Tonight for Ukulele fans comes a special show from The Ukulele Research and Development Society (T.U.R.D.S). They are, we suspect, less scientific than the name suggests. This evening they'll be presenting Brighton's own Bobby McGees + Special Guests, with open mic slots available until 9.15pm, "this promises to be a night to remember."
Bored of Brighton is has been having a bash at learning the Ukuele and is quite excited by this prospect. It's all a bit fun and if you're not convinced by the lovely above image, we recommend you check out a brilliant MGMT cover by the Ookes of Hazard.
Time: 7:30pm Cost: £2/free to performers (slots will be limited to arrive early to avoid disappointment) Location: Latest Music Bar
Today Lyrebirds launch their second single through Chess Club records. It would be too easy to peg them as somewhere between Arcade Fire and Joy Division, so have a listen. You can find them on Myspace, Lastm.fm and Facebook.
They come with support in the shape of slightly mad The Agitator (last.fm/Myspace) and Holy Vessels (Last.fm/Myspace) who pull of country rock in likable, knee jiggling way. If you want to listen to country rock without feeling like a redneck, this is the best way to go about it. There'll also be a Maccabees DJ set.
This all takes place at The Hope, one of the places in Brighton I can rely on to be lovely (most of the time) and one which I don't frequent enough. They describe themselves as "a bustling, music-led, watering hole popular with everyone from skinny, guitar-toting types to the after-work crowd" and The Strokes have even played there in the past. Cor 'eck, what a lovely evening.
Sorry all, but Resident's just emailed to alert that Alexander Wolfe is canceled due to illness. Pav Tav meanwhile, is still on!
Tonight there's two free gigs about town; one at The Pav Tav and one at Resident Records. We can't decide quite which to go to at the moment.
At 6pm today ex-Brighton-Resident singer/songwriter/arranger Alexander Wolfe will be celebrating the launch of his debut album 'Morning Brings a Flood' with an in-store session. Likened to Guy Garvey, with songs echoing Elliot Smith, Nick Drake, and in the more raucous moments, Jeff Buckley. "You're in for a treat," say Resident, "We can't recommend the album of his live performance highly enough." He's brought along his cellist too, which should be a bit special.
On the other hand, for more lengthy music, The Pav Tav is holding a free folk pop show downstairs in Pav Tav. Admiral Fallow cites the fairly traditional influences of Tom Waits, Elbow, Low, Midlake, King Creosote, and Springsteen, and brings a clarinet, flute, double bass (and four voices) to the Pav Tav's traditional indie line-ups. Have Tav HQ describes them as "Joyous, heart-filled, orchestral-tinged and beautifully well crafted songs."
Previously they've been toting support in the form of Guillemots' Fyfe Dangerfield, chosen as support with a certain amount of lauding and rave reviews afoot. "Join us on a lazy Monay night with support from the fantastic Aaron King AND Paul Steel," the Pav Tav invites.
I last saw the King Blues two years ago at a Ska Festival in Exeter. By then, they'd gone from unknown bashful types to famous after the launch and following success of their debut album. At some point between the two, a lout had stolen the lead singer's pork pie hat he told us when we asked, badgering him about the important fashion of today after the gig.
If you fancy some skanking tonight, the King Blues are good candidates. Labelled by Komedia as "acoustic punks" which is a tad perplexing (have a listen on their Myspace here) but regardless, there's still a few tickets for the gig so we're definitely recommending. ASAP, call Resident Records on 01273 606312 for the last tickets! They're £9.50 by the way, which should encourage you to grab the phone.
Support is Mouthwash and The Meow Meows. Doors are at 7pm with proposed finish at 10pm. It's for age 14+, under 16s with an adults.
IMPORTANT! The Freebutt is at risk of effectively shut down by the council! We love the venue and brilliant bands they put on! Please sign the petition to save the Freebutt here: here
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