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Andrew Marston introduces Capas (Worcester)

Unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar, recorded at the Nozstock: The Hidden Valley.

2 hours

Music Played

  • Vertigo

    Breathe

  • Future Kings

    When September Comes

  • Appeared at the Drunken Monkey Festival

    • Time Of The Mouth

      Elmridge Lovegood 3rd

  • Sheldon Herron

    Ozark

  • Featured artist

    • Willow Robinson

      Stones

  • In session at the Nozstock Festival

    • Capas

      That's Life (feat. Richard Fox)

    • Capas

      Bamboozle

  • Performed In Sensible Shoes

    Are You Strange Enough

  • Merrymaker

    I've Been A Fool (To Leave You)

  • The Archivists

    You've Lost Love

  • Loose-Change

    Growin Up

  • ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Introducing Track of the Week

    • KIM

      Private

  • In session at the Nozstock Festival

    • Capas

      Love Is Crazy

In session

In session
Capas, aka Phil Wilkins, is a multi-instrumentalist and producer based in Worcester, focusing on electronic and live recordings to create a cinematic sound.
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Taken from many years of listenings to influential artists/experiences, Capas takes inspiration from electronica, dub, trip hop, acid jazz and nu-jazz.
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His record collection includes artists such as Bonobo, Quantic (from Bewdley), Electric Light Orchestra and Massive Attack.
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"One of the most incredibly dynamic musicians in the country who pulled out all the stops for the festival set of the weekend" - Andrew Marston.
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Highlights: Truefest

Highlights: Truefest
Troy and the team behind TroyFest have created a new festival called TrueFest! Once again, this is taking place at Baskerville Hall near Hay-on-Wye.
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It’s being billed as the ‘ultimate house party’ with more than 65 acts, 5 stages, a sauna, swimming pool and real toilets!
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Set in a beautiful location overlooking the Wye Valley, the organisers promise three days of DJs, bands, theatre, comedy, burlesque, cinema and AV shows with the party then heading indoors until dawn!
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Highlights: The Drunken Monkey Festival

Highlights: The Drunken Monkey Festival
Three talented 11-year-olds, who formed their own rock band, have played the biggest day of their fledgling careers by opening the Drunken Monkey Festival in Upton.
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The trio had never even been to a festival before, but opened the 'Tower Stage' last night.
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Dagan and Max, from Pershore, and Thea, from Evesham, form the rock band PiggyDooDar.Ìý
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Highlights: The Jinney Ring Blues Festival

Highlights: The Jinney Ring Blues Festival
The ninth annual Jinney Ring Blues Festival is taking place at Hanbury, near Droitwich, this weekend.
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The venue, which is normally home to a craft centre, also stages an annual folk festival.
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Willow Robinson appears on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ London

Willow Robinson appears on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ London
Willow Robinson began his professional career in Los Angeles, playing with one of his good friends in the duo Bohemian Sun.
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He's toured the USA twice, as well as playing at SXSW, with the band Lime Cordiale.
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Since returning from LA, Willow begun performing and recording as a solo act around his home town of Hay-on-Wye and playing a variety of gigs in London and across the UK.
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He's recently finished a UK tour with Jesus & Mary Chain - and his manager is Alan McGee, the man behind Oasis, Primal Scream and The Libertines.
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³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Introducing at Nozstock

³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Introducing at Nozstock
This month's sessions were recorded at Nozstock near Bromyard.
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Russell Howard describes it as "a rural slice of English eccentricity" and Phill Jupitus & The Blockheads say "Nozstock is the best festival of its size in the UK".
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This event started as a family BBQ more than 15 years ago that just got out of hand!Ìý
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Headliners, this year, includedÌýSeasick Steve,ÌýHappy Mondays,ÌýHayseed DixieÌýandÌýGoldie Lookin Chain.
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We were there on the Sunday hosting our very own ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Introducing stage; highlights will be broadcast throughout August here on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Hereford & Worcester.
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School of Rock!

School of Rock!
If you're aged between 8 and 18, you've probably heard of The Worcester School Of Rock & Performance - a music course whichÌýguaranteesÌýyou a gig at the end of it!
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Well, following a Facebook post from someone that said "but what about older people!", Jez Cole and the team have set up "You're Never Too Old To Rock" - aimed at those over 40.
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All of next week, they'll be starting their summer school is going to be taking place - but they're also holding regular Saturday events at Bishop Perowne college in Worcester.
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Highlights: Three Choirs Festival, Worcester

Highlights: Three Choirs Festival, Worcester
Billed as 'the world's finest choral music', this year's Three Choirs Festival has taken place in Worcester.
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It's believed to the be the longest running music festival in Europe, at 302-years-old, and rotates between the three cathedral cities of Gloucester, Worcester and Hereford.
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This year, they've hosted 74 events across eight days and even Prince Charles showed up for one of the gigs!
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Track of the Week: KIM

Track of the Week: KIM
This week, we hear from 18-year-old singer/songwriter KIM from Bromsgrove, who started her public singing career recording covers on YouTube and Facebook.
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She's recently started performing live at open mic nights and and has been working on a modern soul/reggae style, which is particularly suited to her deep husky voice.
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She's influenced by Amy Winehouse, Joss Stone, Duffy, Corinne Bailey Rae, Adele and Lana Del Rey.
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³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Introducing at Lakefest (10-14 August)

³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Introducing at Lakefest (10-14 August)
Lakefest returns to Eastnor Deer Park in August this year and will be guaranteed to be even bigger and better than ever.
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Headliners include Wilko Johnson, Aswad, The Charlatans, Badly Drawn Boy, Feeder, Imelda May, Rozalla and Seth Lakeman.
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³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Hereford & Worcester will also have a stage at the festival for the three days, showcasing local talent from Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
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For details of how to send your music in and to be considered for future events, visitÌýÌý

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  • Sat 5 Aug 2017 20:00

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