#DUCKFEST23 Bands
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Friday 4 August 2023
5 to 6pm
Sugar Rush All female, 4 piece, pop rock band. "Amazing band with a really good vibe, loved the song choices too. Can’t wait to watch again" Facebook page |
6.30 to 7.30pm
Chill The Party Band Chill are a professional three piece pop rock covers band based in Dorset, that formed in 1999. We've had a few line up changes since then, but Peege has been with the band from the start and Steve joined in 2000. Nick took over on drums in May 2012. Each of us has been in a number of bands over the years, including nationally touring tribute acts* performing on theatre stages - so we have a wealth of experience. (*UK Pink Floyd, Toto Loco, And Finally...Phil Collins, Fat Lizzy, The Bryan Adams Tribute) Facebook page |
8.00 to 9.00pm
Ironhide Ironhide Is a cover band from Weymouth Dorset. Metal/rock "Super tight band with an epic set list. Very talented musicians and I’ll definitely be back to see more" Facebook page |
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9.30 to 11.00pm Rusty Shackle Rusty Shackle are a six-piece folk-rock band from South Wales. They have released five successful studio albums and are an experienced live band, playing festivals and venues around the world since 2010. Rusty Shackle are: Liam Collins – Vocals, Guitar Scott McKeon – Fiddle, Banjo, Vocals Baz Barwick – Guitar, Tenor Guitar Ryan Williams – Bass Guitar, Vocals George Barrell – Drums, Vocals Alex McConnachie – Guitar, Vocals Visit website |
Saturday 5 August 2023
12 to 1pm
The Surfin Birds The psychosonic constellations are clearing so open your airwaves and contenance these cavalcades of swinging surf and raucous rockabilly. Thundering their way to a gathering near you this year secreting rustic rockabilly charm, allow their guttural guitars and dynamic drums to reverberate your reason and magnify the madness. Simply throw back your hair, whirl that waistline onwards and follow your frenzied feet to the searing sounds of Dorset's musical sensation that is The Surfin' Birds. Facebook page |
1.30 to 2.30pm
Archie Ray & The Flutterbies A geek, with a band, who plays Mixed-Pop Music. Roll the dice, check it out Visit website |
3.00 to 4.00pm
Stealing Whiskey Stealing Whiskey are a modern folk band from Dorset specialising in upbeat, hand-crafted, harmonic tunes that will please your ears and legs. Facebook page |
4.30 to 5.30pm
Stereoironics Stereoironics are the UK’s number 1 Stereophonics tribute Band & have been recommended to many by The Stereophonics themselves. In an interview with Viva magazine, Kelly Jones said of the band: “They are brilliant and they learn our songs quicker than we do!” View Website |
6.00 to 7.00pm
That Covers Band Upbeat, three-piece covers band. Covering the big hits from The Beatles to The Killers. Facebook page |
7.30 to 8.30pm
The Few Since the band's formation back in 2014 The Few have gone from strength to strength building a reputation as one of the South's premier party bands. The guys have gone down a storm at festivals across the region with their unique blend of youthful exuberance from front man Harry and the solid professionalism from a very experienced group of musicians behind him. The band's ethos is a simple one - play music that people love to get up and dance to and give people a night to remember. Facebook Page |
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9.30 to 11.00pm Foo Fighters GB Not wishing to be a caricature of the real thing, Foo Fighters GB is a tribute to the music of the Foos, aiming to create as authentic but honest a live show for the audience as possible. You’ll hear all the hits, but also some of the less-well-known deep cuts from the FF back catalogue to give fans a uniquely satisfying experience. And the audience is always invited to be a part of the show when the singalongs start! View Website |
BAR STAGE
FRIDAY 4 AUGUST
2 - 5 pm Open Mic with singer / songwriter Kay Nixon
6 - 6.30 pm Mid Life Crisis : Part 1
7.30 - 8pm Mid Life Crisis : Part 2
9 - 9.30pm Ansell and Gretel
11pm - midnight The Chris Davies Band
6 - 6.30 pm Mid Life Crisis : Part 1
7.30 - 8pm Mid Life Crisis : Part 2
9 - 9.30pm Ansell and Gretel
11pm - midnight The Chris Davies Band
SATURDAY 5 AUGUST
11am - 12 noon Simon Grainger on piano
1.00 - 1.30 pm Kay Nixon
2.30 - 3.00 pm Nick Coleman
4 - 4.30pm IdentiKit
5.30 - 6.00pm Edd Bleach
7.00 - 7.30pm Ralph Bishop
8.30 - 9.30pm Masau’u
11pm - midnight The 5 O’Clock Heroes
1.00 - 1.30 pm Kay Nixon
2.30 - 3.00 pm Nick Coleman
4 - 4.30pm IdentiKit
5.30 - 6.00pm Edd Bleach
7.00 - 7.30pm Ralph Bishop
8.30 - 9.30pm Masau’u
11pm - midnight The 5 O’Clock Heroes