GIG ONE
Brought to you by our pals at Farmyard, pop along to the Jam Cafe this Thursday for some musical delights. With four tasty music treats lined up, enjoy the prospect of the approaching weekend here.
She may be teeny tiny, but TASHA DEAN has a voice that can fill the room in an instant – just see in her Future Session HERE. Pop-filled R&B with touches of Soul, this girl can turn any venue into funk central, something which saw her whizz in to this year’s FSN finals. Pure pop gold!
With a wonderful combination of Soul and Folk welded together in harmony, there is a certain endearing vulnerability about JOY MUMFORD that makes her simply compelling to watch. With a simply crackin’ vocal and tunes sure to raise your spirits, don’t miss out on the joyous JOY MUMFORD.
Armed with just an acoustic guitar and some fantastic cheekbones, ADAM PETER SMITH will no doubt charm the audience with catchy songs and simply lovely vocals topped off by exceptional song writing skills. Check out his Future Session with us HERE to see the king busker at work.
Taking influences ranging from The Beatles to Damien Rice, JAMIE MOON delivers brilliantly crafted acoustic Folk that is jaw-dropping and heart-stopping in equal measure. An artist who is rapidly making a name for himself on the Notts Acoustic scene, get to know this budding star at this event.
PRICE: TBA
DOORS: 8pm
GIG TWO – STOP PRESS 15:00 14/9/13 – Sadly due to illness TOKYO GREEN have had to pull out of the gig, the new line-up is (with set times): 21:00 – Adam Peter Smith 22:00 – Cedric Peters 23:00 – Careen
We welcome back Notts originals TOKYO GREEN this Saturday at The Contemporary. This four-piece instrumental band make a beautifully trippy mix of jazz, rock, blues and funk that’s completely soulful, melodic, exciting and dynamic. They’re a band for whom there are not enough adjectives. With sleek and slick melodic licks and funky riffs a plenty, this coupled with the glorious setting of The Contemporary is sure to be atmospheric set to blow your metaphorical socks off.
PRICE: FREE
DOORS: 8pm
GIG THREE
Last year, the first ever Nottingham Rocks at the Theater Royal was an incredible success as well as a fantastic event. This year, it’s back for round two as four of our most renowned acts take to the stage backed by a four piece orchestra. A truly special event that will celebrate Notts music in all it’s glory.
So if you’re even the faintest bit familiar with Nottingham, you will recognise this name. Without a shadow of a doubt, GEORGIE ROSE is one of our most hardworking acts. Beautifully crafted Acoustic Folk, her silky vocals and haunting performances are utterly captivating & it seems the rest of the UK are catching up with Notts and falling under Georgie’s spell. No doubt the addition of an orchestra will be heart-wrenchingly gorgeous.
When they’re not studying at Nottingham University, AMBER are busy making awesome music. Fragility-laden but utterly powerful vocals are complimented by reverberating guitars and glorious melodies that will have you either singing your heart out or sitting in stunned silence. If they can do this when it’s just four young lads, imagine their impact when backed by a full orchestra. Crikey.
Reppin’ Notts Soul scene, HARLEIGHBLU has the ability to turn heads from her first note with an effortlessly gorgeous vocal. Signed to one of the UK’s leading independent labels Tru Thoughts & with an album for release next month, HARLEIGHBLU delivers sweet & sultry Soul you won’t be able to resist. Completely lovely.
A lad who’s been dubbed ‘The next Jake’ more and more frequently, SAINT RAYMOND will be showing exactly why he’s earned such a title this Saturday. His impossibly catchy, superbly crafted Indie Pop is a guaranteed smile-raiser, perfectly coupled by Callum’s cheeky charisma that had him signed to Asylum/Atlantic Records last month. A definite superstar of the not-too-distant future.
PRICE: £10
DOORS: TBA
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.
