Wickerman Festival 2009 Solus Tent Line up

Pearl and the Puppets

Pearl is the quietly rebellious leader of this alternative pop four-piece, which includes her backing band The Puppets. Her atmospheric, innocent and quirky songs capture the coming of age spirit while breaking through the barriers of expectation.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Aug 2008

The Xcerts

Searing Scottish indie band making heavy soul-fuelled rock influenced by the likes of The Smiths and The Clash. With a punky, psychedelic feel to their music, The Xcerts sound is both truly original and consistently passionate. Fervent live shows and arena-sized tunes make this band ones to watch out for.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Dec 2006

Luva-anna

Retro rock'n'roll from Dundee's Luva-Anna. '...their sound brings to mind Elvis Costello running riot amidst a Dundee Derby. Good ole' jangle pop is right at the heart of their music, Luva Anna are the opposite to the neon-clad scenesters making music to be forgotten as soon as it's aired. A band to truly look out for.' - Clash Magazine

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babygod

'A sonic trinity from Glasgow's east end. Mixing grace with razor sharp brutality. Kicking the sh*t out of all existing barriers. Rebels without a pause, babygod.'

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Celebrity Chimp

After a very successful stint as the public face of PP Pips tea bags, Celebrity Chimp has launched a new career as a musician. Blending traditional sounds of America with a driving, hammering rhythm, Celebrity Chimp demonstrates an amazing openness and maturity towards his music which has resulted in some fantastic bluegrass-punk tunes.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Apr 2008

The French Quarter

Tillcountry's The French Quarter produce a brooding progressive sound that takes in elements of Scottish bands like Mogwai and Arab Strap, and dark new wave architects like Clinic, Interpol and The National.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Oct 2008