Blending the new with the traditional, the acoustic with the digital and the northern with the southern, drum loops and samples mix with afro-scat, jazz trumpet, Ribot-esque guitars and Afro percussion, all topped with Athena Andreadis’ gift for intimate interpretation

The October Country invites you on a psychodub rock roadtrip which breeds dark cabaret with parched atmospherics. This is the work of Swansea-based musician, Dave Merrick, a solo project conceived and implemented in 2001 after several years in live, gig-orientated local bands. Likened to Bowie meets the Doors ('Gigbite', June 2002)

This trio plays to packed houses, with audiences leaving amazed and still talking about the unique fast strumming acoustic guitars, with the memorable lyrics and more energy then a stick of dynamite.

Formed early in 2002, Orchis are a four-piece band, carefully crafted with a distinctive style. The unique blend of haunting vocals, twisting melodies, conscious lyrics and catchy guitar riffs combine with contrasting emotion to make Orchis shine

Now reformed with a new lineup and an unique sound they are beginning their campaign for world domination