Steve Cradock formed Ocean Colour Scene with fellow band members Simon Fowler, Oscar Harrison and Damon Minchella 21 years ago. After releasing ‘Moseley Shoals’ and ‘Marchin Already’ they were set in stone in the British Music scene, selling millions of records world wide. 13 Albums later, they are still going as strong as ever.

Steve has a reputation of being one of the hardest working musicians in the industry, obviously 24 years with OCS takes priority, but since 1992 he’s been a member of Paul Wellers band too. Steve has played, written and contributed to many of Paul’s albums, such as Wild Wood, Stanley Road, Heavy Soul, Heliocentric, Illumination, Studio 150, As Is Now, 22 Dreams, Wake up The Nation and his latest work Sonik Kicks. As well as extensive touring across the world through the years.

Cradock’s side projects have included 2 solo Albums, ‘Kundalini Target’ and ‘Peace City West’ which he has also taken on the road with the Steve Cradock Band since 2008, supporting the likes of Amy McDonald, Beady Eye and Miles Kane. Many great musicians have joined him on stage during these gigs including Mani from the Stone Roses, Andy Crofts from the Moons/Weller Band, and James Buckley from the Inbetweeners and of course Paul Weller.

‘Travel Wild -Travel Free’ – His 3rd solo album is due for release in September 2013 on Proper Records, it was produced by Steve and wife Sally and recorded at Steve’s Studio in Devon as well as Deep Litter Studios. The Record was Mixed and Mastered at Black Barn (Wellers Studio) in Ripley, Surrey by Jan-Stan -Kybert 

5 piece band from Manchester. 
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The Barker Band have been making music together for the last twenty years. Formed in 2004, by twins Jake and Sam Barker (vocals, banjo, mandolin) and Laurie Sherman (guitar) with Nella Johnson (vocals), Tom Wright (bass), Ru Sheeve (drums) and Simon Cohen (fiddle). They have released 7 albums receiving great reviews and press. have played a wide range of festivals, from Glastonbury and Bestival to South by South West, in Texas.

The Barker Band have always taken a left field approach to their music. With their love of the British folk rock bands of the 70s, metal, blues and country you can definitely hear all of the influences in the music with a bluegrass banjo anchoring it all together.

The Tom Hingley Band are a three piece dirty electric Blues Rock band, think of Bowies Tin Machine, (but with songs), think of The Jimi Hendrix Experience, played by Frank Spencer! and you get the idea. Tom Hingley was lead singer with Inspiral Carpets from 1989 -2011 (the years that mattered!), after 38 years of playing music he has gone back to his roots by strapping on an electric guitar. Now there is an even bigger sound than his voice on stage! Playing songs from Tom’s new album Paper the Tom Hingley Band also feature Ste Pearce on bass & Malc Law on drums (ex Silent Partners and his Dad runs the pub where they rehearse).

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