Channelling the spirit of Joe Strummer for the benefit of new music.
A delightful moment at Glastonbury this year was when I found the Strummerville camp fire (and it took a lot of searching – you would think a fire would be easy to spot in the darkness). The atmosphere was lovely, with a decent sized crowd scattered on sofas, rugs and the natural earth all gathered around a warming and roaring fire. It didn't really matter what music was playing, but as it turned out there was a great collection of artists who performed low-key acoustic sets on possibly the smallest stage in the world.
This is the kind of thing that Strummerville promotes – good music being put in front of some attentive ears to hopefully try and gain a wider audience. Strummerville is a registered charity that, in true Joe Strummer style, aims to help new artists and bands record and get more exposure. It reflects Joe's legacy to music, as The Clash continue to influence young bands everywhere. The charity helps young artists who otherwise would not have the means to normally progress their musical career. Strummerville is about doing things a bit differently, creating a community spirit within the music scene and allowing artists who actually have some things to say, to express them through the good old fashioned medium of rock 'n' roll.
This Sunday, Strummerville comes to the Inn on the Green to celebrate the start of the Carnival Weekend. While there may be many events on offer this weekend, this should provide some time to breathe whilst still enjoying the party atmosphere.
On the bill tonight, as he was in Glastonbury, is the raucous and rebellious Beans on Toast who sings about the woes of modern life, the evil of capitalism, and global warming whilst all the time keeping a sense of humour and not coming across preachy. Also on the bill are the equally anti-establishment Rum Shebeen whose song 'I'm an Old Punk' shows off their tropical punk blend perfectly.
So if your like your music to have a bit of edge to it, away from the polished and the bland, Strummerville could be the night for you.
Click here for more information on the Strummerville gig at the Inn on the Green
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