Friday 25th July |
| MAIN STAGE (BOTTOM CAR PARK) |
| Pronghorn |
9.30pm |
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Pronghorn have been called a mix of cowpunk banjo psychobilly and in their own words are “a motley collection of bad shirts, prison tattoos, greasy comb-overs, mullets and broken teeth!” |
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| Ricky Cool and the Hoola Boola Boys |
8.00pm |
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Ricky Cool is known for presenting the best in rhythm and blues and rock and roll and with the Hoola Boola Boys you get this in spades. So go on, let the Hoola Boola Boys re-ignite your smile! |
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Saturday 26th July |
| MAIN STAGE (BOTTOM CAR PARK) |
| Natty Wailer and the Reggae Vibes |
9.30pm |
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Natty Wailer, formerly of BOB MARLEY and the WAILERS since 1972 now with his own entourage, The Reggae Vibes. At an early age he was fascinated with the culture of Rastafari and the music that comes out of its philosophy and life, and for this he still driven today to be part of this calling. Natty Wailer feel compelled it seems, to write, sing and play instruments. |
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| One Heart Crew |
8.00pm |
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We are the One Heart Crew. Our music is a new urban sound combining conscious lyrics, acoustic guitar, melodic vocals and rap. Our vibes come from inner city Birmingham. Mike G.O.D., Kumar 7 and Rumia perform vocals, rap and acoustic guitar. One love from the One Heart Crew. Peace. |
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| Carnival Sunday 27th July |
| The official ‘Family’ day of the festival, we
really have got something for everyone - the Carnival procession, the Kymin Dash, afternoon music, street entertainers, drum and ukelele workshops and of course the dog show! |
| Tonefloat |
Time TBA |
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”It's some kind of music box, some kind of robot, some kind of machine...”
Tonefloat is a full-fat sonic spectacle based on a mutant musical 'milkfloat' - featuring a computer-controlled percussion battery of tuned milkbottles, DIY sound generators & interactive pop-mechanika, and making sounds from the gentle to mash-up, exotic and dancehall! Come and have a go!
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| MAIN STAGE (BOTTOM CAR PARK) |
| Monmouth Band |
1.00pm |
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Monmouth Band plays for enjoyment appearing at summer events, civic services, the Monmouth
Show, carolling and
concerts for our charity the Gondar (Ethiopia) Eye Hospital. Formed in 1968 we still have active founder members.
New players are always welcome and beginners are professionally trained.
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| The Cliveden Set |
4.00pm |
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The Cliveden Set play Syncopated Jazz in the Hot Swing style.
Inspired by the works of gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, who dominated European Jazz during the 1930s & 40s, the Cliveden Set play the greatest hits from the Swing Era with style, panache and just a little dry humour.
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| Malarchy |
8.00pm |
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Malarchy’s passionate interpretations of Klezmer, Arabic, Romani Gypsy, Balkan, and Jazz styles offer a never-ending celebration of life, love and music. A musical journey which has no regard for international borders! Malarchy tear through the musical traditions of Europe as if it were the last night on Earth. Welcome to the party! |
| Sing-a-Long Rocky Horror |
9.00pm |
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Join in the fun and sing along to all
your favourite songs from the hit musical. |
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Monday 28th July |
| MAIN STAGE (BOTTOM CAR PARK) |
| Killing for Company |
9.30pm |
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Killing For Company is the first musical venture from Stuart Cable since the Stereophonics. They kick out classic rock with an up to date sound. With a gig with rock legends The Who under their belts and a part in the new MacKenzie Crook film 'Abraham's Point', the next few months are going to be very interesting for KILLING FOR COMPANY! |
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| Battle of the Bands winners |
8.00pm |
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The winners of the Battle of the Bands competition play live on the big stage. |
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| AT THE THREE HORSESHOES... |
| Jazz Ladies and Swing Gitanes |
9.00pm |
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Swing Gitane, a guitar and clarinet based band, plays an exciting mix of jazz standards and gypsy tunes, in a style that pays homage to Django Reinhardt.
Jazz Ladies is a vocal and keyboard duo which plays a wide range of well-known jazz tunes, mixing in some modern favourites
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| AT ST MARY'S CHURCH... |
| Wezley |
9.00pm |
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Wezley are three Christians and the group was formed in 1988. Over the past twenty years Wezley have grown and developed their acapella Gospel singing. In 1994, Wezley performed on BBC’s Gospel Train, and have supported many Gospel groups and choirs Wezley are working on the completion of their first album this year, tracks of which will be featured in their concert. |
| Monmouth Youth Saxophone Ensemble |
8.00pm |
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This fantastic group of young musicians have been working together for a very short time but have worked as the front line of the Monmouthshire Big Band for about 9 months. Sit back, relax and enjoy their varied programme! |
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Tuesday 29th July |
| MAIN STAGE (BOTTOM CAR PARK) |
| The Mighty Pledge |
9.30pm |
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Like De Niro in `Raging Bull', the Mighty Pledge have over the years expanded to a hefty 10-piece and every size in between, but 2008 finds them a lean and hungry 6-piece. 18 years as Monmouth's favourite soul crew, this incarnation as always remains committed to the 60's soul classics. |
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| Ockhams Raiser |
8.00pm |
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Hailing from the UK, Ockhams Raiser are quickly gaining fans across the globe with their unique style of music. It’s melody driven with acoustic, alternative, funk & World undertones. The gents have been busy with gigs, festivals & radio interviews. In their short time together, they’ve recorded a 6 song EP and have just released their self-titled debut album in June. They were also asked to perform in the 1st annual Exposure Music Awards ceremony in May 08. |
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| AT THE THREE HORSESHOES... |
| Battle of the Bands runners-up |
10.00pm |
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| Throwing Paper Aeroplanes |
9.00pm |
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Throwing Paper Aeroplanes are a five piece pop-punk band from Wiltshire. They have a very strong sound, an energetic stage presence and wide gigging experience having been together with no line up changes for the last 2 years. You're guaranteed a good time when they're around! |
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| Jeorje, John and Olly |
8.00pm |
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Having performed many times individually, Jeorje, John and Olly come together to create their own unique sound: an acoustic mix of close-harmonies and soulful melodies. Funky and off-beat, a group of great singers singing great songs. |
| AT ST MARY'S CHURCH... |
| Jo Collins and Friends |
8.00pm |
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Established singer-songwriter Jo Collins has enchanted audiences in the UK and Ireland with her hallmark lyrical and perceptive songs. She breaks new ground with a series of ballads entitled “Mankind Walks” – a positive exploration of mankind’s relationship with the earth from ancient times to the present – in collaboration with fellow writers and musicians. |
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Wednesday 30th July |
| MAIN STAGE (BOTTOM CAR PARK) |
| Cavern Beatles |
9.30pm |
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Drawing on an extensive repertoire of hits and album tracks, The Cavern Beatles remain one of the few Beatles Tribute Bands to play the entire set completely live, using no backing tracks, producing a fully authentic representation of the music.
All four band members are Liverpool born and bred, giving them an authentic edge and the natural ability to re-create the Fab Four’s catalogue with effortless accuracy.
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| The Maybes? |
8.00pm |
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The Maybes?, Britain’s premier tour de force live act released ‘Talk About You’ on 24th March 2008 through Xtra Mile Recordings. ‘Talk About You’, a powerful driving anthem of modern day relationship breakdown, is the first single to be released from their incredible debut album ‘Promise’. Working with internationally revered producer Head (PJ Harvey, Therapy? and Massive Attack) the band have created an album that showcases their immense musical diversity and ability to deliver a view of the human condition through contemporary British song-craft. |
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| AT THE THREE HORSESHOES... |
| John Shaw and Alan Kirkpatrick |
9.00pm |
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For five years audiences have enjoyed Alan and John’s exhilarating mix of mainly contemporary material. Songwriter/guitarist Alan’s style is both reflective and rousing. John has a traditional music background, supplying unusual older songs and inventive dulcimer playing. Together they offer a fresh, distinctive repertoire, live and on two CDs. |
| Louise Richardson |
8.00pm |
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Lou Richardson is a singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist who has just released her debut album, 'Grounded'. Reviewer Toxic Pete states, 'Lou Richardson's style is pretty much unpigeonholeable; her all-encompassing voice is at one with modernesque traditionally biased folk as much as it is with nu-folk/pop... 'Grounded' is massively impressive and this Hereford lass appears to have a very bright musical future ahead of her.' |
| AT ST MARY'S CHURCH... |
| Welsh-Argentine Guitar Duo |
8.00pm |
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From the streets of Buenos Aires to the valleys and hills of Wales. The Welsh-Argentine guitar duo of Adam Khan and Luis Diz will play a varied programme of music from Wales and Argentina, including some tangos, Argentine folk songs and dances as well as music from Wales. The programme will include works by Fernando Millet, Stephen Goss, Howard Rees, John Dowland, Walter Heinze and the duo's former teacher, Leo Brouwer. |
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Thursday 31st July |
| MAIN STAGE (BOTTOM CAR PARK) |
| Lovesick Cowboys |
9.30pm |
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The Lovesick Cowboys are a Western Swing, Country, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll and Bluegrass band that are a tribute to Hank Williams. 1940's & 50's Americana comes to life through songs such as 'Hey good looking', 'Jambalaya' and 'The lovesick Blues' all written by Hank Williams - 'The first superstar of American Music'.
Consisting of Guitar & Vocal, Fiddle and Vocal, Hawaiian 'Lap Steel' Guitar, and Double Bass The band play and dress authentically for the era and enjoy bringing to life the music they love listening to. They have played a wide variety of gigs including pubs, bars, cafes, restaurants, burlesque shows, tea dances, punk gigs, acoustic nights and country & western clubs all over England and are now looking forward to Monmouth festival.
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| Cakehole Presley |
8.00pm |
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Cakehole Presley are a four piece ensemble that play enchanting dream-like folk melodies. The Cardiff based group who are heavily influenced by The Beatles and Woody Guthrie, "follow central themes of love and peace throughout their music." Irresistibly infectious....Saima Razzaq BBC Music. |
| AT THE THREE HORSESHOES... |
| John Crampton |
9.00pm |
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John Crampton was born in London. He is self taught on the guitar and harmonica. John Started out as a solo performer 13 years ago creating a very big and powerful sound of hard hitting and very danceable uptempo blues and bluegrass. John plays slide or bottleneck style on a 1930’s National steel guitar with harmonica and thumping his foot on foot box to provide a driving rhythm. John plays mostly his own songs.
His influences are Howlin' Wolf, Bukka White, John Hammond and early John Lee Hooker. |
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| Patchy |
8.00pm |
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Patchy are a two piece alternative acoustic act, fusing together influences such as Beck and Damien Rice. Having already recorded an EP at Monnow Valley Studios and playing at gigs as far away as Penzance, this is a chance to catch them live in Monmouth! |
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| AT ST MARY'S CHURCH... |
| Naiades Ensemble |
8.00pm |
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The Naiades Ensemble was formed in 2006. Its members have all recently graduated Masters Degrees in Advance Performance from the Royal College of Music. A professional and dynamic group, Naiades’ Ensembles members share a keen interest and passion about repertoire written for this rarely heard combination. This has lead to the performance and discovery of new pieces and the commission of two new works. Since its formation the group has gone from strength to strength performing in a wide variety of venues including Winchester Cathedral, Victoria and Albert Museum, the Lansdowne Club Piccadilly and the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square. Having won the prestigious ‘Fossat Award’ in 2007, Naiades’s Ensemble’s future plans include performances at the Romanian Cultural Institute-London, The Landmark Concert Series, Louth Concert Society, Billericay Arts Association and the National Gallery and the launch of their first CD. |
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Friday 1st August |
| MAIN STAGE (BOTTOM CAR PARK) |
| Dino Baptiste |
9.30pm |
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Dino Baptiste is a young and highly energetic musician based in Birmingham.. His style of Blues, Boogie Woogie and Rock'n Roll piano playing and a dynamic vocal technique , have ultimately grabbed audiences night after night in a varied showcase of entertainment that doesn’t rely on any rules and regulations, but a serious element of "jamming - sealed with some downright tongue and cheek boldness". |
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| The Wreckage |
8.00pm |
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The Wreckage are a high-energy roots-rock band drawing influences from The Waterboys, Bob Dylan and The Levellers.
Dazzling audiences with an eclectic mix of original songs and occasional covers, the band has a reputation for playing a gig not to be missed. The hauntingly intense lyrics engage the audience while the fervent electric guitar, violin and driving bass and drum rhythms rouse them to their feet. The band’s energy is unforgettable.
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| AT THE THREE HORSESHOES... |
| Mark Ruebery |
9.00pm |
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After studying at the Welsh College of Music and Drama and working as a highly sought after guitarist, singer-songwriter Mark put together a band and has a three year deal with BEEB Records. He has just recorded his debut album at Rockfield, entitled “Because of You”. |
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| Steven Light |
8.00pm |
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Stephen Light is a singer/songwriter from South Wales. His debut album “Sweet Transmission” was recorded in 2007. Released on his own label 48v, reviews were exciting. Helping him fulfill the delivery of his compositions on this record are the excellent Black Sand Band. This summer he will be showcasing songs from his latest album “The Old Arcane”. |
| AT ST MARY'S CHURCH... |
| Pontnewydd Male Voice Choir |
8.00pm |
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Pontnewydd Male Choir was founded over 100 years ago and has been in continuous existence since then.
The present conductor took up the baton in 1970 and is supported by the music team consisting of Keith Jones – assistant conductor, Pauline Carey and Annette Williams – accompanists.
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Saturday 2nd August |
| MAIN STAGE (BOTTOM CAR PARK) |
| The Animals |
9.30pm |
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The Animals were the second British band to top the American charts after The Beatles with the now multi-million selling and legendary anthem, 'House of the Rising Sun'. The band subsequently achieved over twenty global Top Ten hit records.
After over forty years the legend still grows. The line-up may have changed but the raw energy that burned in the souls of those five young guys over forty years ago still burns as strong today.
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not miss this one! |
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| Dan Dunne and the Reels |
8.00pm |
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A tuning fork for bad vibrations, a medicine-hat for a bad head, Dan Dunne & The Reels peddle a distorted blend of blues, folk
and ramshackle punch, creating a raw, boozy racket, with a ribald soul
and off-beat groove. Roll up! Roll up, for the travelling show…
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And to end it all for another year...
Fireworks to Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture |
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