30 words for 30 sets and lot of late night Neil Young. Enjoy...
The Background
In 2017, amongst a crowded festival landscape, Ramblin’ Roots popped up with a mission to succeed. Keep it simple, affordable, connective and real. Nine years later and some from that crowded landscape have toppled. Not the Revue. Provide the right platform, and artists and fans will buy in. Here’s why:
Clubhouse Alumni and Associates
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Luke Tuchscherer and the Penny Dreadfuls
What better way to start the Friday fun than powerful protest rock from a paid up member of the fiery proletariat, evoking resistance while sparking your inner sense of rebellion.
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Late night special guests of little surprise. The Bennett brothers are woven into the fabric of Ramblin’ Roots. A mass of normal people assembled in a normal town will concur.  | | Paul McClure |
Refreshed and restocked with new material ably supported by innate wit. The saloon was his domain and everybody embraced a finale for the ages. Immaculate timing and inspired songs unite. |
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| David Banks and the Loose Change |
Loose change of immense value. A co-hardest worker on site with the propensity to rock out while applying the tender touch. A corner stone to what makes things tick.
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| Pete Gow and Jim Moving with Friends |
A timely reunion surrounded by the extended Clubhouse family. The past celebrated. The future heralded. The birth of ‘progicana’ proved a fitting epitaph to an eminent set of collaborated music.
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| Don Gallardo |
Once a Clubhouse artist, always one. Proof that all Dons from the States aren’t the same. He came with the trusted Travis bearing gifts of exhilarating nostalgia and reinforced hope.
Overseas Enrichment
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| Domino Lewis |
A warm welcome is always extended to visiting French artists and they repay the hospitality with a stunning display of sincere country songwriting. Bobbie led in ’24; ’26 didn’t disappoint.
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| Joana Serrat |
A Catalan who is almost an adopted Brit packed a powerful punch in her full band main stage set. A dedicated artist forever seeking musical advancement with an adaptive style.
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| Lucky Lips |
Turning the main stage into a country honky tonk, Malin Pettersen brought her Norwegian band to the party serving a heady cocktail of smart covers and originals of quality appeal.
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| Malin Pettersen |
The charismatic face of the weekend delivered a Norwegian charm and heaps of passionate country heritage to solo, band and tribute sets. A star with much to gain over here.
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| Suzie Ungerleider |
Battling the buzz of saloon reunions on Friday evening was in the safe hands of a seasoned Canadian, anglicised from years of touring. Together with sidekick BJ Baartmans, she conquered.
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| Tara Maclean |
Silencing the saloon on Friday with the sweetest voice. A Canadian owning the borrowed words of Cohen, utilising a splendid violinist and inducing moist eyes with tales of family fondness.
Exiled Excellence
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| Danni Nicholls |
From Bedford to Nashville, a longing secured with a bold new sound to boot. A humble glint of the past is retained amidst a drive to fulfil a lifelong calling.
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| Louis Brennan |
Flick the switch mid set and let what you do best flourish. Irishman Louis Brennan found his groove armed with a sizeable band. An imposing and unique presence on stage.
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| Sid Griffin |
80s LA to 2020s Bucks, the Sid Griffin journey is long. More stories than a community library and songs with minimal amplification. You listen to learn and watch to admire.
Brit Band-Billed Brilliance
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| Birds Flying Backwards |
Bands that give you something are priceless. Raw maybe, visually energetic and the embodiment of the roots spirit. Loud and perfectly imperfect while animating the saloon stage in fine style.
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| Hollow Hand |
They came with a glowing reference and left with an absolute banger. Each act finds a niche, and connoisseurs of a topnotch band will flock around this in-demand outfit.
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| Skyscrapers |
A familiar face on guitar, a new name and a well received return. Genres tend to blur into the background during the weekend but free jazz vibes freely flowed here.
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| Slim Chance |
They arrived with a pedigree anchored in British rock history and departed with the next generation dancing and singing to ‘Ooh La La’ in Ramblin’ Roots style. Old met new.
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| Splash the Cash |
More High Wycombe six than the Tennessee three as these men in black celebrated a legend with pomp and breadth. Sunday awoke to rhythm and the only 'Cash' the venue allowed.
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| The Poachers |
Football and alt-country, what more do you want on an April weekend. Tales of Jordan and Dalglish etched on the calling card from an accomplished Scottish outfit venturing south.
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| The Roebucks |
The odd set across a packed weekend personal schedule can get squeezed. A ten minute closing segment of blues rock offered a flavour. Small samples can lead to great finds.
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| William the Conqueror |
No curveball bookings this year with the Saturday night headliner offering something different within the Revue remit. This band knows the ropes and dealt a style relished by vibrant revellers.Brit Solo-Billed Eminence
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David Ford
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The moment when theatre and music collided. A visual feast of expressive emotion conjuring a multitude of sounds from a simple base. An artist finding a precious space to belong.
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| Elly Hopkins |
Bravely moving to the foreground as band leader and creative force, putting the alt into rock and the quirk into song while depicting the artistic characteristics of her Bristol home.
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| Hannah White |
Loretta Lynn came to mind on Sunday night. Was she Hannah White in a former life? Heart worn, soul bared, empathy shared and the spark to make the music matter.
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| Holly Carter |
Articulate, talented, informative and engaging, Holly Carter brought stories, a full band and the spirit of protest folk. The esteemed musician has morphed into the focal artist inspired by reality.
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| James Hodder |
Sometimes binning escapism is the best way forward. Just reflect what you’ve got, polish what’s close to home and cherish the power of normality. Community and the moment won here.
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| Lucy Kitt |
Toddler stage invasions had to be a first as this Essex-based songwriter stepped back into the limelight. The songs did the ultimate talking and a staple of the weekend.
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| Toria Wooff |
My find of 2025 gains more new fans in 2026. Adding some Bolton mystique to the main stage before the mayhem. A northern oasis in a sea of southern dominance.Clubhouse Allstars Tribute to Neil Young
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| Robin Bennett & Hannah White lead off with Heart of Gold |
There were loads of Neil Young influences across the weekend. None more so than over a dozen guests celebrating the work of a roots legend as Saturday slipped into Sunday.
The Future
The only festival where your Sunday headliner is in the queue behind you to get in on Friday night. The weekend began with anticipation and ended with fulfilment. If you know, you know; if you don’t, find out. The 2027 nod came at the end. Keep ramblin’ down the M40.
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