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Coming to The Musician in March 2019
Fri 1st Mar 2019
Son Of Man
£13.00adv
plus Du Bellows
Doors 7:30pm
When is a new band, not a new band?
Answer: when its Son of MAN
When Bob Richards and George Jones left MAN in 2008 they decided they would continue to play the bands music, with George Jones's father Micky Jones being the founding member they saw it only right that he continued the family legacy.
"One of the last things my father ever said to me was, it’s up to you now to keep my music alive”.
I love the music of MAN and Micky was a huge influence musically, there was no question about it really."
When Micky Jones passed on in 2010 George Jones organised a memorial concert for him and put together a group of musicians from other well known Welsh bands including Sassafras and Tigertailz.
Son of MAN play a mixture of MAN classics and original material from their debut album, released on Cherry Red/Esoteric Recordings in winter 2016.
"It’s been an extremely rewarding experience, musically and personally. Long may it continue." - George Jones
Answer: when its Son of MAN
When Bob Richards and George Jones left MAN in 2008 they decided they would continue to play the bands music, with George Jones's father Micky Jones being the founding member they saw it only right that he continued the family legacy.
"One of the last things my father ever said to me was, it’s up to you now to keep my music alive”.
I love the music of MAN and Micky was a huge influence musically, there was no question about it really."
When Micky Jones passed on in 2010 George Jones organised a memorial concert for him and put together a group of musicians from other well known Welsh bands including Sassafras and Tigertailz.
Son of MAN play a mixture of MAN classics and original material from their debut album, released on Cherry Red/Esoteric Recordings in winter 2016.
"It’s been an extremely rewarding experience, musically and personally. Long may it continue." - George Jones
Sat 2nd Mar 2019
Duran UK
£10.00adv £12.00door
Now in their second decade since forming, DURAN are the UK’s leading tribute to Duran Duran. Performing to audiences throughout the UK and Europe, winning new friends along the way, DURAN continues to authentically recreate the sounds and energy of Duran Duran’s live shows, paying noteworthy and respectful homage to the Wild Boys of pop.
This popular, award winning, tribute act delivers a cocktail of timeless hits and fan favourites from Duran Duran’s 40 year career, satisfying both the hungriest of Duranies and music lovers alike!
So for the ultimate live tribute show to Duran Duran look no further! DURAN will soon be landing at a venue or festival near to you, right here on Planet Earth!
This popular, award winning, tribute act delivers a cocktail of timeless hits and fan favourites from Duran Duran’s 40 year career, satisfying both the hungriest of Duranies and music lovers alike!
So for the ultimate live tribute show to Duran Duran look no further! DURAN will soon be landing at a venue or festival near to you, right here on Planet Earth!
Sun 3rd Mar 2019
Joni Mitchell Songbook
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 7:30pm
Both Sides Now presents The Joni Mitchell Songbook!
Of all the leading lights of the West Coast singer-songwriter movement, Joni Mitchell remains its most influential figure, with a body of work running the gamut from folk to mainstream pop, right through to modern jazz and back again.
This comprehensive survey of Joni’s career includes landmarks such as Big Yellow Taxi (her most covered song), River and A Case of You (both from the breakthrough album Blue), the radio hits of Help Me and Free Man In Paris (from double-platinum Court and Spark) and the jazz-infused stylings of In France They Kiss On Main St (The Hissing of Summer Lawns) and Coyote (Hejira).
Both Sides Now brings together a group of top-drawer musicians, led by singer Sarah Miller and keyboard player Aidan Goldstraw, whose devotion to Joni’s back catalogue shines through in performance. This is no mere ‘tribute act’ – it’s an evening spent together, exploring the work of a musical genius.
Of all the leading lights of the West Coast singer-songwriter movement, Joni Mitchell remains its most influential figure, with a body of work running the gamut from folk to mainstream pop, right through to modern jazz and back again.
This comprehensive survey of Joni’s career includes landmarks such as Big Yellow Taxi (her most covered song), River and A Case of You (both from the breakthrough album Blue), the radio hits of Help Me and Free Man In Paris (from double-platinum Court and Spark) and the jazz-infused stylings of In France They Kiss On Main St (The Hissing of Summer Lawns) and Coyote (Hejira).
Both Sides Now brings together a group of top-drawer musicians, led by singer Sarah Miller and keyboard player Aidan Goldstraw, whose devotion to Joni’s back catalogue shines through in performance. This is no mere ‘tribute act’ – it’s an evening spent together, exploring the work of a musical genius.
Mon 4th Mar 2019
Cheley Tackett
£8.00adv £10.00door
Doors 8:00pm
A native of Ohio, Cheley Tackett has been part of the Nashville music scene for roughly 20 years. Music News Nashville describes her as "an exceptional live performer, outstanding lyricist...and phenomenal singer." Her music has earned Song of the Year from Just Plain Folks as well as the top prize in the country category in the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest. Belles and Gals calls Cheley's music "incredible" while Think Country says, "if this artist hits your town, go. Just go!!!" She is a New Folk winner from the prestigious international Kerrville Folk Festival, following in the footsteps of previous winners Lucinda Williams and Lyle Lovett. In 2015, she was voted Nashville's favorite LGBT musician by readers of Out & About. Maverick Magazine UK calls Cheley "one of the most powerful, soulful singers in the business" while Country Music People even went so far to say one of Cheley's songs "reminded me of Jackson Browne at his best." Mindy Smith, an Americana Music Association Best New Artist of the Year, is a longtime fan of Tackett's and says,"She has been a standout artist to me since day one because of her honest love of music, her connection to her roots and deep desire to tell her truth."
Cheley's latest album, Buckeye, was given a 4 out of 5 star rating in the March 2018 edition of the UK's Country Music People.
Find Cheley at www.cheleytackett.com and www.facebook.com/cheleytackettmusic
Cheley's latest album, Buckeye, was given a 4 out of 5 star rating in the March 2018 edition of the UK's Country Music People.
Find Cheley at www.cheleytackett.com and www.facebook.com/cheleytackettmusic
Tue 5th Mar 2019
Dan Webster Band
£8.00adv £10.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Dan Webster is described as ‘one of the U.K’s best kept musical secrets and one not to miss!’ and an ‘An insightful lyricist with a great voice’ Acoustic Magazine. According to Americana UK - ‘He is the missing link, the joining point, where folk fuses with country – as good as you’ll hear on any record out of Austin or Nashville - beautiful – he is Anglicana’. Dan is a road seasoned English singer-songwriter, his music is influenced by the sounds and storytelling traditions of American and British Folk music, which he uniquely blends into his own distinct fusion of Folk and Americana.
Dan Webster played an impressive set at Maverick… performing under his name a permanent band… well honed, the mandolin of Polly Bolton, violin of Emily Lawler and cello of Rachel Brown weaving interesting lines and counter melodies… incorporates British and Celtic Folk and bluegrass but also draws on Springsteen… Country Music People Magazine
Dan Webster’s subtle exploration of the human heart resonated with me after each spin of his fine new record... which draws assuredly on folk and country roots from across the atlantic but remains assertively northern English. RnR ****
Dan’s second album release DIAMOND LAND (2008) received a number of plays on BBC Radio 2 and was well received critically in the press. His 2012 single release Frank Dalton was nominated for Fatea magazine’s track of the year and the press were unanimous about his 2015 release THE TIN MAN.
“THE TIN MAN will make it on to a fair few ‘Best Of’ lists, and deservedly so" Maverick Magazine ****
Dan Webster played an impressive set at Maverick… performing under his name a permanent band… well honed, the mandolin of Polly Bolton, violin of Emily Lawler and cello of Rachel Brown weaving interesting lines and counter melodies… incorporates British and Celtic Folk and bluegrass but also draws on Springsteen… Country Music People Magazine
Dan Webster’s subtle exploration of the human heart resonated with me after each spin of his fine new record... which draws assuredly on folk and country roots from across the atlantic but remains assertively northern English. RnR ****
Dan’s second album release DIAMOND LAND (2008) received a number of plays on BBC Radio 2 and was well received critically in the press. His 2012 single release Frank Dalton was nominated for Fatea magazine’s track of the year and the press were unanimous about his 2015 release THE TIN MAN.
“THE TIN MAN will make it on to a fair few ‘Best Of’ lists, and deservedly so" Maverick Magazine ****
Wed 6th Mar 2019
Looma
£6.00adv £8.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Three parts English, one part Orkney, Looma play acoustic roots and folk music from the swamps of Louisiana to the Swedish midnight sun, and everywhere in between. Bringing together folk, blues, cajun, bluegrass and country traditions, as well as original songs, Looma mix driving energy with strong vocals and foot-tapping tunes.
Liz Logie (piano/ accordion/percussion) is an Orcadian who has played the accordion since she was ten, being inspired by her father who was a well-known Orkney accordion player.
Mark Theobald (harmonica/ukelele/vocals) was a National Harmonica League 'Player of the Year' in 2013 and 2014, playing Irish and blues music.
Bob Gilmour-Evans (guitar/vocals) has been performing and writing songs since he was a teenager, recording his own album and guesting on many others.
Tim Garland (cittern/fiddle/vocals) has been performing traditional and self penned material for over thirty years, both as a founder member of radical folk group Fieldwork and with Kasutima Ceilidh band, playing nationally at clubs and festivals. He has also performed regularly as a solo artist and in a duo with Indian percussionist Nitin Odedra.
Liz Logie (piano/ accordion/percussion) is an Orcadian who has played the accordion since she was ten, being inspired by her father who was a well-known Orkney accordion player.
Mark Theobald (harmonica/ukelele/vocals) was a National Harmonica League 'Player of the Year' in 2013 and 2014, playing Irish and blues music.
Bob Gilmour-Evans (guitar/vocals) has been performing and writing songs since he was a teenager, recording his own album and guesting on many others.
Tim Garland (cittern/fiddle/vocals) has been performing traditional and self penned material for over thirty years, both as a founder member of radical folk group Fieldwork and with Kasutima Ceilidh band, playing nationally at clubs and festivals. He has also performed regularly as a solo artist and in a duo with Indian percussionist Nitin Odedra.
Thu 7th Mar 2019
Merry Hell (acoustic)
£11.00adv £11.00door
feat: Paul McClure
Doors 8:00pm - 11:00pm
"In your face folk music delivered with plenty of aggression. Rousing, joyeous, uplifting and totally infectious, you'll leave with a big grin on your face!. There really is no better description of the band than this one from Fatea. They won't have drums but everything else will be present and correct. And with the Rutland Troubadour Paul McClure opening the night you couldn't wish for a better evening. Come along and have a blast!
Fri 8th Mar 2019
The Official Deceivers
£5.00
plus Holly & The Hounds and Tony Alles
Doors 7:30pm
In the 1980’s & 90’s, Steve Marriott played regular UK pub gigs with a variety of line ups, each one paying homage to his love of the blues and his musical past with bands such as The Small Faces & Humble Pie. Initially called Packet of Three, Marriott changed that
name to Steve Marriott & The Official Receivers, due to the fact the tax man was still chasing him for a large sum of unpaid tax! Later Steve would join forces with the now legendary Leicestershire based band The DT’s.
The Official Deceivers song list pays homage to this period of Steve Marriott’s musical career, focusing heavily on
numbers played with The DTs. Front man Malc Watson, a huge fan of both Steve Marriott and the DTs, has had the
pleasure of playing with members of Marriott’s bands on a number of occasions and considers himself fortunate to
have not only had the pleasure of witnessing him play live numerous times but also chatting to him after several gigs in the 1980’s.
Keeping the memory of Steve Marriott alive and bringing this part of his musical history to audiences across the UK is what The Official Deceivers is all about. No gig is complete without hearing the crowd singing along to All or Nothing,a high point of an evening and always performed with emotion and respect.
“If you like your RnB live, loud and full of energy then you need to see The Official Deceivers.”
name to Steve Marriott & The Official Receivers, due to the fact the tax man was still chasing him for a large sum of unpaid tax! Later Steve would join forces with the now legendary Leicestershire based band The DT’s.
The Official Deceivers song list pays homage to this period of Steve Marriott’s musical career, focusing heavily on
numbers played with The DTs. Front man Malc Watson, a huge fan of both Steve Marriott and the DTs, has had the
pleasure of playing with members of Marriott’s bands on a number of occasions and considers himself fortunate to
have not only had the pleasure of witnessing him play live numerous times but also chatting to him after several gigs in the 1980’s.
Keeping the memory of Steve Marriott alive and bringing this part of his musical history to audiences across the UK is what The Official Deceivers is all about. No gig is complete without hearing the crowd singing along to All or Nothing,a high point of an evening and always performed with emotion and respect.
“If you like your RnB live, loud and full of energy then you need to see The Official Deceivers.”
Sat 9th Mar 2019
Moretallica
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Following a packed show in 2023, Moretallica will return to The Musician this September!
2024 is Moretallica's 11th year of touring. To celebrate this, they will be playing songs from all 11 of Metallica's original studio albums. At every headline show, there will be at least one song from every album!
Moretallica is the most exciting Metallica Tribute in the UK, delivering an authentic performance and the most energetic show! Formed in 2012, and determined to perform the music of heavy metal legends Metallica to the highest standard, Moretallica is at the top level of UK tribute bands.
A Moretallica show includes songs from every era of Metallica’s career and is the most hard-hitting spectacle and display of high quality musicianship, as you’d expect from a band with 60+ years of combined gigging experience across the UK and Europe. Using the same equipment as Metallica (ESP, Gibson, Jackson, Mesa Boogie, Tama, Zildjian) you’ll only hear a more authentic performance from Metallica themselves!
2024 is Moretallica's 11th year of touring. To celebrate this, they will be playing songs from all 11 of Metallica's original studio albums. At every headline show, there will be at least one song from every album!
Moretallica is the most exciting Metallica Tribute in the UK, delivering an authentic performance and the most energetic show! Formed in 2012, and determined to perform the music of heavy metal legends Metallica to the highest standard, Moretallica is at the top level of UK tribute bands.
A Moretallica show includes songs from every era of Metallica’s career and is the most hard-hitting spectacle and display of high quality musicianship, as you’d expect from a band with 60+ years of combined gigging experience across the UK and Europe. Using the same equipment as Metallica (ESP, Gibson, Jackson, Mesa Boogie, Tama, Zildjian) you’ll only hear a more authentic performance from Metallica themselves!
Sun 10th Mar 2019
Sandi and Joni
£7.00adv £9.00door
feat: Sally Barker
Special guest annA rydeR
Doors 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Singer/Songwriter Sally Barker, Tom Jones' Finalist in the Voice, presents an afternoon of songs by Sandy Denny and Joni Mitchell. Local singer Sally has thrilled audiences for aeons, reducing Tom Jones to tears with her version of Nina Simone's 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood' in the Blind Auditions of The Voice 2014. See Sally sing Sandy's 'Rising For The Moon' with Fairport Convention here:
Sally Barker with Fairport Convention - Rising For The Moon
and venture here for Sally's version of Joni's 'Coyote':
Sally Barker - Coyote
Sally Barker with Fairport Convention - Rising For The Moon
and venture here for Sally's version of Joni's 'Coyote':
Sally Barker - Coyote
Mon 11th Mar 2019
The Poozies
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
The Poozies first burst onto the folk scene in 1991, when folk music wore elaborately patterned woolly jumpers and was only seen in dingy back rooms and very late at night on BBC2 – yet from the word go they were breaking out and happily exploring the musical universe.
The folk scene was then, as now, very male-dominated and so it was a conscious decision back then to be an ‘all-female’ band. The name came from a den of iniquity frequented by Robert Burns, called Poozie Nancy’s, and there is some debate amongst the four founder members as to whether the now-obvious meaning of ‘Poozie’ was realised back then… but the feeling now is that it’s pretty rock and roll!!
As with all bands that have been on the road for so long there have been various line-up changes, and although it’s probably fair to say a male may feel it’s slightly strange to be in a band with this name, there has also always been a natural choice of who will join the band and these people have also just so happened to be female. Throughout the years The Poozies have toured worldwide, and attracted recognition and appreciation for their eclectic choice of material, unusual and exciting arrangements, and heart-tugging vocal harmonies.
Featuring;
Mary Macmaster: Electro-harp, vocals
Eilidh Shaw: Fiddle, vocals
Sarah McFadyen: Fiddle, banjo, guitar, vocals
Murdo Cameron: Guitar, percussion, fiddle, vocals
The folk scene was then, as now, very male-dominated and so it was a conscious decision back then to be an ‘all-female’ band. The name came from a den of iniquity frequented by Robert Burns, called Poozie Nancy’s, and there is some debate amongst the four founder members as to whether the now-obvious meaning of ‘Poozie’ was realised back then… but the feeling now is that it’s pretty rock and roll!!
As with all bands that have been on the road for so long there have been various line-up changes, and although it’s probably fair to say a male may feel it’s slightly strange to be in a band with this name, there has also always been a natural choice of who will join the band and these people have also just so happened to be female. Throughout the years The Poozies have toured worldwide, and attracted recognition and appreciation for their eclectic choice of material, unusual and exciting arrangements, and heart-tugging vocal harmonies.
Featuring;
Mary Macmaster: Electro-harp, vocals
Eilidh Shaw: Fiddle, vocals
Sarah McFadyen: Fiddle, banjo, guitar, vocals
Murdo Cameron: Guitar, percussion, fiddle, vocals
Tue 12th Mar 2019
CLOSED
Wed 13th Mar 2019
CLOSED
SHOW CANCELLED
Unfortunately tonight's Eric Bell show has been cancelled due to ill health and refunds are available from all points of purchase.
Thu 14th Mar 2019
Nigel Price Organ Quartet feat. Alex Garnett
£12.00adv / £5 NUS
Doors 7:30pm
Award winning Nigel Price is one of the most highly regarded and in demand guitarists on the UK jazz scene. Three years with funk legend James Taylor Quartet, regular performer at Ronnie Scotts. Alex Garnett has been one of the leading saxophonists in the UK and mainland Europe for over two decades. Nigel's Quartet produces an exciting sound with influences rooted in the Blue Note 'groove' era of Wes Montgomery, Grant Green and Donald Byrd. Instantly accessible and popular, “An experience not to be missed”, The Jazz Mann.'
Lineup
Alex Garnett Saxophone
Matt Home Drums
Ross Stanley Organ
Nigel Price Guitar
Lineup
Alex Garnett Saxophone
Matt Home Drums
Ross Stanley Organ
Nigel Price Guitar
Fri 15th Mar 2019
Pure Purple
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Deep Purple are one of the greatest hard rock bands in history. They have been popular worldwide and have influenced many other hard rock and heavy metal bands.
Pure Purple specialise in the era when Ian Gillan, and Roger Glover joined Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord and Ian Paice to form the classic MK 2 line up.
Pure Purple perform their songs with the same infectious energy and passion as Deep Purple did in the 1970’s and go to great lengths to sound as authentic as possible too with Marshal Amps, Hammond Organ, Fender Guitars and Leslie Speakers.
Some of the songs you can expect to hear are MKII classics such as Highway Star, Child In Time, Woman From Tokyo, Smoke on the Water, Black Night, Strange Kind of Woman, Lazy, Speed King, Fireball and from a few years later Perfect Strangers.
Through the years, Deep Purple have been known for their outstanding in-concert performances, no matter which line-up recorded them. Purple's live performances have been legendary, and over the years they have released more live recordings than almost any other band.
Albums from the MK 2 era include ‘In Rock’, ‘Fireball’, ‘Machine Head’, ‘Made in Japan’ and later included ‘Perfect Strangers’ and ‘Hell or High Water’.
Pure Purple specialise in the era when Ian Gillan, and Roger Glover joined Ritchie Blackmore, Jon Lord and Ian Paice to form the classic MK 2 line up.
Pure Purple perform their songs with the same infectious energy and passion as Deep Purple did in the 1970’s and go to great lengths to sound as authentic as possible too with Marshal Amps, Hammond Organ, Fender Guitars and Leslie Speakers.
Some of the songs you can expect to hear are MKII classics such as Highway Star, Child In Time, Woman From Tokyo, Smoke on the Water, Black Night, Strange Kind of Woman, Lazy, Speed King, Fireball and from a few years later Perfect Strangers.
Through the years, Deep Purple have been known for their outstanding in-concert performances, no matter which line-up recorded them. Purple's live performances have been legendary, and over the years they have released more live recordings than almost any other band.
Albums from the MK 2 era include ‘In Rock’, ‘Fireball’, ‘Machine Head’, ‘Made in Japan’ and later included ‘Perfect Strangers’ and ‘Hell or High Water’.
Sat 16th Mar 2019
Bootleg Blondie
£11.00adv
Doors 8:00pm
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!
Sun 17th Mar 2019
Lifesigns
£20.00adv £25.00door
Doors 8:00pm - 11:30pm
Lifesigns album, seamless and almost commercial in its aspirations, it changes time, it changes key – but you would hardly notice. Lifesigns recording features John, Frosty, Steve, and the masterful Nick Beggs (bass, chapman stick & vocals) Guests: Steve Hackett (guitars) Jakko Jakszyk (guitars) Thijs Van Leer (flutes). The album is full of melodic innovation but still has tunes that will stay in your head long after you finish listening … Don’t take our word for it – there are many reviews on Amazon alone which will hopefully tickle your musical taste buds.
Music that gives us much needed optimism in these trying times. A new light in the progressive firmament.
As well as the core band members the Lifesigns project also contains guest contributions from Steve Hackett (Genesis), Jakko Jakszyk (Jakszyk Fripp & Collins), Thijs van Leer (Focus), Robin Boult (Howard Jones, Fish).Current album Cardington received great respect and sales. Again with a few guest musicians the live band features John Young, Martin Frosty Beadle,Jon Poole and Dave Bainbridge. With impressive festival headline this is a night not to be missed
Music that gives us much needed optimism in these trying times. A new light in the progressive firmament.
As well as the core band members the Lifesigns project also contains guest contributions from Steve Hackett (Genesis), Jakko Jakszyk (Jakszyk Fripp & Collins), Thijs van Leer (Focus), Robin Boult (Howard Jones, Fish).Current album Cardington received great respect and sales. Again with a few guest musicians the live band features John Young, Martin Frosty Beadle,Jon Poole and Dave Bainbridge. With impressive festival headline this is a night not to be missed
Mon 18th Mar 2019
Banter
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Banter are: Simon Care on melodeon, Nina Zella on keyboards and vocals and Tim Walker on drums, percussion, brass and dance calling. They are rooted in English traditional music but incorporate influences of pop, jazz, soul and big band sounds.
Although just three people, they create a huge sound and have been described as the world’s smallest big band.
Banter brings songs that are barking social comment with pop beats, irony and ridiculously danceable tunes!
“A splendid disregard for musical boundaries, but with a respect for English traditional music” – Songlines – 4 star review
“Featuring percussion, trumpet, Melodeon and keyboards. Banter are an infectious, genre hopping trio mixing Morris tunes, soulful vocals and raucous chorus songs into a concert to ceilidh headliner” – Steve Knightley
Although just three people, they create a huge sound and have been described as the world’s smallest big band.
Banter brings songs that are barking social comment with pop beats, irony and ridiculously danceable tunes!
“A splendid disregard for musical boundaries, but with a respect for English traditional music” – Songlines – 4 star review
“Featuring percussion, trumpet, Melodeon and keyboards. Banter are an infectious, genre hopping trio mixing Morris tunes, soulful vocals and raucous chorus songs into a concert to ceilidh headliner” – Steve Knightley
Tue 19th Mar 2019
Pat McManus Band
£12.00adv £14.00door
Doors 8:00pm
The Pat McManus Band are a powerful three piece blues/rock trio, headed up by the former Mama's Boys and Celtus guitarist/violinist virtuoso and true gent Pat McManus (AKA The Professor).
Pat is today considered to be one of the last remaining individual guitar heroes from a generation of Irish guitarists, after the sad and early loss of both Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore. He formed Mama's Boys with his brothers John and Tommy in the eighties. The band, although very young, soon proved to be a great success in the world of rock ’n’ roll and were one of the greatest rock bands to come out of Northern Ireland. They are perhaps best known for their hits 'Needle in the Groove' and their cover of Slade’s ‘Mama Weer all Crazy Now’.
Pat is today considered to be one of the last remaining individual guitar heroes from a generation of Irish guitarists, after the sad and early loss of both Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore. He formed Mama's Boys with his brothers John and Tommy in the eighties. The band, although very young, soon proved to be a great success in the world of rock ’n’ roll and were one of the greatest rock bands to come out of Northern Ireland. They are perhaps best known for their hits 'Needle in the Groove' and their cover of Slade’s ‘Mama Weer all Crazy Now’.
Wed 20th Mar 2019
The UK Crowded House Experience
£8.00adv
Doors 8:00pm
Born out of the desire to hear the Crowded House back catalogue live again, the UK Crowded House Experience capture the essence of a Crowded House live performance perfectly. With humour, a high level of musicianship and glorious harmonies from all band members, the UK Crowded House Experience is a must see for all Crowded House / Finn brothers fans.
Thu 21st Mar 2019
The Willows
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus The Phil Langran Band
Doors 8:00pm
The Willows are a folk roots band from Cambridge, UK. The band shot to prominence when their debut album Beneath Our Humble Soil was championed by legendary BBC DJs Mike Harding and Bob Harris, who subsequently invited them in for a BBC Radio 2 live session. Considerable national acclaim followed including 4.5 stars in Maverick and a Spiral Earth Award nomination for Best Debut. Their follow up 'Amidst Fiery Skies' (produced by Sean Lakeman) received a 5-Star review in the Telegraph and a spot in their albums of the year.
Fri 22nd Mar 2019
Korn Again
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Korn Again are a Korn tribute band from the UK endorsed by the original band. After forming just seven years ago, Korn Again have wasted no time in cementing their claim as the world's greatest Korn tribute act, and have managed to replicate the band’s trademark raw and aggressive sound, effortlessly translating it to the live arena through countless high-octane live performances.
Korn Again also have the stamp of approval from the original band themselves, as they were joined on stage by Korn's bassist 'Fieldy' and drummer Ray Luzier during a show in December 2016 to perform two of their biggest known hits - 'Here To Stay' and 'Freak on a Leash'.
Korn Again also have the stamp of approval from the original band themselves, as they were joined on stage by Korn's bassist 'Fieldy' and drummer Ray Luzier during a show in December 2016 to perform two of their biggest known hits - 'Here To Stay' and 'Freak on a Leash'.
Sat 23rd Mar 2019
La Villa Strangiato
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
La Villa Strangiato is an italian project, started in 2010 by Gabriele Ferrari and Carlo Fattorini, two roman musicians who had already worked together in the project "Yessongs Italy", with which they gained international praise. The purpose of La Villa Strangiato is to revive Rush's production of the '70s and first '80s, the period of their maximum popularity.
The band formed in 2010 and, thanks to the contribution of several friends and musicians, finally presented their first show (entirely dedicated to the album "Exit Stage Left") in Rome in March 2011. From then on, they started playing in several clubs across Europe with good results; but it's with the contribution of musician Claudio Sinisi (guitar) that they finally achieved the perfect combination of sound and technique.
The band present classics such as In The Mood and Working Man, as well as obscure tracks which very rarely get aired by Rush themselves plus favourites such as Xanadu, 2112, The Spirit Of Radio and many more.
For this show, the band will perform the third live album A Show Of Hands in its entirety, a must see for any Rush diehard.
The band formed in 2010 and, thanks to the contribution of several friends and musicians, finally presented their first show (entirely dedicated to the album "Exit Stage Left") in Rome in March 2011. From then on, they started playing in several clubs across Europe with good results; but it's with the contribution of musician Claudio Sinisi (guitar) that they finally achieved the perfect combination of sound and technique.
The band present classics such as In The Mood and Working Man, as well as obscure tracks which very rarely get aired by Rush themselves plus favourites such as Xanadu, 2112, The Spirit Of Radio and many more.
For this show, the band will perform the third live album A Show Of Hands in its entirety, a must see for any Rush diehard.
Sun 24th Mar 2019
Leonard Cohen & Bob Dylan Songbook
£5.00adv £8.00door
Doors 6:00pm - 9:00pm
"Kenny Wilson will be presenting a concert of Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan songs. As well as classics like "Hallelujah", "Suzanne" and "Like a Rolling Stone" he will be doing some rarities and works of genius like "Visions of Johanna", " A Hard Rains Gonna Fall" , "The Faith" and "The Stranger Song". Not to be missed!"
Kenny Wilson:
https://www.kennywilson.co.uk
Kenny Wilson:
https://www.kennywilson.co.uk
Mon 25th Mar 2019
The City Acoustic Club
Open Mic Night
Free
Doors 8:00pm
For up to date info and news please join The City Acoustic Club Facebook group!
Tue 26th Mar 2019
Dawson Smith & The Dissenters
GLAS BAND CANCELLED - TICKETS VALID FOR DISSENTERS
£5.00
feat: Dawson Smith & The Dissenters
Doors 8:00pm
Wed 27th Mar 2019
CLOSED
Thu 28th Mar 2019
Alison Rayner Quintet
£12.00 / £5 NUS
Doors 7:30pm
very sorry the Band are unable to make tonights gig.
Full refunds being issued by ticket web
Full refunds being issued by ticket web
Fri 29th Mar 2019
Darker Days
£10.00adv Friday Only
feat: The House Of Usher, Luxury Stranger and Rain Children
Lilith & Raven Promotions presents:
Darker Days Festival 2019
Friday: The House of Usher, Luxury Stranger and Rain Children. Doors 8pm -11pm
Saturday: The Last Cry, IAMTHESHADOW, Guilhotine Dream, Auger, Wisborg, Trouble Fait and Gothzilla. Doors 2pm -12am
Sunday: Whispering Sons, Last Dusk, The Glass House Museum, Her Despair and Momento Mori. 3pm- 10pm
Darker Days Festival 2019
Friday: The House of Usher, Luxury Stranger and Rain Children. Doors 8pm -11pm
Saturday: The Last Cry, IAMTHESHADOW, Guilhotine Dream, Auger, Wisborg, Trouble Fait and Gothzilla. Doors 2pm -12am
Sunday: Whispering Sons, Last Dusk, The Glass House Museum, Her Despair and Momento Mori. 3pm- 10pm
Sat 30th Mar 2019
Darker Days
£20.00adv Sat Only
feat: The Last Cry, IAMTHESHADOW, Guillotine Dream, Auger, Wisborg, Trouble Fait and Gothzilla
Lilith & The Raven Promotions presents:
Darker Days Festival 2019
Friday: The House of Usher, Luxury Stranger and Rain Children. Doors 8pm - 11pm
Saturday: The Last Cry, IAMTHESHADOW, Guillotine Dream, Auger, Wisborg, Trouble Fait and Gothzilla. Doors 2pm -12am
Sunday: Whispering Sons, Last Dusk, The Glass House Museum, Her Despair and Momento Mori. 3pm- 10pm
Darker Days Festival 2019
Friday: The House of Usher, Luxury Stranger and Rain Children. Doors 8pm - 11pm
Saturday: The Last Cry, IAMTHESHADOW, Guillotine Dream, Auger, Wisborg, Trouble Fait and Gothzilla. Doors 2pm -12am
Sunday: Whispering Sons, Last Dusk, The Glass House Museum, Her Despair and Momento Mori. 3pm- 10pm
Sun 31st Mar 2019
Darker Days
£15.00adv Sunday Only
feat: Whispering Sons, Last Dusk, The Glass House Museum, Her Despair and Momento Mori
Lilith & The Raven Promotions present:
Darker Days Festival 2019
Friday: The House of Usher, Luxury Stranger and Rain Children. Doors 8pm - 11pm
Saturday: The Last Cry, IAMTHESHADOW, Guilhotine Dream, Auger, Wisborg, Trouble Fait and Gothzilla. Doors 2pm - 12am
Sunday: Whispering Sons, Last Dusk, The Glass House Museum, Her Despair and Momento Mori. 3pm - 10pm
Darker Days Festival 2019
Friday: The House of Usher, Luxury Stranger and Rain Children. Doors 8pm - 11pm
Saturday: The Last Cry, IAMTHESHADOW, Guilhotine Dream, Auger, Wisborg, Trouble Fait and Gothzilla. Doors 2pm - 12am
Sunday: Whispering Sons, Last Dusk, The Glass House Museum, Her Despair and Momento Mori. 3pm - 10pm