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.

Relentless tourers Rusty Shackle are renowned for their infectious energy and patella-patting songs. Think folk roots pounding out a thrilling combo of rampant fiddle, slick guitars, hooky mandolins, banjos melodies, all with tight-pulsating drums and bass.

These guys never stop. When it comes to being on the road munching musical miles, they make Grateful Dead’s ‘Endless Tour’ look like a short excursion. Rumour has it they’re averaging over 300 gigs a year all over the UK, Europe, and the USA.

New to The Music Baa, these young Irish lads, inspired by Irish folk and punk, really struck a chord with us and we’re tickled pink to be presenting them to Baalings. We just know you’re going to love them.