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Coming to The Musician in November 2024
Fri 1st Nov 2024
The Andy Wales Blues Band
£8.00adv £10.00door
Doors 7:30pm - 11:30pm
If you love live music and live anywhere near Leicester, chances are you’ve seen / heard Andy Wales lend his distinctive guitar playing to Dawson Smith & the Dissenters, David Wyatt, Jersey Budd, Mick Pini, Andy Griffiths, The Traces and many more - as well as guesting with Goldwater, Honeyboy Hickling, The Della Grants, The Cinelli Brothers. The Austrian Stones, Wellard Willy and many more.
Andy is rightly recognised as one of the finest guitarists around – and he’s no slouch on vocals. Tonight he brings his band – featuring local heroes Christian Dezelu (Bass / Vocals - Ex-Aynsley Lister) and Nick Murphy (Drums / Vocals - Ex-Mick Pini / Stevie Wonder (ask him!), for an evening of cherry-picked songs, expertly delivered with the passion, skill and soul only available from seasoned veterans.
'The Andy Wales Blues Band don't need gimmicks, they're far too good for that'*
'I knew they were good, I didn't know they were THAT good!'
Old songs, New songs, Borrowed Songs, Blues Songs
Join us for a night of Tears & Laughter, Light & Shade, Fire & Skill, Fry & Laurie, Sly & Robbie – and guests!
Andy is rightly recognised as one of the finest guitarists around – and he’s no slouch on vocals. Tonight he brings his band – featuring local heroes Christian Dezelu (Bass / Vocals - Ex-Aynsley Lister) and Nick Murphy (Drums / Vocals - Ex-Mick Pini / Stevie Wonder (ask him!), for an evening of cherry-picked songs, expertly delivered with the passion, skill and soul only available from seasoned veterans.
'The Andy Wales Blues Band don't need gimmicks, they're far too good for that'*
'I knew they were good, I didn't know they were THAT good!'
Old songs, New songs, Borrowed Songs, Blues Songs
Join us for a night of Tears & Laughter, Light & Shade, Fire & Skill, Fry & Laurie, Sly & Robbie – and guests!
Sat 2nd Nov 2024
A Night for Neil
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 5:45am - 11:30pm
Join us for an amazing night of music raising funds to help with Neil's continuing rehabilitation and care.
Featuring :-
Dead Rock Stars
Jersey Budd
Status Trio
Dust & Debris
Chris Conway
Eda Nives
Roger Wilson
Ann Duggan
Dave Kirk
Plus Special Guests
Taking place at THE INTERNATIONAL, Garden Street, Leicester
Featuring :-
Dead Rock Stars
Jersey Budd
Status Trio
Dust & Debris
Chris Conway
Eda Nives
Roger Wilson
Ann Duggan
Dave Kirk
Plus Special Guests
Taking place at THE INTERNATIONAL, Garden Street, Leicester
Sat 2nd Nov 2024
Alchemy Relived
£12.00adv £14.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Alchemy ReLived stages unmissable live shows, performing some of the best music that Dire Straits ever created. For most gigs they stage the show, 'Alchemy', playing the best known songs and hits of Dire Straits. Tonight they perform a stunning and authentic recreation of the classic double-disc live album Alchemy .
Sun 3rd Nov 2024
Gaelforce
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 7:30pm
Gaelforce are a Celtic Folk Rock based Yorkshire, UK playing rocked up traditional & self penned songs/tunes.
They are:
Chris Dyson – fiddle, vocal – ex Mike Hardings Band.
Geoff Taylor – electric guitars – ex Duncan McFarlane Band
Sammy Dowgill – bass, vocal
Jim Brierley – drums, vocal
Craig McIntosh – highland bagpipes – Pipe Major with the Los Angeles Pipe Band USA
The band have recorded & released the album `Equinox` which is available on most digital platforms including Spotify, Amazon Music & Apple Music & a follow up album is imminent.
In Jan 2023 Gaelforce won by public vote, the introducing stage played at the Great British Folk Festival at Butlins in Skegness. They played to a couple of thousand festival people & then invited to play on the centre stage on the Saturday again to a couple of thousand people.
Pamela Windle – re gig at Ilkley Playhouse June 2023
What a great night, no wonder you sell out places. Can’t wait for the next one. Excellent band, what a find highly recommended x
Artiste Rebecca Hearne at Stainsby Folk festival 2023
Hi Chris!! You ROCKED STAINSBY XXX
They are:
Chris Dyson – fiddle, vocal – ex Mike Hardings Band.
Geoff Taylor – electric guitars – ex Duncan McFarlane Band
Sammy Dowgill – bass, vocal
Jim Brierley – drums, vocal
Craig McIntosh – highland bagpipes – Pipe Major with the Los Angeles Pipe Band USA
The band have recorded & released the album `Equinox` which is available on most digital platforms including Spotify, Amazon Music & Apple Music & a follow up album is imminent.
In Jan 2023 Gaelforce won by public vote, the introducing stage played at the Great British Folk Festival at Butlins in Skegness. They played to a couple of thousand festival people & then invited to play on the centre stage on the Saturday again to a couple of thousand people.
Pamela Windle – re gig at Ilkley Playhouse June 2023
What a great night, no wonder you sell out places. Can’t wait for the next one. Excellent band, what a find highly recommended x
Artiste Rebecca Hearne at Stainsby Folk festival 2023
Hi Chris!! You ROCKED STAINSBY XXX
Mon 4th Nov 2024
CLOSED
Tue 5th Nov 2024
Gene Loves Jezebel
feat. Jay Aston, Pete Rizzo, James Stevenson & Smiley Barnard
£18.00adv £20.00door
plus Micky Kemp
Doors 7:30pm
Coalescing in the early 80s and fronted by twin brothers Jay and Michael Aston, Gene Loves Jezebel became popular on the Indie scene, and by 1985 had established a settled line-up with the additions of Pete Rizzo on bass, Chris Bell on drums and James Stevenson (The Cult/The Alarm) on guitar. Consequently signing to Beggars Banquet, they gained a following throughout Europe and the USA and toured with the likes of David Bowie, Billy Idol, Echo and the Bunnymen and New Order.
Following the departure of Michael in 1988 and the imploding of their record label, Savage Records in 1993, the band pursued various projects until the 1999 release of a new batch of tracks, in VII. Further touring followed, and in 2017 'Dance Underwater' was released. Produced by Peter Walsh, it featured a string arrangement by Tony Visconti.
The band released their tenth studio album 'X - Love Death Sorrow' last year, to very positive reviews.
Following the departure of Michael in 1988 and the imploding of their record label, Savage Records in 1993, the band pursued various projects until the 1999 release of a new batch of tracks, in VII. Further touring followed, and in 2017 'Dance Underwater' was released. Produced by Peter Walsh, it featured a string arrangement by Tony Visconti.
The band released their tenth studio album 'X - Love Death Sorrow' last year, to very positive reviews.
Wed 6th Nov 2024
Baskery
£18.50adv £22.00door
Doors 8:00pm
The queens of banjopunk, three Swedish sisters by the name of Baskery, who’ve played music since they were old enough to hold an instrument. Baskery play a combination of classic ‘roots music and Americana’ with a twist of rule breaking punk turn this much loved style of music on it’s head. Their sound oozes style and playfulness and has helped them accrue a number of plaudits and accolades.
The first album, “Fall Among Thieves” (2008) was recorded in Stockholm, co-produced by Lasse Mårtén (Pink, ‘Peter, Bjorn and John’, Kelly Clarkson, Lykke Li, Primal Scream ). It quickly established them as an act that people took seriously. In the years that followed they’ve released several albums and EPs working with the likes of Blackpete (Depeche Mode, Joe Jackson, Peter Fox), Matt Wignall (Cold War Kids, J. Roddy Walston, Wargirl) and were also signed by Dan McCarroll (President and A&R) to Warner Music. ”Coyote & Sirens” their most recent offering was released in October 2018, produced and engineered by Andrew Dawson (Kanye West, Rolling Stones, f.u.n, The Revivalists).
On the live scene Baskery are experienced in putting on a show have played over 400 of their own in 2015 the sisters were invited to join legendary artist Robbie Williams as opener and special guests on his arena-tour throughout Europe. Later the same year they also toured the US with Gary Clark Jr and Brandi Carlile and the festival requests roll in Colours of Ostrava, Bonnaroo, Utopiafest, Newport Folk Festival, Arroyo Seco and Bottlerock
The first album, “Fall Among Thieves” (2008) was recorded in Stockholm, co-produced by Lasse Mårtén (Pink, ‘Peter, Bjorn and John’, Kelly Clarkson, Lykke Li, Primal Scream ). It quickly established them as an act that people took seriously. In the years that followed they’ve released several albums and EPs working with the likes of Blackpete (Depeche Mode, Joe Jackson, Peter Fox), Matt Wignall (Cold War Kids, J. Roddy Walston, Wargirl) and were also signed by Dan McCarroll (President and A&R) to Warner Music. ”Coyote & Sirens” their most recent offering was released in October 2018, produced and engineered by Andrew Dawson (Kanye West, Rolling Stones, f.u.n, The Revivalists).
On the live scene Baskery are experienced in putting on a show have played over 400 of their own in 2015 the sisters were invited to join legendary artist Robbie Williams as opener and special guests on his arena-tour throughout Europe. Later the same year they also toured the US with Gary Clark Jr and Brandi Carlile and the festival requests roll in Colours of Ostrava, Bonnaroo, Utopiafest, Newport Folk Festival, Arroyo Seco and Bottlerock
Thu 7th Nov 2024
Hannah Horton Quartet
£14.00adv £5 NUS
Doors 7:30pm
Hannah Horton is an artist who goes her own way. As an award-winning, Selmer endorsed saxophonist and composer, a bandleader, and a successful recording artist, her strong, clear tone, powerful rhythmic sense and compelling sense of melody make her an unmistakable voice on the scene.
As a bandleader, she has been working with the same group of talented musicians for fifteen years: as composer, she released her second album
Inside Out in 2021 to overwhelmingly positive reviews, receiving a Parliamentary Jazz Award nomination for Best Newcomer: as a performer, she’s played at all of the UK’s most prominent jazz venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, The Royal Festival Hall, the Barbican, and the 606 Jazz Club, selling out her London Jazz Festival shows. Recognition from the musical establishment has come in the form of awards, endorsements and diplomas, but it’s the way that audiences respond to her unashamedly positive, uninhibitedly personal music, and the emotional honesty of her accessible, engaging take on jazz that delivers the definitive accolade. Hannah’s music always prioritises melody and a sense of playfulness to create a very personal take on jazz that is informed equally by a strong affinity to groove. There are echoes of some of her favourites like Mark Lockheart and Tim Garland, and classical composers like Gerald Finzi - but ultimately there’s no-one else who sounds quite like her - a Melodic Maverick.
As a bandleader, she has been working with the same group of talented musicians for fifteen years: as composer, she released her second album
Inside Out in 2021 to overwhelmingly positive reviews, receiving a Parliamentary Jazz Award nomination for Best Newcomer: as a performer, she’s played at all of the UK’s most prominent jazz venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, The Royal Festival Hall, the Barbican, and the 606 Jazz Club, selling out her London Jazz Festival shows. Recognition from the musical establishment has come in the form of awards, endorsements and diplomas, but it’s the way that audiences respond to her unashamedly positive, uninhibitedly personal music, and the emotional honesty of her accessible, engaging take on jazz that delivers the definitive accolade. Hannah’s music always prioritises melody and a sense of playfulness to create a very personal take on jazz that is informed equally by a strong affinity to groove. There are echoes of some of her favourites like Mark Lockheart and Tim Garland, and classical composers like Gerald Finzi - but ultimately there’s no-one else who sounds quite like her - a Melodic Maverick.
Fri 8th Nov 2024
Holy Youth Movement
£8.00adv £10.00door
feat: Holy Youth Movement
Doors 7:30pm
Holy Youth Movement (HYM) are a 5 piece from Bristol taking inspiration from the likes of Primal Scream, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and The Chemical Brothers. Their sound is a sonic onslaught of rock n roll combined with dance music. Produced by Jagz Kooner (Primal Scream / Sabres of Paradise/ Andrew Weatherall) it is a perfect amalgamation of what he best describes as “Electronic Rock n Roll”.
They have just released their debut EP 'Shock Of The Future' featuring latest single 'We Are Stars'. Check out the amazing video which is inspired by 90's sci-fi video game graphics.
Having previously Supported Primal Scream (on their Maximum Rock n Roll tour) as well as The Dandy Warhols and a string of festival performances including Glastonbury, Holy Youth Movement shows are a jaw dropping live experience not to be missed!
They have just released their debut EP 'Shock Of The Future' featuring latest single 'We Are Stars'. Check out the amazing video which is inspired by 90's sci-fi video game graphics.
Having previously Supported Primal Scream (on their Maximum Rock n Roll tour) as well as The Dandy Warhols and a string of festival performances including Glastonbury, Holy Youth Movement shows are a jaw dropping live experience not to be missed!
Fri 8th Nov 2024
Bare Jams
£17.50adv £20.00door
Doors 7:30pm - 11:30pm
Bare Jams are a band of experienced musical alchemists who effortlessly cook up a fusion of musical styles that is uniquely familiar; a frequent must-see on festival aficionados’ lists with a reputation for tight and exuberant, yet wholesomely candid performances.
Their music covers a plethora of genres with a focus on Pop, Rock, Soul, and Jazz and an emphasis on catchy hooks, motivational lyrics, and singable horn lines.
‘Ridiculously serious people doing incredibly important things’
This gig is at The International Garden St Leicester
Their music covers a plethora of genres with a focus on Pop, Rock, Soul, and Jazz and an emphasis on catchy hooks, motivational lyrics, and singable horn lines.
‘Ridiculously serious people doing incredibly important things’
This gig is at The International Garden St Leicester
Sat 9th Nov 2024
Bootleg Blondie
£14.00adv
Bootleg Blondie are Europe’s official Deborah Harry & Blondie tribute band and are the only Blondie tribute to play at the legendary CBGBs in New York City, the Holy Grail of American Punk and New Wave, where the real Blondie first kicked off their career.
Debbie Harris, lead vocalist of Bootleg Blondie, has the looks, the voice and the attitude of the original Blondie Bombshell and like her heroine is typically outrageous on stage. She has been known to wear dustbin liners, thigh length boots and t-shirts with more holes than actual t-shirt!
Debbie Harris, lead vocalist of Bootleg Blondie, has the looks, the voice and the attitude of the original Blondie Bombshell and like her heroine is typically outrageous on stage. She has been known to wear dustbin liners, thigh length boots and t-shirts with more holes than actual t-shirt!
Sat 9th Nov 2024
Benjamin Francis Leftwich
£16.00adv £20.00door
Doors 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Magic Teapot warmly welcomes Benjamin back for a return visit.
This show is at The International.
PLEASE note this is a matinee show. Doors 1pm
Artistic transformation is often associated with a blast of fanfare – the dramatic unveiling of a new look, or lofty announcement of the revelation that prompted such a change. In the case of Benjamin Francis Leftwich, reinvention transpires with significantly more subtlety on his latest album, Some Things Break.
Leftwich’s singing style, redolent of Frank Sinatra or Edith Piaf; each piano note lands like those rays of light bursting through clouded heavens, bright and full of promise.
This show is at The International.
PLEASE note this is a matinee show. Doors 1pm
Artistic transformation is often associated with a blast of fanfare – the dramatic unveiling of a new look, or lofty announcement of the revelation that prompted such a change. In the case of Benjamin Francis Leftwich, reinvention transpires with significantly more subtlety on his latest album, Some Things Break.
Leftwich’s singing style, redolent of Frank Sinatra or Edith Piaf; each piano note lands like those rays of light bursting through clouded heavens, bright and full of promise.
Mon 11th Nov 2024
Josienne Clarke
£16.00adv £19.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Indie-folk singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Josienne Clarke is often said to draw on traditional British folk inspirations, but is a thoroughly modern, multifaceted artist who follows her own compass.
Blessed with a voice of crystalline beauty and clarity that has been compared to Sandy Denny, her myriad talents translate effortlessly to the live space in performances that are all her own. She has extensive touring experience having been a Rough Trade-signed, Radio 2 Folk Award-winning artist – two opposing poles that neatly sum up her inability to be pigeonholed – and has also been hand-picked as main tour support for folk legend Richard Thompson. She’s shared a stage with Robert Plant and has written songs for an adaptation of The Snow Queen for the National Theatre, performed by children aged 7-11.
Her varied background and effortless musicality mean a cover of Radiohead is just as likely to appear on the setlist as Nick Drake, as on her recent “Now & Then” EP live – hence she’s been able to slot seamlessly into the bill of the Shrewsbury Folk Festival as easily as that of End of the Road.
As well as being a guitarist and vocalist of alarmingly good quality, her unforgettably dark wit also acts as compelling counterpoint to her own twilit, low-key and intimate compositions when playing live. Clarke’s rare authenticity – really the main unifying thread running through her career – is something to admire: here is an artist singularly unafraid to express herself via her art and is naturally armed with all the verve and ability to do so – and bring the audience with her.
“Sings like a haunted angel” The Financial Times
“Utterly electric” Cerys Matthews
“Extraordinary” Mojo
“Indie-folk queen asserts her independence” Uncut
“Gently exquisite” The Observer
Blessed with a voice of crystalline beauty and clarity that has been compared to Sandy Denny, her myriad talents translate effortlessly to the live space in performances that are all her own. She has extensive touring experience having been a Rough Trade-signed, Radio 2 Folk Award-winning artist – two opposing poles that neatly sum up her inability to be pigeonholed – and has also been hand-picked as main tour support for folk legend Richard Thompson. She’s shared a stage with Robert Plant and has written songs for an adaptation of The Snow Queen for the National Theatre, performed by children aged 7-11.
Her varied background and effortless musicality mean a cover of Radiohead is just as likely to appear on the setlist as Nick Drake, as on her recent “Now & Then” EP live – hence she’s been able to slot seamlessly into the bill of the Shrewsbury Folk Festival as easily as that of End of the Road.
As well as being a guitarist and vocalist of alarmingly good quality, her unforgettably dark wit also acts as compelling counterpoint to her own twilit, low-key and intimate compositions when playing live. Clarke’s rare authenticity – really the main unifying thread running through her career – is something to admire: here is an artist singularly unafraid to express herself via her art and is naturally armed with all the verve and ability to do so – and bring the audience with her.
“Sings like a haunted angel” The Financial Times
“Utterly electric” Cerys Matthews
“Extraordinary” Mojo
“Indie-folk queen asserts her independence” Uncut
“Gently exquisite” The Observer
Tue 12th Nov 2024
CLOSED
Wed 13th Nov 2024
CLOSED
Thu 14th Nov 2024
Kossoff - The Band Plays On
£20.00adv £20.00door
Doors 7:30pm - 10:30pm
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: bassist Rick Hunt, drummer Clive Edwards and guitarist John Buckton 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".This is an authentic supergroup, and to all intents and purposes a direct continuation of BACK STREET CRAWLER.
The band also features: bassist Rick Hunt, drummer Clive Edwards and guitarist John Buckton 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".This is an authentic supergroup, and to all intents and purposes a direct continuation of BACK STREET CRAWLER.
Fri 15th Nov 2024
Dirt Road Band
£12.00adv £14.00door
plus James Oliver Band
The Dirt Road Band is the brainchild of guitar legend Steve Walwyn, mainly known as the longest serving guitar player in Dr Feelgood (32yrs). During this time he amassed a massive reputation as a bona fide blues hero in the UK, Europe and beyond. He says "I'd always liked the idea of the power trio - stripping everything back to the basics: guitar, bass & drums. To help him in this he has recruited the services of drummer Ted Duggan, professional since the 60's including stints with Badfinger and techno giants Banco de Gaia. "I'd worked with Ted before" Steve says, "I knew he would fit this gig perfectly" ...he certainly does.
Bass player Horace Panter is better known as a founding member of The Specials. Horace has "groove" printed on his DNA, holding it down comes as second nature. This then is Steve's dream team rhythm section that swings as hard as it rocks. "We're starting to develop that musical telepathy that makes a band more than the sum of its' parts. It's a thrilling thing and keeps the blues alive".
See you down the dirt road ....
Bass player Horace Panter is better known as a founding member of The Specials. Horace has "groove" printed on his DNA, holding it down comes as second nature. This then is Steve's dream team rhythm section that swings as hard as it rocks. "We're starting to develop that musical telepathy that makes a band more than the sum of its' parts. It's a thrilling thing and keeps the blues alive".
See you down the dirt road ....
Fri 15th Nov 2024
Kingsize
SORRY SOLD OUT !!!! No Tickets Left
£16.00adv £18.00door
feat: Tomas Doncker & Friends
Doors 7:30pm - 11:45pm
ALL TICKETS SOLD OUT
Join KINGSIZE for a very special 25th anniversary event !!!
Plus Special guests
Tomas Doncker Band
DJ Chris P - The Boss DJ Show
This gig is taking place at The International (home of The Musician 2) Garden Street Leicester
Join KINGSIZE for a very special 25th anniversary event !!!
Plus Special guests
Tomas Doncker Band
DJ Chris P - The Boss DJ Show
This gig is taking place at The International (home of The Musician 2) Garden Street Leicester
Sat 16th Nov 2024
Ultimate Texas
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 7:30pm - 11:00pm
If you like the band Texas you'll love this.
Ultimate Texas is a one of a kind.
So this is a great opportunity to enjoy a night of the best of Texas songs live.
They'll be playing songs such as.
I Don't Want A Lover
In Demand
Black Eyed Boy
Say What You Want
Summer Son
To name but a few.
Backed by some of the regions finest musicians, singer/songwriter Findley Webster fronts this brilliant Texas tribute.
Having performed for many years as a singer songwriter and guitarist
Sharleen Spiteri has always been an inspiration to Findley. Her voice, the songs, the style, the attitude. So when the idea of a Texas tribute was suggested: - Ultimate Texas was born.
A show not to be missed.
MUSICIAN 2 presents at The International, Garden Street, Leicester
Ultimate Texas is a one of a kind.
So this is a great opportunity to enjoy a night of the best of Texas songs live.
They'll be playing songs such as.
I Don't Want A Lover
In Demand
Black Eyed Boy
Say What You Want
Summer Son
To name but a few.
Backed by some of the regions finest musicians, singer/songwriter Findley Webster fronts this brilliant Texas tribute.
Having performed for many years as a singer songwriter and guitarist
Sharleen Spiteri has always been an inspiration to Findley. Her voice, the songs, the style, the attitude. So when the idea of a Texas tribute was suggested: - Ultimate Texas was born.
A show not to be missed.
MUSICIAN 2 presents at The International, Garden Street, Leicester
Sat 16th Nov 2024
Papa Shango
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Lazy Apollo and Jehenna
Doors 8:00pm
A circus rock act with mayhem and madness guaranteed to leave jaws dropped.
What we do....
Fire breathing, Sponges, Bubbles, Milk, Washing lines, Hobby Horses, Confetti, Gorillas, Bananas on roller-skates, Sexy Dancers, Erotic thrusting, Orgasmic music, Hard rocking out and Soft rocking in.
"Outlandishly entertaining" The Observer.
"The internet has killed live music...Papa Shango are saving it" NME
"Lunatic Rap Rock and Oddness" Kerrang
"Like Crack for the eyeballs" Hellfire Club Glasgow
"BUCKLE up and steel yourself for the ride of your life when tongue-in-cheek rockers Papa Shango take your venue by storm" The Observer
"Its hard to explain a Shango Show," Time Out magazine.
"Papa Shango need to be seen to be un-believed!" Entertainment Weekly.
What we do....
Fire breathing, Sponges, Bubbles, Milk, Washing lines, Hobby Horses, Confetti, Gorillas, Bananas on roller-skates, Sexy Dancers, Erotic thrusting, Orgasmic music, Hard rocking out and Soft rocking in.
"Outlandishly entertaining" The Observer.
"The internet has killed live music...Papa Shango are saving it" NME
"Lunatic Rap Rock and Oddness" Kerrang
"Like Crack for the eyeballs" Hellfire Club Glasgow
"BUCKLE up and steel yourself for the ride of your life when tongue-in-cheek rockers Papa Shango take your venue by storm" The Observer
"Its hard to explain a Shango Show," Time Out magazine.
"Papa Shango need to be seen to be un-believed!" Entertainment Weekly.
Sun 17th Nov 2024
Now We Are Everywhere
Celebrating the music of Nick Drake
£8.00adv £10.00door
Doors 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for an afternoon dedicated to celebrating the music of Nick Drake, 50 years after his passing.
Local artists, inspired by his timeless sound, come together to share their interpretations of his work.
Featuring performances by:-
Grace Capper
John Bertangle
Chris Brown
Kate Easton
Andy Wales
Les Hayden
Jess Urwin
Melanie Pegge
Simon Waldram
Rebecca Mileham
Andy Griffiths
Steve Parker
Clare Johnson.
Local artists, inspired by his timeless sound, come together to share their interpretations of his work.
Featuring performances by:-
Grace Capper
John Bertangle
Chris Brown
Kate Easton
Andy Wales
Les Hayden
Jess Urwin
Melanie Pegge
Simon Waldram
Rebecca Mileham
Andy Griffiths
Steve Parker
Clare Johnson.
Sun 17th Nov 2024
Kenton Hall & The Necessary Measures.
£5.00adv
feat: Wally Walton, Chris Ilett and The Shadow That Melts The Flash
Doors 7:30pm
Mon 18th Nov 2024
CLOSED
Tue 19th Nov 2024
Chicken Head Lounge
SlimJim + The Sounthern Fried Groove Queens
£6.00adv £8.00door
Doors 7:30pm - 11:00pm
The Chickenhead Lounge brings you a night of north hills, delta and reworked classic blues featuring your hosts and local guitar & drum heroes SlimJim.
We are very excited to have with us our very special guests, all the way from way down south, The Southern Fried Groove Queens. This guitar & drum duo will round off the night with their authentic take on the sounds of Mississippi plus more.
https://sfgq.co.uk/
We are very excited to have with us our very special guests, all the way from way down south, The Southern Fried Groove Queens. This guitar & drum duo will round off the night with their authentic take on the sounds of Mississippi plus more.
https://sfgq.co.uk/
Wed 20th Nov 2024
Kris Drever
£16.00adv
Doors 7:30pm
Magic Teapot warmly welcomes back Kris!
Kris Drever is an award-winning Scottish folk singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer.
One of Scotland’s finest (from Orkney) and most in demand musicians, Kris Drever is a multi-award winning Scottish folk singer-songwriter. His voice and guitar form a part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots and folk scene, and we’re delighted to have him perform in Leicester
Kris Drever is an award-winning Scottish folk singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer.
One of Scotland’s finest (from Orkney) and most in demand musicians, Kris Drever is a multi-award winning Scottish folk singer-songwriter. His voice and guitar form a part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots and folk scene, and we’re delighted to have him perform in Leicester
Thu 21st Nov 2024
Lifesigns
£30.00adv £35.00door
feat: Ebony Buckle
Doors 7:30pm
Lifesigns are an independent UK based band consisting of pedigree musicians at the top of their game. Their 2017 album 'Cardington' got to number 4 in the UK Indie chart without so much as a play on mainstream radio. 2020's Altitude was crowdfunded by dedicated fans in 40 countries worldwide and has been compared to everything from Steely Dan to Pink Floyd to U.K.
In their own words:
We members all have track records playing with bands ranging from Asia and the Scorpions through to pop icons like Bonnie Tyler and even Quincy Jones. We are were number 1 (for 5 weeks) on the gagliarchives chart in the USA above Transatlantic, DBA, Steve Hackett, Steven Wilson and many more. We received 10/10 in a recent review in Holland but we have so much more to give, being a mixture of pop, prog and jazz fusion."
Their current line-up consists of John Young (Asia, Scorpions, Bonnie Tyler) on vocals and keys, Dave Bainbridge (Iona, Strawbs) on guitar and keys, Jon Poole (Cardiacs, Dr Hook) on bass and b.vox, Zoltan Czorsz (Flower Kings, Quincy Jones, Stu Hamm) on drums not to mention soundman/producer Steve Rispin (Yes, Asia).
Support comes from Ebony Buckle
In their own words:
We members all have track records playing with bands ranging from Asia and the Scorpions through to pop icons like Bonnie Tyler and even Quincy Jones. We are were number 1 (for 5 weeks) on the gagliarchives chart in the USA above Transatlantic, DBA, Steve Hackett, Steven Wilson and many more. We received 10/10 in a recent review in Holland but we have so much more to give, being a mixture of pop, prog and jazz fusion."
Their current line-up consists of John Young (Asia, Scorpions, Bonnie Tyler) on vocals and keys, Dave Bainbridge (Iona, Strawbs) on guitar and keys, Jon Poole (Cardiacs, Dr Hook) on bass and b.vox, Zoltan Czorsz (Flower Kings, Quincy Jones, Stu Hamm) on drums not to mention soundman/producer Steve Rispin (Yes, Asia).
Support comes from Ebony Buckle
Fri 22nd Nov 2024
Danfest13
£20.00adv £25.00door
feat: Hayley Griffiths Band, Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate and Candacraig
Doors 6:30pm
Danfest 13 Friday starts with Hayley Griffiths Band, Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate and Candacraig. Tickets priced at £70 weekend, Friday £20, Saturday £35 and Sunday £35.
Ticket links weekend and day splits available from Ticketweb and venue.
Ticket links weekend and day splits available from Ticketweb and venue.
Sat 23rd Nov 2024
Danfest13
£35.00adv £40.00door
feat: Also Eden, EBB, Spriggan Mist, Garden Of Live Flowers and High Spy
Doors 12:30pm
Day two of Danfest 13 features Also Eden, EBB, Spriggan Mist,High Spy and Garden Of Live Flowers. Tickets for today only £35 advance.
Ticket links weekend and day splits available from Ticketweb and venue.
Ticket links weekend and day splits available from Ticketweb and venue.
Sun 24th Nov 2024
Danfest13
£35.00adv £40.00door
feat: Hekz, Trilogy, Ruby Dawn, Tribe3 and MonkeyTrial
Doors 12:30pm
Final day of Danfest13 features HeKz, Trilogy, Ruby Dawn, Tribe3 and MonkeyTrial. Tickets for today are £35 advance.
Ticket links weekend and day splits available from Ticketweb and venue.
Ticket links weekend and day splits available from Ticketweb and venue.
Sun 24th Nov 2024
Project Blackbird
Free Admission
Doors 3:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Wed 27th Nov 2024
Hartland Country
£8.00adv £10.00door
plus Venus Attack
Doors 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Hartland Country have been entertaining crowds for many years with their fabulous mix of modern country songs and traditional classics from the genre. Led by Dawn Jacques with her amazing vocals (including American accent!), and ably assisted by the talented Bob Wylie on vocals, guitar and mandolin; fantastic fiddle player Helen Butterfield; highly rated guitarist, banjo and lap steel player - Joe Nicklin; The strong backline is created by the excellent combined skills of John Iliffe on drums and Graham Wheatley on bass.
Whether it's Taylor Swift, Dolly, Dixie Chicks, Kenny Rogers, Brad Paisley or Shania, this band deliver them with true feeling and authenticity which creates an atmosphere where it's
impossible not to get up and dance to!
Come along to our favourite venue to see for yourself!
Whether it's Taylor Swift, Dolly, Dixie Chicks, Kenny Rogers, Brad Paisley or Shania, this band deliver them with true feeling and authenticity which creates an atmosphere where it's
impossible not to get up and dance to!
Come along to our favourite venue to see for yourself!
Thu 28th Nov 2024
Roger Wilson & Chris Parkinson
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Roger Wilson and Chris Parkinson first started playing music together in 1994, when Roger was
asked to join The House Band, of which Chris had been a founding member around ten years earlier.
In addition to recording and touring with the band, they worked together on Roger’s album
‘Stark Naked’, and the album of Chris’s recorded shortly afterwards, entitled ‘Out of his Tree’.
Since around the turn of the millennium they have continued to work together as a duo, at folk festivals such as Whitby Folk Week and Leicester’s The Big Session, and at club gigs around the
UK and Europe.
Their repertoire includes traditional folk songs, original compositions, and high
energy dance tunes from England, Ireland and America, sprinkled with occasional exotic tunes
from further afield in Europe.
asked to join The House Band, of which Chris had been a founding member around ten years earlier.
In addition to recording and touring with the band, they worked together on Roger’s album
‘Stark Naked’, and the album of Chris’s recorded shortly afterwards, entitled ‘Out of his Tree’.
Since around the turn of the millennium they have continued to work together as a duo, at folk festivals such as Whitby Folk Week and Leicester’s The Big Session, and at club gigs around the
UK and Europe.
Their repertoire includes traditional folk songs, original compositions, and high
energy dance tunes from England, Ireland and America, sprinkled with occasional exotic tunes
from further afield in Europe.
Fri 29th Nov 2024
SKAM
£12.00adv £14.00door
plus Dig Lazarus
Doors 7:30pm
Are you into great British contemporary rock? Do you like loud, powerful riffs played with passion and meaning? If the answer is yes, buy a ticket to see SKAM. The 'From The Depths' UK tour will feature new songs and all the expected classics.
"The most underrated 3 piece rock band (from Leicester that has brothers in it and formed in the year 2000) in the world, buy a ticket, go see them!" - Frankie Sharpe of Sharpe Records
"I haven't seen a band this good since *add great rock band here*, buy a ticket, go and see them!" - Famous rock DJ
"The SKAM boys are pure joy, combining great songs, a great stage presence and musicianship that Beethoven would be proud of, buy a ticket, go and see them!" - Eddie Mercury (Spain’s number one Freddie Mercury tribute act)
"I don't know what to say, the most fun I have had with my pants on, holding two pints of beer, ever! Buy a ticket, go and see them!" - Oliver Reed
"The most underrated 3 piece rock band (from Leicester that has brothers in it and formed in the year 2000) in the world, buy a ticket, go see them!" - Frankie Sharpe of Sharpe Records
"I haven't seen a band this good since *add great rock band here*, buy a ticket, go and see them!" - Famous rock DJ
"The SKAM boys are pure joy, combining great songs, a great stage presence and musicianship that Beethoven would be proud of, buy a ticket, go and see them!" - Eddie Mercury (Spain’s number one Freddie Mercury tribute act)
"I don't know what to say, the most fun I have had with my pants on, holding two pints of beer, ever! Buy a ticket, go and see them!" - Oliver Reed
Sat 30th Nov 2024
Blackbeard's Tea Party
£15.00adv £18.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Blackbeard's Tea Party ~ High Octane, Gutsy Folk Rock
Their bold and riotous modern folk rock is built for late nights and big stages. Hold on to your tricorn hats and be prepared to stamp your wooden legs – Blackbeard’s Tea Party are in town.
Sea-shanties will be given a bombastic rock edge, and folk instrumentals will become late-night floor-fillers when this raucous bunch of reprobates hit the stage. They have dirt under their fingernails and a twinkle in their eyes, and you can expect fantastic musicianship, playful choreography and an unstoppable urge to move your body.
Two drummers, electric guitars, fiddle, melodeon and 4-part harmonies combine to create music that is drenched in tradition, but filtered through a kaleidoscope of modern rock and pop.
The band believe a live show should be a spectacle for the eyes as well as the ears. Outlandish outfits, costume changes, DIY props, unhinged stage antics and chaotic choreography all add up to an engaging, high-octane show that inevitably leaves audiences cheering for more.
The band are currently back into the studio recording material for 'Coats Off' their first new album in 5 years. This will be released in the Autumn of 2024 & they will be out on tour from October to December performing this new material.
Their bold and riotous modern folk rock is built for late nights and big stages. Hold on to your tricorn hats and be prepared to stamp your wooden legs – Blackbeard’s Tea Party are in town.
Sea-shanties will be given a bombastic rock edge, and folk instrumentals will become late-night floor-fillers when this raucous bunch of reprobates hit the stage. They have dirt under their fingernails and a twinkle in their eyes, and you can expect fantastic musicianship, playful choreography and an unstoppable urge to move your body.
Two drummers, electric guitars, fiddle, melodeon and 4-part harmonies combine to create music that is drenched in tradition, but filtered through a kaleidoscope of modern rock and pop.
The band believe a live show should be a spectacle for the eyes as well as the ears. Outlandish outfits, costume changes, DIY props, unhinged stage antics and chaotic choreography all add up to an engaging, high-octane show that inevitably leaves audiences cheering for more.
The band are currently back into the studio recording material for 'Coats Off' their first new album in 5 years. This will be released in the Autumn of 2024 & they will be out on tour from October to December performing this new material.
Sat 30th Nov 2024
Smooth & Turrell
£20.00adv
Doors 8:00pm
Funk Nation presents:-
This gig is taking place at
The International
Garden Street
Leicester
LE1 3UE
www.theinternational.co.uk
This gig is taking place at
The International
Garden Street
Leicester
LE1 3UE
www.theinternational.co.uk