{"id":14800,"date":"2015-05-31T11:10:23","date_gmt":"2015-05-31T10:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/?p=14800"},"modified":"2019-09-05T18:35:12","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T17:35:12","slug":"top-3-gigs-week-beginning-1st-june-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/top-3-gigs-week-beginning-1st-june-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 3 GIGS – Week Beginning 1st June 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week we\u2019ve got a groovy li\u2019l gig presented by I\u2019m Not From London<\/a><\/strong>, a tribute night for a treasured Reggae legend, and a huge cutting-edge Festival at Batman\u2019s yard is calling for all to party like there\u2019s No Tomorrow\u2026<\/p>\n

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

DOGS IN CAVES<\/a><\/strong> are not actually dogs in caves. But, don\u2019t be too disappointed yet; they\u2019re an Acoustic guitar duo formed in late 2014 that combines Rock, Modern Acoustic guitar, Flamenco and Jazz elements to create carefully composed Instrumental music (much better, I know). With animalistic kooky song titles such as \u2018Waltz of the Crabs<\/em>\u2019 and \u2018The Lost Penguin<\/em>\u2019, and absolutely no echoic barking whatsoever, these guys provide memorable Instrumentals with beautifully constructed guitar work. <\/p>\n

THE STOLEN WIVES<\/a><\/strong> are a high-energy self-titled Power Trio! Though the name sounds a bit like they\u2019ve had their wives nabbed out of their pockets on the tram (#imafeministkilljoy), the music is impressively raw, honest and powerful. Band members James, Thomas, and Peter combine Bluesy elements with Funk and Rock, and are partial to a bit of improvised live jamming. These guys are self-taught musicians with influences going back to the likes of Cream<\/strong>, Hendrix<\/strong>, and Led Zeppelin<\/strong>, just to name a few! You can expect smooth riffs, gruff, grungy vocals, and more attitude than a sassy little house cat. Ooh! Idea! Maybe they could call themselves \u2018The Sassy Housecats\u2019? No? <\/p>\n

CHESHIRE & THE CAT<\/a><\/strong> are the penultimate act. This bunch are a Brass, Funk and Soul band who have been recording their upcoming EP in their Lenton located living room. At Dot to Dot<\/a><\/strong> this year, this incredible band took a drum kit to Talbot Street, rented a plug pocket from the UniExpress corner shop and created an insane mass street Jazz party which went on into to early hours. It\u2019s pretty safe to say that they know how to work a crowd. <\/p>\n

SUNSET NEBULA<\/a><\/strong> are the headliner for this gig, who are a \u2018Groovacious Space Rock\u2019 trio featuring members of Psych-Rock band BAYBO SQUAYBO<\/a><\/strong> and Alt-Rock lads LEO AND THE SERAPHIM<\/a><\/strong>. Metagalactic, penetrating guitars, pounding drums and tight basslines make sure that this three-piece make a hell of a lot of beautiful noise. Their track \u2018Earthbound<\/em>\u2019 sounds like it could be on the soundtrack for a sci-fi film; the crescendo of high-pitched cosmic soundscapes of whines and drones crashing at the end could definitely echo the image of a space ship descending to Earth. <\/p>\n

Jam Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/strong>
\nFriday 5th June
\nDoors: 20:30
\nAdmission: FREE<\/p>\n

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

This Saturday Cultural Vibrations<\/a><\/strong> are hosting their Annual Bob Marley<\/strong> Night, featuring some of Nottingham’s finest Reggae bands and Acoustic Singer\/Songwriters. They will be performing the Reggae legend\u2019s songs, as well as some of their own original songs. I\u2019ve also heard that there will be Authentic Caribbean food on sale! Here at Nusic, we\u2019re all for the marrying of food and music. They\u2019re our favourite ever things. Also, ball pits. We absolutely LOVE ball pits. There\u2019s no ball pits though sorry. <\/p>\n

RAM1<\/a><\/strong> & THE ITES BAND<\/a><\/strong> will be performing on the night. RAM1<\/a><\/strong> is a Reggae artist signed by indie label Riddim Culture<\/strong>. He was nominated for internationally recognised MOBO award in 2012, and has previously released two studio albums and toured all over the UK and Europe! THE ITES BAND<\/a><\/strong> are an incredibly energetic Roots-Reggae band, and the members have worked together on various projects over the last 30 years. 30 years! That\u2019s dedication, guys. Together, they will forge one hell of a performance that\u2019ll get you moving.<\/p>\n

Nottingham\u2019s answer to The Specials<\/strong>, UJAHM<\/a><\/strong>, will also be there to give you some Jamaican and British Ska influenced Reggae. The energetic beats from Neckie, Chris and Kamrah perfectly compliment the sultry vocals that Shylaah provides, to create Reggae vibes that\u2019ll make you want to jump around. Other inspirations for these guys range from Roots Reggae, to Dub, Soul, Hip Hop, and even Drum and Bass. <\/p>\n

BLESSING MAGORE<\/a><\/strong> is a twenty year old Zimbabwean Afro-Funk\/Reggae Fusion Singer-Songwriter. This talented songsmith moved to the UK at the age of 17 and started his musical career right here in Nottingham, though his passion for music started much earlier, at the tender age of five! With various talents up his sleeves including guitar, piano, drums, marimba and mbrira, he started performing as a solo artist in September 2013, making his live debut at Pepper Rocks<\/a><\/strong>. Blessing has become renowned for his sentient lyrics and energetic stage presence, and he\u2019s bound to leave you awestruck.<\/p>\n

Prominently Reggae influenced LISA HENDRICKS & PROJECT-US BAND<\/a><\/strong> will provide gorgeously soulful music that is laced with hints of R&B. These guys are influenced by the likes of Etta James<\/strong>, Lauryn Hill<\/strong> and Mary J. Blige<\/strong>. It was in a gospel choir where singer Lisa started her musical career, at the age of 15. Now, she is a solo artist with her own band, and is ready to gift us with songs that express her personality, roots and culture, with conscious lyrics that stimulate peace, positivity, and awareness of existing worldly issues. <\/p>\n

Singer\/songwriter LIAM O’KANE<\/a><\/strong> is best known as the lead singer of Nottingham Ska\/Reggae band JIMMY THE SQUIRREL<\/a><\/strong>. He has released three solo CD’s over the last two years; an album, a Split CD with \u2018The One Man Ska Explosion\u2019: Robb Blake<\/strong>, AND an EP on his own indie label Off Cut Records<\/a><\/strong>. He\u2019s been a busy little bee, in short. O\u2019Kane will be making time in his busy schedule to play on this night, bringing with him some compelling Summery vibes generated by his prominently Reggae influenced sound.<\/p>\n

The Maze<\/a><\/strong>
\nSaturday 6th June
\nDoors: 20:30
\nAdmission: \u00a35 before 10pm \/ \u00a37 afterwards<\/p>\n

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

Nottingham duo SHELTER POINT<\/a><\/strong> will be making things weird and spacey on the Sunday at NO TOMORROW FESTIVAL, hosted by BATMAN. Not really. It\u2019s at Wollaton Park<\/a><\/strong>, though, which basically is the same thing. Just be nice to the deer and pick up yer damn rubbish, okay?<\/p>\n

Woozy \u2018Stratospheric\u2019 Electronic duo SHELTER POINT<\/a><\/strong> will be playing the main stage of the Festival! They are the only Nottingham live act to be asked to play the weekend, let alone the main stage, so this is a pretty big deal! These guys are signed to RCA<\/a>\/Space & Time Records<\/a><\/strong>, and have recently been working with three-time GRAMMY Award-winning producer Steve Dub, who has served the likes of The Chemical Brothers<\/strong>, New Order<\/strong>, and Primal Scream<\/strong>. Producer Robin and Vocalist Liam are currently cooking up their debut album, whilst also managing to perform (and take the piss out of each other) at various shows around the country. These guys will demonstrate their ability to craft layers upon layers of labyrinthine sounds, with soulful, chilling vocals amidst haunted, atmospheric beats. Perfect for the hairs on the back of yer neck.<\/p>\n

Number 2 chart-hitting producer PHILIP GEORGE<\/a><\/strong> will also be doing a DJ set, which is pretty damn awesome, but as this isn\u2019t a live show we haven\u2019t focused on it.<\/p>\n

Wollaton Park<\/strong>
\nSaturday 6th and Sunday 7th June
\nAdmission: \u00a365\/\u00a3125\/more details HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Yours in Love of New Music,
\nEmily Rose Malone x<\/p>\n

P.S <\/strong>– You may wonder why FSN Finalists CHESHIRE & THE CAT<\/a><\/strong> are featured in this T3, considering we didn’t include THE CHASE<\/a><\/strong> in last week’s T3. This is due to Cheshire only being one act of multiple on the lineup, whereas last week, THE CHASE<\/a><\/strong> were headlining.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This week we\u2019ve got a groovy li\u2019l gig presented by I\u2019m Not From London, a tribute night for a treasured Reggae legend, and a huge cutting-edge Festival at Batman\u2019s yard is calling for all to party like there\u2019s No Tomorrow\u2026 GIG ONE DOGS IN CAVES are not actually dogs in caves. But, don\u2019t be too…<\/p>\n

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