Venues
Brecon Rugby Club
Address: Brecon Rugby Club, 63 The Watton, Brecon, LD3 7EL
Telephone: 01874 624848
Oxjam Brecon stage a full weekend of live music over the Fringe 2011 at Brecon Rugby Club, which was voted Best Fringe Venue 2010 by visitors to this website.
The Rugby Club is also well known for its camping facilities over the Fringe Festival. Contact the Club for more information.
Programme details may change. Please check with venue
Saturday 12th August
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The Albino Frogs
- Time: 3:30pm
- Info: The Albino Frogs biog says: "They are simply known as “The Frogs” to their ever growing number of followers supporting their smiling upbeat music, This five piece band from the South Wales Valleys appeals to all ages, as they deal out plenty of funky Latin rocky grooves, which get your foot tapping and the body swaying. It doesn’t end there, there's also some jazz and country thrown into the mix for good measure. The song writing is top draw; it gets you going with instantly hummable melodies and memorable hooks, so much so that by the second chorus you are easily singing along. Solid yet funky bass, drums, and percussion are provided by Daryl Cook, Dai Lewis, and Remo Lusardi, serving to underpin the slap and tickle guitar style, and powerful vocal of Ian Day, while Ric Lawton’s virtuoso saxophone, puts the icing on the cake.With 3 and 4 part vocal harmonies in abundance, The Frogs generate a very full tight and inspiring sound. Its Steely Dan meets Huw and Cry meets Little Feet, for those who like comparisons, but for this band, truly original and quirky is what they’re about." “Album review. Artist : Albino Frogs Title : Big Dog (2016) Albino Frogs are not what you expect - 5 middle aged folkies they are not. Think instead, Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, Was Not Was, Tom Scott or any of those smooth US jazz influenced bands - there's even a bit of Robbie Robertson in there ! 'Big Dog' is their third album and what an album it is ! Great songwriting and playing from Ian Day and the musicianship is superb too - solid grooves from Dai Lewis and Remo Lusardi with sublime bass playing from Daz Cook, but what puts these guys head and shoulders above their contemporaries is the addition of Ric Lawton on Sax & flute. If you get the chance to see these guys live grab it with both hands and get a hold of 'Big Dog' now ! Further suggested listening : The Loop / Dragon's Rock. www.reverbnation.com/albinofrogs” — Mike Kennedy, Welsh Connections
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The Parcel Of Rogues
- Time: 6:30pm
- Info: The Parcel Of Rogues are a folk rock band playing an eclectic mix of folk, roots, and rock based music. The repertoire is widely diverse, from driving foot stompers to slow atmospheric ballads, with a selection of traditional and Irish folk songs, plus a wide range in between! All performed with excellent musicianship, vocal harmonies and peppered with a great deal of fun, they are always well received by their audiences. The band likes to get the audience involved, singing and dancing, and are not a ‘finger in the ear’ type of band by any means! The most frequently heard comments about the band: "What a breath of fresh air these guys are - definitely not the same old, same-old!" www.parcel-of-rogues.co.uk
- www.parcel-of-rogues.co.uk
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Toriah Fontaine
- Time: 9:00pm
- Info: "Jazz Blues Powerhouse Toriah Fontaine delights audiences with her beautifully classic and soulful voice". Toriah Fontaine first exploded on to the blues scene accompanied by only a pianist stripping everything back to bare bones, it was a brave move and she quickly became a household name amongst blues promoters and aficionados alike. She has now started making new waves with a full band line up, and guest appearances and collaborations with other artists. She has just recorded a Live album and has been interviewed for Blues Matters magazine.
- www.toriahfontaine.co.uk
Sunday 13th August
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The Mists Of Time
- Time: 2:30pm
- Info: The Mists Of Time recreate hits from the 60s with an authentic sound. Bob Whittaker: guitar / vocals Roger Leakey: bass Carolyn Chick: keyboards / vocals Geoff Gage: drums / vocals
- www.themistsoftime.co.uk
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The Eezygeezers
- Time: 5:30pm
- Info: The Eezygeezers were born from the ashes of the Heebeegeebeezs one of Breconshires best loved covers bands. Our core philosophy is eclecticism, and we entertain audiences with a mixture of weird and wonderful songs outside the orbit of most other bands. From classic 60's, mod to metal, psychedelia to dance, glam rock to grunge, punk to ska and roots rock reggae and the downright weird, get on board the national express with Gethin Evans (guitars/vocals), Sean Hackett ( drums/percussion), Jon Price ( bass/vocals) and Nigel "drilla" Williams ( keyboard/vocals), and let these geezers take you on a magical mystery tour.
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Donnie Joes American Swing
- Time: 9:00pm
- Info: Donnie Joe’s American Swing brings together the best of infectious rhythms,witty tunes and poignant songs from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. This lively 6 Piece band features Huelwen Thomas on jazz fiddle, Tamasin Reardon on alto sax, Gareth Hall on piano, Ashley-John Long on double bass and Greg Evans on drums. His repertoire features a selection of carefully arranged swing and jive standards associated with such greats as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Louis Prima, Louis Jordan, Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torme, Louis Armstrong, Dave Frishberg and John Pizzarelli. Fun and entertainment play a large part in the musical philosophy of the ex-pat American guitarist, singer and double bassist, now resident in South Wales, so don’t expect to go away with a frown on your face.
