7 Hours West
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Alternative
2015 Bedfordshire Battle of the Bands winners 7 Hours West perform their folk-style and entirely original songs on guitar, ukulele, drums and vocal harmony
Adiescar
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Acoustic
Adiescar enjoys exploring the resonance of the guitar by composing acoustic songs that involve the manipulation of tunings.
Affinity Tribal & the Drum Work Collective
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : Alternative
Performing American Tribal Style Bellydance Dancing to the beat & joined on stage by the Drum Work Collective coordinated by Robert Komoroski
Amber Run
Headliner on the BBC Stage
Style :
This band won't rest until the world has heard them and loves their songs. Their record company heard the potential in their tumultuous, overwhelming anthems and signed the band after just four gigs. See for yourself at Rhythms how good they are.
Arcadian
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Indie Rock
We're Arcadian, a five piece indie rock band from St Albans influenced by Peace, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and The 1975, currently recording our first e.p.
Blessem
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : Folk / Rock
Young Band Playing Folk/Folk Rock Influenced By English Folk, Irish Folk, Modern American Folk and Music From The 70s.
Charmaine Dawson
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Accoustic
A talented 16 year old from Cambridgeshire who sings, plays guitar and write songs.
Chasing Cadence
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Rock
A five-piece rock/alternative band from Hertfordshire who are striving to race ahead from the overly populated genre which they are usually categorised in.
Covenant Praise Church Community Choir
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : Gospel/Soul
A vibrant, engaging group of individuals who will get you singing and dancing with their energy and gospel sound.
Danny Cluso
Support on the Main / Priory Park Stage
Style : Host
Main Stage, Rhythms veteran back doing what he does best! Priory Park, Much loved Rhythms host, here to big it up!
Didge Tall Paul
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : Solo didgeridoo
Paul Cook has been performing-teaching and making didgeridoos for 23 years.
Double Experience
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Neo-Rock
A nerdy neo-rock band from Ottawa; this musical multiplayer sensation has an undeniable DIY ethic that has seen them tour internationally since 2011.
Doug
Support on the The Priory Stage
Style :
An eclectic mix-up of hip-hop- nu-jazz- broken beat- afrofunk and electric samba.
English Manner
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Alt/Funk - Rock
Four-piece alt/funk rock band from Stevenage - incorporating 80s shred guitar, soul basslines, punk vocals and thick grooves. Enjoy!
Erbalist
Support on the The Priory Stage
Style :
Classic tunes from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's & 00's - Funk, Reggae, Soul, Folk, Pop, Blues, Hip-Hop.
Exit Black
Support on the Main Stage
Style : Rock/Alternative
Recently supported Toploader, Missing Andy and Dreadzone. These guys have achieved so much since forming in February 2014. This Luton based rock-band are making heads turn - you won't be disappointed.
Fort Hope
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Rock
It's not taken Fort Hope long to make their mark as one of the most promising young bands in the country.
Foxfield
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Alternative/progressive rock
Formed in 2014, a variety of influences, coupled with the band's studies of jazz and classical genres, leads to a complex amalgamation of ambience and progressive rock.
G LaRoche
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Acoustic/Covers/Sing-a-long-a-frenzy
A variety act for the criminally insane. G LaRoche has fronted bizarre bands including 'Billy Skins 5th' and 'No Sleep Til Bedtime'.
Gareth Lloyd - BBC Introducing...
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Presenter
BBC Introducing...supports unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar musicians across the UK. You can hear BBC Introducing... presented by Gareth Lloyd every Saturday evening on BBC Three Counties Radio.
Greg Boraman
Support on the The Priory Stage
Style : rhythm & blues, classic & brand new soul, funk, rare groove, latin & dance-floor jazz, afrobeat
Spanning over 50 years of rhythm & blues, classic & brand new soul, funk, rare groove, Latin & dance-floor jazz- afro beat & reggae.
www.freestylerecords.co.uk , thefantasticsuk.bandpage.com , www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/702/greg_
Ije Amaechi
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Singer/Songwriter
Watford-based Ije has been writing and performing songs since becoming part of the Hertfordshire Songwriter 2012 project, where she played at the Royal Albert Hall.
Izzy Rowland
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Acoustic Singer/Songwriter
Izzy is a young and talented singer/songwriter. She has already won the hearts of locals from shows at Club85 and regular shows in Hitchin.
Jazzman Gerald
Headliner on the The Priory Stage
Style : Jazz, Soul and feel good classics
Living on a budget and sleeping on floors, Jazzman Gerald has travelled the US looking for old jazz, blues and R&B vinyl. 25 years of gigging and 40 countries later he is still as dedicated as ever to the cause of making great music available for everyone.
Joey Hanson
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Singer/Songwriter
Joey Hanson, 18. Continuing to write music and improve. Excited to be giving you an acoustic set at ROTW for the third time. Hope you all enjoy.
Keid ( previously Blighty Inc)
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Heavy Rock/Classic Rock
Keid (Previously Blighty Inc) have been writing and performing their own music for three years.
Lawrence Hill
Support on the Main Stage
Style : Singer/songwriter
Lawrence hill is a singer songwriter from Hertfordshire who has spent the last ten years honing his skills and experiences, giving him a large catalog of self penned songs to prepare himself for a career in the music industry.
Live//Learn
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Indie-Tronic
Inspired by indie-pop and the dark warehouse sounds of 3am techno. This Bedfordshire four-piece bring a fresh perspective to alternative/electronic music.
Los Pacaminos
Support on the Main Stage
Style : Tex-Mex/Americana
Led by one of the UK's finest and best loved vocalists - Paul Young. Paul is not the only luminary in the band. Some of the best musicians in the business have teamed up to present an incendiary mix of Tex-Mex classics, Spanish songs and original material.
Lucy Hodson
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Singer/Songwriter
Loved singing all my life, started songwriting at 12 and have just finished my first EP. Just want to make music and share it!
Luke Tuchscherer
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Americana
'One of the finer new singer/songwriters of today' - Rob Bleetstein, Americana radio chart founder.
Maharaja Blues
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Indo-Blues
Sailing their Indian flavoured blues steamer into ROTW2015. Slide Delta Blues with Tabla - a true rhythm of the world.
Michael King
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : Acoustic
An acoustic artist who performs original music from debut EP 'Mirrored Smile' but plays locally with David Hayzen on guitar & brother Jason King on accordion/bongos.
My baby
Support on the Main Stage
Style : Folk blues trance
Electrified country blues boogie meets psychedelic African riffs and cascading folk melodies fused with chants and gospel harmonies.
PETE WOODROFFE
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : Singer/songwriter/guitarist
Seasoned singer songwriter and guitarist who has worked with Plan B, Andy Mitchell (The Yardbirds) & currently Janani Shanker (Norah Jones niece).
Raghu Dixit
Support on the Main Stage
Style : Contemporary Indian Folk
Music strongly rooted in Indian traditions, presented with a contemporary global sound. Infectious happy music that transcends age, genre and language.
Rob Parker
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Singer/Songwriter
Singer/songwriter from Bishop's Stortford counting Lou Reed, Jack Johnson, Andy McKee among his influences, accompanying himself with jazz/classical guitar influenced finger-style guitar.
RobbieM
Support on the The Priory Stage
Style : House/Soul/Remixes
Having provided the PA System for Blunt Beats stage for the last 5 years, its time to hear Robbie's own choices!
Roxy Searle Band
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Indie/Pop
An up and coming singer songwriter who loves her job singing full time! She is delighted to be at Rhythms for her third year.
Sarah and The Powerpuff Boy
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Spoken word and eclectic music
Music from a variety of genres accompanied by modern topical spoken word. Not suitable for small children or those with a nervous disposition.
Scar City
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Metal & Rock
Hailing from the dark depths of Bedfordshire this band has only one goal: to bring you nothing but mind blowing rock at its heaviest level.
Soma
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : World Spiritual
Unique blend of sound landscapes, sanskrit mantras, songs & set pieces. Deeply meditative. Ethereal and melodic. From sublime ambience to ecstatic exuberance!
Stuart O'Connor
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Folktronica
Nine years of touring has seen Stuart perform all over the world. He has sold thousands of albums released through his own little record label.
Such Strange Arts
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Pop Punk
Delivering catchy pop-punk with an energetic live show, this band have already played extensively throughout the south of England.
Sukhi Rayat's Tabla Rhythms
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : Indian percussion fusion
Hitchin based Sukhi Rayat has been performing at Rhythms since the first ever event and has introduced many new young musicians to the festival. It is a pleasure to welcome Sukhi Rayat and Tabla Rhythms back.
The Brand New Heavies
Headliner on the Main Stage
Style : Jazz/Funk/Soul
Pioneers of the London acid jazz scene, The Brand New Heavies are a British music institution whose unique mix of jazz-funk and soul has lit up the UK music scene for well over two decades.
The Fierce And The Dead
Headliner on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Rock
Four piece instrumental noiseniks who initially formed in 2010 for a one-off recording project. The band's latest album 'Spooky Action' was described as "King Crimson meets Sonic Youth". The band, nominated for a Prog Award in 2013, have built up a reputation for frenetic live shows.
The Fontanas
Support on the Main Stage
Style : Funky Brazilian & Latin Soul
Serving up high energy tunes from funky Brazilian soul and upbeat Afro Latin. A sound that says everything that's great about an outdoor stage in summer.
The MBG
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Indie Rock
Essex indie band breaking the norm and on the make. Their incendiary live performances have given them a fantastic reputation across the county.
The Mono
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Indie Rock
Writing songs is the best way to tell stories, writing about anything - watching people, overhearing a conversation and letting yourself imagine the rest.
The Skints
Support on the Main Stage
Style : Reggae/Dub/Punk
A mix of reggae, dub, punk and hip-hop, dubbing their sound 'East London reggae'. Since 2008 the band have toured extensively, playing hundreds of shows.
The St Christopher's School Jazz Band
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Jazz/funk
Jazz/funk/afro beat band of St Christopher's school, run by musician Justin Thurgur of acclaimed bands Bellow Head and Lokkhi Terra.
The Staycations
Support on the BBC Stage
Style : Folk Rock
Winners of Cambridge Fiver Fest competition 2014/15, Indie folk five piece The Staycations have just released their second EP 'Something Good Tomorrow'.
Tom Addison
Support on the Icehouse Stage
Style : Blues & Soul
Local solo singer/pianist playing a mixture of covers and originals in a blues & soul style.
Tom Braggins
Ubermanoeuvre
Support on the Arcadeclectic Stage
Style : Electro-rock
Proving that the spirit of punk is alive and kicking, this six piece bring their unique high-energy brass-infused electro-rock to Rhythms.
WORRY DOLLS
Support on the St Mary's Stage
Style : Quirky Acoustic Folk
Folk duo that have been making waves across the UK. Many will have seen the Worry Dolls supporting Joan Armatrading and heard their songs played on Radio 2 and BBC6 Music.
