{"id":7861,"date":"2013-01-06T20:58:42","date_gmt":"2013-01-06T20:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/?p=7861"},"modified":"2013-01-07T13:29:09","modified_gmt":"2013-01-07T13:29:09","slug":"top-3-gigs-%e2%80%93-week-beginning-7th-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nusic.org.uk\/wordpress\/top-3-gigs-%e2%80%93-week-beginning-7th-january\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 3 GIGS \u2013 Week Beginning 7th January"},"content":{"rendered":"

GIG ONE<\/strong>
\nDiet? Clothing<\/a><\/strong> presents an evening of UP AND COMING talent at The Maze<\/a><\/strong> this Wednesday<\/strong>.
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\nOn the bill, is the incredible GEORGIE ROSE<\/a><\/strong>. 2012 has been a big year for the Mansfield-born star, having received airplay on John Kennedy’s XFM<\/strong> show and battling her way through to victory in the nationwide PeaceMix<\/strong> Competition. And to top that off, musician Billy Bragg<\/strong> described the singer-songwriter as \u2018A Young Adele’<\/em>. There\u2019s no stopping GEORGIE ROSE<\/a><\/strong>, she\u2019s on a roll and 2013 is just the beginning. Check out the PEOPLE’S PODCAST HERE<\/a><\/strong> (when it’s out tomorrow!),
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\nIndie pop band THEM BALLOONS<\/a><\/strong> are sure to keep you entertained with a mash up of uptempo tunes. They\u2019re so good they sold out their gig at the Red Rooms<\/a><\/strong> in November for their \u2018Memento’ <\/em>EP launch. As a warm up for Wednesdays gig, listen to their song ‘Love, Banter & Kicks’<\/em> HERE<\/a><\/strong>. THEM BALLOONS<\/a><\/strong> will be popping off to a energising start!
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\nPop tunes with a whole loada funk, THE GORGEOUS CHANS<\/a><\/strong> will have you dancin\u2019 in no time! If their self-released EP is anything to go by, THE GORGEOUS CHANS<\/a><\/strong> will have you enchanted with their Indie folk vibes.
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\nIndie acoustic singer THOMAS ROPER<\/a><\/strong> will be playing a few originals on his guitar. With influences including Bright Eyes<\/strong> and Dallas Green<\/strong>, THOMAS ROPER<\/a><\/strong> has a quirky style that may even encourage you to have a good \u2018ol sing along with him.
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\nALICE ASHLEY\u2019s<\/a> <\/strong>dream-like vocals and chilled acoustic style will have you wanting to check out this singer-songwriter more. She recently performed at Oxjam\u2019s Takeover<\/strong> and is working on new material which she is writing and producing. Catch her perform at this event.
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\nDOORS: 6.30PM
\nPRICE: \u00a33
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\nGIG TWO<\/strong>
\nBack again for another night, NA Music <\/strong>presents Showcase Night featuring a host of talent at The Guitar Bar<\/a> <\/strong>this Thursday<\/strong>. The line up ….
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\nThere\u2019s no denying that ROSANNA O\u2019BRIAN<\/a><\/strong> has a quality voice and she\u2019ll be showcasing her talent for your eyes and ears. Catchy lyrics and beautiful melodies, ROSANNA O\u2019BRIAN<\/a> <\/strong>will have you hooked from the get go. Check out her song, ‘You Let Me Down’<\/em> on the New Music PODCAST<\/a><\/strong>.
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\nArmed with a guitar, ANWYN WILLIAMS <\/a><\/strong>is set to perform a chilled out acoustic set with a rhythmic vibe. She’s got some really good material and she’s been rated by the likes of Notts legend Roo Inns<\/a> <\/strong>, and there may even be an EP on the horizon.
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\nKnown to impress crowds with his edgy folk pop sounds and distinctive vocals, JOSH KEMP<\/a><\/strong> is a natural performer that will move you. His Xmas single \u2018Coming Home To You\u2019<\/em> was featured in our article highlighting Notts artists Xmas singles HERE<\/a><\/strong>.
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\nSinger HAYLEY QUEEN<\/a><\/strong> is no stranger to singing in pubs and clubs to earn a living. Her beautiul soulful music and sweet vocals are what make her live performance unique. Be sure to check her out.
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\nANDE HUNTER<\/a> <\/strong>from acoustic Rock band HUNTING HELEN<\/a><\/strong> will be going solo for the night. With influences ranging from Mumford and Sons<\/strong> and James Morrison<\/strong> to The Kooks<\/strong>, ANDE HUNTER<\/a><\/strong> performance will still be ‘acoustic but bigger’, but without the harmonies.
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\nKeep an ear out for Community Recording Studio<\/a> (CRS) <\/strong>singer MARITA<\/a> <\/strong>as she is soon to release her new 6 track CD. Her ability to work the crowd and entertain with her feel good soul music has gained her much recognition, especially performing on the BBC’s Introducing Stage<\/strong> at Reading & Leeds Festival<\/strong> with Kirk Spencer<\/a><\/strong>. With bangers like ‘Turn to Gold’<\/em>, you sure will be in for a treat!
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\nAlso performing is: Ian Bourne<\/strong>, Cernawoda<\/strong>, Sophia Goodwin <\/strong>and Elle<\/strong>.
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\nDOORS: 7PM
\nPRICE: FREE!
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\nGIG THREE<\/strong>
\nHead down to the Shut The Fuck Up acoustic night<\/a><\/strong> at The Chameleon<\/a><\/strong> this Friday<\/strong>. Heres the line up \u2026.
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\nThe sound of Bluesy folk artist RYAN THOMAS<\/a><\/strong> will blow you away. His Seasick Steve<\/strong> like vocals coupled with the sound of his bling resonator guitar is a catch. A born performer, RYAN THOMAS\u2019 performance is spellbinding; as you can see in his Future Session HERE<\/a><\/strong>. We predict 2013 will be big for him\u2026listen out for him on the PEOPLE’S PODCAST<\/a><\/strong> Monday morning.
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\nNotts Duo CHARM OF ACHILLES<\/a><\/strong> will amaze you with their slick vocals. Considering that they first started making music last summer, their alternative Rock music is impressive. Pulling out all the stops, CHARM OF ACHILLES<\/a><\/strong> will make the evening worthwhile. Meanwhile, you can check out their song ‘Two Lives’<\/em> in our Podcast HERE<\/a><\/strong>.
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\nAcoustic jammer EMMA BLADON JONES<\/a><\/strong> creates deep emotive music which naturally draws you in. She’s extremely talented and has a natural gift for songwriting. Her song \u2018Iris of War\u2019<\/em> is very moving, and you can hear this for yourself HERE<\/a><\/strong>.
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\nDAN HEATHCOTE<\/a><\/strong>, a singer-songwriter signed to Unit24 Records<\/strong>. More things from him in the iminent future as he is currently recording his debut album which he has already named! Keep a look out for the release of ‘LIMBIC SYSTEM’<\/em>.
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\nAcoustic Duo THE STEADY SOUND <\/a><\/strong> are also on the bill. Chilled acoustic is whats on the cards. Their song ‘In The Moment’<\/em> is a winner.
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\nAlso performing is: Ashley Proctor<\/strong>.
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\nDOORS: 8.30pm
\nPRICE: \u00a33.50
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\nSTOP PRESS (13\/01\/13, 13:23:00) :- ALEXA HAWKSWORTH<\/a><\/strong> was originally featured to perform but she’s no longer playing at The Chameleon<\/a><\/strong> this Friday<\/strong>.
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\nYours in Love of New Music,
\nAshleigh Bossman X
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\n#spreadthelove<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

GIG ONE Diet? Clothing presents an evening of UP AND COMING talent at The Maze this Wednesday. On the bill, is the incredible GEORGIE ROSE. 2012 has been a big year for the Mansfield-born star, having received airplay on John Kennedy’s XFM show and battling her way through to victory in the nationwide PeaceMix Competition….<\/p>\n

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