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CONTACT US FOR LONDON [email protected]...................... Big Note has been staging dynamic gigs in London for over 10 years. All shows feature original artists from solo acoustic to full electric band sets. Our drive, as always, is to create a great sounding enviroment in which musical talent can be heard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . ......For more details mail us here or email [email protected] and include your web address . . . . . . ............. . . . . . . Current venues include . . . . The Hope and Anchor, 207 Upper Street, Islington, London N1. An awesome sounding 120 capacity venue and the infamous home of punk rock (The Police, U2, Costello, Madness, Ash, Libertines etc.) every Wednesday and Sunday. . . . . . . The Red Room at The Comedy Pub, 7 Oxendon Street, Piccadilly Circus, SW1 . Every Friday.... All shows feature early acoustic slots then full band sets in the bustling west end basement venue with 2am bar and DJ after the gig . . . ............................................................ ......................................... NEW FOR 2009........................................................ ....................................BIG NOTE OPEN MIC/OPEN GIG.......Every Wednesday from Jan 2009 we will host an OPEN GIG at London's legendary Hope and Anchor. Just come along and play. Singer songwriters and bands welcome. Drums provided (bring your own snare, kick pedal and cymbals, clutch) and DI your guitars, bass and keys straight into the PA (no amps) plug in and play, your music live at the Hope and Anchor................................................We also have great new nights on the last Saturday of each month at The Enterprise (Camden)

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Member Since: 21/06/2006
Band Website: www.bignote.co.uk
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Sounds Like: FORTHCOMING GIGS...................................Sat 30 May 09 The Enterprise, 2 Haverstock Hill, Camden, London, NW3 2BL Doors; 8pm - 12am Price £6/5 . The Tally, Truebeat, Popes of Chillitown, The Scissors, Chris Macaree, Ocio........................................................ ........... The Tally - big sounding indie rock- Oasis cut with The Who http://www.myspace.com/thetallyishere TrueBeat - a refreshing new ska band from West London breaking onto the scene as ska makes a real comeback. Their sound is lively and energetic with a wide range of influences - so put on your skankin shoes as this is real get on the dance floor SKA! http://www.myspace.com/truebeatuk Popes of Chillitown - funky upbeat ska dub indie fusion a typical show boasts soaring vocals, orgasmic guitars, sexy sax solos, banging Ska beats and chunky basslines for good measure. http://www.myspace.com/popesofchillitown The Scissors - a swirling mix of alt. pop pycho indie influenced by the likes of Syd Barrett; John Barry; Birthday Party; Cramps; Cure; Miles Davis; Joy Division;; Pretty Things; PiL; Nic Roeg; Sonics; Specials; Stone Roses; http://www.myspace.com/thescissorsmusic Chris Macaree - a singer song writer who combines melodies and harmonies with his unique out look on his surroundings. Having spent most of his musical career either fronting bands or playing guitar he is now focusing on his solo work, which he is extremely passionate about. www.myspace.com/chrismacaree Ocio - "Fusing the energy of punk and the sun drenched optimism of carnival into a perfectly realised piece of rock n roll. Effortlessly boisterous and brimming with infectious hooks and melodies, these are songs destined to get stuck between your ears and have even the most staid concertgoer dribbling helplessly with joy. As unpredictable as they are refreshing, Ocio are a band that can genuinely claim to sound like no one else, even if the ingredients are familiar ones". THE FLY www.myspace.com/ociobandSat 30 May 09 Venue – Tower Tavern, 21 Clipstone St, W1W 6BA Doors; 8pm - 12am Price £6/5 . A Quick Minute - Quaint Hullabaloo - Duncan Savage - ............................................................ ........................... A Quick Minute - band that truely rocks think indie foo fighting therapy? with AC/DC dirty grooves and Motorheaded tendencies http://www.myspace.com/aquickminute Quaint Hullabaloo - Acoustic pop. A happy go lucky guy, with a sophisticated style, foot tapping beats and catchy melodic hooks. With his powerful voice and upbeat performances Adam has so far enjoyed a short and successful solo career, performing for BBC Radio and appearing at major musical events across the UK. Quaint Hullabaloo carries one message, 'Love Life, Live Life'. www.myspace.com/quainthullabaloo Duncan Savage - acoustic singer songwriter with a bruised blues rock sound http://www.myspace.com/duncanpsavage........................ ............................................................ .......................... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>Sat 30 May 09 Big Note in The Red Room at The Comedy Venue – The Red Room at The Comedy, 7 Oxendon Street Piccadilly Circus SW1. oors 7.30 pm – 2 am. Price £5 THE ROMAN EMPIRE - dear jon' - Waterson - Captain Chance and C.J Eazy - ............................................................ ... THE ROMAN EMPIRE - Based in Leeds, London and Lancaster, have been invading hearts and minds since 2002, conquering all they find with deceptively sweet storytelling, the strangeness of which belies a subtle beauty and sadness. Their music hails from the joyful craziness of Jeffrey Lewis and Dogbowl, to the country-folk of Hank Williams and Iron & Wine, building a collection of songs that lay waste to all those they meet. http://www.myspace.com/theromanempireband dear jon' - 'a seven piece quirky pop band from brighton. a straight talking singer backed up a fantastic band. Think Belle and Sebastien, Boy george and Morrisey , with a little bit of magic numbers thrown in! They release their marvellous record ' Dancing With Men' this year.' www.myspace.com/deardearjon Waterson - strikes a pose and spits out a fierce vocal alongside the sexiest synths in town....His unique brand of electro pop really doesn’t sound like anyone around right now! A true talent to watch out for in the coming months! www.myspace.com/watersonmusic Captain Chance and C.J Eazy - promise an emotional journey through an unknown country in which you fall in love, grow old, smile at the locals and forget everything. Its indie acoustic thought provoking love and loss songs basically. www.myspace.com/captainchance............................... ............................................................ .................. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>> Every Wednesday Open Mic/Open Gig ..7.30 -11 pm at the Hope and Anchor. Free Entry - all welcome, open mic for bands and solo songwriters. Unplugged vibe, drum kit provided. No amps allowed just DI’s for guitars/bass/keys etc. Simply turn up by 7.30 pm and put your name on the list to play. “London’s melting pot of bang on new live music” ............................................................ ................................................. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>Fri 5 June 09 Big Note in The Red Room at The Comedy Venue – The Red Room at The Comedy, 7 Oxendon Street Piccadilly Circus SW1. Doors 8 pm – 2 am. Price £5 (concs). TBC TBC Standing On Giants - band playing a Rock / Funk / Indie hybrid http://www.myspace.com/standingongiants1 Albino - provides a delightful feast of melody on a sumptuous platter of folky country garnished with ukelele, flute and trombone. www.myspace.com/therealalbino............................... ............................................................ .................. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>> Sat 6 June 09 Big Note in The Red Room at The Comedy Venue – The Red Room at The Comedy, 7 Oxendon Street Piccadilly Circus SW1. Doors 8 pm – 2 am. Price £5 The Last Island of Beauty - Alternative / Rock / Indie 3 piece playing lo-fi rock built around melodic upbeat songs with a darker edge www.myspace.com/thelastislandofbeauty Rangoon - plays song driven urban "Americana" original alt. country rock/ folk/ blues , Dan Hicks meets Tom Waits but nothing is resolved. Raw impact belies an unapologetic harmonic mellow beauty. http://www.myspace.com/rangoon Isaac's Aircraft - 4 piece band playing bright Alt. indie rock and power pop http://www.myspace.com/isaacsaircraft Cable 35 – Maltese indie rock that kicks some ass Daniel Korn - singer songwriter playing lyrical folk blues http://www.myspace.com/danielkorn........................... ............................................................ ...................... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>Sunday 7 June 09 Venue - Big Note at the Hope & Anchor, Islington, 207 Upper St. London. N1. Doors; 7.30pm - 12am Price £5 / £4.50 (concs). Chewing Gum – indiesque band Amber States - Acoustic / Pop / Country with a hint of Turin brakes featuring Gavin "Guitar Vox" Bell and Phil "Cello Drum" Noyce www.myspace.com/myamberstates Charlie Savigar - 'A unique and distinguished sound, singer-songwriter Charlie Savigar will have your feet tapping to her memorable songs. Charlie's emotive lyrics and strong country rock beats make any audience leaving wanting more'. http://www.myspace.com/charliesavigar Paul O'Kane - one of London's most talented upcoming singer-songwriters and a rarely gifted guitarist. He fuses a variety of influences to deliver songs which each have a unique rhythmic identity and words that burn into your memory and your conscience. See www.myspace.com/paulokane ............................................................ ................................................. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>Every Wednesday Open Mic/Open Gig ..7.30 -11 pm at the Hope and Anchor. Free Entry - all welcome, open mic for bands and solo songwriters. Unplugged vibe, drum kit provided. No amps allowed just DI’s for guitars/bass/keys etc. Simply turn up by 7.30 pm and put your name on the list to play. “London’s melting pot of bang on new live music”
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