British composer and singer songwriter // musician for events - hammered dulcimer, viola and violin.

The electrifying sound of 6 piece (un)traditional folk band Bonfire Radicals is both intensely creative and irresistibly fun. Expect the unexpected, with global grooves, instrumental fireworks, rich vocal harmonies and delicate a cappella emerging from a melting pot of original and traditional tunes from the British Isles to the Balkans. Emotive vocals, textural washes, raucous woodwind and wild fiddle are woven together over a pulsating backdrop of guitar, bass and drums. Bonfire Radicals’ music, vibrancy and energy dares audiences not to dance...

"Raucous and eclectic... sheer merriment bundled into a gorgeous set of ideas and influences ****" Songlines

"This is tradition woven into an uninhibited gathering of inspired originality". FolkWords

"Boldly raucous… quite staggeringly special". Fatea Magazine.

"Birmingham's best kept musical secret. Vibrant and exciting, a musical blend of folk traditions full of originality and virtuosity. Our audience loved them and buzzed with excitement - if you’ve not seen Bonfires yet, get along to a gig as quickly as you can” (Brett Rehling - Promoter/Owner Kitchen Garden Cafe).

"We loved it! It was a wonderful gig - such great music: diverse, full of energy, poignant in places, full of virtuosity and musicality... Can't wait for the next opportunity to hear you!" (audience member)

“Days, Weeks, Years is a further beautifully executed example of the traditional songwriter’s craft.
Tom Robinson, BBC Introducing

“Intriguing, debut stuff from an English singer-songwriter who, vocally, at least bears an uncanny resemblance to Ron Sexsmith.
Steve Bennett, Acoustic Magazine

“A well crafted debut, full of fine songs played with a subtlety that suggests Jimmy Brewer might be worth keeping an eye on.
Simon Hughes, R2 Magazine

Jimmy Brewer is a songwriter originally from Lincolnshire. Bored by his rural surroundings and the manufactured pop music of the day the 8 year old Jimmy Brewer found refuge in a cupboard under the stairs. Housed in this cupboard was his parents’ record collection.


For hours, often skipping school, Jimmy would sit there with his Argos catalogue guitar trying to mimic the sounds he heard. The Everley Brothers, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Elvis Presley all helped to develop his love of a good melodic pop song.


Since releasing his debut album ‘As Time Stands Still’ in 2013 Jimmy has relentlessly toured solo around the country. Along the way he has supported Joan Armatrading, Bernie Marsden, Taylor and Marie and the Dash amongst many others.
Jimmy is working on new material and is hoping to release a series of singles before 2014 is out. Watch this space.


New album 'Dancing On The Dark' out on 6.11.15 on Static Caravan Records featuring singles 'Hudson's Whistle' & 'Love Calling'. Pre-order here: http://goo.gl/lkNe70

 "Like if you threw Daft Punk in a lake and watched the ripples" - Steve Lamacq (BBC 6Music)
“Truly magic – 4/5” – Mixmag
“A beautiful record. The sound of nu-disco outta nu-Birmingham” – The Village Voice

Live dates:
24 October - All Year's Leaving, Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath, Birmingham

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Fresh from touring last year with Turin Brakes and recently recording their new EP - Wait, due for release winter/15, Big Tent are looking forward to a summer of festivals. Their single 'Step' paves the way for their new electric sound brushing their folky roots to one side. 

Composer-performer of all sorts.
Also https://soundcloud.com/andyingamellsmusic.

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