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Coming to The Musician in May 2023
Mon 1st May 2023
CLOSED
Tue 2nd May 2023
CLOSED
Wed 3rd May 2023
True Foxes
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
True Foxes, an up and coming folk/pop cousin duo from Cornwall, are quickly becoming a household name in the South West. Amie’s powerful vocals and soulful song writing has been compared to the likes of Stevie Nicks, Dolly Parton and Brandi Carlile, performing on Guitar with the addition of Ukulele, Banjo and Piano. Together with Chloe’s ethereal harmonies and melodic bass lines the duo’s storytelling and sisterly banter takes the audience on an emotional journey.
Described as ‘the hardest working female duo in the South West’ (Daniel Pascoe, BBC introducing) the self-managed duo performed at 140 shows in 2022. Travelling in their little white van, they took their music outside of the South West into major cities across England, Scotland and Wales, including two UK Support tours with folk bands Flats and Sharps and The Magpies, receiving incredible reviews across some prestigious venues such as the Liverpool Philharmonic and The Water Rats in London.
The beginning of 2022 saw the release of the duo’s debut EP ‘Sunny’ which was featured on multiple radio stations, including BBC Radio Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. They then went on to hit the major UK festivals such as Wilderness in Oxford and Boardmasters, as well as performing on the main stages at Tunes in the Dunes, Great Estate, Rock Oyster and RattlerFest.
Described as ‘the hardest working female duo in the South West’ (Daniel Pascoe, BBC introducing) the self-managed duo performed at 140 shows in 2022. Travelling in their little white van, they took their music outside of the South West into major cities across England, Scotland and Wales, including two UK Support tours with folk bands Flats and Sharps and The Magpies, receiving incredible reviews across some prestigious venues such as the Liverpool Philharmonic and The Water Rats in London.
The beginning of 2022 saw the release of the duo’s debut EP ‘Sunny’ which was featured on multiple radio stations, including BBC Radio Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. They then went on to hit the major UK festivals such as Wilderness in Oxford and Boardmasters, as well as performing on the main stages at Tunes in the Dunes, Great Estate, Rock Oyster and RattlerFest.
Thu 4th May 2023
CLOSED
Fri 5th May 2023
The Burnout
£5.00adv £7.00door
plus Code Switch Theory, Virginia's Wolves and Boilers
Doors 7:30pm
Fundraiser for The Bridge
We are The Burnout. We are Wayne, Bruce and Mike. We are based in Leicester and do our own stuff...
Code Switch Theory - 21st Century New Wave Power Pop Rock N Roll
Virginia's Wolves - A 4 Piece Freak-ing Fierce Female Band
Boilers - Boilers formed during tea breaks at United Boilers, a converted munitions factory where Ginny Flickers, Barb Dwyer, Fish and Whizzie McFly worked in 1942. After the war they kept their utility wear, crossed their arms and stayed put. Until 8 January 2023
We are The Burnout. We are Wayne, Bruce and Mike. We are based in Leicester and do our own stuff...
Code Switch Theory - 21st Century New Wave Power Pop Rock N Roll
Virginia's Wolves - A 4 Piece Freak-ing Fierce Female Band
Boilers - Boilers formed during tea breaks at United Boilers, a converted munitions factory where Ginny Flickers, Barb Dwyer, Fish and Whizzie McFly worked in 1942. After the war they kept their utility wear, crossed their arms and stayed put. Until 8 January 2023
Sat 6th May 2023
The Bon Jovi Experience
SOLD OUT
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Following a sell out gig in May, we have managed to secure a follow up date for 2023! Bon Jovi, the greatest stadium rock band of all time is now re-created by the sensational Bon Jovi Experience.
Lead singer Tony Pearce takes on the noteworthy task of emulating the legendary namesake of the band Jon Bon Jovi and he does so with ease and panache. The only tribute band in the world to have shared the stage with the real McCoy.
This show includes all the hits: Livin’ On A Prayer, You Give Love A Bad Name, Keep The Faith, Bed Of Roses, Always, Bad Medicine, It’s My Life and many, many more.
"The best tribute I have ever seen" - Jon Bon Jovi
Lead singer Tony Pearce takes on the noteworthy task of emulating the legendary namesake of the band Jon Bon Jovi and he does so with ease and panache. The only tribute band in the world to have shared the stage with the real McCoy.
This show includes all the hits: Livin’ On A Prayer, You Give Love A Bad Name, Keep The Faith, Bed Of Roses, Always, Bad Medicine, It’s My Life and many, many more.
"The best tribute I have ever seen" - Jon Bon Jovi
Sun 7th May 2023
CLOSED
Mon 8th May 2023
CLOSED
Tue 9th May 2023
CLOSED
Wed 10th May 2023
An Evening with Jason Ringenberg
£14.00adv £16.00door
Doors 7:30pm
Jason Ringenberg was born and raised on an Illinois hog farm that bordered the Rock Island Line Railroad. He left for Nashville on July 4, 1981, to pursue his dream of “making a band that could kick American roots music into the modern age!” Little did he know just how far the kick would travel. He immediately formed Jason and the Scorchers and never looked back. Throughout the 1980s and 90s they tore up venues across the planet and became known as one of the most exciting live bands in music. Their instinctive ability to combine traditional country music with high-energy punk rock has not been surpassed to this day. In 2008 they were awarded the Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance.
But Ringenberg’s story does not stop there. In 1992 the “Godfather of Americana” (Mojo) decided to go solo. He has released seven records, with everyone from the BBC to USA TODAY lauding his song-writing. Touring the world relentlessly as a solo barnstormer, The Times (UK) called him “one of the most exciting performers of his generation.”
So don’t go to his concerts expecting to see a sensitive singer-songwriter sitting on a stool. With his acoustic guitar and high-energy charisma, he WILL rock the house!
But Ringenberg’s story does not stop there. In 1992 the “Godfather of Americana” (Mojo) decided to go solo. He has released seven records, with everyone from the BBC to USA TODAY lauding his song-writing. Touring the world relentlessly as a solo barnstormer, The Times (UK) called him “one of the most exciting performers of his generation.”
So don’t go to his concerts expecting to see a sensitive singer-songwriter sitting on a stool. With his acoustic guitar and high-energy charisma, he WILL rock the house!
Thu 11th May 2023
CLOSED
Fri 12th May 2023
Connor Selby (Full Band Show)
£15.00adv £20.00door
plus Montgomery Slacks
Doors 7:30pm
Connor is one of the brightest talents on the UK Blues scene, voted "Young Artist of the Year" at the UK Blues Awards for the last three consecutive years. He has an impressive venue checklist, including Wembley Stadium, opening for The Who in 2019 and has gone on to play Hyde Park on a bill with Pearl Jam, Stereophonics and Johnny Marr in 2022.
Raised in an Essex village, he has trodden a path less travelled. From Connecticut, USA, as a young child, to Dubai, UAE, with Essex either side, those young eyes soaked up the travels and the changes passing him by.
One constant was his burgeoning love of American roots music. "I got interested in not just the music itself but the history and everything around it," he says. "I love the directness, the simplicity and earthiness of it," he adds. "I think with the Blues, it's fundamentally about very basic human emotions. Things like sorrow and pride and exploring the way we deal with everyday situations and problems."
As a teenager, he devoured the music of Clapton and Ray Charles - "Ray completely reshaped me as a person and the way I thought about music." But he also draws influence from old Delta records, soul artists like Sam Cooke and the Stax sound, to Jazz singers such as Billie Holiday as well as the likes of Dylan, Drake and contemporary artists such as Ray LaMontagne.
Raised in an Essex village, he has trodden a path less travelled. From Connecticut, USA, as a young child, to Dubai, UAE, with Essex either side, those young eyes soaked up the travels and the changes passing him by.
One constant was his burgeoning love of American roots music. "I got interested in not just the music itself but the history and everything around it," he says. "I love the directness, the simplicity and earthiness of it," he adds. "I think with the Blues, it's fundamentally about very basic human emotions. Things like sorrow and pride and exploring the way we deal with everyday situations and problems."
As a teenager, he devoured the music of Clapton and Ray Charles - "Ray completely reshaped me as a person and the way I thought about music." But he also draws influence from old Delta records, soul artists like Sam Cooke and the Stax sound, to Jazz singers such as Billie Holiday as well as the likes of Dylan, Drake and contemporary artists such as Ray LaMontagne.
Sat 13th May 2023
Sack Sabbath
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Sack Sabbath are the UK's finest, longest serving and most authentic tribute to the original masters of metal, Black Sabbath. Formed in 2002, Sack Sabbath have delighted audiences across the UK and Europe over the last decade with their stunning take on the classic era of Black Sabbath. Playing only the very blackest of Sabbath from the classic years 1970-78, they deliver a powerhouse performance with every song reproduced to perfection by some of the finest rock musicians in the UK and fronted by the best Ozzy impersonator in the business bar none. And lets face it-you don't get better recommendations than from the Black Sabbath road crew!
"I worked for the real Sabbath and they are like the real thing, you don't have to close your eyes, because they have got it off to a tee! I go to their shows because it reminds me of all the fun I had with the real thing" Les Martin, ex stage & production manager, Black Sabbath 1970-78
"I worked for the real Sabbath and they are like the real thing, you don't have to close your eyes, because they have got it off to a tee! I go to their shows because it reminds me of all the fun I had with the real thing" Les Martin, ex stage & production manager, Black Sabbath 1970-78
Sun 14th May 2023
The Sandy Denny Project
£15.00adv £17.00door
Doors 1:30pm - 5:30pm
The Sandy Denny Project pay homage and cast a new shine and brilliance on the life and works of one of Britain’s best loved folk singers. Sandy Denny’s remarkable writing is approached not as a tribute band, slavishly copying the records, but as a tribute in its best sense – an interpretation of Sandy’s wonderful work. Her best-known composition “Who Knows Where the Time Goes?” has been recorded by many and her recorded work the subject of numerous reissues, along with a wealth of previously unreleased material which has appeared over the 40+ years since her death at the tender age of 31.
BBC Radio Northampton, as part of National Music Day 2017, chose ex-Fotheringay MkII members Sally Barker (The Poozies, BBC TV's 'The Voice') and guitarist PJ Wright (TradArrr, The Dylan Project) to celebrate the award of Sandy Denny's Blue Plaque at Byfield Village Hall, the scene of her last ever concert in 1978. The following year Sally and PJ constructed a dream folk-rock band (with frequent Fairport Convention guest Anna Ryder, multi-instrumentalist Marion Fleetwood, and the rhythm section of bassist Mat Davies and drummer Mark Stevens from folk-rock legends Little Johnny England) to commemorate the passing of Byfield resident Sandy for a sell-out concert at the Village Hall. 'Sandyfest' and 'The Sandy Denny Project' were born.
With every year Sandy’s reputation continues to grow in stature as a songwriter and interpreter of traditional material, and the six musicians in the Sandy Denny Project, who share an impressive folk-rock pedigree, are each at the very top of their musical game.
BBC Radio Northampton, as part of National Music Day 2017, chose ex-Fotheringay MkII members Sally Barker (The Poozies, BBC TV's 'The Voice') and guitarist PJ Wright (TradArrr, The Dylan Project) to celebrate the award of Sandy Denny's Blue Plaque at Byfield Village Hall, the scene of her last ever concert in 1978. The following year Sally and PJ constructed a dream folk-rock band (with frequent Fairport Convention guest Anna Ryder, multi-instrumentalist Marion Fleetwood, and the rhythm section of bassist Mat Davies and drummer Mark Stevens from folk-rock legends Little Johnny England) to commemorate the passing of Byfield resident Sandy for a sell-out concert at the Village Hall. 'Sandyfest' and 'The Sandy Denny Project' were born.
With every year Sandy’s reputation continues to grow in stature as a songwriter and interpreter of traditional material, and the six musicians in the Sandy Denny Project, who share an impressive folk-rock pedigree, are each at the very top of their musical game.
Sun 14th May 2023
Edwina Hayes
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Becky Foord
Doors 7:30pm
One of the finest female singer/songwriters this country has produced in years. Edwina brings together English folk, Americana and the rich Northern singer/songwriter tradition to create a sound that’s truly her own.
Highly accomplished, she’s toured with such notable performers as Jools Holland, Van Morrison, Nanci Griffith and Loudon Wainwright III to name just a few.
Edwina numbers Michael Parkinson and Mike Harding among her fans and the title track of her album Pour Me A Drink was covered by Nanci Griffith who calls her "the sweetest voice in England."
Her cover of the Randy Newman song Feels Like Home was featured in the Cameron Diaz film My Sister's Keeper and has since had over ten million plays on Spotify and over thirty million plays on You Tube.
Edwina's 4th album Ruby Rose was released in December 2021.
"The sweetest voice in England. A wonderful young woman, so gifted and full of song." - Nanci Griffith
"Haunting, honeyed, solo songwriter." - The Guardian
Highly accomplished, she’s toured with such notable performers as Jools Holland, Van Morrison, Nanci Griffith and Loudon Wainwright III to name just a few.
Edwina numbers Michael Parkinson and Mike Harding among her fans and the title track of her album Pour Me A Drink was covered by Nanci Griffith who calls her "the sweetest voice in England."
Her cover of the Randy Newman song Feels Like Home was featured in the Cameron Diaz film My Sister's Keeper and has since had over ten million plays on Spotify and over thirty million plays on You Tube.
Edwina's 4th album Ruby Rose was released in December 2021.
"The sweetest voice in England. A wonderful young woman, so gifted and full of song." - Nanci Griffith
"Haunting, honeyed, solo songwriter." - The Guardian
Mon 15th May 2023
CLOSED
Tue 16th May 2023
CLOSED
Wed 17th May 2023
Three Gentlemen 3
£6.00adv £8.00door
feat: Chris Conway, Andy Griffiths and Steve Parker
Doors 7:30pm
Three gentle giants of the Leicester acoustic scene return to the Musician for a third time. Each playing a set, each with their own individually honed style of magical songs to warm the heart and lift the spirit.
Chris Conway's "songs of love & peace & outer space" come in various styles which include US West Coast, jazz, Celtic, & bossa - some magical, some moving, some funny. - chrisconway.org
Andy Griffiths has a way of writing stunningly evocative ballads which takes the mind to places and times, and emotions. He has recently released 2 albums of new songs. - andygriffith.bandcamp.com
Steve Parker songs have a timeless magic to them. He creates his own personal world that draws one in, and his songs are as great as any songwriter's in the land. - steveparkermusic.bandcamp.com
Chris Conway's "songs of love & peace & outer space" come in various styles which include US West Coast, jazz, Celtic, & bossa - some magical, some moving, some funny. - chrisconway.org
Andy Griffiths has a way of writing stunningly evocative ballads which takes the mind to places and times, and emotions. He has recently released 2 albums of new songs. - andygriffith.bandcamp.com
Steve Parker songs have a timeless magic to them. He creates his own personal world that draws one in, and his songs are as great as any songwriter's in the land. - steveparkermusic.bandcamp.com
Thu 18th May 2023
Half A Century: 50 Years of Otway & Barrett
£18.00adv £20.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Celebrating 50 years of attempted escapes and still loved for their total in-yer-face originality, the contrast between the dead pan humour of Barrett and mad onstage antics of Otway are hilarious to watch. John's lyrical genius and Willy's outstanding musicianship (he seems to play almost every stringed instrument known to man, plus a few hybrids of his own making!)
Willy's interest in making instruments began when he commandeered two guitars made by his dad in 1965. One from an old guitar neck and a scaffold plank which became affectionally known as the Les Dawson, and the other branded the Mk1 Schitstik electric slide of similar pedigree. These instruments were used on many of the early tracks, including Really Free and Racing Cars).
Willy's remark this will be the last time that many of you will see us together again was often hastily misinterpreted as the final throw of the dice, but the reason given is it's not them packing up, it's you lot dying off, you know who you are! And so the rumours abound…
Be prepared for everything from bare-chested theremin playing to wah wah wheelie bin as the duo jump from one hit and 40 near misses to another: an amazing and irreverent performance by two master entertainers.
Willy's interest in making instruments began when he commandeered two guitars made by his dad in 1965. One from an old guitar neck and a scaffold plank which became affectionally known as the Les Dawson, and the other branded the Mk1 Schitstik electric slide of similar pedigree. These instruments were used on many of the early tracks, including Really Free and Racing Cars).
Willy's remark this will be the last time that many of you will see us together again was often hastily misinterpreted as the final throw of the dice, but the reason given is it's not them packing up, it's you lot dying off, you know who you are! And so the rumours abound…
Be prepared for everything from bare-chested theremin playing to wah wah wheelie bin as the duo jump from one hit and 40 near misses to another: an amazing and irreverent performance by two master entertainers.
Fri 19th May 2023
La Villa Strangiato
£12.00adv £15.00door
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. Tonight's show will have an emphasis on 1998 release 'Different Stages' but expect many fan favourites and some surprises along the way!
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. Tonight's show will have an emphasis on 1998 release 'Different Stages' but expect many fan favourites and some surprises along the way!
Sat 20th May 2023
All That Is Divine III
£15.00adv £20.00door
feat: All My Thorns, Luxury Stranger, Westenra, Heartbreak Noir, Lilith's Army and Dave Renegade
Doors 2:30pm - 11:00pm
The third All That Is Divine festival features 5 acts across the Alternative
Goth style and acts appearing are All My Thorns, Luxury Stranger, Westenra, Heartbreak Noir,Liliths Army and Dave Renegade. Doors open at 2.30pm for this fine event.
Goth style and acts appearing are All My Thorns, Luxury Stranger, Westenra, Heartbreak Noir,Liliths Army and Dave Renegade. Doors open at 2.30pm for this fine event.
Sun 21st May 2023
Chief Springs
£7.00adv £9.00door
plus Sorrell and Mouse Teeth
Doors 7:00pm
“Outstanding, absolutely phenomenal” - The Beat, BBC
After spending a few years away from music, after playing in separate Leicester-based acts, hometown Chief Springs formed right before the world shut down.
Since then, they’ve put together and recorded a mini-EP ‘00’, released multiple singles and have a new EP coming in 2023. Now, they’re looking to share it with the world.
They combine dreamy indie with a post-rock sensibility. Their live act brings the songs to life in impressive fashion. Be sure not to miss it.
After spending a few years away from music, after playing in separate Leicester-based acts, hometown Chief Springs formed right before the world shut down.
Since then, they’ve put together and recorded a mini-EP ‘00’, released multiple singles and have a new EP coming in 2023. Now, they’re looking to share it with the world.
They combine dreamy indie with a post-rock sensibility. Their live act brings the songs to life in impressive fashion. Be sure not to miss it.
Mon 22nd May 2023
Iona Lane
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Driven by awe and wonder of the natural world Iona Lane delivers poetic songs, with subtle musical touches and contemplative melodies that link unheard stories with the world we find ourselves in today. Her music draws from landscapes and the natural world, finding stories in rural locations of mythology, folklore and science and giving them life in contemporary folk.
Iona's debut album 'Hallival' to critical acclaim, reaching number 36 in the Folk Album Charts. Iona draws from landscapes and stories found within nature and has been described by Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2) as "a real talent!".
"Iona's lyrics and musical arrangements crackle with wide-eyed curiosity.” - Jude Rogers, The Guardian
"Iona feels like a kindred spirit with her gorgeous evocations of landscape and geeky scientific references." - Karine Polwart
Iona's debut album 'Hallival' to critical acclaim, reaching number 36 in the Folk Album Charts. Iona draws from landscapes and stories found within nature and has been described by Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2) as "a real talent!".
"Iona's lyrics and musical arrangements crackle with wide-eyed curiosity.” - Jude Rogers, The Guardian
"Iona feels like a kindred spirit with her gorgeous evocations of landscape and geeky scientific references." - Karine Polwart
Tue 23rd May 2023
The Reeves Brothers
£12.00adv £15.00door
Doors 7:30pm
The nostalgic sound of classic country music is back, and it’s come in the form of The Reeves Brothers.
Brothers, Matt and Cole, grew up in the small town of Pahrump, Nevada down Stagecoach Road, where they lived behind The Stagestop, a good ole honky tonk where their father, Jack Reeves, headlined playing country music five nights a week.
Needless to say, country music runs like blood in their veins, and playing it comes as naturally as breathing.
From childhood, the brothers were surrounded by mentors and influences, such as, Dick Dale, Red Simpson, and Gib Guilbeau, ergo perfecting their craft with each passing day. As the boys grew older, they each pursued solo careers, but soon realized that family was at the heart of who they are, the heartbeat of their music.
Come 2016, The Reeves Brothers band was born, and they released their first full-length album, being deemed worthy of being “played on a jukebox also stocked with the likes of Charlie Rich, David Allan Coe, and Merle Haggard” with voices “as smooth as top-shelf bourbon.” (The Las Vegas Review)
After a successful album release and an every- busying tour schedule with their growing fan base, the brothers received the Ameripolitan Award for “Honky-Tonk Group of the Year” in 2018.
Get ready for their classic country, Honky-Tonk sound to revive your country soul and grace your radio speakers soon.
Brothers, Matt and Cole, grew up in the small town of Pahrump, Nevada down Stagecoach Road, where they lived behind The Stagestop, a good ole honky tonk where their father, Jack Reeves, headlined playing country music five nights a week.
Needless to say, country music runs like blood in their veins, and playing it comes as naturally as breathing.
From childhood, the brothers were surrounded by mentors and influences, such as, Dick Dale, Red Simpson, and Gib Guilbeau, ergo perfecting their craft with each passing day. As the boys grew older, they each pursued solo careers, but soon realized that family was at the heart of who they are, the heartbeat of their music.
Come 2016, The Reeves Brothers band was born, and they released their first full-length album, being deemed worthy of being “played on a jukebox also stocked with the likes of Charlie Rich, David Allan Coe, and Merle Haggard” with voices “as smooth as top-shelf bourbon.” (The Las Vegas Review)
After a successful album release and an every- busying tour schedule with their growing fan base, the brothers received the Ameripolitan Award for “Honky-Tonk Group of the Year” in 2018.
Get ready for their classic country, Honky-Tonk sound to revive your country soul and grace your radio speakers soon.
Wed 24th May 2023
Spear of Destiny
£20.00adv £25.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Set to mark forty years since their formation this year, Spear of Destiny have been making a stir with their
punk-influenced power-rock since 1983. Emerging from the wreckage of iconic post-punk band Theatre Of
Hate, the original duo — Kirk Brandon and Stan Stammers — named themselves after the weapon used by Roman centurion Longinus as he pierced the body of Jesus as he hung on the cross.
Now in 2023, the current Spear of Destiny lineup is the longest serving to date, featuring Adrian Portas (New
Model Army/Sex Gang Children), Craig Adams (Sisters of Mercy/The Cult/The Mission) and Phil Martini
(Jim Jones and the Righteous Mind), as well as Clive Osborne on saxophone and Steve Allen-Jones on keys.
Heralding an array of positive reviews for both their live shows and studio material, MOJO enthused “Kirk
Brandon is one of the UK’s best kept secrets”, while Jeremy Vine says Spear’s ringleader is “one of our
greatest musical geniuses”. With BBC Radio’s Jools Holland dubbing their 2014 album ‘31’ as “possibly
[Spear’s] best album in 20 years,” their recent efforts see the band at their professional peak, with Louder
Than War awarding the record 9/10 and commending: “Brandon puts his all into every song with epic
bombast, coming across as a tragic rock n roll anti-hero.”
Still continuing to look toward the future, Brandon has penned fourteen new tracks for the latest Spear of
Destiny album Ghost Population. Both fan forums and music journalists alike have heralded the release of
Ghost Population May 2023 will see the full commercial release of the album into the shops on Brandon's own Eastersnow recording Company via Code 7 Distribution.
punk-influenced power-rock since 1983. Emerging from the wreckage of iconic post-punk band Theatre Of
Hate, the original duo — Kirk Brandon and Stan Stammers — named themselves after the weapon used by Roman centurion Longinus as he pierced the body of Jesus as he hung on the cross.
Now in 2023, the current Spear of Destiny lineup is the longest serving to date, featuring Adrian Portas (New
Model Army/Sex Gang Children), Craig Adams (Sisters of Mercy/The Cult/The Mission) and Phil Martini
(Jim Jones and the Righteous Mind), as well as Clive Osborne on saxophone and Steve Allen-Jones on keys.
Heralding an array of positive reviews for both their live shows and studio material, MOJO enthused “Kirk
Brandon is one of the UK’s best kept secrets”, while Jeremy Vine says Spear’s ringleader is “one of our
greatest musical geniuses”. With BBC Radio’s Jools Holland dubbing their 2014 album ‘31’ as “possibly
[Spear’s] best album in 20 years,” their recent efforts see the band at their professional peak, with Louder
Than War awarding the record 9/10 and commending: “Brandon puts his all into every song with epic
bombast, coming across as a tragic rock n roll anti-hero.”
Still continuing to look toward the future, Brandon has penned fourteen new tracks for the latest Spear of
Destiny album Ghost Population. Both fan forums and music journalists alike have heralded the release of
Ghost Population May 2023 will see the full commercial release of the album into the shops on Brandon's own Eastersnow recording Company via Code 7 Distribution.
Thu 25th May 2023
Wendy Kirkland Quartet
£12.00 / £5 NUS
Doors 7:30pm
Wendy Kirkland (piano and voice)
Pat Sprakes (guitar)
Mike Green (double bass)
Steve Wyndham (drums)
"Terrific pianist and assured singer" (The Guardian) Wendy Kirkland's quartet’s repertoire of jazz standards and original tunes mix jazz styles - incorporating swing, Latin, funk and soul.
Zestful and swinging, her vocals are a refreshing tribute to Jazz Divas such as Diana Krall, Blossom Dearie and Nina Simone with piano influences from Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Eliane Elias. Wendy and Pat are regulars at internationally renowned Ronnie Scott’s Club, London.
"Mellow and stylish."The Sunday Times
"She's a jazz pianist and she's a jazz singer, and does both with feeling and flair. Nigel Jarrett, Jazz Journal
"Kirkland expands her original creativity. Inspired, fluent piano." Ian Mann, The JazzMann
"Convincing, zestful, swinging. Refreshing tribute to those such as herself; Diana Krall, Nina Simone." Jazzwise
"Kirkland impresses on every level. Superb. Recommended." Matt Ruddick, Kind of Jazz
"Wow. WOW! A cracker - and brilliantly delivered." – Linley Hamilton, BBC Radio
Pat Sprakes (guitar)
Mike Green (double bass)
Steve Wyndham (drums)
"Terrific pianist and assured singer" (The Guardian) Wendy Kirkland's quartet’s repertoire of jazz standards and original tunes mix jazz styles - incorporating swing, Latin, funk and soul.
Zestful and swinging, her vocals are a refreshing tribute to Jazz Divas such as Diana Krall, Blossom Dearie and Nina Simone with piano influences from Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Eliane Elias. Wendy and Pat are regulars at internationally renowned Ronnie Scott’s Club, London.
"Mellow and stylish."The Sunday Times
"She's a jazz pianist and she's a jazz singer, and does both with feeling and flair. Nigel Jarrett, Jazz Journal
"Kirkland expands her original creativity. Inspired, fluent piano." Ian Mann, The JazzMann
"Convincing, zestful, swinging. Refreshing tribute to those such as herself; Diana Krall, Nina Simone." Jazzwise
"Kirkland impresses on every level. Superb. Recommended." Matt Ruddick, Kind of Jazz
"Wow. WOW! A cracker - and brilliantly delivered." – Linley Hamilton, BBC Radio
Fri 26th May 2023
Mr Punch
£12.00adv £15.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Mr Punch return to The Musician as Marillion are in Leicester for their weekender. Tonight's performance is billed as A Flower For A Jester and is a special show.
Please note this is not part of the official Marillion weekend.
Please note this is not part of the official Marillion weekend.
Sat 27th May 2023
Mr Punch
£12.00adv £15.00door
Doors 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Mr Punch perform Fish era Marillion classics for the Marillion weekend.
Please note this is not part of the official Marillion weekender.
Please note this is not part of the official Marillion weekender.
Sun 28th May 2023
Mr Punch
£12.00adv £15.00door
Doors 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Mr Punch perform classic Fish era Marillion. Final afternoon of the 3 shows here at The Musician.
Please note this is not part of the official Marillion weekender.
Please note this is not part of the official Marillion weekender.
Mon 29th May 2023
CLOSED
Tue 30th May 2023
CLOSED
Wed 31st May 2023
CLOSED