Wilko Johnson was the original guitarist for Canvey Island RnB legends Dr. Feelgood, recording four albums with them before going solo, then joining The Blockheads in 1980. His highly publicised fight with and recovery from cancer in recent years has seen Wilko Johnson in the spotlight again, starring in Game Of Thrones and Oil City Confidential, recording a top 3 album with Roger Daltrey from The Who, and taking his new band featuring Blockheads bassist Norman Watt-Roy and drummer Dylan Howe on the road.
The Bluetones were part of the Brit-pop explosion in the late 90s, a genre topped by the warring factions of Oasis and Blur. Their debut album Expecting To Fly hit the number 1 spot in 1996 and spawned the hit singles Slight Return, Cut Some Rug and Marblehead Johnson. They have since released a further 5 studio albums including top 10 follow-up Return To The Last Chance Saloon and have toured the UK to rave reviews ever since.
Other acts confirmed so far included WITHERED HAND, acclaimed indie/nu folk from Scotland, nu-jazz duo Vertaal, punk band The Muffin Heads, Real McKoys and Pet Needs, with more acts will be announced soon.
The Bish-Bash will return to Sworders Field in Bishop’s Stortford, and will include all the usual festival mainstays including real ale bar, Stortford Soundsystem, comedy, acoustic stage and kids area.
The community event is looking for sponsors for support. Interested parties can contact the festival at sponsorship@stortfordmusicfestival.org.uk.
Early-bird tickets will be on sale for the weekend now at the Tourist Information Centre or online from advancedticketing.co.uk/stortfordfestival.