2010 Lineup
Headlining will be the Unusual Suspects. The band’s popular set unites Ian’s vocals with a big sound to generate a set full of covers in their purest form, with standout tracks from four decades.
Scheduled Time | Artist | Bio |
TBC - 1:00pm | Blewbury Brass Band | Blewbury & Distict brass band are a local band that provide light entertainment, in the form of back ground music, at venues like village fetes. We play a wide variety of well known tunes that have been adapted for brass bands - pretty much anything and everything. Medlies of tunes from well known shows like South Pacific and the Sound of Music we play a lot. We have recently celebrated our 100th anniversary with a big party held at the ‘Play Close’ in Blewbury |
1:00pm - 1:30pm | David Walters – solo guitarist | Having played at the monthly folk sessions in Wallingford pubs for the past 2 years, Dave nervously steps up to his first Festival. Songs from Neil Young, Harvey Andrews and Christy Moore (his main musical influences) are intermingled with the odd song from his native Wales. Please support as necessary - (sympathetic) applause, laughter or first aid |
1:30pm - 2:00pm | Mark Barrett – solo artist | Singer-Songwriters, Chris and Heather Charlesworth are joined by bassist Dave Callicott (from Oxfordshire band, Evolution) & other friends. Doing original folk-rock tunes and a couple of covers, harmony is key to whatever they do. Being wired in the 70’s has seen many an influence on their music. These children of the counter-culture have mellowed a bit and are now respectable parents & employees (in mid-life crisis). Music is free to download off their website. |
2:00pm - 3:00pm | Chris and Heather – Guitarist and Vocalist | |
3:00pm - 3:45pm | Charlie Finnie – solo classical guitarist | Hey Everybody, It’s going to be nice to meet you all and come play guitar for you at Chocko, |
3:45pm - 4:00pm | TBC | |
4:00pm - 5:00pm | Kontraband – Rock Band | A rock group playing a variety of well known songs from Metallica to Snow patrol. Kontraband HQ is in Milton Keynes but band are from BUCKS, and BEDS, the music we play could be described as “taking the ordinary and adding some spice” we give each song our own feel and strive to make it our own. Catering for pubs, halls and functions we aim to provide a good live experience and bring the “rock” to any event. |
5:00pm - 6:00pm | Russell Leak – Singer Songwriter | |
6:00pm - 6:15pm | TBC | |
6:15pm - 7:15pm | Livewire – Pop “n” Rock | A local band playing for the love of it. Covering music from the 1950’s through to 2010. The band members feature a well known and respected bass player; a concert guitarist, a rocking chick teacher; and her crooning Dad; plus other guest appearances. Could be persuaded to accept bookings, but only for carefully selected events / audiences. |
7:15pm - 7:30pm | TBC | |
7.30pm - close | CHOKO 2010 HEADLINE ACT The Unusual Suspects – Popular Local Band | Gig List:- The Dolphin, Newbury, Fri, 24 September @ 20:00 Choko Beer Festival Sat. 25th September The Dolphin, Newbury, Fri, 26 November @ 20:00 |