The originators of ska, rocksteady, and reggae, and the only band to still play this type of music is its true form. The Skatalites Band received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Prime Minister of Jamaica Schedule 9pm – Doors 9:30pm – Suport 11pm – Headline – The Skatalites JTVCdHQtZXZlbnQlMjB1cmwlM0QlMjdodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy50aWNrZXR0YWlsb3IuY29tJTJGbmV3LW9yZGVyJTJGODkzMDklMkY0ZGQzJTJGcmVmJTJGd2Vic2l0ZV93aWRnZXQlMkYlMjclMjBtaW5pbWFsJTNEJTI3ZmFsc2UlMjclMjBiZ19maWxsJTNEJTI3dHJ1ZSUyNyUyMCUyMHNob3dfbG9nbyUzRCUyN3RydWUlMjclMjAlMjAlNUQ=

Company B are a “rowdy” jump jive band playing music from all the “Louis'” (Jordan and Prima), Bull Moose Jackson, Wynonie Harris and Tiny Bradshaw. We can’t wait to have them at The Watering Hole! Schedule 9:30pm – Company B

Ziggy Alberts is a coastal folk, singer/songwriter, free surfer & environmental enthusiast from the East Coast of Australia. He sings heartfelt stories of personal endeavours and experiences, ocean-side upbringing, environmental issues and life on the road. Following the huge success of his Australian ‘Start Over Summer Tour’, Ziggy and the crew are now returning to the northern hemisphere, bringing over their experiences of adventure and coastal vibes. Schedule 9:30pm – Support Act – TBC 10:30pm – Headline – Ziggy Alberts JTVCdHQtZXZlbnQlMjB1cmwlM0QlMjdodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy50aWNrZXR0YWlsb3IuY29tJTJGbmV3LW9yZGVyJTJGOTkwNTglMkY2ZDA4JTJGcmVmJTJGd2Vic2l0ZV93aWRnZXQlMkYlMjclMjBtaW5pbWFsJTNEJTI3ZmFsc2UlMjclMjBiZ19maWxsJTNEJTI3dHJ1ZSUyNyUyMCUyMHNob3dfbG9nbyUzRCUyN3RydWUlMjclMjAlMjAlNUQ=

Since 2009, Land of the Giants have been pulling crowds to tents to groove until they sweat with their foot-stomping beats and contagious enthusiasm. A brass section that will make you grin from ear to ear, a heavy toe-tapping bass line and Andy Quick’s sensuous, soaring vocals will make you wonder why you’ve never danced your socks off to The Giants before. The last three years have seen The Giants unrepentingly tour the length and breadth of the UK, spreading their fresh and accessible sounds to venues and festivals alike. From packed out stages at Glastonbury, Boomtown and Beautiful Days to rocking venues from Ireland to India, LOTG are well on their way to global domination. Schedule 9:30pm – Support Act – TBC 11pm – Headline – Land of the Giants JTVCdHQtZXZlbnQlMjB1cmwlM0QlMjdodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy50aWNrZXR0YWlsb3IuY29tJTJGbmV3LW9yZGVyJTJGOTY3MjglMkY3MTdhJTJGcmVmJTJGd2Vic2l0ZV93aWRnZXQlMkYlMjclMjBtaW5pbWFsJTNEJTI3ZmFsc2UlMjclMjBiZ19maWxsJTNEJTI3dHJ1ZSUyNyUyMCUyMHNob3dfbG9nbyUzRCUyN3RydWUlMjclMjAlMjAlNUQ=

Meet Echo Town, a duo consisting of brothers Ric and Robert Harrison who achieve a full band sound with just two pairs of hands. Transplanted from Yorkshire to Cornwall their fanbase is divided between the two places and where ever they’ve played along route between the two locations. Instantly recognisable for their multi-instrumental performances and eclectic sound they mix the culture of the surf soaked South West with contemporary freedom songs.   A live performance sees the brothers adeptly using guitar, lap-slide, stomp box, harmonica, didgeridoo and percussion with soul full singing and harmonies all full of energy. In the 3 years since the conception of Echo Town they’ve toured the UK playing festivals and venues including the support slots to Land of the Giants, Tankus the Henge and The Undercover Hippy plus filmed for the ‘Harbourside Sessions’ websites and appearing on various BBC Introducing shows. Schedule 9:30pm – Echo Town

Ghetto-Dubsters, Bootleg Rascal, from Sydney and Gold Coast are masters of hip-hop infused jams and sonic brews: blending infectious alternative rhythms with amazing vocals. We’re stoked to have them at The Watering Hole this September. Schedule 9:30pm – Support Act – TBC 10:30pm – Headline – Bootleg Rascal

“The name High Contrast is a philosophy,” explains Lincoln Barrett, the man behind the moniker, “When I started making drum & bass in the late ‘90s it was very dark, masculine and techy-sounding. I really wanted to flip that, to sample disco and be more feminine. People laughed at me but it was ahead of the curve, and more people started doing that. Now it’s time to find another way of changing it…” High Contrast has been at the leading edge of the scene for 15 years. He curated music for the 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony; he’s worked with everyone from Underworld to DJ Fresh; he’s headlined festivals; he did a timeless Fabriclive mix; and he’s one of dance music’s elite remixers, achieving acclaim for reworks of Adele, Duke Dumont, White Stripes, Kanye West and, of course, London Grammar’s ‘Strong’. Schedule 9:30pm – Support Act – TBC 11.30pm – Headline – High Contrast JTVCdHQtZXZlbnQlMjB1cmwlM0QlMjdodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy50aWNrZXR0YWlsb3IuY29tJTJGbmV3LW9yZGVyJTJGMTEwOTU1JTJGMzkyOCUyRnJlZiUyRndlYnNpdGVfd2lkZ2V0JTJGJTI3JTIwbWluaW1hbCUzRCUyN2ZhbHNlJTI3JTIwYmdfZmlsbCUzRCUyN3RydWUlMjclMjAlMjBzaG93X2xvZ28lM0QlMjd0cnVlJTI3JTIwJTIwJTVE

With their own unique style of swing, the Electric Swing Circus always brings the party! A full time, touring band on the international circuit, the ESC’s live set includes electric double bass, vintage samples, gypsy-jazz guitar, keys, drums, synths and electro beats. Fronted by a sassy female double-act, the ESC delivers a consistently dazzling show. Schedule 9:00pm – Support Act – TBC 10:30pm – Headline – Electric Swing Circus JTVCdHQtZXZlbnQlMjB1cmwlM0QlMjdodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy50aWNrZXR0YWlsb3IuY29tJTJGbmV3LW9yZGVyJTJGMTAxMDI3JTJGYjliZCUyRnJlZiUyRndlYnNpdGVfd2lkZ2V0JTJGJTI3JTIwbWluaW1hbCUzRCUyN2ZhbHNlJTI3JTIwYmdfZmlsbCUzRCUyN3RydWUlMjclMjAlMjBzaG93X2xvZ28lM0QlMjd0cnVlJTI3JTIwJTIwJTVE

Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. Schedule 9:00pm – Support Act – Biere De Luxe 10:30pm – Headline – Mad Dog Mcrea JTVCdHQtZXZlbnQlMjB1cmwlM0QlMjdodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy50aWNrZXR0YWlsb3IuY29tJTJGbmV3LW9yZGVyJTJGMTAxMDI5JTJGYWZmMSUyRnJlZiUyRndlYnNpdGVfd2lkZ2V0JTJGJTI3JTIwbWluaW1hbCUzRCUyN2ZhbHNlJTI3JTIwYmdfZmlsbCUzRCUyN3RydWUlMjclMjAlMjBzaG93X2xvZ28lM0QlMjd0cnVlJTI3JTIwJTIwJTVE

The Beautiful Girls join us at The Watering Hole for an epic night of soul/roots/dub music. A must listen if you haven’t heard their music before, The Beautiful Girls are an Australian band with five studio albums, with most famous tracks ‘La Mar’ and ‘Periscopes’. Schedule 9:15pm – Support Act – Rob Longstaff 10:45pm – Headline – The Beautiful Girls JTVCdHQtZXZlbnQlMjB1cmwlM0QlMjdodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy50aWNrZXR0YWlsb3IuY29tJTJGbmV3LW9yZGVyJTJGOTc4OTUlMkY3ODE2JTJGcmVmJTJGd2Vic2l0ZV93aWRnZXQlMkYlMjclMjBtaW5pbWFsJTNEJTI3ZmFsc2UlMjclMjBiZ19maWxsJTNEJTI3dHJ1ZSUyNyUyMCUyMHNob3dfbG9nbyUzRCUyN3RydWUlMjclMjAlMjAlNUQ=