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Coming to The Musician in April 2019
Mon 1st Apr 2019
The Luck
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm - 11:00pm
The Luck’ is the London-born brother and sister duo of Max & Esmay Luck. Their music is influenced by childhood heroes Fleetwood Mac, The Cranberries, Tom Petty and The Eagles. The band began touring the U.K. and Europe before setting off for the US to develop their sound in California, playing iconic venues such as ‘The Troubadour’ in LA. Paul Broucek, President of Music at Warner Brothers Pictures, was in the audience at one of their shows and shortly after approached to work with them to produce their debut album. Together in LA the album was recorded, collaborating with three-time Grammy Award-winning engineer/mixer Ed Cherney (The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt) and three-time Grammy Award winning musician/engineer/mixer Paul Hicks to mix the tracks.
The Luck’s songs have been featured on U.K. television shows such as ‘Country File’ and ‘Hollyoaks’ as well as gaining radio play in the US and Europe. Their song ‘Muscles and Bones’, also won a first place prize in the Nashville-based International Songwriting Competition.
The band are now back in London, hosting the California-inspired monthly Americana club night ‘Ventura Nights’ in Soho whilst preparing to release their debut album to the world. The Luck are playing various festivals this summer including Chagstock, Cambridge Folk Festival, CarFest South, Folk on the Dock in Liverpool and have been chosen by the AMA UK to perform on their stage at The Long Road in September. With over two million Spotify streams they are ready to hit the UK hard!
The Luck’s songs have been featured on U.K. television shows such as ‘Country File’ and ‘Hollyoaks’ as well as gaining radio play in the US and Europe. Their song ‘Muscles and Bones’, also won a first place prize in the Nashville-based International Songwriting Competition.
The band are now back in London, hosting the California-inspired monthly Americana club night ‘Ventura Nights’ in Soho whilst preparing to release their debut album to the world. The Luck are playing various festivals this summer including Chagstock, Cambridge Folk Festival, CarFest South, Folk on the Dock in Liverpool and have been chosen by the AMA UK to perform on their stage at The Long Road in September. With over two million Spotify streams they are ready to hit the UK hard!
Tue 2nd Apr 2019
Ben Williams
£6.00adv £7.00door
plus Kristyna Myles
Ben P. Williams is a difficult artist to pigeonhole and is all the better for it. Discovering The Beatles LP’s in his parents cupboard aged 5, he instantly became obsessed and began a voyage of musical discovery which has lasted his whole life. Moulding the classic song-writing sound of Paul Simon with the laid-back nature of Jack Johnson, Ben draws inspiration from the greats while injecting his own wit and imagination for lyrics which perfectly encapsulate relatable experiences to make you smile.
As a guitarist, Ben has worked with Grammy award winning producers, appeared on BBC 1, ITV and Channel 5, and played concerts supporting major artists such as Nile Rodgers and Chic, Will Young, Mick Hucknall and Lisa Stansfield. He has supported artists on European tours and at festivals around the world including South By Southwest Festival in Texas.
“An excellent guitarist and great to have around on a recording session" - Ken Nelson, Grammy Award winning producer (Coldplay, Paolo Nutini)
As a guitarist, Ben has worked with Grammy award winning producers, appeared on BBC 1, ITV and Channel 5, and played concerts supporting major artists such as Nile Rodgers and Chic, Will Young, Mick Hucknall and Lisa Stansfield. He has supported artists on European tours and at festivals around the world including South By Southwest Festival in Texas.
“An excellent guitarist and great to have around on a recording session" - Ken Nelson, Grammy Award winning producer (Coldplay, Paolo Nutini)
Wed 3rd Apr 2019
Lavinia Blackwall & Stilton
£8.00adv £10.00door
feat: Kevin Hewick and Mike & Solveig
Doors 7:45pm - 10:45pm
Lavinia Blackwall is well known for her previous work in Trembling Bells, who released seven albums, all met with critical acclaim. She has also worked as a performer and arranger with Nick Garrie, Kaleidoscope, Mike Heron and Bonnie Prince Billy.
Her new solo material is a rich tapestry of lyrical melodies and beautifully arranged song smithery ably accompanied by the talents of Marco Rea ( The Wellgreen, Euros Childs) and Jim McGoldrick (The Wellgreen) and Seb Jonsen (Helicon and The Tomorrow Syndicate).
Her new single ‘Waiting for Tomorrow’ is available for pre-order and her debut album is due for release in 2019.
Her new solo material is a rich tapestry of lyrical melodies and beautifully arranged song smithery ably accompanied by the talents of Marco Rea ( The Wellgreen, Euros Childs) and Jim McGoldrick (The Wellgreen) and Seb Jonsen (Helicon and The Tomorrow Syndicate).
Her new single ‘Waiting for Tomorrow’ is available for pre-order and her debut album is due for release in 2019.
Thu 4th Apr 2019
Pete Morton
£7.00adv £9.00door
Please join Pete for the launch of his new album
FAIR FREEDOM
Pete Morton is a folk singer and songwriter with a wealth of great songs and stage presence. His live shows are dynamic and thought provoking, while remaining approachable and fun loving.
With his well known songs such as ‘Another Train’, ‘The Shepherds Song’, and ‘When We Sing Together’, he constantly tours. His latest CD ‘The Frappin’ and Ramblin’ Pete Morton’, with its innovative adventures of marrying talking blues style rap with traditional chorus, has received terrific views. Starting out as a busker on the streets of Europe, he has entertained all over the globe with his unique and involving style of song-writing and passionate vocal delivery. He sings from the heart, with songs that tell compelling stories and speak of the human condition from a very unique perspective. The folk tradition plays a big part in Pete’s style.
‘As a chronicler of the human condition and wry observer of history and the march of progress, Morton is up there with fellow Englishmen Richard Thompson and Chris Wood, and as a people watcher…he can get close to Ray Davis. He is that good.’ The Scottish Herald *****
FAIR FREEDOM
Pete Morton is a folk singer and songwriter with a wealth of great songs and stage presence. His live shows are dynamic and thought provoking, while remaining approachable and fun loving.
With his well known songs such as ‘Another Train’, ‘The Shepherds Song’, and ‘When We Sing Together’, he constantly tours. His latest CD ‘The Frappin’ and Ramblin’ Pete Morton’, with its innovative adventures of marrying talking blues style rap with traditional chorus, has received terrific views. Starting out as a busker on the streets of Europe, he has entertained all over the globe with his unique and involving style of song-writing and passionate vocal delivery. He sings from the heart, with songs that tell compelling stories and speak of the human condition from a very unique perspective. The folk tradition plays a big part in Pete’s style.
‘As a chronicler of the human condition and wry observer of history and the march of progress, Morton is up there with fellow Englishmen Richard Thompson and Chris Wood, and as a people watcher…he can get close to Ray Davis. He is that good.’ The Scottish Herald *****
Fri 5th Apr 2019
Whitesnake UK
£10.00adv £12.00door
WhitesnakeUK play tribute to the very best of David Coverdale's multi platinum selling band, Whitesnake. From the early classic Moody /Marsden line up to the present day US incarnation, faithfully reproducing timeless classics such as 'Fool For Your Loving' 'Is This Love' & 'Here I Go Again'.
With a line up comprising professional recording artists, members from some of the world's most respected tribute bands, extensive worldwide touring, syndicated TV appearances and a combined musical experience of over 120 years, Whitesnake UK can proudly boast to having some of the most accomplished personnel in any tribute band. WhitesnakeUK concentrate purely on reproducing the classic sound of Whitesnake without the need for artificial backing tracks, gimmicks or wigs. For a 100% live experience that will leave you shouting for more, WhitesnakeUK are sure to deliver!
With a line up comprising professional recording artists, members from some of the world's most respected tribute bands, extensive worldwide touring, syndicated TV appearances and a combined musical experience of over 120 years, Whitesnake UK can proudly boast to having some of the most accomplished personnel in any tribute band. WhitesnakeUK concentrate purely on reproducing the classic sound of Whitesnake without the need for artificial backing tracks, gimmicks or wigs. For a 100% live experience that will leave you shouting for more, WhitesnakeUK are sure to deliver!
Sat 6th Apr 2019
The Della Grants
£8.00adv £10.00door
plus Elba
Established in Leicester’s West End back in 2014 The DG’s one and only line-up is now a decade in. Max Manning and Tom Best front the band on stage; sharing out the vocal, guitar, and harmonica duties. The band’s rhythm section consists of Andy Boulton on bass & Tom Walker on drums, who (along with Manning) have been playing together for almost twenty five years.
As of 2017 the band have been frequently joined on stage by highly accomplished musician & good friend Tony Robinson; who provides organ, piano, & trumpet. Over the years Tony has worked with a number of popular artists including: The Beautiful South, The Specials, & Manic Street Preachers.
The DG’s are a band who pride themselves on their retro rock-n-roll approach to live performances and original material which seamlessly bridges the gaps between blues, rock, & Americana.
As of 2017 the band have been frequently joined on stage by highly accomplished musician & good friend Tony Robinson; who provides organ, piano, & trumpet. Over the years Tony has worked with a number of popular artists including: The Beautiful South, The Specials, & Manic Street Preachers.
The DG’s are a band who pride themselves on their retro rock-n-roll approach to live performances and original material which seamlessly bridges the gaps between blues, rock, & Americana.
Sun 7th Apr 2019
Project Blackbird
plus Miranda Booth
Doors 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The UK-based Project Blackbird’s five core members are vocalist Ming Nagel (originally from the USA), guitarist Alan Roberts, multi-instrumentalist Jamie Varley, multi-instrumentalist Jon Read (former trumpet player for The Specials), and now drummer Eddie Dublin. This “extraordinary” band, as BBC 6Music’s Tom Robinson has described them, offers an atmospheric, genre-fluid listening experience that draws equally upon intellect and emotion.
“Imagine a party at Ronnie Scott’s,” one fan suggests, “where Sade, Björk, Jeff Beck, and David Byrne meet Portishead and then go for a late night curry to exchange ideas…sublime”. This will be their first UK show following on from their tour in USA in March and April.
“Imagine a party at Ronnie Scott’s,” one fan suggests, “where Sade, Björk, Jeff Beck, and David Byrne meet Portishead and then go for a late night curry to exchange ideas…sublime”. This will be their first UK show following on from their tour in USA in March and April.
Mon 8th Apr 2019
Alex Rex
£8.00adv £10.00door
feat: Alex Rex, Melanie Pegge and Autumn Dawn Leader
Doors 7:30pm - 10:30pm
ALEX REX
(Trembling Bells)
Members of Trembling Bells, Rev Magnetic and Honey & The Herbs sing songs of love, loss and loathing.
It's impossible to describe Alex Neilson's sophomore solo album Otterburn without first addressing the cataclysmic event that led up to it which in this case was the very sad passing of Alex's brother Alastair in 2017.
The Frankenstein'd child of Roots-era Everly Brothers and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Otterburn reunites Alex with a couple of his Trembling Bells band mates; Lavinia Blackwall – her voice as true as church bells – and Mike Hastings – who is reaching Brian Jones levels of multi-instrumentalist brilliance. But this is a very different beast to the Bells.
Otterburn has an ad-hoc intimacy and ability to make the epic seem small and the small seem epic that pitches it closer to Desire-era Dylan than Folk Rock aristocracy. The rest of the assembled company (Alasdair Roberts, Dave McGowan, Rory Haye et al) are among Scotland's finest.
Forged in pain and made in Glasgow, making a very decent case for the old adage about the cream rising to the top. Lap it up.
Melanie Pegge
"Great vocals, virtuoso Spanish guitar, poised intelligent song writing" - Tom Robinson (BBC 6 MUSIC 2017)
Autumn Dawn Leader
Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist Autumn Dawn Leader. Autumn is a classically trained vocalist, songwriter and veteran performer, based in Loughborough UK. She writes and performs dark, emotive, modern folk. As well as being a solo artist, she is also one half of the prog-folk duo The Secret Magpies.
(Trembling Bells)
Members of Trembling Bells, Rev Magnetic and Honey & The Herbs sing songs of love, loss and loathing.
It's impossible to describe Alex Neilson's sophomore solo album Otterburn without first addressing the cataclysmic event that led up to it which in this case was the very sad passing of Alex's brother Alastair in 2017.
The Frankenstein'd child of Roots-era Everly Brothers and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Otterburn reunites Alex with a couple of his Trembling Bells band mates; Lavinia Blackwall – her voice as true as church bells – and Mike Hastings – who is reaching Brian Jones levels of multi-instrumentalist brilliance. But this is a very different beast to the Bells.
Otterburn has an ad-hoc intimacy and ability to make the epic seem small and the small seem epic that pitches it closer to Desire-era Dylan than Folk Rock aristocracy. The rest of the assembled company (Alasdair Roberts, Dave McGowan, Rory Haye et al) are among Scotland's finest.
Forged in pain and made in Glasgow, making a very decent case for the old adage about the cream rising to the top. Lap it up.
Melanie Pegge
"Great vocals, virtuoso Spanish guitar, poised intelligent song writing" - Tom Robinson (BBC 6 MUSIC 2017)
Autumn Dawn Leader
Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist Autumn Dawn Leader. Autumn is a classically trained vocalist, songwriter and veteran performer, based in Loughborough UK. She writes and performs dark, emotive, modern folk. As well as being a solo artist, she is also one half of the prog-folk duo The Secret Magpies.
Tue 9th Apr 2019
Leicester College Acoustic Gig
Doors 6:30pm
Showcasing the talents of Leicester College Students
Wed 10th Apr 2019
Holy Moly and the Crackers
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus The Brandy Thieves and The Buffalo Skinners
Doors 7:45pm - 10:45pm
Second time around and they were a whole load of fun last time! Welcome back!
“A punchy return from folk rock outfit”
Clash MAGAZINE
“Do yourself a favour and catch Holy Moly live either live or on record. Brilliant.”
Frank Turner
“Turn it on and turn it up. This one’s a rager”
No Depression (USA)
Sometimes Leicester gets treated to something special and this is it!
Holy Moly and The Crackers are a band who are tipped for the top. From their humble alt-folk beginnings, the Newcastle scallywags have exploded into ‘riotous party music for the masses’, an uninhibited blend of pop, punk, folk, and gypsy soul. They have toured the world, are a regular feature in the UK’s top festivals, and recently hit the charts with their single ‘Cold Comfort Lane’, featured in a popular car advertisement. To quote the mighty Frank Turner “Do yourself a favour and catch Holy Moly live”.
Sharing the stage are Leicester favourites, The Brandy Thieves. Recently chosen as one of the top 20 UK festival acts to see this year, the Thieves bring their own style of firebrand gypsy punk infused folk n’ roll. The band are renowned for their fun fuelled intense performances and beautiful mix of styles. Well worth the ticket price alone. Brought to you by legendary Leicester promoter, Magic Teapot, support on the night comes from Sheffield collective, Buffalo Skinners.
Holy Moly and The Crackers + The Brandy Thieves play Wednesday 10th April at The Musician, Clyde Street. Advance tickets are priced at £10 and are available from SeeTickets Music in Leicester preview by Cain
“A punchy return from folk rock outfit”
Clash MAGAZINE
“Do yourself a favour and catch Holy Moly live either live or on record. Brilliant.”
Frank Turner
“Turn it on and turn it up. This one’s a rager”
No Depression (USA)
Sometimes Leicester gets treated to something special and this is it!
Holy Moly and The Crackers are a band who are tipped for the top. From their humble alt-folk beginnings, the Newcastle scallywags have exploded into ‘riotous party music for the masses’, an uninhibited blend of pop, punk, folk, and gypsy soul. They have toured the world, are a regular feature in the UK’s top festivals, and recently hit the charts with their single ‘Cold Comfort Lane’, featured in a popular car advertisement. To quote the mighty Frank Turner “Do yourself a favour and catch Holy Moly live”.
Sharing the stage are Leicester favourites, The Brandy Thieves. Recently chosen as one of the top 20 UK festival acts to see this year, the Thieves bring their own style of firebrand gypsy punk infused folk n’ roll. The band are renowned for their fun fuelled intense performances and beautiful mix of styles. Well worth the ticket price alone. Brought to you by legendary Leicester promoter, Magic Teapot, support on the night comes from Sheffield collective, Buffalo Skinners.
Holy Moly and The Crackers + The Brandy Thieves play Wednesday 10th April at The Musician, Clyde Street. Advance tickets are priced at £10 and are available from SeeTickets Music in Leicester preview by Cain
Thu 11th Apr 2019
Danni Nicholls
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Lauren Housley
“Her passion for her craft is unparalleled. Her depth of emotion, commitment to the song, and ability to go deep makes her a rare artist”
Jed Hilly, Director of the Americana Music Association
“An artist with the elegance and imagination to restore your faith in the visceral power of an original song”
Paul Sexton, BBC Radio 2 and freelance print/broadcast journalist
“I absolutely love the elegance and beauty of her music” - Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
“Smoky soul, folk-pop and heart-wrenching alt-country, all in a rich voice” - Q Magazine
“Sumptuous…a warm wry line in confessional songwriting” - UNCUT
“One in a million…” - Maverick Music Magazine
Tonight will be a new album & full band performance
Jed Hilly, Director of the Americana Music Association
“An artist with the elegance and imagination to restore your faith in the visceral power of an original song”
Paul Sexton, BBC Radio 2 and freelance print/broadcast journalist
“I absolutely love the elegance and beauty of her music” - Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
“Smoky soul, folk-pop and heart-wrenching alt-country, all in a rich voice” - Q Magazine
“Sumptuous…a warm wry line in confessional songwriting” - UNCUT
“One in a million…” - Maverick Music Magazine
Tonight will be a new album & full band performance
Fri 12th Apr 2019
Sons of Liberty
£8.00adv £10.00door
Sons of Liberty have established themselves as one of the most popular live and recording bands on the current original hard rock scene. With a reputation built on a solid foundation of extensive touring, blistering live performances and a passion for creating exceptional new rock music, the bands trajectory continues to be extraordinary. These boys uniquely manage to mix a lot of fun and humility with a deep appreciation for their audience and a deadly serious commitment to creating authentic, well crafted music. In 2024 the band will be touring their eagerly awaited third album ‘The Detail Is In The Devil’, which was produced and engineered by Josiah J Manning at Momentum Studios. The Sons really fill a stage with their masterful stagecraft, endearing sense of mischief and their powerful quality music; they have become sure fire winners on any billing.
Sat 13th Apr 2019
Kossoff - The Band Plays On
£16.00adv £18.00door
Terry Slesser, one of the country’s finest rock and blues vocalists, performing in tribute to his bandmate and friend the late, great Paul Kossoff - one of the greatest rock blues guitarists of all time. Celebrating Paul Kossoff’s entire career, the show features songs from his early days in FREE (including rock classics ALL RIGHT NOW, WISHING WELL, FIRE AND WATER etc.) through to songs from BACK STREET CRAWLER, the band Kossoff formed alongside Terry Slesser. Terry Slesser remains both a star and a master craftsman. As Paul Kossoff’s close friend and vocalist of choice, he has every right to sing every song performed by this band. Terry has assembled a great team of musicians to willingly assist him in keeping alive the memory of Paul Kossoff.
The band also features: John ‘Rhino’ Edwards, bassist with the world-famous Status Quo, Judie Tzuke, Dexy’s and Peter Green. Drummer Clive Edwards, whose resumé includes UFO, Wild Horses, Uli Jon Roth, Pat Travers. Guitarist John Buckton is relatively unknown in comparison to his band mates, but was recently reviewed as "one of the very best guitarists in British rock blues today, with a style that’s tasteful and subtle, yet which wails with true blues aggression". SIMON KIRKE himself has already said that were FREE ever to reform, John would be his choice. This is no two-bit collection of raggle-taggle pub-rock wannabes playing cover versions. This an authentic supergroup, and to all intents and purposes a direct continuation of BACK STREET CRAWLER.
The band also features: John ‘Rhino’ Edwards, bassist with the world-famous Status Quo, Judie Tzuke, Dexy’s and Peter Green. Drummer Clive Edwards, whose resumé includes UFO, Wild Horses, Uli Jon Roth, Pat Travers. Guitarist John Buckton is relatively unknown in comparison to his band mates, but was recently reviewed as "one of the very best guitarists in British rock blues today, with a style that’s tasteful and subtle, yet which wails with true blues aggression". SIMON KIRKE himself has already said that were FREE ever to reform, John would be his choice. This is no two-bit collection of raggle-taggle pub-rock wannabes playing cover versions. This an authentic supergroup, and to all intents and purposes a direct continuation of BACK STREET CRAWLER.
Sun 14th Apr 2019
Stripped Down Stompin' Band
£8.00adv £10.00door
Steve Hooker has the scars to remember The Heat (punk rock 'n' roll 1977), The Shakers (rhythm 'n' blues from hell 1982 - 1987), Boz and The Bozmen (glam rockabilly 1988) and Rumble (raw rockabilly 1994 - 1997) by. He also played and recorded with Wilko Johnson (Dr Feelgood and Blockheads), Boz Boorer (Polecats and Morrissey), Captain Drugbuster (Demented Are Go), Levi Dexter (Rockats and Ripchords) and SHiNE EYE (Mocking Bird Gal.
Ram Jam Geno Washington, Mr Maybellene, Chuck Berry, Small Faces Steve Marriott,
New York Dolls Johnny Thunders and Red Hot Robert Gordon were happy to share stages with the rockabilly blues and soulman too.
Since 2004, the Stripped Down Stompin' Band has blazed a trail across France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain and the UK. (Steve also headlined Rough House (Japan) with Boz Boorer in 2003 and toured the East Coast (USA) with an American line up in 2005).
Ram Jam Geno Washington, Mr Maybellene, Chuck Berry, Small Faces Steve Marriott,
New York Dolls Johnny Thunders and Red Hot Robert Gordon were happy to share stages with the rockabilly blues and soulman too.
Since 2004, the Stripped Down Stompin' Band has blazed a trail across France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain and the UK. (Steve also headlined Rough House (Japan) with Boz Boorer in 2003 and toured the East Coast (USA) with an American line up in 2005).
Mon 15th Apr 2019
CLOSED
Tue 16th Apr 2019
Ryley Walker
plus Elena Setién
Ryley hates to let down his fans but due to unforeseen personal/health-related circumstances he is regrettably unable to travel and tour".
Please contact your point of sale for a full refund.
Please contact your point of sale for a full refund.
Wed 17th Apr 2019
The Orange Circus Band
£7.00adv £8.00door
plus Hartland Country
Doors 7:45pm
Open 7.45pm -Starts 8.15pm
The Orange Circus Band is a raucous Celtic/Bluegrass collective based in the UK, with roots in Virginia, USA.
Whilst having a hand in roots, rock and gospel music, and updating traditional songs taken from The Blue Ridge Mountains - largely inspired by Granny Alice -The Orange Circus Band produces original music that has a wholly unique, fresh sound. You can expect wild playing, beautiful harmonies and boundless energy guaranteed to raise the roof and warm the hearts.
Whilst releasing the single 'Gold 'n' Rum' with its accompanying video shot across northern Italian territory, The Orange Circus Band has just finished a stack of UK gigs across the summer, festival line-ups, touring Europe, whilst also hosting the 'Walking with Music' tour across southern Spain.
"Now this is fun, the new single from the Orange Circus Band, a UK/Virginia outfit who look destined for big things"
– Jeremy Searle
The Hartland Country Band
HARTLAND are a Midlands based band comprising of 6 experienced musicians sharing their passion for "Modern Country Music". Dawn Jacques (lead vocals/guitar), Craig Chapman (vocals/lead guitar), Ray Ashton (mandolin, mandola, guitar, vocals ), Graham Wheatley (bass guitar, vocals), Helen Butterfield (fiddle, vocals) John Iliffe (drums)
“I have always wanted to put together a country band and set my stall out to achieve it. Through contacts and a few adverts I was able to bring together today's line-up” says Dawn.
The band bring many years experience together independently playing across many genres, but its their dedication to Modern Country Music that delivers their not to be missed on-stage chemistry. Performing mainly covers from todays biggest country artists such as Keith Urban, Dixie Chicks, The Band Perry, Kacey Musgraves, Lady Antebellum, Sara Evans, Ward Thomas, Maren Morris, and many more.
The Orange Circus Band is a raucous Celtic/Bluegrass collective based in the UK, with roots in Virginia, USA.
Whilst having a hand in roots, rock and gospel music, and updating traditional songs taken from The Blue Ridge Mountains - largely inspired by Granny Alice -The Orange Circus Band produces original music that has a wholly unique, fresh sound. You can expect wild playing, beautiful harmonies and boundless energy guaranteed to raise the roof and warm the hearts.
Whilst releasing the single 'Gold 'n' Rum' with its accompanying video shot across northern Italian territory, The Orange Circus Band has just finished a stack of UK gigs across the summer, festival line-ups, touring Europe, whilst also hosting the 'Walking with Music' tour across southern Spain.
"Now this is fun, the new single from the Orange Circus Band, a UK/Virginia outfit who look destined for big things"
– Jeremy Searle
The Hartland Country Band
HARTLAND are a Midlands based band comprising of 6 experienced musicians sharing their passion for "Modern Country Music". Dawn Jacques (lead vocals/guitar), Craig Chapman (vocals/lead guitar), Ray Ashton (mandolin, mandola, guitar, vocals ), Graham Wheatley (bass guitar, vocals), Helen Butterfield (fiddle, vocals) John Iliffe (drums)
“I have always wanted to put together a country band and set my stall out to achieve it. Through contacts and a few adverts I was able to bring together today's line-up” says Dawn.
The band bring many years experience together independently playing across many genres, but its their dedication to Modern Country Music that delivers their not to be missed on-stage chemistry. Performing mainly covers from todays biggest country artists such as Keith Urban, Dixie Chicks, The Band Perry, Kacey Musgraves, Lady Antebellum, Sara Evans, Ward Thomas, Maren Morris, and many more.
Thu 18th Apr 2019
Jaywalkers
£11.00adv £13.00door
Doors 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Over the last few years, Jaywalkers have cemented their place as one of the most exciting, virtuosic and entertaining young bands working on the British Acoustic Music scene. Effortlessly creating a unique sound based on their collective and individual musical backgrounds, the band takes influence from Folk, Bluegrass, Country and Western Swing music in the form of virtuosic instrumentals, three part harmony and impressive slap bass. Add good humour, tasteful arrangements and exceptional musicianship to the mix and they are guaranteed to put a smile on your face…. The music Jaywalkers create is innovative, rooted deeply in tradition, and exhilarating.
"Astounding abilities and proficient talents... the chemistry between them is electrifying....
they show the world, being young holds no boundaries" Maverick Magazine
"They effortlessly blend British & American folk traditions to create something arguably greater than either of these genres. Their music swerves and dips over, and often outright disregards, the stylistic boundaries of Bluegrass & Folk" Acoustic Magazine
"Astounding abilities and proficient talents... the chemistry between them is electrifying....
they show the world, being young holds no boundaries" Maverick Magazine
"They effortlessly blend British & American folk traditions to create something arguably greater than either of these genres. Their music swerves and dips over, and often outright disregards, the stylistic boundaries of Bluegrass & Folk" Acoustic Magazine
Fri 19th Apr 2019
Jim Jones & The Righteous Mind
£12.00adv
ANDY WRIGHT PRESENTS:
Front man Jim Jones’s distinctive recording history has spanned several incarnations including The Jim Jones Revue, Black Moses and Thee Hypnotics. With The Righteous Mind Jim's musical vision expands into new vistas encompassing not only the blistering garage rock 'n' roll The Revue were lauded for but also dark cinematic soundscapes, psyche tinged country blues, gospel and "heavy lounge." Contemporary influences are also evident with a more eclectic, experimental approach giving the music dynamism and relevance. Playing from the heart and shooting from the hip, Jim remains an elemental, innovative force in rock 'n' roll.
Front man Jim Jones’s distinctive recording history has spanned several incarnations including The Jim Jones Revue, Black Moses and Thee Hypnotics. With The Righteous Mind Jim's musical vision expands into new vistas encompassing not only the blistering garage rock 'n' roll The Revue were lauded for but also dark cinematic soundscapes, psyche tinged country blues, gospel and "heavy lounge." Contemporary influences are also evident with a more eclectic, experimental approach giving the music dynamism and relevance. Playing from the heart and shooting from the hip, Jim remains an elemental, innovative force in rock 'n' roll.
Sat 20th Apr 2019
Rock Bottom
£10.00adv £12.00door
ROCK BOTTOM (UK) was formed in 2012 by a group of experienced musicians united by a common love of classic UFO / Michael Schenker Group. Bringing together timeless hard rock anthems from the "Strangers In The Night" and "One Night In Budokan" live albums, Rock Bottom blend quality musicianship, driving on-stage energy and authentic tones from that magical 70's and early 80's era.
OZZY - DIARY OF A MADMAN
Need we really say more? Rock n Roll bad boy, in real 3D at a venue near you. Hear the classics, Crazy Train, No More Tears, Mr Crowley, Bark at the Moon, Paranoid, War Pigs, Shot in the Dark, Perry Mason etc. See the antics, experience the craziness and leave deaf, exhausted and exhilarated by the barnstorming band of incredible musicians backing the craziest front-man in tribute land.
Are you ready to go craaaaaaazy???
OZZY - DIARY OF A MADMAN
Need we really say more? Rock n Roll bad boy, in real 3D at a venue near you. Hear the classics, Crazy Train, No More Tears, Mr Crowley, Bark at the Moon, Paranoid, War Pigs, Shot in the Dark, Perry Mason etc. See the antics, experience the craziness and leave deaf, exhausted and exhilarated by the barnstorming band of incredible musicians backing the craziest front-man in tribute land.
Are you ready to go craaaaaaazy???
Sun 21st Apr 2019
Ida Wenøe
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Fay Brotherhood
Doors 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Ida Wenøe (pron. EEda VAYnoo) is an indie-folk artist of the highest calibre, with tinges of Americana and a Nordic inflection, the sum of the musical parts creating a rare beast and a thing of great beauty.
2016 saw a whistle-stop 7-day introductory UK tour, which showcased her genuinely unique talent as a solo artist here for the first time, bolstered by radio plays from BBC6Music’s Tom Ravenscroft and Gideon Coe. This was followed up by a two-week tour of England and Wales in 2017, to further cement her relationship with some UK audiences.
"… a childlike fragility that makes the songs sound like whimsical folk for fairy tales with a sinister undertow. Her voice – weary but cute, with the power to cut through – is perfect; she sounds like the young narrator of her own magical-malevolent fantasies…” The Guardian
“charming, delicate and forceful in almost equal measure…" Folkgeek
“Wenøe boasts angelic notes that can often leak her endearing Danish roots…” God Is In The TV Zine
“the sort of voice that could punch through a cloud of custard and pierce thick air… she delicately rips through… with eyes full of hope…” Songwriting Magazine
The music from her debut album has just been picked for Danish TV documentary “De Smukke Piger” and the latest nomination for the Danish Folk Awards in the ‘Songwriter Of The Year’ category.
2016 saw a whistle-stop 7-day introductory UK tour, which showcased her genuinely unique talent as a solo artist here for the first time, bolstered by radio plays from BBC6Music’s Tom Ravenscroft and Gideon Coe. This was followed up by a two-week tour of England and Wales in 2017, to further cement her relationship with some UK audiences.
"… a childlike fragility that makes the songs sound like whimsical folk for fairy tales with a sinister undertow. Her voice – weary but cute, with the power to cut through – is perfect; she sounds like the young narrator of her own magical-malevolent fantasies…” The Guardian
“charming, delicate and forceful in almost equal measure…" Folkgeek
“Wenøe boasts angelic notes that can often leak her endearing Danish roots…” God Is In The TV Zine
“the sort of voice that could punch through a cloud of custard and pierce thick air… she delicately rips through… with eyes full of hope…” Songwriting Magazine
The music from her debut album has just been picked for Danish TV documentary “De Smukke Piger” and the latest nomination for the Danish Folk Awards in the ‘Songwriter Of The Year’ category.
Mon 22nd Apr 2019
Blue County
£10.00adv £12.00door
Blue County"s Billboard Country hits include the iconic single 'Good Little Girls" and 'That's Cool". They received three CMA and ACM award nominations over a 5 year period for Duo of the Year (losing to Brooks & Dunn each time) and toured extensively with Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Keith Urban and Tim McGraw. They were invited to be a two-time featured artist in the Chevrolet/Conde Naste Fashion Rocks campaign in People Magazine. Blue County are Aaron Benward ('Nashville Unplugged') and Scott Reeves (currently on CMT's 'Nashville' and former star of 'General Hospital' and 'Young & The Restless').
Tue 23rd Apr 2019
Teenage Werewolves (Cramps Tribute)
£13.50adv £16.50door
plus Mutant Movement
Doors 7:30pm
“Teenage Werewolves” the worlds best CRAMPS tribute, pick up where the wild & wackiest of them all, “The Cramps” left off. After the death of rock’s most-uninhibited singer Lux Interior in 2009, the Teenage Werewolves were born by animated singer Jack Atlantis (also born in the same town as Lux Interior). Teenage Werewolves cut their teeth on L.A’s most historic & unforgiving stages like the Viper Room & the Whisky a Go-Go. This "Psychobilly-Circus & Punk-Rock-Theater” has a visually-irresistible stage-show including show-girls, shakes, mistakes and near-misses. They merge John Waters & Russ Meyers overtones to create an action-packed, freak-out show. Adorned by hard-core, casual and even non Cramps fans alike, including notable TW fans such as David J (Bauhaus and Love & Rockets), (New Wave legend) Gary Numan, Jay Aston (Gene Loves Jezebel) & Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age). Teenage Werewolves are dolls of the Los Angeles press & L.A’s most anticipated Halloween show; now they have a permanent band & base in London to tour England annually! “Your Cure for the Cramps”, just may save your life.
The show will be followed by a dance party DJ'd by Mutant Movement!
The show will be followed by a dance party DJ'd by Mutant Movement!
Wed 24th Apr 2019
Saskia Griffiths-Moore (full band show)
£10.00adv £12.00door
feat: Saskia Griffiths-Moore and Jack Cookson
Doors 8:00pm
After seeing Saskia support Steve Tilston and being totally wowed by her voice, we had to bring her back for a headline gig.
Saskia Griffiths-Moore is a contemporary folk singer, blending simple acoustic songs with modern moods, melodies and meanings, and has been performing full time on the folk and acoustic circuit for three years, singing at folk clubs, theatre's and festivals alike.
Having left school with not much more than a GCSE in Astronomy, Saskia set up practice on Harley street as the world’s youngest craniosacral therapist, which she promptly left behind age 22 to follow her passion into music, learning her craft on the streets; busking, singing and touring her way through the country all the while living in her campervan without WiFi or electricity
Saskia's authentic sound has found her featured four times on Sky Television (2017, 2018), and her newest single 'All For You' received national, and regional BBC, play. The young, Baez-esque, singer-songwriter of the folk world returns year round to stage after stage to put on creative live performances nationally and internationally, and, for her sins, has been awarded Arts Council funding three times for her UK wide tours She also flaunts an endorsement from Steve Agnew Instruments in the form of an interesting looking, luthier-made, parlour guitar.
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She now lives in London, which fulfils her need for culture, but not nature, and remains and independent and self managing artist.
"A super voice" Genevieve Tudor, BBC Radio Shropshire
Saskia Griffiths-Moore is a contemporary folk singer, blending simple acoustic songs with modern moods, melodies and meanings, and has been performing full time on the folk and acoustic circuit for three years, singing at folk clubs, theatre's and festivals alike.
Having left school with not much more than a GCSE in Astronomy, Saskia set up practice on Harley street as the world’s youngest craniosacral therapist, which she promptly left behind age 22 to follow her passion into music, learning her craft on the streets; busking, singing and touring her way through the country all the while living in her campervan without WiFi or electricity
Saskia's authentic sound has found her featured four times on Sky Television (2017, 2018), and her newest single 'All For You' received national, and regional BBC, play. The young, Baez-esque, singer-songwriter of the folk world returns year round to stage after stage to put on creative live performances nationally and internationally, and, for her sins, has been awarded Arts Council funding three times for her UK wide tours She also flaunts an endorsement from Steve Agnew Instruments in the form of an interesting looking, luthier-made, parlour guitar.
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She now lives in London, which fulfils her need for culture, but not nature, and remains and independent and self managing artist.
"A super voice" Genevieve Tudor, BBC Radio Shropshire
Thu 25th Apr 2019
James Maddock
£15.00
plus Jersey Budd
Doors 8:00pm
The best singer-songwriters serve the song. The songwriter’s songwriter, James Maddock, who has earned the respect of masterful writers such as Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nile, has built his acclaimed legacy on humbly honouring purity of expression. His 2009 album Sunrise On Avenue C won a New York Music Award for Best Americana Album, while the follow-up Wake Up And Dream ranked among the top albums of 2011 in WFUV's (NYC) Listener Poll. With the release of Another Life (2013) and The Green (2015) Maddock continued to demonstrate why many consider him to be one of the best singer/songwriters working today.
His status as a fixture on the Folk and Americana scene is confirmed with every listen of any song in his prodigious catalog. Relix Magazine put it this way: “James Maddock possesses the kind of lived-in craggy voice that would sound authoritative if he were singing the sports pages. Fortunately, he doesn't need to do that because his compositional skills are a match for his delivery."
A New York resident since 2003, James grew up in Countesthorpe, Leicester and ranks up there with the best of our musical exports. His new full-length studio album 'If It Ain't Fixed, Don't Break It' was released on September 28, 2018.
His status as a fixture on the Folk and Americana scene is confirmed with every listen of any song in his prodigious catalog. Relix Magazine put it this way: “James Maddock possesses the kind of lived-in craggy voice that would sound authoritative if he were singing the sports pages. Fortunately, he doesn't need to do that because his compositional skills are a match for his delivery."
A New York resident since 2003, James grew up in Countesthorpe, Leicester and ranks up there with the best of our musical exports. His new full-length studio album 'If It Ain't Fixed, Don't Break It' was released on September 28, 2018.
Fri 26th Apr 2019
Mr Punch
Tickets on sale 3/9/18 at 9am.
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Mr Punch perform the classic Fish era Marillion. 3 special afternoon shows different sets to coincide with the Marillion weekend. What better way to kick off the weekend!
Fri 26th Apr 2019
Hell's Addiction
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus These Wicked Rivers and Dig Lazarus
Doors 8:00pm
Originally a four-piece featuring brothers Ben (vocals) and Liam Sargent (guitar), Jason Green (bass) and Luke Morley (drums), Leicester's own Hell’s Addiction formed as a four piece in 2010, with their first album, the triumphant Raise Your Glass arriving in 2013.
They have always grafted hard to fine tune their craft and toured extensively leading up to 2015 at which point they started work on their most recent album – ‘Broken’. Released in July 2016 it received critical acclaim across the board. Describing Hell's Addiction as the "Bastard child of an illicit three-way between Skid Row, early Guns N' Roses and AC/DC", pretty much sums up their balls-out approach to Rock ‘n’ Roll.
In 2016, the line-up was augmented by Dan Weir (guitar) and timed perfectly for their appearance opening the 2016 Download Boardie Takeover stage. Dan has helped push their writing and sound even further, growing from strength to strength, as they work on a series of EPs beginning with their recent EP V1.0 release.
They have always grafted hard to fine tune their craft and toured extensively leading up to 2015 at which point they started work on their most recent album – ‘Broken’. Released in July 2016 it received critical acclaim across the board. Describing Hell's Addiction as the "Bastard child of an illicit three-way between Skid Row, early Guns N' Roses and AC/DC", pretty much sums up their balls-out approach to Rock ‘n’ Roll.
In 2016, the line-up was augmented by Dan Weir (guitar) and timed perfectly for their appearance opening the 2016 Download Boardie Takeover stage. Dan has helped push their writing and sound even further, growing from strength to strength, as they work on a series of EPs beginning with their recent EP V1.0 release.
Sat 27th Apr 2019
Mr Punch
Tickets on sale 9am 27/04/18
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Mr Punch perform the Fish era of Marillion and these three afternoon sessions over the weekend will provide Marillion fans with something to do during the Marillion weekend at DeMontfort Hall.
Sat 27th Apr 2019
Swinging Cilla's 60's party Night
£8.00adv £10.00door
plus Kenny Wilson's 60's Homage
Doors 8:00pm
Ultimate Cilla is a respectful and loving tribute to the one of the nation’s national treasures, bringing back the nostalgia and magic that was Liverpool’s Cilla Black.
The show will take you on a journey with Cilla’s unforgettable songs from ‘Love of the Loved’ to ‘Something tells me’ and ‘Anyone who had a Heart’ and many more. Performed with stunning vocals with the uncanny sound of Cilla herself – all punctuated with needle sharp humour and warmth. Close your eyes and it could be Cilla on stage.
1960's theme and fancy dress competition - PRIZES! D.J and dancing - and yes its a ‘LORRA LORRA FUN CHUCK!
The show will take you on a journey with Cilla’s unforgettable songs from ‘Love of the Loved’ to ‘Something tells me’ and ‘Anyone who had a Heart’ and many more. Performed with stunning vocals with the uncanny sound of Cilla herself – all punctuated with needle sharp humour and warmth. Close your eyes and it could be Cilla on stage.
1960's theme and fancy dress competition - PRIZES! D.J and dancing - and yes its a ‘LORRA LORRA FUN CHUCK!
Sun 28th Apr 2019
Mr Punch
Tickets on sale 9am 27/04/18
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Day three of this special event.
Mon 29th Apr 2019
The City Acoustic Club
Open Mic Night
Free
Doors 8:00pm
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Tue 30th Apr 2019
Otoboke Beaver
£15.00adv £18.00door
feat: Say Sue Me and Drinking Boys And Girls Choir
Doors 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Damnably + Magic Teapot + Haunted By Fame + Earwig Records present
Golden Week 2019 with:
OTOBOKE BEAVER
Pitchfork “… sheer calamity and deliriously fun — supercharged, sugar-rush hardcore with breathless vocals, pogo-ing rhythms, and torrential DayGlo riffs… the fire of “Love Is Short” recalls a lineage of patriarchy-scorching girl-gang shrieks, from the Slits’ “Shoplifting” to Bikini Kill’s “Liar” and beyond.”
i-D “Their Riot Grrrl attitudes and passion for noise-rock make them stand out as true renegades in the underground scene.”
SAY SUE ME
KEXP “…jangle-pop hooks, stunning vocal melodies, and intricate guitarwork that stands up proudly against some of their influences like Yo La Tengo and Pavement…”
DRINKING BOYS AND GIRLS CHOIR are a skate-punk trio from Daegu City, Korea.
Golden Week 2019 with:
OTOBOKE BEAVER
Pitchfork “… sheer calamity and deliriously fun — supercharged, sugar-rush hardcore with breathless vocals, pogo-ing rhythms, and torrential DayGlo riffs… the fire of “Love Is Short” recalls a lineage of patriarchy-scorching girl-gang shrieks, from the Slits’ “Shoplifting” to Bikini Kill’s “Liar” and beyond.”
i-D “Their Riot Grrrl attitudes and passion for noise-rock make them stand out as true renegades in the underground scene.”
SAY SUE ME
KEXP “…jangle-pop hooks, stunning vocal melodies, and intricate guitarwork that stands up proudly against some of their influences like Yo La Tengo and Pavement…”
DRINKING BOYS AND GIRLS CHOIR are a skate-punk trio from Daegu City, Korea.