After crossing paths in the northern city of Newcastle Upon Tyne, six young musicians immediately began to swap tunes, eventually forming the powerhouse of progressive instrumental folk that is Pons Aelius. Motivated by a collective enthusiasm and desire to share their distinctive style of music, the band have extensively toured the UK and Europe, bringing their much loved live energy to stages such as Celtic Connections, Towersey Festival and Priddy Folk Festival to name but a few. During this time, they have recorded an EP and a studio album- ‘Captain Glen’s Comfort,’ which was released to critical acclaim in 2017 and featured on radio shows around the world, including the BBC Radio 2 Folk show with Mark Radcliffe.

Driven by a dynamic frontline of bagpipes and whistles (Jordan Aikin), flute (Sam Partridge), tenor banjo and mandolin (Tom Kimber), the band are a melodic force to be reckoned with. In the stompbox and octave pedal era, Pons Aelius are proud to feature one of the scene's leading all-human rhythm sections, comprising Callum Younger (bodhrán kit innovator), Alasdair Paul (guitar/bouzouki) and Bevan Morris (double bass). With these powerful tools at their disposal, they are masters of both subtlety and intensity, exploring the capabilities of these acoustic instruments and producing a formidable sound.

Fire Under the Bridge, the band's second full length offering, represents a culmination of five years of road-earned experience. They have finally captured the essence of their live sound, and assembled a crack-team of production wizards to help them bottle it. At the helm was the inimitable Josh Clark (Flook, Kate Rusby), whose attention to detail and musical ear left no stone unturned. After a week of tracking at J&J Studios in Bristol, the recordings were mixed at Josh's home studio before being sent to Gran's House studio on the banks of the Clyde, where they were given their finishing touches by mastering engineer extraordinaire Chris Waite (masteredbychriswaite.com). Finally, the band commissioned local artist Dan Underwood to give the CD a fittingly dynamic sleeve. This cornucopia of bold arrangements and original tunes wouldn't have been possible without the support of the band's loyal fans, whom they'd like to thank for their generous crowdfunder contributions.

What can you expect from Fire Under the Bridge? There's only one way to know for sure. Get a copy, hit play, and take the first step down the road to enlightenment.

A project that presents a new sound in the Portuguese music scene. Torga makes the fusion of original songs with different musical styles from around the world, keeping the spectrum of the popular voice and the traditional melody.

The influences are the result of the different experiences of the musicians who make up the band: the history of assimilation and appropriation of the languages of Jazz, Rock, Pop and Classical music, as well as the use of live electronics is channeled into a new Folk, well articulated and consistent.

The repertoire consists of original songs, containing original lyrics and poetic works from compelling authors in the Portuguese culture. Torga’s music is dramatic and in line with power of the show ensures an addictive live performance to any audience.

in the words of the maker of my pipes, the legendary philosopher bagpiper of travanca, mogadouro, manuel sampedro himself, "to bring out the joy of the pipes, you need to summon the spirit of the wine, because the joy of bagpiping is also the true joy of living"

Luis Peixoto started his career in the folk music. Like others of his generation, he grew up with the club culture and gave in the temptation to merge these two styles.
Assimétrico is the new album he is presenting in 2017, where the acoustic plucked instruments and powerful sampled traditional and electronic drums are together.
He has been awarded with international album awards such as "Best Original Composition" - "Jumping bits"  (2011), "Best Folk Album of the Year" with "Assembly Point" (2011) and "Trim" (2014) by the XI and XIV Opinión awards.  Also to highlight the 1st prize at the Folkherbst Festival Malzhaus with "Anxo Lorenzo Trio”.

WMN is one of the leading forces on the world music scene & consists of 4 labels – Music Rough Guides, Think Global, Riverboat Records & Introducing.

Taking their musical roots from their country and reconstructing them into a new unique style, Tuga Tribe brings music to its extent, not only by representing the rawness of a festival but also by creating original catchy melodies that induce the audience into a trance-like effect, through music, dancing and atmosphere. Tuga Tribe brings the fusion of the acoustic with the contemporary beats and synths. 

Tuga Tribe is an amazing live ritual that will send you to the source of sound and music. Be part of it.
 
“We are a tribe. We share a root and we have a territory here. A small physical one but gigantic and powerful in sonority."
 
"Feel the vibe of Tuga Tribe."

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