Eastleigh Festival line-up announced (From Hampshire Chronicle)
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Eastleigh Festival line-up announced
9:10am Saturday 23rd April 2011 in Eastleigh
Eliza Carthy, who will be performing with her band at the Eastleigh Music Festival
FOUR days of live music are coming to the Leigh Road recreation ground in Eastleigh for the town’s annual music festival.
The line-up has been announced with an eclectic programme including everything from folk to world music.
It opens on Thursday, July 7 where the headline act will be singer and fiddle player, Eliza Carthy, and her band.
Support will come from the James Yorkston Trio and the folk trend will continue with Friday evening headliner Stornoway.
They will be accompanied by the 20-piece North Sea Radio Orchestra, and support will come from Dry The River.
American neo-country blues band Deer Tick will take centre stage on Saturday, July 9, supported by Ellen and the Escapades.
The recreation ground will also see several upcoming bands taking to the stage during Saturday afternoon, with more details available soon.
The final day of the festival will feature the Eastleigh Mela with a host of multicultural attractions including The Bollywood Brass Band.
Visit www.eastleighmusicfestival.co.uk to find out more.
