{"id":7049,"date":"2012-10-14T19:09:31","date_gmt":"2012-10-14T18:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/?p=7049"},"modified":"2012-10-14T19:09:31","modified_gmt":"2012-10-14T18:09:31","slug":"top-3-gigs-week-beginning-15th-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/top-3-gigs-week-beginning-15th-october\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 3 GIGS – Week Beginning 15th October"},"content":{"rendered":"

GIG ONE<\/strong>
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\nPrepare to get all folked up this Monday<\/strong> at The Maze<\/a><\/strong> as some of Nott\u2019s finest folk forces come together for this spell-binding event.
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\nJOSHUA KEOGH<\/a><\/strong>
\nBringing his soothing blend of folk and pop with his oh-so lovely vocals, JOSHUA KEOGH<\/a><\/strong> is set to stun. Following the release of his EP \u2018Keepsake\u2019<\/em>, JOSHUA KEOGH<\/a><\/strong> is a star on the rise and this is your chance to get to know this up-and-coming singer-songwriter for yourself! If you really can\u2019t wait until then, check out his Future Session HERE<\/a><\/strong>.
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\nMARC BLOCK & THE BREEZES <\/a><\/strong>
\nIf rich, folky goodness is what you\u2019re after then MARC BLOCK & THE BREEZES <\/a><\/strong> are here to satisfy your cravings. This self-professed \u2018Jaunty Acoustipop\u2019 band mix original songs with well-known covers to give you that fun holiday feeling right here in Notts! Bringing together a huge range of instruments including a bodhran and a fiddle to complete their \u2018earthy vibe\u2019, MARC BLOCK & THE BREEZES <\/a><\/strong> provide folk filled fun.
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\nFRANKIE RUDOLF<\/a><\/strong>
\nOur favourite acoustic prodigy, FRANKIE RUDOLF<\/a><\/strong> is an up-and-coming artist not to miss! Just a boy and his guitar, Frankie\u2019s soft vocals, catchy choruses and punchy guitar have been winning over crowds across the board. The summer release of his EP \u2018Heart on Fire\u2019<\/em> is rocketing FRANKIE RUDOLF<\/a><\/strong> into the world of music and this is your chance to see what all the hype is about.
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\nMARC REEVES<\/a><\/strong>
\nHosting and performing this event, the incredibly talented MARC REEVES<\/a><\/strong> completes the bill. Following the release of his second album \u2018Remember Me<\/em>\u2019 earlier this year, Marc\u2019s introspective performances incorporate intimate acoustic songs and full band soulfulness. An established Notts staple who\u2019s gaining some national love too, MARC REEVES<\/a><\/strong> will win your heart.
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\nPRICE: \u00a33
\nDOORS: 7pm
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\nGIG TWO<\/strong>
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\nFor a chilled night filled with blues and booze, head on over to The Golden Fleece<\/a><\/strong> this Thursday<\/strong>.
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\nPARKS<\/a><\/strong>
\nBrimming with passion, PARKS<\/a><\/strong> will be treating you to an uplifting performance filled with engrossing harmonies, \u2018melodic bass and dirty electric guitars’. PARKS<\/a><\/strong> wowed the crowd at this year\u2019s Dot to Dot Festival and will no doubt continue to hook the audience with their intoxicating melodies here. Be sure to catch their set!
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\nJOHNNY SLIM AND THE SLIMTONES<\/a><\/strong>
\nWith a combination of traditional blues and funky jazz to tickle your fancies, JOHNNY SLIM<\/a><\/strong> has what it takes to brighten the room with his graceful folk. Taking influences from the likes of The Beatles <\/strong>and Tom Waits<\/strong>, his bluesy vocals and folk-fuelled guitar give him his distinctive sound. Taking folk to the next level, JOHNNY SLIM<\/a><\/strong> delivers good \u2018ol country with and a modern twist. Yee ha!
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\nRYAN THOMAS<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe guy that we can\u2019t get enough of over at Nusic HQ, RYAN THOMAS<\/a><\/strong> is the final act on the bill. Taking influences from the likes of Bob Dylan<\/strong> and Seasick Steve<\/strong>, Ryan delivers twangy riffs, woeful lyrics and a beyond distinctive vocal that\u2019s completely addictive. One of the most exciting blues artists in Notts, he\u2019ll have you hooked from the word go. Our most recent Future Session<\/a><\/strong>, see what we mean HERE<\/a><\/strong>.
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\nPRICE: FREE
\nDOORS: 9pm
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\nGIG THREE<\/strong>
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\nLET’S GET READY TO RUUUMMMMBLEEE! Yes, get your best spandex at the ready and prepare to go all nineties gladiator as it\u2019s time for Kerblammo Round 6<\/a><\/strong> this Friday<\/strong>! Offering an insanely good lineup, a massive 18 acts will be spread across three stages at The Maze<\/strong>, and all this can be yours for just \u00a33.50.
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\nMAIN ROOM (THE MAZE)<\/strong>
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\nInstrumental trio LiMn <\/strong>from Derby will be on at half 8.
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\nLONG DEAD SIGNAL<\/a><\/strong>
\nFuture Sound of Nottingham 2010<\/a> <\/strong>champs LONG DEAD SIGNAL<\/a><\/strong> will be on at 9.15. Fusing intricate guitars, distorted vocals and piercing harmonies, LDS deliver atmospheric, post-rock goodness with a whole dollop of energy. A sensational act who\u2019ve earned comparisons to the likes of Muse<\/strong>, LONG DEAD SIGNAL<\/a><\/strong> are well worth seeing live.
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\nGREAT BRITISH WEATHER<\/a><\/strong>
\nThrowing some funk into the mix we have GREAT BRITISH WEATHER<\/a><\/strong>. With catchy riffs, syncopated drums and gritty vocals, their groovy bass lines and immense build ups are sure to shake the stage and raise the roof. An established staple of the Notts Indie scene, GREAT BRITISH WEATHER<\/a><\/strong> are the complete antithesis of their name. See their Future Session<\/a><\/strong> with us HERE<\/a><\/strong> to see what we mean.
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\nHailing from the North West, Punk Rockers Kraul<\/strong> are on at 10.45.
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\nJUST JAMES<\/a><\/strong>
\nPrepare yourself for electronic madhouse JUST JAMES<\/a><\/strong>. Their booty-shaking bass lines, intoxicating hooks and funk-fuelled vibes are all served up with a mass of energy that will hit you like a bulldozer, making standing still virtually impossible. One of the most intense and exciting live acts Notts has to offer, have a gander at their Future Session<\/a><\/strong> with us HERE<\/a><\/strong> to see what we mean.
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\nSTAGE TWO (UPSTAIRS)<\/strong>
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\nSTATIC KILL<\/a><\/strong>
\nKick starting the upstairs festivities are Punk outfit STATIC KILL<\/a><\/strong>. Since their drunken formation back in 2011, the trio have been rapidly climbing the local ladder, notching up impressive support slots and fans along the way. All the anarchistic passion of Punk with some Reggae beats and a dash of acoustic simplicity, STATIC KILL<\/a><\/strong> are a force not to be missed.
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\nBAND OF JACKALS<\/a><\/strong>
\nAlt-rock foursome BAND OF JACKALS<\/a><\/strong> will be taking stage at ten. Alt-rock drenched in Bluesy twists, their recipe of raw riffs, infectious melodies and intense showmanship is seeing BAND OF JACKALS<\/a><\/strong> take the Notts scene by storm. The only players of \u2018inner-city desert rock\u2019 we know, keep an eye out for a cheeky Future Session<\/strong> with the boys coming your way soon.
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\nHER MAJESTY\u2019S SERVICE <\/strong>
\nNewbies to the Notts scene and up next are HER MAJESTY\u2019S SERIVCE<\/strong>. Whilst we cannot confirm that they are not in fact recent prison releasees, we can state that their Indie driven rock will be the perfect fit for this event. Catch Nottingham\u2019s young Indie offenders at 10.45.
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\nWHISKY STAIN<\/a><\/strong>
\nLiving in London but born in Nottingham, WHISKY STAIN<\/a><\/strong> close the upstairs stage in style. Slick and stylish Blues infused Indie, their tracks range from soulful acoustic ballads to big bass-driven anthems. Top this off with punchy choruses and gritty vocals and there you have it, WHISKY STAIN<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s recipe for the perfect gig.
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\nFOREST TAVERN<\/strong>
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\nAGGRESSIVE BEN<\/a><\/strong>
\nDespite what his name may suggest, AGGRESSIVE BEN<\/a><\/strong> \u2019s cheery tunes will be just the tonic for this autumnal chill. Combining gentle vocals, twee ukulele and a whole lot of charisma, Ben Davies will have you unknowing smiling from ear to ear. Here to bring some sunshine and make the ukulele cool, catch AGGRESSIVE BEN<\/a><\/strong> at 8.45.
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\nBB KEYS<\/strong>
\nBeatboxer LEE TABIX<\/a><\/strong> will be joining forces with an impressive young bluesman to give you something very special indeed! Don\u2019t miss out on this elusive treat.
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\nWest-country singer-songwriter Will Miles <\/strong>will be playing at 10.15. Oo-aye.
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\nELIAS DIAMANTIS<\/a><\/strong>
\nSomething completely unique next, ELIAS DIAMANTIS<\/a><\/strong> will be on at 11. Just him, his ukulele and one heck of a soulful voice, his bluesy tunes and skanking moves will have you gently bopping in no time. A homegrown talent that Sheffield is trying to steal from us, catch ELIAS DIAMANTIS<\/a><\/strong> before the Northerners get their way.
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\nGEORGIE ROSE<\/a><\/strong>
\nA girl who\u2019s on a runaway train of success, folky fave GEORGIE ROSE<\/a><\/strong> will be on at 11.45. Beautifully crafted Acoustic Folk, her silky vocals and haunting performances are utterly captivating and having played Camden Roundhouse this summer as well as Hyde Park for an Olympic event , it seems the rest of the UK are catching up with Notts and falling under Georgie\u2019s spell. Ridiculously talented, catch our Future Session<\/a><\/strong> with Georgie back in May HERE<\/a><\/strong>.
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\nLIAM O\u2019KANE<\/a><\/strong>
\nPenultimate act of the stage and one fifth of Notts band JIMMY THE SQUIRREL<\/a><\/strong>, LIAM O\u2019KANE<\/a><\/strong> is up next. Playing stripped back Acoustic Ska with touches of Folk and Reggae, Liam\u2019s impossibly infectious tunes and tight harmonies will lift the party atmosphere even higher. Fresh, funky and incredibly fun, catch Liam\u2019s set at half 12.
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\nG (from THE DAMN HEAVY)<\/a><\/strong>
\nTreating us to a very special solo set, G<\/strong> from THE DAMN HEAVY<\/a><\/strong> will be getting down and dirty as the final act of the night. Gritty blues and bags of charisma, his set is sure to end your night in soul-filled style.
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\nPRICE: \u00a33.50
\nDOORS: 8pm
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\nYours in Love of New Music,
\nMaddie Hammond, Ashleigh Bossman and Frankie Burrows X
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\n#spreadthelove<\/a><\/strong>
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GIG ONE Prepare to get all folked up this Monday at The Maze as some of Nott\u2019s finest folk forces come together for this spell-binding event. JOSHUA KEOGH Bringing his soothing blend of folk and pop with his oh-so lovely vocals, JOSHUA KEOGH is set to stun. Following the release of his EP \u2018Keepsake\u2019, JOSHUA…<\/p>\n

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