As another seven days have passed (seriously, where is this year going?) there is, as always, loads of incredible gigs going off on the Nottingham music scene this week. This week sees an Acoustic lovefest, a Hip-Hop megafest, and a multi-genre Festival…fest.<\/p>\n
GIG ONE<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019ve said it before and we\u2019ll say it again, Thursdays are the new Fridays and for the second time in a row Jam Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/strong> prove they know about raw talent with \u201cAmbiance\u201d.<\/p>\n Put together lush harmonies, interesting guitar work with ridiculously catchy tunes and you\u2019ve got lovable acoustic boy\/girl duo MOLLY & JACK<\/a><\/strong>. Headlining the night are the artists we stole from Lincoln (mwahahaha)! Unexpectedly it\u2019s Molly who owns the lower melodies whilst Jack takes the higher ones making them intriguing to watch! The adorable couple makes sweet sweet music together and knows exactly how to win over the crowd! #Relationshipgoals. Just saying. For fans of Neil Young<\/strong> and Fleetwood Mac<\/strong>, you\u2019re welcome. For fans of acoustic goodness, again, you\u2019re welcome.<\/p>\n Honestly guys, KETO\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> enchanting and haunting voice still has us at a loss for words so we\u2019re borrowing a few from Sounddhism<\/a><\/strong> – \u201cOne of the most unique\u2026 endearingly fragile voices in Folk music a talent that has taken the Nottingham circuit by storm\u201d. If you\u2019ve seen the new amazingly artsy music video for Change<\/em>, the war paint might have you thinking \u2018Keto = warrior of the mystical variety\u2019 (maybe that\u2019s just me?! Okay\u2026). We still don\u2019t know exactly what this new name means but the source of any self-respecting person, Wikipedia, tells us it might be a sea goddess in Greek Mythology. We\u2019ll let you get back to us on that. The jury may still be out on the name, but what\u2019s clear is this girl is insanely talented! We shouldn\u2019t need to spell it out, you know what to do.<\/p>\n The next artist has been on tour his whole life, but finally found a home with us in Notts and aren\u2019t we lucky? DAUDI MATSIKO<\/a><\/strong> is a beautifully honest Acoustic-Folk storyteller with an incredible ability to take you on a heartfelt journey over three minutes. His songs are delicate and sad as hell, so prepare those tear ducts! We don\u2019t know about you, but we haven\u2019t heard many love songs with atomic bomb references like \u201cmy heart was Nagasaki\u201d \u2013 That\u2019s poetry guys\u2026excuse us\u2026 we need a moment\u2026. #Letsbehonest though, some weeks are hard, but you know that vocal hug you may need? He\u2019s definitely your man! If you don\u2019t think you\u2019ll make it to Thursday without your new musical bestie – we\u2019ve got you covered – check out his Future Session HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Last but by no means least: JAMIE MOON<\/a><\/strong> is a bit of a star on the rise (see what we did there? Here\u2019s a tip: MOON. Star). As Farmyard<\/a><\/strong> put it: \u201cLast year Jamie released one of the best EP\u2019s to come out of Notts in recent time. Probably ever.\u201d \u2013 Now that\u2019s a statement and a half! But we can understand why. Jamie has mastered his genre. His use of yearning but simple guitar notes simply accent his passionate melodies. While he\u2019s obviously spent a few nights at heartbreak hotel his bittersweet songwriting still manages to keep his music upbeat and hopeful (Psst that\u2019s hard to achieve!). We may be swooning a bit right now\u2026 maybe. <\/p>\n Price: FREE GIG TWO<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have even the slightest interest in Hip-Hop, there is only one place you should be this Saturday – #REBELLION<\/a><\/strong> at the Irish Centre<\/a><\/strong>. Notts veteran, Clash Money<\/a><\/strong> founder and Don\u2019t Flop<\/a><\/strong> legend YOUTHORACLE<\/a><\/strong> takes on Blizzard<\/strong> this weekend. Lyrically of course. As the second most viewed battle rapper in the UK you\u2019re going to need to see this guy in beast mode just to appreciate how good he is. And this is just one of eight battles going off on the night!. Expect clever wordplay, bruised egos, and verbal shots to be fired! <\/p>\n That\u2019s not all though. Nottingham knows how to throw a party so live performances were practically mandatory! Turning it all the way up is Nottingham grime favourite GI NA NA NO (GINO<\/a><\/strong>). Apart from an infectious flow this guy knows how to bring serious energy. Believe you\u2019ll be shouting GI NA NA NO like a karaoke #OK (don\u2019t know those lyrics? Catch up. Seriously). <\/p>\n Ripping up the stage further are EDUCATED FOOLZ<\/a><\/strong> (JAH DIGGA<\/a><\/strong>, 2TONE<\/a><\/strong> & J LITTLES<\/a><\/strong>) While these guys are talented and hilarious, newer tunes like Why<\/em> and My Heart Let it Fall<\/em> show these guys know how to speak that realness. They\u2019ll no doubt be dropping some hard beats but most importantly they\u2019ll be keepin\u2019 it 100! <\/p>\n FIF NOVA<\/a><\/strong> will be reppin\u2019 Nottingham with SHIVA<\/strong> & THE ELEMENTZ<\/a><\/strong> and you can expect some sick bars from SNOWY<\/a><\/strong>. The fresh debut of GARTON\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> new mixtape make this rapper one to keep an eye on. His flows, freestyle ease and ad-libs will definitely be a crowd pleaser. And if that\u2019s not enough, AYE NIZZY<\/a><\/strong>, STAN<\/a> and <\/strong>1st BLOOD<\/a><\/strong> will be bringing some serious lyrical talent. <\/p>\n This line up is madness! We\u2019re no oracle but we\u2019re pretty sure things are gonna get rowdy boyyyyy! <\/p>\n Price: \u00a315 GIG THREE<\/strong><\/p>\n Load of Meat<\/a><\/strong> fest is back at The Maze<\/a><\/strong> this Sunday for it\u2019s fifth incarnation, and the multi-genre festival is looking stronger than ever!<\/p>\n Main Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n Kicking things into gear are former solo act-turned-four man band CONNOR SPRAY<\/a><\/strong>. If last week\u2019s Future Session<\/a><\/strong> is anything to go by these guys are on a roll and you should really be there rockin\u2019 out with them (you got that right?). Their Indie, Rock N\u2019 Roll vibe is a contemporary take on a classic genre that will no doubt have you boppin\u2019 your head to their slick tunes!<\/p>\n Punk Rock lovers are in for a treat with GREEN HILL ZONE<\/a><\/strong>. Let\u2019s put it like this, their bass grooves, Punk guitar work and Poppy verses will have you dancing like nobody\u2019s watching. That can only be a good thing. Also among the talent on the main stage are SAME STREETS<\/a><\/strong>. These four are something special. Their knack for a catchy melody and impressively refined sound (only enhanced by vocalist James\u2019 distinct vocal) make these guys a must-see!<\/p>\n Rounding off the night on this stage are HELLO TOMORROW<\/a><\/strong>. The four man Pop-Punk band always get the crowd going a bit mental. Their upbeat melodies will have you wishing you knew the words to sing along with them (and we\u2019re sure it won\u2019t be long before you do.) Luckily for you though, these guys have just finished recording their EP so you can get practicing soon enough!<\/p>\n Leicester\u2019s Creatin\u2019 Havoc<\/strong> and Chesterfield boys Our Saving Day<\/strong> will also add some Pop and Punk madness to the already insane line-up! <\/p>\n Acoustic Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n This may come as a surprise, but the Acoustic stage will give you\u2026 some Acoustic treats (queue applause). ADAM ZAREBA\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> feel-good songs on liver-damage are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Expect musical gems from BILLY REYNOLDS<\/a><\/strong>, LAURA ALLISON<\/a><\/strong>, MATT HUMPHRIES<\/a><\/strong> and Nottingham\u2019s number one local Country star LAUREN APRIL<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Stage Two (Acoustic)<\/strong><\/p>\n If you can\u2019t get enough of the Acoustic, The Maze\u2019s<\/strong> got your back! On stage two, you\u2019ll find DANIEL SCOTT<\/a><\/strong>, just a few weeks after the release of his new EP Back To Front<\/em>. His rich voice, Acoustic guitar riffs and live beatboxing make this loop pedallist someone to definitely catch live. The talent won\u2019t end there though. Also on stage two are beautiful sounds from ISAAC BLOOMFIELD<\/a><\/strong> and DAN MCCOLLOUGH<\/strong>. Be sure to also catch Fleetwood\u2019s Harrison Rimmer<\/strong> and Manchester\u2019s girl Claire Jordan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Price: \u00a36 Yours in Love of New Music, P.S<\/strong> – ADELPHIA<\/a><\/strong> are playing a headline show at The Bodega<\/a><\/strong> this Friday. And it looks to be a killer show. Though, we’ve heard on the grapevine that it’s close to selling out, hence why it isn’t featured. However, we highly suggest getting one of the few tickets that are left if ya can, cos they are an incredible live band!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As another seven days have passed (seriously, where is this year going?) there is, as always, loads of incredible gigs going off on the Nottingham music scene this week. This week sees an Acoustic lovefest, a Hip-Hop megafest, and a multi-genre Festival…fest. GIG ONE We\u2019ve said it before and we\u2019ll say it again, Thursdays are…<\/p>\n
\nDoors: 6.30pm<\/p>\n
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\nDoors: 4.30pm <\/p>\n
\nEbony Inyangete x<\/p>\n