Music
The music line up for our 2024 Wood Fair is slowly coming together, play times will be included on the timetable which will be posted on the website nearer the event.
We are pleased to announce that Dorset Phil and Slim Jim & the Wildcards will both be playing for us again this year, scroll down to previous years music for information about them.
We also have some musicians joining us for the first time this year: Oakville Pete. We will let you know as and when more acts are confirmed.
Oakville Pete
'Some Kinda Country' ~ Oakville Pete is a rocking country band based in the foothills of the South Downs
Music we had at our 2023 Wood Fair
We are pleased to announce that Dorset Phil, Sixteen String Jack and Slim Jim & the Wildcards will all be playing for us again this year, scroll down to 2021’s music for information about them. We also have some musicians joining us for the first time this year, The Hot Tone Sinners, The B2’s, Lianna Haynes, Rob Berry & the Deadbeat and The Caws Brothers. We will let you know as and when more acts are confirmed.
The B2s
The B2s are a local band that play rock and pop music in an acoustic style. They can also be seen playing as the B3s.
Lianna Haynes
Some of you may remember Lianna, she played at one of the earlier wood fairs. She specialises in singing the hits of the 50's and 60's covering songs from Connie Francis to Elvis Presley. Lianna is able to cover an extensive range of songs including many genres such as jazz, pop and rock & roll.
The Hot Tone Sinners
The Hot Tone Sinners play their own Southern Gothic take on classic Rockabilly and Rock & Roll wit.
Rob Berry and the Deadbeat
Rob Berry is a Blues Rock musician and possibly the only one who can be seen playing alongside a skeleton drummer! Rob is well known throughout Dorset, Hampshire and West Sussex for his street performing.
The Caws Brothers
The Caws Brothers are a covers duo who offer music for any occasion and can be seen playing at many West Sussex pubs.
Music we had at our 2022 Wood Fair
We are pleased to announce Dorset Phil, Mike Fry and Slim Jim & the Wildcards will all be playing for us again this year.
We also have two new bands this year, the Uptown Cats and the The Wide Eyes.
Uptown Cats
The Uptown Cats are a rockabilly band "playing songs others don't!" They are made up of a guitar, double bass and drums, with both male and female vocals.
The Wide Eyes
The Wide Eyes are an award winning indie quintet, with stunning harmonies, sensational self written songs and great banter.
Music we had at our 2021 Wood Fair
Steve Williams
Steve has over 30 years experience of playing in various Duos’s, Groups and also performing Solo in pubs and clubs both in England and Abroad. With a wide repertoire of music ranges from the 60’s through to the present day.
Mike Fry
Singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in West Wittering has over 30 years experience in music playing country rock 'n' roll.
Slim Jim and the Wildcards
Toe-tappin’, Finger-snappin’, Swing & Rockabilly mixed with all-time classic hits & rarities, all delivered in the Slim Jim & the Wildcards Style
Dorset Phil
Fabulous Dorset based songwriter and performer Dorset Phil can be found providing his own hilarious and unique brand of music
Sixteen String Jack
Sixteen String Jack are a unique, energetic 4-piece band from Dorset, England. Playing a mixture of Americana, Country, Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Irish Trad & more