{"id":10460,"date":"2013-06-09T19:15:38","date_gmt":"2013-06-09T18:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/?p=10460"},"modified":"2013-06-11T22:13:46","modified_gmt":"2013-06-11T21:13:46","slug":"top-three-gigs-week-beginning-10th-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/top-three-gigs-week-beginning-10th-june\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP THREE GIGS &#8211; Week Beginning 10th June."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>GIG ONE<\/strong><br \/>\n<br \/>\nBring your best game face to <strong><a href=\"www.themazerocks.com\">The Maze<\/a><\/strong> this <strong>Thursday<\/strong> &#038; prepare for battle. It\u2019s Macmillan&#8217;s BOTB Semi-Finals &#038; five Indie\/Acoustic acts will be competing to nab a spot at this year\u2019s fest in September.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/huntinghelen\">HUNTING HELEN<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nTaking acoustic music up a notch, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/huntinghelen\">HUNTING HELEN<\/a><\/strong> make Acoustic Rock with added punch. With gritty vocals  &#038; influences ranging from <strong>Foo Fighters<\/strong> to <strong>Maroon 5<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/huntinghelen\">HUNTING HELEN<\/a><\/strong> are cooking up something fresh. Listen to them on the Podcast <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/nusic-new-music-podcast-30-86\/\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/joshkempmusic?fref=ts\">JOSH KEMP<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nCome get lost in the heartfelt goodness of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/joshkempmusic?fref=ts\">JOSH KEMP<\/a><\/strong>. A one man band, Josh&#8217;s intricate guitar playing, sharp lyrics &#038; easy-going melodies are lifted by softly soaring vocals &#038; bulked out by a loop-pedal. Delicious.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/emmabladonjonesmusic?fref=ts\">EMMA BLADON JONES<\/a><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nAcoustic jammer <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/emmabladonjonesmusic?fref=ts\">EMMA BLADON JONES<\/a><\/a><\/strong> will be showing you what she can do with a guitar. Emotive Acoustic Pop, her soft &#038; powerful vocals combined with sentimental, heartfelt lyrics make for something impossible not to enjoy. Have a listen for yourself on the Podcast <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/nusic-new-music-podcast-35-91\/\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-FilB7Vw8xw\">JOSH WHEATLEY<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nChampion love-spreader 2013 <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-FilB7Vw8xw\">JOSH WHEATLEY<\/a><\/strong> is looking to add another victory at this event. An artist who&#8217;s starting to make his mark on the Notts scene, his mellow vocals and oh-so-soothing melodies show maturity beyond his 17 years and make one hell of an impact live.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marcreevesmusic?fref=ts\">MARC REEVES<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSinger-songwriter <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marcreevesmusic?fref=ts\">MARC REEVES<\/a><\/strong> is a beloved staple of the Notts Folk scene &#038; no doubt this performance will remind us why. From intimate acoustic songs to folky Americana, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marcreevesmusic?fref=ts\">MARC REEVES<\/a><\/strong> knows how to pull out all the stops for an incredible performance. Not to miss!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nPRICE: \u00a34<br \/>\nDOORS: 7pm.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>GIG TWO<\/strong><br \/>\n<br \/>\nFor an intimate night with two brilliant Electro acts, head on down to the <strong><a href=\"www.jamcafe.info\">Jam Cafe<\/a><\/strong> this <strong>Saturday <\/strong>for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/383693938413745\/\">Strangerzoo<\/a><\/strong>. Grab a Belgian Beer, have a boogie and enjoy some incredible music \u2013 the recipe for a perfect night!<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kirkspenceriscool\/info\">KIRK SPENCER<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nIntimate exoticata that is guaranteed to get under your skin, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kirkspenceriscool\/info\">KIRK SPENCER<\/a><\/strong> is Nottingham\u2019s own musical Renaissnace man, having proved himself an accomplished producer, drummer &#038; musician. An artist who is not afraid to experiment with different sounds, Kirk\u2019s music varies from chilled-out trance to Psychedelia &#038; is stitched together with ease by Soulful vocals. Throw some Eastern influences into the mix &#038; you have something really special. One listen &#038; you\u2019ll agree.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LoopholeProject\/\">LOOPHOLE PROJECT<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nNotts trio <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LoopholeProject\/\">LOOPHOLE PROJECT<\/a><\/strong> will be supporting. Despite being newbies to the music scene (this will be their first EVER gig), these guys are already turning heads &#038; gaining some serious recognition having sailed through to this year\u2019s<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/future-sound-of-nottingham\/\">FSoN <\/a><\/strong>final after winning the Judges round. Intoxicating electronic hooks that will make your head spin, this is only the beginning of a very exciting <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LoopholeProject\/\">LOOPHOLE PROJECT<\/a><\/strong> journey. Could they be this year&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/indianathegirl?fref=ts\">INDIANA<\/a><\/strong>&#8230;?<br \/>\n<br \/>\nALSO PLAYING: <strong>DJ Blackboy, Kalutski, Stegosaurus.<\/strong><br \/>\n<br \/>\nPRICE: TBC<br \/>\nDOORS: 8pm<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>GIG THREE<\/strong><br \/>\n<br \/>\nFor a chance to see a Notts band supporting some music legends, get on over to <strong><a href=\"www.thedoghousenottingham.co.uk\/\">The Doghouse<\/a> <\/strong>this <strong>Sunday <\/strong>where local lads <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-Swiines\/15273734819?id=15273734819&#038;sk=info\">THE SWIINES<\/a> <\/strong>will be playing alongside former <strong>Cast &#038; The La\u2019s<\/strong> members <strong>John Power &#038; Jay Lewis<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nAfter sometime away from the music scene, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-Swiines\/15273734819?id=15273734819&#038;sk=info\">THE SWIINES<\/a><\/strong> are back with a bang &#038; their signature vintage swagger. With Brit-Pop infused melodies, explosive choruses &#038; oodles of onstage charisma, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-Swiines\/15273734819?id=15273734819&#038;sk=info\">THE SWIINES<\/a><\/strong> are bringing Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll back to Nottingham in a big way. Seeing these guys support some music idols sounds mind-blowingly awesome. Don&#8217;t miss out!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nPRICE: \u00a313 adv.<br \/>\nDOORS: 7pm<br \/>\n<br \/>\nYours in Love of New Music,<br \/>\nMaddie Hammond.X<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GIG ONE Bring your best game face to The Maze this Thursday &#038; prepare for battle. It\u2019s Macmillan&#8217;s BOTB Semi-Finals &#038; five Indie\/Acoustic acts will be competing to nab a spot at this year\u2019s fest in September. HUNTING HELEN Taking acoustic music up a notch, HUNTING HELEN make Acoustic Rock with added punch. 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