Kendal Calling Reveals Global Line-up

Celebrating music from all over the globe, Band on The Wall presents The Kaylied Stage at Kendal Calling festival.

The stage will feature a diverse showcase, with everything from folk to ska, soul to punk, electro to folk-pop, and Northern Soul to Americana.

2009 saw the likes of Frank Turner, Tunng, The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show, Mumford & Sons, Tommy Reilly plus many more.

Due to popular demand for a late night hot spot, organisers have decided to keep the Kaylied tent open longer this year, with the music pumping through until 3am.

Following on from his phenomenal set last year, BBC 6Music’s Craig Charles will be back with his immense collection of Funk and Soul to bring the festival to a close once again with some serious booty shaking.

Friday night sees The Unabombers - founder of legendary Manchester clubnight Electric Chair - bring their renowned basement soul to the fields, and on Saturday it's Beat Boutique with a Northern Soul night that will keep you dancing till the wee small hours.

On Friday the Kaylied headliners will be Swedish sister folk duo First Aid Kit, stepping into Kendal fresh from their world tour with their enchanting storytelling, while on Saturday, Levellers’ frontman Mark Chadwick will be delivering a festival exclusive with an intimate acoustic set.

Baked A la Ska have been described as ‘Utterly bonkers but irresistible’ by Manchester Evening News. The 11-piece big band feature MCs, harmonicas and one of the tightest rhythm sections in Manchester.

Hailing from North California is Jesca Hoop, a singer songwriter mentored by Tom Waits. Jesca has shared the stage with the likes of Elbow, Polyphonic Spree & Mark Knopfler. Her soulful vocals are beautiful and well worth checking out while you have the chance.

Also from across the pond, Skip McDonald aka Little Axe is on board. A Blues musician and legendary guitarist with a background in jazz, doo wop and gospel, Skip (whose stage name is Little Axe) was a member of the house band for Sugarhill Records and appeared as a guitarist on many early rap albums including The Message for Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five.

Up and coming folk star John Smith gained critical acclaim from his recent tour with Mercury Prize-nominated and ex-Lamb frontwoman Lou Rhodes, and is one of the most exciting new voices in British folk music.

Catch all these acts and many, many more at this year’s Kendal Calling. For tickets and a full line-up, see below.

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