Welcome to the official website of Okey Music Day!

Hi Folks!

Okey Music Day is just around the corner and this year we have some amazing acts for you with hopefully something for everyone. Look forward to seeing you all there! - Dave.

By the way,- you can see an archived version of the 2021 website HERE.

Dave

Keep checking here and our Facebook Page for information as it gets added.

❤ How to donate ❤

We are donation supported with all monies going to paying the performers and the running costs of the day. Thats right - Every part of Okey Music Day is FREE ENTRY! You can donate in person at Music & Bean or click Here to donate via PayPal

The Kings Arms Mike Rice Memorial Stage

2pm The Strange And The Beautiful

This Devon-based six piece, combines guitars, keyboard, bass, drums and the powerhouse vocals of Louise Browne. This genre-bending band of musicians have performed at festivals along with the likes of ASH, SCOUTING FOR GIRLS and ELLA HENDERSON and they are making quite a name for themselves in the South West. Away from the glare of the stage lighting, the band’s music is regularly featured on local radio’s stations as well as BBC Introducing. With new songs constantly under development, the band’s repertoire continues to grow, as does their fanbase.

4pm Karina & The Slaves
Exciting 4 piece band playing a very varied set guaranteed to get people on the dancefloor.
6pm Country Strong
Country Strong - a four piece country sensation. Will there be song about trucks/dogs and lost loves? could be... could be...

8pm Panic Pete & The Roughbeats

A four piece, playing early roots of Rock n Roll. Music to dance to. From 1954-64 - the first 10 years of rock' - Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Johnny Kidd, Fats Domino, early Rolling Stones etc.

10pm The Vince Lee Big Combo

Vince Lee has been a mainstay on the South West's live music scene for over 30 years. An authentic, virtuoso blues musician who's band 'The Big Combo' have become almost legendary around the Devon & Cornwall area. Since forming in 1996 the band has gone through several line-up changes but has always kept it's roots as a trio focusing on Vince's considerable talents as a blues guitarist and singer. Al Wallis has been 'The Combo's bass player since day one & drummer, Sebastian Boleslawski has become a permanent member since 2010. Vince has always been an active promoter of blues music in and around his home town, Plymouth. His involvement with many of the areas finest players has lead to several notable musical projects, bands & recordings.

The London Inn Stage

3pm 4 Canal

This five piece band just enjoys playing the best of the Sixties and Seventies: an eclectic mix of Stones, Small Faces, Van Morrison, rock, rhythm and blues, the odd ballad, some Tamla…the list goes on. The favourites and the best wrapped up with a bit of fun paper and some experience string. Come along to dance, laugh, sing along.

5pm The Wreckords
5 piece covers band from Okehampton, all eras, all genres, all bangers.

7pm Quorum

Vibrantly different and uniquely familiar. 'Quorum have honed an anthemic indie rock sound with elements of alternative, pop and punk influences' Gig Radar 'It was clear the audience wanted more, much more' 'Quorum are an act to keep an eye on' MusoMuso

9pm The Hummingbirds

The Hummingbirds, Clara, Bettie & Grace are three exceptionally talented singers and performers whose stunning close harmonies and arrangements have been expertly crafted to WOW. They LOVE being Hummingbirds and that love is infectious to all who have the pleasure of seeing and hearing them perform.

10.30pm Freshly Squeezed

"An 8-legged Funk behemoth with some of the finest musicians around, so groove laden it's impossible not to dance!" - PLYMOUTH HERALD WHAT'S ON MAGAZINE.

FRESHLY SQUEEZED are an 8-piece band covering popular Funk/Soul/Jazz & Hip-hop tracks you'll know, and lesser known tunes you might not, with their own unmistakably fresh take.

Raw Funk vocals, Rap, horn section, synths and keys and a tight rhythm section come together to make a mashup of old and new styles.

With a huge CV, built over 12 years, of high profile shows to their name from London to Manchester, you know they've got it covered. Whether it's playing at an intimate wedding gig or on a festival stage in front of thousands of revellers ‐ you can always expect a set of funk driven dancefloor fillers, reinterpreted funked up arrangements of old classics and virtuoso playing across the board. They strive to give the best show every night, often adding some improvised and fresh off the top funkiness to suit any occasion.100% freshness guaranteed!

The Music & Bean Stage

2pm The Electroleles
Lively acoustic/electric band featuring ukelele, bass, guitar and harmonies.
2.40pm One Point Five
A Devon based duo playing mostly Jazz and Blues but can do rock too.
3.20pm CakeyGirl
Female beat boxer and loop pedal artist with a unique style, CakeyGirl is a solo project by Devon musician Demelza Jennings.

4.10pm Crossing Borders with Annie McGee

Annie McGee and James Goodwin have been playing at local concerts for eight years now. Annies crystal clear vocals have always impressed, both with her terrific delivery of sad songs and her humour on more relaxed themes. Recently they have been joined by Axel van der Neut, whose original songs and vocal harmonies have made 'Crossing Borders with Annie McGee' a trio not to be missed.

The Museum Stage

10am Walter Shortage & The Hosepipe Band
A fantastic set to start the music day off from these long-standing local favourites.
11am Gareth Hedges & Jeff Horsey
An excellent set of Delta, ragtime, originals & Chicago blues performed by Gareth and Jeff.
Midday The Countrymen
Launceston based Cornish folk rock harmony band playing a mix of original & popular music from and about Cornwall.
1pm The Devon Youth Folk Ensemble
Wren Music's Youth Folk Ensemble will be performing alongside wren music musicians to top off the museum stage bill.