South by South Street Festival
South Street and doubledotdash! proudly present the very first South by South Street Festival showcasing the best leftfield bands and artists from The USA, Canada and the UK, including the cream of local Reading talent - a line-up you will not see anywhere else!
From 2pm until 11pm on Saturday 11 July, South Street Arts Centre in Reading throws its doors open to a superbly mesmeric and eclectic programme of artists, culminating in a special headline performance from New Mexico gypsy folkers A Hawk and a Hacksaw.
Other acts headlining include Leeds' experimental party droids, Chops, London based, found sound electro popsters, Sleeps in Oysters, plus the lushly synthesized and heartfelt sounds of Toronto's Katie Stelmanis.
Local artists CJ Chandler, Catherine Brooks and Shehnoor Ahmed.present a scratch orchestra revival, sound installations and other music related art-works to complete what will be an unforgettable day.
There will be a sunny selection of the finest local real ales and foods available guaranteeing that festival feeling. With live acts from local to international, crazy dance to haunting folk plus a room of interactive music related artworks and plenty of other distractions all for only £10 admission, South By South Street promises to be the best value festival this year!
When: Saturday 11 July from 2pm
Where: South Street Arts Centre, South Street, Reading
Box Office: 0118 960 6060
www.readingarts.com/southst
Live Music on the main stage:
A Hawk and A Hacksaw (Albuqueque, USA)
Celebratory folk music inspired by the South and East of Europe. Ex Neutral Milk Hotel man Jeremy Barnes & violinist Heather Trost have their album out on the Leaf Label now.
www.myspace.com/ahawkandahacksaw
Sleeps in Oysters (London)
The music of Sleeps in Oysters speaks in an electronic vernacular, but dances like a pop star.
www.myspace.com/sleepsinoysters
Holton's Opulent Oog (Reading)
Like something of a tuneful Dylan, Holton's sleepy eyed vocals act like a cosy duvet to wrap up in.
www.myspace.com/holtonsopulentoog
In the Macdevitt Studio:
Chops (Leeds)
Broken boogie from 3 cogs in the incestuous Leeds diy scene. Honkin' sax, cryptic vocals, big synths and even bigger beats. Bring your drunken party hat.
www.myspace.com/mightychops
Katie Stelmanis (Toronto, Canada)
Small girl, big voice. An ex-classical music student moved through the Toronto punk scene and ends up with a wonky pop album. Crunchy beats. Soaring melodies.
www.myspace.com/katiestelmanis
Dolly Dolly (Reading)
Music words nostalgia.
www.myspace.com/dollydollysounds
Mark Knight and the Witches (Reading)
Head over heels with an entire history of music.
www.myspace.com/markknightandthewitches
Glass Cello (Cambridge, London)
Glass breaks, but the cello remains... robots in disguise!
www.doubledotdash.org/tunes/glasscello
Clark Hammond Duo (Reading)
Fiery instrumental music for cello and guitar drawing on world, jazz and classical influences from 2/3rds of local faves Om Corporation.
www.myspace.com/clarkhammondduo
The Pawnbroker (Reading)
Beautifully taut songs crafted from the sparest of sonic ingredients and lyrical flourishes.
www.myspace.com/thepawnbroker
Hunting the Shy (Reading)
Special acoustic show from the Glacial Valley's finest! www.myspace.com/hunttheshy
Amy's Ghost (Reading)
Their emotionally charged and highly visual live shows leave you open mouthed....
www.myspace.com/amysghost
Real Ales including Loddon and West Berkshire Brewery and food from 'Picnic, independent sandwich shop par excellence!
Add A Comment (click to open or close form)
Add A Comment