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Biography Formed in 2008, the band have recorded two independently released EPs while cutting their teeth on the London live music circuit. In 2011 the band played shows with the likes of Katchafire, Ladi 6, Jayson Norris and I Am Giant, and performed at numerous festivals with acts like INXS, Status Quo and Shihad to name a few. Melic's brand new EP titled 'Nowhere I'd Rather Be' was released on 17th February 2012 and was produced by Paul Matthews ( I Am Giant, Tadpole, Stylus). The subsequent music video for the title single has received rave reviews from around the web. In July 2012, Melic won "Best Overall Band" in the Playmusic Unsigned awards. "London four piece Melic successfully blended their diverse backgrounds - classical, funk, metal and rock - with 'Nowhere I'd Rather Be' a particular highlight". - The Independent (UK) (Cornbury Festival Review) "A very intriguing young band from London that use their disparate influences to create a very eclectic form of progressive-indie-rock, which is the only way we can describe their very unique sound. Besides being very accomplished musicians, Melic write some great tunes too and they aren't afraid to experiment". - Play Music Pick Up Magazine "Nowhere I'd Rather Be is the sound of a band scaling new heights in song writing and saleability, while maintaining their high standard of musicianship. Melic are proving that you do not need to dumb things down to write catchy rock songs" - Dan Issitt - Aim Low Press Description Melic are a four-piece band based in London. Their sound is derived from an eclectic blend of musicians - fusing a metal drummer, a funk-rock bassist, a classically trained pianist/saxophonist, and a singer/song-writer rock guitarist.
James Foley is a singer song-writer from the UK. His music blends influences of Folk, Rock, Blues, Soul and Pop and ranges from bare acoustic whisperings to full blown multi instrumental screams. James began as a solo artist back in 2007 and recorded and released his first effort, “Round”, in 2008. Since then, James has played shows all over the country, and has written and recorded the material which makes up this years release, “It’s a nice day over there”.
Superloose were formed in 2007 in Abingdon near Oxford from members of the Skittle Alley crew. The current line-up is: John Potter: Vocals, Banjo, Steel Guitar, Ukulele Nigel Meehan: Vocals, Guitar, Bass Perry Williams: Vocals, Bass, Guitar Simon Elford: Vocals, Drums, Percussion
TSOM are a 3 piece Kids Metal band from Witney, Oxfordshire, England who play hard, fast and very, very loud!!!! Biography A band with a fast growing reputation for their high octane live shows, Twisted State Of Mind are 12 year old metal-heads from Witney, Oxfordshire. Formed in September 2011 they have already stormed local venues with unforgettable live performances, delivering their unique blend of original songs and first class entertainment. Band interests Slipknot, System of a down, Metallica, Bring me the horizon, Nirvana.
Biography Dance a la Plage (French for dance on the beach) founded in 2011 is an Alternative Indie Pop band originating from Banbury, Oxfordshire. Mixing influences from Little Comets and Two Door Cinema Club,
We managed to get to Charlbury in time to film the last act of the weekend, sample some of the food and drink and have a chat to Fergus about how the weekend went and how the festival is organised.
We caught up with organiser Andy Pickard to find out what is going on at the Riverside Festival to be held at Mill Field, Charlbury on 18th and 19th June.