ACOUSTICA FESTIVAL AT EXETER PHOENIX
A new annual festival that showcases the best alt-folk, folktronica and Americana kicks off at Exeter Phoenix this month with over 40 artists and bands performing from 18 – 20 September. Building on shows at the Exeter Phoenix from bands including Noah and the Whale, King Creosote, The Acorn, Woodpigeon and Malcolm Middleton, as well as a regular weekly acoustic showcase and numerous nights from local labels/promoters including Birds, Orphans and Fools and Boothill Records, the festival celebrates the best in acoustic music. The evenings kick off at 7pm, with daytime sessions from 12pm on Saturday and Sunday, featuring scores of South West based artists. More details are available on the website: acousticafestival.co.uk. Tickets are £12 (£10 concession) for each day or £28 (£25) for the whole weekend. Box office – 01392 667080.
ACOUSTICA FESTIVAL LINE UP:
Friday 18 Sept
THE LEISURE SOCIETY, Dan Michaelson and the Coastguards, The Boy Who Trapped The Sun, Stornoway, Alessi’s Ark, Sweet Baboo, David Gibb, plus Birds, Orphans & Fools present a line-up of folk psychedelia including Emma Tricca, Tisso Lake and Sam and the Plants…..
Saturday 19 Sept
THE AGNOSTIC MOUNTAIN GOSPEL CHOIR, James Yorkston, John Smith, Delta Maid, Thomas Dybdahl and more plus Daylight Music and the City of Funzville present two full stages of acts, DJ’s and more over 12 hours, including A Fine Day For Sailing, Count To Fire, Buddy Valentine….
Sunday 20 Sept
TUNNG, Beth Jeans Houghton, Jon Allen, Nive Nielsen plus the Sunday Social presents the best of south west-based acoustic artists, including Dan Arborise, All The Fires, Magic Greenery…. and Boothill Records present Luke and the Lionels, Steve Ferbrache, Cedar Rose and more…
