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GIG PREVIEW: GIG PREVIEW: SAM KELLY SHAM 69 AND THE LOST BOYS + SUPPORT AT AT SAGE, GATESHEAD COWPEN BEWLEY CLUB, Written by Scott Forbes BILLINGHAM

Usually being a runner up on Britain’s Written by Tabitha Peverley Got Talent would short circuit a burgeoning career, but Cornwall’s Punk rockers Sham 69 will be Sam Kelly has rendered it a forgotten exploding into a working men’s club in footnote on what is an incredibly Billingham this month and it’s set to be exciting rise to the foreground of the show fans won’t want to miss. folk scene. The singer-songwriter and The band, formed in 1976, had multi-instrumentalist has released two numerous line-up changes over the EPs and an album since the 2012 final of years with various members leaving to the popular TV show; with his brilliant pursue other projects; however, they vocals and energetic live performances struggled on through its worst phases with The Lost Boys leaving more than GIG PREVIEW: FESTIVAL PREVIEW: to get to where they are now. audiences impressed: he can count In the past five years, the band have Kate Rusby, Sean Lakeman, Cara been going from strength to strength, Dillon and Mark Radcliffe amongst his LAUNDERETTE touring in Japan, USA and performing admirers. Such praise, and impressive SECRET to 440,000 people at Poland’s biggest performances at Cambridge Folk festival, Woodstock. Their biggest Festival and on BBC Radio 2’s Folk SESSIONS achievement, however, was being the Show, saw him awarded the prestigious first major punk band to tour China, Horizon Award for emerging artists at AFFAIR AT VARIOUS VENUES, with a film being released soon on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2016 at TV and it’s also set to broadcast on London’s Royal Albert Hall, which is no AT LONGLANDS CLUB, cinema screens worldwide. mean feat. This year sees the release DURHAM Their 11th studio album, ‘Who Killed of Kelly’s new album, ‘Pretty Peggy’, MIDDLESBROUGH Written by Rebecca Schott Joe Public’, was released in 2010 to and, if recent singles ‘Chasing Shadows’ Photography by Idil Sukan critical-acclaim and since then they’ve and ‘Greenland Whale’ are anything Written by Rebecca Schott with your Rhythm Stick’.Also at Gala released two more albums - ‘Their to go by, the boys have taken their Since they burst onto the music scene This autumn sees the very first Theatre are Sunderland’s own The Lake Finest Hour (2013)’ and ‘It’ll End In contemporary folk sound on a level in the late 1970s, Secret Affair has been Launderette Sessions - a boutique music Poets on Saturday 23th September at Tears’ (2015). from 2015 album, ‘The Lost Boys’. at the forefront of the mod revival festival taking place in venues across 8:00pm. Frontman Marty’s honeyed voice Fans can expect to rock out to some Kelly’s love for traditional Celtic tunes movement and are bringing their Durham City including Gala Theatre, The glides over beautifully intricate guitar Sham 69 classics such as ‘If The Kids - inspired by his grandfather - plus a bit definitive sound to the Longlands Club in Town Hall and Old Cinema Launderette, riffs to create a sound that soothes the Are United’ and ‘Angels With Dirty of classic rock and blues makes him one Middlesbrough this month. released their fourth studio album ‘Soho from Thursday 21st to Sunday 24th soul. Artists playing the Old Cinema Faces’ as well as some new material. of the most in-demand folk acts in the In the two years after their formation in Dreams’ in 2012 which was followed by September. The Old Cinema Launderette Launderette include Mark Morriss (lead Sham 69 pride themselves on the country. The Lost Boys bring nuance, 1978, the band released three albums and a 13-date UK tour. Despite their hiatus was the tiny Crescent Cinema that opened singer with the Bluetones) on Thursday principles of being a live working band subtlety and a thumping rhythm and are five singles with their debut track ‘Time for two decades, the band has maintained in 1928, closed 30 years later, and is now 21st September at 7.30pm, US singer- and show that there is still a place made up of the excellent Ciaran Algar for Action’ storming through the UK their talent for capturing the nostalgic retro-chic launderette, café and tiny music songwriter John Murry on Saturday for acts like them in the 21st century. (fiddle, tenor guitar, bouzouki), Jamie singles chart and becoming an anthem soulful mod-rock sound of the 60s. venue in Gilesgate Durham. 23th September at 7.30pm, and multi- Support comes in the form of three Francis (banjo), Toby Shaer (flutes, pipes, for the renascence of mod culture. Secret Support for this event comes from North The festival line-up includes The instrumentalist Andrew Wasylyk on Sunday punk bands from Teesside: Snide whistles, fiddle, cittern), Graham Coe Affair also went on to appear multiple East based psychedelic power pop trio Blockheads and The Lake Poets at Gala 24th September at 7.30pm.Durham Town Remarks, No Way and The Amazing (cello), Archie Moss (melodeon) and times on ‘Top of the Pops’ as well as on The Lemontops and rock group, Dig the Theatre, Thea Gilmore and Blue Rose Hall will host Blue Rose Code and the Space Frogs. Evan Carson (percussion). Sage Two is the covers of magazines like NME and Old Breed. Code at the Town Hall, Mark Morriss alt-folk artist Ross Wilson on Friday 22th The event takes place on Saturday in for a treat. Smash Hits– all in their first year, thus Secret Affair will play the Longlands Club, (Bluetones), and John Murry and Andrew September at 7.30pm and the renounced 30th September at Cowpen Bewley Support comes from Manchester’s proving that the influence of mod-rock Middlesbrough on Friday 8th September Wasylyk at Old Cinema Launderette. and thoughtful Thea Gilmore on Sunday Club, Billingham. powerful young quartet, 4Square. should never be underestimated. for a celebration of one of the most The Blockheads (the band behind Ian 24th September at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced at £10.00 in advance, Sam Kelly and The Lost Boys play Secret Affair disbanded in the early 1980s definitive movements in the 20th century. Dury) will play Gala Theatre on Thursday For more information please visit can be purchased from wegottickets. Sage Two, Gateshead on Tuesday 26th but has since reformed in 2002. Although The event is 18+. Tickets, priced at 21st September, at 7.30pm, and are galadurham.co.uk or oldcinemalaunderette. com. Fans are being urged to September. initially only getting back together for £17.50 in advance, can be bought from renowned for legendary hits including uk. Launderette Sessions have been created purchase tickets in advance to avoid Tickets, priced at £14.70 in advance, are three gigs, the band has continued to wegottickets.com. Tickets on the door (if ‘Sex & Drugs & Rock& Roll’, ‘Reasons in partnership with the Gala Theatre and disappointment as the event is already available from sagegateshead.com. perform for over a decade now and there are any left) will be priced at £20.00. to be Cheerful (Part 3)’ and ‘Hit Me the Old Cinema Launderette. heading for a sell-out.

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GIG PREVIEW: GIG PREVIEW: THE JESUS FLING AT KU BAR, STOCKTON AND MARY AND JUMPIN’ JACKS, CHAIN NEWCASTLE Written by Emma Bolland

AT THE MIDDLESBROUGH Bradford-based quintet, Fling, provide EMPIRE the previously unsearched-for missing link between T-Rex and the Fat White Written by Adam Hutchinson Family. Forging together a whole heap of genres including glam rock, punk, and Scottish post-punk band, The Jesus And psych with a solid sense of Northern Mary Chain, are set to complete another irony and an ever-present aura of late run of UK shows in support of their night haziness, Fling has created a sound latest release, ‘Damage And Joy’, and which captivates, entertains and stands will be stopping at The Middlesbrough GIG PREVIEW: GIG PREVIEW: out from the crowd. Empire on Sunday 24th September. The For the best part of a year, Fling has Jesus and Mary Chain have cemented either been hard at work in the studio their status as one of the most influential THE or out on the road with their already acts from the 1980s with their albums LIVING hectic tour schedule. achieving worldwide success and their With their energetic live performances continual ability to sell out shows around and unique sense of style, the band the globe. The band rose to fame in 1985 PRETENDERS BODY has quickly become one of the most with the release of their most successful AT NEWCASTLE CITY HALL exciting acts of the local rock and single to date, ‘Just Like Honey’, peaking AT THE CLUNY 2, psychedelic scene and one to definitely at number 45 in the UK charts; the eary Written by Chloe Waterhouse keep an eye on this year. atmosphere conveyed through the songs’ NEWCASTLE This month, as part of their ‘Get Flung’ instrumentals gave the band a staple Seminal new wave icons, The Pretenders, tour, Fling will be gracing the stage at which was something unique against Written by Emma Bolland are set to storm Newcastle City Hall on Stockton’s KU Bar before heading to the other rising acts coming out of the Photography by Andrew Benge Saturday 30th September armed with an Newcastle’s Jumpin’ Jacks in October UK at that time. In 1999, the five-piece impressive artillery of smash hits. Their including BBC6 Music and Amazing Radio. Honeyman-Scott and Pete Farndon who and making their way across the announced their split but subsequently autumn tour commences in light of This month, Leeds-based group Living Body And to keep that momentum going, they’ve died of drug overdoses; lacing melancholy country. reformed 8 years later to tour around their recent Glastonbury stint earlier in is due to hit the stage at Newcastle’s Cluny continued to tour in order to grow their and reconstruction to produce a gritty With a couple of new releases under the world. They recently toured in the the summer, where they performed on 2 for their final show of their current tour, fan-base. album of triumph, as Hynde pushed aside their belt, the band also performed North East as well, playing Newcastle’s The Other Stage, and last year’s release which has taken them across both the UK Earlier in the year, they performed her personal tragedies to continue her at this year’s Leeds Festival alongside Riverside to a packed audience and ‘Alone’, which Rolling Stone praised as and America. throughout America, arriving in the UK on career. the likes of The Pigeon Detectives, further heightening the excitement being ‘Brass-knuckled rock ‘n’ roll’. The Living Body is the new project from Leeds- August 11th for their first show at Derby’s Their most played track, the majestic High Tyde, Marsicans and Dead Naked and anticipation around their set this legacy of Christie Hynde and co struts based Chicagoan Jeff T. Smith (f.k.a. Juffage) Dubrek Studios. ‘2000 Miles’, may be pigeonholed as a Hippies on the Dance to the Radio month at The Middlesbrough Empire. It’s subversively through the millennium, as featuring long time collaborators Katie The band will continue to perform across Christmas classic but Hynde’s ethereal Stage. Fling head to KU Bar, Stockton becoming rare in this age of music to see they perform with more ferocity than Harkin (Sky Larkin, Wild Beasts, Sleater- the country throughout September, with a vocals make it a stunning offering not just on September 15th where they’ll be touring bands that have over 6 albums ever before. Kinney, Flock of Dimes) and Tom Evans few Scotland dates in there (Hug and Pint reserved for the calendar countdown. supported by Teesside favourites Pink to choose from, which makes The Jesus Formed in Hereford in 1978, The (Vessels). Rising from the ashes of their in Glasgow on Friday September 8th and Last year, they supported Fleetwood Mac Tide and Nancy. Tickets, priced at and Mary Chain’s sets something special Pretenders kicked off their career with a acclaimed ‘Sonic Cauldron’ concert at Left Sneaky Pete’s in Edinburgh on Saturday 9th frontman Stevie Nicks on her autumn £4.40 in advance, are available from indeed as they’re certain to play material blazing self-titled debut offering which in Bank Leeds, the group is now augmented September) before they make their way to tour and will certainly deliver the same Storytellers, Sound It Out Records, and from all stages of their long career. The January 1980 topped the Billboard charts by Alice Rowan (Mayshe-Mayshe) & Sarah the North East on Sunday 10th September brand of troubadour rock ‘n’ roll at Lunatickets.co.uk. Fling will then make band’s 7th studio release is their first for four consecutive weeks. Statham (Esper Scout). to perform at renowned independent Newcastle’s City Hall. their way to Newcastle’s Jumpin’ Jacks venture in nearly 20 years following the Now a new wave classic, The Beginning their live performances in venue, The Cluny 2, in the heart of the Being a Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame on October 5th. bands’ reformation in 2007. The legendary Pretenders received critical acclaim summer 2016, the band has amassed an Ouseburn Valley in Newcastle. inductee band, The Pretenders will Tickets, priced at £5.50 in advance, are act will be supported by fellow Scots, The for their versatile tracks, ranging from impressive fan-base and massive touring Tickets for their Newcastle show, priced indefinitely put on a memorable night available from seetickets.com. Van T’s, reviving a grungier tone similar to the suggestively sultry ‘Precious’ and schedule, with appearances at numerous at £6.00 in advance, are available now from with their blistering setlist, fan-favourites For more information about Fling and some of Wolf Alice’s work. vulnerabilities of ‘Private Life’, to the festivals both in the UK and the US. thecluny.com. For further information about and unapologetic melodies. their upcoming tour, please head to Tickets for the event, priced at funk-driven popularity of ‘Brass In A After releasing their long-awaited LP, Living Body, or to purchase their debut LP Tickets, priced from £44.00, are available Facebook.com/flingordie or hyperurl. £30.25 in advance, are available from Pocket’. The pivotal ‘Learning To Crawl’ ‘Body Is Working’, they were met with ‘Body is Working’, head to livingbodylife.com from theatreroyal.co.uk. co/flingordie. themiddlesbroughempire.co.uk. fantastic reviews across the music media, right now. is an ode to band members James

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GIG PREVIEW: STRANGE BONES AT MUSICLOUNGE, STOCKTON AND JUMPIN’ JACKS, NEWCASTLE

Written by Tabitha Peverley

Blackpool rockers, Strange Bones, are due to appear at Musiclounge, Stockton and Jumpin’ Jacks, Newcastle in October with an energetic show that fans of rock won’t want to miss. The band, made up of the Bentham GIG PREVIEW: brothers: Bobby, Will and Jack, and their childhood friend Stuart Newburn, have been playing together for the past two TWIN GUNS years and the chemistry between them is evident within their music. AT THE WESTGARTH The quartet has released three EPs in the last two years, with their latest SOCIAL CLUB, offering ‘We The Rats’ released earlier this year. Their biggest achievement, MIDDLESBROUGH however, comes in the form of having a record produced by the Foo Fighters’ Written by Tabitha Peverley Chris Shiflett in the legendary Studio Moody garage noir band, Twin Guns, 606 in LA. aim to give Middlesbrough a different The bands’ sound, whilst heavy with sound when they arrive at the guitars so that there’s no mistaking that Westgarth Social Club in October. they’re a rock band, is easy to head bang Originally a duo consisting of Andrea to even if you aren’t the biggest fan of Sicco on vocals and guitar, and “Jungle” sound is definitely dark, moody and the rock genre. They’ve been performing Jim Chandler on drums, the band rocky – the perfect sound for a gig in at festivals all summer to adoring fans released their debut album in 2011 the intimate Westgarth Social Club. and they’re continuing to extend that entitled ‘Scene of the Crime’. A new As with all underground artists, the adoration by touring the UK. addition to the band in 2014 came in band members each have other jobs Arriving at Jumpin’ Jacks in Newcastle the form of Kristin Faye-Mulroy on bass to support themselves but their real on Sunday 1st October, they’re sure to and the band have been going from passion is music, and that certainly put on a show that will leave all those strength to strength every since, having comes across during their energetic live who see them almost deaf (don’t worry; just finished recording new LP, ‘The Last performances. you’ll be fine after a few days). If you Picture Show’. Future plans for Twin Guns involve can’t catch them in Newcastle there’s no Andrea Sicco is originally from Italy releasing more albums and continuing need to panic as they’re also playing the and moved to New York City in the to tour all over Europe and America. Musiclounge in Stockton on Friday 6th 1970s having been inspired by popular For now, they’re touring the UK, October. punk/rock bands of the decade. It’s his stopping at Middlesbrough’s Westgarth Tickets for both events, priced from creative flair and enthusiasm for the Social Club on Sunday 8th October. £5.50, are available now by heading to genre that drives the band - something Tickets, priced at £10.00 in advance, ents24.com. Fans are being urged to that comes through in his song writing. are available now by heading to book now to avoid disappointment as The New York based band cites some bigfigurepromotions.co.uk or ents24. they very rarely play across the region, of their influences as Link Way, Sons of com. The event is already proving to so it may be a long time before they’re Hercules and Dead Moon and those be popular, so we suggest buying your back to blow your minds. influences shine through, as their tickets now to avoid disappointment.

12 NE VOLUME CULTURE CORNER NE VOLUME CULTURE CORNER THEATRE: COMEDY: A SONG FOR ELLA GREY SIMON DONALD AT AT NORTHERN STAGE, HOLE IN THE WALL, NEWCASTLE DARLINGTON Written by Meghan Ewart Written by Meghan Ewart

Northern Stage in Newcastle will play Newcastle-born 1980 Viz book comic host to the historical modern day writer and co-founder, Simon Donald, adaptation of ‘A Song for Ella Grey’ this returns to the North East this month month. Award-winning Tyneside-born camping trip with friends, but Ella’s over- has won various awards including the with his stand-up comedy show. author, David Almond, has brought protective, adoptive parents stop her Hans Christian Anderson Award, the After creating the hugely successful this history-steeped production to life from going. Whitbread Book Award, Newbery ‘Comic in a Bedroom’ within his Comedy Club in the North East. patron of local charity Dyslexia North based on his 2014 novel. Claire attends the camping trip without Medal and The Guardian’s Children’s hometown of Newcastle, Donald The comic book creator has remained East - helping the children of the city. Working with Northern Stage director, Ella. But when Orpheus - a talented and Fiction Prize. said goodbye to his popular creations loyal to his artistic roots by incorporating Donald will join host Andy Fury at Lorne Campbell, Almond has managed good looking young boy arrives, Claire Almond was destined for great success after 24 years including controversial some memorable characters into his Hilarity Bitesize New Act and New to incorporate the legend of Orpheus realises her friend must hear him sing. with his first novel ‘Skellig’ (1998), Geordie, ‘Sid the Sexist’. routine. Audiences will be introduced to Material Night at the Hole in the Wall, voyaging to the underworld to bring From the moment Ella hears Orpheus winning the 70th Anniversary of the Simon entered the world of comedy market researcher Barry Twyford, dogs Darlington on Monday 11th September. his wife, Eurydice, back from death sing during that phone call, they fall in British Carnegie Medal and it was in 2005, much to the delight of his body Bingo from Benton Drunken Street, So if you’re looking for a night of laid- in a modern day piece of outstanding love. The pair head back to the beach a named in the top ten of medal winning growing fan-base. His change in Jeremy Jitler - a novice comedian with no back fun and laughter, make sure you theatre production. short time later to get married; however, works. ‘A Song for Ella Grey’ will career proved a success as he’s been a sense of humour, Rich Kestrel - a cockney purchase your tickets early to avoid Ella and Claire, the narrator of this poisonous adders lay in wait. premiere in Newcastle at Northern frequent performer at Edinburgh Fringe motor mouth and ‘supplier’ to the stars, disappointment. piece, have been best friends for many Almond has won several accolades for Stage from 5th-16th September. Festival from 2009, made the people and Dominic Farquhar - a first-year medic. Tickets, priced at just £3.00 in advance, years throughout school. To celebrate his novels produced for children and Tickets, priced from £10.00, are of Newcastle laugh with his ‘Sold Out’ The popular local star has also been are available from hilaritybites.co.uk school coming to an end, the best young adults since 1998, and it’s easy to available from northernstage.co.uk. solo show, and between 2012-2015 generous with local charities. Suffering where you can also find out more about friends look forward to a wild Easter understand why. The North East novelist hosted a spoof panel show at The Stand with dyslexia himself, Simon has been a Hiliarity Bites’ other comedy events.

COMEDY: ART: JASON COOK AT ARC, BLOOMBERG NEW STOCKTON CONTEMPORARIES AT Written by Meghan Ewart BALTIC, GATESHEAD Jason Cook, star and creator of popular North East sitcom ‘Hebburn’, brings his Written by Damian Robinson jam-packed comedy set to Stockton this Opened in 2012, the BALTIC Centre month. for Contemporary Art and the Project First broadcast on the BBC in 2012, the Space, BALTIC 39, has been home to 32 success of ‘Hebburn’ helped Cook onto studios supporting practitioners within the various projects, including becoming contemporary art and creative industries creative events both for emerging and war figures such as Frank Auerbach and the face of a Jacobs advert in 2014 and to grow, develop and sustain their acclaimed artists. National touring exhibition Paula Rego; pop artists including Patrick starring in his own radio series. In 2008, despite the loss of his father, Cook and The Geordie Rat Pack, among other practices. Becoming almost essential to ‘New Contemporaries’ will no doubt Caulfield and David Hockney; and decade- Cook entered the stand-up comedy described the gratification of mourning big names. the local art community and funded by a further extend BALTIC 39’s reputation for defining Damien Hirst and Gillian Wearing, world in 2005 with sketch group, ‘Soups’. his loss through comedy. Working with his His talent has not gone unnoticed too, number of sources, this publicly accessible, showcasing the best in emerging UK-based New Contemporaries has gained a Just two years later, the North East comic father to create the content for 2008 tour with Cook winning awards for his TV cultural hub for contemporary art practice artists when it shares the exhibition of the reputation for unearthing today’s finest was performing his first solo show at ‘Joy’, Cook dealt with his father’s cancer writing abilities and being nominated for and research has been purposefully high-profile platform with the BALTIC later artists and showcasing their work at an Edinburgh Fringe Festival. diagnosis and untimely death bravely. ‘Best Compere’ in 2010 at The Chortle designed to maintain a mixed balance of this month. Selected by artists Caroline early stage of their development. Cook’s ‘My Confessions’ tour in 2007 was Listening to the hospital ward stories Awards, to name but a few accolades. studio holders at various stages of their Achaintre, Elizabeth Price, and George Shaw, Bloomberg New Contemporaries written at the time his father suffered a told by his father, Cook retold them with Jason Cook will perform at ARC, practice and incorporate a mixture of art the Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2017 2017 runs from Friday 29th September stroke and battled through a long, hard- delicate ease. Stockton on Friday 8th September forms, media, and creative practices. category offers a showcase of work by the – Sunday 26th November at both the fought recovery process. Cook naturally Most recently, Jason launched South alongside special guest Glen Roughhead. Supporting the growth, development, finest contemporary artists in the UK today BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art documented this journey, with his father’s Tyneside Comedy Festival which ran from We suggest buying your tickets now to and discussion of art in the North East, including Calum Bowden, Eleanor Breeze, and the Project Space at BALTIC 39. permission, through his comedy material July 1st till August 6th 2017 - the line-up avoid disappointment. Tickets, priced at BALTIC 39 has also gained a reputation Christy Burdock and Robbie Campbell. For further information about the to the delight of his audiences. included Chris Ramsey, Carl Hutchinson £14.00, are available at arconline.co.uk. for hosting thought-provoking, engaging, With past alumni including significant post- exhibition head to balticmill.com.

14 15 NE VOLUME CULTURE CORNER NE VOLUME CULTURE CORNER FILM: EVENT: SONG FOR ARMAGEDDON TEESSIDE DURING AT BALTIC, GATESHEAD THE 1980S AT MIMA, Written by Tyler Moore MIDDLESBROUGH Photography by Keith Talbot Photography Written by Caitlin Thompson

Armageddon is a word that is typically Few periods of modern history have associated and used to refer to the captured the imagination quite like end of the world. However, in this case, the 1980s – a decade of social and Armageddon is not an event but rather a economic change that marked the start place; more specifically, a place in Northern of life as we know it today. upon how the policies of Margaret and Saunders’ event is expected to Israel known by its more modern name Tel On Thursday 21st September, Thatcher’s government, be they economic feature an insightful and distinctive take Megiddo. The UNESCO World Heritage collaboration with Israeli composer, Ophir themselves. Their work often combines Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art or political, impacted on the local area on women, Teesside and the 1980s. Be site is believed to have witnessed more Ilzetzki, and shot on location. Over one night, visual and acoustic allusions to topics such (MIMA) is set to hold a public event to – such as through unemployment and prepared to voice your own opinions battles than anywhere else in the world, and a group of workers worked tirelessly to wipe as faith, politics, and national identity as well discuss the impact of the era’s industrial industrialisation.1980s pop culture is also as the event is open to all. dominated the crossroads of ancient trade down over a thousand chairs to create a large as the environment. The film is produced decline on the women of Teesside. expected to play a significant role in the This event is scheduled to take and military routes which link Egypt with auditorium for an unknown audience, awaiting by Forma whose artistic director, Debbi Organised by Rebecca Saunders as a discussion, through the politicising of place on Thursday 21st September Mesopotamia. the sunrise. The film loops every 17 minutes Lander, describes the two artists as being means of research to support her PhD mass media and industrial action. Rebecca between 5:30pm and 7:00pm at MIMA, The ambitious, new work from Nick and features a haunting performance by ‘visionaries at the intersection of art and at Teesside University, this event will Saunders’ work interviewing local women Middlesbrough and more information Crowe and Ian Rawlinson is their largest singer Faye Shapiro, allowing the audience to conscience’. move away from traditionally male- on their experiences of Teesside during can be found online at visitmima.com. production to-date and aims to engage think, and contemplate, but more importantly, ‘Song for Armageddon’ will be featured dominated recollections of the local this era ‘provide a greater understanding If this event is of interest to you then with the sites’ phenomenal heritage, while reflect. at BALTIC, Gateshead from 21st-24th area during this period, while granting of the impact of de-industrialisation be sure to also check out MIMA’s elaborating on historical confusion between Crowe and Rawlinson have worked together September. women’s experiences a much-needed on families and the wider Teesside ‘Wilderness Way’ exhibition – featuring both place and event. since 1994 and are fascinated in the ways For further information please head to opportunity for discussion. community, and provide a record for art created in response to the period – ‘Song for Armageddon’ was made in in which power and authority present balticmill.com. During the event, there will be a focus future generations’. Consequently, MIMA before it ends on Sunday 8th October.

ART: COMEDY: AUTUMN EXHIBITION AT SEYMOUR MACE AT THE THE BISCUIT FACTORY, STAND COMEDY CLUB, NEWCASTLE NEWCASTLE Written by Wayne Madden Written by Meghan Ewart

This autumn may be gearing up to be one North-East born comedian and of the longest ever, as that final Game ‘Hebburn’ sitcom star, Seymour Mace, of Thrones season reminds us each returns to Newcastle this month with week, winter (really) is coming, but that’s his stand-up comedy show. certainly no reason you can’t be kept Mace has enjoyed many achievements in warm by the glow of the Biscuit Factory. his career to-date, including becoming also previously hosted Newcastle’s including appearing in offbeat comedy The contemporary art gallery in from more than 200 artists. East. You can find the Gallery’s in-house the first comedian in residence at monthly ‘Giggle Beats Comedy Pub film ‘What happened after Macbeth’. Newcastle is set to launch its autumn Hoping to inspire and enable audiences café on the first floor (though no puns Woodhorn Museum in Northumberland Quiz’ and, in 2014, he took part in the Throughout the years, Mace has played exhibition and it’s one of the most highly- to engage in their own projects, as well as about their serving of biscuits) and the with his work with the historical culture ‘Laughing For a Change’ project to raise 12-shows in Edinburgh to-date and anticipated, with still life painter Raquel taking inspiration from what they absorb, opening hours are from 10:00am – site resulting in Mace picking up a mental health awareness. In his 15-year in 2015 he was nominated for the Alvarez Sardina headlining - an exciting The Biscuit Factory offers a unique chance 5:00pm seven days a week. Journal Culture Award and a prize at career, Mace has also branched out into Edinburgh Comedy Award. His show collection of her work will show the to bring these talented artists’ creations to For those with slightly deeper pockets, the Museums and Heritage Awards for TV comedy, including playing Steve and his entitled ‘Niche As’ also became one of Spanish artists’ raw talent. the people of the region. however, a majority of the exhibitions will Excellence in 2015. twin brother in BBC Sitcom ‘Ideal’ from only eight shows to be nominated for With an MA in Fine Arts from Cardiff Housed in a former Victorian warehouse, also be listed for sale, with the chance to Having begun life in the entertainment 2005 till 2010. He also starred in 2009 the Fosters Comedy Award. Seymour University, and having been elected a full there is always something new to see every bring a favored piece of work home - a industry as a clown in the 1990s, horror comedy, ‘Zombie Women of Satan’, Mace will perform at The Stand member of the Society of Women Artists time you visit: The Biscuit Factory is the very tempting offer. Seymour Mace’s career has grown and in 2013 he played music producer Eric Comedy Club, Newcastle on Sunday in 2016, Ms Sardina is just the tip of the UK’s largest independent art, craft and For further information about considerably, including being a finalist at in the second series of the popular North- 17th September. iceberg with a showcase that includes design gallery and its Newcastle location The Biscuit Factory please head to Edinburgh Fringe Festivals ‘So You Think East based sitcom, ‘Hebburn’. Tickets, priced at £5.00 in advance, are contemporary, craft and design work makes it a jewel in the crown of the North thebiscuitfactory.com. You’re Funny’ in 2001. The comedian Seymour has even tried his hand at films, available from thestand.co.uk.

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Sunday 24th September- 5.00pm Worcester Terrace, Ashbrooke FREE ENTRY NE VOLUME ARTIST SPOTLIGHT NE VOLUME CULTURE CORNER

FESTIVAL OF THRIFT, REDCAR Written by Milena Yordanova den-built island and the chance to become a citizen of Cardboardia. The Festival of Thrift returns to Redcar this month Attracting more than 40,000 people in previous years, ARTIST SPOTLIGHT with a mission to save the planet. the people behind the festival set up a Festival of Thrift The event, which runs from Saturday 23rd to Sunday Community Interest Company in 2015, retaining the “We’ve been working on our set for this 24th September, will take place in the tranquil village of original members of the team. A community interest PICNIC Kirkleatham and its Museum and Grounds - a grade II company is a special type of limited company which show for a long time” listed building which dates back to 1709. exists to benefit the community rather than private Written by Paul Broadhead local acts Peace Frog, Mon Dei and Post to play, and the music we were writing Surrounded by one of the best collections of Georgian- shareholders. It is ‘not-for-profit’, which means that any Rome in support: “We’ve been working at the time, was very different from style buildings in England, visitors can enjoy a hands-on surplus created by the event is ploughed back into next Sunderland band, Picnic, are one of the on our set for this show for a long time,” everything going on around us.” weekend packed with creativity, making, fixing and year’s event - this way you’ll know that, whatever you most promising acts on the scene right enthused Eddie. “We’re aiming to make it The bands’ upbeat nature stems from learning together, whilst also having contribute, it will help the community. now and 2017 is going to be a big year our best gig to-date. Eddie’s love of Randy Newman: “We’re a chance to discover how to save So whether you’re looking for a for them with a brand new EP and a Just as exciting for the band is a big fans of satire,” he explains. “So money, be environmentally savvy, and fun day outdoors with family and headline show at Newcastle’s Academy prestigious support slow with Eurythmics mixing positive, overly happy sounding live a rich and fulfilling life. “THE FESTIVAL OF THRIFT friends enjoying the attractions, or 2 on the horizon. local hero, Dave Stewart, at the music with serious and morbid lyrics is This year’s focus is on growing RETURNS TO REDCAR want to find out how to save money Following on from their cracking debut Sunderland Empire on 10th September: all tied into that.” and the power of nature, and how (especially for the young adults who EP ‘Four Ways To Cure Teen Angst’ “We’re so grateful to him for giving us, Even a song like ‘I Ain’t Got No Money’ people can be empowered by sharing THIS MONTH WITH A are soon to leave the family nest and singles ‘I Ain’t Got No Money’ and and other local bands, this opportunity - is infectiously positive despite its differing points of view of the world and take on life on their own), or ‘Julia’, the bands’ ‘Nothing To Write not only to support a musical legend, but downtrodden lyric: “IAGNM is written as well as ideas, thoughts, experiences MISSION TO SAVE THE just want to learn one or two new and skills. thrifty tips, whatever your reason Home About’ EP was recorded at to do it in such an iconic venue in our from the perspective of someone who The award-winning festival PLANET” could be, the Festival of Thrift is the Sunderland’s Pamplemousse Studios home town - we’re all very excited for has hit rock bottom but has been programme has something for place for you. The event is free, but by their drummer, Drummer Matty that one.” construed as quite anthemic because everyone as young and old alike can there’s a £5.00 parking fee per car. Rawding and friend Jordan Miller and Picnic’s sound combines indie, jazz and of the chorus and overall tone of the enjoy seeing inspiring artworks and performances So, as event organisers noted: “If you can car share demonstrates a definite progression in funk and is fairly unique in a scene that is song,” confirms Eddie. and listening to lots of live music, whilst also browsing you’re not only helping to save the environment, but their sound. becoming swamped with brooding indie “A lot of our songs are heavily through stalls selling one-off items not found on the it’ll cost £1.00 per person.” The site is very accessible “This EP showcases a few different and 80s synth pop. peppered with irony and satire, but if High Street. for buggies, pushchairs and wheelchairs although some sides of our sound and is overall much It’s something that was important to the you take them all at face value, when Besides the aforementioned, there will also be a of the activities are on grass. The woodland areas have more textual,” confirmed guitarist band when they were developing their paired with often very sweet and number of thought-provoking talks, a collection of pathways mostly laid with gravel and edged for clearly Eddie Scott exclusively to NE Volume. own sound: “We love the local scene, and ‘happy’ instrumentation, I suppose they workshops passing on skills and thrifty ‘tips and tricks marked routes and most pathways will be wide enough “Overall it’s much bigger than our there are some bands doing really great do all sound very positive.” of the trade’ as they say, and a wide range of tasty food for access. debut; we drafted in some really things with that sound, but it just wasn’t With a new EP and a couple of big and drink including the chance to dine in a camper van For more information about the event, please visit the talented musicians to experiment with for us,” ponders Eddie. shows looming, there is a lot of or in the wild meadow of the walled garden. festival’s web page at festivalofthrift.co.uk or follow some new elements and that was really “We all go to a lot of local gigs and we positives for the band and now would Regular favourites Fix It Café, Bistros du Van and them on their social media account (Twitter: @thriftfest, eye opening.” hear a lot of the same style of music be a great time to check them out if national upcycling treasure Max McMurdo return, with Facebook: /festivalofthrift, Instagram: @festivalofthrift). The bands’ show at Newcastle’s lately. That was a big catalyst in the you’re late to the Picnic. new highlights for this year’s event including a magical The Festival of Thrift is open to all ages, has a fantastic Academy on Saturday 16th September direction we went in - just trying to stand For further information about Picnic immersive mystery tour in a specially converted community feel, and is definitely an event not to be will act as the EP’s official launch show out and do something different. Luckily, it head to facebook.com/picnicbanduk. double decker bus, sharing ideas for creating your missed. and it’s bound to be a great night with just so happened that the music we liked own thrifty ceremonies, the opportunity to explore a

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HARTLEPOOL FOLK FESTIVAL WHOLE LATTE LOVE NOW OPEN IN STOCKTON

After a sell-out in 2016, Hartlepool Folk Festival is back for Cobain and Doc Watson, he’s featured on everything from Written by Jake Graham artists, photographers, and poets in mind - packaging its third year between 13th-15th October – and it looks A Prairie Home Companion to the Academy Awards. He’ll together various elements of life as local performers and like being bigger and better than ever! perform his only UK set with Eliza Carthy this year, while A new music themed café/bar named Whole Latte Love artist and bringing them together under one roof. “I’ve Legends including Martin Carthy, Jon Boden and John also joining his erstwhile Cordelia’s Dad bandmates, Cath & has opened on Bridge Street in Stockton which aims to adjusted through several different careers, but I’ve always Kirkpatrick headline a bill that oozes pure class – take Phil Tyler, for an earthy, raw slice of Appalachia. And that’s just cater, predominantly, for local musicians and boost the had music to fall back on, so I think everybody else should the likes of Leveret, a collaboration between three of the a taster of all the fantastic artists in store! The festival also live music scene. Owner, Andy Brewster, is set to host have the same opportunity. I also co-host Thursday’s open finest folk instrumentalists in the country: Andy Cutting, features innovative original events like Rudyard Kipling and regular live music events and open mic nights, provide mic night in Storytellers in Stockton for Jimmy Beck, Sam Sweeney and Rob Harbron. Andy has played with Peter Bellamy’s The Barrack-Room Ballads. An imaginative performance/exhibition space for local artists, and also and alongside ex Young Rebel Set frontman Matthew Sting and The Who, while Sam was part of folk juggernaut new performance celebrating the 40th anniversary of offer a rehearsal space for musicians throughout the day. Wilde, and it gives me the opportunity to keep in touch Bellowhead. Lady Maisery is another sophisticated offering this seminal folk album features Martin and Eliza Carthy, Andy’s reasoning behind designing a café/bar for local with local artists. There have been some fantastic people who deliver the purest and most intricate of harmonies. Jon Boden, Damien Barber and the Wilsons. Broadcaster music largely stems from his own experience as a coming through the door at open mic nights over the last Multiple BBC Folk Award-winner, Jackie Oates, introduces Hardeep Singh Kohli provides narration drawn from a travelling musician: “I’ve been involved in the music few years, so I’m hoping to transfer some of the talent her new duo with Megan Henwood, range of Kipling’s writing. Instrumental scene for about thirty years now, and as a travelling here, but obviously hosting ours on a different night.” and The Voice finalist Sally Barker passages will conjure the atmosphere of I.T. Consultant for the last As well as live entertainment, Whole delivers the smoky, emotional the times, from rousing martial brass to the sixteen years, I’ve travelled up Latte Love will also feature a rolling vocals that brought Tom Jones to “LEGENDS INCLUDING evocative strings and percussion of Indian and down the country - so, “WHAT WE NEED IS A PLACE exhibition of photographs and artwork tears. Young protest singer, Grace MARTIN CARTHY, JON classical music. It will be a truly unmissable naturally, I’ve taken my guitar by local photographers starting with Petrie, will stir things up with her performance. Other unique offerings include and played in a wide variety of WITH A VARIED RANGE OF Ian Allcock, who specialises in capturing unique take on life, love and politics, BODEN AND JOHN the very silly folk panel game Never Mind venues. Everywhere you go, you LIVE MUSIC AUDIENCES TO the essence of live music performances, delivered with bags of warmth the Bandoggs, hosted by Jim Moray, and see places that attempt to be a and Wayne Calvert - a well-known local and wit. The line-up also features KIRKPATRICK HEADLINE the No-folk Cabaret, which this year will music venue, but what we need COVER ALL GENRES” landscape photographer. “Ian has a real BBC Folk Awards Best Band of A BILL THAT OOZES PURE take place in a pop-up Tiki lounge on board is a fixed place with a varied eye for capturing action shots of live 2017, the Furrow Collective, which HMS Trincomalee! The festival takes place range of live music and a varied audience to cover all performances and audiences, and Wayne has had several includes Folk Musician of the Year CLASS” at the National Museum of the Royal Navy genres during the week,” noted Andy. Whole Latte Love of his landscape photographs published by the local press, Rachel Newton. The music of the Hartlepool, where you can wander the will be a music café during the day, serving food and so there’s a quieter “exhibition room” where you can North East will be well represented 18th century Historic Quay and discover drinks while also giving upcoming, younger musicians have a chat and a coffee or read a book - and you’ll be by concertina maestro Alistair Anderson and Festival concerts, sessions, talks, workshops and screenings - who aren’t allowed to play in pubs and bars due to age looking at local artists’ work. We may also host some Patrons the Wilsons, Johnny Handle and Bert Draycott. If performances are tucked into every nook and cranny! The restrictions a chance to perform and develop their stage poetry readings (I’m a big fan of local poets Douglas Americana is your thing, the festival has scored a couple of star venue is HMS Trincomalee: concerts in the Captain’s craft. Although Stockton already has a number of cafés, Verrill and Chris Stewart), or a folk night or Jazz session real coups. Jolie Holland & Samantha Parton, co-founders Cabin and cosy gigs on the Mess Deck let you experience Whole Latte Love distinguishes itself by providing more - there are lots of possibilities.” Despite the fact that of the legendary Be Good Tanyas, have reunited to deliver this beautiful ship in a completely unique way. Function – later opening times (11am – 11pm), a performance numerous things are already happening at Whole Latte their mesmerising brand of outsider folk, replete with rooms in the main building provide the setting for mid-scale stage for artists looking to gain an audience, and Love, Andy also has plans for further expansion in the rootsy harmonies and superb songwriting. The Tanyas’ concerts, as well as talks and screenings earlier in the day. rehearsal space, which gives even more opportunity future. A gin and whiskey lounge is planned for the second luminous debut album, ‘Blue Horse’, was named one of Mainstage concerts take place a short walk away at the to aspiring artists. “There are other rehearsal spaces year, which will have a private club atmosphere, offering a 2002’s top 50 releases by Q Magazine. Tim Eriksen is lovely Victorian Town Hall Theatre. available, but with us you can at least come downstairs different experience to the other rooms. acclaimed for transforming American tradition with his For tickets and information, visit hartlepoolfolkfest.co.uk to have a drink and a panini and chips or a toastie so you Whole Latte Love has now opened on Bridge Street in startling interpretations of traditional songs and tunes. or ring 01429 299330. There’s also a discount on weekend don’t have to dash in and out.” The café/bar environment Stockton. For further information, head to The only musician to have shared the stage with both Kurt tickets for Hartlepool residents. has been designed completely with local musicians, www.facebook.com/whole-latte-love-cafe-bar/.

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HOME GATHERING 2017 THINK TANK?, SUNDERLAND PREPARES TO OPEN

Written by Scott Forbes brings the number one hits of The Specials. The rest of the Written by Damian Robinson forerunner to the title of ‘Best Live Venue’ since its opening line-up is just as impressive, with London folk singer Lisa in 2013. Originally opened at Hoults Yard, and moving to “Home Gathering is like the weather; if you don’t like it Knapp, singer-songwriter Scott Matthews and the highly Behavioural psychologist, Roger Connors, argues that Digital not too long afterwards, Think Tank? has become just wait a few minutes.” Such is the exciting brilliance of underrated sometime Fernhill singer, Julie Murphy, all set a culture is created from a collection of individual synonymous both for having its finger on the musical pulse this year’s eclectic line-up that this paraphrased Mark Twain to perform. You can also hear an array of cross-genre experiences. Often referred to as the ‘3 T’ model, Connor (both The 1975 and Wolf Alice played before becoming epithet is the perfect outlook on a festival that doesn’t talent from Twelfth day, World Service Project, King Bee, believes that our experiences are made up of three main huge) and for hosting wild nights by established acts (Lee allow itself to be boxed in by genre. The third year of Home The Keelers, Daoiri Farrell, Bush Gothic, Tantz, and a DJ set elements: what others tell us (‘Told’), what’s going on Scratch Perry, Royal Blood). Catching lightning twice, the Gathering sees beloved North East darlings The Unthanks from Sir Jac’s Bantamacs. Comedy fans are treated to Alan around us (‘Tangible’) and what we assume (‘Thoughts’). smaller, sister venue, Think Tank? Underground has proved take total control over the festival’s programme for the Partridge and Royale Family writer, Henry Normal, and When applied to a group of people, or a community, it’s just as popular with music fans; reinforcing the Think Tank? first time - giving the weekend a truly personal feel. As Graham Fellows - the genius behind John Shuttleworth, and the combination and interplay of the experiences of each brand of booking quality artists and providing fans with music lovers, we tend to have a broad spectrum of taste, Jilted John - who surfaces from the shadows of his beloved individual which produce cultural norms - the set of social good value ticket prices and booming sound systems. and the Tyneside band are no exception: “Having covered characters for a rare performance as himself. The festival alignments and accepted behaviours which become the Recent headline shows (featured in NE Volume) by Joseph a lot of musical ground ourselves, we know we are very is staged in Hoults Yard which was once one of the most agreed social patterns of interaction. It’s these norms J Jones and the Shimmer Band have reinforced the CBGB, lucky to have an open-minded and famous potteries in the world and is now which differentiate one group of intimate, performance arena of Think venturesome audience, ready to a hipster-friendly, post-industrial venue. people from another and give Tank? Underground. trust and join us on our journeys. “WHAT WE HOPE MOST A stone’s throw away from Newcastle’s them a sense of identity, a set of “A NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART, Spreading even further into the North We have treated the chance to Ouseburn quarter, it’s an apt setting for customs and a culture. 200-CAPACITY VENUE East on their mission to make the area host our own festival with the same OF ALL IS THAT PEOPLE a festival where you may find yourself Perhaps only rivalled by football, a the most exciting live music scene in the multifarious, magpie-like approach, WILL GO HOME HAVING flash-mobbed by a swirling traditional passion for music could be at the DESIGNED TO ATTRACT UK, the Sunderland leg of Think Tank? and what we hope most of all is that dance team, joined by a masked children’s root of much of what we consider has now opened. Purpose built in the people will go home having loved LOVED SOMETHING THEY procession, or just enjoying the best in North East culture. THE BEST LIVE ACTS TO former Londonderry pub, Think Tank?, something they weren’t expecting the local craft, food and drinks scene. Taken right back to the era of SUNDERLAND” Sunderland is a new state-of-the-art, to,” says Unthanks pianist and WEREN’T EXPECTING TO” Summing up the essence of the festival, King George, and swaying through 200-capacity venue designed to attract producer, Adrian McNally. Adrian continues: “It’s great that there’s the traditional folk era, live music the best live acts to Sunderland. Opening So what can you expect? The such diversity of art form and genre to has been central to our social activities and ways of with punk rock outfit the Muncie Girls, the venue is already weekend topped, on Sunday afternoon, by an exclusive be found at festivals these days, but so often the poetry is interacting. As is still observed in many workplaces and in the process of creating a gig listing to rival anything in performance of ‘The Bairns’ by Rachel Unthank & The in the poetry tent, the comedy is in the comedy tent, the pubs today, music remains the source for many of our the North East and continue Think Tank?’s reputation for Winterset, marking the 10th anniversary of the Mercury- big bands are on the big stage etc. We want to run a festival common-ground conversations with family, friends and providing amazing live shows in state-of-the-art settings. If nominated album. While The Unthanks themselves will that is billed more confidently and randomly, mixing up strangers. In recent times, North Eastern experiences you’re looking for a place to build up your own live music be accompanied by a 10-piece band and a 100-strong the audience experience so that good times end up full of of live music have been shaped by a growing number experiences, and a place to bet on for ‘Best Live Venue choir that’s sure to take the roof off on Saturday night, enriching surprises.” And that is exactly what makes Home of impressive music venues. These venues have allowed 2017’, Think Tank? Sunderland should be right near the top elsewhere quality abounds with a rare solo performance by Gathering so special. Home Gathering takes place in Hoults us, amongst others results, to enjoy an ever-increasing of your list. Like you, we can’t wait to see what gigs they the peerless Joan As Policewoman as well as the beguiling Yard in Byker from Friday 15th to Sunday 17 September. number of stadium shows (Stadium of Light), intimate have in store for us in 2017. folktronica of Beth Orton and 6 Music favourites, Dutch Weekend tickets cost £70.00 for adults, £40.00 concessions, pop symphony shows (The Sage) and intimate gigs Think Tank? Sunderland is now available for bookings, so Uncles. The political edge to the weekend is delivered by £18.00 for 14-17-year-olds, £8.00 for 6-13-year-olds, and (The Georgian Theatre). If the North Eastern culture is contact [email protected] for further details. the poetic subversive funk of The Blockheads, the cutting under 6’s go free. Separate day tickets are available. For reinforced by the live music experiences we have, then And for further information about Think Tank?, Sunderland social commentary of folk singer Chris Wood and original further information, and to purchase tickets, head to we’ve been spoilt for choice. Adding an extra dimension in general head to Facebook.com/think-tank-sunderland. rude boy Neville Staple who, along with new material, homegathering.co.uk. to our live venues, Newcastle’s Think Tank? has become a

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NE VOLUME LIVE 2017 FRANKIE & THE HEARTSTRINGS FRANKIE & THE HEARTSTRINGS + THE LAKE POETS + GLASS CAVES + BOY JUMPS SHIP + VELVOIR + ABEL RAISE THE CAIN + TALK LIKE TIGERS AT ARC STOCKTON THE LAKE POETS

Written by Thomas Anderson And what variety we have on offer! in. The up-and- coming female duo from Newcastle alt-punk outfit, Boy Jumps Ship, Newcastle formed just last year and have As many of you already know, we’ve now will be hitting the stage for what’s certain to since sent ripples through the local scene. been running for two years and to celebrate be a fast-paced set. Their debut album, ‘Wake Their sound is something rather unique, we’ll be putting on a showcase for North Up’, released in 2015, is chock full of glorious with catchy synth-filled rhythms and a highly East music fans to get excited about. and rebellious anthems. They’re reminiscent charismatic stage performance. of Blink-182 and A Day To Remember, with a On Saturday 9th September, we’re hosting fierce and exciting live show like no other. And finally, there’s no other artist on the a 7-band event at ARC, Stockton from scene doing what Velvoir are right now. The GLASS CAVES 4:00pm. With a capacity of 550, this makes Yorkshire alternative rock/indie outfit, Glass self-proclaimed ‘gender defectors’ from the event the biggest gig we’ve organised so Caves, will also be paying us a visit after Newcastle will also be coming to play, with far - and it’s been set up to bring the music playing at Stockton Calling a few months ago. their artsy and unique take on the human community together. The four-piece are well-known for busking condition. They’re well-known for their mind- on the streets of York, but they’ve moved bending performances that will have you Headlining the event are Sunderland indie from busking to playing the National circuit questioning your own existence. outfit, Frankie and the Heartstrings. The and astonishing crowds with their fantastic hugely successful five-piece have played sets. The band fuse agitated rhythms, yo-yoing NE Volume Magazine Editor, Lee Allcock, alongside an array of big names such as the added: “For the last two years we’ve been BOY JUMPS SHIP Kaiser Chiefs and The Vaccines since forming doing all we can to spread the word about back in 2008. As well as founding their own upcoming artists both in the North East and record store (Pop Recs in Sunderland), and “There is a phenomenal out of town, but what better way is there with their track ‘Hunger’ appearing on FIFA, to showcase that talent than by putting they’re also due to release new material amount of talent both the artists on one of Teesside’s most iconic this year. “We’re writing a new album at the stages. moment, so this will be our first chance to here in the North East and play a few new songs. We’re not the kind of “There is a phenomenal amount of talent band who plays mountains of new material across the UK as a whole” both here in the North East and across the VELVOIR though as it sucks when bands do that. We’re UK as a whole, and we want to make sure in the ‘shut up and play the hits’ camp,” says guitars and dissonant keyboard sounds they have the ability to share their skills guitarist, Michael. with vocals that splinter then soar through with 550 passionate music fans right here in their songs. They come at you like a band Teesside.” Another fascinating act we’re bringing from channelling the spirit of American alternative Sunderland is The Lake Poets. Described bands, such as Local Natives and Fleet Foxes, Tickets for the event (which starts at as ‘quietly devastating’, ‘accomplished through a very British filter to produce 4:00pm), are priced at £14.00 and are and intelligent’ and ‘spellbinding and perfectly formed morsels of ballsy alt-rock. available from arconline.co.uk, by heading heart-breaking’, multi-instrumentalist and to the ARC’s Box Office, by calling the Box ABEL RAISE THE CAIN songwriter, Martin Longstaff’s music regularly Also making an appearance are Abel Raise Office on 01642 525199, or by heading to silences audiences and turns heads. Lead the Cain – an epic and orchestral post- Pop Recs in Sunderland. single ‘Your Face’, from their self-titled album, rock outfit from Teesside whose live set has received over 4 million Spotify plays as is a fascinating spectacle. They combine A minibus will also be running from the well as steady daytime airplay on BBC Radio soul-lifting melodic choruses with an array of venue back to Sunderland. Please contact 2, Radio X, and BBC 6 Music. On September beautiful and chilling instrumentation. our Editor, Lee Allcock, at info@nevolume. 9th, Martin will be joined by his band for co.uk for further information. what’s certain to be a special performance. The fun doesn’t stop there either. It’s all dream-pop when Talk Like Tigers waltz TALK LIKE TIGERS

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NEWCASTLE JAZZ FESTIVAL MUSIC V CANCER LIVE!

Written by Milena Yordanova genre. Headlining this festival special will be Culver, whose Music v Cancer makes its triumphant return to Teesside this be having an auction with signed memorabilia from stars such Photography by Jeff Humbert high precision quality of sound and depth of reach creates a October. The twice-annual ‘Music V Cancer Weekender’ live as Ed Sheeran, Rival Sons and Reef.”On top of the headline unique meditative experience. Screening of the film ‘Politics sessions promise a weekend of music and entertainment all acts, the Friday night will see the Robbie Cavanagh Trio and In 1995, the old Newcastle Jazz Festival closed its doors, and Poetry’ will also take place upstairs at the Jazz Café in the name of charity, as the event has been set up to raise Tim Gallagher along with Joe & David of ‘The Dunwells’ and leaving a void in the city. Thankfully, after 22 years, the in memory of Keith Morris - a greatly respected musician, money to buy much needed cancer-detection equipment for Sonny and Jon Coley performing on the Saturday night.Tony Newcastle Jazz Festival returns from Thursday 28th to educator, promoter and founding member of the ‘Schmazz’ local hospitals. Held at Hartlepool’s Grand Hotel, the event said: “Music v Cancer isn’t your normal type of gig where Sunday 1st October and will take place in numerous venues organisation which subsequently came to merge with Jazz takes place on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th October featuring you’re uncomfortably stood trying to get a good view of the right across the city centre. “In celebration of the milestone North East. Festival Producer, Wesley Stephenson, added: at least three acts each night along with a memorabilia front as all of our guests are seated at tables so they can take 100th anniversary year of the first ever jazz recordings, “For the first edition of the festival, it’ll be a great honour auction.The events so far have raised over £219,000 for the in the full atmosphere. The lighting, the acoustics and stage set it’s the perfect time to bring together and recognise some to pay tribute to such a dedicated figure in the history North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, and that all come into play to give anyone who attends an unforgettable of the great venues and promoters working in the North of Tyneside Jazz.” There’s an early start on Saturday with feat is all down to the work of Tony Larkin and his small team experience.”The ‘Music v Cancer Weekender’ live sessions East,’” says Festival Producer, Wesley Stephenson. Alongside Paul Taylor - an accomplished pianist and keyboard player of volunteers. Tony set up the charity after he was diagnosed have become a must-attend date for any regional music diary, some of the cream of regional players, the festival will specialising in improvisation. His evocative, alluring and with bowel cancer in September with previous musical acts of the event welcome European musicians from unique music combines unusual harmonies 2009 and wanted to help others including Jack Savoretti, The Temperance France, Denmark and Switzerland, and sonorities with an original and fluid that were going through diagnosis “I’M SO GRATEFUL TO THE Movement, The Magic Numbers, Colin as well as some of the UK’s most “IT’S THE PERFECT TIME technique. And on the night, the festival and treatment within the region. Vearncombe (Aka Black), Turin Brakes exciting improvisers from the will present a stunning international bill Now with six years clear, Tony is INCREDIBLE MUSIC TALENT and the list goes on. Tony added: “When I TO BRING TOGETHER AND bringing together musicians from France, Glasgow and London scenes. looking forward to his 28th and WHO DONATE THEIR TIME first started the charity, I never imagined The long weekend of concerts RECOGNISE SOME OF Denmark, Switzerland and the UK. 29th events.He said: “The line-up of it would become as big and successful features Mette Rasmussen & Julien Schnellertollermeier, Troyka, Acapulco, this year’s event is fantastic as always. IN TAKING THE STAGE AND as it is today. It’s amazing to think of how Desprez, Zoe Rahman, Troyka and THE GREAT VENUES AND Rassmussen and Desprez will be playing I’m so grateful to the incredible far it has come in seven years.I’m really Newcastle Improvisers Julie Kjaer, and you can expect some of the most music talent who donate their time ENTERTAINING AUDIENCES proud in all we’ve achieved in that time in Hannah Marshall, Rachel Musson PROMOTERS WORKING IN exciting contemporary jazz you’re ever in taking the stage and entertaining not only raising awareness but buying vital and many more. The festival kicks likely to hear. On Sunday, The Improvisers audiences of over 160 people each OF OVER 160 PEOPLE EACH cancer detection equipment that helps off at the Jazz Café, which is known THE NORTH EAST” Workshop - which runs regularly on night.”The session on Friday 6th NIGHT” our local community directly.” This year, for supporting local jazz enthusiasts the first Sunday of the month - will be will be headlined by Broken Witt the charity provided a much needed family and students by providing a platform twice a month. For part of the festival. The sessions act as an open space for Rebels, who have just returned from room in the chemotherapy ward at the University Hospital this festival warm up, the BABMUS group, Bearpark, will all musicians, vocalists and people who work with sound their successful U.S. tour, while Saturday’s audience will be of Hartlepool in memory of Andy Brown - a coast2coast deliver a modern take on a wide variety of standards to explore the nature of improvisation, with listeners as entertained by Phil Campbell (solo acoustic) from rock band, fundraiser for the charity who sadly passed away from cancer with influences including John Coltrane and Bill Evans. welcome as the participants. Concluding the festival is one The Temperance Movement. Tony added: “Thanks must also in July 2016. On top of this, donations have gone into buying On Friday 29th September, the festival continues at The of the most staggering line-ups you’re ever likely to see on be said to the excellent businesses who have sponsored two video cystoscopes for the University Hospital of North Literary and Philosophical Society with Zoe Rahman - one Tyneside. Featuring as part of Jazz North East’s monthly ‘On the event this year and are always in attendance. Without Tees, have helped to re-open the cancer information centre of the most revered pianists on the international jazz scene The Outside’ and ‘Women Make Music’ series are seven of them this event could not go ahead.”Businesses supporting in Hartlepool and have gone towards a new endoscopy and a regular guest to Tyneside. She will perform new London’s finest improvisers, including Alison Blunt, Julie Kjær, Music v Cancer include UV-Guard (Australia), Seymour training facility. Tickets are now on sale at £15.00 and can work from her sixth studio album, ‘Dreamland’, which is Rachel Musson and Ivor Kallin, who will all perform with the Civil Engineering, Total Recycling Services, Top Brass, Phoenix be purchased from The Grand Hotel in Hartlepool. To learn also her first as a solo musician. In the evening, the event London Improvisers’ Orchestra. For more information about Steel, GPS Doors, Ward Bros, Merlin PCB, Hart Biologicals, more about Music v Cancer and how you can get involved moves to The Globe for Koan - a DIY night dedicated to the event, please visit the festival’s social media account at Coast Kitchens, ReActive Design, BSS, Greenville and Smith visit musicvcancer.com. improvisation and original composition with no regard for Facebook: /newcastlefestivalofjazzandimprovisedmusic. & Associates Dentist.Tony continued: “On the night, we’ll also

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BILLY OCEAN NATALIE MCCOOL "The North East crowd must be the “You’re in for a fun night!” loudest crowd out there" Multi-instrumentalist, Natalie McCool heads to The Cluny 2, COASTS Legendary R&B singer-songwriter, Billy INHEAVENOcean heads to the Newcastle on Thursday 16th March so Nathan Douthwaite Sage, Gateshead on Friday 7th April so Damian Robinson caught up with her to discuss her new album, the North East, “We want people to come away from our shows having felt like they’ve been caught up with“The him. craziest gigs we play areand touring.generally in Newcastle”

at a mad party for a few hours” FollowingYou’re bringing a summer your full ‘Here of festivals You Are - the BestWhat’s of Tour’ your to favourite songYou’ve to justperform released yourYou’re debut playing album, Think so what Tank? kind in Newcastle of reception Coasts prepare to play Riverside, days was pivotal to your success? I mean, Our American fans are quite similar to our andGateshead. on the cusp As yourof releasing most recenttheir first album ‘Herelive You and Are’ why? focuses has it received so far? this month. Are you looking forward Newcastle and Independent, Sunderland certainly it couldn’t have hurt, but do you British fans really. We did a support tour album,both on Inheaven the songs are aboutthat have to embark influenced you I andlove the playing songs ‘Regeneration’ Really at great. the end There has tobeen coming so much back positive and performing feedback inand the it’s this month so Wayne Madden caught up feel this kind of traditional exposure is still with a band called Bad Suns and managed onthat a headlinehave become tour which your isgreatest stopping hits at what canof wethe expectset but I also lovegreat playing to hear‘Treats’ which songsNorth are East? personal favourites. I’m really with frontman, Chris, to talk about baptism, as relevant in the “story of a band”? to win a lot of them over. They get to Thinkfrom Tank?,the show? Newcastle this month. Laura because generally all thehappy kids formthat people their haveYeah, understood it’s one whereof our I’mfavourite coming places from with Zane Lowe, Coachella and more. I think it definitely helped, but I do feel like shows really early and scream a lot! SandersonI always play caught as many up with of the Southhits live as I can.own When little you circle are so it’s quiteit, with nice the as themes a of heartbreakto go. We always and acceptance look forward and maturity.to radio is becoming less and less influential. Londonlucky enough alternative to have rock hadband quite to find a few out hits youbuzz. must accept Newcastle, Birmingham and London. So you practised in the crypt of a church There is not one way of breaking an act What do Newcastle and Sunderland morethat the about fans their want new to release hear them and what and weI like playing them. I will The tour sees you stoppingNewcastle at many is alwaysdifferent one UK of cities...are our top ones when you first started as a band. Did the and I think the industry is really struggling audiences have in store for them? shouldalso be expect doing froma few their songs Newcastle off the ‘Heredate. You Are’Can album,you tell but us asabout thethere sound any ofplaces your you haven’tbecause been every before? time we go there we venue have any significance as a ‘spiritual to cope with more unknown! We haven’t We put absolutely everything into our live the album reached No. 4 in the charts, the fansupcoming know themalbum? as Do theI’m new really songs looking forwardhave to the playing best atgig The ever. Cluny The craziesthaving heard gigs birthplace’ or ‘baptism’? had any mainstream radio at all really for show so you can expect loads of energy, Howwell as has the festival older season ones. been for you sound similar to the songsso many you’ve great already things aboutwe play that are venue! generally Newcastle in Newcastle. is a beautiful And Although we rehearsed in a few different this album and we’re still in a really good lots of dancing and jumping around. We so far? Have you had a favourite festival released? city. I played a Sofar Soundswe always there love last yeargoing which out in was Newcastle incredible. churches and other spaces and didn’t stay place. want people to come away from our performanceYou seem to thisreally year? enjoy being on stage and No,performing I think the live. album starts off punky after our gigs and have the best night there long, it had significance in that it shows having felt like they’ve been at a mad ThisIs playing summer’s live your festival favourite season part has beenof being a musician?and heavy and then it goesDo youinto thinkmore you’ll of tryever do anythere. touristy things whilst on the tour? was the cheapest place we could find to You’ve performed in some fantastic party for a few hours. reallyI really amazing enjoy playing because live. we When played I atam a on the stagea dream hearing pop landscapethe Welland thenwe had loud a good look around on our last tour so this time rehearse. We would work long shifts all settings internationally, such as playing lotcrowd of these sing alongfestivals to lastthe yearsongs and it’s they’ve a great feeling.punky, When ‘Regeneration’ I give style,we willtowards have tothe visit someWhat different can fans attractions. coming to We your visited tour weekend and then practice from Monday Coachella and Lollapalooza. How receptive You released your debut album in January probablyout to the quadrupled audience andin the they amount give back it makesend. aIt’s fantastic meant to take youQueensferry on a bit of in Edinburghexpect? last time we played which was to Thursday all day, every day. It was pretty did you find this audience at the time 2016. I’d be remiss if I didn’t ask about new ofnight people where watching we can us. all It’s forget nice aboutto see our troublesa journey. and Therefor a is flat beautiful.out rock ‘n’We roll haven’t actuallyWe’ve beengot a to weird the Angelset design of the that North, we’ve so vital in us forming our sound, although the having yet to release a full album and music and further plans accompanying this thecouple work of we’vehours puthave in fun.over I likethis toyear make is it a partyin there vibe. too as we just triedwill have to maketo take a a trip beenup there testing this out time throughout around! the summer. natural reverb was out of control at times. playing outside native soil? tour… paying off and seeing that evolution. Our record that we would like to listen to The whole stage is covered in red roses They were incredible really. We’d already We have a new album, ‘This Life’, which favouriteYou tend festivalsto bring so your far wouldtours tobe the Truck North Eastand hopefullyof England other peopleYour like music listening career has andhad thesome roses pretty are amazing climbing moments up the mic so far, What have you been doing right, in your been out to the US, and with Oceans came out on Friday 18th August and we’ll Festivalquite a lot.and What Glastonbury. do you enjoy the most aboutto itthe too. ‘up north’ but what would you sayand is yourguitar favourite amps, as moment well as a to huge date? red opinion, to succeed so fluidly as a band and we had a track that was already getting be playing lots of it on the tour. I’m really crowd? My favourite moment velvetis getting backdrop playlisted - it’s on influenced BBC Radio by1 justthe individually work so well? attention on the internet, so people knew proud of what we’ve achieved so far and DoIt’s justyou aprefer great playingcrowd. festivalI must gigssay, theor North DidEast you crowd have must any musicalbecause influences I felt so happyalbum that lots artwork of people which like has me red were roses going on to We’re nowhere near where we want to be of us anyway. I remember looking up at the we want to continue growing. We’re always yourbe the own loudest headline crowd gigs? out there. when making the album?be listening to my music!each It wasof our an tongues.amazing feeling.We’ll be playing as a band. We feel like we have a lot further crowd in Coachella and thinking, ‘Please writing new music so we could just release I think they are two completely different We listened to a lot of Smashing most of the album and a lot of the B to go and feel really fortunate to have a remember this moment.’ There was also a another one straight away. Why not!? things.Finally, Atwhat festivals does you’vethe immediate got a lot futureof bringPumpkins for you andand canThe ClashFinally, and obviouslyis there anything sides you we’vewant toreleased say to theover people the last coming 3 management team and small label that is Union Jack flag flying in the audience which peoplewe look just forward checking to someyou out, new whereas material in 2017?Pixies pretty much run tothrough see you? years. We’ll also be playing a longer set allowing us the space to do that. We’ve we thought was hilarious. Coasts play Independent, Sunderland on whenI have youa full play year your of touringheadline the set world, it’s like but I ameverything making timewe do. For theYou’re slower in for stuff, a fun night!that There we’ve will never be sing-songs really done and before. some always just tried to stay really truthful to Tuesday 19th September and Riverside, ato really write intense new songs energy for because an album everyone to be released we listened in 2018. to some of swearing,The Cure’s but you’ll have a great time! our instincts. Cliché as it might be, I would like to ask, do Newcastle on Wednesday 20th September. there really wants to see you. At festivals slower dreamier moments. There’s a Inheaven play Think Tank?, Newcastle on you feel English audiences differ from their For ticket information and more head to you’veTickets, got priced to win between people £24.19over and - £48.38, keep arelot available of guitar from band influencesTickets, running priced at £7.70Saturday (including 30th booking September. fee), are Tickets, available priced Did you feel Zane Lowe’s initial American counterparts? And how so? musicglue.com/coasts. fanssagegateshead.com. happy, but you do usually get to play through. from thecluny.com. at £8.80 in advance, are available from championing of your band in those early Every part of the world has a different vibe. to ten times the amount of people. thinktanknewcastle.com.

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HAYLEY MCKAY BABY STRANGE BILLY OCEAN NATALIE MCCOOL “Sometimes you’ve got to get through “It’ll be the longest set we’ve played yet” "The North East crowd must be the “You’re in for a fun night!” the pain to get to all the good stuff” loudest crowd out there" Baby Strange are set to play Newcastle’s Cluny 2 this month, so Multi-instrumentalist, Natalie McCool heads to The Cluny 2, Nathan Douthwaite caught up with the band before their valiant Legendary R&B singer-songwriter, Billy Ocean heads to the Newcastle on Thursday 16th March so Nathan Douthwaite Darlington pop/electro/country singer-songwriter, Hayley McKay, return to the North East. Sage, Gateshead on Friday 7th April so Damian Robinson caught up with her to discuss her new album, the North East, makes her way to The Cluny, Newcastle this month so Damian caught up with him. JARET REDDICKand touring. Robinson caught up with her to talk about her upcoming album It’s been nearly a year since your debut album was released, so and more. how has the reception been over the last twelve months? You’re bringing your ‘Here You Are - the Best of Tour’ to You’ve just released your debut album, so what kind of reception It’s been crazy. All we’ve ever wanted to do since we started this Gateshead. As your most“There’ll recent album ‘Here be You stories Are’ focuses that’ll has it receivedmake so far?people cry” It’s been nine months since your haunting debut single, ‘Unspoken’, band was to release an album that we love. It’s a great feeling bothBowling on forthe Soupsongs lead that singer have influencedJaret you You’veand the done songs a lot of actingReally in great. the past. There has I’mbeen the so worst. much Ipositive listen to feedback what I andlisten it’s to landed. How would you describe the sound and concept of knowing it’s out in the open. thatReddick have heads become to Riverside,your greatest Newcastle hits what canAre we there expect any plans in thegreat future to hear for which songsand areI listen personal to a lotfavourites. of podcasts. I’m really I’m so ‘Unspoken’ to our readers who may not have heard the track? fromthis month the show? so Lisa Bartos caught up more acting roles? happy that people havebad understood at keeping where up-to-date I’m coming with fromwhat’s with It’s a ballad and a classic break-up song. It’s about moving away You’ve just released a new EP too, so will the Cluny show be Iwith always him play to talkas many about of mental the hits health live as I can.Yeah, When I’m you in area movie calledit, with ‘Saving the themesthe of heartbreakcoming out and so acceptanceI guess, for andme, maturity.it’s always from a relationship that isn’t working and just how tough it is to focused around this? luckyissues enough and the to implications have had quite of social a few hits youTinman’ must accept which is coming out soon. a surprise - it’s like the give that keeps do so. I think it’s something everyone can relate to. Yeah. We’ll play the EP in full as well as the majority of the album. thatmedia. the fans want to hear them and I like playingI’m doing them. a bunchI will of voiceThe actingtour sees and you stoppingon giving. at many I wake different up one UK day cities...are and I’m It’ll be the longest set we’ve played yet. also be doing a few songs off the ‘Here You Are’stuff album, like that but too. as It’s somethingthere any placesthat, you haven’tlike ‘wholly been before?crap, there’s a new album – The recent follow-up single, ‘The Bottom Of My Heart’, has a theSo what album made reached you nameNo. 4 thisin the tour charts, the the fansnow know I’m home them moreas andI’m not really touring looking forwardamazing’. to playing at The Cluny having heard more upbeat sound compared to ‘Unspoken’ but is still very Can we expect more new material this year? well‘Heartache as the older& Hilarity’ ones. tour? as much, I can do someso more many of. great It’s athings about that venue! Newcastle is a beautiful introspective talking about themes of pain, demons, and healing. We may have a little something for people to hear at the end of It’s because it’s basically stories from different side to me; it’scity. another I played level a Sofar SoundsHow’s there your last podcast year which going? was incredible. Where did the idea for the track come from? the year, but we can’t say too much about it yet. Youthe lastseem 20 to years really and enjoy one beingof the on things stage and ofperforming being able live. to create something The podcast is going great – we’re It’s different from ‘Unspoken’ in that it’s about not giving up on IsI’ve playing always live said your is I’ve favourite made heartachepart of being a musician?awesome. Do you think you’ll trygrowing! do any touristy It’s called things ‘Jaret whilst Goes on to the the tour? something - sometimes you’ve got to get through the pain to get You’ve played The Cluny before, so what do you like about the Iinto really hilarity. enjoy It playing might notlive. Whenbe the Ifunniest am on the stage hearing the Well we had a good lookMovies’ around and on every our last week tour it’s so growing. this time to all the good stuff. It’s quite an uplifting, motivating song, but it venue? crowdof subjects, sing alongbut I tryto theto put songs a funny it’s a spingreat feeling.Over When the last I give 20+ yearswe in will BFS have you’ve to visit someIt’s thedifferent most attractions.fun I’m having We visitedin my work has a drive to it with a country vibe. The sound is amazing. We first played in there with Slaves a few outon it. to There’ll the audience be stories and that’llthey give make back it makesplayed a fantastic a vast number ofQueensferry venues, but in Edinburghand lastall of time my weprojects played right which now. was It’s years ago and we loved it. We can’t wait to return. nightpeople where cry, I wethink, can and all onesforget that about will our troublesdo you and prefer for a playing smallbeautiful. or large We haven’t actuallyforcing been me toto watchthe Angel a bunch of the of North, movies so So Matthew Parisi is producing your album. What impact has he couplemake people of hours laugh. have We’ll fun. coverI like tothe make it a partyvenues? vibe. will have to take a trip Iup haven’t there seenthis time in a around!really long time or I been making to the sound of your tracks? What do you like most about playing Newcastle? gallons between heartache and hilarity. I think they’re completely different haven’t seen at all. Matt completely gets my sound and how to produce it. It’s all Newcastle has a special place in our hearts. The past 3 shows You tend to bring your tours to the North Eastshows. of EnglandI like the smallerYour venues music because career has had some pretty amazing moments so far, about getting the vocal out front and letting the production we’ve played there have sold out and the last one at Jumpin’ Jacks quiteWhat acan lot. fans What expect do you from enjoy the the show? most aboutthey’re the ‘up intimate north’ and youbut almost what wouldfeel you saySpeaking is your favouriteof films, momentwhat’s the to date?best film complement my voice rather than overwhelm it. is one we’ll always remember: the floor almost caved in due to crowd?They’ll see a side they’ve not thought like you could have a conversationMy favourite withmoment you’veis getting ever playlisted seen? on BBC Radio 1 just how much people were jumping and the gig got stopped 3 times. 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Finally,make a what little doesbit more the immediatesense or at future least bringmusic. for you They and both can have theirFinally, place is there in our anything would you want watch to thatsay to movie the people again, cominganytime. We may showcase a couple of tracks from the new album, but we Do you want to say anything to your fans coming to the Cluny wehave look more forward meaning to tosome them new than material when in 2017?world. I really do enjoyto playing see you? both; I want to get people up on their feet and dancing and we have a set Show? Iwe’re have jumpinga full year around of touring and playing the world, them but I amjust making enjoy makingtime peopleYou’re smile. in for a fun night!Jaret There Reddick will be plays sing-songs Riverside, and someNewcastle that’s proven to do that. I’m thankful this gig is on the ground floor. toloud write and newin your songs face. for We’re an album going to to be released in 2018. swearing, but you’ll haveon a Tuesday great time! 19th September. Tickets, laugh a lot; we’re going to cry a lot; it’ll Whose new material are you looking priced at £25.00 in advance, are Hayley Mackay plays The Cluny, Newcastle on Friday 15th Sept. Baby Strange play The Cluny 2, Newcastle on Tuesday 19th Tickets,just be fun priced - like between hanging £24.19out with - £48.38,your areforward available to from being releasedTickets, this pricedyear? at £7.70available (including from booking riversidenewcastle.co.uk. fee), are available Tickets, priced at £10.00 in advance, are available from September. Tickets, priced at £8.00 in advance, are available from sagegateshead.com.friends. I don’t know who has stufffrom coming thecluny.com. out thecluny.com. thecluny.com. as I’m a terrible music fan nowadays.

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BILLY OCEAN NATALIE MCCOOL "The North East crowd must be the “You’re in for a fun night!” loudest crowd out there" Multi-instrumentalist, Natalie McCool heads to The Cluny 2, ANNA REAY Legendary R&B singer-songwriter,THE Billy OceanPHOSPHENES heads to the Newcastle on Thursday 16th March so Nathan Douthwaite Sage, Gateshead on Friday 7th April so Damian Robinson caught up with her to discuss her new album, the North East, “I was inspired by the Great North Run and all of the reasons people enter” caught“We’re up with always him. looking for an energising andsound touring. that will get people moving” Local songstress Anna Reay and her apprehensive! I have a bad back and find it good to run to. The rest of the NewcastleYou’re bringing indie/punk your ‘Here band, You The Are - the Bestbands of Tour’ such to as The Who,You’ve Oasis, just The released yourmaterial? debut album,If so, could so what you kind describe of reception to band have just released a brand new just found out the other day I have playlist are songs I need to learn for PhosphenesGateshead. As head your to most Newcastle’s recent album ‘HereCure, You Are’ The focusesJam etc. has it received so far? our readers the lyrical content and track in aid of Prostate Cancer UK. Bursitis of the hip (swelling of the fluid other gigs coming up, so from Katherine 02both Academy on the songs2 on Thursday that have 21st influenced you and the songs Really great. There has soundbeen so you much have positive gone for? feedback and it’s The local artist will also be running the sacks around the joint). It’s quite painful, Jenkins to the Style Council! September.that have become Chloe Waterhouseyour greatest caught hits what canI eagerly we expect await your O2great Academy to hear gig which songsWe’re are always personal coming favourites. up with I’m newreally ideas Great North Run to further raise funds, but the physio told me I could have a upfrom with the the show? band to find out how this month. As your mosthappy expansive that people gig haveand understood we have awhere few more I’m coming upcoming from with so Nathan Douthwaite caught up with cortisone injection and exercises to You’re also holding a show in Durham, so they’reI always preparing play as many for theirof the biggest hits live gig as I can.to-date, When you what are can we expectit, with from the themes your of heartbreaksongs, but we’reand acceptance always looking and maturity. for an Anna to discuss ‘Sunset on the Tyne’ and strengthen the muscles but I’d have to what can people expect from that? to-date.lucky enough to have had quite a few hits youlive must set? accept energising sound that will get people preparing for the world’s most famous have up to 10 days rest and with only a The show is called ‘Great Ladies of Song’. that the fans want to hear them and I like playingOur livethem. set I willwill show allThe of tour our seesdiverse you stoppingmoving. at Themany lyrics different always UK possess cities...are a half marathon. few weeks to go, I’ve decided to have the We did a similar show at the Whitley Beingalso be a doingfresh facea few on songs the local off the scene, ‘Here You Are’influences album, butmerging as togetherthere any to placesperform you haven’tmeaning been or before?story behind them so that injection after the GNR. To be honest, Bay Playhouse a couple of years ago howthe album did you reached come No.to form 4 in asthe a charts,band? the fansa mixed know show them of as nostalgia I’m reallyand the looking forwardthe tolyrics playing are atas The fun Clunyto listen having to as heard the So, tell me about the songwriting process there was a point where I didn’t think and the Sage last year, and both were Wewell originallyas the older started ones. when our singer/ present, whilst not beingso toomany serious. great things It aboutmelody. that venue! Newcastle is a beautiful behind ‘Sunset on the Tyne’… I’d be able to do it and that’s when I sell-outs. The show is an opportunity to rhythm guitarist, Matty Oliver met our will be fun and active ascity. well I played - we likea Sofar Sounds there last year which was incredible. The way we usually collaborate is I come realised I was actually looking forward celebrate some of our favourite singers leadYou seemguitarist, to reallyGeorge enjoy Cocks being last on year stage and toperforming keep things live. moving. What are your future aspirations as up with the lyrics and melody and Deon to doing it! including Whitney Huston, Adele, Dusty bothIs playing with live intentions your favourite of starting part a ofband. being a musician? Do you think you’ll trya doband, any havingtouristy been things extremely whilst on active the tour? (my guitarist) adds his magic. Basically, we Springfield, Maria Callas, Nina Simone MattyI really put enjoy an playingad up about live. When looking I am to on the stageYou’re hearing headlining the this gig,Well with we support had a good lookaround around the on North our last East tour circuit so this in recenttime come up with a style and Deon creates This is a personal one, but why is and many more. formcrowd a singband along and ourto the bassist, songs Bradley it’s a great feeling.from When Shawshank, I give Mac thewe Gunnerwill have andto visit somemonths? different attractions. We visited the accompaniment. For this particular Prostate Cancer UK your chosen As you can see, I cover many different Johnout to Barnes the audience got in touch and they with give Matty back it makesMayfare. a fantastic What is your relationshipQueensferry with in Edinburgh Our last future time aspirations we played whichas a band was are to song, Deon was driving to the Lakes and charity? genres. We have special guests The aboutnight where potentially we can joining. all forget Bradley about had our troublesthe other and forbands? a beautiful. We haven’t actuallyextend been our tofan-base the Angel a lot of morethe North, and put so recorded himself humming a melody. He My life-long friend, Helen Watson, lost Shoeshop quartet - four fabulous ladies beencouple in ofcontact hours withhave ourfun. drummer,I like to make it a partyBasically, vibe. we headlined Thinkwill have Tank? to takein a trip outup theresome this more time tunes around! that people will then sent this humming over to me and her dad to prostate cancer last year. It who sing a cappella with some wonderful Cameron Snow already and suggested Newcastle in July and Shawshank were hopefully enjoy. We want to spread our asked me to put the lyrics to it. was at his funeral that we (Helen and harmonies, and also award winning- CameronYou tend toas bringa potential your toursdrummer to the North Eastone of Englandthe bands on beforeYour musicus. We career all has namehad some around pretty more amazing and hope moments to also so far, I and her two brothers David and Ian) singer, Chris Dakers. forquite the a lot.band. What We dooriginally you enjoy had theother most aboutthoroughly the ‘up north’ enjoyed theirbut set what as theywould you sayget is someyour favourite more gigs moment booked to that date? are as What’s the meaning behind the track? chatted about doing the run. 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They to my music!able It towas get an higher amazing on feeling. the platform and inspired by the Great North Run and all writing)! recommended Mac the Gunner and play such a gig so please come down of the reasons people enter. I love this To donate to Anna’s Great North Run HavingFinally, whatlistened does to the your immediate original track, future bringMayfare for you to and us canand we reallyFinally, enjoyed is there anythingand you check want usto out.say to the people coming region, and I wanted to try and capture Will you have a playlist to run to? And fund please head to annareay.co.uk and ‘Howwe look It Goes’,forward I felt to ansome aura new of laid-backmaterial in 2017?their sound, so that resultedto see inyou? us the essence of it so that people from the if so, are there any motivational songs contact Anna directly. 90sI have Brit-pop. a full year Who of dotouring you cite the asworld, your but I amasking making them time to play theYou’re gig too. in Allfor threea fun night!The There Phosphenes will be sing-songs will be performing and some region could relate to it. on it? ‘Sunset on the Tyne’ is available to buy predominantto write new influences?songs for an album to be releasedare fantasticin 2018. bands, andswearing, will all play but ayou’ll haveat athe great 02 time!Academy 2, Newcastle on When I’m not training with the girls I on iTunes now. I’d say we’re a bit like if Bob Dylan top-class set, so be sure to get down Thursday 21st September. Tickets, How excited are you to take part in The have a varied playlist on my phone that I metTickets, The priced Libertines, between and we’re£24.19 also - £48.38, areand available check from them out as Tickets,well. priced at £7.70priced (including at £5.00, booking are fee),available are available from Great North Run (GNR)? listen to. First of all, I have ‘Sunset on the influencedsagegateshead.com. by Joy Division and The from thecluny.com. ticketmaster.co.uk. Excited?! I’d say more nervous and Tyne’ on there a few times as I actually Stone Roses, but we all enjoy different Are you in the process of writing new

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GLACIER ANTEROS “The Georgian Theatre has a long history of actively supporting live music” North East progressive rock band, Glacier, the course of your career? corners. It’s now a different animal and “Newcastle has a very special place in our hearts” is kicking off their revival after twenty Enormously, but more significantly in the with these changes it has attracted a newer Following a busy year for London band What’s your favourite thing about What’s your favourite song to perform years with a gig at the Georgian Theatre, last 15 years. Developing technology has and wider audience. In many respects, Anteros, they’re about to head to performing live? live? Stockton. Jake Graham caught up with allowed bands to record their music, not Glacier has stayed true to the more ‘old Newcastle for their own headline tour. We all think of it as therapy in a way: it’s a All of us have different ones, but we love band member, Bob Mulvey, to talk about only to a high standard but at a fraction school’ prog values, whilst adapting and Laura Sanderson caught up with the band moment you’ve got to just let everything performing ‘Cherry Drop’ because it’s the band’s resurgence. of the cost. The other breakthrough is the absorbing newer ideas. to chat about their influences, their best out and we feel quite lucky to be able so much fun to do the intro and I come available platforms for bands to get their moment as a band, and more. to have the chance to do this. It’s that on stage after the rest of the guys so it’s What’s the primary reason for reappearing music to a wider audience - Bandcamp, Do you plan to release new content in the moment of suddenly unleashing and fun to watch them start the set. We love after twenty years? Soundcloud and YouTube, to mention just future? For those of our readers who haven’t completely letting out everything that is playing ‘Anteros’ at the end of the set as Global warming! Seriously, I suppose, a few. We’ve recently finished recording all the heard your music, how would you bringing you down, whether it is a bad well. Again, I run off before the guys so I like so many bands, there has been a music for the third CD and are now laying describe your overall sound? day or a bad memory. There is something get to watch the end of the show almost resurgence and a growing demand for Do you think the changes will be beneficial down the vocal tracks. We hope to have I’m not really sure, but I guess we’d call it really lovely about that. as if I’m a spectator. It’s pretty hard at the many to dust off their instruments and to Glacier in building a new audience? album three out in 2018. And work has bitter dream pop. moment to answer that question though give another airing to some old and new It has already, and we believe that it will already begun on writing for a possible What can fans expect from your gig in because obviously the EP came out quite material. For many years the live music continue to do so. The days of the elusive fourth release! What bands or artists influence you? Newcastle? recently and a couple of the songs we scene has been in decline, with many “record deal” are further away than ever We have a lot of influences and I think Well, Newcastle has a very special place hadn’t played live before, like ‘On the venues closing. However, more bands are for many bands and musicians, but at Is there any significance to playing The that’s what defines us at the end of the in our hearts because we last came to Moon’ or ‘Drunk’. now returning to the live circuit and to least now there’s an opportunity to have Georgian Theatre in Stockton? day. We all have such different tastes Newcastle with Blaenavon and we’d been ever-increasing audiences. Perhaps the a global presence and readily available The Georgian Theatre has a long history in music and all of us have different there previously with Two Door Cinema When can we expect to hear more new trend is returning. listening platforms. of actively supporting live music, whether it influences. Some of our biggest influences Club at the start of the year. We had a music? be from far afield or home grown. When it would be The Cure, Blur and No Doubt. moment there where we realised we’d We’ve got new music being released Why was Glacier put on hiatus? Have you received a response from old came to looking for a venue, the Georgian picked up our own fans along the way. We towards the end of the year so we’ll be Life - in short. With very little prospect fans about the resurgence? was pretty much top of the list. This year What’s been your best moment as a band had so many people dancing, singing our taking those songs out on our next tour of signing to a record label, the band Absolutely, and we are immensely grateful marks a number of special anniversaries this year so far? songs and starting mosh pits. We couldn’t to try them out. I think that will be a members needed to earn a living. Over to those who have supported the band for the band and it seemed appropriate to Community Festival at Finsbury Park have asked for a better show and we’re highlight of ours too because we’ll get to the years, band members have come, gone over the years. In many respects, their return to mark these. There will be special because it was the first London festival really excited to be coming back. see people’s reactions towards them. and returned, but in general we’ve kept support and encouragement has kept guests, who have been involved with the we’d played and we weren’t expecting the in touch and although we’ve not gigged the flag flying. What is also encouraging Glacier across the years, joining us on the reaction to be what it was. It was really Do you think crowds in the North East Anteros play Jumpin’ Jacks, Newcastle as much, the nucleus of the band has is to see their families turning up to the evening. lovely seeing those faces that were there differ from other crowds across the on Friday 29th September. Tickets, priced remained together throughout – writing, concerts. at our other shows - as we’d been touring country? at £6.60 in advance, are available from recording and the occasional concert here Glacier head to The Georgian Theatre, solidly for the first 3 months of the year It’s funny, we feel that the colder the seetickets.com. To find out more about and there. So not really a hiatus, more Do you think there is potential for the Stockton on Saturday 30th September. - so to come to London with people region the warmer the crowd. For us Anteros, including further tour dates, adapting to change. prog scene in County Durham to increase Tickets, priced at £4.00 in advance, are singing our songs back to us would have though, the best thing about Newcastle is head to anterosofficial.com. in popularity? available from teesmusicalliance.org.uk. to be the highlight. The Pale White - we love those boys a lot. 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provide an interesting insight into a band Politically-driven lyrics pull this band together who appear to relish values of rebellion as a force to be reckoned with! HOLY MOLY & and protest, but do so as masterful CEILING A few more beers later, Cult Figure were up musicians and lyricists who take centuries on the bill. Their set seemed to start off a of folk outlaw stories and crash them little shaky, but they really got into it after the THE CRACKERS into the here and now of today’s mixed DEMONS first couple of songs. These guys had a bit of a up world of hedonistic, overly materialist, genre mash going on, with classic rock guitar selfish, forgotten about, youth. solos and even a little 90s brit-pop inspired at the Cluny, Newcastle Themes of broken heartedness, holiday + Cult Figure + The vocals creeping in there. The addition of some flings, protest and drug use prove that keyboard playing by lead singer, Mike really 14/07/2017 sometimes it really does feel that the best Golden Age Of Nothing took the sound to another level - adding a lot way to stop worrying about what you more depth and feel to their music. Written and photographed should believe in is by singing, dancing and at TSOne, Middlesbrough In terms or Ceiling Demons, if you’ve not by Damian Robinson forgetting about it all. seen them in the past then you’ve been As the sold out Cluny sing and dance 22/07/2017 missing out, big style. along with most of the new album ‘Salem’, Headlining the night as they should, twin It’s fair to say that the characters, Written and photographed all 7 Moly’s give it their all - somehow brothers Psy and Dan bring their home- places and messages of Holy Moly’s by Ben Hutchinson songs deserve a review of their own; managing to create a sound that mixes grown Teesside talent to TSOne - and what the insightful story telling of Ruth gypsy string instruments with classic a show it was! Their set is focused around Patterson and the folk-punk-rock music brass and a loud, rock, rhythm section. It’s This week’s Whirling Dervish, which vocalising their impressions of human emotion of the 7-member strong Moly offer a combination that shouldn’t really work, takes place every Thursday at TSOne in and what it means to live, as well as what a unique approach to writing about especially in a live setting, but absolutely Middlesbrough, was descended upon by a awaits us in the afterlife. On top of all that, the contemporary issues whilst using a does; with the result providing a wall of diverse trio of bands - fuelling the hungry coming together of live guitar and drums with soundtrack drenched in sounds from a sound which you can’t help but move to. ears of Teesside’s avid gig-goers. electronic percussion and dark synth sounds bygone era. With a band full of charisma, a great new Kicking off the night was The Golden Age gives them a sonic edge and the perfect Providing a collective of individuals, and album and a devil-may-care attitude, we of Nothing, founded in Stockton, who have platform for their stories. Masked faces add a stage performance that is closer to really could be talking about the Moly’s in written some really moving goth/alternative to the mysteriousness of their performance, the energy of say the Specials or the a few years in the way we talk about the tunes. Their set put the audience through leaving the crowd in limbo, asking questions Pogues than it is to stereotypical folk Specials or the Pogues now. Great stuff. a rollercoaster ride of sound, exploiting and wanting to know more as the night drew bands, Holy Moly put on a show that is It was a fantastic night of local music and the monotonous pounding of their drum to a close. Keep a look out for their new nothing short of brilliant. one that will live long in the memory of machine ‘Miss Whippy’, overlaid with creamy single ‘Nil’ being released on Win Big Records On-stage banter, drinking and dancing this avid gig-goer. guitars and wailing sweeps of electric violin. this month.

the success of their followers - some as Gallagher and Brown, James gave us of whom perhaps never hit the same a shamanic firework Tim Booth. When THE DICKIES comedic highs, or played shows with the JAMES ‘ladism’ and ape-ish masculinity became same intensity. the cultural norm, James sang about Whatever their impact on the wider femininity being the star that should at 02 Academy, Newcastle musical world, judging by the crowd at Times Square, Newcastle become our fixed luminous point. At at the Academy, it’s clear that they almost every cultural turn over the past 19/07/2017 managed to achieve their primary 29/07/2017 35 years, James has appeared to be on objective of inspiring others. the outside. And yet these artistic places Written by Damian Robinson Tracks are attacked with a spirit hard to Written by Damian Robinson have never been lonely, as 25 million imagine for any band, let alone one who record buying friends would testify. On Inspiring punk bands who use pop have played hundreds of shows over In his ground-breaking book ‘How tonight’s evidence, these friends provide melodies, rather than the sort who play the years to punk’s faithful, and gives Music Works’, David Byrne suggests James with a devout live following who pop punk, LA’s the Dickies were one the impression that the show clearly that creation is not borne out of blend into one collective - all seemingly of a few bands who can be credited for has more meaning to the band than just some interior emotion, or upwelling knowing every lyric and drum beat to creating the blue print which The Clash, turning up, playing hard and going home: of passion or feeling, but rather by every song. It’s a testimony to the bands’ Green Day, Billy Idol and Adam and the this is about provoking their crowd into the prevailing culture. Bryne’s theory punk-esque nature of removing barriers Ants (amongst others) would ultimately questioning everything, including their is interesting in the way it suggests between performer and audience, and use for considerable global success. own work and actions. an artist, perhaps subconsciously, will the clear effort they put into including Combining intensity with cartoon The result of this combination is an use existing formats as the basis for the audience into their performance, humour, and buzzsaw guitars with well- up-tempo, truthful, relentless live show constructing something new. exemplified by audience interaction, conceived, satirical, lyrics, the Dickies delivered with secret ironies and I’ve been thinking about this theory for Booth’s crowd surfing and encouraging were able to use ‘dumb’ messages (and hidden meanings - it’s a style which some time, often believing that of most sing alongs. 35 years into their careers, their punk image) to keep the real subverts core news-worthy messages modern musicians perhaps the perfect James are clearly still completely meaning of their songs subverted and into ‘just’ entertainment. You can hear riposte to this belief would be James - a committed to both art, their audience hidden from the old guard. it all through standout tracks like collective of artists who have always and creating something outside of the They were never on a mission to sell ‘Banana Splits’, ‘Waterslide’ and ‘Manny, been outside of the beliefs/attitudes cultural norms. As a footnote, it was great millions of records; they were on a Moe and Jack’. Whilst other bands will of popular culture. When the world to see the band play ‘Sit Down’ - a track mission to inspire future generations. be remembered for the millions of gave us the hedonistic dance beats of often reserved for special occasions only. Whilst never burnt by the success records they sold, the Dickies will be Madchester, James gave us symphonic Tonight was a special occasion indeed. of others, it must surely have been remembered for their live shows and tracks with religious undertones. When interesting for the Dickies to watch the inspiration they provided. we were led by rooted frontmen such

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four-piece’s set, with the frontman diving to reproduce the albums’ complicated across the stage and embodying the true sounds, instrumentations, and vocal THE LIBERTINES spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. BRIAN WILSON harmonies. Combining thought-provoking lyrics with Brian’s Times Square performance is no bouncy indie riffs, Maximo Park blew exception to this benchmark, with his + Maximo Park + Black Newcastle away with a range of new and at Times Square, Newcastle 10-piece band providing an exceptional old material. A highlight was 2012 single, collective when meeting the challenge of Waters + The Pale White ‘The National Health’ in which frontman 06/08/2017 replicating the sounds original LA session Paul Smith shouted out and waved to musicians, The Wrecking Crew, used in at Times Square, Newcastle spectators who were literally hanging out of Written by Damian Robinson the original recordings. An exercise in city offices to catch a glimpse of the gig. Photography by Lee Hammond reductionism this most certainly is not 03/08/2017 After quite a long interlude, the packed and, as with the album, the Beach Boys’ Written by Thomas Anderson crowd became restless and chants of “Oh, “With ‘Pet Sounds’ I tried to write a harmonies are only able to shine when Jeremy Corbyn” rung out across the Square sketch book which represented my they are placed onto a precise symphonic A grand stage towers over Times Square to the tune of The White Stripes’ ‘Seven whole life,” said a 23-year-old Brian background. and hundreds of fans slowly pour into Nation Army’. Finally, after what seemed like Wilson on the album’s release in 1966 Vocally, the performance is led by Brian, the gig to the sweet sound of The Pale an age, The Libertines burst onto the stage - summarising his intent to create conducted by Wondermint Darian White, under a glorious blue sky (we to perform a mind-bending and euphoric not only a pop masterpiece to rival Sahanaja, and formed with past Beach don’t get many of them). The three-man set. About halfway through, Pete grabbed the Beatles ‘Rubber Soul’, but also his Boys Al Jardin and Blondie Chaplin as well Geordie outfit was the first band on the an acoustic guitar to perform ‘You’re perfect self-portrait. as Al’s son, Matt, who takes the majority bill and, although they encountered some My Waterloo’, as thousands of people 51 years, and numerous ‘greatest album of Carl Wilson’s higher vocals. Matt, in technical difficulties, still provided a solid screamed the chorus, word-for-word, back ever’ awards later, it’s fair to say that, particular, is able to provide the required set as they soared across the stage; with at him. It looked like 2002 anthem, ‘The despite his later attempts to realise emotion to Tony Asher’s original lyrics by stand-out track ‘Reaction’ reverberating Good Old Days’ was going to be their last even higher ambitions (“a teenage playing with the rhythm and, intentionally, around the stunning Square. song, but they headed back out to perform symphony to God”), ‘Pet Sounds’ never always landing on the beat - it’s Notorious up-and-coming rockers, a relentless encore that kept the crowd remains the watershed moment in the a master class in vocal ability and a BlackWaters hit the stage next. Their begging for more. Finishing on ‘Don’t Look career of arguably the greatest pop fine tribute to Carl and Tony’s lyrics of stage presence is something else, entirely. Back into the Sun’, you could feel the pure composer of all time. emotional trials. And, although not particularly impressive connection with their audience – it was Toured intermittently since 2000, ‘Pet Bookended by Beach Boys classics, ‘Pet musically, they put on a fantastic, beautiful. No amount of words can give Sounds’ has gained critical-acclaim not Sounds’ is the highlight of a performance adrenaline-fuelled show. In-your-face true justice to the absolute gloriousness of just for its musical content, but also which reminds you of the force pop anthem, ‘Fuck Yeah’ was a highlight of the a Libertines gig. the ability for Wilson and his band music can be when it’s left to the experts.

the DMA’s have managed to create a venue. The crowd was well and truly alive, sound that would make any upcoming especially during fan-favourites, ‘Fell For It’ DMA’S band envious - a sound that bridges any LLOVERS and ‘Swings And Roundabouts’, which both preconceived generational gap. perfectly broadcasted the bands’ seamless As the first few chords of ‘Play It Out’ talent. Blesh’s sound is unique. They combine at Riverside, Newcastle are struck, the crowd erupts into + Blesh + Scalesia modern grunge and pop with indie rock - a frenzy, with beer flying from each something they do incredibly efficiently, and 04/08/2017 corner of the venue. Within minutes at Jumpin’ Jacks, Newcastle it’s obvious that the audience agreed. With the DMA’s have changed a performance the band recently releasing single ‘Takeaway?’ Written by Jonathan Ramsay at Riverside into what feels like a main 11/08/2017 on May 26th, there’s definitely an exciting stage Glasto atmosphere - with fans on future ahead of them. Rounding off the night After releasing their debut album ‘Hill’s each other’s shoulders screaming out Written and photographed perfectly was Teesside four-piece, Llovers. End’ last year, the DMA’s have been on every word as the Ozzie rockers work by Samantha Hall A band that I’ve seen a number of times, a meteoric accession to the forefront of through their debut album ‘Hill’s End’. including their first gig at Think Tank? back the indie-rock scene. Front man, Tommy O’Dell found himself An absolutely awe-inspiring bunch of in November, I’ve watched them develop The lads from Sydney have gained dodging everything from t-shirts to caps bands performed tonight at Jumpin’ Jacks into the outstanding band they are today. international acclaim, having their song throughout the night. Tambourine in in Newcastle.Newcastle’s Scalesia opened Without a shadow of a doubt, Llovers are a ‘Play It Out’ featured on the FIFA 17 hand, it was as if O’Dell was channelling the night successfully, with the renowned band that the North East music scene needs: video game soundtrack, as well as Brit-pop giant Liam Gallagher. From his band excellently adhering to their fans’ they’re exciting and original and a band performing a cover of Cher’s ‘Believe’ for stance to his sound, it’s clear why these expectations. The local four-piece displayed that’s simply oozing with professionalism Australian radio, gaining over 3 million boys are often compared to the likes passion throughout their set, with their and overwhelming talent. With almost views on YouTube. of Oasis. incredible stage presence and exhilarating 183,000 plays on Spotify, the bands’ first Having already rocked Tyneside back in With a distinctive anthemic sound that music truly setting a high standard for the single, ‘Borderlands’, really shows the pure April this year as one of the headline appeals to the masses, as well as the rest of the night. excellence of their indie-pop music. They acts of ‘Hit The North’ festival, it seems charisma and look to back it up, the Next up were local three-piece, Blesh. certainly proved this excellence at Jumpin’ us Northerners can’t get enough of DMA’s have the formula to take them The band concocts sounds that are both Jacks, even debuting their newest song ‘I the DMA’s, as their sold out show at to the skies. chilled and incredibly easy on the ears, Don’t Mind’, which did nothing but please Riverside, Newcastle proved. They’ve come a long way in the space of while also stirring up an incredible element their already-captivated crowd. With so Arriving at the venue the first thing that just a few years and I can only see of passion. This excitement was clearly much talent on offer, along with their vast strikes you is the diversity within the them continuing to prove popular with evident throughout their set tonight, with amount of potential, Llovers are definitely a audience drawn by the Australian trio. those aged 16 right up to 60. the band knowing exactly how to produce band that are going to go far. Ranging from 16 year-olds to 56 year-olds, an animated atmosphere in the intimate

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Written by Thomas Anderson Written by Damian Robinson Written by Damian Robinson Written by Jack Dodsworth (Vo Thi Sau)’ ‘The Bohemian Grove’ Single Review EP Review Female-fronted folk trio Freeman, Based on the intensity of their songs Newcastle-based acoustic/folk Middlesbrough’s very own Nel from Teesside, has just finished alone, Newcastle-based alternative rock/ singer-songwriter, Holly Rees, has Unlit - an indie/alternative pop band Written by Jack Dodsworth Written by Scott Forbes recording their brand new EP ‘Ride’ punk act, Holding Out, have come flying been praised for her “unapologetically that’s booting up in the borough - - and it’s an all-around amazing and out of the tracks with their 5-song down-to-earth lyricism” and emotive has just launched their brand new Newcastle’s own alt-country singer- You’d be forgiven for thinking this garage- fascinating piece of art. self-titled EP. Using a range of hard rock/ style of guitar playing. These strengths single, ‘True Things’. The song opens songwriter, Paul Broadhead, is back with soul trio from Stanley were giving a nod The production on the mix is punk sounds, the EP is held together are very much at the heart of her with the most beautiful, lullaby-like his latest single, ‘Face Upon A Wall (Vo to a beloved Geordie TV show from our unpolished and raw - and that’s not through an intention to surprise the debut EP, ‘Ilex’ which uses intelligent acoustics which presents an inviting Thi Sau)’. The single’s narrative is that of youth. However, the Bohemian Grove a bad thing at all, as it really adds to listener by experimenting with their lyrics and sounds to capture the mood to the single; suddenly you get a young Vietnamese woman who fought is actually a summer camp in California, Freeman’s overall sound and gives sounds. And nowhere is this style more spectrum of emotions felt by a young entranced into frontman Jonathan for freedom and, inevitably, met her famed for being where rich Republican the release a more authentic feel. apparent than on opener, ‘Swing for the woman finding her way in the world. William Horner’s deep voice as he death. ‘Face Upon A Wall (Vo Thi Sau)’ presidents went to “misbehave.” There This fresh take on the folk genre fences’, which starts off with a bouncy, “Don’t ever doubt that you’re a work retells this narrative. is Paul Broadhead’s third independent may not be anything overtly political is extremely refreshing as it moves emo sound in the style of say Good of art,” Rees sings on opener ‘Toast’ Throughout the track, both single release following ‘Katie Cubed’ about their self-titled EP, but Tony Brown away from the generic folk sound Charlotte before reaching a rollicking - a love song penned, seemingly, to the instruments and the vocals and ‘Counting On You,’ and is backed (vocals, lead guitar), Matt Fairley (guitar, that’s prime in today’s charts (think breakdown taking us into early street a secret crush and played in a solo amalgamate to create an immersive by the B-Side, ‘The One That Stayed.’ drums) and Andrew Garfoot (bass) have Mumford & Sons and The Lumineers, punk-era Guns and Roses. guitar style reminiscent of Eddie story that the listener can translate in The A-Side was recorded, mixed and delivered a solid set of tracks. The opener, for example). Producer and guitarist, Jason Toward, Vedder’s ‘Into the Wild’ soundtrack; their mind. The method of storytelling mastered by Graham Testo at his Attic ‘Before Your Eyes’, brings you in with an The vocals are chilling and have an deserves immense credit not only with soft and meaningful guitar used within this single will resonate Studio in Newcastle. If you’ve listened echoing bass drum and Tarantino-style almost spiritual vibe to them, which for his guitar hero playout but also providing suitable backing to a quiet, with fans of bands like Sufjan Stevens, to Paul before then you’ll know that vibrato guitar. It’s an immersive beginning is amplified by the sparkly guitars. his production work in merging two yet strong and purposeful, voice. Bon Iver, Typhoon, etc. I commend he’s renowned for his hauntingly deep and has you believing these guys might What’s great is how the vocals different styles into one seamless track. ‘Better’ and ‘His thermos Song’ Nel Unlit for creating a single that vocals mixed in with some country have something, but the release is let also seem to weave between the Second track ‘Machines’ is the EP’s are more upbeat in both content offers these deep, immersive and instrumental kicks - creating an overall down by ‘For Once in my Life’, which guitar tracks, whilst still maintaining strongest track, offering an intense/ and sound, with Rees singing about saturated moods that allow the sombre tune to listen to. ‘Face Upon A could easily be mistaken for a Zutons enough ferocity to grip you into the aggressive attack on the listener. personal development and the safety listener to picture the events in their Wall (Vo Thi Sau)’ feels rather different b-side. Without doubt though, the best compelling lyrical content – this is Blending early Guns with ‘One Armed of objects. Still acoustic, the melodies head - almost as if the listener was in from general country music: Paul has track on here is ‘Shot in the Dark’ - it especially prominent on ‘Paradise is Scissor’-era At the Drive In, and a are stronger and instantly catchier the actual story itself. crafted the very tone of a country song, sounds like it belongs in a Bond movie. It’s You’ which is structured beautifully. pounding Metallica-esque drum outro, than ‘Toast’ and varying ‘do do do’ I had a quick chat with Nel Unlit but it’s his deep, encompassing lyrics a beauty, with plenty of rock-laden soul And I have to mention the well ‘Machines’ sounds like alternative hooks become reminiscent of acoustic to find out a bit more about their that make the single extraordinary - and swagger. The EP closes with ‘Living placed guitar solo on ‘Lonely Girl’, should: it’s youthful, aggressive, Lemonhead and Candyskin sounds. reason behind using lullaby-like these lyrics offer a twist compared to with Ghosts’ - a number which sprawls where the smart writing shines again. relentless, experimental and offers Bringing us almost full circle, final lyrics and to learn more about their clinical country music. And it’s the lyrical nicely across soaring vocals and plodding On finishing track ‘Another Time lyrics which can’t quiet be made out. track ‘Felt’ offers a longing lyric musical direction: “We’re making aspect that I find truly remarkable about bass but doesn’t quite live up to its Another Place’, the whole group is Further experimentation/innovation is encompassing what almost everyone an album about stories by telling Paul’s song writing. When asked about predecessor. There’s a more than subtle in perfect harmony and it brings this offered across the remainder of the EP. can relate to: “I don’t always feel stories and those stories tell other the song’s storytelling, Paul said: “The resemblance to Arctic Monkeys here, fascinating five-track EP to a fantastic ‘Headache Again’ offers a brilliant lyric something, but I felt something there”. stories too. We want the listener to song tells the tale of a young female with Brown’s strong vocal sitting on top end. Overall, I’m pleasantly surprised and singing style which plays off various It’s the strongest vocal delivery on really immerse themselves into the Vietnamese freedom fighter who was of a driving rhythm and soul-tinged guitar with Freeman: they’re definitely voices in the main characters head the EP, and also the only live track, narrative.” illegally executed for fighting against that more often than not lives between coming along and developing as against each other. It’s sung brilliantly in suggesting that Rees may well be a Personally, I think it’d be criminal French oppression in the Colonial ‘AM’ and The Black Key’s ‘Turn Blue’ via musicians and I’m looking forwarding different voices, adding to the intensity great artist whose recorded work is if you didn’t give this band a listen, Wars. She became a symbol of Vietnam’s Alabama Shakes, but that’s not necessarily to hearing more from them in the of the track and its telling of psychotic worth listening to, but also one whose especially if you enjoy the vibe and resistance in the face of oppression and a bad thing as The Bohemian Grove do near future. dimensions. This EP is the work of a live performance would be worth feel of acoustic tracks. to this day remains a martyr and heroine enough to prove they have a groove all To find out more about Freeman, young, spirited and well-intentioned seeing. It’s a great debut. To find out more about Nel Unlit, to the people of Vietnam.” of their own. The Bohemian Grove’s self- and to purchase your copy of their alternative band looking to take risks. The EP is now available to listen and to listen to their new single, head To listen to the new track by titled EP is free to download and stream brand new EP, head to facebook.com/ The EP is now available to download on to, and purchase, on iTunes, Spotify, to nelunlit.bandcamp.com/releases or Newcastle’s Paul Broadhead head to now at thebohemiangrove.bandcamp. freeman.acoustic. iTunes or stream on Spotify. Bandcamp, Amazon, and Deezer. head to Facebook.com/nelunlit. paulbroadhead.bandcamp.com now. com/releases.

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Tuesday 5th September • Twin Guns. Sunday 10th September • The Searchers. • KMEDM. Westgarth Social Club, • Living Body. Custom House, South Shields. SEPTEMBER 2017 GIG LISTINGS Think Tank?, Newcastle. £17.60 Adv. Middlesbrough. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £22.00. £10.00 Adv/£12.00 OTD. • Steve Fulsham Band. Friday 1st September • Aswad. • Mark Radcliffe. • Hobo + Esprit De Corpse • James Leonard Hewitson. Cleveland Bay, Eaglescliffe. • We Steal Flyers. Longlands Club, Middlesbrough. Sage Two, Gateshead. + Primitive Painters + Jump The The Studio, Hartlepool. £3.00 OTD. • Heather Story. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. • Soul Addiction. • Kay Greyson + Kema Kay Shark + Sarah Crutwell. • Margaret Glaspy + LiefVollebekk. The Vane Arms, Thorpe Thewles. £5.05 Adv. Saltburn House. + Rex Regis + Max Gavins Musiclounge, Stockton. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £13.75 Adv. Free. • The Beach Boy Band. • Krome. + Chat Trust Showcase. • Jazz North East Presents: • Sinnerboy. • Hayley McKay. The Georgian Theatre, Stockton. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. Pepetual Motion Machine The Cluny, Newcastle. £11.00 Adv. The Cluny, Newcastle. £11.00 Adv. £15.00 Adv. • Lauren Lowes. • Best of South Tyneside Young + Sinclair, Proud & Edis. • Darlington R’n’B Club Presents: • Reet Hot Chili Peppers • Warm Digits + TVAM + Blep. The Fisherman’s Arms, Hartlepool. Performer Evening. Bridge Hotel, Newcastle. £8.00. Gerry Jablonski and The Electric Band. + Fu Fighters. The Cluny, Newcastle. £11.00 Adv. • Chantel McGregor + Oil City Musiclounge, Stockton. • Darlington Rhythm and Blues The Forum, Darlington. The Forum, Darlington. £7.00 Adv, • Phase + Twist Helix + The Pastures. Shakers. • Lowkey. Festival. £12.00 OTD. £8.00 OTD. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. The Cluny, Newcastle. £13.20 Adv. Riverside, Newcastle. £22.00 Adv. Darlington Market Square. • Secret Affair. • Funsoul Social September. • Steve Ballantyne Band. • And Yet It Moves. Wednesday 6th September The Longlands, Middlesbrough. Monday 11th September The Georgian Theatre, Stockton. The Voyager, South Shields. Free. The Georgian Theatre, Stockton. £17.50 Adv. £10.00 Adv. • Dog Tired + Tombstone Crow £6.00 Adv. • Perceptions & Sworn to Secrecy • Gig for Eric: Therapy? + Avalanche • Jake Radio. • The Kill. + Souls of Jack Ketch. • No eXcuse. + Foxcatcher. Party + Tyson Dog. Head of Steam, Norton. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. The Globe, Newcastle. Free. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. The Cluny, Newcastle. £16.50 Adv. • Tinny Bennet + Lee Etherington • Jazz North East & the Jazz Café • Bon Jovi Forever. • The Colin Holt Band Featuring £5.65 Adv. + Steve McCormick + The Bluesics. Wednesday 13th September Present: Emma Fisk & James Birkett The Forum, Darlington. £12.00 Adv. Snake Davis. • Open Mic Night. Musiclounge, Stockton. + Hot Club du Nord. • The Blueflies. Sage Two, Gateshead. The Forum, Darlington. Free. • Little Barrie. • Alex Fawcett Band. Jazz Café, Newcastle. £8.00. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. • Acoustic Night. Think Tank?, Newcastle. £13.20 Adv. Sunday 3rd September The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. • Nathan Duff. • Better Days. Wilder’s Newcastle. Free. • Acoustic Night. • Oaceis + Pulp’d. Head of Steam, Norton. Jumpin’ Jacks, Newcastle. £5.50 Adv. • Dick Valentine. Wilder’s Newcastle. Free. Thursday 7th September Riverside, Newcastle. £14.30 Adv. • Pussywillowfury Venus + Mr Bigfoot • Deep Sleep + Sarah Connolly Think Tank?, Newcastle. £8.80 Adv. • Jess & The Bandits + Chloe Chadwick. • Fat Medicine. + Saints of War. + Flaccid Cactus. • Pet Shop Boys. • Fangclub. Sage Two, Gateshead. Ship Inn, Marske. Free. Musiclounge, Stockton. Musiclounge, Stockton. Sage One, Gateshead. Think Tank?, Newcastle. £7.70 Adv. Thursday 14th September • The Radio Set + Crimewave. • Charlea B. • The Smokin’ Spitfires. • Chastity Belt. Saturday 9th September Little Buildings, Newcastle. £5.00 Adv. Head of Steam, Norton. The Cluny, Newcastle. The Cluny, Newcastle. £11.00 Adv. • Amelia Coburn + Cherry Head, • NE Volume Magazine Live: • Tom Killner Band. • Andy Lawrenson Trio. • Dirty King + Witch Charmer Cherry Heart. Saturday 16th September Frankie and the Heartstrings Cleveland Bay, Eaglescliffe. The Globe, Newcastle. £7.00 OTD. + Ten Ton Friday + FearHouse. Chilli Cake Deli, Hartlepool. + The Lake Poets + Boy Jumps Ship • PICNIC + Peace Frog + Mon Dei • Tony Bengtsson. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. £8.00 Adv. Saturday 2nd September + Glass Caves + Abel Raise the Cain + Post Rome. Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. £5.65 Adv. • America Head Charge + Once + Talk Like Tigers + Velvoir. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. • The Whodlums & Friends • The Beat Starring Dave Wakeling. • Sunlight’s Bane + Geist + Yersin. Human + In Death. ARC, Stockton. £14.00 Adv. £9.00 Adv. + The Ska Toons + The Weller The Cluny, Newcastle. £19.25 Adv. The Globe, Newcastle. Free. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. • The Velvets. • Ryan McMullan. Connection + Nearly Noel • Bloomsfield +Carabiniers + Toxic • Whirling Dervish Presents: £16.90 Adv. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. Think Tank?, Newcastle. £8.80 Adv. Gallagher’ High Flying Birdz + Valentine + Wayne Ellis. Panda Lasagne + LOGOz • Tom Williams + Jonny Sabiston. £13.60 Adv. • Fling + Pink Tide + Nancy. Tom ‘Mouse’ Smith. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. + Dino Splooge. The Cluny, Newcastle. £8.80 Adv. • Rock Vs Homelessness with ZZ KU Bar, Stockton. O2 Academy, Newcastle. £4.50 Adv. TSOne, Middlesbrough. • Rainbow Girls. Plop & Friend + Buddha Side Down. • Shine On. £11.24 Adv. • Jazz North East Presents: The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £13.20 Adv. Friday 8th September The Cluny, Newcastle. £5.50 Adv. Custom House, South Shields. • Black Nevada. The Spirit Farm. • The Folk Sessions. • The Northern Boyz. £21.00. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. Bridge Hotel, Newcastle. £8.00. • Room 94. The Empty Shop, Durham. Free. The Crown Inn, Grewelthorpe. • Bigbambora + Thin White Line £7.05 Adv. • Ian Campbell. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. • Whirling Dervish Presents: • Sub Pops. + Katie Adamson + Matt Dunbar • Hoodoo Blues. The Lookout, Seaham. £11.25 Adv. The Broken Broadcast + The Dale The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. + The Autonomous Collective. The Globe, Newcastle. £7.50 OTD. • Holding Out. Husband Band + Charlie Thomas. Monday 4th September • Casual Sax. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Save Our Soldiers: King Mojo Jumpin’ Jacks, Newcastle. £5.50 Adv. TSOne, Middlesbrough. Saltburn House. • Martin Stephenson. Acoustic + The Strawberry Mynde • Roddy Woomble + Paige Teperley. • Memphis Sons. • The Prince Experience UK. Friday 15th September The Georgian Theatre, Stockton. + The Citadels. Sage Two, Gateshead. Cleveland Bay, Eaglescliffe. The Forum, Darlington. £12.00 Adv. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Spiral Stairs. £12.00 OTD. Think Tank?, Newcastle. £11.00 Adv.

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Mario Squad. Tuesday 26th September The Cluny, Newcastle. £8.80 Adv. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Faux Pas. SEPTEMBER 2017 GIG LISTINGS • Laura Kelbrick. • Machine Gun Kelly. The Green Room, Stockton. Head of Steam, Norton. O2 Academy, Newcastle. £6.00 Adv. Saturday 16th September • Acoustic Night. • Concept 10: Dusky. £28.10 Adv. • 10CCLO. • The Delmonts. Wilder’s Newcastle. Free. Boiler Shop, Newcastle. • Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys The Georgian Theatre, Stockton. Saltburn House. Thursday 21st September + 4Square. £8.00 Adv. • Dan Reed. Saturday 23rd September Sage Two, Gateshead. • Pillar Artists Presents: Scarlet The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £20.00 Adv. • The Phosphenes + Shawshank • From the Jam. + Deep.Sleep + Columbia + The • Squealer. + Mac the Gunner + Mayfare. Wednesday 27th September O2 Academy, Newcastle. Strands + The Antics. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. £56.75 Adv. Independent, Sunderland. • The Squad. £5.65 Adv. • Bless The Fall. • The Fury Remains. • VEGA. Ship Inn, Marske. Free. • 21-24th September. Think Tank?, Newcastle. £16.50 Adv. The Fisherman’s Arms, Hartlepool. Riverside, Newcastle. £13.20 Adv. • Tony and The Terrors. Launderette Sessions. • Slim Cessna’s Auto Club. • Counterfest. • The Manfreds. The Fisherman’s Arms, Hartlepool. Boutique Music Festival, The Cluny, Newcastle. £11.00 Adv. + THE LAKE POETS + BOY JUMPS SHIP Various Venues, Stockton. Custom House, South Shields. £22.00. + GLASS CAVES + VELVOIR Durham. • Juanita Stein. Sunday 17th September • Envy Us. • The Backroom Experiment. + ABEL RAISE THE CAIN + TALK LIKE TIGERS • Whirling Dervish Presents: The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £11.00 Adv. Saltburn House. Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. • The Infamous I.C.W. Singapore Safehouse + Polevaulter • Thikman + Jon Gordon. Thursday 28th September • Jazz North East & GemArts NE VOLUME MAGAZINE LIVE 2017 O2 Academy, Newcastle. + Krome. AT ARC, STOCKTON The Globe, Newcastle. Free. Present: Zoe Rahman. £18.50 Adv. TSOne, Middlesbrough. • New Found Glory. th • Savage + Strangeways + Pink Tide. Lit & Phil, Newcastle. £10.00. SATURDAY 9 SEPT 2017 • Ryan Adams + Karen Elson. • Buskers. O2 Academy, Newcastle. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Jazz North East Presents: TICKETS £14.00 • 4.00PM START Sage One, Gateshead. Musiclounge, Stockton. £25.87 Adv. • Bri Alderson’s Punk + Oi! Mark Williams Trio. OFFICIAL AFTERSHOW PARTY AT KU BAR - • Shitkickers Ball 4. • Micah P Hinson & The Holy Strange. • Day Time Television. FREE ENTRY WITH EVERY GIG TICKET BOUGHT Charity Bash Part 4. Jazz Café, Newcastle. £8.00. The Cluny, Newcastle. £5.50 Adv. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £16.50 Adv. Musiclounge, Stockton. The Forum, Darlington. £15.00. • Amelia Coburn. • Voodoo Six. • Kirk Fletcher. • Waterparks. Saturday 30th September Saltburn Community Hall. £8.00 Adv. The Cluny, Newcastle. £13.20 Adv. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £11.00 Adv. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. • Elvana. • Sunday Sessions: Siobhan Stanley. • Fleck Pets + Mosaic Sun. Friday 22nd September • Devils Bandits. O2 Academy, Newcastle. Prohibition Bar, Newcastle. TSOne, Middlesbrough. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. £11.75 Adv. • Backyard Rhythm Orchestra • James Walker. Monday 18th September • Agnieszka Chylinska. • Get Hip. + Monkey Puzzle. The Fisherman’s Arms, Hartlepool. WANT TO Riverside, Newcastle. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Barns Courtney. O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. • Blackflower. Friday 29th September • Mojo Jand Band. Think Tank?, Newcastle. £9.35 Adv. £7.90 Adv. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £5.50 Adv. The Crown Inn, Grewelthorpe. ADVERTISE IN • Benji & Hibbs. • The Jar Family. Tuesday 19th September • Counterfest. • Sham 69. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £5.00 Adv. Arts Centre, Washington. Various Venues, Stockton. £12.00 Adv. Cowpen Bewley Club, Billingham. • Baby Strange. • Paris Dancer. £10.00 Adv/£12.00 OTD. • Jeff Warner. £10.00 Adv. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £8.80 Adv. Jumpin’ Jacks, Newcastle. £5.50 Adv. • Brian Rowson Band. Sage Two, Gateshead. • Valley Dogs. • Jaret Reddick. • Avec Sans. Cleveland Bay, Eaglescliffe. Ship Inn, Marske. Free. Riverside, Newcastle. £27.50 Adv. Think Tank?, Newcastle. £8.75 Adv. Sunday 24th September • Aquilo. • Jazz North East Presents: Acapulco • Coasts This Life Tour. • Ice King. Think Tank?, Newcastle. £11.00 Adv. GET YOUR GIG OR • The Jesus and Mary Chain. + Schnellertollermeier + Desprez & Independent, Sunderland. The Globe, Newcastle. £5.00 OTD. • Pindrop Presents: BUSINESS OUT THERE The Middlesbrough Empire. Rasmussen + Troyka. • Sparks. • Redfaces. Martha Hill Young Team + Peg £30.25 Adv. Black Swan Bar & Venue, Newcastle. FROM AS LITTLE AS Boiler Shop, Newcastle. KU Bar, Stockton. Powler + The Turquoise Trio. • Snide Remarks. £12.00. • The Billy Joel Songbook performed • Twister. The Studio, Hartlepool. £5.00 The Ivy House, Sunderland. Free. • Rush 2 Break Out. by Elio Pace and his band. The Georgian Theatre, Stockton. Adv/£7.00 OTD. • The Blueswater. Sage Two, Gateshead. £65.00! Sage Two, Gateshead. £7.00 Adv. • Burn Down The Disco. The Cluny, Newcastle. • Col Specks. • Break Stuff. Musiclounge, Stockton. Wednesday 20th September • Turnover. The Cluny, Newcastle. £11.00 Adv. Riverside, Newcastle. £6.60 Adv. • Cabbage. Riverside, Newcastle. £12.10 Adv • Inheaven. • Taiter Trash Tracys. • Gasto Promotions Presents: KU Bar, Stockton. CONTACT LEE AT • The Clarions + Camens. Think Tank?, Newcastle. £8.80 Adv. Think Tank?, Newcastle. £7.10 Adv. The Spokin’ Spitfires. Monday 25th September [email protected] • Coasts. £10.00 OTD. The Cluny 2, Newcastle. £5.50 Adv. • Trash Boat + Support Riverside, Newcastle. £11.00 Adv. • Paul Longstaff + Chris Sayers • Henn Herbert & The Fury O2 Academy 2, Newcastle. £11.25 + The King Bees.

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