Doors open
at 8pm for all events except where stated.
APRIL 08
JOOGLEBERRY PLAYHOUSE LISTINGS
Cabaret – Café – Bar – Restaurant
open everyday 12pm – 1am (Sun 12am)
Tickets available in person or calling 01273 687171 –
£1 credit card booking fee applies
Information may be subject to change.
More details (press releases, pics, etc available upon request to
info@joogleberry.com)
TUES 1ST
LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE (upstairs)
Hand-picked, free-range, organically-grown singer/songwriter showcase at the Joogleberry Playhouse – contact info@joogleberry.com or drop in a demo marked ‘LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE’ if you’d like to perform.
THE SPACE
LEGENDARY ARTIST AND DESIGNER, PETER SAVILLE –
Peter Saville is one of the world's most respected graphic designers. He is best known for his groundbreaking work for Factory Records, including artwork for legendary bands such as New Order and Joy Division, and his designs have graced records for artists such as Peter Gabriel, Suede, OMD, Ultravox, Wham!, Roxy Music, and Pulp. Peter Saville Associates’ work includes classic hit single sleeves such as Love Will Tear Us Apart, Blue Monday, Sledgehammer, Echo Beach, Vienna, and Wake Me Up Before You Go Go. His clients also include Stella McCartney, Christian Dior and Selfridges.
www.saville-associates.com
TATE MODERN DIRECTOR, VICENTE TODOLI –
As well as discussing his role at the highly prestigious London based art institution, Vicente will give his views on today's art world.His career in the visual arts spans 20 years, and from working at the ICA Amsterdam and Madrid’s Reina Sofia National Museum of Art. Vicente’s background also includes graduate studies in art history, as a Fulbright Scholar at Yale University and City University of New York. He received an ISP Fellowship from the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York in 1985.
www.tate.org.uk
THE SCARLET STREET RESISTANCE –
Plus great live music from this acclaimed electronic acoustic pop band, The Scarlet Street Resistance, just ahead of their European tour.
www.myspace.com/thescarletstreetresistance
WEDS 2ND
CANDELA FIERY FLAMENCO & TAPAS
JAKE SHILLINGFORD + CHRIS SIMMONS + DAN SHEARS
Jake Shillingford is singer/songwriter and founder of the cult orchestral alternative band My Life Story. A key player during the Britpop years, the large 13-piece ensemble was a huge favourite on the live circuit performing over 500 flamboyant shows around the world.
MLS released 3 albums, countless singles and achieved 6 top 40 hits in the UK with massive pop anthems like 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Strumpet and It's a Girl Thing. One of the original so called DIY practitioners, incredibly Shillingford released the first ever internet only single in 1998, affectionately titled If You Can't Live Without Me Then Why Aren't You Dead Yet?
More recently, he has released 2 dark electronic pop albums under the name ExileInside through his own imprint Exilophone Records and ever so slight nod to his former label Parlophone. After a 6-year hiatus, Jake reformed My Life Story in 2006 alongside twelve original members to promote a ‘best of ‘ album to sell out crowds at The London Astoria and more recently, a Christmas show at The Shepherds Bush Empire.
This year sees Shillingford release his debut solo album 'Written Large' on March 17th 2008. The album contains acoustic renditions of MLS classics as well as new material. He plans to promote the album with acoustic performances around the UK in 2008.
Recent praise for 'Sex & Violins - The Best of My Life Story' :
Q Magazine: Killer melodies and Shillingford's masterful, Scott Walker-ish vocal phrasing
Record Collector: Classy big picture pop
Steve Lamacq, Radio 1: One of our most colourful lyricists
THURS 3RD
POETRY SOUTH (upstairs)
SAMSARA + BAD SANDWICH + LEE WESTWOOD
Brighton favourites Samsara return to the Joogleberry to bring their madcap antics and carnivalesque musical hedonism to Brighton once again, and with some brand new material! After a winter spent making waves around the country, and launching the legendary Comm:UNITY music and performance events at the Komedia in Brighton along with other members of the collective- Samsara have managed to release their debut album' Full Circle', and get booked to play at Glastonbury 2008!
Mixing reggae with latin, folk and ska flavours, and with carefully crafted songs and conscious lyricism, expect an evening of infectious positivity, musical dexterity and boundless energy. Dancing shoes on!
This eclectic funklumpy four-piece aways bring the party and good vibes with old skool nods and new skool sensibilities. The'hypersexadelicdirtyfunk-a-rockindisco circus' grace the Joogleberry with their own style of intoxicatingly energetic funk-Dub!
"Very rarely is technical wizardry on an instrument used to say something that otherwise could not be said. Lee manages that and it's a pleasure to hear. One man, an acoustic and (apparently) four hundred thousand fingers." - Giles Duffy, Rocks Magazine 2006
Opening the night is Brighton-based virtuoso guitarist composer Lee Westwood. Lee exploits the instrument's many facets to create eclectic modern lullabies for the steel strung acoustic guitar. With strong influences from the sounds of jazz, classical and folk music, Lee's compositions are astonishing tapestries reminiscent of many different musical styles that evoke vivid emotions. Not to be missed!
"...an emerging acoustic instrumentalist with blazing technique, ensuring the fingerpicking tradition remains in safe hands."
- Owen Bailey, Guitarist Magazine 2006
FRI 4TH
LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE (upstairs)
Hand-picked, free-range, organically-grown singer/songwriter showcase at the Joogleberry Playhouse – contact info@joogleberry.com or drop in a demo marked ‘LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE’ if you’d like to perform.
THIS WEEK: MAUVEPEOPLE - Soul / R’n’B / Gospel style semi-acoustic 4-piece create a powerful, emotive, compelling and uplifting set of strong songs, soulful melodies and conscious lyrics delivered with warmth and passion.
ELECTRALOUNGE feat. SHAUNA PARKER
James Eugene’s eagerly awaited ‘Electralounge’ draw their repertoire from a diverse musical landscape. They play the music of great artists such as Link Wray, Lonnie Mack, The Shadows and Johnny Cash in a guitar instrumental style.
For the second half of the show the five piece band is completed on stage by lead vocalist Miss Shauna Parker singing songs from the darkest side of town…
Described as a “…Trailer Park Band from a Tarantino movie…”
Canadian singer Shauna presents a very personal selection of songs. Best known for her soulful country vocals she now also embraces ‘The Blues in Jazz’. Expect the feel of Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee as well as Shauna’s own dreamy country tones. Shauna put’s her own stamp on some great songs by Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Tom Waits, Ray Charles and Gillian Welch.
This is the launch show for the Pulp Country Records release ‘South Of Normal/Sweet Dreams’. Available at the gig in CD and 7” Vinyl formats. So, expect two extraordinary sets of music and a great night out with James Eugene’s Electralounge.
Links. www.electralounge.co.uk
www.myspace.com/electralounge
SUN 6TH
ROAST & JAZZ with special guest Simon Savage tenor sax
NARF + SUPPORT
Fran Pérez is the award winning singer songwriter behind Narf (Fran spelled backwards). He is one of the most respected modern Galician musicians working in the field nowdays. In Sweden in 2006 he was awarded second prize for the song 'Santiago' at the Liet LavIut International Festival for singers from minority languages (Narf sings in Galician, language spoken in the northwest of Spain and closely related to Portuguese). This song was also chosen by the Arab Orchestra of Nazarét (which has collaborated with Radiohead and The Symphony Orchestra of London) to play together with Narf at the Auditorium of Galicia. Having played in bands throughout the eighties and nineties, he comes from a rock and indie background. In 2002 he created his own musical project 'Narf,' allowing him to form a unique blend of melodies and rhythms that encompass his multiple influences: Arab, Flamenco, Brasilian, Galician, African, Latin. His substantial musical vocabulary combined with his unique guitar playing, delicate voice and passionate performances make his shows memorable and breathtaking events. Narf has performed at numerous international festivals. His most recent project, 'Bumba', was a collaboration with Timbila Muzimba, a group of musicians from Mozambique. They toured together across Galicia in the summer 2006. In 2006 Narf performed two tours within the UK at small venues building an enthusiastic fan base. He played in Brighton in the Phoenix Gallery, as a part of a serious of events linked to the exhibition by the artist Jim Sanders www.jimsanders.info
http://www.myspace.com/uknarf
MON 7TH
GAY TANGO IN THE VILLAGE
MY NAME IS RED + GUILTY PLEASURES + LONELY CROWD + SHANA LEVY
TUES 8TH
LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE (upstairs)
Hand-picked, free-range, organically-grown singer/songwriter showcase at the Joogleberry Playhouse – contact info@joogleberry.com or drop in a demo marked ‘LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE’ if you’d like to perform.
GHOSTBIRDS + UNCLE ARTHUR+ PETRUSHKA
WEDS 9TH
CANDELA FIERY FLAMENCO & TAPAS
RADIO FUNNIES (REVERB FUNDRAISER)
A fundraiser for Radio Reverb 97.2fm community radio
A night of comedy and fun from Marie Vagen, Steve Bustin, Bola Adjani, Adam Smith, Bunty Dann, Robin Buckland and the radio sketch group The 4 D'Oeuvres.
THURS 10TH
CATALYST CLUB
Set up and hosted by Cheeky Guide author David Bramwell, the Catalyst Club is a unique monthly Brighton event that pays tribute to the old traditions of French salon, debating societies and gentleman’s clubs. Each night three guest speakers take to the lectern to talk for fifteen minutes on a subject close to their heart. The evening also features information and sounds from different musical genres, with free CDs for the audience thrown in for good measure. And all for the price of a pint.
Previous highlights have included live Barber Shop Quartet singing, real zombies, a talk on bad taste comedy from prankster Guy Venables, the story of how a certain lady’s grandfather had discovered the technique for extracting gold from seawater, live music from accomplished Brighton musicians Nick Pynn and Eminemmylou, a two-hour performance from actor/comedian Ken Campbell and some brilliant talks on ethics, the universe as a single living organism, The Vikings, Haydn and Canna.
FRI 11TH
LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE (upstairs)
Hand-picked, free-range, organically-grown singer/songwriter showcase at the Joogleberry Playhouse – contact info@joogleberry.com or drop in a demo marked ‘LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE’ if you’d like to perform.
THE DON BRADMANS
'We split our sides at their original and eccentric brand of humour. The Don Bradmans style will eventually be copied by others - originators of note. Excellent musicianship - this album will have everyone dancing. Highly recommended.' www.realfestivalmusic.co.uk
‘The Don Bradmans come across like a 21st-Century Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, with added festival kudos. It’s upbeat music with humour, aided by some great playing (including the immense Ben Jones of Twelve Stone Toddler) and an easy-going stage manner. They call it Chap Rock - I say: good work, gents!’
Latest 7, Brighton, February ’07
SAT 12TH
“TOO DARN HOT!” – THE SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE JAZZ CLUB: DUKE ELLINGTON SPECIAL (CAFÉ BAR)
This week, Rachel Bundy performs the music of the legendary Duke Ellington.
ELEPHANT SHELF
After an absence of just over a year Elephant Shelf returns to the Joogleberry with new songs, new rhythms, and more dynamic than ever.
Their music was recently described in London Tour Dates Magazine as ‘skewed blues and fevered rhythms’. It is a sound that grips & excites audiences, as shown in regular storming nights at the Kings Head Theatre Bar in Islington, Bull & Gate Kentish Town and Olivier’s Jazz Bar in Greenwich.
The band is at the forefront of the Transgender revolution and is led by former exorcist Vicky Martin and multi instrumentalist Diana Stone. They recently added the amazing ‘Little Rosie’ Swan to their line-up. Rosie has won several awards as a songwriter including 1st Prize in the National Music Day Songwriter of the Year (Directors: Harvey Goldsmith
and Mick Jagger). Put all this together with a superb swing based rhythm section and the harmonica of New Zealand’s finest player Dan Foster and you have a truly exciting combination.
If you’ve liked Elephant Shelf before then you’ll love ‘em even more now. They’re back better than ever.
SUN 13TH
ROAST & JAZZ with special guest Dave Murrell guitar
SOUTHERN SUSPECTS + SUPPORT
The seven components of this talented hip hop group are Nemma, Silable, LJ, DJ Off-Key, King-Pin, Si-Fi and Hugo. Southern Suspects hail from South London and are now adopted sons of Brighton. From their humble beginnings at university culture shows to performing live on national radio, they have evolved with each year to become a highly respected outfit.
The style of music is refreshing and dynamic. With the production of King-Pin and Si-Fi complementing the talented writing and performance of Nemma, Silable and LJ, they have created a sound that can be appreciated by many. DJ Off-Key is also a skilled performer who adds something unique on the microphone and as a turntabilist. The claim isn't being made that it is something untried and untested but the Suspects do it extremely well and are getting a strong following in the industry and most importantly amongst music lovers.
MON 14TH
GAY TANGO IN THE VILLAGE
OPENBOOK PRESENTS: PAPERBAG
Open Book’s Paper Bag events are evenings of live music and animated short film from local and international film makers, now hosted by the Joogleberry Playhouse. Working with studios/organisations, festivals and individuals to pull together all the elements for eclectic events, Paper Bag screenings aim to excite, inspire and delight.
2007 saw Paper Bag present events ranging from a women-made film night and a collaboration with Wired Sussex’s BANG, to an evening at the Digital Festival in November and screening selected shorts at Freshmeat Comedy Festival and The Recess DJ nights.
The Recess are a collaborative DJ duo consisting of two disco fuelled music junkies, they get their blissful hits from hosting nights which combine an eclectic mix of electronic music with a backdrop of cutting edge animation and lovingly filled guest slots across the landscape of Brighton's music scene.
Now conquering Brighton’s radio waves and broadcasting to the masses via internet radio with a monthly slot on radio4A, The Recess are firmly establishing themselves as the best up and coming disco adventurers on the south coast...Watch out!
Catch The Recess every second Tuesday of the month on 101.4fm and listen online @ www.radio4a.org.uk / & at various dates around Brighton and beyond
www.myspace.com/recessparties
www.openbookuk.com
www.myspace.com/openbookuk
TUES 15TH
LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE (upstairs)
Hand-picked, free-range, organically-grown singer/songwriter showcase at the Joogleberry Playhouse – contact info@joogleberry.com or drop in a demo marked ‘LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE’ if you’d like to perform.
SHONA FOSTER + MR FIN + SAM "THE MULE" WALKER
Shona Foster and her band of merry men are back! Enjoy an evening of haunting melodies and enchanting, quirky rhythms from the siren of the south…..If you have never had the good fortune to see this splendid five-some before, then imagine Ella Fitzgerald and Tom Waits starring in a Tim Burton production…. eerie and bewitching in equal measure. Quite simply, incredible.
"Like Portishead ditching the drum machines, or Kate Bush holidaying in the Balkans..." (Source Magazine).
www.myspace.com/shonafoster
WEDS 16TH
CANDELA FIERY FLAMENCO & TAPAS
THURS 17TH
FUNNYHAHA
Your regular compere, Julie, burst onto the comedy circuit only last year when she reached the final of the Funny Women Comedy Awards 2005 on only her 3rd gig. Since then, she has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Brighton Comedy Festival, as well as being invited onto the Funny Women National theatre tour.
This is what the critics have to say about your host Julie Jepson. "Intelligent standup that is instantly engaging. Truly fabulous"- bbc.co.uk "It's refreshing to see somebody who's so devoid of cynicism and very funny"- Mitch Benn And if you don’t believe them come and see for yourself.
FRI 18TH
LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE (upstairs)
Hand-picked, free-range, organically-grown singer/songwriter showcase at the Joogleberry Playhouse – contact info@joogleberry.com or drop in a demo marked ‘LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE’ if you’d like to perform.
THIS IS ELVIS & THE BURNING LOVE BAND
Grand Avenue are a young, energetic group of experienced professional musicians and performers who
have played at over 1000 weddings and corporate functions between them across the UK, Europe and the Caribbean. They love to entertain a crowd and always get the whole party dancing; ensuring your
event will be one people remember.
The musicians in the band are experienced live and studio players, between them having worked with
artists and labels including Sony BMG, Universal Music, The Ordinary Boys, Shana Morrison, The
Feeling, Channel 4,ITV, Led Bib and many more.
OTB SOUL CLUB
An 11 piece band –playing classic soul at its best with DJ till late. Expect all the old favourites played by a new band of highly experienced musicians committed to playing soul music to the highest standards. Playing the solid gold Stax, Atlantic and early Motown hits, this fabulous outfit is fronted by Sean ‘The Voice’ Kaye and the 3 strong harmonies and choreography of the stunning OTB Soulettes.
http://www.otbsoul.com/
SUN 20TH
ROAST & JAZZ with special guests Jo Fooks tenor sax
UNGAGGED
Ungagged return to Brighton and play its most groovy venue Joogleberry on Sunday 20th April with new songs and new sounds.
The all star band has Brighton Beach Boys pianist Glen Richardson back from his recent adventures on television, multi-instrumentalist Tom Arnold on the mighty Hammond organ, renowned songwriter Mark Allen on lead vocals & guitars, and Fisher Z bassist Pete Sinden unwrapping his new double bass and completing the line up.
“We like playing big venues”, says Mark, “but the vibe at Joogleberry is real class – when they turn the lights down and that New York city backdrop starts twinkling away it’s unbeatable and the ideal place for us to premier new songs and stretch out on some of the album tracks. “
Mark has been playing a string of shows featuring new songs with album producer and old band mate Richard Durrant and sharing the stage with Beach Boys lyricist Stevie Kalinich … who recently played Joogleberry accompanied by … Glen and Tom.
MON 21ST
GAY TANGO IN THE VILLAGE
JONAS KULLHAMMAR QUARTET
Jonas Kullhammar has passed over the Swedish jazz scene like a whirlwind. His debut won him Sweden Radio's Jazz Cat as the newcomer of the year. He followed up his success with 'The Soul of Jonas Kullhammar' and 'Plays Loud For the People' receiving excellent reviews and a nomination for the Swedish Grammy Award. He also received the Django D'or award and the prized Sweden Jazz Cat as Jazz Musician of The Year in Sweden two years in a row. The group was also nominated for the EuroDjango award for the Best New Talent in Jazz this year.
The music reveals a young, amazingly energetic saxophone player already a complete musician and composer. For comparisons you have to go to Sonny Rollins, one of the giants of jazz. Jonas prefers the same very rhythmically flowing and dense spirit. The quartets style of playing is putting the cool back into jazz with a perfect balance between expressionism, groove and attitude. JKQ are releasing their best selling albums ‘The Soul of Jonas Kullhammar’ and ‘Plays Loud for the People’ through Interlude Records onto the UK market.
JKQ has developed into a great success in the Nordic region with sales reaching 10,000 copies. Recent performance highlights include Stockholm Jazz Festival, Oslo Jazz Festival and Aberdeen Jazz Festival.
TUES 22ND
IAN ROBERT BROWN + DAN SUMNER
With his unique style and presence Robert delivers a wealth of styles and emotions throughout the roots spectrum. His psychedelic folk cum blues cum jazz performances are unique yet accessible, eccentric yet consistent.
In The past year Robert has played a Headline show at the Cambridge Folk Festival and the Clare World Music Festival. He also played solo acoustic support for Lulu on her last UK tour.
Either performing solo acoustic or with full percussion including a 6ft gong, the live shows are full of sonorous dynamics with an intensity and energy radiating from the stage.
http://www.myspace.com/robertbrownmusic1
WEDS 23RD
CANDELA FIERY FLAMENCO & TAPAS
THURS 24TH
THE INDEPENDENT LABEL SCHEME presents: JUMPSTART
Featuring:
Q&A session
Featuring the team behind the Independent Label Scheme who are all experts from the industry, analysing the opportunities and pitfalls facing artists in the current climate.
Demo Clash!
Have your demo judged by our panel of industry experts!
Meet & Greet!
An open floor opportunity for you to quiz top music industry experts whilst supping a pint!
plus
A live set from hot new Brighton band The Splendour, the first band to release their own album with the help of ILS.
www.indielabelscheme.com
www.myspace.com/indielabelscheme.com
To enter your demo for consideration for the demo clash please drop us a line
at info@indielabelscheme.com
FRI 25TH
LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE (upstairs)
Hand-picked, free-range, organically-grown singer/songwriter showcase at the Joogleberry Playhouse – contact info@joogleberry.com or drop in a demo marked ‘LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE’ if you’d like to perform.
TJARDA FROM THE UZUME - tribal belly dance - Tickets are £6 - doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm
One of the biggest tribal troupes in Europe, Netherlands based dance company The Uzume are a groundbreaking belly dance troupe that are known for their contemporary approach to this ancient art form. Tjarda, founding member and main choreographer of the Uzume is performing solo at this event, supported by Brighton based tribal belly dancer Hilde and her dance troupe Masmoudi. It is wise to get your tickets well in advance for this one! For more info visit www.hildebellydance.co.uk
JUKE JOINT BLUES CLUB NIGHT Authentic Rockin' Rhythm & Blues & Ska with live music from Pete Molinari DOORS FROM 10PM £6
PETE MOLINARI is a young country blues genius from the Medway Delta. He has just finished recording his second album with producer Liam Watson at Toe Rag Studios, and it showcases Pete’s remarkable falsetto: you'll hear shades of Woody Guthrie, Jimmy Scott, Bob Dylan and Patsy Cline in a voice and a poetry that is entirely Molinari's own. The first fruits of these sessions were released on acclaimed double A-side single ‘Virtual Landslide’ / ‘There She Still Remains’ on the Big Bertha label , which led to stacks of coverage in The Guardian, NME, The Sun, Time Out, The Observer etc , a set at Glastonbury Festival, the honour of closing the Spitz Festival Of Country and several support shows with James Hunter by special request. At the last of these, secured new celeb fans - Lisa Stansfield and Gem & Andy Bell from Oasis.
‘Young, finger-picking, country-blues marvel Molinari has a thrillingly ambiguous voice...’Virtual Landslide’ is an actual triumph’ - TIME OUT
‘A superbly realised piece of folk blues heartache’ - MOJO
‘Sweet-voiced blues-folk...a cherishable artefact even before you fall under the spell of the actual music’ – NME
SAT 26TH
“TOO DARN HOT!” – THE SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE JAZZ CLUB: COUNT BASIE SPECIAL (CAFÉ BAR)
This week, Mark Bassey and the band pay tribute to the amazing Count Basie Big Band.
THE MAGIC NUMBER
Popular and talented Gypsy jazz and swing band, comprising some of Brighton’s greatest and most talented musicians, making this a very special night to remember.
SUN 27TH
ROAST & JAZZ with special guest Jim Mullen guitar
FRINGE FESTIVAL PREVIEW
MON 28TH
GAY TANGO IN THE VILLAGE
CAN U JOOGLE?
Now a regular fixture in the Joogleberry programme more great performers showcase for our regular programme. Drop in a demo for the attention of Carly, headed CAN U JOOGLE? Or email:
info@joogleberry.com for more info.
TUES 29TH
LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE (upstairs)
Hand-picked, free-range, organically-grown singer/songwriter showcase at the Joogleberry Playhouse – contact info@joogleberry.com or drop in a demo marked ‘LIVE ACOUSTIC LOUNGE’ if you’d like to perform.
THE LONG GOODBYE + SWEET SWEET LIES
"The Long Goodbye" is led by singer songwriter Alfie Bernardi, a talented multi instrumentalist who quotes Neil Young, Ryan Adams and Wilco as the band's main influences. His lyrics have been described as "haunting, introspective, and painfully real" and his voice as "unique,passionate and impossibly filled with emotion". After a successful career as a sideman in several bands, and sharing stages with the likes of Nick Cave, Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros, Chaka Khan and Paul Young, Alfie started working on what started as a solo album and slowly evolved into The Long Goodbye sound, aided by Brighton guitarist Jake MacKay, who has been playing since the tender age of 7 and is now a full time member of the band. 18 year old drummer Nyall Croucher adds solid and sophisticated rhythms while bassist James Lock is also a very talented singer and guitarist in his own right. Together they craft reflective songs about lost love, hope, desolation and restlessness and take their all-night heartbreaks to the masses." http://www.myspace.com/thelonggoodbyepage
“Sweet Sweet Lies” style is best described as “A crudely drawn mix of folk, bluegrass, and post-punk. they draw reference from such influences as Johnny Cash, Nick Cave, Willie Nelson, Tom Waits and Kurt Weill. In the six months they have been together they have achieved radio play on Radio Reverb, Juice FM, and have played a host of top venues around the country, as well as "The Great Escape", they are on the bill for this year's "Isle Of Wight Festival" and "Glastonbury" Here's a review: “For fans of Johnny Cash, Hove resident Nick Cave or Leonard Cohen, look no further than Sweet Sweet Lies. Vocalist Dominic Von Trapp’s voice is as smooth as it is haunting and his lyrics are witty and full of pathos. Augmented by co-conspirator Michael Hayes’s guitar work, his simple yet touching songs linger in the mind long after they’re gone.” Marcus Hamblett.
http://www.myspace.com/sweetsweetliesmusic
WEDS 30TH
CANDELA FIERY FLAMENCO & TAPAS
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