Argyll-based Rhythm and Blues band Dr Hip and the Blues operation, now in their 21st year, are grateful to Inveraray’s George Hotel for encouraging an annual celebration of one of the area’s most popular bands.

Glasgow based 4-piece roots group - strongly influenced by acoustic & electric Delta Blues. Recently nominated for 'Emerging Act of the Year' at the UK Blues Awards 2024.

The Rosevale Ramblers are back by popular demand direct in from the west coast to entrance and entice with their wonderful blend of hillbilly rock and roll, country fried vocals and western swing.

Glasgow based 4-piece roots group - strongly influenced by acoustic & electric Delta Blues. Recently nominated for 'Emerging Act of the Year' at the UK Blues Awards 2024.

SambaYaBamba is Glasgow's fully-featured samba band and school providing exciting thunderous percussion and funked up brass arrangements from traditional Brazilian samba through to electrifying drum'n'bass in the tradition of the famous Rio carnaval.

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Pure, organic, dance music - powerful and irresistible. SambaYaBamba is a musical tour-de-force hailing from the sundrenched streets of tropical Glasgow. A 30-odd-piece drumming bateria and brass section rooted in the musical traditions of the Brazilian carnaval yet at the same time, very much tailored to a the Glasgow crowd. They are equally at home on a huge stage, in a street parade or in a basement club. Their set twists and turns from full scale samba to drum and bass and beyond with a tightness and commitment to the rhythm that is a joy to behold. Local legends and loved across the samba scene.

The lyrically explosive, musically diverse, Funk Rock Hybrid known as DOPESICKFLY emanate an upbeat feel good vibe inviting everyone to join in with catchy hooks and to dance their heart out! They are encouraging & sing of life connecting to all ages- making music for everyone.

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Voted Top 10 Bands to watch - Capital One FM.

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DOPESICKFLY are a modern day masterpiece.” David Perozzi, Executive Producer ABC News.

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Winners of Celtic Connections open stage. ""Glasgow is privileged to have a band as high quality as DOPESICKFLY " Celtic Radio, Liz Clark

DOPESICKFLY supported 'Big Country' ' Kool & The Gang' 'Nicky Siano (studio 54) 'Sugar Hill Gang' 'Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5' 'Ray Harris' 'Raleigh Ritchie' 'Too Many Zoos'.

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Founded in the summer 2015 in Glasgow Scotland having busked the streets of Glasgow, the band evolved there sound into a Neo Soul, Rock, acid jazz fusion with just the right amount of Funk.

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With lead singer/lyricist Ant Thomaz soulful vocals, guitarist Chris Darling and his Flamenco/Funk twist, Joe Djaelani on bass elevating Neo Soul, Paul with his hip hop influence on drums and jazzy backing vocalist Claire Walker. DopeSickFly truly emanates a new refreshing alive sound.