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Coming to The Musician in July 2016
Fri 1st Jul 2016
Tom Lewitt & The Scharenheuvels
£4.00adv £5.00door
plus support
Doors 8:00pm
Sat 2nd Jul 2016
Just Floyd
£8.00adv £10.00door
Doors 8:00pm
What could be said about this multi-platinum super-group that hasn't already been said? They are one of the most creative and enduring bands of all time.
Maidstone-based Just Floyd are a five piece outfit who pride themselves on capturing the sound and feel that is the magic of Pink Floyd.
They have a lightness and relaxed authenticity to their performance that is often commented on and commended - and feels closer to the original spirit of Pink Floyd than some of the robotic, studio performances typical of many tribute bands. There is an edge to this band's sound - live music at its best.
It's no surprise that the current line-up has been described as 'the most authentic live Pink Floyd tribute'.
Yet despite this accolade, the band do not proclaim to be an imitation - you'll see no stage theatrics, costumes or acting; and no 'original', unreliable 1970's equipment! Just Floyd is about the music of Pink Floyd.
Maidstone-based Just Floyd are a five piece outfit who pride themselves on capturing the sound and feel that is the magic of Pink Floyd.
They have a lightness and relaxed authenticity to their performance that is often commented on and commended - and feels closer to the original spirit of Pink Floyd than some of the robotic, studio performances typical of many tribute bands. There is an edge to this band's sound - live music at its best.
It's no surprise that the current line-up has been described as 'the most authentic live Pink Floyd tribute'.
Yet despite this accolade, the band do not proclaim to be an imitation - you'll see no stage theatrics, costumes or acting; and no 'original', unreliable 1970's equipment! Just Floyd is about the music of Pink Floyd.
Sun 3rd Jul 2016
Edwina Hayes
£9.00adv £10.00door
plus Amelia White
Doors 7:30pm - 10:30pm
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 4th Jul 2016
Hurray for the Riff Raff
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Mountaintop Junkshop
Doors 8:00pm - 11:00pm
"Standard-bearers for a new, forward-thinking generation of roots musicians" 9/10 Uncut
"Faultless" Album of the Week, The Observer
" A new dawn for American roots music... one of the most striking albums of the year" Daily Mirror
"A slice of the purest gothic country" 4/5 Scotland on Sunday
"The next big thing in Americana" Village Voice
"The real deal" No Depression
Hurray for the Riff Raff will perform two EU festivals and a string of UK shows this summer. Led by Alynda Segarra, Hurray For The Riff Raff is a dynamic part of the progressive folk scene. With songs including ‘The Body Electric’ and ‘I Know It's Wrong (But That's Alright)’ from their latest LP ‘Small Town Heroes’, the band is speaking out on behalf of women, LGBTQ and civil rights-minded communities. They do this not only with their music, but also with activism campaigns like 'Women Are Powerful and Dangerous' that have contributed to the Third Wave Fund and The Radical Monarchs.
A Puerto Rican girl from the Bronx, Segarra has also begun the process of recording a new record with producer Paul Butler (Michael Kiwanuka, Devandra Banhart). "This next album is inspired by city life and all that it takes to survive: not just to eat and breathe but to survive culturally and spiritually," Segarra explained. "I have been very inspired by the 70's salsa scene of Fania Records and the Nuyorican poetry scene in the Lower East Side. I am excited about what is ahead and can't wait to share it." The album is currently scheduled for release early next year.
"Faultless" Album of the Week, The Observer
" A new dawn for American roots music... one of the most striking albums of the year" Daily Mirror
"A slice of the purest gothic country" 4/5 Scotland on Sunday
"The next big thing in Americana" Village Voice
"The real deal" No Depression
Hurray for the Riff Raff will perform two EU festivals and a string of UK shows this summer. Led by Alynda Segarra, Hurray For The Riff Raff is a dynamic part of the progressive folk scene. With songs including ‘The Body Electric’ and ‘I Know It's Wrong (But That's Alright)’ from their latest LP ‘Small Town Heroes’, the band is speaking out on behalf of women, LGBTQ and civil rights-minded communities. They do this not only with their music, but also with activism campaigns like 'Women Are Powerful and Dangerous' that have contributed to the Third Wave Fund and The Radical Monarchs.
A Puerto Rican girl from the Bronx, Segarra has also begun the process of recording a new record with producer Paul Butler (Michael Kiwanuka, Devandra Banhart). "This next album is inspired by city life and all that it takes to survive: not just to eat and breathe but to survive culturally and spiritually," Segarra explained. "I have been very inspired by the 70's salsa scene of Fania Records and the Nuyorican poetry scene in the Lower East Side. I am excited about what is ahead and can't wait to share it." The album is currently scheduled for release early next year.
Tue 5th Jul 2016
Ken Last's Funeral & Wake
As many of you will know our friend Ken Last sadly passed away. For anybody wishing to pay their respects his Funeral will be taking place at 1pm on July 5th at Gilroes Crematorium with the wake at The Musician from 3pm onwards. All welcome
Friends and musicians are welcome to play.
Friends and musicians are welcome to play.
Wed 6th Jul 2016
Barbara Nesbitt
£6.00adv £7.00door
Her second album, The Bees, was released in January, 2011. It was produced by Jeff Berkley, and features Mike Spurgat, Bill Coomes, Marcia Claire, Doug Pettibone, and Dennis Caplinger.
She relocated to Austin Texas in 2011 and has quickly become a fixture in the world renowned music scene there. She helped form the band, The Whiskey Sisters, who have recorded, toured internationaly and seen much success, buzz and press and has placed in the Austin Music Awards in the top 10 acoustic guitar players, top 3 singers, and top 3 songwriters.
She relocated to Austin Texas in 2011 and has quickly become a fixture in the world renowned music scene there. She helped form the band, The Whiskey Sisters, who have recorded, toured internationaly and seen much success, buzz and press and has placed in the Austin Music Awards in the top 10 acoustic guitar players, top 3 singers, and top 3 songwriters.
Thu 7th Jul 2016
The Kirkland Turn
£5.00adv £6.00door
plus Mountaintop Junkshop and Luke Whittemore
Doors 8:00pm
The Kirkland Turn are fronted by husband and wife duo Daryl and Katie and supported by the angelic harmonies of Ash Francis and Chris Dezelu on Bass. Daryl�s rich and emotive voice and chiming guitar echoes the best of 60�s British Pop but the Kirkland�s also have a unique drummer in Katie. Nothing about her drumming is conventional; She can do subtle but when in full flight drives the songs along like a juggernaut, her sticks flying so fast it appears someone�s turned on a strobe.
The Kirkland�s combination of lyrics and melody owes a lot to stage and film music, not the product-placement commercial pap of today�s soundtracks, but that era of scores and songs that added to the story or bridged or moved it on � every one of their songs is crying out for a movie of its own.
The Kirkland�s combination of lyrics and melody owes a lot to stage and film music, not the product-placement commercial pap of today�s soundtracks, but that era of scores and songs that added to the story or bridged or moved it on � every one of their songs is crying out for a movie of its own.
Fri 8th Jul 2016
Irene Rae
A Charity fundraising gig for Sue Ryder - palliative Care charity
£10.00adv
Special guest Ross Alexander
Doors 8:00pm
Charity fundraising gig for Sue Ryder - palliative Care charity featuring Irene Rae and her dashing band - special guest Ross Alexander.
Irene Rae mixes emotional song writing and a powerful yet delicate vocal with entertaining and funny stories about life, love and places her travels have taken her.
‘’Connecting with the audience through her music and creating a living room feel to her performance is where Irene Rae’s personality shines…a real pleasure to have witnessed.’’ EST Mag
Rae’s earliest musical memories stem from being a child, sitting in the backseat of her parents Cortina and listening to endless mix tapes of a variety of amazing music from Motown to The Beatles, Karen Carpenter to Bon Jovi, Barbra Streisand to Adam and the Ants… music, and more importantly singing was a family experience, one of love and support. Song-writing and playing guitar came a lot later into her life than most of her peers – she began to teach herself guitar at the age of 22 years old, listening to CDs and recreating the sound she heard.
Irene Rae has reached a wide and loyal fanbase throughout the UK which has seen her support artists that include Midge Ure, Hazel O'Connor, John Power, The Levellers (acoustic), The Jigantics and Declan Bennett. Her style and lyrics have been compared to Norah Jones, Natalie Merchant, Eddi Reader, Lisa Loeb and Bic Runga – whilst remaining uniquely her own.
In 2009 Rae released her first album ‘’End of Nothing, Beginning of Something’’, having produced three EPs previously. ''Hidden Secret'' EP, (Produced by Stuart Dixon, Platform Studio) released in 2015, is the latest studio offering from Irene Rae and draws on personal experiences and showcases a new reflective maturity in voice and lyrics.
Irene Rae mixes emotional song writing and a powerful yet delicate vocal with entertaining and funny stories about life, love and places her travels have taken her.
‘’Connecting with the audience through her music and creating a living room feel to her performance is where Irene Rae’s personality shines…a real pleasure to have witnessed.’’ EST Mag
Rae’s earliest musical memories stem from being a child, sitting in the backseat of her parents Cortina and listening to endless mix tapes of a variety of amazing music from Motown to The Beatles, Karen Carpenter to Bon Jovi, Barbra Streisand to Adam and the Ants… music, and more importantly singing was a family experience, one of love and support. Song-writing and playing guitar came a lot later into her life than most of her peers – she began to teach herself guitar at the age of 22 years old, listening to CDs and recreating the sound she heard.
Irene Rae has reached a wide and loyal fanbase throughout the UK which has seen her support artists that include Midge Ure, Hazel O'Connor, John Power, The Levellers (acoustic), The Jigantics and Declan Bennett. Her style and lyrics have been compared to Norah Jones, Natalie Merchant, Eddi Reader, Lisa Loeb and Bic Runga – whilst remaining uniquely her own.
In 2009 Rae released her first album ‘’End of Nothing, Beginning of Something’’, having produced three EPs previously. ''Hidden Secret'' EP, (Produced by Stuart Dixon, Platform Studio) released in 2015, is the latest studio offering from Irene Rae and draws on personal experiences and showcases a new reflective maturity in voice and lyrics.
Sun 10th Jul 2016
CLOSED
Mon 11th Jul 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 12th Jul 2016
Weaves
£7.00adv
plus Courtney Askey and Hula Girls
Though they were formed a little over 18 months ago Toronto’s Weaves have already established themselves as one of the most stridently individual acts to emerge from that city's fertile and multifaceted DIY music scene.
Led by the collaborative efforts of vocalist Jasmyn Burke and guitarist Morgan Waters, the band have built a devoted audience while capturing the attention of the international media with a brand of ebullient, art-damaged pop music as difficult to categorize as it is impossible to ignore.
Their self-titled EP, released on Buzz Records and produced by Dave Newfeld (Broken Social Scene, Super Furry Animals) and Leon Taheny (Owen Pallett, Fucked Up), garnered praise from Noisey, Rookie and Spin among others and earned them a “band to watch” tag from Rolling Stone, while their live performances saw them marked as one of the “must see” acts of CMJ 2014 by The Guardian and the NME.
The band have showed no signs of slowing down in 2015, releasing the one off single “Shithole” in January which Entertainment Weekly likened to “the Pixies at their proto-grunge best covering a Burger Records stoner-pop song,” and lining up a summer full of shows highlighted by their first European tour which will see them play Glastonbury as well as dates with Dan Deacon, Pissed Jean & Hinds, and an appearance at the inaugural edition of the Toronto mega-festival Way Home.
Led by the collaborative efforts of vocalist Jasmyn Burke and guitarist Morgan Waters, the band have built a devoted audience while capturing the attention of the international media with a brand of ebullient, art-damaged pop music as difficult to categorize as it is impossible to ignore.
Their self-titled EP, released on Buzz Records and produced by Dave Newfeld (Broken Social Scene, Super Furry Animals) and Leon Taheny (Owen Pallett, Fucked Up), garnered praise from Noisey, Rookie and Spin among others and earned them a “band to watch” tag from Rolling Stone, while their live performances saw them marked as one of the “must see” acts of CMJ 2014 by The Guardian and the NME.
The band have showed no signs of slowing down in 2015, releasing the one off single “Shithole” in January which Entertainment Weekly likened to “the Pixies at their proto-grunge best covering a Burger Records stoner-pop song,” and lining up a summer full of shows highlighted by their first European tour which will see them play Glastonbury as well as dates with Dan Deacon, Pissed Jean & Hinds, and an appearance at the inaugural edition of the Toronto mega-festival Way Home.
Wed 13th Jul 2016
Ginger (The Wildhearts)
£15.00adv
plus Ryan Hamilton & The Traitors and Massive Wagons
Doors 7:00pm
On this tour Ginger will be accompanied by Toshi (bass), Denzel (drums) and Conny Bloom (lead guitar & vocals).
Joining Ginger on the bill will be US pop/rock sensation Ryan Hamilton & The Traitors and the UK’s very own rock behemoth Massive Wagons.
Says Ginger: “I have to say that I’m huge fans of both bands, and if you aren’t already then get down early and let’s feed your head and heart with some mighty melody and gargantuan guitars. The whole event is set to be a classic rock package, the likes of which haven’t been seen on these shores since bands could all play.”
Joining Ginger on the bill will be US pop/rock sensation Ryan Hamilton & The Traitors and the UK’s very own rock behemoth Massive Wagons.
Says Ginger: “I have to say that I’m huge fans of both bands, and if you aren’t already then get down early and let’s feed your head and heart with some mighty melody and gargantuan guitars. The whole event is set to be a classic rock package, the likes of which haven’t been seen on these shores since bands could all play.”
Thu 14th Jul 2016
Ags Connolly + Little Lapin
£5.00adv £6.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Ags Connolly is a traditional country singer-songwriter from Oxfordshire, England. Country is the simplest description, but Ags is a proud supporter of Dale Watson's 'Ameripolitan' movement, which supports new music with a roots influence, away from the modern incarnation of country that exists today.
"One of the best records you are likely to hear this year... so strong is Connolly's writing, dare I suggest that Ags Connolly is the closest we've ever come to an English Willie Nelson? Yes, he's really that good, and his voice is unique." - Duncan Warwick, Country Music People
UK singer-songwriter Little Lapin continues to wow audiences worldwide with her heartfelt songs and distinctive voice. Her debut album ‘Remember The Highs’, released in May 2015, captured the attention of many music blogs, magazines and radio DJs with Unsigned and Independent Music Magazine announcing it as “Best International Album of 2015”. The title track and opening track featured on BBC 6 Music (Tom Robinson's BBC Introducing
“Little Lapin has the potential to become one of Britain’s most exciting and innovative singer songwriters. Thinking about it as her album seduces once again, she already is”. The Ringmaster Review
"One of the best records you are likely to hear this year... so strong is Connolly's writing, dare I suggest that Ags Connolly is the closest we've ever come to an English Willie Nelson? Yes, he's really that good, and his voice is unique." - Duncan Warwick, Country Music People
UK singer-songwriter Little Lapin continues to wow audiences worldwide with her heartfelt songs and distinctive voice. Her debut album ‘Remember The Highs’, released in May 2015, captured the attention of many music blogs, magazines and radio DJs with Unsigned and Independent Music Magazine announcing it as “Best International Album of 2015”. The title track and opening track featured on BBC 6 Music (Tom Robinson's BBC Introducing
“Little Lapin has the potential to become one of Britain’s most exciting and innovative singer songwriters. Thinking about it as her album seduces once again, she already is”. The Ringmaster Review
Fri 15th Jul 2016
Wild Willy Barrett's French Connection
Acoustic quartet with John Devine, Mary Holland and Aurora Colson .
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm - 11:00pm
From a cafe in Paris, via a hoolie in Dublin, to a night out in New Orleans with rip-roaring fiddle and banjo – this band does it all!
A fabulous show suitable for all ages, directed by the inimitable Wild Willy Barrett.
A fabulous show suitable for all ages, directed by the inimitable Wild Willy Barrett.
Sat 16th Jul 2016
Peter Bruntnell Band
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Sophia Marshall Band
Doors 8:00pm
NME claimed that "Peter Bruntnell's records should be taught in schools". And with 9 studio albums under his belt and countless high-profile fans picked up along the way the music doesn't stop. Followers include REM’s Peter Buck , Scott McCaughey, Lambchop’s Kurt Wagner and Son Volt’s Jay Farrar. Peter Bruntnell is a well established act who is looking forward to continuing sharing his music with followers old or new.
Peter is thrilled that Normal for Bridgwater has been voted as number 6 in a list of the best Americana albums of all time by readers of Americana UK. It is an honour to be included in this list with some true greats!
"His songs should be taught in schools" - NME
"One of England's best..." - Rolling Stone
Peter is thrilled that Normal for Bridgwater has been voted as number 6 in a list of the best Americana albums of all time by readers of Americana UK. It is an honour to be included in this list with some true greats!
"His songs should be taught in schools" - NME
"One of England's best..." - Rolling Stone
Sun 17th Jul 2016
CLOSED
Mon 18th Jul 2016
CLOSED
Tue 19th Jul 2016
The Urban Pioneers
£8.00adv £10.00door
plus support
Doors 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Mix one part Texas fiddle and one part Tennessee banjo, add doghouse bass and a splash of guitar and you have one heck of a powerful punch called The Urban Pioneers. This string band hammers out a variety of original songs that encompass old time hillbilly music, western swing, rockabilly, and even a few gypsy type songs for good measure. They spend about 75% of the year on tour all over the world delivering their brand of high energy hillbilly folk music.
Wed 20th Jul 2016
CLOSED
Thu 21st Jul 2016
Chris Antonik
Touring with his Canadian Band
£8.00adv £10.00door
plus support
Toronto-based Chris Antonik was nominated for Best New Artist in 2011 at Canada's Maple Blues Awards after the release of his debut album, and has since become one of Canada’s fastest-rising blues artists. Blending innovative, thoughtful songwriting with stunning blues guitar work, some music critics have drawn comparisons to Eric Clapton. In its 2010 year-end review, Chris was named the "future of the blues" by Canada's Blues Underground Network.
In 2013, Chris’ sophomore album Better for You was hailed by critics as “a masterpiece,” “the best Canadian blues-rock album of 2013,” and “the sound of someone taking the blues to a new place.” The album spent three weeks at #1 on DAWG FM, attained significant airplay across Canada, the US and Europe, including on Sirius XM Bluesville, and was nominated for Best Blues Album by the German Record Critics’ Association. Oregon’s Cascade Blues Association called it “one of the finest releases from the Great White North in many a year.”
In 2013, Chris’ sophomore album Better for You was hailed by critics as “a masterpiece,” “the best Canadian blues-rock album of 2013,” and “the sound of someone taking the blues to a new place.” The album spent three weeks at #1 on DAWG FM, attained significant airplay across Canada, the US and Europe, including on Sirius XM Bluesville, and was nominated for Best Blues Album by the German Record Critics’ Association. Oregon’s Cascade Blues Association called it “one of the finest releases from the Great White North in many a year.”
Fri 22nd Jul 2016
Food Fighterz
£8.00adv £10.00door
plus Dig Lazarus
"Food Fighterz are back for the 5th time at the Musician for another high-energy, hard rocking show full of all the Foo Fighters classic songs. Food Fighterz pride themselves on being authentic to the sound/image and stage presence of the real Foo Fighters and are the closest thing you're going to get to seeing the Foo Fighters live in your own back yard. They have played all the top tribute venues around the UK but love playing at The Musician as this is the home gig for their drummer. Look no further for the ultimate Foo Fighters tribute act.
For this gig they will be supported by the awesome Dig Lazarus – one of the most exciting original bands to come out of Leicester in a long time. In 2015 they won the Leicester OBS title (Original Band Showcase). They are heavily influenced by QOTSA, Foos, Biffy Clyro and many more so are a perfect match up for the Food Fighterz. "
For this gig they will be supported by the awesome Dig Lazarus – one of the most exciting original bands to come out of Leicester in a long time. In 2015 they won the Leicester OBS title (Original Band Showcase). They are heavily influenced by QOTSA, Foos, Biffy Clyro and many more so are a perfect match up for the Food Fighterz. "
Sat 23rd Jul 2016
The Jam Movement
£10.00adv £12.00door
The Jam Movement...a tribute to "the best f***ing band in the world!
Sun 24th Jul 2016
CLOSED
Mon 25th Jul 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 26th Jul 2016
CLOSED
Wed 27th Jul 2016
Charlie Dore
Worldwide hit with 'Pilot of The Airwave'
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus support
Charlie Dore returns with a rare solo show that spotlights personal favourites from her last five albums as well as unique takes on songs she has written for platinum-selling artists, some never before performed live in their original form.
The evening promises a multi-layered show as Charlie swaps between guitar, piano, ukulele and harmonium, her background in folk & roots music very much in evidence, as are her years of experience as an actor and improviser. The stories in between the songs are often dark and funny, the rapport with her audience always instant and relaxed.
Known for her often quietly subversive lyrics delivered via classic melodies, this multi-award-winner is one of only a handful of contemporary writers to have had success across so many different genres. Tina Turner, George Harrison, Celine Dion, Paul Carrack and Jimmy Nail have all covered Charlie’s songs.
Her own worldwide hit, Pilot of The Airwaves is still a staple of UK And US radio playlists… yet her contemporary songs still favour her more eclectic, acoustic roots, winning her two Ascap awards, an Ivor Novello nomination, both the Overall Grand and the Folk Prize from the International Acoustic Music Awards and in 2012 Best Album Lyrics from the Indy Acoustic Project for her album Cheapskate Lullabyes.
The evening promises a multi-layered show as Charlie swaps between guitar, piano, ukulele and harmonium, her background in folk & roots music very much in evidence, as are her years of experience as an actor and improviser. The stories in between the songs are often dark and funny, the rapport with her audience always instant and relaxed.
Known for her often quietly subversive lyrics delivered via classic melodies, this multi-award-winner is one of only a handful of contemporary writers to have had success across so many different genres. Tina Turner, George Harrison, Celine Dion, Paul Carrack and Jimmy Nail have all covered Charlie’s songs.
Her own worldwide hit, Pilot of The Airwaves is still a staple of UK And US radio playlists… yet her contemporary songs still favour her more eclectic, acoustic roots, winning her two Ascap awards, an Ivor Novello nomination, both the Overall Grand and the Folk Prize from the International Acoustic Music Awards and in 2012 Best Album Lyrics from the Indy Acoustic Project for her album Cheapskate Lullabyes.
Thu 28th Jul 2016
Skinny Molly
£12.00adv £14.00door
plus James Cull
Doors 8:00pm
Skinny Molly was founded by guitarist/vocalist Mike Estes (formerly of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackfoot) and Nashville, TN studio drummer Kurt Pietro. Originally put together to do a one-off tour of Europe in 2004, Skinny Molly has, eleven years later, become one of the hardest working and popular rock bands out of the southern United States. The band boasts guitarist Jay Johnson (formerly of Blackfoot/Rossington Band), and Grand Ole Opry stalwart bassist Luke Bradshaw.
This lineup has toured relentlessly; their first jaunt found them crossing three continents in 30 days on the strength of their debut CD "No Good Deed". Constant gigging has established them as "The band from the South to see" across Europe as well as at home in the States.
This lineup has toured relentlessly; their first jaunt found them crossing three continents in 30 days on the strength of their debut CD "No Good Deed". Constant gigging has established them as "The band from the South to see" across Europe as well as at home in the States.
Fri 29th Jul 2016
Guns 2 Roses
£10.00adv £10.00door
*THE ONLY GNR TRIBUTE TO PERFORM WITH MEMBERS OF THE OLD AND NEW GNR LINEUP*
Guns 2 Roses have existed since late 2002 and have become biggest GNR tribute in history with the credentials to prove it!
Their ability to emulate classic GNR has even been approved by members of the actual Guns N Roses and is also why G2R are the most famous GNR tribute band in the world having played live with actual members of GNR on multiple occasions with footage on YouTube from each event. They have and still play to thousands throughout the world from UK, Europe, India, Middle East and USA. 28 countries in total so far and are assigned to all the major tribute festivals, venues and agencies in the UK and Europe.
Guns 2 Roses have existed since late 2002 and have become biggest GNR tribute in history with the credentials to prove it!
Their ability to emulate classic GNR has even been approved by members of the actual Guns N Roses and is also why G2R are the most famous GNR tribute band in the world having played live with actual members of GNR on multiple occasions with footage on YouTube from each event. They have and still play to thousands throughout the world from UK, Europe, India, Middle East and USA. 28 countries in total so far and are assigned to all the major tribute festivals, venues and agencies in the UK and Europe.
Sun 31st Jul 2016
CLOSED