{"id":18016,"date":"2017-12-17T16:03:33","date_gmt":"2017-12-17T16:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/?p=18016"},"modified":"2019-09-05T18:34:49","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T17:34:49","slug":"top-3-gigs-week-beginning-18th-december-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/top-3-gigs-week-beginning-18th-december-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 3 GIGS – Week Beginning 18th December 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

ALICE SHORT<\/a>. Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/strong>Svitlana Kolesnichenko<\/span><\/p>\n

They say that Christmas is a time for giving, right? Well, this Top Three is basically double giving, in that not only are all three gigs this week in aid of awesome local causes, but the music is basically Christmas presents to our ears and is giving us chills, energy and Chrimbo joy all at the same time. With 8 more sleeps to go \u2018til the big day, we\u2019re partying with the cast of Hollyoaks this week, digging out our Les Pauls and reliving parts of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.<\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

ONE GIANT CAUSEWAY<\/a><\/strong> are headlining a Christmas special at The Bodega<\/strong>. And the show is particularly special as all the profits are going to Mind<\/strong><\/a>, a charity that helps people with mental health issues. The band mix heavy guitars and driving drums with the gentle tone of Rory Cooper\u2019s vocals, which has resulted in some really interesting textures to their sound.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

SUPER FURNITURE<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0are supporting, so expect plenty of catchy hooks, thoughtful lyrics and straight up headbangers. The band have got so much energy onstage it\u2019s infectious. Their music will have you jumping around like a nutter and also listening poignantly to the lyrics like some sort of mosh pit philosopher (now, there\u2019s an idea).<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also catch\u00a0MY PET FAUXES<\/strong><\/a>‘ debut live show. The tone of the vocals in\u00a0MY PET FAUXES<\/strong><\/a>\u2019 has got a slight Tom DeLonge<\/strong>\u00a0feel to them that work perfectly with the band\u2019s use of harmony and Indie-Rock chord progressions. If you miss this lot it\u2019d definitely be a faux pax (ey? Ey? lolz).<\/span><\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t make it to this one but would still like to donate, you can do so here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bodega<\/strong>
\nWednesday 20th December
\nDoors: 7pm
\nEntry: \u00a34.40<\/p>\n

THURSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a charity Christmas special this week at The Maze<\/strong>, with all funds going to City Hospital. They\u2019re buying TVs to put on the wards for patients to make their stay at the hospital more comfortable. Who doesn\u2019t like to spend Xmas day binging out on the classic Christmas films?<\/span><\/p>\n

ALICE SHORT<\/strong><\/a> makes Hip Hop tunes that are so banging they have caught the attention of Radio 1\u2019s Huw Stephens.\u00a0ALICE SHORT<\/strong><\/a> doesn\u2019t mix her words. Her accurately titled tune \u2018Harvey Weinstein is a Prick\u2019 delivers some absolute home truths (\/serious burns) with impeccable delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n

Switching up the vibe completely is MATT HUMPHRIES<\/strong><\/a>, a singer-songwriter who makes awesome guitar tunes. He reminds us a little bit of Ed Sheeran<\/strong> back in the SBTV days with his catchy guitar hooks, Indie-Pop voice and just all round feel good factor. Definitely one to watch for 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover artist Izzy Carlin<\/strong> will also be playing.<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no link to donate if you\u2019re unable to make it down to the gig, so, go! <\/span><\/p>\n

FRIDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phlexx <\/strong>and TuneCrush<\/strong>\u00a0are throwing what they\u2019re calling a \u2018festive knees up\u2019 on Friday at The Angel<\/strong> with art, live poetry and, of course, a sick selection of Notts artists to get you in the Crimbo spirit. As if that wasn\u2019t awesome enough, <\/span>all ticket money is being donated to homeless shelters, soup kitchens and buying \u2018Christmas sacks\u2019 for the Nottingham\u2019s homeless.<\/span><\/p>\n

LOUIS CROFT<\/strong><\/a> is playing, whose music has got a distinct Nottingham charm. The regional tone in Louis’ voice comes through in the reflective lyrics of \u2018Do You Love Me Too?\u2019 and makes us feel dead proud #Notts4lyfe. Teamed with acoustic, Folksy guitar picking, think Jake Bugg<\/strong>\u2019s early music with a slightly more Folsky feel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next on this awesome lineup are CHAI LARDEN<\/strong><\/a> and BEN HIBBERT<\/strong><\/a>. There\u2019s something about these two on stage that makes you feel really positive and happy and warm inside. Maybe it\u2019s Chai\u2019s empowering lyrics and smoky tone, maybe it\u2019s the sharpness of Ben\u2019s playing and perfectly timed harmonies, or maybe its the fact that they just look so happy when they perform. Whatever it is, this duo have got a real magic to their sound that keeps us coming back for more.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you like ethereal, Lana Del Rey-esque, eerie tones to your tunes, you\u2019re going to love ELANA<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0ELANA<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s beautifully soft but assertive voice sends shivers down our spines. She\u2019s basically an angel. It\u2019s no wonder her cover of \u2018Trousers\u2019 by Nina Nesbitt won her an opening slot with Nina herself (bigups!).<\/span><\/p>\n

ADAM PETER SMITH<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s voice got has got a gorgeous tone to it with its rich, Jazzy quality. Then the Blues piano and electric guitar riffs come in on songs like \u2018Preacher\u2019 and make us feel like we\u2019re cruising along the desert in a Cadillac Eldorado about to start our own Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas-esque trip.<\/span><\/p>\n

ALTA PUEBLO<\/strong><\/a> literally means \u2018high village\u2019 in Spanish. The Latin American influences are strong in the band\u2019s sound, with their use of percussion and Cumbia-inspired guitars (Latino Folk music, for anyone who was wondering). Their music feels like the soundtrack to your Inca Trail trek. And by \u2018Inca Trail\u2019 we mean the pub. And by \u2018trek\u2019 we mean this ferociously cold weather we\u2019ve been having as of late.<\/span><\/p>\n

BABE PUNCH<\/strong><\/a> are playing upstairs, so expect plenty of Punk bangers and energy from this female fronted band. Their music has so much energy, it\u2019ll make your gran sack off her walking stick and stage dive into the crowd like a mentalist. Kind of like that bit in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory where Grandpa Joe gets out of bed for the first time in 10000 years and starts dancing around singing \u2018I\u2019ve Got A Golden Ticket\u2019. Anyone? No?<\/span><\/p>\n

Expect polished, tight guitar playing and catchy riffs from THE CHASE<\/strong><\/a> on Friday too. Their latest EP \u2018Odyssey\u2019 has been bigged up by everyone, from Liam Gallagher<\/strong> to Hollyoaks, would you believe. So if you see the cast of Hollyoaks there necking down pints of cider, screaming \u2018AVE IT\u2019 and starting a mosh pit, don\u2019t be surprised. Ok, be a bit surprised \u2018cos, y\u2019know, #oneforthegram, but at least play it cool.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also amping up the guitars are T<\/strong><\/a>HE SHRIVES<\/strong><\/a>. <\/span>They\u2019ve had love from Rock Sound, NME and Kerrang! in recent years and have even been called a cross between Johnny Cash<\/strong> and Violent Femmes<\/strong>. Erm, #goals anyone?<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s something ethereal about HOLLY TAYLOR GAMBLE<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s unique vocals that makes our hair stand on end. Teamed with her poignant lyrics, her sound is a bit Florence and the Machine<\/strong> with a darker, punkier edge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fans of boozing and semi-clean clothes will be pleased to hear the sounds of WHISKY STAIN<\/strong><\/a> on this lineup. The band have a Queens of the Stone Age<\/strong>, guitar-driven vibe to them. Add that to one of the coolest band names ever and you\u2019ve basically got a group that\u2019ll have you sipping on whiskey with your Les Paul on standby, just in case.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t make it to this one but would still like to donate, you can do so here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Angel Microbrewery
\n<\/strong>Friday 22nd December
\nDoors: 7:30pm
\nEntry: Donations go to charity<\/p>\n

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

ALICE SHORT. Photo Credit:\u00a0Svitlana Kolesnichenko They say that Christmas is a time for giving, right? Well, this Top Three is basically double giving, in that not only are all three gigs this week in aid of awesome local causes, but the music is basically Christmas presents to our ears and is giving us chills, energy…<\/p>\n

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