Van Dave
Imagine Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson & and John Mayer all having a jam at a beach bar and you've got the chilled out, melodic vibe that is Van Dave.
Van Dave has found his niche in the music world with his distinctive tone and feel good, catchy tunes.
Van Dave has recently released his debut EP 'End To What Never Began' with the eagerly anticipated single 'I like the way' all of which is available on most online music stores.
For now Van Dave is looking to gig as much as possible, meet new people and create enjoyment.
Remember, Love Life Chill Hard
Luke Jackson
Luke Jackson is a 16 year old acoustic roots and indie singer songwriter from Canterbury, Kent. Over the past 2 years he has played in venues all over england and has become increasingly recognised in the roots genre particularly, opening for artists like Megson, Steve Knightley and Martyn Joseph amongst others.
Luke has a powerful, distinctive voice and nimble, percussive guitar style and is enjoying another busy year of gigs and festival appearances.
For more info, songs, vids and gigs check out Luke on www.myspace.com/lukepauljackson and www.lukepauljackson.co.uk
Ross and the Wrongens
Formed in 2009, the band like “anything that’s good” from Sinatra to The Pistols, you can fill in the blanks….
Since forming, they have performed at the Camden Crawl 2010, o2 Academy Islington, Barfly Camden, The Dublin Castle Camden, The Fly London, Bar Music Hall London,The Windmill Brixton,Tommy Flynns London, Camden Rock London,The Last Days of Decadance London, Audio Brighton, Tunbridge Wells Forum, Tap n Tin Medway, Absolute radio to 1.2 million listeners, finalists in BT's Sound of the Summer festival, supported James McCartney son of beatle paul, Ross solo supported Chris Difford of Squeeze, did the London to Brighton mini run where they played at Crystal Palace Park London then on a route master London bus on Madeira drive and at Hectors House in Brighton, the Hertiage Motor Centers launch party, and back for the festival for 50 years of the mini celebrations, supporting Russ Swift, stunt driver for the Italian Job movie. This event was a media only event, drawing together over 200 of the world’s leading media professionals (Tv, Radio, Press).
The bands future is to make great records and have a great time and, with a start like this, it won’t be too long before they claim that future!
James Thorn
James Thorn is a singer songwriter whose musical past ranges from fronting rock bands in London to playing guitar for the Oxford based arabic reggae outfit Raggasaurus, as well as working as a solo artist in New York. His focus is on crafting uplifting and powerful songs which carry a sense of loss with determined resolve, wrapped up in alternative rock and contemporary folk. Something like Nick Drake meets David Bowie with some John Martyn and Elbow thrown in. James performs live with a rare emotional intensity and energy. He wears his heart on his sleeve and does not hold back.
To listen to songs, find out about upcoming gigs or contact James please go to www.myspace.com/jamesthornmusic
Sophie & Jeremy
Sophie & Jeremy are an Acoustic duo who met while working on the river Stour. They blend their diverse musical interests to creatively update forgotten classic pop songs from their childhoods. They have only just started but are already receiving offers of Gigs in Canterbury and the surrounding areas.
Sophie Alterman (lead vocals), originally from Brussels, moved to Canterbury four years ago. Performed in her first opera at 13 with the Belgian National Opera House. Started a band at university and has performed as a function singer.
Jeremy MacLeod (guitar and backing vocals) has lived and performed in Canterbury for ten years. The longstanding bass player of local Jazz-funk legends “The Jimmy Jones Band” he also formed a part of other Canterbury groups such as “thismachine”, “Happy baby” and others. Now concentrating on guitar he brings a jazz sensibility to the arrangements of the pop songs in their repertoire.
