Confirmed Acts

a.h.a.b.

A chance meeting between two talented songwriters who were both performing at a central London music venue saw the creation of a.h.a.b. an alternative/country duo who are Callum Adamson and Dave Burn. Both of these young songwriters have grown from musical backgrounds. Their upbringing giving them every encouragement to develop their craft. Their music is of a style away from the middle ground, yet their songs have a unique sound and take on a maturity far beyond their years. They are very much left of centre producing songs that are instantly recognisable as a.h.a.b.

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A Lot Like Eskimos

A Lot Like Eskimos are a Leeds based band, drawn from Citylife and suburban surroundings of their modern pop culture to create their very own take on modern music. With a lot of influence from their own personal and musical experiences, they mix elements of pop, punk rock, dance, experimental and many others, to create a belonging soundtrack to love life and death. This belief of boundless music keeps them hard to pigeonhole, with diverse arrangements of orchestral tympanis to trance sirens breaking through in their songs.

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Becks And The Bullets

If Blondie had kids to Ian Dury and the Blockheads and those kids grew up in Sheffield next door to Pulp until Ian cheated on Debs and ran off to Jamaica with soul II soul leaving Blondie to join a travelling hippy circus and those kids formed a band the band would probably sound like . . . . Becks And The Bullets

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Belinda O’Hooley
& Heidi Tidow

Folk, rock, contemporary classical, plus a touch of comedy have all been used to describe the music of Belinda O’Hooley.  In reality, her performances contain all this plus much more.  Belinda is best known as the songwriter and pianist in Mercury Prize nominated folk band Rachel Unthank & the Winterset. Belinda will be joined on stage by the velvety-voiced Heidi Tidow. Together, they combine a well-crafted songbook, interweaving sublime harmonies, with a touch of (very funny) northern banter. 

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Birdeatsbaby

Driven by their refusal to be ignored and a desire to break away from current musical trends, Birdeatsbaby have formed a sound impossible to pigeon-hole. Yet they strike a chord with Cabaret lovers, classical enthusiasts, and a range of alternative rock types. Despite the niche that they so often find themselves in, the band have managed to draw audiences from all walks of life and musical tastes, sucked in by the blunt and often shocking lyrics, haunting and heart-breaking melodies and the sheer pomposity of it all.

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The Blind Hearts

These young London hillbillies are seasoned festival & tour performers who’ve shared bills with the likes of Brakes, Foals, Nine Black Alps, Garth Hudson from The Band, Glenn Tilbrook from Squeeze, Danny & The Champions of the World, Findlay Brown, Dogs, Buck 65, Idlewild and many, many more. The Blind Hearts transplant Manchester to the Mississippi. From the boy Gyves’ distinctive vocals, you’d swear the blues was born in Burnage and country came from Collyhurst.

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Bollywood Pandits

Bollywood Pandits (also known as Strings) have been performing Indian music in a range of styles, from Hindi pop and soul-shaking Bollywood classics to Bhangra, Raas-Garba and Soothing Sitar and Piano since 1994. The band has played everything from international festivals and royal receptions to Never Mind The Buzzcocks (where they did a rousing version of ‘Cotton Eye Joe’ with the panel) and even a 2-night stint performing alongside Bill Bailey in front of 20,000 people at the Wembley arena.

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Cantaloop

Cantaloop's mission is to provide "iFunk" to the masses and is fronted by the hip-hop/funk attack of Dannie Dee with the pioneers of "iFunk" 100c on guitar, Paulo De' Wooton on bass, and Beef on drums, fleshed out with additional players either (sax or trumpet) and special guests.

This funky hip hop band have previously supported the Fun Loving Criminals and are Glastonbury regulars.
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Captain Hotknives

“Bradfords own Tenacious D” returns to Limetree Festival with his own brand of satire and silliness, not to be missed (although if you do he is as likely to turn up outside your tent for an impromptu set)

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Carlyle Group

Carlyle Group return to Limetree after a show stopping set in 08. They came about in late 2007 when 4 friends decided to get together and play music influenced by such greats as Radiohead, Joy Division and Nine Inch Nails to try and do something a bit different. The result is a new take on alt rock with post punk soundscapes, a bit of shoegaze and the occasional industrial heaviness. They are gauranteed to grab your attention and make you stop and listen.

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Charlie Chuck

Surreally manic comedian Charlie Chuck's TV appearances include Sky TV talent show Sky Star Search, The James Whale Radio Show (on TV) and he was a cast member of the BBC2 series The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer. His long-running stage act often involves the destruction of a drum kit and is peppered by references to One Eyed Dog, Cakey Pig and the words "Woof! Bark! & Donkey!". Paul McCartney is a fan and invited Chuck to perform at one of his birthday parties. He's starred in a series of TV ads for Cadbury's Double Decker chocolate bars, appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe in comedy show Charlie Chuck is Scrooge and staged Scots comic Ian Watt's one-man Fringe show John Laurie, Frazer & I (which he directed as David Kear). Recently Charlie has toured with fellow cult comedian Frank Sidebottom.

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Chichino

Chichino are the fresh new face of British Funk, Soul & Pop! Inspired by Acid Jazz, Pop, Soul and Funk legends, Chichino have crafted a breezy sound of their own…a sound that’s sure to turn you on! With their groovy beats, driving the band along, they’re guaranteed to have your feet itching to hit the dance floor.

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Chunky Butt Funky

Super funky blues & soul outfit, founded and fronted by Leeds based former preacher turned frontman Cleve "Rev Chunky" Freckleton. Chunky Butt Funky have been spreading the "love vibe" home and abroad for the past 6 years. Having served an apprentiship in gospel music which still influences the bands sound to this day, "The Rev" has gone on to front several outfits but none so spritually vibrant as Chunky Butt Funky.

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The Conspirators

The Conspirators are female fronted catchy indie disco rock. Irresistably catchy songs and an incredible must-see live experience. The band scored a number one in the US independant charts in 2007. Last year they released their first single in the UK which immediately catapulted them to mainstream chart success (number 7 in the official UK Indie Chart). Working and touring with the likes of Fairport Convention and Ocean Colour Scene, and with huge anticipation for their debut album release, it seems The Conspirators are a band to see sooner rather than later.
"Exceptional up and coming indie rock" - The Guardian
"Energetic guitar riffs and cathy tunes" - Oxford Times
"Cracking Rock Grommit!" - BBC Look North

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* Cook & Allen *
* Limetree exclusive *

Keith Allen along with renowned musician and producer Pablo Cook has a new musical direction to unleash in 2009 and The LimeTree Festival is the first confirmed Date showcasing this album. ‘Cook and Allen’ present ‘2 Pikeys On A Mini Cruise’ and working alongside JamSponge are bringing a live show with an awesome 10-piece band fuelled by power, passion, soul and will take you on a journey through reggae, funk, folk, disco, rock n roll and so much more..

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Demachena

Demachena are a young trio of musicians who produce a distinctive blend of African, Arabic and Latin music while incorporating a host of other unique styles to produce a truly intriguing concoction of “world music”. Demachena’s dynamic performances are a fascinating musical journey from Flamenco to Central African Katanga styles complimented by the mastery of rare ethnic (mbira, didgeridoo, udu, ngoni....) and contemporary instruments and punctuated by lyrics in an array of languages producing what is a truly incomparable, captivating and exhilarating show.

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DJ Jim Heb

The northern soul movement is cited by many as being a significant step towards the creation of contemporary club culture and the development of the superstar DJ culture of the 2000s. One technique employed by northern soul DJs in common with their later counterparts was the sequencing of records to create euphoric highs and lows for the crowd. Many argue that northern soul was instrumental in creating a network of clubs, DJs, record collectors and dealers in the UK, and was the first music scene to provide the British charts with records that sold entirely on the strength of club play. A regular at Wgan Casino and the Blackpool Mecca Jim Hebb can boast a lifelong love of collecting rare and underplayed soul and he will be treating us to his unique blend of Soulful delights for your pleasure.

Dreadzone

Now in their 16th year Dreadzone have released five artist albums, one of which was cited by John Peel as one of his top ten of all time, toured their inimitable live show the world over and even found time to squeeze in a top 20 hit in the form of ‘Little Britain’. Fusing technology with human rhythms, dub bass collides with dance beats, live guitar and bubbling electronics, all united by energetic MCing and sweet reggae vocals.

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Drew Stephenson & Dr Jones

Drew Stephenson & Dr Jones have been working together for less than a year, but the musical chemistry onstage is unmistakeable. Both have spent most of their lives writing and performing music throughout the UK, and the current collaboration is inspiring. Drew’s songs consist of intelligent and heartfelt lyrics set to skilful acoustic guitar. Dr Jones layers on soulful cello, flute and vocals resulting in a rich, harmonic and often spine-tingling performance. The duo perform both covers and original material, each infused with their own take on what makes truly beautiful music.

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Duo

Making a second return to Limetree, Duo are a fresh acoustic double-act from the south-west of England. With their catchy melodies and well thought out harmonies,

Dan and Tom are a prime example of the young talent Limetree is so proud to be showcasing this year.

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East Park
Reggae Collective

East Park Reggae Collective are a class act. Their love for Reggae comes from a love of music and a political frustration best manifested the only way they know how. This band is on a mission. They move audiences with their rough breed of dub, reggae and ska, performing infectious original material. No heart is left untouched, no foot remains unmoved. With tunes calling on inspiration from corrupt leaders and social injustice through to prevailing good times, this band is as current and real as it is musical and entertaining. They've supported artists such as The Skatellites, Horace Andy, Irration Steppa, Dawn Penn, Easy Star All Stars, Pama Int, Scratch Perverts, Faithless, Mad Professor, they've performed at venues across the UK including London Jazz Cafe and have had rave reviews from the Leeds music press, through their continual involvement with club nights New Bohemia and the Hifi Club.

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Encouraging
The Looney

Encouraging The Looney are Karl Mullen on Piano and Neil Scott on Drums. This duo play anything at all that happened to inspire them. The ensuing lunacy has taken on a life of its own as everyone seems to love hearing their very raucous and virtuosic instrumental versions of a ridiculously diverse range of tunes, all delivered with a good helping of Monty Python-esque comedy and on the spot improvisation.

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Fiona-Katie Roberts

Fiona-Katie Roberts is not your ordinary harpist! She is self taught and plays by ear with a delicate and innovative touch using a selection of harps providing varied sounds depending on the occasion, all with the sonorous, full orchestral 'bassy' sound of the triple harp. With rave reviews from concerts and private bookings alike she is bringing the art and history of the harp to a new level in the UK, making her own instruments and even performing with bells on her ankles and rings on her fingers as well as tapping & drumming the instrument's sound board to complete the effect for more folky tunes.

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Gentlemen’s Dub Club

Gentleman’s Dub Club is a nine-piece live dance music outfit that formed in Leeds in early 2006 their style based in dub and roots reggae music .

Gentleman’s Dub Club have gone from playing at house parties in and around Leeds to events at major venues such as 93 Feet East, London, the Secret Garden Party Festival, The Outlook Festival, Croatia and most recently Glastonbury.

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The Gillyflowers

Something disarming happens when The Gillyflowers floral-frocked front-woman Kirsten Adamson stops singing. One minute she's belting out her home-grown country-soul laments with a voice that recalls Lone Justice era Maria McKee tempered with the bottle-blonde wisdom of Dolly Parton. The next Adamson is introducing electric guitarist Phil Hopwood as "the fastest fingers in Easter Road" in an east coast of Scotland brogue that's as guilelessly unreconstructed as the waltz-time twang and late-night heart-break which fuels her oeuvre. Adamson is daughter of the late Stuart Adamson, the driving force behind Big Country but she is already more than capable of standing on her own merits. 

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Goldie lookin Chain

Goldie Lookin Chain broke big in the summer of 2004, releasing the now legendary Greatest Hits album, which reached no 5 in the UK album chart and spawned four top forty hits including the number three smash Guns Don’t Kill People, Rappers Do. Then the release of the top twenty album Safe As F***, once again littered the charts with a new collection of party anthems including the titanic Your Missus Is A Nutter and the romantically tinged You Knows I Loves You. Touring as far afield as Japan and the USA and a plethora of UK festivals kept the show on the road, and the party continued to grow into a worldwide phenomenon. After a break and then two years in solitary confinement, the band are ready to unleash their brand new album ASBO4LIFE in 2009.

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The Grand Wazoo

The Grand Wazoo are one of the premier samba jazz acts in the country. They've played at Live 8, supported Azymuth and Courtney Pine, and built up a faithful local following with their residencies at Leeds' HiFi Club and Sela Bar. Devoted to the music of Brazil, they combine classics from Jobim, Airto and Marcos Valle with lesser-known treasures, all arranged in their
own unique way.
"Authentic Brasilian Samba Jazz as good as you'd hear anywhere in the World
- including Brasil!!" (Snowboy)

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Groovenik

Describing their sound as ‘northern funk’, Groovenik blend funk, soul, jazz, dance and world music into a cocktail that is heavily groove based but which also has a strong focus on song writing. The band is equally at home laying down ballsy, brassy funk tunes as it is playing innovative dance tracks fusing funk and jazz with anything from drum & bass to Latin or afrobeat grooves.

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Gwen Dickey's Rose Royce

A true disco legend, Gwen Dickey's stunning vocals can be heard on all the classic Rose Royce hits from the 70's such as 'Car Wash', 'Wishing on a Star', 'Love Don't Live Here Anymore', “Do Your Dance”, “Is It Love You’re After”, “I’m In Love” (And I Love The Feeling) and 'I Wanna Get Next to You'. In 1998 Gwen teamed up Jay Z for a brand new version of the Rose Royce hit “Wishing On A Star” entering the UK Charts first week at No. 13, giving Gwen her first solo Top Ten hit.

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Haggis Horns

The Haggis Horns are an 8 piece live funk extravaganza combining heavy breakbeat funk, soul, hip-hop and afrobeat with the virtuosity of trained jazz musicians. The members have performed and recorded with many top artists including: Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse, Nightmares on Wax, Robbie Williams, Roots Manuva, Estelle, Stuart Zender (Jamiroqui's bassist), Corinne Bailey-Rae, Duran Duran, Adele, Snowboy, Tim Burgess (The Charlatans), Martina Topley-Bird, Lou Donaldson, Lily Allen, KT Tunstall and The Cinematic Orchestra.

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Huellas

Huellas (pronounced Wayas) meaning ‘footprints’ are a family of  talented musicians from Ecuador. A polite society of people who care for each other and foster a community spirit. It is a great honour and privilege to welcome this Ecuadorian Group to perform their ancient Andean music incorporating the lost tones of long ago.  Dressed in traditional native costumes let their songs from the past that were ripe with emotions be felt by a new generation and leave their footprints on your hearts. Now the young people can experience their rich cultural past, colourful dances and vibrant music that form the basis of so many of their festivals. They have CD’s, clothing and jewelery that can be purchased at the event.Top

JD73

JD73 is the brainchild of Leeds based keyboardist/musician/producer Dan Goldman. His cutting-edge brand of Jazz influenced, twisted Electronic Funk exploded onto the music scene in 2006, with the release of the highly acclaimed ‘Happy People’ and ‘Ascension/Dark Dub’ singles on Nightmares on Wax’s ’Wax-On’ records, followed by Electroboogie and the Rhodes led jazz-dance smash ‘Swing Til It Hurts.

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Ladypoof

Ladypoof put on a queer alternative club nite with a house party feel.

Exclusive at the Hedfone Party, Jason Rae Stage
Friday night 11 - 3am

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Leonard’s Revenge

After touring the local area for just over a year Leonard’s Revenge have been wowing audiences with their incredibly catchy blend of acoustic, indie and rock, recently recording their first demo with Leeds-based producer Jam Sponge . Forming just months before performing at last years festival, this five piece indie rock band from Leeds are back for seconds, an act definitely not to be missed!

On the 6th of June 2009 Leonard's Revenge were ecstacic due to being crowned winners of Selby Town Hall's Battle of the Bands

"Last on stage were Sherburn indie rockers Leonard's Revenge, with a fine line in memorable Britpop-style tunesmithery. A razor sharp array of bouncing melodies, recalling the glory days of The La's, produced impromptu jiving and a superb venue-long conga as unfettered joy spread throughout the already boisterous crowd" (Selby Times)

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Madam Laycock and her
Dabeno Pleasures

Roll up our pretties! All the fun of the freaks is to be laid before you. Munchkins with white fluffy hair, songs that make you strip and dance in a public place at a public time, tangos of uncontrollably erotic beasts, songs of flatulence and songs people sing when people die. Burlesque meets bar mitzvah as the four freakish strangers entertain with dark comedy and bizarreness to transport you to a different land. Don't look into our eyes; No name loves fresh meat while listening to the intoxicating sounds of Trumpet and Glockenspiel by Sparrow and haunting jaunty music from Frans and Madam to transport you away from anything you have seen before. Come see the obscure, freakish musical, hairy armed octopi, fork teethed men and talking vegetables all lead by an amazing singing bear. Performing at Queerinspace on Friday.

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Mapel Fire

Mapel Fire (previously named "Shortfall") pride themselves on thought provoking lyrics coupled alongside memorable melodies. With influences ranging from 3 Doors Down, Alter Bridge, Nickelback, Live Default, Theory Of A Deadman and Lifehouse, Mapel Fire know their audience and are quickly gathering a loyal fanbase not only nationally but internationally with their catchy melodic Rock. With the aid of the internet and releasing their songs online the band are in the strange situation of having fans across the world in places such as USA, Canada, Europe and Australia, without actually venturing past the shore of the UK just yet.

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Mik Artistik

A chance occurrence in a folk club in Leeds in which Mik got up and did a 20 minute version of “How much is that Doggy in the Window” stirred the performer in him and for week after week he’d turn up to deliver some bizarre little song often improvised. He got to Edinburgh in 1997 and was runner up to Peter Kay in the Channel 4 “So you think you are funny” competition. He's had a brief appearance in Phoenix Nights. In 2002 he got in with some funky Leeds musicians who knew him from his occasional disruptive appearances on the Jazz nights at the Wardrobe in Leeds. Since then 3 albums have ensued and a variety of gigs which included Glastonbury, Faust support, winning King Gong at the Comedy Store in Manchester, getting the latest album played on Rock.FM, a little film on YouTube of Mik had over 5,000 hits in just over 1 month and this year more festivals and a support slot with Chumbawumba. Part comedian, singer, painter and performance artist - Mik Artistik is unpredictable, unnerving and with the tendency to incorporate his audience in the act, impossible to ignore.

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Monkeyrush

So, what do Monkeyrush sound like? Well, they are a guitar band but they don’t let that get in their way. Their influences and styles, as befits the modern world, are many but they blend these styles effortlessly, often within a space of a verse or chorus. Ska, Chic-like funk, punk, and Hendrix-inspired wig-outs all feature…”Skundrix” anyone…? Add to this Fil Planet’s (ex Back To The Planet) bittersweet vocal style and you have an irresistible combination.

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The Mouse Outfit

The Mouse Outfit. Where hip hop and funk collide. With some of the North West's finest musicians, The Mouse Outfit move seamlessly from heavy deep funk to soulful summer grooves. Dropping in classic funk soul and hip hop breaks between their original tunes, watching the Mouse Outfit falls somewhere between a live band and a DJ set, with a party vibe that never really lets up. The live horns, the scratching, the relentless beats and two MCs who know how to rock a club, on stage The Mouse Outfit is a 9 piece funky monster...In 2009 The Mouse Outfit is looking to cement it's place in the UK hip hop and funk scene.

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MoZo

MoZo is energetic, acoustic, bombastic americana busking at it's most fun! With Aimee Zoe Tubbs on washboard, vocals and foot tambourine and Moe Provencher on vocals, mandolin, and harmonica, their harmonies and energy are truly infectious and a sight to behold. This duo from Seattle is making their way across Europe via bicycles and trains this summer from July throughout September, sharing their influences of Dolly Parton and the Carter Family (among many others) to music lovers everywhere....starting with the Limetree Festival :)

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My Auntie Sam

My Auntie Sam are a young, extremely energetic foursome from Liverpool.

They are a band that love what they do and are known for their charisma, character & catchy songs.

My Auntie Sam consists of Greg Murphy (Vocals), Jordan Radcliffe (Lead Guitar), Anthony Wilson (Bass) and Tom Dempsey (Drums).

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New Master Sounds

The New Mastersounds are a four-piece band based in Leeds, England, whose modern take on vintage soul-jazz, funk and rock draws influences from Jimmies McGriff, Smith, and Hendrix, as well as their most closely-associated mentors, The Meters. Try to imagine Grant Green and Lou Donaldson having a fight in a Hammond Organ shop while James Brown holds the coats, and you have some idea of what to expect from this band. With their gritty grooves and deep rhythms, their live show will get you up dancing and hold you there intoxicated by the funk.

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Nuala & The Alchemy Quartet

The Alchemy Quartet is a collaboration of front woman 23-year-old roots folk singer/songwriter, Nuala Honan, originally from South Australia, Devonian rhythm section Laura Marshall and James Bennetts, and Wilts Lassie Elizabeth Westcott. They play a style that is essentially roots music, drawing on a range of genres from folk to funk, incorporating jazz and blues grooves, that all comes together in Nuala's original compositions. Nuala & The Alchemy Quartet offer a show full of personality absorbed in a tight zealous mix of genre bending arrangements. The sassy vocals accompanied by fiddle and the overall percussive style of the music, demands the absolute attention of any audience.

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Pandemonium Theatre
Collective

Leeds based theatre group Pandemonium Theatre Collective will be roaming the Limetree site this teay. In the past they've been blamed (unfairly, they claim) for various stupid ideas including the Pope Mafia, Giant Genetically Modified Vegetables, a land-based aerial display team, and even a real-life arcade game.

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Pseudonympho

** info coming soon **

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Rob Durbin Trio

Guitarist Rob Durbin, who has been a long time regular on the Leeds funk and soul scene, leads the Rob Durbin Trio. This set will feature Andy Marshall on drums and keyboard legend Taz Modi ripping it up on organ. The trio combines hard-edged breakbeat Hammond funk with classic 60’s soul jazz from the Blue Note and Verve archives. Expect explosive solos, intuitive interplay and a groove to move to. Not to be missed.

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Rodina

“Produced by Joe Tatton, whose work with the Haggis Horns, New Mastersounds and Corinne Bailey Rae has proved his credentials for handling Rodina's debut with a touch of class, 'Over The Sun' is nothing less than an assured debut and with a cast of excellent musicians onboard, Rodina are very definite contenders for the Summer festival stages ……Roll on Summer” – www.folksandroots.co.uk

“Beautiful….. a must listen.. 6/6 ” – www.musicreviewunsigned.com

“every song delivers something exceptional….. Delightful songs with a charming delivery not only make this album such a find, but Rodina itself a name to watch out for. It's classic, absolute classic.” – www.leedsmusicscene.co.ukTop

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The Samson & Delilah Show

Influenced by stories & traditions old & new, Samson & Delilah write songs of love and hate, truth and deceit, beauty and decay. Over the last 2 years, husband and wife / co-songwiters / co-vocalists Anna Zweck and Sam Lench have written and recorded the debut Samson & Delilah album, due to be released in Autumn 2009. Instrument by instrument, layer upon layer, recording has taken place in churches, bedrooms, bathrooms and studios across the country. The album will feature the core live sounds of guitar, flute, accordion, double bass and percussion; and explore found sounds and recorded samples. . . "gently gorgeous, slipping alt. country meanderings underneath tender folk to deliver a package that sparkles and shimmers with serene splendour" - BBC Manchester

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Sarah Dickson

Sarah Dickson released her first EP "Six Songs", with a radio live-session tour, in which Phill Jupitus described her as “the best voice [he’d] heard all year”. She regularly plays gigs across the country, has been featured at a number of festivals and is currently working on her debut album.
“. . . sublimely rendered acoustica…soul food”
Lucie Davies, Metro.
“If you get the chance to see her then I’d grab it with both hands”
Will Walder, BBC.
“Smooth and smokey vocal gorgeousness!”
Solfest (Solway Folk Festival).

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The Secrets

The Secrets are an acoustic set up with an individual sound. Martin and H are both seasoned performers whos paths crossed by chance. With tracks from Paloma Faith, The Police and Pink Floyd, to the likes of Micheal Jackson and Pixie Lott, get down to the sound of The Secrets.

Spike Island

During summer 2008 Keighley, West Yorkshire based band Spike Island was born, remaining unnamed unti the winter that followed. "I think i'd describe the music we're writing at the moment completely different to what any of us have done before it's definitely rocky indie but not poppy indie, there's elements of punk and rock alongside funky guitar licks and basslines plus powerful drum beats and vocals to match. It's hard to describe your own music but then again we're not trying to re-invent the wheel, all music contains elements of thievery but at the same time i'd say we're pretty original and have an entertaining sound". Live the band have been described as vibrant and surprising from day one. They make people shut up, stand up and listen.

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Squib

Squib's acid voodoo funk is hypnotic and intoxicating. Whilst many bands claim to be 'impossible to pigeonhole', for Squib this rings true. The closest description they have heard is "eclectic electric dirty rock-jazz hardcore funk fusion". If anyone can sum them up accurately in fewer words however, they would be grateful. You might even win a prize!

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Unkle Frank

Fun lovin' legend Uncle Frank presents his technicoloured show ..... preaching his gospel of hot lovin' and a fine array of musical styles, washed down with a sweet comedy syrup, that leaves a smile on your face ..... with debut songs from their new album ( smiles for miles ) Uncle Frank will be the cherry on top of 2009's summer festivals .....

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Urban Gypsies

As seen in the semi-finals of "Britain's Got Talent", Urban Gypsies will be walkabout and dancing at the festival again this year with their crazy mix of Tribal Belly Dance moves. Have fun and join them on a funky belly dance workshop sometime over the weekend.

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Urban Strings

Urban Strings is a fresh and exciting new project by Caroviolina bringing you hip-hop violin to the UK,playing dynamic urban music and incorporating contemporary conventional classic melodies with a fusion of modern day urban and latino grooves. From Bach to Busta Rhymes influences include Kanye West, The USA Hip-hop violinist -Miri-Ben Ari and Black Violin. This project is hot of the press, Urban Strings will leave you mesmerized by their high energy performances!

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Vanir

" We dare you to try and define us, seriously, we're struggling. A fusion of cross-genre influences and song writing that flows seemlessly from the sinister to the uplifting? The fundamentals of rock combined with jazz tinted chord sequences? We're the workings of three Manchester bred lads with plenty of soul and the music to back them up. Whatever you want to call us, we're Vanir, and we're here to move you! "

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The Works

The Works are a fully live, energetic 7-piece band with  a big, big sound! Amy's powerful vocals are complimented by hammond organ, piano, guitar, bass, drums and a 2-man brass section comprising saxophone and trumpet. No backing tracks or other production gimmicks are to be found in the band's own inimitable arrangements of classic soul, rock and pop tunes.

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