Trowbridge Village Pump Festival

Trowbridge Village Pump Festival is an annual music festival held at Stowford Manor Farm, Farleigh Hungerford

Farleigh Hungerford

Farleigh Hungerford is a village within the civil parish of Norton St Philip in Somerset, England, 9 miles southeast of Bath, 3½ miles west of Trowbridge on A366, in the valley of the River Frome....

, England

England

England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the North Sea to the east, with the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...

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All events take place in marquees and the compact site includes camping

Camping

Camping is an outdoor recreational activity.The participants, known as campers, leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights, usually at a campsite, which may have cabins...

, car parking, three separate stages plus children's tent, two beer

Beer

Beer is the world's oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverage and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea. It is produced by the brewing and fermentation of starches, mainly derived from cereal grains—most commonly malted barley, although wheat, maize , and rice are widely...

 tents and a myriad of trade stalls selling items from all over the world.

The music covers a variety of genres from folk

Folk music

The term folk music originated in the 19th century as a term for musical folklore. It has been defined in several ways; as music transmitted by word of mouth, music of the lower classes, music with no known composer...

 and roots

World music

World music is the traditional music or folk music of a culture that is created and played by indigenous musicians that is closely related to the music of the regions of their origin.-Terminology:...

 to blues

Blues

Blues is the name given to both a musical form and a music genre created within the African-American communities in the Deep South of the United States at the end of the 19th century from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads...

 and Ceilidh

Céilidh

A céilidh is a traditional Gaelic social dance originating in Ireland and Scotland, but now common throughout the Celtic diaspora. Other spellings encountered are ceilidh, céilí and cèilidh...

 with a variety of other entertainment including a family field, with puppetry

Puppetry

Puppetry is a form of theatre or performance which involves the manipulation of puppets. It is very ancient, and is believed to have originated 30,000 years BC. Puppetry takes many forms but they all share the process of animating inanimate performing objects...

 and story telling.

2009 line up

2009 artists:

Thursday 23 July 2009 Keith Donnelly Luka Bloom Luka Bloom Luka Bloom is an Irish folk-rock singer-songwriter. He is also the younger brother of Irish folk singer Christy Moore.-"Luka":... Seth Lakeman Seth Lakeman Seth Bernard Lakeman and brought up in the village of Buckland Monachorum, near Yelverton, Devon, is an English folk singer, songwriter, and musician.-Career:... Edward II Potts Potts Potts is used as a surname and may refer to:*Alistair Potts , a British rower*Allan Potts , an American speed skater*Andrew M... Noisy Oyster Wolly Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs The Mandibles Yes Sir Boss

Friday 24 July 2009 Alabama 3 Alabama 3 Alabama 3 are a British band mixing rock, dance, blues, country, and gospel styles creating a new style, AreAvon . Founded in Brixton, London, in 1996. In the United States, it is known as A3 to avoid a legal conflict with the well-established country music band Alabama... Ade Edmondson & the Bad Shepherds Che Sudaka Che Sudaka - Music :The group play "mestizaje music" , a style combining traditional South American and Spanish styles with influences from Ska, Reggae, Rock and World Music... King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys Ross Ainslie and Jarlath Henderson Martyn Joseph Martyn Joseph Martyn Joseph is a Welsh singer-songwriter whose music exhibits primarily a brand of Celtic and folk, while his songwriting is often focused on social lament or protest... 3 Daft Monkeys 3 Daft Monkeys 3 Daft Monkeys are a world-influenced acoustic band from Cornwall, UK, consisting of Tim Ashton, Athene Roberts, and Jamie Waterswho combine vocals, fiddle, 12-string guitar, bass guitar and foot drum.... Rhythmites Sheelanagig Sheelanagig Sheelanagig are a band from Bristol, England, whose genres include Folk, Gypsy, and Jazz amongst other things. Formed in early 2005, they currently have two studio albums; Uncle Lung, and Baba Yaga's Ball, and one live album; Freaks Fools and Ghouls Live.-Members:* Aaron Catlow * Dave Archer *... Eddie Martin Phantom Limb Phantom Limb Phantom Limb is a fictional supervillain on the Adult Swim television series The Venture Bros. He is a parody of articulate and "gentlemanly" supervillains, such as Magneto and Doctor Doom. His code name is a reference to phantom limb syndrome, while his true name Phantom Limb (birth name... David Celia Band Hobo Jones Yes Sir Boss Sirius B Samba Dance Pete Morton Pete Morton Folk singer Pete Morton is a songwriter and performer born in Leicester and now based in Nottingham, with roots as a busker on the streets of Europe. He has several albums with specialist record label Harbourtown Records. His debut album, Frivulous Love was a critical hit...

Saturday 25 July 2009 Achanak Achanak Achanak may refer to:* Achanak * Achanak... Loudon Wainwright III Loudon Wainwright III Loudon Snowden Wainwright III is an American songwriter, folk singer, humorist, and actor. He is the father of musicians Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright and Lucy Wainwright Roche, brother of Sloan Wainwright, and the former husband of folk singer Kate McGarrigle.-Early life:Wainwright was born... Saw Doctors O’Death Ross Ainslie and Jarlath Henderson Woodpigeon 3 Daft Monkeys 3 Daft Monkeys 3 Daft Monkeys are a world-influenced acoustic band from Cornwall, UK, consisting of Tim Ashton, Athene Roberts, and Jamie Waterswho combine vocals, fiddle, 12-string guitar, bass guitar and foot drum.... The Omega 3 Robb Johnson & The Irregulars Scoville Units Rodney Brannigan Hopping Mad Ceilidh Thomas Truax Thomas Truax Thomas Truax is an American songwriter, performer, and inventor of musical instruments currently residing in London, England... Neck Neck The neck is the part of the body on many terrestrial or secondarily aquatic vertebrates that distinguishes the head from the torso or trunk. The Latin term signifying "of the neck" is cervical.-Bony anatomy: The cervical spine:...

Sunday 26 July 2009 Baaba Maal Baaba Maal Baaba Maal is a Senegalese singer and guitarist born in Podor, on the Senegal River. In addition to acoustic guitar, he also plays percussion. He has released several albums, both for independent and major labels. In July 2003, he was made a UNDP Youth Emissary.-Biography:Born 12 November 1953... Hazmat Modine Hazmat Modine Hazmat Modine is a blues and roots musical group from New York. 'Hazmat' is a portmanteau of 'hazardous material' and 'Modine' is the name of a company that manufactures commercial heaters but may be used to refer to the heater itself... 17 Hippies 17 Hippies 17 Hippies is a band from Berlin, Germany, playing largely on acoustic instruments. Their music is a confection of various folk influences. They are most popular in their native Germany and France.- History :... The Destroyers Steve Knightley Steve Knightley Steve Knightley is a singer-songwriter, musician and one half of British acoustic roots duo Show of Hands. Phil Beer, the duo's other half, was previously with the English electric folk group the Albion Band, led by musician Ashley Hutchings, a founding member of Albion as well as Fairport... Conservatoire Folk Ensemble Cajun Roosters Helena Helena -People known by the first name Helena:*Helena of Adiabene , Queen of Adiabene who converted to Judaism*Helena , mother of Emperor Constantine the Great*Helena, wife of Julian -People known by the first name Helena:*Helena of Adiabene (d. 56), Queen of Adiabene who converted to Judaism*Helena... Gadarene Vladimir Steamboat Kangaroo Moon Spiro Spiro Spiro or Spyro may refer to:* ARA Spiro , the corvette of the Argentine Navy named after Samuel Spiro* Spiro Agnew, thirty-ninth Vice President of the United States... Wille and the Bandits Balkan Express Balkan Express Balkan Express is a 1983 Yugoslavian film by director Branko Baletić. In this entertaining, clever satire, it is the beginning of World War II and a group of con artists and thieves decide to pose as musicians under the rubric "The Balkan Express"....

2008 line up

2008 artists:

Thursday 24 July 2008 Keith Donnelly Allan Yn Y Fan Cara Dillon Cara Dillon Cara Dillon is an Irish folk singer. In 2001, she launched her career as a solo artist in the UK with the eponymous Cara Dillon album... Battlefield Band Battlefield Band Battlefield Band is a Scottish traditional music group. Founded in Glasgow in 1969, it has undergone many changes of lineup, though founding member Alan Reid has remained a constant presence. Several former members, notably John McCusker, have developed distinguished solo careers... Oysterband Oysterband Oysterband is a British electric folk or folk rock band formed in Canterbury in or around 1976.-Early history:... Spill the Whisky Snortin' Dogs The Duckworths Yapnuckle & the Baskets

Friday 25 July 2008 Keith Donnelly Sara Grey Hey Negrita Hey Negrita ----Hey Negrita is an English country blues band formed in London in 2002. They were named after the Rolling Stones song "Hey Negrita", from the band's 1976 album Black and Blue.... Michael McGoldrick Big Band John Alderslade 6 Day Riot 6 Day Riot 6 Day Riot is a London-based band formed in 2005 featuring Tamara Schlesinger , Daniel Deavin , Caspar Riis , Edd Harwood and Sophie Loyer... Show of Hands Show of Hands Show of Hands is an English acoustic roots and folk duo comprising singer-songwriter Steve Knightley and multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer. Their appeal is based on the combined power of Knightley's original songs, the quality of their vocals and harmonies, and their multi-instrumental virtuosity... Little Feat Little Feat Little Feat is an American rock band formed by singer-songwriter, lead vocalist and guitarist Lowell George and keyboardist Bill Payne in 1969 in Los Angeles.... Peatbog Faeries Peatbog Faeries The Peatbog Faeries are a Celtic fusion band. Formed in 1994, they are based in Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.Their music embodies many styles and influences, including rock, jazz, electronica, and folk - but their main influence is traditional celtic music... Martin Harley Martin harley -Biography:Martin Harley is a contemporary singer/songwriter slide guitarist. Born in Cardiff in 1975 and moving to Woking as a small child, Martin was initially a rock guitarist but his inspiration was always drawn from the life and music of early delta blues musicians.He is the founder of The...  Band Breabach Whapweasel Zambula Nuala & the Alchemy Quartet Dalla Dalla Dalla is a dance band in Cornwall known for providing music for Noze looan dances.Members play the clarinet, bouzouki, fiddle, guitar, accordion and percussion. They sing in both Cornish and English .... Michael J Sheehy Slow Slow Slow is an adjective describing a low speed or tempo.Slow can also refer to:* Slow , a Canadian band from the mid-1980s* Slow , a Finnish producer and DJ*"Slow ", a song by Kylie Minogue... The Leon Hunt N-tet Trajic Roundabout Max Pashm

Saturday 26 July 2008 Jack Daniels Jack Daniels Jack Daniels may refer to:* Jack Daniel's, brand of whiskey* Jack Daniel, founder of the whiskey company* Jack Daniels , politician from New Mexico, United States* Jack Daniels , cross-country running coach... Richard Digance Richard Digance Richard Digance is a comedian and folk singer.- Biography :He studied Mechanical Engineering at Reid Kerr College Paisley, during which time he was inspired by Billy Connolly.... Vin Garbutt Vin Garbutt Vin Garbutt , though second generation Irish, is an English folk singer and songwriter... Baraka Baraka Baraka may refer to:* baraka, also berakhah, in Judaism, a blessing usually recited during a ceremony* baraka, also barakah, in Arabic, Islam and Arab-influenced languages such as Swahili, Urdu, Persian, Turkish, meaning spiritual wisdom and blessing transmitted from God; or in a Sufi context,... Devon Sproule Devon Sproule Devon Sproule is a musician currently based in Charlottesville, Virginia. She married musician and singer-songwriter Paul Curreri in 2005.- History :... Richard Thompson Fiamma Fumana Fiamma Fumana Fiamma Fumana is an Italian world music ensemble. Formed in 1999 in Northern Italy, their name translates from Italian as "flame fog" or "fire mist". Their music mixes traditional Italian folk music with electronica. Starting out as a three-piece , they added two members for their second album,... Alabama 3 Alabama 3 Alabama 3 are a British band mixing rock, dance, blues, country, and gospel styles creating a new style, AreAvon . Founded in Brixton, London, in 1996. In the United States, it is known as A3 to avoid a legal conflict with the well-established country music band Alabama... Sara Grey Sarah Savoy & the Francadians Mawkin:Causley Jackie Leven & Daily Planet Demon Barbers Hopping Mad Silverstreet Band Kevin Brown Kevin Brown James Kevin Brown is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher. James Kevin Brown (born March 14, 1965 in Milledgeville, Georgia) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher. James Kevin Brown (born March 14, 1965 in Milledgeville, Georgia) is a former Major... Tom Toomey The Thunderbridge Bluegrass Buys Bill Smarme & the Bizness Tom Kitchling & Gren Bartley The Rusticles Malarchy Helele Innes Sibun Band Los Albertos Los Albertos Los Albertos are a Brighton-based band who have so far accomplished 3 albums and have toured Europe and the UK, and played at Glastonbury Festival 2007. Some professional producers such as Al Scott who also worked with English rock band, The Levellers have worked with the band.In January 2009, Nic... The Jivin' Instructors

Sunday 27 July 2008 Fred Wedlock Fred Wedlock Fred Wedlock is a folk singer best known for his UK hit single, "The Oldest Swinger In Town".-Career:... Nick Harper Nick Harper Nick Harper is an English singer-songwriter/guitarist. He is the son of English folk musician Roy Harper.-Career:Son of the folk/blues singer-songwriter Roy Harper, Nick Harper has forged his own way ahead to become recognised as one of Britain’s finest acoustic singer/guitarists... John Tams John Tams John Tams is an English actor, singer, songwriter, composer and musician.- Folk musician :John Tams was a member of Derbyshire folk group Muckram Wakes in the 1970s, then worked with Ashley Hutchings as singer and melodeon-player on albums including Son of Morris On, and as a member of the...  & Barry Coope Terem Quartet Terem Quartet Terem-Quartet is a musical ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia known for its virtuosity on Russian folk instruments. The group performs repertoire from both folk and classical genres at a frantic pace and with humorous attitude, sometimes reminiscent of cartoon soundtracks.- Members :*Andrey... Phil Cool Phil Cool Phil Cool is an English comedian, impressionist and musician.-Career:After building up a live following in the early 1980s, he came to wider public attention in the latter half of the 1980s and early 1990s in a number of television shows bearing his name, notably Cool It , with his ability to gurn... Andy Fairweather Low Hard Travellers Don McLean Don McLean Donald McLean, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter. He is most famous for his 1971 album American Pie, containing the renowned songs "American Pie" and "Vincent".... Ben Waters Ben Waters Ben Waters was a New Zealand rower who competed at the 1930 British Empire Games.In 1930 he was a member of the New Zealand Coxed Four team that won the gold medal in the British Empire Games in Hamilton. He was also part of the Men's Eight that earned a silver medal at the same Games.... New Delta Jazz Band Allan Taylor Sarah McQuaid Nicol & Cool Vin Garbutt Vin Garbutt Vin Garbutt , though second generation Irish, is an English folk singer and songwriter... Tickled Pink Tickled Pink Inside TV Land: Tickled Pink, an hour-long special which aired multiple times during July, 2006, chronicled television shows that homosexuals have identified with over the years... Hotel Palindrome Ray Bradfield Twice the Speed of Sound Mike Scott Sandy & Graham Hall Andrew Bazeley Half Way to Canada Paul Bradley The Cedars The Cedars The Cedars map refer to:Places in the United States* The Cedars , listed on the NRHP in Georgia* The Cedars , listed on the NRHP in Georgia* The Cedars , listed on the NRHP in Kentucky... Phil King & Band Jackie Leven Jackie Leven Jackie Leven, born June 18, 1950 in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland is a Scottish songwriter and folk music musician.-Biography:Jackie Leven made his first forays into the music business in the late 1960s under the pseudonym "John St Field" and recorded one album, Control, in 1971... Flaky Jake The John E Vistic Experience Zen Hussies

2007 line up

In 2007 the artists included:

Joe Brown Joe Brown (singer) Joe Brown, MBE is an English entertainer of the 1960s and beyond.Brown has worked as a rock and roll singer and guitarist for more than five decades... Levellers Levellers The Levellers were a political movement during the English Civil Wars which emphasised popular sovereignty, extended suffrage, equality before the law, and religious tolerance, all of which were expressed in the manifesto "Agreement of the People". They were one of the largest factions on the... Seth Lakeman Seth Lakeman Seth Bernard Lakeman and brought up in the village of Buckland Monachorum, near Yelverton, Devon, is an English folk singer, songwriter, and musician.-Career:... Kate Rusby Kate Rusby Kate Anna Rusby , is an English folk singer and songwriter from Penistone, South Yorkshire. Sometimes known as The Barnsley Nightingale, she has headlined various British national folk festivals, and is regarded as one of the most famous English folk singers of contemporary times... Be Good Tanyas Hothouse Flowers Hothouse Flowers The Hothouse Flowers are an Irish rock group that combines traditional Irish music with influences from soul, gospel and rock.-Biography:The group first formed in 1985 when Liam Ó Maonlaí and Fiachna Ó Braonáin began performing as street musicians, or buskers, on the streets of Dublin, Ireland as... Bellowhead Bellowhead Bellowhead are an English folk band originally brought together by John Spiers and Jon Boden. The 11 piece band plays traditional English dance tunes and songs, but with a considerable twist. Riotous, rousing and sharp-suited, this contemporary and unique band includes drums and a four-piece brass... The Men They Couldn't Hang The Men They Couldn't Hang The Men They Couldn't Hang are a British rock band whose mixture of folk and punk is not dissimilar to that of The Pogues .The original group consisted of Stefan Cush , Paul Simmonds ,... Eric Bibb Eric Bibb Eric Bibb is an American acoustic blues singer-songwriter. He is based in London and launched his career in Europe.-Biography:... Martin Carthy Martin Carthy Martin Carthy MBE is an English folk singer and guitarist who has remained one of the most influential figures in British traditional music, inspiring contemporaries such as Bob Dylan and Paul Simon and later artists such as Richard Thompson since he emerged as a young musician in the early days of...  & Dave Swarbrick Dave Swarbrick Dave Swarbrick is a British folk musician and singer-songwriter. He has been described by Ashley Hutchings as 'the most influential [British] fiddle player bar none' and his style has been copied or developed by almost every British, and many World folk violin players that have followed him...

Sharon Shannon Sharon Shannon Sharon Shannon is an Irish musician. She is best known for her work with the accordion and for her fiddle technique. She also plays the tin whistle and melodeon. Her 1991 album Sharon Shannon is the best selling album of traditional Irish music ever released there... Van Eyken Spooky Men's Chorale Roy Bailey Roy Bailey Roy Bailey may refer to:*Roy Bailey , Canadian Progressive Conservative politician from Saskatchewan*Roy Bailey , British socialist folk singer... Ruthie Foster Ruthie Foster Ruthie Foster is an American singer/songwriter of blues and folk music.She is from Gause, Texas and from a family of gospel singers. She studied music at McLennan Community College and then worked in the US Navy, where she started performing. Her debut was released in 1997 and she has performed in... Martha Tilston and The Woods Kent Duchaine CrossCurrent Crosscurrent Crosscurrent is Jake Shimabukuro's second solo album. It was released in August 2003.-Track listing:# "Crosscurrent"# "Toastman's Dilemma"# "Fragile"# "I've Been Thinking"# "Wish On My Star"# "Spain"# "Mrs. Robinson"# "Skyline"# "Orange World"... Pine Leaf Boys Pine Leaf Boys The Pine Leaf Boys are a two-time Grammy Award-nominated Cajun and Creole band from South Louisiana. Members include Wilson Savoy , Courtney Granger , Drew Simon , Jon Bertrand , and Thomas David . The members are all currently in their twenties... Oojami

Bagdaddies Nakaira Debby McClatchy Lil Jim and Deepzone Zydeco Helena Helena -People known by the first name Helena:*Helena of Adiabene , Queen of Adiabene who converted to Judaism*Helena , mother of Emperor Constantine the Great*Helena, wife of Julian -People known by the first name Helena:*Helena of Adiabene (d. 56), Queen of Adiabene who converted to Judaism*Helena... Jenna Jenna Jenna is a female given name. In the Western world it is a variation of Jennifer or Genevieve. Jennifer is of English origin and means white. Jenna is also an Arabic name meaning heaven.-Famous people:* Jenna Boyd , film actress... Jim Page Jim Page Jim Page born in 1949, is a folk singer-songwriter and social activist.-Early life:Page was born in Palo Alto, California in 1949 and moved to Seattle in 1971.-Music career and activism:... Idiot and Friend (Les Barker Les Barker Les Barker is an English poet. He is best known for his comedic poetry and parodies of popular songs, however he has also produced some very serious thought-provoking written work....  and Keith Donnelly)

2006 line up

In 2006 the artists included:

Allan Yn Y Fan John Alderslade Altan Altan Altan are an Irish folk and traditional music group, who formed in County Donegal in 1987. The popular outfit, who are led by the world-renowned fiddler and vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, have been driven by many critically acclaimed albums and a relentless touring schedule... Buffalo Gals Buffalo Gals "Buffalo Gals" is a traditional American song, written and published as "Lubly Fan" in 1844 by the blackface minstrel John Hodges, who performed as "Cool White." The song was widely popular throughout the United States... Eliza Carthy Eliza Carthy Eliza Carthy , is an English folk musician known for both singing and playing fiddle. She is the daughter of English folk musicians singer/guitarist Martin Carthy and singer Norma Waterson....  & the Ratcatchers Keith Christmas Keith Christmas Keith Christmas is an English singer and songwriter. In 1969 his first album Stimulus was released... Costo Rico Doghouse Skiffle Group Keith Donnelly Mary Flower

Dana Gillespie Dana Gillespie Dana Gillespie is an English actress and singer.-Career:Dana Gillespie was born to the Baron De Winterstein Gillespie, an Austrian radiologist and his wife. She grew up in England and her family's villa on Lake Maggiore, Italy...  & her London Blues Band Merv Grist Players Osibisa Osibisa Osibisa is a British Afro-pop band, founded in London in 1969 by four expatriate African and three Caribbean musicians. Osibisa were one of the first African bands to become widely popular, leading to claims of founding World Music.-History:... Gretchen Peters Gretchen Peters Gretchen Peters is a singer-songwriter in the folk/country genre. She was born in New York and raised in Boulder, Colorado, but moved to Nashville in the late 1980s... The Karine Polwart Karine Polwart Karine Polwart is a Scottish singer-songwriter. She writes and performs music with a strong folk and roots feel, her songs dealing with a variety of issues from alcoholism to genocide...  Band Last Nights Fun Los de Abajo (band) Los de Abajo (band) Los de Abajo are a band from Mexico City founded in 1992 as a Latin Ska four-piece. Since then they have expanded to eight members and widened their musical influences to include rock, salsa, reggae, ska, cumbia, Son Jarocho and banda sinaloense... Mr Love & Justice Mr Love & Justice Mr Love & Justice is the twelfth studio album by folk-rock musician Billy Bragg, and the second to be recorded with his backing band The Blokes. The title is taken from the 1960 novel by Colin MacInnes.... Nine Below Zero Nine Below Zero Nine Below Zero are a blues band based in the United Kingdom, who have a cult following throughout Europe, and were most popular in the period between 1980 and 1982.-Career:... Prego Prego Prego is a trade mark brand name pasta sauce of Campbell Soup Company. It was introduced internationally in 1981 and is based on a family recipe of one of the chefs. Prego eventually became the number one selling dry grocery product of the decade.... Baka Beyond Baka Beyond Baka Beyond is a world music group formed in 1992 with members from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures, fusing Celtic and other western music styles with traditional Baka music from Cameroon.-Biography:...

Show of Hands Show of Hands Show of Hands is an English acoustic roots and folk duo comprising singer-songwriter Steve Knightley and multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer. Their appeal is based on the combined power of Knightley's original songs, the quality of their vocals and harmonies, and their multi-instrumental virtuosity... Rachel Unthank and the Winterset Rachel Unthank and the Winterset The Unthanks are an English folk quartet from Northumbria, UK. They made their debut performance at Towersey Village Festival in August 2004, and on May 11th 2005, launched their debut album, Cruel Sister at Holmfirth Folk Festival... Stripey-Jumper Stripey-Jumper Stripey-Jumper is a British street theater group that claims to have recently set the world's record for the largest number of people simultaneously playing spoons musically...  street theatre group Suzanne Vega Suzanne Vega Suzanne Nadine Vega is an American songwriter and singer known for her highly literate lyrics and eclectic folk-inspired music.... The Wailin' Jennys The Wailin' Jennys The Wailin' Jennys are a Juno Award-winning Canadian folk trio from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and New York, consisting of soprano Ruth Moody, mezzo Nicky Mehta, and alto Heather Masse. All members also play instruments... Hank Wangford Hank Wangford Hank Wangford is a distinguished English country and western songwriter. Hank Wangford is the stage name of Dr. Samuel Hutt, . His music is notable for its humour and cheerful irony, and occasional excursions into biting political undercurrent....  & Reg Meuross The Waterboys The Waterboys The Waterboys are a band formed in 1983 by Mike Scott. The band's membership, past and present, has been composed mainly of musicians from Scotland, Ireland and England. London, Dublin, Spiddal, New York and Findhorn have all served as homes for the group. The band has played in a number of... Waterson Carthy Zig a Zig Cajun Band Zydecomotion

Los Albertos

Los Albertos

Los Albertos are a Brighton-based band who have so far accomplished 3 albums and have toured Europe and the UK, and played at Glastonbury Festival 2007. Some professional producers such as Al Scott who also worked with English rock band, The Levellers have worked with the band.In January 2009, Nic...

2005 line up

Thursday 21 July 2005 Flash Harry Flash Harry Flash Harry may refer to:*Flash Harry *Flash Harry , a fictional character* the nickname of conductor Malcolm Sargent... Holt Morriss K'Chevre Emma Hutchinson 3 Daft Monkeys 3 Daft Monkeys 3 Daft Monkeys are a world-influenced acoustic band from Cornwall, UK, consisting of Tim Ashton, Athene Roberts, and Jamie Waterswho combine vocals, fiddle, 12-string guitar, bass guitar and foot drum....

Friday 22 July 2005 Lunasa Lúnasa Lúnasa can refer to:* Lúnasa , a traditional Irish band from Ireland** Lúnasa , the first album released by Lúnasa in 1999* Lughnasadh, a Gaelic holiday... Hayseed Dixie Hayseed Dixie Hayseed Dixie is an American band which began in the Fall of 2000 with the release of their first album, A Hillbilly Tribute to AC/DC. The band performs a mixture of cover versions of hard rock songs and original compositions in a style that is a cross between bluegrass and rock music... Jim Moray Jim Moray Jim Moray is an English singer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer.-Recording Artist:While studying classical composition at the Birmingham Conservatoire he released the home-recorded I Am Jim Moray EP. During 2002 he appeared at the Glastonbury festival and the Cambridge Folk Festival...  4 Reg Meuross Band Baghdaddies Steam Chicken Moussa Kouyate & Friends Wiyos Luminescent Orchestri Kangaroo Moon World Government World government World Government is the notion of a single common political authority for all of humanity. Its modern conception is rooted in European history, particularly in the philosophy of ancient Greece, in the political formation of the Roman Empire, and in the subsequent struggle between secular authority,... The Baghdaddies The Forster-King Band

Saturday 23 July 2005 Paul Brady Paul Brady Paul Joseph Brady is an Irish singer-songwriter, whose work straddles folk and pop. He was into a wide variety of music from an early age... The Proclaimers The Proclaimers The Proclaimers are a Scottish band composed of identical twin brothers, Charlie and Craig Reid . They are best known for the songs "Letter from America", "I'm On My Way", and "I'm Gonna Be ".-Career:... Glenn Tilbrook & the Fluffers Xose Manuel Budino Rory McLeod Johnny Dickinson Hans Theesink Band La Chicana Whapweasel Reg Meuross Band Mike Silver Mike Silver Mike Silver is an officer in the United States Army.Silver was a member of a platoon of Green Berets that was involved in a controversial skirmish in Afghanistan on July 27 2002.... Steve Tilston & Brooks Williams Charanga del Norte Tiny Tin Lady Lisa Mills Fast Lane Roogalators Aynsley Lister Aynsley Lister Aynsley Lister is an English blues-rock guitarist/singer and songwriter- Biography :Aynsley picked up the guitar at 8 and played his first gig at 13. One year later on a family trip to San Francisco, he was jamming at ‘Lou’s Bar’ on Pier 49... Shellback Chorus Pina Lou Vladimir Steamboat Railroad Bill No 1 Station

Sunday 24 July 2005 The Saw Doctors The Saw Doctors The Saw Doctors are a folk-rock band from Tuam, County Galway in the west of Ireland. Taking their name from itinerant craftsmen who once traveled from sawmill to sawmill sharpening and repairing saws, the Saw Doctors have a fervent following, especially in Ireland and among Irish-Americans in the... Ralph McTell Ralph McTell Ralph McTell is an English singer-songwriter and acoustic guitar player who has been an influential figure on the UK folk music scene since the 1960s.... Bellowhead Bellowhead Bellowhead are an English folk band originally brought together by John Spiers and Jon Boden. The 11 piece band plays traditional English dance tunes and songs, but with a considerable twist. Riotous, rousing and sharp-suited, this contemporary and unique band includes drums and a four-piece brass... Rory McLeod Ben Waters Big Band Mozaik (Andy Irvine, Donal Lunny etc) Jez Lowe Jez Lowe Jez Lowe is an English folk singer-songwriter. Lowe was born and raised in County Durham, in a coal mining family with Irish roots. He is known primarily for his compositions dealing with daily life in North-East England, particularly in his hometown of Easington Colliery. He performs both as a...  & the Bad Pennies Dexter Ardoin Mike Silver Mike Silver Mike Silver is an officer in the United States Army.Silver was a member of a platoon of Green Berets that was involved in a controversial skirmish in Afghanistan on July 27 2002.... Tiny Tin Lady Fast Lane Roogalators Shellback Chorus Panacea Panacea In Greek mythology, Panacea was the goddess of healing. She was the daughter of Asclepius and Epione.... Daily Planet Daily Planet The Daily Planet is a fictional broadsheet newspaper in the , appearing mostly in the stories of Superman. The Daily Planet is based in Metropolis and employs Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen; its Editor In Chief is Perry White... Zen Hussies

2004 line up

In 2004 the artists included:

The Levellers Richard Thompson Eddi Reader Eddi Reader Eddi Reader MBE is a Scottish singer, known both for her work with Fairground Attraction and for an enduring solo career. She is the recipient of three Brit Awards and has topped both the album and singles charts... Eliza Carthy Band Oysterband Oysterband Oysterband is a British electric folk or folk rock band formed in Canterbury in or around 1976.-Early history:... The Strawbs The Strawbs Strawbs are a rock band founded in 1964 in England. They started out as a bluegrass band and eventually moved on to other styles .-Early days:... Celloman Celloman Celloman are a band led by cellist and session musician Ivan Hussey. Their music is described as a fusion of reggae and soul with African and Middle Eastern world music - History :... Go Lem System Ben Waters Band The Merv Grist Players

Chris Smither Chris Smither Chris Smither is an American folk/blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. His music draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets and philosophers.-Early life, influences and education:... Imbongi & Albert Nyathi Dougie Maclean Dougie MacLean Dougie MacLean is a singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist.His career started with a traditional band, The Tannahill Weavers, in 1976. His solo career started in 1981 and he recorded five albums... Waking the Witch Waking the Witch Waking the Witch, a Leeds-based band, formed in 2003 and hit the UK acoustic music live circuit in 2004.Best described as ‘indie acoustic’, the band consists of Rachel Goodwin, Patsy Matheson, Becky Mills and Jools Parker... Mise Show of Hands Show of Hands Show of Hands is an English acoustic roots and folk duo comprising singer-songwriter Steve Knightley and multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer. Their appeal is based on the combined power of Knightley's original songs, the quality of their vocals and harmonies, and their multi-instrumental virtuosity... Jane Taylor Band Daniel Smith Daniel Smith Daniel Smith may refer to:*Daniel Smith , American artist, wildlife painter*Daniel Smith , Australian cricketer*Daniel Smith , soccer player... Les Barker Les Barker Les Barker is an English poet. He is best known for his comedic poetry and parodies of popular songs, however he has also produced some very serious thought-provoking written work.... Naked Voices

Joji Hirhota and the Taiko Drummers Zydecomotion Johnny & the Poorboys Jellied Reels Allan Yn Y Fan Ashley Hutching's Morris On Show Maddie Southorn Kelly Jo Phelps Barrelhouse Blues Kent Duchaine Banoffi