Exciting news! We now have the line up for our Midsummer Festival musicians and it promises to be another great year of good sounds, vibes, moves and hopefully rain-free weather!
SATURDAY PERFORMERS
Chloe Lorentzen – 18-year-old singer-songwriter who has played hundreds of times across the country, supporting the likes of James Walsh from Starsailor, Marti Pellow from Wet Wet Wet and Ren Harvieu. youtube.com/chloelorentzen
Smuggler Jack – five-piece band playing self-penned numbers and foot-tapping covers in a repertoire that scans blues, jazz, rock and a hint of soul.
Mark Stevens – bearded singer/songwriter Mark Stevens from Peterborough evokes the sunny climes of California, backed by country riffs straight out of Nashville, played on his acoustic guitar and sung with a voice reminiscent of John Mayer or Damien Rice. @Markstevensmusician
The Carters – Solo artist Alison Rey has joined forces with classically trained musician Harry Carter to perform a series of covers and originals, blues renditions of modern classics.
Bianca and the Top Cats – Three-piece band playing their interpretation of a blend of blues, jazz, soul and pop. Their music has been described as earthy, rootsy and feel good. facebook.com/topcatsmusic
The Gutter Merchants – a Lincolnshire-based four-piece electro-acoustic band playing interpretations of the music of John Martyn and Nick Drake. www.facebook.com/guttermerchants
Figure of Eight – A funky, fun six-piece band delivering uptempo, uplifting covers from the swinging 1960s to the chart-topping hits of today to get you up on your feet and dancing. facebook.com/figureofeight19
Shred Zeppelin – A south east London-based band playing a striking blend of heavy rock, psychedelic rock, and prog with a range of covers spanning the 70s, 80s, and beyond.
Whatever it Takes – a four piece blues/rock band from Rutland playing music from the 50s to modern day. facebook.com/WhateverItTakestheband
Groove Cartel – a seven to 11-piece funk and soul act from Cambridgeshire with music to get you moving, from the likes of Bruno Mars, Prince, Stevie Wonder, James brown, Jamiroquai, Justin Timberlake, The Jacksons, Earth, Wind & Fire and Chic. www.facebook.com/GrooveCartell
SUNDAY PERFORMERS
Talitha and Lydia Rees – young musicians from Castle Bytham performing on trumpet and trombone.
Corby Glen Dance Academy – a dance school based in Corby Glen for all children from the ages of two upwards performing a selection of ballet, tap and modern dances. www.thedance-academy.co.uk
Ruth Dutton Singers – Ruth is a professional singing teacher, based in Castle Bytham and she will be showcasing some of her talented pupils. www.facebook.com/Ruth-Dutton-Singing-Teacher
Lucy & Arthur – young local musicians playing pop and rock with guitar and keyboards.
Soul Intention – nine-piece Sixties soul band playing songs that were recorded on the Stax and Motown labels as well as Northern Soul and other songs from the same era that have a similar “soulful intention. soulintention.net
Rutland Big Band – classic big-band line up of horns featuring both male and female vocalists playing swing and Glen Miller sounds. The band is led by the charismatic Marcus Reynolds who has many years playing-in and running big bands as well as being well-known as a solo artist. www.rutlandbigband.org.uk
Dazed and Confused – Rutland-based five-piece band bringing you all the excitement of 70s and 80s rock. www.dazedconfused.site
Performers at the Castle Bytham Midsummer Festival arranged by Bythams Music