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TYLA’S DOGS D’AMOUR Few names are as synonymous with British rock ’n’ roll as Tyla and The Dogs D’Amour. Born out of London’s early-’80s rock scene, The Dogs D’Amour built their reputation on blues-soaked rock ’n’ roll, swaggering guitars, unforgettable songs and a poetic, romantic edge. Their music sits somewhere between The Rolling Stones, The Faces and glam-punk, with Tyla’s distinctive songwriting and unmistakable voice at its heart. The band’s journey has taken them from sweaty clubs and a battered Transit van to Top 30 success, Top of the Pops appearances, international touring and a devoted following that has remained loyal for decades. Today, Tyla’s Dogs D’Amour continue that tradition, bringing the songs and spirit of one of British rock’s great cult bands to the stage. Expect classics, stories, singalongs and a genuinely rock ’n’ roll performance from a man who has lived the life he writes about. As the saying goes: old dogs, new tricks — but the same attitude. MATTY JAMES CASSIDY & THE REAL VILLAINS Irish-born, Camden-based singer-songwriter Matty James Cassidy brings his own brand of raucous, rootsy rock ’n’ roll to the night. A multi-instrumentalist and natural storyteller, Cassidy combines sharp songwriting, punk urgency and the swagger of classic rock with the influence of artists ranging from The Clash, Ramones and Thin Lizzy to Bob Dylan and Tom Waits. His songs inhabit a world of outsiders, restless hearts, lost souls and dreamers — delivered with grit, wit, romance and plenty of attitude. Cassidy has already shared stages with artists including Nick Lowe and The Men They Couldn’t Hang, collaborated with Spike of The Quireboys and scored a UK Official Chart Top 20 release alongside Tyla. He has also performed extensively with Tyla’s Dogs D’Amour, making this a particularly fitting pairing. Fronting The Real Villains, Cassidy turns those songs into a full-blooded live rock ’n’ roll experience: memorable choruses, swaggering rhythms and the kind of performance that demands to be sung along with. LEADFEATHER Opening the night are London heavy rockers LEADFEATHER. Formed in 2024 by guitarist Simon Hurts, the band have quickly established themselves as a high-energy live act, blending the blues and rock sounds of the late ’60s and ’70s with a modern hard-rock edge. Powerful riffs, soaring vocals and an uncompromising live attack sit at the centre of their sound. Their debut EP, Roll The Dice , explores themes of love, loss and rebellion, while tracks including “Roll The Dice”, “Danger Zone”, “Silver And Feathers” and “Shoot For The Stars” showcase a band with plenty of muscle and melody. With festival appearances and shows alongside established rock acts already under their belt, LEADFEATHER are very much a band on the rise.

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