Another killer seven days for the Nottingham music scene this week, with a comedy EP launch, a Hip-Hop\/Electronic love fest and an Indie half-dayer!<\/p>\n
GIG ONE<\/strong><\/p>\n This Thursday, Nottingham’s legendary MRS GREEN<\/a><\/strong> is back to liven up The Bodega<\/a><\/strong>, accompanied by her \u201cswagger band\u201d THE RIZZLAS\u2019<\/strong> for the launch of her first spectacular E.P. \t<\/p>\n You\u2019ll definitely know MRS GREEN<\/a><\/strong> if you\u2019ve seen her. Sporting an oddly hairy set of legs for her age, MRS GREEN<\/a><\/strong> is one of the funniest comedy acts that Nottingham has ever seen. Do yourself a favour and do a bit of search on YouTube to see what she\u2019s all about – you won\u2019t regret it!<\/p>\n The whole project is a massive Notts lovefest – a collaborative effort of Notts creatives, featuring a band full of local musicians from the legendary CRS studios in St. Anns, as well as songwriting from ROB GREEN<\/a><\/strong>, YOUTHORACLE<\/a><\/strong> and many more. Jamie Joseph<\/strong> from Derby will also be supporting on the night.<\/p>\n Price: Free GIG TWO<\/strong><\/p>\n This Friday, we\u2019ve got some of Nottingham\u2019s finest Hip-Hop talent supporting Paper Tiger<\/strong> (who are from Leeds), at The Maze<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Firstly we would like to give a massive big up to the 1ST BLOOD<\/a><\/strong> empire, after the release of over twelve albums they continue to seriously turn the heat up on the Nottingham Hip-Hop scene. This Friday you can catch the streetwise Hip-Hop poets as they return to The Maze<\/strong> doing what they do best. This is sure to be a banger!<\/p>\n One of Nottingham\u2019s finest Electronic music producers, TRAY ELECTRIC<\/a><\/strong> will be showcasing his carefully crafted Electronica. The live sets are both uplifting and reflective conveying elements of melodic bliss, clever sound trickery and driving bass lines – so basically you may have a bit of a reflection during your boogie.<\/p>\n The musical love child of Tim Laverack and Gavin Kirtly, OPDOT<\/a><\/strong> blends an emotive melodic mixture of melody, texture and mood. Their intricate beats and development of thematic material within classical structures\/forms, synthesizers and acoustic timbres creates their signature sound. So, in short, these guys make something proper unique, and that\u2019s bound to intrigue.<\/p>\n Price: \u00a35 advance\/ \u00a37OTD GIG THREE<\/strong><\/p>\n This Saturday, The Maze<\/strong> will be hosting an early evening of Indie bliss, with plenty of local talent to whet your appetite.<\/p>\n Opening the night is BAD RAPTOR<\/a><\/strong> who claim that they play \u201czesty, zainy music that will really get your blood pumping and your testicles quaking\u201d Unfortunately being a woman I do not have access to the male gonad, however with that in mind this is surely to be an interesting live set. <\/p>\n They\u2019ll be shortly followed by THE CHASE<\/a><\/strong>; known for their high-spirited sets the three-piece combine a youthful mixture of Brit-Pop with plenty of Rock \u2018N\u2019 Roll swagger. Next to take the stage is BLEACH<\/a><\/strong> who will bring a bit of a heavier sound, inspired by the likes of Nirvana <\/strong>and Alkaline Trio<\/strong> the band convey similar grungy riffs stylings to their idols, and they pay a pretty good homage!<\/p>\n BLUE VULTURE<\/a><\/strong> will showcase a lively set of catchy Indie Rock and feel good anthems, and we\u2019re sure they\u2019ll play plenty from their ace EP \u201cAmateur Tape Recording<\/em>.\u201d >THE TANGENTS<\/a><\/a><\/strong> bring some classic Indie Rock \u2018N\u2019 Roll, with plenty of catchy choruses, relatable lyrics and more swagger than Snoop Dogg<\/strong> at a Gallagher brothers house party.<\/p>\n
\nDoors: 8PM<\/p>\n
\nDoors: 8PM<\/p>\n