Headliners for 2009 are The Wonder Stuff making a welcome return to Stourbridge as part of their UK tour. The full line-up will be revealed later!
Friday 15th May 2009
The Saw Doctors have a fervent following, especially in Ireland. They hold the record for Ireland's biggest-selling single of all time, 'I Useta Lover,' which topped the Irish charts for nine weeks in 1990.
Saturday 16th May 2009
The Wonder Stuff formed in 1986 in Stourbridge. Their first EP, 'A Wonderful Day', was released on the band's own Far Out Recording Company.
Although this release had only a small impact on a loyal following it did bring the band to the attention of Polygram Publishing who helped finance the band's second release 'Unbearable', a UK Indie Chart Number One single. Whether it was this early commercial success, or the incalculable number of live shows the band were apt to perform during 1987, they were quickly signed to Polydor Records at the end of that year.
Timothy has played venues as far away as New York at the behest of Gary Lucas, co-writer of Jeff Buckley's 'Grace' & 'Mojo Pin' & continues to play concerts supporting Miles Hunt Of The Wonderstuff on various dates around the U.K. As Part Of Miles & Erica's Neverending Acoustic Tour, which continues to sell out venues across the U.K.
Sunday 17th May 2009
A modern travelling troubadour using tap shoes, acappella, harmonica, guitar, trombone, spoons, finger cymbals, bandorea, djembe and various percussion instruments! Rory has travelled the globe for different reasons at different times, from Asia to the middle East from Gambia to Cuba, Central America, Australia, North America, Canada, Europe and other nooks and crannies of the earth.
After a 10-year absence demand for the group's return has been so huge they will reform for selected dates through '09. The group began its early life as 'Edward The Second and the Red Hot Polkas' after forming in Cheltenham in 1984.
The 2009 tour will see the full line up return for selected festivals and venues
Since they formed in 1996, Solas have been acclaimed as the most influential and exciting Irish traditional band ever to have emerged from the United States.
They feature some of the finest Irish musicians worldwide, including multi-instrumentalist Seamus Egan, and extraordinary fiddler Winnie Horan.
Monday 18th May 2009 - Katie Fitzgeralds, Stourbridge
KFFM is the regular podcast from Katie Fitzgerald's in Stourbridge reflecting the wide range of music on offer all year round.
Tuesday 19th May 2009 - Katie Fitzgeralds, Stourbridge
TBC
Wednesday 20th May 2009 - Katie Fitzgeralds, Stourbridge
TBC
Thursday 21st May 2009 - Katie Fitzgeralds, Stourbridge
In the Cellar Bar
Friday 22nd May 2009 - Katie Fitzgeralds, Stourbridge
In the Cellar Bar
Saturday 23rd May 2009 - Katie Fitzgeralds, Stourbridge
Sunday 24th May 2009 - Katie Fitzgeralds, Stourbridge