{"id":16948,"date":"2017-02-05T12:37:49","date_gmt":"2017-02-05T12:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/?p=16948"},"modified":"2019-09-05T18:34:56","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T17:34:56","slug":"top-3-gigs-week-beginning-6th-feb-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/top-3-gigs-week-beginning-6th-feb-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 3 GIGS – Week Beginning 6th Feb 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAWYER<\/a>. Photo Credit:<\/strong> Unknown<\/p>\n

What even is February? The New Year’s Res\u2019 failed, bad decisions have been taken and mistakes made, and \u2018Dry January\u2019 somehow turned into drinking every day (it\u2019s okay, me too). For this, we prescribe a night at any, or all of these gigs by wonderful local artists.<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY<\/b><\/p>\n

THE VARLETTS<\/b><\/a> are bloody everywhere at the moment it seems, with support slots all around NG1, but it\u2019s finally time for their headline show! They\u2019ve just released some new tunes, with the brooding \u2018City of Sin\u2019<\/em> as well as \u2018Accused of Effeminacy’<\/em>\u00a0which has some great guitar riffs, a certain<\/span> Libertines<\/b> vibe and some punk poetry sprinkled in the middle! You will be transported to the 00\u2019sas your ears are consumed by raw alternative rock noise, don\u2019t miss it!<\/span><\/p>\n

Brand new band <\/span>PLASMA TIGER<\/b><\/a> are bringing themselves too. We really don\u2019t know what to expect. We think there\u2019s going to be funky, garagey vocals, <\/span>Oasis<\/b>-like guitar lines and erratic rhythms, get excited for this listening experience! Oh yeah, and ya may recognise a certain beatboxing frontman…<\/span><\/p>\n

Maze regulars<\/span> THE RESCUE<\/b><\/a> are bringing up the rear, transporting their Alt-Rock soundscape to Mansfield Roads favourite haunt! A husky voiced Ollie Slaney decorates the upbeat sounds of Charlie Harris, Owen Downs and Jake Rutt. They\u2019re sure to bring a show and the people of <\/span>The Maze <\/b>absolutely love \u2018em!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Maze
\n<\/b>Wednesday 8th February
\n<\/span>Doors: 730pm
\n<\/span>Price: \u00a33 adv\/ \u00a34 OTD<\/span><\/p>\n

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

AMBER RUN<\/b><\/a> only just had their massive <\/span>Acoustic Rooms<\/b><\/a> shindig with all their friends but they couldn\u2019t stay away and are already back for a big old show at the legendary <\/span>Rock City<\/b><\/a>! With a new album bundled in their arms, they\u2019re ready to open up and show the world, and no place better to do it! The new album \u2018For a Moment I Was Lost\u2019<\/em> is about hope, moving on and the price of suffering for art\u2026 it\u2019s probs gonna get real deep. It\u2019s sure to be a time machine of sounds as they reflect on earlier sounds, telling stories of recent, all whilst trying to evolve as naturally as possible. New single \u2018Perfect<\/em>\u2019 has beautiful harmonies to a brooding bass line, sweet guitar licks to body shuffling breakdowns – if this song is any indication of the album, we\u2019re in for a treat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gracing the stage alongside the Amber lads are <\/span>Island<\/b> from London and <\/span>Meadowlarks<\/b> from Bristol!<\/span><\/p>\n

Rock City
\n<\/b>Friday 10th February
\n<\/span>Doors: 630pm
\n<\/span>Price: \u00a314.85 incl booking fee<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Think that Valentine’s Day is dumb? Me too, and so do the Nottingham Trent University Music Society<\/strong><\/a>, so they\u2019re putting on an \u2018Alternative Valentine’s Party\u201d. There is even a singles table where you could find your soulmate, or have a laugh with other spinsters; either way, there\u2019s an ace soundtrack all night long!<\/span><\/p>\n

Hailing from Hucknall, <\/span>THE RUFFS<\/b><\/a> will be toying your hearts tonight. With Gallagher-esque vocals, you can hear the angst and tumultuous, yet playful lyrics of \u2018Alligator\u2019 and other songs. They\u2019ve got new music on the cusp of coming out so it\u2019s looking like it\u2019ll be a whole new set list to previous gigs. They\u2019ve even graced the <\/span>Rock City<\/b> main stage! You\u2019ll want a beer in hand and a mate to sing along with for these guys. <\/span><\/p>\n

SAWYER <\/b><\/a>will join the fun too with their beautiful ambient folk – imagine <\/span>Bears Den<\/b> but with these impossibly deep and <\/span>Leonard Cohen<\/b>-like vocals. The pipes on these two are so beautifully different, with the deepest thickest of vocals contrasted with soulful, quavering harmonies. The latest release <\/span>\u2018Where the Yetis Speak\u2019<\/span><\/i> is truly well put together; with moments so fragile then suddenly harsh drum lines that feel like a thumping headache that won\u2019t go. These two will really pull at your heartstrings. <\/span><\/p>\n

And kicking the night off in all its unrequited tears and sadness is <\/span>SANJEE ANAND<\/b><\/a>, the king of Nottingham Trent Uni Music Society and expert Nott\u2019s gig-goer and gigger! He will bring you all matter of originals with incredible guitar skills. Expect some proper <\/span>Ed Sheeran<\/b> vibes. <\/span><\/p>\n

Joining him is <\/span>LUKE PETER FOSTER<\/b><\/a>; having recently played <\/span>Sofar Nottingham<\/b>, you must keep an eye on this guy cause he\u2019s gonna get biiiiiig! Like huge! Defining himself as Alternative Rap, with tangling lyricism, and beats beyond us mere mortals, he\u2019s a joy to watch live!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sheafs<\/b> are bringing indie-alternative bangers from Sheffield for the night.<\/span><\/p>\n

Joe Symes and the Loving Kind<\/b> (one of the best band names I\u2019ve heard in a while) are coming all the way from Liverpool for the occasion!<\/span><\/p>\n

All the way from Mexico City are <\/span>Las Carnes<\/b> and their creepy indie punk sounds!<\/span><\/p>\n

Spanky Van Dykes
\n<\/b>Saturday 11th February
\n<\/span>Price: \u00a34.50 OTD\/ \u00a33 advance (Students \u00a33 OTD\/\u00a31.50 advance)
\n<\/span>Doors: 8pm<\/span><\/p>\n

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

SAWYER. Photo Credit: Unknown What even is February? The New Year’s Res\u2019 failed, bad decisions have been taken and mistakes made, and \u2018Dry January\u2019 somehow turned into drinking every day (it\u2019s okay, me too). For this, we prescribe a night at any, or all of these gigs by wonderful local artists. WEDNESDAY THE VARLETTS are…<\/p>\n

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