Below is a list of Barge performers past and present, sorted alphabetically. We aim to link to the websites of all artists who have/will be playing at the Barge (where possible). If you know of such an artist's website which is not being listed here, or if you spot an error in our information, please . (The Barge is not responsible for the content of external web sites)

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Artists beginning with 'A'
Adrian Nation
Aliquot Flow Aliquot flow: Alternative / Acoustic / Rock Aliquot Flow originate from the muddy depths of the dingy Medway delta. Their inspiration is founded in the realisation that watching bands is extremely cool, but being part of one whose music you dig is prominently more fulfilling. From the humble beginnings in October 2005 to 'the now', all members bear gig and song writing experience, and come together with different influences to form a rich and original combined sound. They are teething in the sense of preparation for exploitation and can't wait to get on the road. They look forward to a dedicated future, enjoying every aspect of the adventure along the way. They are prepared for what it takes and know how serious music is and are determined to have fun whilst doing so as independent artists. Who knows where it will lead them, but all that's irrelevant as they want to go only where their music takes them. View gallery pictures for Aliquot Flow Listen to Aliquot Flow Live @ the Barge Write a review of Aliquot Flow Go to Aliquot Flow's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Aliquot Flow: 26/09/2007 Aliquot Flow
Amazing Mr Smith The Amazing Mr. Smith has been described as Monty Python's answer to John Williams. His combination of mad inventions and brilliant acoustic guitar playing make him one of the funniest and most original entertainers around. The cardboard tube double bass, the musical shoelaces, the nutcracker played on the tu-tu xylophone, the blue danube on the condom harp and his 3-minute rendition of riverdance have to be seen to be believed. As well as being on the comedy circuit for at least 10 years, he has made people laugh in every conceivable type of venue in the UK, performed on local and national TV and toured the USA five times (also Holland, Germany, Norway and Jordan). Although his act is very visual, he was recently asked to play some of his bizarre instruments on Ned Sherrin's 'Loose Ends'. "Delightfully eccentric comic musician " - Time Out. View gallery pictures for Amazing Mr Smith Write a review of Amazing Mr Smith Go to Amazing Mr Smith's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Amazing Mr Smith: 23/06/2008, 05/03/2007, 17/07/2006, 15/08/2005, 06/09/2004, 12/01/2004, 23/06/2003, 28/10/2002, 04/03/2002, 10/09/2001 Amazing Mr Smith
Andy Clarke "an excellent singer and instrumentalist who performs with the skill and taste of a master craftsman" View gallery pictures for Andy Clarke Write a review of Andy Clarke Go to Andy Clarke's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Andy Clarke: 08/10/2007 Andy Clarke
Andy Smythe Duo
Antfest Promo Video Shoot. It's gonna be on telly! Antfest promotional video shoot to be held at The Barge on Wednesday June 18th. Playing live will be Aliquot Flow, Timothy Edwards, Strangeday, Justin Fun, The Startover and The Sh*g Monroes. Antfest is a music festival held annually at The Command House, Chatham, ME4 4TX (www.myspace.com/thecommandhouse). Featuring the best band, acoustic artists and comedians from the area all on two stages on the same day! There'll be a BBQ, ice cream van and, quite handily, a massive pub for all your refreshment needs! All this wonderful entertainment and refreshment must cost a pretty penny, I hear you cry. Well you'd better turn that frown upside down because Antfest is completely FREE entry!!! Free entertainment, reasonably priced refreshments down by the river with your friends, family and local music scene. This years Antfest is being held in aid of The Arethusa Centre (www.arethusa.org.uk) on Sunday 12th August, 1pm -10pm. Write a review of Antfest Promo Video Shoot. It's gonna be on telly! Go to Antfest Promo Video Shoot. It's gonna be on telly!'s website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Antfest Promo Video Shoot. It's gonna be on telly!: 18/06/2008 Antfest Promo Video Shoot. It's gonna be on telly!
Artists beginning with 'B'
Band Of Two
Bart Ramsey & Neti Vaan
Bergman Sigh
Biggin Hillbillies The Biggin Hillbillies were formed in 1998 having previously played as Anglo Irish Pact (AIP), with John McDonagh on Mandolin & vocals, Bob White on Banjo, Ray Butcher on guitar & vocals and Nye Davies on Bass. They are occasionally joined by Billy Taylor on the Fiddle. Whilst their mainstream is bluegrass music, their varied repertoire includes country and folk numbers, 50’s and 60’s pop, Irish favourites and jazz standards. As well as bluegrass standards from Flatt & Scruggs, The Stanley Brothers & Bill Munroe they also include numbers from the likes of The Country Gentlemen, Banjo Dan Lindner and Don Reno, plus of course the ever requested ‘Duelling Banjos’ and ‘Foggy Mountain Breakdown’. Their Country list draws on the hits of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Jimmie Rodgers, Don Williams as well as lesser known items from the likes of Buck Owens and The Red Clay Ramblers. Billy Taylor brings a lifetimes knowledge of Irish music to the band and solid favourites such as ‘Whiskey in the Jar’, ‘Muirsheen Durkin’ and ‘The Masons Apron’ form cornerstones of their repertoire. They also include a few jazz standards like ‘Sweet Georgia Brown’, ‘Sweet Sue’ and ‘Bye Bye Blues’ in the list, often inspired by Bob’s in depth knowledge of old time favourites going back to his days of tuition from a ‘Black & White Minstrels’ banjo artist. View gallery pictures for Biggin Hillbillies Write a review of Biggin Hillbillies Go to Biggin Hillbillies's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Biggin Hillbillies: 12/11/2007, 11/12/2006, 07/08/2006 Biggin Hillbillies
Bill Clift Simply one of the best singer/songwriters around; Bill's songs are performed live solo, as a duo or in bands of up to six members: you should hear them soon. The sheer quality of the work is evident at once - this is, after all, a man whose voice can be heard behind artists as diverse as David Bowie, Robert Plant and Kylie Minogue, and whose writing credits range from the mainstream - the infamous PWL hit factory, commercials, TV and film music (including the 'Sister Act' soundtrack) - to the experimental: try dropping names like Yellow Note, Happyhead and 7Kings. View gallery pictures for Bill Clift Listen to Bill Clift Live @ the Barge Write a review of Bill Clift Go to Bill Clift's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Bill Clift: 11/08/2008, 21/01/2008, 28/05/2007, 14/08/2006, 23/01/2006, 14/02/2005, 24/05/2004, 29/12/2003 Bill Clift
Billy Ebeling A full-time professional musician since the early 80’s, Billy has travelled the globe spreading his unique style of music to the masses. Originally from Lawrence, Kansas USA he has toured Europe, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Central America and Fiji. Billy spent twelve years playing in New Zealand and Australia with his own band and with The Ebeling Brothers. A prolific songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Billy has recorded sixteen albums to date. Along the way Billy has played with or opened for Brownie McGhee, Red Holloway, Buckwheat Zydeco, Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', Robert Jr Lockwood, John Hammond, Johnny Johnson, Little Charlie & the Nightcats, W.C. Clark, Tailgators, Rosie Ledet and Wayne Toups. Billy is now based in the United States playing in the Kansas City area either as a soloist or with The Late For Dinner Band. View gallery pictures for Billy Ebeling Write a review of Billy Ebeling Go to Billy Ebeling's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Billy Ebeling
Bob Collins Bob has been a well known figure on the Medway music scene for many years now, from his days with The Dentists to his promotions at The Barge. Always guaranteed to be a good evening Bobs gigs at The Barge Have included The White Album, London's Calling, and David Bowie as played by many of Medway's finest. Write a review of Bob Collins Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Bob Collins: 08/03/2008 Bob Collins
Brendan Power Harmonica virtuoso Brendan Power. View gallery pictures for Brendan Power Write a review of Brendan Power Go to Brendan Power's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Brendan Power: 02/07/2007, 28/08/2006, 26/06/2006, 27/03/2006, 31/10/2005 Brendan Power
Bully Wee Band Since their reformation in 2004, the Bully Wee Band have had no trouble proving that they are still a force to be reckoned with as one of Britain’s foremost exponents of acoustic folk/rock music. View gallery pictures for Bully Wee Band Listen to Bully Wee Band Live @ the Barge Write a review of Bully Wee Band Go to Bully Wee Band's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Bully Wee Band: 15/10/2007 Bully Wee Band
Artists beginning with 'C'
Camine Camine are twin sisters Zinta and Ramona Egle. Zinta playing guitar and vocals, Ramona playing whistles / low whistles, fiddle, harp and vocals. Andy Renshaw on percussion - bodhran, darabuk and djembe). The music Camine play is firmly rooted in the traditional music of the Celtic nations, songs and tunes from Ireland and Scotland with the occasional foray into European musical traditions. From high-energy jigs and reels to sublime songs, with style and flare, Camine play music both ancient and modern set very much in the contemporary arena. View gallery pictures for Camine Listen to Camine Live @ the Barge Write a review of Camine Go to Camine's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Camine: 28/01/2008, 19/03/2007, 25/09/2006 Camine
Carnelian
Casey Neill
Chiens de Mer (France)
Colin Reece
Artists beginning with 'D'
Dammit!!!
Dave Cousins and Ian Cutler Dave Cousins from the Strawbs makes a rare inimtate performance with Hot Rats' fiddle player Ian Cutler. View gallery pictures for Dave Cousins and Ian Cutler Listen to Dave Cousins and Ian Cutler Live @ the Barge Write a review of Dave Cousins and Ian Cutler Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Dave Cousins and Ian Cutler: 25/02/2008 Dave Cousins and Ian Cutler
Davey Slater Powerful singer of mainly traditional songs, accompanying himself on guitar and piano. Well-known on the folk music circuit for combining songs with humour and audience participation. View gallery pictures for Davey Slater Write a review of Davey Slater Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Davey Slater: 18/08/2008, 10/09/2007, 02/04/2007, 20/11/2006, 03/04/2006, 24/10/2005, 18/07/2005, 28/02/2005, 25/10/2004, 07/06/2004, 23/02/2004, 13/10/2003, 21/07/2003, 10/02/2003, 30/09/2002, 29/04/2002 Davey Slater
Denise Marie (USA)
Dick & Carol Holdstock (USA) Whether they are singing traditional ballads, songs of the sea, old time tavern songs, songs of the California gold rush, or contemporary songs of social significance, Carol Holdstock and Dick Holdstock are bound to please any audience that has the good fortune to see and hear them! Write a review of Dick & Carol Holdstock (USA) Go to Dick & Carol Holdstock (USA)'s website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Dick & Carol Holdstock (USA): 18/08/2003 Dick & Carol Holdstock (USA)
Dindon Sauvage 'Dindon Sauvage' is french for 'Wild Turkey'. If you've seen Wild Turkey then you know what it's all about. If not, then expect an evening of great cajun dancing music. View gallery pictures for Dindon Sauvage Write a review of Dindon Sauvage Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Dindon Sauvage: 26/05/2008, 18/06/2007 Dindon Sauvage
Drohne
Artists beginning with 'E'
Eddie Walker Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter...Contemporary and Traditional Folk...Original Songs and Guitar Instrumentals...Old Blues, Rags and Hillbilly... 'Eddie Walker has been one of the most consistently popular musicians on the UK folk scene over very many years. He has written some great songs-he doesn’t make a fuss about them, rather he slips them in among his other repertoire and lets people use their own ears....’ (Living Tradition) View gallery pictures for Eddie Walker Write a review of Eddie Walker Go to Eddie Walker's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Eddie Walker: 30/06/2008, 18/09/2006, 03/10/2005, 24/01/2005, 05/07/2004, 17/11/2003, 16/06/2003, 20/01/2003, 05/08/2002, 22/04/2002, 05/11/2001 Eddie Walker
Ellie Goulding
Artists beginning with 'F'
Flossie Malavialle
Flying Chaucers The Flying Chaucers play a lively mixture of mostly traditional tunes, with occasional songs and self penned compositions, from mostly the British Isles but also from Europe and the USA. Previous appearances have been at Glastonbury Festival and the prestigious Cite de la Musique in Paris as part of a line up that included Altan, Donnal Lunny and Lunasa. This year they were invited back to be the closing act at the celidh rounding off the Brighton Festival, following a sucessful appearance there in 2004. Their music is played on fiddle, melodeon, whistle, guitar, bouzouki and percussion and they're gauranteed to give a lively time. View gallery pictures for Flying Chaucers Write a review of Flying Chaucers Go to Flying Chaucers's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Flying Chaucers: 15/09/2008, 03/09/2007 Flying Chaucers
Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke Fran and Mike have been around on the folk scene for many a year, both as an acoustic duo and as part of the electric band, So Long Angel. Their style is probably best described as a mixture of blues, folk and jazz. View gallery pictures for Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke Listen to Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke Live @ the Barge Write a review of Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke Go to Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke: 21/04/2008, 19/02/2007 Fran McGillivray & Mike Burke
Fraser Nimmo
Fuzzbuddy
Artists beginning with 'G'
Galliard Shimmering vocals and amazing guitar on folk, jazz, blues and contemporary material. View gallery pictures for Galliard Write a review of Galliard Go to Galliard's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Galliard: 30/07/2007 Galliard
Gastove
Gastove and Mick St Patrick's Day Special!! Write a review of Gastove and Mick Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Gastove and Mick: 17/03/2008 Gastove and Mick
Geoff Higginbottom A big man - with a big voice and a collection of big songs - a roaring riot of a singalong evening ... unique and very, very professional. View gallery pictures for Geoff Higginbottom Write a review of Geoff Higginbottom Go to Geoff Higginbottom's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Geoff Higginbottom: 19/05/2008, 05/11/2007, 21/05/2007, 06/03/2006, 04/07/2005, 17/01/2005, 19/04/2004, 20/10/2003, 09/06/2003, 21/10/2002, 22/10/2001 Geoff Higginbottom
Glenn Barnes Trio Glenn Barnes is a singer/songwriter born and bred in the Medway Delta, Chatham, Kent. He picked up his first guitar at the age of twelve and busked every street corner and subway from north Kent to the south of France over the ensuing years. A founder member of The Car Thieves with local singer/songwriter Andy Davis, they played numerous live performances on local radio which led to an airing on prime time Radio One. Glenn later formed Gurus of the New Millennium, a four piece psychedelic rock band, along with local engineer/producer Jim Riley, recording three albums and performing at venues and festivals across the country. Glenn has worked with many of Medways finest songwriters and musicians including Pete Molinari and The Singing Loins, and has even recorded in Billy Childishs legendary bathroom! His latest venture features the talents of Vern Hampton on percussion and Brendan Esmonde on acoustic bass. View gallery pictures for Glenn Barnes Trio Write a review of Glenn Barnes Trio Go to Glenn Barnes Trio's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Glenn Barnes Trio: 20/08/2008, 22/12/2007, 26/07/2007 Glenn Barnes Trio
Grabham Spink Iain Spink, (vocals, guitars) and Heather Grabham, (vocals, penny whistle, harmonica, flute) have been performing and writing together since 2003. They're debut album, "Fables & Labels" is available now: a unique blend of Americana roots and English folk, infused with a pop sensibility. View gallery pictures for Grabham Spink Write a review of Grabham Spink Go to Grabham Spink's website Sign up for monthly gig-list email Gigs at the Barge by Grabham Spink: 04/02/2008, 08/05/2006, 20/06/2005 Grabham Spink
Gundulf Experience
Artists beginning with 'H'
Happy Trails 'Americana Folk Music' The Happy Trails have been playing together in various Cajun, Zydeco, Country and Blues bands for in excess of twenty years. They all share a lifelong love of the diverse and inspiring musical forms emanating from the Southern States and during the last decade have had the pleasure of experiencing it "for real" during several vacations to Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia and Alabama. View gallery pictures for Happy Trails Write a review of Happy Trails Go to Happy Trails's website