Welcome Pevfest 2011: 48 bands, 7 venues, band and bios: comprehensive and complete guide:
Starting with Howlin Blues, Blues, right through to SKA’D 4 LIFE, Ska, Specials, Bad manners and the Beat, there is something for everyone….read all about it, tell your friends and join the Big Day out in the Bay on Saturday 23 July by giving a big shout to each and every one of the bands and for giving their time free of charge.
Find out more about the charities that will be benefiting from Pevfest 2011 here, and remember, please give generously to the volunteers working hard with the buckets on the Big Day. Pevfest raises much needed money for hard pressed local organisations. Give and ye shall receive. Here endth the lesson. Text taken from the Gospel (and Soul) according to St. Otis of the Dock of the Bay, chapters 1-48. People get ready.
1. Dave Howlin’, Dowlin’
I was born in 1959 in Ticehurst East Sussex. By the age of four I was playing tunes on the harmonica and “squeeze box” accordion under the tuition of my Granddad. Just like me now my Granddad was seldom without a “harp” or “gob iron” in his pocket. Throughout my school life I was surrounded by talented musicians, guitars and other musical instruments which fed my deep rooted passion for all things musical.
My taste in music has always been centred on the Blues especially in the delta blues – my inspirations come from the likes of Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and Eric Clapton and locally Roger Hubbard and Buik6.
I got back into the music scene in my thirties after focusing on work and family. I have formed and was in various bands over the years. I have staged many open mike nights in and around Eastbourne and seen and encouraged lots of local talented musicians from 12 to 83 year old, it’s been amazing & fun ! In 2007 I teamed up with Tim, Jim and Anna (from HowlinBlues) and from a casual idea at a Jamnite, was instrumental in organising one of the Souths most successful music competition for under 25’s. Over 350 entrants, bands, duos, soloists. We had to hire the Wintergarden Theatre, Eastbourne for the Grand Final!!
Playing in the Howlin Blues band I am in my element! I get to play my rhythm guitar, bottleneck slide and of course my blues harp, I also get to sing and write songs for the sets! Lovin’it and HoOWLin forever — Keeping Music Live …
- Howlin Blues, Blues
- Reflections, Jazz Ballads, 60’s
- Dave B, Rock n’ roll
- Trip Wire, Rock/ Pop Covers
- Rick and Bob, Motown & Swing
- The Boys, Shadows Tribute
- Music from the Sofa, Jazz/ Folk
- Raggamuffin, Reggae
- Sticks and Stones, Classic Rock Covers
- The Sophisticated Lady of Swing, Swing
- The Wedding Band, Rock Covers
- Matt’s Chilled out Session, Own Songs
- Blues project, Blues
- Ragati String Band, Roots/ Skiffle/ Drunk Band
- Monty’s Python, Rock Covers
- Ten Below Zero, Classic Rock Covers
- Jeremy Ayre, Pop/ Folk
- Jennifer Clarke, Folk/Pop/Country
- Gold Rush Radio, American Indie
- Wreck Central, Rock/ Alternative Rock
- Splitters, Classic Rock Covers
- Daniella, Solo Singer
- The Franks, Rock to Reggae and Blues
- Lawsuit Lizzy, Thin Lizzy Tribute
- Lemony Snickett, Rock Covers 70’s-80’s
- Dave Beckett, Solo Blues
- Blondi Bleach, Blondie Tribute
- Rachel Brett, Folk/Rock
- Eclipse, Pink Floyd Tribute
- The Underclass, Indie/ Rock n’ Roll
- Mark and Mags, Pop Acoustic Duo
- AkA, Energetic rock/pop
- Western body Eastern mind, Acoustic/ electric folk soulful gypsy funk
- Touchwood, Acoustic Rock/Pop Covers
- The Life Gospel choir, Gospel
- Mojo Makers, Rock, Blues, Funk, Pop
- Noel (Operafest), Opera
- 8th Day, Rock Covers
- Elmos Fire, Indi Pop/Rock
- Three Stikes Out, Punk
- Kids in a Sweet Shop, Folk/ Rock/ Americana
- 21 Whiskeys, Folk Americana
- Banna Crows, Irish Acoustic
- Short atten Span, Covers
- Lauren Bransby, Folk
- Archie Norris, Acoustic pop
- Rachel Wilson, acoustic
- SKA’D 4 LIFE, Ska,specials, bad manners and the beat
