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Glastonbury Festival:
Avalon Stage:
Sharon Shannon + Xavier Rudd + Hazel O'Connor + The Men They Couldn't Hang + Ron Sexsmith + Frank Turner + Kissmet + Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs + Jane Taylor

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At Worthy Farm, Glastonbury
Friday, 27 June 2008

The biggest, best and most sought after festival in the UK, Glastonbury is the festival to go to. The biggest names in rock and pop literally fight to play the main stages, while the rest of the site is scattered with the best in smaller, unknown bands, poetry, comedy and theatre events, and all the weird and wonderful surprises that make Glastonbury so unique and so special. See www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/ for more info. Please note that only REGISTERED APPLICANTS are eligible to buy tickets. For UK phone sales of tickets, please call 0800 079 2008.

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Sharon Shannon

Accordion-extraordinaire and part-time member of The Waterboys. Sharon's unique style reflects many musical influences including cajun, Scottish, reggae and of course traditional Irish folk.

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Xavier Rudd

Xavier Rudd

Australian Surf / Roots artist with a definite multi-instrumental element to his music, utilising not only the guitar, but the didgeridoo, slide steel, tongue drums, harmonica and an assortment of percussive parts that have earned him his 'one man band' status. Xavier's songs relate to the history and indigenous people of Australia, and have equally spiritual and personal elements.

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Hazel O'Connor

Hazel O'Connor

A musical marriage that combines Hazel O'Connor's unique and unforgettable voice with the extraordinary crystalline jazz/blues musicianship of celebrated Irish harper Cormac De Barra bound together by the special guitar and fine low whistle playing of Fionan de Barra.

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The Men They Couldn't Hang

The Men They Couldn't Hang

Acoustic pop of the highest quality from the pen of Phil Odgers. Selling out venues across the land with their firebrand mix of punk passion, rousing guitars and folk roots.

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Ron Sexsmith

Ron Sexsmith

A Canadian singer-songwriter with deeply sensitive songs with bittersweet melodies and hauntingly romantic ballads. His early career saw support slots with Elvis Costello, a longtime fan of Sexsmith's. Chris Martin of Coldplay fame can be heard on the song 'Gold In Them Hills', and his roster of celebrity fans is long and impressive. 11 albums in, Ron Sexsmith's status as a great songwriter is undisputed.

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Frank Turner

Frank Turner

Million Dead singer turned folk troubador Frank Turner. His solo career began where Million Dead left off, and since then he has achieved cult status as a singer-songwriter. Dive Dive have often served has his backing band and appear on his records, and Chris T-T is now also a backing musician for Turner. In March 2008, he released Love, Ire and Song, his second album, to fantastic acclaim.

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Kissmet

A sound that is predominantly a bhangra/rock mixture but includes elements of classical raags and chants, reggae and funk.

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Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs

Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs

Described as Britain's answer to Hayseed Dixie, Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs have supported such luminaries as Bad Manners and Chas & Dave. They are definatley one of the most unique musical acts on the circuit today. Covering a wide range of music from geuine 1950's skiffle such as Lonny Donnegan, through Led Zepeillin and The Doors, via Johnny Cash to modern classics such as Greenday, Motorhead and even The Pussy Cat Dolls! This band appeals to a wide range of ages and tastes.

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Jane Taylor

Jane Taylor

Bristol based singer / songwriter whose songs are both thought provoking and beautifully constructed. 'A rising star...Intelligent lyrics, beautifully crafted songs and a voice that will leave your spine tingling.' (Venue). Winner of The International Songwriting Contest 2004.

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