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STOCKTON STAGES WE’RE LISTENING! Carl Barat & the Jackals at KU Bar The Festival of Wonderful Stuff ISSUE #24 SummerTyne Americana Sunniside Live 2017 JULY 2017 FOLLOW We Speak to The Jar Family as Review of Head of Light NE VOLUME ON SOCIAL They Play Riverside, Newcastle Entertainment’s Latest Album MEDIA Artist Spotlight: The Voluntears Q Festival at Baltic Square

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Promote your gigs, band and your local Written by Adam Hutchinson business to more than 16,000 music and culture fans in the North East! A band formed from auditions, This magazine, with a readership of 16,000+, is a CONTACT The Jackals are the brain child of fantastic tool for local gig and event promoters, bands renowned Libertines frontman, Carl and North East businesses to market themselves to Barat. Carl himself may be associated local audiences. NE Volume is a North East magazine with an era in British music which delivered FREE to a range of communities in the birthed some of the most popular North East - covering Middlesbrough, Stockton, indie artists of the last decade, Hartlepool, Darlington, Redcar, Newcastle, Sunderland, FESTIVAL PREVIEW: however, his latest project bears a and many more. Our next issue will be out on Friday EDITOR: LEE ALLCOCK sound reminiscent of Queens Of The 28th July so get in touch now to get involved! LISTINGS: EMILY HOOK Stone Age. 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They’ve also secured a contract with from around the world, and their The SummerTyne Americana Festival is Universal Nashville, making them the first LET'S GET SOCIAL! newest run of gigs sees the band take set to host a variety of fantastic acts and UK country act to be signed to a Nashville to small venues across the nation rising stars across the three-day festival, label. Sage Two will be welcoming Merle promising some of the most highly- on multiple stages. Haggard’s Strangers featuring Ben and anticipated shows for their fans. There’s a wide range of artists hitting the Noel Haggard to headline. After the passing The four-piece are making their Sage, with the headliners including Chuck of Ben’s father and iconic Californian return to region next month Prophet, Jim Lauderdale, Sam Outlaw, country artist Merle Haggard, the dying performing at KU Bar, Stockton on Marlon Williams, Angaleena Presley, Jesca father passed his legacy onto Ben and told Friday 7th July. 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GIG PREVIEW: GIG PREVIEW: SKELTR FAR + SKWID INK AT THE BRIDGE HOTEL, PACIFIC NEWCASTLE AT 02 ACADEMY 2, Written by Chloe Waterhouse NEWCASTLE Written by Thomas Anderson The mesmerising saxophone trills and Photography by S1 Photography unpredictability of SKELTR return to Newcastle on Sunday 9th July, playing at Smooth indie rockers Far Pacific will be The Bridge Hotel for a sensational night heading to the prestigious 02 Academy of grooving, dancing and vibing out to 2 in Newcastle on Friday 21st July for Manchester’s new sound. It will be an what’s set to be a fantastic night. immersive experience from Sam Healey The talented, local four-piece are causing (saxophone/keyboards) Craig Hanson quite a stir across the region having (drums/samples), Will Lakin (guitar), torn up a tonne of local venues, from George Macdonald (keyboards), Fergus GIG PREVIEW: GIG PREVIEW: the lively Jumpin’ Jacks to the iconic Quill (bass) and George Hall (drums) Think Tank? in Newcastle. Fan favourite as they set to conquer your eardrums ‘Where Do We Go From Here’, with their infectious melodies and ALLUSONDRUGS MIRACULOUS released two years ago, showcases the adrenalizing improvisations. bands’ signature feel-good indie pop Ultimately, SKELTR’s aim is to give their AT TSONE, sound. With Jake Bugg-esque vocals, and audience an experience of musical MULE bright dream-pop guitar tones, their freedom as their music diversely spans MIDDLESBROUGH sound is hard to miss and they always across a variety of different genres. Written by Adam Hutchinson attract a large crowd. They recently What makes SKELTR so rare is that + SUPPORT AT won the Spark FM poll in January to they’re able to manipulate their sound Yorkshire-based four-piece, ‘represent’ the month with their track, directly in the moment, communicating WESTGARTH SOCIAL CLUB, Allusondrugs have grown from strength ‘Promenade’, having won the poll with samples if they wish to amp up to strength since forming in 2012. against three other local bands/artists the volume, or crank it down a notch MIDDLESBROUGH Their sound is one which cannot be including Keindra, FLL and St. Buryan. to deliver a more relaxing sound. pigeonholed, making them one of the London trio Miraculous Mule are set The four North East young rockers Feast your ears on these expansive most intriguing and exciting bands to to head to Teesside this month as have gained a decent following in a short beats, as you will immerse yourself in arise in past years. they prepare to play the Westgarth, to a new level as well as incorporating space of time and this gig will be yet the moment and leave feeling suitably Described by NME as creating: “a coming-artists from across the UK. Middlesbrough on Saturday 29th July. elements of psychedelic soul and stoner/ another high point of their developing energised. mesmerising concoction of psychedelia The free entry events are a favourite The trio are known for delivering a space rock. If we’re talking about white and exciting musical career. Their live Providing support are the raucous set to blissed-out vocals that sound of music lovers in the region, and are slick and seemingly effortless hard-blues British interpretations of the blues- shows are known for being energetic leftfield jazz crew SKWID INK, whose like they’ve arrived via some metal certainly the go-to place for Teesside driven brand of rock ‘n’ roll. Brothers related music, you’ve got the Stones for and fist pumping and the band are also slick riffs and rocking bass vibes are a influences,” their debut self-titled EP gig-goers on a Thursday night. Michael and Patrick were born into the 60’s, Dr Feelgood for the 70’s, and renowned for getting the crowd to fusion of jazz and hip hop; a progressive saw the band reach the heights they Allusondrugs’ performance at TSOne a rock ‘n’ roll home with Elvis and Screaming Blue Messiahs the 80’s, but sing along, as they thrive on audience yet seamlessly flawless mix which aims first dreamt of. will certainly make an impression on Tammy as surrogate parents. Michael J Miraculous Mule bring the genre directly interaction. They’re not mega famous to captivate the ears. They are one of In conjunction with their latest their North East fans, with their live Sheehy fronted ‘90s cult band Dream up-to-date. Support band, Hellbound just yet, but in the local Newcastle scene the many new talents coming out of UK tour, the band are set to make shows known for being a spectacle of City Film Club and recorded five solo Hearts from West Yorkshire, started where they perform, they are more Leeds College Of Music, having signed their return to the North East as passion, sweat and a visual embodiment records as well as fronting the short in 2011.Consisting of guitarist/ singer than well known. With a respectable to the Tight Lines label. Self-styled as the they prepare to play at TSOne, of the raw energy conveyed in their lived Saint Silas Intercession with his Danny, bassist Craig and drummer Lee, 1000+ listens on most of their tracks ‘raucous quartet’, this support is not Middlesbrough on Thursday 13th July. work. brother Patrick McCarthy at his side they’re more than the sum of their parts. posted online, they’re definitely creating to be missed, and will surely build up a The gig is in celebration of the 2-year Allusondrugs are set to play at TSOne, for the most part. In 2013, the band They’re a live force to be reckoned with a following. The O2 Academy itself is one bubbling anticipation for the main act. run of weekly shows at the venue Middlesbrough on Thursday 13th July. released their debut album ‘Deep Fried’ and, when combined, they make heavy, of the most prestigious venues in the So head to The Bridge Hotel in under the name Whirling Dervish, The free entry event is one certainly via Bronzerat Records (Seasick Steve, catchy and standout music laced with North East, with a capacity of 2000 and Newcastle on Sunday 9th July for a night described as: “Middlesbrough’s most not to be missed by any music fans Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Gemma dark jagged riffs and pop-smart melodies. two rooms for live acts. Once an old of smooth grooves, jazz and hip hop. manic night of original live music.” in the region searching for something Ray) and followed it up in 2014 with the Local band Johnny Seven (MC5/The fashioned picture house, the renovated Tickets, priced at £8.00, or £6.00 for These events showcase some of the new and energetic. Their unique sound, mini album, ‘Blues Uzi’. January 2017 saw Clash) are also on the bill. entertainment venue hosts a range of concessions, are available from The most promising local talent as well passionate displays and controlled the release of their second album ‘Two Advance tickets, priced at £10.00, are live bands and club night’s year in, year Bridge Hotel, Reflex CD, or online from as bringing North East fans in touch instrumentalism sets them apart from Tonne Testimony’ which takes their blues available from Seetickets.com and the out. Tickets, priced at £5.05, are available seetickets.com. with some of the most popular up-and most up-and-coming artists in the UK. and gospel-driven rock ‘n’ roll sound venue. now from ticketmaster.co.uk.

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Saturday 19th August Steve Cradock Friday 13th October (Ocean Colour Scene) Sløtface DJ Set + Velvoir & Bruto

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GIG PREVIEW: GIG PREVIEW: LARKINS OPENING AT THINK TANK?, NEWCASTLE NIGHT Written by Thomas Anderson AT THE REGENCY

Fresh indie four-piece, Larkins will be ROOMS, STOCKTON gracing Newcastle’s iconic Think Tank? this month and it’s certain to be a Written by Chloe Waterhouse special night. The Manchester-based indie lads Psychotic rockers, The Likkor Men and are relatively new on the scene but noisy band, The Dukes of Bordello are they’re, as their local newspapers set to unleash hell upon Stockton’s The have put it, a band that could be Regency Rooms as part of the venue’s ‘Manchester’s next arena act’. opening event, ‘Lunar Tricks’ on Saturday Forming in college and playing at 8th July. Launching an event that is certain talent shows since they were 12, the to be a scorcher, this gig is surely not for band have a distinct bright, dreamy GIG PREVIEW: GIG PREVIEW: the faint hearted. Hailing from the ‘Iron indie vibe and have a fast-growing North’, The Likkor Men (who go under online following. the pseudonyms of Der Meister, Jonny From the emotive choruses of THE GORIES ‘Sechs’ Deville, Die Silber Nadel and Man ‘Let Your Hair Down’ - where the THE Product), specialise in delivering sleazy, soothing guitar tones resonate + LOS COYOTE MEN dirty rock anthems that pack an almighty throughout - to the chilling + THE APPROVED punch and scream rebellion. Their gnarly, melodies of ‘Sapphire’, these guys LAMBRETTAS snarling stage presence presents their are something to write home own kind of adrenaline-pumping chaos to about! With a savage 22-date tour AT LONGLANDS CLUB, AT THE CLUNY, what is set to be an excitable audience. underway, Newcastle is just the tip NEWCASTLE They have an EP coming out very soon of the iceberg. The indie quartet MIDDLESBROUGH which will be followed up by their album have secured slots from Germany to ‘Murderlator’ - a no-nonsense thrill ride Written by Thomas Anderson Written by Katie Hall Edinburgh, with the band set to play of filthy rock tracks. They will open the the Scottish city’s renowned Fringe British-based mod-revival band, The After reinventing 60’s garage rock in the night with a distinctive bang, playing with Festival alongside DMA’s. Lambrettas will be tearing up the 80s and 90s, The Gories are set to hit reckless abandon and passionate fury! For Larkins’ North East fans, this is Longlands Club, Middlesbrough on Newcastle in the 21st century as they sound - a blend of clean and distorted Joining them will be The Dukes of their only Tyneside date this year Friday 28th July. head to the Cluny on Monday 10th July. guitars that combined with O’Neill’s Bordello, self-styled as ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll so don’t miss out. Hosted in the Currently out on a UK tour, this will be With sold out shows across the thudding drum beats. With Collins’ trashcan troubadours’, who will bring 300-capacity Think Tank?, which has their tenth stop - with the band eager country, it’s an incredible opportunity to experience in The Dirtbombs, and their own brand of fiendish rock to hosted many memorable nights, the to keep the momentum going - so it’s experience these legends of garage rock Kroha’s time with The Demolition Doll the table. They include a monster of a venue is something quite special as set to be a memorable night for The single ‘Go Steady’, the label decided to up close and personal. Rods, they are a class act that set the drummer, a hyperactive double bassman, well. Lambrettas’ Teesside fans. sign them on for a longer contract. They With extensive experience in the standard for the blues-tinged garage rock and a string-busting guitar man doubling This independent music landmark has With bouncy hits such as ‘Poison Ivy’ - a had a respectable amount of success industry, the Gories are notorious for we know today. as the kick ass vocalist. It is the opening a knack for booking up-and-coming critically-acclaimed cover of a Leiber and through the late 70’s and early 80’s and their loud drums, a riot of guitar, and Support comes from Los Coyote Men - a night of The Regency Rooms, based on artists that are on the verge of a Stoller song from the 1950’s which hit are known as one of the biggest mod- their brilliant heritage of Motor City brilliant rock ensemble that has stormed Prince Regent Street, with their almighty breakthrough, with some notable no. 7 in the UK’s single chart - as well as revival bands the UK has ever seen. rock. With hints of punk – descended across the UK and Europe. With a rowdy mission to conquer the eardrums with a examples being The Slow Readers upbeat track ‘D-a-a-a-ance’ that landed They’re back in full swing now; touring from the garage rock that they truly take on garage rock, they’re sure to be a feisty selection of hard rock talent each Club and Wolf Alice. at no. 12 in the charts the same year, it’s across the country in a comeback that’s stand for –their sound is something sensation as they head to the North East month. The venues carefree environment I digress, Think Tank? is a fantastic bound to be a packed out night on an certain to cause ripples throughout truly classic that still has a place in the for the first time this year. The Approved and cosmic vibes are sure to get the judge of talent and you only have to already hugely talked about comeback the UK’s music scene. All their shows rock scene today. After going their finish off the line-up for the night as they place rattlin’ and shakin’ whilst you party. check out a few of Larkins’ tracks tour. this year have been popular, and their separate ways and undertaking a variety kick off their European tour. Taking their ‘Lunar Tricks’ is brought to you by Moon online to see what they’re made of. Named after the iconic Italian scooter, Teesside date will be no different. If of different projects individually, the band own blues-meets-metal sound from Skull Records, an independent record Newcastle is in for a fantastic night! which was of course popular in the era’s you’re a fan of this era it’s not one to be are all the better for their wider range Gateshead to Bavaria and beyond, they’re company based in Saltburn by-the-Sea Larkins head to Think Tank?, mod culture, the four-piece formed in missed, and tickets are already selling fast. of experience now. Collins and Kroha the perfect band to whet your appetite who specialise in dark rock ‘n’ roll. Newcastle on Wednesday 5th July. the early 70’s and were signed to Elton Tickets, priced at £12.50 in advance, are two fantastic guitarists who both for the evening. Exhilarating, gritty and unpredictable – the Tickets, priced at £6.60, are available John’s Rocket Records when the label are available from wegottickets.com, backed Andre Williams on his album, Tickets, priced at £16.00, are available night will be absolute carnage. from thinktanknewcastle.com. was new and signing fresh, unknown seetickets.com, and the Longlands Club, ‘Silky’. They needed no bassist to provide from thecluny.com. For ticket information please head to acts. With the success of the band’s Middlesbrough. a foundation for their combination of Facebook.com/the-regency-rooms.

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Friday 30th June, Friday 28th July & Friday 25th August Terry McBurnie, Stu Wilkinson & Tony Norton Mod - RnB - Soul - Reggae NE VOLUME CULTURE CORNER NE VOLUME CULTURE CORNER THEATRE: CULTURAL A JUDGEMENT IN STONE AT THEATRE ROYAL, EVENT: NEWCASTLE Q FESTIVAL AT BALTIC Written by Tyler Moore SQUARE, GATESHEAD Photography by Mark Yeoman Written by Sarah-Jayne Smith Following on from the remarkable Photography by picturesbybish.com decade-long success of ‘The Agatha Set against the iconic backdrop of Christie Theatre Company’, which struggles to fit in. When she joins a Young Sherlock Holmes and Dr Helen Gateshead Quays, Q Festival is taking sold more than 2 million tickets and wealthy family, the very reason for her Trent in ITV’s famed drama Heartbeat; over the city for a month of culture, continually filled playhouses around the awkwardness, which is long hidden and Mark Wynter, who is no stranger music and entertainment from Friday festival burlesque, Jesterval comedy gigs to be one of the festival’s most popular UK, Bill Kenwright presents the brand deeply buried, it results in the heartless to the Agatha Christie Company 14th July to Thursday 6th August. and DJs, the festival will run both during events. There are even activities for new adaption of Ruth Rendell’s ‘A tale of cold blooded murder. The twisted after featuring in seven of their An exciting new collaboration between the day and night - making it accessible the younger ones too, including Spiegel Judgement in Stone’. plot exposes a lifetime of deception, productions; Shirely Anne Field, who Gateshead Council and Jesterval for all ages and interests. Starting on Storytime or Jittabug’s Move and Rendell was first published in 1964 despair and countless cover-ups which, starred alongside Sir Laurence Olivier Comedy Council, Q Festival has a lot Friday 14th July with Jesterval’s Comedy Groove. Q Festival runs from Friday and her extensive career has seen her when explained, brings a shocking and Albert Finney no less; Antony on offer and promises to be full of Gala, the event will run right through to 14th July until Thursday 6th August and credited as the author who revitalised revelation almost as callous as the crime Costa, who’s a member of former hit exciting activities with something for Thursday 6th August, concluding with is easily accessible by car, bus, train and and reinvigorated the mystery genre, itself.‘A Judgement in Stone’ has an all- boy band Blue; and Agatha Christie everyone. The festival is situated in Carruthers & Kent Summer Wine Fair, metro. So come down and see what succeeding Christie herself. star cast including Andrew Lancel, who Company stalwart, Ben Nealon. Baltic Square - next to the iconic Sage and making it one of the North East’s one of the North East’s biggest cultural The 1977 thriller, ‘A Judgement in is best known for his evil portrayal as The play takes place at Theatre Royal, music centre, BALTIC art gallery and biggest cultural celebrations. A fan of events has to offer, you won’t be Stone’, is considered to be one of businessman Frank Foster in Coronation Newcastle between Monday 31st July the Millennium Bridge - setting the comedy? Why not come down to see one disappointed! For further information Rendell’s greatest works; renowned for Street and as DI Neil Manson in The Bill. and Saturday 5th August. scene perfectly for a month of culture, of Jesterval’s comedians perform. With about Q Festival head to gateshead.gov. the impressive rendering of character, He’s joined by Sophie Ward who played Tickets, priced from £17.50, are comedy, music and crafts. Packed with the likes of Ed Byrne, Sara Pascoe, Andy uk/sites/qfestival. plot and motive. Housekeeper Eunice the stunning yet ill-fated love interest in available from theatreroyal.co.uk. immersive cinematic experiences, Fury and Lee Kyle performing, it’s looking

COMEDY: ART: PAUL TONKINSON NAFAS’ 50TH ANNIVERSARY + LAUREN PATTISON CELEBRATION EXHIBITION + LOU CONRAN Written by Tyler Moore AT THE VENUE, During the course of two days, the National Association of Flower NORTHALLERTON Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) will be celebrating their Golden Anniversary by Written by Sarah-Jayne Smith hosting an exhibition by members of the Hilarity Bites Comedy Club presents 19 clubs in our local area. The special event, which takes place on a stunning line-up on Thursday 6th July the privilege of performing alongside boasts a huge repertoire of gigs at some Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August creativity and design. With over 55,000 with the Association assisting worthy as comedians Paul Tonkinson, Lauren Michael McIntyre on his 2015 arena tour. of the country’s biggest clubs. For a and is completely free, will feature members, NAFAS is one of the most causes by organising exhibitions and Pattison and Lou Conran take to the Next up is runner up of the funny awards chance to see these incredibly talented designs symbolising the local history notable specialised Associations in the UK. several competitions to support the stage at The Venue in the heart of and finalist of the BBC’s new comedy comedians, come down to The Venue in and important world events in the last The Association aims to increase public conservation of rare and endangered Northallerton. First up to take the award competition, Lauren Pattison. Northallerton on July 6th and be ready 50 years. To support this, there will be education in the art of flower arranging species. The skills of NAFAS members mic is sensational live performer and Pattison has performed at the last two to laugh all night long. Tickets, priced at an archive exhibition, entries from the and related subjects in order to encourage are showcased around the country in Yorkshire funny man, Paul Tonkinson. Latitude festivals and has supported the just £6.00, are available from The Venue Anniversary photographic competition people’s love of flowers. NAFAS achieve various churches, cathedrals, hospitals, With his unique, distinctive style and likes of Stewart Francis and Katherine and also online at hilaritybites.co.uk. and mini floral demonstrations of designs this through 21 areas nationwide which hospices, stately homes and horticultural notable reputation as one of the finest Ryan on tour. Finally is actress and TV star Just to add, Hilarity Bites host a range for the home. organise flower festivals and garden visits to shows. A bi-annual show and competition comedians in the UK, his stand-up Lou Conran, most famous for her roles of comedy nights across the North East To thousands of men, women and demonstrate the decorative value of their is held at venues across the UK which is routine is not one to be missed. in ITV’s ‘Pressgang’ and channel 4’s ‘Jo featuring the UK’s most notable up and children across the UK, the Association stunning floral designs. open to the public. Tonkinson, who is high in demand across Brand: Through the Cake Hole’. Conran coming comedians. To keep up-to-date has been a unifying and guiding influence; In 1984, NAFAS was granted its charity For further information about NAFAS’ the UK, has performed at all the major has come a long way since her early with the promoter’s upcoming events inspiring them to pursue their love status in recognition of its educational 50th Anniversary Celebration Exhibition comedy festivals as well as having had comedic debut back in the 90s and now head to hilaritybites.co.uk. of flowers and enter a new world of aims and activities. This is still evident today, head to sagegateshead.com.

14 15 NE VOLUME CULTURE CORNER NE VOLUME CULTURE CORNER CULTURAL ART: YOU’RE READING INTO IT EVENT: AT VANE, NEWCASTLE MASALA FESTIVAL Photo: Liam Fallon. Courtesy of Vane AT VARIOUS VENUES, A new exhibition curated by artist Oliver Doe is set to go on display at Vane, NEWCASTLE Newcastle this month. ‘You’re Reading Into It’ brings together Written by Chloe Waterhouse bodies of work by seven emerging Photography by Anna Miller political comments and personal stories. of India). A live theatre production of ‘NO LGBTQ+ artists. The work focuses on which she lost several friends. Charlotte lens. These are well complemented The eclectic GemArts Masala Festival The Sage, Gateshead will be embarking on DOGS NO INDIANS’ by Siddhartha queer readings of Minimalist art and Cullen seeks to reinsert the individual into by Singaporean artist Daniel Chong’s returns to Newcastle this month and is a historical journey with its event ‘Sacred Bose is to be performed at The Broad portrayals of LGBTQ+ experience Minimalist formalism’s abstract removal of intimate mirrored sculptures, ‘Safe set to celebrate the roots of South Asian Sounds’, which aims to blend Shabads, Chare, with three entertwining stories through a minimal abstract lens. Seeking the artist’s hand by employing a feminist Spaces’, which critique his country’s culture with a delightful fusion of song, recruitment songs and folk songs with a exploring the profound effects and legacy to challenge the machismo often sense of craft. This contrasts the ‘masculine’ criminalisation of homosexuality. dance, theatre and film to enthral audiences dramatic reflection upon British India’s role of the British in India. The festival’s finale associated with Minimalist art and reclaim industrial fibreglass insulation and These laser-cut works present the of all ages. The festival is truly amplified to in the First World War. Following later in the is a free-for-all event titled ‘Masala Festival a queerness in that visual language, ‘You’re aluminium used in the sculptures in order abstracted spaces between embracing the max this year, with highlights including a month at the Sage will come a performance Mini Mela’, featuring arts, crafts, interactive Reading Into It’ highlights the importance to question binaries of gender and sex. figures, removing the bodies and their reading from critically-acclaimed poet Daljit from the innovative Gandharva Choir, storytelling, eccentric live performances of queer and radical feminist issues in the Oliver Doe’s paintings question queer associations from sight, whilst reflecting Nagra, whose controversial works explore with its 31 members specialising in the and a delectable array of Indian street food. development of contemporary art. visibility in visual culture, employing opaque the figure of the viewer within. the concept of national identity, with his atmospheric genres of Hindustani classical It’s going to be a real feast from the east! Rachel Ara’s work makes direct gloss paint over translucent, skin-like nylon The exhibition will be situated at the satirical writing style earning him a place music. Established in 1972, the choir have For full festival listings and dates head to references to High Minimalism’s sexism grounds. Abstracting figures into confused, Vane, Newcastle between Thursday 13th on the shortlist for the coveted T.S Eliot been dazzling audiences for decades with the official GemArts website at gemarts. and the movement’s ignorance of women amorphous and sometimes invisible bodily July and Saturday 19 August. For further poetry prize. There is no doubt that he will their versatility and creativity, even performing org/whatson where you can also find out artists such as Ana Mendieta, as well as forms, Doe critiques formalist hard-edge information please head to vane.org.uk. be promoting his most recent collection, regularly for prestigious government functions more about each event and the work of gendered pricing structures in art and painting through an inquisitive queer ‘British Museum’, a poignant collection of and Doordarshan (the National TV channel GemArts. the tragedy of the HIV/AIDS crisis to

COMEDY: COMEDY: BRENNAN REECE BEC HILL + SARAH + DALISO CHAPONDA BENNETTO AT THE STAND, + DAWN RIGBY NEWCASTLE AT ARC, STOCKTON Written by Tyler Moore Written by Chloe Waterhouse Originally from Adelaide but now based in London, Bec Hill has gained herself an Teesside comedy club, Catch 22 outstanding following in Australia, the UK will present a side-splitting night of and Ireland as a result of her award- comedy scorchers from 2015’s English for his adrenalising stage presence, with Catch 22’s next guest Dawn Rigby as winning solo shows, incredible twitter Grand Jury Prize winning short film ‘Russian changing line-up of famous stand-up Comedian of the Year, as Brennan The Telegraph calling him ‘The perfect a ‘very funny lady’ with her wittiness presence, and wholly original YouTube Roulette’ and create the UK’s only pun- comics, writers, poets and musicians Reece takes to the stage at ARC, high’ and The Journal describing his ‘baby- and pin-sharp anecdotes. She is a no- videos. She’ll be heading to The Stand, based comedy night, ‘PunRun’. from all over the world telling true tales Stockton alongside BGT Comedian faced rudeness’ as ‘delightfully wrong’. nonsense, in-your-face comedian who Newcastle on Sunday 9th July for what is Performing alongside Bec Hill is fellow and stories. Daliso Chaponda, Dawn Rigby and MC Daliso Chaponda will also make an speaks unabashedly about her hectic a highly-anticipated event. Aussie comedian Sarah Bennetto who, Bennetto’s past solo shows for Latitude Matt Reed. The event will take place on appearance. Beginning his comedy career life juggling a career, kids, and attending Hill has a gift for incorporating arts and after moving to London, has appeared on Festival and Melbourne International Friday 28th July, and is definitely not for in Canada, then later moving to the UK weekly Slimming World meetings. crafts into her stand-up routines and radio, stage and TV as a stand-up comic and Comedy Festival include a sitcom about the easily offended. to establish himself in the club circuit, he’s The energetic Matt Reed, hailing from creating a unique and hilarious comedy presenter. office temping, the true story of having Originating from Manchester, Brennan also appeared in The Big Value Shows at the North East, is set to host the event. style that she calls ‘Paper Puppetry’. The Melbourne-born comic has had an lunch with Prince Charles and the study Reece rose to fame after his debut Edinburgh Fringe. His wry, skilful humour So fasten your seat-belts for what is In recent years the comedians’ success extensive career showcasing her talent to of her incredible good luck. This year, show ‘Everglow’ scooped him a best earned him a place in the Britain’s set to be a joy-ride of riotous comedy has grown, seeing her co-host Sky’s ‘DC numerous comedy clubs, music festivals and her new solo show is titled ‘All My Life’s newcomer nomination in Edinburgh Got Talent Final, coming third in the and laughter! Fancast’ alongside Des Taylor and Rick the world’s largest arts festival, Edinburgh Mistakes, Catalogued (Volume 1)’. with its engaging, purely anecdotal competition. His set aims to pack a punch Tickets, priced between £10.00 and Edwards, appear on several seasons Fringe. Tickets, priced at £7.00 in advance, can delivery of masculinity and coping with with unique personal stories and slick, £12.00, are available at arconline.co.uk. of CBBC’s panel show ‘The Dog Ate In 2006, her comedy collective ‘Storytellers’ be bought from thestand.co.uk. life. He has been praised continuously joke-driven styles.The BBC have named My Homework’, star in Sundance UK’s Club’ burst onto the scene with an ever-

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SWAN LAKE + SUPPORT

Billingham Forum Ice Arena Where ice, Russia and India meet - Billingham Saturday 19th August / 7.30pm International Folklore Sunday 20th August / 4.00pm Folklore Festival of World Dance in partnership with Adults: £10 Balbir Singh Dance Company, Children under 16: £6 Families (2 adults + 2 children) : £20 presents a show-stopping experience for all the family. www.billinghamfestival.co.uk www.balbirsinghdance.co.uk

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FESTIVAL OF LAUGHS wonderful chunk of local talent in the form of Teesside’s Written by Katie Hall Patrick Monahan. Having sold out One77 with his previous Three days of hilarity is set to take Hartlepool by storm appearance, he’s an award-winning regular on the comedy ARTIST SPOTLIGHT as One77 plays host to a bunch of the country’s finest circuit across the UK, Europe and even the Middle East. “I think the Voluntears have got the means and funniest comedy talent. With some having performed Headlining the Sunday, Patrick is certain to cheer you up THE VOLUNTEARS for royalty, among other faces from TV’s hit comedy as the weekend comes to an end. If you’re looking for to go all the way!” shows such as Live At The Apollo and Stand Up Central, something different, however, there’s a selection of taster it’s certain to be a laugh out loud event from start to sessions taking place for laughter yoga – mixing laughter Written by Thomas Anderson Seamus was the frontman of acclaimed Monaghan, who’s a Wolverhampton finish. And with many of the comedians performing and yogic breathing to benefit your health. It might even North East band Spheres before forming recording guru that’s worked with names showcasing fresh new material, and others perfecting counteract the fantastic beers and wines on offer at the After hosting a sell-out show at the the Voluntears with ex-guitarist from The such as Editors, Robert Plant and The their shows ahead of the Edinburgh Festival in August, venue. They do say laughter is the best medicine. There Westgarth in Middlesbrough in May, Hyads, Mark Dunn. Both members have Twang. Seamus talked a bit about the it’s names that you know with brilliant new gags. The are also two brilliant comedians with shows designed to we’re back with yet another exciting had a wealth of music industry experience new release: “From my point of view, if line-up for the event is nothing less than spectacular. I can entertain the kids. Big Howard, Little Howard (Big Howard gig. This time we’re going a little further already with Seamus forming his own everyone loved the old stuff they’ll love personally recommend Freddy Quinne who is not afraid returning from his Friday night headline slot) and Lee afield, at the prestigious O2 Academy in record label and promotions company, Me the new stuff. I truly believe the band to tackle and tease the crowd – if Kyle will be serving up something entirely Newcastle, with a headlining show from and You Music, and Mark performing in a has come into its own - its own rhythm, you’re feeling shy you may want appropriate and excellently funny just for up-and-coming local band, The Voluntears. string of other successful local bands over its own brand and its own league. I’m to sit further back for this one. “THREE DAYS OF them on Saturday and Sunday. Howard is The independent four-piece from the the years. excited. It’s a new direction. We’ve been With sharp wit and a wonderfully particularly certain to meet their approval, Durham area played their first gig four After initially releasing a selection of pigeon-holed as indie, now I would say easy-going manner, it’s easy to see HILARITY IS SET TO TAKE as he earned a slot in the Royal Variety years ago at The Forum in Darlington. well-received singles, with ‘And I Know’ our sound is slightly more pop with why he’s being welcomed back HARTLEPOOL BY STORM” Show. If royally approved comedy isn’t up Their name is, as you may expect, reaching over 72,000 YouTube views, The some alternative rock.” to One77 so eagerly. Another to their standards, nothing will be. So as a reference to volunteering, but as Voluntears have eventually attracted a At their NE Volume run gig at the 02 potentially unexpected hit will be Gein’s Family Giftshop - the Festival of Laughs looms before us, it’s easy to see why frontman Seamus Edge notes: “It’s about record label this year and have been signed Academy in Newcastle on Saturday 22nd, the brilliant sketch group that have earned five stars from there is so much hype. With a solid set of professionals, volunteering your life in order to make to Strawberry Moon Records after a short fans should be expecting to hear a lot of critics such as the Sunday Times, the Scotsman and the most of them tried and tested by One77 before now, the it in the music industry and the blood, stint with a smaller label a few years back, their new material as well as the older Mail on Sunday. festival is almost certain to sell out. Priced at just £25.00 sweat and ‘tears’ that go into it.” The first and them managing themselves for some hits that have made them so popular to The headliner for the Friday night is the legendary for the whole weekend, £10.00 for the day and then £5.00 two shows they played were near enough time. Seamus hopes that being signed to the begin with. And of course, who could comedy writer, Howard Read. With ‘Horrible Histories’, for each of the children’s shows, it’s as cheap as a single a sell-out and Seamus pins it down to the label will give the band more opportunities, forget our support acts for the night. We ‘Danger Mouse’ and ‘Dennis the Menace’ - as well as his show, but for a whole host of excellent comedians. With a sheer determination of him and the band: especially with the Ireland tour that they have up-and-coming indie rockers FEVA, own CBBC show under his belt - it might be easy to mix of familiar favourites to tempt you in, the rest of the “It started out with me and Mark (lead have lined up: Middlesbrough’s Catalyse, and the winner dismiss him as just for the kids. But with a brilliant wit and incredible talent is sure to make a great impression as they guitar) sat on the sofa talking about “They’re all about the band. Whatever they of our online competition, Anthony a certain childlike charm to him, he’s ‘almost wasted’ on start to make a name around the comedy circuit. While taking over the world but then actually do in our lives affects the band. No matter Vacher. the children, according to Chortle. Bobby Mair is set to it can sometimes be intimidating before seeing a new making up a plan and implementing it, how good you are online, it’s all about the Tickets, priced at just £7.05 in advance headline Saturday’s marathon of comedy, and it’s worth comedian- unsure what to expect and a worry of whether rather than just talking about it. Our band live scene. Because of that hard work we (including booking fee), can be bought sticking around for his hour. Titled ‘Loudly Insecure’, it’s an it will be worth it- the festival is the perfect time to dive in is an example of how anyone can make put in, we attracted a record label. In true from the bands directly, by heading to hour of his startlingly honest and almost painfully hilarious to a whole new comedy scene without any apprehension. anything happen if they try hard enough. hindsight, the old fashioned way still paid ticketmaster.co.uk, or by calling the brand of stand-up. Touted by Jimmy Carr as either ‘a huge The event takes place at One77, Hartlepool between I think the Voluntears have got the means off.” Now, in the space of a month, they’ve venue on 0191 260 2020. For further star or the funniest homeless man ever’, you’ll be sure Friday 7th and Sunday 9th July. Tickets are available from to go all the way, it’s just hard graft, as it’s wrote six new tracks which they’ll be information about the event search NE it’s the former after witnessing it.Tying off the show is a ticketsource.co.uk/one77 or from One77. always been.” working on with acclaimed producer, Gavin Volume Presents on Facebook.

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CORBRIDGE FESTIVAL 2017

any remnants of Friday’s misbehaviour with their uplifting Written by Martin Sharman nu-folk - mixing Fleet Foxes’ transatlantic ethereality with At last year’s Corbridge Festival there came a moment, the electro impact of Bastille. Lucy Spraggan may not be a probably towards the end of Grandmaster Flash’s set, household name to everyone, but your kids will probably when everything started to seem very surreal. I was in be familiar with her kitchen-sink flow of being drunk, in a field full of very merry people, facing an enormous love, and on social media. It’s all the rage these days. And stage lit up like a Christmas tree, boogieing away to a to deliver what might be the set of the day are Bloxed fine slice of house music, in Corbridge! The pretty little Beats, a beat-boxing trio so good it makes you wonder village in Hadrian’s Wall country, more usually visited why people even bother with actual instruments. If all that for purchasing a pair of tweed trousers followed by a sounds a bit mainstream, chin-stroking musos should head nice cream tea, was, tonight, hosting what amounted to the Dragonfly and AMS stages. Dragonfly hosts a fine to a modest rave. Remarkable. If you missed it, don’t variety of local and alternative acts: The Baghdaddies bring despair, because Corbridge Festival their eastern-flavoured grooves; Haythem is back this year and it’s set to be Mohamed brings his quadrophonic acoustic bigger than ever. Its brilliance lies guitar mastery and a brilliant comedic in a remarkably diverse main stage “A PROPER FESTIVAL IN touch; The B-Hives are a tribute to our line-up, which really does have CORBRIDGE? YOU WON’T favourite monochrome Swedes; there’s THE VOLUNTEARS something for everyone, in addition virtuoso prog-blues from local rockers + SUPPORT FROM FEVA & CATALYSE to a vibrant other stage programme, BELIEVE YOUR EYES” Ten Degrees Of Pitch; folk-pop from and some superb sideshows Northumbrians Dansi, and it even has the & ANTHONY VACHER to boot - of which more later. Wonder Stuff’s Dan Donnelly playing... Headliners, Cast celebrated their quarter-century this the list goes on. And there’s also a third stage run by SATURDAY 22ND JULY - 02 ACADEMY year by releasing ‘Kicking Up The Dust’ - John Power’s Academy Of Music And Sound in Gateshead, featuring a WESTGATE RD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 1SW voice has weathered quite remarkably, coming across as bill of tomorrow’s superstars, including the very brilliant a Scouse Rod Stewart at times, although let’s be honest, Jake Bugg-alike Fletcher Jackson and dancey pop from the crowd will surely be looking to relive their youth by Twist Helix. Phew. For those with little ones in tow, there’s singing along to back catalogue classics such as ‘Fine Time’ plenty of sideshows to keep them amused while mummy and ‘Walkaway’ - get those lighters at the ready. Warming and daddy have a boogie down the front: a circus tent with up for Cast are legends The Selecter, who, despite being acrobats and trapeze, jugglers, magic, craft and drumming not far short of their 40th birthday, are still sounding workshops; Professor Pumpernickel’s science show; not fresh and urgent - expect their politically-charged ska to forgetting the postmodern genius of Punch and Judy. get the crowd skanking very heavily indeed. Completing Hadrian Border and Wylam breweries will be there, and the retro triumvirate are From The Jam, featuring the Pimms and Prosecco will be served alongside street food actual Bruce Foxton from the actual Jam. From a distance galore. Under-12s are free, and for a mere £8.00 per tent Russell Hastings is the spit of Paul Weller, so after a few you can even camp overnight so there are no arguments TICKETS £6.00 ADV. AVAILABLE AT beers they are indistinguishable from the real thing. The about who’s driving. A proper festival in Corbridge? You 0 ACADEMY BOX OFFICE | 0191 260 2020 younger generation don’t go away empty-handed either. won’t believe your eyes. For further information about 2 Earlier on in the day Keston Cobblers Club will soothe Corbridge Festival head to corbridge-festival.co.uk. TICKETMASTER.CO.UK

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THE FESTIVAL OF WONDERFUL STUFF SUNNISIDE LIVE 2017

Written by Katie Hall list for Saturday evening, but that certainly doesn’t mean Written by Chloe Waterhouse world. Originally formed in Wrexham, North Wales, K-Klass Photography by Adam Parkin they should be taken lightly. Soaked in Irish heritage, they received critical-acclaim when in 2002 they earned a coveted are certain to receive a warm welcome in the country Set to take place on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th July, Grammy nomination for their remix of Samantha Mumba’s With festival season entering full swing as the summer pub. Perfect to dance the night away to, it may not be as Sunderland’s award-winning music festival, Sunniside Live, ‘Baby Come Over’. Notably, the 44th annual Grammy’s gets started, the Festival of Wonderful Stuff returns for chilled out as the rest, but they are certain to be enjoyed. promises an abundance of big names including Mancunian saw K-Klass nominated as the first UK artist ever in the its third year at The Vane Arms, Thorpe Thewles between Sunday starts off with a performance from Thorpe Brit-pop legends Happy Mondays, soul icon Heather best remix category. Their remix hit-list boasts a torrent of the 7-9th of July. After two years of success, promoter Thewles Ladies Pop Choir, followed by Liz Marshall and Smalls and Liverpudlian alt-rockers, The Farm. As lead A-list acts, including Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, New Andy Johnson promises that the country pub (and if the Misti Heslop. Heslop’s recent first single, ‘ Nightmare’ singer of 90’s dance quartet M People and her own solo Order and many others – Sunniside Live will watch them weather is on their side for the gorgeous beer garden) proved to be as enchanting as her live performances are. act, Heather Smalls has been creating music for decades, pulse and vibe to all their greatest hits. Acid–jazz project will have plenty of: “fun, food and incredible talent from Hartlepool’s Danny Devon, or a self-proclaimed ‘council with her classic track ‘Proud’ even featuring as the theme Incognito will also feature at the festival, originally formed by around the region to entertain you.” estate Bob Dylan’, is also one to watch. With a star- tune for The Oprah Winfrey Show. Headlining the Friday Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick and Paul “Tubbs” Williams in 1979. When there are so many festivals, it can be tough to studded track record of support slots for Ocean Colour night, she will be performing a mixture of M People hits They have performed extensively for decades, releasing an make sure there is something that makes your event Scene and Paul Weller’s band, the singer-songwriter is such as ‘Search for a Hero’ from their multi-platinum astounding 16 albums to date. They are certain to electrify truly unique in such a popular certainly one to stick around for, before selling album ‘Bizarre Fruit’ as well Sunniside Live with their funky fusions and market. However, the atmosphere Heather Story then takes it back for as her dazzling solo anthems. As contemporary realness. Winners of the is truly intimate in the cosy “THE ATMOSPHERE IS the girls. Her brand new live acoustic pioneers of the ‘Madchester’ scene, “SUNDERLAND’S AWARD- Battle of The Bands competition will open country pub. It is designed for EP went down a storm at her launch at Happy Mondays rose to fame in WINNING MUSIC FESTIVAL for the festival on the Saturday, cementing those who are there to experience TRULY INTIMATE IN THE the Green Room in Stockton, and now the late 80’s, experiencing their their credibility as artists amongst the UK’s local talent. The line-up is already COSY COUNTRY PUB” you can experience it for yourself as commercial peak with statement PROMISES AN ABUNDANCE most premier acts. This year’s winners are looking promising, but there is still she shows off her phenomenal talents. album ‘Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches’ post-punk duo Nutopians, who gained a more to be announced (at time of She is upbeat and full of passion for her in 1990. Drawing influences from OF BIG NAMES” remarkable 4000 votes in the competition, writing). However, even with the booked artists, there craft, and it is certain to be an excellent show from her. acid-house and psychedelia, their and runner-up Tabitha Jade will also take may be some that show up to surprise the organisers Darlington’s James Gray Robson & The Lovely Burn also groove still resonates today, with Shaun Ryder and co to the stage having accumulated 3500 votes. Haze DJs will with impromptu sets if they can make it on the day. promise a guitar-driven set, as they introduce Teesside set to headline the Saturday night with their trademark also support the artists on the Friday of the festival, deriving Taking on this laid back, music-focused festival first is to some Americana-style alternative blues. Truly emotive, swagger and laid-back vibes. The Farm enjoyed worldwide from newly formed record label Haze Records, specialising Andy Johnson himself with a themed set, followed by Ian they are a toe-tapping, head-bobbing soundtrack to what success after the stunning neo-psychedelia of their debut in the house and techno genre. Impressively, Haze DJs have Smith. Segendenum Rust will also be showing off their will be a brilliant summer’s evening. ‘Spartacus’ became an international hit. After a four-year performed at large scale festivals such as Parklife, and MiNT. folksy acoustic song writing, as well as potential takes on The fantastic mix of tried and tested acts, as well as period of raucous shows and trademark stage antics, The I caught up with event organiser, Helen Davies, to talks about classic hits in their own style. The Phat Tyrtles are also potential new favourites recommended to the organisers, Farm parted their separate ways in 1995.Their 2010 stint the pros of Sunniside Live, and there was were two key set to take to the stage for a brilliant slice of feel good it is certain to be worth the money to get yourself a spot at Liverpool’s 02 Academy was meant to be a one-off to points that I’m sure you’re all happy about: “Festival-goers fun. Saturday has a great deal more to offer, with a whole in the garden, sit back with a beer and enjoy the festival celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal track ‘All don’t have to wade through mud to see the acts in Sunniside seven hours of music. Louis Martin and Olivia Kate that so many locals have taken into their hearts these Together Now’, but they received such an outstanding Live, and being city centre based the transport and access to Smith are sure to set a wonderfully casual tone to the past two years. The Festival of Wonderful Stuff looks set response from fans that they decided to reform and from the event is hassle-free.” evening, before the melodic folk duo Crossover continue to live up to its name. permanently. Sunniside Live is proud to welcome them to Sunniside Live Festival takes place in Sunderland city centre the brilliantly chilled-out atmosphere that the festival is Tickets, priced at £25.00 for the full weekend for the stage, effectively complimenting Saturday headliners, on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th July. Tickets, priced from known for. Samantha Durnan will be heading to the stage adults and £10.00 for under 18s, can be purchased Happy Mondays. Other prominent acts in Sunniside’s £28.00, are available from sunnisidelive.co.uk where you can to play a selection of old favourites as well as parts of at wegottickets.com or from The Vane Arms, Thorpe line-up include electronic dance aficionados K-Klass, who, also find out more about the festival. her new album. The O’Blimeys may be the last act on the Thewles. over 25 years on are still rocking dance floors all over the

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“STOCKTON STAGES IS THE NEWEST EVENT IN TOWN!” PICTURED ABOVE: ELIZA & THE BEAR Over three summer days Stockton’s newest event, Stockton Kaos will warm up the whole family with their homage to those The Sherlocks will be joined by four piece alt-rock band Catalyse CDs and music DVDs, along with books and other music Stages, will offer a variety of showcases to prick the ears of music holiday disco nights we all love to hate, before the mighty Last and indie rock band Oddity Road. Tickets for both The Georgian memorabilia. It’s the perfect place to pick up records that you lovers and tickle the funny bones of comedy fans. Anthem lead the crowd in anthemic song based on some of the Theatre and KU Bar are £12.00 and allow you entry into both can’t find anywhere else, from those highly collectable rare biggest and loudest chart hits of the last 20 years. venues throughout the night. records to classic albums at bargain prices. Taking place between Thursday 20th and Saturday 22nd July, the festival will feature headline music and comedy acts at ARC, The From 7:00pm on Friday there will be six bands playing across After a night of live music, head down to Stockton Town Centre There’s so much more to look forward to throughout the Storytellers, KU Bar and the Georgian Theatre, alongside free both The Georgian Theatre and KU Bar. Heading to the stage at from 10:00am on Saturday where the event opens with a Family weekend including Silent Discos, international food tasting, sing- town centre activities including a mass karaoke event on the The Georgian Theatre are London-based quintet Eliza and The Comedy Stage offering family-friendly funniness throughout alongs and Town Centre guided walks so make sure you watch Friday evening, free town centre music and comedy stages as well Bear. Formed in 2011, what began as a hobby now sees them the day. Taking part in the event will be award-winning musical out for other sounds and silliness popping up around the town as a specialist market on the Saturday. playing arena tours supporting the likes of Imagine Dragons and comedian Jay Foreman, the unique and unforgettable Bec Hill, throughout the weekend! Paramore as well as headlining their own sell-out gigs across the winner of ITV’s ‘Show Me the Funny’ Patrick Monahan, Comedy Kicking off the 3-day schedule on Thursday at ARC will be multi- country. Their mix of upbeat indie/folk, shimmering guitars, big Magician El Baldhiniho and stand-up comedian, actor and Stockton Stages is set to offer a packed line up with something award winning comedian Russell Kane as he presents an evening drums and brass has seen their anthemic songs feature across TV improviser Ben van der Velde. for everyone. For the full line-up and to buy tickets visit of sterling stand-up as part of his ‘Russell Kane and Friends’ tour. shows and adverts. Eliza and the Bear will be joined by alternative stocktonstages.co.uk. Russell has starred on various shows including BBC’s ‘Live At indie-rock upstarts Scalesia and Teesside indie/post punk rockers The live music continues throughout the day on Saturday at The Apollo’, BBC3’s ‘Stupid Man’, ‘Smart Phone’, and ‘Live at The Cellar Door. Green Dragon Yard, KU Outdoor Stage (Bishop Street Car Park), Electric’. Tickets are priced at £20.00 and can be bought via the KU Bar, The Storytellers and The Georgian Theatre with the likes Stockton Stages website or from ARC Box Office. At nearby KU Bar, headliners are The Sherlocks. Fresh from a of The Phat Tyrtles, Funk Collective, Weekend Sun, and Hip Hop sold out UK Tour, the Sheffield four-piece have been relentlessly Hooray all on the bill. Starting off your weekend on Friday from 4:30pm in the town touring the UK and have added even more dates to their centre marquee is an event named Hokey Karaoke, with a full-on mammoth tour schedule including joining Kings Of Leon as main The Records Market also returns to the High Street from family disco followed by a live band Karaoke session. Urban support on their arena tour as well as numerous festival dates. 10:00am on Saturday where you will find hundreds of records,

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HIERARCHY MEDIA ‘POWERPLAY’ GIG NIGHTS IN H.POOL

‘go-to bloke’ for this sort of thing, Bradley offers a brilliantly Stone Roses and Supergrass. Having already played the Written by Katie Hall Written by Lee Allcock quick turnaround and an incredibly dedicated attitude likes of Newcastle’s 02 Academy, a pretty impressive feat, Though the North East music scene is certainly thriving, towards all of his work. A North East creative agency are set to launch a new they’ve performed at an incredible string of venues in there are definitely a number of other services that are Working frequently with Teesside four-piece rock band gig night in Hartlepool with emphasis on making the the North East in the past year or so, creating a name almost vital to helping it continue to prosper in an internet Syndicate 66, often travelling with them to different gigs events as diverse as possible, and bands are being urged for themselves in the local scene. age. When Instagram and internet presence are vital to around the area, Bradley says the photos he managed to take to get onboard. And there’s space up for grabs for three North East all artists, it becomes incredibly important to maintain a at their April gig in The Fox Inn were some of his favourites: EW Creative Arts, based in Hartlepool, will be running bands to join the bill. Whether you’re in a punk, reggae, professional image, and that’s where Hierarchy Media, based “I think this has been my best work so far as I had a lot ‘Powerplay’ - with the first event set to take place at pop, rock or folk band for example, you will have a fair in Redcar, come in. more room to move than in other venues, and I decided the Studio, Hartlepool on Saturday 23rd September. chance of obtaining one of the three slots available. Hierarchy Media create professional graphics for musicians to do a lot of experimenting with Lightroom and different As Eve White, owner of EW Creative Arts, herself All you simply need to do is contact Eve White at in the area, allowing a brilliantly crisp online image. With settings.” It is quite incredible, having seen some of the noted: “The nights are being set up to allow gig-goers [email protected] and send a link to your photography and cinematography a nearly vital resource photos. While they look professional, they also display a great to experience an eclectic mix of music and to bring a bands’ material (a video or simply audio link will be fine) for musicians wishing to gain a following online, it’s a good deal of the band’s personality, proving his relationship with welcomed boost to the North East music scene. We’re as well as a small bio and the team at EW Creative Arts plan to have some professional them. His favourite videos are two examples looking for bands to get in touch to play the first event, will then look through every single application. Eve also photographs to compete in the from NE Volume Live earlier this year, and will listen to every single added: “We want to make sure the bands image-obsessed world of music. “IT’S A GOOD PLAN TO including Cape Cub’s acoustic performance band that sends over a video or are all fairly treated, so all three bands that Hierarchy Media can step in HAVE SOME PROFESSIONAL of ‘Heat of the Night’ and Joe Ramsey’s ‘I link. There are so many talented “BANDS ARE BEING are chosen to play will of course be paid to capture live gigs in both still Won’t Let You Down’. With experience of musicians in the North East that URGED TO GET for the evening.” and moving pictures in order to PHOTOGRAPHS TO COMPETE recording and taking photos at electric gigs are not getting the recognition There will be no headliner for the night, showcase talent from around the IN THE IMAGE-OBSESSED too, Bradley is certainly able to adapt to they deserve so we want to help ONBOARD” as the evening has also been set up to region to far beyond through their WORLD OF MUSIC” whatever situation he’s needed in. out by giving them a platform to allow each band to get a fair crack of the imagery. Targeted for performers, This summer, Bradley is set to work with showcase their talent.” whip. Instead, at the start of the evening names will be they understand that often these the North Air Ambulance’s ‘Rock the Lass’ The first night will include Hartlepool’s very own Four drawn from a hat and the running order will then be services are charging above what they can afford, but they to record the official footage of the event to help them Colour Ghosts (but they won’t be headlining).The released. It’s a great idea, and one that can only help to have proved that it is possible to deliver sleek-looking raise as much money as possible. Providing the work free band are a selection of highly skilled, dedicated, and showcase the abundance of talent we have right here in services on a budget. But all of this can seem rather of charge for the charity, they have arranged ways to make passionate musicians from the heart of Teesside. the North East. Although the events will be taking place daunting if you’ve never done this before. Thankfully, Bradley the footage as high-quality as possible to showcase the They are equipped with deliciously catchy guitar riffs in Hartlepool, Eve and the EW Creative Arts team are Smithies is available to give advice on what can be achieved; event. They will also be working with a number of other and anthemic lyrics that pack a punch as well as tug interested in hearing from artists from Northumberland whether it be making a music video, photographing a gig or festivals over the summer, as well as continuing the close on your heart strings.They are the band that your to Thirsk, so please do get in touch. even videoing it to put on to YouTube. One of the benefits working relationship with Syndicate 66, producing more music teacher warned you about, the band that your For further information about ‘Powerplay’ please of this is that it can “help artists build up a profile online photographs and other materials. Hierarchy Media also offer neighbours bang on the wall for, the band you want contact Eve White directly at manager@ewcreativearts. and creates a portfolio of their live work, proving to venues website design and hosting, audio recording, location and blasting on your car stereo. co.uk and she’ll be happy to provide you with further what they are capable of,” notes Bradley. studio photoshoots, as well as social media management Four Colour Ghosts draw their inspiration from the information and can answer any questions you may have. Capable of following more specific briefs, too, they have and printed decorations. They are available to contact at likes of Stereophonics, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Slash; Bands are being urged to contact Eve before the some outstanding reviews from previous clients. Taking facebook.com/HierarchyMedia and have their own website a quirky mix that they have certainly put their own application deadline which is Friday 1st September, lyric sheets, photos and other artwork and transforming at hierarchymedia.co.uk, where all of their work is available Teesside spin on. Their first release was also mixed by with the three bands announced on social media the them into a music video in around 24 hours is one of the to view. For further information, please email Bradley now at legendary industry producer, John Cornfield, who has following week. Successful applicants will be contacted company’s notable achievements. Widely regarded as the [email protected]. worked with the likes of big-time acts such as Oasis, directly by Eve White.

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CHERRY HEAD, GHOST SIGNALS CHERRY HEART BILLY OCEAN NATALIE MCCOOL “We’re finally able to share our next release “I don’t own any cowboy boots, "The North East crowd must be the “You’re in for a fun night!” with the world” for the record” loudest crowd out there" Multi-instrumentalist, Natalie McCool heads to The Cluny 2, Newcastle-based indie/goth/post-punk band, Ghost Signals are Teesside duo Cherry Head, Cherry Heart are set to release Legendary R&B singer-songwriter, Billy OceanSPARKS heads to the Newcastle on Thursday 16th March so Nathan Douthwaite preparing to release their new single so Adam Hutchinson caught their latest single, ‘Summer Wine’ so Damian Robinson Sage, Gateshead on Friday 7th April so Damian Robinson caught up with her to discuss her new album, the North East, up with them to find out more. caught up with the two-piece to find out more. caught“I’m up withsometimes him. offended when peopleand touring. release material when there’s Ghost Signals has seen a couple of line-up changes since its Your latest album ‘Tarred and Feathered’ was relatively You’re bringing your ‘Here You Are -not the Best a of lot Tour’ ofto passionYou’ve justbehind released yourit” debut album, so what kind of reception formation. Moving from a three-piece to a four-piece, what extra conceptual and political in parts. Has the album taken on a Gateshead. As your most recent album ‘Here You Are’ focuses has it received so far? dynamic has that brought to the band? new meaning to you given the recent general election and Theboth new on thealbum, songs ‘Hippopotamus’ that have influenced by you ‘Hippopotamus’and the songs will be yourReally 8th great. album There in has perceivedbeen so much song writingpositive as feedback a craft and and never it’s It was clear from the get-go that the new sense of melody and political news? legendarythat have Americanbecome yourpop-synth greatest brothers, hits what canthe we past expect 20 years. You’ve alsogreat been to hearpretty which songsreleased are personalanything untilfavourites. they were I’m reallysure it was creativity has added an extra dimension to our sound. Sonically, it Well it’s odd to think of it that way. I don’t like to write Sparksfrom the is released show? in September. Supporting active on the touring circuit.happy Do thatyou peopleprefer haveof understood a good standard. where I’m I’m always coming really from inspired with just sounds so full-on now as it’s more physical and urgent, but it overly political stuff for a number of reasons (mostly because theI always album play release, as many the band of the will hits be headinglive as I can.to When tour, andyou replicateare music,it, withor record, the themes and of heartbreakby that philosophy and acceptance and I’m sometimes and maturity. still retains the chime/melancholic platform the band was built on. I think I’m not very good at it and it comes across as clunky) tolucky the enoughregion to to play have some had shows quite and a few will hits youcreate must music? accept offended when people release material but I was increasingly conscious of the subtext of being bethat bringing the fans some want theatrics to hear with them them. and I like playingIt’s hard them. to say I willas I’m reallyThe passionate tour sees about you stoppingwhen atthere’s many not different a lot of UK passion cities...are behind Something clear through your music is the vast diversity in “outcast” or feeling like a refugee in about half the songs as Damianalso be Robinsondoing a few caught songs up offwith the ‘Here You Are’both album, of them. but Coming as upthere with somethingany places you haven’tit. We don’tbeen everbefore? want to just go through influences. What act for you, personally, was the main influence in we came to finish it. Some of the songs definitely had that keyboardist,the album reached Ron Mael No. to talk4 in about the charts, the new the fansfrom know nothing them is always as prettyI’m reallydaunting, looking but forwardthe motionsto playing and at areThe pretty Cluny merciless having heard at wanting to perform in a band? consciously put in or emphasised, and others just seemed to album,well as their the currentolder ones. inspirations and their we find it exciting. The wayso manyRussell great and things abouteliminating that venue! songs weNewcastle don’t think is aare beautiful strong It’s a tricky one because they are that diverse! Collectively as a relate to those themes by chance. They are still just “stupid” desire to never go through the motions. I record is done over months,city. I whereasplayed a Sofar Soundsand won’t there make last yeara statement. which was incredible. band we’d say Joy Division, Interpol, Bloc Party etc. We mostly get pop songs too, if that’s what you want to hear. You seem to really enjoy being on stage and playingperforming live is suchlive. an instantaneous thing compared to early The Cure and occasionally The Cribs and Pulp. TheIs playing new album, live your ‘Hippopotamus’ favourite part has ofbeen being a musician?and both elements seem Doto work you thinkwell you’ll tryDoes do any that touristy philosophy things put whilst a lot ofon pressure the tour? Your next single to be released is ‘Summer Wine’. Tell us precededI really enjoy by 2 playingsingles, ‘What live. When the Hell I am is it on the stagetogether. hearing We are the very isolatedWell andwe hadinsulated a good lookon youaround when on you’re our last writing tour and so recordingthis time You seem to be constantly playing shows in the region and making about the track and what it means to you... Thiscrowd Time?’ sing and along ‘Hippopotamus’ to the songs - bothit’s a ofgreat feeling.when When we record, I give but thenwe playing will have live is to visit somenew different material? attractions. We visited a real name for yourselves. Has there ever been a stand out We’ve been covering the song for about a year and it was whichout to are the upbeat, audience original, and pop-synth they give tracks. back it makesreally a social. fantastic Queensferry in EdinburghWe tendlast time to work we playedin the momentwhich was and try moment for you when playing live? going to be included on the album or as a B-Side (remember Arenight they where a good we indication can all forget of how about the our troubles and for a beautiful. We haven’t actuallyto not thinkbeen aboutto the how Angel the of work the North, will be so Highlights have been the Darlington House Party with Foreign them?) but we couldn’t get the feel or mix right. I changed albumcouple will of sound?hours have fun. I like to make it a partyYour musical vibe. fusion of popwill and have opera to hastake a trip viewedup there in thethis future.time around! Tides, supporting TV Smith at the Westgarth, and our debut gig a few parts to be closer to the live version we’d worked up That’s tough to answer as the album influenced many bands including Queen, Soft at the Tyne Bar just for how collectively nervous we were! Not and it just clicked. It’s about a woman drugging a cowboy to isYou intentionally tend to bring pretty your varied. tours Generally to the North EastCell, ofPulp England and Franz Ferdinand.Your Ismusic influencing career has Sparkshad some live showspretty areamazing famous moments for their so far, a regional gig, but playing The Hope & Anchor in London was a steal his silver spurs. I’m not sure what the subtext is there speaking,quite a lot. the What unifying do theme you enjoy of the the album most aboutthe themainstream ‘up north’ important but to whatyou? would you sayproduction, is your favourite theatrics moment and their to visuals. date? Is bucket list ambition; it was Cole’s third gig in with us and that’s with Naomi and me though! I don’t own any cowboy boots, iscrowd? our attempt to create a band sound to It’s inspirational to hear otherMy favourite bands say moment nice thereis getting any conceptsplaylisted youon BBCcan share Radio with 1 just us probably where we really gelled as a four-piece. for the record! theIt’s justsongs. a great crowd. I must say, the North thingsEast crowd about us,must but praisebecause and influencing I felt so happyfor that your lots show of people in Newcastle like me orwere is it goinga secret? to be the loudest crowd out there. others is never in our mindsbe listeningwhen we to are my music!To beIt was honest, an amazing we’re in feeling.the process now of What can people in the region expect from Ghost Signals in the Finally, what does the remainder of 2017 look like for you? That’s interesting. Is that an off-shoot of creating music. working out what we want to do and figure upcoming months? Well we’re touring the UK later in the year at O2 Academy yourFinally, FFS what work does with the Franz immediate Ferdinand? future bring for you and can Finally, is there anythingout you what want presentation to say to the we peoplewant to coming make. It’s took a while, but we’re finally able to share our next venues mostly and we have a possible 17 minute thing to Yeah.we look That forward experience to wassome instrumental new material in in 2017?The band seem to take realto seepride you? in release with the world. It’s a double A Side made up of ‘Start release maybe around September that will put ‘Tarred and rekindlingI have a full the year desire of totouring write 3the or world,4 minute but I amdeveloping making theirtime craft as songwriters.You’re in for Is a fun night!Sparks There will will play be Newcastle’s sing-songs andBoiler some Shop Families:Avoid Hip Parties’ (probably our most ‘pop’ song) and Feathered’ to bed and also introduce a glimpse of where we songsto write based new on songs sounding for likean albuma band ratherto be releasedthere in anything 2018. in your songswearing, writing butthat you’ll haveon a Tuesday great time! 19th September. Tickets, priced ‘Love What You Like’. might be headed. It’s pretty far out! than being orchestral. The idea of playing in you’re finding exciting at the minute? at £27.50, are available from wegottickets. frontTickets, of audiences priced between as a band £24.19 sounds - pretty£48.38, areWe available take a lotfrom of time, andTickets, care, in pricedwriting at £7.70com. (including The new booking album ‘Hippopotamus’fee), are available will be ‘Start Families:Avoid Hip Parties’and ‘Love What You Like’ will be For further information about ‘Summer Time’ head to standard,sagegateshead.com. but it’s been a while since we’ve our music and lyrics. I tendfrom to go thecluny.com. back to released on Friday 8th September. available to download/steam on Spotify on Monday 17th July. cherryheadcherryheart.com. done that and we miss it. old songwriters, like Cole Porter, who

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FEVA THE JAR FAMILY “Every show we’ve played we’ve come off knowing “We’ve been spending hours and hours rehearsing in a secret location” it’s been better than the last” Hartlepool industrial folk band, The - the likes of Justin Bieber and X Factor Given that your music can be Jar Family are set to play Riverside, robots – as it seems to be all about the observational, what themes have been North East indie rockers FEVA - made Calling. How have the live shows been fairness, we don’t really have a sound Newcastle this month so Damian money and not the music any more. developing with the new material? up of members from Durham Band The going? as of yet; a lot of people have pointed Robinson caught up with band member Feel good and honest lyrics. It’s our aim Castells and Newcastle Band Hazels Really well. Our aim was to get as many out different similarities to other artists Dali to find out how they’re preparing, What can we expect from the Riverside to make people laugh, cry, dance and - produce energetic, down-to-earth as we could to begin with, and get but there isn’t really anything distinctive new releases, and what they have planned show? sing and even open their eyes to how anthems such as latest single, ‘Waiting the name circulating about, and we’ve with ourselves and others which is for the remainder of 2017. A lot of excited Northerners as we the world is working. Generally, the idea Room’. They’re set to play our first began to see familiar faces returning something we aim to continue. No one haven’t played a gig up north for a while. is to ensure our fans come away from a ever Newcastle show on Saturday 22nd to see us play so it’s nice to see the wants to sound the same as another July’s going to be a month of touring We’ll also be playing new tracks and gig mesmerised and with a song of ours July at the 02 Academy 2 so Damian hard work pay off and to hear the band. for you, with a big date at the Riverside, we’re excited to show off our newish stuck in their head for days. We also like Robinson caught up with the band to positive comments people have to Newcastle on Friday 14h. How have the image. Also, the Riverside has a lot of to tell people how it is including the truth find out what gig-goers can expect. say. Both Stockton and Hit the North What aims do you have for the preparations been going? history behind it, and a lot of big artists about this corrupt society and to carry were really good shows for us - both remainder of 2017? Well, we’ve been spending hours and have played there, which gives us a band on in life with a smile. You’ll be playing the NE Volume show were busy and we were happy with our We’re going to be recording more hours rehearsing in a secret location a sense of greatness like when we played at the O2 Academy 2 and we’re really performance so we’d love to play both music throughout the year with some practicing new material and working on the O2 Academy with Cast and Alabama3. Finally, how’s the rest of 2017 looking and excited you’ll be playing. We’ve seen you again next year. exciting stuff happening behind the releasing a single very soon; so we’ve what can expect? a couple of times in the past 4 months scenes. We’ve got more shows to been keeping our heads down really. We’re excited by what we’ve heard so We have a busy time coming up over the and each time you look stronger and And how were the sell out shows in announce as well, with a possible We’ve had a slight change of image, and far of the new material. So when can we second half of the year including playing stronger with a longer set and a bunch Tynemouth with The Pale White? headliner in there too, so there’s plenty we’ve also been concentrating on the expect the tracks to be officially released? gigs all over the country, from Cornwall of new material to play. What can we Excellent, as all Pale White shows are. to look forward to. Other than that, media side of things such as getting more Our strength is performing and to Inverness, so there’s going to be a lot expect from the O2 show? The fact it was sold out and everyone we’ll aim to continue doing what we’re videos out and updating the website. captivating an audience: we sing about of travelling. And with the release of the Hopefully new material and a stronger was up for it made the whole night doing; people seem to be enjoying it so life, the world, ups and downs and we new single and getting gigs booked for set. We’ve been working on a couple of more enjoyable. Again, our set seemed far, ourselves included. As your reputation grows, so too are the write from the heart. The new tracks are next year, it’s going be an exciting time. things in the practice room which will to go down well and we’ve managed to venues. How are you feeling about playing sounding great. We like to get them right We have a great team behind us who hopefully be ready come the gig. Every get ourselves another gig at Surf Café in FEVA will play alongside Anthony Vacher, larger venues? and tight then we’ll slowly introduce them are really helping us, including fantastic show we’ve played we’ve come off September out of it alongside Avalanche Catalyse, and The Voluntears at the 02 Most gigs we do now are sold out or into the set. Having five songwriters in booking agents, so we’ll be in a town near knowing it’s been better than the last Party. Academy 2, Newcastle on Saturday close to selling out, which is a huge buzz. the band, we try and agree on the best you some time, somewhere, very soon and as we are still a new band (our first 22nd July as part of our 2nd anniversary The amount of times we get fans telling songs to put forward. We must have at (including Riverside, Newcastle). gig was February), that’s exactly what Your new track ‘You’ sounds like a celebrations. Tickets, priced at £7.00 us we deserve to be up there with the least a hundred or more songs so you we want. band full of confidence. Is ‘You’ a good in advance (including booking fee), are big bands is mental, but at the end of the can imagine the process we have to go Tickets, priced at £16.50, are available indication of the overall FEVA sound? available from seetickets.com, the venue, day you need that bit of luck to land on through. from wegottickets.com. You’ve been pretty busy on the live The FEVA sound is really just whatever and each artist – simply contact them the right ear. It’s so hard these days to circuit recently. Amongst other dates, Sam doesn’t moan at in the practice on Facebook. compete with all the mainstream music you played Hit the North and Stockton room so you could say that, aye! In

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JESSE MALIN JOYCE MANOR “Music is a great way to rally people and fight back” “It’s very flattering to have people from so many different worlds New York singer-songwriter, Jesse Malin agreements; everything is just crazy. I Bruce Springsteen, or Joe Strummer find something to like about our band” has been pretty much the critical darling think we need to stay positive and keep played like they had a gun to the back of since his first solo record - 2002’s fighting, and music is a great way to rally their head and that this could be their Formed in 2008, Joyce Manor are an Adding an acoustic track to the album in been something clear from the start of Ryan-Adams produced ‘The Fine Art of people and fight back. last show. They taught me to try and American quartet whose albums have ‘Do You Really Want To Get Back’ was the band? Self Destruction’. Seven albums on, and communicate the message to anyone resonated with fans across the world. an aspect that surprised most fans. What I think we found a sound that worked for with the release of new EP ‘Meet Me at That’s a great attitude... watching that you’re not casual about With four studio albums under their belt, made you want to add an acoustic track? us early on and it’s been fun to try to hang the End of the World’, Malin brings his Trumpland is certainly giving me your music and that every word could they’ve continued to grow from strength We did a few acoustic tracks on the on to that while still pushing forward and high-intensity punk-meets-Springsteen something to write about, but so too be your last. to strength. Their latest album, ‘Cody’ was second record and the band actually keeping it exciting. It’s very flattering to show to Newcastle’s Think Tank? on is the fact that good and rock ‘n’ roll Additionally, punk rock taught me that released last year through Epitaph Records started as an acoustic two-piece before have people from so many different worlds Friday 7th July. music is hard to find at the minute and the band need to break down the walls to critical-acclaim with pitchfork calling it adding bass and drums. We tried doing find something to like about our band. Damian Robinson caught up with Jesse that society is encouraging us to be in order to connect and that the more “their most honest record yet”. The band the song as a full band rocker but it just to talk about the new record, the tour disposable and bury our heads in our energy you give out to a crowd, the are set to make their return to the UK worked better as a delicate acoustic duet. I You’ve been touring since ‘Cody’s’ release. and what punk taught him. phones. There’s a lot to try and write more you get back, and the greater the touring circuit playing a series of small think we wanted to have an acoustic track How has the reception from fans been to about. chance you have to take a show to a shows with Durham-based act, Martha. to give the album a little more mood. If you the new material? So how are things going for you at the higher level. With this in mind, Adam Hutchinson put too many pop-punk songs in a row It always takes about a year from the moment? And how’s the sound on the new caught up with singer Barry Johnson to talk your teeth start to hurt from all the sugar album’s release before people start really Really well, thanks. We’ve just finished material? I’ve seen you at the Cluny, the Academy about their latest work and future plans. so it’s good to have a slice of wheat bread responding the way they do to the rest in the studio recording a new five-song I hate to categorise myself, but there’s and the Uni, but this will be your first now and again. of the set, but we can already see people EP called ‘Meet Me at the End of the a mix of sounds. The record was time at Think Tank?...what can we Firstly, congratulations on the success warming to the new songs. World’ which will be out in time for produced by Joseph Arthur who has a expect? of your last album ‘Cody’. Something The album certainly felt like you’d matured our UK tour this month. And then great album called ‘Redemption Son’ It’ll be the whole band, so Catherine prominent when listening to it is the in terms of sound and something exciting To fans excitement you’re coming back to we’re working on another record at which has just been reissued and he’s on bass who’s played with Ryan Adams, incorporation of songs like ‘Stairs’ lasting for Joyce fans was the more complex the UK this month after not playing here the moment as well. We’ve got a long been amazing to our sound. One new Randy from St Marks Social & the longer than your concise back catalogue. arrangements. Moving forward, do you feel for nearly two years. Are you excited to summer of touring so I want to get in track is called ‘Fox New Funk’ which is Scissor Sisters, and then horns and How important was producer Rob as a band you’ll experiment further with finally be playing shows in the UK again? the studio as much as I can while I’m a take on the Clash’s ‘Magnificent 7’ and drums. I’ll play stuff from the ‘Fine Art Schnapf in this move to longer material? this or revert to your past work? We’re very very excited. We’re big fans of home. Blondie’s ‘Rapture’ and is a really new of Self Destruction’, and ‘The Heat’ and Or did that come naturally when writing The goal is to keep progressing organically. the UK’s people and music. sound for me. some of the new stuff as well. for the album? We don’t want to make a hard left or a You’ve been prolific over the past three A bit of both. We naturally started writing u-turn, we just want keep growing and Joyce Manor will be playing at Dunelm years with two albums, the new EP and Your live shows are legendary for being Jesse Malin plays Newcastle’s Think songs that were a bit longer but Rob also trying to get better while keeping our House, Durham on Sunday 9th July. Tickets, soon a new album too...what’s been intense, meaningful and uplifting. Where Tank? on Friday 7th July. Tickets, pushed us to repeat things we wouldn’t roots in the soil. priced at £11.00 in advance (including inspiring the new material? does that motivation come from and priced at £16.50, are available from have prior. He showed us a lot of cool little booking fee), are available from There’s so much inspiration at the how do you sustain it? thinktanknewcastle.com. production tricks you can do to get a little Joyce Manor as a band seems to transcend seetickets.com. minute: there’s idiots in the oval office, The people I always liked to watch live more mileage out of a song and ultimately genre with hardcore, indie and pop-punk Brexit, people trying to stop the climate like Little Richard, or James Brown, or make it more satisfying to listen to. kids all supporting your music. Has this

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CATALYSE TWIST HELIX BILLY OCEAN NATALIE MCCOOL “We’re constantly writing new material “It’s going to be the first ever festival "The North East crowd must be the “You’re in for a fun night!” and each new song tends to be different we’ve headlined” loudest crowd out there" to the last” Newcastle-based synth-pop outfit, Twist Helix are due to unveil Multi-instrumentalist, Natalie McCool heads to The Cluny 2, Legendary R&B singer-songwriter, BillyTHE Ocean heads to theSHIRES Newcastle on Thursday 16th March so Nathan Douthwaite Following up with critically-praised single ‘LED’, Middlesbrough their new single this month so Lee Allcock caught up with the band to find out more. Sage, Gateshead on Friday 7th April so Damian Robinson caught up with her to discuss her new album, the North East, alternative rock band Catalyse are currently out on tour, with caught up with him. and touring. Saturday 22nd July seeing them play Newcastle’s O2 Academy “We’ll probably come up the day before, stay over, and check out as in support of our very own 2nd anniversary party. Damian You’re set to release your latest single ‘Little Buildings’ on Saturday 22nd July, so can you tell our readers more about the track including You’re bringing your ‘Here You Are - the Bestmany of Tour’ tobands asYou’ve we just releasedcan” your debut album, so what kind of reception Robinson caught up with the lads to talk about their recent Gateshead. As your most recent album ‘Here You Are’ focuses has it received so far? activities and about playing our show. the lyrical content and sound you’ve gone for? Hertfordshireboth on the songsduo, The that Shires, have have influenced taken you Americana.and the songs We played theReally festival great. a few There has hangingbeen so out much talking positive to other feedback bands. and it’s The sound is apocalyptic and the single is the conclusion of the thethat country have become music scene your by greatest storm over hits thewhat canyears we agoexpect on one of the smallergreat to stages hear and which songs are personal favourites. I’m really Hopefully your current tour is going to make you red-hot for narrative we set out in our last single, ‘Pulse’. Where ‘Pulse’ was pastfrom 24 the months show? with the release of their now we get to play on thehappy main thatstage, people which haveAfter understood SummerTyne where Americana I’m coming can from we with when you come and play our show at the 02 Academy. What can all about the silence of closing art spaces, ‘Little Buildings’ tries to deep,I always affecting, play asfirst many two of albums the hits and live intimate as I can. is When really nice.you are it, with the themes of heartbreakexpect any newand acceptancetracks anytime and soon? maturity. we expect? capture the pandemonium of their demolition. musiclucky shows.enough to have had quite a few hits you must accept We were out in Nashville a few weeks We can’t wait to play the 02 Academy again, it’s an awesome Inthat the the process fans wantof recording to hear their them third and I like playingThe festival them. has I will a great reputationThe tour for sees you stoppingago to at write many new different tunes andUK hangcities...are out with venue. We tend to play better in front of a bigger crowd too, so So tell me more about your forthcoming album, ‘Ouseburn’ and album,also be Damian doing aRobinson few songs caught off theup ‘Here You Are’showcasing album, interestingbut as countrythere anyartists, places but you haven’tour songwriter been before? friends, so we hope to get at a packed out O2 hopefully we’ll get everyone dancing. why you decided to focus the release on the vanishing of small DIY withthe album Crissie reached Rhodes toNo. talk 4 aboutin the the charts, the fansthis knowyear I thinkthem they’ve as outdoneI’m really themselves looking forward a new to albumplaying out at Theearly Cluny next year. having We’re heard in arts spaces and the Newcastle music scene... newwell material,as the older supporting ones. ELO, and their with the line-up... so many great things aboutthe process that venue! of getting Newcastle some new is a tracksbeautiful out How’s the reception been to your debut single, ‘LED’? It’s a bit of a taboo subject. While there’s no arguing that the music forthcoming show at the SummerTyne Yeah. There’s so much countrycity. I playedtalent a Sofar Soundsbefore there the album. last year which was incredible. The single got a great response and the single launch gig at The scene in Newcastle is producing some of the most exciting bands it AmericanaYou seem toFestival really in enjoyGateshead. being on stage and comingperforming across live. now to the UK for shows, Green Room in Stockton was a sell-out. It’s powerful and catchy has in years, it’s also visibly getting harder to find the smaller fringe Is playing live your favourite part of being a musician?and also a real growth in DoBritish you bands think you’ll tryGreat. do any Are touristy there any things particular whilst themeson the tour?or so we love it. spaces that used to accommodate new or experimental groups. You’reI really supporting enjoy playing the legendarylive. 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Wembleycrowd sing Stadium. along Youto the must songs be excited? it’s a great feeling.It seems When like Ilots give more peoplewe will want have to to visit someI think different we both attractions. like writing We life visited stories so Is there any new material coming soon? And if so, is the sound of You’re also set to release a video, filmed in Little Buildings, to Ohout weto arethe soaudience excited forand that they show. give We back it makeslisten a to fantastic country and wantQueensferry to see new andin Edinburgh we take last atime lot fromwe played what wewhich see wasand what’s ‘LED’ an indication of what we can expect? accompany the single. How is that coming along? And what’s the lovenight ELO where and weare canreally all excited forget to about play our troublesestablished and for bands, a it’s great.beautiful. We haven’t actuallyaround been us. At to the the moment Angel ofin theparticular North, so We’re constantly writing new material and each new song tends concept behind the video? forcouple 55,000 of people.hours haveUsually fun. we I likeplay tomore make it a party vibe. will have to take a trip there’sup there a lot this of timeinfluence, around! so it’s been helping to be different to the last. We’ve added two new songs to our Fairy lights. Many, many fairy lights. It’s going to look like a synth-pop intimate shows, so this is going to be quiet There’s a real North Eastern love of us to create material. set, with one having a very different feel to ‘LED’, and we’ll no Santa’s Grotto; a grotto with a tiny Spanish girl screaming about differentYou tend for to us. bring your tours to the North Eastcountry of England music, and the SageYour in musicparticular career is has had some pretty amazing moments so far, doubt be playing them at the Academy show. how the world is ending… what’s not to love? quite a lot. What do you enjoy the most aboutgrowing the ‘up that north’ exposure. Willbut you what be wouldsticking you sayCan is yourwe expect favourite to hear moment new tracks to date? at the

Andcrowd? you’ve played the Isle of Wight Festival around for the festival or Mydo youfavourite have tomoment festival?is getting playlisted on BBC Radio 1 just Finally, as you’ll be playing our show, we’d like some feedback. You’re headlining the Tyne Bank Brewery stage at this years’ thisIt’s justyear aas great well. Docrowd. you Iget must nervous say, the before North parachuteEast crowd in andmust out? because I felt so happyI’m that not lots sure of topeople be honest. like me We’re were not going sure to What do you enjoy about NE Volume and what can we change? Northern Electric Festival. Are you excited, or nervous? And what largebe the shows? loudest crowd out there. It’s normally up to the tourbe manager, listening if to I’m my music!yet Itwhich was ansongs amazing will make feeling. the album yet. Bands like us owe a lot of gratitude to independent magazines can festival-goers expect? I get more excited than frightened, if I’m honest. But because Gateshead is quite far If they’re ready then we’ll try to play them, such as yourselves as you give a lot to help the growth of the We can’t wait! It’s going to be the first ever festival we’ve headlined honest,Finally, whatas I love does the thethrill immediate of playing live. future Ben bringfor for us you to travel and canwe’ll probablyFinally, come is there up the anything definitely. you want to say to the people coming Teesside music scene. You also make the public aware that you and we couldn’t have asked for a better one. Set in our home turf canwe lookoften forwardget a little to bit some of stage new fright, material but in 2017?day before, stay over, and tocheck see outyou? as many don’t have to look far or rely on the charts to find good music. the Ouseburn, and with a fantastically diverse line-up showing off the real breadth of the electronic genre. weI have support a full each year other of touring well and the if oneworld, of usbut I ambands making as we time can. As you say,You’re the line-upin for ais fun night!The There Shires will play be the sing-songs SummerTyne and some Americana getsto write nervous, new we songs know for we an have album each to other. be releasedbrilliant in 2018.so we’ve got a listswearing, of people but we’d you’ll haveFestival a great at time!Sage, Gateshead on Friday 21st Catalyse will join The Voluntears, FEVA and Anthony Vacher on like to see. We got in to trouble with the July. Tickets, priced from £29.60, are available Saturday 22nd July at 02 Academy, Newcastle. Tickets, priced Northern Electric Festival takes place between Friday 21st and WembleyTickets, priced seems betweenlike the perfect £24.19 warm-up - £48.38, aretour available manager from a few weeksTickets, ago when priced we at £7.70from (including sagegateshead.com/summertyne booking fee), are available at £6.00 in advance (plus booking fee,) are available from Sunday 23rd July. Twist Helix will release ‘Little Buildings’ at the Tyne forsagegateshead.com. the SummerTyne Americana Festival... were at the Isle of Wight fromas we thecluny.com. were trying where you can also find out more about seetickets.com. Bank Brewery on Saturday 22nd July. More info can be found at facebook.com/N.E.FESTIVAL. Yeah, we’re both really excited for the to see as many bands as we could and the event.

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similar sound to punk legend, Johnny so break, James revived the evening once Rotten at his finest. And their cover of more playing a solo show in support of his PHASE The Undertones’ ‘Teenage Kicks’ at the CAOILFHIONN very special guest and friend, Caoilfhionn end of their set really got the crowd Rose. Singer-songwriter James has been +Pussy Willow Fury Venus moving. making waves, backed by his fine band, Sunderland’s Pussy Willow Furry ROSE but this show gave the chance to hear his Venus were the next band up. They anti-folk pop sings up close and personal. + Firepuppets + Kahuna have a completely contrasting sound ‘Care Less, Love Less’ is a charming pop to anything I’ve heard in the North + James Leonard Hewitson delight. And James treats us to an old tune in at 02 Academy 2, Newcastle East - imagine the B-52s but heavy as ‘Caffeine’, and two new songs in ‘Customer hell. They are definitely a band worth at Chilli Cake, Hartlepool Service’ - pre-faced by an amusing aside on 12/05/2017 watching live, as the energy they bring having the wrong face for bar work - and to the stage is amazing to witness and 20/05/2017 ‘Special’. Both songs bode well for what this Written and photographed by the atmosphere they created was even Written by Martha Monaghan talented young man will do next. Caoilfhionn Steph Clayton better. Photographed by Andrew Dorrian at ARD (pronounced Kee-Lin) added this date as Headlining tonight was Phase - a band part of her nationwide busking style tour Photography Local band Kahuna opened up the gig originally from Greece now residing in and the audience is certainly glad she did. tonight in Newcastle’s 02 Academy 2 Newcastle. And I must say, the members Local troubadour and proprietor of Accompanied by guitarist Rich Williams, the in fantastic fashion. From the start of of the band are musical geniuses! The Endearment Records, James Leonard Mancunian indie-folk singer showed off her their set, the gig-goers were dancing and entire group, excluding the drummer, Hewitson once again brought an evening of exquisite voice to spellbinding effect. Easily enjoying every minute of the bands’ ska/ jumped from instrument to instrument fine music to the cosy confines of Hartlepool’s compared to the likes of Laura Marling and pop-punk style. Think Less Than Jake with which you rarely ever see; George was Chilli Cake venue. James was responsible for Rae Morris, multi-instrumentalist Caoilfhionn a trumpet thrown in and some up-strokes even playing guitar and keys at the same a run of monthly DIY live music nights last treated the audience to songs from her that give it a bit of reggae feel in some time at one point! Considering they’re year in the centre of Hartlepool at the Chilli forthcoming debut album, and on this display songs, and you get Kahuna. only a four-piece, you would think Cake Deli in its intimate 60 capacity room. it sounds like something well worth hearing. Next were three-piece punk band, there were more musicians playing due The likes of Mouses, Old Muggins, Para Alta The singer kept the audience enraptured Firepuppets with their adrenaline- to their imaginative use of synth pads. and Armpit & The Glitterbabies played some with her own poignant and studied songs, fuelled set of punk rock. They describe The audience really got into the music storming shows under the umbrella of James’ a collaboration with Manc musical stalwart themselves as ‘the musical equivalent to and demanded an encore when the set micro-independent label, Endearment Records Vinny Reilly, and - showing the lineage of marmite’ - you either love them or you came to an end sooner than their liking. which aimed to bring fearless and convincing Manchester melancholy - a stunning re- hate them. Vocals, delivered by Stevie, Fantastic stuff. underground music to the local area, in a working of Joy Division’s, ‘Atmosphere’. could not get any more punk with a delightfully cosy setting.After a six-month or

guys normally blow crowds away, they also have that big personality. but something was missing from this Spending the whole show oozing rock JUDAS performance. It just didn’t seem like TWISTER attitude, Stevie fronts the band’s exterior they were feeling it. They played their by using a flamboyant guitar style, usual entourage of post-punk - from at 02 Academy, Newcastle preening, pouting and injecting enthusiasm + Towzer + Cellar Door the pounding drums of ‘Bandito’ to the into the whole band. If this was glam, chilling war cries of ‘Warpaint’ – which, 21/05/2017 there’d be a good case to earmark Stoker at KU Bar, Stockton in terms of musicianship was top notch. with the same traits as Bolan. However, I felt there was a lack of Written by Damian Robinson It’s the enthusiasm that makes Twister 19/05/2017 stage presence, which I feel negatively Photography by enaPhotography a great band to watch; they all enjoy impacted what would have been an themselves and attack the Academy like Written by Thomas Anderson otherwise first-rate set. If you wrote down a step by step list it’s Wembley Stadium. It’s an absolute Photography by Sam Edge In terms of Judas, they’re a poster of the requirements needed to be a credit to the whole band that they go child for the UK’s live music revival rock star, surely first place would be the flat out right from the first chord and Tonight, Stockton’s KU Bar snatched and stick up a huge middle finger to possession of a big personality. Big rock stay with it. Not only was their set simply mythical London indie band Judas to play anyone that says that rock ‘n’ roll is needs big personalities. Without the superb, showcasing both their talent and their first ever show in Teesside. dead. Everywhere they go, no matter big personality, a rock star can ascend their enthusiasm for playing live, but this First up on support were up-and-coming how small the crowd, they put on the rock highs but reach not to the was a real show and as such Twister even Teessiders, Towzer. I see a bright future an absolutely adrenaline-fuelled very top. Let’s check this theory: big decided to use pyrotechnics to wow their for the psychedelic five-piece as set by performance. Opening up with euphoric rock equals Plant, Jagger, Tyler, Rose. You fans, and it definitely paid off. set they just get better. And tonight was indie track ‘Sister’, their set was nothing know those, yes? Not quite big rock Last year saw Twister break through onto no different as not only did they premier short of stunning. It was the sort of equals Cherone, Cester, Nicholas and Kerrang TV, and this year has already some new material, but they put on an gig that reclaims your faith in modern Hayes. A little bit difficult? They’re great seen them release new material, be stars absolutely stellar performance; smashing music. They wowed the audience with front people for sure, but perhaps not of a fly-on-the-wall show and play the out the usual infectious local hits such a memorable and uplifting show, leaving the demi-god status of list one. Academy. As music fans I’m sure we’d all as ‘Light the Fuse’ as the crowd chanted their mark on Stockton with the crowd Projected for rock godliness sometime wish well to a band who clearly are in their name. They were well on point still begging for more after they left the soon, local lads Twister made their love with music. Let’s hope that the lads tonight and exceeded expectations. stage. I’m already waiting in anticipation (main hall) Academy debut to celebrate kick on again from here; at the very least, Less could be said for Cellar Door, for their next North East gig to be the release of new album ‘Combined they have the personality. unfortunately. Although they’re a announced. It was a simply superb night State of Mind’ and proved that not only And if you haven’t bought their new fantastic band in their own right, they of live music, and one that will live long do they have the songs needed for the album, ‘Combined State of Mind’ yet I weren’t quite on point tonight. These in the memory. big time, but in frontman Stevie Stoker, suggest you do as it’s superb.

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venue. I then made my way to The Tyne Bar Young, ambitious four-piece indie rock where Mongeese, another local indie four- band Llovers were next up to take EVOLUTION piece, were mid-set and playing to a packed SLOWLIGHTS their rightful place on the renowned out venue. They sounded great right up until KU Bar stage. And what can I say about a friend of theirs made their way onto the their set. Just wow! These local lads are EMERGING stage to play violin which was out of tune + Llovers + Rambler going places, which is evident from their and didn’t go well with the rest of the music. ever-growing fan-base and quality live The crowd still had a good time, however, at KU Bar, Stockton performance. They’re the sort of band at Various Venues, with some even getting up on each other’s that turns heads at every show and shoulders to take advantage of this stage 02/06/2017 tonight was no different. Their distinct Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle being outside. and unique take on dream-pop rippled Written by Thomas Anderson On then to The Cluny to catch Cape Cub through the room in an authentic and Photography by Sam Edge 27/05/2017 - a band with an atmospheric pop/rock euphoric performance. They created sound reminding me very much of Coldplay, a fantastic atmosphere full of love and It was another exciting night for emerging Written and photographed by especially with their use of keyboards and unity which lifted the spirits of the music at KU Bar tonight, as up-and- synth pads. It was the first time at the crowd even further. Steph Clayton coming indie rockers Slowlights headlined Cluny for the Teessiders but they had great So after a short interlude, London- the epicentre of Teesside’s independent Evolution Emerging - a one day event audience for it, with some even singing back based Slowlights made their way onto scene. brought to you by music agency, Generator the lyrics to a number of tracks, so the the stage to raucous applause. They’re Middlesbrough’s bouncy and energetic - presented music fans with the chance to band clearly has a good following across the a hidden gem on the scene at the garage rock band, Rambler were first up. see up to 40 up-and-coming artists in a region. moment. Normally securing support After supporting The Sherlocks at the number of Newcastle’s best independent I then went next door to the Cluny 2 where acts in around their home county, it Empire back in February, the charismatic music venues. As there were so many Coquin Migale were playing their indie/ was their first time in Teesside tonight five-piece are gaining a more than bands in venues scattered across the alternative tracks to a very hot, sweaty and what a headline show it was. They respectable following in Teesside right Ousebury Valley nobody will have the same and enthusiastic crowd. They were great blew the whole room away with a now. Their set was a fascinating hour experience of the event, but I personally entertainers and had the crowd in the strong selection of originals. The high of polished and talented musicianship. started off at Cobalt where Sauvage were palm of their hands, so it’s no surprise they point of the set was when they played You can really see how much they’ve playing their mellow set of indie pop which played Leeds/Reading Festival on the BBC their online hit ‘So Far’ - an uplifting yet developed since first starting out a few made for a chilled out start to my evening. Introducing stage just last year. It was a melancholic track that had everyone years back as they truly connected with Unfortunately for the band though, the great day, and one that truly showcased the moving and finished up the night the audience tonight to create a positive venue was empty because a different ticket fantastic talent coming out of the North East perfectly. All in all, it was one of the best vibe. was needed to gain access to this particular at the moment. nights at KU so far this year.

was apparent that they were here to make and Pete Wiggs, have built a touring a statement to those in the music industry band which not only replicates studio THE SPITFIRES that have written them off because, as SAINT recordings but also provides greater frontman Billy noted in an interview with us depth. Tracks such as ‘Like a Motorway’ just a few months ago: “The music industry are given a Curtis Mayfield-style of funk at The Georgian Theatre, seems to think we’re uncool or out of touch ETIENNE makeover, which serves to reinforce the because we dress smart and don’t succumb core song rhythms and elevate the whip- Stockton to the ways they think a band should be.” smart, satirical, lyrics about consumerist Billy has great stage presence, with his at Sage, Gateshead obsessions, stereotypes and society’s need 02/06/2017 outlandish dives across the stage and his for sweeping generalisations. characteristic jumping making him look like 08/06/2017 Yet no matter how poppy the songs, how some sort of lunatic whilst still, somehow, Written by Lee Allcock Written and photographed by funky the band, or how subversive the remaining the pinnacle of cool. lyrics, it would mean very little without Photography by Roger Simpson, SnapGig Damian Robinson Event Photography During new single ‘Move On’, a rather the fabulous Sarah Cracknell who provides poignant moment developed with the band 27 years ago, in an era when young both the light and shade which underpin The Spitfires, to me, are more than just a asking for unity during times of political people made music as a way to express the heart of Saint-Etienne. Specifically, it’s band – they’re revolutionists. They divulge uncertainty and terrorism with the lyrics: themselves rather than as a vehicle for Cracknell’s quieter-than-on-record vocal into areas other teenage bands are scared to “It doesn’t matter if you’re black or white; status or a route to minor celebrity- delivery which provides a timely reminder go; documenting the issues and frustrations we’re all together in this fight.” It was also ism, a smart, hip, three-piece band from of the melancholia sitting behind Etienne’s young people go through, which creates a apparent that Billy loved the Teesside crowd, London showed the world what could pop sound. The evening’s stand-out track, powerful message for like-minded souls. noting: “This is one of the places we really be done when indie-dance melded ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’, is, well, Tonight, as asked for by the band, there was love to play at, so let’s make the journey with melodic pop structures, strong heartbreaking in its live delivery, sounding no support bands but instead those who worthwhile” before tearing through ‘Stand production and the coolest record label less early 90’s Bristol and more Kylie made their way down early to the newly Down’ from their 2015 album, ‘Response.’ on the planet. Deconstruction era. renovated Georgian Theatre were treat to a “Stockton, are you ready to go mental” Returning to Newcastle to remind us of Upbeat, self-humorous, slightly cynical and Sound System style DJ set of reggae, ska, dub shouted Billy before playing ‘I’m Holdin’ just how ahead of their time they were, a little melancholic, Saint Etienne are still and rocksteady by gig promoter, Gary ‘Diz’ On’ with an extended outro and moving the touring Saint Etienne (7 members choosing to put personal expression first. Walters who did a fantastic job of getting the straight into the jagged pop-based riffs of in total) put on a show which blended They know what they’re about and they blood pumping. So with adrenaline flowing ‘Tell Me’. This was a night of unity, a night of mega-selling early 90s pre-Britpop-pop do a bloody good job of it too. It was a through my veins, up stepped Watford’s The compassion, and overall a fantastic night of singles with tracks from the past decade. fascinating insight into the world of Saint Spitfires to show the Teesside crowd what live music in my hometown. On this ‘Home Counties’ tour, childhood Etienne, and it’s a world I’d love to live in. they’re made of. Opening with ‘Few Hours’, it friends and band creators, Bob Stanley

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KOSMONAUT MICHAEL TEN FOOT TOM TONI SIDGWICK WEEKEND SUN HEAD OF LIGHT ‘Misfits On The Horizon’ GALLAGHER AND THE LEPROSY ‘Lions’ EP Review ‘Losers and Fools’ and ‘Hole ENTERTAINMENT Album Review ‘House Music’ EP Review CROOKS Written by Joseph James in My Heart’ Single Reviews ‘Drool’ Album Review Written by Nathan Douthwaite Written by Damian Robinson Written by Nathan Douthwaite ‘Lions’, by North East artist indie/ Written by Damian Robinson ‘Up Against The Wall‘ pop/folk singer-songwriter Toni Darlington’s Weekend Sun have just Some 18 years after ceasing, the impact Hartlepool-based singer-songwriter, Single Review Sidgwick, is an EP that showcases released their latest singles as a double I’m unsure how to start this review, of Creation Records seems stronger than Michael Gallagher has just brought out Toni’s incredibly strong vision, which A-side vinyl through Hero Records. apart from by saying that Head of Light ever given the UK’s current blossoming his debut EP in ‘House Music’ and I can be hard to come by in indie rock Entertainment’s ‘Drool’ is unlike any Written by Damian Robinson The jazz/soul infusion band have shoe-gazing (My Bloody Valentine) and must admit, it’s a fantastic first release. debuts. While one might see the received a lot of attention since collection of songs I’ve ever heard...and indie-rock (Primal Scream) scenes. Yet The three-track EP showcases some songs as nothing above the ordinary, coming onto the music scene - mostly that’s a very good thing. whilst the Valentine’s led Creation’s of the tracks Michael has been playing I’m never a fan of soundbites unless it’s the little details and touches that especially through their debut album, Though pretty inconsistent in sound, mainstream charge (granted alongside live over the past few years, but they’re wrapped inside a three-minute make this record special. ‘Forever Tomorrow’ which showcased what connects the album is its apparent a huge band from Manchester) they they’ve now been brought together, pop track, but ‘Up Against the Wall’, by There are so many stand-out just how good this band are - and desire to soundtrack a child’s nightmare represented only a fraction of the genres through fantastic production, on this Whitby garage rock and soul band Ten moments on this record that it’s very now they want to continue to build at a funfair. In fact, the title of opening on the roster, and seemingly those incredible extended play. Foot Tom and the Leprosy Crooks, kicks difficult to give justice to a highlight upon this momentum. Their newest track ‘Absurd’ pretty much manages to bands are more influential to the ears of The EP is opened by the two-minute off with 2 of the finest bites around in its above all others; take the bass and singles ‘Losers and Fools’ and ‘Hole summarise the record in one word. Kosmonaut and their debut LP. Opening feel-good track, ‘Yesterday’ which has opening 20 seconds in “Work to live, I kick drum-led opening of ‘Only One in My Heart’ are melodic, chilled-out Themes aside, ‘Absurd’ is a cracking with rollicking Teenage Fanclub’s Grand a summery vibe to it - it’s fresh and don’t live to work” and “I got no money Way’ for example, channeling 80’s tracks that fill the listener with a calm start to any record; somehow blending Priz era sounding ‘Silver Star’, Kosmonaut laid back and emulates the sound of but I got class”. Initially a rallying call for indie like that of The Fall, or the calm and positive vibe. With vocals that together American 80s cool (Talking plough into loud guitar feedback, jingle early James. The harmonic vocals add the weekday loser and the weekend odyssey of Beck’s ‘Sea Change’-era penetrate your heart, the tracks bring Heads, Devo) with Roxy Music. That jangle and sunshine harmonies: it’s an a great element to the track too, as winner, the chorus moves the rebellion minimalism that is ‘Dance’, with its together a range of musical elements the common denominator of this band approach that sets the lyrical, if not does the raspy cracks that burst out into, seemingly, the bedroom and Guns harmonica washing over you like a to create two very well produced and is Brian Eno is enough to provide an musical, theme for the album and it’s as Gallagher sings. N Roses/ S&M territory with the pose cool wave. There’s a sweet nostalgia unique songs. Individually, the tracks insight into the tunes African rhythm and brilliant. Fascinated by summer and the ‘45’ is much slower. The guitar tones that ‘anything goes tonight’ including ‘up present throughout a lot of these stand apart as great singles, with ‘Hole scratchy guitars. Continuing the carnival sun, the remaining eight tracks take us are similar to very early Kings of Leon, against the wall’ or ‘down on the floor’. tunes. in My Heart’ having received attention theme, ‘Francis’, ‘Bluebottle’ and ‘Now on a journey of Creation sounds. ‘Losing but Michael puts his own individual Non-conformity indeed. Rallying tracks The centerpiece of this lovely from Craig Charles who has played That Children Rule the World’ are all Friends’, ‘Dive in Blind’ and ‘Canada’ keep sound upon the track itself (especially (and in fact soundbites) don’t tend to record, however, is the title track. the track numerous times on his BBC upbeat in sound whilst sustaining the the sun references but take us on a more through his unique vocals). work unless they’re underpinned by a The eclectic instrumentation reminds Radio 6 show. Likewise, ‘Losers and sinister undertones. ‘Now That Children down-tempo, electronic, acoustic feel; ‘Hopeless Love’ ends the EP rather congruent music bed; something which me of Arcade Fire records from the Fools’ has received air time and has Rule the World’ is the albums’ standout blending strange instruments to create stunningly, with the track focusing Foot Tom and the Leprosy Crooks mid-noughties, with reversed guitar featured heavily on Chris Donald’s track, with a heavier than average guitar a sound similar to those other Creation more on the soft guitar-picking create well here by using a rock sound riffs, synthesizers, and gorgeous string soul show on BBC Newcastle. sound and fanfare sound reminiscent of favourites The Super Furry Animals and element of the acoustic genre. which pays tribute to both full-out motifs playing through the outro, as Weekend Sun’s sound is far away from The Specials’, ‘Ghost Town’. the Jesus and Mary Chain. Standouts The diversity in these three tracks stomping guitar rhythms (think Primal well as a howl that calls back to the what you may expect to hear in the As the album progresses, initial beliefs ‘Debbie Harry’s Smile’ and ‘Your Day in is fantastic, and there’s literally Scream’s ‘Rocks’ era) and dirty, edgy, hit song, ‘Wake Up’. North East music scene at present, about its Alice-Cooper-Horror edge the Sun’ pile drive and soothe the listener something for everyone. Michael messy, garage rock chaos (think early There is so much going on in this hence why they’ve received so much clear to reveal we are in the Bolan/T-Rex accordingly and provide an appreciation Gallagher is someone you should Libertines). It’s a combination which track, but it never feels like too much attention. The band will be playing territory of talking to children on their to the perfect sequencing of an album definitely check out as his dedication works particularly well and creates is happening to distract from the this year’s Hardwick Live Festival in level, rather than patronising them (lyrics which spreads out sounds in a way which to his music and live performance is an angry, explosive, feel to the song. focus of the song itself. Sedgefield and you can guarantee both on ‘Now More than Ever’ are: “If you’re feels connected rather than schizophrenic. outstanding. This debut three-track We’re not quiet in ‘Who are you’/ guitar ‘Lions’ is an EP that plays to its these singles will be played on their going to make your mark, best make it This album is clearly the product of a EP is a great stepping stone to launch smashing territory here, but we’re not strengths, and one where those slot. If, like many people, you’re a vinyl when you’re young”). This fits well with prodigiously talented band taking their Gallagher into the big leagues, and I too far away either. Ultimately, this strengths lie within its subtleties. It’s collector, you can buy Weekend Sun’s the brilliant ‘Woody, I Wouldn’t’ which time to create music that connects with for one would love to follow him on record is a great punk/rock/pop track definitely one for repeated listens. double A-side vinyl through Hero builds into a strong African/calypso the listener. You can listen to the album his journey. You can stream Gallagher’s about damning social rules whilst smiling You can download ‘Lions’ now on Records’ website at herorecords. groove and plays out with ‘la la’s’ equal now at kosmonaut01.bandcamp.com, or debut EP now on Spotify. And to keep widely and, perhaps, getting into a spot Spotify or purchase a physical copy at co.uk. Alternatively, the singles are to Simple Minds at their best. It’s an please contact the band at facebook.com/ up-to-date with Michael’s live schedule of mischief. To purchase the track head tonisidgwickmusic.com. available to listen to through the interesting and completely unique album. kosmonaut.uk for further information please head to Facebook.com/ to tenfoottomandtheleprosycrooks. bands’ YouTube page. ‘Drool’ is available now on vinyl and can about its physical release. michaelstephengallagher right away. bandcamp.com now. be purchased at amazon.co.uk.

50 51 NE VOLUME JULY 2017 GIG LISTINGS NE VOLUME JULY 2017 GIG LISTINGS • 7th-9th. • Sticky Fingers. • Spyder Byte. • Holy Moly & The Crackers. Festival of Wonderful Stuff. Three Tuns, Gateshead, Free. Trillians, Newcastle. The Cluny, Newcastle. £11.00 Adv. JULY 2017 GIG LISTINGS The Vane Arms, Thorpe Thewles. • Six O Six. • The Antiseptics + Alien 8 Wednesday 12th July £25.00 Adv. Elmfield Social Club, Hebburn. Free. + The Buzzards + Nancy. Saturday 1st July Sunday 2nd July • Jail House Jets. • JPage. • Acoustic Night. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Soul Central. • Mary Davidson. The Smiths Arms, Billingham. Free. Chaplins, Sunderland. Free. Wilder’s, Newcastle. • Dig the Old Breed. The Vulcan, Winlaton. Free. The Lookout, Seaham. Free. • 7th-8th. Corbridge Festival. • Melfest 2. • Mercury Rev. The Smiths Arms, Billingham. Free. • Red Hot Panthers. • Philadelphia Beer and Music Day Tickets From £35.00 Adv. Trillians, Newcastle. Sage One, Gateshead. Saturday 15th July The Rock n Roll Ballroom, Festival: Howaysis + The Flytes • Tape Tree + Steve Daggett. • Korn Again + Stiff Bizkit. • The Jar Family + Ten Foot Tom Marske Centre. + Zu Zu Cats + Vito. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £13.20 Adv. 02 Academy, Newcastle. £12.00 Adv. and The Leprosy Crooks + Cows • Platinum. • Dirty King. Philadelphia Cricket Club, • 7th-8th. Sunniside Live, • Liam Boddy. The Slater’s Pick, Lying Down. The Rock n Roll Ballroom, Three Tuns, Gateshead, Free. Haughton-le-Spring. Sunderland. £28.00 Adv. Middlesbrough. Free. Riverside, Newcastle. £16.50 Adv. Marske Centre. • NO WOW. • Rendezvous. • Slipknowt. • Palminos. The Schooner, • Sidelined. • Trappist. Ernest, Newcastle. St Peter’s Club, Byker. Free. Georgian Theatre, Stockton. Newcastle. The Quakerhouse, Darlington. Legacy, Sunderland. Free. • Jake Taylor. • Civilians. £6.00 Adv. • Mosh Newcastle Launch Night: • Sarah Longfield + Riviere. • Yellowstone. The Slater’s Pick, Middlesbrough. The Quakerhouse, Darlington. • Melfest 1. Sworn to Secrecy + Erebor. Jumpin’ Jack’s, Newcastle. £6.60 Adv. Elmfield Social Club, Hebburn. Free. Free. • Coast to Coast. Trillians, Newcastle. Jumpin’ Jack’s, Newcastle. £7.15 Adv. • Buskers. • Gin and Juice. • Grasscutter + Strange Folk Sage Two, Gateshead. • Susan + No Teeth. • Oxjam. Three Tuns, Gateshead, Free. Chaplins, Sunderland. Free. + Paul Had A Shark + What We • Good Music Club Presents: O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. £5.05 Adv. Riverside, Newcastle. £5.50 Adv. • The Kets. Thursday 13th July Call Progress + Cult Figure. The Bad Suits. • AKQ Stottin’. The Slater’s Pick, Middlesbrough. Sunday 9th July Musiclounge, Stockton. The Masham, Stockton. Free. Three Tuns, Gateshead, Free. • Whirling Dervish Presents: Free. • Dust Town Dogs. • Russ Tippins Electric Band. • The Radio Set. • Jacek Stachursky. Allusondrugs + Swears • Rock Monster. The Quakerhouse, Darlington. Forum, Darlington. £7.00. Railway Club, Hayeshead. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. £25.00 Adv. + Mr Bigfoot. St Peter’s Club, Byker. Free. • Tom Clarke from The Enemy. • The Sunday Social. • Russ Tippins Solo. • Blink 182. TSOne, Middlesbrough. Free. • Beats for Beats. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. Georgian Theatre, Stockton. Free. The Quakerhouse, Darlington. Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle. • Fling + Static Blue + Swine Tax. The Cluny, Newcastle. £5.50 Adv. • Mac the Gunner. • Troubleshooters. • Alcatraz House. £33.04-50.60 Adv. Think Tank?, Newcastle. £5.50 Adv. • Speeder. Jumpin’ Jack’s, Newcastle. £5.50 Adv. The Voyager, South Shields. Free The Voyager, South Shields. Free. • The Sunday Social. • The AC/DC Experience. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. • Angelic Upstarts. • The Revolutionaires. • Swilly Chill + Little Doves Georgian Theatre, Stockton. Free. 02 Academy, Newcastle. £13.00 Adv. £5.05 Adv. Georgian Theatre, Stockton. The Schooner, Newcastle. + Giraffes. • Avenue. • Lord Bishope. • Auld Man’s Baccie. £10.00 Adv. Wednesday 5th July Musiclounge, Stockton. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. Trillians, Newcastle. The Schooner, Newcastle. • Blinding Lights Promotions • Pat Dam Smyth. • Joyce Manor. • Meta Night + Nation In Ruin Friday 14th July Presents: Chronic Change • Larkins. Jumpin’ Jack’s, Newcastle. £8.00 Adv. Dunelm House, Durham. + Sworn to Secerecy + I’ll Play + The 901’s + Dead Wet Things Think Tank?, Newcastle. £6.60 Adv. • Jesse Malin + Matthew Ryan. £11.00 Adv. • We Steal Flyers. the Villain. + Brent & The Brads. • Open Mic Night. Think Tank?, Newcastle. £16.50 Adv. • Marc Atkinson. Gypsy Rover, Redcar. Musiclounge, Stockton. Independent, Sunderland. Forum, Darlington. • Mentallica. The Quakerhouse, Darlington. • The Jar Family. • The Rattlers. • Idolize. • Acoustic Night. Forum, Darlington. £8.00. • Bernie and the Blues Notes. Riverside, Newcastle. £16.50 Adv. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. O’Grady’s, Redcar. Free. Wilder’s, Newcastle. • Six Nowt. The Schooner, Newcastle. • More Than Music Festival: • Buffalo 4. • Eli. • Buskers. The Spring Gardens, North Shields. • Daniel Lloyd Joyce. Eli + Lord Swans. O’Grady’s, Redcar. Free. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. Three Tuns, Gateshead, Free. Free. The Ship Isis, Sunderland. Free. Silksworth Cricket Club. Free. • Oxjam. • The Dirty South. • Kashmir. • Outrageous Wallpaper. • SKELTR + SKWID INK. • Small Wonder. Forum, Darlington. £5.00 Adv/ The Schooner, Newcastle. The Quakerhouse, Darlington. O’Grady’s, Redcar. Free. The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle. The Spring Gardens, North Shields. £6.00 OTD. • Kings For A Day. Thursday 6th July • The Breakfast Club. £8.00 OTD. Free. • DVD Rock & Glam. Legacy, Sunderland. Free. Big Jug, Newcastle. • Mugshot. Saltburn House. Monday 10th July • Philadelphia Beer and Music • Whirling Dervish Presents: Big Jug, Newcastle. • Cosmic Africa. Festival: The Sleeze Sisters Panda Lasagne + Nance Saturday 8th July • The Gories + Los Coyote Men • Silver Mountain. Ernest, Newcastle. + The Monologues + Lock n Load + Hubschrauber. • Opening Night. + The Approved. Trillians, Newcastle. • Black Ice. + Dreadnought. TSOne, Middlesbrough. Free. The Regency Rooms, Stockton. The Cluny, Newcastle. £17.60 Adv. • Spiral Kings. Three Tuns, Gateshead, Free. Philadephia Cricket Club, • Art of Kato. • The Welfare Mothers. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. Tuesday 11th July Sunday 16th July Houghton-le-Spring. Trillians, Newcastle. The Captain Cook Inn, Staithes. • Sir Jack’s Bantamacs. • The Missing Cats. Friday 7th July • Duke Box DJ with Swiss • Royal Liverpool Philharmonic The Schooner, Newcastle. • Medication + DL Burdon Chaplins, Sunderland. Extensive. Orchestra & The Bootleg Beatles: • Delmonts. + Spoilers + Symbient. • The Kansas City Shuffle. • Carl Barat & The Jackals. Musiclounge, Stockton. It Was 50 Years Ago Today. 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Forum, Darlington. £6.00 Adv, + Kewen + Aaron Wigget • The Hitman Blues Band SATURDAY 22ND JULY - 02 ACADEMY • More Than Music Festival: Sage, Gateshead. £8.00 OTD. + Bob Douglass + Luna Fae. + The New York City Horns. WESTGATE RD, NEWCASTLE UPON Jen Stevens & The Hiccups • So What. • Gerri Jablonski & The Electric O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. Redcar Citizen Club. TYNE, NE1 1SW + Scratch The Surface. The Smiths Arms, Billingham. Free. Band + Auld Man’s Baccie. £6.00 Adv. • Soul Rebels. Silksworth Cricket Club. • Trappist. The Cluny, Newcastle. £11.00 Adv. • Anna Pancaldi + Caitlin Morrow. The Rock n Roll Ballroom, Marske • The Riven. The Spring Gardens, North Shields. • The Antics. Hash Bar, Darlington. £5.00 OTD. Centre. Trillians, Newcastle. Free. Jumpin’ Jack’s, Newcastle. £5.50 Adv. • Insangel Live Showcase. • The Hybrids. • Baldy Holly Band. • The Jam’d. • Chase City + Nobody’s Hero Three Tuns, Gateshead, Free. The Runhead, Ryton. Free. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. Forum, Darlington. £8.00 Adv, + Foreign Tides + Revolt. • Day Time TV Promotions. • The Kut. • Plugged Out: Ben Robinson. £10.00 OTD. Musiclounge, Stockton. Musiclounge, Stockton. Trillians, Newcastle. The Ship Isis, Sunderland. • Far Pacific. • F.M. • Hellbound Hearts + Drama • Tadpole Pie. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. Monday 17th July Three Tuns, Gateshead, Free. Club Rejects + Last Joker. Elmfield Social Club, Hebburn. Free. TICKETS £6.00 ADV. AVAILABLE AT £5.05 Adv. • Of Rogues and Honest Men. Trillians, Newcastle. • Plugged Out: Steve Tiss. 02 ACADEMY BOX OFFICE | 0191 260 2020 TICKETMASTER.CO.UK • Danny Gruff. • 21st-23rd. Northern Electric Think Tank?, Newcastle. The Black Bull, Boldon. Free. Friday 28th July Jumpin’ Jack’s, Newcastle. £7.70 Adv. Festival. • Road Runners. Various Venues, Newcastle. Sunday 23rd July Tuesday 18th July • Audiosouls. Legacy, Sunderland. Free. • The Old Pink House. • The Sunday Social. The Smiths Arms, Billingham. Free. • Eli. • Massive + Black Cat Jumpin’ Jack’s, Newcastle. £5.50 Adv. Georgian Theatre, Stockton. Free. • Beats and (Vegan) Burgers. The Prospect, Penshaw. Free. Bones. Trillians, Newcastle. • Clash City Rockers. • Plugged Out. Creative Kitchen, Newcastle. • The Alibis. £8.00 OTD. Three Tuns, Gateshead, Free. The Ship Isis, Sunderland. Free. £8.00 OTD. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. • Deep Purple. Wednesday 19th July • Acoustic Keys. • John P Taylor Band + Jim Hamsby • Box Wallet and the Roadside The Voyager, South Shields. Free. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. & Banny Holmes. Shrimp. • Acoustic Night. • Blackout. • 12 Hour Avenue. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £8.80 Adv. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. £5.05 Adv. WANT TO Wilder’s, Newcastle. Trillians, Newcastle. Trillians, Newcastle. • Queens of Noise. • Giroscope. • The Dickies + In Evil Hour. • Big Sigh and the Yawns. Three Tuns, Gateshead, Free. Three Tuns, Gateshead, Free. ADVERTISE IN Monday 24th July O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. O’Grady’s, Redcar. Free. • Burn Down the Disco. Sunday 30th July £16.90 Adv. • Tony Liddle Band. • ARNOCORP. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Buskers. Big Jug, Newcastle. Trillians, Newcastle. • Speeder. • Saltburn Food Festival with Three Tuns, Gateshead, Free. Saturday 22nd July £9.00 Adv/£10.00 OTD. Jumpin’ Jack’s, Newcastle. The Skapones. • Steve Ballantyne Band. • Running Club. Saltburn House. Tuesday 25th July The Quakerhouse, Darlington. • NE Volume Magazine Presents: The Voyager, South Shields. Free. • The Sunday Social. The Voluntears + Feva +Catalyse Thursday 20th July • Zak Younger Banks. • Metal Militia + Sinthet. Georgian Theatre, Stockton. Free. GET YOUR GIG OR + Anthony Vacher. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £5.50 Adv. Trillians, Newcastle. • Plugged Out: Jess Wilson. BUSINESS OUT THERE • Whirling Dervish Presents: O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. • The Delta Bay Band. The Ship Isis, Sunderland. Free. Wednesday 26th July Ceiling Demons + Cult Figure £6.00 Adv. The Normanby, Middlesbrough. • Phresh Creative Management FROM AS LITTLE AS + Sticky Pearls. • American Girl. • Acoustic Night. Free. Presents: Tinie Tempah. TSOne, Middlesbrough. Free. Saltburn House. Wilder’s, Newcastle. • Kamino. Jackson’s Landing, Hartlepool. • Breaking Waves + Bitter Enemies. • Tasty Gravy. • Disease Control. The Spring Gardens, North Shields. £40.00 Adv. £65.00! Trillians, Newcastle. Bubbles, Ashington. Free. Trillians, Newcastle. Free. • This Machine. • Pharoahe Moncho. • The Kets. • YES LAD. • 101. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. Riverside, Newcastle. £19.25 Adv. The Slater’s Pick, Middlesbrough. O2 Academy, Newcastle. £7.05 Adv. Big Jug, Newcastle. • Anthony Purdy + Revolver Duo. • Open Mic Buskers. Free. • Buskers. • The Lambrettas. The Quakerhouse, Darlington. CONTACT LEE AT Musiclounge, Stockton. • Grace Under Pressure. Three Tuns, Gateshead. Free. Longlands Club, Middlesbrough. [email protected] Elmfield Social Club, Hebburn. Free. • So What Rocks. £12.50 Adv. The Quakerhouse, Darlington.

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