Been together since 2009 and throughly enjoying taking their music around the local circuit and to others at venues such as the 02 academy and the Wakes Unsigned Festival.

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Expect a fantastic night of dirty jammed out heartfelt blues + an array of original material. A NIGHT NOT TO BE MISSED.

Tom Woodman- guitar/vocals
Matt Thorpe- guitar
Nick Thompson- double bass
Kim Rigby- drums/percussion
Mario Blowman- harp/percussion

Snooty Bobs – a Funky Jazz combo delighting music lovers and cheeky dancers alike! Just returned from Glastonbury and recently supported Paul Young, plus The Real Thing. A ‘SNOOTY’ gig is a gig not to be missed.

Snooty Bob’s are excited to present….A one quarter, stripped down, raw, acoustic set, exclusively for the Fuse Festival. Normally part of an 8 Piece eclectic outfit, weaned on such musical delights as Jazz, Blues, Latin and Funk. Boasting one of the most amazing Female Singers to come out of the region and recently supporting Paul Young, The Real Thing as well as featuring on BBC Radio; A Snooty Gig is one of the ‘most exciting acts on the circuit right now!”.

Some recent video footage of Snooty Bobs can be seen on their YouTube Channel:

Full Band: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WM90cmI1zY

Small acoustic line up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC87qdMebzI

Visit Snooty Bobs on MySpace http://www.myspace.com/snootybobs

Bamb Rushton at the Buskathon

The Country Bumkin Band at the Buskaphon

The Low Orders 2010 For more video clips from Fuse Acoustic over the years check out our Video Archive

The boys of Barricades Rise, Jonathan and Michael, have been playing music together for over 15 years and have been compared to bands from Mumford and Sons to Elbow.

Being an acoustic duo, they disregard the set etiquette of the standard acoustic gigs, showing every ounce of passion and dynamics and always leaving the stage glistening in sweat.

They will be releasing their second album ‘All I Have Is Here’ on June 24th. More details including listening to all their music, gig list, videos and more can be found at www.barricadesrise.co.uk

Barricadesrise will be appearing in the Acoustic Tent on Saturday 9th July at 6.45pm.

Lichfield Arts have announced the bands who will be performing on the main stage at Fuse 2011 –now accepted as the regions biggest FREE community arts festival .With bands from Lichfield –London-Frankfurt –Havana this will be a truly International Festival. Music will vary from Rock, Blues, Pop,Ska, Reggae, New Orleans, Fink Celtic to the Sounds of Cuba.

Opening the festival up on the Friday 8th July will be Influx with their alternative Indie Rock. Next on are the guitar driven rock of Maximum 90 before popular local covers band Threes Company Band finish off the evening with songs from the Rolling Stones Thin Lizzy to the present day .

It all starts again on Saturday July 9th at noon with the ground breaking sounds of ‘Café de Kashmir ‘ before Catapult hit the stage with their original indie rock. Music quietens down a little when captivating singer/songwriter Roz Bruce struts the stage with her fine voice and songs. Next band on are Whimwise who somehow combine Orchestral ,space rock, celtic and electronics into music that defines classification. Frentic fiddles, searing vocals and a hard driving rhythm section in the shape of the Roving Crows follows before local favourites of yesterday Madhalibut reform to play this special gig with their fantastic mixture of Ska/Reggae. No time to relax before the Monster Ceilidh Band present acoustic elegance with full blown electrofolk to stun your eyes. The music then switches to Rock and Roll classics before by local well known local stars ‘Johnny and the Speedos. Frankfurt based ‘Bourbon Street Stompers ’then bring you the music of Louis Armstrong , Jelly Roll Morton and Duke Ellington before the Big Sound of Cuba ‘Tomezclao finish off this wondrous day of music with the earth shattering sounds of Cumbia,Salsa, Meriningue and funk . Sheer to have you dancing your socks off !!

Sunday July 10th will be slightly more relaxing with classical singer Michael Jones performing a selection of classic songs from the great American song book to the current day .The popular City of Lichfield Concert Band will then perform a programme taking in the fuse themes of Shake It –Swing It-Make It-Move It-.Local funky jazz outfit Chloe and the Tomcats who are rapidly making a big name on the local music scene follow before the nine piece ‘Global Reggae Band ‘mix their hybrid sound of roots , dance hall and R &B to finish off the festivals with a flourish.

Main stage Director Brian Pretty

“This will be a splendid way of spending a summer week-end to the finest diverse programme of ever heard in Lichfield. And he added it’s all FREE”
Further information check out web-site www.fuselichfield.org.uk

New for Lichfield Fuse Festival 2011 is the ‘Open Mic’ session in the Fuse Acoustic Tent. The Open Mic will be hosted by Tom Woodman and anyone is welcome to come down and play.

The Open Mic session kicks of at about midday on Saturday, so come on down, chalk up your name on the blackboard and lets party!

The Offbeat is an exciting young folk acoustic band playing fantastic originals and unusual covers. This four-piece (guitar, percussion, fiddles and voices) has a distinct sound with a wealth of influences including World music, modern Folk and pop, as well as artists like Nickel Creek, Noah and the Whale and Counting Crows. Becoming known in the area and further afield, this band have a busy summer season of gigs and are all parts of other musical groups such as Influx. and Wildfire Folk

You can visit their facebook or youtube for videos and more information.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Offbeat/145515555506937
http://www.youtube.com/user/theoffbeatmusic

Man On Tour is a music project by Paul Gillion and Alex Davidson. Usually playing as a dual acoustic setup at local open mic events in the britpop styles of early Oasis/Verve/Kasabian. Last year saw Paul record his songs releasing debut album ‘Good Times’ online and has began work on a follow up album whilst Alex has wrote a few songs of his own.

The Man On Tour songs can be heard at: www.manontour.bandcamp.com including the fan favourite, The Niven Show!

A Lichfield-Made 4 Piece with a loyal fanbase, all attending/attended King Edward VI School in Lichfield. Have recently got through the first two rounds of the international ‘Surface Festival’ and are now booked to play in the semi-finals later in July. Influences include- The Beatles, The Clash, Feeder, The Rolling Stones, The Ramones and Muse.

EP material and live video content is available on our Facebook page.

A three piece Lichfield band who’s set for 2011 will be pulled from a mix of rock and classic stuff from just about every rock/pop era. Not to be missed…

Chris Elliott is a folk singer/songwriter from Lichfield, playing a mix of soft ballads and upbeat hoe-downs with sounds reminiscent of Johnny flynn, Seth lakeman and Gary Jules.

A member of the songwriting team for the classical singer Mary-jess (currently on tour with Russel Watson) and a familiar face on the acoustic scene in both Lichfield and Sheffield, Chris is playing many festivals including Tramlines in Sheffield, and also Fringe festival in Edinburgh as part of a solo tour of Scotland this Summer.

Accompanying him on trumpet and drums are musicians Nick Dewhurst and Martin Bullock.

Birmingham Singer/Songwriter Matt Tyler returns to the live stage with his highly anticipated new album “No Lifeguard Required”. Tyler’s unique brand of acoustic/folk/rock has seen him play gigs across the UK and abroad. Including support to the likes of Raymond Froggatt, Trevor Burton and Steve Gibbons. Tyler will also be playing tracks from previous releases “Jonah’s Revenge”, Dead Flowers By Midnight” and “Brilliant Disguise” amongst others…

Matt’s music is available on all digital music stores worldwide, including iTunes, Amazon and many more…..

www.myspace.com/matttylermusic

Here’s a track from Matt’s latest release ‘No Lifeguard Required’

Something completely new for Fuse Acoustic, Pedralta World Belly Dance will be taking to the stage to start the Saturday evening entertainment.

Behind the veils
Intoxicated with love
I too dance the rhythm
Of this moving world
(Jalalud’din Rumi)

Click the image below to see a video of Pedralta Dance performing…

Midlands-based Pedralta World Fusion Dance Company was formed in 2005, Pedralta return to the roots of World dance forms, seeking inspiration for their ever-growing repertoire of improvised fusion, now encompassing Flamenco and Sevillanas, Saaidi stick, Balkan moves and 9/8 rhythms, and graceful oriental veil. Their improvised performances are known for their dynamism, power and grace.

Pedralta Dance was formed in 2005 by Donna Gardner and Lezley Hogg, later joined by Amanda Tivey and Rebecca Jones. Their drummer is Richard Gardner.

for more details about Pedralta Dance please visit their web site http://www.pedralta.com

Back by popular demand The Low Orders will be headlining 2011 Fuse Acoustic Saturday night.

photo Nick Brickett

In their own inimitable words…

THE LOW ORDERS ARE A TIGHT 4 PEICE BAND FROM LICHFIELD AND RUGELEY IN THE SOUTH OF STAFFORSHIRE ENGLAND WITH ONE MISSION……………TO PUT MUSIC BACK TO HOW IT SHOULD BE, FROM HEAVY BEATS TO SCREAMING MELODIES AND PICTURE PERFECT LYRICS THE ORDERS ARE DOING IT ALL….THERE WAY…..THERE DRUMMER AZZA HAS SKILLS THAT FAR EXCEED HIS 20 YEARS ON THE PLANET WITH TRAVIS BARKER ESQUE FILLS UP BEAT RHYTHEMS AND OFF BEATS TO DIE FOR, BACKED UP BY HIS SUPER CONFIDENT AND BEAUTIFULY RHYTHEMIC BASSEST MATTHEW FRANCIS WILLIAM PRINCE. HIS BASS LINES ARE LIKE THE OLD SCHOOL 60′S BASS STYLES OF PAUL MCARTNEY WITH A NEW INIVATIVE TWIST. THESE TWO FORM A SOLID AND DIVERSE BACK BONE TO THE EXTRA ORINARITY INFECTIOUS AND METHODICAL SONG WRIGHTING SKILLS OF ANDREW HEATH. THE WAY THAT ANDREWS VERSES SOUND LIKE CHOURUSES WAITING TO HAPPEN, SLIDING SOFTLY INTO BRIDGES JUST TAKE YOU ON A JOURNEY INTO THE MIND OF THE CHOURUS, THEN DROPING LIKE A BOMB. EVERY SONG IS GROWING IN LYRICAL CONTENT AND CHORD PROGRESSINS NOT SEEN IN HIS ERA,IF EVER. BACKED UP BY A FULL AND POWERFULL VOCAL RANGE THAT WORKS IN HARMONEY WITH SOFT SLOW LOVE SONG INTO FAST BELTING SCREAMERS. THE BAND WERE A TIGHT 3 PIECE UNIT FOR A YEAR AND A HALF BUT AFTER A CHANCE MEETING AT ANDREWS SISTERS BIRTHDAY PARTY IN JULY 09 WITH A YOUNG TALLENTED BUSKER FROM ARMITAGE YAN LOYDD, NUMBER FOUR WAS BORN. FILLING THE VOID IN THE LOW ORDERS WITH BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED BLUESY RIFS AND SCREAMING SOLOS AND BACKING VOCALS THE BOYS ARE SOUNDING HOTTER AND MORE DIVERSE THAN EVER. THIS BAND IS MAKING WAVES IN MUSIC WITH EVERY GIG THEY GROW IN CONFIDENCE, STATURE AND ADMIRATION IN THE EYES OF THOSE LUCKY ENOUGH TO CATCH A BAND OF THIS CALIBER IN LOCAL PUBS AND SMALL VENUES. WHERE WILL THEY GO…..WHERE WILL IT END????? WATCH THIS SPACE……… “THERE SOUND IS LIKE THE BEST OF THE 90′s BRIT POP WITH A NEW EXCITING TWIST”……….SURFACE UNSIGHNED “THE LOW ORDERS ARE WITHOU DOUBT ONE OF THE MOST HARD WORKING AND ENTHUSIASTIC BAND OUT THERE”…..MATT WIDE AWAKE PROMOTIONS “MUSIC OF THE PEOPLE”……..SI REVES TOP PRODUCER “YOUR BAND IS SHIT”………CHRISTOPHER LANG MUSIC CRITIC AND BEST MATE “THESE BOYS SOUND FUN WHEN THERE DEMO IS DONE I WANT A COPY” EMI RECORDS A&R REP NEW YORK ..

Friday 8th July 2011 – 9.45pm

Tom woodman, is a local musician. although fairly new to lichfield Tom may be a recognised local face. after a whirlwind, worldwide tour with band Lockdown playing as far as japan when he was just 21. Tom toured with the birmingham stage company for five years as a musician/actor. but he is mainly a singer, songwriter master guitarist & all round musician; currently completing work is his fifth self produced album he will be showcasing an array of originally penned classics with his unique fusion of authentic dirty, roots blues and some of the best rock guitar you have heard in years with a touch of jammed progressive blues rock & hip-hop thrown in for good measure this unique line up which includes local blues guitar virtuoso Matt Thorpe, & Nick Thompson on double bass is one definately not to be missed.

lineup featuring:

Matt Thorpe

Nick Thompson on double bass

Kim Rigby on drums

Mario Blowman on harp/percussion

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tom-Woodman/156653697726250

http://tomwoodman.bandcamp.com

Since forming as a trio two years ago Stray dog have been treating local audiences to their own interpretations of Rock and Blues classics. Their unique sound has made them a firm favorite whilst gigging throughout the Midlands. High energy and sharp edged sounds are their hallmark. They are looking forward to sharing their sounds with the Fuse audience when they kick off first on the Friday night. They aim to get everyone jumping and in the mood for a great weekend of music! Don’t miss out on this Rocking treat and get their early to see Stray Dog.

Formed 3 years ago Continuum are a Lichfield based blues trio who predominantly take inspiration from John Mayer Trio and Stevie Ray Vaughan, but also include acoustic pop tunes in performances. With a cool laid back sound that bridges the gap between 60′s blues-rock scene in the UK, with the summer soul of LA. After being spread across the country this last year as each member has been at Uni, Continuum are excited and honored to be playing in this years fuse festival.

More info on Continuum’s Facebook page

James Jack is a Birmingham based solo artist. 18 years old. gigging since the age of 14.

This certain project has been going for about 4 months but he’s played many places in Birmingham including the Yardbird Jazz club, Island bar and o2 academy to name a few and has already created quite a buzz.

James’s music is mellow acoustic tones with a FUN-ky/ Sunny, edge and ill even throw a rap or two in there!

I like to banter a bit with the audience and will no doubt be brandishing a hat on my head.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/James-Jack/171293646234459

Amy is a singer songwriter playing her own material. Influences are diverse from Regina Spektor to The Foo Fighters with a sprinkling of Jazz along the way.

Diverse, dynamic and Individual

– Amy Collins

Winner of Best Singer/Songwriter at Stafford Raw Talent in July 2010.

The Dirty Cheats are a 5 piece band based in the Midlands playing their own brand of high energy indie pop. Formed in 2009 the band have developed a live show that has to be seen. Their first EP was released in May 2010.

Website:
www.myspace.com/thedirtycheatsband

Kerry is a singer/songwriter who performs a mixture of my her material and some contemporary music. She has been singing since the age of 4 and writing since the age of 12

www.myspace.com/kerrysmythmusic

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Track List

• Barricades Rise – Dazed
• Ben Macnair – Lullaby
• Bruford Low – Shake It
• Gregg Collett – Faith
• Jake Morgan – StayWith Me
• John Brocklesbury – The Messenger
• Jonathan Hood – Prophets
• Listen To Johnny – On Your Own
• Lounge Tree – Conscious Killer
• Matt Tyler – Rustic Hero
• Out In The Crowd – Not Another Heartbreak
• Roz Bruce – Just A Matter Of Time
• The Jeeps – Curveball
• The Low Orders – Englands Glory
• Summer Sundays – Some Sort Of Worth

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