{"id":11068,"date":"2013-08-25T19:08:05","date_gmt":"2013-08-25T18:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/?p=11068"},"modified":"2013-08-25T19:08:05","modified_gmt":"2013-08-25T18:08:05","slug":"top-3-gigs-week-beginning-26th-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/top-3-gigs-week-beginning-26th-august\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 3 GIGS – Week Beginning 26th August"},"content":{"rendered":"

GIG ONE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Back for round two, Waitt Unsigned<\/strong><\/a> at the Brewdog Bar<\/a><\/strong> reutrns this Monday<\/strong> with yet more fantastic acts to titillate your musical tastebuds.<\/p>\n

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HEAVYHEADS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Delivering a heady mix of lush\u00a0vocals, beautiful harmonies and introspective lyrics, HEAVYHEADS<\/a> <\/strong>take raw, unrefined talent and turn it into acoustic deliciousness. Look out for their ep ‘Kerouac’ – <\/em>it’s worth far more than it’s free pricetag!<\/p>\n

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RYAN THOMAS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Taking his cue from Americana Blues,\u00a0Ryan delivers twangy riffs, woeful lyrics and a beyond distinctive vocal that\u2019s completely addictive. One of the most exciting blues artists in Notts, have a gander at his\u00a0Future Session<\/a> &<\/strong> see what we mean\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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JOE DANKS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our FSN\u00a02012 <\/strong>second runner up JOE DANKS<\/a><\/strong> is next. His\u00a0\u2018folk tinged pop\u2019 reminiscent of\u00a0Ben Howard <\/strong>is topped off by\u00a0country vocals, cracking guitar and a violin thrown in to add that certain\u00a0je ne sais quoi<\/em>. Guaranteed Folk anthems that will have your feet stomping.<\/p>\n

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JAMIE MOON<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Final act on the bill,\u00a0JAMIE MOON<\/a><\/strong> <\/a>is a rising star. Taking\u00a0influences ranging from\u00a0The Beatles<\/strong> toDamien Rice, <\/strong>Jamie delivers brilliantly crafted acoustic Folk.\u00a0Fast making a name for himself on the local scene, make sure you check him out at this event.<\/p>\n

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PRICE: FREE
\nDOORS: 7pm<\/p>\n

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GIG TWO <\/strong><\/p>\n

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A special night brought to you from the minds at Farmyard Records<\/a><\/strong> & Ambiance<\/strong> this Thursday<\/strong> at the Jam Cafe<\/a><\/strong>. With some new and exciting bands, this is fo sho a night all Notts music lovers should be penning in their diaries.<\/p>\n

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THE DIOGENES COLLECTION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

From the mind of ELIAS DIAMANTIS<\/a> <\/strong>we bring you….\u00a0THE DIOGENES COLLECTION<\/a>! <\/strong>A piano, a sax and a wonderful voice, this collection bring to the table charismatic Blues-meets-Folk music that’s sure to tickle your pickle.<\/p>\n

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IRYNA MUHA & SCOTT MARSHALL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A beautiful blending of French and Ukranian compositions from some familiar Nottingham faces, this duo make music that’s really quite lovely. They’re also one of the few acts we know who use a hurdy gurdy. Not sure what one is? Well that’s just another reason to head on down…<\/p>\n

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Skunk-Boy Project & Raptusound<\/strong> complete the lineup.<\/p>\n

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PRICE: TBC
\nDOORS: 9pm<\/p>\n

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GIG THREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Maze<\/a> <\/strong>are opening an outdoor bar, and to celebrate they’re having a party this Saturday<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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THE GORGEOUS CHANS<\/a><\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Serving up Pop music with touches of Funk, our FSN<\/strong> winners\u00a0THE GORGEOUS CHANS<\/a> <\/strong>are back from their August break! Infectious tunes, larger than life performances & impossible hooks,\u00a0THE GORGEOUS CHANS<\/a><\/strong> make music to get you groovin\u2019. See for yourself on their\u00a0Future Session with us\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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THE SWIINES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

One of our hardest working bands, THE SWIINES<\/a><\/strong> are just what’s needed to kick start a night of debauchery. A vintage Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll swagger and punchy choruses\u00a0that will hit you like an anvil, this four piece are bringing Brit Pop back in a big way. Forget Manchester ’95, it’s all about Nottingham 2013.<\/p>\n

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Stiff Kitten DJs <\/strong>will be spinning the decks late into the night & Liverpool band The Hummingbirds<\/strong> complete the lineup.<\/p>\n

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PRICE: \u00a35
\nDOORS: 8pm<\/p>\n

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Yours in Love of New Music,
\nMaddie Hammond.X<\/p>\n

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Ps. These are our selection of just three of the top gigs happening around Notts this week. For a more general overview of what’s occurring musically across the city, check out Mike Atkinson’s blog HERE.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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GIG ONE   Back for round two, Waitt Unsigned at the Brewdog Bar reutrns this Monday with yet more fantastic acts to titillate your musical tastebuds.   HEAVYHEADS Delivering a heady mix of lush\u00a0vocals, beautiful harmonies and introspective lyrics, HEAVYHEADS take raw, unrefined talent and turn it into acoustic deliciousness. Look out for their ep…<\/p>\n

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