This is our summer 2010 festival tour. We’ll be setting up our campfire at:
23rd – 27th June @ Glastonbury
9th – 11th July @ Lounge on the Farm
22nd – 23rd July @ Secret Garden
6th – 8th Aug @ Endorse it in Dorset
Live acoustic campfire sessions with comfort, warmth, peace and general good vibes. Be sure to stop by and say hello.
One love,
Strummerville x
We are very pleased to announce Zoe Robertson will be doing a bike ride to Glastonbury Festival to raise funds for Strummerville. We asked Zoe why she decided to do this, “I like Strummerville and think it serves an important service that not enough people know about.”
The sponsored bike ride will last 3 days and a total of 150 miles, to assist with accommodation Zoe will be couch surfing (via couch surfing.com), the mileage has been calculated using Google Maps and will be taking cycle routes from Greenwich all the way to Glastonbury Festival camp site.
Zoe said, “I’m just testing out my limits for distances in a day and may decide to try to do it in two days. For now, though, the plan is to take 3 days, see some lovely folk, and enjoy the scenery.”
The planned route is:
- Greenwich to Reading on Sunday, June 20 (49 miles)
- Reading to Corsham on Monday June 21 (60 miles)
- Corsham to Glastonbury on Tues June 22 (39 miles)
- Arrive at Glastonbury site on Wednesday June 23 late morning early afternoon.
We have set up a sponsor button (via PayPal) where you can sponsor Zoe.
We would like to thank Zoe and wish her the best of luck!
Loads of love,
Strummerville x
About Zoe Robertson
Zoe plays violin and is a graduate of Trinity Music College with a Bachelor of Music and came across Strummerville via the band, Handshake. Zoe said, “I have to admit, I didn’t really know much about Joe Strummer before joining Handshake and finding out about their connection with Strummerville. Since then, though, I’ve developed a real soft spot for all things Joe.”
Photos from Strummerville supporter Steven Howell proudly flying the Strummerville flag at Bestival and camping in Cornwall.
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We took our Strummerville bus of talent to a lovely little festival in Dorset over weekend of 7th-97h August 2009 called Endorse It In Dorset.
This was our final big Strummerville Campfire of the 2009 festival season.
Our musical director BEANS ON TOAST was joined for campfire sessions by:
DAN SMITH
NAT JENKINS
SMOKEY ANGEL SHADES
SPINDLE AND WIT
THE SUPERNOVAS
THE RIFF RAFF
It was a wonderful festival and we’s like to thanks to everyone who made this years festival season so special.
See you all next year!
Loads of love
Strummerville
x
Pic: Andy Willsher
The star’s headlining show on the Pyramid Stage, his first ever festival appearance in the UK, was one of the most eagerly-awaited sets of the weekend.
Springsteen, a huge Clash and Strummer fan, chose to open the set with a solo rendition of Strummer’s track ‘Coma Girl’.
Originally recorded with The Mescaleros, the song’s lyrics were inspired by the festival, with Strummer a regular visitor up until his death in 2002.
A visibly moved Springsteen told the packed crowd: “We’re so pleased to be here at the rain-free Glastonbury! I’ve heard about it. I’ve heard about it! And now I can see it. The E Street Band are here to honour the solemn vow to rock the house tonight!”
Strummerville will again be hosting the biggest campfire at Glastonbury 2009, situated perfectly near the commemorative stone, devoted to Joe Strummer in the Arcadia field. There will be many acoustic performances happening around the campfire from Strummerville’s supported new talent. A guest appearance from Billy Bragg and friends Johnny Neeson and Leon Walker on the Saturday should definitely attract a huge crowd.
Strummerville supports the work of Billy Bragg’s charity, Jail Guitar Doors, an independent initiative which provides instruments to those who are using music as a means to help with their rehabilitation process whilst in prison. Founded by Bragg, the name is taken from The Clash’s 1978 single ‘Clash City Rockers’.
“It’s great that Strummerville are hosting a performance by Jonny and Leon. I named my music in prisons initiative Jail Guitar Doors in memory of Joe Strummer, and the people at Strummerville have been very supportive of our work since the off. Inviting the lads to play at Glastonbury Festival is very much in keeping with the work that Joe did. The voice of ex-prisoners is rarely heard in a society that locks more people up every year and both Jonny and Leon draw on their life experiences to write powerful songs.
“I’m here this year not to play but to support Jonny and Leon when they play the Strummerville stage. I set up my Jail Guitar Doors initiative – providing musical instruments to prisons in the UK for rehabilitation – in the name of Joe Strummer and The Clash and it’s really fitting that they are playing Strummerville in that tradition.” – Billy Bragg
“This is my first first time at Glastonbury and I’m really looking forward to playing for Strummervile on Saturday night, with Billy (Bragg) coming up to support us and maybe play with us. This has been a great journey. Jail Guitar Doors has given me self confidence and a belief in myself to be a great performer.” – Leon Walker, released from HMP Dartmoor two months ago
“I’m also a Glastonbury first timer. I can’t believe the size of the place. It’s been a really liberating experience so far. There’s no doubt that I wouldnt be here if is wasn’t for Jail Guitar Doors and Billy.” – Jonny Neeson, released from HMP Guys Marsh last year. He has already supported many artists including Dirty Pretty Things and is currently working on a single with Sam Duckworth (Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly.).
With anticipation of very big acts (possibly including Glasto’s headliners!) to perform round the campfire, the surprise will definitely be something to look forward to over the weeken.
[words: Chloe Gillard]
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Strummerville Summer Sessions showcasing 14 of our bands, on 2 stages in a heatwave
Thank you to everyone who came and made it such a lovely day/eve. Special thank you to all our bands who played on the day – Beans On Toast, Handshake, The Penny Black Remedy, Illegitimate Sons of the King, Goodtimes Goodtimes, Beans On Toast, Nat Jenkins, Dan Smith, Bill Coleman, DeKay, Cheka, The Wutars, Paper Plane Pilots, Jamie Ley
Listen to and download for free the Strummerville Summer Sessions 2009
Loads of love,
Strummerville x
Photography by Caroline True
Work is well underway for the Strummerville tour bus, we will keep you posted with updates of the progress. We will be un-veiling the bus at Glastonbury 2009.
Photography by Caroline True
Photography by Caroline True
With the aim of continuing to inspire new music making opportunities for artists, Strummerville ran our first ever festival stage at Glastonbury Festival 2008. The STRUMMERVILLE BANDSTAND was an open air stage, fully kitted out with instruments and backing musicians which offered anyone the chance to rock up and play in front of a festival audience.
As well as open mic slots, the stage showcased some of the UK’s best unsigned acts, including bands from our DIY site, and also featured some very special guest slots from friends of Strummerville.
Go to our News Page for more details.
8:50 pm The VeEz
9:35 pm Mumford & Sons
Photography by Stone Photography
Location: Shangri La, Glastonbury
10:25 Marner Brown
11:20 Ciara Haider
11:45 Kid Harpoon & friends
Photography by Stone Photography
www.stonephotography.co.uk
Location: Shangri La, Glastonbury
12:30 am Holloways and Friends
1:40 am Paddingtons
Photography by Stone Photography
www.stonephotography.co.uk
Location: Shangri La, Glastonbury
2:50 am Death Ray Trebauchey
3:45 am Fabulous Penetrators
Photography by Stone Photography
Location: Shangri La, Glastonbury
