A nationwide search is on for authentic Cajun and bluegrass bands to join the impressive line-up for Grillstock 2010 to entertain visitors to this unique barbecue-themed food show taking place in Bristol’s Harbourside on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July.

Things are hotting up for the UK’s first full-blown US-style barbecue competition and food show sponsored by Weber UK. All corners of the UK are represented in the battle for the title ‘Napoleon BBQ’s King of the Grill’ and there are a host of specialist and regional food producers who will be showcasing some great food and wine. Visitors will also be able to learn everything they need to know about cooking al fresco in the Big Green Egg Barbecue Academy – where their grill masters will be demonstrating how to cook everything from whole turkeys and ribs to smoking fish, baking bread and pizzas and even cooking desserts all on the barbecue.

Wes Finch

The line-up is almost complete with the majority of food stands and competitions places filled and now organisers just want to finalise preparations by ensuring all the flavours of the deep-south are fully catered for with some professional country bands.

Event organiser Jon Finch said:

We have a busy programme of activity for the weekend and plenty of entertainment for all ages – but it is not just about food. We already have a great line-up of country and bluegrass bands including: The Toy Hearts; The Carrivick Sisters; and Wes Finch and the Dirty Band who will ensure that the festival goes with a swing. We are now throwing it out to the nation to find the best talent that the UK has to offer to fill the last couple of sessions we have on the music stage. We want to ensure we keep the atmosphere of an authentic US grill fest with some quality Cajun and Bluegrass tunes.

Bands fitting the bill and keen to find out more should get in touch.