Micro Festival V
Gwdihŵ’s August Micro Festival guarantees to knock your socks off with all you have come to expect and more from the flamboyant and truly fabulous team of Peches Mignon and Gwdihw all served up in a delicious menagerie of wonderment.
To tantalise your taste buds we’ve got home cooked festival feasts, Gwynt Y Ddraig Cider, Bare Naked Beer, our infamous brownies, and a whole host of one off extra special festival delights. They’ll be dancing on tables, magic dust in the air, stalls to shock and amaze you, face painting and much, much more.
And we haven’t even got started yet. Did we mention the music? This is quite possibly the greatest line up you’ve ever seen at a Micro festival in August, on a Sunday, in Cardiff.
And it doesn’t stop there of course, as this will all be served up on a delectable platter filled with all the usual bells and whistles, food and frolics, funky beats & smooth grooves.
You thought our last Micro Festival was good, well you ain’t seen nothing yet kids.
****Ivan Moult (Bubble Wrap)****
Ivan has made quite an impression on live music fans in his adopted city in recent months, gaining attention from BBC Radio Wales DJs and Radio 6 new music champion Tom Robinson along the way. His trademark vocal tenderness and coming of age tales told through gentle textures and thought provoking lyrics will melt even the coldest if hearts.
http://www.myspace.com/sayhiivan
****Blind River Scare****
If you love your pop rock tinged with the flavour of Americana with an original country, fiddle-laced, bitter-sweet sound intertwined within a laid-back rock template, then you’ve come to the right place. Having played live throughout the UK, both headlining and supporting touring bands including Clem Snide, Midlake, Amy Wadge and The Deadstring Brothers, this is a rare opportunity to see .Blind River Scare in such an intimate setting and this very special set will have you stamping your feet to their indubitably paramount sound.
http://www.myspace.com/blindriverscare
****Chevoit Hill****
Cheviot Hill formed as a 6 piece Soul/Folk/Americana/Country/Funk band over a year ago, and have been gaining a steady and loyal following ever since. Based in Cardiff, and made up of close friends and family, Cheviot Hill create original, honest music for all ages and walks of life. The past year has seen Cheviot Hill play at most of the top music venues across Cardiff, as well as Raglan Music Festival, The Bell Beer & Cider Festival, The International Food & Drink Festival and Bestival.
http://www.myspace.com/cheviothill
****The MeMeMe’s****
The MeMeMe’s describe their music as ‘an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner… or boy/girl pop perfection’ And we couldn’t agree more. The MeMeMe’s uplifting sound and head bobbing beats will put a smile on your face before the middle 8 even has even kicked in.
http://www.myspace.com/thosemememes
****Didge Jay****
With the combination of tribal harmonies and mixed spirituality, the atmosphere resonates with the diverse frequencies of the Aboriginal didgeridoo, the deep base of the African djembe drum and melodic melodies of the Spanish guitar”.
Facebook page: DidgeJay
****Love Parry III****
Described by one keen eared commentator as Wales’ answer to Prince, Love Parry III are delighting all comers with their shiny, chart-baiting synth pop. Unashamedly exuberant but packed with wholesomeness, these masters of charm welcome you to their beautiful world.
http://www.myspace.com/loveparry3rd
****Method****
The Method are the genre-defying collective, who’s only constant is the 5 members that make up the band. The powerful rhythm section backing their garage-indie sounds, combines with soul bass grooves, psych vocal harmonies, brass and percussion to build a veritable carnival of a show!
www.myspace.com/methodofficial
****Sol Latino ****
The 7-piece Sol Latino, a Latin jazz/Salsa/Samba group, will be filling your ears with their eclectic blend of red hot Latin sizzle and blistering Samba grooves as they bring the live music part of the festival to a close. Just try and stop your toes from tapping, your hips from snaking or your hands from jazzing as they unleash their joyous sound upon you.
The DJs
Dave Norton (Candela): With a jewel lined record box as deep as the Caribbean Sea, satisfaction is guaranteed.
Indy Blu (CSP): Prepare to have your dance floor rocked from every delicious angle
Owen Griffiths (CSP): Challenging expectations with a delicious blend of psychedelia, dub, funk, krautrock and jazz.
Toclifrench (Péchés Mignons): Eclectic selection of bouncing beats and tasty treats to get your feet grooving.
We remain your slavish servants, dedicated to hand picking only the finest, funkiest live music and cultured DJs to bring you inspired and truly memorable nights within the cosy, hidden away intimacy of Cardiff’s most friendly bar ‘GWDIHW’.
