CoCo & The Butterfields @ Sidmouth Fringe
CoCo & The Butterfields @ Sidmouth Fringe
02 - 06 August 2025
Monday 4 August: 'Middle Monday' Sessions
Curated by 'Artist in Residence' Jonah Hitchens
Gates open at 1.00pm (Monday only). Sessions commence from 2.00pm until 11.30pm (approx)
Please note: Artist performance times may vary.
14.00
Ezmay Grace
Described as “folk reimagined,” Ezmay Grace blends traditional folk with elements of Americana, country, and acoustic storytelling to create a sound that is both timeless and freshly personal. Based in North Cornwall, her music draws from the rugged coastal landscapes, weaving tales of shipwrecks, long-lost lovers and dark folklore with a contemporary edge.
15.00
The Tall Trio
The Tall Trio (Mactaggart-Bushell-Hill) are a trio consisting of Clare Mactaggart, Jules Bushell and “Tall” Paul Hill. They play a blend of traditional old-time Americana and swing in the tradition of Bob Wills, Bill Monroe, Crass and Stephane Grappelli. Often found mythering the ears of campfires nationally they are also recent escapees from the Thunderbridge Bluegrass Band and on this occasion will be fresh from the embers of Camp Bestival. Help them escape further as they entertain you with fiddle, vocal harmonies, guitar, banjo, double bass, and musical saw.
16.00
Jonah Oompchins
What can be said about this project... We should start with a simple 'we're sorry'. This band is the brainchild of Andrew Humphreys, Sidmouth Fringe legend and horn player for the Jonah Hitchens Band.. When he's not funking out with Jonah he has a little side gig as principal french horn player for the Scott's Guard band. One day he woke up with the idea to take the music of Jonah Hitchens and see how it would sound arranged for an oompah band. Will it work? Who Knows! Will it be musical? Heck no! Will it be entertaining regardless of what happens? Hopefully!
17.00
Steve Trebble & The Blues Minions
Anyone familiar with the Bristol/Somerset blues/rock guitar scene will know the name Steve Trebble. Some know him as the owner of the prestigious Trebble Rock guitars in Clifton Village. Some know him as the owner of the sacred haven that is The Riff Corner in Clevedon, Somerset's most iconic music venue. However what people often forget, is as well as his ability to sell guitars, he knows a thing or two about playing them! If you need a fix of unadulterated tone and songs that make you wanna yell 'ye haww', then this is the set to get your day rolling off to a good start!
18.00 Tex Braithwaite and The Biryani Brothers
For those of you who have never experienced an ‘entertainment’ by ‘Tex Braithwaite and the Biryani Bros, here is a short introduction to the band, their lives and their music.
TEX BRAITHWAITE
In the immortal lyrics of the song penned by the late, great Hank Grimsdale- ‘Born in a heat wave in a mean mid west town, every time he looked up, he was told to look down’ ! Tex grew up in a world where it paid to keep your back to the wall. In fact being adopted by parents in the circus business , (Pappy, Travis T. Braithwaite was an illusionist, seller of hair restoring elixir and bank robber, and his Mammy , Bunty, a bearded fortune teller, ) he learned pretty fast that it was always a good thing to know the quickest route out of town!
It was in the circus that he developed his extraordinary singing talents after listening to his Mammy singing whilst she shaved.
Tex left home aged 47 to pursue a musical singing career, strongly encouraged by his pappy (TEX, get out of my house!) and also due to winning $1,000,000 on the state lottery. Despite being a bachelor all of his life, Tex coincidentally met the girl of his dreams (Dolly Doublecream) within 48 hrs of his fabulous win and was introduced to her ‘brother’ Randy Swindler, who was to become his manager.
Tex was soon visited by old musical ‘friends’ who quickly became the legendary ‘BIRYANI BROS’ . (Named after Dolly’s favourite post gig repast!) The rest is History.
19.00
Jake Loosemore
Guitarist and singer Jake Loosemore.
Recently nominated as Young Artist of the Year by the U.K. Blues Federation, Jake has toured with international artists such as Andy Timmons, Mick Taylor & Helena May, and last year supported Status Quo with Toby Lee on what was supposedly their last ever show…
Expect soul, blues and heavy grooves influenced by the likes of Robben Ford, The Isley Brothers, John Mayer and even Prince.
20.00
Senna Weeks
“The Senna Weeks Organ Trio is a dynamic three-piece band renowned for their electrifying fusion of funky blues. Featuring the soulful guitar and vocals of Senna Weeks, the rhythmic prowess of Oli Mason on drums and the deep grooves of Elliot Salvage on organ and left hand bass, this trio delivers a powerful and engaging musical experience. Their sound is a vibrant blend of gritty blues and funky rhythms, captivating audiences with every performance.”
21.00 Jonah Hitchens and The Snake Boys
Jonah now Presents a brand new project, The Snake Boys. Born off the back of a Blues Brothers tribute night in Buxton, Jonah had the inspiration to write a whole album of original blueses... at least, as original as the ancient artform of the blues can be. It naturally pays tribute to some of the greats such as B.B King, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix etc whilst simultaneously showcasing Jonah's personality through his guitar playing. With the intentionally selected players of 'The Snake Boys' by his side it's truly a dream combination not to be missed.
21.00
Danger Goat
The world’s greatest Latin-inspired bombastic
bodacious swashbuckling folkloric jazz-fusion brass
band. Formed in London in 2019, the group's unusual
instrumental line-up results in a unique sound so toe-tappingly infectious that there is only one possible outcome for all in attendance: the best night of your bleating life