GIG ONE
Immerse yourself in a night of top musical nosh this Friday and boogie on down to The Bodega. With four Notts pop-rock bands hitting the stage, grab yourself a beer and enjoy the prospect of a long bank-holiday weekend.
ANTICURE
Starting the night will be electronic quartet ANTICURE. Never one to restrict themselves to just one genre, this four-piece have perfected their signature sound of dangerously catchy, electronically enhanced Rock. Fun dance music complete with an array of synths, ANTICURE will start the night in style.
TWISTED FOCUS
Five-piece Rock outfit TWISTED FOCUS are up next. Relative newbies to the Nottingham scene, their catchy tunes, intense guitars and the commanding vocals of Adam McClean have seen TWISTED FOCUS notch up gig after gig on the local circuit. Passionate sets you can bang your head to, expect to hear a few cheeky covers in there too!
POCO POCO
Having only formed in 2011, POCO POCO have already made quite a name for themselves. Signed to local label In The End Records, their indie-driven guitars are complimented by uplifting melodies and give-it-all-or-go-home performances. With a rapidly growing fan-base, POCO POCO are ones to watch. Keep an eye out for their debut EP ‘All I Am’ too.
LACEY
Headlining this event are pop-rock trio LACEY. With all three members having been in previous bands, it seems that they’ve locked onto a winning formula with LACEY, their straight-up pop rock earning them a dedicated following of local fans. Big tunes and bigger hooks, come dance away your woes to LACEY this Friday eve. Look out for their debut EP ‘What Use is Wasting Time‘ out now.
PRICE: £5 adv, £6 otd.
DOORS: 7pm
GIG TWO
Kick off your bank holiday celebrations in style this Friday and get yourself down to The Maze for a night of top notch guitar fun.
JAKE BUCKLEY
Opening the night with a special solo set is ¼ of THE MONEY JAKE BUCKLEY. Gifted with a natural flair for writing songs, his lyrics range from the beautifully endearing ‘Half’s too Much to Lose’ to the smile-raising and brutally honest ‘My Name’s Jake and I’m an Alcoholic’ (which you can listen to HERE). Combine this with his charisma-filled demeanour and you have one heck of a set to look forward to.
CHRIS REEVES ESQ
Next on the bill is the ‘very angry man with a banjo’ CHRIS REEVES ESQ. His bluesy vocals, intricate banjo accompaniment and lyrics that encompass all of life’s woes, from heartbreak to aggressive roosters (well who hasn’t had their fair share of poultry problems?!), are all subtly underpinned with punk influences. Guaranteed to get your toes a-tappin’ and knees a-slappin’, get there early to catch Nottingham’s banjo maestro.
THE FADE
Up next and sure to storm the stage are Stoner Rockers THE FADE. A band who enjoy ‘drinking whiskey and abusing instruments’, their uncompromising stage presence and meaty riffs are instantly infectious and will have you throwing yourself around the room. Big tunes and bigger sounds, THE FADE are well worth seeing live. Have a listen to them on our New Music Podcast HERE.
THE MONEY
Headlining the event are 2011 Future Sound of Nottingham winners THE MONEY. Prepare to scream when this stylish quartet take to the stage, their stick-in-your-head choruses and on-stage swagger creating a whirlwind of noisy indie goodness that will have you hooked from start to finish. With a wealth of soon-to-be hits under their belt and performances that rival those of established rockstars, THE MONEY are on the money.
PRICE: £4
DOORS: 8pm
GIG THREE
Looking for the perfect way to round off your bank holiday weekend? Then treat yourself to a night of cheap drinks, incredible talent and no Monday morning alarm at The Maze this Sunday with their Annual Acoustic Gathering!
ADAM PETER SMITH
Kicking off the acoustic fun is king busker ADAM PETER SMITH. Having quietly been making a name for himself over the last couple of years, his laid-back tunes and exceptionally strong song-writing ability have marked ADAM PETER SMITH as one of Notts’ strongest troubadours. An ‘acoustic artist with a big sound’, check out his Future Session HERE.
LOUIS SCOTT
Bringing some chilled folky soul to the stage we have LOUIS SCOTT. An artist who pours his heart onto the stage, his raw lyrics, soulful vocals and all round charisma are completely captivating and will win over even the hardest of hearts. An unquestionable talent, LOUIS SCOTT is an act to keep an eye on!
BRUCE MYERS
Perhaps more familiar as the organiser of Open Mic nights at The Golden Fleece, it’s now BRUCE MYERS’ time on the stage. Having come to us from Bristol via Skeggy, his heartfelt lyrics are filled with heartache one minute and alight with wit the next, a talent which has gained him respect from fans and professionals alike. One of Nottingham’s finest storytellers, sit back and immerse yourself in the lyrics of BRUCE MYERS.
JOSH KEMP
A Notts star on the rise, JOSH KEMP is next to do his thang. With an aim to get ‘real music back into the mainstream’, his uplifting tracks filled with catchy melodies and truthful lyrics are sure to blow you away. Top this off with silky sweet vocals and there you have it – JOSH KEMP’s recipe for gig success!
BRUCE MCCULLEN
Sure to keep you rooted to the spot from his very first song is BRUCE MCCULLEN. With smooth ‘n’ silky vocals and fun filled performances, Bruce’s sugary sweet acoustic pop is guaranteed to leave you smiling from ear to ear. He may be young, but BRUCE MCCULLEN is already a guitar-pop force to be reckoned with!
AARON SMITH
Local singer-songwriter AARON SMITH is next. Gifted with a voice that will warm the cockles of your heart, his bluesy acoustic folk and intimate lyrics will draw you into his world and leave you wanting more. Have a listen to personal favourite ‘Just For You’ if you need further persuasion.
JONATHAN MILLETT
With ‘music fuelled by imagery’, JONATHAN MILLETT will take you on a musical journey. Hailing from Beeston, the 23 year old describes his music as ‘lyric focused’, drawing influences from icons such as Leonard Cohen. Alt-acoustic drenched in folky vibes, JONATHAN MILLETT is a man on the rise.
SKA-PETE THE UPLIFTER
SKA-PETE THE UPLIFTER is sure to do just that. One fifth of Notts ska band BREADCHASERS and fresh from playing this year’s Boomtown Festival (well as fresh as you can be after a festival, especially Boomtown), expect a set of fun, charisma and bags of energy to raise your spirits and get you groovin’.
FRAZER LOWRIE
FRAZER LOWRIE, rapidly becoming a staple in Nottingham’s musical dietary requirement, is a charming young man with commanding vocals and big dreams for the future. With a knack for writing lyrics raw with honesty and an instantly engaging stage presence, FRAZER LOWRIE’s sets are always approached with an all-or-nothing attitude. Check out his brilliant Future Session with us HERE.
ZACKIE CHAN
Next is acoustic charmer ZACKIE CHAN (no, not Jackie Chan. He’s more of an Old Angel kind of guy). Just one man, his guitar and a loop pedal, his enchanting guitar-pop would have you believing there is a fully fledged band behind him. Supremely talented, ZACKIE CHAN is not to be missed.
BEN HIBBERT
BEN HIBBERT, an immensely talented individual who oozes soul, will be taking to the mic to showcase his skills with the guitar. His bluesy melodies, chilled performances and oh-so soulful voice mark BEN HIBBERT as one of Nottingham’s top up-and-coming acoustic musicians.
MARC REEVES
Having released his second album ‘Remember Me’ in February this year, MARC REEVES continues to go from strength to strength. With sweet and sentimental lyrics and a captivating vocal, his heartfelt acoustic sound gives us a warm fuzzy feeling inside. Oozing musical talent far beyond his years, MARC REEVES is a Nottingham gem.
EMILY AND THE MARTENS
Self-professed producers of tracks that ‘stick in your head’, EMILY AND THE MARTENS have perfected a sound as light and airy as a Victoria sponge. Brushing shoulders with soul, folk and blues, the band draw inspiration from life and love creating a winning song formula to have you hooked. Always delivering the tightest of sets, EMILY AND THE MARTENS will bring those chilled summer vibes!
JOE SLATER
Taking the stage armed only with insightful social commentary and a decorated guitar is the ever charming JOE SLATER. Having released his EP ‘Into the Forest with the Other Ghosts’ last year, JOE SLATER’s folky indie pop has marked him as an irrefutable hit in the Nottingham music scene.
ANDY WHITTLE
With four albums safely tucked under his belt, ANDY WHITTLE is something of a dab-hand at this game. Having originally been trained in classical music he threw in the towel after his teacher forbade him to play his own compositions. Luckily for us he now lends his loyalties to producing top notch acoustic and folk music.
FRANKIE RUDOLF
Prepare yourself to be enchanted by 15 year old singer songwriter FRANKIE RUDOLF, whose beautiful vocals would tug at even Cruella De’Ville’s heartstrings. Inspired by the likes of Ben Howard, Frankie’s musical maturity defies his years and you’ll be humming his tracks for days after. Destined for great things, check out FRANKIE RUDOLF’s latest EP ‘Heart on Fire’ on the Nusic New Music Podcast HERE.
LISA DE’VILLE
Described as ‘elegant and beautiful’ by Angry Badger Records, LISA DE’VILLE is the final act to knock your metaphorical socks off with her powerful vocals. Lisa’s live sets have been dubbed ‘epic folk’ whilst her voice has drawn comparisons to greats such as Joni Mitchell. Stunning songs that will undoubtedly wow you, don’t miss out on folk force LISA DE’VILLE.
PRICE: FREE!
DOORS: 1pm
Yours in Love of New Music,
Maddie Hammond and Helena Murphy X
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