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Sat 1st Feb 2025
PLEASE NOTE ALL THE GIGS BELOW ARE TAKING PLACE AT
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
Garden Street
Leicester
LE1 3UA
www.the-international.co.uk
CAR PARKING
NCP Garden Street parking opposite the front door of the venue
Sat 1st Feb 2025
The Monochrome Set
£14.00adv
plus Echolocation
Doors 7:30pm
Standing gig ( limited seating)
doors 7.30pm Starts 8pm (approx)
"The Monochrome are currently touring to promote their latest album, "Marc Riley Sessions from 2011 to 2022.'.
The band feature original Monochrome Set members Bid (guitar/vocals) and Andy Warren (bass) with Athen Ayren on keyboards and Stephen Gilchrist on drums.
The Monochrome Set formed in 1978, and were heavily influential in the post-punk scene that evolved after the initial scorched earth of punk.
The band's early releases were on the legendary Rough Trade Label before signing with Virgin offshoot Din Disc. They also released several albums on the Cherry Red label, making a notable appearance on that labels' well known "Pillows and Prayers" compilation.
Though The Monochrome Set split in 1985 the next decade saw several reunions for both live gigs and further studio recordings. After a hiatus of over a decade the band reformed full time in 2010 and have since toured all over the UK, Europe, Japan and the USA, whilst also releasing seven new, critically acclaimed, studio albums.
Now in their 46th year, they are beginning a new series of gigs promoting their latest album and playing songs old and new."
This gig is at The International, Garden St Leicester www.the-international.co.uk
doors 7.30pm Starts 8pm (approx)
"The Monochrome are currently touring to promote their latest album, "Marc Riley Sessions from 2011 to 2022.'.
The band feature original Monochrome Set members Bid (guitar/vocals) and Andy Warren (bass) with Athen Ayren on keyboards and Stephen Gilchrist on drums.
The Monochrome Set formed in 1978, and were heavily influential in the post-punk scene that evolved after the initial scorched earth of punk.
The band's early releases were on the legendary Rough Trade Label before signing with Virgin offshoot Din Disc. They also released several albums on the Cherry Red label, making a notable appearance on that labels' well known "Pillows and Prayers" compilation.
Though The Monochrome Set split in 1985 the next decade saw several reunions for both live gigs and further studio recordings. After a hiatus of over a decade the band reformed full time in 2010 and have since toured all over the UK, Europe, Japan and the USA, whilst also releasing seven new, critically acclaimed, studio albums.
Now in their 46th year, they are beginning a new series of gigs promoting their latest album and playing songs old and new."
This gig is at The International, Garden St Leicester www.the-international.co.uk
Fri 7th Feb 2025
The Magpie Arc
£20.00adv
Doors 7:30pm
Seated concert
doors 7.30pm Starts 8pm (approx) 2 Sets
'Folk Rock Super Group'
"The Magpie Arc is a cross-border band featuring acclaimed musicians:-
Nancy Kerr,
Findlay Napier,
Tom Wright,
Alex Hunter,
and UK folk legend
Martin Simpson
on electric guitar.
Formed to blend their songwriting and musicianship into a fresh take on the British folk/rock sound of the '60s and '70s, the band quickly gained recognition for its unique mix of folk, rock, country, and prog-rock elements.
Their debut album, Glamour In The Grey (2022), spent 12 months on the UK Official Folk Chart, debuting at number 9 and Mojo magazine compared it to Fairport Convention's ground-breaking 1969 release, calling it “Liege and Lief-affirming” with “an elemental racket.”
The band has made waves on UK festival stages and in headline tours and this "Evening with...." show features solo slots from Martin, Nancy and Findlay plus a full band set.
Mark Radcliffe described The Magpie Arc on BBC Radio 2 as “Folk Rock with Led Zeppelin vibes.”
Expect excellent songs, lush harmonies, scything electric guitars, gorgeous fiddle lines and rock solid bass and drums."
doors 7.30pm Starts 8pm (approx) 2 Sets
'Folk Rock Super Group'
"The Magpie Arc is a cross-border band featuring acclaimed musicians:-
Nancy Kerr,
Findlay Napier,
Tom Wright,
Alex Hunter,
and UK folk legend
Martin Simpson
on electric guitar.
Formed to blend their songwriting and musicianship into a fresh take on the British folk/rock sound of the '60s and '70s, the band quickly gained recognition for its unique mix of folk, rock, country, and prog-rock elements.
Their debut album, Glamour In The Grey (2022), spent 12 months on the UK Official Folk Chart, debuting at number 9 and Mojo magazine compared it to Fairport Convention's ground-breaking 1969 release, calling it “Liege and Lief-affirming” with “an elemental racket.”
The band has made waves on UK festival stages and in headline tours and this "Evening with...." show features solo slots from Martin, Nancy and Findlay plus a full band set.
Mark Radcliffe described The Magpie Arc on BBC Radio 2 as “Folk Rock with Led Zeppelin vibes.”
Expect excellent songs, lush harmonies, scything electric guitars, gorgeous fiddle lines and rock solid bass and drums."
Sat 8th Feb 2025
AC/DC UK
At The International Music Venue Garden Street Leicester
£12.00adv £14.00door
AC/DC UK, one of Europe’s most electrifying tributes to AC/DC will continue to tirelessly tour the UK, Europe and beyond throughout 2023. One of the most popular and exciting tribute acts to rock legends AC/DC bring a level of authenticity to the 80’s era, whilst still delivering a unique and organic show night after night. AC/DC UK’s full production is a complete spectacle, featuring firing cannons and authentic full Marshall backline. The iconic Angus and Brian chemistry is organically delivered, as AC/DC UK churn out all of the biggest hits alongside a few fan favourites at every show.
Sun 9th Feb 2025
KingFlame
£12.50adv
Doors 6:00pm
Kingflame presents
Rockers (The Movie)
Film shown at 7.30pm
Rockers (The Movie)
Film shown at 7.30pm
Mon 10th Feb 2025
Robin Ince: Mellons
£12.00adv
Doors 7:30pm - 8:30pm
seated concert
Doors 7pm Starts 7.30pm
FOXY COMEDY Presents
MELONS!
A love letter to comedy - to Rik Mayall, The Goodies, Marty Feldman and all the way into 21st century.
Punching melons and explaining why it took 30 years for Robin to become the comedian he wanted to be.
"an absolute delight" Fest
"a lovely hour" The List
Doors 7pm Starts 7.30pm
FOXY COMEDY Presents
MELONS!
A love letter to comedy - to Rik Mayall, The Goodies, Marty Feldman and all the way into 21st century.
Punching melons and explaining why it took 30 years for Robin to become the comedian he wanted to be.
"an absolute delight" Fest
"a lovely hour" The List
Mon 10th Feb 2025
Duncan Oakley : Fun Man band
£5.00adv
Doors 9:00pm - 10:30pm
Seated concert
Doors 8.45pm Starts 9pm
FOXY COMEDY presents
Award-winning comic and songwriter Duncan Oakley performs as a one-man band, playing songs from his new album as well as some back-catalogue favourites mixed with some berkish silliness to help release your inner child.
"Leaping between stupidity and pure brilliance" - Yorkshire Evening Post
"Joyful, charming and very, very funny" - Gary Delaney
Doors 8.45pm Starts 9pm
FOXY COMEDY presents
Award-winning comic and songwriter Duncan Oakley performs as a one-man band, playing songs from his new album as well as some back-catalogue favourites mixed with some berkish silliness to help release your inner child.
"Leaping between stupidity and pure brilliance" - Yorkshire Evening Post
"Joyful, charming and very, very funny" - Gary Delaney
Tue 11th Feb 2025
Rob Deering: Time Machine
CANCELLED - SORRY
£15.00adv £13 cons
Doors 7:30pm - 8:30pm
FOXY COMEDY presents
The hilarious new show from top musical comedian Rob Deering, whose friendly face belies a comic mind ‘as sharp and versatile as a Swiss Army knife’ (The Independent). A 21st century one-man band, he creates ‘a highly impressive one-man soundscape powered mainly by energy and excellent guitar skills’ (The Scotsman) Extensive TV and Radio credits, including winner of Celebrity Mastermind!
The hilarious new show from top musical comedian Rob Deering, whose friendly face belies a comic mind ‘as sharp and versatile as a Swiss Army knife’ (The Independent). A 21st century one-man band, he creates ‘a highly impressive one-man soundscape powered mainly by energy and excellent guitar skills’ (The Scotsman) Extensive TV and Radio credits, including winner of Celebrity Mastermind!
Wed 12th Feb 2025
Tannahill Weavers
£15.00adv £18.00door
Doors 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Seated concert
Doors 7.30pm Starts 8pm (2 sets)
Traditional Celtic music at its best! With fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, the Tannahill Weavers have transformed traditional material and brought it into the modern world, vitally alive and kicking.
Members of the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, in 2019 the Tannahill Weavers were nominated for Folk Album of the Year and Folk Band of the Year in Scotland. Recently they have been joined by piper Iain MacGillivray, who is Scotland’s youngest Clan leader and has worked recently on such exciting productions as Outlander and Men in Kilts, and has performed for a huge list of stars and dignitaries in recent years.
"Formed from a Paisley pub session in 1968, seminal trailblazers the Tannahill Weavers now also rank as national treasures." -Glasgow Celtic Connections 2018
"The music may be pure old time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight ahead rock and roll." -Winnipeg Free Press
"An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." - New York Times
Doors 7.30pm Starts 8pm (2 sets)
Traditional Celtic music at its best! With fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, the Tannahill Weavers have transformed traditional material and brought it into the modern world, vitally alive and kicking.
Members of the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, in 2019 the Tannahill Weavers were nominated for Folk Album of the Year and Folk Band of the Year in Scotland. Recently they have been joined by piper Iain MacGillivray, who is Scotland’s youngest Clan leader and has worked recently on such exciting productions as Outlander and Men in Kilts, and has performed for a huge list of stars and dignitaries in recent years.
"Formed from a Paisley pub session in 1968, seminal trailblazers the Tannahill Weavers now also rank as national treasures." -Glasgow Celtic Connections 2018
"The music may be pure old time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight ahead rock and roll." -Winnipeg Free Press
"An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." - New York Times
Fri 14th Feb 2025
Noasis
£14.00adv
Doors 7:30pm
Standing only
Doors 7.30pm Starts 8pm (approx)
Noasis is the definitive tribute to Manchester’s super group Oasis, formed in 2006 the band has toured extensively performing the anthems that have defined a generation!
With obsessive attention to detail Noasis recreates the real Oasis experience playing all the classic songs as if they were their own.
So, if you are a fan of Oasis, don’t miss out and grab your tickets today!
Doors 7.30pm Starts 8pm (approx)
Noasis is the definitive tribute to Manchester’s super group Oasis, formed in 2006 the band has toured extensively performing the anthems that have defined a generation!
With obsessive attention to detail Noasis recreates the real Oasis experience playing all the classic songs as if they were their own.
So, if you are a fan of Oasis, don’t miss out and grab your tickets today!
Sat 15th Feb 2025
Imagine The Beatles
£14.00adv
Doors 8:00pm
Standing gig with some seating
Doors 7.30pm Starts 8.30pm (2 sets)
"For a fantastic night out where the hits just keep coming, enjoy the very best of 'The Beatles'. The top Beatles tribute band in the industry performing live for just one night only. Having been together for the last twelve years playing all over the UK and overseas these boys will take you back to the great days of 'The Sixties". Just listen and watch the show ..... Could it really be them? From The early 'Cavern' days, through 'Beatlemania' then right up to 'Abbey Rd' and back calling at 'Penny Lane' on route this is one 'Magical Mystery Tour' you won't want to miss!
This gig is at The International Garden St Leicester
Doors 7.30pm Starts 8.30pm (2 sets)
"For a fantastic night out where the hits just keep coming, enjoy the very best of 'The Beatles'. The top Beatles tribute band in the industry performing live for just one night only. Having been together for the last twelve years playing all over the UK and overseas these boys will take you back to the great days of 'The Sixties". Just listen and watch the show ..... Could it really be them? From The early 'Cavern' days, through 'Beatlemania' then right up to 'Abbey Rd' and back calling at 'Penny Lane' on route this is one 'Magical Mystery Tour' you won't want to miss!
This gig is at The International Garden St Leicester
Sun 16th Feb 2025
Atilla Vural
£6.00adv £8.00door
plus Gaz Birtles Duo and Chris Conway
Doors 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Seated concert
Doors 1.30pm Starts 2pm
If you've never seen Attila Vural perform, you've got to check him out. The Swiss guitarist is a dazzling musician. His dexterity and speed, his incorporation of percussive rhythms and his original music are extraordinary. His instruments are unique works of art, in particular, his dobromandola, a hybrid designed by Vural, with two necks jutting out from the body in a vee. Watching him move up, down and around the instrument is a mesmerizing experience.
Gaz Birtles
A rare chance to see Gaz Birtles perform in an acoustic setting.
Lead singer of The South, Yellow Belly, The Swinging Laurels, The Apollinaires and of course the original sax player in the Beautiful South. Gaz is a bonafide Leicester legend.
Don't not miss a chance to see this hugely talented singer, musician and artiste.
Chris Conway
Not least and also a local legend Chis Conway is best known as the multi-instrumental wizard, singer-songwriter performer and all round superb entertainer.
He has worked with members of Jethro Tull, The Storm Thieves, The Vikki Clayton Band, Dan Britton, Fairport Convention, Talvin Singh and toured with Monkee Peter Tork. He has made 8 songs albums, several acclaimed in Q Magazine, Mojo, and Time Out.
Doors 1.30pm Starts 2pm
If you've never seen Attila Vural perform, you've got to check him out. The Swiss guitarist is a dazzling musician. His dexterity and speed, his incorporation of percussive rhythms and his original music are extraordinary. His instruments are unique works of art, in particular, his dobromandola, a hybrid designed by Vural, with two necks jutting out from the body in a vee. Watching him move up, down and around the instrument is a mesmerizing experience.
Gaz Birtles
A rare chance to see Gaz Birtles perform in an acoustic setting.
Lead singer of The South, Yellow Belly, The Swinging Laurels, The Apollinaires and of course the original sax player in the Beautiful South. Gaz is a bonafide Leicester legend.
Don't not miss a chance to see this hugely talented singer, musician and artiste.
Chris Conway
Not least and also a local legend Chis Conway is best known as the multi-instrumental wizard, singer-songwriter performer and all round superb entertainer.
He has worked with members of Jethro Tull, The Storm Thieves, The Vikki Clayton Band, Dan Britton, Fairport Convention, Talvin Singh and toured with Monkee Peter Tork. He has made 8 songs albums, several acclaimed in Q Magazine, Mojo, and Time Out.
Sun 16th Feb 2025
Andrew O’Neill’s History Of Punk
£12.00adv £10 Cons
Doors 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Mixed seating and standing
Doors 7.15pm Starts 7.30pm
PUNK'S NOT DEAD! The cult comic and musician behind 'A History Of Heavy Metal' presents a full-volume run-down of the most subversive of all subcultures.
Bigger than music, and way more than just the 70s, this history of punk includes politics, art, fashion, activism, and DIY culture and brings the story right up to date.
A punkrock musician since the 90s, Andrew O'Neill has been shaped more by punk than anything else! Vegan, anarchist, and dedicated to subversive music and comedy!
'One of the funniest musical commentators that you will ever see' - Alan Moore
Doors 7.15pm Starts 7.30pm
PUNK'S NOT DEAD! The cult comic and musician behind 'A History Of Heavy Metal' presents a full-volume run-down of the most subversive of all subcultures.
Bigger than music, and way more than just the 70s, this history of punk includes politics, art, fashion, activism, and DIY culture and brings the story right up to date.
A punkrock musician since the 90s, Andrew O'Neill has been shaped more by punk than anything else! Vegan, anarchist, and dedicated to subversive music and comedy!
'One of the funniest musical commentators that you will ever see' - Alan Moore
Mon 17th Feb 2025
Maquina
£11.00adv £14.00door
feat: The Gonzo Experimental Band and Deadwires
Doors 7:30pm
Standing gig with seating
Doors 7.30pm - First act on 8pm
The dynamic trio from Lisbon, comprising João (guitar), Tomás (bass), and Halison (drum + vox), made a significant impact on the Portuguese music scene with the release of their debut album on January 27, 2023. With their energetic performances that blend dance culture with heavy-hook songcraft, the band quickly gained a reputation among audiences. Drawing inspiration from repetition/minimalism-centered styles such as Krautrock and Industrial Techno, MAQUINA. fearlessly explores the boundaries of these genres by incorporating elements of rock and electronic music into their distinctive sound.
The album “DIRTY TRACKS FOR CLUBBING” showcases a mix of pulsating beats, scuzzy bass riffs, and noisy guitars, challenging norms and pushing the limits of conventional music. They have successfully carved out a distinctive identity in the music scene. One of the standout features of MAQUINA.’s live performances is their commitment to authenticity and musicality. Unlike many electronic acts that heavily rely on machines and programmed beats, this trio challenges convention by excluding the use of machines and clicks during their concerts. Instead, they embrace the raw power of live instruments, providing an electrifying experience that resonates with the audience on a deeper level.
Doors 7.30pm - First act on 8pm
The dynamic trio from Lisbon, comprising João (guitar), Tomás (bass), and Halison (drum + vox), made a significant impact on the Portuguese music scene with the release of their debut album on January 27, 2023. With their energetic performances that blend dance culture with heavy-hook songcraft, the band quickly gained a reputation among audiences. Drawing inspiration from repetition/minimalism-centered styles such as Krautrock and Industrial Techno, MAQUINA. fearlessly explores the boundaries of these genres by incorporating elements of rock and electronic music into their distinctive sound.
The album “DIRTY TRACKS FOR CLUBBING” showcases a mix of pulsating beats, scuzzy bass riffs, and noisy guitars, challenging norms and pushing the limits of conventional music. They have successfully carved out a distinctive identity in the music scene. One of the standout features of MAQUINA.’s live performances is their commitment to authenticity and musicality. Unlike many electronic acts that heavily rely on machines and programmed beats, this trio challenges convention by excluding the use of machines and clicks during their concerts. Instead, they embrace the raw power of live instruments, providing an electrifying experience that resonates with the audience on a deeper level.
Tue 18th Feb 2025
WORD! Comedy Special – with Rob Gee and Lydia Towsey
£8.00adv £5 cons
Doors 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Seated concert
Doors 7pm Starts 7.30pm
FOXY COMEDY presents
WORD! - an award nominated, spoken word and poetry organisation presenting one of the longest running spoken word nights in the UK - presents an evening of high jinx and hilarity. Featuring - Guardian, Kew Gardens and Royal Albert Hall commissioned, Lydia Towsey - and Rob Gee “Seriously funny” - the Mirror... “The kind of performer you pray you'll discover.” - Orlando Sentinel. With support from Tim Sayers, and an open mic of the region’s finest, funny ha ha, funny strange - and free sweets! For more info head to www.wordpoetry.co.uk.
Doors 7pm Starts 7.30pm
FOXY COMEDY presents
WORD! - an award nominated, spoken word and poetry organisation presenting one of the longest running spoken word nights in the UK - presents an evening of high jinx and hilarity. Featuring - Guardian, Kew Gardens and Royal Albert Hall commissioned, Lydia Towsey - and Rob Gee “Seriously funny” - the Mirror... “The kind of performer you pray you'll discover.” - Orlando Sentinel. With support from Tim Sayers, and an open mic of the region’s finest, funny ha ha, funny strange - and free sweets! For more info head to www.wordpoetry.co.uk.
Wed 19th Feb 2025
The Guilty Men
£17.50adv £20.00door
Doors 7:30pm
Seated gig
Doors 7.30pm Starts 8pm
The days of the Supergroup may be long past… but The Guilty Men would surely qualify for that description! The band is made up of five of the finest musicians from the Northwest of England. Between them, they have played over 10,000 gigs on planet Earth, recorded thousands of songs and made countless radio and TV appearances. To say they’re experienced would be an understatement!
The Guilty Men featuring
Paul Burgess (10CC), Clive Gregson (Any Trouble,
Clive Gregson and Christine Hollister),
Jez Smith (Barclay James Harvest),
Craig Fletcher (Barclay James Harvest)
and Neil Cossar (The Cheaters)
Doors 7.30pm Starts 8pm
The days of the Supergroup may be long past… but The Guilty Men would surely qualify for that description! The band is made up of five of the finest musicians from the Northwest of England. Between them, they have played over 10,000 gigs on planet Earth, recorded thousands of songs and made countless radio and TV appearances. To say they’re experienced would be an understatement!
The Guilty Men featuring
Paul Burgess (10CC), Clive Gregson (Any Trouble,
Clive Gregson and Christine Hollister),
Jez Smith (Barclay James Harvest),
Craig Fletcher (Barclay James Harvest)
and Neil Cossar (The Cheaters)
Thu 20th Feb 2025
Dave Lewis 1UP Band
£14.00adv £5 NUS
Doors 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Seated concert
Doors 7.30pm Starts 8pm
Dave Lewis- sax; Lizzie Deane- vocals; Al Cherry -guitar; Carl Hudson- keyboards ; Neville Malcolm-bass; Jack Pollitt- drums
American saxophonist Dave Lewis’s raw and lyrical sound is perfectly matched by the soulful intensity and searing blues vocals of Lizzie Deane.
The band lays down the deepest grooves with space for virtuosic improvisation and breathtaking interplay.
These guys pick up the standard from where the Crusaders, Rufus and the Meters left off. With their original material and the evocative lyrics Fi Carroll, 1UP bring their own contemporary edge to the groove. Above all it’s a band of outstanding musicians who play as one.The band members are : Dave Lewis (Sax), Lizzie Deane (Vocals), Adam Phillips (Guitar), Al Cherry (Guitar), Robin Aspland (Keys), Neville Malcolm (Bass), Rod Youngs (Drums), Pete Eckford (Perc),
Amongst others 1UP musicians have performed, recorded and toured with: John Martyn, The Blockheads, John Mayall, Eric Clapton, Pee Wee Ellis & Fred Wesley, Boy George, Albert Lee, Paloma Faith, Van Morrison, George Coleman, Gil Scott Heron, Ronnie Laws, Jazz Jamaica, Dj Vadim, George Benson, Roy Ayers, Tom Jones, Tina Turner & David Bowie.
Quotes “It’s really, really good.” Paul Jones BBC Radio 2
“Kinda jazzy, kinda bluesy, kinda souly - lot’s of influences - great singing, great playing - this album is very good - very enjoyable.” Paul Long BBC producer
"....tight chunky grooves and very exciting and funky sax... Dave Lewis sets a standard of powerful, fiery solos.....More please!"
Snowboy, Blues and Soul. “ spirit of Joplin was in the room....” Ian Shaw
This gig is at :
The International Garden Street Leicester
Doors 7.30pm Starts 8pm
Dave Lewis- sax; Lizzie Deane- vocals; Al Cherry -guitar; Carl Hudson- keyboards ; Neville Malcolm-bass; Jack Pollitt- drums
American saxophonist Dave Lewis’s raw and lyrical sound is perfectly matched by the soulful intensity and searing blues vocals of Lizzie Deane.
The band lays down the deepest grooves with space for virtuosic improvisation and breathtaking interplay.
These guys pick up the standard from where the Crusaders, Rufus and the Meters left off. With their original material and the evocative lyrics Fi Carroll, 1UP bring their own contemporary edge to the groove. Above all it’s a band of outstanding musicians who play as one.The band members are : Dave Lewis (Sax), Lizzie Deane (Vocals), Adam Phillips (Guitar), Al Cherry (Guitar), Robin Aspland (Keys), Neville Malcolm (Bass), Rod Youngs (Drums), Pete Eckford (Perc),
Amongst others 1UP musicians have performed, recorded and toured with: John Martyn, The Blockheads, John Mayall, Eric Clapton, Pee Wee Ellis & Fred Wesley, Boy George, Albert Lee, Paloma Faith, Van Morrison, George Coleman, Gil Scott Heron, Ronnie Laws, Jazz Jamaica, Dj Vadim, George Benson, Roy Ayers, Tom Jones, Tina Turner & David Bowie.
Quotes “It’s really, really good.” Paul Jones BBC Radio 2
“Kinda jazzy, kinda bluesy, kinda souly - lot’s of influences - great singing, great playing - this album is very good - very enjoyable.” Paul Long BBC producer
"....tight chunky grooves and very exciting and funky sax... Dave Lewis sets a standard of powerful, fiery solos.....More please!"
Snowboy, Blues and Soul. “ spirit of Joplin was in the room....” Ian Shaw
This gig is at :
The International Garden Street Leicester
Tue 25th Feb 2025
Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes
£25.00adv £30.00door
plus Our Man In The Field
Doors 7:30pm
Support starts 8pm
From his days with legendary Paisley Underground outfit Green on Red to his solo career, which now stretches to over a dozen critically acclaimed albums, Chuck Prophet has been at the forefront of the Americana scene and his shows a brilliant mix of searing guitar solos, insightful lyrics, entertaining stories and tunes. Lots of tunes. A cancer diagnosis temporarily applied the brakes but gave him the opportunity to listen to a lot of music and he discovered a band called ¿Qiensave?, leading exponents of Cumbia music, a style that originated in Columbia and spread to Mexico and California, where the band are from. Fast forward to today and Prophet has recorded his latest album, Wake The Dead, with the band and delivered a heady mix of rhythmic rock’n’roll, punk, surf and soul, shot through with nods to Cumbia’s roots.
On this tour he’ll be playing with ¿Qiensave? as well as members of his own band. Expect new songs, old songs, curve balls, classics and a seriously good time from a “renaissance rocker” (Uncut).
From his days with legendary Paisley Underground outfit Green on Red to his solo career, which now stretches to over a dozen critically acclaimed albums, Chuck Prophet has been at the forefront of the Americana scene and his shows a brilliant mix of searing guitar solos, insightful lyrics, entertaining stories and tunes. Lots of tunes. A cancer diagnosis temporarily applied the brakes but gave him the opportunity to listen to a lot of music and he discovered a band called ¿Qiensave?, leading exponents of Cumbia music, a style that originated in Columbia and spread to Mexico and California, where the band are from. Fast forward to today and Prophet has recorded his latest album, Wake The Dead, with the band and delivered a heady mix of rhythmic rock’n’roll, punk, surf and soul, shot through with nods to Cumbia’s roots.
On this tour he’ll be playing with ¿Qiensave? as well as members of his own band. Expect new songs, old songs, curve balls, classics and a seriously good time from a “renaissance rocker” (Uncut).