This week we\u2019ve got yet MORE Notts musical love for ya, including an EP launch, a lovely little Maze show and a battle to the death. No\u2026 wait\u2026 a battle OF THE BANDS. Sorry. <\/p>\n
GIG ONE<\/strong><\/p>\n To celebrate the launch of CLAY SHAPED BOY\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> ‘Into The New<\/em>‘ EP, there will be a free entry launch night at The Bodega<\/a><\/strong>. Yay!<\/p>\n For those unaware, CLAY SHAPED BOY<\/a><\/strong> is the musical project of Lawrence Libor; an Indie Soul Pop solo artist signed with Parloscope Records<\/a><\/strong>. Lawrence provides heart-flutteringly gentle vocals amidst some seriously feel good beats. Lawrence will be showcasing some brand spanking new material to dazzle us in preparation of his anticipated EP \u2018Into The New<\/em>\u2019. Check out his new video for \u2018Freedom<\/em>\u2019, wherein he and various others get covered in what looks like a butt-tonne of flour. That\u2019s an irresponsible waste of a pancake ingredient if you ask us, but whatever.<\/p>\n Supporting first is RJMARKS<\/a><\/strong>, a four-piece band fronted by singer\/songwriter RICHARD HOWELL<\/strong> – someone you might\u2019ve seen dazzling crowds at yer local pub. These guys are a music collective formed at the peak of Nottingham\u2019s musical achievements with ambition following the likes of mr Bugg. They play a wide variety of Indie inclined songs, moulded by Richard\u2019s effortlessly strong vocal intertwined with Jake, Dicky and Paul\u2019s Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll harmony. Plus they look the part; just check out the tightness of those jeans.<\/p>\n BAYBO SQUAYBO<\/a><\/strong> will also be supporting. Their recent EP \u2018Limbo<\/em>\u2019 is a great example of the diversity of the four-piece, broadening from vibrant experimental Rock \u2019n\u2019 Roll, to heavenly, laid back songs that set them apart from most other Indie bands. Word on the street is these guys will even have a couple of new songs on the setlist for this particular gig. Expect intricately constructed hooking riffs and catchy melodies, with some Pink Floyd<\/strong>-esque experimentation and a vocal resonant of Matt Bellamy mixed in. Oh, and it\u2019s LOUD. <\/p>\n Nottingham\u2019s finest Finnish Trinidadian songstress I AM STARZ<\/a><\/strong> will also be providing her Atmospheric Indie songs, carried by her gorgeously high pitched vocal. She\u2019s only sixteen, and she\u2019s been living in Nottingham since she was about two, where she discovered her talent for creating distinctively relaxing and thought provoking music which deceives her age. Currently unsigned, but we have a feeling that won\u2019t be for long\u2026 She\u2019s definitely one for fans of Daughter<\/strong> and Marina & The Diamonds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Bodega<\/strong> GIG TWO<\/strong><\/p>\n The Maze<\/a><\/strong> is bringing you more goodies from your local music scene this Friday too, if the above didn\u2019t take yer fancy. <\/p>\n Nottingham nine Piece Mashup Party band UKNOWN ERA<\/a><\/strong> will be playing their Hip-Hop, Reggae, and Gypsy sound-combo to get you dancing your faces off. This nine \u2013 yes, nine-piece band contains former members of bands such as BREADCHASERS<\/a><\/strong>, MOKSHAH<\/a><\/strong>, FRANKIUM<\/a><\/strong> and more\u2026 Their sound mixes elements of Reggae, Hip Hop, Ska, Gypsy, and Swing, to present to you a premeditated mash-up of scrumptious musical fun, I repeat, for your dancing pleasure. Get on those tables. <\/p>\n STUCK IN 2ND<\/a><\/strong> will also be playing \u2013 a Reggae\/Surf\/Dub foursome influenced by sunshine and sand. These Long Eatoners combine Djembe, Guitar, Bass, and Vocals to trick your ears into thinking you\u2019re on some far away beach, sipping rum and pretending you\u2019re cool and well-balanced enough to surf. It\u2019s essentially music that\u2019s been specially made to put a smile on yer face. <\/p>\n Also present will be the wildly fun FIGHTING EVIL IS COOL<\/a><\/strong>! – a six piece ska\/punk band recently described as : “Madness-meets-Bananarama on Angel Dust”. I can\u2019t name a single other band that can get you dancing with a song dedicated to a penis (\u2018pe\u00f1or<\/em>\u2019), or about lobsters feeling pain when they\u2019re boiled alive (\u2018Lobsters<\/em>\u2019). These guys create fun lyrical content and combine it with excellent Ska-like , Trombone-lead music; you won\u2019t know whether to be in awe of their talents or laugh at their down-to-earth brilliance. <\/p>\n Also playing will be Counting Coins<\/strong> from Hull.<\/p>\n The Maze<\/strong> GIG THREE<\/strong><\/p>\n MACMILLAN FEST BOTB<\/strong> \u2013 This Monday will see the start of a battle. It will be a battle\u2026 of bands. There will be one winner to rule them all. It will not be like Lord of The Rings, like I am making it out to be. But, it will still be massively exciting. <\/p>\n There are two nights of this particular musical bloodbath, so read carefully\u2026<\/p>\n On the 6th July at 19:30:<\/strong><\/p>\n FOREVER IN THE MAKING<\/a><\/strong> will be performing – four guys, one gal; one hell of a lot of noise. The recent video release for their song \u2018Attack the System<\/em>\u2019 shows a bit of expert guitar-shredding, energetic frontwoman sass and some amazing pink hair, but come down to see if they\u2019ve got what it takes to win.<\/p>\n Without Grace<\/strong> from Birmingham and Bone China<\/strong> will also be playing.<\/p>\n On the 8th July at 19:30:<\/strong><\/p>\n On this night you\u2019ll see Emo\/Post Hardcore four-piece LITTLE BRIBES<\/a><\/strong>, named after that Death Cab For Cutie<\/strong> song you sometimes have a little cry to\u2026(just me?). I\u2019ve not managed to find much information about them other than allegedly their interests include Owl Sanctuaries and Spice Museums\u2026 but I have heard that they\u2019re high energy, loud, but overwhelmingly heartfelt. <\/p>\n VENTS<\/a><\/strong> will also be performing their four-piece Riff-Rock, influenced by the holy likes of Black Sabbath<\/strong>, QOTSA<\/strong>, White Stripes<\/strong>, and Led Zeppelin<\/strong>. If you like your melodies loud and your drum beats unforgiving, you\u2019re gonna go ape-shit for these guys.<\/p>\n
\nFriday 10th July
\nDoors: 18:30
\nAdmission: FREE!<\/p>\n
\nFriday 10th July
\nDoors: 20:00
\nAdmission: \u00a36<\/p>\n