Bands 2026
The Hey Yahs
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The Hey Yahs are a fun,dynamic and engaging event band made up of experienced, professional musicians. An 8-piece party lineup that includes a horn section will be headlining this year's Summer Sessions.
The Hey Yahs Music core team have for many years also worked as session musicians/session vocalists, along with providing bespoke music compositions and songwriting services for clients. Showcasing top class entertainment with their dazzling mix of classic and modern greatest hits, you'll just want to get on the dance floor no matter what your age! Website: theheyyahs.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/theheyyahs |
FollowTheDolphin
FollowTheDolphin (AKA Iain Paterson) is a live looping artist, creating original versions of your favourite songs. Using beats, synths, bass, and electric ukulele, stacking vocals and harmonies to produce upbeat, danceable numbers.
YouTube: youtube.com/@followthedolphin?si=lvX0qPjtENw3VUa3
Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/1GrTy8rxBM/?mibextid=wwXIfr
YouTube: youtube.com/@followthedolphin?si=lvX0qPjtENw3VUa3
Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/1GrTy8rxBM/?mibextid=wwXIfr
The Baddoos
The Baddoos are an accomplished band of multi-instrumentalists known for playing covers of popular songs with a focus on funk.
Known for rearranging contemporary pop, funk, and electronic tunes, they feature multi-instrumentalists who frequently gig at local events. They have been gigging across the South West of England for several years and have appeared at Summer Sessions on previous occasions but with different lead singers, originally Bonnie Baddoo from whom the band takes its name. This year's lineup is as follows...
Tala Harper-Scott - vocals
Adam Bertenshaw - guitar
Nathan Rennie - bass
Jack Marley - drums
Known for rearranging contemporary pop, funk, and electronic tunes, they feature multi-instrumentalists who frequently gig at local events. They have been gigging across the South West of England for several years and have appeared at Summer Sessions on previous occasions but with different lead singers, originally Bonnie Baddoo from whom the band takes its name. This year's lineup is as follows...
Tala Harper-Scott - vocals
Adam Bertenshaw - guitar
Nathan Rennie - bass
Jack Marley - drums
Ian Drury Allstars
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Ian Drury will be returning to Linton this year after a looooooong break. As for the Allstars, well they don’t actually exist - yet! But Ian and his talented chums will definitely be throwing up a few surprises at Linton Summer Sessions this year and that’s a cast iron promise. As for the music – well, we’ll just have to see on the day won’t we?
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Groovestone
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Groovestone are a three-piece rock and blues band from Ross-on-Wye. Matt (guitar and vocals), Rob (drums) and Ben (bass) have played together for the best part of ten years, through a few different lineups and names. Groovestone is that partnership stripped back to the three of them, playing songs you know, with warmth and a bit of grit.
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Mark Venus
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Forest of Dean based Mark Venus performs Country & Blues original material inspired by Songwriters such as Jackson Browne, David Gates and Lowell George. Along with choice authentic covers a passionate and engaging set is always guaranteed.
YouTube: @markvenusmusic83 Facebook: @MarkVenusMusic Instagram: @mark.t.venus |
Sam Rushton
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Sam Rushton is an 19 year old songwriter and performer drawing inspiration from artists like Queens of the Stone Age, Pearl Jam, Radiohead and Jeff Buckley. Sam’s music blends alternative, rock and grunge genres to create intimate soundscapes that resonate with emotional depth. He has appeared at Summer Sessions for the past three years but under a different name.
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Ravensong
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Over the past few years, Ravensong has been a regular contributor to Alma open mic evenings (3rd Tuesday of each month) . He has so impressed us with his original compositions and unique take on covers that we just had to persuade him to perform to a wider audience at this year's Summer Sessions.
Ravensong is not only an excellent musician, he's also a talented artist and web designer - check out his website below or click on the image. Website: ravensong.co.uk/ |
Julie and Doug
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Julie and Doug have been performing and enjoying music together for over seven years. A contemporary American Folk Duo, their collection of songs is comprised of North American Artists from the '70's,'80's and 1990's including artists such as Carole King, Nanci Griffith and James Taylor. They perform regularly at Folk Clubs and Music Sessions in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire and are very pleased to join the lineup for this year's Linton Summer Sessions.
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