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Henry My Son are a 4 piece playing their own style of Folk/Blues/Americana with a few S.E. Shanties thrown in for good measure!  They'll FOLK you up... In a good way!!

Jason James - Vocals, Guitar
Andrew "Hat" Brown - Guitar, Vocals
Terry Doolittle - Bass
Craig Boorman - Drums

From the raw, visceral energy of Gypsy-Punk, to the feet-twistingly manic tempo of Speed-Folk, The Discount Orchestra provide a high-octane blend of eclectic dance-floor stomp, guaranteed to get you bouncing. Hard-grifting rhythms, topped with melodical oddities.
 
Formed in South London in 2011, The Discount Orchestra take their inspiration from London’s dark, anarchic corners. Conjuring tales of love, loss, and post-apocalyptic survival, over a soundtrack that dances between genres. They've honed their live show at packed gigs and sold-out festivals over the last 10 years (Bestival, Wilderness, Boomtown) and have earned their reputation as a band to watch.
 
With a line up of Sax, Trombone, Accordion, Drums, and Bass topped off with a cacophopny of vocals, their riotous blend of oddly influenced music incorporates elements of Folk, Gypsy, Ska, and Circus, with a healthy dose of Punk, and is perfect for a late night of raucous entertainment.
 
Their debut EP ‘And She Dances’ is out now on Batov Records.

"London's Finest Purveyors of Speed-Folk and Gypsy-Punk" .
www.thediscountorchestra.com  |  info@thediscountorchestra.com

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Tell Tale Tusk are a versatile and varied ensemble, performing as both a Folk Quartet and a 6-piece ensemble.

The Tell Tale Tusk Quartet are a contemporary-folk ensemble
reimagining folktales old and giving light to folktales new.
Spellbinding (...and award-winning) vocal harmonies weave around melodious instrumentals to present a take on folk that is boundlessly creative. As well as being inventive interpreters of music from around the British Isles, the ensemble are prolific writers, adding their distinctive and astute voices to modern day folksong.

Inspired by World Music, Folk and Jazz,  the 6-piece ensemble have developed a unique performance style of ruthlessly entertaining original material. Twisted tales, tall stories and their signature three-part vocal harmonies form the core of this configuration whilst a rocking rhythm section and fieresome instrumentals whip up a frolicksome frenzy.

With members from Aberystwyth, Bolton, Merseyside and Texas.
http://HowlGriff.co.uk
https://howlgriff.bandcamp.com

New old-fashioned psych-folk-soul brothers and sisters from South London.

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