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Coming to The Musician in August 2023
Tue 1st Aug 2023
CLOSED
Wed 2nd Aug 2023
CLOSED
Thu 3rd Aug 2023
CLOSED
Fri 4th Aug 2023
Hex Poseur
£5.00adv £6.00door
plus Pretty Dirty Rats, Mouse Teeth, Boilers and Velvet Crisis
Doors 7:30pm
Botheration Presents
A brilliant bill of very exciting Leicester bands!
Featuring :-
Hex Poseur, a fantastic garage rock/punk from Leicester, performing as a three-piece alongside Pretty Dirty Rats, Mouse Teeth, Boilers and Velvet Crisis.
A brilliant bill of very exciting Leicester bands!
Featuring :-
Hex Poseur, a fantastic garage rock/punk from Leicester, performing as a three-piece alongside Pretty Dirty Rats, Mouse Teeth, Boilers and Velvet Crisis.
Sat 5th Aug 2023
BilloBuckers
£5.00adv £6.00door
Doors 7:30pm
BilloBuckers are a 4-piece indie rock band hailing from Leicester. They are Billy (rhythm buitar/vocals), Callum (bass), George (drums) and Alistair (lead guitar). With three song releases already under their belt, their first two 'It'll Be Alright' and 'Where You're From' have been followed by their latest offering, the raucous 'Sweat and Alcopops'.
"The lyrics of 'Sweat and Alcopops' are relatable, capturing the essence of late nights and the feeling of youthful freedom. The band’s ability to blend infectious melodies with their cheeky charm adds an extra layer of appeal to the song." - Laury Verdoux
"The lyrics of 'Sweat and Alcopops' are relatable, capturing the essence of late nights and the feeling of youthful freedom. The band’s ability to blend infectious melodies with their cheeky charm adds an extra layer of appeal to the song." - Laury Verdoux
Sun 6th Aug 2023
CLOSED
Mon 7th Aug 2023
CLOSED
Tue 8th Aug 2023
CLOSED
Wed 9th Aug 2023
CLOSED
Thu 10th Aug 2023
Joe D'Urso
£18.00
plus Micky Kemp
Doors 7:30pm
Joe D'Urso has released 17 records since 1991, the most recent being 2023's "Thurman". This new release features 9 original songs along with odes by Bob Seger and Trond Svendson. Joe has performed in 30 countries over the years and, along with his band Stone Caravan - an Americana, Jersey Shore, Rock & Roll band - they have created a worldwide grassroots network of fans. Joe's catalogue of music is released on his own label, SCR/Schoolhouse Records.
D'Urso remains true to an ideal inspired by the late Harry Chapin: that it is essential to help the less fortunate. He currently sits on the board of directors for The Light of Day Foundation, which raises awareness and funds for Parkinson's disease research. Joe sits on the board of WhyHunger and is a founding member of Artists Against Hunger and Poverty. In his home area of Rockland and Bergen counties (NY/NJ), Joe is a member of the Dan Sullivan Foundation, which raises money for college scholarships and folks who have experienced medical hardships.
Joe is also the founder/owner of the Rockland-Bergen Music Festival (RBMFestival.com) which takes place every June on the borders of New York and New Jersey and is a minority owner of the legendary C.B.G.B.
D'Urso remains true to an ideal inspired by the late Harry Chapin: that it is essential to help the less fortunate. He currently sits on the board of directors for The Light of Day Foundation, which raises awareness and funds for Parkinson's disease research. Joe sits on the board of WhyHunger and is a founding member of Artists Against Hunger and Poverty. In his home area of Rockland and Bergen counties (NY/NJ), Joe is a member of the Dan Sullivan Foundation, which raises money for college scholarships and folks who have experienced medical hardships.
Joe is also the founder/owner of the Rockland-Bergen Music Festival (RBMFestival.com) which takes place every June on the borders of New York and New Jersey and is a minority owner of the legendary C.B.G.B.
Fri 11th Aug 2023
Sounds of Seattle
£8.00adv £10.00door
plus Stevie Jones & The Wildfires
Doors 7:45pm
Gig Base & Wake Up Promotions Present..
‘Grunge. A Tribute To The Sounds Of Seattle.’
Turn off your radios, switch off your phone, let your hair down and step back into the 90s grunge scene for one night!
‘Grunge. A Tribute To The Sounds Of Seattle.’
Turn off your radios, switch off your phone, let your hair down and step back into the 90s grunge scene for one night!
Sat 12th Aug 2023
Gerry Jablonski Band
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Powerful and energetic, standout act with an ultra confident, no-holds-barred swagger.
Gerry Jablonski and the Electric Band have a unique trademark sound and style. Their raw and crafty stage show takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of dangerous, charming and gutsy music with hooks and melodies that cross genres and age groups.
“an absolutely refreshing and life affirming experience. The best band you never heard of” Classic Rock Magazine
2018 Blues Awards - UK Blues Act of the Year
Live national TV appearances on STV
10 years road experience throughout Europe, UK and Scandinavia
Gerry Jablonski and the Electric Band have a unique trademark sound and style. Their raw and crafty stage show takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of dangerous, charming and gutsy music with hooks and melodies that cross genres and age groups.
“an absolutely refreshing and life affirming experience. The best band you never heard of” Classic Rock Magazine
2018 Blues Awards - UK Blues Act of the Year
Live national TV appearances on STV
10 years road experience throughout Europe, UK and Scandinavia
Sun 13th Aug 2023
Hamish Hawk
£14.00 / £7 National Lottery special offer
plus Redolent
Doors 7:30pm
We’re pleased to announce that we've teamed up with The National Lottery @TNLUK and @MusicVenueTrust on a #UnitedByMusic summer tour for Hamish Hawk.
Support your grassroots venues. Be united by music. Buy a ticket to any of the shows and bring a friend for FREE (with any Lotto Product). T+C’s apply.”
Support your grassroots venues. Be united by music. Buy a ticket to any of the shows and bring a friend for FREE (with any Lotto Product). T+C’s apply.”
Mon 14th Aug 2023
CLOSED
Tue 15th Aug 2023
CLOSED
Wed 16th Aug 2023
Geordie
featuring Terry Slesser on vocals
£18.00adv £25.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Featuring two of the original line-up - Tom Hill & Brian Gibson - joined by Steve Dawson on guitar and featuring the vocals of Terry Sless. The original Geordie line-up included: Vic Malcolm (lead guitar), Tom Hill (bass guitar), Brian Gibson (drums) and Brian Johnson (lead vocals). Their first single, "Don't Do That" broke into the Top 40 in December 1972. In March 1973, Geordie released their debut album, Hope You Like It on EMI. Trying to compete with such British glam rock outfits as Slade and Sweet (Geordie supported the former on a UK tour, as well as the latter at a concert at the Rainbow Club, London in March 1973), they achieved UK Top 10 status with "All Because of You" (April 1973) and had a UK Top 20 hit with "Can You Do It" (July 1973).
Thu 17th Aug 2023
CLOSED
Thu 17th Aug 2023
The Magpie Arc
Gig rescheduled
Due to unforseen circumstances this gig has had to be rescheduled to Sunday 25th February. All tickets will be valid for the new date.
Fri 18th Aug 2023
The Wang Dang Doodle
CANCELLED - REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Max Manning
Doors 8:00pm
The Wang Dang Doodle is a love affair with rhythm n’ blues - pure and simple.
Led by Laurent Mouflier (harp & vocal), who has collaborated in the past with artists such as Ronnie Wood, Mick Taylor and The Pretty Things. Francesco Cuturi (Drums) has performed around Italy with a jazz big band as well as a rocking blues formation and finally Simon Pires who is a well known musician on the London music scene. The Wang Dang Doodle goes live using some of the finest blues musicians around with one purpose only, to bring back the rocking blues vibes of those Mississippi juke joints into the mainstream. Live performances always finish with the audience up on their feet, clapping and generally having a great time.
Representing London in 2016, The Wang Dang Doodle won the rising battle of the bands as organised by the Hard Rock Café. They have played many places since and are now focused on spreading the Wang Dang Doodle rocking blues vibes all throughout Europe.
Led by Laurent Mouflier (harp & vocal), who has collaborated in the past with artists such as Ronnie Wood, Mick Taylor and The Pretty Things. Francesco Cuturi (Drums) has performed around Italy with a jazz big band as well as a rocking blues formation and finally Simon Pires who is a well known musician on the London music scene. The Wang Dang Doodle goes live using some of the finest blues musicians around with one purpose only, to bring back the rocking blues vibes of those Mississippi juke joints into the mainstream. Live performances always finish with the audience up on their feet, clapping and generally having a great time.
Representing London in 2016, The Wang Dang Doodle won the rising battle of the bands as organised by the Hard Rock Café. They have played many places since and are now focused on spreading the Wang Dang Doodle rocking blues vibes all throughout Europe.
Sat 19th Aug 2023
Ginger Plays The Wildhearts
SHOW POSTPONED - NEW DATE TBC
Statement from Ginger's management:
"If you are reading this, there’s a good chance you already follow Ginger Wildheart and if so are probably aware of his ongoing battle with mental health.
In the last couple of weeks things have escalated to the point where Ginger and everyone who works with him have all begun wondering whether his previous diagnosis and treatment course is still the most appropriate for him. He’s reached a crisis point where he needs to find answers that have so far eluded him.
The help that he needs is not available through NHS channels, so his only option is to go in for private treatment, which he is about to do. To fund this, it will be necessary for him to auction off some of his possessions, details to follow.
He’ll also need to postpone the planned shows in July and August. There will be no cancellations and all the shows will be rescheduled for later in 2024, all tickets will remain valid for the new dates. We would ask that wherever possible, you continue to support him during this difficult time by holding onto your tickets, but refunds will be available if you are unable to make a new date."
"If you are reading this, there’s a good chance you already follow Ginger Wildheart and if so are probably aware of his ongoing battle with mental health.
In the last couple of weeks things have escalated to the point where Ginger and everyone who works with him have all begun wondering whether his previous diagnosis and treatment course is still the most appropriate for him. He’s reached a crisis point where he needs to find answers that have so far eluded him.
The help that he needs is not available through NHS channels, so his only option is to go in for private treatment, which he is about to do. To fund this, it will be necessary for him to auction off some of his possessions, details to follow.
He’ll also need to postpone the planned shows in July and August. There will be no cancellations and all the shows will be rescheduled for later in 2024, all tickets will remain valid for the new dates. We would ask that wherever possible, you continue to support him during this difficult time by holding onto your tickets, but refunds will be available if you are unable to make a new date."
Sat 19th Aug 2023
CLOSED
Sun 20th Aug 2023
CLOSED
Mon 21st Aug 2023
CLOSED
Tue 22nd Aug 2023
CLOSED
Wed 23rd Aug 2023
CLOSED
Thu 24th Aug 2023
CLOSED
Fri 25th Aug 2023
The Agony
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Grace Solero and Coyote Mad Seeds
Doors 8:00pm
All-female heavy rock foursome from Prague, Czech Republic, who play loud, hard and catchy.
Since 2013, The Agony have released two albums and two EP’s, played numerous club gigs and slots at huge festivals (main stage at Masters of Rock festival is worth a mention), toured Europe and opened for international artists – Scorpions at Prague’s largest indoor venue O2 arena, Girlschool, Loudness, Blaze Bayley (ex-Iron Maiden) and Mike Terrana to name a few.
The Agony have released 3 new singles and toured the United Kingdom in 2022. A new album is scheduled for release in 2023 to celebrate the band’s 10th anniversary.
The Agony are:
Nikola Kandoussi (rhythm guitar / lead vocals), Martina Kajda Balcarová (drums), Dominika Mrázková (bass), Petra Pohanková (lead guitar / vocals)
Since 2013, The Agony have released two albums and two EP’s, played numerous club gigs and slots at huge festivals (main stage at Masters of Rock festival is worth a mention), toured Europe and opened for international artists – Scorpions at Prague’s largest indoor venue O2 arena, Girlschool, Loudness, Blaze Bayley (ex-Iron Maiden) and Mike Terrana to name a few.
The Agony have released 3 new singles and toured the United Kingdom in 2022. A new album is scheduled for release in 2023 to celebrate the band’s 10th anniversary.
The Agony are:
Nikola Kandoussi (rhythm guitar / lead vocals), Martina Kajda Balcarová (drums), Dominika Mrázková (bass), Petra Pohanková (lead guitar / vocals)
Sat 26th Aug 2023
CLOSED
Sun 27th Aug 2023
Barker Leader and Hewick
SORRY GIG POSTPONED !!!Look at for new date
A Special show by three leading local singer songwriters, playing solo and together.
Sally Barker
Veteran folk blues artist and UK 2014 Voice finalist, founding member of The Poozies and folk rocks reformed Fotheringgay ( Now renamed The Sandy Denny Project). During her 30+ years as a fiercely independant artist Sally has worked with Show of hands, Fairport Convention and supported Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Sir Tom Jones.
Autumn Dawn Leader
is a classically trained contralto vocalist, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She makes music that is characterised by delicious chord changes, vocal sorcery and lyrical hammer blows.
Kevin Hewick
has spent over 40 years as an outstandingly creative and highly outspoken original. He was one of the early Factory Records and Cherry Red rosters and has recorded/performed with New Order, The Sound, Damo Suzuki and Jackie Leven. Here he will be presenting songs from his 11th studio album ‘Monsell Skyline’ that features vocal contributions from Sally and Autumn.
www.kevinhewick.co.uk
Sally Barker
Veteran folk blues artist and UK 2014 Voice finalist, founding member of The Poozies and folk rocks reformed Fotheringgay ( Now renamed The Sandy Denny Project). During her 30+ years as a fiercely independant artist Sally has worked with Show of hands, Fairport Convention and supported Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Sir Tom Jones.
Autumn Dawn Leader
is a classically trained contralto vocalist, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She makes music that is characterised by delicious chord changes, vocal sorcery and lyrical hammer blows.
Kevin Hewick
has spent over 40 years as an outstandingly creative and highly outspoken original. He was one of the early Factory Records and Cherry Red rosters and has recorded/performed with New Order, The Sound, Damo Suzuki and Jackie Leven. Here he will be presenting songs from his 11th studio album ‘Monsell Skyline’ that features vocal contributions from Sally and Autumn.
www.kevinhewick.co.uk
Mon 28th Aug 2023
CLOSED
Tue 29th Aug 2023
CLOSED
Wed 30th Aug 2023
Kossoff - The Band Plays On
£20.00adv £25.00door
Doors 7:30pm
Terry Slesser, one of the country’s finest rock and blues vocalists, performing in tribute to his bandmate and friend the late, great Paul Kossoff - one of the greatest rock blues guitarists of all time. Celebrating Paul Kossoff’s entire career, the show features songs from his early days in FREE (including rock classics ALL RIGHT NOW, WISHING WELL, FIRE AND WATER etc.) through to songs from BACK STREET CRAWLER, the band Kossoff formed alongside Terry Slesser. Terry Slesser remains both a star and a master craftsman. As Paul Kossoff’s close friend and vocalist of choice, he has every right to sing every song performed by this band. Terry has assembled a great team of musicians to willingly assist him in keeping alive the memory of Paul Kossoff.
The band also features: John ‘Rhino’ Edwards, bassist with the world-famous Status Quo, Judie Tzuke, Dexy’s and Peter Green. Drummer Clive Edwards, whose resumé includes UFO, Wild Horses, Uli Jon Roth, Pat Travers. Guitarist John Buckton is relatively unknown in comparison to his band mates, but was recently reviewed as "one of the very best guitarists in British rock blues today, with a style that’s tasteful and subtle, yet which wails with true blues aggression". SIMON KIRKE himself has already said that were FREE ever to reform, John would be his choice. This is no two-bit collection of raggle-taggle pub-rock wannabes playing cover versions. This an authentic supergroup, and to all intents and purposes a direct continuation of BACK STREET CRAWLER.
The band also features: John ‘Rhino’ Edwards, bassist with the world-famous Status Quo, Judie Tzuke, Dexy’s and Peter Green. Drummer Clive Edwards, whose resumé includes UFO, Wild Horses, Uli Jon Roth, Pat Travers. Guitarist John Buckton is relatively unknown in comparison to his band mates, but was recently reviewed as "one of the very best guitarists in British rock blues today, with a style that’s tasteful and subtle, yet which wails with true blues aggression". SIMON KIRKE himself has already said that were FREE ever to reform, John would be his choice. This is no two-bit collection of raggle-taggle pub-rock wannabes playing cover versions. This an authentic supergroup, and to all intents and purposes a direct continuation of BACK STREET CRAWLER.
Thu 31st Aug 2023
Vikki Clayton
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Chris Conway
Doors 7:30pm
A Londoner by birth Vikki got caught up in music by the age of four. Astounding her business-background family and encouraged and mentored by her dotty school teacher. Her musical ability was fostered at the Trinity College of Music, and later on she achieved an honours degree in the Performing Arts.
She drifted into folk clubs and by the age of 13 was asking for a guitar. She began to sing English folk song, though still listening to rock and prog rock........
Vikki is somewhat of a global citizen these days, living in New Zealand, Cyprus and the UK.
Her voice is described as sweet and clear. Very english sounding. Her guitar playing is amazing and distinctive. She can make you laugh, cry, rejoice and celebrate within the first set.
She drifted into folk clubs and by the age of 13 was asking for a guitar. She began to sing English folk song, though still listening to rock and prog rock........
Vikki is somewhat of a global citizen these days, living in New Zealand, Cyprus and the UK.
Her voice is described as sweet and clear. Very english sounding. Her guitar playing is amazing and distinctive. She can make you laugh, cry, rejoice and celebrate within the first set.