Kharma and the Devil are a long-standing, pub-favourite covers band from Tunbridge Wells. After writing their own material for their main stage set at Local and Live in 2024, they have gone from strength to strength, releasing their first EP earlier this year. Drawing on influences from the likes of the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, […]
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Formed during lockdown by The Royal Oak livestream tech. team The Airstreams are something of a Local and Live ‘supergroup’. Featuring Peter Taylor (The Harveys, The River Flows), Nigel Bent (Higgs and The Bosons, Coney Island Maybe), Jules Blythe (The Ladyboys, Coney Island Maybe), James Connick (Old Mercia, The River Flows) and sometimes Tim Carter
Leo & Tingley are a dynamic Pop-Folk duo comprised of Leo Tingley and Charlotte Tingley. Formally known as Chasing Shadows. Charlotte is a classically trained singer and pianist, bringing character, power and style in her vocals and song-writing. Leo is a reformed-rocker who spends most of his time writing sad songs about the sea. It’s
#bluesabilly,,,retro rock country blues Based in West Kent since 2016, we play at festivals, fetes , pubs and parties with a mix of original songs and covers in our own special style. We are a lively band who have fun at our gigs and can be seen to be enjoying what we do, and
Stoner meets progressive rock with a great passion for science fiction – Gramma Vedetta is a unique beast offering space travel, brutalised and dystopian novels through big and heavy riffs. They deliver a high energy, weighty and infectious performance with a sense of real band chemistry. A 3 piece band that needs to be seen
Over the last few years I’ve been lucky enough to open for the likes of Jools Holland, Olly Murs, Lucy Spraggan and Boyzlife as well as have my own headline show in February of this year which sold out! I am currently supporting Paloma Faith on her summer tour along with James Morrison and Sam
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The Charlie Rivers Band started their journey in 2008, and what a journey it has been. We have gone from, hear a pin drop, man and guitar, to a full band, country/rock/Americana sound. We currently have a full 7-piece line up including strings, bass, drums, guitars (electric and acoustic) and backing vocals. Since our creation,
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Formerly chief songwriter, singer and guitarist in folk rock band ‘Son of Kirk’. Michael is now focusing on a solo project featuring new material written over the last few years. Drawing on a rich tapestry of musical influences from psychedelic rock and folk, fusion, trip hop, trance and world music. Michael creates a unique blend
Cyrano are a rock four piece comprised of Joe Ackerley, Tim Hubbard, Matt Wilson and Karl Barton. Veterans of the Tunbridge Wells music scene, they have built a large underground following around London and Kent. Their influences range from Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Jimi Hendrix, Radiohead, Crowded House and The Beatles. They have two albums
Big bro, younger sis Cyrano’s Joe Ackerley teamed up with sister Alice to form ‘The Ackerleys’ as a side line – turned major project! They‘ve a fast-growing repertoire of folk/pop tunes, some light and uplifting, some moody and soulful, featuring close harmony, strong chord structure and catchy melody. Joe’s prodigious song writing skills and rich
