2024 : FIRST RELEASE OF LINE UP
(more to follow)
LATIN SOUL VIA BRISTOL
Inspired by the little-known 70s Latin Boogaloo scene in New York. Lead by exuberant talisman Drew Salida, The Shingalings entertain knee-deep in feel-good piano hooks, filthy horn lines, rapturous vocals and those titillating Latin beats.
THE SHINGLALINGS
ROCK & ROLL
Jesse in the real deal, Janice Long, Jules Holland, Paul Gambaccini all spotted him, Jules recorded with him. He was granted exclusive permission from the Presley estate to record an unreleased Elvis track. Rockabilly is back.
Jesse Ray
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Pylon Poets are an alternative rock trio from Torquay, Devon, UK. With an energetic live show, sing along songs and an appetite for entertaining, Pylon Poets have shared the stage with artists such as REEF, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Repbulica, Ash and many more.
Pylon Poets
BRITISH BLUES & ROOTS
A seasoned live performer Andrew makes imaginative use of a loop pedal to create a full sound,
he's built a loyal following for dynamic and expressive solo shows.
Riverstone's 2021 self-titled album mixes gritty blues riffs with African percussion and soulful vocals.
Andrew Riverstone
WE DO MASH-UPS
Kaiju Blue’s lively up-tempo beats & Top 40 mash-up live show – featuring their ferocious collection of synths, keytars, drum machines, cowbells. Track Of The Week on BBC Radio 1 Introducing.
Kaiju Blue’s previous recordings have also received critical acclaim and praise from BBC Radio 1, i-D, NME, The Guardian & BBC 6Music.
Kaiju Blue
JAZZ - FOLK
Charlie's style is a mixture of jazz and folk, playing mostly originals on piano, guitar and harmonica. Happy to throw some covers in!
Charlie Murray
PIANIST, STORYTELLER & HAT
He’s played Folsom Prison. He’s opened for the likes of Dan Bern, Mose Allison, and Squirrel Nut Zippers frontman James Mathus. He’s held up traffic all over the west puttering along in an old VW Microbus that Arlo Guthrie autographed. Dave is living his life in the old tradition of the traveling-storytelling songwriters.
Dave Manning
FUNK, HIP HOP & SOUL
Having always loved the past and present the band have mixed their sound into a ever-powerful body of Funk, Punk, Soul, Jazz and Hip Hop. "YOU MUST DIG IT! THEY ARE A FANTASTIC BRIT FUNK BAND." Huey Morgan, BBC 6 MUSIC & Fun Lovin' Criminal
Cantaloop
INDIE, FUNK n ROCK
Est in 2012 these guys have gigged hard evenr since across the south. They have a funky vein running through their music and it’s hard not to move along to their sound whenever they are on stage.
Soulhole
COUNTRY ROCK, BUZZARD COUNTY
STYLE
Usually found playing music for rednecks with his two brothers, as ‘The Dooks’, a country rock band hailing from Buzzard County. This time around he’s heading out on his own for a rare acoustic solo set. Expect Dooks originals such as ‘leaving you for my truck’ & ‘ you’re never alone with a six pack of beer’ plus some choice covers & humorous banter from Dale
Dale Dook
ACOUSTIC FOLK PUNK
Fraser Morgan; a rapidly up-and-coming artist and avid gigger who brings to the stage high levels of passion, energy, and showmanship. On his way to his 1000th gig in 2024 (Vdub will be his 1020?) writing songs about mental health & often compared to the likes of Frank Turner, Billy Bragg and The Levellers.
Fraser Morgan
WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED BY SOME FANTASTIC ARTISTES OVER THE YEARS
Midnight Alliance, The Bomo Swing, Bonsai Pirates, Jesse Dixon, David Mein, Chimney Fish, Plastic Jeezus, Huw and the Greater Good, The Wah Kin Tribe, The Wooden Suits, Pylon Poets, Danny Salamander Band, The Imprints, Dead Horse Bay, Jesse Ray, Taynee Lord & the Crookes, Dave Manning, Hugh Budden & the Pickups, Tom Dibb, Grizzly and the Grasshoppers, Rootstone, Jimmy HillBillies, Junkyard Choir, The Roughcuts, The Assist, Hubert Murray, Soulhole, Echoic, Stanford Road, Tom Clements, Jawbone, Joe Waller, Clockwork Carousel, Si Genaro, Atlantico, Swamp Stomp String Band, The Darwins, The Shapes, Hip Route, Blazing Strings, Matt Black, Steve Strong, Echo Town, Project S, Tim Somerfield, Christian Foley, Little Giants, Pylon Poets, Chris Payne, Miss Ruby’s Roadhouse Blues Band, Scarlet Swing, Polka Dot Peaches, Tuba Libres, Voodoo Vegas, Carley Varley, Big Hat No Horse, Jonny Phillips, Sam Key, Aphrodites Duo, Shannon White, Shoot the Duke, Jade Middleton, Taya Minchington, Sweet Chilli Mayo
AND WE ARE ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR MORE
We try and bring new bands to the show and don't book tribute bands. It can be hard for emerging talent to get in front of an audience but we try and bring something new, something familiar and occasionally something unexpected to the event for you to enjoy.
If you know a great band that you think might suit the event please feel free to email us info@vdubatthepub.com