Acoustic and Spoken Word Stage Announcement

 

14th-16th June 2013

 

 

Hey up lovelies!!

 

Did you know it’s less than 8 weeks to this year’s Ravenstonedale Festival?

Well it is, so you better get them tassle tops, shades and dancing shoes at the ready!

We think it’s high time we shared the acoustic line up so without further ado I present to you the acoustic line up so far…more acts TBA!

 

Pizza Sluts to Host Ravenstonedale Acoustic and Spoken Word Stage

 

Confirmed acts include…

 

Rory Connor

Rory Connor is a Singer-Songwriter from Alston, Cumbria. He had been a prominent figure on the music scene in Cumbria and further afield for several years and has gained a large following through venues and festivals alike. He is a member of the reunited line-up of Folk band Tarras who played last year’s Ravenstonedale festival.

He released his Solo Album in 2010 to critical acclaim and received such praise as the following; ''One of the most promising contemporary song writers in Britain today” Archie Fisher,' BBC Radio Scotland.
'A refreshingly original voice' Bob Harris BBC Radio 2
'Stands his ground alongside the likes of David Gray, Damien Rice and James Morrison' **** R2 Rock & Reel

www.myspace.com/roryconnormusic

 

Christian Moss

Christian originates from Greater Manchester and has been song-writing since “accidentally” starting in 1996. He delivers melodic, rock-tinged, alternative acoustic songs with hearty vocals and a vibrant ‘no-nonsense’ guitar style. 

In February 2013, Christian performed live on Radio Cumbria as part of the “BBC Introducing” series. He is currently working on the follow-up to his “Miscast Rhinos” EP, and has festival dates lined up for Germany and the UK this summer.

www.myspace.com/christianmossmusic

 

Miss P

Miss P is a performance poet from Lancaster who writes loosely autobiographical, often funny, sometimes tragic, rhymes (and rants) about life and those that live it.

Miss P can regularly be found performing throughout the North West, and sometimes further afield. She has read her work everywhere from festivals and birthday parties to literary events and punk gigs.

Miss P looks forward to returning to Ravenstonedale after last year’s brilliant gig in the beer tent, but hopes the weather is a bit less shit!

https://www.facebook.com/MissP.poet

 

Ham Fisted Linguists

Ham-Fisted Linguists are a satirical spoken word outfit, each poet more northern than the last. Be it based in reality, be it hyperbolic, it be meant... or at least it's meant to be.

They can be found lurking in the bushes at:
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/hamfistedlinguists
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hamflinguists

 

Lynette Mckone

Lynette is a multi-talented reader, writer and performer reading with passion and integrity.

Lynette’s poetry has taken her across the pond to poetry festivals such as Paddington International and world-acclaimed Austin International Poetry Festival.

Her UK Performances include Edinburgh Fringe, Sheffield International Poetry Festival and Kendal Calling 2012.

 

Hannah Houghton

Hannah is part of many musical projects such as Manchester based 'Salford Media City' and 'Cosmic Junk Band' and solo project 'Portals'
These are “Quote”:
Psychedelic Ethereal Sea Shanty Lovesongs to no one' Which I play on the Bouzouki and Mandollin.

 

Davy Malone

A singer/songwriter from Westmoreland who plays psychedelic folk and all points in-between with a unique guitar style and a beautiful voice

 

Jamie Bosanko

'I’m a solo acoustic singer songwriter from Barrow in Furness, currently gigging regularly around the South Cumbria area.

jamie bosanko youtube

 

 

 

Pizza Sluts to host acoustic stage

Ravenstonedale would like to welcome the Pizza Sluts to the festival fold as hostesses for our RSD acoustic and spoken word stage.

Acoustic performances will take place in their delightful pizza café where they’ll be running pizza making workshops and games to keep the kids entertained.

All pizzas are prepared from raw ingredients on site as well as nacho's, toasties and yummy cakes. These girls know how to feed a crowd and host a good show!

Find them on facebook Pizza Sluts

 

Upcoming blog news

sexy steampunk fancy dress

 

 

Resident costume designer Julie Baker will be showcasing bespoke Steampunk designs for all to see. In case you don’t know “Steampunk” is the fancy dress theme for this year’s fest so please join in the fancy dress fun.

At Ravenstonedale HQ we love Steampunk because it’s fun, sexy, fashionable, experimental and contradictive with new world colliding with old.

Prices and details on how to order from “One Off Projects” will be detailed in the blog.

Give One Off Projects a “Like” on facebook

 Lastly, the Ravens Nest line up TBA this weekend so stay tuned people!

 

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Bye for now !

The Ravenstonedale Festival Team x