Cider plus music = Happy Jukebox

If there are two things in life I love most they are most definitely music and cider. So good on yummy cider brand Kopparberg who is bringing both tasty beverages and super cool music to one of the last festivals of the Summer this weekend (29th-31st August) in Scotland.

Kopparberg’s “One Big Tree” will host a mix of Scottish DJs and acoustic sets over the weekend sitting neatly beneath the canopy of the “Kopparberg Tree”.

On Friday there will be a mix from Chris Blair, The Fortunate Sons, and an uber mellow set from Haight Ashby and to top off the acoustic sets, Edinburgh’s very own Action Group will be playing on Friday. Raising the tempo Juno! will take their rightful place behind the decks to turn up the heat on a chilly Scottish night. Andrew Horne will bring you some of his funky up-tempo beats, hip-hop and breaks followed by a bit of Northern Soul and eclectic sounds from Loose Joints. The Kopparberg Session Musicians will play alongside, enhancing the live experience by adding sax and trumpet or percussion to the music supplied by the DJs. They’ll continue into the very early hours with the Kopparberg residents.

The Lucy Kerr Trio kick off Saturday’s festivities at the One Big Tree arena, who, with their smooth harmonies, will create the prefect soundtrack to ease you into the second day at Hydro Connect. Acoustic sets come courtesy of Ross Clark, Pearl and the Puppets – whose eccentric sets, are definitely worth checking out plus The Ads and Injuns, who have recently just come off tour as part of the Kopparberg Collective. When the sun starts to set over Loch Fyne, Andy Taylor will be getting behind the decks and pumping up the atmosphere with his eclectic style that ranges from funk, soul, hip-hop and Latin to breaks and house. Headlining One Big Tree will be electro new comers Killer Kitsch creating the prefect back drop to the end of night party.

Easing you in gently on Sunday afternoon, One Big Tree will be keeping the mellow vibe going with more acoustic and eclectic DJ sets. Tipped as one of the most exciting musical prospects of 2008, Muddy Face will be getting the crowd warmed up on Sunday. Their music consists of a barrage of melodic upbeat tunes performed to the ceaseless rhythm of a lyrical steam train. This will be followed by acoustic sets from gypsy inspired dance fiends Punch and the Apostles, Scotland’s finest dBass and Little Kicks. Stepping it up a level, Kobai will take to the decks – expect mayhem! Followed by Tokyoblu’s DJ set, who are connoisseurs of blending cool, funky sounds with percussion to enhance your live experience. The Kopparberg Residents will be pumping out the best dance and classic indie tracks with Mash sprinkling a juicy dusting of electro into proceedings to keep the party going until the wee hours.

Keeping the music simple and the cider uncomplicated, the One Big Tree arena will be the ultimate place for festival’s goers to chill out at Hydro Connect festival this summer. Mmmm sounds good just watch out for the killer cider hangover.