The kids are going back to school as summer's last legs have ebbed away into the bright colours and fallen leaves of Autumn. The sea is still just about warm enough for a dip and there are still a host of great gigs coming up! Here's who I am going to be seeing in September and why I think you should come along too!
Thursday 4th September
ONE INCH BADGE Presents: The Felice Brothers - Komedia - 7:30pm - £14.50
Formed back in 2006 when five friends, two of whom being Ian and James Felice, decided to get together and play some music, busking across New York City's subway stations. Their line-up previously included Simone Felice as well, who left the band in 2009 to pursue other projects, and released his first solo album this year, performing at Komedia back in April. The Felice Brothers are a folk rock band who have recently toured with Mumford & Sons and The Killers, as we as having appeared at a number of music festivals over the summer and are definitely one not to miss.
http://www.thefelicebrothers.com/
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Friday 5th September
Kate Daisy Grant & Nick Pynn- The Old Market - 8pm - £12/10
An album launch for Kate Daisy Grant's 'Portrait' AND a preview of new material from Nick Pynn's forthcoming album 'Waterproof'. A pair of multi-instrumentalists playing together ensures that there will be a great display of musical wonder, especially when Daisy lists her instruments including toy-piano, autoharp, dulcitone, cello, toy bells and teapot. Kate's award-winning songwriting is described as "haunting howl-ballads, twisted lullabies and joy-toy-pop", a combination that I've certainly never heard of before and am intrigued by as I am sure you all are! Nick Pynn's music is described as Electroacoustic Avant-Folk, which for those of you without a music degree means a lot of layers and unusual twists and turns in the harmonies and melodies. As the winners of the Best Music Act Award of the Brighton Fringe and Festival in 2013, and a host of rave reviews from across the country, I am looking forward to seeing what this evening has in store!
http://www.katedaisygrant.com/
http://nickpynnmusic.com/
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Tuesday 9th September
ONE INCH BADGE Presents: Luke Sital-Singh - The Haunt - 7pm - £9
I saw Luke first time recently at Latitude Festival in Suffolk this summer and my friend and I were completely blown away by the talent of this guy. With a passion like Glen Hansard and Damien Rice dueling to the death, his songs are of the highest level of craft, with the use of the London Contemporary Voices Choir in some of his songs to give them a wonderful ethereal lift. His debut album 'The Fire Inside' is out 18th August and it's a real treat! Read my review of it here. Catch him live this September at Brighton's favourite coach station adjacent venue.With support from Karima Francis and Jacko Hooper. Read my review of his EP launch night here.
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Thursday 11th September
Ben Montague - Komedia - 8pm - £10
Almost local music Ben Montague is a pop singer-songwriter from Farnborough in Kent. With a number of UK tours under his belt already, including supporting The Wanted and Lawson on a UK Arena tour as well as playing two headline UK tours in 2012 and being the main support in former Westlife Shane Filan's 2014 tour. Teaming up with Dan Gautreau, the producer of Ben Howard and Alicia Keys, Ben has been making some great new music, including his new single 'Feels Like Forever'. With his confident vocals, at times he sounds like a one-man-band version of Take That (in the best way- who doesn't like Take That?!) combining his instrumental abilities with strong vocal hooks in a feel good and catchy way. For fans of people who like bands from The Fray and Backstreet Boys to soloists like James Arthur and Sam Smith.
http://www.benmontague.co.uk/
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Friday 12th September
Cavaleri String Quartet: Strings Attached - The Old Market - 7:30pm - £15/ Free for under 25s
Having spent a lot of time working with string quartets whilst at University, including having a string quartet in residence for a year and having one of my pieces performed by The Mavron Quartet, it is fair to say that I have a soft spot for them! But for all you under 25s, there really is no reason not to check out the Cavaleri Quartet on the 12th September, as tickets for under 25s are free. This is a great idea and I fully encourage more classical acts to do the same, as it is very important to reach out to the younger audiences. The Cavaleri String Quartet have a wide repertoire from the classics of Beethoven and Haydn to more recent works, including brand new compositions, such as the David Dubery 'Observations'. With a host of international awards, whether you're familiar with string quartets or not, you should check out the Cavaleri Quartet for a night of something a little different.
http://cavaleristringquartet.co.uk/
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Tuesday 16th September
UPDATE: Rescheduled for Saturday 22nd November @ The Haunt
Formed in 2011 in Bristol, Coasts have pursued an independent path to their own success, steering clear of major record companies. My first reaction to hearing 'See How' was how the main vocals reminded me of Robbie Williams, both in terms of delivery and melody, which I think is a very positive comparison to make! Their underground athem "Oceans" has hints of Foals and The 1975 to it, with its upbeat singalong verses and euphoric chorus. Coasts have recently completed sell out UK/European tours and have a month long US tour lined up in October, so catch them in Brighton before they explode to greater fame in America. Support from Meadowlark and The New Union.
http://coastsband.com/
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Thursday 18th September
Melting Vinyl Presents: Gruff Rhys - St. George's Church - 7pm - £18/16
Gruffydd Maredudd Bowen Rhys, it may shock you to learn, is not from these parts. Born in Pembrokeshire, Rhys is a composer, producer, film-maker, author, musician and all round top guy, probably best known for his role as a member of Super Furry Animals, a psychedelic and experimental rock group. Over his expansive career, Rhys has performed in many bands, including electro-pop outfit Neon Neon. In 2011 he won the Welsh Music Prize for his album 'Hotel Shampoo' and his latest album 'American Interior', released earlier this year, came accompanied with a film, book and mobile phone app, placing him well ahead of the bell curve in terms of innovative music releases. Check out his track 'Liberty (Is Where We'll Be)' below and see if he tickles your fancy!
http://www.gruffrhys.com/
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Tuesday 23rd September
Melting Vinyl Presents: The Magic Numbers - St George's Church - 7:30pm - £19/17
Yes they are still here! The band who brought us the anthemic 2005 hit 'Forever Lost' are still alive and well and making music as good as ever! Their double-platinum self-titled debut album was followed with the modest success of 'Those the Brokes' in 2006 and the relative flop of their third album in 2010. But they are back with a new album 'Alias', which is out 18th August and from what has been put out there so far, it looks like they have picked up where the early records left off, taking their music to a rockier place, with an added boost of cool. In the new video (below) 'Shot In the Dark', the band are looking sharp and sounding sharper, with razor cut vocal harmonies and a clever arrangement.
It looks to me like The Magic Numbers are back on the up, so come and see for yourself in the beautiful setting of St. George's Church in Brighton.With support from Ren Harvieu.
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Wednesday 24th September
Nell Bryden - Komedia - 8pm - £12
In support of her recent release 'Wayfarer', Nell Bryden is embarking on another UK tour, following the success of her previous two albums, diving deeper into the realms of rhythmic and electronic pop. Her vocals have been accurately described as reminiscent of Annie Lennox, with her uptempo songs already sounding like classics that have stood the test of time. For fans of The Jezabels and Erasure, this show is sure to be one to have a dance to, so make sure that you have comfy shoes on and bring the whole family (your parents will probably love it too!). With support from Ren Harvieu.
http://nellbryden.com/
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Thursday 25th September
Melting Vinyl Presents: Fear of Men - The Hope - 8pm - £9/ £7 advance
Returning from a busy summer, touring the US and Europe supporting Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, Brighton band Fear of Men return to their hometown for a big show at The Hope this September. With the success of their debut album 'Loom', which was released earlier this year, and a well-oiled live show, this gig is sure to not disappoint the fans. With a name based on a rare-anxiety disorder, androphobia (fear of men) and lyrical themes of existentialism, introversion and mortality, FOM are not exactly what you'd call a run of the mill 3-piece! After reading a few reviews, part of me imagines that they must sound like a musical version of a conversation between Edgar Allen Poe and Alfred Hitchcock. And after reading the lyrics to 'Descent' I would say that is pretty accurate, but kinda cool too! Have a watch below and decide for yourself.
http://www.fearofmen.co.uk/
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Tuesday 30th September
Folklore Sessions hosted by Jacko Hooper - The White Rabbit - 8pm - £FREE ENTRY
The first of what will hopefully be a long-running monthly series of free acoustic gigs, showcasing local songwriting talent in an intimate setting where the music and lyrics can be heard and appreciated for all that they're worth. The first session has a fantastic line up featuring friendly giant Staniford, fingerstyle guitarist Mark Ben Wilson, talented young songstress Bess Atwell and the host and architect of Folklore Sessions, Jacko Hooper. From 8pm - 11pm, it is sure to be a relaxing evening of beautiful music so why not come on down and ease the Tuesday madness with a drink and some great musical company?
'Elizabeth' by Staniford
'Nostalgia On the Shore' by Mark Ben Wilson
'A Thousand Lovers' by Bess Atwell
'Run Away With Me' by Jacko Hooper
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