Tonetoaster Records is a small German record label focused mainly on singer/songwriter and folk music in its various guises. Having worked with many Irish and UK acts over the past five years – releasing their albums as well as booking shows in Germany, Austria and Switzerland – Tonetoaster are now showcasing four of their UK based artists at two shows in Glastonbury and London this weekend.
In 2013 the label celebrated their fifth birthday by hosting a celebratory concert in their hometown, Langenberg, and the artists playing had the idea of taking this concept further and staging similar events in their respective hometowns and countries.
The first overseas Tonetoaster showcase took place at Dublin’s iconic Whelan’s venue back in November 2013 and next up is the event in Glastonbury. “We’re really looking forward to this concert and are very grateful that the bands involved are helping us to organise the shows.” says label owner Michael Langewender.
The line up for the Glastonbury will be as follows:
HOWLIN’ LORD
Howlin’ Lord – Photo by Ben Haizelden
Brothers Yngve and Demian Wieland form the backbone of Yngve & The Innocent, a band which through various lineup changes has moved from Sligo on the west coast of Ireland via Dublin to London where they’ve been based for the past four years. Joined by Charlie Webb on Bass and Anthony Ullmann on Piano with both chipping in on vocals they have been regularly touring in Ireland and Germany averaging over 100 shows a year. After releasing their album The Sadness Of Remembering they have had a succession of breakthroughs including UK national airplay on BBC Radio 2 by Steve Lamacq and numerous festival appearances including last year’s Bestival, Hop Farm and Green Man Music Festivals among others.
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The Glastonbury event is on Saturday 22nd February in the Bocabar, which is situated at the Red Brick Building. Entry is free and the show will start at 8pm.
For information on the venue, please visit www.redbrickglastonbury.co.uk