Velvet Echoes & Extra Terrestrial Promotions are proud to present Blood Wizard, the ever evolving monicer of Cai Burns. Starting with a selection of meticulously crafted alt-folk and journeying to a more rock-orientated sound, Blood Wizard represents varied yet intricate song-writing, which is taking the underground scene by storm. Special guests come in the form of Bristol based (and loved) folk and indie dreamers Ead Wood, and local post-punkers Horsefair who's atmospheric performances are taking the city by storm.

Blood Wizard

Blood Wizard is the moniker of Cai Burns, a singer songwriter hailing from South London by way of Nottingham. He burst into the scene with his debut album ‘Western Spaghetti’ in 2021, released to a frenzy of underground acclaim through the revered indie label Moshi Moshi Records. Offering a twisted interpretation of the earthy tones and introspective musings of artists like Aldous Harding and Kurt Vile, Blood Wizard carved his own unique path. Performances at End of the Road’s main stage, Pitchfork Festival and an endorsement from Wet Leg followed, as did sold out headline shows in London and further afield.

Now, with his sophomore effort ‘Grinning William’, Blood wizard unveils a more intricate and diverse body of work. Without compromising his distinctive sound, this second album ventures into sonic realms akin to the captivating discographies of artists like Alex G. Produced by Theo Verney (of Lime Garden, English Teacher, and Egyptian Blue), the 2024 offering signifies a monumental leap forward for the former Kagoule frontman. Exceptional songwriting and a kaleidoscope of moods are united by Blood Wizard’s wry vocals and poetic lyrics that have become his signature. Stepping beyond the enigmatic allure of his debut, ‘Grinning William’ sees Blood Wizard emerge once more from the woody undergrowth with a 10-tracker of even greater originality: another seminal record for those in the know.

Eadwood

An unwavering fixture of Bristol’s indie scene, Ead Wood began as the solo project of songwriter Ed Soles (Langkamer, Gork). Over the past half decade, the project has built a steady stream of lauded singles and EPs, including A Sparkling Gift and Menu / Peace In The Pines, alongside appearances at Glastonbury, Left of the Dial, Ritual Union and Dot to Dot, and support slots with Surf Curse, The Clientele, Dougie Poole and more.

Their debut album Cash Mountain (Breakfast Records, 2025) marked a turning point—expanding into a rich, Americana-leaning sound that moved between rousing country-rock and introspective folk, establishing Soles as a distinctive voice in the UK independent scene.

Now performing with a new backing group, The Tenerife House Band, Ead Wood leans into a louder, more raucous direction. Channeling the loose, ragged spirit of Neil Young & Crazy Horse, the band—formed of longtime friends and collaborators from projects including Gork, The Rothmans, Sans and Troubled Breathing—brings a raw, electrified energy to the songs.