programme - Wednesday 7 July
FLOATING STAGE: 8.45pm - 10.00pm
Will Young shot to fame after winning Pop Idol eight years ago.
Eight million records and four platinum albums later, Will Young is considered one of the most successful pop singers of his generation.
www.willyoung.co.uk
BANDSTAND: 5.55pm - 7.00pm
Dixie Ticklers
The development of jazz has to be one of the most organic and fascinating stories in music. Dom James and his Dixie Ticklers would like to provide the first chapter for you with an atomic Dixieland explosion. Combining some of the brightest young talent in the UK, with the oldest charts from New Orleans archives, their goal is to entertain with skill and charm.
Kid Ory, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton would hopefully have approved of their renditions of "Salty Dog", "I wish I could Shimmie like my sister Kate" and "Wild Man Blues". These guys are so hot, that even New Orleans enthusiast Woody Allen has a copy of their record.
CLUB RENDEZ-VOUS EARLY: 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Kosmos
Joined by virtuoso accordionist Milos Milivojevic, the young and internationally acclaimed string trio present an inspiring fusion of folk music traditions from around the world: entrancing dance rhythms, soulful improvisation and Gypsy passion delivered with panache and virtuosity.
www.kosmosensemble.com
CLUB RENDEZ-VOUS LATE: 10.45pm
Forro Porro
Four English musicians who have come together to celebrate South American fiesta sounds and filled dance floors across the continent. Featuring accordion, zabumba and timbal drums, triangle, sax and clarinet, killer rhythms that keep a party in full swing.
www.myspace.com/forroporro
CAFÉ DU SOIR: 11.00pm
Boy with tape on his face
Combine the sheer, childlike absurdness of Vic Reeves with the deft, physical intonation of Hugh Laurie and the genius of Charlie Chaplin and you have Sam Wills: The Boy with Tape on His Face. This exciting one-man show from New Zealand is attracting attention across the globe, 'The Boy With Tape on His Face' has racked up awards for 'Best Show', 'Best Show Concept', 'People's Choice', and a nomination for 'Best Newcomer' at Melbourne Comedy Festival.
www.theboywithtapeonhisface.com
Immediately following the Floating Stage concert the skies above Henley will be filled with fireworks - one of the most loved hallmarks of the Henley Festival. Never an event to be missed, this year's show is quite simply called, ‘Maestro ...'
