He began this excursion as a member of the Zion Train collective in the early 90s. As Tour Manager for the dub/dance pioneers, he travelled to most countries in northern and southern Europe over a 10 year period, making contacts and friends at venues and festivals across the continent. In the late 90s Dave progressed to representing the band as their agent and he established BigD Promotions.
He booked tours and festival appearances for them across the world. Other artists from the roots and dub genres joined the BigD Promotions roster in the subsequent years and the agency continued to grow and develop. Word of Dave's ethical and conscious approach to the music business spread, and artists such as Baka Beyond and Soothsayers broadened the agency's musical style.
He booked tours and festival appearances for them across the world. Other artists from the roots and dub genres joined the BigD Promotions roster in the subsequent years and the agency continued to grow and develop. Word of Dave's ethical and conscious approach to the music business spread, and artists such as Baka Beyond and Soothsayers broadened the agency's musical style.
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The Demon Barbers XL
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The award winning Demon Barbers have racked up an impressive two decades of galvanising the folk scene with their rousing rhythms, soaring crescendos and a 'maverick' approach to fusing the contemporary with the traditional. They will mark this musical milestone with the long-anticipated release of their latest album 'Rise Up'.
Blackbeard’s Tea Party
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Their bold and rioutous modern folk rock is built for late nights and big stages. Hold on to your tri-corn hats and be prepared to stamp your wooden legs - Blackbeard's Tea Party are in town. Sea-shanties will be given a bombastic rock edge, and folk instrumentals will become late-night floor-fillers when this raucous bunch of reprobates hit the stage.
Nucleus Roots
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Nucleus Roots continue to rock crowds with new music from the Nucleus Studio and previewed tracks from their eagerly awaited studio album, with Ossie Gad (The Natural-ites 'Picture on the Wall'), at shows across Europe. Formed in 1995 from the ashes of legendary Manchester punky/reggae outfit Community Charge and with a few line-up shuffles along the way the band developed a cohesive, creative unit.
Soothsayers
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Fat, rootsy grooves with a sprinkling of Afro jazz keep your feet moving, heart beating and soul alive. Seamlessly bringing together Afrobeat and Dub grooves whilst combining high quality musicianship with a lyrical message. Led by Robin Hopcraft, trumpet and Idris Rahman, saxophone, both take on vocal duties along with Julia Biel.
Amy Thatcher & Fran Knowles
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Together they are putting themselves at the forefront of experimental instrumental sounds with a cocktail of folk-inspired melodies and rambunctious rhythms interspersed with electronics. Expect to hear inventive, progressive melodies expressed within the familiar realm of jigs and reels.
With a satisfying mix of toe-tapping tunes and gorgeous harmonies, this virtuosic all-female piano accordion and percussion duo will expand your definitions of the instruments and leave you fired up to hear more.
With a satisfying mix of toe-tapping tunes and gorgeous harmonies, this virtuosic all-female piano accordion and percussion duo will expand your definitions of the instruments and leave you fired up to hear more.
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