GIG ONE
Brought to you by local labels Farmyard and Denizen Recordings, get yourself down to The Chameleon Cafe this Saturday for a night of folk-fuelled whimsy and melodic rock.
INJURED BIRDS
Prepare to swoon to the ever-enthralling INJURED BIRDS. Their diverse range of instruments, haunting lyrics and delicately powerful vocals give INJURED BIRDS their distinctive, heart-wrenching sound. Having been described as ‘hypnotically engaging’, the bluesy quartet will no doubt enchant you as well. With their debut album ‘Silver Birches’ out in November, catch their melancholic folk on Monday’s New Music Podcast HERE.
WE SHOW UP ON RADAR
Also taking to the stage is our September Artist of the Month WE SHOW UP ON RADAR. The product of Andy Wright’s colourful imagination and the tales of The Brother Grimm, WSUOR will take you on a trippy journey with graceful melodies and nostalgia-tinged lyrics. Gifted with a natural flair for performance, WE SHOW UP ON RADAR’s sets will have you in tears or in stitches and unquestionably hooked. Look out for his debut album ‘Sadness Defeated’ out September 10th, followed by a Nusic review and interview.
Also playing and hailing from Louisiana is singer-songwriter Zachery Cale.
PRICE: £4 OTD
DOORS: 7pm
GIG TWO
This Friday, local boys PRACTICAL LOVERS will be celebrating the release of their third single ‘No Reply’ at The City Gallery. With support from four other home-grown bands, this promises to be a night of Notts-tastic fun not to be missed.
JOHN MARRIOTT
First up and ready to make you laugh is JOHN MARRIOTT. Juxtaposing brutally honest lyrics against a poppy guitar, his deadpan humour is delivered with a noticeable Nottingham twang. Oozing charisma on stage, be sure to get there early to catch his set.
AGGRESSIVE BEN
Forget the crappy weather we’ve been experiencing and immerse yourself in the sunny music of AGGRESSIVE BEN. Contrary to what his stage name may suggest, Ben Davis’ music will have you gently bopping to his cheery tunes. Twee ukulele, lilting vocals and catchy melodies, AGGRESSIVE BEN will bring some much needed sunshine to the event.
THE WICKETS
Hoping to burst some ear-drums are five-piece THE WICKETS. Since releasing their second LP ‘Big Animals’ back in 2010, the band have since relentlessly toured across the UK and Europe notching up fans along the way. Big, loud and full of energy, prepare to be rocked by THE WICKETS.
LIBRARY MUSIC
Don’t let the name fool you, LIBRARY MUSIC are by no means suitable for said location. Intricate guitars layered above melodic basslines and ‘words on clouds’ are tied together by the gruff vocals of Joe Hardy creating a whirlwind of guitar-driven goodness. Melodic rock at its best, LIBRARY MUSIC are for anyone who loves a good ol’ mosh.
PRACTICAL LOVERS
Headline act are the masters of melancholy PRACTICAL LOVERS. Describing themselves as ‘heartache and introversion for the bedroom generation’, their lovelorn lyrics, 80’s drum loops and punk-infused bass lines are completely intoxicating and will have you hooked from the start. With new single ‘No Reply’ harnessing the melodic power of the likes of Joy Division, PRACTICAL LOVERS are for fans of 80’s indie fused with electro pop. Miss it and miss out!
PRICE: £2.50
DOORS: 7.45pm
GIG THREE
Our final gig of the week is a very special one indeed! On Friday 7th, taking place in the daytime, WEYA (World Event of Young Artists) will be descending on Sneinton Market bring you a host of incredible young talents from across the globe, as well as some from our fair city. Seems the rest of the world is finally catching on to the most vibrant musical city in the UK.
LOUIS SCOTT
Kicking off the afternoon is LOUIS SCOTT, an artist who will hook you right from the word go! His mesmerizing performance is something that never fails to win over the crowd. With elegant, honest and soulful vocals, LOUIS SCOTT is a raw talent, always giving 100% when singing his heart out! Be sure to check out his latest downloadable EP ‘Cotopaxi’!
FRAZER LOWRIE
Knitted into the Centre of Notts music talent is FRAZER LOWRIE. Always delivering a top notch acoustic performance with punchy guitar riffs and catchy lyrics, FRAZER LOWRIE is a star in the making. With 2012 being his biggest year yet, The ‘Things Have Changed’ singer is certainly making a footprint on the Notts gigging scene. No doubt he will smash it at this fantastic WEYA event too. Have a gander at his Future Session with us HERE if you need further convincing.
HIJACK STORM
This energetic acoustic trio will wow your hearts with their sense of sentimental vocals and captivating performance. Expect sets filled with raw emotion and lively indie vibes that guarantee to turn a frown upside down! To hear more great sounds from HIJACK STORM, be sure to check out their latest EP ‘Frozen’.
CRS SHOWCASE
The St Anns based Community Recording Studio (CRS) showcase will give you a taste into the diverse and incredible homegrown talent. An hour-and-a-half set filled with performances ranging from hip-hop to soul, grime to indie! A mixed bag of musicians and vocalists will be stepping up to the mic and giving you slick performances that are second to none. CRS is well known for churning up some very successful artists, so you are in for a treat. Fire up your weekend by indulging yourself in some close to home talent!
PRICE: FREE
DOORS: 12pm-6pm
Yours in Love of New Music,
Maddie Hammond and Ashleigh Bossman X
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