King Dinosaur + Kid Hyena

King Dinosaur will returning to Calstock this Christmas for a repeat of last years sell out gig . King Dinosaur are an exciting, 5 piece band consisting of drums (Paul Bullock), double bass (Matt Taylor), piano (Jacob Kodicek), guitar (Alik Peters-Deacon) and vocals and trumpet (Ed Hart). They play fun, high energy, original tunes to dance to and have been ripping up the south west scene with sell out gigs in some of the area’s best venues and festivals. Their raucous, joyous gigs are highly memorable and this is helped by the fantastic original tunes they play. The songs have interesting, heartfelt lyrics and there is lots of top class improvised instrumental work during the solos and throughout the songs. The music defies genre and the influences are as diverse as jazz, latin, mariachi, eastern european folk and swing. Melt that lot together, add a little spice, and you have their unique sound that they like to call 'Spaghetti Western Swing'.

Kid Hyena - Fresh from tearing up festival stages and igniting dancefloors here, there & everywhere, including Glastonbury & Boomtown, these urban-folk renegades are a full-throttle night of rhythm, sweat and sing-along positive vibes!Expect pounding percussion, explosive rhythm tap dance, soaring harmonies and basslines that grab you by the ribs. This isn’t a “stand and watch” kind of gig — Kid Hyena turn every room into a moving, stomping, musical celebration. One minute you’re singing at the top of your lungs, the next you’re locked into a hypnotic groove that feels half street party, half underground rave.Their sound collides folk storytelling with hip-hop energy, alternative edge and dancefloor pulse — all delivered with infectious positivity and serious musical muscle. And when the tap board comes out, things go to the next level!Currently the act are performing a set that includes over 5 singles featured on BBC Introducing, many crowd favourites and some new bangers!Great for fans of Deee-Lite, The B52's, The Clash, Paul Simon, The Specials, Gil Scott Heron, Dance Music & Surprises!

Weatherman Sounds will be spinning the Vinyl before and after the band.

Food will be available from the wonderful Mark Russell.