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Acab

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Soul / Dance / Pop / Rock

ACAB have been around since the last century - well 1991 to be precise - and sprung an instant following at places like TJ's, Gassy Jacks, and the Wharf with their powerful renditions of the more challenging sounds of the time. As venues came and went, ACAB also moved with the times, with places like Dylans and the Cross Inn becoming favourite haunts. You can still catch the band playing many venues around the patch, notable the Claude in Cardiff, and many other venues serious about having the best in live musical entertainment.

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And The Sky Darkened

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Metal

Metal/hard rock band from South Wales influenced by Metallica, Alice in Chains, Alter Bridge, Tool and many more...

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Anonymous Iconoclasts

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Pop, Rock, Country, Psychedelic.

Four people who love to write songs and play them live. Come and have a listen and bring your dancing shoes...

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Bella and Gareth

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Jazz

Jazz Duo, Bella Collins and Gareth Evans

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Bella Collins Band

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Jazz

The band plays a mix of blues, jazz & soul, also playing a number of self penned originals.

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Beth Blade and The Beautiful Disasters

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Melodic Hard Rock Band

Beth Blade and The Beautiful Disasters are a melodic Hard Rock band based out of Cardiff, South Wales. The four-piece provide monster riffs, huge choruses and a dose of old school rock and roll attitude. With aggressive muscle and melodic sensitivity, this band is reigniting the flame of British Hard Rock. They have an unmistakable modern presence whilst keeping the spirit of old school rock and roll alive.

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Calling Apollo

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Rock

The Cardiff band, Calling Apollo, released their first record, “Hunter | Gatherer” with producer Romesh Dodangoda to rave reviews. The lead single, "Monsters", was described by Alt Corner as "a song I can see a thousand fans screaming their lungs out to at the end of a show".

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Captain Accident

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Clumsy Reggae/Ska/Soul Band

The energetic live show is guaranteed to get people up and dancing. With soulful vocals, soaring twin guitars and a truly infectious groove, there’s no standing still when Captain Accident and his clumsy companions hit the stage.

1 gig listed
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Cherry Hive

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Rock Pop Funk

A top class covers band, fronted by a flame haired 5ft stick of dynamite.

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Chopsy

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Indie Pop

Indie pop band hailing from Cardiff/Caerphilly

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Cry of a Cynic

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Metal

Five piece metal band from South Wales.

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CVC

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Psychedelic Funk

CVC are a six piece psychedelic funk band from South Wales. Funkier than an old shoe. If you're looking for tasty jams look no further than CVC

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Death By Disco

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Hard Rock

Death by Disco are a five piece from Cardiff, South Wales in the UK. The hard-rock group formed in the summer of 2014 playing small gigs to hone their sound, after various upheavals and line up changes, the band put all of their collective energy into writing a full set of original material. Debut E.P. “The Story of Pain and Glory” was released on September 3rd 2015 and is full of their hard rocking explosive, genre spanning sound.

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Donnie Joe's American Swing

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Swing, Jazz, Jump 'n' Jive, Rock&Roll

Don 'donnie joe' Sweeney is a Singer, Guitarist, and Double Bassist living just outside of Cardiff in South Wales, UK. He Specialises in Swing Jazz, Jump 'n' Jive, Rock & Roll, R&B, Country, Blues, and Funk.

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Easy Street

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Jazz

Sophisticated swing, blue and sentimental ballads, laid back bossa nova - in other words the best of jazz from 'Easy Street'.

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Eva Bartok

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Noise rock

Three Piece Post-punk band from Cardiff. We like things noisy.

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Explosive Light Orchestra

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : ELO Tribute

The tribute was formed along side original music whilst working with ELO/Queen Engineer/Producer Mack.

All band members are huge fans of ELO and meticulously made an effort to recreate orchestrations and subtleties to bring you an amazing night Classic tunes..

3 gigs listed
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Fallen Temples

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Hard Rock

Fallen Temples formed in summer 2015 with an appetite to play riff and groove laden hard rock, giving the nod to the old school heaviness created by Black Sabbath and brought into modern day by bands such as Rival Sons, Clutch and Soundgarden.

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Fortunate Sons

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : 60s and 70s rock and soul, rhythm and blues

Based in South Wales, the 6-piece band comprises of a singer, two guitars, bass, drums, and a pianist/organist.

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Godbomber

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Punkrockexperimentalhiphopnoisejazzmathswingdoomcore

Formed on Halloween back in 2017, Godbomber consits of duo Ian and Stu playing their own particular style of Punk Rock.

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Godsticks

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Rock

Godsticks are a four-piece once described by Metal Hammer as one of the UKs most idiosyncratic rock bands.

3 gigs listed
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Grace Hartrey

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Jam Band / Pop

Offering acoustics with a beat, Grace Hartrey captivates crowds with her honest songs and a unique guitar style that will inspire you to dance and leave you in awe.

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J Alexander and The Blues Devils

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Harmonica based Blues

This classic 4-piece band formed as J. Alexander and the Blues Devils in 2008 but Dave, Paul & Ian have been playing together for 30 years in one of the most successful British Blues bands of all time - Snatch It Back. A serious, no frills, no bullshit Blues band...here for your pure pleasure!

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Jack Ellis

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Acoustic / Rock / Alternative

Jack Ellis is an alternative singer/songwriter from the southernmost point of South Wales who crafts real songs from real stories. Whilst his music takes influence from classic rock its alternative production values and sharp hooks will appeal directly to fans of Jeff Buckley, Ben Howard, Jack Savoretti and Catfish & The Bottlemen.

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Jack Mac Quintet

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Jazz

The Jack Mac Jazz Quintet is a Cardiff-based Jazz ensemble which performs regularly in venues in and around the capital

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JC’s Hopeless Sinners

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Country Gospel & Rockabilly Blues

Equal parts good time drinking music and hearts a-breaking music. Good if you’re low & good if you’re high.

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Jets To Zurich

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Alternative Rock

Jets to Zurich are an Alternative Rock band from South Wales. Over the last 6 years they have been giving the world their own brand of distorted rock that has reached audiences throughout the UK, USA, Middle East and Australia.

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Jimmy Mac's Blues Band

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Blues

Playing high energy Funky Blues/Rock & Classic Soul with the aim of getting ya dancin'

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Karmen Field

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Psychedelic Rock/Funk

If you like to get funky, get loose, and generally party hearty, then boy oh boy we've got you covered.

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Last Girl On Earth

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Rock

Last Girl On Earth are Cardiff based rock band who formed in late 2016 by Cardiff University students.

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Lead Coloured River

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Alternative/Indie Rock

Lead Coloured River are an Indie Rock quartet hailing from the valleys of South Wales. Forming in February of 2017, they have been hard at work establishing a name for themselves on the Welsh music scene.

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LifeLust

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Alternative Metal

A five piece progressive metalcore band based in Cardiff, South Wales, with a heavy focus on melodic ambience and grueling breakdowns.

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Live, Do Nothing

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Pop

Surreal indie pop + punk mixed together to form something beautiful. Gotta see it to believe it.

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Livin Cheap

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Rock

Livin' Cheap is a 4 piece up-and-coming rock band

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Lunar Bird

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Dream Pop, Psychedelic, Alternative, Electronic, Indie Pop, Dark Pop

Emerging Dream-pop/Indie band formed in Italy, now based in Cardiff.

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Madassa Soul Band

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : 60's Soul

Wales' Premier Soul Band since 1983!
Specialising in 60s Soul from Stax and Motown.
You'll be needing your dancing shoes!

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Malum Sky

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Rock / Metal

Formed in 2014 and hailing from Cardiff, South Wales, Malum Sky gained critical acclaim with their self-titled debut EP in Summer 2015.

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Matheus Prado

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Jazz, Funk, Latin, Brazilian and World Music

Born in Brazil, grown up in Spain, Matheus Prado is a multi-field electric and acoustic bass player. Regularly required as a session musician, Matheus feels comfortable in many different styles such as jazz, funk, Latin, Brazilian and World Music genres. Based in the UK, but performing and recording also around Europe and America

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Memory Camp

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Alternative

Memory camp are a three-piece alternative band based in Cardiff, Wales.

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OldSamuel

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Indie-Rock w/ hints of Americana

Old Samuel are a three piece Indie-Rock band with hints of Americana who originally formed in 2011 in Cardiff as a two piece acoustic outfit w/ Britt (Vox/Guitar) & Christian (Bass). Polts (Drums) later joined the band transforming the sound from acoustic to electriC.

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Parkview

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Alternative Rock

5-piece alternative rock band mixed with a distinct hint of prog.

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Ravenbreed

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Heavy Rock / Alternative

Launched in January 2018, Ravenbreed are a Hard Rock band from Cardiff, South Wales UK.

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Recluse

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Alt Rock

Since 2009 Recluse have continually played the local South Wales scene and festivals throughout the UK with a great response to their dynamic and powerful live show.

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Siobhan McCrudden

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Singer songwriter. Folk Noir

Noted as ‘One to watch in 2016’ by NewSoundWales, Siobhan McCrudden’s voice has been described as “fragile, pure and hugely distinctive”. Having played in both Britain and the US Siobhan’s folk noir songwriting draws on those experiences, reflecting a vivid fascination with both folk roots and the vast melodic landscapes of Americana.

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State of Deceit

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Metal, Thrash, heavy

'No Nonsense Metal' -a total experience of thunderous riffing and drums, crafted for the true metal head.

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The Audio Pirates

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Rap / Rock / Runk / Hip Hop / Garage Rock / Safe

Hip hop/rock band from Cardiff.
Bass, guitars, drums, bars.
Available for bookings and collaborations.

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The Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Psychedelic Rock

Welsh psychedelic rockers, The Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk, (‘milk‘ for short) have only been going for a couple of years but are already causing a stir. It’s difficult to put a single genre to the trio, they are a sort of mishmash of stoner-rock, psychedelia, metal, and funk – a weird but wonderful concoction that goes together exceptionally well.

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The Brothers Blue

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Blues Brothers Tribute

A Tribute To Jake and Elwood with The Rhythm & Blues Show Band of The Brothers Blue.

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The Brwmys

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Jigtastic folk from Bangra to Bluegrass

Foot-stomping, jig-tastic future folk from Cardiff, playing an eclectic mix of Bluegrass to Bhangra, Irish to Arabic…and everything in between…

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The Fugitives

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : R&B

From Bayonne to Bristol, the Basque country to Barry Island they are still just as lairy, and just as hairy. For the 12th year in succession, they have been voted the 4th best R&B outfit within a radius of 8.7 miles of Whitchurch village. By the most modest of estimations, they have now played almost 500 gigs. That’s 500 Princess Margaret jokes and 500 times Jason has tripped over the microphone stand. Good things never change. The Fugitives. Still the same, still brilliant.

2 gigs listed
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The Grade

Caerdydd, Cardiff

Genre Type : Rock / Pop / Indie

Party covers band

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The Party Bandits

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Party Band

One of the finest wedding, party and corporate event bands, with hit after hit after hit to keep the dancefloor rocking for a celebration to remember.

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The Royal Valentines

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Covers: Rock, Pop Soul/ Funk and Swing

We are a professional function band specializing in popular covers. We have something to suit everyone, covering music from old Rock & Roll and Rock classics to famous groovy Soul/Funk tracks and new Pop tracks.

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The Sheek Quartet

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Jazz

The Sheek Quartet is a group led by Cardiff based musicians Guy Shotton and Sarah Meek. The pair have developed a strong musical relationship over three years of working together and have recently formed a quartet with RWCMD drummer, Alex Goodyear and London bassist, Nick Kacal.

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The Switch

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Rock

One of the busiest bands on the circuit we also have one of the most eclectic set lists around including Bread,The Stereophonic's,Muse,Pink Floyd,The Killers & many more all played to the highest standard.

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Thee Manatees

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Lonestar Noir

Thee Manatees have surfaced from beneath the railway arches of Cardiff to play their dynamic mix of bluesy, rootsy, garagey goodness.

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Throwing Knives

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Rock / Punk

A fierce an unrelenting Cardiff based 4-piece, Throwing Knives put you into a musical choke hold and don’t let go until they’re done with you. They incorporate seamlessly a number of influences of classic rock and metal and unite it with elements of nu-metal.

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Tides Of Sulfur

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Sludge-Death

The sound of the human spirit being tortured. Slowly.

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TJ Reloaded

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Tom Jones Tribute

The ultimate Tom Jones look and sound alike. Available as a solo artist or with backing band "The Unusuals".

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Tongwynlais Temperance Band

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Brass Band

The Band is in demand for concerts, both in Wales and throughout the UK and is committed to ensuring musical excellence, quality entertainment in the field of brass music with a traditional and unique style.

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TREP

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Heavy Rock / Metal / Prog / Alternative

TREP are a 3-piece heavy rock band (with metal & prog elements) from South Wales.

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Zac White

Cardiff, Cardiff

Genre Type : Indie

Cardiff's own, Zac-O and his band are a rag tag, loony toon band of rough haired heart throbs. Jangly, beachy riffs with grooves you wish you'd thought up. But you didn't, Zac did.

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