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Coming to The Musician in June 2016
Wed 1st Jun 2016
CLOSED
Thu 2nd Jun 2016
Harry Harris
£7.00
plus Elaine Palmer
Doors 8:00pm
Since signing to Wild Sound Recordings in 2013, Harry Harris has been building a reputation as one of the UK’s most original and formidable singer/songwriters. A ruthless guitar player with a voice that moves from the explosive to the intimate, he writes songs that grab you by the scruff of the neck and refuse to let go, with influences ranging from the great American songwriter Warren Zevon to bar-rock band The Hold Steady to Scottish folk singer Karine Polwart
"Harry's music is thick in the tradition of songwriters before him, from Neil Young to Warren Zevon" - Folkroom Records
"Harry's music is thick in the tradition of songwriters before him, from Neil Young to Warren Zevon" - Folkroom Records
Fri 3rd Jun 2016
CLOSED
SHOW CANCELLED
Due to unforeseen circumstances, The Enid show has been cancelled and refunds are now available from all points of purchase.
Sat 4th Jun 2016
Slade UK
£8.00adv £10.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Since arriving on the tribute scene as "Slyde Alive", Slade UK have left fans open mouthed with the accuracy of their show. Once thought impossible, Slade UK recreate the experience of a real Slade show with all the power of the original band. Once seen, never forgotten. Relive a time when Noddy and the lads were the best live rock & roll band in the world.
Highlights so far - being chosen to open for the legendary Roy Wood of Wizzard on his 2013 Christmas tour, appearing on the main stage of Tribfest 2014, meeting Don Powell and finding out Mr Noddy Holder himself approves.
Highlights so far - being chosen to open for the legendary Roy Wood of Wizzard on his 2013 Christmas tour, appearing on the main stage of Tribfest 2014, meeting Don Powell and finding out Mr Noddy Holder himself approves.
Sun 5th Jun 2016
CLOSED
SHOW CANCELLED
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the ZZ Tops show has been cancelled and refunds are now available from all points of purchase.
Mon 6th Jun 2016
The City Acoustic Club
Open Mic Night - special event
Free
Doors 8:00pm
For up to date info and news please join The City Acoustic Club Facebook group!
SPECIAL EVENT - representatives from 'THE VOICE' will coming along to this open mic night!
SPECIAL EVENT - representatives from 'THE VOICE' will coming along to this open mic night!
Tue 7th Jun 2016
Dan Baird & Homemade Sin (Acoustic)
£13.00adv £15.00door (Limited capacity seated show)
Doors 8:00pm
You may remember Dan, he was the lead singer with 80's roots superstars The Georgia Satellites and the composer of 'Keep Your Hands To Yourself.' Every night in America, it is estimated that at least eight bands will be covering that number. Not bad for a song that celebrates it's thirtieth birthday next year.
Joining Dan is fellow ex-Satellite, drummer Mauro Magellan and founder member of Americana Hall Of Fame Lifetime Achievement winners Jason & The Scorchers, guitarist Warner E. Hodges. The line-up is completed by Micke Nilsson, formerly of Bonafide, on bass.
In 2014, Homemade Sin performed their first ever acoustic show at St. Pancras Old Church, London. The show was only ever intended to be a one off, but sold out in a matter of hours. The response from the fans has been such that the band have agreed to play a short acoustic tour. The phrase 'by popular demand' can be over-used, but in this instance, it's genuinely the case.
Joining Dan is fellow ex-Satellite, drummer Mauro Magellan and founder member of Americana Hall Of Fame Lifetime Achievement winners Jason & The Scorchers, guitarist Warner E. Hodges. The line-up is completed by Micke Nilsson, formerly of Bonafide, on bass.
In 2014, Homemade Sin performed their first ever acoustic show at St. Pancras Old Church, London. The show was only ever intended to be a one off, but sold out in a matter of hours. The response from the fans has been such that the band have agreed to play a short acoustic tour. The phrase 'by popular demand' can be over-used, but in this instance, it's genuinely the case.
Wed 8th Jun 2016
KARA
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Chris Cleverley
Doors 8:00pm
KARA: Some Other Shore album launch tour
"KARA are a stunning new British band who should be huge" (Dai Jeffries, R2 Magazine)
Following their acclaimed debut Waters So Deep – named by The Telegraph as one of the Best Folk Albums of 2014, the “unique and innovative folk quartet” KARA are releasing their sophomore album – Some Other Shore – in June 2016 with a UK tour.
The Russian-born lead vocalist has “one of the most refined and enjoyable voices around”, backed by an “interesting and strikingly different” combination of instruments: hammered dulcimer, accordion and guitar. Fusing original material with Russian and British folk for a rich mix of songs and tunes.
“the quartet bring something completely different to folk music as we know it.” (Bright Young Folk)
"KARA are a stunning new British band who should be huge" (Dai Jeffries, R2 Magazine)
Following their acclaimed debut Waters So Deep – named by The Telegraph as one of the Best Folk Albums of 2014, the “unique and innovative folk quartet” KARA are releasing their sophomore album – Some Other Shore – in June 2016 with a UK tour.
The Russian-born lead vocalist has “one of the most refined and enjoyable voices around”, backed by an “interesting and strikingly different” combination of instruments: hammered dulcimer, accordion and guitar. Fusing original material with Russian and British folk for a rich mix of songs and tunes.
“the quartet bring something completely different to folk music as we know it.” (Bright Young Folk)
Thu 9th Jun 2016
CLOSED
SHOW POSTPONED
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Never The Bride show has been postponed and we hope to reschedule this show for a later date.
Fri 10th Jun 2016
Drugstore Cowboys
£5.00adv £7.00door
plus The Barnstormers
Drugstore Cowboys are professional U.K powerhouse rockabilly/blues/country roots trio who draw influences from Rev Horton Heat, The Cramps, The Paladins & the Stray Cats. They blend it together, add a heavy dose of their own style and originality, and the result is an explosive rock'n'roll assault. With their vast repertoire and ability to adapt to any venue and audience, the Drugstore Cowboys are a firm favourite at festivals and venues across the UK, Europe, Scandinavia and the USA.
The band personnel has altered a little over the years but has remained in its present line-up since 2006 with guitarist Nick Whitfield, drummer Damon Clarridge and double bassist Tom Bull.
The band personnel has altered a little over the years but has remained in its present line-up since 2006 with guitarist Nick Whitfield, drummer Damon Clarridge and double bassist Tom Bull.
Sat 11th Jun 2016
Private Party
Sun 12th Jun 2016
Tons Of Fun Variety Show
LOROS Fundraiser
£8.00adv £10.00door
Doors 7:30pm
A full night of comedy and music featuring Jazz, Comedy, singer songwriters, and much more. All proceeds go to LOROS!
Mon 13th Jun 2016
CLOSED
Tue 14th Jun 2016
CLOSED
Wed 15th Jun 2016
CLOSED
Thu 16th Jun 2016
Leen Valley Band
£5.00adv £6.00door
plus Tim Garland
Doors 8:00pm
The Leen Valley Band bring you authentic roots Americana, playing honky-tonk classics from the streets of Nashville, rip-roaring hoe-down banjo and fiddle tunes from the mountains of Kentucky, heart-rending soulful ballads and bluesy country/gospel… This all-acoustic band, featuring guitar, fiddle, banjo, dobro, stand-up bass, harmonica… and creamy-rich, high mountain harmonies, have a long-established reputation for memorable evenings of great musicianship and classic, old-time, good-time atmospheric music from the years before country music went glitzy. Drink your broken heart away to honky-tonk classics… then repent your drunken sins through rousing old-time, hell-fire gospel!
Expect to be reminded of Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, The Carter Family, The Everly Brothers, Skip James… and be introduced to a few old-timers you maybe never heard of…
Tim Garland
Tim Garland (cittern, guitar, fiddle and vocals) founder member of Nottingham based folk group FIELDWORK has been performing songs, tunes and his own material at clubs, benefits and festivals nationally for over thirty years. He has appeared as a solo artist and with various line ups including duos with Dave Walker and Nitin Odedra; Bandicoot! And the ceilidh group Kasutima. He has recorded 5 CDs with FIELDWORK and made 2 well received Solo albums. Tim is currently preparing new material with former FIELDWORK colleagues Patrick Grey and William Johnson for Autumn 2016 as well as continuing to play solo gigs.
Expect to be reminded of Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, The Carter Family, The Everly Brothers, Skip James… and be introduced to a few old-timers you maybe never heard of…
Tim Garland
Tim Garland (cittern, guitar, fiddle and vocals) founder member of Nottingham based folk group FIELDWORK has been performing songs, tunes and his own material at clubs, benefits and festivals nationally for over thirty years. He has appeared as a solo artist and with various line ups including duos with Dave Walker and Nitin Odedra; Bandicoot! And the ceilidh group Kasutima. He has recorded 5 CDs with FIELDWORK and made 2 well received Solo albums. Tim is currently preparing new material with former FIELDWORK colleagues Patrick Grey and William Johnson for Autumn 2016 as well as continuing to play solo gigs.
Fri 17th Jun 2016
Inglorious
SHOW SOLD OUT
£12.00
plus Ali Clinton
Doors 8:00pm
The band members are all relatively unknown, but have been assembled from the best young musicians in the World.
Nathan James has been singing professionally for 10 years and has performed with artists such as Jeff Scott Soto, Uli Jon Roth, Steve Vai.
The release of the video for "Burn", a cover of the Deep Purple classic, was hailed as nothing short of a masterpiece. This was voted as a Classic Rock video of the week and garnered support from some of rock's glitterati with comments from Steve Lukather [Toto] “KILLER!!! Great playing from everyone!! and the vocals are insane! Love it!” Michael Sweet [Stryper] said “Great voice brother - I'm a fan too and you probably know that already”. Not bad for starters!
Over the last 6 months, the band has been writing, recording and rehearsing new material. The band had a few writing sessions with top producer/guitarist, John Mitchell. They tracked the demos live before Nathan left for his third US arena tour with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
During Nathan's time on tour in the US, he had the opportunity to write with some acclaimed musicians including Al Pitrelli (Megadeth, Alice Cooper), Angus Clark (TSO, Rock of Ages) and Joel Hoekstra (Night Ranger, Whitesnake).
The rest of Inglorious continued to send demos every week. Between them, all they were writing what has now become Inglorious’ debut album.
The time has come for Inglorious!
Nathan James has been singing professionally for 10 years and has performed with artists such as Jeff Scott Soto, Uli Jon Roth, Steve Vai.
The release of the video for "Burn", a cover of the Deep Purple classic, was hailed as nothing short of a masterpiece. This was voted as a Classic Rock video of the week and garnered support from some of rock's glitterati with comments from Steve Lukather [Toto] “KILLER!!! Great playing from everyone!! and the vocals are insane! Love it!” Michael Sweet [Stryper] said “Great voice brother - I'm a fan too and you probably know that already”. Not bad for starters!
Over the last 6 months, the band has been writing, recording and rehearsing new material. The band had a few writing sessions with top producer/guitarist, John Mitchell. They tracked the demos live before Nathan left for his third US arena tour with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
During Nathan's time on tour in the US, he had the opportunity to write with some acclaimed musicians including Al Pitrelli (Megadeth, Alice Cooper), Angus Clark (TSO, Rock of Ages) and Joel Hoekstra (Night Ranger, Whitesnake).
The rest of Inglorious continued to send demos every week. Between them, all they were writing what has now become Inglorious’ debut album.
The time has come for Inglorious!
Sat 18th Jun 2016
The Mustangs
£6.00adv £8.00door
Doors 8:00pm
THE Mustangs are one of the most established and critically-acclaimed blues rock bands in the UK, with a reputation for blistering live shows and ground-breaking original albums.
Regarded as a breath of fresh air on the UK blues scene, they have been nominated for four British Blues Awards. The London-based four piece combines the power and punch of traditional R’n’B with great original songs and a show-stopping stage set. They have forged a formidable reputation as one of the hardest-working and most charismatic bands in British blues.
The Mustangs are led by the stunning voice and slashing guitar of livewire frontman Adam Norsworthy. The razor-sharp rhythm section of Jon Bartley (drums) and Ben McKeown (bass) is one of the tightest on the circuit. The line-up is completed by R’n’B veteran Derek Kingaby on vintage blues harp.
Regarded as a breath of fresh air on the UK blues scene, they have been nominated for four British Blues Awards. The London-based four piece combines the power and punch of traditional R’n’B with great original songs and a show-stopping stage set. They have forged a formidable reputation as one of the hardest-working and most charismatic bands in British blues.
The Mustangs are led by the stunning voice and slashing guitar of livewire frontman Adam Norsworthy. The razor-sharp rhythm section of Jon Bartley (drums) and Ben McKeown (bass) is one of the tightest on the circuit. The line-up is completed by R’n’B veteran Derek Kingaby on vintage blues harp.
Sun 19th Jun 2016
Dead Men Walking
£18.00adv £20.00door
feat: Jake Burns, Kirk Brandon and Segs Segway & Ruffy
Doors 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Dead Men Walking – Featuring: Jake Burns (Stiff Little Fingers), Kirk Brandon (Theatre of Hate/Spear of Destiny), Segs Segway and Ruffy (The Ruts)
Mon 20th Jun 2016
The City Acoustic Club
Open Mic Night
Free
Doors 8:00pm
For up to date info and news please join The City Acoustic Club Facebook group!
Tue 21st Jun 2016
CLOSED
Wed 22nd Jun 2016
Tres Hombres
£4.00adv £5.00door
TRES HOMBRES have taken on where MIDLIVE CRISIS left off so
Simon Gilroy ( vocals/ bass ) and Phil Hainey (guitar) are joined by the fabulous Nick Murphy on drums and now TRES Hombres play a mixture of raunchy blues ranging from classic British rock to deep south Texan boogie, guaranteed to get you moving to their groove.
TRES HOMBRES concentrate mainly on the classics from ZZ Top, The Black Keys with a few surprises for good measure..
Simon Gilroy ( vocals/ bass ) and Phil Hainey (guitar) are joined by the fabulous Nick Murphy on drums and now TRES Hombres play a mixture of raunchy blues ranging from classic British rock to deep south Texan boogie, guaranteed to get you moving to their groove.
TRES HOMBRES concentrate mainly on the classics from ZZ Top, The Black Keys with a few surprises for good measure..
Thu 23rd Jun 2016
The Delta Saints
£8.00adv £10.00door
plus Racing Snakes and The Dead Shoot
ANDY WRIGHT PRESENTS:
Psychedelic voodoo blues rock from Nashville, TN. With influences ranging from Jack White, The Black Keys, My Morning Jacket, Band of Horses and Led Zeppelin expect a night high octane bourbon-fueled bayou-rock.
Psychedelic voodoo blues rock from Nashville, TN. With influences ranging from Jack White, The Black Keys, My Morning Jacket, Band of Horses and Led Zeppelin expect a night high octane bourbon-fueled bayou-rock.
Fri 24th Jun 2016
Dep Leppard
£10.00adv £10.00door
Dep Leppard are the UK's Tribute to the music of Def Leppard. Authentic in every way possible, no expense spared - even a lead singer from Sheffield!
Sat 25th Jun 2016
CLOSED
Mon 27th Jun 2016
Trembling Bells
£8.00adv £10.00door
plus Anna My Charlotte
Doors 8:00pm
“They are so wild, they are so British, they are so exciting. They merge so many different and exciting forms of music that I love, from traditional English folk, to jazz, to prog, and the meld it together in a way that is not exclusive at all. It's embracing, it's colourful, it's funny, they're full of personalities - I love the whole kit and kaboodle of what they do.” Stuart Maconie, naming The Sovereign Self by Trembling Bells as his favourite record of 2015.
Trembling Bells make a very welcome return to The Musician. Trembling Bells are a psych folk phenomenon. The Glasgow based quintet have released five albums since 2008, all to unanimous critical acclaim. Their debut album "Carbeth" received album of the month nominations in Uncut, Observer and Rolling Stone magazines and the group have earned praise from artists as diverse as Paul Weller, Stewart Lee and Joe Boyd.
They have been the backing band of choice for some of the most influential and innovative musicians of the last 50 years. Some of these include Incredible String Band, Kaleidoscope and Bonnie "Prince" Billy, with whom the band recorded the 2012 collaborative album "The Marble Downs".
Since their inception Trembling Bells have toured extensively around UK, Europe, North and South America including shows in New York, Sao Paolo and SXSW. 2015 has been a particularly bumper year, with a slew of summer festivals under their belts in support of their fifth album, The Sovereign Self, including a stellar performance at Glastonbury which gained them "Album of the Week" by Alexis Petridis of The Guardian. The Sovereign Self shows the band at their most adventurous and dynamic, fusing dark psychedelic expansiveness with some joyous folk salutations.
Trembling Bells make a very welcome return to The Musician. Trembling Bells are a psych folk phenomenon. The Glasgow based quintet have released five albums since 2008, all to unanimous critical acclaim. Their debut album "Carbeth" received album of the month nominations in Uncut, Observer and Rolling Stone magazines and the group have earned praise from artists as diverse as Paul Weller, Stewart Lee and Joe Boyd.
They have been the backing band of choice for some of the most influential and innovative musicians of the last 50 years. Some of these include Incredible String Band, Kaleidoscope and Bonnie "Prince" Billy, with whom the band recorded the 2012 collaborative album "The Marble Downs".
Since their inception Trembling Bells have toured extensively around UK, Europe, North and South America including shows in New York, Sao Paolo and SXSW. 2015 has been a particularly bumper year, with a slew of summer festivals under their belts in support of their fifth album, The Sovereign Self, including a stellar performance at Glastonbury which gained them "Album of the Week" by Alexis Petridis of The Guardian. The Sovereign Self shows the band at their most adventurous and dynamic, fusing dark psychedelic expansiveness with some joyous folk salutations.
Tue 28th Jun 2016
Paws
£7.00adv £9.00door
plus The Spook School, Super 73 and Colossloth
Doors 8:00pm - 11:00pm
PAWS are Phillip, Josh and Ryan.
In 2012 the band released the Misled Youth EP followed shortly by their debut full length album Cokefloat!, which garnered critical acclaim from the likes of Pitchfork, BBC and SPIN. That album, recorded by ex-Test Icicle, Rory Attwell on the boat/studio "Lightship95," introduced the band's explosive songwriting to the world, boiling down emotionally charged lyrics with the whiplash snap of punk. The band soon after toured with Japandroids, Bleached, We Are Scientists and The Cribs and their live show proves time and again their comfort on the stage, leading SPIN Magazine to place the band at number four on their "Top 50 Best Acts at SXSW Festival in 2013."
PAWS' second album, Youth Culture Forever marked a significant change in strength and mood for the band. Recorded live in a home studio in the woods in upstate New York, the album captured the Scottish trio in their element. Fiercely loud and brutally raw, YCF also demonstrated emotional and dynamic depths that added new shades and colors to the sound already developed on their debut album, resulting in a record of renewed confidence and even greater scope.
The tour that followed pushed the band to new heights as musicians, continuing to forge a strong, united bond together, forcing them to dig deeper than ever before to keep their heads above water, especially when the consequences of constant travel and unfortunate circumstances reared their ugly heads. That tour, in all its theft grief and toil, cemented the idea in the band's collective mind that in order to make something work, against all odds, you've gotta go big or go home.... which brings us to No Grace.
In 2012 the band released the Misled Youth EP followed shortly by their debut full length album Cokefloat!, which garnered critical acclaim from the likes of Pitchfork, BBC and SPIN. That album, recorded by ex-Test Icicle, Rory Attwell on the boat/studio "Lightship95," introduced the band's explosive songwriting to the world, boiling down emotionally charged lyrics with the whiplash snap of punk. The band soon after toured with Japandroids, Bleached, We Are Scientists and The Cribs and their live show proves time and again their comfort on the stage, leading SPIN Magazine to place the band at number four on their "Top 50 Best Acts at SXSW Festival in 2013."
PAWS' second album, Youth Culture Forever marked a significant change in strength and mood for the band. Recorded live in a home studio in the woods in upstate New York, the album captured the Scottish trio in their element. Fiercely loud and brutally raw, YCF also demonstrated emotional and dynamic depths that added new shades and colors to the sound already developed on their debut album, resulting in a record of renewed confidence and even greater scope.
The tour that followed pushed the band to new heights as musicians, continuing to forge a strong, united bond together, forcing them to dig deeper than ever before to keep their heads above water, especially when the consequences of constant travel and unfortunate circumstances reared their ugly heads. That tour, in all its theft grief and toil, cemented the idea in the band's collective mind that in order to make something work, against all odds, you've gotta go big or go home.... which brings us to No Grace.
Wed 29th Jun 2016
The Ruby Doos
£3.00adv £5.00door
The Ruby Doos have taken the long road and paid their dues. Starting out doing guest spots at local acoustic nights then support gigs with UK and American touring artists leading to headline and festival shows. Musically their sound is all about harmony with lead singers Annie and Sarah front and centre with Steve (Guitars / Banjo) and Neil (Bass / Mandolin) picking and grinning. All sing and contribute to a sound that is classic Americana.
A rare acoustic show from Dawson along with his new partner in crime Malcolm Watson. Dawson is well known as frontman and songwriter in Leicester blues /roots/ Americana band The Dissenters and Malcolm is the new guitar player in the band. Expect some new songs written in lockdown and some Dawson favourites from his albums and as always a few well-chosen classic covers.
A rare acoustic show from Dawson along with his new partner in crime Malcolm Watson. Dawson is well known as frontman and songwriter in Leicester blues /roots/ Americana band The Dissenters and Malcolm is the new guitar player in the band. Expect some new songs written in lockdown and some Dawson favourites from his albums and as always a few well-chosen classic covers.
Thu 30th Jun 2016
The Midnight Union Band
£5.00
plus support
Doors 8:00pm
A wonderfully vibrant mix of Americana, folk and classic 70’s blue-collar rock’n’roll this Irish band deliver politically charged songs bristling with intent and conviction, whilst charming their way right into your heart.
Think Felice Brothers meets E-Street Band, with the social awareness of The Clash and you’ll have an idea of what to expect.
"This is one of those albums that reaffirm your faith in music and it shows that while we may increasingly be living in an X Factor gutter there are still musicians out there looking at the stars. - " AMERICANA UK
"An exuberant blast of political folk, Americana and Irish rebel music with a splash of Mr Springsteen... One of the highlights of my year"
4**** MAVERICK
Think Felice Brothers meets E-Street Band, with the social awareness of The Clash and you’ll have an idea of what to expect.
"This is one of those albums that reaffirm your faith in music and it shows that while we may increasingly be living in an X Factor gutter there are still musicians out there looking at the stars. - " AMERICANA UK
"An exuberant blast of political folk, Americana and Irish rebel music with a splash of Mr Springsteen... One of the highlights of my year"
4**** MAVERICK