Using sax, trombone, banjo, accordion, tuba, drums and megaphones, SKAVOLUTION brings a revolutionary new twist to old tunes, new tunes, loved tunes and unexpected tunes!
Local heart throbs, Johnny the Fox, have reformed for a one off special gig to headline the friday night at the Methusala Music Festival. Let’s roll back the years!
MERRY HELL is a band founded on the ever evolving Folk tradition – music made by the people and shared by the people. Though our hearts and souls are tuned to the songs which came before us, we bring you new words and music forged from our own experiences, from the lows and the loves of our lives
Taking the folk-rock legacy of the Tansads into a new era
an alternative folk band from Wigan, bright and ballsy. Dave northern swagger sets the tone. Signed to Skinny Dog records this band is set to take on the world by storm. Take the chance to watch one of the best bands out there, absolute fantastic live act packed with energy and passion. Pure music, hold on to your hat!!
JacksonHewitt
Jackson Hewitt are a Lancashire-based two-piece with a pure sound, storytime lyrics and nothing but guts.
PSYCHIC-ROBOT was put together in 2009 by singer songwriter Fozzie, since then we have recorded the album DUDE and gigged all over the northwest of england, we is all into it to have a good time , yer we all had dreams of making it in the past but now we just get on with it
Red Winter Kapital
Post rock band from wigan ( Northwest UK ) Formed back in 2006, Red Winter Kapital create Instrumental Post Rock music combining delicate sound scapes and explosive crescendos.
Suzie Does It is a Manchester-based band who play honest songs about all things life.Suzie Does It is the band of singer-songwriter Tim Lee (Narcissus, Frank is Dead, The Bacillus) and the talented Joanne Allum, Kevin Hackett and Stuart Quinn-Harvie on vocals, guitar, bass and drums. We combine heavy guitar with close-harmonies to produce something of our own.
Linda Campbell’s powerful, mature voice and melodic vocal arrangements and song writing have always generated interest from both the public and music industry professionals. Right from the start of her career audiences paid attention whenever she started to sing
Alex Christy
The captivating singer/songwriter without a doubt holds an audience no matter whether they are young, old or even somewhere in between. fantastic act.
PAUL JAMES and the last HURAH
Classic blues from Clapton, Gary Moore, Stevie Ray etc!
The Distance
he Distance have played live to captivated audiences all over the world. With their explosive stage presence and a repertoire that features modern songs (like Black Horse And A Cherry Tree, Valerie,) as well as classic hits (Bad Moon Rising, Johnny B Goode, I’m A Believer), they deliver a slick, confident performance full to the brim with energy and excitement. http://www.reverbnation.com/thedistanceduo
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner has finished work on his second album ‘As The Crow Flies’, recorded at The Cattery, Wigan. Produced & mastered by Paul Bibby. for a few tasters http://www.myspace.com/matturner
Jimmy Wilson
Righty ho, time for an overhaul!!! I’m James G. Wilson. I write instrumental music for both acoustic and electric guitar
And for the kids…… Saturday 11 – 4.30 (For further information, such as age suitability,workshop prices please contact individual businesses)
Art @ Cedar Farm
Beady bracelet making with Heather Scott (01704 823355) Create your very own handmade bag with Katy Kirkham (01704 821574) Make and shake marrakas with artist David Secret (07756 962054) Help Joanne Eddon produce a ‘one off’ silk hanging for Methusala Music Festival 2011* (07763 201 091)
* Silk hanging will be exhibited at Art @ Cedar Farm throughout the months of September and October.
The Pig Barn
Crafty drop in sessions all day with Wickerfish (01704 822088) At Pots of Fun you can paint a beautiful plant pot and take it home the same day. (01704 823444)
The Courtyard
Pick a lovely plant from the Potting Sheds and pot it up yourself in the pot you have just painted at pots of fun! (01704 823313) Get into the rhythm of the festival with Merry Hell’s very own drummer and music teacher Philip Knight who will be doing Music workshops throughout the day, with an optional performance on the main stage to present your new found musical talents but most importantly to ‘rock your socks off’! Then get into the groove of the festival with Lucy Collins. Local Eccleston dance teacher will be offering Dance workshops throughout the day. Where there’s music there’s absolutely must be dancing! (07734104096)
Watch out for….
Our talented photographer Heather Capture taking pictures of your little festival dudes throughout the day. These can then be purchased later in the day from the capture studio. (01704 823 069) The Face painter who will be transforming children into various creatures and characters all day.
Ticket Info
£10 per night per person per night. Under 14's free. 10% discount on all pre purchased tickets
Contact Info
For tickets and info Call Andy or Mel on 01704 823200 or email us on info@andy-gaskell.co.uk
For Cedar Farm Galleries www.cedarfarm.org
Skavolution
Using sax, trombone, banjo, accordion, tuba, drums and megaphones, SKAVOLUTION brings a revolutionary new twist to old tunes, new tunes, loved tunes and unexpected tunes!
http://www.myspace.com/skavolution
Johnny the Fox
Local heart throbs, Johnny the Fox, have reformed for a one off special gig to headline the friday night at the Methusala Music Festival. Let’s roll back the years!
http://www.myspace.com/johnnythefoxuk
MERRY HELL is a band founded on the ever evolving Folk tradition – music made by the people and shared by the people. Though our hearts and souls are tuned to the songs which came before us, we bring you new words and music forged from our own experiences, from the lows and the loves of our lives
Taking the folk-rock legacy of the Tansads into a new era
MerryHell.co.uk
David Rybka & The Victorian Dad Band
an alternative folk band from Wigan, bright and ballsy. Dave northern swagger sets the tone. Signed to Skinny Dog records this band is set to take on the world by storm. Take the chance to watch one of the best bands out there, absolute fantastic live act packed with energy and passion. Pure music, hold on to your hat!!
Jackson Hewitt are a Lancashire-based two-piece with a pure sound, storytime lyrics and nothing but guts.
JACKSON-HEWITT
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Psychic-Robot/146191608729754#!/pages/Psychic-Robot/146191608729754?sk=info
PSYCHIC-ROBOT was put together in 2009 by singer songwriter Fozzie, since then we have recorded the album DUDE and gigged all over the northwest of england, we is all into it to have a good time , yer we all had dreams of making it in the past but now we just get on with it
Post rock band from wigan ( Northwest UK ) Formed back in 2006, Red Winter Kapital create Instrumental Post Rock music combining delicate sound scapes and explosive crescendos.
Red Winter Kapital
Suzie Does It
http://www.myspace.com/suziedoesitband
Suzie Does It is a Manchester-based band who play honest songs about all things life.Suzie Does It is the band of singer-songwriter Tim Lee (Narcissus, Frank is Dead, The Bacillus) and the talented Joanne Allum, Kevin Hackett and Stuart Quinn-Harvie on vocals, guitar, bass and drums. We combine heavy guitar with close-harmonies to produce something of our own.
Tom Doughty
http://www.tomdoughty.com
Tom plays his own unique style of acoustic lap guitar, he has released 3 critically acclaimed albums to date. Check him out on iTunes.
The Linda Campbell Band
http://www.myspace.com/lindacampbellmusic
Linda Campbell’s powerful, mature voice and melodic vocal arrangements and song writing have always generated interest from both the public and music industry professionals. Right from the start of her career audiences paid attention whenever she started to sing
Alex Christy
The captivating singer/songwriter without a doubt holds an audience no matter whether they are young, old or even somewhere in between. fantastic act.
PAUL JAMES and the last HURAH
Classic blues from Clapton, Gary Moore, Stevie Ray etc!
The Distance
he Distance have played live to captivated audiences all over the world. With their explosive stage presence and a repertoire that features modern songs (like Black Horse And A Cherry Tree, Valerie,) as well as classic hits (Bad Moon Rising, Johnny B Goode, I’m A Believer), they deliver a slick, confident performance full to the brim with energy and excitement. http://www.reverbnation.com/thedistanceduo
Matthew Turner has finished work on his second album ‘As The Crow Flies’, recorded at The Cattery, Wigan. Produced & mastered by Paul Bibby. for a few tasters http://www.myspace.com/matturner
Jimmy Wilson
Righty ho, time for an overhaul!!! I’m James G. Wilson. I write instrumental music for both acoustic and electric guitar
http://www.myspace.com/jamesgwilson
Tamaris Higham-
back by popular demand
Ric Sillitoe
Plus
Paul Turner
…………..all put together by the one and only
Mighty Big Tree
Saturday 11 – 4.30 (For further information, such as age suitability,workshop prices please contact individual businesses)
Art @ Cedar Farm
Beady bracelet making with Heather Scott (01704 823355)
Create your very own handmade bag with Katy Kirkham (01704 821574)
Make and shake marrakas with artist David Secret (07756 962054)
Help Joanne Eddon produce a ‘one off’ silk hanging for Methusala Music Festival 2011* (07763 201 091)
* Silk hanging will be exhibited at Art @ Cedar Farm throughout the months of September and October.
Crafty drop in sessions all day with Wickerfish (01704 822088)
At Pots of Fun you can paint a beautiful plant pot and take it home the same day. (01704 823444)
The Courtyard
Pick a lovely plant from the Potting Sheds and pot it up yourself in the pot you have just painted at pots of fun! (01704 823313)
Get into the rhythm of the festival with Merry Hell’s very own drummer and music teacher Philip Knight who will be doing Music workshops throughout the day, with an optional performance on the main stage to present your new found musical talents but most importantly to ‘rock your socks off’!
Then get into the groove of the festival with Lucy Collins. Local Eccleston dance teacher will be offering Dance workshops throughout the day. Where there’s music there’s absolutely must be dancing! (07734104096)
Watch out for….
Our talented photographer Heather Capture taking pictures of your little festival dudes throughout the day. These can then be purchased later in the day from the capture studio. (01704 823 069)
The Face painter who will be transforming children into various creatures and characters all day.