How best to describe Malignant Germ Infestation? Take An American Werewolf In London and throw it into a blender, without an anaesthetic, along with George A Romero, grinding base, howls, shrieks and the sound of some chainsaws – and you’re halfway there. The band have put out a handful...
An extraordinary talent for one so young (Misty is just 15) but then again, this performer has been honing her guitar skills since – well, probably since the guitar was bigger than she was! Developing an impressive CV in terms of songs penned and live appearances, Misty is also...
If you want a night of non-stop Motown, and classic and northern soul, then Motor City Vipers are the band for you. Not only are they a tight set of extremely accomplished singers and musicians, they have a huge repertoire that keeps audiences dancing till dawn – and probably...
Eclectic, upbeat, and as though piped directly through from a place of eternal summer, Opaque’s easy, breezy style belies the fact that they are one of the hardest working bands in the region. Their energetic mix of swing, folk and gypsy music is much in demand, resulting in tours...
If you thought you’d seen and heard it all, music-wise, you’d better prepare for Paolo Morena: his live-looping approach to performance, combined with an astonishing talent for turning out catchy, beautiful, perfectly-crafted songs, is something to behold – and listen to. Hovering somewhere between gigging and performance art, Paolo’s...
An absolutely stunning folk trio with a healthy twist of spice (fRoots magazine described them as ‘a psych-folk tradadelia gem’!), Pennyless is Penny (vocals, fiddle); Les (guitar); and Graham (flutes and percussion). Despite a deep love and respect for traditional folk music, Penny, Les and Graham can’t resist tweaking...
The PYC are based at East Community Centre in Peterborough, and are the longest running independent youth club choir in the City of Peterborough, celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2014. They are an inclusive organisation focused on allowing young members to express their enthusiasm for singing and dedicated to...
An exceptionally accomplished four-piece from Peterborough, Shake Hands Eric not only have one of the best names for a band that we have ever heard, they really do rock out. With a sound that’s reminiscent of Crowded House, The House Martins and Mott the Hoople, no summer playlist is...
Soloman Smith has played numerous festivals, venues, clubs and bars up and down the country, sharing stages with the likes of Kate Rusby, Show of Hands and Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies to name but a few. Locally he has performed at Cambridge’s Strawberry Fair and Folk Festival...
Buckets of confidence, a seemingly bottomless well of talent, a string of sublime tunes, Straw Bear are riding high with demands for gigs from all over the country, and airplay on prestigious national radio shows such as Cerys Matthews and the legendary Bob Harris. The band continues to develop...
