tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70829861327662892782024-03-05T20:11:32.573+00:00Thoughts In WordsA blog of month what's on guides, music features, gig reviews, artist interviews and CD reviews from independent Brighton-based music journalist Tom Sayer Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12708815814816757044noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082986132766289278.post-5859798967927783332014-10-15T18:32:00.000+01:002014-10-15T18:32:42.195+01:00Migrating to Wordpress - New EP FREE DOWNLOADHello all! Just a quick note to say that I have migrated the blog over to wordpress which I will be using for future posts. All of the content from whattomwrites.blogspot.com has been moved over to the site and the interface means that the site can now integrate with my website <a href="http://www.tomsayer.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.tomsayer.co.uk </a>too. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12708815814816757044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082986132766289278.post-4587678224016765962014-10-11T12:11:00.000+01:002014-10-11T12:15:21.424+01:00Tommy Sissons EP Review - Etchings<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Award-winning spoken word poet Tommy Sissons has teamed up with a handful of Brighton's busiest performers to create his latest EP, <a href="https://tommysissons.bandcamp.com/album/etchings" target="_blank">Etchings</a>, which was released at the end of September 2014 on <a href="http://www.qmrecords.com/" target="_blank">QM Records</a>. Featuring with striking black and white artwork created by local photographer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/laurenjoykennettphotography" target="_blank">Lauren Joy Kennett</a>, the cover captures the essence of Tommy and his music simply but articulately, demonstrating visually what his lyrics display aurally; working class culture in the south.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With smooth guitars from the guys of <a href="http://www.normantonstreet.co.uk/" target="_blank">Normanton Street</a>, drums from former-<a href="http://www.themaccabees.co.uk/" target="_blank">Maccabees</a> drummer and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/saintlongplayer" target="_blank">St. Longplayer</a> producer Robert Dylan Thomas, bass from <a href="http://timefortmusic.com/" target="_blank">Time For T</a>'s Joshua Robert Nicholson Taylor and soaring saxophone melodies from the talented<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nickwebbsax" target="_blank"> Nick Webb</a>, Tommy has just the right backdrop to showcase his lyrical and vocal abilities with this smooth and well produced EP which has a real Brighton feeling to it, from the seaside soundscapes of seagulls in 'Early Wakers' to the lyrical content throughout. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is my track by track breakdown of Etchings. I hope you enjoy the EP. It available to download for just £2 on bandcamp <a href="https://tommysissons.bandcamp.com/album/etchings" target="_blank">here</a>. You can stream the tracks to listen to in the player below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Starting with sounds of waves crashing down and distant seagulls, the driving bass opens the track like an alarm clock, before the vocals wake up and come in. The sheer quality of the lyrics is displayed within the first few of lines of the opening track, spoken at an unhurried pace over a continental sounding lazy-morning saxophone and gentle guitars and bass:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>"Rise here with the early wakers</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Definitely displaying the influence of Normanton Street in this track, the slow funk-soul groove of drums, bass and guitar provides the backdrop to this track which looks at the expression "Today's news is tomorrow's chip shop paper" in a new context to ask if people think that this is justification for wrongdoings, evil deeds and anything they please, and the cost of this philosophy on society.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My son is a heart-warming track of a dad (or possibly an unrelated older male figure) giving advice to his boy, using his life experience to tell him how things can be, but telling him to pay heed to his words and not his actions: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>"But pay no attention to me my son</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I'm set in my ways</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An upbeat track which juxtaposes funk sounds with unapologetically heavyweight youth cultural observations and criticisms. If you are young, you will totally get this and wonder how things went from Pokemon cards and The Simpsons to questionable habits with questionable company in questionable locations. It's because you are young.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With more of a hip-hop vibe, this track ditches the common lyrical themes of the genre in lieu of a warming list of things that Tommy would like to do if he had the time, from the simple "<i>cherish awkward conversations with my barber</i>" to the more adventurous "<i>makeshift a boat from twigs and rope and sail the seven seas</i>". <i>Possibilities</i> is a masterclass of imagination, comprehensively sincere and utterly moving.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This track is another well thought-out lyrical work, seeking not to justify character flaws and unattractive personality traits, but advising you of the blind spots that they may leave you with, suggesting ways to make them more bearable to yourself, and those around you. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<i>If you speak make sure it's worth listening to</i>."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A track about making important life decisions, going against the grain, leaving an imprint on society for future generations through etchings, finding your place in society and finding yourself. So pretty much a track about everything that matters, told in a free-flowing storytelling narrative of Tommy Sissons, against the ambient sounds of his band, as the instrumental coda fades out the EP, until the next one begins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the autumn leaves adorn the trees (and pavements) we welcome in the closing months of the 2014 - Where has the time gone really? With the <a href="https://www.brightoncomedyfestival.com/" target="_blank">Brighton Comedy Festival</a> passed, November is the perfect chance to get back into live music and wean yourself off evenings at home in front of the TV or reading the latest Buzzfeed about absolutely nothing. This November has an exceptional variety of artists from jazz to folk and everything in between so why not take a look at my hot picks for for the month in Brighton and see what you like the look of. Keep music live and alive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Melting Vinyl Presents: Ben Watt Trio</b> - </span><a href="http://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Komedia</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - 8:30pm - £15/£17</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ben Watt, it's safe to say, has more than a few strings to his bow. As a performer, songwriter, singer, DJ and author, he certainly has plenty to keep himself busy and I'm sure that he rarely has idle thumbs! Former half of alt-pop duo <a href="http://www.ebtg.com/" target="_blank">Everything But The Girl</a>, Ben has embarked on several other projects since their final performance in 2000 including a successful DJing career, setting up his own independent label, an online radio show, writing and publishing a couple of books and as of March 2013 continuing his solo career as a singer-songwriter. This month he will be performing some of his recent material with his trio. Support from <a href="http://meadowlarkofficial.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Meadowlark</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Formerly of The La's and Cast, John Power is a Liverpudlian singer-songwriter who has been performing music since the 80's. Probably most famous for the song "Guiding Star" with Cast, his solo material has a grainy detail to it, with experienced hands of a seasoned guitarist and undeniably relaxed stage presence, he is just as comfortable flying solo as playing with a full band. For fans of Ocean Colour Scene and other Britpop/folk acts. With support from <a href="http://www.alexlipinski.com/" target="_blank">Alex Lipinski </a>and local solo artist <a href="http://www.lewismckale.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lewis McKale</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The Thirst</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - </span><a href="http://www.thegreendoorstore.co.uk/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Green Door Store</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - 7pm - £5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I first saw this band supporting <a href="http://www.willandthepeople.com/" target="_blank">Will and The People</a> back in September 2013 and they were actually the first band that I ever did a video interview with, discussing Jamie Oliver, viral videos and of course their music. The guys were really friendly, hard-working and perform their catchy upbeat funky music with style and swagger. For fans of Bloc Party and funk bands. Check out their great cover of Get Lucky below!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Gregory Porter - </b><a href="http://www.brightondome.org/" target="_blank">Brighton Dome</a> - 7:30pm - £27.50 - £37</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Having seen Gregory perform at <a href="http://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz/" target="_blank">Cheltenham Jazz Festival</a> and <a href="http://www.lovesupremefestival.com/" target="_blank">Love Supreme Festival</a> two years running, I can safely say that he is not somebody that you will ever get tired of seeing live. His band of piano, double bass, drums and sax are super tight, supporting Mr Porter's huge and beautiful voice which can fill concert halls and stadiums with ease. His songs are catchy, rhythmic, heartfelt and melodic, earning him great critical acclaim including the Best Vocal Jazz Album Grammy for his second album <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liquid-Spirit-Gregory-Porter/dp/B00CKOZ8QA" target="_blank">Liquid Spirit</a>. Having spoken to him on several occasions, I know that Gregory loves performing in the UK and always puts on a fantastic show so dig deep for this one and come along to check out a contemporary jazz legend in the making. You won't be sorry!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>iluvlive</b> - </span><a href="http://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Komedia</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - 8:00pm - £2</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">iluvlive is a live music event which launched in London in 2004. Supporting homegrown talent through regular nights in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Nottingham and Manchester, it has previously featured big-hitters such as Jessie J, Ed Sheeran, Tinie Tempah, PLan B and Emile Sandi. Following the launch night in October, iluvlive is returning to Komedia for the second installment, showcasing local artists featuring <a href="http://www.staniford.co.uk/" target="_blank">Staniford</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Kyraofficial" target="_blank">Kyra</a>, <a href="http://www.luamimusic.com/" target="_blank">Lu'Ami</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ceezlin" target="_blank">Ceezlin</a> and more artists to be announced. With 15 minute sets and a penchant for hip-hop/dance music, it's a chance to see a wide range of up-and-coming artists for just a couple of pounds, or free when you sign up for the guestlist on </span><b style="color: #0000ee; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><a href="http://www.iluvlive.co.uk/">http://www.iluvlive.co.uk/</a>.</u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Paul Thomas Saunders</b> - </span><a href="http://www.thegreendoorstore.co.uk/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Green Door Store</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - 7pm - £9</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reviews of "Devastatingly Brilliant", "Sensational" and "A revelation" from the national presses captured my attention with Paul Thomas Saunders, and rightly so. With rich synth textures Snow Patrol drums and Fleet Foxes style vocals, his music is quite poppy, friendly and very easy to listen to. With interesting track titles including '<i>A Lunar Veteran's Guide To Re-Entry</i>' and <i>'In High Heels Burn It Down' </i>his album Beautiful Desolation is certainly an interesting addition to any CD collection. Check out the video '<i>Appointment In Samarra</i>' below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Marika Hackman</b> - </span><a href="http://www.thegreendoorstore.co.uk/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Green Door Store</a> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- 8pm - £9.20</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another find of mine from Latitude Festival this year, Marika Hackman is closing her November tour of the UK with a performance at Brighton's Green Door Store. I was instantly captivated by her song "<a href="https://soundcloud.com/marika-hackman/marika-hackman-bath-is-black-1" target="_blank">Bath Is Black</a>" and from then on I was hooked. She combines a lyrical rhythm and narrative style often associated with the likes of Arctic Monkeys, telling things how they are, underpinned by a wash of bouncy synths, guitars and drums. Lots of acute little melodies to keep you humming along for weeks after. Don't miss out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Melting Vinyl Presents: Asgeir</b> - <a href="http://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton" target="_blank">Komedia</a> - 8pm - £12.50/£14.50</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Writing and performing catchy Icelandic folk-pop songs with a beautiful atmospheric edge to them has brought Asgeir a strong international fanbase. I saw his set at Latitude this year and the audience were captivated by his soft falsetto vocals and simple yet moving lyrics: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>"Higher, higher</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For a man with a clearly limited knowledge of English language - there was not a lot of talking in between his tracks - Asgeir is a straight down to business kinda guy with the music to back it up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Ruarri Joseph Trio </b>- </span><a href="http://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Komedia</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - 7:30pm - £11.50</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Edinbugh-born Ruarri Joseph found his roots in songwriting after moving to New Zealand at the age of 11 in a remote farming community called Dannevirke. After moving to London (age 16) and then Cornwall (age 17) Ruarri had the first of his three children aged just 19. After prioritising his family, he decided to venture on with his music as a solo artist, with his first EP '<i>All Substance and No Style</i>' catching the attention of Atlantic records who oversaw the release of his debut album '<i>Tales of Grime and Grit' </i>in 2007. Since then, Ruarri started his own label, Pip Productions which he released his following albums on, including most recently Big Brother in 2012/2013. His folk songs are personal, warm and sincere. For fans of classic folk artists like Dylan and Cohen, as well as next generation folk artists like Jack Johnson and Ben Howard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Melting Vinyl Presents: Perfume Genius </b>- </span><a href="http://www.thehauntbrighton.co.uk/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">The Haunt</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - 7pm - £10/£12</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fresh from the release of his third album, <i>Too Bright</i>, Seattle-based solo artist Mike Hadreas aka Perfume Genius, is touring America in October before heading over the Atlantic for his European and UK tour, Performing in Brighton on 26th November. With a reputation for piano ballads, Perfume Genius builds on this in his critically acclaimed new album which is no longer "a little timid" and more staring you straight in the eye and giving you a good talking to. As he recently told <a href="http://www.port-magazine.com/fashion/perfume-genius-bright-bright-bright/" target="_blank">Port Magazine</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>“[For this album] I have this very specific man-dressed-as-a-woman-dressed-as-a-man kind of thing, like an Inception drag. I want things to look iconic and have a classy feel, but still feel like me”. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Ian Shaw </b>- <a href="http://www.thebrunswick.net/" target="_blank">The Brunswick</a> - 8pm - £12/£10 advance</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Twice winner of "Best Jazz Vocalist" at the BBC Jazz Awards, presenter of the Ronnie Scott's radio show on Jazz.fm and performer on a number of highly acclaimed albums, Ian Shaw's name has become a household name when talking about male jazz vocalists. Having performed on a number of TV shows from Jools Holland to Top of the Pops and collaborated with everybody from Quincy Jones to Cleo Laine and Joe Beck, Ian has had a prolific and successful career in the jazz arena. His latest show, A Bit of a Mouthful, fresh from his run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, combines comedy, original songs and great musicianship for a night of class and entertainment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last month Kent-based funk quintet Cut The Funk played an intimate gig at <a href="http://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton/" target="_blank">Brighton Komedia</a>, as part of their south coast UK tour in support of the release of their debut album 'Weekend Coda'. Unfortunately the gig was quite sparsely attended, which didn't seem to make much sense as other dates in larger venues of the tour had sold out. Clearly Brighton is still recovering a little bit on Monday nights and isn't willing to take a punt on some funk. Their loss I can safely say.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The set was filled with original tracks from the group, not all too common amongst funk bands who are often limited to Stevie Wonder and Tamla Motown tracks (not that there is anything wrong with that, but it is always nice to hear something fresh!). They played a couple of cover tracks, in the vein of Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis: the more serious side of jazz without going too far off the rails. The group performed extremely tightly as a unit, even if they didn't look like the most coherent group on stage with their dress and demeanor. The music was intricate and virtuosic, without going too far, which I think is a very fine line on the jazz side of things. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is my track by track breakdown of his debut album, 'Weekend Coda', which is available to buy now on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/weekend-coda/id564196501" target="_blank">itunes</a> for just £7.99.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>5. Art Dart</b> - Spaced and mellow, almost like a Lionel Richie ballad to start, the guitar lines and opening sax parts are smooth, classy and well balanced by the razor sharp percussion. The structure and textures in the last couple of tracks are far more developed than the opening few and come across as far more polished to my ears, avoiding the slight feeling of repetition from some of the earlier riffs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>8. Funk Credit Card - </b>Opening with a solo breathy jazz flute solo before the beat drops, this instrument has a really pleasing texture to it, contrasting with the typical funk sound in the other sections. The bass solo in the middle stands out in the good way and the general feel of the track is an exciting one. Check out a live video of the track below. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Best known as the front-man of Welsh psychedelic rock group <a href="http://www.superfurry.com/" target="_blank">Super Furry Animals</a> ,Gruff has performed in many bands and has experience in a wide spectrum of the arts from performing, recording and producing music, to storytelling, songwriting, film-making and film composition. His latest solo release, his fourth to date, showcases a wider range of these skills than any of his previous albums has explored, with a vast multiplatform release making his new record stand high above the rest of the crop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The project is set in 1792 and tells the true story of John Evans, a 22-year old farmhand from Snowdonia, North Wales, who set off to America to discover if the rumours were true and there was a Welsh-speaking Native American tribe, called The Madogwys, walking on the Great Plains. During the course of an extraordinary adventure, Evans wrestled the largest river reptiles ever seen in the Mississippi, hunted Bison with the Omaha tribe, defected to the Spanish in St Louis, discovered imaginary volcanoes in Missouri, annexed North Dakota from the British, and created the map that guided Lewis and Clark on their legendary expedition." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is my track by track guide to the album '<i><b>American Interior</b></i>'. Led by the prominent drums and piano with filtered vocals and plenty of technical wizardry going on towards the back of the mix, the album is a rich cluster of styles, sounds and stories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The album is introduced with a pulsing synthesizer that sounds something like an alien's phone ringing in outer space with heavily chorused, flanged and phased vocals repeating the title of the album, as the drums build up to the start of the first real track, 'American Interior'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Led by rumbling piano chords, and the drums from the intro track, 'American Interior' has a slight Ziggy Stardust feel to it. The repeated "American Interior" refrain is used extensively throughout the track in both the verse and chorus sections, even popping up in the middle-8 guitar solo, which leads into the strings playing a somber harmony underpinning the layers of voices and the track becomes noisier without getting louder. Check out the official video for the track below. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A driving drum beat and unaccompanied vocals start the track, as the other instruments fade in. The feeling of the track is that of an American folk/country song that you would imagine being sung by a man in dungarees whilst playing a banjo (and if there is anybody out there who chooses to cover this track, I think that would be a great way to go!) but the instrumentation is contemporary with guitars, synths, piano and drums. The effect is that the song has a vintage feel with a modern twist, which I think works really well together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another quite trippy sounding vocal track, which reminds me some The Beatles songs, such as '<i>Tomorrow Never Knows</i>'. The track combines catchy short pop hooks with an experimental development of harmony in this expansive track, doused as the others are with prominent piano and drums in the mix. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Beatles vibe definitely continues with this track, from the narrative style to the simple accompaniment and even down to the drum fills. From the story of John Evans, I assume that this track is about the part when he defected to the Spanish in St. Louis. The outro is spaced and gentle, winding into the next track. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With lots of vocal and synth layers, Lost Tribes in places sounds like a cross between A-HA, Pet Shop Boys and Wham!'s Last Christmas (without the sleigh-bells and cheesy video of course!). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was the first track that I heard from the album and I was hooked straight away from the seductive string riff, which had the sleekness of John Barry's orchestration in the James Bond films. The vocals and piano parts work well together, sounding like a 90s ambient dance track. The production is fantastic, mixing in a lot of layers with utmost precision. This is my favourite track from the album after first listen through and I think it will take a lot to shift it. See the official video below. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just in case anybody was uncertain of Gruff's heritage, this track is sung entirely in Welsh, probably unsurprising from the title which loosely translates to "Keyboard Key". The children's voices loop throughout the track, seeming slightly stranger after the drop at 2:20 where the tempo increases and it started to feel like a bit of an underground rave anthem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the momentum of a moving train, the drums, strings and vocals push this track forward at breakneck speed. Even without lyrics, the music still seems to tell a story. It is possible that this track is about the influential Welsh antiquarian Iolo Morganwg who was around at the time that the story was set. See a live video of the song below. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At 9pm Luke took to the stage, sitting quietly at an electric piano before bursting out with his first song. His voice is tremendous and he is a fine pianist and guitarist too, skills which are consistently delivered throughout the performance. He was accompanied by a friend on electric guitar and backing vocals whilst he split his time between piano and acoustic guitar, in the way a child shares their time between divorced parents. Having already listened to his album, see my review of it <a href="http://whattomwrites.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/luke-sital-singh-fire-inside-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>, I was familiar with the majority of the songs, which were delivered faithful to the recordings but with more room for interpretation in the vocals when performed live. The combination of vocals, particularly in Bottled Up Tight, 21st Century Heartbeat and Greatest Lovers, sounded very lush, but not a touch on the performance at Latitude with the backing of the London Contemporary Voices Choir. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"As the days are getting shorter and it's colder every night, there's something in the water saying everything will be alright." These words were from a song called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7jOawXyNks" target="_blank">Keep Digging</a> that I wrote back in 2011 but seem appropriate for the time of year. Whilst the summer sun has retired for another year, we are looking onward to a great month of gigs ahead, and before you know it, Halloween and the Christmas countdown begins! Take a look at my hot picks for October in Brighton and see what you like the look of. Keep music live and alive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those of you unaware, Brighton Philharmonic is a firmly established local orchestra, about to begin is 90th concert season. Formed in 1925, the orchestra has been resident at Brighton Dome for almost all of this time with each season consisting of around one concert a month between October and March, and a series of smaller ensemble performances over the summer. Conducted by Barry Wordsworth, the former BBC Concert Orchestra conductor and Covent Garden's Royal Ballet musical director, the opening concert has a Russian theme with compositions from Glinka, Rachmaninoff and Shostavovich. For a full programme of the BP concerts pick up a brochure at Brighton Dome or check their website <a href="http://brightonphil.org.uk/index.php" target="_blank">here</a>. Below is a link to the first piece of the evening, Glinka's<i> Ruslan and Ludmila Overture</i> performed by the Berlin Philharmonic. Come and experience the wonder of these Russian composers in the beautiful Brighton Dome for a lovely afternoon out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Melting Vinyl Presents: Grant Lee-Phillips + Howe Gelb</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - </span><a href="http://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Komedia</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - 8:30pm - £16</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Described by ABC News as 'One of the most gifted songwriters of his generation...', Grant Lee-Phillips is a great talent from the Americana scene. Imagine the stories of Johnny Cash and Leonard Cohen told through slightly less weathered lungs and you're part of the way there. His voice has a delicacy to it with a warm tone to match his folk guitar playing. Also on the bill is Howe Gelb, an American folk legend often referred to as the "elder statesman of freewheeling Americana", </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">with five decades of performing experience, countless albums and a resume that reads like a small festival line-up. The pair with both play solo sets before teaming up for what is sure to be a magical collaboration. Below is Grant's track 'Dream in Colour' for your enjoyment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jazz can be very hit and miss. Even amongst the most weathered listeners, contemporary performers often go "too far" into the weird and dark textures, isolating the performers from the listeners. It's kind of like asking a question in latin and wondering why all you get are open mouths in response. Neil Cowley Trio is NOT like that. Melodic, intricate, inventive and most importantly aesthetically beautiful, the track below 'Kneel Down' demonstrates perfectly the easy-listening side of jazz, verging on ambient. Neil Cowley has won numerous awards for his compositions, working with a number of pop/soul acts including Adele, whom he played piano for on her breakthrough album '19'. Come and be amazed by the textures created with just a trio and maybe even open the door to jazz, even if just slightly ajar, to see what you might like.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Combining influences of folk, roots and rock music, the south-west coast trio Wille and the Bandits are coming to a Brighton favourite, Green Door Store, as part of their Ireland and UK Tour, in support of their new live album '<i>Live in Gouvy</i>', released 1st October 2014. With only three days off in the 22 date UK tour this month, the boys are certainly putting in the effort to get their music heard across the country, following on from their international tour earlier in the year. With a host of rave reviews and from listening to some of their live recordings I can tell that the show is going to be a great one and I am looking forward to seeing them live for the first time this month. Support for this gig comes from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cmmusic.info" target="_blank">Chris Marsh</a>, a Kent-born Brighton-based singer-songwriter who combines powerful vocals with his impressive guitar playing (watch out for his tap-guitar and instrumentals: they're the bomb!) with a strong set of original songs and changed-up covers. Also the rasgueado master Edd Mann will be playing a few of his songs for you. Watch out for his signature track, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o94v0ajHZNA" target="_blank">Spanish Dancer</a>! Check out clips of WATB and Chris Marsh below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Glass Animals are and indie/rock quartet from Oxford, led by Dave Bayley and formed of three friends whom he showed his very first recordings to, the product of his insomnia whilst at medical school in London. The band were the first signing on Wolf Tone, a record label set up by superhuman producer Paul Epworth (the man behind everybody from Adele and Florence and the Machine to Coldplay, Paul McCartney and Bruno Mars), so you can assume they're pretty amazing! The track below, 'Black Mambo', recorded live in London captures the band's charisma, precision and understated infectious simplicity of their </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">melodically rich </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">music. Catch this intimate show at The Haunt before they take off to higher heights and bigger stages.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Live Nation Presents: The Neighbourhood</b> - <a href="http://www.concorde2.co.uk/" target="_blank">Concorde II</a> - 7:30pm - £12.50 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A five-piece from LA, The Neighbourhood are hardly known in the UK, judging by the modest success of their releases so far. Their debut album 'I Love You', released back in April 2013 only reached number 70 in the UK charts, compared to top 10 positions in the US Rock and US Alt. charts. Their single 'Sweater Weather' (below) topped the US Alt. charts and was in the top 10 for the US Pop and US Rock charts too, whilst barely breaking the top 50 in the UK. I can only assume that the band simply need to develop their UK fanbase, which hopefully their October UK tour. The band have previously played sold out shows in London and toured with Interpol, so they must be doing something right. The NBHD are quite brooding and atmospheric, reminding me of a chilled out 1975. Support from D/C. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The Loft Sessions Presents: Charlotte Carpenter</b> - <a href="http://thelatest.co.uk/musicbar/" target="_blank">Latest Music Bar</a> - 7pm - £5 adv/ £7 otd</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Charlotte Carpenter is a young singer-songwriter from Northampton who is definitely making some strong moves on the UK acoustic scene. Having self-released three EPs, the last of which 'Whole' reached number 10 in the iTunes singer-songwriter chart, her new EP 'Take It All' has some big shoes to follow. Moving in a more rocky direction, diverging from the acoustic path that she has established so far with a slightly further reaching project. The title track from the new EP has a simple accompanying riff that bounces up and down in the background as the superb vocal hooks take the foreground. The track definitely has a KT Tunstall meets Kings of Leon feel to it. Lovely stuff. Come along and check out her performance in the intimate setting of Latest Music Bar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Melting Vinyl Presents: A Winged Victory for the Sullen</b> - <a href="http://www.stgeorgesbrighton.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=35&Itemid=41" target="_blank">St George's Church</a> - 7:30pm - £14/16</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Brussels-based duo made up of ambient soundscapist Adam Witltzie and accomplished pianist Dustin O'Halloran, AWVFTS (it is a long name after all!) produce moving atmospheric music which is as rich and deep as a 4-tier fruitcake. Perfect music for films, relaxation or aiding peoples comedowns at 3am at the summer festivals, the sounds that they create are diverse and universally beautiful.Their new album ATMOS is released on 6th October, so will be available to buy at the gig. Set in the wonderful St. George's Church in Brighton, this is going to be an evening of great wonder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Melting Vinyl Presents: Nick Mulvey</b> - <a href="http://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton" target="_blank">Komedia</a> - 8:30pm - VERY NEARLY SOLD OUT</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I saw Nick Mulvey performing a SOLD OUT gig at Cheltenham Jazz Festival this year and I could see why he was so popular. After moving to Havana at the age of 19 to study Music & Art, he formed the Mercury Prize nominated group, Portico Quartet. Since leaving the group, he has been flying solo, and rather successfully at that, having supported the likes of Laura Marling, Laura Mvula and an upcoming support show for Elbow at the iTunes Festival this September. With a sparse acoustic sound and a minimalist sensibility, there is nothing in the way of the craftsmanship of his songs. Guarenteed to be a wonderful evening. Only 3 tickets left at the time of writing. Check out where to get them quickly, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/558838017569859/" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Festival Republic Ltd. Presents: The Antlers </b>- <a href="http://theoldmarket.com/whats-on/" target="_blank">The Old Market</a> - 7:30pm - £13 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Transcending from lo-fi bedroom folk into a lushly orchestrated rock group with a penchant for rich layers and experimental vocals, The Antlers are a 3-piece Indie-rock band based in Brooklyn who are embarking on a comprehensive European tour, starting off their string of dates in the UK with a performance at Hove's The Old Market. Fresh of the back of their new album '<i>Familiars</i>', the band are sure to be full of energy for this tour and eager to share their music with new audiences as well as faithful fans. Check out their track '<i>Parade</i>' below for a little taster of what's in store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Melting Vinyl & GDS Present: Haley Bonar </b>- </span><a href="http://www.thegreendoorstore.co.uk/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Green Door Store</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - 7pm - FREE ENTRY</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By the age of 19, Haley had already recorded an album, moved from Rapid City to Duluth and dropped out of college, supporting Low with a guitar and her drummer cram-packed into her Honda Civic. Since then, Haley has branched out in every direction, described as </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With an all-star cast of rotating bandmates who have performed with the likes of Bon Iver, Rogue Valley and Alpha Consumer, Haley is well supported in her creative endeavours, with her songs finding their way into TV shows and films as well as filling her diary with local and international touring. Don't miss this great chance to see her perform for FREE at Green Door Store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Melting Vinyl Presents: Real Estate </b>- </span><a href="http://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Komedia</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - 8pm - £14.50</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Descriptions like "dream pop" and "shoegaze" always make me chuckle a little, as they seem to describe more the audience's reaction to the music, which are clearly as varied as a Woolworths' former pick'n'mix selection, rather than comment on the actual music itself. For those of you who may find youself a little confused by these terms, interchange them with "atmospheric indie-rock" and "evocative" and you're somewhere close. Real Estate (the band not the property market) formed in New Jersey in 2008, and a couple of members and several labels later are still alive and kicking. Their latest record, Atlas, was released in March this year, reaching 34 in the Billboard Top 200 in the US. Check out the video for the opening track off the album, '<i>Had to Hear</i>' below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Melting Vinyl Presents: Pale Seas </b>- <u><a href="http://www.drinkinbrighton.co.uk/hope" target="_blank">The Hope</a></u> - 8pm - FREE ENTRY </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was the night before Halloween...and everybody was heading down to The Hope before the monsters started getting ready, to see Pale Seas perform a free gig! Singer and guitarist Jacob Scott started songwriting in 2011 when he decided to part ways with his formal education. His reverb-drenched first efforts were bitter-sweet and honest, giving him the confidence to move home and form Pale Seas with his old school friends. Their latest release, '<i>Place to Haunt' </i>EP, which was recorded on the Isle of Wight, sounds in the same vein as Alex Turner's 'Submarine' film soundtrack, with interesting vocals, nice harmonies and whirling synths providing lift off to the track. Check them out for FREE. Wash your hair another night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Normanton Street 'Much Respect' EP Launch </b>- </span><a href="http://www.thehauntbrighton.co.uk/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">The Haunt</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - 7pm - £3 adv/£5 otd</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the success of their last two EP launches at Green Door Store in 2013, MOVES in August and PHOEBE FREYA EP in December, Normanton Street are back bigger than ever with a bigger venue and one of the best local line ups going for their next EP launch night for their new record Much Respect, released on their own label QM Records. Always gigging and airing the new material in Brighton and all over the place, Normanton Street are touring across the UK at the end of October, with their adopted hometown gig sure to be a heavy hitter. Support comes from London-based new-soul outfit New Street Adventure, folk/world music from their local amigos Time for T and four-piece indie rockers Wolflung. With advance tickets for just three pounds, you're literally an idiot if you don't go. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Full of delicate vocals with dancing melodies, lots of piano and a grand parade of auxiliary instruments, Portrait takes you on a musical sight-seeing tour from the circus bazaar opener through to the understated finale.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If like me, you were expecting a macabre and solemn tale from the title then you couldn't be more wrong. It sounds like the circus has come to town to throw a underground party in a crypt. With the old-time feel piano part and the sweeping violin giving a gypsy jazz vibe, the song combines a wide range of sounds in a slightly chaotic way, yet still managed to have a catchy chorus in the mix!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vocally this track has wisps of Imogen Heap with flavours of Regina Spektor on the piano and in the voice too. Far more stripped back than the first track, but steadily building with percussion and a strong cello part, the vocals elegantly prance through the lower and upper registers of the spectrum. There's some really nice lyrics in this track too: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<i>It's only a landing light, and thought the moon had altered its course</i>"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The use of toy piano sounds quite dream-like, or kind of children's tv show theme-like, both evoking happy emotions. The song itself is a slalom of musical tonality, underpinned once again with the warm bass notes of the cello. Check out the official video for the track below and see what comes to mind!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bat For Lashes meeting Muse and getting the blues, this song is passionate and sounds kind of bitter yet oddly uplifting. The prominent vocal opening the track is almost a cappella, bar various percussion and sparsely distributed samples, until the piano provides a more rigid structure, sitting underneath the rest of the song. Listen to the track on her soundcloud below. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This song would fit in well in a musical I think. It has a sort of "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables feeling. I can imagine somebody belting this out on X-Factor in a few years time. It's delicate yet sure-footed, like a mountain goat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another quite theatrical song, underpinned with a warm chorus of brass. Lyrically it reminds me of Guy Garvey (Elbow) which is certainly a very good thing indeed! The </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lovely song, lovely lyrics, lovely stuff!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"<i>You were the stillpoint of it all, a heavy kind of light, always looking down</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An uplifting song (both in spirit and pitch), Rise is a get up and get out there kind of song: "<i>You'd better find a life before living takes the life out of you</i>". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another stripped back piano ballad with a difference: Nothing to Fear swells up around the 3 minute into a warm mesh of wooshing vocals and fiddly instrumental parts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Initially unsure if this was going to be a cover of the Christmas song, I can reveal <b>***SPOILER ALERT***</b> that it isn't! Although, fragments of the initial melody do have some resemblance, but the song is far less cyclic than the Christmas favourite, developing the melody throughout until its gentle fade out into the distance as the album winds down </span><br />
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Chris is a Brighton singer-songwriter who is currently on the closing legs of his tour throughout the UK this August, which included a performance in his hometown at Komedia on 15th August, with support from <a href="http://www.ellie-ford.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ellie Ford</a> and <a href="http://www.staniford.co.uk/" target="_blank">Staniford</a>. He performed a great stripped back solo version of this track at the gig. Here it in all its produced glory here with a great cello part! The track is out 15th September on itunes and is available to pre-order now <a href="http://smarturl.it/WTWCD" target="_blank">here</a>, with the b-side 'Accelerate' available for immediate download. Only £1.79 so if you like it, buy it!<br />
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At the start of what will hopefully be a long and fruitful musical career, Sabrina is an 18-year-old singer from Brighton with a voice that already stops people in their tracks. Quite new to the gigging scene, she has already played successful shows with <a href="http://www.normantonstreet.com/" target="_blank">Normanton Street</a> in their QM Sessions and supported <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jamiemathiasmusic" target="_blank">Jamie Mathias</a> this summer.With a strong set of original tracks, you will want to keep a close eye for her upcoming gigs in Brighton over the next few months. Check out her soulful r'n'b original track, All The Nothing.<br />
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I first saw Half Crown at Brighton Dome, supporting <a href="http://www.rizzlekicks.com/" target="_blank">Rizzle Kicks</a> in March 2013. In the last year and a half, the band have gone from strength to strength, with the release of their debut album 'Everything Goes' this summer. Read my review of the album <a href="http://whattomwrites.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/half-crown-cd-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Opening with a Foster The People style riff, the song is as rocky as Palm of Your Hand is funky. The vocals are raspy and rough but in a good way, and the electric guitar solo and middle-8: "I'm just a couple of watts, short of what you need" are fantastic, with a real gutsy oomph behind it. A really catchy chorus too: "They say you're electric so I can't touch you babe"<a a="" foster="" href="http://www.electric-banana.co.uk/reviews/album-reviews/foster-the-people-supermodel/" people="" the=""><br />
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Recently moving to near Brighton after years of making music in Bristol and London, Flip Giles (aka Heeni) is a singer who is starting to lay some roots in her new city. With a wide range of performance experience including singing for a number of bands for summer festivals across the UK and busking her way across Europe, Heeni must be doing something right! She has guested vocals on a number of tracks and is on the look out for producers and potential bandmates at the moment, so if you're digging her stuff, then get in touch. This track, Cool Down by Producer <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1w291SCPWcEPT6Ktnvh1g" target="_blank">Makeeng</a>, is a smooth blend of jazzy hip-hip and is the perfect track for a lazy afternoon.<br />
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A fantastic local band that I keep seeing all over the place. Having recently seen them support <a href="http://slowclubband.com/" target="_blank">Slow Club</a> at Sticky Mike's and just this week, the sold out <a href="http://catfishandthebottlemen.com/" target="_blank">Catfish & The Bottlemen</a> gig at The Haunt, they seem to get better with each show, and the standard is set very high to start with. Following on from their debut single 'Home/Love Me More', the band are working on their new single as you read this! It's quite unbelievable that they only formed last year! The new EP is sure to be a smash, with their reputation for catchy upbeat songs, great live performances and sell-out shows already proceeding them! Have a listen to my favourite of their tracks to date.<br />
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New Street Adventure is a new wave soul group based in London. Lead singer and songwriter Nick Corbin, originally from Uckfield, takes a heavy influence from a comprehensive upbringing of soul music which he was rasied on (his dad Adrian runs a Northern Soul radio show on Uckfield FM). Playing regularly across London including a number shows at the famous 100 Club, hopefully NSA will come down to Brighton for a show soon. Signed to Acid Jazz, New Street Adventure will be releasing their forthcoming debut album in October. Check out the live version of their recent track below.</div>
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After seeing Luke Sital-Singh perform for the first time last month at Latitude Festival I did a little digging and found three pieces of good news: Firstly he was coming to Brighton to perform in September; secondly he had just released a collection of cover songs that he recorded from his favourite films (including great tracks by The Shins, Simon and Garfunkel and the like); and finally his debut out was due for release soon (OUT NOW).</div>
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For those of you in Brighton, or elsewhere that he is playing in his UK tour, I would strongly urge you to have a listen to his music and if it's your cup of tea then get on down to a show near you! It's really important to support emerging artists at the early stages of their career and to support your local music scene too. The venues aren't massive and the ticket prices aren't in the hundreds so why not have a great night out for around a tenner! For the Brightonians amongst you, as well as <a href="http://karimafrancis.com/" target="_blank">Karima Francis</a> who is supporting for the whole tour, we have local minstrel <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jackohoopermusic" target="_blank">Jacko Hooper</a>, whose debut EP 'For You' was released last month and is rather fantastic. Check out my review of it <a href="http://whattomwrites.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/jacko-hooper-live-review-and-ep-for-you.html" target="_blank">here</a> of have a listen below.</div>
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<b>1. Nothing Stays The Same</b> - Opening with an "ooh" reminiscent of Ben Howard's '<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLQaGEI5D2Q" target="_blank">The Wolves</a>' without fear of imitation. With a simple melody and uplifting chorus (which when played live at Latitude was with the backing of <a href="http://www.londoncontemporaryvoices.co.uk/" target="_blank">London Contemporary Voices</a>) the first track has the passion of Frank Turner and astute relatable lyrics which show that his view of the world is a keen one:</div>
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<b>7. I Have Been A Fire</b> - Sparse to the point of almost a cappella, the vocals dominate this track like a Jeff Buckley song, with an almost Bon Jovi like rise in the chorus and when the distorted guitar enters after the second time around. Powerful stuff!</div>
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<b>10. We Don't Belong - </b>Juxtaposing the softest track on the album so far with this upbeat almost-boogie piano led track, the album is never stagnant, jumping all over the place but not in a random uncontrolled way as many do. I can definitely see this song in a future Zach Braff film. Check out my review of the soundtrack to his current release "Wish I Was Here" <a href="http://whattomwrites.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/wish-i-was-here-soundtrack-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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The album is a time-matured collection of his works so far, not rushed and not compromised. The production is excellent and the variety is impressive. The backing vocal arrangements are brilliant so kudos to whoever did those! Luke's songwriting is mature and charismatic without shouting for attention, and his vocal abilities should not be overlooked in this stunning paragon debut album. The future looks to be very bright for Luke from where I am looking.</div>
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"The highlight of the supports for me was the main support Half Crown. Their mix of rap vocals with guitars, bass and drums provided a refreshing contrast to the previous acts, and the crowd seemed to be getting behind them too. The lead rapper was very charismatic and had an infectious energy which spread all across the band, which all seemed to be having the time of their lives on the stage. I am sure that the band has a promising future in music. It was nice to see some hip-hop without the hats."</div>
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Opening with a cheeky and growling brass riff, reminding me of one of my old local favouries <a href="http://twospotgobi.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Two Spot Gobi</a>, and vocals that are very much in the same vein as <a href="http://www.willandthepeople.com/" target="_blank">Will and The People</a>, the LP starts very confidently, with excellent production and a really catchy opening track. Half Crown remind me of an early <a href="http://thekooks.com/" target="_blank">Kooks</a>, but just a little bit cooler!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="http://www.londoncontemporaryvoices.co.uk/" target="_blank">London Contemporary Voices Choir</a> 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 <a href="http://whattomwrites.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/luke-sital-singh-fire-inside-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Catch him live this September at Brighton's favourite coach station adjacent venue.With support from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/karimafrancis" target="_blank">Karima Francis</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jackohoopermusic" target="_blank">Jacko Hooper</a>. Read my review of his EP launch night <a href="http://whattomwrites.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/jacko-hooper-live-review-and-ep-for-you.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Ben Montague - </b><a href="http://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton" target="_blank">Komedia</a> - 8pm - £10</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Cavaleri String Quartet: Strings Attached</b> - <a href="http://theoldmarket.com/" target="_blank">The Old Market</a> - 7:30pm - £15/ Free for under 25s</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="http://www.mavronquartet.co.uk/site/" target="_blank">The Mavron Quartet</a>, 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.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/meadowlarkofficial" target="_blank">Meadowlark</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thenewunionband" target="_blank">The New Union</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Melting Vinyl Presents: Gruff Rhys</b> - <a href="http://www.stgeorgesbrighton.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=35&Itemid=41" target="_blank">St. George's Church</a> - 7pm - £18/16</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Melting Vinyl Presents: The Magic Numbers</b> - <a href="http://www.stgeorgesbrighton.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=35&Itemid=41" target="_blank">St George's Church</a> - 7:30pm - £19/17</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes they are still here! The band who brought us the anthemic 2005 hit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8P40WfRELU" target="_blank">'Forever Lost'</a> 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.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.<span style="text-align: center;">With support from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/renharvieu" target="_blank">Ren Harvieu</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Nell Bryden</b> - <a href="http://www.komedia.co.uk/brighton" target="_blank">Komedia</a> - 8pm - £12</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="http://thejezabels.com/" target="_blank">The Jezabels</a> and <a href="http://www.erasureinfo.com/" target="_blank">Erasure</a>, 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.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Melting Vinyl Presents: Fear of Men</b> - <a href="https://www.drinkinbrighton.co.uk/events/hope" target="_blank">The Hope</a> - 8pm - £9/ £7 advance</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Folklore Sessions hosted by Jacko Hooper</b> - <a href="http://www.drinkinbrighton.co.uk/white-rabbit" target="_blank">The White Rabbit</a> - 8pm - £FREE ENTRY</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 <a href="http://www.staniford.co.uk/" target="_blank">Staniford</a>, fingerstyle guitarist <a href="https://www.facebook.com/markbenwilsonmusic" target="_blank">Mark Ben Wilson</a>, talented young songstress <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bessatwellmusic" target="_blank">Bess Atwell</a> and the host and architect of Folklore Sessions, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jackohoopermusic" target="_blank">Jacko Hooper</a>. 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?</span></div>
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There is always so much going on in Brighton that it can be difficult to choose what to go and see and easy to miss some of the great local and visiting talents in the city. With that in mind, here is a list of gigs that I will be going to this month and why I think you should come along too!<br />
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<b>Harvest Sun Presents: House of Hats and Will and the People</b> - <a href="http://komediabrighton.ticketsolve.com/shows/873515889/events?__utma=44982718.433522730.1386083657.1407259963.1407324367.65&__utmb=44982718.2.10.1407324367&__utmc=44982718&__utmx=-&__utmz=44982718.1402360006.54.12.utmcsr=google%7Cutmccn=(organic)%7Cutmcmd=organic%7Cutmctr=(not%20provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=123148174&TSLVq=5bbef9d6-9358-4fd7-a3a2-7f319e950d35&TSLVp=9fb9d8c9-9791-4167-a90c-0698b4994ae7&TSLVts=1407324381&TSLVc=ticketsolve&TSLVe=komediabrighton&TSLVrt=Safetynet&TSLVh=98cdb8a4198184e94b98ae33defbd30f" target="_blank">Komedia</a> - 8pm - £12 otd</div>
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Isn't it great when great bands become great friends? This gig is a great combination of two such bands. House of Hats are a folk outfit based in Brighton, recently returned from their first tour of the US. Their debut album 'This Love' is "diverse, unified by the superb production, a lovelorn and sombre tone and a kaleidoscope of the colours from the spectrum of folk." Read my full review of it <a href="http://www.welovebrighton.com/reviews/music-nightlife-reviews/album-week-2-house-hats-love/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Will and the People are a mad-hatter pop-ska quartet whose animated performances and catchy tunes will please everyone from your younger siblings to your parents (my parents actually saw them playing at Paddle Round The Pier this year and told me how much they liked them, unaware that I had already seen them previously and interviewed them.) Check out my interview with them <a href="http://www.welovebrighton.com/features/music-nightlife-features/will-and-the-people-interview/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<b>Brighton Film Quartet</b> - The Brunswick - 8pm - £5</div>
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Showcasing the music of pianist/composer Penny Loosemore with the help of her quartet, comprising of piano, clarinet, violin and cello. The quartet have a residency at The Grand Hotel and perform at a number of private hire functions such as weddings, corporate events and the like, so why not take this opportunity to have a nice relaxing evening listening to some beautiful music in the lovely setting of the candle-lit saloon at The Brunswick.</div>
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<b>One Inch Badge Presents: Chris Simmons</b> - Komedia Studio Bar- 7:30pm - £7 adv</div>
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Melodic finger-picked guitar and soothing vocals go hand in hand for local singer-songwriter Chris Simmons. Coming to the end of a very busy summer, Chris has performed at Glastonbury as well as a string of dates across Europe, which gained him a lot of media attention in the foreign presses. Don't miss out on a rare hometown show.</div>
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<b>Cut The Funk</b> - Komedia - 8:30pm - £8</div>
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Ironically named, Cut The Funk are doing everything but cutting the funk from their set as they play their own special brand of jazz funk. Having collectively performed with a host of giant names including Chaka Khan, Ben E. King and Imelda May and being touted by Jazz Fm as "A Breakthrough Act" on the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Show, you'll want to catch the on the Brighton leg of their current UK tour this month.</div>
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Unbeknown to me, Catfish & The Bottlemen formed just a stone's throw away from my University city of Bangor in Llandudno, North Wales' equivalent to Eastbourne, a lovely seaside town with a quaint promenade, beautiful architecture and busy tourist trade (and a pier - it's still there!). Their debut album 'The Balcony' is out September 15th and is available to pre-order right now through their website. The tour has been selling out across the country so these guys are definitely doing something right. With rock and indie flavours to their music, they are easy to listen to and even easier to like.<br />
Support from one of my local favourites, <a href="http://beautifulboymusic.com/" target="_blank">Beautiful Boy</a>, who featured in my Fresh Top Picks for April blog, <a href="http://whattomwrites.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/six-fresh-picks-for-april.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Show up early as you don't want to miss these guys either! Sure to be a fantastic night!</div>
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<b>QM Records Presents: Normanton Street, St Longplayer, Tommy Sissons and Fifi Dewey</b> - Green Door Store - 7:30pm - Free Entry</div>
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Busy bees Normanton Street are hosting this night of great local music, showcasing their diverse range of side projects from drummer Rob Dylan Thomas' new production project St Longplayer to the collaboration with local upcoming beat-poet Tommy Sissons, who's confident performances at The Mesmerist and Elgin Bar in London over the last few weeks have shown a promise of longevity to his work.<br />
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<b>IAN PRICE ALL DAY BENEFIT GIGS</b> - The Verdict - 1pm - £20 minimum donation per day</div>
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A special two-day event at Verdict Jazz Club, raising money to help support local jazz musician Ian Price who is seriously ill. Each day starts at 1pm with 5 acts playing. Friday's line-up includes Bobby Wellins Quartet, Julian Nicholas Quartet, Frank Harrison Group, Remi Harris' Gypsy Jazz and Alan Barnes Quartet. Saturday's line-up includes Geoff Simkins Quartet, Terry Seabrook's Org, Mark Bassey Quintet, Sara Oschlag/Dan Sheppard and Art Themen Quartet. For barely more than the price of a glass of wine at Ronnie Scott's, come down and help support the local music scene as well as one of its patrons.</div>
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With a name that sounds like how an overbearing father would describe his free-thinking female offspring, Wayward Daughter are an acoustic duo whose songs range from indie originals to pop covers. Formed in 2012, Lydia McAllister and Becky East gained their following through a wide range of cover songs which they uploaded to YouTube, which helped to gain them a support slot for McFly. Join them for an evening of unplugged acoustic fun. With support from Flight Brigade and Yossarian.</div>
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For one night only, Chamber Opera Chicago will be performing Barbara Landis' adaptation of the classic Jane Austen novel, fully staged with music of the era, Regency costumes and world-champion Irish dancers.<br />
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A showcase of Brighton's best female fronted performers raising money for the local charity Allsorts Youth Project. featuring Beatnik Horrors, BRAATS, Fish Hook and AMITY.<br />
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Give It A Rest-ival. A day of live music, bbq, drinks and djs to finish. Perfect for a lazy Saturday.<br />
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Green Door Store - Unit 2,3&4 Trafalgar Arches, BN1 4FQ</strong></div>
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Lout's weekly Brighton Rocks presents a varied line up this week, headlined by neo-funk outfit Fresh Like Dexie, who were on top form at Love Supreme festival last month.<br />
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Sussex Jazz Orchestra (SJO) is a 20 piece big band based in Brighton formed in 1986. The band is a mix<br />
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">@KomediaBrighton</strong><br />
Why not round off your weekend with an evening of comedy from Brighton's finest comedy club, with special reduced prices for August and a fantastic line-up as always.<br />
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The lone whiskey-soaked soul of Kate Gerrard’s voice carries timeless songs of love, loss and redemption over a landscape of guitars, piano, pedal steel, harmonium and strings. Songs sweep from tender, intimate arrangements to warm orchestration and gospel harmonies.<br />
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Melting Vinyl Presents a night of interesting music that could only be made when a famous multi-instrumentalist (Simon Tong) who formerly played with The Verve and Gorillaz met folk singer-songwriter Gawain Erland Cooper and drummer/engineer David Nock. With support from Benedict Rubinstein.<br />
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Mickey's Girl take their self-driven inspiration from bands such as Faith No More, Therapy?, The Wildhearts, The Manic Street Preachers and a bunch of other gritty indie bands. The end result being an eclectic, diverse and exciting new sound.<br />
<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">7:30pm, £3 adv/£5 otd </strong><br />
<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Hope - 11 Queens Road, BN1 3WA</strong></div>
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<a href="http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/brighton-and-hove/events/feature/harvest-sun-sessions-house-of-hats--will-and-the-people-1406645494-6773" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #a4b710; font-size: 1.2em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">House of Hats & WATP</strong></a><br />
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A fantastic double-bill featuring the upbeat genre-chameleons Will and the People and local folk outfit House of Hats, just back from their first US tour with their smooth vocal harmonies and tender songs that are sure to capture your heart.<br />
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Komedia - </strong><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN</strong></div>
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Thursday 7th August</h3>
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Like most men of his age and delusion, Simon Evans dreams of striking out into The Wild and slipping the surly bonds of suburbia. He remembers, inaccurately, a youth spent drifting like a Home Counties Kerouac through the great European arterial transport thoroughfares, sharing his "Never-less-than-hilarious view of the world"(The Guardian).<br />
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Brighton has long been thought of as being a cultural city, nurturing a wide variety of styles and subcultures, but now the proof has been caught on camera for all to see as two local musicians represent the south coast in what GQ calls "London's most stylish new exhibition".</div>
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A portrait of Ned Archibong and Nicholson Davids from Brighton-based hip-hop/soul group Normanton Street features as part of a new exhibition by photographer and film maker Dean Chalkley and Creative Director Harris Elliot at Somerset House in London.</div>
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'Return Of the Rudeboy' showcases a sartorial subculture through a series of portraits, installations and set pieces. Comprised of over 60 sharply dressed individuals from across the UK, all of whom embody the essence of what it is to be a Rudeboy in the 21st century, the exhibition documents the life, style and attitude of this growing urban group. The exhibition runs until 25th August. Free admission.</div>
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<a href="http://whattomwrites.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/catherine-ireton-leaving-home-party.html" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #a4b710; font-size: 1.2em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Catherine Ireton's Edinburgh Fringe Preview</strong></a></div>
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My review of her 'Leaving Home Party' show</div>
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A local singer-songwriter's stunning debut EP release.</div>
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Walking into a somewhat unfilled auditorium just a few moment before I thought that the show was about to start, I instantly felt an empathy for<a href="http://www.catherineireton.com/" target="_blank"> Catherine Ireton</a> and her unnamed accompanist, who was tinkling away arpeggios of two chords on the piano, which later on in the show would appear to be the backdrop to one of the songs. And there I was thinking that he had itchy fingers!<br />
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Then suddenly,<b> in a flurry like shoppers at a Next 5am Boxing Day Sale, the crowd all seemed to appear at once</b>, many of whom with drinks in hand explaining their whereabouts. In a matter of a couple of minutes the centre section filled out nicely and I instantly felt more relaxed for the performers: nobody likes playing to an empty theatre!<br />
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I'll be honest; I didn't really know what I was going to see until about an hour before the show, when I found this clip online of Catherine performing one of her songs:<br />
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I knew from that moment that I was going to enjoy the show, but I still wasn't entirely sure how it would play out. The stage was set very simply with a few props (no spoilers given here!) which were very efficiently used throughout the one hour show. Next to the accompanist lay <b>a host of instruments, from the piano and guitars to a selection of folky woodwind instruments and a cajon</b>, all of which he played with ease, showing his great dexterity as a musician, making his role an essential one.<br />
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The show is <b>the story of how Catherine left her hometown of Limerick in Ireland, taking a one-way flight to Glasgow in 2005 and seeing what the future would hold for her</b> and her travels. The narrative of the story is like a musical, with songs but also spoken sections which are <i>Sprechgesang</i> (sung speech). <b>The songs were heartfelt, honest and humourous and the show flowed effortlessly across the years in which it was set</b>. Dressed simply, Catherine moved freely across the stage, her accent still quite strong, which I must confess<b> I found really charming and I very quickly developed quite a soft-spot for this lovely young lass</b> who had the guts to uproot with nothing but a suitcase and a handful of hopes.<br />
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Catherine's show deals with <b>a wide range of issues from love and work to the overarching theme of belonging and feeling at home</b>. The show is based on her real-life experiences but is told without glamourising anything and quite lightheartedly: her observations in one of the early songs about the differences between the UK and Ireland including '4 flavours of Monster Munch' and the pronunciation changes of several words were definitely a comedic highlight.<br />
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The show is a <b>fantastic one-person show</b> (with accompanist) and will really get you thinking about life, what you are doing and the risks that perhaps you should be taking. From the showing yesterday, I think that I was definitely in the lower age bracket of the audience, but I would compel younger theatre-goers to give the show a look in, as I think the topics covered are something that all young people can identify with, and<b> I genuinely think that the show could very well change the course of your life. I know that it has got me seriously thinking about mine!</b><br />
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The show will be running throughout Edinburgh Fringe Festival each day from 1st August til 22nd August (excluding Sundays) at 1:15pm at the <a href="http://www.catherineireton.com/gigs-and-shows/2014/8/1/leaving-home-party" target="_blank">Red Lecture Theatre, Summerhall</a><br />
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For more information, check out Catherine's details below:<br />
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<a href="http://www.catherineireton.com/" target="_blank">Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Catherine-Ireton/186823138111511" target="_blank">Facebook</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/cathsaye" target="_blank">Twitter</a><br />
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Friday 25th July</h3>
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<a href="http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/brighton-and-hove/events/feature/bridge-over-troubled-lager" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #a4b710; font-size: 1.2em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bridge Over Troubled Lager</strong></a><br /><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">@TOMVenue</strong><br />Expect wit, elegance and clever musical pastiche. This is the show where music and comedy meet, have a few drinks, fight, then stagger home singing hits from the 60s. Something to offend everybody.<br /><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">8pm, £12/10 +£1 bf</strong><br /><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">T.O.M - 11a Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS</strong></div>
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Monday 28th July</h3>
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<a href="http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/brighton-and-hove/events/feature/frankie-forman" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #a4b710; font-size: 1.2em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Frankie Forman</strong></a><br /><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">@FrankieForman</strong><br />Soulful and sultry, Frankie Forman sings from the heart. Likened to Mazzy Star and Portishead, her sound is a sexy Western esque trip-hop blues. With support from local acts EZ Stone and Pipe and Tabor.<br /><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">8pm, Free entry before 9pm</strong><br /><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar - 9-12 Middle Street, BN1 1AL</strong></div>
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With many of Brighton's great music venues changing hands and being shut down, we find that every pub with a PA is now running music nights. Whilst this is in no way a bad thing and as a consequence the local scene is full to the brim with fantastic talent, there is definitely an undeniable gap in the market for dedicated music venues, and what better place than the stunning Grade II listed Brighton Hippodrome?</div>
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The beauty of living in a city with such a rich cultural history is that all around we have signposts to our past, from the cast iron green railings on the promenade to the wreckage of the West Pier, which has found a new function as a photography hotspot all year around. I think that it is a terrible shame that this stunning venue is looking to be turned into a cinema, particularly as Brighton already has The Odeon, Cineword, Duke of York and Dukes at Komedia.</div>
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Below is a link to an online petition against the plans to turn Brighton Hippodrome into a multi-screen cinema. I urge you all to sign it and see if we can save the Hippodrome and support its return as a live music venue.</div>
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Friday 18th July</h3>
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<a href="http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/brighton-and-hove/events/feature/absolute-bowie-1405494434-3129" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #a4b710; font-size: 1.2em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Absolute Bowie </strong></a><br /><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">@absolutebowie</strong><br />Back by popular demand, Absolute Bowie returns to Brighton with a brand new show, performing all the classic Bowie songs from the Ziggy Stardust era right through to the Thin White Duke eras.<br /><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">7pm, £13.50 + b.f</strong><br /><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Concorde II</strong><br /><strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN</strong></div>
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Finishing off their short UK tour with at The Old Market Theatre in Hove, Chamber Opera Chicago perform Barbara Landis' adaptation of the Jane Austen's final novel, the classic 'Persuasion'. The show is fully staged with music of the era, chamber orchestra, Regency costumes and world-champion Irish dancers.</div>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></strong>My review of the soundtrack for the upcoming Zach Braff film Wish I Was Here, featuring tracks by Bon Iver, Rozler, Cat Power & Coldplay.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12708815814816757044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082986132766289278.post-24363351518722200092014-07-10T19:46:00.002+01:002014-07-17T01:49:59.821+01:00Wish I Was Here - Soundtrack Review<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is countdown time now for Zach Braff's new film 'Wish I Was Here', his crowd-funded follow-up to the hugely successful yet cult film 'Garden State' back in 2004. With preview screenings for over 45,000 pledgers from 1am GMT on Saturday 12th July and physical premieres to take place from 18th July in USA, Zach has released the soundtrack stream online through Entertainment Weekly's Website here - <a href="http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/07/08/stream-the-wish-i-was-here-soundtrack-with-exclusive-commentary-by-zach-braff/">http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/07/08/stream-the-wish-i-was-here-soundtrack-with-exclusive-commentary-by-zach-braff/</a> - complete with his commentary on each of the tracks and the making of the album. Here is my track for track breakdown of the Wish I Was Here OST: <span style="background-color: white; color: #292f33; line-height: 20px;"><b>A beautiful collection of intimate wonders.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As a long-term fan of The Shins, Zach's use of their timeless track "New Slang" in his debut Garden State proved to be more crucial for both parties than they had ever imagined, with it helping to boost the popularity of the film and the band, simultaneously skyrocketing them both to the dizzying heights of fame, helped by Zach's popularity from his role as the charmingly goofy character of J.D in the American medical comedy series SCRUBS.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Their latest collaboration keeps the catchy vocals, this time with a full band sound rather than the stripped back acoustic feel of "New Slang". On first listen, I can already imagine a montage scene at some point near the end of the film with this song underscoring it. In the commentary Zach says that this is the first track for the credits at the end, which I'm sure will make people stick around after the film!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> With a whirling synth sound giving a slightly other-worldly feel and the chorus starting the track with the line "I have this crazy idea, somehow we coast to the end". The arrangement of the song is full of highs and lows, far from your typical verse/chorus indie pop track. A PHENOMENAL start to the soundtrack!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's been a Mad World for Gary Jules. As Zach Braff says in the commentary "I can't believe he's not a household name yet!" This song opens the film with its gentle brushed drums, rich double-tracked vocals and an upbeat acoustic/folky vibe, somewhat reminiscent of Simon and Garfunkel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Best known for his haunting track "Welcome Home", Radical Face is a one-man music making machine, playing pretty much every instrument under the sun. His track "The Mute" features his trademark "oohs", wide vocals, thought provoking lyrics (reminiscent of Ben Gibbard's Death Cab For Cutie) and folky percussion from a tambourine and bass drum.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Zach describes this song as "heartbreaking lyrics and poetry", recorded in a field with background bird-song within earshot. A sweet acoustic guitar plays a beautiful melody by itself full of slides and turns, which is then joined by a delicate vocal in serene counterpoint. "Open hand or closed fist would be fine. The blood is rare and sweet as cherry wine."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Already well established amongst the Indie scene, this beautiful song is sure to be reaching a much wider audience with the sure success of Wish I Was Here. As a relative newcomer to the Bon Iver fanclub, I must say that I'd not heard the track, but it does offer everything that you might come to expect from a Bon Iver track: carefully spaced vocals, a gentle percussive groove underneath and an overwhelming feeling inside that listening to it brings. There are also some unexpected woodwind sounds in places! What more could you ask for?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Badly Drawn Boy often write songs for the underdog, which Zach related to a lot when he was a struggling actor in L.A. "The Shining" is used in the film when Zach's character is bonding with his children for perhaps the first time. Opening with an unexpected trombone and cello duet, the "song" part of the track drops after 1 min 20 into the track. With acoustic guitars and bass underpinning the typical BDB vocals, which hang heavy with melancholy and a 00's indie sensibility.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately they've now split up, so don't get too into them, but still this soaring track has "aspects of lost love and sadness, but also hope" as Zach describes it. With a clear American twang, it has a kind of Coldplay "In My Place" feel about. The simple lyrics about running away have an immense feel-good feeling. Definitely a song to sing-a-long to driving along in a convertible on the open highway (or in the UK, in your Ford Fiesta with the windows slightly lowered) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Another one of Zach's old favourites, Coldplay have often featured in his playlist and films, especially with the little making of videos that accompanied Wish I Was Here. This song sounds like a great early Coldplay track with its ripples of piano accompaniment and backing vocals from Chris Martin complimenting the poignant lyrics, sung by Cat Power. The song was specifically written for the film after Chris Martin was shown an early cut of the film, so you know it's something special! The reverb laden vocals are really very moving, with the song being understated, simple and perfect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Recommended by a couple of Zach's friends and acquaintances, this was a new band/song to Zach's ears, but he felt that it went perfectly with the scene for the film. The heavy echo of the track masks the single picked guitar notes in a warm wash of sound. The track is deep and all-consuming, like a beautiful cathedral of a sunken city at the bottom of the seabed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">He's back again, with an original track recorded for the soundtrack of the film. This track was released as a stream a few days ago and exploded all across the internet worldwide. Starting with a drone of sound, foreshadowed by Justin Vernon's vocals. The production on this track is incredible, definitely best appreciated with headphones on. Not exactly a sing-a-along track, it is a painting of sound by a master craftsman.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12708815814816757044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082986132766289278.post-46797225885882294892014-07-10T13:38:00.002+01:002014-07-10T13:38:40.471+01:00Talk at Treffos Independent School - with Tom Sayer and William Roberts (aka The Skyward Lemons)A couple of weeks ago, I was visiting my friend Will Roberts in Anglesey, near where I went to university in Bangor, to do some recording of my new album, which is currently being arranged and mixed. During this time, Will and I went in to a local school to give a talk to the uppers class in Treffos Primary School. Having studied The Beatles recently and just returning from a day-trip to Liverpool the day before, the children were eager to learn about music journalism (from me) and music production (from Will).<br />
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It was a great experience for me to be able to share some of my experiences with the children, and give them some more information about what the music scene/industry is like today, compared to when The Beatles exploded onto the scene in the 1960's. It was really pleasing to see that a lot of the children already played instruments and that music was a big part of their lives already. I know that I didn't really get hooked on music until my early teens, so they have all got a few years head start on me already!<br />
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The Uppers Class at Treffos with charcoaled hands and faces</div>
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I'd like to thank Milli Evans for inviting us in to the school and hosting our visit and the Treffos Independent School for supporting and nurturing the children's education in such a practical way. I could tell from how the children spoke about music that it could well play a part in their professional lives many years from now, and I feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to talk about what I do to such a young and receptive audience who I am sure all have bright futures ahead of themselves.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12708815814816757044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082986132766289278.post-59516283895606671712014-07-09T13:34:00.002+01:002014-07-09T13:36:19.397+01:00Wild Rivers - All The Lights Album Review - My Five Standout TracksLast month Brighton two piece Wild Rivers released their debut album All The Lights with an Album Launch night at Sticky Mike's Frog Bar. Unfortunately I was unable to make the gig, but here is the pick of my favourite tracks from the LP. Check it out on <a href="http://wildriversmusic.bandcamp.com/releases" target="_blank">bandcamp</a> now. It's available to download for just £3.<br />
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Track 1. <b>Different Roads</b> - With the album title in the opening line, I guess you could call this the title track of the album. Nice guitar hook lines give this song an edgy feel, combined with the strong rock drum beat. The song is made up of short verse and chorus sections which work really well together, followed neatly by the middle 8, guitar solo and vocal and drum re-introduction of the chorus at the end to bring it home. A confident start to their debut LP.<br />
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Track 4. <b>Learning to Love</b> - The cheeky chaps managed to get the album title into this track's lyrics too! Perhaps all part of a cunning subliminal marketing scheme. Either way, with addition of the piano on this track and a catchy chorus this track is another great addition to the album. It kind of reminds me a little of other local act <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FranClassic" target="_blank">FranClassic</a> without the beatboxing.<br />
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Track 8. <b>Capital Letters</b> - Opening the album with a track of pure acoustic pop, this song would fit in very well with the the soundtrack to "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging" with the likes of Scouting for Girls, The Rumble Strips and fictional band The Stiff Dylans.<br />
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Track 9.<b> A Million Times</b> - With more of a Britpop/Oasis vibe to the intro, the song quickly reverts back to the catchy upbeat indie-pop of the opening track. It kinda has the feeling of a Take That song, which for a debut album track is a real achievement.<br />
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Track 11. <b>Find A Way</b> - In my opinion this is by far the best track on the album.The simple acoustic and vocal at the start builds into the drop of the second verse and the incredibly catchy chorus has been stuck in my head since the very first hearing. This song could easily find a place in the Top 40 Chart. A great way to end the album, leaving the audience wanting more.<br />
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For more information about upcoming gigs, visit their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wildriversmusic" target="_blank">facebook</a> page.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12708815814816757044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082986132766289278.post-56818445767140517982014-07-07T10:14:00.000+01:002014-07-08T10:01:48.987+01:00Love Supreme Review - Six New Jazz Discoveries<h3>
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Returning for a second year, (so far as I know) the UK's only camping three-day weekend summer jazz festival saw a massive overhaul from its hugely successful debut last year. The festival site was much larger this year with bigger stages, a wider variety of stalls and a better atmosphere than ever!<br />
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Whilst the sun didn't last all weekend, this did not dampen people's spirits, although Sunday's sunny day was definitely the busiest day of the festival. The walk in, walk out environment at all of the stages encouraged people to follow their ears and listen to what the liked the sound of, regardless of which stage it was on or who else was listening to it.<br />
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Imelda May on the Main Stage - Sunday evening</div>
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Sunset on the Main Stage - Sunday night</div>
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Nikki Yanofsky at The Big Top - Saturday afternoon</div>
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Georgia Mancio Trio at The Matua Sessions - Saturday afternoon</div>
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Normanton Street on Coco Face Bandstand - Saturday afternoon</div>
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Festival crowds at the Main Stage - Sunday afternoon</div>
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Soul II Soul on the Main Stage - Sunday evening</div>
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Ollie Howell Quintet at The Arena - Saturday afternoon</div>
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The best thing about the festival was seeing everybody from toddlers to pensioners all across the site having a great time, listening to great live music and feeling the love of Love Supreme. If you're not into the serious jazz, there is plenty of soul, funk, R'n'B, hip-hop and many other sub-genres to enjoy, so be sure to book early for next year, because if it carries on the way it's going, it could soon be one of the most popular festivals in the UK!<br />
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Here are just some of the new artists who I discovered over the weekend who are well worth a listen:<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.omarmusic.co.uk/" target="_blank">Omar</a> - MBE songwriter and soul singer from the UK, described as the father of British neo soul, best known for his debut single "There's Nothing Like This".</b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lalahhathaway.com%2F&ei=O126U_3iC6PA7AappYDICQ&usg=AFQjCNHZBbR2JkTEKJ3ng0ExN0awfsOhyg&sig2=G-kbSpAzg0X3ES44rgq_2A&bvm=bv.70138588,d.ZGU" target="_blank">Lalah Hathaway</a> - With an incredible vocal range from the dizzying highs to the gravelly lows and the ability to sing chords (from time to time), Lalah will leave you speechless</b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.courtneypine.co.uk/" target="_blank">Courtney Pine</a> - A CBE awarded London saxophonist extraordinaire known for his upbeat arrangements, playful performance style and the many strange sounds be produces from his sax</b><br />
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<b><a href="http://daveholland.com/" target="_blank">Dave Holland's Prism</a> - A little bit of heavy jazz that is very listenable, something to put your head down to and go on a journey with</b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.christianmcbride.com/" target="_blank">Christian McBride Trio</a> - A serious bassist with some of the fastest fingers in the business. Starting a long world tour with his performance in the UK at Love Supreme.</b></div>
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Ellie Ford is a Brighton-based singer-songwriter who is also a very accomplished harpist. Having already seen her performing a number of support slots including local band <a href="http://issuu.com/broguemagazine/docs/the_final_one_brogue_three_publishe" target="_blank">Time for T</a> and touring solo songwriter <a href="http://whattomwrites.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/tom-hickox-interview-29th-may-2014.html" target="_blank">Tom Hickox</a>, Ellie seems to be a popular choice for acoustic gigs and it is clear to see why. Her songs are enchanting, with her guitar and harp parts underpinning her sultry vocals. For an accomplished songwriter, she seems slightly uneasy in between songs, but I am sure that over time she will grow more comfortable under the spotlight, as she should well be.<br />
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The second support was <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stanifordmusic" target="_blank">Tom Staniford</a>, who performs under the name of Staniford. He is surely used to being the tallest man in the room as his presence towered over the audience, which he broke with a friendly face and some lovely music. He seemed more comfortable engaging with audience, introducing his songs with clarity and performing them with a passion seen in artists such as <b>Bon Iver</b> and <b>Glen Hansard</b>. His guitar songs reminded me a little of <b>Ryan Keen </b>with a certain faint air of <b>Something Corporate </b>in his piano ones, which he played well despite the out of tune piano causing some problems. His lyrics were grounded, my favourite being in the last song which he played unplugged... "<i>Should we play it safe or punch above our weight</i>". Below is the video for his recent single Elizabeth, a haunting and beautiful track.<br />
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After these two wonderful support slots the man of the hour took to the stage, to <b>great applause from the fully packed venue</b> even before he's picked up his guitar. Dressed in a smart shirt, waistcoated and with and hat and his thick rimmed glasses <b>he looked like a man who meant business</b>. He opened without introducing himself, playing a song that showed off his vocal and guitar abilities immediately. <b>The emotional intensity of his performance was overwhelming</b> even from the start. He appeared to be quite a shy and introverted guy, describing himself as "an emotional chap", looking visibly moved by the first rapture of applause, which in such an intimate setting was by no means the usual response to a solo singer-songwriter. He humbly thanked the audience for being there and the supports, whom he endorsed enthusiastically. He seemed to have a mismatched confidence to his slightly nervous facade, a confidence grown from a young man finding the thing that he is meant to do and doing it: <b>Jacko Hooper is <i>meant </i>to write and perform music </b>and I, amongst the rest of the audience, am so very glad that he does.<br />
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I could go on and on about the performance but I think sometimes simplicity is best so I will try to be concise. I go to a lot of gigs, seeing a vast amount of bands and solo artists at all different stages in their careers, from people playing tiny pub gigs to festival headliners, and I have <b>not been this excited about discovering a solo artist since first stumbling across Ben Howard in 2011</b>. His set is filled with originals as there is no space for covers in it. There was not a single track that I would have dropped from it, <b>no set-fillers or haphazard B-sides</b>, simply <b>a masterclass in songwriting and solo performance</b>,<b> </b>both vocally and instrumentally. <b>Jacko's voice is full of great grainy textures, from the deep gravelly bottom through the rich middles to the powerful falsetto</b>, which each seem to come to him just as easily as breathing. He seems totally at home on the stage and hopefully with the continued support of his friends, family and supporters he will continue to spend a lot of time there!<br />
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Below is my review of his new EP '<b><i>For You</i></b>', which has been over a year in the making and <b>hits like an fine cask-aged whisky, burning straight to the heart.</b><br />
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1. Egg Shells<br />
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Starting gently with the acoustic guitar, banjo and subtle female backing vocals, the song builds til the drums enter at the second verse. It stays <b>somewhat contained in the recording, but live the song is given more of a boost with vocal ad libbing</b>,<b> </b>but in its recorded version it is still it is <b>a neatly packaged gem, gentle and sparkling</b> with very moving lyrics: "<i>So you my lover, stay if I can gather all the reasons why I believe that we're together</i>".<br />
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2. November 5th Song<br />
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Again starting gently, this song has a delicacy of a <b>Damien Rice </b>track until the chorus, which is fantastically catchy and simple; this could be easily be a song in the charts right now if marketed in the right way. The vocal is <b>precise and heavy with emotions </b>and will in all likelihood <b>haunt you for weeks after hearing it</b>.<br />
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3. Run Away With Me<br />
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Just when you think the songs can't get any more raw, the <b>simple strumming and exposed vocal take it to another level</b>. The chorus reminds me slightly of <b>David Gray's </b>'Sail Away', not just because of the lyrical similarity but the style of the performance and professionalism of the song. Hints of <b>James Morrison</b> slip into the vocal in places too, which is by no means a bad thing.<br />
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4. Roaming<br />
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Closing the EP, Roaming is a song about travelling and not knowing where you will end up. This is a live recording with just vocals and guitar, doused in just the right amount of reverb to make it sparkle.<br />
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The EP is available to buy through itunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/for-you-ep/id883587644" target="_blank">here</a> for a meagre £2.49. But take it from me, <b>you will want to catch this guy live soon</b>,<b> </b>because if there is any justice in the world then <b>he will be skyrocketing to the dizzy heights of the world stage sometime very soon! </b><br />
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Starting Friday for weekend ticket holders and with one day tickets available for Saturday and Sunday, Love Supreme covers a wide range of jazz from pop to soul, including sets from Jamie Cullum, Earth, Wind & Fire and De La Soul.<br />
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Day tickets £55/30 under 18s</strong><br />
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4-piece band Vegetable Sound System are the world’s most triumphant experiment in ‘ecological electroswing’ busting out energetic, quirky mashups of speakeasy-style antique-beats with live ukulele wonk, hyperactive horns and the principles of permaculture<br />
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Saturday 5th July</h3>
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A free weekend beach festival, filled with charity fundraising events in the water and on dry land, with live music, stalls and activities for the little ones. Fun (hopefully) in the sun for the whole family.<br />
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It’s shoetime! Polite comedy maverick Jim Holland brings intelligent wit, conversational delivery and two tone shoes to his debut show of dapper introversion.<br />
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Sunday 6th July</h3>
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A weekly showcase of local acoustic acts, featuring Jenny Stanley, Sam Brothers and host Chuck SJ Hay.<br />
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Previewing his show for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer, Tom has previously written for Mock The Week and a host of Channel 4 Comedy Shows. "Wise, funny, lyrical" - Observer.<br />
<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">8:30pm, £5</strong><br />
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Monday 7th July</h3>
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An intimate platform to perform your latest songs or simply to listen to the best local acoustic talent, with cabaret seating, a well-lit stage and a silent audience.<br />
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Tuesday 8th July</h3>
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A Brighton-based singer-songwriter from South London performing with his 4 piece band, combining elements of the uplifting energetic with the soul of the brooding melancholic. Support from Rory Indiana and Fools Empire.<br />
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Green Door Store - Unit 2,3&4 Trafalgar Arches, BN1 4FQ</strong></div>
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Wednesday 9th July</h3>
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A lovely evening of live music performed for your listening pleasure under candle light, in the 'secret upstairs' at the Good Companions. Featuring Joe McCarthy, Ellie Ford, Oktoba and Time for T (solo).<br />
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Good Companions – 132 Dyke Road, BN1 3TE</strong></div>
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Thursday 10th July</h3>
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Eastbourne pop-punk 5-piece embark on a headline UK tour, starting in Brighton. Expect high energy music and a fresh melodic sound.<br />
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Audio - 10 Marine Parade, BN2 1NB</strong></div>
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Preview - Shakedown Festival - 19th July 2014</h3>
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For those of you looking to get involved with the summer festival season without forking out hundreds of pounds on tickets, travel and camping gear, Shakedown Festival might very well be the one for you!</div>
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Shakedown was established in 2011 as a one day music festival, originally held in Stanmer Park. Due to the success of previous years, the festival now boasts a three stage line-up, being held just outside of Brighton in Waterhall. This year's line up is filled with great dance acts including Basement Jaxx, Duke Dumont, Groove Armada and Zane Lowe, who has performed every year at the Festival.</div>
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The is a free coach service to the festival operating from St. Peter's Church at the Steine from 11am til 7pm, returning between 8pm and 1am. There is no parking on site so this is the best way to get the festival.</div>
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Tickets £45 + booking fee or £75 + booking fee for VIP.</div>
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http://www.shakedown.co.uk @ShakedownUK</div>
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<a href="http://whattomwrites.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/brighton-and-hove-open-mic-guide.html" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #a4b710; font-size: 1.2em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">My Top Five Brighton & Hove Open Mic Nights</a> -</div>
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A guide to my favourite weekly open mic nights, including the old and the new.</div>
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<a href="http://whattomwrites.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/love-supreme-ten-artists-not-to-miss-at.html" style="background: transparent; border: 0px; color: #a4b710; font-size: 1.2em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Ten Artists Not To Miss At Love Supreme 2014</a></div>
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For those of you heading down to Love Supreme, here is my pick of ten acts to be sure to catch to guarantee you a great weekend.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12708815814816757044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082986132766289278.post-20059680199969390672014-06-27T14:33:00.000+01:002014-06-27T14:33:25.064+01:00Things to do in Brighton & Hove - Friday 27th June - Thursday 3rd July<div class="issuuembed" data-configid="11142715/8419161" style="height: 639px; width: 525px;">
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<script async="true" src="//e.issuu.com/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12708815814816757044noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082986132766289278.post-50250892767418931562014-06-27T13:04:00.001+01:002014-06-27T13:04:49.067+01:00Brighton and Hove Open Mic Guide - My Favourite Five Open Mic Nights With the city <b>bursting at the seams with local talent</b>, particularly solo acoustic singer-songwriters, it is important to get in some live performance practice of your new material before your next <b>acoustic showcase</b>, <b>support slot</b>, <b>EP launch</b> or <b>headline UK tour</b>.<br />
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<b>The Open Mic scene is Brighton is one of the best in the country</b>, with a wide range of genre-specific open mics such as <b>ukulele jam nights</b>, <b>no guitar open mics</b>, <b>spoken word and poetry nights</b> and<b> jazz and funk jam nights</b>.<br />
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For the purposes of this article I will be looking primarily at what I think are <b>the best open mics in Brighton for solo acoustic guitar/vocal performers </b>(not to say that the open mics can't cater for different acts, but this is just my focus as I believe that this covers a large percentage of open mic goers).<br />
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I have listed all the necessary information below (venue, address, running times, set length, host and demographic). I hope that this is helpful!<br />
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<b>Where: </b><b>The Brunswick</b> - <b>1-3 Holland Road, Hove, BN3 1JF</b> </div>
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(Head down towards the sea from Tesco Express and The Wick Inn on the corner just past Palmeira Square) </div>
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(Also sign up online <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/brunswickopenmiic/" target="_blank">here</a> from <b>7:30am til 7:30pm</b> on <b>Monday ONLY</b>). </div>
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<b>Host: </b><b>Tom Ayres</b>.</div>
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<b>Set: Two songs</b>. There is a house guitar and piano available to use.</div>
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<b>Demographic: </b>With bright lights, a reasonable sized stage and a deadly silent audience, I would not recommend this for newcomers to the open mic scene. However, if you are comfortable with performing and you want your songs to get a real listen, not above the drunken hubbub of a loud bar, then this is the open mic for you. The night is always very packed and it's a great place to meet people for collaborations so don't be shy!</div>
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<b>Website: <a href="http://www.thebrunswick.net/">http://www.thebrunswick.net/</a></b></div>
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<b>Where: Hop Poles - 13 Middle Street, BN1 1AL </b>(just up from Sticky Mike's Frog Bar and Casablanca)</div>
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<b>Times: 8:30pm til around 11:30pm</b></div>
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<b>Hosts: Amy Forrester </b>and <b>Rosie Powell </b>(the one with the camera!)</div>
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<b>Set: 3 Songs. </b>Guitar available and lovely photos will be taken during the night and uploaded within a couple of days. The links to all of the artist's websites/facebooks etc are also shared with the photos so it's great for publicity.</div>
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<b>Demographic: </b>Having only started a couple of months ago, the night has gotten off to a great start, drawing in a lot of Brighton's young stars of the future. The atmosphere is relaxed and the friendly hosts make everyone feel very comfortable when performing. There are speakers to the beer garden, so all the smokers can hear you too. With drink promotions including my favourite Havana Rum and coke for just £1.95, this has become a regular date in my diary.</div>
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<b>Covers or Originals: </b>Both are totally fine!</div>
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<b>Contact: </b><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/543409122446482/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/543409122446482/</a></u></b></span></div>
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<b>Where: Druids Head - 9 Brighton Place, BN1 1HJ </b>(opposite Donatellos in The Lanes)</div>
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<b>Host: Paul McKeown</b><b> </b>(Also usually holding a camera or stood by the bar)</div>
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<b>Set: Usually 3 - 4 Songs</b><b style="font-weight: normal;">. </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Depending on how busy the night is you sometimes have a little longer or shorter set but usually at least 3 songs. Guitar available and sometimes a piano, although not every week. Will get some snaps put uploaded online the following week too so make sure to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/paul.mckeown.9" target="_blank">add Paul on facebook</a> if you're performing.</span></div>
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<b>Demographic: </b>A very cosmopolitan open mic, this is Brighton's longest running open mic and has been going strong for over 8 years. The crowd and performers are a real mix of international students, older experienced performers from Johnny Cash's era and up-and-coming young musicians. With the homely feel of the pub and a regular good turnout, it's a great place to try out some new songs.</div>
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<b>Contact:</b><b style="font-weight: normal;"> </b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Druids-Head/106016126142628">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Druids-Head/106016126142628</a></div>
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<b>Where: Victory Inn - 6 Duke Street, BN1 1AH </b>(just down from Nandos and Cornish Pastry Company)</div>
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<b>Times: 8pm til 11pm</b></div>
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<b>Host: Tiago Saga </b>(the front-man of local band <a href="https://www.facebook.com/timefort" target="_blank">Time for T</a>)</div>
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<b>Set: 2 Songs </b>but opportunities to play again if there is time.<b> </b>Guitar available for all to use. </div>
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<b>Demographic: </b>Held upstairs in the dimly-lit function room, from my experience this open mic hosts some of the more "out there" music, from experimental blues, rap, poetry and old-school folk. A real variety show, with a free beer for each performer and a quiet audience making this a great place to play.</div>
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<b>Contact: </b><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/victoryinn">https://www.facebook.com/victoryinn</a></u></b></span></div>
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<b>Where: Fiddler's Elbow - 11 Boyces Street , BN1 1AN </b>(in the alley across from Wetherspoons on West Street)</div>
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<b>Demographic: </b>I've only been to this open mic a couple of times due to working weekends, but it definitely has that lazy weekend feeling about it, which is great. Also, calling it the Sham Rock Open Mic I am sure attracts all the Guinness fans. Again a real mix of all sorts will show up here.</div>
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