Acoustic is the biggest selling music genre in the UK
Uttoxeter Racecourse - Staffs
May 31st - 2nd. June
The
Acoustic Festival Of Britain announces yet another major attraction,
Liverpools hottest new band The Hummingbirds
The Hummingbirds are a 6 piece acoustic outfit from Liverpool, influenced by music from the 50s/60s era. The Hummingbirds capture that “Liverpool” sound as well as putting an interesting twist on conventional folk and blues music, bringing it to a more mainstream audience providing what they describe as modern skiffle.(21st Century Merseybeat)
Shoppers on Liverpool ONE's Paradise Street got a surprise on Friday
as an unexpected live performance by local band The Hummingbirds took place on the rooftop on the corner of College Lane.
Drawing on parallels with The Beatles, the rooftop gig was a nod to their famous last live performance on top of their Apple studios -- the difference being that The Hummingbirds' career is just beginning.
View the Rooftop Video
Heavily influenced by music from a simpler time, The Hummingbirds grew up on the streets of Merseyside, capturing that unmistakable Liverpool twang that has resulted in the band winning the Liverpool Music Award “One to Watch 2013” in their first year as well as being tipped for The Mercury Music prize.
With a unique Modern-Skiffle guitar sound The Hummingbirds give a passing nod to their Merseybeat heritage but mix it up with a Folk rhythm and Country style.
Their songs reflect current social themes with Scouse wit, humour and a cutting edge.
The band sits comfortably within the new retro music movement that is gathering momentum nationally and providing the music scene with a fresh sound. As they spread their wings they are winning hosts of new fans wherever they play (20,000 twitter & Facebook followers to date).
Audience reaction to their live shows has been outstanding, people quickly connect to the infectious melodies and hook-laden choruses, which uplift and engage.
The stage presence and charm of the band is for all to see as a potent musical force.
This year’s May festival sees a mix of old and young artists featured, from headliners The Hollies and The Proclaimers to the youthful footstompin Rusty Shackle and young musician of the year Polly Money.
Several generations will have favourites to look forward to seeing, Curved Air from 70s then The Christians and Belle Stars from the 80s and 90s, The Quireboys from the millenium and stars from the last decade include Gareth Gates, Baka Beyond and guitar supremo Rodney Branigan. 
Childrens entertainment is as always a big feature at the event, this year an added bonus of a Big top is welcomed, to go along with the scores of workshops, painting, bubble mania and fun palace . Children are only £1 entry. See