Astonbury - The Artists

Astonbury - The Artists

The 2009 Astonbury will be bigger and better featuring local singers and musicians. Some of our more famous artistes have decided to hang up their tonsils so there are opportunities for new talent to come forward.

Astonbury is a chance for local talent to shine, so as always, there is an invite from anyone from the village or associated with someone in the village to come forward. If you play an instrument, sing or are in a band then just give Nigel (681152), Neil (681201) or John (681685) a ring to fix a time for a chat.

Some of the acts we hope to have this year (subject to confirmation) include :

LIGHTBOX

Local group Lightbox will be performing at Astonbury 2009. Some of the Astonbury team have seen them at The Limelight Theatre in Aylesbury and were hugely impressed. Check out their website here

Rachel Sutton is a very talented and melodic singer with a great voice, great style and great presence. She is one of the original Astonbury singers. In 2009 Rachel will be performing as part of her popular local band Squid. Squid are becoming well known around the local venues and you can find out more about them at their website.

In Reverence Gospel Choir first came to Astonbury in 2006 and lifted the whole evening with the sheer exuberance of their singing and playing. It's great that In Reverence will be back with us in 2009.

Anthony and Nigel Palmer have always been popular Astonbury performers. This year Nigel (on the left) will be performing solo for the first time.

Jade and Nikita will be making their debut at this year's Astonbury. Two local girls from Aston Abbotts - they are this year's new discovery. At the top of this page you will read note inviting budding local talent to come forward. Jade and Nikita did just that and we are delighted that they will be joining us in 2009.

Also new to Astonbury are local band Fried Squirrel and we are very much looking forward to having them here for the first time.

John Whyte is another key astonbury performer and part of the organising team. John sings both solo and as part of the Chunkies.

Simon Gresswell and Chunkfunster. Simon was discovered by us in the village as a good old time rock and roll voice. He is as much at home singing Sinatra as Zeppelin. Together with Chunkfunster he always produces a strong and forceful set.

Also in Chunkfunster is the Wongster whose dynamic and outstanding guitar playing always wows the crowd.

Last, but by no means least, The Chunkees. Chunkee by name, chunkie by nature, they are guaranteed to get the audience on their feet.

The Chunkees used to be Gerry and the 'Atricks until one of their number left the country saying that he couldn't stand the shame any more, The name came from Hey Hey we're the Chunkees……

This is how it's looking with one month to go. Of course, anything could happen. And it usually does...