Things to do in Brighton & Hove - Friday 11th April - Thursday 17th April

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Things to do in Brighton & Hove - Friday 11th April - Thursday 17th April

• 9th April 2014
• Author: Tom Sayer
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Friday 11th April

Brighton Music Conference: A two day event featuring conference talks, exhibitions and industry-led masterclasses about all things to do with electronic music. 10am Fri and Sat, £15 2-day/ £10 1-day tickets, Corn Exchange– Church Street, BN1 1UE

How Things Work: Four hand-picked acts perform acoustic stripped back original tracks which set to explore the question “How Do Things Work”. Featuring The Equatorial Group, minus, Lee Martin and Antonia Redding.  7:30pm, £6.50/4.50,Komedia – 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN 3QA

South Coast Soul Revue: An 8-piece soul group with 2 singers and a full brass section to see in the weekend with some classic and contemporary soul and funk tracks. 8pm, £8, The Brunswick – 1 Holland Road, BN13 1JF

 

Saturday 12th April

 

Hijack Children’s Festival: Taking over venues, libraries and Jubilee Square, Hijack is full of interactive and innovative events especially for 3-11 year olds. For the full programme see hijackhq.com.  Sat 12th – Mon 21st April, £various, various venues across Brighton and Hove.

The Mayor’s Variety Performance: In aid of 5 local charities and hosted by Ambrose Harcourt, it will be a night of dance, comedy, music and drama all in the name of several good causes.  6:30pm, £7.50, Hove Centre – Hove Town Hall, BN3 4AH

Little Fears: Brighton 4-piece alt-rockers Little Fears headline this show at the legendary Prince Albert, a venue notorious for hosting the future festival headliners in an up close and personal setting. With support from Fallow Deer. 8pm, £5, Prince Albert – 48 Trafalgar Street, BN1 4ED

Sunday 13th April

An Intimate Evening with Kurt Vile: American singer-songwriter Kurt Vile embarks on a short and intimate tour of the UK and Europe this April. Catch him in the beautiful setting of the All Saints church, with support from Pall Jenkins. 7pm, £15, All Saints Church – The Drive, BN3 3QE

Mokoomba: Winner of the 2013 Songlines Music Award for Best Newcomer, Mokoomba mix African influences with everything from funk to ska. Check out their passionate performance and electrifying vocals. 7:30pm, £12, Studio Theatre–New Road, BN1 1UG

Normanton Street w/ Jess Bishop: Local hip-hop soul band Normanton Street play their last Brighton date before going on tour to the north and Wales. Support from Brighton songwriting talent Jess Bishop. 8pm, £2, The Hope – 11 Queens Road, BN1 3WA

Monday 14th April

Buddy: A feel good story, documenting the life of Buddy Holly, from his meteoric rise to fame to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Mon-Sat 7:45pm, Thur & Sat 2:30pm, £12.90 – £33.40, Theatre Royal – New Road, BN1 1SD

Sophie Ellis-Bexter: It’s Murder on the Dancefloor at Concorde II so let the Music Get The Best of You and spend the night hearing some tracks from her new albumWanderlust as well as old favourites. 7pm, £20, Concorde II – Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN

Tuesday 15th April

North Divide: A mix of local and further afield bands play in this showcase of alt/rock, pop-punk, emo and indie-rock upstairs at The Hope, headlined by Brighton band North Divide. 7pm, £4, The Hope – 11 Queens Road, BN1 3WA

Jesca Hoop: A well-travelled singer-songwriter with a wealth of life experience which she fuses into her music. A unique and beguiling live performer of real substance. 7:30pm, £10, Komedia – 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN

Wednesday 16th April

Film Night at The Townhouse: A screening of Launder and Gilliat’s satirical comedy ‘Lady Godiva Rides Again’ with a supporting programme, including a short talk by David Fisher about the film. Last in the film night series. 7:30pm, £6,Regency Town House – 13 Brunswick Square, BN3 1EH

The Gentlemen Return: Come & join Pat Garvey, Matthew Gest, Jevon Beaumont and Danny Giles plus very special guests for an evening of New Orleans inspired Funk, Rare Groove, Blues & Boogie with a twist of Latin & Jazz. 7:30pm, £6/5,Brunswick – 1 Holland Road, BN13 1JF

 

Thursday 17th April

Boxe Boxe: A jumble of hip-hop and fisticuffs as 8 performers combine dance with boxing in this elegant piece of theatre. With live music from the Varèse String Quartet. 7:30pm, £7.50-£18.50, Brighton Dome – Church Street, BN1 1UE

Deaf Havana: Having recently performed at a wide range of music festivals including Sonisphere and Reading/Leeds, the band issure to raise the roof with this show at Concorde II. With Support from People The Poet. 7pm, £15, Concorde II –Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN

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Check out my review of the new Foster The People album, Supermodel: 

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ALBUM REVIEWS

Foster the People – Supermodel

April 6, 2014

4/5

What’s This?

The long-anticipated follow up to the former LA jingle-writer Mark Foster’s alt-indie/pop anthem-filled debut album,Torches (2011). With the explosive commercial success and longevity of ‘Pumped up Kicks’, I think it’s fair to say that their following have high hopes and expectations for this new record. Produced by award-winning heavyweight producer and songwriter Paul Epworth – Adele’s partner in crime for the Academy Award Winning ‘Skyfall’ – we can expect both big and interesting things from Supermodel.

And What’s It Like?

From the opening track ‘Are You What You Want To Be’ it is clear that the album is going to be a departure from the norm, combining a stadium/festival chorus with a Latin American flavoured verse. The songs are synthy, funky and pretty commercial BUT not in the bad way. It is more like in the way that Ellie Goulding or Bastille are commercial; the music is still interesting and intricate, it just feels like something you are already comfortable listening to – which isn’t a negative thing when a lot of relentlessly pioneering bands are making it more than a little difficult for newcomers to get into their music.

The sparkling production of Paul Epworth is surely to credit for the very clear and polished sound of the new record, which despite being a spring release I am sure will come into its own in the summer, particular with instantly catchy big-hitting tracks like ‘Best Friend’ and ‘Ask Yourself’, which you’ll be singing along to long after the brief window of shorts and vests that we call summer has passed.

Can You Listen To Anything Now?

Tracklisting

1. Are You What You Want to Be
2. Ask Yourself
3. Coming of Age
4. Nevermind
5. Pseudologia Fantastica
6. The Angelic Welcome of Mr. Jones
7. Best Friend
8. A Beginner’s Guide to Destroying the Moon
9. Goats in Trees
10. The Truth
11. Fire Escape

Final Verdict

Supermodel is diverse, eclectic and full of life, the sort of record that you’d put on to liven up a party or get you in the mood for a night out. Each track is tightly packed with a lot of substance and there’s even an acoustic number to finish the album off. The record is sure to keep the existing fan-base and reach out to a new audience too!

Words by Tom Sayer.

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Things to do in Brighton & Hove - Friday 4th April - Thursday 10th April

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Things to do in Brighton & Hove - Friday 4th April - Thursday 10th April

• 2nd April 2014
• Author: Tom Sayer
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Coming up in April...

The Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival 2014, Spring Harvest, 16-27 April 2014.

Featuring a ‘free to enter’ Sussex and World Market with 100+ stalls, the Children’s Food Festival and the Live Food Show on Hove seafront and local producers, growers, restaurants, bars and food retailers firmly at it’s heart, the Spring Harvest is a showcase of the fantastic food, drink and hospitality to be found in the city and surrounding Sussex. More information here:

http://brightonfoodfestival.com/events/

Photography: Julia Claxton

Friday 4th April

Boyce Avenue: American trio the Manzano brothers perform their acoustic arrangements of popular contemporary songs with their signature soulful vocals. 8pm, £25, All Saints Church – Eaton Road, BN3 3QA

The Maydays with Special Guests Easy Action: Award-winning Brighton comedy improvisers are joined by Brent Skagford and Mark Rowland, known together as Easy Action, for a night of improvised comedy antics. 8pm, £10,Komedia – 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN

Tom Hingley: Former frontman of the Inspiral Carpets performs tracks from his recent albums Paper and Sand. With support from Fitsroy and Standard Lamps. 7pm, £10, Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar - 9-12 Middle Street, BN1 1AL

Saturday 5th April

 

Made 4 U Craft Fair: Set up to support local crafts, Made 4 U will be selling a variety of locally handmade products including candles, cards, jewellery and many other gifts.  10am-4pm, £FREE, Central United Reformed Church – Blatchington Road, BN3 3YF

Spitshake Sisters: Three-piece garage outfit with a high energy and an even higher volume to their music, fusing heavy fuzz with 60s trash and rock’n’roll.  7pm, £3, The Cowley Club – 12 London Road, BN1 4JA

The Selecter: Pioneers of the 2-tone era, along with fellow Ska revivalists Madness and The Specials, the night is sure to be full of madness and will indeed be something special!  Support from Talisman. 7pm, £16.50, Concorde II – Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN

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Sunday 6th April

Brighton Marathon: Come down to the seafront and cheer along the thousands of runners for the last few miles of the marathon, this year led by Paula Radcliffe. Bring all your cheer and enjoy the atmosphere. ALL DAY, Various locations across Brighton & Hove, finishing on Madeira Drive.

Singalonga-ABBA: Lorraine Bowen will guide you through an ABBA day of singing together. Learn tips and tricks for great vocals before taking part in a performance in the Café-bar.
11am-4pm, £25, Brighton Dome – Church Street, BN1 1UE

Youth Club: A selection of great local bands including Youth Club, Jipsy Magic, Atlantic and Fragile Creatures. A great way to enjoy the last hours of freedom this weekend. 8pm, £FREE, The Hope – 11 Queens Road, BN1 3WA

All Things Must Pass: Celebrating the Music of George Harrison:  A 10-piece band performs a selection of songs all written by the former Beatle, including classics such as Here Comes the Sun as well as later solo material. 8pm, £12,Komedia – 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN

The Anniversary: A celebration of ABBA’s Eurovision win. A re-enactment by Christopher Green.
8pm, £12, Brighton Dome – Church Street, BN1 1UE

Monday 7th April

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: A breath-taking new production which is sure to put a spring in your step and a tune in your head for weeks after!  Directed and choreographed by award-winning Patti Colombo. Mon-Sat 7:45pm, Thur & Sat 2:30pm, £10 – £29.50, Theatre Royal – New Road, BN1 1SD

Peggy Sue: Brighton-based Pop/Indie folkies Peggy Sue perform tracks from their latest record, Choir of Echoes. For fans of Mumford & Sons, The Maccabees and First Aid Kit. 7:30pm, £8, Green Door Store – Unit 2,3&4 Trafalgar Arches, BN1 4FQ

Tuesday 8th April

Jazz Jam Night: A weekly Jazz Jam with a house band and special guest musicians to ease you into the new week. 8pm, £FREE, The Brunswick – 1 Holland Road, BN13 1JF

Charity Chuckle: A regular comedy fundraising night, this month supporting The Martlets Hospice. Headlined by Nick Helm and with a host of other great acts to keep your funny bone tickled throughout the night, all in the name of a good cause. 8pm, £10/5 conc, Komedia – 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN

Wednesday 9th April

Manic Street Preachers: Still going strong after almost 30 years, the Welsh alt-rockers released their 11th studio album Rewind the Film in 2013. With a new record already well on the way, catch them live before they are hidden away in the studio putting the finishing touches on Futurology. 7pm, £29.50, Brighton Centre – Kings Road, BN1 2GR

Simone Felice: Americanpoet and songwriter Simone Felice will be performing tracks from his brand new record Strangers.  For fans of Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan. Support from local talent Laish. 8pm, £13, Komedia – 44-47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN

 

Thursday 10th April

Caitlin Stubbs + Supports: A regular on the Brighton music scene, Caitlin’s shows are a combination of gentle finger-picking guitar numbers and piano ballads to sooth your ears from the noisy humdrum of city life. With 4 great local supports. 8pm, £FREE, The Hope – 11 Queens Road, BN1 3WA

Departure from Normal: 4-pieceBrighton-based Brit-Pop band DFN lace their songs with clean tones and catchy melodies, with a raw energy and passion to finish off their sound. Support from Jealous Michael, Grasshopper and Optical. 7pm, £7,Concorde II – Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN