GIG ONE
Loose Leaf Events present a Halloween Edition at The Maze on Monday 29th October.
THE SPANGLE CORPS
Bursting with pop punk riffs and electrifying rhythms, THE SPANGLE CORPS are set to rock up the stage. With songs like ‘Go For The Jugular’ and ‘Never Too Late’, THE SPANGLE CORPS are guaranteed to get you groovin’ on the dancefloor. The five piece released their latest EP this month with songs ranging from hard knuckle rock to laid back Alt-Soul, so keep your eyes and ears peeled if it’s edgy rock you’re after.
HARLIKINGS
A fusion of Indie-Rock-Pop sounds with a sprinkle of Jazz, HARLIKINGS are the perfect band to get lost in. With punchy guitar melodies and outrageous drum kicks, HARLIKINGS’s distinctive sound is tight and laid back. Check them out and find out for yourself why the people of Nottingham voted them into the 2011 Future Sound of Nottingham Final.
CUT THE HEROICS
CUT THE HEROICS will also be performing at this special Halloween event. Ranging influences from Blink 182 and Blur, their quirky 90’s pop punk sounds are completed with a funky modern twist that is in an inevitable crowd pleaser. With a few new songs in the pipeline, make sure you catch CUT THE HEROICS.
THE EXILES
Also stepping up to the mic is a band who are getting their name about on the gigging scene THE EXILES. Delivering relaxed Brit-Pop melodies with an edgy twist THE EXILES latest acoustic demo ‘A frosty Breeze and Autumn Leaves’ is a snuggly toned track gearing you up for dark winter. With influences from the likes of Oasis, The Beatles and Stone Roses, these guys are set to impress.
THE UNION
Outbursts of madness and a tint of new school swagger, THE UNION have what it takes to charm you with their youthful rockish charisma. The early nougties Indie Pop rock influence ripples through their music and THE UNION‘s entertaining style is engaging to watch. Wait till they let their song ‘Monster’ out of the bag!
PRICE: £3 ADV or if in fancy dress. £4 on the door.
DOORS: 7.30pm
GIG TWO
Celtic Folk lovers do we have a treat for you. Grab some whiskey and a Bodhrán and swing by The Maze this Saturday to catch FEROCIOUS DOG and SEVEN LITTLE SISTERS for the first of two special collaborations this month.
SEVEN LITTLE SISTERS
Support for the night comes from Notts six piece SEVEN LITTLE SISTERS. Filled with punchy choruses, toe-tappin’ tunes and a whole load of energy, their Cajun-tinged Folk with hints of Bluegrass and Punk is a heavenly combination that would be right at home in the Emerald Isle. A band who always deliver sets jam-packed with fun, do not deny yourself the pleasure of SEVEN LITTLE SISTERS.
FEROCIOUS DOG
One of our longest-standing bands FEROCIOUS DOG will be headlining. No question, these guys are easily one of the most fun-filled bands Nottingham has to offer, their twisted Folk with touches of Ska and Reggae always able to turn whatever venue they’re in to a full-blown Céilidh. Fun Folk complete with a fiddle, don’t miss out on FEROCIOUS DOG , and why not get yourself in the mood by checking them out on the Nusic New Music Podcast HERE.
PRICE: £8 adv.
DOORS: 8pm
GIG THREE
Not feeling the spooky vibe this Halloween? Then head on over to The Bodega this Wednesday and instead of a trick, treat yourself to a night of three incredible bands for just £3 where the scariest thing shall be the high level of talent (corny, but had to be done).
PILGRIM FATHERS
They’re baaaack! After some time of self-imposed exile, PILGRIM FATHERS return to rock again, and where better to welcome them back than this event?! Catchy riffs, gritty vocals and a whole load of grandeur, their self-branded ‘Ethereal Death Rock’ is both spine-tingling and face-melting in equal measure. An almighty force, PILGRIM FATHERS will blow you away.
WITHOUT MAPS
Post-hardcore band WITHOUT MAPS will also be shaking the stage this Halloween. Intense live sets, brutal vocals and riffs as heavy as an anvil, WITHOUT MAPS are sure to make your ears bleed and with debut album ‘Capillaries’ on its way, it seems the sky’s the limit for these guys. A band who will have you moshing in minutes, don’t miss out on WITHOUT MAPS.
KAGOULE
Completing this amazing lineup are one of our most exciting up-and-coming bands KAGOULE. Combining eerie vocals, a torrent of bass and tonnes of we’re-this-good-already charisma, there is no wonder why this band have been sending tsunami-like waves across the whole of the UK, securing national play on XFM and Radio 1. An absolute must see live, catch our Future Session with them HERE.
PRICE: £3 OTD
DOORS: 7.30pm
Yours in Love of New Music,
Maddie Hammond and Ashleigh Bossman X
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