Aldborough Hall Farm Beer Festival 2008

  The Julian Tulk Band

Friday 6.45pm – 8.30pm

 The lush grooves and epic guitar pop of the Julian Tulk Band are set to take the live scene by storm with their new album “SHINE MY BROTHER, MY GHOST, MY BROTHER”.

Having spent the last year working on their debut release THE JULIAN TULK BAND are now looking to move forward quickly, showing the world what they have to offer. Having played supporting slots for the likes of Patty Plinko and Supergrass and venues such as the London Forum and Scala, they have already shown that they’ve got what it takes to perform up there with the best.  After trying a couple of different line-ups over the years, they have now finally formed and gelled through a mutual love of playing great & interesting music and having good times, creating songs that are sometimes inspired by less fortunate events. Their live sound can be described as a toxic blend of blues, folk and alternative pop. These guys always perform professionally and impeccably, but most importantly – earnestly; breaking snappy rhythms with soft melody and soaring vocals. “

We have one complaint about this CD; there just isn't enough enough if it. The blues-tinted, soaring melodies deliver a rare and masterful blend of emotion and integrity. With guitars twanging freshly in your ears, Tulk's voice holds your attention with a gentle but vice-like grip. The musicianship is truly awesome, and the production is next level. Think City And Colour gone pop. This is contemporary folk at its finest, begging the question: is this town big enough for Julian Tulk AND Frank Turner?   9/10”  Rock Sound (January 2010) 

“The Julian Tulk Band take a beautiful melody and gives it a graceful and ragged edge. The staccato licks and driving drums giving the song the right amount of power and might, whilst Tulk’s glorious vocals deliver the melody at ease and with emotion. Fantastic stuff…"   www.subbacultcha.com“The Julian Tulk Band, Strong Level Road, Fantastic 10/10 ...” BBC Radio Berkshire.

The Julian Tulk Band are:

Julian Tulk - Songs - Guitars - Vocals
William Twomey - Guitars - Backing Vox
Griffin Maggs - Drums - Percussion
Barry Pollock - BassManagement:

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   +44 (0) 7950 435 709   

www.myspace.com/juliantulk   

The Earnshaws

Friday 9pm – 10.45pm  

As we said when we first started up The Earnshaws, we want to be two bands at once - a covers band for live venues and weddings, birthdays and bah mizvahs and an original band dishing out lively slices of indie rock for your delectation. The Earnshaws Review From Stanford Fest "Only having formed 7 months ago, the Earnshaws created a riot whilst belting out their indie inspired tunes under the scorching summer sun. Who would have thought these rock-stars are in fact teachers from the William Edward’s School inGrays. All I want to know is why weren’t my teachers like that when I was at school?!" 
Festivals of 2009 Here's an update on our activities in the last couple of months. After the fantastic first gig we got straight into preparations for the Stanford Music Festival. We had an audition gig that went off with a real bang, so many of you guys came to see us it was brilliant. We were very nervous as we were on first, but the crowd and venue's reaction to us was so positive it really gave us a boost!
We went down so well that the venue invited us back to play a fundraiser for the festival and once again we had loads of people turn up! A later slot for us meant we could relax and really get into it.
So the festival season rolled around and we played two of them. The South Ockendon festival and Stanford Festival. The South Ockendon Fest was in Dilkes Park, and after several bands of varying styles and abilities we got to play on the wobbly stage.
Onto Stanford Festival and what a day! Great atmosphere, great bands and the crowd outdid themselves! We even enlisted the help of the fabulous Dancing Dave, and he soon had the youngsters in the crowd giving it 'the finger whirl' and 'two handed point' dance.  

The Earnshaws are:

Joe Kimmings - Lead Vocals/Keys
Louis Bonning - Rhythm Guitar/Vocals
Matt Hogg - Lead Guitar/Vocals
Steve Tagg - Bass/Vocals
Matt Anderson - Drums                                                                                                                                             www.myspace.com/theearnshaws

 Kim Reddy

Saturday 12.30pm – 2pm 

Kim is a 21 year old singer / song writer / dancer currently based in London originally from Manchester. From a young age she has been singing semi professionally and has appeared in various children's T V programs, she has been going down a storm at her numerous gigs all over the North of England and has been working as a session singer for a number of producers including Pete Waterman, Park Productions, Propa Good Records UK and Al Unsworth.  She is now concentrating on writing and recording her own material working with other writers and producers including Medina Sound, Keithen Carter, Sacha Collison, Vandal, Mike Hamilton and Donne and is looking for management to help develop her career! 

www.myspace.com/kimreddy

Spiral Compass

Saturday 3.30pm – 5.15pm 

Spiral Compass is a London based band who have become recognised for their musical diversity. Essentially a rock band, the members have made a point of not limiting their creativity with stylistic walls and stifling genre sterotypes, including everything from samba to metal in their style cocktail. They  are currently in the process of recording their songs and will hopefully have them ready soon. In the meantime there are some songs uploaded on their myspace player which are demos and taken from rehearsals. Enjoy now, while you can, because they will become Spiral Compass "rare material" when they are replaced. 

Spiral Compass are:

Laurence Lowe - Drums

Guest Singer - Ade  

www.myspace.com/spiralcompass

University of London Big Band

Saturday 6pm – 7.45pm  

The University of London Big band is London's best kept secret - a Swinging Sensation ! ! The University of London Big Band is the flagship ensemble for the University of London Jazz society and is made up of 25 of the best young jazz musicians in London. They come from all over the University of London which consists of twenty self-governing colleges. Touring to Berlin in 2005, Portugal in 2006 and France and Italy in 2007, the Band is going from strength to strength and has ambitious touring plans in the pipeline for 2009/2010! They perform regularly at the Chelsea Arts Club and at the Officer Training Corps and have performed at the King's Law Ball at the Savoy Hotel and at the LSE Underground Bar. They are also regulars on the jazz circuit, playing at seminal venues including the 100 Club, the 606 Club and The Bull's Head, Barnes throughout the year. ULBB has a wide repertoire of music but focuses on the Great Swing Era of the 1930s and 1940s, guaranteeing that everyone can't help but get up and dance. After several successful master classes in the 2005/2006 season, since 2006/2007 the band has been coached by the mighty Pete Long. Pete has worked with, and supported, such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, John Scofield, and Chick Corea and is currently working with his new group The Rhythm Kitchen and leading Ronnie's Scott's Big Band. Go to: www.ulubigband.co.uk for more information about the band and the University of London Jazz Society!The University of London Big Band are:Up to 25 students from all over the University of London.

www.ulubigband.co.uk

www.myspace.com/ulbigband

Groove Salad

Saturday 8.15pm – 11pm 

GrooveSalad are Andrew, Adam, Daryl and Hinako, a four-piece function band hailing from Surrey.  Through their love for music and performing they have been gigging for many years in various musical projects, but they made their first appearance at the Aldborough Beer Festival back in Summer 2008 and are excited to be invited back for this year's extravaganza! Expect to hear an eclectic mix of funktastic hits from the forties right up to the noughties, guaranteed to get you up and dancing again! If you'd like to contact GrooveSalad, please e-mail them at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Cracklin’ Griffins

Sunday 1.15pm – 3.00pm  

The Cracklin' Griffins play traditional Irish songs and music, plus some of the greats from the Pogues and Waterboys back-catalogues. Book us now for: Parties, weddings, St. Patrick’s night, pub gigs or any general celebration!!

The band can vary in size between a duo and a six-piece - depending on your needs - and we can play for up to 2 hours. Plus we can also work with a caller, as a backing-band for Céilí

Our repertoire includes some fifty or so songs and tunes (see left hand column), including favourites such as: ‘Dirty Old Town’, ‘Whiskey in the Jar’, ‘Fairytale of New York’, ‘Fisherman's Blues’, ‘Wild Rover’ and many, many more... We can also usually do special requests, if given advance notice!

We supply our own equipment - unless otherwise specified - and additionally we can provide interval background music (this is NOT a substitute for a full-on disco!) to create a complete evening/afternoon of entertainment!!!

Covering a broad area of South-East England (and potentially further - ask us for a quote), we have been receiving rapturous applause everywhere from: Function halls to Pubs to Colleges to Rugby Clubs to Steam Fairs to...

"Guys, Thanks for playing our wedding in Bournemouth. It was an amazing set. Everyone has said how good you were and it really made the wedding."

"....thanks very much for playing at our wedding reception. I know we thoroughly enjoyed the evening and have received lots of comments from friends and family who thought you were great."

The Cracklin Griffins are: 

Jim Best - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Accordion & Tin Whistle
Nick 'The Wriggler' Riggles - Mandolin & Acoustic Guitar (or Bass)
Anna McInerney - Fiddle & Vocals
Rich Pickings - Banjo & Backing Vocals
Rikki Borkum - Bass Guitar
John 'Riley' Gardner - Drums, Percussion & Backing Vocals
(+ Keely 'Gallagher' McDonald - Fiddle & Vocals)  

www.myspace.com/thecracklingriffins

The Screaming Beans

Sunday 3.30pm – 5.15pm 

The Screaming Beans are a Blues Rock Band with a passion for music. Four like minded musicians playing the music they enjoy. This passion and enjoyment spills over into their performances, giving their audience a great night of entertainment! We are really pleased to be playing some great new venues this year, The Rose and Crown, The Billy and The Golden Fleece. 

The Screaming Beans are: 

Pete Panic – Guitar and Vocals

Jack Warren – Guitar

Peter Noyce – Drums

Garry Warren – Bass and Vocals

 www.myspace.com/thescreamingbeans 

Royal Liberty Morris are a mixed Morris Dance side (or team) based in Hornchurch, Essex, UK. Unlike many Morris Teams, who dance only one style or Tradition, we dance Cotswold and Border Morris and Molly Sword each with equal enthusiasm, vigour, spectacle... and scaffold poles.

We practice every Thursday at Fairkytes Art Centre, Hornchurch from 7pm and always welcome new members. We are a very laid back group of people who believe in fun, exercise, enjoyment, and friendship. We perform at events mainly in Essex and Kent at weekends during the summer. Some of these involve the opportunity to camp during the weekend and one event is a week long. 

Contact Details

Terry   01708 765708