Supergrass
Supergrass are an English alternative rock band from Oxford. The band consists of brothers Gaz (guitar and lead vocals) and Rob Coombes (keyboards), Danny Goffey (drums and backing vocals), and Mick Quinn bass and backing vocals).
Lineup Saturday 1st August
21:45
Supergrass
20.15
The Futureheads
Hailing from Sunderland their cover of Kate Bush’s “Hounds of Love” reached No. 1 in the charts and was named best single of 2005 by NME. Expect to hear a wider range of noises than from Motor Mouth Jones of Police Academy fame.
19.05
Goldheart Assembly
This London six-piece are purveyors of lovely melodies, ramshackle beardiness, a bunch of ideas and they smile at each other on stage!
18.10
Young Rebel Set
Full-blooded tales of tough love, hard luck and the triumph of romance against the odds woven into a rousing patchwork of gritty urban folk.
17.15
Dirty Weekend
More Teesside infiltrators of the NME and XFM – epic, unsettling indie with an avante-garde edge
16.30
Our Secret Sins
Teesside 8 piece that mix styles and fashions with inventive synth noises, crashing guitars and sometimes Beatlesque slick pop overtones.
15:45
Idiot Savant
Dark, noisy miserablists – “the only good thing to come out of Teesside since paint”
15.00
High Plane Drifters
Arguably the best Psychedelic Garage Blues band in the North, its dirty and its raw, just the way we like it.
14:15
The Halt
Classic Rock n Roll - influences of The Who and Zeppelin are instantly noted.
13.30
Stonedrifters
Soon to be taking their big sounding indie rock anthems to Germany… with just a touch of vintage Verve about them.
12.45
Russell and the Wolves
Filthy, horror-film obsessed rockabilly grunge with towering quiffs and ruby-red lipstick. What’s not to like?
12.00
British Lichen Society
Take a few ex Oxfam Glamour Models mix them with a Keyboard and throw in the Fall
21:15
Kathryn Williams
Mercury Music nominated for her fabulous album “Little Black Numbers”. Kathryn’s sweet haunting voice can make the most basic lyric sound poetic- spellbinding.
19:45
Elaine Palmer
Talented singer songwriter from a sleepy village on the North Yorks Moors. Romantic and folky with a new album “On the Run” to be released this year!
18:45
Suzanne Elizabeth Marron
A superlative singer songwriter touched by genuine odd-ball genius. Think Regina Spektor with a Boro accent!
17:50
Colin Holt
Exquisite folk-tinged melancholy – all a bit of a turnaround for this former Comsat Angel
17:00
Dave Mosely
One of half of Hartlepool’s legendary Moses brothers – and an old hand at blissful, sixties-tinged garage folk.
16:15
Martin Hughes
Nick Drake comparisons have come thick and fast, and for once they’re justified – a truly special singer songwriter.
15:30
Bob Fischer
Expect sea shanties, bad jokes and dog-related doo wop from BBC Tees’ own shambling minstrel.
14:45
Martin Heslop
Sharp lyrical melody at its very best from this new up-and-coming songwriter. With shades of Leonard Cohen and Malcolm Middleton - “putting Dostoevsky to music”.
14.00
John Cornwell
Local songwriter with the knack for crafting beautiful three minute pop tunes.
13:15
DVC
Stockton’s very own International Choir – 15 nationalities, 5 continents, and flippin’ good songs to make the world smile!
12:30
Nigel Cooke
Raw, angry folk with a political edge from Teesside’s original angry young man.
22.15
Martin Bigpig
Born into a circus family Martin Bigpig had an early career as a juggler, unicyclist, knife thrower, fire-eater, and magician. As the result of an accident in the big top he was forced to retire from performing his freestanding ladder/tall unicycle/ basketball juggling/pyrotechnic act and became a stand-up comedian. With his unique, exciting and often unpredictable, Martin is sure to close the night with a bang.
21.30
Jonathan Mayor
With Jonathan Mayor it's all "Me! Me! Me!" and as he bounds on to stage you can see why. Imagine a Christmas tree has just exploded over the campest Bollywood star you know.
20.55
John Scott
John Scott has a disarming and friendly persona that chucks buckets of charm across the stage, which has made him hugely popular across Scotland and the North of England. Now living in Newcastle, John has a slightly risqué edge and has been known to push boundaries when he feels the time is right. So far he's never received a single complaint. Just the way his mum likes it.
19.55
Phil Nichol
Stand up sensation Phil Nichol was born in Scotland but moved to Canada at an early age. He first came to public attention as a member of the award winning Canadian comedy trio, Corky and the Juice Pigs. Since going solo, Phil’s performances have earned him huge critical acclaim and many awards (including the prestigious Perrier Award). He is a Tasmanian devil with a guitar, wickedly funny songs and superb improvisational skills.
19.20
Tony Law
Genius cult comedian Tony Law has the surreal brilliance of Eddie Izzard, delves into the downtrodden irritation of Jack Dee and rubs elbows with the sarky wit of Jo Brand.
18.25
Lucy Porter
A chirpy exterior conceals a sharp mind and a wicked streak, and it’s this hidden persona that has made her one of the hottest properties in British stand up. Having appeared on numerous television and radios shows, Lucy still tours her award winning stand up around the world.
17.35
Danny McLoughlin
Amiable and confident Danny McLoughlin delivers material with more than just an immediate pay-off line, preferring to take the joke one or two steps further. Confident enough to take a risk on stage he does so not to the detriment of the audience, keeping them laughing along or hanging on every word.
16:10
Greg Cook
The 46 year old’s deadpan style and mastery of the spoken word have led him to be described as a Les Dawson for the 21st Century.
16.45
John Warburton
John Warburton has headlined comedy shows from Darlington to Dubai, and is now coming to regale us with his combination of one-liners, observational comedy and the occasional song. John has recently been seen on Coronation Street, as Barry Sidwell, and makes his big screen debut in 2009 alongside Robert Carlyle, in big budget action thriller The Tournament.
15.15
Mike Wilkinson
Taking a bemused glance at the world, the laughs come thick and fast with Wilkinson's dry humour and razor sharp wit.
17.40
Martin Hughes
Nick Drake comparisons have come thick and fast, and for once they’re justified – a truly special singer songwriter.
17.00
Bob Fischer
Expect sea shanties, bad jokes and dog-related doo wop from BBC Tees’ own shambling minstrel
16.20
Nigel Cooke
Raw, angry folk with a political edge from Teesside’s original angry young man.
15.40
Suzanne Elizabeth Marron
A superlative singer songwriter touched by genuine odd-ball genius. Think Regina Spektor with a Boro accent!
15.00
Sammy Durnan
Sounds like the first time you fell in love, had your heart broken, or made it on your own.
14.20
Dave Mosely
One of half of Hartlepool’s legendary Moses brothers – and an old hand at blissful, sixties-tinged garage folk.
13.40
Martin Heslop
Sharp lyrical melody at its very best from this new up-and-coming songwriter. With shades of Leonard Cohen and Malcolm Middleton - “putting Dostoevsky to music”
13.00
Colin Holt
Exquisite folk-tinged melancholy – all a bit of a turnaround for this former Comsat Angel
23.55
Party Horse
"Formed to play Moscow Fashion Week in March 2009 PARTY HORSE are a husband and wife duo that play powerful, catchy man-pop with big riffs and loud drums. David (vocals and guitar, formerly of Tiny Dancer’s) is from England and likes rock. Ursula (keys) is from Holland and likes pop.
After a mini tour of Moscow, a few odds and ends in England and a tour of the Scottish Highlands, PARTY HORSE are set to play some UK festivals during the summer and have already found support from the likes of Steve Lamacq and Janice Long."
23.15
Anchor Fast Anchor
'An unstoppable cacophony of chaos influenced by Dinosaur Jr and My Bloody Valentine.'
'Imagine an intense hybrid of My Bloody Valentine and Sonic Youth coupled with some youthful North Easter exuberance. Ooh la la!'
23.00
Black Jack Rabbits DJ SET
Playing the dirtiest rock n roll to make you shake, rattle and roll, you can catch a few of them gracing the main stage under the guise of Russell and the Wolves.
