We're in for something very special again this year - 100 bands on four stages over two full days - headlined by The Lightning Seeds (Saturday) and The Beat (Sunday). Dodgy feature in the line-up too, as do The Wonder Stuff's Miles Hunt and Erica, and we're equally excited to welcome York's own Chris Helme (The Seahorses, The Yards) to Galtres for the first time - he'll headline the Oxman Stage on Saturday night.
The main Dukes Stage programme on the Saturday and the Sunday will run from 11.00am to11pm, and the acoustic Oxman Stage from 11.30am to midnight.Loads of other bands and musicians will be performing on the Little Top Stage (including youth bands by day and an evening cabaret by night) and on the Firkin Stage in the beer tent (including some open mic slots, so bring your guitar) - plus lots in the arena too.
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Joff Hall from Fibbers and Dan Whiting from The White Rooms Studios as booking the bands this year, so we've got true music professional insiders making sure we have another year of superb music. As well as some new names we're looking forward to the return of some old favourites including blues guitarist Dave Smith, and the ever-wonderful Holly Taymar, plus loads more.
WOW! It's getting very exciting and it's only a couple of months to go. Bands will continue to appear on this page as they are confirmed.
The ever changing musical collective: ‘The Arts Barge Orchestra’ has manifested again with a new identity especially for Galtres 2010, comprising of musicians from an array of bands and genres. Led by maestros Rinkadon and Topman, they have produced collaborative genre defying musical creations for both The Duke’s and The Oxman stages. They will take you to the café’s in 1940’s Paris and into the world of Belleville. They will introduce you to ranks of guitarists, ukuleles, snare drums, and double basses, with groups of singers and horns backing amongst others, Chris Helme and Andy Stones and this year’s York Battle of the Bands winners Littlemores.
Ryan Spendlove was born and raised in a small ex-mining village in West Yorkshire (UK) called Gawthorpe. He started playing guitar at 18 and helped to start a 4 piece band called The Blueskins who managed a tour in Europe and America before they split around 2005. they played a few major festivals(Leeds, Reading, South By South West) They supported many well known acts like Bloc Party, Keizer Chiefs, The Cribs, Shed Seven, John Squire ..so on. One of their songs “change my mind” was used in a Lynx deodorant TV commercial and in the remake of the cult classic film The Dukes of Hazzard. Ryan is now playing solo and is gaining popularity on the Blues/Accoustic scene. His first EP "All the answers"will be available July 2010 which features a violin and ukulele. He is also playing at Maryport Blues Festival August this year. Deffinately one to watch live.....
"Ex-Blueskins frontman Ryan Spendlove brought the evening to a close with some spellbinding, ass kicking blues, and slide guitar playing that was second to none." - YORK EVENING PRESS
The Young Believers are a 3 piece folk band from York, specialising in the finest songwriting and melody. The band started out in early 2008 and spent most of that summer touring (and sleeping) in a transit van, playing gigs with the likes of Mystery Jets, Sons & Daughters, Slow Club and many more along the way...
There just isn't another band in York like Young Believers. They're basically folkies but with more guts and powerful songs than 99% of the acts in town. Tom Reeve & Willy Sharpe’s wicked, poetic, rag-tag drawl is embellished with scatty drumming and acoustic swing. Folk songs delivered with fervour. Recommended.” – Barfly
Edwina Hayes is a singer/songwriter who has been a regular performer on London's acoustic scene. Originally from Lancashire, Edwina's beautifully crafted songs and mesmerising stage presence quickly led her to some of her finest acoustic stages including The Borderline, The 12 Bar Club and Ronnie Scott's.
Possessing unbelievably natural and soulful delivery, her extraordinarily beautiful voice accompanied by gentle finger picking on guitar leaves audiences mesmerised and wanting more. An unforgettable, original and worldwide talent not to missed.
Hardworking young York three-piece Littlemores are winners of York Battle of the Bands 2010. Their diverse and eclectic influences are from Billy Bragg to The Libertines, Bob Marley to The Maccabees. They are more than simple songwriters , they are storytellers weaving contemporary tales of things we have all done and people we all know. The characters in their stories come to life against a sound track of Indie jangle, blue-eyed reggae and white boy Ska that makes you dance and think at the same time. Music for a multi tasking generation...'
The Arts Barge Project Presents.....Mambo Con Rumbo
'The Arts Barge Project Presents....' kick off their festival programme with Mambo con Rumbo, a ten piece York-based Salsa band. Just the thing to get you in the festival mood!
"York garage blues rockers The Buccaneers, punching out 3 minute knockout tune after knockout tune, reminiscent of early Kings Of Leon." Fibbers
"Close your eyes and you could be at a free festival in the 70s with Edgar Broughton and the Groundhogs or an early Status Quo when they really were Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon fodder. York's Buccaneers specialise in galleon busting, cannon firing send-‘em-to-Davey-Jones-Locker big ‘ole dirty garage blues - and bloody great musicianship. It's The Doors meets Dr Feelgood, it could even be Kings Of Leon. Get out the Rory Gallagher checked shirt, thumbs in belt and shake your head." THE DUCHESS - YORK
The Jitters are a Vintage Rockabilly Trio from North Yorkshire. Formed by vocalist and guitar player Chris Kee from Thirsk. They are joined here by members of Bugalee and The Arts Barge Orchestra.
Jess Gardham is a singer/songwrite hailing from York, with music ranging from chilled acoustic to funky feel good tunes. Having shared the stage with international stars such as kathryn Williams, KT tunstall, Martin Simpson and Tony joe White, Jess's music career is going from strength to strength.
Jess has toured the US and Canada, having meetings record executives in Nashville music square as well as winning a place from over 3000 finalists on the BBC radio2 songwriting masterclass and this year will be performing in the grand final of the Shure songwriting award in London being judged by Paloma Faith.
With her new band she has already toured the UK including playing at Manchester Academy, so look out for future performances. Its safe to say things are hotting up for this exciting performer.
Her debut album 'Beyond belief' recieved favourable reviews in both local and national press making her new album much awaited.
Especially for Galtres 2010, The Arts Barge Orchestra is only here and only now comprised of singersongwriter Andy Stones, acapella trio Lennanshees, members of ceilidh band Hot Not Bothered, pianist Adrian Moorhouse, guitarist Nick Walker and Christian Topman on double bass.Lets see what they've come up with!
People: in airports are a 4-piece indie-rock ensemble residentially spanning York and Leeds. Formed in 2006 by Shed Seven bassist Tom Gladwin and locally renowned singer/songwriter Paul Downes, songs were written, early sessions recorded and positive internet reaction enjoyed.
In 2007 Jimmy Greenall (guitar and backing vocals) and Ken Sayers (drums) were recruited and the line up was complete.
Sarah Horn from JiggaWatt & James Cudworth play an exciting mix of acoustic music with Sarah on violin/fiddle & vocals & James on many instruments including guitar, stomp box, clarinet, harmonica & vocals. They met at Holmfirth Folk Festival in May last year & began to perform together shortly after; they have been busy ever since & have had lots of festival bookings this year, including Galtres of course...
Alvin Purple formed towards the end of 2008, since then they've played across the UK, performed a BBC live session, had airplay across the BBC introducing network and on BBC6 music.
Scots-born guitarist, the brilliant singer and writer David Ward Maclean, now based in York, has guested for John Martyn, John James, Dougie Maclean, Jack Bruce, Ralph McTell, Martin Carthy, Edwina Hayes, Chris Helme, John Otway and Jethro Tull. "An utterly enthralling performance." (Sandman Magazine). "Great stuff." (Ian Anderson)
The Dilfs
28 Aug 2010 17:00 to 17:30
Covers for 6 Miusic lovers from this power trio. The Dilfs made their debut at Galtres Festival 2006 and have since been touring the pubs and clubs of Yorkshire, playing anything from the Small Faces to the Queens of the Stone Age. These local lads from Sutton and Stillington will be enjoying a warm welcome from the home crowd.
Jimmy the Squirrel is a 5 piece band from London and Nottingham, taking influences from ska, punk and reggae bands from all over the world. The band's sound has evolved through punk and ska into a stripped down ska/reggae sound in the vein of Bedouin Soundclash, and the King Blues.
Jimmy's formative months saw regular gigs and parties in Nottingham which have branched out to other cities as the band's momentum has grown, taking in gigs with The Big, King Blues, Catch-It Kebabs, Fandangle, P.O Box and Mouthwash, and a tour with Babar Luck along the way.
In April 2008 Jimmy the Squirrel signed to Do The Dog Records and are touring throughout August to promote their debut release on the label, an eponymous 4 track EP.
You may have caught the Littlemore's set first thing today, well they're back and they've brought their mates! This time in collaboration with The Arts Barge Orchestra, comprising only here and only now, of an array of brass and rhythm section players selected from the spectrum of bands performing at Galtres 2010, to back up this years York Battle of The Bands winners.
Holly Taymar is one of the North's most respected acoustic performers, returning to Galtres for the FIFTH year! With a delicate, yet soulful voice, stylised finger picked guitar work and a repertoire of unpretentious, poetic songs, Holly's live shows are not to be missed. Holly's natural stage presence and rappor with regular accompanist Christopher Bilton have earned her appearances at Stainsby Folk Festival, Wath Folk Festival, Beverley Folk Festival to name a few, not to mention support gigs for Martha Tilston, Boo Hewerdine, Ben Parker and Edwina Hayes.
Andy is a singer/songwriter based in York. A self-taught guitarist, Andy has received some glowing reviews over several years of playing the acoustic music scene, mainly around the north of England. Taking his influences from people such as John Martyn, Clive Gregson, Paul Simon and Suzanne Vega, Andy has been noted not just for his honest lyrics and songwriting, but also his well-crafted, intricate guitar playing combined with an impressive vocal range. After appearing on a bill of songwriters at Whitby's Colliseum theatre, one local journalist wrote -
"The revelation of the evening was Andy Stones. He made his guitar chime in unison with his voice in such a way as to render the audience spellbound. An excellent musician who lets his skill serve the song, rather than needlessly being flashy. Mr Stones got a well deserved encore. If you see he's playing in the area again, please go and see him. I doubt you'll be disappointed."
Miles and Erica join us hot off their UK Hup tour. We're anticipating much singing along to some Wonder Stuff classics. Miles Hunt is the singer / guitarist and songwriter for the pop band The Wonder Stuff.
Since the end of 2006, Miles and Erica have combined The Wonder Stuff’s touring and recording schedule with their own acoustic work of Miles and Erica. With a live album and two studio albums now under their belt, the duo regularly tour the length and breadth of the UK, playing to both smaller audiences and large festival crowds alike supplying a mix of tracks from Hunt's entire career, alongside inter-song banter and some explanations into the stories behind the songs.
Chris shot to fame as the frontman of The Seahorses, the band formed by former Stone Roses guitarist John Squire. Chris’ first solo album: Ashes was released in May 2008, and a hectic year of live shows followed.
A break from touring at the start of 2009 gave Chris and his then band ‘The Yards’ the chance to put the finishing touches to their swansong record Imperial Measures. The Yard’s have since called it a day and this has allowed Chris to concentrate fully on his new recording and given him the time to keep up his hectic solo tour schedule.
We've tried to lure him to Galtres for years and are incredibly excited to have him here in 2010. Headlining the Oxman stage on Saturday, between The Wonder Stuff and the Lightning Seeds, it's a great slot for a top York artist.
Festival organisers are delighted to announce that The Lightning Seeds will headline the main stage on Saturday night. The Lightning Seeds are an alternative pop and rock band from Liverpool formed by singer and guitarist Ian Broudie, who is also the main songwriter for the band.
They are best known for their single "Three Lions" and the album Jollification. They have achieved two 1 singles in the UK Singles Chart, as well as Top 20 and Top 50 success in the UK Album Charts.
Trophy Club was born in October 2009. Two close friends Richie and Ollie decided they once again wanted to make music together after a long break over the summer. We are both growing together musically and wanted to see what we came up with.
Trophy Club is a two piece band playing round with vocal harmonies percussion and the beautiful sound of acoustic guitar!
Melodramatic popsters Dorien Starre mix the open and expressive tone of singer Leo’s melody set against drummer Andy’s infectious rhythm giving Ian (guitar) & Al (bass) the drama to crank up a theatrical style. Intoxicated by the same air that bands like Wild Beasts suck in: live shows are punctuated by blistering guitar and disco beats that thump and barge frivolity at the audience; novel, very fun.
Preceeded by ukulele workshops for anyone who can play a chord on the guitar. You are invited to join Holly Taymar and Yorks only Ukulele Orchestra on stage to give a concert of popular hits on a hundred (or so) tiny instruments - rock out small time!
Lost From Atlas are an instrumental, alternative post-rock trio from Yorkshire born in 2008. Influences range from 65daysofstatic and Explosions In The Sky to Battles and Foals. They bring a refreshing blend of ambient melody and intense, instrumental technicality, stitching it all together with epic climaxes.
The Arts Barge Project Presents...........Rinkadon and Friends. Aka Richard Ormrod from Leeds, Rinkadon plays soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones, alto and bass clarinets and concert flute, accordion, piano, guitar, steel pan and various made-up instruments. He performs, composes and arranges for a variety of projects, including dance, film and the theatre. He regularly performs his music in a variety of groups and also writes for and directs community jazz orchestra 'Dales Jam'. Rinkadon is teaming up with Christian Topman to create and direct the numerous Galtres Festival ‘Arts Barge Orchestras’. In this half half hour, he's doing his own thing!
Jim Feakes (vocals/guitar), Jack Jewers (bass), Jack Holdstock (drums) and Eddie Coates (guitar) pump out a hurricane of fuzzed-up guitar, battered-to-death drums and a howling vocal that would put the Baskervilles pooch to shame, this is the sound of The Federals.
“This York quartet excel at feral garage rock which suggest more than a few nuggets comps in the communal record collection.” Pete Paphides, The Times
The Arts Barge Project Presents.....Mundo Rendezvous. A collaboration led by Rinkadon and Topman featuring Jazzmuno who bring their Djangoesque Hot Club rythmns to the carnivalesque contributions of Madame Laycock and Her Dabeno Pleasures. Backed by the Lennanshees and as many guitarists as they can fit on the stage!
It’s been an eventful past 12 months for Arthur Rigby and the Baskervylles. From live TV performances to a recent, rapturously received single launch gig with a full nine piece orchestra. The boys (and girls) have been busy. For the uninitiated, Arthur Rigby are like a breath of fresh air. Lush, sweeping mini-epics with melodies to lift the spirits and break the hardest hearts.
Acoustic Country Blues. Dave played a wondrous set at Galtres Festivals in 2006, 2007 and 2009. We're delighted to have him back this year. If you think you can play the guitar you'll be humbled by this maestro...
Honeytone Cody sit somewhere between love and hate, noise and silence. A contrast of beautiful vocal melodies against jarring guitar and dynamic drum beats, the result is something that earns their music a space somewhere far, far outside of genre.
Founded by siblings Elle and Elliot Nelson and recently joined by drummer Martell James, Honeytone Cody have years of collective experience under their belts. Claiming their influences range from David Lynch to Charles Bukowski, the atmosphere created by their music truly is as varied and dark as it is confident and poetic.
With a new EP to be released this year and more new music on the way, the band is going from strength to strength. From a band built around contradiction and juxtaposition comes music that lurks between dreams and consciousness, all with a natural style that is more refreshing than ever.
Formed in early 2008 GLASS represent the best of the classic post-punk and new-wave acts while tapping into the current vogue of dark rock (Editors, White Lies, Interpol etc). The band consists of Alexander King (vocals and guitar), Andy Curry (vocals and synths) and Dan Whiting (drums).
GLASS have already shared a stage with up and coming national acts like Ipso Facto, Cinematics, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Victorian English Gentlemen’s Club.
Copasetics began a little over a year ago as a three piece with a shared
love of the rocksteady vocal group hits of the '60s, and with the
addition of brass and keyboards they expanded into the post-punk
sounding five piece pseudo-ska band you hear today.
Based around the songwriting efforts of front man Benj, the band's sound
is evolving rapidly. Having put out their first EP release this summer
featuring their confident take on the ska-punk sound, they are quickly
growing into their own skin; experimenting with more diverse influences
and sounds for their most recent material, and promising a future that
isn't tied too tightly to the fortunes of the ska scene.
Chris Helme has been supportive of The Arts Barge Project from its conception and there’s excitement in the air for his Arts Barge Orchestra debut at Galtres 2010. Chris and The Arts Barge Players are joined by Andy Stones and guitarist Nick Walker to create some sunshine festival goodtime singalongs. You don't want to miss it!
Tears of Ishtar are a five piece instrumental outfit that trade in the standard bravado and convention of live musical performance for the delivery of epic swirling soundscapes and progressive phonic movements. These architects of darkness and uncertainty will take you on a journey full of twists and turns. They intricately weave visions of triumph and grandeur into overwhelming feelings of crushing grief and sombre dislocation; giving with one hand whilst taking with the other. The bands truly unique style may well leave you wondering where (or who) you are as the curtain finally falls, but you will undoubtedly walk away having gained ‘something’ quite unexpected but inexorably fulfilling.
Dodgy are an English power pop rock trio that rose to prominence during the Britpop era of the 1990s. Best known for their hits "Staying Out For The Summer," "If You're Thinking Of Me" and "Good Enough" which was their biggest hit, reaching number 4 in the UK chart. Their music has been compared to that of The Who and The Hollies and more generally, with the Northern Soul movement.
Catch-it Kebabs are at the forefront of the current British ska movement and are loving every minute of it. Yorkshire based 9-piece are renown their eclectic string of styles under their belt ranging from blazing ska/punk & peppy 2-tone to surging 3rd wave ska & sassy swing-core.
Sunday’s main stage will be headlined by The Beat. The band were formed in Birmingham in 1978, during a period of high unemployment and social upheaval. Their songs fuse ska, pop, soul, reggae and punk rock, and their lyrics deal with themes of love, unity and sociopolitical topics. The Beat toured the world with well-known artists such as David Bowie, The Clash, The Police, The Pretenders, R.E.M., The Specials and Talking Heads.
Everett, Saxa and Neil Deathridge combined with Tony O'Donnell, Andy Pearson, Dave 'Blockhead' Wright on keyboards and Roger's son Murphy make up the new The Beat lineup. Combining some of the old classics with some brand new material.
Sarah Horn & Danny Watson will be joined by Andrew Horn (Sarah's brother) to close the 2010 festival as JiggaWatt-ish.
If you're a Galtres regular you'll recognise Sarah & Danny from JiggaWatt & particularly remember last year's storming late night set of fast & furious fiddle tunes.
Here's your chance to catch them again for another exciting end of festival stomp!
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