Monthly Archives: May 2012

Splashh – live on July 18th

This highly serious young band from London could be the next Libertines. They Fly described them as Two kids wielding articulate, romantic melodies wrapped in a fuzzy punk security blanket. Click play above to listen to ‘Headspins’ by Splashh. facebook.com/splashh.band

September Girls – live on July 4th

  Remember The Chalets from Dublin? This is their new band, September Girls is a Big Star song, so I’m hoping they will re imagine the ghost of Alex Chilton.   Click play above to listen to ‘Wanting More September Girls.   facebook.com/septembergirls

Foxes – live on June 20th

  The hype at Great Escape for Louise Rose Allen aka Foxes in May was ridiculous but its thoroughly deserved, great pop songs and a great live show to go along with it, brilliant, the next Bat For Lashes?   iamfoxes.com

Violent Bones – live on June 13th

  Violent Bones debut album ‘Decline of Vaudeville’ has received great reviews from Kerrang and have been played tons recently on xfm and 6music, come and see what the fuss is about, its free!   Click play above to listen to ‘Villains’ by Violet Bones.   soundcloud.com/violetbones

Gabriel Minnikin – live on June 6th

  Lightning fast chicken pickin country music from Canada via Manchester. This 5 piece are the new Old Crow Medicine Show. Absolutely incredible.   Click play above to listen to ‘Arkansa’ by Gabriel Minnikin.   gabrielminnikin.com

Bank Holiday Party with New York Brass Band – June 4th

  The fantastic New York Brass Band will be playing two shows for us one in the late afternoon around 5pm and then again at 9pm. Also joining the party are the Drunkards Walk DJs playing funk, soul, reggae, hip hop and all sorts.   newyorkbrassband.co.uk

The Line of Best Fit Presents Stealing Sheep, Pins and Simian Ghost – live on June 3rd

  The Line of Best Fit have put together this tour of great up and coming new talent. This gig is a split venue so customers will still be able to get their roasts on as usual!   Click play above to listen to ‘Mountain Dogs’ by Stealing Sheep.   thelineofbestfit.com

Got Games?

[ July 29, 2012; ] 4pm DJs / 7pm Quiz / £1 per person / 9pm Films Our weekly fun and ridiculous quiz is hosted by Hannah and Stacey which are normally found working behind the bar have found their calling finally.

No Bones

[ July 28, 2012; ] 10pm – late / Free Entry Our famous resident party, nothing pretentious, just bags of energetic fun - Expect to hear Azealia Banks / M83 / Battles / Arcade Fire / LCD Soundsystem / Friends / Azari & III / Caribou / Death Grips / Breton / Chairlift / Toro Y Moi / Washed [...]

Future Proof

[ July 27, 2012; ] 10pm – late / Free Entry Future Proof is a new bass driven night brought to you by Rippa. This debut night brings local DJs Hush and Gscratch, and not to mention the Rippa boys! Expect big bass, and a banging party, with a mix of the best in forward thinking bass music. Smudgemusic.com