Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun (Country without the 'O')

Anarcho-anglo storytellers JL&tSS deliver their blend of country-folk/punk - the most energetic, poetic and engaging British folk music in the UK today. In two short years the band have incessantly toured the country playing alongside the likes of Mumford & Sons, Frank Turner, Dry The River, Johnny Flynn, Alessi's Ark and Pete Doherty amongst many others, their visceral approach to live performance often takes them from the stage into the crowd for intimate singalong moments, impressing crowds everywhere they go. In mid 2010 they released debut album 'Atlases' (produced by MPG Engineer of the year and double Gammy nominated producer James Towler) through istartedthefire records to critical acclaim and airplay from Steve Lamacq on Radio 2, Kerrang Radio and BBC Introducing - including being named BBC Gloucestershire Introducing's 'Band of 2010'. During the summer they performed at major and independent festivals such as Big Chill, Wychwood and Y-Not, including one of the highest attended perfomances on the second stage at 2000 Trees Festival last summer alongside Goldheart Assembly, The Subways and more and have just returned from a stint as main support for Frank Turners Sold Out UK tour including an NME Awards showcase.

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The Hoodoo Kingz (Blues / Rock covers)

A VOODOO-POWERED Blues/Rock covers band who offer a surreal experience and have got a Voodoo-Priest image or theme going on by wearing top hats, skulls, snakes, etc. They breathe new life into old BLUES and ROCK classics by pumping more energy in to 'em! SO! If you are ready for something different - something unusual - and something better - THEN COME SEE THEM!

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U2tribe (tribute to U2)

An authentic U2 tribute band is not an easy thing to achieve and U2tribe, as dedicated fans, are always trying to replicate the sound, energy and look of arguably the best band in the world. U2tribe will take you on a journey that is the history of U2's music, playing some of the cult classics like 'Electric Co' and 'Out of Control', to the passion of songs like 'Sunday Bloody Sunday', to the stadium staples of songs like 'Where the Streets Have No Name' and 'Beautiful Day' and also newer material from the past few years like 'Vertigo' and 'Get On Your Boots', plus many more.

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Gaz Brookfield (Acoustic / Folk)

Gaz Brookfield is a solo acoustic artist based in Bristol. Since embarking on his solo career in 2006 he has been fortunate enough to have played with artists such as Newton Faulkner, Frank Turner, Nik Kershaw, Nigel Clark (Dodgy), Mark Morris (Bluetones), Pete Doherty, Ben Marwood, Jim Lockey, Jake Morley, Dave McPherson (InMe) and many more. His songs are instantly accessible, everyman tales of life, love and everything else in between. Played in a folk-ish style with occasional use of the guitar as a percussive tool, as well as some two handed venturing around the fretboard, Gaz's simple yet poignant songwriting captures the imagination of the listener. In 2010 Gaz won Acoustic magazine's Beautiful Days Singer Songwriter competition, earning him, amongst other prizes, a slot on the Big Top stage at the Beautiful Days festival. In December 2011, he became the first unsigned solo act to ever sell out The Fleece, Bristol. With over 500 gigs under his belt to date, he continues to tirelessly tour the UK, proving that the "journeyman" title is more than just a simple metaphor.

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The Lewis Creaven Band (Rock / Blues / Funk)

Formed in early 2008 (when young Lewis was just 15) The Lewis Creaven Band have been astounding audiences across the country ever since with their show-stopping renditions of Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and the likes, as well as their very tasteful originals. With Patrick O'Farrell on the bass and Andy Rogers on the drums, the band are now currently working on their debut album, with previews now on Myspace!

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Ode & The Bebops (Skiffle)

Come and join Swindon's craziest skiffle band! At all gigs, audience participation is encouraged by handing out their home made instruments!

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Panic (Alternative Rock covers)

Panic pay tribute to the truly great alternative anthem bands. Playing songs from The Smiths, Morrissey, The Cure, David Bowie, Coldplay, Radiohead, Killers, James, REM, Beautiful South, U2, Pulp, Joy Division, New Order, Echo and the Bunnymen and many more, be prepared to lose a couple of pounds in weight and your voice for a couple of days after seeing this band! Every track is a classic, played with a level of musicianship second only to the originals. In one word, Awesome!

AKA (Pop / Rock covers)

AKA is a completely live, high energy, rock 'n' roll power trio guaranteed to get you on your feet and dancing the night away. Bands covered include: The Beatles, Oasis, Kings Of Leon, The Killers, Chuck Berry, Rolling Stones and Primal Scream.

Acoustic Junkies (Acoustic Rock/Folk)

ACOUSTIC JUNKIES are are a top quality three piece Rock band (featuring the lead singer from the Killertones) playing all the old favourites (and some new ones) with an Acoustic slant. Playing songs by The Jam, The Zutons, Snow Patrol, The Verve, The Waterboys, Arctic Monkeys, Kings of Leon, Oasis and many many more...

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The RedHot Trio (Neo Rock 'n' Roll / Rockabilly)

The RedHot Trio are a wild and exciting Neo Rockabilly / Rock'N'Roll band from the Bristol / Swindon area. They are Jimmy Lee (Vocals + stand up drums), Henry Evans (vocals + guitar) and Damien Kerrigan (doghouse bass + vocals). These guys always give 100% to each live show and perform a mixture of covers and originals that are sure to get the crowd jumping and jiving all night long!

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Billy In The Lowground (Rock / Folk Rock / Country Rock)

For a Rolly alternative St. Patricks Day we have Billy In The Lowground - a very tight, rocky band with only the tattered remants of Irish and old timey fiddle tunes hanging out of the back of it (definitely no classicised folky pretty stuff), it's old and tough and dirty and rough.

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Disclosure (Powerpop / Rock)

Formed five years ago, Disclosure have earnt their reputation as one of the most exciting bands to emerge from the Swindon area through relentless gigging, energetic shows and great sounds. Performing on stage with the likes of Young Guns and The Rileys, Disclosure have played at many of the biggest and most respected venues and festivals in and around Oxfordshire.

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Wires

Citing influences such as Thrice, Death Cab For Cutie and classical music, Wires are a band destined for greatness, they take music and craft it into something spectacular. Birthed in 2010, Wires mesh together a wide variety of musical influences to form their unique sound; haunting melodies, thoughtful guitar parts and honest, heartfelt lyrics come together over a driving rhythm section resulting in sincere, challenging and ultimately uplifting song writing. With the release of their debut EP "To Conquer The Waves", Wires received burgeoning interest from local and national radio stations including Kerrang and the BBC.

Graveyard Johnnys (Psychobilly)

A young Welsh trio making a name for themselves on the live circuit. This is hard rockin' rockabilly inspired punk with attitude and aptitude to boot. The classic formula for this stuff is pretty much followed - rattling guitar and chugging double bass with sparse drumming but the Graveyard Johnnys have that something else. There is a freshness about them that bodes well for the future. Look out for these fellas...

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Cowboy And The Corpse (Psychobilly)

A messy UK Psychobilly Band Formed in Wales at the end of 2008, with influences of the good old school psychobilly such as The Meteors, The Sharks, Torment. Their album 'Return to shark mountain' is out now on Western Star Records.

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The Wizards Of Oz (tribute to Ozzy Osbourne)

Wizards of Oz was formed by Mike Jurgens in 1998 and has played the length and breadth of the country. They are not a Black Sabbath tribute and specialise in Ozzy's solo material. The band is not a lookylikey band by any stretch of the imagination, although they did try and get Mike to agree to a sparkly dressing gown and blond hair-do a la 'The Ultimate Sin' tour, but he was having none of it!! Seriously, though, they go for the music over the image any time. The setlist is positively a win-every-time lucky dip into Ozzy's post-Black Sabbath career, with the emphasis just possibly on the Randy & Jake era's and even the occasional Sabbath song sneaked into the set for good measure! So come on in, get yerself a good spot somewhere down the front and, as the man himself so eloquently puts it... "GO FUCKING CRAZYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!".

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The Emsworth Duo (Acoustic / Pop / Soul)

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Clark & The Kryptonites ('70s / '80s / '90s / Rock / Pop / Funky)

Playing songs by The Foos, Duran Duran, Queen, Elvis Costello, Pearl Jam, Madness, Nik Kershaw, Stretch (just to name a few!) An eclectic mix but a right good knees up!

The Beatholes (Punk tribute to The Beatles)

Try to imagine what happened if in The Beatles, instead of Paul McCartney and John Lennon, would have played with people like Johnny Rotten or Dee Dee Ramone. We're a peculiar Beatles Tribute band, since our aim is to take the great songs they wrote and rearrange them as they were played by the best rockers of the recent past (The Ramones, The Sex Pistols and many others). All You Need Is Rock! Warning: this band are a PUNK band!

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Ian O'Regan (Acoustic)

Irish blues guitarist Ian O'Regan gives the rest of the band the night off from time to time and presents a chilled out, laid back mix of acoustic blues, mixed with an occasional shade of jazz, a touch of folk, and a few other odds and ends that have influenced his music over his many (but not too many) years.

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Coach (Acoustic / World / Pop / Rock)

Laid back acoustic grooves from Swindon. Tabla, clarinet, sax, guitar and voice.

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Log Off (Rock covers)

The Log Off Band are a four piece tribute to classic / contemporary rock, with a major difference. They pride themselves on being able to deliver a first class performance, combining musical excellence and showmanship, whilst covering some of the best songs on the planet.

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The Great Nothing (Rock covers)

A band who plays Rock from the '70s and the '80s. If you're into something a little bit different than the Swindon norm then come down and see them live.

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The Hamsters From Hell (Rock / Blues)

Formed in early 1985 by Ian Doeser (Guitar/Vocals) + Kev Deegan (Keyboards), the band quickly expanded to an 8 piece doing nearly 100 gigs in their first incarnation. After several years with an everchanging line up, the band reformed in the mid '90s with the nucleus of the original band and have been gigging irregularly ever since. It's hard to pigeonhole the music - a mixture of blues & rock, with reggae/ska and psychedelic influences with a punk attitude...

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Fly On The Wall (Hard Rock / Blues covers)

Fly On The Wall was formed in 2008 when Allee MacDonald and Jason Baigent, who had been playing keyboards and drums respectively with well known Oxfordshire blues band East 42nd Street for many years, joined up with Graham and James Campbell who wanted to start a band which played a wider variety of rock covers than fans usually heard at gigs. After getting established on the gig circuit in double quick time, the band was joined by Dean Baigent, lead guitar with the famous Shepherd's Pie band. The updated line-up is Dean on lead guitar and vocals, Graham on bass and vocals, Jay on drums and Allee on keyboards and sometimes bass. The band combines over 100 years of playing rockin' good music and delivering a great live gig, mixing well-known and not often played classics in a fast rock style and interpretation all of its own. As Magick Music Group said of the band- "This band is Rock! It does what it says on the tin!"

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Replica (Rock / Pop covers)

Awesome Female-fronted Rock/Pop Covers: Rage, Muse, Alanis, Gaga, Plan B, Kings of Leon, Pink, The Killers, U2, Blondie and more.

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