BoxEddy

Formed in 1999, BoxEddy are a four-piece covers band playing pop, rock and indie classic hits and modern day anthems thoughout Northamptonshire and beyond. The band members have all played in bands since their teens, and share a belief that a good night of live music can include the Monkees and the Artic Monkeys!

If you like an eclectic mix of tunes from the like of the Jam, Killers, Beatles, Doobie Bros, Oasis, The Rolling Stomes, Foo Fighters, Blur and ooh maybe a bit of Abba, these boys will certainly be for you.

Here & Now Band

The Here and Now band have entertained audiences for four decades with their blend of psychedelic space rock and adventures in reggae.

The first version of the group was co-founded in London by drummer/vocalist Keith Dobson later known as "Kif Kif Le Batter", guitarist/keyboardist José Gross, bassist Franco & others in March, 1974. Keith the Bass and Stefan Lewry joined in 1975 and 1976 respectively.

They were influenced by bands and artists such as Ravel, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham, Chick Corea and Weather Report as well as Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Hawkwind and Gong.

In 1977 Daevid Allen and Gilli Smyth recruited the band to tour with them under the name Planet Gong, and released a live album Floating Anarchy 1977 and a single "Opium for the People". The album reputed to have sold around 250,000 copies, more than any other Gong record.

In 2011 Mark Robson of Kangaroo Moon and Magick Brothers took the helm of Keyboards and vocals. Andy Roid also rejoined the band in August 2011, giving the band two synth players. In 2013 Stephen "Woody" Wood replaced Nik Nimbus on Drums.

Ma Brown's Groovebox

A hip swinging, booty shakin' party band comprised of some very talented musicians playing the tunes some folk forgot they'd loved.

A varied set list with some re interpretations plucked lovingly from those days when you had your groove on and everybody knew it.

Ma Brown's Groove Box have made a name for themselves delivering a look and a sound that is second to none.

The band play some original material and tracks from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Tha Fatback Band and Cheryl Lynn.

Repro Jam Squad

This electrfying FUNK band is a collective of seasoned professional musicians based out of Northampton in the heart of the UK.

Creating a hot live stage presence with a full on FUNK vibe, with a tight set. The band offers a set based on tried and trusted FUNK classics that the audience will recognise, love and get down to.  With a mix of cover tracks and an occasional original,

The RePro Jam Squad will deliver a crowd pleasing performance every time...guaranteed.

Rapscallion

Born in 1990, bored and penniless John, Cheese and Greig decided they needed someone else to buy their beer for them. Being as they all made something which almost passed for music they decided to form a band, Rapscallion. Twenty-five years on and over twenty musicians later they have become institutionalised in their own musical asylum.

Alongside their original material, they play a mixture of early influenced arrangements of Celtic traditional songs and dance tunes, and the powerful rock punk folk songs of the Levellers, Pogues and Waterboys to name a few. Moving from melodic to driven powerful tunes and songs they truly love what they do and are very glad to entertain.

With the addition of Donald on keyboards the range of styles has without doubt increased  significantly, and the combined individual influences within the band is promising to produce their best work yet as they continue to inspire each other in the composition of new material.

Their latest CD: Dumb Umbrella is available on iTunes, Amazon and other good online retailers.

Mid-Sensation

Well established in Northamptonshire for many years, Mid-Sensation are an exciting 6 piece soul and Tamla Motown band that get everyone on their feet!

Covering material by James Brown, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Elvis, Bob Marley and others.

King's Gambit

King's Gambit is a contemporary folkbeat dance band incorporating vocal melodies and original folk tunes with a banging beat.

Based in Northampton, the band formed in 2010 as a three-piece and recorded their debut album Lines and Verses in 2011 and FolkBeat in 2013.

Since then the band has played festivals across the UK including:

 Banbury Folk Festival, Brackley Folk Festival, Alchemy Festival, Kontra Roots Club, The Bardic Picnic, Family Pride, Merry Tom Folk Festival, Folk In the Park, The Umbrella Fair, The Bardic Picnic, Irchester Wood Fest and Sidmouth Folk Festival, Magic in the Mountains, Northampton Music Festival, Beckenham Arts Festival, Twinfest, Green Meadows Festival, Brackley Fringe Festival.

Palmerston

Five piece band who perform 0riginal songs written by Alan Rondeau, who have successfully evaded being stuck in a genre. (They always take a shovel).

Featuring: Keyboard & Concertina, Fiddle & Squeezebox, Harmonica & Guitar, Bass & Banjo, Mandolin & Percussion.

“An effin orchestra” claimed one innocent bystander. “I only nipped out for a quick one, next thing I know, I’ve bought all their albums!”

An Army of Lights

Hailing from Northampton UK, An Army of Lights produce grand, alternative indie rock consisting of soaring vocals, tight harmonies, and delay soaked guitar lines.

With a NME featured self titled debut EP and shows across the UK with the likes of Miles Kane, The View, Dog is Dead, Turin Brakes, Brother, New Cassettes and Bleech, as well as appearances for BBC Introducing, Google and Thorpe Park, there is certainly no sign of slowing down for the indie 4 piece.

The Skalectrics

The SKAlectrics are a 7 piece SKA band from the Oxfordshire area specialising in SKA music. They cover many different bands from the genre and include many of your classic favourite SKA tunes from Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners, The Selecter and The Beat giving it our their own unique style for a skanking good time.

If you like SKA music and like to dance you'll love the SKAlectrics.

Hannah Faulkner and Band

Hannah Faulkner successful singer/songwriter from Northampton described as “The Hardest Working Musician and known as the girl next door, with her soulful killer voice and heartfelt lyrics which leaves audiences captivated” Musos Magazine.

She has performed at over 700 gigs in the last 2-3 years, and 300+ in 2012 alone including the 02 London, The Acoustic Festival of Britain, WestFest, HTID in Spain, Dreamscape and Hardcore Heaven Awards.

She has supported The Animals, Joan Armatrading, Dawn Penn, Dave McPherson INME, Aswad, Shola Ama, Hatty Keane, Billy Lockett, Alonestar, Artful Dodger, The Real Thing and Lucy Spraggan to name but a few.

Hannah’s EP titled *ALIVE* released last year was described as "Melting pot filled with Pop Rock Funk and Soul all blended together with cleverly crafted heartfelt and catchy lyrics, with feel good upbeat vibes and catchy melodies".

Drunlen Master & The Mandem

Drunken Master & The Mandem are Hip Hop trio from Northampton, consisting of two MC’s, Drunken Master and Blakadonis, and singer Big T.

After being friends and performing solo for a number of years, the three got together at the end of 2012 to form a group with a difference.

Mixing traditional slamming hip hop beats with live acoustic breakdowns, Drunken Master & The Mandem have been giving Northampton audiences a surprising treat, gaining recognition from many groups of people, including those who would usually turn their noses up to the rap scene.

Rude and outrageous, soulful and intelligent, funny and thought provoking, these lads will make you listen….whether you like it or not!

Just Handsome

Just Handsome are a 3-piece acoustic act based in Northampton. Covering any genre, they have been a lively part of the local open mic scene over the last 2 years, and have now made strides in securing their own gigs at  events over the summer of 2015.

MyJaike

MyJaike has played throughout the UK at many venues and festivals alongside some of the best up and coming acoustic and folk artists of today.

They have a reputation as an entertaining live acoustic duo whose prolific song writing skills have seen them become one of their home town of Northampton's leading acoustic acts. 2013 saw the release of their debut EP "Bouquets & Rhymes" and they are currently spending time in between live shows working on their extensive catalogue of tracks to produce a follow up album for release in 2015 .

MyJaike's catchy and melodic songs twinned with a truely entertaining, light-hearted approach to performance, make for a truly unique sound. They are continuously appearing as feature artists at a number of some of Northampton's most popular acoustic nights.