Palmfest

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An all day showcase of the UK's best talent both old and new with a free Bucks Fizz on arrival to boot!

Peter Bruntnell (Full Band) -The godfather of UK Americana returns to the venue where his last headline gig received a glowing 5 star review in the Argus. Peter Bruntnell's latest release Black Mountain UFO is in Brighthelmstone Promotions top 10 albums of the year. Live Peter and band simply blow the roof off! "His songs should be taught in schools" - NME

Bap Kennedy (Trio)- Bap is a singer-songwriter from Belfast Northern Ireland. Bap Kennedy was in a successful band, Energy Orchard for many years and has written and performed songs with artists such as Steve Earle and friend Van Morrison. He toured the USA with Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits and also performed for five nights at the Royal Albert Hall. "Warm and nostalgic, with an edge" - Mojo

Small Town Jones (Jim Jones) - Fresh from a beautiful live performance on Dermot O'Leary's BBC Radio 2 show we are delighted to welcome back an artist that should be one to watch in 2012. "Annoyingly good" - Dermot O'Leary - Radio 2

Caramel Jack (Full Band)- It's great to welcome back one of Brighton's favourite bands after too long a break! This band has been described as the UK's answer to Lambchop. "The diversity is mind-spinning-country-folk to chamber-pop to burlesque with hip hop beats-and singer Joe Doveton a genuine find." Uncut Magazine

Robert Vincent- Originally from Liverpool and with a Glastonbury performance on his CV we are looking forward to this performance. Robert also took part in the 50 years of Rock and Roll festival in Memphis Tennessee when he recorded in the legendary Sun Studios, Robert is another artist to watch in 2012.

Jamie Freeman Agreement (Full Band)-We are delighted to add Lewes' very own to the Palmfest bill.Mike Morisson from Americanrootsuk.com describes Jamie's debut album 'Just You' below:"Jamie's instrument selection, arrangements and production could not possibly have been improved upon, always allowing his pleasantly expressive vocals, that are at times reminiscent of Paul Simon." Americanrootsuk.com

The Caves
From Wales this melodic band bridge the gap between singer songwriter and powerpop perfectly. "Style of music and influences: Lemonheads and Sparklehorse." Drowned In Sound

The Self Help Group -Fans of Vetiver take note! The Brighton based group will kick things of nicely with an accessible folk tinged sound with lush harmonies and weaving understated songs. The recent EP was posted to Brighthelmstone Promotions HQ and immediately caught our attention. "The addition of undeniably good harmonies adds to that vibe with a refreshing feel good sound." SQ magazine