Lisburn talent to perform at Taste Fest

FABULOUS food won't be the only thing sizzling when the Belfast Taste & Music Fest kicks off in August, as this year's event boasts a red-hot line-up of world class entertainment acts including an impressive array of top-class local talent which will cater to a wide range of diverse musical tastes.
By The Newsroom
Published 29th Jul 2010, 15:24 BST
Updated 29th Jul 2010, 15:25 BST

Lisburn blues and guitar legend Ronnie Greer will be taking to the stage at this year's event with his Almost Big Band to serve up a helping of blues, roots and jazz on Saturday August 7.

And Lisburn's John D'Arcy's Great Bunch of Lads, will also be performing at the festival. The local lads will take to the stage on Friday August 6 from 12.30pm - 2pm.

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The band are recording a new album this summer with the legendary Terri Hooley and boast a number of celebrity fans including Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol and Country star Nanci Griffith. The Dutch Kate Bush - Maaike Brijman and her five piece European touring band will be making their first Irish appearance in the afternoon followed by The ELO Experience – a tribute act to one of the world's best known and greatest recording bands.

The Taste Fest, which this year has an extended run from August 4-8 in Belfast's Botanic Gardens, has 20 impressive acts scheduled to perform to an expected 30,000 visitors. The musical entertainment on offer ranges from classic rock to blues and soul, from retro 80s sounds to modern folk and encompasses swing, rockabilly, jazz and jive along the way.

Last year's headliners Rumours of Fleetwood Mac and Flash Harry are making a welcome return to the event and will be joined by a host of local, national and international talent which will combine popular cover versions of old favourites along with original songs. The entertainment has been booked by David Hull Promotions and will once again be expertly compered by Brian Moore.

The first day of the event will kick off with one of Ireland's premier bands The Lee Hedley Band performing classic rock and blues and soul numbers from the likes of The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Otis Redding and The Doors. This will be followed by the Kind of Blue Sessions and taking to the stage early evening will be Ohasis who will be delivering an authentic performance worthy of the Gallagher brothers and creating that unmistakable live Oasis "wall of sound". Headlining the opening night will be Belfast's very own Maurice Jay's Pleasuredome – the six piece 80s tribute band who will be taking the audience back in time to revisit the iconic hits of Blondie, Duran Duran, Wham and many others.

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Belfast's greaser kings The Sabre Jets will get the party started on Thursday August 5 followed by critically acclaimed festival favourites The Lost Brothers. Next up will be The Human Touch and then Rumours of Fleetwood Mac performing the 'Ultimate Celebration Concert' to Fleetwood Mac.

Talented jazz singer and session vocalist Siobhan Pettit will be performing on Saturday 7 as well as Con Jovi and Flash Harry.

Brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy from The Four of Us will be getting festivities underway on Sunday August 8. Other acts taking to the stage on Sunday include Mary Coughlan, The Jive Aces and The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular.

For further information on the full entertainment line up and to pre-book tickets online visit www.belfasttasteandmusicfest.com.

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