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Promote your events, band and your local business to more than 25,000 music and culture fans in the North East with our help! BURY TOMORROW AT RIVERSIDE, NEWCASTLE NE Volume is a North East magazine delivered FREE to a range of communities in the North East - covering Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, Darlington, Redcar, Newcastle, Sunderland, They’ve played alongside huge names such as Pierce the Veil, and many more. Asking Alexandria, Of Monsters and Men and Sleeping with Sirens. They’ve dominated stages at Slam Dunk, Warped Tour, We produce adverts covering various sizes. If you would like an Download, Ghostfest and Reading and Leeds. And for your entertainment, Bury Tomorrow are coming to Newcastle’s NE Volume advertising pack sent out via email or post, please Riverside this winter. Favourites of Kerrang! Magazine and often use the contact details below. given Radio 1 airtime, this Southampton quintet is undoubtedly one of the best on the scene. 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Both Anti-Bastard and Creative: Tom Brown Decontrol have mountains of experience on their side, allowing Phone: 07594 486 754 them to establish their individual, unique sounds. Anti-Bastard Writers: Leah Davey, Jennifer May West, Keelin Website: nevolume.co.uk THE MOWGLI’S take an anarchical approach to music, showing a disregard for Brook, Tobias Halford, Paul Broadhead, the conventions of harmony and melody. They’re ferocious, Nathan Douthwaite, Rosie Murphy, Kyrie AT THE CLUNY, NEWCASTLE noisy and fast — ready to take the roof off. They claim their Morris, Charlie Richardson, Jake Carr- music will ‘worm its way into the hearts of the nation like a Smith, Sam Dobinson, Damian Robinson, E D Q Optimistic, indie-edged alternative rock band The Mowgli’s are deadly parasite, draining your very soul of its vital lifesblood’. You Ricky Atterby, Laura Freyaldenhoven, Wayne have been warned. Formed in 1991, Decontrol took inspiration Madden and Andrew Lockey coming to The Cluny this January, fresh from their success with the ‘3 Dimensional Tour’ across America, and will be showering from the likes of Conflict, drawing on the aggressive side of us with their trademark hand-clapping and sunshine beats that anarcho-punk. They reformed in 2014 keeping only one original are sure to thaw those January blues. With upbeat, folky layers member, Paul Garbutt, who soon found the other members interwoven with clean-cut guitar riffs and contagious beats, The through Facebook. All the members contributed to their new Mowgli’s are drumming up plenty of fans thanks to their major songs which became more aggressive and lively. Their social NE VOLUME and minor singalongs that speak to a generation of confused commentary provides hardcore punk with substance as they Millenials, love birds and a lot more besides. 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JON STRONG AT TOFT HOUSE, MIDDLESBROUGH

Jon Strong, known for his bittersweet and mordant wit, returns to Toft House in Middlesbrough this February. Known as “The Home of Unpopular Music”, as promoter Leigh Sayers puts it, the venue will bring Jon and his band back to the Linthorpe venue by, ironically, popular demand. Jon and his band have been there, done it, travelled Europe, mixed with the best, toured with the likes of Ry Cooder, Van Morrison and Robert Palmer and have many hilarious tales to tell. Jon is a phenomenally good guitar player, with blues and R&B mixed in with influences from the English folk scene. He is a stickler for achieving a quality sonic experience for his audience and his guitar-mastery produces a unique booming and ringing three-handed style. With incredible musicianship, masterful songwriting skills, passionate performance and perfect sound, AMELIA COBURN it’s no wonder that their last gig here was a sell-out. Support comes from Avril McCall, a solo singer of thoughtful and sensitive songs.LEE ALLCOCK AT ARC, STOCKTON

Tickets: £8.00 Advance | Email: [email protected] Teesside’s very own Amelia Coburn returns home to provide you with a magical evening of musical beauty in the intimate setting of ARC in Stockton. Amelia has been busy gathering GIG PREVIEW fans all around the globe, has received adoring reviews, has 1 kept busy whilst living in France, Mexico and Russia as part BY DEMANDBACK of her language studies, and is ready to unleash her music KU PROMOTIONS PROUDLY PRESENT onto the Teesside public. Playing at festivals such as the FRI TH DECEMBER Cambridge Folk Festival and Knutsford Music Festival, she O ACADEMY  NEWCASTLE has supported the likes of Steve Harley, The Wedding Present and Cockney Rebel. She has continued to be on the line-up of many folk festivals around the country, continuing to bring the charismatic and intimate nature of her live shows to audiences. In 2017, she was nominated for the BBC 2 Young FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER Folk Awards that celebrates the UK’s thriving folk music scene and serves as a way to raise the profile of young folk artists. This nomination has helped Amelia grow in confidence while giving her the much-needed promotion for her music. In 2016, she released ‘Duke’, an album with a variety of cleverly-crafted SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER THE NO. KILLERS TRIBUTE THE GODFATHERS covers that shows her effortless set of pipes swiftly moving PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS THETHE NATIONALNATIONAL ANTHEMSANTHEMS between ranges and giving a fresh new view on timeless TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM TICKETWEB.CO.UK |    AT WESTGARTH SOCIAL CLUB, MIDDLESBROUGH songs from inspirational artists. Amelia released her self-titled album in 2018 and it includes a selection of beguiling folk KU PROMOTIONS PROUDLY PRESENT that is wrapped in her views of the world and metaphors of SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER Playing in Teesside for the fourth consecutive year, The Godfathers the sea. The album has a warm, comfortable feeling flowing FLASH | A TRIBUTE TO return to Middlesbrough this February by popular demand. The throughout and shows what sounds can be created from simply ACOUSTIC SHOW WITH MARK & ADAM FROM band originally formed in 1985 from the ashes of the Sid Presley using a ukulele and a voice. Back in 2018, she also released Experience and forged a fierce live reputation for their brand of no- the incredible ‘17th July’ EP where she is accompanied by a nonsense rock ‘n’ roll. Seven studio albums and 17 singles followed range of other musical instruments to create a release full of FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER but they are still fondly remembered for their anti-Thatcher diatribe charm with a European carnival feeling. Amelia has a voice ‘Birth, School, Work, Death’ which was also the title of their debut that is beautiful in every way, memorable and unique – it’s a album and a track that still resonates today. Vocalist & original THE NO 1 FULL BAND TRIBUTE TO QUEEN voice that will stay with you. She has come a long way since FRI ST FEB SAT ND FEB member Peter Coyne remains the only constant amongst a myriad her beginnings in 2013 where she attended a local open mic O  ACADEMY  NEWCASTLE ARC | STOCKTON-ON-TEES of line-up changes, with the current line-up including former that led to her being offered her first gig. Judging from Amelia’s SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER members of Scottish punk band, Heavy Drapes. Joining them are other gigs in Teesside, it is highly likely that this will be a sell- Southend’s Eight Rounds Rapid who feature Wilko Johnson’s son, KU PROMOTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH out so you may need to quickly snap your tickets up. Amelia PARADIGM AGENCY PRESENT Simon, on lead guitar and local outfit Johnny Seven, a band who Coburn heads to ARC, Stockton on Saturday 14th December. cite the MC5 and The Stooges as their influences.LEE ALLCOCK TOBIAS HALFORD Tickets: £15.00 Advance | Contact Steve on: 07769 258 035 BOXING DAY BASH SATURDAY 26TH DECEMBER Visit: seetickets.com or bigfigurepromotions.co.uk Tickets: £14.00 Advance | Visit: arconline.co.uk SATURDAY 28TH DECEMBER FRIDAY TH MAY 6 \\ NE VOLUME MAGAZINE \\ NEWS 1. Steve White TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM SEETICKETS.COM TICKETS & INFO | WWW.THEMIDDLESBROUGHEMPIRE.CO.UK THE STORYTELLERS, STOCKTON & SOUND IT OUT RECORDS, STOCKTON GIG PREVIEW GIG PREVIEW GIG PREVIEW GIG PREVIEW

THE FELICE BROTHERS THE FUTUREHEADS AT NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ UNION AT NORTHUMBRIA INSTITUTE, NEWCASTLE

To celebrate the release of ‘Undress’, the first record from The Sunderland alt-indie quartet The Futureheads, who got their Felice Brothers in three years, the New Yorkers will be touring the name from the Flaming Lips album ‘Hit to Death in the Future UK early next year, calling in at Newcastle University Students’ Head,’ are set to make their return to Newcastle this month. Union on Saturday 25th January. Firm favourites of the Americana Consisting of Ross Millard, Barry Hyde, David “Jaff” Craig and scene, the band once featured brother Simone who left to go it Dave Hyde, the band has been performing live since 2000 and alone but undeterred, the remaining brothers Ian and James have been seen at BBC’s Big Weekend and even at Przystanek have ploughed on releasing nine studio albums - and their latest Woodstock in Poland which is the biggest open-air festival in doesn’t disappoint. Featuring a more stripped-down live in the Europe. Although unofficially disbanding in 2013 to pursue studio feel, the album addresses the state of the world that is a their own separate interests, it was announced in January this concern to us all in 2019 - but that doesn’t mean that the band’s year that they had reunited and written a new album, ‘Powers’, show will be anything other than a joyful occasion. Anyone who’s AVALANCHE PARTY which has subsequently been released by their own label, Nul witnessed their upbeat camaraderie, to-die-for harmonies and Records. Their new-wave indie rock is unmissable for fans of deft musicianship is sure to testify that the band are as capable AT WESTGARTH SOCIAL CLUB, MIDDLESBROUGH THE BELLRAYS bands like XTC, Fugazi and Gang of Four. The Futureheads make at banishing the post-Christmas blues as anyone. Come join the their way Northumbria Institute on Friday 13th December. family! PAUL BROADHEAD + LOS PEPES + KING MOJO LEAH DAVEY Avalanche Party, a band who have stamped their name across Tickets: £19.80 | Visit: seetickets.com the North East and National music scene, are about to unleash AT WESTGARTH SOCIAL CLUB, MIDDLESBROUGH Tickets: £17.50 Advance | Visit: mynsu.co.uk their debut album onto the world – and we can’t wait. ‘24 Carat Diamond Trephine’ is the highly anticipated debut album from a band who already feel like veterans of the music scene. They Californian soul rockers, The Bellrays, cross the pond this GIG PREVIEW have had successful tours right across Europe and the US and January and will be stopping off in Middlesbrough for a third GIG PREVIEW 1 now they’ll be releasing their debut album at Middlesbrough’s time to blow the roof off the Westgarth Social Club. Veterans Westgarth Social Club this month. From releasing their ‘The of the independent scene, The Bellrays have been dishing Avalanche Party EP’ back in 2016, they have crafted their out their unique brand of rock since the early ‘90s. The band sound through some incredible singles: ‘Solid Gold’ captures describes their sound as ‘Punk, funk, rock and soul’ - blues is the band’s live sound perfectly, fine-tuning its chaotic riffs; the teacher, punk is the preacher and it’s all about emotion and and `I’m So Wet’, their 2017 single, streamlined the band’s energy, experience and raw talent, spirit and intellect with The sound and smoothed over any rough edges. 2018 brought Bellrays. The punk sensibilities of the band can be heard loud us the haunting ‘Million Dollar Man’, a triumphant single that and clear on their 2010 studio album, ‘Black Lighting’. However, PLASTIC GLASS completely changed Avalanche Party’s sound, showcasing the this isn’t your average gritty, screeching punk sound – this is versatility of this North Yorkshire-born band. Finally, earlier measured, smooth punk, courtesy of frontwoman Lisa Kekaula’s CHRISTMAS BASH AT INDEPENDENT, this year the band went on to release three singles in ‘7’, ‘El powerful vocal ability. Speaking of vocal ability, this is where Dorado’ and ‘Rebel Forever’ which will all feature on ‘24 Carat the soul element of The Bellrays’ sound becomes apparent: SUNDERLAND MAX & IGGOR CAVALERA Diamond Trephine’. Avalanche Party have been backed by some Lisa’s vocals seamlessly combine melodic soulful harmonies big supporters since they started out with BBC Radio 1’s Huw with powerful screams that are akin to that of a classic blues Stephens declaring himself a fan along with 6 Music’s Steve singer, with Lisa a master when it comes to controlling her Plastic Glass are heading to Sunderland’s Independent on AT NORTHUMBRIA INSTITUTE, NEWCASTLE Lamacq. They have been hotly tipped by BBC Introducing cadence. Finally, rock and funk combine as Bob Vennum’s ‘80s Saturday 14th December for the ultimate festive party. and even recorded live sessions for KEXP in London, working axeman-style guitar playing, filled with cutting solos, perfectly It’s been quite the year for the band and now they’re ready Prepare yourselves for the ultimate mosh party as Brazillian alongside bands such as Idles and Goat Girl. The album, which complements Justin Andres’ rhythmic bass lines. Round that off to seal the deal, closing 2019 in their hometown with their brothers and groove metal legends Max & Iggor Cavalera will feature 11 tracks, was recorded throughout December last with Stefan Litronik’s hard rock drum style and there you have music-packed Christmas Bash. Playing host to the likes of head to the North East on Saturday 14th December. Max & year at Young Thugs Studios and even had the band working it: a truly individualistic blend of genres – AKA, The Bellrays. Kasabian and Kaiser Chiefs in the past, Independent prides Iggor Cavalera, alternately known as Cavalera Conspiracy, is through Christmas Day. The artwork for the album is special Despite being a ‘90s’ band, The Bellrays sound like they’ve itself as Sunderland’s only dedicated live music venue. And an eponymous four-piece formed by the Cavalera brothers too as it features Dale Barclay, frontman of The Amazing been plucked right out of the ‘80s – in the best way. They have now it’s time for the Plastic Glass lads to have their moment and also features American musicians Marc Rizzo and Tony Snakeheads and very close friend to the band, who sadly passed a sound that makes you want to jump in an open-top muscle and they’ve invited some of the North East’s finest musicians Campos. Iggor is currently one half of Mixhell, a duo formed away in 2018. The album tour, which starts in New York and will car, put your foot on the gas and head straight for Route 66 to enjoy it alongside them. Revellers can expect performances with his wife Lamia Leyton, and both brothers were temporarily end in Middlesbrough, sees the band take the album to over 20 without a care in the world. Their show at the Westgarth Social from a bunch of talented artists including up-and-coming in a band called Nailbomb. You’re most likely to recognise the locations. With the Westgarth Social Club being the last gig of Club on Friday 24th January promises to be an intimate and three-piece Post Rome, singer-songwriter Patrick Gosling Cavaleras brothers from former band Sepultura which they the tour, you can guarantee it’ll be a special and unforgettable high-octane affair and is not to be missed. Support forthe and pop-punk four-piece, The Midnight Drive. As if that founded in 1984 when aged just 13 and 14. They parted ways evening. Avalanche Party head to Middlesbrough’s night comes from London punk/powerpop band Los Pepes wasn’t enough, Kickin’ Lilies and Tonalities will be on hand when Max left the band in 1996 to pursue other projects Westgarth Social Club on Saturday 14th December. This who describe themselves as: “Possibly the loudest powerpop to inject the evening with a fusion of rock ‘n’ roll too. What such as Soulfly and Killer Be Killed and Igor remained a part is an opportunity to hear their debut album live and catch band on Earth” and Middlesbrough’s King Mojo, a loud and fast better Christmas gift could you wish for? Plastic Glass will of Sepultura until 2006 when his brother approached him them at an intimate venue before they rocket to arenas. guitar and Hammond-driven garage rock outfit. LEE ALLCOCK play Independent in Sunderland on Saturday 14th December. offering to start a new band together and settle their disputes. NATHAN DOUTHWAITE KYRIE MORRIS LEAH DAVEY Tickets: £12.50 Advance, £15.00 On The Door Tickets: £19.25 Advance | Visit: seetickets.com Tickets: £10.50 Advance | Visit: seetickets.com Visit: seetickets.com Tickets: £5.00 Advance | Visit: independentsunderland.com

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MIKE FARRIS & HIS BAND AT LIVE THEATRE, NEWCASTLE

As part of a limited run of UK shows, gospel legend Mike Farris & His Band are coming to Live Theatre, Newcastle on Thursday 16th January. Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Mike Farris was a troubled man with drug and alcohol addictions tearing his life apart. Later in his life, however, he renounced this lifestyle and became a devout practising Christian. He now shares his experiences, and how he turned his life around, through his GEORGIA CÉCILE Americana gospel music. Mike won the 2008 Americana Music Award for new and emerging artist and then went on to win the 2010 GMA Dove Award for traditional gospel album of the + IN COMMON + ANIMAL SOCIETY year. Most notably, however, is the Grammy he won in 2015 for + FERGUS MCCREADIE TRIO his album ‘Shine for All the People’ which won in the category of best roots/gospel album. LEAH DAVEY AT MIDDLESBROUGH TOWN HALL Tickets: £20.00 Advance | Visit: live.org.uk A plethora of Scottish Jazz stars will head to Middlesbrough this January as part of a Burns Night Celebration. Middlesbrough Town Hall is kicking off its ever-popular Sunday Jazz series in 2020 with a celebration of the energy and diversity of the current GIG PREVIEW Scottish Jazz scene. Taking place on Sunday 19th January in The Crypt from 13:00-18:00, this Burns Night themed gathering will feature four very different and contrasting bands. Tipped as a ‘One to Watch’ by BBC Introducing, and winner of the ‘Best Vocalist’ Award at the 2019 Scottish Jazz Awards, singer Georgia Cécile is receiving national acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Inspired by a range of musical influences including the likes of Nina Simone and Stevie Wonder, Georgia is looking forward to making her Middlesbrough Town Hall debut ahead of releasing her first album. Developed by Scottish musician Tom Bancroft, exciting project In Common will also appear. Starting with the bodhran, the tabla and a drone, their sound is interspersed with mesmerising Classical Indian Violin and FONTAINES D.C. improvised jazz guitar. This creative project will focus on the common ground between Scottish music, jazz, Indian tones AT 02 ACADEMY, NEWCASTLE and electronica for a truly unique show. Also in town for Burns Night Jazz at The Crypt is Joe Williamson’s Animal Society. Animal Society is a new sound in UK Jazz, filling in the void Fontaines D.C., a five-piece from Dublin at the forefront of the between Rage Against The Machine, Pat Metheny and EST. post-punk movement, will make their way to the illustrious o2 Ringleader Joe Williamson, guitarist and winner of Young Academy in Newcastle this January. Bringing with them their Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year, represents all that’s good debut album ‘Dogrel’, a stark contrast to current pop releases that about cutting-edge electric jazz right now and he is set to tend to truly lack a narrative, their creations deservingly stand out. wow the people of the North East with his three-piece group. Known for their live performances which have been celebrated Meanwhile, pianist Fergus McCreadie, bassist David Bowden at prestigious festivals such as Glastonbury no less, they will and drummer Stephen Henderson make up one of the most suffocate the entire room with their potent punk guitar riffs and exciting young bands in European Jazz, the Fergus McCreadie the prominent use of thrashing cymbals. Fontaines D.C. are playing Trio. Playing music that reflects the Scottish landscape and the mothering role to the re-birth of the punk scene by sporting the country’s traditions while also honouring American and working-class poetry to a desensitised modern audience who Nordic jazz legacies, the band have brought audiences to their are in desperate need of an intelligently spell-binding raucous. feet across Northern Europe of late. Not to mention they They have something to say and they are making sure people also won Best Album at the Scottish Jazz Awards in 2019. are listening. Fontaines D.C. head to 02 Academy, Newcastle on JENNIFER MAY WEST Friday 10th January. ROSIE MURPHY Visit: middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk Tickets: £17.55 Advance | Visit: seetickets.com Box Office: 01642 729 729

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THE LATHUMS AT 02 ACADEMY 2, NEWCASTLE

Wigan-based indie outfit The Lathums head to Newcastle on Thursday 5th December and are well worth a look. This young band have breathed new life into the classic indie sound and stamp their North West roots on original songs that have a familiar feel. In the past year, they have made a name for WINTER JAZZ themselves headlining their own gigs at prestigious venues in the North including legendary Manchester live showcase staple, Night and Day Café. Audiences have been blown away by their PROGRAMME energy and obvious love of gigging and the bands’ close-knit nature and personalities really come across in their shows. NEON WALTZ AT MIDDLESBROUGH TOWN HALL Expect energetic riffs and rich vocals from a band that are hotly tipped to be the next big thing in the indie sphere. Support for AT KU BAR, STOCKTON the night comes from Voodoo. CHARLIE RICHARDSON Middlesbrough Town Hall has just confirmed its eclectic winter Tickets: £9.00 Advance | Visit: ticketmaster.co.uk jazz programme – and it looks fantastic. The celebrated youth Hitting twelve venues across the UK, Neon Waltz are about jazz ensemble Jambone and Paul Edis’ Jazzy Christmas are to embark on their headline tour and will make their way to heading to Middlesbrough Town Hall this Christmas as the the renowned Ku Bar in Stockton this month for what I’m venue prepares to launch its winter live music programme. certain will be a historical night. Based in Northern Scotland, Taking place at The Crypt for a full afternoon in the Town Hall they are surrounded by the beautiful countryside, rolling hills as part of its Sunday Jazz season on Sunday 15th December, GIG PREVIEW and stunning mountains that feed their imagination while Paul Edis’ A Jazzy Christmas featuring singer Jo Harrop is in keeping them secluded from society, ultimately giving them town. Get into the Christmas spirit with this specially curated the freedom to make undisturbed music. Their early beginnings band, featuring festive favourites penned by the celebrated started through meeting at school and sharing the same love of and internationally-renowned composer and pianist, Paul Edis. music. And like many success stories, they were a band living Performed by some of the leading lights of the UK jazz scene, in a small town that didn’t think they would ever leave. Spotted including Jo Harrop, Matt Anderson, Emma Fisk and very special early by Atlantic records who saw the great potential of the guests, this event is a must-see for fans of jazz and live music in band, they, unfortunately, parted ways through differences so general. To kick start the festive jazz proceedings in December, that they could stay true to their own creativity - they refused Sage Gateshead’s youth jazz ensemble Jambone, directed by Edis to be moulded into another band that fits the current trend. himself, will be at the Town Hall. Jambone comprises trumpet, Since the band’s debut album ‘Strange Hymns’, they have trombone, saxophone and flute sections locked together by followed the release up by bringing out their ‘Bring Me to Light’ piano, guitar, bass and drums. The musical mission of the band is EP and a smattering of incredible singles which has helped them to provide a range of repertoire and performance challenges for MARTYN JOSEPH to grow a dedicated following. Neon Waltz have been eagerly its members, many of whom have gone on to forge professional waiting to bring fans their new live experience with guitarist careers. Described as ‘a brilliant young pianist’ by Alyn Shipton AT THE GEORGIAN THEATRE, STOCKTON Kevin saying: “The ultimate reward is now finally getting out of The Guardian, Paul Edis is a performer, composer, educator and playing live. It always makes the hard times seem worth it. and promoter based in the North East. In August 2018 as part We can’t wait to meet up with everyone who’s joined us on the of the Great Exhibition of the North, Paul was commissioned With over twenty studio albums under his belt since starting out journey so far and meeting all the new fans for the first time.” to write a new work for the Gala Big Band inspired by Turner in 1983, Martyn Joseph brings a wealth of experience to his gigs The band’s psychedelic flair combined with melodic sounds is Prize-winning artist Lubaina Himid’s exhibition, ‘Our Kisses along with his unnatural abilities as a folk-rock performer. Often perfect for any fan of The Coral or The Stone Roses. They are Are Petals’. In 2019, Paul has been given the title of Associate compared to Bruce Springsteen and John Mayer, this Welsh-born an outfit that is not afraid of proudly sharing their influences Artist for Sage Gateshead and has been commissioned to singer’s material ranges from emotional and personal insights to ranging from The National to The Beatles, The Walkmen and write a new work for collaboration between leading youth protest and activism in a similar way to the mighty Boss, all be it Grizzly Bear. Building up a plethora of radio plays and gigs ensembles Young Sinfonia and Jambone. Paul also promotes with his own distinctive style. BBC Radio’s Bob Harris describes throughout their career, Neon Waltz are a band that seem to successful jazz concert series in Durham and Newcastle and his music as: “songs of lyrical intelligence” and his work has be in it for the long haul and continue to create cosy indie-rock has been the director of the Ushaw Jazz Festival since 2016. garnered radio play all over the world. His live music career has tunes. Neon Waltz head to Ku Bar at the perfect time of the Christmas Sunday Jazz takes place at Middlesbrough Town seen him support the likes of Joan Armatrading and Suzanne Vega year: as the nights are darker and colder, they arrive with their Hall’s Crypt on Sunday 15th December from 14:00 until 18:00. and he is a regular on the folk festival scene, especially as a regular woollen winter-warming sounds and will be bringing a piece of LEE ALLCOCK at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival. Martyn Joseph performs at Northern Scotland to Stockton. Neon Waltz make their way to The Georgian Theatre in Stockton on Thursday 5th December. Ku Bar, Stockton on Friday 6th December. TOBIAS HALFORD Tickets: £12.00 Advance + Booking Fee CHARLIE RICHARDSON Visit: middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk Tickets: £7.70 Advance | Visit: seetickets.com Box Office: 01642 729 729 Tickets: £17.00 Advance | Visit: georgiantheatre.co.uk

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WAGE WAR AT THINK TANK?, NEWCASTLE

Kicking up a storm on the Metalcore scene following the release of third studio album, ‘Pressure’, Florida-formed Wage War are serving up more of their endlessly edgy mix of Briton Bond Screamo, clean cut vocals of Cody Quistad and addictively heavy drumming. Previous releases such as ‘Stitch’ have inspired local bands like Perceptions with spine-tingling heavy drops - and the latest delivery is a ready-made mosh pit. Standout tracks ‘Grave’, ‘Fury’ and ‘The Line’ feel like a heavier ode to early Linkin Park with melodies that inspire a scream- along whilst numbers like ‘Low’ create emo-thrills undercut by THE LAKE POETS Bond’s heavy vocals. A roaring mix of face-melting drum and guitar solos that frankly shred, Wage War are a crowd-rousing, AT THE PEACOCK, SUNDERLAND powerful outfit establishing themselves as leaders of the pack when it comes to Metalcore. Wage War head to Think Tank?, Newcastle on Monday 13th January. JENNIFER MAY WEST In 2018, Netflix released its behind the scenes, warts and all, insight into Sunderland Association Football Club. Even if this Tickets: £16.50 Advance | Visit: seetickets.com documentary about the hardships of an ex-Premier League giant didn’t bother you, the soundtrack to the show probably would have caught your attention. ‘Shipyards’, a single from Sunderland-born singer-songwriter The Lake Poets, suddenly rocketed into the charts and this local lad was a talking GIG PREVIEW point throughout the North East. Martin Longstaff, the man behind The Lake Poets, has now become a household name throughout Sunderland and his music has spread not just through the North East, but also across the country too. It’s not all down to the ‘Sunderland Till I Die’ documentary though as Longstaff’s success comes from this ability to write and play incredibly infectious and powerful songs. Crediting his influences as Carole King, Van Morrison, Damien Rice and Neil Young, to name a few, Longstaff’s music is beautiful and meaningful all at once. Now, The Lake Poets will be playing Sunderland’s The Peacock on Saturday 21st December, a SKINNER AND T’WITCH venue that has recently been taken over by North East artists Barry Hyde and Dan Donnelly. In 2015, The Lake Poets’ debut + WILSON MCGALADDERY album was released after Longstaff spent time in Blackbird Studios in Nashville and in 2017 a ‘Live from the Sage’ EP was AT TOFT HOUSE, MIDDLESBROUGH released followed by single ‘Lonely in the City’ the following year. Although The Lake Poets have been fairly quiet on Skinner & T’witch will make their way to the intimate Toft the releasing front, recently Longstaff confirmed he’s been House in Middlesbrough on Saturday 7th December in a night writing new music - so you can expect new music very soon, guaranteed to be entertaining from start to finish. Steve Skinner maybe even in time for The Peacock gig. The Lake Poets isn’t has a background in musical theatre, having managed a theatre Longstaff’s only project, however. The multi-instrumentalist is company and toured the country. He is an experienced songwriter also involved with two bands, White Legs and Beak, meaning with many of his songs include comedy and satire, as featured in he can constantly adapt his sound to whatever surroundings his solo album, ‘Spend, Spend, Spend’. He will be accompanied by he finds himself in. Local and National radio stations have Sandra Twitchett (T’witch) who has classical training, is currently also picked up on The Lake Poets’ music with BBC’s Lauren a member of the Huddersfield Choral Society, and has a passion Laverne describing it as ‘stunningly heart-breaking music’. He’s for British folk and rock music. Support for the night comes from featured on various stations across the daytime too including Wilson McGladdery, a duo with a heap of experience. Wilson BBC Radio 2, Radio X and BBC 6 Music. This is a great is best known as a singer with a powerful stage presence that opportunity to see the Wearside outfit play a hometown show commands the full attention of her audience. And McGladdery in an intimate venue. And with it being so close to Christmas, is a guitarist known for his prolific songwriting encompassing a it’s sure to be a merry olde evening. The Lake Poets will take variety of styles and influences from folk to country to classic pop. to Sunderland’s The Peacock on Saturday 21st December. LEE ALLCOCK NATHAN DOUTHWAITE

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CULTURE SPOTLIGHT DEC 2019 / JAN 2020 GATESHEAD SILENT FILM FESTIVAL

If you know your Harold Lloyd from your Buster Keaton or if you are totally new to the world of pre-‘talky’ cinema, there’s bound to be something for everyone as Gateshead Silent Film Festival returns this January, presented by Side By Side Arts. To give people a genuine experience of the golden age of pre-audio cinema, the festival features showings accompanied by live piano playing - just as the films would have been shown in cinemas around one hundred years ago. The festival’s showings take place in the St. Mary’s Heritage Centre, a converted church in the shadow of the Tyne Bridge, providing an atmospheric and unusual surrounding for cinema-goers. The festival begins with Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde on Friday 31st January, a movie that was made in 1920 and could be considered one of the first horror films. Although the technology was in its infancy, the use of make-up and the considerable acting skills and facial contortions of John Barrymore provide a visual feast in the transformation from Dr Jekyll to his demonic alter-ego, Mr Hyde. With a supporting performance by the brilliant Martha Mansfield as the object of affection for both Jekyll and Hyde, this movie isoften cited as a ground-breaking milestone in cinema history and demonstrates what can be done with talented actors and a good story rather than the gimmicks of CGI. This classic movie is accompanied by a short comedy featuring none other than Charlie Chaplin, a true giant of the silent film genre. Catering for the evening are the quite There’s bound to be fantastic Scream For Pizza whose wonderfully something for everyone! fresh, hand-crafted pizza have wowed the pallets of many people attending festival and events of late. There is also a licenced bar on the premises providing refreshments until 23:00. On Saturday the festival continues with an event firmly aimed at the family audience. Family Funny Bones begins at 10:30 and showcases the comedy genius and acrobatic skills of Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd amongst others, with some live accompaniment from piano player, Stuart Angus. The fun continues with more excellent lunchtime grub from Scream For Pizza. Tickets for the Friday night event are priced between £10 and £15 and the family event is priced at a very reasonable £5. CHARLIE RICHARDSON

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GOING SOUTH! AT LIT & PHIL, NEWCASTLE MISS CRISPY 1988 GARY MEIKLE AT GALA THEATRE, DURHAM ANDY PARSONS Against the backdrop of to be true, open and honest Newcastle’s magnificent Lit with each other and how this AT ARC, STOCKTON AT THE WITHAM, BARNARD CASTLE & Phil Library, get ready to is impacted by the way we welcome Apsley Cherry- construct images of heroism Finely sliced potatoes dipped in needed. Growing up in Linthorpe Garrad, or “Cherry” survivor and bravery. It explores, Gary Meikle simply can’t get schools, got involved with gangs burning hot oil and covered in in Middlesbrough, Huffnell is Andy Parsons, co-presenter of that “could take any event in of Captain Scott’s ill-fated questions and celebrates the enough of the Teesside crowd. and was sent to a children’s seasoning - yes, it is the crisp. no stranger to the area and Parsons’ and Naylor’s Pull-Out the last twenty-five years and expedition to the South Pole ways we use comedy as a Having performed at ARC in home where he stayed until he Miss Crispy 1988 is a play based by chance knew someone Sections for BBC Radio 2, or have everyone within a three- on the 108th anniversary of shield, asking what our desire July, the comedian will return to was 16 after which he became on a series of interviews with whose mother had worked in ‘the bald one’ from Mock the mile radius laughing” (Three their great achievement. Going to keep laughing and to keep the venue this January in what’s homeless and resorted to women who worked at the KP the factory. Reminiscing about Week (not to be confused with Weeks). According to The South! is a one-man comedic people laughing does, and set to be another intriguing and staying at hostels and friend’s Foods Factory in Billingham, the past, she gave Huffnell a host Dara Ò Briain), is stopping Telegraph, “what he lacks in storytelling show written and how this creates barriers to hilarious night filled with belly- couches. After his trials and Stockton. And although the plethora of stories for his play off in Barnard Castle as part of hair, Parsons more than makes performed by Craig Methven emotional expression and aching laughter. Gary Meikle tribulations, Meikle began characters and storyline are that took a year to write. This his ‘Healing the Nation’ tour. up for in originality.” He has of Back of the Attic Theatre personal honesty. Featuring is known internationally for his testing and trying out comedy fictional, the context of the play about a beauty pageant set On Friday 6th December, the already completed five sell- and based on the true story original songs, comedy and viral social media video rants which led to a big leap of faith story has all been researched in an everyday kind of job has comedian will bring his satirical out national tours and has had of Scott’s ill-fated expedition. juggling routines, and one known as ‘Eyebrows’ and ‘Hair - he quit his job and began and historically checked out. The already received rave reviews set to The Witham Community guest appearances on QI, Live The production follows accidental burlesque number, Extensions’ which have earned to perform weekly full-time. play, which is set in a factory, for being warm, moving and Arts Centre as he complains at The Apollo and more. In fact, ‘Cherry’s’ attempts to make it is a production in keeping him over a whopping 125 Meikle then found success in features a group of five women funny whilst paying homage to about real-world issues in a if you’ve ever tuned into Dave sense of the tragic loss of his with North East production million views in five months. the most unexpected career who dream of something more the women of Teesside. This side-splitting way. His monthly on your TV then you probably friends, and the failure of the company CaroleW’s modus Using his Glaswegian charm, move of his life. Continuing to exciting in their lives because production has been brought to podcast Slacktivist Action think of him as a household expedition, while also trying to operandi of providing he has captivated audiences sell out internationally each life can’t be all about packets life by less is MORE Productions Group, recorded at the Soho name. His brand of comedy is keep it light, keep it funny and audiences with “a good worldwide with his relatable week and gaining a larger of cheese and onion crisps, can which is dedicated to making Theatre, features socially and one I wouldn’t like to miss. And entertain the audience who night out”. Going South! will wealth of storytelling; his style online presence by the day, he it? The idea for the play was opportunities for playwriters in politically-relevant voices for only £15.00 a ticket, the have come to hear a Great run at Lit & Phil, Newcastle is dark yet not offensive with is an act not to be missed. Gary inspired by a photograph that the North East. Miss Crispy will such as MPs, journalists or gig is just about unmissable British hero as he stands in on Wednesday 15th and topics such as growing up in Meikle heads to ARC, Stockton was in the Gazette’s ‘Remember run at Gala Theatre, Durham even just other comedians. but sure to sell out fast. for the dead Captain on his Thursday 16th January 2020. Glasgow, past relationships and on Saturday 18th January. When’ section with a picture of on Friday 17th January. When the need arises, he LEAH DAVEY ‘victory’ tour. Going South! LEE ALLCOCK his disdain for children. What TOBIAS HALFORD a lady who had worked at KP TOBIAS HALFORD can push his beliefs in a way charts Cherry’s efforts to tell impressed me about Meikle is Foods in 1988. This photograph that is not only comedic but Tickets: £15.00 Advance his story, and that of his fellow Tickets: £10.00 Advance his life story which he draws Tickets: £15.00 Advance gave writer and director, David Tickets: £15.00 Advance thought-provoking and astute. Visit: seetickets.com explorers, and in doing so asks Visit: litandphil.org.uk upon to create his comedy: Visit: arconline.co.uk Huffnell, the inspiration he Visit: galadurham.co.uk However, he is also somebody questions about our ability Meikle was kicked out of four

COMEDY EVENT 1 TONY LAW AT THE STAND, NEWCASTLE NIGHTFALL AT PRESTON PARK, STOCKTON For two nights in December, Preston Park giant sculpture which brings the moon to Tony Law brings the very best of mad-cap his dress sense as Tony often takes to Museum and Grounds will host Nightfall: By planet earth on The Museum of the Moon and surreal comedy to the stage with his the stage with his trademark Viking style the Light of the Moon. Brought to the region – it has been touring all over the world and often unplanned and ad-libbed journeys hair, boots, and rolled-up jeans. Many of by Teesside-based Stellar Projects, this now it’s coming to Teesside! The Museum of through fictional situations. His comedy his early shows revolved around his time- family-friendly event is a self-guided moon- the Moon features a recreation of the moon skills have seen him appear on big TV travelling adventures with his companion themed light installation trail of beautiful surface which is sure to be an impressive comedy shows such as Never Mind The sausage dog Cartridge Davison and artworks that will be complemented with sight in the scenic grounds of Preston Buzzcocks, Russell Howard’s Good News, these early outings won him a New Act music, performance, and storytelling with Park and under the moon you will be able 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Have I Got News Award at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1995. hot chocolates and mulled wine in hand - to enjoy street food, live music and mulled For You. Tony’s performances have a Originally from Canada, Tony moved to and Luke Jerrams’ Museum of the Moon! wine at the end of the trail.Nightfall runs on reputation for such random dancing from London in the late ‘80s inspired by his This is a perfect winter night out for families Thursday 5th and Friday 6th December but one surreal situation to another that you love of Monty Python’s Flying Circus and adults alike on the run-up to the festive your only chance to catch this astronomical may think he’s a little too mad-cap for and has made the capital his home. period and celebrates the 50th anniversary night of lunar wonder is on Thursday 5th his own good, but quite to the contrary Tony Law’s hit-show heads to The Stand of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael as tickets are edging towards selling out. - his skills keep audiences laughing so in Newcastle on Sunday 5th January. Collins’ feat of human achievement. You JAKE CARR-SMITH consistently that he has built an enviable CHARLIE RICHARDSON will discover Preston Park grounds in a reputation for knock-out shows. In fact, new light with moon-themed installations Tickets: £6.00 Advance this show has had killer reviews and has Tickets: £10.00 including ‘a kaleidoscope of butterflies’ Groups / Families of 4: £20.00 run throughout the country in 2019. His Visit: thestand.co.uk and ‘a sky full of stars’ before culminating Under 2’s go Free. eclectic and unusual style is echoed in in Luke Jerram’s ‘Museum of the Moon’, a Visit: nightfallfestival.co.uk

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HENNING WEHN JIM JEFFERIES AT MIDDLESBROUGH TOWN HALL KAI HUMPHRIES THE THIN MAN AT UTILITA ARENA, NEWCASTLE AT THE STAND, NEWCASTLE AT STAR & SHADOW CINEMA, NEWCASTLE German and comedy are not his journey into the puzzling Performing at an Arena is the acclaimed FX series ‘Legit’ two things that you would world of everything that he goal of every comedian - and which ran for two seasons necessarily put together experiences, from Brexit to Kai Humphries can certainly best comedy event award The Thin Man represents a the run with 1947’s Song Of Jim Jefferies is certainly not a and he has also appeared in but Henning Wehn has obscure prejudices. He claims hold his own with some of the for their Fight For Kian show. journey into one of the classic The Thin Man. Some of the rookie to them. Voted as one the films ‘Killing Hasselhoff’ demonstrated the funny to simply be in the UK because big names in comedy today. Hosted by Rhod Gilbert, and periods of American cinema. scenes where William Powell of the top 5 touring comedians and ‘Punching Henry’. His and mischievous side to his of his: “lack of transferable From his roots here in the North fundraising for local lad Kian Produced in 1934, the film is appears naturally at ease as he in the world, Jim Jefferies is a comedy shows have been nation with such skill and skills and unwillingness East, he has gone on to entertain Musgrove, the event culminated a classic murder mystery but navigates the plot were filmed well-established comedian and hailed as some of the most likeability that he has won to change” and as always audiences all around the world - in a boxing match between the set in the post-depression without the actor’s knowledge, will bring his new show ‘The provocative, belief-challenging over millions of viewers on Henning’s core comedy over 40 countries to be precise. two brothers. Throughout 2018 era. Following a couple who where the director had asked Night Talker’ to Newcastle and thought-provoking hit TV panel shows 8 Out Of weapon is his view of his Debuting in 2009, Kai quickly and 2019, Kai has toured with flirt relentlessly and drink him to practice whilst they this month. Since starting sketches of the 21st-Century 10 Cats, QI, Have I Got News often unfamiliar surroundings. won plaudits from many sides Daniel Sloss; and with Daniels copiously, they very much set up the lighting. It is this out, Jefferies has a number – so be prepared. What you For You and Would I Lie To This is the seventh UK tour for his happy-go-lucky Geordie shows being picked up by encompass the spirit of these easy-going flow that really of media accolades to his can expect from this show is You. His illustrious stand-up for a man who is becoming style and recorded his first set Netflix, the whirlwind continued positive and opulent pre- makes the film shine and give name: he has his own series a uniquely Aussie viewpoint career actually began in the as much a part of UK culture for Comedy Central’s Comedy with added dates in the USA war times. Starring William it that lasting appeal. It would on Comedy Central entitled and straight-to-the-point fairly unbelievable context as he so often, ironically, Store in 2010. Over the years, and across the globe. With all Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick be impossible not to mention ‘The Jim Jefferies Show’ that discussion at no one’s expense of Henning’s employment in claims not to be. There can Kai’s stand-up has taken him this success and a multitude of and Nora, the couple find Nick and Nora’s pet dog Asta earned him a WGA nomination but his own. ‘The Night Talker the marketing department of be no doubt that these shows to Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival comedy projects, Kai has never themselves on a trip to New in all of this too. Played by and is in its third season; he has Tour’ has already been so Wycombe Wanders Football are an unmissable journey and to both Melbourne and lost his personal and likeable York where Nick is embroiled legendary canine performer a weekly podcast entitled ‘The popular that there have been Club and it took him all the from the outright daft to the Sydney’s International Comedy style and remains approachable in an investigation into the Skippy, I’m positive this dog Jim Jefferies Show’ that is co- sixteen more dates added way to London’s West End. amusingly shocking. Henning Festivals. Festivals. Closer to and accessible and overall, disappearance of an old friend, inspired the character Uggie in hosted by Forrest Shaw; in across Europe and the Middle Henning is brilliant at utilising Wehn performs ‘Get On With home, Kai and his brother Gav supremely funny. Kai the Thin Man of the title. Quite the 2011 smash hit, The Artist. 2018, Jim starred in his third East. Jim Jefferies heads to the stereotypes of his German It’ at Middlesbrough Town established Punchdrunk, a Humphries’ show Team Smug firmly placed in the annals of A special showing of this move Netflix comedy special ‘Jim Utilitia Arena, Newcastle heritage to maximum effect Hall on Friday 6th December. comedy club aimed at bringing hits The Stand in Newcastle cinema history, The Thin Man will take place at the Star & Jefferies: This Is Me Now’; and on Friday 13th December. alongside thought-provoking CHARLIE RICHARDSON the biggest names in comedy on Sunday 22nd December. was nominated for a Best Shadow Cinema in Newcastle in 2017 he released his fifth TOBIAS HALFORD and brilliantly-observed to deprived areas in the UK CHARLIE RICHARDSON Picture Oscar. On its release, on Sunday 15th December. major stand-up special in seven comedy relating to identity Tickets: £21.50 Advance and serving those communities the film was immediately a CHARLIE RICHARDSON years entitled ‘Freedumb’. Jim Tickets: £43.90 Advance and immigration. Henning Visit: middlesbroughtownhall. with community outreach and Tickets: £10.00 Advance Box Office hit and was so also created, wrote, produced Visit: utilitaarena.co.uk Wehn’s new show entitled co.uk charity fundraising. In 2016, Visit: thestand.co.uk popular with audiences that it Tickets: £5.00 Advance and starred in the critically ‘Get On With It’ continues Punchdrunk won the Chortle spawned five sequels, ending Visit: starandshadow.org.uk

COMEDY 1 STAGE THE STAND CHRISTMAS SPECIAL AT THE STAND, NEWCASTLE THE SNOW QUEEN AT NORTHERN STAGE, NEWCASTLE

Running from Monday 9th to Saturday ‘Ability’ which he co-wrote. Also on Danish author Hans Christian Andersen’s rescue Kai in time? Little does she know 14th December, The Stand in Newcastle stage will be Sammy Dobson, a comedian classic fable The Snow Queen, one of that the Snow Queen has plans to keep will bring us a Christmas special with a and actor from Newcastle famous for his longest and most famous tales, is the world in eternal winter and can she truly cracking line-up. First on the bill both her rude comedy and reoccurring reworked as it comes to Newcastle this be stopped? The play has been brought to is Jason Cook, writer of shows such as role in sitcom, Boy Meets Girl. David month. The story starts with a wicked troll life by the Northern Stage Production, the Dial M for Middlesbrough and Hebburn Callaghan will also make an appearance. who constructs a mirror which shrinks same team that brought you A Christmas and on the writing team for Mock the Called an “undeniably charismatic everything good and magnifies the bad. Carol, James and the Giant Peach and Week, Miranda, Virtually Famous and and witty” comedian by Chortle, he The mirror shatters and a fragment pierces Alice in Wonderland. Directed by Mark more. He has performed all over the wowed audiences at Edinburgh Fringe Kai’s heart, making him cruel and harsh. Calvert and adapted by Journal Culture world and runs a comedy club in The Festival and is set to do so again. The He is enchanted by the icily beautiful Award Writer of the Year 2019 Laura Customs House Theatre, South Shields. night will be effortlessly tied together Snow Queen and is swept away.His best Lindow, this magical adventure is perfect Recognisable as the winner of Britain’s by comedian Joe Heenan who will friend Gerda is a brave, gutsy young for the whole family and is the perfect way Got Talent 2018, also billed is Lee Ridley, MC the event. Although known as a lady who is suspicious of the mysterious to get into the Christmas spirit. The Snow AKA Lost Voice Guy. Diagnosed with writer for shows like The Karen Dunbar disappearance of her best friend and is Queen runs at Northern Stage, Newcastle Cerebral palsy as a child, he is unable to Show and Chewing the Fat, he loves convinced that he has been taken by the on several dates between now and speak and is the first stand-up comedian taking on the role of host at The Stand. Snow Queen.This determined young lady Saturday 4th January. TOBIAS HALFORD in Britain to use a communication aid LEAH DAVEY will do anything for her friends even if it in his routines. He won the BBC Radio means embarking on a quest into the cold, Tickets: £10.00 New Comedy Awards in 2014 and has Tickets: £6.00 dark and icy unknown. Through her quest, Visit: northernstage.co.uk a starring role on the Radio 4 sitcom Visit: thestand.co.uk a question is always on her mind - can she

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BONNIE & FANNY’S CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR THE BALLAD AT LIVE THEATRE, NEWCASTLE MATT STELLINGWERF OF JOHNNY LONGSTAFF THE AFFORDABLE ART FAIR AT HOLE IN THE WALL, DARLINGTON AT NORTHERN STAGE, NEWCASTLE AT THOUGHT FOUNDATION, GATESHEAD It’s nearly the most wonderful to the brim of festive frolics time of the year and sparkling and, judging by the poster, it’s The Affordable Art Fair is the latest interior design prints, Nikki lights are starting to illuminate going to be filthier than that Matt Stellingwerf may not of subjects from mental The Ballad Of Johnny to fight against the fascists in exhibition to be held at Thought Brewer’s graphic collages, Beth the streets with an array weird guy at the office. Both be as a familiar name in health, love, and drugs to Longstaff is a touching and the Spanish Civil War. Johnny Foundation, a thought-provoking, J Ross’ stunning abstract original of reds, golds and greens groups have already been comedy as some but he is implausibly an interview thought-provoking musical was in the Battle of Ebro when immersive art space created in a paintings and Lor Bird’s haunting glistening wherever you go. building their reputation as rising to become one of the he once conducted with theatrical production with his friend and compatriot disused, industrial vehicle repair intimate landscapes.” The And to celebrate the Christmas an incandescent comic force brightest new stars on the an inmate on death row. some stunning animation Lewis Clive was killed (Clive garage in Birtley, Gateshead – it’s purpose of Thought Foundation is season, Bonnie & Fanny’s and the ultimate feel-good British comedy circuit.Whilst His almost scientific and that tells the story of a true being the inspiration for the rather unique. Taking place from of learning and sharing creativity. Christmas Spectacular is experience – so expect an he may be a newcomer to research-based approach working-class hero and character Oliver in Mary now until Friday 31st January, Opened in 2017, the art space perfect for those looking for intriguing evening. So come us, he is a well-established delivers anecdotal comedy adventurer in Stockton-born Wesley’s book, The Camomile the Art Fair has been curated hosts exhibitions, conferences, an alternative Christmas night and enjoy as an unsuspecting act in New Zealand where with the jokes running thick Johnny Longstaff. The story is Lawn). This inspirational story with a focus on high-quality, events and workshops and out which celebrates all things victim to some of the wildest he has won four NZ Comedy and fast. Matt was brilliantly tragic and fantastic; stemming is brought to life through fresh, dynamic artwork. The fair they even deliver an education cabaret and comedy. The Christmas frolicking. Get your Guild Awards and received described by one Twitter from poverty so profound the music of Stockton-based includes a variety of media such programme. As Michaela night will be filled with never Christmas attire on - whether numerous plaudits and user as: “Thor & Wendy had in his childhood that Johnny musical trio, The Young’uns. as photography, illustrations, notes: “Throughout all of our before seen sketches, songs, it’s a novelty Christmas hat nominations from many other a baby and it was raised by was forced to steal candles They were inspired by the paintings, drawings, and collages programming, thoughtfulness is lip-syncs, dances, stories and that’s been gathering dust in organisations. The journey for Stephen Fry and George from a church in order to eat life of Johnny Longstaff who, available as originals or prints. always at the core of our ethos.” unapologetic raucousness. the attic or your grandma’s Matt in the UK has seen him Carlin!”. His combination of them. He became involved in many ways, changed the With artwork starting at £10.00 Thought Foundation is open 7 This show has been the knitted Christmas jumper - perform in some prestigious intelligence, personality, laid- in the Labour movement in course of history with his and costing no more than £200, days a week and entry to the creation of two groups, Your and come down and enjoy comedy clubs such as The back cool and quick-fire whit the North East that inspired activism and determination to it’s perfect for that unique festive gallery is free. They also offer Aunt Fanny (a female comedy the show as it promises to be Frog & Bucket, Last Laugh, make him a real one to watch many hunger marches to see wrongs righted. Running gift and a great way to start made-from-scratch fresh food in sketch group) and three-piece a big one. Bonnie & Fanny’s The Comedy Café, and on the comedy scene. The London in the 1920s and at Stage 2 of The Northern building your own art collection their purpose-built cafe including Bonnie and The Bonnettes Christmas Spectacular runs Mirth Control to name but Hole In The Wall host Matt 1930s, the most famous of Stage in Newcastle from too. As Thought Foundation a wide range of vegan options (an autobiographical group at Live Theatre, Newcastle a few and his stand-up has Stellingwerf alongside local which, the Jarrow Crusade, 4th to 22nd February, you curator Michaela Wetherell and the Thought Foundation bringing drag to the world of between Wednesday 11th impressed and entertained laughmeister Andy Fury on is still much more prominent really don’t want to miss puts it: “Thought Foundation shop boasts an array of quirky, the theatre). Both of these and Saturday 14th December. these audiences in droves. Monday 9th December. in history than the many this poignant production. is passionate about supporting alternative gifts for human and groups are wild in their own TOBIAS HALFORD Matt’s background as a writer CHARLIE RICHARDSON events that took place in the CHARLIE RICHARDSON and promoting artists and home. LEE ALLCOCK right but, merged together, has certainly expanded his proceeding 15 years. Johnny’s creative independent business. it’s going to be wilder than Tickets: £6.00 experience and as such his Tickets: £4.00 Advance participation in these events Tickets: £10.00 We will, therefore, be offering For further information: head to your average office Christmas Visit: live.org.uk stand-up material covers a Visit: skiddle.com led him to travel to Spain, Visit: northernstage.co.uk artwork by local and international thoughtfoundation.co.uk. party.The evening will be full phenomenally diverse range crossing the Pyrenees on foot artists including Jake Mullin’s

STAGE EVENT NOEL JAMES AT THE FORUM MUSIC CENTRE, DARLINGTON WORDS WEEKEND AT SAGE, GATESHEAD

Hosted by esteemed comedy club performed across the UK and beyond, A brand-new and enlightening festival Olusoga. Having grown up in Gateshead, Hilarity Bites, The Forum Music Centre he has been highly praised by primetime of spoken word hits Sage in Gateshead David Olusoga has received much acclaim in Darlington will see Noel James and comedian Romesh Ranganathan who this December. Words Weekend will for his BBC2 series, ‘A House Through Clayton Jones perform on Saturday said that: “this dude has funny bones.” offer a whole host of talks, workshops, Time’, which this year featured a property 7th December. Noel James, the night’s There will also be a mystery new up-and- performances and panel discussions on Summerhill Square in Newcastle. For headlining act, has been making people coming act in the middle of the show celebrating the power of words and stories. this festival, he teams up with author Dan laugh for 25 years. A major influence to look forward to. Tying it all together Many of the events are free to attend and Jackson for a journey into the rich history on the likes of comedy giants Tim Vine is host Andy Fury who is famous for his provision is made to ensure that they are of Northumbrian culture and will be taking and Milton Jones, he has played at most laid-back stage presence and his dark, accessible for all, with all events being BSL part in a Q&A session with the audience comedy clubs in the UK as well as a few self-deprecating surrealism. The writer of interpreted and a roaming interpreter will afterwards. With other performances over overseas. Hailing from Swansea, he can ‘My Cup Upset’, the BBC describes him be on-site to facilitate communication. the weekend from Stacey Dooley, Jay often be heard on BBC Radio Wales as: “an absolute genius of a comedian.” Amongst many notable appearances at the Rayner, Konnie Huq, Norman Jay, Terry and has been shown on TV in both the Tickets are rapidly selling out so if event is Nadiya Hussain. The author and chef Deary and many more, there is certainly Welsh and English languages. He says you’re interested, be sure to act quickly. who won The Great British Bake Off in 2015 something for everyone at Words Weekend. that his ultimate goal when doing a LEAH DAVEY brings her show ‘Finding My Voice’ to Sage. The events run from Friday 6th to Sunday show is not to shock or offend but just Expect a personal and entertaining insight 8th December. CHARLIE RICHARDSON to cheer everyone up. Also on stage will Tickets: £11.00 into her struggles with cultural differences be Clayton Jones, a fascinating comedian Visit: seetickets.com throughout her life as Nadiya acts as an For more information on individual who won the title of Last Minute Comedy Date: 07/12/2019 inspiration for people of all backgrounds. performances and to book tickets, head to Comedian of The Year in 2017. Having Another must-witness is the visit of David sagegateshead.com.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT DEC 2019 / JAN 2020 DEC 2019 / JAN 2020 HARRI ENDERSBY TCR THE HUB COUNTY DURHAM BARNARD CASTLE

In the two years since the release of her debut album ‘Homes/Lives’ TCR The Hub in Barnard Castle is in 2017, County Durham-based a real family-friendly centre that singer-songwriter Harri Endersby has been purposely designed to has been extensively touring each support the local community and corner of the United Kingdom, with help young people get into music. her original material enjoying successful Home to high-tech rehearsal rooms, radio play from BBC Introducing on a recording studio, performance hall, a BBC Tees as well as national air time purpose-built cafe and even a high-ropes on BBC 6 Music, BBC Scotland, and BBC course, TCR The Hub is undoubtedly one Wales. Drawing inspiration from the rugged of Barnard Castle’s most forward-thinking landscape of County Durham, Harri’s latest studio organisations. Speaking about the music studio, album, ‘Mazes’, delves into the themes of home and Tom Whittaker, the music coordinator at TCR The belonging as she conveys her deep passion for the North Hub noted: “We have the equipment and facilities to be East of England in a wonderful 9-track LP. “It feels natural able to work with a solo artist and an acoustic guitar right to write about what I know and love,” she states. “A lot of my through to a full choir.” Both the equipment and the facilities on music is inspired by my natural surroundings and I’ve spent a lot of offer are to an extremely high standard and are used by, on average, time exploring the beautiful North East coastlines, getting lostin about 80 people a week in terms of lessons, with band slots open the woods at Hawthorn Dene and following the rivers of Durham.” on a Thursday and Friday evening. In order to help young people Released earlier this month, ‘Mazes’ was co-produced by Harri and get into music, the TCR Hub’s prices are extremely reasonable too. her husband Rich Endersby-Marsh and features collaborations Available from Monday to Wednesday, a 45-minute one-to-one with prestigious folk musicians Ciaran Algar, Toby Shaer and Ian session is priced at £15.00 for a child (aged 6+) or £18.50 for an Stephenson. Speaking to Harri about her latest release, and her adult, with half-hour sessions costing just £12.50. 90-minute band collaborations with fellow folk artists in the production of ‘Mazes’, practice slots are also available on a Thursday and Friday night she states: “It was totally brilliant working with these guys – they priced at £12.00 for under 18s and £15.00 for adults, with that price are incredible musicians and people and they’ve added so including breakables. In fact, as Tom notes: “You don’t need much magic to the album. We had a lot of fun making to bring any of your own gear if you don’t want to as we this album together and I’m really proud of what have everything here that you could possibly need”. we’ve made.” Raised in a musically gifted family, Tom has a passion for music and supporting up- Harri’s early influences were homegrown. Early and-coming artists and has experience within memories of her parents and sister playing It has been the field to be able to support you during your “lots of instruments between them” remain purposely designed time at TCR The Hub. He added: “I studied vivid, and the recollection of her mother I’m really proud of to support the Creative Music Technology at Hull University composing and improvising on the piano is and the course not only helped me to find clearly an influential one. Speaking of her what we’ve made local community and out more about performing live, but it also parents’ influence on her songwriting, Harri help young people allowed me to learn more about mixing and notes: “My parents have always encouraged get into music recording. I also worked at Yorkshire Coast my creativity and I get my love of words from Radio on the undiscovered show where I played both of them: my dad writes beautiful poetry and tracks by up-and-coming artists every week my mum is a brilliant storyteller.” Nowadays, Harri’s as that’s my passion.” Besides the music sessions musical influences range from Paul Simon to Sigrid and and recording facilities, TCR The Hub also runs Karine Polwart yet she also finds inspiration from seeing drumming camps, yoga sessions, food festivals, outdoor local artists perform live: “It’s fascinating to watch other people’s activity days, watersport sessions and gigs. Moving into the future, creativity at work and I feel like, as artists, we have so much to Tom and the team explained the Hub’s aims for 2020: “We want learn from each other - after gigs I always feel fired up to write new to increase band usage so we do have a few slots available on a material.” ‘Mazes’ is out now and is available to purchase/stream Thursday and Friday night if anybody would like to come down.” on all major platforms as well as by contacting Harri directly via her To find out more about TCR The Hub, including the venue, their website. To find out more about Harri Endersby, and to keep up-to- rehearsal rooms and recording studio, please head to tcrhub.co.uk. date with future concerts and releases, head to harriendersby.com. SAM DOBINSON LEE ALLCOCK

26 \\ NE VOLUME MAGAZINE \\ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT // NE VOLUME MAGAZINE // 27 London indie-rock outfit Bombay ruined buildings to give it this post- it’s not something that people would Bicycle Club return with their new apocalyptic feel. We filmed it in what hear and think ‘that doesn’t sound like album so Tobias Halford caught up we thought was a ruined armament Bombay Bicycle Club’. with the band to speak about touring, building site and it turned out that it Newcastle and Greggs. was owned by the ex-president of How do you prepare for a tour? Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko. We were Just practice really. To be honest, I was watching your new music video in these deltaic factories that had mentally there are more things you “WE DON’T TAKE to ‘Eat, Sleep, Wake (Nothing But You)’ signs up saying ‘don’t take pictures of do to prepare for a tour. It is quite a and it feels like a familiar song… this ship’ because it was secret and we demanding lifestyle including a lot of Yeah, there is definitely a nostalgic were just wondering around filming travelling and disconnecting yourself quality to it. It feels like we are looking so I don’t know how they filmed parts from your home and family so you back in the song on our own career [Laughs]. really have to rely on each other. I and lives and I think that comes across know that we are incredibly lucky to in the sound as well. There is an You’ve got a new single out and a new do it and hope we don’t take it for IT FOR GRANTED” ‘80s/’90s baggy trouser Manchester album coming too. How have you found granted. feel to it as well - and we wanted it to the new songs’ reception so far when be nostalgic. playing live? You’ve played in Newcastle before but Bombay Bicycle Club head to Newcastle Really good, particularly for ‘Eat, Sleep, how have you found it up north? The video has this epic cinematic feel to Wake’ because it was already out. It’s It’s always a very good crowd which it. How did you come up with the idea? always difficult playing new songs live I’m sure is common knowledge. It’s We wanted something that was a because, ultimately, that’s not why always a very welcoming city and I bit funny that also reflected on our we go to gigs. We go to gigs to hear love having a Greggs on every corner career a bit and acknowledged the the songs that we know and like and, [Laughs]. fact that we had been away for a hopefully, we get to sing along too. while. I suppose, lyrically, it’s not We hope that the song transports us Bombay Bicycle Club head to 02 really that quite straight forward love back to whenever we heard the song Academy, Newcastle on Monday song and we wanted to make it about or first loved it. At the same time, the 27th January. Tickets, priced at missing each other. We filmed it in songs we have chosen are the most £33.95 in advance, are available from Kiev, Ukraine, not just because it is straight forward ones. I mean, the ticketmaster.co.uk.TOBIAS HALFORD cheap [Laughs] but there are a lot of new album isn’t new territory for us so

28 \\ NE VOLUME MAGAZINE \\ FEATURE FEATURE // NE VOLUME MAGAZINE // 29 THE CULTURE OF PLAYING AND NOT STAYING...

s an artist myself, speaking to other musicians in the local music scene I’ve noticed this culture we’ve developed of bands and artists playing and not staying. If this is something that you do or if this resonates with you, I hope to change your mind Aand show you the vast benefits of watching every artist or band that you play with. Speaking with local artist Thought Trumpet, we both acknowledged this issue and the growing problem in the local music scene. He states that: “Bands either don’t stick around after their sets or don’t turn up until they’re about to go on”. Why is this an issue? You may think. It is part of common decency: How can you expect people to listen to you if you don’t listen to them? This is not only an issue in the local music scene, however, as the legendary London venue The 100

“Bands either don’t stick around after their sets or don’t turn up until they’re about to go on”

Club announced that they would no longer be posting set times ahead of a show to encourage people to watch all the support acts. This led to a massive online debate that outraged many and, eventually, they had to re-address their decision stating that: “We didn’t expect such a reaction to the statement made about no longer announcing stage times,” they said. “Though there’s been a lot of support for it, it’s made other people feel angry and concerned. The sole intention was to support the supports. Nothing else. Middle ground will be sought.” Alternative-rock outfit Slaves have spoken out about this issue too stating that: “We don’t post set times of our shows as we were the support once. We wouldn’t be here if nobody turned up to watch us.” On the other hand, people do have jobs, responsibilities or even emergencies but, in general, you have no excuse not to stay and see all the acts.Every band starts as a support act, every artist starts with a small following and every gig-goer is important in making their music heard. Staying to see every act has enabled me to meet many musicians that I may have never met, helped me make connections with venues and introduced me to new musical experiences. Playing and not staying? You are missing out on so many opportunities. Please make an effort to support the supports. Listen to them and you never know what may come of them. TOBIAS HALFORD

30 \\ NE VOLUME MAGAZINE \\ FEATURE John Matychuk FEATURE // NE VOLUME MAGAZINE // 31 TOP #10 NE ARTISTS TO Seriously, every year I task myself with writing this list and it doesn’t get any easier. There are so many incredible artists coming out of the North East at the moment and it’s impossible to fit them all in my top 10 list – maybe I’ll write a top 100 next year. Anyhow, in no particular order, here are the 10 North East SEE LIVE IN 2020 artists I really think you should see live in 2020. LEE ALLCOCK

TALK LIKE TIGERS It really is time for some female energy in the North East and twin sisters Talk Like Tigers are two PUSSYWILLOW queens reclaiming the throne. With their quirky rhythms, FURRYVENUS PLASTIC GLASS SALSOLA inventive lyrics and infectious melodies, Charlotte and Eccentric is the simple word to With huge vocal talents from Indie-pop, punk and groove-laden Stephanie create dreamy electro- describe PussyWillowFurryVenus. Lewis Conlin (think Miles Kane), outfit Salsola may amalgamate pop that is simply intoxicating. Not afraid to shy away from the staggering riffs from Dylan a mishmash of genres yet they norm, the four-piece band based Abbot, storming bass from Ben manage to work together in Sunderland offer a unique Richardson and a killer beat seamlessly. With catchy choruses re-imagining of the alternative produced by Frazer Graham, and noisy guitars, this is one outfit rock genre by mixing genres and Plastic Glass are certainly shaping that you North East music lovers styles with intense, energetic up to have a great 2020. really need to keep an eye and performances. ear on.

JAMES LEONARD HEWITSON SIROCCO EMU MICHAEL With fuzzy indie-pop track ‘Deader’ North East indie/blues-rock EMU are a band definitely worth still pretty much ringing in my head outfit Sirocco may have only been keeping an eye on in 2020. Their GALLAGHER MT. MISERY EVE CONWAY since the very first listen, Hartlepool’s together for a short space of time eclectic sound emulates the likes James Leonard Hewitson has created but their debut album is an instant of The Clash or The Vaccines, Initially starting as a solo Formed in Hartlepool, Mt. Misery Darlington alt/urban-pop some of the catchiest songs released hit. They’re not afraid to speak fusing delicate guitar lines with performer, Michael has come on produce beautifully crafted folk/ songstress Eve Conway has had a in the North East this year. We hear about the struggles of modern-day indie and hard-hitting nuances leaps and bounds since acquiring indie-pop songs that are touching busy 2019. From playing Radio 1’s that he may be teaming up with life and have produced a thought- of punk. a full band. Now more confident and awe-inspiring. This is cute folk Big Weekend to Hardwick Live, Eve NE Volume in 2020 for a special provoking, poignant first release. on stage, Michael’s live shows music for cute North East folks. is on the cusp of big things so she’s something too so keep your eyes are a fast-paced, upbeat and certainly an artist to keep on your peeled. energetic affair. radar next year.

32 \\ NE VOLUME MAGAZINE \\ FEATURE Keagan Henman FEATURE // NE VOLUME MAGAZINE // 33

ANDY CROFTS DAWN LANDES “Most people don’t know it but they help set the vibe “I have plans to make my own album” just by being in the audience”

The Moons frontman Andy Crofts will going to be an acoustic singer-songwriter be very intimidating for a band but no make his way to The Green Room in person as I’ll form a band around me but more than Manchester etc. It all depends Through four full-length albums, singer- interpreted as soul.” He was really I love performing in the UK, especially in Stockton this month so Lee Allcock caught me doing this is a nod to my solo future on your experience, I guess. And I loved songwriter Dawn Landes has blazed supportive too, picking up the phone and smaller cities where the audiences show up with him to speak about going solo, I guess. the show The Moons did in Stockton a her own path with songs that are as calling people on my behalf, rounding up up ready to experience something and working with Paul Weller and more. few years ago. I’m looking forward to my fresh as they are timeless. She heads to legends like Charlie McCoy to play on the participate in it. Most people don’t know As a long-term member of Paul Weller’s own little acoustic show in The Green Middlesbrough this month so Lee Allcock album. It was like having a fairy godmother it but they help set the vibe just by being You’re heading to The Green Room in backing band, what is it actually like Room too. It’ll be just me and my guitar caught up with her to speak about Fred (godfather?). in the audience. British crowds seem a Stockton this month so what can we working with Paul? And what’s the best so if you’re reading this, come give me Forster, Nashville and UK audiences. bit more respectful than American ones expect from your set? It’s going to be an advice he’s ever given you? some love. Why was it important for you to record the as they’re great listeners…and that’s what intimate affair… Working with Paul has always been What was it like working with Fred Foster record in Nashville? the songs crave: open ears and minds and Yes, it is - and it’s going to be great! My amazing; I was always a huge fan so that And finally, what do you have planned for (known for playing a pivotal role in the I’ve always loved the sound of records hearts. set is going to consist of songs from The alone is incredible. He has also become 2020 with The Moons and your solo work? careers of Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison and that came out of Nashville in the ‘60s as Moons’ back catalogue plus some new one of my close friends and I continue 2020 is an open book. Yes, we want the Kris Kristofferson) on the new record? the productions were so creative and lush. And finally, what can your fans in ones and maybe some covers. I just want to look up to him. He works hard and new Moons album out and in your hands Every day I showed up to work with Fred I was hoping to find someone who had Middlesbrough expect from your set at to play and deliver my songs to people constantly makes new ground with his but I’m also going to be busy with Weller he taught me something new…it was kind actually been in the room when some of Middlesbrough Town Hall? in their rawest format and in a mellow music and imagination. He hasn’t ever so finding time amongst all that could be of like a master class in music (and life). those records were being made and that This will be an intimate show. I’ll be playing candle-lit atmosphere. This is quite a really sat me down and given me advice difficult. As for my solo thing, I have plans We spent so much time talking about the some of that magic would rub off on my mostly a solo set with Jonah Tolchin sitting spontaneous mini-tour and I’m quite a but in general, I think he would say if you to make my own album. I have most of the songs and really digging into the writing in songs. I was really lucky to find Fred when in on a few songs; he’s a great guitar player spontaneous person so that’s good. want something you’ve got to work for it songs already and I’ve even considered a a way that I’ve never done with a producer I did. He passed away about 6 months and will be playing his own opening set. because he certainly has. crowdfunding thing to get the ball rolling. before. He expected me to stand behind after ‘Meet Me at the River’ came out, and I’ll be playing songs from ‘Meet Me at the Why did you feel that now was the right I will make one next year, though, and every word on the album, and I do, thanks I will carry that honour with me forever. River’ and also various other projects I’ve time to go out on a solo tour? You’ve played in Stockton before with it’s going to be a colourful, beautiful and in large part to his role as coach, or as he As it happened, mine was the last album been working on, like songs for a musical It’s something I’ve had building inside The Moons. What’s the difference, in your honest album. liked to call it, “Song Doctor”. he made. I hope I can work until the end about the first woman to row across the for quite some time but the main reason opinion, between an audience in the North like that - nothing but the spark to the Atlantic Ocean. for these dates is that I feel I needed to compared to your audience in London? Andy Crofts heads to The Green Room, What’s the best advice he offered to you? finish line. go back to basics and just play my guitar Over the years, I’ve seen all types of Stockton on Thursday 12th December. I could write a book on his advice! One of Dawn Landes heads to Middlesbrough again. I’ve been spoilt for some time now different crowds. I have to be honest: Tickets, priced at £8.50 in advance, are my favorite things he told me was: “The Moving away from the record, in your Town Hall on Monday 9th December. and I feel I need to push myself out of my I haven’t really seen much difference available from georgiantheatre.co.uk and Feel is the Thing. If you’re in the wrong opinion, what are the main differences Tickets, priced at £12.00 in advance, are comfort zone. I also think this could be the between audiences north and south andyjcrofts.com. tempo, you won’t have the feel.” Then between an American crowd and a crowd available from middlesbroughtownhall. foundations of my future too. I’m never - I think it’s a bit of a myth. London can a little later he said: “Feel is sometimes here in the UK? co.uk.

36 \\ NE VOLUME MAGAZINE \\ INTERVIEW Mark Wilkinson Shervin Lainez INTERVIEW // NE VOLUME MAGAZINE // 37 FIELD MUSIC HECTOR GANNET “It was probably the first time I was inspired by something that “This is a very different thing for the band to be involved in” wasn’t a musical concept”

Following a commission from the Imperial music. A song like ‘Best Kept Garden’, for better-known songs afterwards. We’ve War Museum to perform as part of example, is about a person who returns chosen venues like the Whitley Bay With recent live performances with Sam How did the band initially get together? into place with the right members. a remembrance tribute for the First from the First World War to find himself Playhouse as there are a lot of visuals Fender and new studio material on the Me and Jack the drummer had been in a World War, Sunderland’s Field Music living in a new, nice suburban housing which fit alongside the songs to make way, Charlie Richardson caught up with band that sort of disbanded two or three What music inspires you? set themselves the goal of creating new estate with an inside toilet and a nice one complete work; in that sense, we Hector Gannet’s Aaron Duff. years ago now; I was at a loose end and I really try to listen to a lot of new music music; an act which inadvertently led garden. Rather than telling the story of think the gig is more cinematic than our didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I and I’ve always got 6Music on in the car to a new album. Acting as a standalone the war itself, we found ourselves telling usual shows and people may feel more You’ve been rather busy lately. How are came across this old footage of a film that and BBC Introducing. Courtney Barnett’s project, ‘Making a New World’ sees Field personal stories with intrinsic emotions comfortable sitting and watching the the live shows going with Sam? Tyne Tees made in the late ‘50s based one of my favourites. I mean, she’s not Music return with a very limited run of attached to them. We tried not to be band and the visuals together. We’ve done quite a few in the past few on trawlermen from North Shields and it particularly a new artist but she did an shows and a concept album. Damian too triumphant or sombre or celebratory months with Sam; we did a few with the happened to have my grandad in it. It was album with Kurt Vile a few years ago Robinson caught up with Peter Brewis to about the war and we’re certainly not The tour and album visuals look full band and I went on the road with him probably the first time I was inspired by called ‘Lotta Sea Lice’ and it’s just a lush find out more about the album and tour. making any political comments. amazing… and did a few on my own. I opened up something that wasn’t a musical concept. album. The Clash have always been Thanks. The artwork for the album cover, for a couple of his album launch shows, it The imagery then inspired the music heroes of mine. I mean, they aren’t really The album feels a little different from Your website suggests that this is a for example, is a response to how a was just before the album came out, a bit that I wrote. I ended up writing a full of my era - they disbanded 10 years traditional Field Music releases… standalone album rather than a natural seismograph was used in the First World like in-store things but a bit bigger. The soundtrack to this archive footage. I got before I was even born - but their music You’re right - this is a very different follow up to ‘Open Here’… War to pinpoint the location of guns. We Newcastle one was at the Boilershop - a band around me and it sort of evolved seems to transcend the years. There’s thing for the band to be involved in That’s right, yeah. It’s not a direct follow- wanted to imagine that the lines, which that was decent. from that solo project. quite a lot of freedom in there and they compared to our usual work. The whole up or even a side project - it’s a project fall silent, ultimately turned into lines of We have a few dates in December too They’re all lads from around the doors. didn’t really stick to a trend - they stood project came together as a commission completely of its own. We’ve recorded text which became the stories our songs such as Pop Recs in Sunderland, we’re Jack, the drummer that I played with in up for what they believed in and made a from the Imperial War Museum and we the album and will go out and play, I are written about. playing over there on 7th December, and a previous band, I can’t really imagine noise about it. decided to write some new music for our think, six gigs in total and then put the the 19th is going to be a bit of a different playing with anyone else. And Martin on performance which led to this album. album to bed. ‘Making a New World’ is released in one at Bobiks in Newcastle as we are guitar has been in quite a few bands over Following the release of ‘All Hail All Glory’, January 2020. Field Music play the going to do a kind of stripped-back thing the years locally and has done pretty well. Hector Gannet support Sam Fender So, is the album a concept album about So you will be playing the album live? Whitley Bay Playhouse in February. there with The Winter Hill Transmission. And Joe on bass as well, he used to be in on 21st December at Newcastle’s O2 war? Yeah. I think we’ve played the album Tickets, priced at £20.90 in advance, are Then we’ve got the Academy on the Champagne Charlies who were quite Academy, with more studio tracks set Not really. In some ways, we didn’t want twice live already and the tour will be available from playhousewhitleybay.co.uk. December 21st with Sam Fender and a respected local band. I’ve been quite for release in the near future. For more to even mention the war within the the album in full and then some of our we’re really looking forward to that one. lucky in that respect where it’s just fell information head to hectorgannet.com.

38 \\ NE VOLUME MAGAZINE \\ INTERVIEW Manox Daniel Robson INTERVIEW // NE VOLUME MAGAZINE // 39 ONE MILLION MOTORS “They are experiences that everyone can relate to in some way”

Ahead of the release of their debut EP, entitled ‘Mistakes’. We recorded the EP with two bands so it’s short and sweet Charlie Richardson caught up with John at Blank Studios in Newcastle with Chris but there’ll be a party afterwards. There and Mick from Newcastle-based melodic who we did our last single with. will be physical copies of the EP to buy at punk-rock outfit, One Million Motors. the launch night too. And we are talking How would you describe ‘The Loudest with HMV as well about getting the EP So, how did this all start? Sounds’? in there as they’re starting a local music I actually started One Million Motors The four songs on the EP are all stories section supporting local bands in and myself – it was just me and my acoustic we wanted to tell about ourselves but around the North East. guitar. I’ve always wanted to make it into we hope that people can see themselves a band and then last year I met guitarist in the songs. There’s an air of narrative And finally, what have you got planned Mick through joinmyband and from there to every song and character study too. next? we found James and then we got Lauro in With the EP, we’re writing from personal For next year we are looking further afield about 6 months ago. We all bonded over experience but they are experiences that gigging-wise and getting a small tour a love of music and a love of playing; it’s a everyone can relate to in some way. together out towards Liverpool and south passion and a drive that we all see in each beyond Sunderland, so keeping it north other and respect. Back in the day, you Do you have any gigs coming up to but spreading our wings a little bit. We had to go and see bands play, see other accompany the release? are hoping to bulk out our set with some musicians and be like, ‘How do I play with We play in Durham on Friday 6th new songs too as we’re aiming to get that musician, how do I get them to play December and then we’ve got the EP another release together by March/April in my band?’ It’s a lot more open now. launch at the Tyne Bar in Newcastle time next year. We’ve been together just over a year now which is probably the last gig of the year and we’ve just recorded our debut EP, - so we’ll certainly be going out with a One Million Motors release ‘The Loudest ’The Loudest Sounds’ which will be out on bang. For that gig, we have got a band Sounds’ on Monday 2nd December. Monday 2nd December. The first release called Old Haunts supporting who are a You find out more at onemillionmotors. from it came out on 4th November similar sort of band to us. It’s a free gig bandcamp.com.

40 \\ NE VOLUME MAGAZINE \\ INTERVIEW PAGEY PATRICK JORDAN “I wanted to capture a sense of urgency and rawness” “The four songs on the EP are all about my own insecurities

and mental struggles through life and relationships” Patrick Jordan, former Young Rebel Set I wanted to capture a sense of urgency you and still staying strong. member and long-time producer for Cattle and rawness to the album. I wanted & Cane, The Chapman Family, Be Quiet. things as simple as possible and to What was it like collaborating with Shout Loud! and more has just released his focus much more on the lyrics and the Linen Ray (Nashville) and Mosaic Sun debut album. Lee Allcock caught up with musicianship. Therefore, writing a song (Newcastle) on the record? North East artist Michael Page, AKA yet relatable songs... different bands. So really, I’ve always him to find out more about the difficulties and then immediately recording it allowed It has been phenomenal working with Pagey, is preparing to release his debut The four songs on the EP are all about been close to music. It wasn’t until the he faced. me to capture that sense of urgency, these guys on the record. Chris from EP so Lee Allcock caught up with him my own insecurities and mental struggles past couple of years that I realised that improvisation and authenticity that I was Mosaic Sun plays lead guitar on four songs to speak about the open mic circuit, his through life and relationships - but music is what I should be putting my all Having worked with countless bands over after. It did pose challenges from time to on the album - he plays things differently musical journey so far, and his plans for that doesn’t mean they’re all downers. into as it’s the one thing that without fail the years, including Cattle & Cane and time but I was constantly being cheered to me and getting his take on the direction 2020. I’ve always been inspired by music can bring me joy. At the end of the day, Young Rebel Set, why did you feel that on from the sidelines by other artists a song should take has been a great that sounds happy but if you really what’s the point if you don’t enjoy it. now was the right time to release your supporting me to get it done. experience. Working with Linen Ray in You’ve been on the open mic circuit for a take a listen to the lyrical content it’s debut album? Nashville was the biggest surprise. I put little while now, but why did you feel that anything but. The consistent instrument And finally, what are your plans moving I finally felt that I had something that I What can we expect from the record out an Insta post asking if anyone wanted now was the right take to take a leap of throughout the EP is my tenor ukulele into 2020? And where can people pick wanted to say, both musically and lyrically. in terms of its sonic output and lyrical to sing backing vocals on a track I was faith and release your debut EP? which is the cheerful backdrop for what up/listen to the EP? I’ve always found producing music for content? writing and I had responses from Donna I’ve been playing my own songs at open I really want to say. We all hate telling My EP ‘Anchor You Down’ will be other people really enjoyable and tended The album is raw and down to earth. It Marie from Warrington (who sings backing mics for the past year and a half and I’ve others about our problems because we released on Friday 6th December on most to use that as a way of avoiding doing takes elements of folk, alt-country, soul on ‘You’) and then Rebekah (lead singer loved the response I’ve received; it has don’t want to bring anybody down, so streaming platforms including Spotify and my own thing. In late 2018, I decided to and blues to create a retro-tinged guitar- in Linen Ray). From there, Rebekah and been nice knowing that there’s a place instead of hiding it just sing it out and Apple Music along with a music video start writing and releasing music. As this centric vibe. This album also features a I co-wrote a song together for the album for my dumb little bedroom songs that smile at the sadness. (Or something like for the title song. As for 2020, I’ve got process developed I became much more horn section on several songs which was entitled, ‘Not When We’ve Travelled This I’ve worked on behind closed doors. All that but less preachy!) my next EP release in its early stages confident in my own abilities as a writer something I thought was key to getting Far’, and she sang backing on two other that gave me the motivation I needed to hopefully to be out by next spring. I’m and from here I was then in the perfect this album musically right. Lyrically, I felt songs. Subsequently, I am now producing take the next step and to record them to You’ve been on quite a journey to make it going to focus on doing more live shows position to start work on a cohesive set of more confident than ever writing this their next album and have just mixed a let everybody else hear my dumb little to this stage, haven’t you...? too, incorporating live looping and overall songs that I could call an album. album. I often found writing lyrics a chore live album for them that was recorded in bedroom songs. I was about six years old when my just trying to be the best I can be! but they came more easily on this album. Nashville. parents started putting me into small You managed to write and record the The most personal is ‘Winning The War’ What can we expect from the EP in terms roles in musicals at a local theatre. And As Pagey mentioned, his new EP is due album in just a few short months. It’s not which I wrote for my wife, Shelley. It is a You can listen to the album now at of its lyrical content and sound? I mean, then when I got to the angsty teen years, for release on Friday 6th December so an easy task to do that so you must have song about working together and taking patrickjordanmusic.bandcamp.com. you’re known for creating heartbreaking I then moved onto playing bass in a few make sure you get streaming it. faced some difficulties? on the challenges that life can throw at

42 \\ NE VOLUME MAGAZINE \\ INTERVIEW Stephen Martin Photography INTERVIEW // NE VOLUME MAGAZINE // 43 SET YOUR SIGHTS

“We’re all really proud of how it sounds”

It’s been a little while since we got a new I was a huge fan not only of the music That’s right, yes. We’re looking to release studio album from energetic pop-punkers but also of the live show and their one of the newer tracks such as ‘Paper Set Your Sights but it’s almost here and complete DIY approach to production Thin Glass’ with a video and some kick- we’ve promised it’ll be well worth the and recording. Being in the band is so ass artwork which is looking amazing. wait. Ahead of a new release and a truly exciting for me as I get to be part of a exciting launch party, Damian Robinson band that does have its roots in that DIY And there’s still the launch party at caught up with bassist Roy Myers to find thing; whether it be making records or Doctor Browns? out about a band gathering some forceful producing them or being out on the road. That’s right. We have Kahuna and Split momentum. This is a dream come true. Sentence on the line-up so it’s going to be a night filled with great bands. Because The new album is just about to drop and Sonically, how does ‘What I Could Be’ we’re DIY we tend to book the support we’re excited to see where it takes us sound compared to earlier releases? acts ourselves and these two bands are after ‘This Is All We Know’. Can you tell us I think it’s got that same sound of two of our favourites around. a little bit about album number two? energetic rock and punk but what we’ve ‘What I Could Be’ is a really exciting done is to, in some cases, go back to It’s one hell of a line-up… release for both myself and the band. I earlier releases and remaster and re- It is. We like the challenge of trying to wasn’t part of the band when their debut record some of the material. I think follow bands who are brilliant live acts so, was released so I’m ticking off a huge what we have now, alongside some of between all three of us, we should make bucket-list mark with the album. And for our new songs, is a really approachable it a great night for live music. the rest of the band, I think they’re glad record. We’re all really proud of how it that they feel ready to release new music. sounds. ‘What I Could Be’ will be released on hard copy on Friday 6th December at Doctor What was your relationship like with the And the plans are still to release a single Browns, Middlesbrough. band before you joined? around the time of the album?

44 \\ NE VOLUME MAGAZINE \\ INTERVIEW GIG REVIEW GIG REVIEW EASY LIFE AT RIVERSIDE, NEWCASTLE 10/10/2019 NE VOLUME RATING 

Tonight, Newcastle’s Riverside turned into spaceship Easy Life, manned by Captain Murray and his crew. With the first chords of most recent single ‘Earth’, the room took off, starting its journey into space. Fuelled by what seemed like an unlimited amount of energy, the crowd soared higher and higher with every song; yelling every single word, arms raised in enthusiasm. Half-way through the set, Easy Life switched gears into hyperspeed with ‘Ice Cream’ dedicated to the Day 1 Crew…the engine would have caught fire if there had been one. Easy Life know how to work a room; there was not a single dull moment in a set packed with tunes and the band being as close to their fans as humanly possible. There’s only one thing about space travel: once you get a taste of infinity you don’t want to go back to MILES KANE normality. LAURA FREYALDENHOVEN AT BOILER SHOP, NEWCASTLE 18/10/2019 GIG REVIEW CALLUM PITT NE VOLUME RATING  + HEADCLOUDS

It’s hard to believe that Miles Kane’s up to date by nailing ‘Killing The Joke’, AT THE CLUNY 2, NEWCASTLE solo career is just eight years in the ‘Loaded’ and ‘Wrong Side Of Life’ which 11/10/2019 making as it genuinely feels like he’s sound fantastic in this historically been around forever; not discounting iconic building – you may think I jest, his time as frontman of The Rascals but I suspect even George Stephenson NE VOLUME RATING  and, of course, alongside Alex Turner himself would’ve approved of tonight’s with the fabulous Last Shadow Puppets gig being performed effortlessly in his Local singer-songwriter Callum Pitt made – which, by the way, I hope he revisits locomotive workshop. But it’s after The Cluny 2 feel intimate at a full-band someday. Who wouldn’t want to see ‘Come Closer’ that we see Miles’ more headline show on this, his birthday. With Kane and Turner back in the studio playful side as the fantastic support the help of a full-band, his songs came to and back on tour sometime soon? And band Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard return life in a brand-new light. There’s something here I am amongst his army of fans as to execute LCD Soundsystem’s ‘Daft about Callum’s voice that makes every song Kane storms into the North East like a Punk Playing at My House’. And the sound soft and warm, almost like a blanket. hurricane on this eagerly-anticipated newly formed supergroup fill the stage But where during his acoustic sets the sold-out night of his Crispy tour with with sheer joy, playing the tremendous crowd usually sits mesmerised, listening the crowd’s hysteria turned up to eleven cover beautifully before closing his set intently, this time around there was a lot of and chants of “Miles! Miles! Miles with the raucous ‘Inhaler’ to deafening dancing going on. It’s safe to say his Birthday F***ing Kane!” filling Newcastle’s Boiler cheers from this northern crowd. And gig was an overarching success crowned by Shop. Appearing at the top of the stairs as he begins the encore of ‘Don’t Forget the crowd singing Happy Birthday instead alongside drumming extraordinaire Who You Are’, I take stock of this truly of calling for an encore (Callum doesn’t Victoria Smith, guitarist Dom John and unforgettable gig. Undoubtedly Kane believe in those). But sitting in the back bassist Nathan Sudders, everyone goes has matured massively since the last watching him, there was one thought that wild as they make their way down to the time I saw him both vocally and in stage was hard to shake off: Callum deserves a stage before kicking off the show with presence. He is utterly adored by his bigger stage as his voice is one of a kind. the stunning ‘Coup De Grace’ followed fans that have had the time of their lives This gig was part of a 9-date UK tour which by ‘Can You See Me Now’ and ‘Too tonight. And by getting a brief glimpse saw Callum play dates in Manchester, Little Too Late’ which gets the room of what is to come after hearing new Leeds, Birmingham, Norwich, London nicely psyched for the evening ahead. It track ‘Blame It On The Summertime’, and more – an ambitious tour and one was great to hear Miles perform classics be rest assured that 2020 is going that certainly worked well for him. such as ‘Kingcrawler’, ‘Rearrange’ and to be a stellar year for Miles Kane. LAURA FREYALDENHOVEN ‘Telepathy’ before bringing things back RICKY ATTERBY

Ricky Atterby GIG REVIEWS // NE VOLUME MAGAZINE // 47 STAGE REVIEW GIG REVIEW GIG REVIEW GIG REVIEW GLASVEGAS CATTLE & CANE AT GEORGIAN THEATRE, STOCKTON AT TYNE THEATRE, NEWCASTLE 19/10/2019 08/11/2019

NE VOLUME RATING  NE VOLUME RATING  Due to the stripped-back nature of tonight’s gig, I expected a relaxing evening of soul- A collective unit born on the banks of the filled music with an acoustic Glasvegas set Tees, Cattle & Cane have a gritty and steely – but it ended up being a raucous occasion. determination about them which comes Glasvegas began their acoustic set with from their roots in the heart of the industrial ‘Flowers and Football Tops’ which had landscape of Teesside where they were the crowd singing at the top of their lungs brought up. Playing in the stunning setting from the get-go. And hearing the stripped- of the Tyne Theatre, which was originally down version highlighted James’ incredible opened in 1867, this was the perfect, vocals and Rab’s musical abilities. At one intimate setting for them; especially with point during their set some members of the polite, attentive crowd that were here the crowd were talking so loudly that I had to listen to every single word. With sublime CRASHED OUT to push my way to the front to hear (who sibling harmonies, poignant lyrics and speaks loudly at an acoustic gig, really?) catchy, radio-friendly tracks, Cattle & Cane + DEATH TO INDIE and James had to have some firm words. have, over the years, truly developed their However, what impressed me was how he sound. And tracks from their new album AT ANARCHY BREW CO., NEWCASTLE dealt with the issue whilst still connecting ‘Navigator’ fitted into the set seamlessly with the audience through his charm and with ‘Mexico’ stranding out with its catchy 01/11/2019 LOST HAPPY ENDINGS humour. Ending the night with an encore hook, experimental electric drum beats of ‘Go Square Go’, it was the perfect and pop sensibilities. Cattle & Cane, you’re ending to an eventful, intimate evening. making us Teessiders very, very proud. AT NORTHERN STAGE, NEWCASTLE TOBIAS HALFORD LEE ALLCOCK NE VOLUME RATING  31/10/2019 Anarchy Brew Co have really made and most recent release ‘Monkey See, GIG REVIEW their mark on the world of real ales Monkey Do’ was richly enjoyed by the GIG REVIEW since their birth in 2012 and a year ago bouncing crowd. Headliners Crashed NE VOLUME RATING  they moved to their current premises Out are another favourite of mine. in Benfield Business Park, Newcastle. Established in 1995 in Jarrow, the band NAOMI BEDFORD FEEDER Since the move, utilising the additional quickly rose to prominence on the local It’s often difficult for adults to review piece nevertheless breaks out of the & PAUL SIMMONDS + JOE SOLO space they have, they opened the scene with fans from various different or even appreciate art that has been potential ‘for children’ restrictions by + NOVACUB taproom where punters can enjoy gigs, camps on the punk, skinhead and designed for children. Constrained by using moments of shock and awe to AT TOFT HOUSE, MIDDLESBROUGH brewer meets, DJ sets and private rocker scenes. And they certainly didn’t the unfortunate cynicism and a know- keep its story alive (the first half climax, 26/10/2019 AT 02 ACADEMY, NEWCASTLE events surrounded by all the genuine kit disappoint tonight with a rip-roaring it-all mindset that often comes post with tragic endings to well-known fairy 10/11/2019 of a real working brewery. To celebrate performance that showcased their maturity, adults often lose the sense of tales, is particularly harrowing and the 1st anniversary of their move, gigging experience and defined the wonder which makes certain types of brave). Succeeding not only through its NE VOLUME RATING  Anarchy hosted a fantastic night of reason why punters travel far and wide art enthralling to a younger audience. superb and accessible style of dance and NE VOLUME RATING  live music featuring free performances to see them. Playing a selection from We’ve seen it all before, haven’t we? fantastic costumes, Lost Happy Endings Joe Solo kicks off another fine Toft by North East punk legends Crashed across their copious back catalogue, Out and popular Newcastle punk-rock Being aware of this, those forms of works as a result of its consistent desire House double-header with his blend of “It’s been 25 years but being part of this they had the audience mesmerised and outfit, Death to Indie. It’s no secret ‘children’s art’ with aspirations to impact to reinforce the story’s core adult introspective, socialist, folk. Working as band is still as exciting today as it was when entertained with their stage presence that I’m a big fan of Death To Indie. an older audience are often those which themes. And just as we see what could a fine contextualisation for the evening’s we started”, proclaims Feeder frontman and antics; at one point guitarist, Lee From their birth in 2011, this band provide adults with a route into the have happened to Pinocchio without narrative, Solo is both sincere and rallying as Grant Nicholas as he tears through an rode on top of singer Chris’ shoulders have gone from strength to strength, piece’s big ideas: instead of waiting for his happy ending, the story works as it he blends political-folk with between-song hour and a half set with timeless song after to rapturous applause. Quite a perfect performing around the North East and adult appreciation, they go looking for reminds adults of what could happen to sermons; a fine call-and-response rendition timeless song. New tracks such as ‘Tallula’ mix - a night of great beer and great throughout the UK, gaining a loyal and it. An obvious example and a franchise them if they fail to keep their childhood of ‘We Shall Overcome’ ends a set which is as and ‘Fear of Flying’ are not just sideshows music - I’m looking forward to seeing enthusiastic following along the way. which manages this challenge perfectly dreams alive or protect themselves hard-hitting as it is soft and compassionate. to the likes of ‘Just a Day’ and ‘Seven Days what’s in store from both the bands Their instantly accessible sound with is Toy story; a film which works because from cynicism. The fact that an A quick change over allows the evening to in the Sun’ but they hold their own, with and this cracking venue in 2020. influences from classic punk through it nudges adults into waking up to the audience full of children is kept full of maintain its momentum as acoustic duo the crowd constantly on their side. A highly- CHARLIE RICHARDSON to post-punk and punk-influenced fact that they’ve become the jaded awe throughout the performance is one Bedford and Simmonds take Solo’s key appreciative frontman, Grant thanks the rock has seen them perform alongside adult they vowed they would never turn victory for the show; the other is that messages and push them further. Beginning audience on numerous occasions for their some real giants of the music genre into. Clearly aware of the difficulties in it captured the heart of one of those with North Eastern folk song ‘Hangman’, the support: “It’s great to be back in Newcastle, it including The Dead Kennedys, UK creating a child-themed show which is hard to please, cynical, adults. What a duo’s set builds nicely around fine guitar really is.” And this sincerity rings true with the Subs and China Drum, amongst others. relatable to all demographics, The Lost lovely, brave, show this is. A must for all playing from Simmonds and pitch-perfect audience who witness a passionate set that’s Death To Indie took to the stage with Happy Endings makes brave/calculated demographics. DAMIAN ROBINSON vocal harmonies which draw out the emotion full of such enthusiasm that it could have their usual high energy and confident production choices from the start; within their social commentary and political been their first gig, not their umpteenth. Let’s delivery. The wireless connections finding opportunities to exaggerate songs. Other highlights ‘The Davidson just hope Grant continues to be excited by the guitarists use were totally taken and elongate the more adult themes Wilder Blues’, ‘Seven Days of Nothing’ and the prospect of being in Feeder for another advantage of as singer Jax took regular of its source material. Maintaining a a cover of ‘In the Pines’ demonstrate the 25+ years. A special mention must also go forays into the packed audience and clear ambition to centre itself around growing popularity of the twosome as well out to support band, Novacub, featuring two lead guitarist Ali Graves utilised every contemporary ballet (a forest full of as offering some insight into how they are members of Bloc Party, who intrigued with part of the stage to full effect. They cleverly choreographed inspects and growing into regular picks on Iggy Pop’s the juxtaposition of their upbeat melodies really know how to get a room going; animals is particularly striking), the radio show. DAMIAN ROBINSON and underlying dark tones. LEE ALLCOCK

48 \\ NE VOLUME MAGAZINE \\ GIG REVIEWS Michelle Milner GIG REVIEWS // NE VOLUME MAGAZINE // 49 PARALLAX SKIES STUCKFISH GHOST // SIGNALS NEW EP BY ‘BLOOD & BONES’ SINGLE ‘THE WATCHER’ ALBUM ‘ENGLISH FICTION’ SINGLE NE VOLUME RATING  NE VOLUME RATING  NE VOLUME RATING 

Parallax Skies As evidenced A fun and fast- HEAD OF LIGHT could have by those who paced track, I released their have escaped was immediately latest single in the three-year taken back by the summer of album/tour/rest the quality and 1986 and you cycle (‘70s Bowie, presence of the ENTERTAINMENT wouldn’t have ‘80s Prince, ‘90s production. noticed the U2), momentum ‘English Fiction’ difference. For may be the key is a powerful ‘PERIPHERY’ this reviewer, differentiator track with a that’s a massive between musical melody that plus point as their infectious melodies and acts who make interesting creative choices and makes you want to get up and move. I loved rocking sound hark back to the sound of classic those who replicate the artistic landscape of the different layers of the song too including NE VOLUME RATING  Smiths, Tears for Fears or the Thompson Twin previous work. A mere twelve months on from its instrumental bridge which is reminiscent vinyl I still own. And yet, despite that nostalgia, their hugely ambitious debut, Stuckfish return of the eye of a storm. With the song now there’s a real sense of modern thinking in this with even braver choices and more colourful hitting digital shelves, the band have stated record; though I’d be lying if I said the initial textures on a record which proves that once through social media that this could well be Full of the mad-cap experimentalism we’ve come to expect drum track didn’t also remind me of ‘We Will you’re on a roll the worst thing you can do is their “last stab” at putting something out for a from the North East’s very own Flaming Lips, ‘Periphery’ Rock You’ by Queen. You could see this track stop. Hamming up their central ‘80s prog/rock very long time. I personally think that would finds Head of Light Entertainment perhaps as far out as we’ve booming out in a stadium with a phenomenal sound, Stuckfish double down both on the ‘80s be a real shame as there’s a lot of real talent seen them so far in their search for interesting pop music, light show - and vocalist Andy Brown was born electronic-rock textures (think Journey circa in this outfit that needs to be appreciated original sonic arrangements and big ideas. Paradoxically, to sing at Wembley. Previously, I’d heard their ‘Separate Ways’) of their debut and signature and more songs can only be a good thing. their first EP release also finds them in moments of their ‘Pages from Ceefax’ EP and reviewed it back in long ‘Floyd-styled guitar solos. Full of interesting With infectious guitar-driven sounds, Ghost// January 2018. At the time I admit to the band ideas and noteworthy cameos, ‘The Watcher’ is a Signals have already built a loyal following in least veiled; for whilst the narratives of Head of Light a disservice by pigeonholing them as an indie highly ambitious record that takes time to tell its the North East and I wouldn’t be surprised to THE SKAPONES entertainment could never be defined as obvious, there act. This single proves nothing could be further stories in full rather than editing them down into see them achieve even further success on the are certainly several political references bubbling up to the from the truth and, if you want diversification, disposable fillers. With lush vocals, dream-like strength of their latest effort. You can listen to surface across this release. In that sense, there’s more than Sunderland’s finest exports will provide. For guitars and rich textures, this is a band full of ‘English Fiction’ now on Spotify and iTunes. ‘WHEN IT’S GONE IT’S GONE’ SINGLE a hint of REM in ‘Periphery’: four pop lovers looking for a further information about the release, head to momentum. You can purchase the album now at WAYNE MADDEN respite against serious, sensible, messages. Opener ‘While Facebook.com/parallaxskies. WAYNE MADDEN stuckfish.net. DAMIAN ROBINSON NE VOLUME RATING  You’re Undressing’ sets the standard for the EP by proving that whilst combining a variety of vocals, instruments and In all honesty, I enjoy the big pounding drums all together sounds like it should never band attitude of The Skapones JEANICE LEE ANDI GRAINGER STEVE PLEDGER as there’s a real sense of fun work, it can, and does, when you spend time arranging and madness about their live them properly and centring them on a consistent pop performances. And whilst I listen hook. A moment of harmonic wonder mid-way through ‘OUR CITY’ SINGLE ‘FOREVER YOURS’ SINGLE ‘ALONE IN THE DARK’ to this new track, I can’t help the track, as well as a ‘Nah Nah’ outro, provides evidence NE VOLUME RATING  NE VOLUME RATING  LIVE ALBUM but think that it would sound so that as far as Head of Light Entertainment venture (and much better in a live setting. That we’re talking funfair sounds at the start of the record) might be the one drawback of a ‘Our City’, the ‘Forever Yours’, NE VOLUME RATING  they’re never too far from their pop roots. Progressing new single from by North band like this - they may struggle with the pop earworms, ‘Dipping In and Out’ starts out to capture the chaotic energy of their performance within North East- East singer- Steve Pledger the setting of a studio - but the single’s video certainly as a straightforward singalong pop track before taking based rock outfit songwriter is an award- attempts to capture it and triumphs. These guys are surprising melodic twists and turns; perhaps an attempt Jeanice Lee, gives Andi Grainger, winning recording first and foremost friends and this comes across in their to hide cleverly veiled adult themes already hidden behind off symphonic is about being artist with an music as there’s a real sense of celebration. Some of the childlike conversations (‘Now no one can decide what metal vibes and apart from the impressive career Darlington band’s previous material hasn’t always reflected your game is but I love how you work’). We see a similar strong operatic one that you behind him and in vocals. Backed love; whether this mantra, however, and you can expect a diverse range of format on final track, and REM ‘Monster’ era ‘Little Blue and front of him. tracks from their live performance, of which I’d encourage by heavy rock it’s because of Immediately Green Marble’, which blossoms with its guitar styled glam guitars, distorted a break-up, a you to experience as soon as possible. You can listen to the riff. Part hypnotic, part indie, ‘Little Blue…’ uses interesting drawn by his new track now on Spotify and watch the video on YouTube. bass and heavy drums, these elements thread long-distance relationship or spending too phenomenal pop moments to perhaps deflect from underlying messages together seamlessly. The track has similar much time away from one another. The WAYNE MADDEN vocals, I found (“the world is a marble rolling off a tabletop”). And whilst the qualities to work from bands such as Winter song is open to interpretation, however, them reminiscent gentle ‘Safe’ keeps us focused on the sound of the EP rather in Eden and Within Temptation with the which is part of its charm but it is a song of Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder with a folk style than its core messages, the game is up for Head of Light heavy rock vibes, the epic lead guitar solos that people can certainly relate to. Current which is rarely - if ever - still heard in emerging NE VOLUME RATINGS EXPLAINED Entertainment - and their secrets are out. ‘Periphery’ is a and a powerful female singer fronting. When trends in music shift away from writing artists. ‘Alone in the Dark’ is an album recorded learning of Jeanice’s connection to Hong about commitment so having a song that is live (which sounds phenomenal by the way) huge leap forward for Head of Light Entertainment: they’ve Kong the lyrics suddenly develop a new layer a declaration of commitment to a loved one always had the sound and the skill, now they have subtlety and presents Steve with an acoustic guitar THIS IS AMAZING! of depth: connecting the story conveyed is refreshing to see. In terms of its sonic  and purpose. And where they used to be so veiled and and a lucky audience of fans. Songs like ‘Me & through the lyrics to the recent events in output, the track is a mixture between The Silence’ are beautiful, haunting and which WORTH A LISTEN!  secretive, now they’re inviting us in - and it’s a nice place Hong Kong, with the Chinese Government David Gray and Savage Garden with a late - like its lyrics - yearn to be free. Live albums to be. ‘Periphery’ is available now on all major platforms. trying to encroach on Hong Kong’s rights to ‘90s/early 2000 vibe flowing through it. can sometimes become overcomplicated; SO, SO. GOOD EFFORT.  DAMIAN ROBINSON freedom. The lyrics and connections make The song also allows for all the instruments however, this wasn’t the case here as it what is already a great song into a beautiful, to effortlessly blend and is topped off by TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT...  presents a real reflection of what you’re strong and empowering piece of music. You Andi’s range-switching falsetto voice. You missing by not seeing Steve Pledger live. For can listen to the track now on Soundcloud can listen to ‘Forever Yours’ now on Spotify. NOT FOR ME, THANKS...  E W further information about the release and and Spotify. ANDREW LOCKEY TOBIAS HALFORD Steve’s upcoming gigs, head to stevepledger. co.uk. WAYNE MADDEN

50 \\ NE VOLUME MAGAZINE \\ ALBUMINTERVIEW \ EP \ SINGLE REVIEWS ALBUM / EP / SINGLE REVIEWS // NE VOLUME MAGAZINE // 51 • Vintage Belles: Christmas Belles. • The Drifters. • The Futureheads. TUESDAY 17TH DECEMBER The Forum Music Centre, Darlington. Sage, Gateshead. Northumbria Institute, Newcastle. DEC 2019 / JAN 2020 GIG LISTINGS • The Utopia Strong. • Tom Jackson. • Martin Stephenson • Frankie Millers Full House. The Cluny, Newcastle. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. + TheDaintees. Sage, Gateshead. The Forum Music Centre, Darlington. • Temples. SUNDAY 1ST DECEMBER Riverside, Newcastle. • Dan Reed Network • Set Your Sights TUESDAY 10TH DECEMBER • Moodbay + Gun + FM. + Kahuna + Split Sentence. + Cosmic Circles + Rose Bushes. 02 Academy, Newcastle. • Penelope Isles. THURSDAY 5TH DECEMBER Cluny 2, Newcastle. Doctor Browns, Middlesbrough. • Blamire. Doctor Browns, Middlesbrough. Cluny 2, Newcastle. • Bury Tomorrow • Hot Snakes. + Employed to Serve + Bloody Youth. • The Smokin’ Spitfires. Cluny 2, Newcastle. SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER The Cluny, Newcastle. • Bad Manners. Riverside, Newcastle. • The Trials of Cato. The Middlesbrough Empire. • An Evening for Johnny Dickinson. • Kyle Falconer. Cluny 2, Newcastle. Cluny 2, Newcastle. • Childcare The Cluny, Newcastle. WEDNESDAY 18TH DECEMBER + James Leonard Hewitson. WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER • The Springsteen Sessions. • The Darkness • Marlene Dietrich. The Georgian Theatre, Stockton. • The Wonder Stuff: Performing The Cluny, Newcastle. + Rews. Sage, Gateshead. ‘The Eight Legged Groove Machine’ • Vinnie Caruana. 02 Academy, Newcastle. • Queensryche. & ‘HUP’ in Full. The Cluny, Newcastle. Riverside, Newcastle. 02 Academy, Newcastle. • Sam Fender. THURSDAY 19TH DECEMBER 02 Academy, Newcastle. • Shellac. • The Wedding Present. Base Camp, Middlesbrough. • Ritchie Bee Band. • Bell Lungs Boiler Shop, Newcastle. • Paul Rose Trio. Fox Inn, Hexham. + Jasmine Padgett + Raiments. • Hector Gannet. Cluny 2, Newcastle. Cobalt Studios, Newcastle. Pop Recs, Sunderland. • Shed Seven • Amelia Coburn. • Sharrpsand + The Twang. ARC, Stockton. • Into the Deep Christmas Spectacular. + Parker’s Band. • The Lathums • Skinner & T’witch 02 Academy, Newcastle. Riverside, Newcastle. The Globe, Newcastle. + Voodoos. + Wilson McGladdery. • Max & Iggor Cavalera. 02 Academy 2, Newcastle. Toft House, Middlesbrough • Classical Recital: Jay Carroll. Northumbria Institute, Newcastle. • The Winter Hill Transmission • Black Sea Dahu Little Theatre Club. Tuned in! Majuba Beach, Redcar. + Hector Gannet. + Me Lost Me. • Jack Lukeman: Northern Lights. • The Skapones Bobiks, Newcastle. Bobiks, Newcastle. Sage, Gateshead. • Good Times THURSDAY 12TH DECEMBER + The Hot Rockets + CYK Fish. + Flooded + TheJarrs. Musiclounge, Stockton. FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER Musiclounge, Stockton. • Gipsy Eyes. • Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers. • Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra Star Inn, Newcastle. Sage, Gateshead. + Holy Moly & the Crackers • Plastic Glass Christmas Bash. • Ghetts. • Bedlam. + The Buffalo Skinners Independent, Sunderland. 02 Academy 2, Newcastle. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. • Connor Michael. • Martyn Joseph. + The King Dukes. Station, Killingworth. The Georgian Theatre, Stockton. Cluny 2, Newcastle. • Told Ya Once. • 101. • Rory Gallagher by Sinnerboy. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. Independent, Sunderland. MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER • The Chats. • Otis Mensah Riverside, Newcastle. + Abi Nyxx. • Avalanche Party. • MGMT Band • Kungens Man • Hey Pixies. Cobalt Studios, Newcastle. Westgarth Social Club, Middlesbrough. + The Healthy Junkies The Studio, Hartlepool. + Snakes Don’t Belong in Alaska. FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER + Fires of Freya. Cluny 2, Newcastle. • The Sweet. • Smoove & Turrell. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Six Nowt. Sage, Gateshead. The Forum Music Centre, Darlington. • Young Rebel Set Post Boy, Ferryhill. • The Overtones Xmas 2019. + Shore Brothers. • The Princes of Monte Carlo. Sage, Gateshead. The Spiegeltent, Stockton High Street. • Andy Crofts • Driven Serious The Storytellers, Stockton. • Lost Boys. + Eve Conway. + Support TBC. Blue Bell, Washington. The Green Room, Stockton. Bobiks, Newcastle. • Erland Cooper • DR. Feelgood. • Swears + AVA. The Cluny, Newcastle. + While Under. Sage, Gateshead. • Cattle & Cane • Limehouse Lizzy. SUNDAY 15TH DECEMBER Doctors Browns, Middlesbrough. + Jodie Nicholson. The Forum Music Centre, Darlington. • From The Jam The Spiegeltent, Stockton High Street. • Shed Seven + TheWainstones + The Good Souls. • Live Music for Austism. SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER + The Twang. 02 Academy, Newcastle. FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER The Georgian Theatre, Stockton. Middlesbrough Town Hall. SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER • Reindeerhead. • The Midnight Beast. • Urban Voodoo Machine. MONDAY 16TH DECEMBER The Cluny, Newcastle. TUESDAY 3RD DECEMBER 02 Academy 2, Newcastle. • The Xcerts. Cluny 2, Newcastle. The Cluny, Newcastle • James Yorkston. • Archie Brown & The Young Bucks • Wildwood Kin • The Big Easy. • EMU Cluny 2, Newcastle. Christmas Party. + The Luck + Cortney Dixon. Saltburn Community Theatre. • Sam Fender. + Georgia Lee + Robyn Broadrick. Cluny 2, Newcastle. The Cluny, Newcastle. 02 Academy, Newcastle. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Ruled by Raptors • The Lemontops + Tired of Fighting + Fowl • Sam Fender. • Jarrod Dickenson: + Dark Sea Blue + Ross Holly • Rigid Digits. • Jamie Grey. + These Broken Temples. 02 Academy, Newcastle. Unplugged and Distilled. + TheFaves Punk Band. Star Inn, Newcastle. Tuned In! Majuba Beach, Redcar. 02 Academy 2, Newcastle. Cluny2, Newcastle. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Kate Rusby. • Revolutionaires. • Fat Medicine. • Starz. Sage Gateshead. • Sumo Cyco • A Certain Ratio. Greens, Sunderland. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. Greens, Sunderland. + As Sirens Fall. The Georgian Theatre, Stockton. • Transmission Think Tank?, Newcastle. • Random Hand. • A Very Vintage Christmas. • Cara Dillon: Upon a Winters Night. (The Sound of Joy Division). • Docksuns Think Tank?, Newcastle. The Globe, Newcastle. Sage, Gateshead. The Studio, Hartlepool. • Gwar + The Luka State + The Blackbirds. + Voivod + Childrain. Independent, Sunderland. MONDAY 9TH DECEMBER • Young Rebel Set. • Little Devil. • XLR8R. Riverside, Newcastle. Middlesbrough Empire. Big Jug, Durham. Trillians, Newcastle. • Neon Waltz. • Roedelius (Cluster/ Harmonia). WEDNESDAY 4TH DECEMBER Ku bar, Stockton. The Cluny, Newcastle. • The Graft. • Beabadoobee • The Lake Poets. The Storytellers, Stockton. + No Rome + Oscar Lang. The Peacock, Sunderland. • Broken Witt Rebels. • The O’Blimeys: Not Quite Christmas. • The Courtroom Sessions: Think Tank?, Newcastle. The Cluny, Newcastle. The Storytellers, Stockton. Dawn Landes. • Ultimate Bowie. • Saltcore #3. Middlesbrough Town Hall. The Studio, Hartlepool. • Jump The Gun. Saltburn House. Crook Hotel, Crook.

52 \\ NE VOLUME MAGAZINE \\ DECINTERVIEW 2019 \ JAN 2020 GIG LISTINGS DEC 2019/ JAN 2020 GIG LISTINGS // NE VOLUME MAGAZINE // 53 SATURDAY 11TH JANUARY • Canavar • Kirk Fletcher TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY + The Type Fiver + The Doubtfull + Emma Wilson Band. • Peal Butterflies Bottle + The Guilded Roses. Sedgefield Parish Hall. • The Wildhearts DEC 2019 / JAN 2020 GIG LISTINGS + Jenna Louise + Patience. Musiclounge, Stockton. + Backyard Babies + CKY. Musiclounge, Stockton. • The Tin 02 Academy, Newcastle. • Fossil. + Tchotchke + Its Complicated. • Beatlemania. SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER SUNDAY 29TH DECEMBER The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. Musiclounge, Stockton. WEDNESDAY 29TH JANUARY The Forum Music Centre, Darlington.

• The Jack Dash Xmas Bash. • Simon Cains. • Trevor Sewell (Solo). • The Bellrays • Man of Moon. • Heartbreaker. Toft House, Middlesbrough. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. Brandling Villa, Newcastle. Westgarth Social Club, Middlesbrough. The Cluny, Newcastle. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. • Sons of the City. • Elenbak. SUNDAY 19TH JANUARY • Total Stone Roses. • Sleep Token. • Shrug The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. Crook Hotel, Crook. The Forum Music Centre, Darlington. Riverside, Newcastle. + Werbeniuk + Nobody Girl. • Field Music. Toft House, Middlesbrough. • Gwailo TUESDAY 31ST DECEMBER The Cluny, Newcastle. SATURDAY 25TH JANUARY THURSDAY 30TH JANUARY + Dirty Knickers + Jacob Diaz Wright. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Beyond Blonde. TUESDAY 21ST JANUARY • Starlight Campbell Band. • Daddy Long Legs. • New Years Eve Live. Lambton Arms, Chester-le-Street. The Forum Music Centre, Darlington. Redcar Citizen Club. The Cluny, Newcastle. • Kyla Brox. • The Aristocrats. SUNDAY 12TH JANUARY Redcar Citizen Club. • Talk of the Town. The Cluny, Newcastle. • Toy. • The Vellacos The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. Independent, Sunderland. + LC Grey + New Age Vinyl. • Marty Craggs’ Little Jam Band. • Will Finn & Roside Calvert THURSDAY 23RD JANUARY The Forum Music Centre, Darlington. Brandling Villa, Newcastle. + Katie Doherty. • The Rubinoos. • Whole Hogg. Bobiks, Newcastle. Crook Hotel, Crook. • The Bellrays. Think Tank?, Newcastle. FRIDAY 31ST JANUARY • Idiot Savant Christmas Band. The Cluny, Newcastle. • Native Harrow. Westgarth Social Club, Middlesbrough. FRIDAY 3RD JANUARY 2020 • This Machine. • Sam Lee. Bobiks, Newcastle. • Uncle Frank. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. The Cluny, Newcastle. • Boilermaker • Flatline Think Tank?, Newcastle. MONDAY 13TH JANUARY + Zero Tolerance + One Man Stand. + Culloden + Vindicter. • Insomnium • The Collaborators The Forum Music Centre, Darlington. Musiclounge, Stockton. • Vant. + Conjurer. + TheLulas + Countin Cooper. • Wage War. Riverside, Newcastle. Riverside, Newcastle. Musiclounge, Stockton. Think Tank?, Newcastle. SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER • Stone Idols. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. FRIDAY 24TH JANUARY • Who’s Next. • The Courtroom Sessions: Sam Baker. • Sam Fender. TUESDAY 14TH JANUARY The Forum Music Centre, Darlington. Middlesbrough Town Hall. 02 Academy, Newcastle. • The Firelight Opera. • Big Joe Louis. • Chase Rice: The Pint of Everything Station, Killingworth. Middlesbrough Town Hall. • The Felice Brothers. • The Addiction. • By The River. + Madison Kozak. Newcastle University Students’ Union. Station, Killingworth. 02 Academy 2, Newcastle. Westgarth Social Club, Middlesbrough. SATURDAY 4TH JANUARY • The Maze. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. MONDAY 27TH JANUARY • Graham Henderson Experience. THURSDAY 16TH JANUARY • Reece Hillis. • Ten Foot Tom & Leprosy Crooks The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. + Lord Henry + Arachnarok + Wicked. • We 3 Colonels. • Bombay Bicycle Club. • Mike Farris & His Band. Musiclounge, Stockton. Big Jug, Durham. 02 Academy, Newcastle. • Francis Tulip Quartet. Live Theatre, Newcastle. The Globe, Newcastle. • Sneaky Bliders. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. FRIDAY 17TH JANUARY NeWCASTLe’S COMMuNITy-OWNeD MuSIC VeNue MONDAY 23RD DECEMBER • Coral Snake Jazz Jam every Wed • Open Stage every Thu • Tango Social every Sun • Pretty Weeks. + Geo Moon + While Under. • Slade: Rocking Home for Market Lane, Newcastle. Christmas Tour 2019. Musiclounge, Stockton. Dec/jan highlights incluDe: 02 Academy, Newcastle. MONDAY 5TH JANUARY • Slipknot. Sharrpsand/Parkers • Rock • Sun 1 Dec Utilita Arena, Newcastle. TUESDAY 24TH DECEMBER • The Smokin’ Spitfires. BA1 Records Tour • Indie/Pop • Tue 3 Dec The Cluny, Newcastle. Folk & Acoustic • Trad & Modern • Wed 4 Dec • The Rise. • Single by Sunday. Think Tank?, Newcastle. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. • The Jam’d. Lock Down • Rock/Metal • Fri 6 Dec The Forum Music Centre, Darlington. Ben Gilbert Trio • Jazz • Sat 7 Dec FRIDAY 27TH DECEMBER • Siren. Station, Killingworth. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC • Edens Grave. The Callertons • Rock • Sat 7 Dec • V1-F-V1. Vigilant Inn, South Shields. Pint Pot Cabaret • Socialist Glam • Sun 8 Dec 11 Railway Street, NE4 7AD The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. • Dilettante. Bobiks, Newcastle. FRIDAY 10TH JANUARY Indigo Jazz Voices • Jazz • Thu 12 Dec www.theglobenewcastle.bar • Russ Tippins. Very Vintage Xmas • Rock n Roll • Fri 13 Dec Star Inn, Newcastle. • The Rumoured. TheGlobeNewcastleUponTyne • Fontaines D.C. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. 02 Academy, Newcastle. Kizomba Party • Dance • Sat 14 Dec • Celtic Man. DJ Drama & Wolfie • House • Sat 14 Dec Greens, Sunderland. • The Zepellin Experience. • 12 Past Midnight The Forum Music Centre, Darlington. + Baltic State + Lots of Hands. Budtet Xmas Party • Jazz • Sun 15 Dec SATURDAY 28TH DECEMBER Musiclounge, Stockton. • Overdrive. TynePsyde • DnB/Jungle • Fri 20 Dec Greens, Sunderland. • Wax Heart Sodality. • Four Letter Word. Francis Tulip Band • Jazz • Sun 22 Dec Bobiks, Newcastle. The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. SATURDAY 18TH JANUARY Milne/Glendinning Trio • Jazz • Sat 11 Jan • Mc Fleetwood. • The Pre Amps. Old Tom • Folk • Wed 15 Jan • The Mowgli’s. The Forum Music Centre, Darlington. Station, Killingworth. The Cluny, Newcastle. Street Level • Indie Disco • Thu 16 Jan • The Force. • Tubesnake. Lock Down • Rock/Metal • Fri 17 Jan • Black Ice (AC/DC Tribute). The Cleveland Hotel, Redcar. Big Jug, Durham. HIRE THE GLOBE The Forum Music Centre, Darlington. Jazz Main • Jazz • Sun 19 Jan Mo Scott Band• Blues • Thu 23 Jan If you want to promote your favourite music, Devine Intervention • Pop/Punk • Sun 26 Jan or put on a one-off gig, or have a party: 54 \\ NE VOLUME MAGAZINE \\ DECINTERVIEW 2019 \ JAN 2020 GIG LISTINGS Abbie Finn Trio • Jazz • Thu 30 Jan email [email protected]