Moonshine Junction + Dìtch The Demon + Brad Stuart + Nothing rhymes with orange
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Moonshine Junction is a female-fronted 4-piece band playing classic and contemporary country music. Established stars such as Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow feature alongside bands like Creedence Clearwater Revival and Lynyrd Skynyrd while modern Nashville is represented by the likes of Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Chris Stapleton and Luke Combs. Outstanding vocals and top-quality playing make Moonshine Junction one of the leading new country cover bands.
The demon is rising! Formed in 2018 from the beer-soaked music scene of Hastings (UK), Ditch the Demon is a rising powerhouse of rock, assimilating power metal, psych and prog under a dark yet uplifting aura.
The band’s sound is driven by the soaring, haunting vocals of Amanda Brooks-Byron and seasoned musicianship of Karl Mee (guitar), Terry Keen (keyboards), Steph Bennion (bass) and Neil Warman (drums). Together they perform a shape-shifting set of exceptional and inventive self-penned songs.
"...East Sussex's answer to Blood Ceremony, and full-length debut 'Ain't Dead Yet' is a hugely enjoyable mix of psych, prog and garage goth. Brooks-Byron surely spent her teenage nights before a mirror miming to Kate Bush, Siouxsie Sioux and Coven's Jinx Dawson..." (Grant Moon, Prog Magazine, issue 150)
Influences driving the band's music are diverse. The spiritual roots of Ditch the Demon can be traced to seminal band Coven, whose 1974 album “Blood on the Snow” inspired the band to forge their own contemporary alt-metal twist on classic psych rock. The band's distinctive alt-metal sound is perhaps closest to that of contemporary 'occult rock' acts like Green Lung, Ruby the Hatchet and Lucifer.
Ditch the Demon released their first full-length album "Ain't Dead Yet" in December 2023. The band previously released a debut eponymous two-track EP in 2020.
Theatrical but without going over the top, the live shows of Ditch the Demon are captivating for their energy and tightness. See Upcoming Gigs for where to catch them in action and list of previous gigs.
For fans of: Blood Ceremony, Epica, Evanescence, Green Lung, Lucifer (and Coven!).
Source: The Fiddler's Elbow websiteBrad Stuart is an Americana Singer/Songwriter with over two decades of studio recording and live touring under his belt. As a Michigan native and Nashville Recording Artist, Brad’s soulful lyrics and emotive vocals have captured audiences across the country, earning him a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim. With a knack for storytelling, a deep connection to his faith, and a passion for music, Brad Stuart continues to captivate listeners with his authentic and heartfelt sound.
Nothing Rhymes With Orange (NRWO) - are a UK indie rock band producing anthemic originals for a rapidly growing audience of passionate fans. Tracks are packed full of blistering energy, urgent lyrics and propelling drums. Members Elijah Easton (guitarist, lead vocalist), Samuel Briggs (bassist), Lui Venables (drummer), Fin Anderson-Farquhar (lead guitarist) each share a love of music and take inspiration from bands such as Kings of Leon, The 1975, Fontaines D.C and The Killers. The band have been championed by many Local and National radio stations, their music continues to be discovered by new presenters and audiences with three of their latest tracks (Cats eyes, Friday is over and Monday) being played on their regional BBC Introducing show (BBC introducing in the west). Stretching further afield the band also were played on WRIF 101 located in Detroit following a discovery of their material on their social media which is constantly being updated and pushed by the members of the band as they release new tour dates gigs and occasional food reviews!!