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Big Country was originally formed in 1981 by guitar playing founder members Stuart Adamson and Bruce Watson, both native of the band’s hometown Dunfermline in Scotland. The band broke massively worldwide with the release of the album’s classic singles ‘Fields Of Fire’, ‘Chance’ and signature song ‘In A Big Country’, which went on to become massive worldwide hits, selling over 2 million copies and driving ‘The Crossing’ to 3 prestigious Grammy nominations in the USA. Bruce Watson � Guitar Jamie Watson � Guitar Tommie Paxton � Vocals & Guitar Reece Dobbin � Drums Chris Stones � Bass The Vapors formed in 1978 and after supporting The Jam on the ‘Setting Sons’ tour in 1979 went on to release the classic singles ‘Turning Japanese’, ‘Jimmie Jones’, ‘News At Ten’, ‘Waiting For The Weekend’ along with albums ‘New Clear Days’ (1980) and ‘Magnets’ (1981) before splitting. Glasgow-based Pistol Daisys are one of alt-country’s most exciting new acts who have recently supported Callum Beattie.

Headliners ASWAD Supporting MYSTIC CREW Information After eighteen albums and five decades on the music scene, Aswad remains one of Britain’s best loved reggae bands.  Originally led by the trio of Brinsley “Dan” Forde (on vocals and rhythm guitar), Angus “Drummie Zeb” Gaye (on vocals and drums), and Tony “Gad” Robinson (on vocals & bass), Aswad is renowned among reggae fans for their rich melodies and compelling harmonies, woven over hard rhythm tracks and inspired horn riffs. Aswad (a name derived from the Arabic word for ‘black’) was formed in the Ladbroke Grove area of West London in 1974. (Brinsley ford left the band in 1994) Along with contemporaries Matumbi, The Cimmarons, and Black Slate, the band was among the first home grown acts to prove that Caribbean music could successfully take root in Europe.  In its early years, Aswad was the only British group to record and/or perform in concert with several top Jamaican artists, including Burning Spear, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer.  (Bunny, in fact, was known to refer to Aswad as the ‘Young Wailers’). The trio first gained national attention in 1976 when their debut release, “Back To Africa,” hit the #1 slot on the...

Introducing Porkpie , Scotland’s 9 piece Ska Behemoth , a music force of nature that have been tearing up stages the length and Breadth of the British isles in 2023 ,combining top quality dance along ska standards with well crafted originals from their recently acclaimed 2023 album Skandemic . Their 32 date 2023 Skandemic tour alone has Sold out everywhere from the Legendary 100 club in London, to Leeds Brudenell Social , Manchester Academy to the Limelight in Belfast. Combining a DIY punk ethic and big band showmanship they have also been pleasing festival audiences across the UK from Doune the Rabbit Hole , Edinburgh Hogmanay street party, Party at the Palace, TRNSMT, Rewind festival (numerous locations,) Solfest , Valefest and many more. Their recent single releases of DOG FIGHT and Hands go numb have been played extensively on BBC 6 music by Craig Charles and at the end of August they did an interview with the man himself as part of his Jar of ska feature promoting their album Skandemic . PORKPIE are the undisputed Kings of backbeat excellence and with their legendary high octane, energy sapping performances and showmanship they will leave you wanting more, more and some...

Alabama 3 announce a celebration tour of their first two albums Exile On Coldharbour Lane and La Peste. 14 plus event-Under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult.

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Is there a more iconic Cuban album than Buena Vista Social Club�s eponymous debut? Winning the Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album, it remains a high watermark not just for Cuban music but world music as a whole, having been only one of two non-English speaking albums to be included in Rolling Stone�s 500 greatest albums of all time list.

The�Rezillos�are a punk/new wave band formed in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1976. Their independent debut single, �I Can�t Stand My Baby� shot them to underground fame initially via airings on the radio show of�BBC Radio 1�s John Peel.?Their follow up classic singles �My Baby Does Good Sculptures�, �Top of the Pops��and �Destination Venus� signalled critically acclaimed milestones for the band.??

Bringing back memories of those who were there first time around and showing younger fans what they missed. The Specials Ltd perform classics and fan favourites such as Gangsters, Do The Dog, Message To You Rudy, Stereotype, Rat Race, Do Nothing, Monkey Man,�and�Ghost Town