COWES Fringe HOOTENANNY
hootenanny
/ˈhuːtənani,ˌhuːtnˈani/
nouninformal•US
noun: hootenanny; plural noun: hootenannies
an informal gathering with folk music
Hosted by Chris Quinton
Chris is a well known singer songwriter from Cowes, working in the community on a number of projects. As well as performing himself as both a solo artist and in a number of projects based around original music, he works as an agent for venues, he is heavily involved in the IOW Acoustic Originals event at Quay Arts each month and, along with his business partner Maria Woodford, he is enjoying a great deal of success working on a myriad of projects under the banner of Starling Songwriters.
Coosticks
An excellent independent artist from Brighton with ties to the Isle of Wight.
Solace
A recent act enjoying a high level of success following the release of
their debut album.
Toca Latino
Awesome Southern American flavour from this band, fronted by local Latino music aficionado, Jose Lito
ToM FRANCIS TURNER
This heartfelt and intrepid songwriter who effortlessly carries the front-man position of local rock band, Baron Strange & The Blackbyrds, spellbinds with his solo performances.