The Blues Festival of Wales
The Blues Festival of Wales is in the valley this April after last years ‘trial run’ at the former ‘Taffys Tash festival site in
Upper Cwmtwrch.
The festival is all systems go this year on April 27-28-29 at the reformed old rail line arts site now called THE GREEN VALLEY ARTS.
A huge push for local tourism already as already 74 ticket holders are booked in B n B throughout the valley and the campsite in Cwmtwrch is full.
The local public houses in Upper Cwmtwrch and The Swan in Ystalefera are hosting blues acts from all over UK throughout the weekend. The cream of Wales blues artists will be on show.
Friday sees The Blues Steelers from the Rhonda, Andrew Bazeley, Josie Lloyd, Jolly Jock and The Big Fibbers on the solar powered Dome Stage;
The Sunday evening spot sees top bluesman and the Celtic Connections ‘live artist of the year, ‘ Tensheds, appear. His dramatic rise to the attention of
the music hierarchy has seen him achieve music writers awards as ‘ best unsigned artists 2010, ‘ best festival live performer 2011’ and best blues lick’ 2011.
Whilst Saturday 27th has Grammy nominated Appalachian mountain blues man Jerry Harmon ( USA ) Matt Woosy and the fabulous Babbajack heading the bill of 20 artists.
The brand new ‘ Big Lodge tipi will be a permanent feature at the green valley sitethroughout the year and will feature solo and duo acts throughout the weekend.
Tickets are a bargain of £10 per day on www.greenvalleyarts.co.uk or tel; 0333 9000 919
***Special Announcement***
TENSHEDS appearance Sunday 6pm at The Blues Festival of WalesAmericana , Blues, Folk, Rockabilly and Boogie piano
He has drawn musical comparisons with everyone from
Tom Waits, David Gray, Mark Knopfler and Mike Scott to Steve Earl.
CONFIRMED - ISLE OF WIGHT
UK PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY BEST UNSIGNED ACT 2009 –
CELTIC CONNECTIONS BEST LIVE FESTIVAL ACT – 2011
NORTHERN TRAX MAKING IT BIG (Best Newcomer) – 2011
PURE RAWK INDIE AWARDS – BEST BLUES TRACK OF THE YEAR 2011.
ALBUM: CRAZY BEAUTIFUL
Tensheds, Jerry Harmon, Babajack, Pat Grover & The Blue Hawks,
Slide Boy Roy, Blues Train, Sicknote Steve, Rockabilly Blues
Guy Maile
Matt Woosey, Josie Lloyd,
Mike Markey & Nicky Jones, Sisters in Grease
Afternoon in Paris, Stainless Steve, The Blues Steelers, Jolly Jock
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And Pack your boots for an early morning stroll
