GIG ONE – Article updated 21:30 4/11/13
To kick off our top three this week, we have Rebecca King’s hand-picked lineup of great local talent at The Lacehouse. “Rebecca King & Friends” promises a varied roster of artists, bands, songwriters and DJs to suit everybody’s musical tastes.
For this weeks event expect catchy pop grooves from RUBY HILL, some sweet acoustic numbers from JOSH KEMP, while Daudi Matsiko of High Hopes Society brings almost melancholic vibes to the proceedings. TASHA DEAN will get you dancing thanks to her infectious hooks, before REBECCA KING herself takes to the stage to round off the night with her soulful vocals.
Price: Free
Doors: 7:30pm
GIG TWO
It’s all kicking off this week at The Chameleon this Friday with a quad load of acoustic Nottingham talent. The suitably named “Shut The F Up” returns with plenty of talent to help you unwind for the weekend.
94 GUNSHIPS frontman WILL JEFFERY presents his cleverly crafted poems and tales with only a guitar to accompany them. THE STEADY SOUND bring their knack for a catchy melody to the stage, followed by Raj Baba, who will be bringing his unique brand of chilled, Political-Folk Reggae to the show. Finally we have ROBYN JOHNSON rounding up a night of great fresh Nottingham talent with her raspy vocals and tales of woe.
Price: £3.50
Doors: 8pm
GIG THREE – Article updated 10:30 7/11/13
There is a truckload of great talent waiting for you at this years Orange Fest! It’s their 10th birthday celebration, so, they are pulling out all the stops. Nine great acts all coming together at The Orange Tree this Saturday for one heck of a birthday bash! With an acoustic stage and electric stage to satisfy many musical tastes, everyone will find some Nottingham bred talent to take their fancy.
On the outdoor acoustic stage you will find some of our fine cities finest acts unplugged. The sultry acoustic tones of ALEXA HAWKSWORTH start the proceedings, followed by MATTHEW MOORE’S Singer-Songwriter vibes. Bluesy folk from RYAN THOMAS sets the tone for KATRINA AND THE BEAR’S dark tales of heartbreak. Next up is the band that inspired me to pursue music journalism, CAPTAIN DANGEROUS return after a few months off, bringing their unique brand of Wonky-Pop to finish off the Acoustic Stage with a bang!
SEA MONSTER EYES set the tone for the Electric Stage, before GREY HAIRS take to the stage and shake up your ear drums with their edgy grunge. Following, THE BARNUM MESERVE bring their epic mix of Pop/Rock to the stage, before KAPPA GAMMA close the show with their edgy, nearly indefinable concoction of Indie Rock.
Price: Free
Doors: 3pm
Sam Nahirny
