The Folly Brothers
Warwickshire-based The Folly Brothers blend rollicking bluegrass with introspective lyrics and their live performances set them apart from the rest. The band are renowned for whipping up a frenzy at every gig, often moving into the crowd to play songs with the audience dancing around them. Fierce banjo chops and rapid slap-double-bass are the backdrop for Mark and Jonny’s harmonies, accompanied by melodic solos on mandolin or dobro.
(Friday evening)
Cain Paisley
With a sound drawing from a colourful musical background, countless shows with many bands spanning genres have helped Cain develop a unique approach, capturing the details of well-loved pop, rock, and soul classics. Live looping and exciting guitar work feature in setlists drawing from a broad repertoire with something for everyone – he might even throw in some Glam Rock…
(Saturday afternoon and evening)
Georgie
Georgie How is a singer-songwriter and frontwoman of girlband. Known for her commanding stage presence and emotive vocal, she has performed at Glastonbury and the Isle of Wight Festival, and has also been featured across BBC Radio 1, Radio 2 and 6 Music, and supported artists including Sting and Tom Odell.
(Saturday afternoon and evening)
Dangerous Derrick
You don't get much more local than Crick-based blues-acoustic musician/guitarist Derrick Meyer, regular performer at The Wheatsheaf Pub. Now a veteran of Crick Boat Show, this year we’re delighted to have Derrick performing for us again.
(Saturday afternoon and Monday afternoon)
Reggae Ray
Meet Reggae Ray: a British-grown musician with Jamaican roots and a signature "reggae guitar chop" that’s been his musical heartbeat since age 12. From his rebellious start fronting a school band - nearly banned for its punk attitude - to leading the soulful Rhythm 'n' Roots, Ray has spent decades fusing Reggae, Ska, and Motown into a sound that moves people. Today, Ray is a high-energy solo entertainer found everywhere from sun-soaked festivals to local pubs and community events. For Ray, music isn't just a gig; it's his true purpose.
(Sunday evening)
LunaBarge
LunaBarge are an energetic, uplifting, indie-folk duo, sometimes joined by a third member. Playing banjo, guitar and ukulele with intertwined vocal harmonies, all the while both stamping on wooden boxes to give a bouncy beat. They like to find the little things in life that make it worth living and encapsulate them in their catchy original songs. The band all have many years of live musical experience and have been described as an “engaging duo with endearing chemistry and presence, charming everyone with beautiful catchy songs”.
(Sunday afternoon and evening)
A Different Kettle of Fish
A Different Kettle of Fish: Four-piece band playing a wide variety of favourite rock, blues and country classics ranging from the 1960’s to the ‘noughties’. With a very comprehensive set list which has a broad appeal to a wide-ranging audience, A Different Kettle Of Fish is fronted by Lead Singer and guitarist Dangerous Derrick, who joined in 2023. The other three members, Guy, Adrian and Bill have been playing individually for decades, and performing locally together for a number of years, and have an interesting variety of musical backgrounds, experiences, influences and tastes...
