The Acoustic Festival Of Britain 2010 Mayfest:
Donovan + Levellers + Barbara Dickson + The Blues Band + The Unthanks + Henry Priestman + Aziz + 3 Daft Monkeys + Leatherat + The Hamsters + Ed Tudor-Pole + Little Johnny England + The Outcast Band + Jack Blackman + Chris Cross + Patti Blinko & Her Boy + The Monte Dons + Amy Wadge + Bernie Marsden & Niel Murrey's Whitesnake + The Coal Porters
Uttoxeter Racecourse,
Uttoxeter
Fri 21 May 2010 - Sun 23 May 2010 from 11:00am, until Midnight
About this event
Mayfest which was formerly known as the The Acoustic Festival of Britain offers four stages of unplugged and acoustic music covering live folk, guitar, rock, blues, country, bluegrass & Ska with a few legends, and some tribute acts, held over from Friday 21st until Sunday 23rd May 2010. The event has moved to Uttoxeter Racecourse, in Staffordshire a few miles north from last year's site at Catton Hall.
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Featured performers
Donovan
Scottish folk musician Donovan Philips Leitch rose to fame in the 1960s with a mix of folk, jazz, pop and psychedelia. Between 1966 and 1970,...
Levellers
90s folk-rock exponents, promising a high-octane, hit-rich show from their extensive back catalogue of material.
Barbara Dickson
One of the UK's most versatile singers and actresses having won numerous awards for her performances on stage. As a multi-million selling recording artist with...
The Blues Band
The Blues Band was formed in 1979 by Ex Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, originally to play pub gigs of their beloved...
The Unthanks
Tyneside sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank with Niopha Keegan (violin), Adrian McNally (piano) plus string quartet, brass, percussion and bass. They have received critical acclaim...
Henry Priestman
Solo outing from the former songwriter for It's Immaterial and The Christians. He has also written for Echo & The Bunnymen, Jools Holland, Eleanor McEvoy...
Aziz
Former Stone Roses guitarist Aziz Ibrahim on the road with his band that also features former drummer of The Smiths Mike Joyce and Andy Rourke on bass.
3 Daft Monkeys
Cornish nu-folk band, who mix up Celtic, Gypsy and Spanish influences to create an infectious carnival sound. Played Glastonbury 2002 and have recently supported The...
Leatherat
Fiery folk music played by five musicians dedicated to playing original folk-rock music loud, fast and to the highest standard. They capture the excitement of a rock gig combined with the influences of traditional and original folk tunes played with a high level of energy, fusing mandolin, guitar and electric violin. They have played venues all over the UK, at many festivals including Weyfest, Cropedy, Bearded Theory, Shires and Music at the Cross Roads, and have released three studio albums as well as a live DVD.
The Hamsters
The rockin' rodents are probably the hardest working band in the world. The guitar, bass and drums trio have long been established as one of...
Ed Tudor-Pole
Ed Tudor-Pole had a brief stint as one of the Sex Pistols, replacing Johnny Rotten, before things really took off in the early 80s for...
Little Johnny England
Giving folk rock a kick up the proverbial! Formed in 2000, this quintet are already making waves on the folk/roots circuit with their unique brand...
The Outcast Band
High energy roots-rock 5-piece from Stroud, blending rock with folk and punk influences. Rock guitars collide with mandolins, violins and accordians to produce a sound...
Jack Blackman
Still only in his mid-teens and already a seasoned and accomplished performer, Jack definitely has an old blues head on young shoulders. He surely has a great musical future ahead.
Chris Cross
Contortionism, escapology & magic, all combined with a unique sense of humour.
'Inventive, totally baffling and original' (Derek Smith, The Stage).
Amy Wadge
A powerful singer/songwriter and actress from South Wales; an emotional rollercoaster. A gutsy performer with a voice that is "tough but tender", let Amy's gentle...
The Coal Porters
The Coal Porters specialise in the songs of Chris Hillman and Gram Parsons as well as traditional bluegrass numbers and the show is purely acoustic...
Levellers
90s folk-rock exponents, promising a high-octane, hit-rich show from their extensive back catalogue of material.
Barbara Dickson
One of the UK's most versatile singers and actresses having won numerous awards for her performances on stage. As a multi-million selling recording artist with...
The Blues Band
The Blues Band was formed in 1979 by Ex Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, originally to play pub gigs of their beloved...
The Unthanks
Tyneside sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank with Niopha Keegan (violin), Adrian McNally (piano) plus string quartet, brass, percussion and bass. They have received critical acclaim...
Henry Priestman
Solo outing from the former songwriter for It's Immaterial and The Christians. He has also written for Echo & The Bunnymen, Jools Holland, Eleanor McEvoy...
Aziz
Former Stone Roses guitarist Aziz Ibrahim on the road with his band that also features former drummer of The Smiths Mike Joyce and Andy Rourke on bass.
3 Daft Monkeys
Cornish nu-folk band, who mix up Celtic, Gypsy and Spanish influences to create an infectious carnival sound. Played Glastonbury 2002 and have recently supported The...
Leatherat
Fiery folk music played by five musicians dedicated to playing original folk-rock music loud, fast and to the highest standard. They capture the excitement of a rock gig combined with the influences of traditional and original folk tunes played with a high level of energy, fusing mandolin, guitar and electric violin. They have played venues all over the UK, at many festivals including Weyfest, Cropedy, Bearded Theory, Shires and Music at the Cross Roads, and have released three studio albums as well as a live DVD.
The Hamsters
The rockin' rodents are probably the hardest working band in the world. The guitar, bass and drums trio have long been established as one of...
Ed Tudor-Pole
Ed Tudor-Pole had a brief stint as one of the Sex Pistols, replacing Johnny Rotten, before things really took off in the early 80s for...
Little Johnny England
Giving folk rock a kick up the proverbial! Formed in 2000, this quintet are already making waves on the folk/roots circuit with their unique brand...
The Outcast Band
High energy roots-rock 5-piece from Stroud, blending rock with folk and punk influences. Rock guitars collide with mandolins, violins and accordians to produce a sound...
Jack Blackman
Still only in his mid-teens and already a seasoned and accomplished performer, Jack definitely has an old blues head on young shoulders. He surely has a great musical future ahead.
Chris Cross
Contortionism, escapology & magic, all combined with a unique sense of humour.
'Inventive, totally baffling and original' (Derek Smith, The Stage).
Amy Wadge
A powerful singer/songwriter and actress from South Wales; an emotional rollercoaster. A gutsy performer with a voice that is "tough but tender", let Amy's gentle...
The Coal Porters
The Coal Porters specialise in the songs of Chris Hillman and Gram Parsons as well as traditional bluegrass numbers and the show is purely acoustic...
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