Saturday 22nd June - Chesil Rocks
We are currently working on our big event line-up on Saturday 22nd June.
Please see below for confirmed acts.
Royal Sounds
Reggae sensation Royal Sounds appear at Chesil Rocks this year – the first time we have had a reggae band!
Last year they toured across the UK and Europe, captivating audiences with their stage presence and thought-provoking lyrics on the oppression and social injustices within modern day society. Their music is inspired by Rastafari culture and contains profound messages of love and the importance of unity.
Their latest single Raggamuffin Soliders is taken from their new album Master Peace and ‘Royal Sounds are a force to be reckoned with as 2024 is set to be another unstoppable year for the band.' - Shades of Reality
Official video of Raggamuffin Soliders: https://youtu.be/oButEM5GGic?feature=shared
Latest Single: https://youtu.be/oButEM5GGic
Dorset Wrecks
Dorset Wrecks had their first gig in 2013, singing sea shanties in Weymouth harbour on a fishing boat named MV Freedom - helping to raise funds to take disabled people on sea cruises.
They rehearse weekly, learning new songs improving harmonies, singing at weddings and festivals, and at fundraising and other events.
Their first CD of sea shanties and songs of the sea was entitled Bright Eyed ‘N’ Stiff - alluding to how to determine the freshness of fish being purchased, and their second CD was called Mackerel Skies.
Dorset Wrecks do much to support local charities such as the Rotary Club, Fayre In The Square, the RNLI, SSAFA and numerous other causes.
Here are the wrecks singing at the Teignmouth Sea Shanty Festival last September:
Vanilla Radio
We are delighted to announce that Dorset's 'funk explosion', Vanilla Radio, will be appearing at Chesil Rocks on 22nd June.
Balance of Power
Performing at Chesil Rocks on 22nd June will be Balance of Power - the ultimate tribute to 80's classic rock, covering songs from some of the greatest artists of all time including Bon Jovi, Queen, Toto, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Van Halen, Peter Gabriel, Journey and many more.
Comprising top musicians with a wealth of experience together, they bring dynamic performances to every show and faithful reproductions of iconic tracks such as ' Livin on a Prayer', ‘Jump', ‘Rosanna', ‘One Vision', ‘Don't stop Believing' and a multitude of other loved tracks from that golden era.
if you love 80's rock anthems, you will love Balance of Power, and they are guaranteed to have audiences jumping up and singing and dancing to every song!
Balance of Power are Phil Evans-Jones on lead vocals, Barbara Whiteside on keys and vocals, Paul Sundt on guitar and vocals, Michael Callaby on bass and Jack Pryor on drums and percussion.
Balance of Power showreel: https://youtu.be/RgNHb52gMLk
Trip Guitars
We are delighted to welcome Trip Guitars to Chesil Rocks on 22nd June, an instrumental acoustic guitar duo based in the South West.
They specialise in providing a blend of laid back instrumental acoustic music which draws on a number of different influences including Jazz, Gypsy swing, Latin, Bebop and traditional music.
They regularly perform at a number of popular Dorset restaurants and bars including the Blue Fish restaurant in Portland, Chaplins bar in Bournemouth and Hugh Fernley Whittingstall’s River cottage HQ. They have also performed at a number of high profile venues and corporate events including, The Lamar Tree and Hampton Court Flower show and the opening gala day at the Chelsea flower show.
Who they are…
Steve Garden is a versatile and highly accomplished professional Guitarist with over 40 years playing experience. Steve has toured extensively throughout Europe and has been involved in a number of successful musical projects. As well as continuing to write and record original compositions, he’s also in high demand as a professional Guitar teacher.
Andy Taylor has a long and varied history of performance which covers everything from Gypsy jazz to Funk and Rock He has played widely throughout the UK and has also toured Europe.