Worcester Music Festival 2024 takes place 13th to 15th September 2024.

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200 years between us

Psychedelic, progressive rock music from a new independent artist in Worcester

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7 Year War

Metalcore band from Worcester with fast riffs and heavy beats

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Aalia Estrada

Lounge jazz folk rap dub singer songwriter

Abi F Jones

Eclectic

Absent Signifier

We play free metal - complex improvisations with metal sounds

Acoustic Milky

Regularly perform sets of acoustic covers & original material.

Alan Hess

Eclectic

Alex Albrow + This Guy Are Sick

Japanese inspired psychedelic jazz hip hop

Alias

Brutal and beautiful, technical yet simple

Alice Coley

Acoustic country and Americana driven by powerful blues vocals

Amey Whitemoor

Amey Whitemoor is a passionate musician, who never fails to engage a crowd

Andy Richards

Acoustic inspired original compositions, melodic, rhythmic and varied

Anthony

I am a 17 year old solo acoustic musician who plays guitar and sings

Anthony Skirving

Eclectic

The Arboretum

A propulsive wave of psych-rock, post punk & trance based alt rock

Arcadia Roots

Mind bending fusion of reggae-rock and trance with an electrifying sound

Arctic Parrot

Alt folk, indie rock: Bit of fingerpicking, bit of yelling

Asbestos Farmer

uplifting acid techno, retro trance, bangin’ four2da floor with dubby vocals

At War With The Sun

Like an avalanche of concrete hitting a glue factory

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Baccuda

Baccuda formed in 2021, playing indie/alternative rock

Badeye

Dynamic Acoustic Duo

Banoffee

We are Banoffee an indie / alternative folk duo based in the midlands

BaYkA

Rock Infused Emo Post Hardcore

Behind Inverted Eyes

Progressive and atmospheric indie with a mellow & personal lyrical touch

Ben Webb

Acoustic Singer Songwriter based in Bewdley

Betrayers

Unrelenting sludge from Bristol

The Big Staceys

Amazing rock n roll band from the A449 corridor

Bill Fever

Passionate, politically charged, experimental indie songwriter

Bird Brothers

Eclectic

Black Coast

We sound like Alice in Chains mixed with Linkin Park and a touch of Incubus

Black Mercian

Worcestershire based classic rock covers band

Blanco Negra

Sleazy, red wine stained punk rock n roll band from Wolverhampton

The Blue Gravy Orchestra

Original music from the shire, exploring life through words & harmony

The Boatman

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Boss Cass

Boss Cass is the 2024 rebrand of the southwest one-man punk band fluff

Bourbon Alley

Eclectic

Bradley the Busker

Intricate, alternative guitar and raw ambient vocals

Broken Jaw

Rowdy Gloucestershire punk metal band

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The Caldera Effect

Birmingham based trio, blending alt rock with progressive psych grooves

Capas

A live explosion of sound, the work of Phil Capas Wilkins comes to life

Casualty Corner

South London psychedelic punky reggae returning from a 90s hiatus (hernia)

Catalana

Indie folk inspired singer, songwriter and a true story teller

Cavalier Kid

Song focussed British pop rock based in Exeter

Chantel Taylor

Ukulele vocalist, that loves to bring people together with music!

Charlie Williams

Original songs from a local wordsmith / guitarist.

CHOKED

Choked play original Post-Punk Rock, socially conscious, fierce and funky

Chris Clark

Eclectic

Clingfilm

Unpredictable, apocalyptic jazz-punk psychedelia

Colin Baggs

Energy, passion, driving rhythms and beautiful melodies

Collider Skies

A four piece original indie rock band from Kidderminster

Connor Maher

Eclectic

CONVEY

Heavy shit.

Cult Trexy

ASS INDIE ROCK BAND WANNA BE BUT WE HAVE COOKIES SO IT'S COOL

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Daisy Peacock

Combining vulnerable lyrics with upbeat, catchy melodies

Dan Greenaway

Acoustic

Dan Hartland

Dan Hartland’s songwriting has been described as “absolutely gorgeous”

Dan Ryan

Worcestershire based singer songwriter

Daniel Darley

A teacher and a student blend classic songwriting with atmospheric texture

Das Sexy Clap

A raw, high-energy alternative rock trio with infectious rhythms

Dead Happy

DEAD HAPPY DON'T WRITE SONGS, THEY CONDUCT EXPERIMENTS.

Deathly Pale Party

Girl / boy duo conjuring up Lynchian cinematic soundscapes

The Demijohns

Dynamic 60s and 70s inspired bluesy folk rock

Denied Legacy

Trippy Hippy Core

Desecrator

3 dudes and a drum machine, Worcester's Desecrator bring the death grooves!

Desert Boots

Desert Boots create dusty funk breaks & deep-cut soul, just made for dancin

DIAZ BROTHERS

Melodic Punk Juggernaut from the twin towns of Worcester and Sunderland

Digsby

Bristol-based indie band big on 3-part harmonies

Diving Duck

Blues and Folk

Djabbic3

Fuzz fueled melodic post grunge with dirgy bass, hypnotic beats and vocals

The Dogs

The Dogs know their way around and play hard edged, high tempo rock and R&B

Dorianne

Eclectic

Dr Fabola

Acoustic soul laced with folk, blues, jazz, and intricate fingerpicking

Drumlove with Ital Sounds & Drifta

An afternoon of reggae and beats

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Eaten by Lions

Infectious sound, catchy hooks & energetic performances. 21st cent Brit pop

Eleonore

Well known female covers in an interesting get up and dance way

Eliza Mann

Singer-songwriter a distinctive voice, poetic lyrics and memorable melodies

Eliza May

Indie pop harmony queen Eliza May is back with her sugar sweet tunes

Ellie Williams

Your worst heartbreaks being played back to you in slow-mo

Elline Wood

Elline Wood is a Norwegian born, storytelling singer-songwriter.

Emilie Eleonore

Twee on the nose originals from a younger version of me's viewpoint

Emma Howett

Quirky and well crafted acoustic pop songs

Emma Lynne

Incredible ability as a singer-songwriter. It’s hard to believe such a mesmerising sound can come from this slight, shy teen armed only with guitar.

Enuma Elish

Female fronted 4 piece from Wigan - genre-hopping blue-rock-psyche

Erica Jean

Bubbly singer songwriter with authentic and funny songs

Eve Indigo

Three piece from London pouring bright pink glitter all over rock and roll

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Fair Weather Riders

Blues, Americana and with soaring slide guitar riffs and powerful vocals

Fear, the Man

Fear's shanty folk vibes are all about community, whilst telling a story

Felicity Mitchell

Cool girl pop with a fresh and captivating sound

Feverjaw

Soaring anthemic Alt Rock power trio, big guitars, even bigger hooks

Firewatchers

Experienced musicians playing originals and some well chosen covers

Flesh Tetris

Catchier than a hangnail on a pair of fishnets. Bringing the fun / party

Fletcher & Faye

Acoustic duo based in Worcester, covering a range of classics and originals

The Follicles

A guitar, percussion & magical vocal acoustic duo

Frankie Wesson

Queer award winning singer-songwriter from Abergavenny.

Fraser Morgan

Upbeat folk punk about mental health and getting better!

Fugue & Grove

Eclectic

Funeral Plans

Post-rock three-piece with roots in the Black Country and Latgale.

Fuzzy Duck

3 piece punk Fusion. Expect BIG riffs, heavy drops and lots of FUZZ.

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Gary Griffiths

Floating between blues, folk and country. Self accompanied on slide guitar

George Nash

A percussive finger-style guitarist, performing as a one man band seamlessly

Giant and the Georges

Zingy hooks, tangy riffs and vocal harmonies sweeter than honey!

Gingham Band

dreamy noise of modern alternative and shoegaze.

The Girl with a Hat

Soulful and very emotional type of music written to touch the human soul

The Good Mournings

energetic noise and spoken word ramblings expect distortion drum machine

The Good Water

Psychedelic indie rock n roll

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Hannah Mac

27 year old pop rnb jazz singer songwriter - band if needed

Hannah Michell

Singer-songwriter bringing you a mix of blues and indie folk

Hanz

1 Vocalist 1 Guitarist 1 Looper and an eclectic mix of punter pleasers

Harvey Wyatt / Jon Cash / Chris Bennett / Dom (Medley)

Eclectic

Hennesea

We are an original upbeat modern folk band with an influence of world music

HEY YOU GUYS!

Popular beat combo

HiFiDelica

Rock(mod, indie, punk) And Roll!

Hipflask Virgins

A gnarly groove-grunge two-piece that leak riffs and fire out drum beats

Hound

Neon coloured, inflatable wielding, hook filled melodic pop punk heroes

The Human Error

Three-piece punk band singing about subjects that deeply matter to us

The Humdrum Express

An eclectic blend of exhilarating indie clatter and joyful, sardonic cheer

Hurricane Tapes

Hurricane Tapes are a 3 piece Post-Punk Grunge band

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Icy Moon Explorers

Exploring the cosmos with music, tackling politics along the way

Immy and The Keys

A smooth mixture of jazz and folk, playing both originals and covers

In The Front Seat

3 piece pop punk

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Jack Monopoli

Acoustic alternative blues-folk artist

James Chatfield

Relaxing original and unique dual guitar looping performance

James Harriman

Folk meets a rock and roll attitude in catchy and heartfelt songs

James Staunton

Eclectic

Jamie Harrison

An eclectic mix of covers and original acoustic rock jams

Jasper Malone

Jeremiah AD

Sludge, doom, nu-metal, prog. Melody meets weighty riffs

The Jericho Racks

The Jericho Racks - two guys doing things on stage with music sorta

Jesse River Dylan Merry

Solo glam-folk songwriter piloting a baritone & a metro-network of pedals

Jiksaw

Jiksaw are a four piece female fronted rock band from Worcester / Kidderminster. All original music. Intense vocals, stratospheric guitars, primal grooves.

Jonathan Bloomfield

Singer songwriter who pairs, complex lyrics with acoustic guitar

The Jonny Oates Band

Feel-good, summertime music with poignant tracks. Raucous and exciting

Joseph Bedford

I’m an alt rock grunge singer and guitarist

Josh Edkins

Acoustic Emo belters from festival debutant

Josie Field

Josie Field is a potent mix of lyricism, heart felt delivery and fire

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Kaiju Blue

"Anthemic" BBC Radio 1 “Absolutely stole the show" BBC H&W Introducing

Kaos

Eclectic

Karl Ficarotta

Melancholy, acoustic singer, songwriter from Somerset

Kerberos

The end of the world in a narrated concept EP, played live in its entirety

Kick The Clown

Rowdy, snot-faced & seething - hardcore horror punks. Don't miss out

Kringo

Distinctly smooth voice, melodic choruses and articulate rhythmical guitar

Kyle Parsons

A dynamic performer of songs that will stay with you.

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La Vivas

Rock n roll band, original tunes, mixing indie, blues, punk & garage rock

LAKE ACACIA

Electronic breakdowns, heavy riffs, vocal harmonies & huge choruses

Last Agony

Progressive metal band: Guitar sorcery, drumming thunder & operatic vocals

Leg Puppy 2.0

Biggest band in the world called Leg Puppy

LENNOX AND THE FLAWED

Lennox and the Flawed play high energy infectious songs and catchy choruses

Lewis Boulton

Acoustic blues and folk originals with some covers for good measure!

Liam Lee-Hynes

Heavy, ethereal soundscapes with crushing riffs and deep grooves

Linkwellls

Linkwells are experienced performers and recording musicians

Louise and The feathers

She has a unique vibe with heartfelt lyrics aiming to share feathers!

Lucky Number You

Birmingham's timeless 80's, 90's and 00's indie pop masters

LUNDA

LUNDA embodies the fresh new feeling of indie rock and soul music

LX NEN

Melodic Acid Techno, with hints of Drum & Bass, Ambient and Rave

Lycio

Electronic Hybrid Trio, formed in 2016

Lyra

Based in London, Lyra are an infectious soul / R&B act

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Maddi May

Acoustic singer songwriter performing a range of covers and own songs

MALBOO

A duo of heavy music that bring chaos and big riffs

Mantis Defeats Jaguar

A diverse 4 piece Nu-Metal band with funky original riffs

MARIANNA ZAPPI

"Arresting alt-indie pop chanteuse. Her vocals are notably impressive."

Mark and Beanie (Skewwhiff Duo)

Playing acoustic Skewwhiff arrangements new and old

Mark Marie

Eclectic

The Maya

Psychedelic Americana songs and jams that are different every gig

MC16

3 piece punk band. Black belts in noise. Played Rebellion, Morecambe etc.

Meg Scane

Singer songwriter from Redditch

Melts the Band

A Brass explosion coming from Birmingham. Playing original tunes and more

Mercury Trip

We are a three piece, playing an energetic blend of jazz, rock and indie

The Mess They Left Behind

Originals punk band with catchy hooks and metal riffs

Mice in a Matchbox

Mice in a Matchbox are a lively duo who play traditional and modern folk

Midwich Youth Club

Messy Electronics and Glitchbeats

Milly Mason

A 16-yr-old with songwriting skills that are mature 'beyond her years'

The Monroes

Energetic rock covers to get people dancing

Moose Wrench

Moose Wrench are a trio of lost souls from the dark places betwixt time and

Mount Slatra

Progressive thrash metal band providing loud and fast live shows

Mr Bewlay

Art Pop Extraordinare Mr Bewlay, brings theatre, performance and style

Mt Yonder

Featuring members of Blakfish, The Broken Oak Duet, Shapes, To The Wall, &U

Mudlarker

Stoner metal with a spacey psychedelic elements with classic rock vocals

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Nadi Hafren

Folk prog fusion of unique originals witting from the one mind

Natasha Hurdiss

Indie

Nicholas Rous

Heartfelt melodies and introspective lyrics about life and love

NOT SOUP

Electric and eclectic, NOT SOUP serve up a blend of psychedelia and obscurity via subversive earworm hooks and mind-bending rhythms

Nothin' But Dust

Abi & Liam are Nothin’ But Dust.

Notion of Fortune

Midlands based originals folk band with a few fun/metal covers in between

Nova Rise

Nova Rise are a newly formed alternative rock band from Worcester

Nuns of the Tundra

Scratching your itch for altrock bangers, electric live shows & humble bios

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OddBox Eric

Old school blues on a 3 string Cigar Box Guitar

Ollie Ridley

I play guitar

Olympic Average

Power house rock with a nod to the 90's early grunge scene

Open Mic at The Oil Basin, Host - Ruben Seabright

Oil Basin will be finishing up the festival with their bi-weekly open mic.

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Pariah State

A three peice unit who play fast and heavy grunge / punk songs.

Patrilineals

Imagine Taylor Swift but angry and with more guitars

Paul Beedle & Andy Linsey

Eclectic

Pegging Mitchell

Angry songs for angry shes & theys. Come & feel something.

Penny Blacklist

Raised on a diet of Ska, Punk and DnB, Kidderminster’s Penny Blacklist are an 8 piece bargain bucket of wobbly synths, honking brass and pure dance rhythms. Prepare to bounce, again.

The Peoples Temple

If the Cult had met up with Lemmy in the 80's

Pete Hyde

Eclectic

Phantom Droid

Groovy, sludgey doom metal band. Robots and other such things. Loud

PHON

PHON, Definition: "A unit of the perceived loudness of sounds"

Phwoar

We are Phwoar, an unrepentantly raw, fizzy post punk-punk amalgam

The Pink Diamond Revue

'' Spangly gold late 1950s LSD-inspired tripadelica''

Plane Crasher

The Best Band In The F*****g World

Poppy WS

Multi-instrumentalist looping original music

Pyrogaric

Stoner Rock, Heavy Blues, storytellers from South Wales

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Rachaayluu

Rachaayluu is a pop singer songwriter from Worcestershire

Rachel Poloni

Eclectic

Raggedstone Crawler

A heavy rock 3 piece with catchy melodies

Rebel and the Banned

Post-punk indie band playing our won music inspired by activism and justice

Redskies

Highly original rock band with music soon to be released

The restraints

Acoustic

The Retinal Circus

Anarchic energetic performances with a crooked grin.. A mix of serious and silly

RetsecroW(s)

The band write their own originals plus rock covers - formed in Aug 22

Reuben Lovett

An energetic and charismatic player who puts his all into every performance

Reuben Pearce

Energetic acoustic act playing originals and folk punk covers

Ria Plays

Small band, big sound. Quirky art rock for discerning enthusiasts

Rich Dytch

Bits of blues, rag, folk, jazz and baroque, done fingerstyle. With vocals

Rosi Edmundson

Range of alternative and rock music from 60s-00s

Ruben Seabright

Acoustic renditions of metal, grunge and punk songs with some originals

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Saint Senara

Singer-songwriter duo who just won Gloucester Brewery’s Battle of the Bands

Saint Simone

indie-folk

SAK!

Three piece madness from the Midlands, UK

The Samples

Worcester’s finest purveyors of punk rock. Established 1978

Samuel Ashton

Samuel's soul voice and classic RnB sound have sold out shows across the UK

Save Our Ships

Pop punk powerhouse bringing 2000s energy into breakdowns

Scottish Islands

Indie introspection made by grown up greebos from Englands post industrial middle. Named in reference to the love of Scottish indie music that drew the band together. Ups and downs. Manic and calm

Seas of Mirth

A high energy multi-genre band with an immersive deep sea twist

Sedated Society

A high energy rock trio with soulful vocals, fuzzy riffs and grubby low end

The Septics

Punk / Ska band from Worcestershire

The Severn collective

New collective of Worcester musicians

SHADY BABY

SHADY BABY are an indie garage-rock band from Brighton

Shortwave

Shortwave are a post-punk / new-wave band formed in Birmingham in 2022

SHOTGUN MARMALADE

Hi-energy original Guitar based punk pop ska

Shoun Shoun

Unflinching, atmospheric noise pop and art rock

Shughie McVeigh

Story telling Political folk / punk

Shy Face Troubadour (Duo)

Shy Face Troubadour (Duo) is a scaled down version of the four piece band

Sick boys club

Crazy ass ska with a little jazz rummage. Humour,depravity and lots of fun

SICKY

Earthy,quirky pop with the Devil lurking in every verse and chorus.

Sideborg

Sideborg are a high energy Grunge / Metal band with heavy 90's influences.

Silent Weapon

Style wise the music is beat driven, with intense sub-bass

Simbora

Lively high energy six piece samba / percussion group from the South West

Simon Othan

Eclectic

Sister Sandwich

Brit award nominated Bread based comedy covers band

Skewwhiff

Female fronted four piece post punk misfits with a nod to the festival scen

Skunkyard

Stoner blues doom boogie duo from Malvern

Sleuth

Bookish Indie Popsters

Slump

Psychedelic stoner sludge from the West Midlands

Slye

Indie-jazz / nu-funk artist based in Liverpool

Sneaky Goblin

Powerful guitar riffs, punchy bass lines, complimented by great drum beats

Solace

grungepunk band

Sons of Geometry

Deep exploration into the depths of improvised, modular synthesis.

Sophie & The Sticks

A tight rhythm section, soulful & powerful vocals, honest songwriting

Soul Sessions with Jordan The DJ

Soul Sessions

The Spirit Wagon

Psychedelic folk infused rock

Split Second

Indie Pop band playing originals from new album Love Life Cycle

Starfield

Energetic roots / folk loop pedal artist, sounds Country-Rock & Irish

Steve Wigley

Well-established Northants based singer songwriter. Passionate edgy songs from the heart.

Steven Reggie Roberts

After a lifelong journey of numerous hiccups and musical endeavours Steven

Stevie Jones

Well-established Northants 4 piece.Passionate edgy songs from the heart

Stoneload

Heavy Rock band from the Midlands

Sunday Afternoon

Indie rock originals with catchy riffs and energetic beats.

Supersonic Fuzz Gun

Uptempo & original indie/punk teen rockers

Sweaty Wednesday

Guitar-led indie bops and a high-energy performance

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Tarragon

Tarragon is the brainchild of Callum Pickard, a 28-year-old singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Coventry

Texas Tick Fever

Moonshine fuelled Americana

THRAKIAN

Post-metal band rooted in ancient bulgarian history.

Thylacine

Thylacine are a 5 piece blend of Alt / Metal / Hardcore, Herefordshire locals

The Toad

Eclectic

Together with Grace

Playing unique acoustic renditions of pop punk classics. We're a trio from Dudley playing together on and off for the last 20 years! We're driven by a passion for early noughties pop-punk, the music that defined our teenage years and started us playing music in the first place!

Tom Hewitt

I'm an altpop / indie artist with upbeat & slow songs with soothing melodies

Tom South & The Lifeline

Bringing guitar-driven music back to the world & making sure it stays!

Tom Spice

Tom is a fun loving acoustic artist just out for a good time and a laugh

Tony Gillam

Indie-folk singer-songwriter, acoustic guitarist and dulcimer player

Tor Pingree

Quirky folk pop artist who writes all kinds of music, sometimes about frogs

Torus

Three piece rock powerhouse with killer songs and massive riffs

Trash Flower

High-energy rock, bringing a refreshing female presence to the rock scene

Trevino Slaxx

Trevino Slaxx, Unleashing a brand new line up for 2024

Truck

Indie / Country band from Cheltenham

Tyler Massey Quartet

Four-piece indie Americana band featuring sax, playing TM's original songs

The Tysms

The Tysms are a five-piece indie band from Birmingham and The Black Country

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UNTO The AGES

A fusion of traditional Metal with elements of Funk, Hip Hop and Hardcore

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Valentich

Melodic techno / electronic post rock

The Vanilla Pods

Powerpuff Girls in an indie edition using their guitars to fight boredom

Vendetta Deluxe

Indie rock with a sprinkling of punk and a dusting of grunge

Vincent Whyte

Tragicomic songs & nylon guitar chops blending folk, flamenco and ragtime

Vo Fletcher

Eclectic

VOODOO RAYS

Our live sound is an exciting, edge of the seat roller coaster ride "rock that's not been polished and manipulated, but is instead raw, rough and marvellously tactile"

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White Noise Cinema

A unique and powerful blend of haunting electronica and chaotic alternative rock

Wizard Hips

Pure & raw conjurers of dirty groove rock

Wolves In Alcatraz

A gritty punk rock band born of a shared love for raw, unapologetic music.

Woo Town

Bluegrass to blues and much more, upbeat music pure and fun, sweet harmony

The Wreckonings

We are an Indie / Alt rock band with grunge, metal and shoegaze elements

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The Yeeha Boys

Eclectic

You Dirty Blue

Heavy beat Combo specialising in Grunge and Blues

The Youth Within

Punk Rock fast and catchy tunes.

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