GIG ONE
For a night of indie-party-pop-rock, get yourself down to Rock City’s basement on 24th July and indulge yourself in four of the freshest Nottingham acts.
Drawing on Glam and Classic Rock influences, FATHER NEPTUNE’S SEA LIONS are the perfect way to start the festivities. Relative newbies to the Notts music scene, this four piece play loud, fast and louder. First to the stage, get there early to catch their set.
One of the most enthusiastic bands around, GOODNIGHT ASTRONAUT are the next act on the bill. Having smashed it at this year’s Future Sound of Nottingham semi-finals in the Market Square (which was their first live performance EVER!), this quartet are raw talent at its finest, combining epic riffs, effortless vocals and heaps of fun. Look out for their debut EP ‘Where do we go from here’ out now.
First of the TWO headliners preparing to tear up the basement are IN HINDSIGHT. What these guys lack in age they sure as hell make up for in talent, bringing catchy melodies and bags of energy that make them completely infectious. A pop-rock powerhouse, IN HINDSIGHT write tunes that get in your head and refuse to leave. Check out their Future Session with us HERE.
With a catalogue of pop-punk bangers that saw them win McFly’s Battle Of The Bands and play to a sold-out Manchester Apollo earlier this year, THE HUSH co-headline the event. Slick hooks, upbeat guitars and contagious choruses, THE HUSH are pop-punk pioneers of 2012. Look out for their new single coming your way soon!
A night full of fun and guitars and all for £4, what’s not to love?!
PRICE: £4
DOORS: 6.30pm.
GIG TWO
Having supported The View one month ago and showing the people of Notts what they’re really capable of, it’s time for BITTER STRINGS‘ time in the limelight as they bring to you their first headline show at Rescue Rooms Red Room on the 26th. Channelling effortless rock n’ roll grit infused with a thick slice of Northern cockiness, these guys ooze old school charisma and are the cream of the crop of Notts alt-rock bands – watch this space!
Support for the night comes from indie band FIELDS. As appealing to the eyes as they are to the ears, this group have been compared to the greats of nineties Brit-Pop such as Oasis and are a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
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PRICE: £3
DOORS: 7.30pm
GIG THREE
Bringing you a selection of Nottingham’s finest acoustic acts, Acoustickle returns to the Alley Cafe on Thursday 26th July.
An up and comer on the Notts music scene, EMILY FRANKLIN will be hitting the stage at this month’s Acoustickle! With powerful vocals entwined with blues and a punky twang, EMILY FRANKLIN’s set is full of attitude and not to be missed.
One of the greatest storytellers we have to offer, FRAZER LOWRIE is the third act of the night. With lyrics raw with honesty, infectious choruses and a beyond powerful vocal, this acoustic sensation is a breath of fresh air. Always giving one hundred and ten per-cent to his performances, FRAZER LOWRIE is something special. Check out his brilliant Future Session with us HERE.
Closing the show in style, HARLEIGHBLU and her band will tickle your earbuds with sounds of new school soul. A Nusic first play two years ago (back in the days of Notts Unsigned) and an Acoustickle virgin, prepare yourself for beautifully stunning vocals, deep bass lines, and brassy hooks. With a series of exciting performances in the pipeline as well as her new EP Produced by Joe Buhdha, HARLEIGHBLU is already one of the hottest names in Nottingham and is fast becoming one further afield too.
Great music plus more acts to be announced, a live DJ set and FREE entry, treat yourself to a night of home-grown talent at the Alley Cafe this Thursday.
PRICE: FREE
DOORS:8.30pm.
Yours in Love of New Music,
Maddie Hammond, Cerys Owen and Ashleigh Bossman X
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