{"id":6678,"date":"2012-09-23T19:01:07","date_gmt":"2012-09-23T18:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/?p=6678"},"modified":"2012-09-28T00:35:26","modified_gmt":"2012-09-27T23:35:26","slug":"top-3-gigs-week-beginning-24th-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/top-3-gigs-week-beginning-24th-september\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 3 GIGS &#8211; Week Beginning 24th September."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>GIG ONE<\/strong><br \/>\n<br \/>\nMoshing faces at the ready as <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Baby.Godzilla.Bastard\/info\">BABY GODZILLA<\/a><\/strong> prepare to take on <strong><a href=\"www.bodeganottingham.com\/\">The Bodega<\/a><\/strong> this <strong>Thursday.<\/strong> Warning: this is not a gig for the faint hearted.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nFollowing the release of their album \u2018<em>Death Valley Duchess<\/em>\u2019 back in April, stoner rockers <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/widows666\">WIDOWS<\/a><\/strong> will be providing some local support. No frills rock in all its glory, these guys play harder, louder and faster than anyone else making for something face-meltingly intense that will shake you to your core. Music you can swing a fist and bang a head to, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/widows666\">WIDOWS<\/a><\/strong> will make you sweat.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nPlaying their last local show of the year, get ready to rumble with event headliners <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Baby.Godzilla.Bastard\/info\">BABY GODZILLA<\/a><\/strong>. Pioneers of \u2018general extreme noise\u2019, their wicked mishmash of meaty riffs, a barrage of bass and brutal vocals create a whirlwind of hardcore goodness that will make your ears bleeds. All the chaos of thrash combined with the volume of punk, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Baby.Godzilla.Bastard\/info\">BABY GODZILLA<\/a><\/strong> make for something blissfully intense. Miss them at your peril.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nAlso providing support will be Leeds boys <strong>Shields<\/strong> and Cardiff trio <strong>Exit International.<\/strong><br \/>\n<br \/> <br \/>\nPRICE: \u00a34 (in adv)<br \/>\nDOORS: 6pm (14+)<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>GIG TWO<\/strong><br \/>\n<br \/>\nFor a night of electric, soulful vibes, get on down to <strong><a href=\"www.maltcross.com\/events\/2012\/09\/29\/single-launch-we-are-avengers\">The Malt Cross<\/a><\/strong> this Saturday and help rampant six-piece <strong><a href=\"www.facebook.com\/WeAreAvengers\">WE ARE AVENGERS<\/a><\/strong> celebrate the release of their latest single. With rumours of a very special support act too, this is sure to be a night of awe inspiring talent.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nFunk-fuelled powerhouse <strong><a href=\"www.facebook.com\/WeAreAvengers\">WE ARE AVENGERS<\/a><\/strong> headline this event as they prepare for the launch of their second single \u2018<em>Midbrow Lover<\/em>\u2019. Big beats, bigger tunes and tight as hell vocals from Emily Martin, these guys (and gal) deliver performances that are packed to the rafters with energy and feel-good vibes. Guaranteed to raise the roof with their set, <strong><a href=\"www.facebook.com\/WeAreAvengers\">WE ARE AVENGERS<\/a><\/strong> will get you groovin\u2019. Avengers: Assemble!<br \/>\n<br \/>\nPRICE: FREE<br \/>\nDOORS: 8pm<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>GIG THREE<\/strong><br \/>\n<br \/>\nNot just one, but TWO days of incredible local talent, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/347761368649424\/\">The Great Nottinghamshire Show <\/a><\/strong>at <strong>Highfields Park<\/strong> this weekend is the perfect way to prepare for upcoming <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/october\/\">October<\/a><\/strong> festivities and celebrate the most vibrant musical city in the UK. Raising money for <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thechildrensairambulance.org.uk\">The Children&#8217;s Air Ambulance<\/a><\/strong>, this is a great event for a great cause.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>Saturday 29th September <\/strong><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>12.00 &#8211; 12.45 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SaintRaymondMusic?ref=ts\">SAINT RAYMOND<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nArmed with just his guitar, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SaintRaymondMusic?ref=ts\">SAINT RAYMOND<\/a><\/strong> gives you the very best of beautiful chilled acoustic pop. His twangy guitar riffs and smooth-as-velvet voice is soothing enough to calm even the harshest of seas. If a mellow sound with an indie edge is what you\u2019re craving, then indulge yourself with  <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SaintRaymondMusic?ref=ts\">SAINT RAYMOND<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s set.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>1.15 &#8211; 2.00 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tomwardlemusic\">TOM WARDLE<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nHaving came a close second in this year\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/future-sound-of-nottingham\/\">Future Sound of Nottingham<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tomwardlemusic\">TOM WARDLE<\/a><\/strong> will be taking centre stage and giving you a taste of his suave guitar pop. Delivering nothing less than the wow factor, Tom\u2019s charisma-filled performances never fail to liven up the crowd and get you dancing along with his band. If you love silky smooth vocals and ridiculously catchy melodies, then look out for <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tomwardlemusic\">TOM WARDLE<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>2.45 &#8211; 3.30 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BenHibbertMusic\">BEN HIBBERT<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nPrepare to fall in love with <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BenHibbertMusic\">BEN HIBBERT<\/a><\/strong>, a wondrous soulful songwriter with a velvet touch to his vocals. No stranger to the gigging scene, Ben has notched up a substantial local fanbase with his distinctive sound and relaxed style. An artist with bags of potential be sure to catch the compelling <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BenHibbertMusic\">BEN HIBBERT<\/a><\/strong> at 2.45!<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>4.15 &#8211; 5.00 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marcreevesmusic\">MARC REEVES<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nChillax to the great sounds of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marcreevesmusic\">MARC REEVES<\/a><\/strong>, a remarkable talent who never fails to give a moving performance. Described as \u2018truly wondrous\u2019 by the BBC, Marc\u2019s sets range from intimate acoustic songs to full band soulfulness. Oozing onstage charisma, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marcreevesmusic\">MARC REEVES<\/a><\/strong> provides heartfelt performances that will have you hooked.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>5.45 &#8211; 6.30 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IamGeorgieRose\">GEORGIE ROSE<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFresh from reppin\u2019 Notts down at <strong>The Camden Roundhouse<\/strong> is Peacemix Final winner <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IamGeorgieRose\">GEORGIE ROSE<\/a><\/strong>. With delicate vocals, folky guitar and sweet, sentimental songs, it\u2019s no wonder why Georgie is making her a name for herself as a star on the rise. Having wowed crowds at the WEYA opening event as well Bradley Wiggins at The Tour of Britain event, there is no questioning if <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IamGeorgieRose\">GEORGIE ROSE<\/a><\/strong> will make it, simply when.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>6.30 \u2013 7.15 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-Broom-Hill-String-Band\/175328099189875\">BROOMHILL STRING BAND<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nFormerly known as the Strugglin\u2019 String Band, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-Broom-Hill-String-Band\/175328099189875\">BROOMHILL STRING BAND<\/a><\/strong> will be performing an uplifting show for you. An eclectic mix of banjo, ukulele, double bass and a kazoo, these gents are taking influences from old-school country swing, giving it a twist and creating a fresh sound that is unashamedly fun.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nThere will be DJ sets from <strong>Stiff Kittens, DJ Bobbytron, DJ Ex-Friendly and DJ Solstice<\/strong> throughout both days.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>Sunday 30th September<\/strong><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>12.00-12.45 \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Timothy-J-Simpson-and-the-Monstrous-Dead\/209614817634\">TIMOTHY J SIMPSON<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Timothy-J-Simpson-and-the-Monstrous-Dead\/209614817634\">TIMOTHY J SIMPSON<\/a><\/strong> kicks off Sunday\u2019s event by bringing you a selection of catchy tunes to get you in the mood for an evening of pure musical talent. Soulful vocals, lyrics alight with wit and toe-tappin\u2019 tunes, Simpson is sure to get you on your feet &#8211; singing and dancing like it\u2019s a barn dance.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>2.45-3.30 \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alicemacleodmusic\">ALICE MACLEOD<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nOur current <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/category\/live-sessions\/\">Future Session<\/a><\/strong> (which you can see <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/future-session-22-52-alice-macleod\/\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>) who was specially requested after event organisers saw her Session. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alicemacleodmusic\">ALICE MACLEOD<\/a><\/strong> is set to warm hearts with her acoustic melodies. With an engaging on-stage presence,  sweet-as-syrup vocals and the occasional song about boys, this is one act you cannot miss and you\u2019ll be left baffled that this talent is only 15!<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>4.15-5.00 \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FrazerLowrieMusic\">FRAZER LOWRIE<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nStepping up to deliver a formidable fusion of catchy lyrics and pure musical passion is our very own <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FrazerLowrieMusic\">FRAZER LOWRIE<\/a>.<\/strong> With powerful vocals, soaring melodies and buckets of charisma, it\u2019s very hard not to love Frazer\u2019s acoustic pop and downright impossible not to love the boy himself. A local talent who\u2019s making one hell of a name for himself, catch <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FrazerLowrieMusic\">FRAZER LOWRIE<\/a><\/strong> at 4.15 and catch his <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/category\/live-sessions\/\">Future Session<\/a><\/strong> with us <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/future-session-21-51-frazer-lowrie\/\">HERE.<\/a> <\/strong><br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>5.45-6.30 \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Cecille-Grey\/126904625947\">CECILLE GREY<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Cecille-Grey\/126904625947\">CECILLE GREY<\/a><\/strong> are going to take the stage with their mix of plucky guitars, wandering bass lines and some beautiful silky vocals. A unique band that will cater to all your musical cravings, their mix of indie, alternative pop and folk is deliciously infectious and whilst we cannot say what they\u2019re exact genre is, we can state that it is neither \u2018Jazz nor French Pop\u2019. But it is wicked.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<strong>7.15-8.00 \u2013 <a href=\"www.facebook.com\/ninasmithmusic\">NINA SMITH<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThere is no questioning <strong><a href=\"www.facebook.com\/ninasmithmusic\">NINA SMITH<\/a><\/strong> as one of the leading female artists in Nottingham (which you can read more about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/nottinghams-amazing-female-solo-artists\/\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>). Since her initial beginnings on the hip-hop scene, Nina\u2019s whispering vocals, soulful tunes and compelling stage presence have established her as an irreplaceable staple of the Notts scene. Another artist who wowed crowds at the <strong>#NottinghamRocks<\/strong> event and a Nusic first play, it is impossible not to adore <strong><a href=\"www.facebook.com\/ninasmithmusic\">NINA SMITH<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nPRICE: FREE<br \/>\nDOORS: 11am (both days)<br \/>\n<br \/>\nYours in Love of New Music,<br \/>\nMaddie Hammond, Ashleigh Bossman and Frazer Varney X<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/nusic-editorial-project-spread-the-love\/\">#spreadthelove<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GIG ONE Moshing faces at the ready as BABY GODZILLA prepare to take on The Bodega this Thursday. Warning: this is not a gig for the faint hearted. Following the release of their album \u2018Death Valley Duchess\u2019 back in April, stoner rockers WIDOWS will be providing some local support. 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