When: 3rd April 2010 at 8pm Where: Ledbury Market Theatre, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2AQ £: 10 for adults & 8 for children What is it? Eclectic and dynamic musical ensemble, moving through influences from gypsy, flamenco, jazz and contemporary classical music, with fiery flamenco foot stamping with dancer Ana Garcia. Featuring guitars, double bass, flute, […]
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Dry the River
When: 1st April 2010 Where: The Luminaire £: 7 What is it? Rattly alt-folk band Dry the River’s music is described as a rag-tag mixture of Americana, gospel and indie rock. Support comes from The Black Cab Sessions who have worked with musicians such as Fleet Foxes, Mr Lif, Graham Coxon, Martha Wainwright and the […]
Cat Weatherill: Pebbles & Pennies
When: 20th March 2010 Where: Gorsley Village Hall, Gorsley, Herefordshire, HR9 7RX at 7.30pm £: 8 (children 7) What is it? Honey-tongued storyteller Cat Weatherill, spellbinding songstress Emma Heath (guitar, vocals) and foot-stomping rhythm king Mark Davies (bodhran, cajon and ubu) present an irresistible rollercoaster ride through Traditional European stories and song. More info: arts […]
Soak up the sounds of Justin Grounds
When: 12th March 2010 Where: The Luminaire, 311 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR £: 7 (8 on the door) What is it? Nomadic multi-instrumentalist, Justin Grounds, returns home to launch his new electro-acoustic record ‘The Dissolving’. With influences from Bach to Squarepusher, the record combines a mixture of sounds, completed by Grounds’ mystical voice. More info: […]
RO:TORO In concert
When: 10th March 2010 Where: Brilley Village Hall, Brilley, Herefordshire, HR3 6JZ £: 8 What is it? Think you’ve heard bagpipes? Think again, as RO:TORO play their music complete with traditional bagpipes that have been played in Estonia since the 14th century. Promises a blend of new and old music styles and some inventive playing. More info: […]
Adelaide's Cape EP launch party
When: 6th March 2010 Where: The Luminaire, Kilburn, London £: 5 (7 on the door) What is it? Adelaide’s Cape play an eclectic style of nu-folk and release their debut EP through Dustbowl Records in March. Copies of the CD will be available at the launch party and your ticket entitles you to £1 off […]
Bukola Live! presents Bukola
When: 27th February 2010 Where: The Luminaire, Kilburn £: Free What is it? Kilburn based soul sensation Bukola launches her new single, Make your move (released 1st March). There will be live MP4 video mixing by DMC and International Turntable Federation Champion, DJ Ritchie Ruftone, as well as a DJ set by UK underground pioneer and producer Marc Mac. Plus […]
Interview: musician Francis Dunnery
Francis is probably best known as the drummer and lead singer of the 80’s group It Bites, but since then he has gone on to record ten studio albums and enjoy solo hit singles, including American Life In Summertime. Contrary Life asks him about his plans for his current tour and what he’ll be up […]
Francis Dunnery plays solo in Salisbury
When: 21st February 2010 at 8pm Where: Salisbury Arts Centre £: 16 (concessions 14) What is it? Francis Dunnery, founder member of It Bites, performs solo at Salisbury Arts Centre. Francis has enjoyed solo hit singles, including American Life In Summertime, and has worked alongside Ian Brown, Lauryn Hill and Elton John. His performance at Salisbury […]
A rock 'n' roll jumble sale
When: The 1st Sunday of every month at 2-6pm Where: St Aloysius Social Club, 21 Phoenix rd, Euston, London NW1 1TA £: Free What is it? A jumble sale with around 30 tables filled with clothes, records, books, brick-a-brack, jewellery, films, collectables, craft and much more. There is also a cake table for charity, music […]
Tis the season for a Christmas market
When: 10th – 20th December 2009 Where: Oxford Castle, Oxford £: What is it? The Oxford Christmas Market is a German-style Christmas Market with 30 stalls selling gifts and food. And if that isn’t enough to get you into the Christmas spirit, why not enjoy a glass of mulled wine and some entertainment? Local choirs […]
REVIEW: Clowning around at Karaoke Circus
When: 22nd October 2009 Where: The Albany, Great Portland Street, London £: 8 What was it? Clowns? Check. Comedians? Check. Embarrassment? Check. Well then, it must be Karaoke Circus! Martin White dragged together the best comic talent, clown-faced musicians, a panel of judges and a few brave individuals into a tiny basement room for a […]
Jazz up your evenings
When: September 2009 Where: Future Inns Cabot Circus Hotel, Bristol £: What is it? A new jazz club night opening in September. The first month will be featuring the following acts: Tues 15: Chris While & Julie Matthews (Acoustic) Wed 16: Chris While & Julie Matthews (Acoustic) Thurs 17: Don Weller Quartet (Jazz) Fri 18: […]
Club V – the place to be?
When: 28th August 2009 Where: Fareham Town Football Club £: Free What is it? Club V is an independent music showcase featuring three breaking artists (Chichino, Dan Crisp and Joe Ward). The night is promising a super-chic environment, friendly service and exciting new music. More info: Club V