Saturday 14th April 2012

Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon Surrey

DREADZONE plus support. Festival favourites, Dreadzone bring their eclectic fusion of dub, reggae, electronica, folk and rock on tour to celebrate the special edition reissue of their "Second Light" album. Dreadzone DREADZONE plus support

Famed for their stunning live performances and firm festival favourites, Dreadzone - whose music is an eclectic fusion of dub, reggae, electronica, folk and rock - are coming to STAND! on Saturday 14th April 2012 as they celebrate the special edition reissue of their acclaimed "Second Light" album.

DREADZONE

Dreadzone's groundbreaking 1995 album 'Second Light' is to be released on 5th March 2012 by EMI as a two disc special edition featuring previously unreleased live concert material from Glastonbury 1995.

Electro-dub pioneers Dreadzone formed in 1993 when ex-Big Audio Dynamite drummer Greg Roberts teamed up with Tim Bran, with the duo soon joined by bassist Leo Williams and keyboardist Dan Donovan, also formerly of Big Audio Dynamite, completing the group's fi

Saturday 14th April 2012

Jam, 9 - 12 Middle St, Brighton

The Frank and Walters are one of the most recognizable Irish indie bands of the last twenty years. From Top Of The Pops and hit albums in the early 90's to enduring cult status, the band play a rare Brighton show in support of their new album. The Frank & Walters The Frank and Walters are one of the most recognizable and enduring indie bands in the universe. Hailing from Cork, Ireland they have been releasing alternative pop classics for the last 21 years.

The band: Paul Linehan (vocals & bass), Ashley Keating (drums) Rory Murphy (guitar) & Cian Corbett (keyboards) took the band name in honour of two eccentric Cork characters. But that's where all links with eccentricity must end, as the band are now very serious and deep. In fact they are only happy 71% of the time compared to 1993 when they clocked up 11 months of 100% happiness, a world record that still stands today!

Two decades on from the release of their very first record, the Franks continue to defy the expectations of their former chemistry

Thursday 24th May 2012

Jam, 9 - 12 Middle St, Brighton

Cult favourites Gallon Drunk return with a UK tour to promote their new album 'The Road Gets Darker From Here'. Gallon Drunk Acclaimed British band Gallon Drunk return with the dynamic new album, "The Road Gets Darker From Here". Recorded at Clouds Hills Recordings in Hamburg during the summer of 2011, produced by Johann Scheerer (Faust/Robots In Disguise), the band bring the considerable power of their renowned live performances to the new record.

Featuring founder frontman and former Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds member James Johnston (vocals, organ, guitar, harmonica, piano, and bass), Terry Edwards (bass, saxophone and percussion) and Ian White (drums, percussion), the trio have refocused their utterly distinctive musical vision with a collection of impassioned songs, imbued with pure mania, despair and abandonment.

With the band members' own recent experiences, playing and recording with the likes of Lydia Lunch's Big Sexy Noise, Faust, Nick Cave, Tom Waits and The Tindersticks, this has brought

Tuesday 27th March 2012

Half Moon Putney, 93 Lower Richmond Road

'sharply observed, original songs ...adventurously embellished by gypsy flourishes and haunting desert echoes that'd be at home on a Calexico album' - Uncut Emily Barker & The Red Caly Halo Hailing from Bridgetown, Western Australia, Emily Barker is a compelling songwriter with a gift for weaving melody and words. Together with her band The Red Clay Halo, she has recorded three albums, dazzled audiences at music festivals and seen her song 'Nostalgia' become the Bafta-winning theme tune to BBC One drama Wallander starring British actor Kenneth Branagh.

February 2011 saw the release of Almanac, attracting loads of plays on BBC 6 Music, Radio 2 and Radio 4' Loose Ends. A stream of sold-out UK tour dates followed, culminating in a rapturously received show at London's St Giles-In-The-Fields church at which Almanac was performed in its entirety including a stunning, stark version of Pause. This song has since been used as the theme tune to the BBC2 noir thriller The Shadow Line which received critical accla

Thursday 15th March 2012

Cargo London, Kingsland Viaduct, 83 Rivington Street Shoreditch, London

Ex Libras perform with a? passion that will make your heart skip a beat. Their musical horizons are matched by their? sheer passion and soul, which is evident from every single? beautifully arranged track on their album "Cut(s)". Ex Libras Ex Libras influences are as varied as their music. The boys ?share a love of hip-hop, orchestral music, electronic music,? funk, jazz - alternative music with "groove" say the band. Ex? Libras know no boundaries.

Live, the band performs with a? passion that will make your heart skip a beat; audiences are? quickly captivated with the band's melodic finesse that remains? unparalleled amongst their piers.??

Ex Libras are a band with creative longevity and exciting? prospects ahead. Their musical horizons are matched by their? sheer passion and soul, which is evident from every single? beautifully arranged track on their album "Cut(s)" and every? live performance they play.

Ex Libras are a band not to be ignored, never to be missed.?

Wednesday 7th March 2012

The Croft, 117-119, Stokes Croft, Bristol

BSW Network and Deadpunk Promotions present U.S. Pop Punk / Pop Rock stalwarts, Mest. Currently gearing up to release their sixth studio album, this will be the bands first UK tour since they reformed in 2008. Mest, The Human Project, Everything We Left Behind BSW Network & Deadpunk Promotions Presents

Mest - Cousins Tony and Matt Lovato grew up across the street from each other in the Blue Island section of the south side of Chicago and began playing together at seven, borrowing instruments from Tony's father, with Tony picking up guitar and singing and Matt playing bass. In high school, they hooked up with guitarist Jeremiah Rangel and drummer Nick Gigler. Tony came up with the band name Mest while looking at a case of Milwaukee's Best beer. Playing in local Chicago punk clubs, the group self-released their debut album, Mo' Money, Mo' 40'z. They got their first real break when Tony wrote to Goldfinger lead singer John Feldmann and got a response. After listening to a demo tape, Feldmann agreed to let

Monday 20th February 2012

The Social, 5 Little Portland Street, Oxford Circus

Having started work on their debut album with top London producer Yoad Nevo, Dan Steer, Jonny Finnis and Joe Sansome are set to have a huge 2012. These Reigning Days, The Cry Baby, Jack O'Brien, Jasmine Rodgers Having started work on their debut album with top London producer Yoad Nevo, Dan Steer, Jonny Finnis and Joe Sansome are set to have a huge 2012.

Monday 13th February 2012

The Social, 5 Little Portland Street, Oxford Circus

Fairewell's second ever headline show and third gig in total following his hugely acclaimed debut album, 'Poor, Poor Grendel', which was released on Sonic Cathedral Recordings late last year. Fairewell, Crushed Beaks Fairewell's second ever headline show and third gig in total following his hugely acclaimed debut album, 'Poor, Poor Grendel', which was released on Sonic Cathedral Recordings late last year. Fairewell is Johnny White, originally from Sheffield, now based in north London. He makes music that is both grandiose and introspective and claims to be influenced by Popol Vuh, cLOUDDEAD and The Black Heart Procession, but we can hear The Radio Dept, M83 and a whole lot more as well. Live he is joined by Joe Daniel (Angular) on bass and Josh Alexander on drums for something that is a lot heavier - comparisons have been made to Flying Saucer Attack.

Tuesday 27th March 2012

Half Moon Putney, 93 Lower Richmond Road

'sharply observed, original songs ...adventurously embellished by gypsy flourishes and haunting desert echoes that'd be at home on a Calexico album' - Uncut Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo Hailing from Bridgetown, Western Australia, Emily Barker is a compelling songwriter with a gift for weaving melody and words. Together with her band The Red Clay Halo, she has recorded three albums, dazzled audiences at music festivals and seen her song 'Nostalgia' become the Bafta-winning theme tune to BBC One drama Wallander starring British actor Kenneth Branagh.

February 2011 saw the release of Almanac, attracting loads of plays on BBC 6 Music, Radio 2 and Radio 4' Loose Ends. A stream of sold-out UK tour dates followed, culminating in a rapturously received show at London's St Giles-In-The-Fields church at which Almanac was performed in its entirety including a stunning, stark version of Pause. This song has since been used as the theme tune to the BBC2 noir thriller The Shadow Line which received critical accla

Saturday, 18th February 2012

Backstage at the Green Hotel, the muirs, perthshire, ky13 8as

Previous Album was a Radio Scotland Record of the Week, Frank now launches his third album. Frank O'Hagan Alan Thomson Building on the success of his critically acclaimed second album Another Day, Frank O'Hagan's third album, Green Light to Freedom, promises to take listeners on a moving journey with eclectic songs emanating from his experiences in life, love and loss

Maintaining his roots with raw rhythm and blues and his life-long interest in socio-political issues, Frank has created a fascinating and soulful collection of tracks that provides us with the authentic Stax style R&B heard in A Long Way from Home with an edge that is heartfelt and genuinely emotive

Tracks like The Phoenix and The Jasmine Lady celebrate the triumph of human spirit, while Homecoming and Mind, Heart and Soul offer listeners haunting music and thought-provoking lyrics.

Sunday 19th February 2012

Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, London

This is a formidable jazz trio that should not be missed. Having scooped "Jazz Album of the Year" awards in 2010 from both Jazzwise and MOJO magazines these guys are going from strength to strength. Their music is fresh and exuberant. Phronesis This is a formidable jazz trio that should not be missed. Having scooped "Jazz Album of the Year" awards in 2010 from both Jazzwise and MOJO magazines these guys are going from strength to strength. Ground-breaking modern jazz created by three virtuoso musicians - Danish born double bass player Jasper Holby, Ivo Neame (UK) on piano and Anton Eger (SE) on drums. Their music is fresh and exuberant with strong melodic grooves, inspired by a world heritage of rhythms and sounds.

Thursday 16th February 2012

Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, London

Highly acclaimed jazz singer Sarah Ellen Hughes will play two sets of beautiful jazz songs at Hideaway. On the night she will be singing some jazz standards as well as some of her own material from her new album. Sarah Ellen Hughes Highly acclaimed jazz singer Sarah Ellen Hughes will play two sets of beautiful jazz songs at Hideaway. The former NYJO performer is building a huge number of admirers on the scene for her crystal clear tone which ranges from pure classical jazz to more bluesy notes. On the night she will be singing some jazz standards as well as some of her own material from her new album.

Tuesday 27th March 2012

The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road, London

The rapidly-rising young English alt-folk duo have toured their haunting and spellbinding self-penned and traditional songs across the UK at the Bellowhead, The Unthanks and Lanterns On The Lake, and play here from their incredible debut album Kite. Jonny Kearney & Lucy Farrell, Jonny Kearney, Lucy Farrell The rapidly-rising young English alt-folk duo have toured their haunting and spellbinding self-penned and traditional songs across the UK at the Bellowhead, The Unthanks and Lanterns On The Lake, and play here from their incredible debut album Kite.

Delicate, haunting and heartbreaking are just a few of the words that have been used to describe Jonny and Lucy's music. After meeting at Newcastle University 6 years ago, they formed an unlikely alliance - unlikely because Jonny with his bittersweet kitchen-sink dramas, shows sympathy with American storytellers like Dylan and Tom Waits, while Lucy's traditional folkie upbringing and vocal style couldn't be more English.

Just as likely to appeal to fans

Wednesday 8th February 2012

RichMix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, Shoreditch

OLDNEWBORROWEDBLUE, the biggest wedding album in the world Magic Me & The Photographer's Gallery Wed 8 February - Sun 19 February

OLDNEWBORROWEDBLUE, the biggest wedding album in the world

Launched last year on the day of the Royal Wedding, oldnewborrowedblue is a varied collection of wedding photos from around the world and across the generations. Older and young people are asked to work together to share their family wedding photos and stories by adding them to this online public gallery.

A selection of these photographs and stories, particularly local contributions spanning from the 1920 to 21st century, will be on displayed in the Rich Mix lower caf� gallery area from the 8th February - 19th February.

This exhibition has been brought to you in partnership with Rich Mix, Magic Me and The Photographers' Gallery is part of the Snapshots Festival 'Valentine's: An East End Love Affair'.

Do you have a cherished picture of your Great Grandmother's marriage ceremony? A wonderful story fr

Thursday 9th February 2012

The White Lion, 232 Streatham High Road, London

Tom Bertram is touring to support his debut album "Brighter Days". Harripaul are also promoting their new album "Swings and Roundabouts". Joey Clarkson is a visiting artist from Canada. Tom Bertram, Harripaul, Joey Clarkson Tom Bertram is a rising artist from Portsmouth, capturing the attention of industry professionals and an ever-expanding international fan base.

The self-taught guitarist and singer/songwriter has recently toured the USA, performed at the "Twilight" film premiere, and at the end of February he'll perform at Noel Gallagher's O2 Arena after-party.

Tom is touring to support his new album 'Brighter Days', which can be purchased at this gig or from his website.

http://www.tombertram.co.uk/

Harripaul's brand new album 'Swings and Roundabouts' showcases the band's mix of soulful rock music that highlights Jean's breathtaking voice and inspired guitar playing. The band touches effortlessly on every influence from Reggae to R&B.

Jean Harripaul has previously worked as a session guitarist w

Saturday, 18th February 2012

Underbelly Hoxton, 11 Hoxton Square, Shoreditch, N1 6NU

Our album is officially out on 20th February but you can get a copy early by rocking up and partying with us on this night. It will be a pleasure to see you and celebrate together! BirdEatsBaby, Plus Guests ~ Birdeatsbaby ~

Alt-classical prog-punk act Birdeatsbaby are an unusual four-piece that hail from Brighton, UK. Not really fitting into any current musical trends, the band steer towards a ‘dark cabaret' rock sound, with fast-paced and complex drums, piano, bass and violin all tied up with huge and catchy choruses

Like a more hyper-active Nick Cave meets a slightly depressed Freddie Mercury, Birdeatsbaby have been described as many things, including ‘a distinctly unhinged brand of burlesque freak-pop', and ‘Twin Peaks on snuff.'

& Support

tickets available here:

http:// www.wegottickets.com/event/ 143787

Friday 9th March 2012

Nambucca, 596 Holloway Road, London

Washington D.C. based Vandaveer is the song-singing, record-making, globetrotting project of alt-folk tunesmith Mark Charles Heidinger. He stops off in North London at Nambucca to promote third album 'Dig Down Deep' as part of a European tour. Vandaveer Washington D.C. based Vandaveer is the song-singing, record-making, globetrotting project penned and put forth by alt-folk tunesmith Mark Charles Heidinger. Born in Ohio, raised in Kentucky, and currently camped out in the nation's capital, Vandaveer offers up melodic Americana that is both haunting and easy, forlorn and welcoming, with stories as universal as the songs they inhabit. Vandaveer shapeshifts from studio to stage and back with a revolving cast of characters, most prominent among them Rose Guerin, offering up the loveliest harmonies heard this side of Eden.

"Dig Down Deep" Vandaveer's third full length album was released last year to critical acclaim and offers a collage of churning rhythms, steady guitar and ringing piano beneath tales of wa

Thursday, 29th March 2012

229 The Venue, 229 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 5PN

The Experimental Pop Band return after a lengthy hiatus to promote their brand new album 'Vertigo' with a short string of shows including a headline appearance at 229 The Venue in central London. The Experimental Pop Band The Experimental Pop Band were masterminded in the mid 90s by brilliant songwriter and engaging live performer Davey Woodward

Davey had previous success as the lead-singer of Indie/Pop band The Brilliant Corners who were a major part of the vibrant Indie music scene of the 80's

‘Vertigo', the band's new album, is electro pop at it's best, with its catchy British/Pop melody mixing with electronic sounds and keyboard bass lines

The first single ‘Little Things' features Boho elements with beautiful brass alongside Davey's signature vocals and clever lyrics

The Experimental Pop Band have, so far, had an interesting history, to say the least, from Davey accidentally knocking Nico of The Velvet Underground down a flight of stairs when he supported her band in London, to their fi

Saturday, 12th May 2012

229 The Venue, 229 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 5PN

The Groundhogs are an iconic blues and progressive rock band characterised by improvised screaming guitar solos, which achieved several top chart albums (Thank Christ For The Bomb, Split, Who Will Save The World & Hogwash) through the 1970s. The Groundhogs The Groundhogs are an iconic blues and progressive rock band characterised by improvised screaming guitar solos, which achieved several top chart albums (Thank Christ For The Bomb, Split, Who Will Save The World & Hogwash) through the 1970's on Andrew Lauder's groundbreaking Liberty/United Artists label alongside Can, Hawkwind and Amon Duul 2

Tony ‘T.S.' McPhee is the talent behind The Groundhogs, and his outstanding writing and phenomenal guitar skills have formed and pushed at the outskirts of British blues and rock for the last fourty odd years

Julian Cope reflected that "The Groundhogs music was something else entirely

It was a frantic and unresolved post-blues played at breakneck speed with a hard non-hippy idealism and drumming that sounde

Tuesday, 24th April 2012

The Borderline, Orange Yard, Soho, W1D 4JB

One of the most pioneering British progressive rock groups of their era the band combined progressive rock, folk rock, and fusion with classical elements and electronic sounds over a series of acclaimed albums. Curved Air Originally formed with Darryl Way (violin), Francis Monkman (keyboards) and Florian Pilkington-Miksa (drums) and named after a shortened version of a Terry Riley song, Curved Air‘s eclectic mix of acoustic folk and prog bothered the UK charts in 1970 with debut ‘Air Conditioning' and ‘Back Street Luv' - and proceeded to do so for a few years to come

One of the most pioneering British progressive rock groups of their era the band combined progressive rock, folk rock, and fusion with classical elements and electronic sounds over a series of acclaimed albums

After the huge success of recent reunions the band are back on the road, more powerful and more relevant than ever.