In 2008 as part of the Herne Bay festival, GT Mixtape presents put on an acoustic tent on the first Saturday.
The acoustic tent was a new addition to the Herne Bay festival and looks like returning for 2009.
The first acoustic tent featured some great acts from the acoustic troubadour to seven piece multi-instrumentalists
Some of the acts featured at some of 2008's summer UK festivals such as Lattitude and Lounge on the Farm.
The tent was sited on the promenade directly outside The Pier, which is close to a number of bars, cafes and restaurants and it is only a 5-10 minute walk from the main bus and railway stations.
The acoustic tent for 2009 is still in the planning stage at this time. The anticipated date is 20th August and possibly 27th August. You can leave any requests here or send direct to www.myspace.com/hernebayfestival
More Information on GT MIXTAPES can be found HERE
The following bands and artists all played the acoustic tent in 2008.
TIM AND SAMS TIM AND THE SAM BAND WITH TIM AND SAM
This band are a fantastic group of musicians who play instrumental tunes to make you go warm and fuzzy inside. They have been played on Radio 1, Radio 2 and BBC 6Music and have also announced that they are to play Great Escape Festival in Brighton and have just been added to the BBC Introducing stage at Lattitude which also features Sigur Ros, The Go Team and Franz Ferdinand. They're sound is largely based around acoustic guitars, clarinet and glockenspiel which fused together produce delicate summery soundscapes. "Tim and Sam make music for the entrance foyer of heaven" Manchester Music, "Coming soon to a Sony Bravia add near you, this wonderfully Gonzales syled piece of Balearic instrumental pop has already been picking up a lot of heat since In The City. Somebody should snap these lads up pronto" Clash Music.
Tim and Sams Tim and Sam Band have provided the music for this CO-OP ad
MY FIRST TOOTH
My First Tooth is the work of Ross and Sophie who together make lovely acoustic tunes using guitar, violin, melodica and bouzouki. " My First Tooth make music that'll quietly ravage your heart, then give it a gentle stroke better. Killer pretty stuff" Martha Shandur XFM RADIO
TOM FARRER and WILL VARLEY will be performing as
THE BOOTJACKS . Tom and Will are well known in their own right on the London acoustic circuit and have now come together to form The Bootjacks. Here is a video of Tom, not Will in action.
LUCY KITT
Lucy Kitt is a 21 year old singer songwriter attracting attention for her individual and exciting fresh sound. Her songs span a wide spectrum of folk, grunge and blues.
JON WOODE
Beautiful acoustic songs with intricate guitar work, written from the heart of one English country man. "If you appreciate good music, pick up Jon's latest work, "Into the Wildness." It's full of wonder, hope, melancholy, and happiness all rolled into one lovely gem. These songs are a bit on the lo-fi edge - nice and raw - nothing grandiose or over-produced, and great guitar playing that would make Nick Drake proud".
FAMOUS JAMES
Famous James is Ukelele player with the blingtastic Ukelele Gangstas, who themselves have created quite a buzz this year. He was also vocalist with the popular Kent band PKO (RIP).
COCOS LOVERS
Cocos Lovers are a seven piece folk and roots influenced band doing it their way. They feature cello, violin, mandolin, banjo, guitars, trumpet and melodica. They will be playing a full footstompin' band set.
LIAM MAGILL
from the band SYD ARTHUR
Liam Magill is from popular Kent band Syd Arthur, who have recently supported Seth Lakeman and Turin Brakes
The main HERNE BAY FESTIVAL is a multi arts community festival held over 10 days every August. There are lots of free events including live music, performance, creative commissions, cultural treats, family fun, workshops, competitions, walks, talks, exhibitions, arts and entertainment...
The main stage will be at Clocktower Plaza. As part of the festival it also features Herne Bay Rocks, a week long battle of the bands set around the pubs and clubs of Herne Bay
Visit www.hernebayfestival.co.uk for more information.
