With the arrival of the ‘Music’s Not Dead’ pop-up record store in the upstairs bar at De La Warr Pavillion a whole new opportunity has arisen for up-and-coming bands to showcase themselves in advance of headline acts downstairs in the main hall.
And Saturday’s Sam Calver gig proved just how well this format works, with a collection of young artists playing under the Eggtooth / Incubate banner – all of whom have the potential to hit the big stage some time soon.
Brooke Shorter, Kiana, Blue Lily, Honey Badger, Tom, Bibi & Joe, and Sam Brown each brought something a little different to proceedings and drew in an appreciative crowd that was treated to some terrific songwriting and musicianship.
Eggtooth / Incubate at De La Warr Pavillion
Showing a real mastery of both her violin and her loop pedal, Sam Brown just oozes confidence.
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Tom, Bibi and Joe juxtapose gritty and sometimes disturbing poetic talent with haunting vocals across understated guitar lines. Spellbinding stuff...
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Blue Lily is a name to look out for and is becoming a regular fixture on the more discerning bills across the region. Immerse yourself in this gentle but powerful sound.
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We like Honey Badger a lot. Now all we need to know is who they are and where they are playing next...right now they are doing a great job staying below the social media radar...
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Brooke Shorter is another name we're pleased to be seeing increasingly more of on line-ups showcasing new local talent. It won't be long before headline shows beckon.
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Kiana opened the night and set the bar incredibly high for the following acts to achieve...
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