The International
Garden Street
Leicester
LE1 3UA

www.the-international.co.uk

CAR PARKING
NCP Garden Street parking opposite the front door of the venue

DUE TO THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BAND TRAVELLING BACK IN THE SNOW UNFORTUNATELY
THIS GIG IS CANCELLED - MANY APOLOGIES

STEVIE JONES & THE WILDFIRES
Stevie Jones and The Wildfires are a well-established Northamptonshire based independent 4 piece who deliver their own unique blend of modern alternative rock centred around powerful acoustic-based songwriting. Their 4th album 'Getting There' produced by Adam Ellis at Deadline Studios, Leicester is out now.
“ There’s a raw alt-folk rock honesty (New Model Army, Levellers) but also a melodic Americana influence in the guitar-led songs (Ryan Adams, Tom Petty). And for those of us proggers, maybe even the slightest element of Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson in some of the more progressive rock moments” — Spirit Of Progressive Rock
https://www.facebook.com/steviejonesmusic
www.steviejones.com

DORIS BRENDEL & LEE DUNHAM
''Quirky esoteric singer-songwriter with a bluesy twist'' ''Highly Entertaining''
Doris has worked with some notable artists over the years, including Alvin Lee, Gary Moore, Sam Brown, Joe Brown and Herbie Flowers, and has toured extensively with Marillion as well as Nils Lofgren, John Farnham and Steve Marriott. She was also invited to sing with Pink Floyd on the Great Gig in the Sky tour, but had to decline due to already-contracted tour commitments. She recently sang backing vocals on Fish’s acclaimed album ‘Weltschmerz’.
Together with Lee Dunham they have just released their 5th studio album ‘Pigs Might Fly’, but Brendel has an incredible 19 albums to her name, not counting features and session work. These include 5 ‘Acoustic’ albums recorded between 2019-2023 and 3 live albums, as well as some back catalogue releases.
As well as playing some shows with their band, Brendel and Dunham have been playing a number of live and unplugged acoustic shows full of stories, fun and great music
https://dorisbrendel.com
https://www.facebook.com/@dorisbrendelmusic

GRINNING SCARECROWS
Dark and bluesy 'gothic folk' duo made up of Paddy McCullough & Autumn Dawn Leader.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551274804220

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Standing gig with some seating
Doors 7.30pm Starts 8.15pm (Two sets)

Good news they are back !

The Strange Doors are a Doors tribute band that takes you back in time by recreating the sights and sounds of the legends you know and love. This band doesn’t just replicate the studio versions of Doors classics; we actually recreate the live Doors experience. Here you will find ad-libbed poetry, a singer that jumps into the air and writhes on the floor (whilst conjuring the Lizard King with his rich baritone voice), jazzy organ solos, bluesy slide guitar and powerful, yet subtle drumming that punctuates the music and vocals. Like a gig by the real Doors, a Strange Doors gig has an air of unpredictability... audiences are kept guessing what to expect next. The atmosphere is charged with the darkness and feeling of menace that only Doors music can provide.

The Strange Doors will take you on a journey into the severed garden... fires will be lit and lizards will be celebrated!

This gig is taking place at The International Garden St Leicester

Thirty years ago, four musicians joined John Otway to form a band. Otway had just had some success with his autobiography – Rock and Roll’s greatest Failure - and the plan at the time was to rid their microstar of this title, and to endow him with a degree of success.

Over the subsequent years, in many ways, you could argue that this could be a project that had been achieved. The Otway Band went on to headline the Royal Albert Hall in 1998, appear on Top of the Pops with a Top Ten Hit Bunsen Burner in 2012 and become the first band since the Rolling Stones to record an album on the Caribbean island of Montserrat.

However, his movie, Rock and Roll’s Greatest Failure (voted the nation’s Second Favourite Movie of 2014 by Guardian readers and currently getting a large audience on Netflix), means that currently the label is firmly attached to his profile.

In a brave attempt to move on, the Otway Band are embarking on a lengthy UK tour, The Set Remains the Same, with the material that has brought them those remarkable achievements over the past three decades.

The chances of this working are not looking good, however. Otway has already made comments like: “Well, maybe we could put a couple of different songs into the show for a change.”

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A Night of Leicester's best
Alt & Indie Acts:

PLASTIC CIRCUS
ANT HILL
CHARLIE PLEWS
REBECCA FRENCH

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Country by Candle light presents a special acoustic all seated candle lit concert by :
The Other Country
Old Bottle New Wine
Embers
Becky Foord

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Bzhezhinska and Kofi, a remarkable jazz duo, seamlessly blend the ethereal sounds of the harp with the soulful melodies of the saxophone to create a musical experience that transcends boundaries. Their collaboration started in 2017 and is a testament to the power of harmonious fusion, as they draw inspiration from jazz traditions while infusing their performances with innovation and improvisation. Together, they craft enchanting narratives through their music, captivating audiences with each note and ensuring that their jazz legacy continues to evolve in exciting and unexpected ways. Their new duo album “Altera Vita” will be released on BBE Music in 2024.
ABOUT THE MUSICIAN -2 VENUE

This will be the first Jazzhouse gig at the new MUSICIAN -2. The venue is in Garden Street, Leicester and as "The International" has run an eclectic range of events for a number of years.

The performance space is on the ground floor with wheelchair access, a bar, large stage area, professional stage lighting and sound. Seating will be cabaret style for Jazzhouse gigs.

CAR PARKING: There is a multi-story carpark immediately opposite the building and the venue is in easy walking distance from the Haymarket Bus Station. For more information check out the website at:

https://www.the-international.co.uk

A night of local female singer songwriters featuring Courtney Askey Recently signed to Blizzard Records. Her words, when married to her honey coated vocal, draw the listener in with the warmth and infectious charm of her delivery.

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The Bootleg Boss is the real deal. A Springsteen fan for 25 years, he has lived and breathed the spirit of the New Jersey landscape and developed an amazing way of delivering the classic hits of the Boss.

From the early days of Greetings at Asbury Park, through Born to Run, The River, Born in the USA and later albums, The Bootleg Boss gives 100% commitment in a three hour show with his own East Street Band of seasoned musicians, creating an authentic sound and live experience.

This gig is taking place at The International Garden Street Leicester

Seated gig
doors 7.30pm Starts 8pm (Approx)
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Julian Taylor has been part of the musical fabric and landscape in Canada for over two decades. Taylor enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2020, when his second solo acoustic album, The Ridge, earned million plays on Spotify, praise from press worldwide, and airplay from America to Australia to the U.K. Loaded with soulful Americana and country twang, the album was produced by Taylor himself and Saam Hashemi, and was recorded at The Woodshed in Toronto. In addition to winning Taylor Solo Artist of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, The Ridge was also nominated for: two Juno Awards (Contemporary Folk Album of The Year, Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year), the Polaris Prize Long List, a Summer Solstice Indigenous Award (Contemporary Folk Album of the Year), a Canadian Music Week INDIES Award (Indigenous Artist of the Year), and an additional Canadian Folk Music Awards nomination in the English Songwriter of the Year category. The nominations and awards kept coming in 2022, with Taylor winning best male artist in the International Acoustic Music Awards, and scoring five Native American Music Award nominations. He has charted on several Canadian Radio and Indigenous Music Charts.

Taylor, of combined Mohawk and Caribbean ancestry, is a major label veteran, Toronto music scene staple, and musical chameleon. His versatility as a songwriter is signature; one minute he’s onstage playing with his band spilling out electrified rhythm and blues glory, and the next he’s featured at a folk festival delivering a captivating solo singer-songwriter set. Formerly associated with the band Staggered Crossing, he has continued to record and perform as a solo artist and has released twelve studio albums since 2001. With his songs being placed in such TV shows as “Haven,” “Private Eyes,” “Kim’s Convenience,” “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” and “Elementary.”

PRESS QUOTES
“Lush… poignant… Lyrically… brilliantly… ‘The Ridge’

exudes innocence.” – American Songwriter Magazine

“Julian Taylor strides along in The Ridge, weaving masterful lyricism with songs as warm as the summer breeze.” – Exclaim! Magazine

“The songs on The Ridge deal with themes that are especially poignant at this unbelievable time in history as Taylor draws from love, loss, and a yearning desire for the human race to prevail against numerous hardships.” – Glide Magazine

Seated concert
doors 7.30pm starts 8pm

A double-bill of 2 of the finest Celtic bands in the land to celebrate the eve of St Brigid's/Imbolc Eve. Govannen recently celebrated their 30th anniversary, and have released 9 albums. The mighty Kelly's Heroes had their 40th anniversary not long ago and have released 8 albums. So both bands know a thing or two about having a good time. Traditional and original songs and tunes, and 2 kicking bands, guarantee a good craic!

This gig is at The International Garden Street Leicester