Genuine optimism is hard to come by these days, but Jersey Budd is one man that’s determined to put a bit of positivity back into pop. Standing on the shoulders of such giants as Dylan, Springsteen and Cat Stevens, this singer, songwriter and guitarist offers a genuine alternative to the current malaise, blowing away the cobwebs with a lethal combination of talent, charm and pure will.

Aside from his expressive, powerful voice and knack for a good melody, it’s Jersey’s unique take on rock history that makes his music so compelling. On ‘Shotgun Times’ he updates southern rock with contemporary string and horn arrangements, while ‘She Came Back’ shimmers with the 60’s finest harmonies, featuring the same handclaps and ‘Sha-La-Las’ that punctuated The Hollies’ finest moments.

Gifted yet grounded, Jersey Budd is a working class hero in the making, matching Lennon’s looks with The Boss’ penchant for the epic. We’re sure that his voice, songs and most importantly his lust for life, will make welcome a addition to your musical landscape.



Joel Owen & The Antoine Band are an original boogie and blues band from Leicester, UK. Brought together through a mutual love of the blues this exciting 6 piece band has carved its own distinctive and inventive style onto the back drop of the genre they admire.

Raucous, lively and inventive the band have forged a reputation for themselves around their hometown and the midlands. With acclaimed live performances at some of the midlands’ biggest festivals (Summer Sundae, Simon Says, Oxjam) they quickly became one of the must see bands on the scene. Bringing together fans of all ages they produce a sound which consciously harks back to an era of music driven by growling horns and boogie piano, whilst always looking forward and bringing their own characteristic flavour and interpretation to the blues.

Having released 2 limited edition 4-track EPs since their formation in 2011 the band have recently released their eagerly awaited debut album Roll Your Stone.


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