AL PERKINS
www.alperkinsmusic.com
Al’s touring and recording credits read like a who’s who of country rock music and include artists such as Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Chris Hillman, Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. His fluid playing, most notably on steel guitar and dobro, effortlessly embraces everything from blues and country, to gospel, bluegrass and cajun.

BRIGITTE DEMEYER
www.brigittedemeyer.com
One of the most discussed artists in the Americana movement whose Southern feel and churchy soulfulness have given her the keys to Nashville.

EVE SELIS
www.eveselis.com
The Californian queen of roadhouse rock who blends country twang, gospel fervor and rock 'n' roll to produce what Bob Harris described as one of the best live show he’s ever seen in the U.K.

RACHEL HARRINGTON
www.rachelharrington.net
Like a young Emmylou Harris, Rachel’s compelling and soulful songs connect us with the ghosts of traditional American folk music.

OTIS GIBBS
www.otisgibbs.com
Singer/songsmith whose self-described “love songs for young radicals” give us a glimpse inside the America you don’t see on the evening news.

ALANA LEVANDOSKI
www.alanalevandoski.com
Named "The 'It' Girl of Canadian Roots Music" by CBC Radio, her name is dropped in the most exclusive music circles as one of Canada’s next major singer/songwriters.

GROANBOX
www.groanboxboys.com
A roots band steeped in the traditions of American music and blended in the melting pot of New Orleans. These boys play with all the guts of rock and roll and all the soul of wandering troubadours.

CARA LUFT
www.caraluft.com
A founding member of award winning trio The Wailin’ Jennys, her music is like a rich roots travelogue that spans the distance between English folk balladry and Middle East mysticism, through to the Mississippi Delta and the rustic wonders of the Appalachian Hills.

GAIL DAVIES
www.gaildavies.com
One on Nashville’s most iconoclastic performers whose thoughtful, country-folk music has clearly influenced Mary Chapin Carpenter and many others

THE TOY HEARTS
www.myspace.com/thetoyhearts
Five-piece family band from Birmingham who have built up an enviable reputation and loyal following by consistently delivering their own exciting brand of bluegrass.

SONGS FROM THE BLUE HOUSE
www.songsfromthebluehouse.com
Finest purveyors of East Anglian country music tinged with their own blend of sea shanties and sway folk

THE HALEY SISTERS
www.cometrecords.net
One of last year’s festival favourites, delivering a magical blend of vocal harmonies and subtle musicianship that are their trademark.

CHRIS SCRUGGS
www.chrisscruggs.com
Son of Nashville trail-blazer Gail Davies, and grandson of legendary bluegrass banjo player Earl Scruggs, his ferocious, savvy take on rockabilly and honky-tonk makes most traditionalists sound instantly tepid.

ANGE & THE WAGON BAND
www.myspace.com/angeboxallcom
The Tasmanian songstress whose rich, warm vocals speak with an honesty that reveals her Australian country experience

ROD CLEMENTS
www.rodclements.com
Perhaps best known for his work with Lindisfarne, Rod’s instrumental skills have always been in great demand and he has contributed to the work of some of the greatest names in folk & roots music.

TWO FINGERS OF FIREWATER
www.myspace.com/twofingersoffirewater
Country rock revisionists whose barn-storming set at last year’s festival guaranteed them a return invitation. Having just completed a tour with the legendary AL PERKINS, expect some extra excitement with special guest appearances as well as the usual musical fireworks.

DREW NELSON
www.drewnelson.net
A real live son of Grand Rapids, Michigan, with it’s sandy soil, tough winters and good fishing, whose songs reveal a dusty eloquence and a rural blue collar sensibility.

KEHAU KAHANANUI
www.myspace.com/kehausoul
In her tribute to Hawaiian music icon ‘Aunty’ Genoa Keawe, KEHAU KAHANANUI will explore the Hawaiian roots of country music in performance with acclaimed steel guitarist BJ COLE.

YOUNG ZULU WARRIORS GOSPEL CHOIR
www.godsgoldenacre.org.uk
A young, vibrant and soulful group of gospel singers and dancers formed in God's Golden Acre, KwaZulu Natal in 2000, since when they have been dazzling audiences internationally with their foot-stomping, pulsating and poignant performances.

THE PANCAKES
www.myspace.com/thepancakessuffolk
This uniquely maverick duo take back-country music back to the country.

BJ COLE
www.bjcole.co.uk
The unique innovator of the pedal steel guitar who this year will accompany Hawaiian artist Kehau Kahananui as well as presenting his annual steel guitar workshop.

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