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Vessels, Keith, Light Syndicate, The 1,2,3,4s. Wed May 21st THE RUBY LOUNGE
Vessels
''Dynamic post rock which stalks around your room before launching itself through a window.'' Steve Lamacq, BBC Radio 1“Vessels could be described as one of the most unique bands in the country today.†Dom Gourlay, Drowned In Sound, 8/10 “You don't have to be much of an optimist to predict that this assured offering will catapult Vessels to wider renown.†Janne Oinonen, Gigwise, 4/5www.myspace.com/vesselsband
Keith
Recalling those Madchester days when rock bands first got their groove on but also with a gentle wisp of The Wicker Man thrown in. Nice one Keith.†Guardian Guide “In one song (Keith) have got more easy-going charm and credible yet-commercial swagger than most indie bands achieve in a whole career.A modern update on the old Madchester blueprint but sounds vital and fresh. Uncatergorisably ace†iDJ “Keith aim to defeat the blandness that permeates most bands. It works live and it works on record. The fact is: it works!†The Fly “This debut is inventive (Back There’s Krautrock rhythms), stooped in Manc heritage (Hacienda piano’s run riot on ‘Mona Lisa’s Child’) and home to some huge, potentially chart bothering melodies (‘Hold That Gun’)†NME
www.myspace.com/keiththeband
Light Syndicate
www.myspace.com/lightsyndicate
The 1,2,3,4s
Officially formed around 6 months ago in Manchester as an offshoot band of ’The Matinee Orchestra’ (an experimental collective with band members based in Newcastle Upon Tyne and Manchester - headed by Andrew Hodson). The 1,2,3,4s are Andrew Hodson (drums & production) Caroline Thorp (vocals) Neil Dallow (bass) and Olly Farshi (Guitar) with brass and string recordings by members of The Matinee Orchestra. www.myspace.com/the1234snoise Vessels, Keith, Light Syndicate, The 1,2,3,4s Wed May 21st
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piccadilly records_____________________________________________________ ______________________ Monotonix Wed May 27th Cafe Saki
Dissatisfied with the state of the music scene in their hometown of Tel Aviv, the Israeli trio Monotonix formed in November of 2005 with the mission of redefining the rock show. The band, consisting of singer Ami Shalev, guitarist Yonatan Gat, and drummer Ran Shimoni, channel riff heavy influences Led Zeppelin, the Sonics, and Thin Lizzy to create raw, driving rock & roll. Shortly after forming, they would accomplish their mission in Tel Aviv, defying the expectations of what a rock show should be there. They would set up on the floor among the crowd and proceed to turn every performance into a wild party, wild enough that more often then not they would find the power getting shut off on them or the police called to break up the show. Eventually finding themselves banned from most of the venues in Tel Aviv, the band decided to leave Israel so they could tour the United States and Europe. From 2006 to 2007, Monotonix played over 300 shows around the world, including SXSW and a tour with Silver Jews. These tours furthered their reputation as a band whose shows are not watched, but experienced. Monotonix have become known for setting themselves and their equipment on fire, stealing drinks from audience members to pour on themselves, and generally turning their shows into unabashed, frenzied dance parties. In 2007, the band recorded their first EP, Body Language, with Tim Green of the Fucking Champs - AllMusic.com
"The Israeli garage-punk trio is unlike anything you've ever witnessed." - Washington Post
"Unforgettable and thrilling chaos." - Now Toronto
"You hit my girlfriend in the head with a trash can, and as much as i love her, you were still the best fucking band i've seen in ages. don't stay away from raleigh long, ok?" - "Siobhan", Raliegh NC
www.myspace.com/monotonix
Capguns, Victorian Dad, Samuel Sharp, Mr. Fist Wed June 4th Retro Bar
Capguns
"The most stunning band we've heard in ages...taking inspiration from the sheer drama of the North Wales coast."
-Bethan Elfyn, BBC Radio 1
"Something very special going on here."
-Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1
"This self-released effort is like a breath of fresh air and a real surprise if you're expecting yet another run-of-the-mill rock act. Haunting guitar soundscapes blend effortlessly with a seriously in-yer-face wall of psychedelic chaos and manic vocals. The overall sound is reminiscent of many but sounding like none. On the strength of Day Capguns are a totally original band and well worthy of a much larger audience."
-Gary Cut, The Fly Magazine
www.myspace.com/capgunsforarcade
Victorian Dad
"The Doors 'My wild love' on more acid!" - London Promoter 2007
"...dirty rock & roll...given a newfound lifeblood" - Sandman Magazine 2008.."More proof that Wigan might well be the centre of musical excellence in the North, Victorian Dad come to entertain us with their superb Screaming Tree’s-esque tunes of both wild sonics and true soul" -Manchester Music.co.uk 2008"...before you can sew leather patches onto the elbow of your tweed jacket, the set erupts into a powerhouse of guitars and Dave Rybka’s amazing vocals that sit somewhere between Jim Morrison and Josh Homme. The songs are just ready to go"... - Manchester Music.co.uk 2008www.myspace.com/victoriandaad
Samuel Sharp
Easy listening, in any sense of the concept, this isn't. It's nasty, loud and abrasive - and delightfully so. Anyone catching the name on the listing and expecting some form of solo, possibly pleasant, maybe acoustic turn is about to have their brain sonically dismantled.
www.myspace.com/samuelsharpnoise
Mr. Fist
Mr. Fist have been getting quite a reputation locally for the sheer brain-splitting volume of their jerky post-hardcore instrumentals. They don't exactly look like the horsemen of some musical apocalypse - well, apart from the barefoot, swivel-eyed creature pawing at an effects box on the floor and occasionally yelping or acting as a sort of deranged MC between tracks ("That was a song, this is another one"). Multiply the most searing blasts of 65daysofstatic with the fractured prog-core of recent Forward Russia, throw in some distortion from the frenzied, noise-fried end of post-rock, and turn everything up til it hurts.
www.myspace.com/mrfistsuck