GIG ONE
A great event for an incredible cause, Jamnesty at The Bodega this Monday is just the way to start your week. Hosted by the Uni of Nottingham’s Amnesty Society, all proceeds will go straight to Amnesty International.
TIMESTEALERS
Indie-Folksters TIMESTEALERS will be bringing some light-hearted whimsy to the night. A fresh and funky combination of tongue-in-cheek lyrics, uplifting melodies and a certain latino flair, these guys will have you unknowingly smiling from ear to ear. Known to bust out a move or two on stage, TIMESTEALERS are full of fun and well worth catching.
ALASKAN FACTION
UoN four-piece ALASKAN FACTION headline. Happy-go-lucky Indie Rock reminiscent of Two Door Cinema Club, they take upbeat melodies, big guitars and a whole load of charm to make something utterly addictive. A band who you must catch live, check ‘em out on the latest Nusic New Music Podcast HERE to see what awaits you.
PRICE: £3
DOORS: 10pm
GIG TWO
Na Music and Guitar Bar Records join forces in a quest to find the cream of the crop from Nottingham’s finest singers and musicians at the Acoustic Showcase this Tuesday. NA Music are looking for a Notts musician to sign and support in 2013!
THE MYSTERY
CALLUM LAVENDER a.k.a THE MYSTERY will be kicking off the night. Distorted guitars, accompanied by subtle synths, all topped off with Noel Gallagher esque vocals make for a unique musical combination. Catchy rhythms and sing along choruses makes THE MYSTERY one to watch for sure.
MARC REEVES
Acoustic pop singer MARC REEVES is another one of the incredible talents on Tuesdays line up. With songs like ‘Complicated’, which is off his Remember Me album, it’s hard not to fall in love with this vocal chords. Fabulous folk vocals and oozing guitar riffs to match, MARC REEVES heartfelt music has surely got to be at the front of NA Music’s radar.
ELENA HARGREAVES
Destined for success, singer, songwriter and actress ELENA HARGREAVES will be giving you a night of jazzy contemporary pop sounds. The lady herself is part of THE HARGREAVES, a beautiful harmonic duo which consists of herself and her sister, who will also be playing solo tonight. With gorgeous uplifting vocals, and passionately sung lyrics, of which some are sung in Spanish ELENA HARGREAVES has a pair of lungs that will blow you away.
ROSANNA O’BRIAN
Bursting with talent, ROSANNA O’BRIEN is a star in the making. Her incredible vocal abilities matched with her emotionally moving performance makes her a rising musician to look out for. With much loved songs ‘You Let Me Down’ and ‘Catch It’, her Laura Marling and Ed Sheeran inspired sound is as unique as it is addictively captivating. Immerse yourself in ROSANNA O’BRIEN’s heartfelt performance.
STEPH HARGREAVES
STEPH HARGREAVES will be stepping up and delivering a performance that is next to none. Described as having a ‘superb voice with lots of charisma’, the RnB pop soul singer will be pulling out all the stops to stun you with a very special performance. Born to sing STEPH HARGREAVES will have you locked from the get go. Check out THE HARGREAVES great Future Session with us HERE
DECLAN HEANEY
DECLAN HEANEY from Rock n Roll Band THE CHASE is set to wow you with his quality vocal/guitar capabilities. Going solo for the night, the young and extremely talented DECLAN HEANEY and his band are steadily making a name for themselves on the scene. If edgy rock with a tint of Indie sounds like your thing, this will be right up your street. Come and support.
ALICE MACIBORSKYI
Soulful acoustic singer–songwriter ALICE MACIBORSKYI has what it takes to silence the crowd with amazement. Armed with dream like vocals, a guitar or ukulele, ALICE MACIBORSKYI’s Jason Mraz influence is defiantly apparent in her tint of magical and soothing voice. Expect big things for the future!
EMMA BLADON JONES
Iris Of War Singer EMMA BLADON JONES will be performing songs off her debut EP Life Is Self Taught. Her powerful and emotive EP offers a mature yet upbeat acoustic vibe to her sounds. Her deep and reflective passion fuelled lyrics provides the perfect opportunity to get lost in music. Let down your guard and be sure to catch her set!
Also performing is: Steady Sound Duo, Your Eyes Only, Doug Francis, Robyn Johnson
PRICE: Free
DOORS: 7pm
GIG THREE
Farmyard can always be relied on for a night of tippity top local music, and this Friday is no exception. With three homegrown acts taking over the Jamcafe, get on down and enjoy some tasty grub and even tastier talent.
PARKS
A band who always deliver passion-fuelled sets are alternative Post Country Folk Rock quartet PARKS. Taking epic harmonies, dutty beats and a heavy load of guitars, PARKS create multi-layered alt-rock goodness that’s completely engrossing. One of Notts most talked about bands on the rise, don’t miss out on catching them at such an intimate venue.
CECILLE GREY
Prepare to get your swoon on for CECILLE GREY next. The ever captivating four-piece take Folk and Indie, mash it all together with some Alt-Pop and a dash of melancholy and create something that’s beautifully compelling. Carefully crafted songs that will have you hooked, CECILLE GREY ‘are not jazz or French pop’, but they are wicked.
HUW COSTIN
Writing songs for ‘the mystified and heartbroken’, HUW COSTIN completes the bill. With Cash, Buckley and Drake influences rippling through his music, Huw’s lovelorn lyrics, emotion-filled vocals and knack for writing a catchy tune or two have even earned him praise from the NME. With his second album on its way, catch HUW COSTIN here while you can.
RICK DONOHUE will be spinning the decks into the early hours.
PRICE: tbc
DOORS: 9pm
Yours in Love of New Music,
Ashleigh Bossman, Gaz Smith and Maddie Hammond X
