GIG ONE
What better way to spend this upcoming Friday night than going to the launch of the new open mic night based at Lee Rosy’s hosted by singer/songwriter himself MARC REEVES Not wanting to get all soppy and that, but Marc’s soulful laid back style will have your heart melting.
Bands and solo acts are equally welcome giving you the chance to catch a wide range of Nottingham talent, jamming and collaboration sessions are also being encouraged. The nights featured act will be none other than WILL JEFFERY, the delightful folk singer will be hitting the sonic sweet spot as he always does with his smoky tone. Get you’re heads ready to sway and feet ready to tap!
PRICE: FREE
DOORS: 8pm
GIG TWO
This Monday, The Maze presents Notts in a Nutshell with four fab local artists!
RAINBOW DOWN – 8 – 8.30
Taking a back seat from band life, RAINBOW DOWN began writing and producing his own stuff back in 2008. His 80’s pop inspired influences include Wich-House to 8 bit. His slick Electro beats will have you wishing you were at an early 90’s rave, hitting it hardcore! Feeling something funky, fresh, and twisted up with back-in-the-day vibes? Well then RAINBOW DOWN’s your man.
HOTBOX – 8.45 – 9.15
Fun Fact: the band is named after their favourite noodle box from their local Wok & Go! Their indie/rock sound mixed up with lead singer James’ chilled vocals will have you transfixed. Sitting somwhere in the significant sonic gap between Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Two Door Cinema Club, these chaps really need to be heard for that last sentence to make sense!
The Moth Lantern – 9.30 – 10.00
WE WERE HUMAN – 10.15 – 10.45
Finally we have WE WERE HUMAN! These guys are no strangers to The Maze, after smashing it up only just a few weeks ago. This three piece band look up to the likes of Biffy Clyro, Foo Fighters and Nirvana having began in 2010. The grunge/rock trio will have you on your feet in a flash.
PRICE: £3
DOORS: 7.30pm
GIG THREE
ATTENTION ALL FRESHERS! Get to know the most vibrant music scene in the UK by getting on down to the Horn in Hand this Saturday for a massive lineup of local acts at the SCREAM FRESHERS FEST.
FIELDS
FIELDS knows how to get the crowd going and put on an ace show. FIELDS combine infectious sounds with a vibrant indie vocal. Their performances always prove a crowd pleaser, like when they played at Dot to Dot Festival in the summer. It’s going to be a blast.
SLEAFORD MODS
SLEAFORD MODS is set to wow you with experimental Hip-Punk-Hop-Electro music from their forthcoming EP. This no-nonsense duo make music that exposes the reality of modern day life with underlying humour. With MC Pitman and Mike Skinner-like vocals, SLEAFORD MODS’ music is deep and engaging.
BREADCHASERS
With a fusion of ska and reggae basslines, BREADCHASERS know how to write a tune that gets you dancing and singing! A band who know how to work the room too, BREADCHASERS will get the party going raising the feel good vibes to the roof. No doubt they will be entertaining you with songs off their latest EP ‘Taste of Bread, which contains some ridiculous catchy material. Join the ‘party explosion’! No we don’t know what that means either.
WIDOWS
Whether it’s hard knuckle rock you’re after or bone crushing heavy sounds, WIDOWS is the band for you. Delivering nothing less than tight, empowering riffs, WIDOWS are set to highly entertain throughout. If you’re a lover of big and bold rock, you won’t be disappointed, just ask anyone who saw them supporting BABY GODZILLA at The Bodega.
GIRLFIXER
Hard Punk rockers GIRLFIXER offer something exciting. Taking influences from Rage Against The Machine, Foo Fighters and The Distillers, GIRLFIXER drill up ringing metal core riffs. Sweat and blood goes into their performance, so much that you’ll be banging your head in no time. Bring on the sweat, rock and roll.
THE WICKETS
A band ‘equipped with a van and some records’ are the one and only THE WICKETS. The five piece band has been around since 2000, entertaining souls with their energy, drive and volume. There’s no escaping what this band has to offer and it’s a whole load of roof blowing goodness!
CRASH JACKET
Future Sound of Nottingham finalists CRASH JACKET will be taking stage giving you a blend of Indie funk beats! Fusing influences from across genres, these guys create a whirlwind of unstoppable riffs, which is set to blow your mind. CRASH JACKET are surely making a name for themselves, listen out for anthem ‘Wish You Could Be Here’.
LIAM O’KANE
The wonderful LIAM O’KANE’s up next. Hailing from Radford, Liam’s upbeat acoustic goodness tinged with Reggae and Soul is a guaranteed smile riser. Also one fifth of Ska madhouse JIMMY THE SQUIRREL , LIAM O’KANE is the perfect fit for the fresher festivities.
SHANKLAND
Continuing with the party atmosphere is one man band SHANKLAND. Acoustic Ska that’ll get you party rocking, his tight vocals and lyrics tinged with cynicism always charm the crowd. Fresh and fun, keep your ears peeled for personal fave ‘Wasting Time’.
TIMOTHY J SIMPSON
Sure to get the room dancing like a barn dance is TIMOTHY J SIMPSON. An established staple of the Notts folk scene, Timothy’s fusion of country beats, smooth as velvet vocals and oh so witty lyrics always prove an inevitable hit. Folky fun that’ll get your toes a-tappin’, students get your check shirts at the ready.
DRUNKEN BASTARD
Perhaps the most fitting name for a bar filled with freshers, DRUNKEN BASTARD are next on the bill. Expect drunken metal messiness from these hairy moshers as well as a whole load of beer and fun. Don’t let the name put you off, DRUNKEN BASTARD are a band not to be missed.
STUCK IN 2ND
Easily one of the happiest quartets going, STUCK IN 2ND will bring some much needed metaphorical sunshine to the event. Influenced by ‘summer and sand’, their Ska/Acoustic/Reggae tunes with big ass beats will bring a distinct vibe to the gig getting the room jumping.
LEE TABIX
Human beatboxer LEE TABIX will wow you next. Someone who makes extraordinary sounds with just his mouth, his ability to imitate any song with no backing is completely captivating.
Completing the bill will be Yes My Ninjas!, Mike Only [Ex-King Blues], Mr Shira, Acolourfall, A Great Notion and One Suspicious Monkey.
PRICE: £2 adv, £3 otd
DOORS: MIDDAY, 18+
Yours in Love of New Music,
Maddie Hammond, Ashleigh Bossman and Sam Hodson X
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