Posted By: Editor
July 3, 2026
Hillbilly Hootenanny
31st July – 2nd August 2026
HEADLINERS
Ian Siegal * Brothers Moving * The Cinelli Brothers
Like a gift that keeps on giving, The Music Baa is back at Greenacres Farm just outside Salisbury, Wiltshire, for the soulful and chilled weekend that is on 31 July to 2 August.
Hillbilly Hootenanny – dedicated to lovers of Americana, folk and blues
“We’re beside ourselves with excitement in anticipation of our likely best-ever line-up this year that includes super-fun Brothers Moving blessing us with their only tour stop in the UK, introducing 2026 UK Blues Awards Band of the Year The Cinelli Brothers, ushering in blues diva Dana Gillespie, welcoming back brilliant bluesman Ian Siegal and bowing in the Jon Amor Trio and loads more bands!” says Anna Jones, co-founder (with Luke Hardy) of The Music Baa.
Brothers Moving
Fine full-fat folk, bare-assed blues and rolling rock. Originally from Denmark, Brothers Moving cut their teeth banging out sponty street performances, most notably in New York City. “Their unfiltered, raw rhythms and ardent vocals are infectious, and we’re thrilled that they’re gracing The Music Baa with their energetic charisma!” says Anna.
The Cinelli Brothers
Winners of the 2026 UK Blues Awards Band of the Year, The Cinelli Brothers are gracing Hillbilly Hootenanny for the first time.
“I love this band and their music. They are very special indeed, and their cover of the Prince classic, Kiss, really is fantastic.” David ‘Kid’ Jensen.
Ian Siegal
When he’s not collecting awards – think two UK Blues Awards, ten British Blues Awards, four European Blues Awards, two Mojo Blues Albums of the Year awards, three US Blues Music Awards nominations (not bad for a non-American) within the past decade alone – Siegal’s been doing what he does best for more than the last quarter-century: making people’s sneakers smoke.
“The cleverest writer and most magnetic blues performer in the UK.” Mojo magazine.
Dana Gillespie
For over six decades – yes, that’s right – blues diva Dana Gillespie has been an astonishing force on stage and screen.
“We’re absolutely thrilled she’s going to come sing some songs for us. What a voice. What heart,” says Anna.
David Bowie once said on the BBC’s John Peel Show that Gillespie is “a very, very, very, very, very, very excellent songwriter.”
Jon Amor Trio
Jon has taken the stage alongside the likes of Van Morrison, Buddy Guy and Billy Bragg, and even recorded with Robert Plant. Bass virtuoso Jerry has recorded and played live with Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake), Larry Garner, John Etheridge and Louisiana Red. Dynamic drummer Tom has toured and recorded with Marc Ford (Black Crowes), Ian Siegal, Elles Bailey, Muddy Manninen (Wishbone Ash), Wille & The Bandits and John Cornfield (Muse, Oasis).
The full weekend line-up
Friday: Brothers Moving | Jon Amor Trio | The Devils Damned String Band | James Oliver Band | Head Back Holler
