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LEGEND

Eight great musicians and singers who are dedicated to the life and music of the late, great Bob Marley. This dynamic band, led by the charismatic Michael Anton Phillips (Cheesy) has a pedigree second to none, whose members have worked with such reggae greats as The Mighty Diamonds, Dennis Brown, Rankin Roger, The Beat, Burning Spear, Apache Indian, Johnny 2 Bad, Errol Dunkley, George and Desmond Decker, Musical Youth and many more.

Legend's two hour show covers the very best of Bob Marley’s timeless classics including Is This Love, No Woman No Cry, Waiting in Vain, Exodus, I Shot The Sheriff, Jamming and Could You Be Loved, just a few of his million selling hits brought to you in this fantastic two hour tribute to the acknowledged master of reggae. The musicianship is flawless, with that irresistible reggae groove compelling you to move and the presence of Bob Marley himself invoked in the skilled and respectful portrayal by Michael.

£13.00 advance / £14.50 door

(inc bkg fee)

Doors 8pm

ACOUSTIC PLUS FESTIVAL SPECIAL

This Acoustic Plus special is a landmark occasion – the 50^th Acoustic Plus!

Since September 2002 the A+ team have been bringing you the best and most varied live music in town, a total of over 150 different acts, and to celebrate they are giving away a free CD to each of the first 50 people through the door. There will be a selection of fabulous Acoustic Plus acts to choose from - first-come, first-served!

New sounds from diverse individuals James Campbell and John Ruddock, one fascinated with and immersed in the intrinsic techniques and distinctive rhythm patterns of Latin guitar, the other a classical and electric guitarist, cellist and African drummer, they now share the stage as Campbell-Ruddock. Playing their own guitar-fuelled songs - soothing, moving, with dynamic harmonies - their distinct style seems capable of making anything possible.

With the emphasis on melodic and soulful music that is reminiscent of Harvest-era Neil Young, Christian Pattemore has a different take on a West Coast sound, perhaps because he hails from the West Country. With fantastic percussion and wonderful keyboards (among other things), Layback Ruby make a return visit to play new tunes from their “nearly ready” new album.

Frome’s own young singer-songwriter Nancy Black has been making lots of friends – 26,261 last time we looked on MySpace. Not surprising with her amazing songs. We’ve put her together with brilliant guitar player Woodsy from Somerset Battle-of-the-Bands finalists Jakarta to bring you an acoustic duo that will highlight her distinctive voice. Something special.

Formerly known as Little Gaia, “soundtrack to the summer” Rainy and the Dust deliver upbeat lyrics and feel-good funk, rock, Latin, afro and reggae influenced grooves. Body-boppingly brilliant, these west Wales boys quickly gained a large following amongst the local surfing community. “Like Bill Withers on a surfboard or a slacker generation Paul Simon, Rainy's laid back grooves get under your skin", testifies Justin Adams (BBC World Music Award winner, Robert Plant’s guitarist of choice and Acoustic Plus performer in 2003).
http://www.myspace.com/rainyandthedust

You can hear songs/tunes from all the performers at http://www.myspace.com/acousticplus. You’ll also find links to lots of previous and some forthcoming acts.

ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW & The Low Riders

Andy Fairweather Low’s pedigree is the stuff rock dreams are made of. He first came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hit after pop hit. Songs such as 'Bend Me Shape Me', 'Hello Suzy', '( If Paradise is ) Half As Nice' are internationally remembered to this day.

Since that time Andy has gone on to work with Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, Roger Waters, Dave Gilmour, The Who, BB King, Joe Cocker, Steve Winwood, Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn, Jimmy Page, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, The Bee Gees, Jeff Beck, Lonnie Donegan, Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Mary J. Blige, Dave Edmunds, Georgie Fame, Phil Collins, Van Morrison, Gerry Rafferty, Chris Rea, Chris Barber, Jackson Browne, Bill Wyman, Sheryl Crow, Clarence ‘Gatemouth’ Brown, Pete Townshend... and hundreds more.  

A world tour as musical director with Roger Waters' band then a European tour with Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings might be difficult to top for most people - but not for Andy Fairweather Low. He just segues smoothly to a solo tour with some of the world’s finest musicians in his band.

If you just remember Andy's early work and major solo hits such as 'Wide Eyed And Legless', you're in for a treat - there's so much more. His new show includes songs from his whole career as well as the new ‘Sweet Soulful Music’ CD. A unique and superlative musical evening.

£17.00 adv/ £19.00 door (inc bkg fee)

Doors 8pm

Courtney Pine

YolanDa Brown

COURTNEY PINE BAND

It's almost two decades since Courtney Pine journeyed to the urge within and released a shock-and-awe debut album that put contemporary jazz in the British Top 40 album charts for the first time. Pine's debut was a feverish statement of intent, and to anyone around at the time it's still profoundly redolent of the excitement surrounding British jazz's revitalisation.
Nothing, since, has distracted Courtney from a very personal journey that has provided the soundscape to a tour of his influences and life experiences. He is a multi-award winning artist and now broadcaster with a live touring history that has brought his sound to audiences across the World and across genres.
It's a combination that's come to characterise the Courtney sound - an inclusive vision of a living and breathing contemporary UK jazz, bringing together jazz, reggae, hip hop and drum and bass influences in a totally inclusive way.

Expect to hear first airings of new album material and gems from his current 'Resistance'
set.

2008 LINE-UP: COURTNEY PINE - SAXOPHONES; CAMERON PIERRE - GUITAR; ROBERT FORDJOUR - DRUMS
CHRIS JEROME - PIANO/KEYBOARDS;DARREN TAYLOR - BASS; OMAR PUENTE - ELECTRIC VIOLIN

"Pine maintains his pivotal and inspirational role at the forefront of British Jazz'  BLUE & SOUL

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Saxophonist YolanDa Brown, considered by many to be one of a kind is supporting Courtney Pine.

YolanDa is as comfortable re-interpreting a current chart-topper, as she is reprising a Jazz standard or launching into an original composition, making the Tenor and Soprano Saxophones her very own. Always in evidence is her raw emotion which has become synonymous with the YolanDa Brown sound.

She references Jazz, Afro-Jazz, Gospel, Reggae, Salsa, Hip-hop, R&B, with consummate ease, even going back to Mento throughout her performances, but her style and phrasing always remains her own.

www.yolandabrown.co.uk

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£19.00 advance (inc bkg fee)

Doors 8pm

Under 14`s accompanied by adult

SETH LAKEMAN

This West Country born singer/songwriter brings his acclaimed live show to Frome Festival

The dynamic Seth Lakeman, armed with raging fiddle, rampant imagination and energetic voice, has given fiery new life and contemporary relevance to the rich heritage of legends that lurk in the shadows of the English west country. Born and bred in the desolate beauty of Dartmoor, Lakeman was raised on ghostly tales and, in a sensational rise since his shock Mercury Music Award nomination in 2005, has created a unique, highly original niche both as a dramatic storyteller and a thrilling live performer.

Seth’s feet have scarcely touched the ground since. The Mercury nomination, hit singles with White Hare and Lady of the Sea, major festival appearances, tours all over the world, appearances on every TV show in the western world, the admiration of celebrity fans like Ricky Gervais, and a strange encounter with Sharon Osbourne, who - for reasons best known to herself – licked his face on live television. Such is life in the weird, unpredictable, enthralling world of Seth Lakeman…

‘Poor Man's Heaven’ is released on Relentless on June 30^th

£16.00 advance / £18.00 door

(inc bkg fee)

Doors 8pm

GLENN TILBROOK

AND THE FLUFFERS

Glenn is best known as principal songwriter and frontman of Squeeze, who in a career spanning almost 30 years notched up some 13 albums and huge hits like 'Up The Junction' and 'Take Me I'm Yours'.

Don't miss Glenn and his great new band, The Fluffers, who will be playing both Squeeze hits and his new material.

£16.00 advance / £18.00 door

(inc bkg fee)

Doors 8pm

CLARE TEAL

AND HER EXCEEDINGLY GOOD MUSICIANS

Three times winner of 'Jazz Vocalist of the Year', Clare Teal needs little introduction. She is known as a singer, songwriter, BBC Radio 2 personality, and damned funny woman to boot!

For Frome Festival Clare brings her band of “Exceedingly Good Musicians”, and a night of top class jazz & fun is guaranteed.

'...One of the best vocal talents to emerge from the UK in a long, long while' (Michael Parkinson)

'The New Queen of Swing' - Mail On Sunday

'Have to say I was knocked out by Clare Teal, what a fabulous live performer' - Radio Times
www.clareteal.co.uk  

£19.00 advance (inc bkg fee)

Doors 7.30pm

Seated event
 
Under 14`s accompanied by adult

10cc

Formed in 1970, 10cc were an all-star line up comprised of Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, who were all successful, well-known musicians in their own rights before forming the band. 10cc were one of the most popular and well known bands of the seventies with their biggest hit I'm Not in Love reaching number one in the UK.

Founder member Graham Gouldman has resurrected the legendary seventies pop band. Expect of the old favourites - Rubber Bullets, Dreadlock Holiday and of course I'm Not In Love.

Support tba

£28.50 advance (inc bkg fee)

Doors 8.00pm

Unreserved seated event

BATTLE OF THE BANDS - FINAL

The annual Somerset Standard & Guardian competition for up and coming local rock bands has reached its peak, with five bands feeling the heat in the Grand Final. Don't miss ALL GUNS BLAZING, GRIZWALD & THE BO TIES, JAKARTA, MORE THAN LIFE and THE VOLT battle it out for that top prize!

Plus special guests Fin Raziel

For further details log on to: www.myspace.com/sgbotb

£5.00

Doors 7.00pm

IAN McLAGAN and the Bump Band

Legendary Small Faces/Faces founder member, keyboard player and vocalist Ian McLagan and The Bump Band grace the Grain's stage,  all the way from Texas. Mac works with the likes of The Rolling Stones, and Billy Bragg who affectionately refers to him as "Sir" Ian McLagan. an aclolade well deserved as you will see....one not to be missed!

Support comes from 'The Mutter Slater Band', with the frontman of STACKRIDGE returning to his teenage r&b, soul and blues influences

£13.00 advance (inc bkg fee)

£15.00 door

Doors 8.00pm

TINARIWEN -
Championed by the likes of Robert Plant, Thom Yorke, Bono, Carlos Santana & Rolling Stones, this incredible band of rock'n'roll troubadours from the Southern Sahara have become one of the most acclaimed and revered groups on the planet!
Influenced by such luminaries as Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, Motorhead, Dire Straits, Bad Company, Santana & Bob Dylan, their totally unique blend of roots, rock and blues has given rise to such appraisal as "It's as if Keith Richard, Santana, John Lee Hooker, various members of Primal Scream and the Grateful Dead got lost in Sahara for a decade and then returned as a fully-fledged desert band!"
Lured into Libyan training camps in the 80's, they emerged at the end of the rebellion and acquired legendary status, organising the first Festival In The Desert in 2001.
Being nomadic tribesmen, they had no problems with touring and quickly became feted in Europe, graduating to prestigious festivals and selling out venues all over the world.
Their latest album "Aman Iman: Water Of Life" has won unprecedented acclaim, heralded by Q, Mojo, Observer, Daily Telegraph, Uncut, The Times,fRoots, Guardian, Time Out, Andy Kershaw, Charlie Gillett and countless others.
Tinariwen are the ambassadors of one of the oldest and proudest people on earth, their music both moving and inspirational make this a totally unmissable event!
www.tinariwen.com

Gig support: Leander Morales

£16.00 advance/£18.00 door

Doors 8pm