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WILL
GROVE-WHITE SATURDAY 2nd AUGUST 2026 at 20:30
Will is our Saturday main stage headline act.
The ukulele has been at the absolute centre of Will's life since he
began playing as a child.
In 1990 he joined the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and stayed
with them for 30 years.
He still loves playing the ukulele, and has an eccentric singing
style which has variously been described as “Worth travelling 1000
miles to hear” “Mind-bendingly brilliant” and “Suitably
insane-sounding”.
He loves making music with great musicians, and is very serious
about not taking it too seriously, saying "For me, a performance
should be joyful, leaving an audience feeling uplifted and part of a
gang"
He stopped touring with the Ukulele Orchestra in the early 2020s to
focus on making ukuleles
He writes music on ukulele and has recorded two solo albums. As well
as his ukulele skills, these albums feature other enthusiasms
including the mouth trumpet and nose flute.
Although never planning to be a songwriter he's composed and
produced nearly 20 music albums for Universal and Warner/Chappell
which have been featured in shows like Fleabag, Money Heist, Star
Trek: Picard and many others, all featuring and written on ukuleles
He's written a book about the history of ukulele and how to play it,
titled Ukulele For Beginners which has sold over 30,000 copies
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PETER
MOSS FRIDAY 31st July 2026 at 20:30
Peter is our Friday main stage headline act.
Peter has been playing the ukulele since his 8th birthday. After
mastering the basics, Peter’s father introduced him to his mentor,
Ray Bernard, from whom he learned solo chord melody. From that
moment on, Peter became focused on this style. He was also
influenced by the recordings of Roy Smeck from the USA and this is
evident in his concert material.
Peter was the first person to perform the William Tell Overture on
ukulele at the wee age of 12, winning a national competition against
seasoned players! A proud moment for his dad, for sure! Peter spent
30 years exploring other instruments as well and contributing to
various recording projects. Returning exclusively to his first love,
around about 2013, his performance skills and his audience grew
exponentially!
He and his ukuleles toured America
and Canada,
have been on BBC Radio and Television and then in 2016-2019 he
engaged in a worldwide tour appearing at the Sunshine Coast Festival
(twice), Newcastleand Melbourne ukulele festivals in
Australia,
New Zealand,
and the infamous "Ukulele Festival of Scotland” (twice) His concerts
are engaging, many facetted, including humorous as well as intense
material.
Always one with his audience, he is at home on the stage.
He will be running some workshops which are varied and always
enjoyable for all levels of experience.
Some quotes:-
"I’ve attended several of Peter’s workshops and seen him perform
numerous times. He’s really rather excellent and makes
learning/playing such fun. I’d heartily recommend anyone to grab the
chance to see him at a festival or workshop!" Christine M
"I’ve been on several of Peter’s fun workshops and concerts. He is
not only a really nice friendly guy but also a superb teacher, his
lessons always well structured and supported with take home
materials, and if you haven’t heard Peter playing live in concert
then you really must if you can. I’m sure he must be one of the top
performers in the world. No exaggeration. Oh and no I’m not his dad
or his agent. Just a really good friend and that friendship began
with the ukulele"
David B
"I met Peter last year at the ukulele retreat in the Forest of Dean
and immediately felt I could learn and improve my playing from his
workshop and teaching. One soon realises how much more a uke can
give. His energy and enthusiasm are infectious and his style of
playing legendary"
Cherylene D-B.
"In my humble opinion, after seeing you in action in
Florida
where I live and in
Italy
at a ukefest, your talent, teaching skills and sense of humour is
the perfect combination that would be a big hit at any venue. You
rock!!!!"
Audrey M.
Some examples of Peter Performing live:
https://youtu.be/j89MJzc_6N8
https://youtu.be/gcTohSOvLio
https://youtu.be/UQEJxyeL4aQ
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NOT
QUITE DEAD YET Friday 31st July 2026 at 22:00
Not Quite Dead Yet started in 2015 when 3 old punks from the
West Midlands discovered they had ukuleles that they never played.
It started out as a bit of fun to entertain ourselves but has now
escalated somewhat!
In the
beginning we were playing just Punk songs, but now we just play
songs we like. We started practicing in a conservatory but we
outgrew that pretty quickly so ended up in the local pub. We were
joined by friends with a guitar, a bass and some drums and even
someone with far too many strings!
There are now eleven of us in the band - no-one is actually sure how
many, because if you turn up with a uke, you’re in!
Punk and Ska are probably our main influences, but as more people
joined, more ideas for songs came too.
Not
Quite Dead Yet have been described as “a tin of Punk Rock sardines
spilling onto the stage” or possibly “A marmite hand-grenade!”
Our main
aim is still to entertain ourselves – fortunately people seem to
like us too!
Our motto is “This is not a Band it’s a Support Group!”
Embrace the chaos!!
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THE
MIGHTY LEMONS SATURDAY 2nd AUGUST 2026 at 22:00
NEW TO SHREWKFEST for 2026:
THE MIGHTY LEMONS are an award winning, all-singing, ukulele
party band playing a mixture of classic and current pop songs, with
a small splash of light-hearted humour.
Since forming in 2015 the MIGHTY LEMONS have brought their special
brand of entertainment to many festivals and events across the
south, including Yateley Gig on The Green, the Wilton Beer Festival,
Phoenix Green Music Festival, the Blackwater Valley Cask & Cork
Festival, Guildford Cheese & Chili Festival as well as many ukulele
festivals including Southdowns, Bristol, Box and Hayling Island.
Come and dance, sing-along or just tap your feet to Fat Bottomed
Girls, Relight My Fire, Uptown Funk and many more.
The MIGHTY LEMONS - BIG sound tiny guitars. And drums. And
Theremin.
mightylemons.com
facebook.com/mightylemons
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2UKES -
Time not allocated yet
2Ukes are a
Shrewkfest institution, having supported us from the very start in
2018.
With their fantastic
fun playing outlook you will find them fun and friendly.
They have been
performing for 10 years and have a lot of followers on YouTube and
face book .
They play Oscar
Schmidt ukuleles most of the time and have written a number of great
songs .
They are in their fifties , although act 20 ha haa and are from the
Midlands
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GAUDY
ORDE - Time not allocated yet
Jeff Japers has appeared at Shrewkfest for the last 2 years as a
solo act and has so impressed us that when we learned that he also
has a band we just had to book them!
Gaudy Orde reside in South Wales and play original toe-tapping
quirky music that is fun and flippant.
If you're looking for a genre then you might try 'skiffle' or
'vaudeville' although neither of those trousers are a perfect fit.
However you decide to describe Gaudy Orde, one thing is certain,
they are a thoroughly entertaining live act.
Made up of Jeff Japers on Ukulele, Keyboard and Main Vocals,
Romany Bob on Washboard and Clarinet,
Helen Spoons on Spoons and Djembe Drum,
Louise Bebb on Cajon and Sound Effects,
Tall Joy on Bass and
James Parr on Charango, Pan Pipes and Keyboard. |
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MARC
GALLAGHER- Time not allocated yet
Ever since figuring out the Crazy Frog Theme on piano at the
age of 12, Marc Gallagher has always seen the quirky side of music.
With an upbringing of Queen and NOW
CDs, Marc’s songwriting style was shaped by the sensibilities of
2000’s pop. Spending the next 10 years picking up anything that made
noise, Marc grew proficient on 10 instruments before primarily
selecting the ukulele as his weapon of choice.
Marc has plied his trade around bars,
weddings and parties with one of the most diverse repertoires
around. With countless shows under his belt, Marc has entertained
audiences of all kinds with over 900 covers in his back pocket.
His 2016 debut album “Hello Cruel
World” saw the song Baseball Game earn video play in SXSW in
Austin,
Texas.
Marc also achieved BBC Radio Airplay after gaining attention for a
streak of 100 gigs in 3 months with no days off.
2017 saw the release of “Songs From A
Shit Summer”, a deeply personal concept album which played like a
sonic journal over a tough time in Marc’s life. Stripped back to the
bare bones of just uke and voice, Marc’s painful stories sold out on
CD within the first month. This album also bagged Marc the Red Sails
Songwriting Award in Northern Ireland.
2018 brought an evolution in the form
of “Level Up”, with full band accompaniment and a mature set of
diverse songs. Dancing between pop, folk and some soft rock
elements, it was described as “an album to smile to” and compared
“night and day” to the previous year’s outing.
2019’s “Songs From a Happy Winter”
offers a direct rebuttal to its 2017 shittier summery counterpart.
Taking influence from Brad Paisely, Paul Simon and
Annenmaykantereit, his latest album reflects Marc at his most
refined, with songs flirting between pop ballads and German rock.
Playing every instrument-save for drums-Marc demonstrates his varied
musicianship through his powerful arrangements.
Instrumental covers have gained
notoriety, with well-received ukulele solo performances of “Stairway
To Heaven”, “Hotel California” or even the “Wallace & Gromit Theme”.
These renditions have wowed audiences throughout
Europe, with one cover of Tom
Petty’s “Free Fallin’” going viral and achieving over 40,000 views.
As of 2019 Marc maintains an online
presence with weekly cover videos in often impressive locations. He
also performs frequent collaboration videos with stalwarts of the
Manchester music
scene, and the ukulele music circuit earning wide public acclaim.
Marc’s musical accolades have seen him
perform his energetic brand of Pop-Folk at festivals and tours in
Ireland, Germany, Austria and even the
USA.
Through a tireless work ethic, Marc has been putting in the miles on
his travels, the engine isn’t stopping anytime soon and we are very
pleased to welcome him back to Shrewkfest 2026 !
‘A clearly talented songwriter brimming with
diversity who is worthy of comparison to Paul Weller!'-Uke Planet
'very dope man'-EatMyUke (internationally
acclaimed ukulele player)
"The ukulele is in good hands"-Craig Charles
"Cool cover"-Charlene Soraia
'Liked your tweet'-Right Said Fred
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THE
F'UKE FIGHTERS - Time not allocated yet
F'Uke Fighters are an East Midlands based, gigging
five-piece rock band consisting of bass, drums, ukuleles and
bouzoukis.
They formed during 2020 and completed their current line-up in 2022
of Tricia, Pete, Chris, Tony and Graham.
They play their own arrangements of hard-hitting, high-energy songs
by Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, etc, plus a
few ‘softer’ songs from the likes of Tom Petty and Radiohead and one
or two of our own.
They have music videos on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@fukefighters.
and on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/403271011544128.
They play regularly around Loughborough/Leicester area and love to
take part in festivals and events across the UK.
Tricia: Vocals + Uke:
I started
playing bass guitar in 2004 then discovered the joy of the ukulele
around 2014 inspired by a chance demonstration in a bar in
Fuerteventura!
I joined the Great Central Strummers in Loughborough a couple of
years later, also play in Union State Hands and Gravel Pit Lane.
During lockdown we all collaborated on many music videos broadcast
by the Cask Bah in Loughborough as an online open mic.
Pete: Vocals + Uke and
Bouzouki
Played guitar since I was
16.
Joined an acoustic folk group called Patches, that became an
electric covers band.
We played a summer season once alongside Bradley Walsh.
Bought my first ukulele and bouzouki in 2009 and co-founded the
six-piece band called The Toots, who went on to play support for
Steve Earl and The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.
Moved to the East Midlands in 2021 and joined F’uke Fighters.
Chris: Drums
Started playing drums at 13...
still do.
Also plays guitar and sings a bit.
Tony: Bass
I play bass guitar with the
F’uke Fighters, Union State Hands and This Silver Field.
I most enjoy writing melodic bass lines that seek to compliment the
original compositions of Graham and others.
I came to music late (mid-life crisis?) and derive enormous
satisfaction from helping to create original material, along with
the thrill of live performance
Graham: Lead Uke and Bouzouki
I play ukulele with the
F’uke Fighters and guitar with Union State Hands and this Silver
Field.
I like to compose, arrange and record music, some of which I have
posted on soundcloud under the name Blind DeLacey.
I like all styles of music but mostly rock and blues and I have
written over 300 original songs, some of which we play in F’uke
Fighters.
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THE
UKALADIES - Time not allocated yet
As part of Ukulele Fusion, Su and Jen are no strangers to the main
stage at Shrewkfest.
This year they are performing as “The Ukaladies”, which gives them
chance to showcase their spin on songs with fabulous harmonies.
Playing ukulele bass and concert / tenor ukuleles, they regularly
appear at live musical events around Telford.
If you want to see a duo who just seem to click vocally and who
clearly love what they do, book your seat.
A little bit of joy might just rub off on you! |
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HULLABALOO -
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Hullabaloo Ruff House Rhythm
(Hullabaloo for short) formed at the end of 2019, bringing together
several musical friends who were looking for a different sound.
With immaculate timing, they had formed
just before the Covid struck, so their first two definite festival
gigs were cancelled, and nothing else appeared until their debut
public performance - at an allotment! - in September 2021.
But that gave plenty of time for (totally legal, socially distanced)
practice, and the development of their own unique style.
The inventors of boogalele, Hullabaloo
are a uke-based band with added instruments. They are named after
their washboard.
They are much sought after, so are also known as 'Band on the Run'.
Booked as support to The Who at Leeds
Festival, they turned up at the wrong venue and lost 4-0 to Leeds
City under-12s.
Famously rejected a booking at the
first Glastonbury, seen as
“a gig for no-hopers”.
The boogalele style puts boogie,
ragtime, dixie, rock and some rap through a
New Orleans wringer.
Influences:
Tuba Skinny, Dr. John,
East River String Band, Leon
Redbone.
Musical ambition: to play ‘Baby
Shark/Birdie Song/Boogalele Mash’.
So who are they and what do they play?
led by Rob “Don’t blame me” Bennett,
Chris, Dan, Lisa and Dick, play various instruments and all sing.
Recently they have been augmented on some numbers by Pat and Les on
their accordions.
The music is perhaps best described as
Blues/Americana/New Orleans
Jazz; some familiar numbers, but also many more obscure songs that
you’ve probably never heard before but will still enjoy.
Foot tapping is compulsory; dancing is
optional!
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UKULELE
SIMON - Time not allocated yet
Ukulele Simon is a singing /
beatboxing ukulele entertainer from Norwich, England, who from a
young age was labelled as a natural performer, so becoming a
musician seemed to be the best option.
He started as a drummer at the age
of 11 and after years of switching between instruments, came across
the ukulele at 21. Before he knew it he was hooked and began playing
at weddings, pubs, venues, hen parties, picnics, birthdays,
campfires and anything else you can think of.
In September 2018 he focused his
energy on his social media presence and has amassed 10,000+
followers on Instagram. This spurred the release of his EP “Uke It
Loop It”, a collection of some of his favourite chart toppers that
you definitely wouldn’t have heard played on the ukulele before.
This was followed in 2020 by an EP of originals called “Lay In Your
Light”, which allowed him to stretch his songwriting muscles as
well.
Simon is currently performing across the UK/Europe and
showing people what the ukulele can really do (not just George
Formby covers).
His signature sound comes from
using effects such as wah-wah, distortion and reverb alongside
beatboxing, singing and anything else unconventional to push the
boundaries of what this small instrument can achieve.
All of this is coupled with a high energy performance that is
guaranteed to have you singing along.
With a repertoire of over 200 songs, ranging from Stevie Wonder to
The Prodigy, there is nothing this man won’t try on the ukulele…
Just you wait and see.
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MATTHEW
QUILLIAM - Time not allocated yet
Matthew has supported Shrewkfest from the very start when as
a relatively unknown performer he appeared on our 'second stage'
which was in the Village Hall in Habberley.
After this performance we were told by many people who saw him that
he should be on the main stage so we invited him back the following
year where he took the place by storm and has been a stalwart of
Shrewkfest ever since!
Timeless humour and unmatched
virtuosity make for this awe-inspiring show; a class act, now
popular across the UK.
Matthew’s fantastic musical comedy set
is always a highlight for an audience, no matter the occasion.
He gets the audience singing, laughing,
and dancing along whilst they watch in awe.
This is not a traditional covers
performance; more, a fine selection of the best forgotten, obscure,
absurd, hilarious or feel-good British gems of years gone by.
Website: www.matthewquilliamukulele.wordpress.com
Email: matthew@quilliam.com
Facebook: Matthew Quilliam Ukulele
YouTube: Matthew Quilliam
Instagram: @quilliammatthew
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A.D.
COOKE - Time not allocated yet
Wigan’s
own ‘Northern girl’, AD Cooke is a singer,
musician, performer, songwriter and vocal coach.
She started playing guitar and piano at the age of eight.
AD has spent years training and studying the voice and works as a
vocal coach teaching modern singing techniques, she regularly holds
workshops for voice, performance and songwriting.
During her career she has performed with The Drifters,
Big Country, Edwin Star, Dr. Feelgood, The Sweet, The Grumbleweeds,
The Real Thing, and many famous comedians including Peter Kay, Frank
Carson, Stan Boardman, Bernard Manning and Billy Pierce, to name but
a few.
AD’s songs are about life, love, fun and happy times, with a
bit of humour and cynicism thrown in for good measure!
She has released three original music albums ‘Northern Girl’
and ‘Flying’ and 'Daddle De Dah'
Her music is available on amazon, itunes, cd baby and
spotify.
She
regularly performs at music and ukulele festivals in and around the
UK.
For
more info visit www.adcooke.co.uk
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THE
UKUMANIACS - Time not allocated yet
The Ukumaniacs are a fun filled ukulele
band from the South Wales valleys.
With
ukuleles, a bass uke, kazoos and of course some Welsh singing, the
Ukumanics play a wide range of music including crowd pleasers, jam
strum alongs, parody and comedy songs, chart toppers and even some
Welsh numbers.
We love
music and we love performing but more than anything, we love having
fun!
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LUNABARGE - Time not allocated yet
LunaBarge are a double-stomping, energetic, uplifting,
indie-folk trio.
They are armed with banjo, guitar, ukulele, uke bass, 3 vocals & 2
stomp boxes.
They like to find the little things in life that make it worth
living and
encapsulate them in their catchy original songs.
They are Kel (My Mate Dave, The Devil’s Prefects, Dog ‘Ole)
Will (Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs, The Devil’s Prefects, Dog
‘Ole)
and Tab (Tabitha Wild, Dog ‘Ole) all with many years of live musical
experience.
They began as a duo, and quite rapidly built up an impressive list
of venues, including The Palladium Club-Bideford, The
Ropemakers-Bridport & The Queen’s Head-Farnham.
They have supported The Leylines (at The Half Moon, Putney) and
Sound Of The Sirens.
Festival appearances include:
The Theatre & Circus Green Room Bar-Glastonbury,
Here For the Music, Bearded Theory, & Watchet.
They are looking forward to making appearances at many more shows
across the UK, now as a trio with an even bouncier sound!
They released their debut album, Back In Time For Tea, in 2022 and
are currently in the process of recording their second.
“Engaging duo with endearing chemistry and presence,
charming everyone with
beautiful catchy songs” - Brian Stone - musician
“Wonderfully twee (but) obviously got a screw loose”
- Dave Milligan – Round at Milligans
“Your harmonies are insane!” – Ell – The Barn & Ell’s Bar
“Unnecessarily good!” - The Sweetchunks Band |
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KIT LUC
- Time not allocated yet
Kit Luc is a singer songwriter who creates dreamy
soundscapes with lyrics that draw from their own life.
Creating rich sounds with the aid of
their loop pedal, baritone ukulele and enchanting voice, they will
lure you in with layers of harmonies and songs that will make you
feel things.
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FRAGILE
LUCY - Time not allocated yet
Get ready for something a bit different.
With her funky flamenco style, indie, geek-rock tunes, quirky song
lyrics and awesome voice, Fragile Lucy armed with a tiny instrument
and a massive personality really is one of the most unique musical
acts out there.
Her most popular songs “Vegetarian Ham” and “Techno Teddy” are a big
hit at festivals and gigs.
You may have seen her busking around the South Coast, or playing
online in recent times.
Her latest single “Crazy Bout You” has been featured on BBC Upload
and other local radio stations.
If you haven’t heard of this ukulele wizard before you’re gonna be
blown away.
Always a fun-filled, energetic performance from a truly talented and
inspirational artist.
UKE NOODLER – VOX – SONG CREATOR – RADIO PRESENTER – STREET STRUMMER |
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UKECAN -
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UkeCan play for fun, enjoyment and inclusion.
They do a fun day jam in Liverpool city centre and teach students
how to play the ukulele.
They have played on Summer Strums Main Stage and were the
organisers who brought World Ukulele Day this year to Liverpool with
Summer Strum.
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LOBSTERS
- Time not allocated yet
A lively ukulele duo delivering an eclectic mix of songs
spanning decades -from vintage classics to unexpected
modern gems.
Charming, surprising and always entertaining.
It all began on 21st August 2023.
A duo from a trio, from a seven, from two large ukulele bands.
We've both been playing for twelve years.
We needed a name. "Lobsters" came from a twist on Arthur Daley's
catchphrase "the world is your lobster" and it stuck.
We're the fish kind, not the TV programme "Friends" kind.
We both bring something different to the sound.
Carol does fancy bits and Jon, clunky.
Our voices work together - and the result?
Lobster Magic!
No local uke bands were playing what we play or how we play it - and
they're still not.
We played our first open mic. three months after starting and we
haven't looked back.
We're very much looking forward to playing Shrewkfest 2026. |
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BORN IN
THE 50's- Time not allocated yet I know it’s hard to
believe that we were born in the 1950’s but it’s true.
Well, for one of us anyway.
We are Tony, Susan, and Carrol, and come from
the Shrewsbury area.
We play a variety of instruments; guitars, ukuleles, violin,
percussion and kazoo, to name but a few.
Our musical background is full and varied, reflected in the mix of
songs we play in our inimitable, harmonic style, making classic
songs ‘our own’, and putting our own stamp on songs like ‘Octopuses
Garden’, ‘Love Me Tender’ and ‘Blowing In The Wind’ to name but a
few.
From the Beatles, Elvis and John Denver, to the
Eagles, Carol King and original songs penned by ourselves, we love
to play and sing, and enjoy sharing our music with anyone who will
listen.
We enjoy the banter on stage, and welcome
audience participation in our songs.
Being of a certain age our memories are not what they used to be, so
help in getting the songs right is very much appreciated!
We are looking forward to sharing our music with you at Shrewkfest.
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MATTHEW HICKS - Time not
allocated yet
Where he came from, where he’s going, no one knows.
Some say he was lost in the wilderness as a child, and raised by a
pack of feral jazz artists.
Took schooling amongst the blues guitarists and the gravestones of a
Memphis cemetery.
Some say he hid in a long lost speakeasy when prohibition arrived
and no one told him it was over till last year.
All this whilst owning a ukulele that identifies as a banjo.
Either way, Matthew is a songwriting fluzy that dances with all
genres of the roots that would tell his stories the best.
Having released two albums to date and riding on the critical
acclaim of Never Sinking Sun, he has brought down the house at
Galway uke fest, Winchester and the Ukulele Fesitval of Great
Britain.
He has as many stories as he has songs and he believes his purpose
is to not leave the stage until his audience is truly happy.
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THE
RHUBARB THIEVES - Time not allocated yet
The Rhubarb Thieves hail from north Cumbria and were born of the
folk session nights in the famous Old Crown Inn at Hesket Newmarket.
Initially a foursome, they played
traditional tunes and songs together for their own enjoyment with no
plan to perform publicly apart from the occasional fundraising
ceilidh, but they gradually started playing in halls around their
county, building a reputation for varied and entertaining sets.
In recent years they have also
performed at festivals such as Cumberlandia and BraveUke, with more
in the offing.
Now a trio, they have a large
repertoire that includes original compositions and modern covers
whilst still incorporating traditional fare.
The line-up consists of Brigid
Garvey (vocals/keys),
Mark 'Stivvy' Stephenson
(vocals/uke),
Brian Woodall
(vocals/violin/mandolin).
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THE
TRAVELLING WANNABES - Time not allocated yet
The Travelling Wannabes are a 6 piece uke band, who cover well known
songs with a Wannabe twist! |
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PLASTIC
JEEZUS - Time not allocated yet
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ALUN
WYNN JONES - Time not allocated yet
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