Local Bands

Now in its second year, the Armley Music Feast returns with a packed menu featuring some top homegrown talent. Up and coming local musicians will play alongside established artists, with indie, folk, blues, funk and even a bit of beatboxing all in the mix.

The event is organised by a group of music-loving nurses based at the local St Mary's Hospital, which looks after learning-disabled people. The idea, is to put on a fun event which will bring learning-disabled people and the local community together. The day is being organised completely on a voluntary basis and any money raised will go to various learning disability projects.

Among the nine musical groups and artists playing will be ex-Blueskins frontman Ryan Spendlove, the energetic L-Mo and up and coming young Leeds band Alisdair Dinnewell and the 3-D Glasses.

Rev Chunky

The day starts with a Summer Fayre and Family Fun Day featuring dozens of stalls including a Tombola, Bric-a-brac, Henna Tattoo, Plant Stall, Cake Stall, Games, Cafe area, Caribbean Barbeque, Sari modelling, Kids Play Area, Communal Singing workshops and a Buskers Stage. The daytime musical highlight will be communal singing run by the 'Soul Daddy of Leeds', preacher turned singing powerhouse "Reverend Chunky" Cleve Freckleton. Entrance to this daytime event is free.

The family day will be followed by the main event, an evening of local music, starting at 5pm. Tickets are required for the evening event (free for learning-disabled people) with the money raised going to local charity.

Daytime schedule:
10.30am - Deprash Chauhan from Moortown will be sharing his own choreographed  dance routine to the music of his hero, Michael Jackson. Deprash is partially blind and has a learning disability.
11am - 11.30am - Sari Fashion Show, Lalita Parmar and the ladies of the Leeds Hindu Temple model and introduce you to the beautiful saris of different regions of India. Also a Henna tattooist will be in attendance.
11am - 12.30pm - Communal Singing with Rev. Chunky - learn uplifting songs and experience singing with others.
12.30pm - 1.30pm - Buskers Stage: listen to local singer songwriter Duncan Welsh amongst others.
1.30pm to 3pm - Communal Singing with Rev Chunky - Another opportunity to learn uplifting songs and experience singing with others.

Evening schedule:
5pm - Mark Lunn: Comedian, folksinger and co-compere for the night.
5.45pm - Oh Dee Mhac One: quirky folk pop.
6.30pm - Ryan Spendlove: Blues guitarist and singer (ex-Blueskins frontman).
7.15pm - Eloquent Young: a new Leeds band taking their first musical steps.
8pm - Alasdair Dinnewell & The 3D Glasses: Rockabilly band.
8.45pm - Tony Levy: Singer/guitarist and co-compere.
9.30pm - Mr Pasty: up-and-coming indie band.
10.15pm - L-Mo & Band: Funky beatboxing rhythmic fun.

The Armley Music Feast will be held at St Bartholomew's Hall, Wesley Road, Armley on Saturday 18 July 2009.