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Coming to The Musician in January 2020
Wed 1st Jan 2020
CLOSED
Thu 2nd Jan 2020
CLOSED
Fri 3rd Jan 2020
CLOSED
Sat 4th Jan 2020
Infinity
£5.00
feat: Infinity, The Veez and Paul J Roberts
Doors 7:30pm
INFINITY
https://www.instagram.com/infinitymusic2000/
THE VEEZ
https://www.facebook.com/theveezbanduk/
PAUL J ROBERTS
https://www.facebook.com/PaulJRobertsMusic/
Plus more T.B.A
https://www.instagram.com/infinitymusic2000/
THE VEEZ
https://www.facebook.com/theveezbanduk/
PAUL J ROBERTS
https://www.facebook.com/PaulJRobertsMusic/
Plus more T.B.A
Sun 5th Jan 2020
CLOSED
Mon 6th Jan 2020
CLOSED
Tue 7th Jan 2020
CLOSED
Wed 8th Jan 2020
CLOSED
Thu 9th Jan 2020
CLOSED
Fri 10th Jan 2020
Wailing Badger + Deadwires+ The Vees + Micheal Vickers
£5.00
Sloping from the depths of rural Leicestershire, the Wailing Badger cometh. Bringing their ragtag mix of naughty power-funk with a retro blues edge and sugary dollops of genuine soul, be prepared for some kick ass rock with a difference...
Sat 11th Jan 2020
Duran UK
£10.00adv £12.00door
Now in their second decade since forming, DURAN are the UK’s leading tribute to Duran Duran. Performing to audiences throughout the UK and Europe, winning new friends along the way, DURAN continues to authentically recreate the sounds and energy of Duran Duran’s live shows, paying noteworthy and respectful homage to the Wild Boys of pop.
This popular, award winning, tribute act delivers a cocktail of timeless hits and fan favourites from Duran Duran’s 40 year career, satisfying both the hungriest of Duranies and music lovers alike!
So for the ultimate live tribute show to Duran Duran look no further! DURAN will soon be landing at a venue or festival near to you, right here on Planet Earth!
This popular, award winning, tribute act delivers a cocktail of timeless hits and fan favourites from Duran Duran’s 40 year career, satisfying both the hungriest of Duranies and music lovers alike!
So for the ultimate live tribute show to Duran Duran look no further! DURAN will soon be landing at a venue or festival near to you, right here on Planet Earth!
Sun 12th Jan 2020
CLOSED
Mon 13th Jan 2020
Cup O'Joe
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Cup O�Joe is a close family trio who have been playing together from their early teens. They were raised in the traditions of bluegrass and folk and it is these traditions that their music is rooted in. They blend the intricate tones of bluegrass, folk and jazz to tones to create their own progressive acoustic sound. Their mix of original and re-imagined traditional songs sets the ingredients for an energetic and enthusiastic performance, and this is giving them a growing presence on the surrounding acoustic music scene in Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe. Strong sibling harmonies can be heard throughout their music, harmonies that blend together like only sibling harmonies can.
The former Radio 2 Young Folk Award Finalists have toured extensively through Ireland, England and Central Europe over the years. In 2017 they were selected to take part in the Bluegrass Ramble at the International Bluegrass Associations weeklong conference and festival in Raleigh, North Carolina, being along some of the first International bands to do so.
They are set to release their new album in January 2020, which contains nine new original songs and one traditional, whilst embodying a fresh original sound. For several tracks they are joined on mandolin by David Benedict (Mile Twelve), and on fiddle by Niall Murphy (Breaking Trad, Cara Dillon, Nathan Carter) as well as many more special guests.
"They make a truly gorgeous sound and play with such intuition as only a family can do.�
Cara Dillon
�Imagine what these young artists will accomplish before they�re done�
Bluegrass Today
The former Radio 2 Young Folk Award Finalists have toured extensively through Ireland, England and Central Europe over the years. In 2017 they were selected to take part in the Bluegrass Ramble at the International Bluegrass Associations weeklong conference and festival in Raleigh, North Carolina, being along some of the first International bands to do so.
They are set to release their new album in January 2020, which contains nine new original songs and one traditional, whilst embodying a fresh original sound. For several tracks they are joined on mandolin by David Benedict (Mile Twelve), and on fiddle by Niall Murphy (Breaking Trad, Cara Dillon, Nathan Carter) as well as many more special guests.
"They make a truly gorgeous sound and play with such intuition as only a family can do.�
Cara Dillon
�Imagine what these young artists will accomplish before they�re done�
Bluegrass Today
Tue 14th Jan 2020
CLOSED
Wed 15th Jan 2020
CLOSED
Thu 16th Jan 2020
James Oliver Band
£5.00adv £5.00door
James Oliver is one of the UKs busiest acts playing 300 plus gigs a year all over the UK, Europe and the USA. He has performed over 3000 gigs and shared the stage with many acts including Albert Lee, Bill Kirchen, Deke Leonard, Greg Koch, Steve Gibbons, Dr Feelgood, Billy Bremner, Walter Trout and many other.
In 2020 James won the UK Blues Awards emerging act of the year and has since been nominated a further 3 times. He has released 2 studio albums 3 live albums and an EP and his album Twang was number 1 on the Amazon blues charts for 3 weeks.
In 2020 James won the UK Blues Awards emerging act of the year and has since been nominated a further 3 times. He has released 2 studio albums 3 live albums and an EP and his album Twang was number 1 on the Amazon blues charts for 3 weeks.
Fri 17th Jan 2020
Stevie Jones & The Wildfires
£5.00adv £6.00door
plus Stephen Tanner & The Runaways and Matt Keneson
Stevie Jones and The Wildfires
are a well-established Northamptonshire based 4 piece band who deliver their own unique blend of modern alternative rock centred around powerful acoustic-based songwriting. With a number of line up changes over the last decade they have received favourable reviews and airplay including BBC Introducing, Planet Rock and BBC Radio Scotland. Their third studio album ‘Clarity In Dusk’ produced by Adam Ellis at Deadline Studios Leicester is out now. With much of it written during lockdown inspired by late countryside walks and covers a range influences including Ryan Adams, Counting Crows and Porcupine Tree.
“their sound is very much their own and I can’t think of anyone writing today that has such poetry in the lyrics or the ability to back them up” Andy Snipper, Blues Matters Magazine
The Fazed
are an independent 4 piece indie/rock band that thrive on writing and performing soulful, melodic, beat driven orginal rock n roll.
They have extensive live performance experience showcasing their material at venues and festivals across the UK. Their 2023 single One More Night has recently featured on BBC Introducing and BBC Radio. The band consists of Dave Sherratt (vocals/guitar), Anthony Fox (bass), Adam Plumb (lead guitar) and Ritchie Whitehead (drums).
Amy Dx.
Local artist influenced by a wide range of indie/rock and grunge bands, Amy's debut album 'Time' draws upon her influences creating a unique blend of ethereal vocals with an alternative rock sound.
With a full band backing her on stage this year, they put on a great set of originals and have also been experimenting with playing some great covers by PJ Harvey, fleetwood Mac Florence and the machine, and skunk Anansie. Debut album TIME is available on all platforms - https://ditto.fm/time-amy-dx
are a well-established Northamptonshire based 4 piece band who deliver their own unique blend of modern alternative rock centred around powerful acoustic-based songwriting. With a number of line up changes over the last decade they have received favourable reviews and airplay including BBC Introducing, Planet Rock and BBC Radio Scotland. Their third studio album ‘Clarity In Dusk’ produced by Adam Ellis at Deadline Studios Leicester is out now. With much of it written during lockdown inspired by late countryside walks and covers a range influences including Ryan Adams, Counting Crows and Porcupine Tree.
“their sound is very much their own and I can’t think of anyone writing today that has such poetry in the lyrics or the ability to back them up” Andy Snipper, Blues Matters Magazine
The Fazed
are an independent 4 piece indie/rock band that thrive on writing and performing soulful, melodic, beat driven orginal rock n roll.
They have extensive live performance experience showcasing their material at venues and festivals across the UK. Their 2023 single One More Night has recently featured on BBC Introducing and BBC Radio. The band consists of Dave Sherratt (vocals/guitar), Anthony Fox (bass), Adam Plumb (lead guitar) and Ritchie Whitehead (drums).
Amy Dx.
Local artist influenced by a wide range of indie/rock and grunge bands, Amy's debut album 'Time' draws upon her influences creating a unique blend of ethereal vocals with an alternative rock sound.
With a full band backing her on stage this year, they put on a great set of originals and have also been experimenting with playing some great covers by PJ Harvey, fleetwood Mac Florence and the machine, and skunk Anansie. Debut album TIME is available on all platforms - https://ditto.fm/time-amy-dx
Sat 18th Jan 2020
Strange Doors
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm - 11:30pm
The Strange Doors are a Doors tribute band that takes you back in time by recreating the sights and sounds of the legends you know and love. This band doesn’t just replicate the studio versions of Doors classics; we actually recreate the live Doors experience. Here you will find ad-libbed poetry, a singer that jumps into the air and writhes on the floor (whilst conjuring the Lizard King with his rich baritone voice), jazzy organ solos, bluesy slide guitar and powerful, yet subtle drumming that punctuates the music and vocals. Like a gig by the real Doors, a Strange Doors gig has an air of unpredictability... audiences are kept guessing what to expect next. The atmosphere is charged with the darkness and feeling of menace that only Doors music can provide.
The Strange Doors will take you on a journey into the severed garden... fires will be lit and lizards will be celebrated!
The Strange Doors will take you on a journey into the severed garden... fires will be lit and lizards will be celebrated!
Sun 19th Jan 2020
ProstAid Jazz Bash
£15.00adv £17.00door
Doors 12:00noon - 10:00pm
The 16th annual fundraiser in support of ProstAid
Featuring:
The Welland Valley Stompers
J For Jazz
The Lazy Alligators
The Nutter Family
Plumb Loco
The Red Belly Skifflers
The Titanic Jazzband
The Jazz Crew
www.prostaid.co.uk
A full day of Jazz raising funds for local Prostate Cancer charity Prostaid and Loros
Featuring:
The Welland Valley Stompers
J For Jazz
The Lazy Alligators
The Nutter Family
Plumb Loco
The Red Belly Skifflers
The Titanic Jazzband
The Jazz Crew
www.prostaid.co.uk
A full day of Jazz raising funds for local Prostate Cancer charity Prostaid and Loros
Mon 20th Jan 2020
CLOSED
Tue 21st Jan 2020
CLOSED
Wed 22nd Jan 2020
Follow Deep
£5.00
plus Hallucinator and Hardlines
Doors 7:30pm
Follow Deep are a young, emerging indie/alternative rock band from Hull. The band has a heavy yet unique sound - mainly due to having a saxophonist in the mix - that brings an energetic quality to every stage they step foot on.
Thu 23rd Jan 2020
The Nick Weldon Sextet
£12.00 £5 NUS
Doors 7:30pm
Leicester Jazzhouse Presents:
A rare opportunity to experience a truly spectacular band bringing the best of jazz to Leicester. As a renowned pianist, jazz educator and more recently also as a double bassist, Nick has assembled a group of diverse and highly individual musicians for an evening of exquisite musical stimulation!
Lineup
Art Themen Saxophone
Laura Jurd Trumpet
Andra Sparks Vocals
Trevor Tomkins Drums
Nikki Iles Piano
Nick Weldon Piano/ Bass
A rare opportunity to experience a truly spectacular band bringing the best of jazz to Leicester. As a renowned pianist, jazz educator and more recently also as a double bassist, Nick has assembled a group of diverse and highly individual musicians for an evening of exquisite musical stimulation!
Lineup
Art Themen Saxophone
Laura Jurd Trumpet
Andra Sparks Vocals
Trevor Tomkins Drums
Nikki Iles Piano
Nick Weldon Piano/ Bass
Fri 24th Jan 2020
Ultimate Coldplay
£10.00adv £12.00door
Ultimate Coldplay are the UK's finest live tribute to Coldplay, featuring an uncanny Chris Martin look and soundalike in David Jenkins.
Winners at the UK National Tribute Awards, the band perform all the hits and classics you would expect to hear at any Coldplay concert, delivered by way of fantastic vocals and first class musicianship.
Authentic instruments, costumes and lighting to match, David the the band's vocalist is the perfect front man to take on the role of Chris Martin - you won’t believe your eyes and ears...
"OMG! How good are these guys? I have been very lucky to have seen Coldplay live and these guys do Coldplay proud, an amazing tribute band. We had an awesome night, the place was packed out and everyone was have a great time. Thanks for a fantastic night, would definitely see again - 10/10 X" - fan review
Winners at the UK National Tribute Awards, the band perform all the hits and classics you would expect to hear at any Coldplay concert, delivered by way of fantastic vocals and first class musicianship.
Authentic instruments, costumes and lighting to match, David the the band's vocalist is the perfect front man to take on the role of Chris Martin - you won’t believe your eyes and ears...
"OMG! How good are these guys? I have been very lucky to have seen Coldplay live and these guys do Coldplay proud, an amazing tribute band. We had an awesome night, the place was packed out and everyone was have a great time. Thanks for a fantastic night, would definitely see again - 10/10 X" - fan review
Sat 25th Jan 2020
Roxy Magic
£11.00adv
Roxy Magic are the UK's Definitive and longest-running tribute to Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry.
They recreate entirely live material which spans four decades, from futurist/nostalgic art rock, through classic standards to sophisticated adult-oriented rock. Their aim is to give the audience a fabulously entertaining evening. Very high quality musicianship and a wonderful
Bryan Ferry look and sound-alike in the person of singer Kevin Hackett,combine to do just that.
"It took a long time for there to be a Roxy tribute band;there is one now and it's very good." - Roxy Music's Andy Mackay
They recreate entirely live material which spans four decades, from futurist/nostalgic art rock, through classic standards to sophisticated adult-oriented rock. Their aim is to give the audience a fabulously entertaining evening. Very high quality musicianship and a wonderful
Bryan Ferry look and sound-alike in the person of singer Kevin Hackett,combine to do just that.
"It took a long time for there to be a Roxy tribute band;there is one now and it's very good." - Roxy Music's Andy Mackay
Sun 26th Jan 2020
CLOSED
Mon 27th Jan 2020
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 28th Jan 2020
Ariel Posen
£15.00adv £15.00door
plus Cathal Murphy
Singer/songwriter. Internationally-renowned guitarist. Producer. Solo artist. A lifelong musician, there are few roles Ariel Posen hasn't played.
Although born in Winnipeg, Posen spent much of his childhood on the road, traveling from show to show with his musician parents. He began playing guitar at 9 years old, kicking off a career that eventually found him traveling the globe for his own gigs, including shows as a member of the Juno Award winning, roots-rock band The Bros. Landreth. Several years later, Posen began working on an album of his own, tracking his new songs in the same studio in which his parents once recorded their albums.
How Long marks Posen's long-awaited solo debut, showcasing not only his chops as an instrumentalist, but his talents as a diverse songwriter, too. The record casts a wide net, moving from rootsy blues to R&B to melodic rock & roll. A co-writer and producer for artists of all genres, Posen shows the full range of his talents on these 10 tracks, nodding to his influences — including The Beatles and many more — along the way. How Long is not a guitar record, although there's certainly plenty of guitar to be heard here. Instead, it's a song record, filled with hooks, autobiographical lyrics, and Posen's compelling voice.
"The guitar is the tool to get the music out," he says. "Always serve the song first. Otherwise, you're just playing an instrument.”
Although born in Winnipeg, Posen spent much of his childhood on the road, traveling from show to show with his musician parents. He began playing guitar at 9 years old, kicking off a career that eventually found him traveling the globe for his own gigs, including shows as a member of the Juno Award winning, roots-rock band The Bros. Landreth. Several years later, Posen began working on an album of his own, tracking his new songs in the same studio in which his parents once recorded their albums.
How Long marks Posen's long-awaited solo debut, showcasing not only his chops as an instrumentalist, but his talents as a diverse songwriter, too. The record casts a wide net, moving from rootsy blues to R&B to melodic rock & roll. A co-writer and producer for artists of all genres, Posen shows the full range of his talents on these 10 tracks, nodding to his influences — including The Beatles and many more — along the way. How Long is not a guitar record, although there's certainly plenty of guitar to be heard here. Instead, it's a song record, filled with hooks, autobiographical lyrics, and Posen's compelling voice.
"The guitar is the tool to get the music out," he says. "Always serve the song first. Otherwise, you're just playing an instrument.”
Wed 29th Jan 2020
Austin Gold
£7.00adv
plus support
Doors 8:00pm
Austin Gold have been labelled as "Melodic Hard Rock". They are considered to be "The One's To Watch" and were awarded "Best Breakthrough Act 2017". See the band LIVE and you won't be disappointed!
The band of David James Smith (Vocals & Lead Guitar), Jack Cable (Guitars), Lee Churchill (Bass), Russell Hill (Hammond & Keyboards) and Chris Ogden (Drums), have been building a reputation as one of the best live acts around.
The album, as with all the label’s releases, was tracked to analogue tape. Armed with ten original songs and with near-telepathic communication, the band laid down the tightest of rock-solid tracks.
Their melting pot of influences come together to create something that is really very special.
From heavy guitar riffs, to the most delicate heart-felt ballads, from atmospheric sonic landscapes, to hook-driven melodies, this is an album that deserves to be heard.
With the release of “Before Dark Clouds” and relentless touring to follow, AUSTIN GOLD are set for a breakthrough year ahead.
The band of David James Smith (Vocals & Lead Guitar), Jack Cable (Guitars), Lee Churchill (Bass), Russell Hill (Hammond & Keyboards) and Chris Ogden (Drums), have been building a reputation as one of the best live acts around.
The album, as with all the label’s releases, was tracked to analogue tape. Armed with ten original songs and with near-telepathic communication, the band laid down the tightest of rock-solid tracks.
Their melting pot of influences come together to create something that is really very special.
From heavy guitar riffs, to the most delicate heart-felt ballads, from atmospheric sonic landscapes, to hook-driven melodies, this is an album that deserves to be heard.
With the release of “Before Dark Clouds” and relentless touring to follow, AUSTIN GOLD are set for a breakthrough year ahead.
Thu 30th Jan 2020
TALON - The Acoustic Collection
£13.50adv £15.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Come and experience Talon as you’ve never seen them before. Four members of the world’s greatest Eagles tribute band perform a selection of their favourite contemporary acoustic classics by James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, Crosby Stills & Nash, John Denver, Michael Jackson, and many more…
Fri 31st Jan 2020
SKAM + Hell's Addiction
20th birthday rock night fundraiser
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 7:30pm
All proceeds to go to Hope Against Cancer, Help the Homeless and Rainbows Children's Hospice.
SKAM
Formed by Steve Hill (guitar) and Matt Gilmore (bass), SKAM are a three-piece, hard rock band based in Leicester, UK. With the latest addition of Neal Hill on drums, SKAM are at their strongest ever. With over 450 gigs to their name to date and having played in every major city in the UK and Ireland this is a crack live unit with a stage show second to none.
Influenced by bands such as AC/DC, Iron Maiden and The Foo Fighters the band have a reputation for delivering no-nonsense, gutsy, classic British rock music. They have toured with bands such as Airbourne, The Answer, The Quireboys and The Wildhearts to name a few.
HELL'S ADDICTION
Originally a four-piece featuring brothers Ben (vocals) and Liam Sargent (guitar), Jason Green (bass) and Luke Morley (drums), Leicester's own Hell’s Addiction formed as a four piece in 2010, with their first album, the triumphant Raise Your Glass arriving in 2013.
They have always grafted hard to fine tune their craft and toured extensively leading up to 2015 at which point they started work on their most recent album – ‘Broken’. Released in July 2016 it received critical acclaim across the board. Describing Hell's Addiction as the "Bastard child of an illicit three-way between Skid Row, early Guns N' Roses and AC/DC", pretty much sums up their balls-out approach to Rock ‘n’ Roll.
SKAM
Formed by Steve Hill (guitar) and Matt Gilmore (bass), SKAM are a three-piece, hard rock band based in Leicester, UK. With the latest addition of Neal Hill on drums, SKAM are at their strongest ever. With over 450 gigs to their name to date and having played in every major city in the UK and Ireland this is a crack live unit with a stage show second to none.
Influenced by bands such as AC/DC, Iron Maiden and The Foo Fighters the band have a reputation for delivering no-nonsense, gutsy, classic British rock music. They have toured with bands such as Airbourne, The Answer, The Quireboys and The Wildhearts to name a few.
HELL'S ADDICTION
Originally a four-piece featuring brothers Ben (vocals) and Liam Sargent (guitar), Jason Green (bass) and Luke Morley (drums), Leicester's own Hell’s Addiction formed as a four piece in 2010, with their first album, the triumphant Raise Your Glass arriving in 2013.
They have always grafted hard to fine tune their craft and toured extensively leading up to 2015 at which point they started work on their most recent album – ‘Broken’. Released in July 2016 it received critical acclaim across the board. Describing Hell's Addiction as the "Bastard child of an illicit three-way between Skid Row, early Guns N' Roses and AC/DC", pretty much sums up their balls-out approach to Rock ‘n’ Roll.