Ashton Jones is one of the UK’s most promising funk, soul vocalists and songwriters, rapidly becoming known for his vibrant and dynamic live performances. With influences including James Brown, Earth Wind & Fire, Rick James and Prince, and a throwback style rarely seen on this side of the Atlantic, Ashton delivers soulful melodies, gritty funk and sparks of falsetto with an audience captivating brand of energy, flare and musicianship. His group ‘The Ashton Jones Project’ features some of the country's most talented and burgeoning musicians, whose live performance credits include artists such as Cory Wong, Beverley Knight, Joss Stone & Pee Wee Ellis. Their hotly anticipated Debut EP is a contemporary interpretation of classic Soul, Funk & Jazz, commencing a run of original releases spanning 2019. Along with support slots for Grammy award winning ‘Shalamar’, The Ashton Jones Project have also appeared at a number of internationally recognised festivals including Cheltenham Jazz Festival, where they returned this year to support legendary UK soul group 'Incognito'

Dusky Sunday is a duo comprising of established musicians Fern Teather and Sam Thurlow. Drawing comparisons to Slow Club, Gabrielle Aplin, and Fleetwood Mac, Dusky Sunday stands out from similar bands and artists with their unique combination of catchy, lyrical songs played on acoustic guitar and hand-percussion - topped with Fern’s smooth yet powerful voice, and tailed with Sam’s bassy backing vocals. Though Sam has accompanied Fern’s solo music on percussion since 2014, his newly-discovered singing/songwriting talents caused a natural evolution of the pair’s sound over the past year - resulting in Dusky Sunday.

An Americana UK review described Ady Johnson’s soulful acoustic music as, “…kitchen-sink romanticism worthy of Ray Davies and a bluesy sound filtered through the uniquely English lens of skiffle.” Suffolk born, London based antique furniture restorer/musician Ady Johnson, had both livelihoods threatened after he severed two tendons in a finger with a chisel. Thankfully he made a full recovery. Having already had success with Colchester band FuzzFace and gaining an Honours Degree in classical guitar performance, Ady decided to down tools and focus on music. Ady’s first notable public performance was in 2010 after he busked outside 6Fest - BBC6 Music’s event to celebrate their successful national campaign against it’s closure. Ady was asked by the organisers to stand in for a band on the main bill after they cancelled. Metro ran the story ‘Busker bags festival after band cancel’ a few days later. 2011 saw the release of Ady’s first solo album Tell the Worry Dolls. Recorded predomi-nantly live in the studio, this acoustic album received critical praise from R2, BluesMatters, and a recommendation for album of the year from Press Association. Tracks Pink Flamingos and Jewelly Box were included on two iTunes Essentials compilations. Ady subsequently headlined many shows and supported a wealth of artists including Scott Matthews, Ben Howard and Willy Mason. Numerous festival appearances included Latitude festival, back on his home Suffolk turf. In 2014 Ady headed to the US for his New York Tour, which included shows in five venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn. In the summer, Ady completed music for The Last Man, a short film by East 6 Media. May 2015 saw the release of Thank You for the Good Things EP. The title track being an ode to Ady’s late grandfather, under whom he received his antique restoration apprenticeship. The song deals with, in part, his emotional struggle in leaving the trade behind in pursuit of music. Produced by Mercury nominated/BBC award winning producer Gerry Diver (Lisa Knapp, Sam Lee, Tom Robinson). A previous version of Thank You… (recorded by friend and musician Johnno Casson (AKA Snippet) had already been selected for Tom Robinson’s BBC Introducing Mixtape and was aired on his BBC 6 Music Show. This version of the song also made Fresh Faves: Batch 78, on Tom Robinson’s Fresh on the Net blog. The EP was launched at two shows – one at The Water Rats in London and the second at Colchester Arts Centre. Ivor Novello award winning songwriter Scott Matthews, appeared as special guest and accompanied Ady's band at the London show. Gerry Diver also guested on fiddle. For the second EP launch, Ady was joined by guest Pete Flood, drummer and percussionist with the English contemporary folk band Bellowhead. Pete continues to play in Ady’s current full band line-up, along with Toby Bull on trumpet, sax and bass; and ‘Tuba Tom’ Briers on sousaphone. Thank You for the Good Things received praise from Americana UK and other online re-viewers. The title track was again chosen for Tom Robinson’s BBC Introducing Mixtape and this and other songs from the EP received widespread regional airplay. Thank You for the Good Things video was released and premiered by MUZU.TV in June. The EP was chosen by London’s Resonance FM for their Top 5 EP’s Of 2015. 1st January 2016 saw the release of New Year’s Day (Single mix) and accompanying vid-eo. The single was chosen for Tom Robinson’s BBC Introducing Mixtape and also re-ceived regional airplay. Later in the year, Ady was invited as special guest to support Scott Matthews and his Band on eight dates of their UK tour in November - December. Reviews from Rhythm and Blues and blog Musical Chairs, praised Ady’s performance at The Glee Club Birmingham. Ady has begun working on his second album with producer Gerry Diver, for which a Pledge Music campaign will be launched in early 2017. “...might well be the first contender for album of the year…deserves to be massive.” 9/10 Press Association “…an ebullient, life affirming collection with a touch of kitchen-sink romanticism worthy of Ray Davies and a bluesy sound filtered through the uniquely English lens of skiffle." 8/10 Americana UK "Excellent debut album! - Record company opportunity!” Mojomanic “He’s damn good live!” Tom Robinson – BBC Radio 6 Music

For more than twenty years, Tim Lee has been bringing his brand of cool to stages across Canada and around the world. All the while, he’s been working with and learning from some of the best in the business. Many years and tours with Russell Jackson (B.B. King, Matt Murphy, Katie Webster, Frankie Lee), Chicago R&B star Sam Cockrell and legendary Texas Bluesman Sonny Rhodes has allowed Lee to draw from a deep well and develop his own modern Blues sound. As a guitarist, Lee acknowledges the huge influence Mel Brown has had on his style since their first meeting in the early 90s and he continues to pay homage to his mentor at every show. Lee is also known to pull out his lap steel on occasion and while a nod has to be given to the time spent with Sonny Rhodes, his sound and style on the instrument is more reminiscent of Robert Randolph and Ben Harper. Add to that his powerful voice and confident presence on stage and you have the world class show that Tim Lee brings to excited fans, young and old, night after night. Armed with his guitar, his voice and a respect for past traditions, Tim Lee is a Canadian Blues player looking to the future. “Assuredly somebody with something to say and a new way to say it.” is how international Blues publication Blues Revue describes the Canadian-born, U.K. based performer. Echo Magazine calls him “a consummate bluesman with a chrome polished voice and howling guitar.” Hot on the heels of his tenure with The Russell Jackson Band (former bassist with the B.B. King Orchestra) and Chicago’s premier R&B band Sam Cockrell and the Groove, Tim was at it again. As a solo acoustic show or with his band, he continues to deliver at a world class level, night after night. Along with his band, Tim has collaborated with, among others, keyboardist/vocalist Graham Guest (Sue Foley Band) in a partnership which resulted in a number of incendiary performances and a live CD released in October, 2006. Tim also made many appearances as a member of Harpdog Brown and the Bloodhounds (guitar/bass), The Sonny Rhodes Blues Band (guitar/vocals) and other national and international acts. Since his first performance in 1991, Tim has enjoyed appearing with many wonderful artists like Andrew ‘Jr. Boy’ Jones, Donald Ray Johnson, Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne, James Harman and Eddie Vaan Shaw Jr. He has also made appearances at the Edmonton Labatt’s Blues Festival, S.O.B.A. Blues Picnic, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Pop The Gator and upstairs at the el Mocambo. Through all that, he acknowledges the good fortune he’s had, learning from some of the best in the business. Most recently, Russell Jackson and Sam Cockrell. Tim states “Russell taught me more about Blues than anyone. He also taught me about stuff you don’t find on the records. Things like how to keep your head on straight, how to survive the rigors of the road and above all how to deliver a world class performance – every time – no matter what. Working with Sam Cockrell gave me the opportunity to dive much deeper into old school funk, r&b, soul and even disco. They both taught me a lot about being an entertainer and they never restricted me to the sidelines. I was given the opportunity to be right out front and was encouraged to shine.”

Ominous places. Dark machinations. People on the fringe of society. As abysmal the setting of the new album of Gion Stump & The Lighthouse Project might seem, the 5 young musicians achieve to brighten this lachrymose and gloomy atmosphere. Although all songs and lyrics contain a melancholic and reflective tone, the experimental pop-songs with their catchy and partly playful melodies, as well as their driving rhythms, contain a certain degree of irony and dark humour and are thus not only meant for sensitive minds.

Andy started his professional saxophone career in 1993, travelling extensively throughout the world with various touring bands to such places as New York, Tokyo, Florida, Taiwan, Moscow, Barcelona and Rome. Musicians/Bands Andy has played, performed and recorded with include: Andy Sheppard, Andy Snitzer, Ian Kirkham (Simply Red), Ashton Jones, Sax Appeal, Ian Shaw, Tim Whitehead (Loose Tubes, Borderline, Tim Whitehead Quartet), Courtney Pine, Derek Nash, Gary Plumley (Swing Out Sister, Sax Appeal, Snowboy, Terry Callier), Spike Robinson (Tenor Madness, Spike Robinson Quartet), 80's Mod revival band Secret Affair, Natura Cinematica, Irie J Band, Matt Cooper (Outside, Ronnie Laws Band, Byron Wallen Band) , Phil Leader Duo, Infusion Quartet, Mike Spearman Quartet, Rube Cantango, Yum-Yum, Mick Brannan Quintet, Scaramanga, Soul Kitchen, YCB, John Andrews Project, Tut-Tut, Crissy Lee Big Band, Rose Marie Band (3 month tour), 2 Funky, Ian Page and The Affair. Thumpersaurus People. He is currently enjoying playing sax with Ashton Jones and The Innerheart Band, The Andy Brush Quintet, Soul Kitchen and The Andy Brush/Dan Compton Duo. He has been teaching private one to one saxophone lessons specialising in jazz and improvisation since 1995 as well as running saxophone workshops. Andy has been working as a consultant for Trevor James saxophones since 2011 and has been extensively involved in the design and development of the Award Winning Signature Custom and Andy Sheppard Autograph Series saxophones in close cooperation with some of the world’s top saxophonist's.

Copperhead Lucy float somewhere between the styles of Tom Waits, PJ Harvey and traditional New Orleans brass bands. Expect 3 part harmonies, junkyard rhythms, ethereal ballads and a more than ample dose of the blues. This is music that is both raw and beautiful.

Aged Teen is an alternative/acoustic rock project by Dario Guarino (also singer in the alternative/metal band “Nameless Crime”) based in Naples, Italy. After a few demos, Dario self-released “This is not an exit” (EP, 2012) with a band. Despite not being officially published by any label, the EP received good reviews and all its six tracks are still played by many web radios. In 2012 “Self-Doubt” was selected by Italian label Toten Schwan for their compilation “T W O”. In 2013 Dario stripped back his music to an acoustic project, recording new songs and playing solo live shows. Between 2014 and 2015 the VIDEO EP “Altered Images” was released: Dario shot a video for each of the four tracks, posting them directly on YouTube. In September 2015 a new video was uploaded on YouTube for the new track “4,7%”; this time the acoustic guitars gave way to a piano arrangement. In October 2015 New York label Factory Fast Records released a compilation called “We Roll Alone”, featuring Aged Teen's “Night (Who Are You?)”. In April 2016 “Plastic Wrapped Passenger's Seat” was chosen for “Come on Boogie”, again by Factory Fast Records. A new EP called “Plaster” was recorded in the Summer of 2016 and it's soon to be released, while Aged Teen's already working on 8 brand new songs for his first full-length.

Scottish-Italian singer and songwriter Adriana Spina’s sound is often hard to categorise. Fiercely independent, she has worked hard for over a decade to craft her blend of Americana, folk and country. Since the release of Never Coming Home, her 2011 debut album, Adriana has continued to write and perform tirelessly. Most recently, she had the honour to be invited by Joan Armatrading to support her on the Scottish dates of her most recent world tour, culminating in a storming performance at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall. Joan was just the most recent in a list of high-profile artists with whom Adriana has shared stages in recent times, having also opened for acts of the calibre of Sheryl Crow, Paolo Nutini, Eddi Reader and Dar Williams. She has also gained the support of legendary music impresario Alan McGee, who featured her in two of the live shows he produced. Adriana gave a taster of her new material with the release of Christmas single Sparkle, which was playlisted by BBC Radio Scotland and selected by presenter Janice Forsyth who described it as a “beautiful” single of the week. Adriana mobilised her online community of fans to help her crowd fund the production of a full album. The campaign was a success and as a result she now releases her second studio album. More raw and guitar-driven than its predecessor, Let Out The Dark features Ross McFarlane on drums (Texas, The Proclaimers, etc) and comprises of ten songs which touch on themes from lost love and infidelity to atheism and the European refugee crisis. The album was released on CD, vinyl and download in March 2017, on her own Ragged Road label.

Kal Lavelle is an Irish born singer songwriter, now living in London. The Sunday Mirror have listed her as a 'One to Watch' and Ed Sheeran brought her on tour in both the UK & Ireland. Kal Lavelle's EP 'Shivers' went Top 5 in the iTunes 'Singer Songwriter' Chart, and the single was named iTunes 'Single Of The Week' in the UK (downloaded more than 60,000 times!). Additionally, she entered the Top 10 singer songwriter charts in Japan, Netherlands and Belgium. Kal's track the 'The Ocean' features on the UK playlist of Pret A Manger, the song also features on Perez Hilton's POP UP #2 Album (released in the USA & Canada). Perez describes her music as “Exquisitely beautiful & raw”. Watch out for her new album, which is due for release in 2016. Previous supports to - Ed Sheeran, Bastille, Paper Aeroplanes, James Brown & more.

We are The Downsetters one the UK’s leading original Ska & Reggae bands. Formed in 2009 and based in Ipswich UK. We are a 6 piece playing our own unique brand of Interskalactic Ska & Luna Reggae. Our sound is proving popular not only with the UK crowds but fans in the States and Europe. 2011 saw the release of our debut E.P 'The Interskalactic House Sessions' followed by the our summer scorcher vinyl single 'Skanga In You Djanga!' which generated a lot of interest in the Ska scene nationally and internationally. In the summer of 2012 we headlined the UK'S largest free music festival as part of the IP-ART festival in Ipswich and have stacked up rave reviews across the globe as well as being featured on many radio stations.
In between a busy gigging schedule we released our debut album ' We Are Now Leaving The Future' which got some great reviews and sold to all corners of the globe. Our critically acclaimed third single ’The Twilight Zone’ reached #13 in the Amazon reggae charts. We have gained a reputation for our energetic live shows and have shared the stage with many legends from the Ska world including Bad Manners, members of The Skatalites, Madness & The Specials as well as backing legends Kieth & Tex on their hit ‘Stop That Train’. We have performed at many festivals nationwide including the world famous Glastonbury 3 years running! Our second album ‘The Asylum Hotel’ is mixed and produced by Grammy nominated producer Daniel Boyle (Lee Perry,Max Romeo).

The new Urban Groove Unit may have a different sound, a different look, but the groove remains the same. After "Street Talk," the band's debut album led by Fred Leclerc, UGU then began its collaboration with the deeply soulful Laetitia N'Diaye. First touted as a backing vocalist for gospel diva Liz McComb, Ms N’Diaye joined UGU in 2010 to work on the band's second release. Founded by James Startt, an American expatriate living in Paris, the band is a tight-knit soul-funk outfit, who has opened for acts as diverse as pub rockers Nine Below Zero or neo soul star Leela James, and they regularly play top venues as well as festivals in and around Paris. UGU released their first single with N'Diaye "Move Your Mess Around," produced by Aurel Barbolosi in 2013 and followed it up with another single "Truthful" along with a video clip directed and produced by British fashion photographer Michael Daks. A forthcoming EP is due later in the year.

Powerhouse recording artist/singer-songwriter VALERIE GHENT wows audiences with her emotive, evocative voice, piano chops to match, and “soul-stirring, uplifting songs full of vitality and joy.” A native New Yorker with a bluesy, funky piano style and 3 1/2 octave range, Valerie is longtime keyboardist/vocalist with music legends Ashford & Simpson, toured with Debbie Harry, and performed with Dr. Maya Angelou, Billy Preston, Iggy Pop and Defunkt. Valerie's song "Love Enough for a Lifetime" hit #1 on iHeart Radio and received nationwide airplay on Sirius XM, plus 100+ radio stations across the EU/UK/AU. An outstanding live performer, Ghent weaves together blues, soul, R+B, jazz and pop, treating audiences to soulful, romantic, highly melodic music rendered with passion, undeniable skill and a mighty heart. A whirlwind of musical energy, in addition to her own music career Valerie is a recording engineer with credits such as Ashford & Simpson, Nina Simone, Roberta Flack and Sir Cliff Richard. Currently completing her fifth album recorded in NYC and France, Valerie continues to perform and record with Valerie Simpson, and is founder of both Songwriter’s Beat and arts nonprofit Feel the Music!.

Aartwork play original fiery, liquid dance tunes with ambient vocals. Formed out of a fiddle/guitar duo, Aartwork expanded in the last year with ambient vocals, virtuosic recorder, electric bass and jazzy drums, blending original Celtic style tunes with bluesy/jazzy shades and touches of psychedelia, creating an energetic Celtic groove. Aartwork are: Art Butler, fiddle and effects. Claire Cordeaux, guitar and vocals. Merlyn Bruce, drums. Phoebe Butler, recorder. Oli Arditi, bass. Jan Pulsford, occasional bass keyboard.

Baco & Urban Plant : « Between the forest and the concrete ». Urban Plant comes from « electric times », Plant because it inspires harmony and growing freely. It’s a five piece band composed by: Lead Singing / Guitar : Eclectic musician , Baco is at the same time a heir of the blues, the jazz, the Soul, the popular music of Indian Ocean and holdings of East Africa. Of these cultural crossings was born his singular pulse, that he names R'n’G [Rocking My Roots - Expression which mixes Rock, Reggae and Ngoma or Goma ; a bantu word meaning drum, dance or music. The dynamics of R’n’G rests on a unique pulsation, associating the indo-océanian ternary rythm with the Rock, with the Reggae and with the colors of Jazz.]. Lead Guitar: Mike Avron, born in Rwanda, is the fruit of the union of a french pianist and academic and a Burkinabe lady. At the age of seven he plays the viola(alto), learns then the rock guitar, the blues, the metal in France. At 18 years old he leaves France for a journey to his origins. He evolves then in the world of the professional music in Burkina Faso, with the young (Smockey, Faso Kombat, Wed Hyack, MC Z, Djata, Lennox Lindsay) and the least young (Zacksoba, Georges Ouedraogo, Salembo, Abdoulaye Cisse) among those who write the modern music of Burkina. Member of various combos of Salsa (Miniatura - Colombia), Gnawa (Kifna,Hamma - Algeria), Reggae (Solo Jah Gunt – Ivory Coast). Bass : Alain Nyamé; bass player, composer and arranger born in Yaoundé in Cameroon. Stemming from the Cameroonian school of the Afro bass jazz players, sharing the stage with diverse artists such as Sally Nyolo, the Belgian jazz musician ; Pierre Vaiana. Drums : Christophe Mareschal who was born in 1986 in Strasbourg. jazz/rock Drummer and diverse rhythms of the world. He shared the stage with : Manou Gallo, Sally Nyolo, HabibFaye, Rido Bayonne, Richard Epessé, Cheick Tidiane Seck Sound Designer/ Deejaying: David°F (David Felgeirolles),started his career very young, when he was 7 years old as a drummer. He studied drums at the Conservatory, Nîmes Jazz-Club & E.Boursault School . At 18, he joined the CREAR CERIS (Centre for Study and Research on image and sound). He then joined the legendary EMI Studios / Pathé- Marconi and worked for many years in the Ferber Studios, where he began his career as sound engineer with artists such as Gabriel Yared, Manu Dibango, Bernard Allison ... As a freelance sound engineer, he worked in the studios mostly in Paris and began working as musical director, and also composed music for short films (The 3rd Voice, Max, No more tears ...) and institutional films. As a sound engineer, he worked on many film scores, (La Fille de l’Air, Dobermann, Blueberry ...) and in collaboration with artists of international renown like I Muvrini, NoJazz, Ken Boothe, Wally Badarou ...

Instantly identifiable, Hepworth’s songs, are a unique and colourful collection of daydream excursions, spontaneous adventures, reflections of river life, and the unsung encounters of an authentic troubadour existence. With 50s simplicity and a 70s ethos all portrayed through Hepworth’s jovial and idiosyncratic interpretation on the world around him.

En Attendant Ana is a pop and garage band based in Paris, France. Pop through the vocals, the arrangements and of course, the melodies, somewhere in between melancholy and joy; Garage through the sound, always rough and spontaneous. Seeking beauty and hope everywhere, En Attendant Ana tells the anxieties that arise from metamorphosis and transition phases. The band was born 7 years ago, when Margaux and Romain met. During a full year, they composed, wrote and arranged songs in Margaux’s basement but let them sleep on their computers for a long time. After having tried to play them live, they gave them up. But two years ago, they decided to give it another try, first asking Camille (trumpet), then Pauline (drums) and Antoine (bass) to join them. Together, they worked on these songs, on some others for a year and they decided to play them in front of an audience for the first time in July, 2015. From that moment on, they played almost once a month in Paris in different venues: La Mécanique Ondulatoire, L’International, Le Supersonic, Le Batofar, Le Pop Up du Label, L’Espace B, L’Olympic Café … In October, 2016, they released their first Ep, a tape, Songs From The Cave, on two french labels (Buddy Records and Montagne Sacrée). Recorded live, in an actual cave and on a tascam, Songs From The Cave crystallises both their energy and their fragility. The tape, handpainted, can be purchased on En Attendant Ana’s, Montagne Sacrée’s and Buddy Records’ bandcamp pages. A video clip is in production and will be released soon.

Helen Connelly is an upcoming artist from Colchester, Essex. Hidden within her petite frame is a powerful, yet uniquely soulful voice. Her music is laced with Jazz, Blues and Soulful influences with a dark pop vibe. Her new single 'Behind Your Eyes' has received radio support by BBC Essex Introducing and US Stations. Since releasing her debut EP in May 2015, Helen has been busy in the studio creating and recording new songs with top producers including Ian Post and Grammy Award Winning Simon Gogerly, whose credentials between them include U2, Alicia Keys, Paloma Faith, Underworld, Gwen Stefani to list but a few.

Nomakhosi is a singer/songwriter, a soulful musician and an iconic presence waiting to be unleashed into the world of music. Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, Nomakhosi has been singing since the age of 3, recording her first performances at the early ages of 7/8 in local schools, churches and a variety of other venues. Her strong gospel background may have had a role to play in her powerful vocals and her immaculate technique, both natural skills which she has craftily honed in her years as a musician. At the age of sixteen, Nomakhosi studied musical theatre at Amersham and Wycombe college where she developed a passion for performance. She later went on to study at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance and graduated with a higher diploma in vocal performance having further honed her creative skills as an artist. Her power-house Jazz-style vocals and infectiously exuberant stage presence quickly gained her recognition in the Buckinghamshire area. After winning Wycombe’s Got Talent in 2010, Nomakhosi went on to perform with some of the biggest names in the region, including Wycombe based band 'Ingenious'. Together they took High Wycombe by storm and performed at multiple venues throughout the year. Nomakhosi is a performer of the highest calibre, as well as an astute studio vocalist. Her natural energy and captivating personality is easily transposed onto the grand stage and she get audiences singing, dancing and clapping along. Her more intimate side is evident as soon as she steps into the studio booth as she combines her technical abilities with astounding emotional fine vocals. A sound personality, a big heart and one of a kind vocal skills, Nomakhosi is well on her way to being one of the most iconic musicians of her genre. Nomakhosi took part in the BBC singing competition, The Voice UK 2014. She was a strong contender to take the title and smashed the battle rounds after bagging the final spot on team Kylie. Will.I.AM. who described her as “A diva for real soul, she’s a gem, vocal jewellery” Out of the 200.000 people who auditioned Nomakhosi made it the top 7 on Will.i.am’s team. Nomakhosi recorded and toured the UK for a year with international star ANTIX as his main vocalist in The band. Now back from her tour in South Africa promoting the new single ‘Home Again' she is ready to take over the UK performing around the country.

2002 Young Guitarist of the Year Finalist 2003 Guitarist of the Year Finalist 2011 Acoustic Guitarist of the Year Finalist 2014 Listed in Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s ‘Top 30 Guitarists Under 30’ Robert Castellani is an instrumental acoustic guitarist based in Suffolk. Originally starting out as an electric guitarist as a teenager, Robert has become well known for his work on the acoustic instrument. Robert’s style draws from many influences including folk, rock, blues and classical music. His playing incorporates percussive sounds on the body of the guitar, altered tunings and harmonics, the result of which creates a sound thought impossible from just one instrument. He has been nominated three times for the national ‘Guitarist of the Year’ award and has won prizes for his compositions and performances. Robert is a seasoned performer despite being only 26 years of age. He has toured extensively throughout the UK and Europe and has played alongside top names including Ed Sheeran, Matt Cardle and The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. He is also a longterm endorsee for Elixir Strings and Roland and Boss effects and is also supported by George Lowden Guitars. Robert is an experienced composer; having studied a classical music degree, Robert has also written music for orchestra, piano trio, solo violin and solo piano among many other works. He has also written music for productions of the Shakespeare play ‘The Tempest’. At one time, his videos gained in excess of a quarter of a million views on YouTube exposing his music all over the globe and earning praise from a whole host of fans. He is also a wellknown teacher and is currently a music lecturer and the head of guitar at Suffolk New College. Robert has recently released his first full album ‘Stickman’ which features many original acoustic fingerstyle pieces and arrangements. Robert is available for private tuition both at his home studio and via Skype for international students. Transcriptions of his music are also available via his website. “Wicked playing” – Matt Cardle “A real guitar hero” – Stephen Foster, BBC Radio Suffolk “Playing that’s gonna scare a LOT of people” – Gregg Wright, guitarist for Michael Jackson

Willie Dixon’s legacy continues through his granddaughter Ms Tomiko Dixon (Singer/Songwriter), “The Queen of Song/Song machine” known as “The Granddaughter of the Blues”, Grand Blues Music Chicago Illinois… Growing up on the south side of Chicago (Tomiko Dixon is what we call "a black diamond in the rough", & for all those who want to get to know her, just step into her world and listen. Listen to her sing and she will melt your heart away... Tomiko’s music is her inheritance. She simply sings & writes about all the things she’s learned, observed and experienced. Being the granddaughter of the Bluesman the Late Great Willie Dixon... People often say she's touched by her grandfather, especially once they have heard her sing or hear a song she's written... They say she has a natural ear for music & it’s definitely in the blood. Tomiko has set out on a mission and is here to keep the Blues Alive with her Sound, Style & Writing Skills that are so unique… With the abilities to write in all known styles and genres of music, Tomiko Dixon is “Fresh and HOT of the press”, So get ready folks and hold your hats because TOMIKO DIXON has arrived and she's following in her grandfather's footsteps...

Reb Capper is a quirky, powerful and prolific singer/songwriter from Suffolk creating sparkling piano pop tinged with a little folk that hits hard. Within her vast and diverse catalogue of songs, she creates beautiful melodies, intricate lyrics and passionate performances that are emotionally charged and truly top notch. Reb’s personality and humour are compelling and when mixed with her unique heartfelt tales, they never fail to move, delight and engage audiences. Having received great reviews for her debut EP ‘The Half Elf’ as well as international radio play, Reb has also enjoyed live sets on BBC Radio and great support from Suffolk Introducing. Performing at myriad of gigs and festivals under her belt, Reb supported the likes of Oysterband and Chris Sherburn & Denny Bartley. She also performed at the ‘Montreux Jazz Café’ in London. Always playing catch up with her ever growing mountain of songs, Reb is often found trying to capture as many of these as possible. Growing up on a mix of classical and classic pop, random influences include... James Taylor, the sea, Ennio Morricone, Dolly Parton, Blade Runner, Kate Rusby, knitted creatures, Neil Finn, Danny Elfman, sillyness, Hitchcock, Labyrinth (the film), Jackson Browne, the Muppets and fluffy socks....amongst so many others. She is a massive melting pot, not to be confused with just one flavour of ice cream and her heady, ethereal and eclectic blend of acoustic piano pop echoes this exquisitely. Reb is currently recording more songs which will be available soon.

Born and raised in a tiny town in southwest Indiana, Ken honed his guitar playing and songwriting skills playing for local bands. He has shared the stage and/or recorded with such luminaries as Larry Norman, Darrell Mansfield, Shawn Mullins, Lindsey Ell, Ashley Cleveland, Harvey Jett, and many more. Some of his accomplishments and awards include: 2006 winner of The Emerging Artist Award at King Biscuit Blues Festival. 2007 Blues Breaker Artist Of The Week on House Of Blues Radio Hour with Dan Aykroyd. Two Albums spending a combined time of over one hundred weeks on Roots Music Report's National Blues Chart in the U.S. Ken has toured all over the United States and has enjoyed air play on radio stations worldwide. The only goal left for him to reach is a European and Asian tour and that's sure to come to fruition soon as his music continues to reach countless blues fans around the globe.

Kieran Goss was born and raised in County Down, Northern Ireland. He was just nine years old when he got his first guitar. Growing up in a big family with diverse musical tastes meant that early on he was hearing the music of Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatra and The Rolling Stones. These varied influences fermented into the brew that gives Kieran his own unique sound. Kieran supported himself while a law student in Belfast by playing club gigs and the University Students Union, earning himself support slots for Elvis Costello, Christy Moore and Joe Jackson along the way. After qualifying as a lawyer in the mid-eighties, Kieran left home for France and Germany in order to avoid being drafted into the legal profession! He came back home to Ireland in 1989 to record his first album, Brand New Star. It contained the songs Brand New Star and Just Around The Corner, which came to the attention of Mary Black. She recorded both songs for her album, Babes In The Wood. In 1994 Kieran followed up Brand New Star with the album New Day, which contained his chart-topping version of The Four Tops’ Reach Out (I’ll Be There). In 1998 he released the album Worse Than Pride, which contained the Top 10 single Out Of My Head. It was the second most played song on Irish radio that year. Worse Than Pride achieved double platinum status nine months after it was released. Red-Letter Day followed this in 2000, and contained the classic Reasons To Leave. In the winter of 2002, Kieran released the compilation, Out Of My Head... The Best Of Kieran Goss, which was intended to act as a resumé of his work up to that point and to give him a breather while he holed up to write. His sixth studio album, Blue Sky Sunrise, was recorded in Tennessee and produced by Rodney Crowell and Peter Coleman. It was released in September 2005, and the first single from it; Clear Day, was an instant hit which was picked up by the Progressive Building Society for use in their television advertising campaign. Kieran Goss Trio Live, Kieran’s first ever live album, was released in June 2008 to great critical acclaim. His latest studio album, I’ll Be Seeing You, was released in February 2009.

Neil Taylor is a British born guitarist who grew up in Bristol. As a teenager, he played in local bands before joining "Neon", featuring Curt Smith (Tears For Fears), Pete Byrne (Naked Eyes) and Rob Fisher (Climie/Fisher). He went on to form "Violent Blue" with bassist Charlie Jones (Page/Plant), later releasing the album "You Gotta Stay Young" with Magnet Records. During this period Neil played guitar with Tears For Fears on the album 'Songs From The Big Chair', featuring the famous guitar solo on "Everybody Wants To Rule The World". Neil’s involvement with Tears For Fears was long lasting, seeing him play on two world tours and the band's third album "The Seeds Of Love". During his career he has recorded and toured with: Robbie Williams, Chris de Burgh, Natalie Imbruglia, Peter Gabriel, Rod Stewart, Morrissey, Tina Turner, The Pretenders, Trevor Horn, Van Morrison, Holly Johnson, Paul Young, Climie Fisher to name a few. In 2001, Neil was asked to play guitar on Robbie Williams’s album "Sing While You're Winning". He was then asked back to play on Rob's album "Escapology" and in 2003 he finally joined the Robbie Williams band and has toured the world several times. Neil started working on his solo career as an artist in 2010 and has written all his albums to date with songwriter Steve Torch (who works for artists such as Cher [Believe]; Kylie Minogue and Hall & Oates. In 2011, Neil released his first album “NO SELF CONTROL”. The first single ‘Walk Away’ received a great response from radio stations in Germany & the UK. In 2013, Earcatcher Records released Neil’s CD "NO GOD LIKE ROCK 'N' ROLL" - an epic classic, offering a heavier sound than on his previous record. 2015 saw the release of another acoustic album ‘SILVERWING’. A half live and half studio album which picked up a lot of airplay in the UK. Neil says. “To me this was an album just for my fans. It was a very enjoyable experience as the pressure was off not having to write hits, but of course with Steve Torch writing it with me, there were some great tunes that had hit potential. These will go on THE BEST OF album ha ha’. Neil has opened for Midge Ure, Chris de Burgh and Joan Armatrading. He has performed more than 200 band & solo shows in the past three years, mainly in Europe. He is currently recording his 5th album, which is being recorded with his band - Gwenael Damman on bass & Chuck Sabo on drums. In 2014, Neil with his band was asked to play in the Ukraine on New Years to 500,000 people. The show was televised live throughout Europe. Six months later he went to headline at the Woodstock Festival.

Created back in 1996, Reviens Fernande is a rock-ska-punk-reggae band from France influenced by different bands such as La Mano Negra, The Clash or Les Wampas and supported by 5 musicians and their infectious energy. Composed of Jipi (lead voice and guitar), Maff (guitar and chorus), Grou (bass and chorus), Tonio (Trumpet and chorus) and Steph (drums and chorus), Reviens Fernande presents a series of original compositions tackling various topics, from minor subjects to society issues as well as everyday life. Thanks to almost 20 years of experience , 3 albums, more than a hundred gigs, festivals and three (triumphant) tour in England, Les Fernande (that’s how we call them) offer dynamic, electric, happy and, above all, rock and roll shows each and every time!

Albion Mills are a four-piece band from Ipswich in Suffolk specialising in performing music from the golden age of pop/rock music; 1966-1974. Albion Mills’ mission is to remind you all just how great that period was.

Imogen Mahdavi, the enigmatic East London based singer/songwriter has been building her songbook privately for almost a decade. The uniquely soulful bluesy songstress uses her beautiful vocals to deliver the brilliant ‘Whiskey’ - An effortlessly smooth song that captures the mood over wonderfully crafted guitar riffs to accompany her smoky tone. Her early influences include Jim Morrison, Billie Holiday, Bing Crosby and Peggy Lee, which resonate in her music reminiscent of the jazz icons she grew up listening to. With sultry/ghostly vocals against the backdrop of minimal instrumentals, Imogen captivates her audiences with a breathtaking soulful delivery. Highlighting her poetic lyricism with her unique voice, Imogen has the ability to show her profound sound so unselfishly, so blissfully so wonderfully. Modern influences include the late Amy Winehouse, Lianne La Havas and Paloma Faith to name but a few who have all had a part to play in her development and love for Soul and Jazz. Imogen Mahdavi has been patient in establishing her presence on the industry.

Marzella are a Swiss singer-songwriter duo based in London formed by Marzia Celii and Ella Malherbe. Playing together for now 6 years, they have just released their first album, To You. With a music that defines itself with a mix of Italian and English, intricate vocal harmonies, melodic guitar arrangements and dynamics that will take you on a journey filled with different states of emotion, Marzella privilege sharing and complicity within the duo and with the audience.

Originally hailing from the North West of England, Hayley Collins is fast making a name for herself playing delicate songs with Tori Amos intensity as well as all the wit and intelligence of the great Regina Spektor - Noble Rust Recordings. With “intricate piano lines and masterfully constructed choruses” (SMR Bath) influenced by the likes of Danny Elfman and Sarah McLachlan, Hayley is quickly establishing herself as a female Tom Waits amongst the wave of new singer-songwriters. As a performer, she captivates an audience with just herself and a piano on stage, and has supported artists such as Rod Clements (from Lindisfarne), Karima Francis and Jake Morley.

In early 2015 Anna self-released her debut EP 'Black Tears' which rose to No.6 in the itunes singer songwriter charts and 52 in the main charts. Anna co-wrote her first single with Grammy Award winning Amy Wadge ( of Thinking out Loud, Ed Sheeran fame) and 'Promise We'll Never Grow Old' with Carassius Gold (co-wrote 'Worry' with 2016 Brit Award Winner and BBC Sound of 2016, Jack Garratt). Gaining support from BBC 6 music Tom Robinson who gave her her first national radio airplay, Anna was chosen as a 'Fresh Fave'. Here they describe Anna's track, "'Promise We’ll Never Grow Old' gives us a tantalising glimpse into just what she can do – it’s a wonderful, cinematic ballad… all topped off by Anna’s stunning vocals. Also gaining support from BBC London performing live on numerous occasions and her local BBC introducing along with other local BBC shows around the country. Anna then sold out her London debut headline show at Servant Jazz Quarters in London. Anna completed her own full UK tour throughout October as well as supporting the likes of Kimberly Anne, Prides and Seafret, no.1 US selling artist, Robert Francis as well as her own tour all over the UK and played festivals such as Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party and Cambridge Folk Festival. She also filmed with Levi's for a 'Trip of Firsts' in Germany, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland as part of their brand new lot 700 jean campaign for which they also used the track she wrote and performed as the back drop too! Anna has recently launched her own signature gin, named 'Joe's Gin' after her brother, who made elderflower cordial for their family as a child. 'Joe's Gin' is an elderflower infusion made exclusively by Yorkshire based Mason's, who's craft gin is sold across the UK in stores such as Harvey Nichols and Selfridges. With 2016 having begun Anna has released her second EP 'Dear Joey,' with James Kenosha (Rhodes, Gavin James), is supporting Jake Isaac on his European tour and then headed on a US tour as a double headliner with Bryde playing in NYC, Nashville and LA. “The sweet, soulful voice of Anna Pancaldi shines through from the pack” Record Of The Day

Before Jade Peters literally 
turned the heads of the judges on BBC’s ‘The Voice’, she’d already supported the Brand New Heavies. Since then, Jade, whose stage name is ‘Jade MayJean’, played at Montreux Jazz Cafés in both London and Paris. Jade MayJean also headlined a sold out concert at the Corn Exchange, in her home town of Ipswich. As well as her original material, she performs modern and old school classics, covering a wide range of jazzy and soulful songs. With her remarkable vocal talent, she is equally at home singing acoustically or with her full band. Jade MayJean is available for concerts and gigs, as well as weddings and corporate events.

Passionné par la musique de jazz, en 1995 il rentre au CIM (école de jazz à Paris) et devient élève de Jean-Claude Fohrenbach, Philippe Baudoin, Xavier Cobo… L’année suivante, il intègre la Musique Principale de l’Armée de Terre pour 2 ans, il fait la rencontre du saxophone classique au conservatoire de Courbevoie où il obtiendra son prix des hauts de seine et son prix d’excellence. En 1998, il obtient sa médaille de jazz du CRD de Cachan, et découvrira le plaisir de la composition en devenant membre de la Sacem. Cette même année, l’album du groupe Mad Nomad « Des pas sur la neige », dont il est l’invité, obtiendra la distinction « jeunes talents » de la radio « Paris Jazz ». Il rentre ensuite au conservatoire du IX ème arrondissement de Paris dans la classe de Sylvain Beuf et prendra également des cours avec Nicolas Dary (piano complémentaire), ainsi qu’avec Tony Russo (big band) au sein de cet établissement. À partir de cette date Stéphane devient intermittent du spectacle en multipliant des expériences musicales diverses et variées. Parti vivre quelques mois à New York, en 2006 il rentre pour deux années à l’école Atla pour suivre une formation de formateur (cours de piano, d’harmonie, du travail de l’oreille, cours de saxophone…) et obtiendra son diplôme Mima (Musicien Interprète des Musiques Actuelles). Il y effectuera également les remplacements en tant que professeur de saxophone. En parallèle, il participe à l’enregistrement de plusieurs albums et décide de se mettre à la composition d’un premier disque qui sortira en 2007 « New York Vibes ». En 2008, il intègrera le CRI de Bagneux dans la classe du saxophoniste Eric Barret, puis l’année suivante il étudiera le piano à la Bill Evans Piano Academy. Il participe à de nombreuses formations musicales qui lui ont permis d’accompagner par exemple Dee Dee Bridgewater, Rhoda Scott… Il occupe la place de lead alto au sein du big band Jazz Project. En 2015, il accompagne la chanteuse Miss Dominique (finaliste de la Nouvelle Star/victoire de la musique/disque d’or…) sur scène et en studio. Aujourd’hui, il se consacre également à l’écriture de compositions en quintet. Parallèlement, intéressé par la pédagogie depuis l’âge de 17 ans, Stéphane enseigne le saxophone, encadre des ateliers au conservatoire de Morsang sur Orge. Il dirige depuis 2003, le big band Jazzique System. En 2013 il obtiendra son diplôme d’état de professeur de musique dans la discipline jazz.

Kev Walford-Singer/songwriter originally from Liverpool, and now relocated to Suffolk has had major recording and publishing deals in the past and has spent the last year recording and collaborating with local musicians, drummer and singer, Dacre Peck, and Vocalist Kelly Pritchard-Kev’s catchy songs interlaced with beautiful 3 and 4 part harmonies. Their vocals blend perfectly and they have collaborated on a number of songs recently-the results of this- an 8 track cd- “89% Eskimo” is due to be released in the early part of 2016. Their music is a blend of Americana/Country and Pop, and it’s obvious that they enjoy working together, as this enthusiasm and humour on stage has a way of engaging their audiences too- and that’s always the priority with their live shows- that everyone has fun!!! This cd will be Kev’s 1 st release since the highly acclaimed “7 Songs for 7 Sisters” which first saw the light of day in 2010. Kev plays guitar and keyboards, and in addition to the above also plays guitar/backing vocals for Reb Capper who is an outstanding talent and records for local record label-Backwater Records.

This eclectic mix of musical journey Men & Woman came together through pure chance & fluke. Vinnie & Robb… or should that be Robb & Vinnie (the battle goes on & who did create the name Qtone) have been playing & trying to out do each other since youth… This quartet was finalized by the unlikely mix of Charlie & Jess joining through mutual friends & family alike. Combining their various influences from 90’s Rock to Folk to Blues to Funk to Goth to Jazz to Blue Grass to Metal to Drum n Bass to Alternative & Experimental; this band works, fits & is polished to an unusual but melodic performance of talent, which is not to be missed live! So buff yer buttons & crock yer hat, cause this ain’t no middling paddle of clangour!

An acoustic trio based in Suffolk, Elephant in the Room is the evolution of the musings of Carl Scott. Having played bass in a prog rock band yonks ago before deciding to start messing around with six strings and writing songs! The band is completed by the intricate harmonies of Fern Teather and the driving percussion of Sam Thurlow, playing original material written by Carl. Genre? A little folky, acoustic rocky and very melodic. Formed in 2013, with our debut EP ‘Roomers’ selling very well online and at gigs across East Anglia & London at loads of great venues, including festivals & live radio sessions. Our debut album ‘Songs about…’ was released in early 2016.

Romeo Crow is a family man, teacher and storyteller who uses songs, films, photos, words and his voice to inspire, entertain and educate people (preferably all at the same time!). He creates all his music, films and writing in his lounge, in and among all his daughter’s toys. Or, if he's feeling especially adventurous and creative he might use the wider world around him; the block of flats he lives in, the streets nearby, Battersea Park, iconic parts of London or anywhere he can get away with filming for free. He's inspired when people push themselves to improve, no matter how big or small the goal, and hopes to inspire other people in a similar fashion; if he can help or even just encourage people to improve their skills or situation even a little, it makes him a very happy man! He also trains martial arts, plays chess and loves to travel.

Songwriter, Singer, Instrumentalist and producer, Phil Jackson has enjoyed success as creator and performer in the Suffolk based big beat, pop/rock band 'The B Goodes' and also as a solo artist. Phil has had his songs played nationally on BBC Radio, throughout Europe and America. With releases of his original work in 2012 - a self titled EP and the Live 'Sandy Sessions' album in 2014 receiving great reviews with comparisons to Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash. Phil is currently working on a highly anticipated new studio album, set for release very soon. Recently collaborating with Jan Pulsford (of Cindy Lauper and the Thompson Twins fame) Phil wrote and recorded 'The Christmas Waltze'. An authentic slice of classic, country for christmas. In 2015 Phil performed solo at the Montreux Jazz Cafe in London and toured as the keyboardist for the Rutles (Neil Innes) & The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band on their 50th Anniversary shows.

SINAÏ DE JAZZ est un projet musical acoustique qui mêle avec talent les styles soul, reggae, pop, afro, funk ou encore world. Ce melting-pot musical de chansons, pour moitié en langue anglaise/fon et française, maintient son identité autour de la voix singulière de son chanteur. À travers son répertoire, le chanteur fait évoluer sur la scène un personnage qui nous raconte une histoire via des propositions mélodiques simples et envoutantes pour traiter de sujets sérieux ou fantaisistes. Début 2012, Estéban est contacté par l’UNESCO pour composer le générique d’un documentaire «Les Routes de l’Esclave: L’Instinct de la Résistance». Ce documentaire parrainé par Marcus Miller (entre autres) est diffusé en avant-première le 26 avril 2012 à l’UNESCO, puis le 12 mai 2012 en prime time sur France Ô. Let Me Free, le titre que Sinaï a enregistré pour ce projet, est sur le point d’être distribué en CD 2 titres.