GIG ONE
Say goodbye to August this Thursday with the Acoustickle Special Summer Party at The Maze. With all new acoustic artists taking to the stage, this event is the perfect way to send off the summer.
EMMA BLADON JONES
Hailing from Beeston, singer-songwriter EMMA BLADON JONES will start the night of chilled summer vibes. With soft vocals, melodic guitar and rich harmonies, Emma’s folky acoustic pop will wash over you like a summer breeze. The perfect music for a picnic, EMMA BLADON JONES is an up-and-coming folk force. Keep an eye out for her debut EP ‘Life is Self Taught’ out now.
IN THE TEEPEES
Just two young lads and their guitars, IN THE TEEPEES are next on the stage. Plucky guitars and impossibly infectious melodies channelling the likes of Indie giants The Libertines, IN THE TEEPEES may be young but they’ve locked on to a winning sound. A Notts hidden gem, kick back and enjoy the Indie-Pop of IN THE TEEPEES.
HAYLEY AHERN
Come and immerse yourself in the beguiling vocals of HAYLEY AHERN next. Taking it back to basics with just an acoustic guitar accompaniment, her vocals laden with vulnerability are goose-bump inducing. Flirting with country, soul and folk, Hayley effortlessly commands the attention of the room from the moment she sings that first note.
TRIANGLE
Prepare to be captivated by the mesmerising music of TRIANGLE. Lead by guitar maestro David Atkin, his intricate guitar weaving is backed by the softly soaring flute melodies of Richard Jurgins and Nick McGill on the viola. Something a little different, prepare to be hypnotised by the music of TRIANGLE.
RED BEAR
Final act on stage will be the utterly unique RED BEAR. ¼ of CAPTAIN DANGEROUS, Adam Clarkson writes from the perspective of a bear in 1939 Finnish Karelia with the prospect of the Russian Invasion looming. No, we’re not kidding. Strangely enough, the combination of catchy melodies, fantasy lyrics and Adam’s softly powerful vocals make the music of RED BEAR completely addictive. The only ‘Forest Pop’ band we know of, don’t miss out on RED BEAR.
PRICE: £3
DOORS: 7.30pm
GIG TWO
Brought to you from our comerads at I’m Not From London, if you’re looking for a chilled-out Thursday night featuring some of Nottingham’s best artists then get down to The Bodega for Under The Tree where you can see eight artists for just £3 and happy hour til 9pm!
SARA TEHRANI
Kicking off the night will be impressive young poet SARA TEHRANI. Relatively new to the scene, she dazzles audiences with her intelligent mixture of emotions and imagery. SARA TEHRANI is something a little different from the rest of the night and definitely not one to be missed.
RYAN THOMAS
Having been on every podcast for the last 2 months, RYAN THOMAS has won us over at Nusic HQ with his old-man blues. With melancholy, haunting, acoustic tunes such as ‘Hangover Blues’ and ‘Don’t Strike Me Down’, his music is reminiscent of a certain other young Nottingham bluesy acoustic artist…
RAINBOW DOWN
Something a little different, RAINBOW DOWN is a quirky electronic solo act whose influences range from ‘8bit to 80s electro-pop to industrial’. The self-proclaimed ‘electro/homo/solo’ artist uses catchy melodies with experimental sounds to convey his message. His album ‘Primary’ is available for free download on his website.
ADAM PETER SMITH
Someone you may or may not have seen busking outside Marks & Spencers armed with just a guitar and an incredible voice, ADAM PETER SMITH sounds like a cross between Jose Gonzalez and Snow Patrol. With catchy songs that display an incredible amount of angst and emotion, check out his Future Session with us HERE to see what we mean.
TOM THOMPSON
After wowing the crowd at Under The Tree’s first ever show, TOM THOMPSON will intrigue you with his intelligent poetic style.
FRAZER LOWRIE
Following his Future Session (which you can see HERE), FRAZER LOWRIE has continued to wow crowds with his brilliant and unique approach to acoustic music. Penultimate act of the night, Frazer challenges the conventions of singer-songwriters with his subtle use of electronics and strikingly powerful vocals. Upbeat acoustic pop songs that will get you on your feet and onto the floor, keep your ears peeled for personal favourite ‘For the Better’.
JOE DANKS
Having finished in the Top 3 at this year’s Future Sound Of Nottingham competition JOE DANKS will be filling the headline slot at Under The Tree. Aged only 17, his ‘folk tinged pop’ is reminiscent of Ben Howard with his soft vocal style, mellow guitar and a voilin thrown in to add that certain je ne sais quoi. Guaranteed acoustic anthems that you won’t be able to stop singing!
PRICE: £3
DOORS: 7pm
GIG THREE
AR MULAH
Get fired up for the weekend with a blasting night with headliner AR MULAH! Aiming to churn out banger after banger, he’ll provide that feel good vibe which is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Having recently wowed the crowd at this year’s Caribbean Carnival with crowds jumping and soaking up the carnival spirit, prep yourself for an entertaining evening by listening to the stunning sounds of AR MULAH on our New Music Podcast HERE.
2 TONE
As stated by the man himself, ‘If you are on the wave, then come join the party!’. The ‘2Day The Opportunities Never End’ rapper gives you an insight into his life through his intimate live performances. With a new single ‘Can’t Explain’ produced by Nick Stez and several gigs on the horizon, things are looking good for this Hip-Hop artist.
RASGOODIES
Come lose yourself in the sounds of RASGOODIES high spirited performances, one of the first acts who helped kick-start live African music in Nottingham. An incredible talent who spreads the love with his reggae, funk and fro-pop fusion music, brush up your dance moves as RASGOODIES will get you two-stepping!
ZIMKID
Hoping to drum his way to your hearts is ZIMKID. His strong cultural sense as well as his upbeat charisma is enough to fill the room and get you pumped. Let the sounds of African beats take over with ZIMKID’s reggae and jazz vibes.
YA KIL
Fresh from smashing it at this year’s Carnival, prepare to be hit by urban force YA KIL. With influences ranging from R Kelly to Prince and Mary J Blige, YA KIL embraces his audiences with his lyrical flow and Old Skool Hip-Hop rhythms . With his motto being ‘believe and succeed’ YA KIL has stuck to his roots and helped push his love for African music. Be sure to catch YA KIL – The African Brother Number One! And we all know how much we love no.1’s….
Also performing: Hyper Hype, Dj MTizzle Babbie, Dj TJ (Black Thang), TRB N Bobby (Yeye Boyz)
LOCATION: The Loft Bar
PRICE: TBA
DOORS: 9pm
Yours in Love of New Music,
Maddie Hammond, Ashleigh Bossman and Josh Harvey X
