Join us for a day of free live music and entertainment. Proceedings will get off to a winning start with presentations to medal winners and then onto some amazing bands. CARMEN GHIA AND THE HOT RODS will bring their jivin’ rockabilly vibes to get everyone kicking off their running shoes and donning their dancing gear.
Also playing are WAITING FOR GO, a Glaswegian powerhouse of guitar fused disco vibes and dance beats. Their influences stretch far and wide from Friendly Fires to The XX, Calvin Harris to even Bloc Party. Describing themselves as “disco beats with a rock ‘n’ roll heart”.
Neil McSweeney is a songwriter and musician based in Sheffield. His acoustic guitar playing style combines folk,blues and country influences but it is his voice, likened by The Guardian to a male Tracy Chapman,and his direct and personal lyrics for which he is most recognised.
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“The guys loook like they’ve been transported directly from Big Pink circa 1968 – the hats, beards and suits all evoking that pastoral time. The music has the same bucolic feel and the lyrics are largely US-based, covering ‘big’ themes like murder, drinking and betrayal.
The band are a potent live unit, at once tight and cohesive, then laidback and ramshackle (in a good way). It makes for a great, toe-tapping show.”
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Shimmer and Delsena
Distinctive natural soul/R+B style with touches of Latin Jazz, Reggae and Funk.
“Timeless classy and cool soul with jazzy touches” – BBC Radio
“Lilting soul to change your mood” – WorldFest
All music sets are family friendly and there will be food concessions and activities including pizza, pop and workshops from Lush.