Tingestock returns this weekend coming (June 16), at Tingewick Village Hall in Buckingham.
It packs a bit of a musical punch, and has turned into a real 'mark your calendar' event.
Aside from a terrific musical bill, it offers a sweet record exchange for vinyl junkies - and it's the only place Total MK knows that hosts a BBQ in a bus shelter...
Doors open at 5.30pm and tickets are £15 in advance, £2 more on the door.
Special guests have been just been announced as Bennet Wilson Poole, and here's the rest of the sterling line-up playing for you at the bash...
The Shapes
The Shapes have recorded a number of albums and EPs and have played at practically every music venue in Oxford and county including the prestigious Common People, Truck festival and the annual Kid’s Are Alright charity event. Each of the band members brings a wealth of experience in folk, country, rock, soul and pop bands but now concentrate on the unique upbeat indie sound that has received wide acclaim in the media. Often compared to REM, Crowded House, the Shapes like to surprise with their eclectic range of hummable songs, which tell stories of lives dedicated to good music. Oxford’s Nightshift magazine has declared them ‘the feelgood band of the summer’.
Felix Holt & The Radicals
An alt country band from north London who were one of the big discoveries of April’s Ramblin’ Roots Revue in High Wycombe.
Born in London, Felix spent his formative years avoiding school in any way possible before taking it upon himself to get a whole new education, saturating himself in the history of folk, blues and lyric poetry.
A history that is reflected in his traditional yet original songs. With the new line-up and forthcoming EP, the gentleness of voice is belied by the gravity of lyrics and impact of song.
Les Clochards
Oxford's musical secret weapon. They sharpened their teeth on a diet of French chansons and Roy Orbison, on which basis they have developed their own repertoire. Their distinctive sound is fronted by male and female vocals, accordion and guitar.
Autumn 2013 saw them launch their second album, Any Fool Can Wear their Heart on their Sleeve, following 2009’s critically acclaimed Sweet Tableaux, both released on Big Red Sky.
Mahoney & The Moment
In January 2011 over fajitas in their beloved Astoria, Queens, New York Mahoney & The Moment were formed.
Taking their cue from everything from Chas & Dave to ZZ Top, the band has lovingly been described as 'wonderful as a baby’s smile', and comparatively: 'If She & Him were real human beings; they would be like Mahoney & The Moment.' They continue to run 'Chalk Farm Folk', an acclaimed Americana live music night at The Monarch in Camden now in it's 3rd year, where they are the resident band.
