The first day of Sheftival on Saturday the 4th of August 2012 will see a variety of class acts, here are some to look out for:-
Toots and the Maytals
The band formed by Toots Hibbert in the early 60s has taken the world by storm and influenced countless artists and genres. Toots is credited with naming reggae in his track ‘Do The Reggay’ and is a hero and inspiration to many artists who have collaborated with him in the last 50 years including Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, Shaggy and Lou Reed. http://www.tootsandthemaytals.com/
The Selecter
Sheftival is proud to announce one of the biggest acts on the legendary ‘2 Tone’ label, the Selecter are a Coventry based ska band who formed in the late 70s. They have notched up numerous chart hits that feature the distinctive vocals of lead singer, Pauline Black. They were a musical influence for John Lennon and a key part of the ska revival of the 70s and 80s http://www.theselecter.net/
Renegade Brass Band
Combining 8 horns with 2 percussionists scratch DJ and live MC, the Renegade Brass Band mix jazz, funk and hip-hop with a raw brass sound and high-energy live show. The Renegade Brass Band has already established a big live reputation as a headline act, and has appeared at The Tuesday Club in Sheffield and at events across the UK. http://www.renegadebrassband.com/
Laura Steel
Laura Steel is a singer/ song writer who is set for total global domination. She is currently putting the finishing touches to her highly anticipated debut LP, recording in LA, London and New York. Her sound is pop/electro with rock elements and she is currently on a huge nationwide tour performing to 65,000 people a day. We are very excited to see her at Sheftival. http://www.myspace.com/laurasteelmusic
This is only a taster of the artists to perform. Check the full Sheftival line up HERE!
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