{"id":16065,"date":"2016-05-01T11:51:34","date_gmt":"2016-05-01T10:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/?p=16065"},"modified":"2019-09-05T18:35:03","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T17:35:03","slug":"top-3-gigs-week-beginning-2nd-may-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/top-3-gigs-week-beginning-2nd-may-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 3 GIGS – Week Beginning 2nd May 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hungover from the bank holiday? Well we\u2019ve got just the cure. A showcase of brilliant Notts music at The Maze<\/a><\/strong> on Tuesday, an array of Hip Hop and Soul from the Can\u2019t Stop Won\u2019t Stop<\/a><\/strong> (CSWS) crew and a Hip Hop takeover on Broad Street.<\/span><\/p>\n

TUESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Always supporting the local scene, Notts in a Nutshell<\/a><\/strong> is a perfect way to hear some new music and ease yourself back from the bank holiday.<\/p>\n

Playing loads of gigs around Notts, <\/span>THE<\/b> FLAVELLS<\/b><\/a> are putting in the hard work to get their name out there. Experimental Indie Rock’n’Roll, this three-piece have promised to play a new track. Sealed the deal for us.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pop-Punk five-piece <\/span>HOMESICK<\/a><\/b>\u00a0really don\u2019t sound too homesick when smashing it out on the drums. We don\u2019t know too much about these peeps apart from they like to make a noise – a damn good noise at that. Listen to debut single Coming Second<\/a>\u00a0for a feel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternative\/ Indie three-piece <\/span>MICHAEL REDDINGTON AND THE ECHOES<\/a><\/b> have only just formed but sound like they\u2019ve been playing together for years. New song The Green<\/a> is so darn catchy that we’ve been listening to it again, and again, and… (you get the picture).<\/span><\/p>\n

Five-piece Indie Pop band <\/span>ASHFIELDS<\/a><\/b>\u00a0mean business. They have released a studio EP, headlined The Bodega<\/a><\/strong> and are on the bill for Dot to Dot festival<\/a><\/strong>. We get the feeling these boys won\u2019t stop till they reach the top.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Maze
\n<\/strong>Doors: 7.30
\n<\/span>16+
\n<\/span>Entry \u00a33<\/span><\/p>\n

FRIDAY<\/b><\/p>\n

Back with their monthly dose of Hip Hop and Soul, CSWS<\/strong> have a lineup that will make you wanna shake your booty. It\u2019s also free, can life get any better?<\/p>\n

Having gained a lot attention featuring on Electronic duo ONE BOMB\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> tunes, <\/span>GEORGIA<\/b> COPELAND<\/b><\/a> is on her own musical journey. Her silky soulful voice has a Destiny\u2019s Child<\/strong> type feel and is a blessing from above if you ask us!<\/span><\/p>\n

Having sent us two bangers that we’ve played on our most recent New Music Podcast<\/strong>, KXNG FOREMAN<\/a><\/strong> is quickly becoming a master of the Hip Hop\/ Rap game. His energy is infectious and with Soulful, R’n’B vocals from CHAWE<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and MICHAEL JONES<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0we’re hooked on his new stuff.<\/p>\n

Do you wanna get spacey? Of course you do and there\u2019s no one better to take you there than <\/span>SPACE CITY<\/a><\/b>. Prepare yourself for Trip-Hop, grimey riddims as this relatively new collective join the stage. There\u2019s a right good buzz about this group\u00a0and if \u2018space is the place\u2019, we don\u2019t wanna be missing out. <\/span><\/p>\n

You might have seen her busking on the streets but <\/span>MARITA METELIA<\/a><\/b> is also recording in the studio. Looking to release her first solo album, Marita brings bags of soul to her stripped back \u2018one woman, one guitar\u2019 style. Think India Arie<\/strong> vocals with the power of Lauryn Hill<\/strong>, Marita will warm the cockles of your heart. <\/span><\/p>\n

Rough Trade
\n<\/strong>Doors 7pm
\n<\/span>Free entry<\/span><\/p>\n

SATURDAY<\/b><\/p>\n

Taking over Broad Street, Nottingham record label Iliad<\/a><\/strong> presents a day of live music, street food, live art, a music sale and more. Street party feels and it\u2019s all in aid of a good cause!<\/p>\n

Broadway<\/b><\/p>\n

Watch as Nottingham super-group <\/span>LTMT <\/b>(Let The Music Talk) unite together alongside a live band. A force to be reckoned with individually, these guys will sure to drop something special. Veteran <\/span>J.LITTLES<\/a><\/b> continues to impress us with his clever lyricism and smooth beats. Used to performing for royalty (ok that was one time when Prince Harry was in town but still), J makes it clear why he\u2019s part of the Iliad family. You wanted him on the People\u2019s Podcast<\/strong> and we couldn\u2019t have agreed more, <\/span>RAPHAEL BLAKE\u2019S<\/a><\/b> \u2018more than poetry\u2019 is a stunning mix of poignant lyricism and effortless production. \u2018Even your shampoo has my heart conditioned\u2019, Blake we can\u2019t get enough of you!<\/span><\/p>\n

Also on the bill, R’n’B, soul singer Jamie Joseph<\/strong> from that place far, far away (or just across the M1).<\/p>\n

Broadway Cinema
\n<\/strong>Doors 10pm
\n<\/span>Free entry<\/span><\/p>\n

Rumhouse<\/b><\/p>\n

A feast for your ears, Rap king <\/span>YOUTHORACLE<\/a><\/b> will be stirring up a fuss with his heated bars.You might recognise him from the Don\u2019t Flop battles or the fact he\u2019s got half a million hits on YouTube (woaaaah!). If you didn\u2019t catch him as part of LTMT<\/strong>, make sure you see <\/span>J GOLD<\/a><\/b> soaking the floor in Hip Hop beats. Iliad brother <\/span>STAN CROOK-ED<\/a><\/b> will also be performing. His 2014 album Rap Battles released globally was one hell of a smasher and we\u2019re excited to hear something new. <\/span>KC DA ROOKEE<\/a><\/b> will be bringing his positive energy to the stage. A household name in Hip Hop, KC has opened for the likes of Eminem<\/strong> and Outkast<\/strong>. Also part of LTMT<\/strong>, <\/span>KAMAR<\/a><\/b> shows his versatility whether rapping, singing, playing Hip Hop or Grime. With new track Losing Myself just out, Kamar\u00a0also shows he\u2019s got some R’n’B vibes too. Member of EDUCATED FOOLZ<\/a><\/strong>, <\/span>JAH DIGGA<\/a><\/b> will be bracing us with his rap glory along with <\/span>DOOGIE HOUSER<\/b> with his impenetrable flow. Westbridge warrior <\/span>NEGRO LOCO NAY<\/a><\/b> will be bringing the vida loca as well as Big Trev\u2019s CRS graduate\u00a0<\/span>2TONE<\/a><\/b>. SBTV love him and so do we, be sure to catch <\/span>GARTON<\/a><\/b>\u00a0as he lays down some juicy Hip Hop beats.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Rumhouse
\n<\/strong>Doors: 6pm
\n<\/span>Free entry<\/span><\/p>\n

Yours in Love of New Music,
\nAnna Butler x<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hungover from the bank holiday? Well we\u2019ve got just the cure. A showcase of brilliant Notts music at The Maze on Tuesday, an array of Hip Hop and Soul from the Can\u2019t Stop Won\u2019t Stop (CSWS) crew and a Hip Hop takeover on Broad Street. TUESDAY Always supporting the local scene, Notts in a Nutshell…<\/p>\n

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