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Who: Mark T. ### !Image_of_the_Southbound_stage_with_a_mircophone_in_the_foreground.: https://southboundcafebar.uk/api/assets/29cb8518-9d98-4ece-b1ef-d7db3623f06a.png/Mark%20Turauskis.png?width=1200 # Mark T. ### Sunday, 02 August 202616:00 ### Free Entry ## What to Expect **Mark T**., aka **Mark Turauskis**, has been playing a unique blend of blues, folk and roots music since the mid-eighties solo and in the company of **The Brickbats**, **Rootdogs** and **Bouzouki Bellows**! High points have included main stage Saturday night appearances at the Bracknell, Pontardawe and Christchurch festivals as well as sessions for BBC Radio 2 live from their Paris Theatre, London and Pebble Mill in Birmingham. He has gigged in Denmark, played in Italy and toured Brittany twice. He has released thirteen solo albums ranging from the blues based ‘From Blues to Rembetika’ to the traditional English ‘Folksongs and Ballads’ and has even released an album of early and medieval music with Charles Spicer ‘The Old Roads’.
Who: Bit The Pip Bit The Pip are a folk-fusion duo, hailing from two different sides of the globe. The band perform an honest, endearing mix of folk tunes and originals, intertwined with storytelling and improvisation. On stage, the pair journey through shades of light and dark, combing silky vocal harmonies, infectious rhythmic guitar and soaring violin improvisation, in a state of pure togetherness.
Who: Amber Liadan Band !https://files.teamup.com/13511926/attachment/01KZSDBNHFGSR7HMPR0ETC58S8/preview/image.png?hash=a214acb1d190d581e88ede8c3b453ce4b744070d541cfe1ad9b40e95067a36b6 Amber Liadan stands out in the Soulful - Indie Folk Pop scene. Her lyrics talk about love, heartbreak and self discovery. Exploring the complexity of human relationships and personal growth. Her musical heritage runs deep as the daughter of Heather Mac and Tim Parr from the iconic South African 80s band Ella Mental, and her artistry reflects that legacy with authenticity and depth. After 11 years of touring across South Africa, Ireland, and the UK, her sound has been compared to Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, Kate Bush, and Amy Winehouse. In 2017, she released her debut album Warrior, produced by Glenn Keiles, and went on to win the 2023 Shipston Proms Introducing Competition. Her single In Your Arms received support on BBC Introducing West Midlands, and her Sofar Sounds debut in Birmingham further showcased her reach. "She's got great talent and a great work ethic." - Paul Heskett (Keyboardist from The Specials) "Outstanding set of original and engaging songs. Don't miss a chance to see her." - offtherails\_leamington "Great track! It's her evocative voice that takes one initially- warm, melodic, raw with passion and a depth of tone, then one wakes up to the content." - Gabi Le Roux, Producer The Amber Liadan Band is made up of Amber on vocals, Phil Moffett on guitar, Carol Whitworth on bass and Dave Male on drums.
