is-massive’ sounds throughout its three unique venues; The Lion’s Den, Aztec Bar and the Hidden Woods. A selection of the esteemed guests heading in from the various corners of Europe to visit this district include; Swedish reggae superstar, Million Stylez, the Polish reggae and hip hop mashups of Dreadsquad, the versatile and unique approach to all sub genres of reggae & bass music from Croatia’s Balkan Hi-Fi, Radikal Guru’s combination of dubstep with roots reggae and UK dub, French heavyweight crew Dub Inc’s combo of dub, reggae, ska and rap, and mega stars within the German-speaking reggae scene, I-Fire; plus one of this country’s own bonafide reggae legends, the mighty Jah Shaka, will be bringing his full soundsystem and hosting a massive street party.

DownTown hosts some of the most popular venues for late night shenanigans including Arcadia, BoomBox – where the infamous Dance Off can be found, The Bodyshop, and the ever debauched Asbo Disco. Keep an eye out for; The Outside Agency, hailing from Holland, they fit the bill of The Bodyshop perfectly by delivering a perfect blend of dark and industrial elements at almost every conceivable speed, covering everything from old acid to breakcore and anything in between! Lady Waks, a one woman industry: a promoter, producer (winning best breakthrough producer in Breakspoll 2009) and DJ (nominated Best Breakthrough DJ at Breakspoll) she is at the top of her game for anything she turns her hand to and one to experience live! Also be sure to watch out for Riddim Fruit Records, they will be taking over the Boombox with some of the most exciting new names in ghetto-funk, breaks and general big chunky beat bumping goodness!

El Barrio Loco, one of the new districts for BoomTown 2013, showcases dirty bass in its multitude of venues including Poco Loco, Circo Baile & Samedia. The Major’s picks for this district include a globetrotting array of bass junkie, hip-hop, jungleist stylers; French DJ quintet and hip-hop masters, Chinese Man; The Bristol / Trinidad carnival connection of Jus Now whose sound, which mixes up UK bass and Caribbean Soca, has been tearing up the clubs and radio airways recently and are certain to do the same to the streets of BoomTown; UK hip-hop super-group Problem Child will be pumping out their glitched up beats to bring a refreshingly futuristic take on the formula, whilst rappers Dubbledge, Dabbla and Illaman manage to drop some seriously good rhymes without taking themselves too seriously!

The Town Centre is the epicentre of all things ska, party and fun! Known for the being the hub of the action, this stage has welcomed the likes of Gogol Bordello, Jimmy Cliff, Caravan Palace (to name a few) over previous years and will be the backdrop for headliners: Toots and the Maytals, Arrested Development, The Parov Stelar Band, Mad Caddies and Ozomatli this year. Also under the famous Town Centre orbit, keeping the party swinging and the knees skanking, will be massive Scandinavian bands such as: Hoffmaestro, the Swedish ska, electronic and alternative pop band who dare to go where few have been before, mixing up ska with reggae, techno, New Orleans-funk with a dash of country, and Ska ‘N’ Ska, who know how to get things started and make that BoomTown feeling run through the veins!  Plus from France, uber cool Parisian sextet - Les Yeux D'la Tete and Bordeaux’s Les Hurlements D’Leo both blend gypsy rhythms, traditional melodies, jazz leanings and rock sensibilities into musical journeys of love, humour and party madness!

ChinaTown, another new area for 2013, picks up from where OldTown feared to venture, filled with the most ‘avin it levels of punk: ska punk, rockin punk, folk punk and polka punk, as well as a healthy dollop of ‘hell jazz ‘n’roll’ thrown in for good measure! The venues include the ChinaTown Theatre and Devil Kicks Dance Hall, where top spots for the weekend include; the anarchic and often comically political German ska-punk RotFront and folk-meets-global-gypsy royalty - Crash Nomada, who project a unique hybrid of folk music from around the world, supercharged with electric punk-rock energy, this truly international folk-punk outfit from Stockholm have been labelled as Sweden’s best live band numerous times over the years and BoomTown can’t wait to ensnare them in the city walls and keep them forever!

OldTown is filled with Balkan, gypsy, pirate and skankin’ beatz;  The Fat B*stard Gang Band - this mighty fine French Balkan Electro Punk band are known for blowing their audience’s away with their all powerful brass ensemble and a fat rhythm section... Another act to keep an eye for in the heart of OldTown is Räfven, at first glance seemingly a collection of eight odd ball Gypsy Punks, but once on stage they morph into one single organism that delivers a frenetic and untamed mix of music that's guaranteed to send people just a little bit silly!

Mayfair Avenue is the hub of high class - its swanky electro swing clubs and live swing bands venues include; The Fitz-Sloane Manor, The Bank, The Park Hotel, Bump (Roller Disco), The Bling Bar and Last Aid; acts to watch out for amongst the BoomTown glitterati are: Swingrowers, a young, dynamic Italian duo from Palermo in Sicily, who have taken vintage swing and buffed its spats up to a dazzling shine, then thrown a glitter ball in for good measure, resulting a respectful update of a beloved genre that has seen them tour with the likes of Parov Stelar and Caravan Palace! And finally, Mac Abbé et le Zombi Orchestr a French rock’n’swing outfit that have a striking stage presence and put on one hell of a show!

These are just a tiny splattering of all that is on offer at BoomTown Fair, see below for a full list of the booked line-up for 2013 and head to the website to start looking into who might be a personal highlight for this year’s global phenomenon that is BoomTown Fair!

www.BoomTownFair.co.uk

Boomtown bag Bad Manners for UK Exclusive

THURSDAY 11TH – SUNDAY 14TH AUGUST 2011

SECRET LOCATION 60 MINS FROM LONDON / 10,000 CAPACITY FESTIVAL

TICKET PRICE: £93

http://www.boomtownfair.co.uk/page/buy-tickets

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bVibuaXirc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bVibuaXirc

Boomtown have bagged ska legends Bad Manners for a 2011 UK exclusive show at this summer’s festival! Whilst Boomtown organisers are revelling in the afterglow of two sell out, bass thumping, ska jumping festival warm up shows in Bristol and London; the Boomtown express is gathering speed with the announcement of ska heavyweights, Bad Manners confirmed as the Saturday night headliners.  Ever since the conception of Boomtown, it has been on the town’s agenda to get the unofficial town councillors, Bad Manners to perform at the show. After years of town planning & proposals; Boomtown can now shout from the roof tops that the big, bald, Bad Manners will take to the helm of good ship Boomtown on Saturday night!

Bad Manners formed in 1976 while the members were at school together and are fronted by Buster Bloodvessel.   They were popular during the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period when lots of similar ska bands filled the charts. Some of their hits include "My Girl Lollipop", "Lip Up Fatty"," Ne Ne Na Na Na Na Nu Nu", "Special Brew" , " Lorraine " and " Just A Feeling". Buster saw to it that Bad Manners name went down in the ska history books with his outlandish, larger-than-life, huge tongued & shaven-headed iconic presence! Buster's exploits got them banned from the TV chart show Top of the Pops (which included dressing as Henry VIII and singing to a blow-up doll for the song "Lorraine", pouring a large can of baked beans over his head, and dressing in a can-can dancer's dress to promote their single "Can-Can"). They were also banned from Italian TV when Buster had decided after a particularly successful concert that he should moon the crowd, having been told that the Pope was watching on TV! This is a band that well and truly lives up to their name and reputation, and Boomtown welcomes it all with open arms!

Bad Manners will be joining an already chock-a-block line up of some of the best, ska, reggae, gypsy, Balkan, jungle, drum and bass and much, much more! With the likes of Gogol Bordello, Babylon Circus, Capleton, Barrington Levy, DJ Zinc and Toddla T making up just a few names on the huge cross-section of stages, Boomtown really is an eclectic, beat heavy, spectrum of genres with something for everyone.

Full weekend camping ticket is only £93 and includes; 4 days and nights of unadulterated fun spread out over 22 inventive stages and areas in a perfect setting!

MAIN STAGE LINE UP:

GOGOL BORDELLO / BAD MANNERS / THE SELECTER WITH PAULINE BLACK / [DUNKELBUNT] / THE TOASTERS / GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN / THE APPLES / THE KING BLUES / BABYHEAD / SMERINS ANTI SOCIAL CLUB

DANCE STAGE LINE UP: 

DJ ZINC / BLACK SUN EMPIRE / FOREIGN BEGGARS / TODDLA T & SEROCEE / MS DYNAMITE / THE BUG & FLOWDAN / REDLIGHT & MC DREAD / EMALKAY / RATPACK / ED SOLO b2b JFB / HIGH RANKIN / FEED ME / PYRAMID / WARRIOR ONE / RACK N RUIN / TAYO / SQUIRE OF GOTHOS / KOAN SOUND / THE MCMASH CLAN

LIONS DEN (REGGAE STAGE) LINE UP:

CAPLETON / BARRINGTON LEVY / CUTTY RANKS / TIPPA IRIE AND FAR EAST BAND / GENTLEMANS DUB CLUB /  SOOM T AND JAHTARI / CONGO NATTY / TOPCAT / ABA SHANTI / IRATION STEPPAS / BONGO CHILLI / SOLO BANTON / BENNY PAGE / JINX IN DUB / DADDY FREDDY / FRIENDLY FIRE BAND / JACKY MURDA / KENNY KEN / LION DUB AND DAVID BOOMAH / PRINCE FATTY / THE RAGGA TWINS / THE HEATWAVE / YT / LAID BLAK / MILLION DAN / MR BENN / DUBKASM / ONLY JOE / CAPLETON / THE DROP / SERIAL KILLAZ

TICKET DETAILS:

Date:                                        Thursday11th – Sunday 14th August 2011

Location:                                  Secret location TBA, less than 1hr from London

Ticket Price:                            Full Weekend: £93 

Adult Full Price Deposit: £47

Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE. The balance to be paid in full by 31st July

Teen ticket (ages 13 - 17 inc): £50.00 

Must show ID at the gate.

Tickets Available at http://www.boomtownfair.co.uk/page/buy-tickets