Rock'n'Roots Festival 2008 Line up Sunday 24th August

Marillion

Marillion have been making progressive rock since they formed in 1979. With a cult following and a career that is notable for having progressed steadily with the times, Marillion’s music has been likened to that of bands as diverse as Pink Floyd and Radiohead. 'There are a million bands who kick ass, but just a few, like Marillion, who really move people' (Kerrang).

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Jefferson Starship

Jefferson Starship features a stellar cast of players, including songwriter/guitarist/vocalist Paul Kantner, and vocalist David Freiberg both of whom founded Jefferson Starship. Paul Kantner was also a founder member of Jefferson Airplane, and David Freiberg a founder member of Quicksilver Messenger Service.

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Cerys Matthews

Cerys Matthews first achieved fame as lead singer of the group Catatonia. She had an equally successful parallel solo career duetting with Tom Jones on the perennial classic Baby It's Cold Outside and with Space on The Ballad of Tom Jones, plus two critically acclaimed solo albums Cockahoop and Never Said Goodbye. October sees Cerys touring England and Wales, along with the release of her much-anticipated new album Don't Look Down.

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Swarb's Lazarus

Contemporary folk trio featuring legendary fiddler Dave Swarbrick, guitarist Kevin Dempsey and multi-instrumentalist Martin Allcock. 'The pleasing sound of masters at play' (BBC Radio 2).

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Never The Bride

Nikki Lamborn and Catherine Feeney front this blues-rocking five-piece. 'One of the best live bands in Britain' (Bob Harris).

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Leander Morales

Acoustic singer/songwriter from the West Country. 'Excellent, passionate, full-bodied songwriting' - Decode.

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Skaville UK

Original members of some of the biggest ska bands in the country including Bad Manners and The Selecter.

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Mike Peters (The Alarm)

Once and future king of Rhyl, frontman of 80s indie rockers The Alarm and a folk/roots performer in his own right. Mike writes songs with passion and skill; blending erudite Dylanesque lyrics with the anger of punk.

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Wayne Hussey (The Mission)

Former member of Sisters Of Mercy, Wayne Hussey quit the band to form the highly successful gothic rock band The Mission in late 1985. Still recording and touring with The Mission, Wayne also takes his solo acoustic show on the road mixing Mission classics with other material.

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Sonja Kristina

Former vocalist of classic rock outfit CURVED AIR.

Stackridge

Stackridge have the distinction of having opened and closed the very first Glastonbury and as the title of their new album 'A Victory For Common Sense' attests the resurrection of the original line up is a cause for celebration for fans, old and new. Andy Davis, James Warren, 'Mutter' Slater and Jim 'Crun' Walter still retain their unique mix of charm, skill and intelligence. Here they are as contemporary and fresh as bands half their age with a collection of songs that emphasise their talent for writing memorable melodies and playful, poignant lyrics.

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Guy Maile

Acoustic guitar supremo and 21st century blues master Guy Maile is a gritty, Dylanesque singer/songwriter who looks set for success.

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Here Be Dragons (1)

A five-piece celtic band from Wales. Their energetic and lively performances of traditional songs, jigs and reels have taken all over Britain and Europe. For lovers of the likes of The Levellers and The Waterboys, this is a band to look out for.

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Marillion

Jefferson Starship

Cerys Matthews

Swarb's Lazarus

Never The Bride

Leander Morales

Skaville UK

Mike Peters (The Alarm)

Wayne Hussey (The Mission)

Sonja Kristina

Stackridge

Guy Maile

Here Be Dragons (1)

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