GIG ONE
Back for round two, Waitt Unsigned at the Brewdog Bar reutrns this Monday with yet more fantastic acts to titillate your musical tastebuds.
Delivering a heady mix of lush vocals, beautiful harmonies and introspective lyrics, HEAVYHEADS take raw, unrefined talent and turn it into acoustic deliciousness. Look out for their ep ‘Kerouac’ – it’s worth far more than it’s free pricetag!
Taking his cue from Americana Blues, Ryan delivers twangy riffs, woeful lyrics and a beyond distinctive vocal that’s completely addictive. One of the most exciting blues artists in Notts, have a gander at his Future Session & see what we mean HERE.
Our FSN 2012 second runner up JOE DANKS is next. His ‘folk tinged pop’ reminiscent of Ben Howard is topped off by country vocals, cracking guitar and a violin thrown in to add that certain je ne sais quoi. Guaranteed Folk anthems that will have your feet stomping.
Final act on the bill, JAMIE MOON is a rising star. Taking influences ranging from The Beatles toDamien Rice, Jamie delivers brilliantly crafted acoustic Folk. Fast making a name for himself on the local scene, make sure you check him out at this event.
PRICE: FREE
DOORS: 7pm
GIG TWO
A special night brought to you from the minds at Farmyard Records & Ambiance this Thursday at the Jam Cafe. With some new and exciting bands, this is fo sho a night all Notts music lovers should be penning in their diaries.
From the mind of ELIAS DIAMANTIS we bring you…. THE DIOGENES COLLECTION! A piano, a sax and a wonderful voice, this collection bring to the table charismatic Blues-meets-Folk music that’s sure to tickle your pickle.
A beautiful blending of French and Ukranian compositions from some familiar Nottingham faces, this duo make music that’s really quite lovely. They’re also one of the few acts we know who use a hurdy gurdy. Not sure what one is? Well that’s just another reason to head on down…
Skunk-Boy Project & Raptusound complete the lineup.
PRICE: TBC
DOORS: 9pm
GIG THREE
The Maze are opening an outdoor bar, and to celebrate they’re having a party this Saturday!
Serving up Pop music with touches of Funk, our FSN winners THE GORGEOUS CHANS are back from their August break! Infectious tunes, larger than life performances & impossible hooks, THE GORGEOUS CHANS make music to get you groovin’. See for yourself on their Future Session with us HERE.
One of our hardest working bands, THE SWIINES are just what’s needed to kick start a night of debauchery. A vintage Rock ‘n’ Roll swagger and punchy choruses that will hit you like an anvil, this four piece are bringing Brit Pop back in a big way. Forget Manchester ’95, it’s all about Nottingham 2013.
Stiff Kitten DJs will be spinning the decks late into the night & Liverpool band The Hummingbirds complete the lineup.
PRICE: £5
DOORS: 8pm
Yours in Love of New Music,
Maddie Hammond.X
Ps. These are our selection of just three of the top gigs happening around Notts this week. For a more general overview of what’s occurring musically across the city, check out Mike Atkinson’s blog HERE.
