Upcoming Gig: Bandstand Busking Day 1 at Richard Thompson’s Meltdown

As part of folk music legend Richard Thompson’s Meltdown Festival in partnership with Bandstand Busking we’ve put together two amazing afternoons of totally free music, showcasing some of the most exciting young artists in a new generation of folk songwriting.

All the acts will perform acoustic sets on a specially constructed bandstand built on floor of the Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall. There’s a packed programme of music from 1pm – 7pm on the first and second Sunday of Meltdown (13th and 20th).

Here’s what’s in store this Sunday..

1.00pm Soname
1:45pm Special guest – TBA
2.45pm Belles Of London City
3.30pm Trans Siberian March Band
4.45pm Oh Ruin
5.30pm Laura Hocking
6.15pm Sam Amidon

Sam Amidon

Photo: Pamhule

Laura Hocking

Photo: Anika Mottershaw

Oh Ruin

Photo: Tim Ferguson

And More..

Including Neo-Morris jigging from folky damsels Belles of London City [MySpace], Tibetan Mountain Song from Soname [Website] and balkanic-klezmeric punk-brass from the Trans-Siberian March Band [MySpace].

See the full festival programme including other great free shows at the Meltdown Festival site.

Brand New Video from Broken Bells for ‘The Ghost Inside’ starring Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks

The folks at Broken Bells’ label have given us exclusive access to Broken Bells new video for new single the Ghost Inside. A retro-futuristic space adventure starring Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks as a Martini-drinking android, what more could you want.

And we’ve also exclusive video from a band practice session working on the song.

Broken Bells play their first European date since the release of their debut album at Royal Festival Hall as part of Richard Thompson’s Meltdown Festival on 21st June.

A few tickets still remain for this very special show, grab yours here.