Baxter Dury

As the son of Ian Dury, Baxter Dury was surrounded by the hedonism of his father's difficult life yet also the musical magic that made Ian Dury such an incredible artist. Baxter was born shortly after his parents had left art college, being present for his father's various musical ventures, from Kilburn & the High Roads to Ian Dury & The Blockheads. As a child, Baxter struggled at school, being kicked out of several institutions before eventually leaving at 15, finding escape in the world of soul, jazz and funk.

Music was not an immediate pursuit for Baxter, before working in a watch shop and assisting with a number of indie films. It was not until nearing 30 that Baxter began to forge a music career, not long after his father's death in March 2000. Baxter travelled to Austin, Texas, US to begin recording songs, with the outcome being 2001's "Oscar Brown" EP.

Baxter returned with his album debut in 2003, releasing the visceral, folky, "Len Parrot's Memorial Lift," continuing this sound with his second, "Floor Show" in 2005. Bringing forth psychedelic influences into the mix, 2011's "Happy Soup" found Baxter greater success, finding critical praise with a sound reminiscent of Blur's Graham Coxon. His fourth record, "It's a Pleasure" arrived in October 2014, shortly after playing to a sell out show at London, UK's 100 Club.