Based at the Quay Arts Centre in Newport, Acoustic Originals is a song writing showcase for new and established acts, hosted by Rachel who is a songwriter herself, provides a chance to enjoy the best in songwriting from the Island and beyond ...

The following Island bands will be performing under the Acoustic Originals banner at this year's FolkStation festival:

Cephalodidge
Isle of Wight based Joe Caudwell performs music featuring didgeridoo together with a wide variety of other instruments and percussion

Listen at www.myspace.com/cephalapod

Mick Watson
North of England excile, beached on the Isle of Wight in 2000, Mick Watson performs songs of wonder, woe, desparation and derision.

Listen at www.myspace.com/watsongs

More details about Acoustic Originals at www.quayarts.org