2019 has been real nice to us. We’ve had more bands than ever before, more sell out gigs and more chances to bring you the music you love. A big thank you to everyone who has paid us a visit this year, be it for a sell out gig, zine launch, club night or festival, we’re grateful we’ve been able to see so many of you in our independent venue.
Before the year is out, we have some stellar nights to look forward to. The ‘other’ family are coming to visit this Christmas with more than just presents. If you love your infectious blues music, wild Americana riffs and raucous rock and roll, be sure to hit up Swampmeat Family Band on Friday, December 20th.
Clock off work early and hit up The Castle as Swampmeat Family Band debut their new single ‘A Present For Me’ – a rip roaring festive jam that is helping to raise money for the homeless over this festive season. Catch their last headline slot of the year, along with supports Robert Craig Oulton and The Temple St. Resistance for only a fiver, better than getting a Lynx Africa in your stocking…
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After all the turkey has been eaten and nan has fell asleep in front of the TV, head over to The Castle on Boxing Day as we bring back our Boxing Day Party, all the way until 4am on Thursday, December 26th! Looking for somewhere to ring in the New Year? Head to our New Year’s Eve Party on Tuesday, December 31st, with DJ Chris Lane and drinks deals all night long.
forget the dreary cold and the miserable rain in January, as we transport you to sunny California with The Mowgli’s on Friday, January 17th. Known for inclusive, powerful performances, they’ve crisscrossed the US more times than they remember. Always with a mission to bring hope and positivity into the world, The Mowgli’s have been involved with numerous charities including The IRC, Heal The Bay, Happy Bottoms and many food banks and homeless shelters.
Of you were at the last Sonic Gun Weekender, you’ll remember The Novus completely stealing the show, Kind of post punk, kind of garage, but all kinds of riotous. This collective has supported the likes of The Blinders, Only Sun, FEET and FLING, as well as selling out their own headline slots. Now, they’re fronting the This Feeling Big in 2020 gig, alongside Gazelle, Velvet Tides, BLVFF and Luna Rosa on Friday, January 24th.
Closing off the month we have VANT – back with a rescheduled date and whole new sound. You may remember VANT as its previous incarnation – a four piece who stormed the festive circuit in the 2010’s. Now a solo venture, VANT is back an armed with new album ‘Conceived in the Sky’, which will be well worth the wait. Catch him live on Saturday, January 25th, tickets for the rescheduled show are still valid.
Also to come in 2020: Beans on Toast, Emily Cappell, S-X, The Mysterines, The Rumjacks, Ben Watt, Bad//Dreems and loads more.
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