Introducing reggae fusionistas: Natural Right

We’re delighted that Natural Right are going to join us at The Music Baa, so come and enjoy their unique original sound that fuses reggae, indie, soul and ska vibes. What you’ll get is a heady mix of drums, saxophone, keyboards and sometimes lead guitar.

The band is led by founding members Alex Rivers on vocals and guitar, along with Andy Whitaker on bass.

Introducing blues funksters: Jon Amor Trio Nominees, at the time of writing this, for UK Blues Awards 2026 Band of the Year, Jon, Tom and Jerry are gracing us with their gritty blues! When we were prepping for this gig with Jon, we asked if he had any comments. ‘I can't really think of anything except that Jeff Beck once referred to me as 'that lanky streak of piss from The Hoax.’ You probably can't use that.’ Oh, yes we can, Jon.

Yay! Vince Lee and Sofie Lord are coming back to play for us at Hillbilly Hootenanny for the third time because we love them so much! Vince has been playing and singing the blues in all its forms since the mid 80s and has influenced many likeminded musicians with his guitar playing. Sophie was one of ‘em. Recently returning to Plymouth after ten years working as a bass player in London, she teamed up with Vince in early 2022.

We’re delighted to be welcoming for the first time to Grass Roots Grazin’, the queer, alt-folk agitators Dryadic.

This west country trio deliver a tight, infectious blend of rootsy folk with a melodic pop flair, peppered with hearth-soaring vocals and vibrant fiddle licks. 

Introducing super-fun, raw performers: Brothers Moving! These guys are something else altogether and irrefutable evidence that full-fat folk, bare-assed blues and rolling rock can be highly addictive.

Introducing bass loving storytellers: The Barefoot Bandit. We’re delighted to be welcoming the magnificent seven that is The Barefoot Bandit to Flocksteady Bleats. This isn’t just a band. It’s a captivating musical journey that transcends boundaries and invites audiences into a world where melodies dance freely and lyrics paint vivid landscapes of emotion.

Introducing the multi-generational, high-energy reggae act: MCANUFF FAMILY & THE LIGERIANS

After a triumphant first tour in spring 2025, Winston McAnuff is back on stage this time with his children Nadia and Kush McAnuff to unveil their first family album!

Known worldwide as the “Electric Dread”, Winston McAnuff is a living legend of Jamaican reggae. From Fixi to Tiken Jah Fakoly, Bazbaz to Java, he’s built a career on fearless collaborations and boundary-breaking performances.

There are few bands whose name is a direct reference to France’s longest river. The story of The Ligerians- the French word ‘Ligérien’ refers to the people living along the banks of the river Loire - began in Tours in 2010.

Will Varley - The Music Baa - Grass Roots Grazin’ 2026

Pronghorn - The Music Baa - Grass Roots Grazin’ 2026

Introducing the rock-driven soulful roots reggae, ska and dub band: Captain Accident and The Disasters. We’re delighted that man and his motley crew are coming back all the way from Cardiff to blow us away again with their reggae, ska and dub. It’s lovely, lilty stuff.

Hailing from London, The Majestic have been jolting headline shows and festivals since 2011 with their own style of roots, rock, reggae and the deep bass and rhythmic patterns of Steppas dub.

Tree House Fire is a dynamic five-piece band, emerging from the serene suburbs of Surrey and the picturesque hills of South Wales. Their sound, deeply rooted in reggae and punk and enriched with elements of hip-hop, ska and rock, delivers energetic grooves, insightful lyrics and catchy melodies that get the crowd moving. ​

Introducing great guitar worksters: DSB! Dan’s coming back again with Matt, James and Ben, which is super news as we’ve been suffering from guitar-gig withdrawal. For those of you yet to sample DSB (formerly known as The Dan Sowerby Band), think blues, roots, retro guitar play, electric bass and compelling songs.

Introducing the princes of electric blues and soul from the 60s and 70s: The Cinelli Brothers. We’re ever so pleased winners of the 2024 UK Blues Band of the Year, The Cinelli Brothers, are going to grace us at Hillbilly Hootenanny for the first time.

Ferocious Dog - The Music Baa - Grass Roots Grazin’ 2026

One Eyed God - The Music Baa - Grass Roots Grazin’ 2026

3 Daft Monkeys - The Music Baa - Grass Roots Grazin’ 2026

Man The Lifeboats is a band that’s really hard to stand still to. They belt out rough ‘n’ ready upbeat storytelling folk songs of candid lyrics backed by full-tone bass lines and stomping beats. This band is end-of-the-world party-time.

When he’s not collecting awards – think two UK Blues Awards, ten British Blues Awards, four European Blues Awards, two Mojo Blues Albums of the Year awards, three US Blues Music Awards nominations (not bad for a non-American) within the past decade alone – Siegal’s been doing what he does best for more than the last quarter-century: making people’s sneakers smoke.

For over six decades – yes, that’s right – blues diva Dana Gillespie has been an astonishing force on stage and screen and we’re absolutely thrilled she’s going to come sing some songs for us. What a voice. What heart.