OUT OF KARMA

 

Joseph Macwan and his band ‘Out of Karma‘ are one of the UK’s most exciting and unique contemporary musical talents. Their sound, whilst difficult to define, will suck you straight in. Joseph is a songwriter who sings with an amazing vocal style, that will pierce you and then wrap you up in velvet ! Chopping the guitar with mesmerising songs the melodies and lyrics will transport you to an enraptured consciousness. The songs speak of Love, Revolution, The conservations of War, Freedom, and GOD. You have not heard anything like it. It is unique. The music has gravity and the songs reflect the spirituality and life at the centre of the music.

 

Like a bullet you pierce my armour, then your love it lifts me Out of Karma.

Joseph Macwan

 

THE AUTHENTICS

Fighting to be heard and with a new look, new sound and new attitude, The Authentics invite you to a series of bitter wild encounters, squeaky bed springs and in your face stage shows as they take to the horizon with their stormy and controversial hi-volume new album Blondes Make the Best Victims?…..for more info visit www.theauthentics.co.uk

 

CHRIS CONWAY

Hailing from Michigan USA Chris Conway has built his music career in the UK, becoming one of the most fascinating musicians on the scene.

As well as being an amazing singer-songwriter, world music, electronic music, acoustic, Celtic, new age, and jazz all make up Chris Conway’s musical world…….

 DE-SADE

Released on the band’s own label in June 2007, De Sade’s debut album INFAMY is now available to download for $4.99.
The mp3 album also includes Libertine as a bonus track.

For more info visit www.letsrockbaby.biz

 

FREESTYLE COLLECTIVE

 One of the most exciting collective in Leicester, holding weekly gigs featuring some of the best artists/musician in a de Leicester…

Check em out EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT at MOBIUS doing what they do best…play music

 Like-minded musicians and music lovers, who get together every Thursday night at Original Four, Leicester, for an event called Freestyle.
It consists of open-mic jams, spontaneous music and a different featured artist every week!
IYAKAYAH

 RAS IYAHKAYAH was born as McCraig Daniel in The Emerald Isle - MONTSERRAT. He grew up in the village of Molyneaux (a.k.a Trench Town) where his exceptional voice became evident at a very young age when his music teacher would always advice the class to ‘listen to McCraig’s notes’. By seven years old he already began performing for live audience and over time he has traveled through the Caribbean, Canada, and now taking his space in Europe. During his journey the humble Rasta man have shared stages with reggae icons such as Third World, Capleton, Beres Hammond, Freddie McGregor, and Nadine Sutherland to name a few…..

 JAH MARNYAH

 
Erupting like the volcano of his home town Montserrat, the faya youth JAH MARNYAH has taken the world by surprise. Born Euclid Skerritt in Plymouth, Montserrat he was nurtured by his grandmother as a youth in the small village of Salem and observed the growing Rastafari faith of the island. To begin with he thought that one-man-on-yah but after deep meditation he realised Jah-man-on-yah where he got the name Jah Marnyah and has vowed to work for the Most High ever since. Whilst in Montserrat Jah Marnyah musically enlightened himself playing lead in school steel pan. As a result of the volcano he moved to England as a youth, where he built on the knowledge and experience of his life and became an unforgettable reggae sing-jay, songwriter. On his journey he was inspired by Montserrat’s Penny man & General Ski not to mention the militant reggae warriors Richie Spice, Luciano, Jah Mason, and Jah Cure. Jah Marnyah has collaborated with great artist’s like Diamond, Iyahkayah and sang with notorious bands; BDF (Basque Dub Foundation from Spain) and Duppy Conquerors…

 

OLIVER KENNETT

OL  has been described as a magician, a genius and a handsome man, although the last was by Oliver himself.
The music has many influences; the canvas of sound is as broad as possible to incorporate as many emotional expressions as he needs to communicate his music. From delicately tickled guitar passages, which put one in mind of soft summer rain, to huge thunderous riffs, along side vocals which rise and fall like the sea, the music can transport you to other places. .

He has played up and down the country, and internationally, to very excitable audiences, and is raring for a summer of fun packed, musical madness…..

 

 MELLOW BAKU

 

“I do what I Love and I Love what I Do!”

 

I’m MELLOW BAKU - born Mellow Harmony Avstreih. I believe I was doomed and blessed to sing! I grew up in London then Northampton, England. I spent 12 years as a child with mum sister and brother in a Christian commune. No TV or radio, but we all learned guitar chords, harmony, song writing skills and performing live. No secular/pop music played, so I was influenced by folk, Baptist hymns and gospel.

 In my early years in London, from when I was in the belly till 6 years old my mum played mostly reggae, jazz, and soul continuously, which I can’t properly remember, but when I left the commune at 18 to study Fine Art in Leicester, the feeling I got hearing Bob Marley, Billie Holiday and Stevie Wonder first time as an adult was really like a nostalgic fascination and a “coming home”.

 

HER NAME IS CALLA

“music like this should only ever be performed in the world’s finest opera houses…A Moment of Clarity is a kaleidoscopic trip of mammoth proportions.”….Angry Ape

 “Their first release since signing to Leeds-based Gizeh Records, ‘A Moment Of Clarity’ is one of those rare records that sounds more intense, thought provoking and ultimately BETTER with every subsequent listen…Her Name Is Calla are simply one of the brightest, most ambitious bands in the country at present and anyone who gets in the way of their bold quest to re-invent several musical wheels will find themselves crushed accordingly.…Contact Music.

 

RED STRIPE ..Reggae…Dub…Soca…Ska…Funk…African…Blues…Jazz…World music..

 
REDSTRIPE are one of the longest - serving bands in Leicester, have been together since 1990. Featuring MR D (drums and lead vocals), KRIS (guitar and keyboards), VIN (guitar, keyboards, vocals, percussion) and HAZ (bass), their music is ” a joyous melange ” of Soca, African, Dub, Reggae, Ska, Funk and Blues, with Jazz and Indian influences thrown in for good measure! They hail from places such as Jamaica, Greece via Turkey, Africa via India, and Sunderland!!
They say: “We love to play happy dance music…. spontaneity and audience participation are very important…. as long as people are enjoying themselves, we are!” No two gigs are ever the same, RED STRIPE are one of those bands that love to be spontaneous, go with the flow, and at the same time be as tight as required….

 

 MIKE SOLE

 
“..I am a 21-year-old jazz pianist from Leicester, England. I love music; it’s one of those beautiful things apart from our own struggling planet that I can’t put down. I love anything old as well. Mainly shit built by the Victorians, its awesome (literally). ….I have been playing for just over 18 years since the age of three. I got into Jazz music at 15 through a wonderful pair of Guys, Brian Humpherson and Mike Smith. I had my first gig when I was 16 years old with an awesome guy named Klaude who was a guy with woman’s voice! We had a residency at an underground bar In Leicester for Three Years With Double Bassist Stewart Brackley, an awesome dude who swung like a swingers joint! I currently play with another awesome dude, Chris Lee, who is without a doubt one of the city’s finest sax players. There are gig listings for us on this space. Coming Soon: A new Experimental band with Paul Warrener & Mark Adams (Tired Irie, Incredible!) Some gigs in the pipeline, come and see us, as we don’t know what the hell is going to happen! Hope to see you at gigs, supporting live Jazz in Leicester! . Awesome job Mellow! Peace”

 

 SWAGGAR

 
SWAGGAR is a Leicester-based band that comes from Ireland and the UK. They are currently based in Leicester, England.

 The band’s typical influences include Elvis Costello, Crowded House, Grant Lee Phillips and The Doors, with their original sound being in a similar vein.

 SWAGGAR  released their new album in the summer of 2007 & is an awesome compilation!

 Sneak previews are on myspace already! Live dates and further info will soon follow.

 

DAVID WYATT 

DAVID WYATT, singer, songwriter, emerged onto the acoustic scene with his debut album ‘China on Paper Planes’. His voice is powerful, evocative and emotive, with soaring dynamics covering four octaves through which he delivers a myriad of beautifully melodic and sometimes quirky songs, complimented by his honest guitar style. What’s refreshing in contrast to this is his humorous and slightly eccentric approach as a live performer. David has been generating a huge buzz on the live scene with stunning sold out gigs, excellent support tours, which included a 13 date tour supporting guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, as well as main stage festival appearances, all of which has attracted the attention of the music industry and built on a solid fan base.

 

 THE SPLITTERS

 
Shit the bed! SPLITTERS are out the house, titting about at the forefront of the UK ska scene. The band’s style draws on the 2-Tone spirit without imitating the 2-Tone sound or image, concentrating instead on the rhythms of original Jamaican ska and reggae but with a contemporary British feel reflecting the good times and the hardness of modern life - in short something for everyone - the Splitters draw a diverse bunch of bad things.