G. Love & Special Sauce is an American Hip-Hop Blues band known for its unique fusion of hip-hop, blues, funk, and soul. Formed in 1993 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the band originally featured Garrett Dutton, aka G. Love, as the lead vocalist and guitarist, Jeffrey Clemens on drums, and Jim Prescott on bass. The trio quickly gained attention for their laid-back, groovy style and G. Love’s unique vocal delivery, blending rap-like spoken word with bluesy singing.

Their debut self-titled album, G. Love & Special Sauce, was released in 1994 on Epic Records and included the hit single “Cold Beverage,” which became popular on alternative radio stations and MTV, solidifying their presence in the music scene. The band’s style has been described as a mix of “slacker blues” and “alternative hip-hop,” as they frequently incorporate elements of 90s hip-hop beats with classic blues rhythms.

Over the years, G. Love & Special Sauce has released numerous albums, including Coast to Coast Motel (1995), Yeah, It’s That Easy (1997), The Electric Mile (2001) and the GRAMMY nominated The Juice (2020). Their sound evolved to include more soul, R&B, and rock influences, though they retained their laid-back vibe and clever lyrical play. Their 2014 album Sugar saw a reunion of the original lineup after several years, and they continued to tour and produce music with a loyal fan base.

Known for their energetic live performances, G. Love & Special Sauce has played at festivals like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza. Garrett Dutton also frequently collaborates with other artists, including Jack Johnson, with whom he shares a similar vibe, and has released solo projects that dive deeper into his blues influences. G. Love & Special Sauce remains a beloved name in the music scene, blending genres in a way that feels fresh and authentic.

Igneous Fig are a folksome fivepiece spinning haunting theatrical tales in epic sonic form. Based around the compositions of songwriter Jolly Longfellow, their music fuses dark satire with a twisted and cinematic musicality. 

Bandcamp
https://igneousfig.bandcamp.com/


for bookings: 
jolyonbrunt@outlook.com




Yama Warashi is formed by London -based Japanese artist Yoshino Shigihara. Her music has a dreamy evocative sound with a shadow of moon cake, inspired by Japanese folk dance music, Bon Odori(盆踊り), free jazz and African music with a slice of electric psychedelia. Accompanied by saxophone, guitar and bass, Yoshino plays keyboard, percussions and sings songs in her mother tongue about mycelium, nuclear power and broken O.
 
Yama Warashi (山童) means a small child-like spirit which lives in the mountains.

Adding Machine is a Bristol based four-piece formed early in 2011 by Hazel Mills, Greg Stoddard, Andy Sutor and TJ Allen. Early Cocteau guitar shrieks, pulsing John Carpenter-eque synths and Silver Apples-inspired rhythms writhe beneath macabre-pop tales, bridging the gap between hauntingly danceable and abrasively mesmerizing.

The band stemmed from the solo project of @hazel-mills (musician/song-writer who has also worked with Roxy Music's Andy Mackay, Goldfrapp's Will Gregory, and Mark Ayres from the BBC Radiophonic Workshop). Adding Machine are currently playing live as a temporary trio, while TJ Allen is off touring as a member of Bat For Lashes’ live band. On his return in September, the four of them will be recording new material with Portishead’s Adrian Utley at the helm.


Nubiyan Twist are a Leeds born, London based musical collective. Orchestrated by guitarist/producer Tom Excell, they create a unique, infectious sound in an eclectic mix of styles, drawing on jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, latin, soul, reggae and dance music.  

With a 10 piece live show featuring a 4 piece horn section, vocalists, electronics and an international (Brazil/UK) rhythm section, Nubiyan Twist create a powerful and unforgettable experience.  

Their debut album received strong support across the Jazz, World music and Hip-hop press, with support from sources as diverse as Huey Morgan, David Rodigan, Craig Charles, The Independent, Songlines, Afropunk and SBTV. This was followed up with Siren Song in May 2016.

The band have performed on huge stages across the world, being chosen by David Byrne to perform at Queen Elizabeth Hall for the south bank’s Meltdown festival, selling out London’s iconic Jazz Cafe, and rocking festival stages from Fusion to Wilderness, Boomtown to Edinburgh Jazz Festival, with their powerful sound and unique blend of styles.

Album on Wormfood records: http://bit.ly/1NItaiu

'Siren Song' EP on Wormwood records: http://bit.ly/1TTngh4

Booking agent: andre@wormfood.co.uk

Say hello: nubiyantwist@gmail.com

http://nubiyantwist.co.uk/

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