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Kosmo Kings

Kosmo Kings are an energetic 4 piece from Exeter comprising of the following members; Jon Burnell (vocals/guitar), Nathan Gregory (guitar), Adam Nickels (bass) and Simon Hodgkiss (drummer). Formed in September 2009, bringing comparisons with Kings of Leon and Foo Fighters along with their own unique blend of guitars combined with technically sublime drums, Kosmo King’s fan-base is growing rapidly. Fate brought them together after having spent years touring separately across the UK and America supporting ‘3 Doors Down,’ and playing in prestigious venues such as the O2 arena in 2008.

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Lux Harmonium

Like the unearthing of an Alan Lomax recording or a gem from some back-room of Cecil Sharpe house; Luke Jones' Lux Harmonium is doubtless to be cited next to modern day guitar virtuosos' James Blackshaw, Glenn Jones or the late Jack Rose. Details are few (seemingly intentionally) but this double A-Side is handpicked from an album of recordings by the Devon based Luke Jones. Treading somewhere between the delta folk world of John Fahey or Leo Kottke and an altogether more outsider pop of Robert Wyatt; Lux Harmonium manage to take a menagerie of influences and make them sound altogether.

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Jim Causley

Young Devon folk singer Jim Causley became involved with traditional music from an early age via his family, the local folk scene and an historical wassailing tradition in his village of Whimple, East Devon. After studying Jazz & Popular music at Exeter College he went on to study Traditional Music at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. During this time he became involved in the wider folk scene and gained great interest in folk clubs throughout the country as a solo performer.

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Spin 2

Spin 2 was founded by ex Barely Works sublime fiddle player Ali Jones and ex Lost T-shirts of Atlantis guitarist, bouzoukier and flautist Chris Rudd.
Spin 2 are described as contemporary folk. They play original songs along side roots based instrumentals with a scintillating "collective energy".
Mick and Iggy couple as the rock-solid rhythm section of double bass and drums, with glen on manolin and guitar.
Based in Exeter,UK.

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Letz Zep

Letz Zep is not an exercise in nostalgia, but of revolt against time, a heart rendering shout against mediocrity and forgetfulness, faithfully recreating the sights and sounds of Led Zeppelin at their awesome best. 'Fantastic…just like the real Page and Plant' That is how Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson described the band in The Sunday Times. Letz Zep are a professional touring group, playing over 100 shows per year, to over 100,000 people.
The show attracts an audience from all ranges of age groups, young and old, including entire families, and from all walks of life.

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Rebecca Worthley

Sparkly, beguiling acoustic pop. Its Rebeccas voice that will hit you first. Rebecca Worthley has been writing songs since she picked up her mums old classical guitar at the age of 16. Surrounded by music in her upbringing, with her pianist father and operatic mother, her many harmony-wielding siblings gave the family a distinct Family Von-Trapp feel. Rebecca was driven to share her music almost as soon as it came into existence and performed at her school, at friend’s weddings and in living rooms across the country.

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Drain The Lake

Drain the Lake spawned from the mind of 2 metal guitarists, who began writing riffs last year and needed to unleash them on the world. Armed with an arsenal of face-melting riffs, the two enlisted the help of a drummer with similar influences and ambitions. They began rehearsing and writing after hours in a fish and chip shop. After a while, they found a bassist and things took on a new direction.

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Ben Goddard

Ben Goddard has spent the last three years of his life trying to tour and make friends with people he meets. He uses a strummed guitar and a soft vocal lilt to lure you in. Once ensnared by a web of warm, friendly, genuine behaviour and honest, soulful singing you'll fall for him just enough for a little smile to creep across your face. Don't worry though, he'll still care and if he can he'll call the morning after too to check you got home ok.

Read more about Ben Goddard on Last.fm.

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