Their charismatic, drastically talented singer Little Willie G has a set of pipes that, to this day, reach such intergalactic altitudes of expressive power that he can break your heart and bring you to your knees, then catapult you into an exultant wild blues yonder with consummate ease. One of the finest groups to emerge from East L.A.’s fabled, vibrant mid-’60s soul-rock explosion, Thee Midniters were capable of both intoxicatingly emotional balladry and wild, frantic, garage-rock ravers. Demetria, a graduate of the Berklee College of Music with a dual major in vocal performance and composition, has been accompanying Gorman in suckering drunks on the ’80s nostalgia circuit. But bassist Leigh Gorman just won’t give it up, hiring singer Chloe Demetria as his Annabella surrogate. She was unceremoniously dumped from the band in 2013. While Adam Ant couldn’t help but look like a jerk in his pirate gear, Annabella pulled it off with good cheer, an irresistible attitude and her singular, silver-toned vocal style.īut when Bow Wow Wow announces a show these days, Lwin won’t be there. They’re coming to stink up your corner of the rock & roll jungle soon, so take care before you lay down any cash to see a show by these charlatans, none of whom feature the band members most fans are hoping to see.Īnnabella Lwin, the lissome, exotic wild child who created an international sensation fronting Malcolm McLaren's early-’80s post-punk thrill tribe Bow Wow Wow, was one of that era’s most recognizable and appealing rockers. Here is a look at several of the most shameless, money-grubbing participants in that ghastly, fraudulent racket known as the oldies/classic-rock circuit. And when they do, it seems it’s only lawyers - and usually the bass player or keyboardist - who come out on top. Tickets available now at special early bird prices, ticket links and more information here.Greed and rock & roll never mix well. All this, as well as the massive 150ft beer tent, cocktail bars, food and drink from around the world, craft and clothes stalls, impromptu street theatre performances and much more besides!Ĭonsistently nominated as the UK's Best Family Festival, GuilFest has, as you would expect, a fabulous Kidzone for your young ones to enjoy - featuring a brilliant children's theatre, face painting, fun rides, games, and costume making, culminating in a wonderful procession across the festival site on Sunday. The Cosmic Comedy Tent also returns this year with a fabulous yet to be announced line up of some of the best comedians in the business.įor the night owls, Farmer Giles' Barn Dance, La Discothèque, The Funky End Dance Tent, and the brand new Spaced Inn will keep you revelling ‘til the early hours. In the coming weeks the GuilFest line up will continue to grow with over 200 live acts and DJs performing on 7 stages across the festival site, including the now legendary Big Cheese Rock Cave, The Acoustic Lounge and our two unsigned LiveClub stages.ĭon’t forget that it isn’t just about the music at GuilFest! All over the site you can find excellent entertainment such as the brilliant Theatre Tent, featuring a wealth of diverse theatrical productions all weekend long. are best known for their highly regarded 1978 single ‘In a Rut’, ‘Babylon Burning’, ‘Something That I Said’ and ‘Staring at The Rudeboys’. Reformed in 2008 after nearly 30 years, Ruts D.C. are confirmed to headline The Vive Le Rock Punk Stage on Sunday 20 th July. Famous for classic tracks ‘Orgasm Addict’, ‘Harmony In My Head’, and of course the punk anthem ‘Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve)’, Buzzcocks have been cited as inspiration by a wide variety of acts including REM, Nirvana and Green Day and can quite rightly lay claim to being one of the most influential bands of the Punk era. Punk legends Buzzcocks return to GuilFest to headline The Vive Le Rock Punk Stage on Saturday 19 th July. GuilFest organisers are delighted to announce that Sham 69, with their original line up, featuring the founding members of the band, legendary Jimmy Pursey, Dave Parsons and Dave Tregunna, will be headlining The Vive Le Rock Punk Stage on Friday 18 th July. Their hits include ‘Hurry Up Harry’, ‘Angels with Dirty Faces’ and ‘If The Kids are United’.
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GuilFest have announced today that Sham 69, Buzzcocks & Ruts D.C will paly on the Vive Le Rock Stage and will join previously announced headliners The Boomtown Rats, Kool & The Gang and The Human League.