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Coming to The Musician in April 2022
Fri 1st Apr 2022
Dig Lazarus
"THIS IS NOT A JOKE" Album Launch Show!
£15.00
Special guests SKAM and Ally Dickaty (The Virginmarys)
Doors 7:30pm
Hot on the heels of the release of their debut album DON’T THREATEN ME WITH A GOOD TIME (but lagging slightly behind following December's postponement), Dig Lazarus finally return to Leicester and the Musician for a riotous party, and dare we say it, a good time. And no, this is no April Fools!
To celebrate in style, Dig Lazarus will be joined by very special guests ALLY DICKATY (frontman for the Virginmarys) and long-time Leicester legends SKAM, for what will be an epic night of hard rock n’ roll. It’s been a few years since Dig Lazarus returned to the proverbial womb for a hometown show - and having honed their live act to a fine art thanks to their 2021 autumn UK tour with the Virginmarys, they are ready to get back to where it all began - The Musician, Leicester, live and loud.
To celebrate in style, Dig Lazarus will be joined by very special guests ALLY DICKATY (frontman for the Virginmarys) and long-time Leicester legends SKAM, for what will be an epic night of hard rock n’ roll. It’s been a few years since Dig Lazarus returned to the proverbial womb for a hometown show - and having honed their live act to a fine art thanks to their 2021 autumn UK tour with the Virginmarys, they are ready to get back to where it all began - The Musician, Leicester, live and loud.
Sat 2nd Apr 2022
Bitva III
£5.00
feat: Andrea Kenny
Doors 1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bridge, Homelessness to Hope Fundraiser.
Known for putting heartfelt, clever and emotive words to music as a solo artist and as part of The Brandy Thieves, Andrea Kenny has also been writing spoken word and poetry for over a decade. New to performing her work, she has already performed at a sold out spoken word event in London. Funny, rhythmical and poignant and emerging as one to watch on the spoken word scene!
Known for putting heartfelt, clever and emotive words to music as a solo artist and as part of The Brandy Thieves, Andrea Kenny has also been writing spoken word and poetry for over a decade. New to performing her work, she has already performed at a sold out spoken word event in London. Funny, rhythmical and poignant and emerging as one to watch on the spoken word scene!
Sat 2nd Apr 2022
Dark Side Of The Wall
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
The ever-popular award winning ‘Dark Side Of The Wall’ return once again to present an evening of classic Pink Floyd music in their own inimitable style.
One of those is the band’s long-serving, and Leicester-based, bass player Steve Chilton, says, “I always think that one of our great selling points is the fact that we love what we do. Live gigs should always be about that band and audience interaction. Pink Floyd’s music and persona is often perceived as quite serious but whilst we perform their music with the love and respect it deserves, we always bring our own personalities to the stage. This is definitely no ‘look-a-like’ tribute band and we’re proud of that. Who’d want to look like Pink Floyd anyway?”
In well over 2 hours of reverent tribute to their heroes DSOTW perform music from all Pink Floyd’s classic albums and feature tracks such as Comfortably Numb, Money, Shine On You Crazy Diamond and Another Brick In The Wall to name just a few. If you’ve seen Dark Side Of The Wall in concert before then you’ll know it’s a gig not to be missed as they bring their theatre show into the more intimate setting of the Musician.
One of those is the band’s long-serving, and Leicester-based, bass player Steve Chilton, says, “I always think that one of our great selling points is the fact that we love what we do. Live gigs should always be about that band and audience interaction. Pink Floyd’s music and persona is often perceived as quite serious but whilst we perform their music with the love and respect it deserves, we always bring our own personalities to the stage. This is definitely no ‘look-a-like’ tribute band and we’re proud of that. Who’d want to look like Pink Floyd anyway?”
In well over 2 hours of reverent tribute to their heroes DSOTW perform music from all Pink Floyd’s classic albums and feature tracks such as Comfortably Numb, Money, Shine On You Crazy Diamond and Another Brick In The Wall to name just a few. If you’ve seen Dark Side Of The Wall in concert before then you’ll know it’s a gig not to be missed as they bring their theatre show into the more intimate setting of the Musician.
Sun 3rd Apr 2022
Chris Difford
Apologies but Chris's gig is moving to Weds 14th Sept
plus support
Plus Special guest Boo Hewerdine
Chris Difford is a rare breed. As a member of one of London’s best-loved bands, the Squeeze co-founder has made a lasting contribution to English music with hits such as Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Labelled With Love, Hourglass and Tempted. Despite the fact that Chris has helped soundtrack so many fans’ lives since his first release in 1977, the passion for innovation and love of playing still drives him to carry on writing rather than sit back and admire his handiwork. Chris recently celebrated his 60th birthday and for 41 of those years he has been writing with Glenn Tilbrook, very much the Odd Couple. When Squeeze take a break from the road, Glenn and Chris have been touring their At Odds Couple Tour both in the UK and the US.
Chris Difford is a rare breed. As a member of one of London’s best-loved bands, the Squeeze co-founder has made a lasting contribution to English music with hits such as Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Labelled With Love, Hourglass and Tempted. Despite the fact that Chris has helped soundtrack so many fans’ lives since his first release in 1977, the passion for innovation and love of playing still drives him to carry on writing rather than sit back and admire his handiwork. Chris recently celebrated his 60th birthday and for 41 of those years he has been writing with Glenn Tilbrook, very much the Odd Couple. When Squeeze take a break from the road, Glenn and Chris have been touring their At Odds Couple Tour both in the UK and the US.
Sun 3rd Apr 2022
Simon Waldram
£5.00adv
plus Rebecca Mileham and Kevin Hewick
Doors 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Please join Simon and special friends Rebecca Mileham & Kevin Hewick for this wonderful triple bill
"Simon Waldram can evoke the most calmest acoustic pastoralism this side of Roger Water's 'Grantchester Meadows' yet he has an experimental edge and radical punk ethos that makes him more than just a man and a guitar even when he is 'just' a man and a guitar. Prolific, and with an impressive amount of music already released in his name, Waldram is a fascinating and unique figure on the alternative music scene." - Kevin Hewick
"Simon Waldram can evoke the most calmest acoustic pastoralism this side of Roger Water's 'Grantchester Meadows' yet he has an experimental edge and radical punk ethos that makes him more than just a man and a guitar even when he is 'just' a man and a guitar. Prolific, and with an impressive amount of music already released in his name, Waldram is a fascinating and unique figure on the alternative music scene." - Kevin Hewick
Mon 4th Apr 2022
Annie Keating Band
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Side Pony
Doors 8:00pm
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, before moving to Brooklyn, New York in 1992 where she has remained ever since, Annie Keating’s 20 year career has seen the release of 8 critically acclaimed albums, resulting in comparisons to Lucinda Williams, John Prine, Allison Krauss, Johnny Cash, and Bonnie Rait.
Having caught the attention of BBC Radio’s very own Bob Harris, the veteran radio broadcaster has frequently championed her music on his radio shows with Annie twice having made guest appearances while over in the UK. Bob has already booked her in for one of his prestigious ‘Under The Apple Tree Sessions’ while Annie and her band are over here next year promoting her latest 15 song tour de force ‘Bristol County Tides’, an epic pandemic story of awakening and inspiration, and an album that showcase’s an artist at the peak of her powers, inspired, ambitious, and her most accomplished to date.
“Annie Keating is the epitome of what it means to be a truly successful singer/songwriter” – American Songwriter
“Powerful singer-songwriter … Deep and Provocative Songs.” MAVERICK Magazine
“Wonderful, heartfelt, and real” – Bob Harris.
Having caught the attention of BBC Radio’s very own Bob Harris, the veteran radio broadcaster has frequently championed her music on his radio shows with Annie twice having made guest appearances while over in the UK. Bob has already booked her in for one of his prestigious ‘Under The Apple Tree Sessions’ while Annie and her band are over here next year promoting her latest 15 song tour de force ‘Bristol County Tides’, an epic pandemic story of awakening and inspiration, and an album that showcase’s an artist at the peak of her powers, inspired, ambitious, and her most accomplished to date.
“Annie Keating is the epitome of what it means to be a truly successful singer/songwriter” – American Songwriter
“Powerful singer-songwriter … Deep and Provocative Songs.” MAVERICK Magazine
“Wonderful, heartfelt, and real” – Bob Harris.
Tue 5th Apr 2022
Awkward Family Portraits
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Awkward Family Portraits have been dishing out rockin’ roots music to the streets of Glasgow since 2016. With a roguish charm and signature style that elevates them far above the dusty stereotypes of the genre, AFP are a band that have one central goal and that is to get you to abandon all the outside world’s hang-ups and move. The brainchild of four likeminded musicians with a wealth of originality and technical skill at their disposal, you only need to catch the briefest glimpse of one of their live shows to feel an insatiable urge to make your way into the crowd and let loose!
“Awkward Family Portraits distil wicked musical moonshine from rockabilly, bluegrass, vaudeville and Western swing influences, winningly showcased on 2019’s debut LP Everything We've Done Up Until Now Except What We've Done Since” - Celtic Connections
“They have continually depicted themselves as a uniquely devised proposition among the nation’s thriving music scene. With all four members converging on an intertwined set of influences from yesteryear, their music goes beyond mere revivalism and strives to breathe a formidable exhalation of fresh air in the direction into rockabilly, skiffle and undertones of folk." - Tenement TV's Ones To Watch
“What a great band!" - Roddy Hart, BBC
“Awkward Family Portraits distil wicked musical moonshine from rockabilly, bluegrass, vaudeville and Western swing influences, winningly showcased on 2019’s debut LP Everything We've Done Up Until Now Except What We've Done Since” - Celtic Connections
“They have continually depicted themselves as a uniquely devised proposition among the nation’s thriving music scene. With all four members converging on an intertwined set of influences from yesteryear, their music goes beyond mere revivalism and strives to breathe a formidable exhalation of fresh air in the direction into rockabilly, skiffle and undertones of folk." - Tenement TV's Ones To Watch
“What a great band!" - Roddy Hart, BBC
Wed 6th Apr 2022
Emily Mae Winters
Moved to Wed 12th October.
Venue will now be closed.
Thu 7th Apr 2022
Rodney Branigan
£8.00adv £10.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Rodney Branigan, the Texas-born troubadour who learned to play in Austin, perform in Los Angeles, craft songs in Nashville, and put it all together in London has played all types of music in all types of venues in his storied career. His adventurous, boundary breaking guitar playing (sometimes at the same time) earning him the title "The Two Guitar Man" has led to performance invites across America, India, Africa and Europe - and in fact, to headlining the 15,000 people Glasto Extravaganza after only being discovered the day before - Thank You Michael Eavis!
“Rodney Branigan is one of the most amazing artists you will ever see. Not simply because he is unique, but rather because he is impossibly talented” - Music Connection Magazine
“Leave to cross France from end to end, because this is what we call a real discovery. A contemporary musician as innovative as the Boulez was in his time” - Paris Moves
"Every year there will be one or two artists that take the audience completely by surprise. This year Rodney Branigan was undoubtedly that artist, his name being mentioned in our feedback over and over again as peoples stand out act" - John Marshall-Potter, FolkEast
“Rodney Branigan is one of the most amazing artists you will ever see. Not simply because he is unique, but rather because he is impossibly talented” - Music Connection Magazine
“Leave to cross France from end to end, because this is what we call a real discovery. A contemporary musician as innovative as the Boulez was in his time” - Paris Moves
"Every year there will be one or two artists that take the audience completely by surprise. This year Rodney Branigan was undoubtedly that artist, his name being mentioned in our feedback over and over again as peoples stand out act" - John Marshall-Potter, FolkEast
Fri 8th Apr 2022
The Rollin Stoned
£12.00adv
Doors 8:00pm
With a Rollin Stoned show, the costumes are shamelessly camp, gaudy and absolutely fab, the instruments genuinely vintage and the wit irreverent. However while the tongue is never far from the cheek we make sure it is never to the detriment of the music. This band is not to be confused with the grotesque parody on parody 'Stella Street'-Lite Stones bands that abound, nor a bunch of seasoned old pros, opportunistically hitched on to the “Tribute Bandwagon” for an easy ride. What clearly comes across to audiences seeing the band at work is the passion we all have for the music of what is, cliche or not, "The Greatest Rock'n'Roll Band" the world has seen.
A typical two hour show includes not only all the classic crowd pleasing hits, but is spiced with enough eclectic selections from the deeper recesses of Stones Album archives to satisfy the most demanding of “Buffs”, all performed with the same vibrantly authentic attack and raw energy that characterised the original Stones shows in their prime.
A typical two hour show includes not only all the classic crowd pleasing hits, but is spiced with enough eclectic selections from the deeper recesses of Stones Album archives to satisfy the most demanding of “Buffs”, all performed with the same vibrantly authentic attack and raw energy that characterised the original Stones shows in their prime.
Sat 9th Apr 2022
Whitesnake UK
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
WhitesnakeUK play tribute to the very best of David Coverdale's multi platinum selling band, Whitesnake. From the early classic Moody /Marsden line up to the present day US incarnation, faithfully reproducing timeless classics such as 'Fool For Your Loving' 'Is This Love' & 'Here I Go Again'.
With a line up comprising professional recording artists, members from some of the world's most respected tribute bands, extensive worldwide touring, syndicated TV appearances and a combined musical experience of over 120 years, Whitesnake UK can proudly boast to having some of the most accomplished personnel in any tribute band. WhitesnakeUK concentrate purely on reproducing the classic sound of Whitesnake without the need for artificial backing tracks, gimmicks or wigs. For a 100% live experience that will leave you shouting for more, WhitesnakeUK are sure to deliver!
With a line up comprising professional recording artists, members from some of the world's most respected tribute bands, extensive worldwide touring, syndicated TV appearances and a combined musical experience of over 120 years, Whitesnake UK can proudly boast to having some of the most accomplished personnel in any tribute band. WhitesnakeUK concentrate purely on reproducing the classic sound of Whitesnake without the need for artificial backing tracks, gimmicks or wigs. For a 100% live experience that will leave you shouting for more, WhitesnakeUK are sure to deliver!
Sun 10th Apr 2022
Stone Foundation
Casbah's Sunday Chill-Out
£15.00adv £20.00door
Doors 1:00pm - 6:00pm
SOLD OUT
Mon 11th Apr 2022
CLOSED
Tue 12th Apr 2022
CLOSED
Wed 13th Apr 2022
Billy Walton Band
£14.00adv £16.00door
plus The Della Grants
Doors 7:30pm
Billy Walton is an accomplished guitar master from the vibrant New Jersey Shore music scene. He earned his stripes in the rock & roll trenches, playing lead guitar for many years with Jersey icon, Southside Johnny. He has also shared the stage with music legends; Little Steven, Gary US Bonds and Steven Tyler, to name a few.
The Billy Walton Band grew out of this rich musical heritage, and found its groove when Billy connected with bassist William Paris. With the addition of Tom Petraccaro on sax, Eric Safka on Hammond B3, Bruce Krywinski Jr on trumpet and Shane Luckenbough on drums; the band has truly hit its stride. Their efforts met with immediate interest from the fertile British Blues scene, leading to multiple successful tours across Europe and eastern United States. They have a solid, dedicated fan base which is growing quickly. In addition to blues rock fans, the jam band scene has also embraced the band – hungry for their high energy live shows.
The Billy Walton Band grew out of this rich musical heritage, and found its groove when Billy connected with bassist William Paris. With the addition of Tom Petraccaro on sax, Eric Safka on Hammond B3, Bruce Krywinski Jr on trumpet and Shane Luckenbough on drums; the band has truly hit its stride. Their efforts met with immediate interest from the fertile British Blues scene, leading to multiple successful tours across Europe and eastern United States. They have a solid, dedicated fan base which is growing quickly. In addition to blues rock fans, the jam band scene has also embraced the band – hungry for their high energy live shows.
Thu 14th Apr 2022
Poor Boy Sound System II
£6.00adv
This has been cancelled.
Thu 14th Apr 2022
CLOSED
Fri 15th Apr 2022
CLOSED
Sat 16th Apr 2022
Stray
£15.00
Special guest Vambo
Doors 7:30pm
Stray are led by irrepressible Del Bromham. With 12 studio, 4 official live and 3 solo albums to his name, Del shows no sign of slowing up. The new album ‘Rise’ sees Stray back to their foot stomping anthemic best. With permanent members Pete Dyer, Karlos Randall, Colin Kempster and Simon Rinaldo (Pearl Handled Revolver), they merge hard rocking guitars, big keyboard sounds and dynamic vocal harmonies. This is a band back on top of their game!
Vambo will have ended 2021 on a high. UK tours with Cats in Space and Praying Mantis, and several big festival appearances are sure to have raised their rapidly growing footprint on the UK Rock scene. Having already achieved features in several renowned music magazines including Classic Rock and had decent national airplay from Planet and Total Rock, 2022 will be
their year.
“We want music fans to benefit from a full evening's entertainment. We have chosen one of the UK’s best up and coming bands to join us for the tour. Vambo supported us at our last London show at the Garage and the audience loved them. They pushed us all the way and there will not be many headline bands that will enjoy coming on stage after them” says Del Bromham. “They are that good!”
Vambo will have ended 2021 on a high. UK tours with Cats in Space and Praying Mantis, and several big festival appearances are sure to have raised their rapidly growing footprint on the UK Rock scene. Having already achieved features in several renowned music magazines including Classic Rock and had decent national airplay from Planet and Total Rock, 2022 will be
their year.
“We want music fans to benefit from a full evening's entertainment. We have chosen one of the UK’s best up and coming bands to join us for the tour. Vambo supported us at our last London show at the Garage and the audience loved them. They pushed us all the way and there will not be many headline bands that will enjoy coming on stage after them” says Del Bromham. “They are that good!”
Sun 17th Apr 2022
Daria Kulesh & Marina Osman
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Odette Michell and Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer
Doors 7:30pm
Daria Kulesh has been described by Mike Harding as “one of the finest voices and one of the most intriguing and interesting songwriters on the present folk scene”. Mixing her Eastern roots with Western folk influences, she creates an original and exciting sound, full of passion and magic. She has toured extensively and has three award-winning solo albums to her name.
Daria's collaboration with the extraordinary pianist Marina Osman (originally from Belarus) started with a set of nostalgic songs, mostly from classic Soviet-era films, commissioned by Pushkin House. Since then, the dynamic duo's successful partnership has extended to Daria's solo material, offering a fantastic variety for every listener regardless of their language and cultural background. Expect passionate musicianship and heaps of heartfelt, infectious energy.
"Great battles of love and life all sung from the deep heart's core" - Mike Harding
“The very best of the best included an amazing set from The Firebirds (Daria Kulesh and Marina Osman)... the call for an encore was so insistent it couldn't be ignored" - Tony Birch, FATEA Magazine
Daria's collaboration with the extraordinary pianist Marina Osman (originally from Belarus) started with a set of nostalgic songs, mostly from classic Soviet-era films, commissioned by Pushkin House. Since then, the dynamic duo's successful partnership has extended to Daria's solo material, offering a fantastic variety for every listener regardless of their language and cultural background. Expect passionate musicianship and heaps of heartfelt, infectious energy.
"Great battles of love and life all sung from the deep heart's core" - Mike Harding
“The very best of the best included an amazing set from The Firebirds (Daria Kulesh and Marina Osman)... the call for an encore was so insistent it couldn't be ignored" - Tony Birch, FATEA Magazine
Mon 18th Apr 2022
CLOSED
Tue 19th Apr 2022
Eric Steckel Band
£14.00adv £16.00door
Doors 8:00pm
In an era where pedalboards, laptops and samples have become commonplace, Eric Steckel goes against the grain and harkens his listeners back to the days when great guitars were played loudly through great amps. Hailed by many as the top rising star of Blues/Rock, Eric delivers a powerhouse performance that has left audiences in 25 countries (and counting) mesmerized. He brings an energy and passion to the stage that never disappoints and is a must see for fans of vintage guitar rock.
"I’ve been on the road since I was 12 years old, and there’s no place on Earth I’d rather be than on a stage. I am beyond thrilled to finally be returning to the stage in Spring 2022. I have missed the roar of the crowds and the roar of the amplifiers and soon we’ll get to enjoy these moments together again as we kick off the 2022 tour in the UK and work our way through the globe. See y’all out there!" - Eric Steckel
"I’ve been on the road since I was 12 years old, and there’s no place on Earth I’d rather be than on a stage. I am beyond thrilled to finally be returning to the stage in Spring 2022. I have missed the roar of the crowds and the roar of the amplifiers and soon we’ll get to enjoy these moments together again as we kick off the 2022 tour in the UK and work our way through the globe. See y’all out there!" - Eric Steckel
Wed 20th Apr 2022
Blank Manuskript
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus A Formal Horse
Doors 7:30pm
The Austrian band Blank Manuskript appear to be a musical chamber of wonder – internationally successful with uncompromisingly bizarre rock music, the ensemble have gained a unique reputation on the art rock touring circuit.
Their music is characterised by its sophisticated symphonic arrangements as well as extensive psychedelic improvisations, thus rocking our everyday listening habits to their core. Blank Manuskript create music paired with mystical and vivid lyrics, transferring their audience into flamboyant musical spheres that have a unique effect on each listener.
Socio-critical escapism unites with creative excellence, creating contemporary programmatic rock music for insiders and seekers, far beyond the inhuman banality of the media-machine.
Their music is characterised by its sophisticated symphonic arrangements as well as extensive psychedelic improvisations, thus rocking our everyday listening habits to their core. Blank Manuskript create music paired with mystical and vivid lyrics, transferring their audience into flamboyant musical spheres that have a unique effect on each listener.
Socio-critical escapism unites with creative excellence, creating contemporary programmatic rock music for insiders and seekers, far beyond the inhuman banality of the media-machine.
Thu 21st Apr 2022
Stick In The Wheel
£14.00adv £17.00door
plus Kevin Hewick
Doors 7:00pm
Stick In The Wheel’s work is rooted in traditional music and song, informed by the modern electronic music that grew out of their hybrid East London heritage. Nicola Kearey and Ian Carter use centuries-old work-songs that speak to present-day issues of class -an inherently political act -as well as historical material from Saxon poetry to Medieval carols.
Their third studio album, Hold Fast, is a deeply layered journey of hope and resistance, with a sonic palette that is wider yet more nuanced than ever, with synths, spoken word and psychedelic guitar fuzz. SITW continue to push forward the contemporary tradition of roots music, whilst maintaining and celebrating music from our collective histories – conjuring the past to point toward the future.
"A remarkable psychographic voyage through a thousand years of London culture."
Uncut 9/10
Their third studio album, Hold Fast, is a deeply layered journey of hope and resistance, with a sonic palette that is wider yet more nuanced than ever, with synths, spoken word and psychedelic guitar fuzz. SITW continue to push forward the contemporary tradition of roots music, whilst maintaining and celebrating music from our collective histories – conjuring the past to point toward the future.
"A remarkable psychographic voyage through a thousand years of London culture."
Uncut 9/10
Fri 22nd Apr 2022
Roving Crows
£12.00adv £15.00door
plus Benji Kirkpatrick
Doors 8:00pm
Roving Crows have been carving out their niche in the UK folk music scene since early 2009. Over ten years and through evolving incarnations, they have have cultivated an arresting, singular sound that pushes the boundaries of the Celtic Folk genre. The band play with genuine passion, energy and soul. Vital and vibrant, a must see live act who showcase a mix of fiery, Celtic-inspired fiddle, conscious, intelligent lyrics, backed by solid, thumping rhythms and driving, innovative bass. Roving Crows comprises; strong lead vocals and 4 part harmonies, guitar, fiddle, percussion and bass.
“Really individual Celtic folk rock group” - Mike Harding, BBC
“Genuinely the next big thing on the folk scene” - Andy O’Hare, BBC
“The next folk super group in waiting” - Nancy Dunham, folking.com
“I love that band” - Paul O’Grady, BBC
“Really individual Celtic folk rock group” - Mike Harding, BBC
“Genuinely the next big thing on the folk scene” - Andy O’Hare, BBC
“The next folk super group in waiting” - Nancy Dunham, folking.com
“I love that band” - Paul O’Grady, BBC
Sat 23rd Apr 2022
Airforce
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Millennium
Doors 8:00pm
New Wave of British Heavy Metal rockers Airforce were originally formed back in 1987 by guitarist Chop Pitman and bassist Tony Hatton. Former Iron Maiden drummer Doug Sampson (featured on Maiden's legendary Soundhouse Tapes EP) soon joined the line-up and Airforce were active for many years before finally calling it a day.
In 2016, the band were asked to supply a track for a compilation CD featuring all ex-Iron Maiden members and subsequently released a retrospective compilation, stirring up renewed interest in Airforce. Two EPs followed, the latter featuring Paul Di'Anno as special guest, before an appearance at the Hills of Rock festival alongside Maiden and Judas Priest. Subsequent tours have included a well-received run opening for British Lion in 2021.
The core Airforce line-up of Doug Sampson, Chop Pitman and Tony Hatton has now been completed by Portuguese powerhouse vocalist Flavio Lino. The band unashamedly wear their NWOBHM origins on their sleeve and like the name of their first full length studio album 'Strike Hard' (2020) suggests, they most certainly do!
In 2016, the band were asked to supply a track for a compilation CD featuring all ex-Iron Maiden members and subsequently released a retrospective compilation, stirring up renewed interest in Airforce. Two EPs followed, the latter featuring Paul Di'Anno as special guest, before an appearance at the Hills of Rock festival alongside Maiden and Judas Priest. Subsequent tours have included a well-received run opening for British Lion in 2021.
The core Airforce line-up of Doug Sampson, Chop Pitman and Tony Hatton has now been completed by Portuguese powerhouse vocalist Flavio Lino. The band unashamedly wear their NWOBHM origins on their sleeve and like the name of their first full length studio album 'Strike Hard' (2020) suggests, they most certainly do!
Sun 24th Apr 2022
Hawklords
£18.00adv
Doors 8:00pm
Following the critical and commercial success of their recent album trilogy SIX (2017), Brave New World (2018) and Heaven's Gate (2019), Hawklords return to the UK tour circuit with their new studio album, "TIME".
Featuring key former Hawkwind members, Jerry Richards (guitar and vocals) and Fred Reeves AKA Dead Fred (keyboards and vocals), the band line-up is completed by long-time members Dave Pearce (drums) and Tom Ashurst (bass and vocals).
The 2020 album explores mankind's internal and existential relationship with the fluid nature of Time. Through memory, experience, poetry and sensation, electronica and songs, Hawklords pick up the tempo to deliver a mesmerising selection of musical works as they chart their own course through the Chronosphere and beyond…
HAWKLORDS 2022: crystal clear in a world of shadows…
Featuring key former Hawkwind members, Jerry Richards (guitar and vocals) and Fred Reeves AKA Dead Fred (keyboards and vocals), the band line-up is completed by long-time members Dave Pearce (drums) and Tom Ashurst (bass and vocals).
The 2020 album explores mankind's internal and existential relationship with the fluid nature of Time. Through memory, experience, poetry and sensation, electronica and songs, Hawklords pick up the tempo to deliver a mesmerising selection of musical works as they chart their own course through the Chronosphere and beyond…
HAWKLORDS 2022: crystal clear in a world of shadows…
Mon 25th Apr 2022
Ben P. Williams
£6.00adv £8.00door
plus support
Doors 7:30pm
Ben P. Williams is a difficult artist to pigeonhole and is all the better for it. Discovering The Beatles LP’s in his parents cupboard aged 5, he instantly became obsessed and began a voyage of musical discovery which has lasted his whole life. Moulding the classic song-writing sound of Paul Simon with the laid-back nature of Jack Johnson, Ben draws inspiration from the greats while injecting his own wit and imagination for lyrics which perfectly encapsulate relatable experiences to make you smile.
As a guitarist, Ben has worked with Grammy award winning producers, appeared on BBC 1, ITV and Channel 5, and played concerts supporting major artists such as Nile Rodgers and Chic, Will Young, Mick Hucknall and Lisa Stansfield. He has supported artists on European tours and at festivals around the world including South By Southwest Festival in Texas.
“An excellent guitarist and great to have around on a recording session" - Ken Nelson, Grammy Award winning producer (Coldplay, Paolo Nutini)
As a guitarist, Ben has worked with Grammy award winning producers, appeared on BBC 1, ITV and Channel 5, and played concerts supporting major artists such as Nile Rodgers and Chic, Will Young, Mick Hucknall and Lisa Stansfield. He has supported artists on European tours and at festivals around the world including South By Southwest Festival in Texas.
“An excellent guitarist and great to have around on a recording session" - Ken Nelson, Grammy Award winning producer (Coldplay, Paolo Nutini)
Tue 26th Apr 2022
Liz Lawrence
£12.00adv £15.00door
plus Blackaby
Doors 7:00pm
Liz Lawrence is a songwriter of depth, honesty and humility without forgetting we all need a little pop music in our lives, particularly in these hard times. With great album releases in 2019 and 2021, Liz is genuinely proving to be a cut above and we're delighted to welcome her band to the Musician for the first time.
With a career that has seen her previously support Ani DiFranco on tour and collaborate with indie stalwarts Bombay Bicycle Club, Liz Lawrence has retained a budding presence for the best part of ten years, both on her own merit and as one half of electro-pop duo Cash+David.
The Stratford-upon-Avon-born singer-songwriter is, as such, no stranger to incorporating synth elements into her work, albeit sparingly in a solo capacity until her latest album 'The Avalance', titularly inspired by the scale of artist Tacita Dean’s work The Montafon Letter. In this she exchanges the plaintive notes of her last release 'Pity Party', drawing instead on the instability of adolescence via careening certified bops with a renewed outlook painted by intervening experience.
Liz further establishes herself as an underrated force with 'The Avalanche', an evolution from the fun-loving folk of debut 'Bedroom Hero' to an emotionally varied vantage point that is both mature and youthfully animated.
With a career that has seen her previously support Ani DiFranco on tour and collaborate with indie stalwarts Bombay Bicycle Club, Liz Lawrence has retained a budding presence for the best part of ten years, both on her own merit and as one half of electro-pop duo Cash+David.
The Stratford-upon-Avon-born singer-songwriter is, as such, no stranger to incorporating synth elements into her work, albeit sparingly in a solo capacity until her latest album 'The Avalance', titularly inspired by the scale of artist Tacita Dean’s work The Montafon Letter. In this she exchanges the plaintive notes of her last release 'Pity Party', drawing instead on the instability of adolescence via careening certified bops with a renewed outlook painted by intervening experience.
Liz further establishes herself as an underrated force with 'The Avalanche', an evolution from the fun-loving folk of debut 'Bedroom Hero' to an emotionally varied vantage point that is both mature and youthfully animated.
Wed 27th Apr 2022
The Dirt Road Band
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 7:30pm
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 as 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 ....
Thu 28th Apr 2022
The Marrakesh Express
£12.00adv £14.00door
Doors 7:30pm
A live performance featuring the music of the original Byrds and Crosby Stills Nash and Young, the band have a remarkable take on a remarkable era which in so many ways remains unsurpassed even today. The band delivers a magnificent full electric and acoustic show with archival footage and costume effect.
Turn Turn Turn, Eight Miles High, Mr Tambourine Man, So You Want to be a Rock and Roll Star, through to Woodstock, Guinevere, Down By The River, Ohio and many more classics songs from the time when America delivered its response to the British Invasion.
The only show of its kind anywhere in the world today and a truly brilliant night's entertainment.
Turn Turn Turn, Eight Miles High, Mr Tambourine Man, So You Want to be a Rock and Roll Star, through to Woodstock, Guinevere, Down By The River, Ohio and many more classics songs from the time when America delivered its response to the British Invasion.
The only show of its kind anywhere in the world today and a truly brilliant night's entertainment.
Fri 29th Apr 2022
CLOSED
Sat 30th Apr 2022
Luke Tuchscherer & The Penny Dreadfuls + The Midnight Dogs + The Dawson Smith Band
Free
Doors 7:00pm
Cheeseweasel Promotions, aka Chris McMinn, has been putting on great rock gigs in Leicester since 2008 and as he hits his 40th birthday he’s picked three of the best bands out there to celebrate it with!
LUKE TUCHSCHERER is a singer/songwriter from Bedford, now back in the UK after a stint in New York. Originally with acclaimed British Americana outfit The Whybirds, who released three highly praised albums (Classic Rock 7/10), Uncut 7/10, Rock’n’Reel 4/5), since their breakup he has released four excellent solo albums of “muscular heartland rock’n’roll’ (Americana UK), with the latest, ’Carousel’, being described as “exceptionally good” (Fatea) and getting 4/5 from Rock’n’Reel and Americana UK. A powerful stage performer, his live shows with his band the Penny Dreadfuls are memorable and rocking events.
Hailing from Leicester, THE MIDNIGHT DOGS are a formidable rock outfit, delivering their own brand of down and dirty rock and roll. Their debut album received rave reviews and resulted in special guest appearances with the likes of The Quireboys, Stacie Collins, Dan Baird & Homemade Sin and The Dogs D’Amour.
Based in Leicester for over thirty years, DAWSON SMITH has a well-earned reputation for fronting great bands and rocking venues all over the UK and beyond. Whether solo, with The Healers or his current outfit, The Dissenters, he delivers top class swamp blues and rootsy Americana bar room rock & roll allied to distinctive songs.
Come down for a great rocking night!
LUKE TUCHSCHERER is a singer/songwriter from Bedford, now back in the UK after a stint in New York. Originally with acclaimed British Americana outfit The Whybirds, who released three highly praised albums (Classic Rock 7/10), Uncut 7/10, Rock’n’Reel 4/5), since their breakup he has released four excellent solo albums of “muscular heartland rock’n’roll’ (Americana UK), with the latest, ’Carousel’, being described as “exceptionally good” (Fatea) and getting 4/5 from Rock’n’Reel and Americana UK. A powerful stage performer, his live shows with his band the Penny Dreadfuls are memorable and rocking events.
Hailing from Leicester, THE MIDNIGHT DOGS are a formidable rock outfit, delivering their own brand of down and dirty rock and roll. Their debut album received rave reviews and resulted in special guest appearances with the likes of The Quireboys, Stacie Collins, Dan Baird & Homemade Sin and The Dogs D’Amour.
Based in Leicester for over thirty years, DAWSON SMITH has a well-earned reputation for fronting great bands and rocking venues all over the UK and beyond. Whether solo, with The Healers or his current outfit, The Dissenters, he delivers top class swamp blues and rootsy Americana bar room rock & roll allied to distinctive songs.
Come down for a great rocking night!