Americana Mini Festival

HORSFLY are a Cowpunk/Country Rock ’n' Roll band fronted by veteran rocker Des Horsfall. A mainstay of the Calder Valley music scene and beyond for many a decade, Horsfall has opened for the likes of Steve Earle, Joe Ely, Chuck Prophet, Emmylou Harris and others. More recently he has worked with Pete Townshend and the band Slim Chance. Joining Des are ace guitarist Jamie Fildes, powerhouse drummer Martin Davies and killer multi instrumentalist Andy Mckerlie. This band ROCKS!

THE VIOLET HOURS are a blues-infused Americana band. They’ve played major blues festivals, supported established artists including Kyla Brox, and are officially releasing their highly anticipated debut album,The Violet Hours on November 29th and holding the launch party at this show, where copies will be available for purchase. Their signature sound blends country warmth with blues-soaked grit. Formed in April 2023, they are earning acclaim as a rising talent.

DAVE ARCARI's alt.blues sounds owe as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as they do pre-war Delta blues and have been showcased via eight internationally-acclaimed solo album releases on his latest album Still Friends was released on limited edition vinyl and CD in November 2025 landing a featured album slot on BBC Radio Scotland and a pick of the month tag from the Independent Blues Broadcasters Association. While continuing to build his audience in the USA with once or twice-annual tours since 2013 – including official showcases at SxSW in Austin, Texas. Arcari maintains his presence on the UK and European touring and festival circuits with regular live shows throughout the year.