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independent venue week 2020
01.01.2020
It was a great end to 2019 for us, three sold-out shows in a row! Nice to see the history and future of Northampton represented at them too. Right, now we turn our attention to the first moment of 2020 - Independent Venue Week. We have four shows happening at The Black Prince, headlined by ROAM, SPQR, The Touch, and Working Men's Club. See our 'shows' page for tickets! Looking ahead we've more shows, including The Ramonas and Son Of Dave.
It was a great end to 2019 for us, three sold-out shows in a row! Nice to see the history and future of Northampton represented at them too. Right, now we turn our attention to the first moment of 2020 - Independent Venue Week. We have four shows happening at The Black Prince, headlined by ROAM, SPQR, The Touch, and Working Men's Club. See our 'shows' page for tickets! Looking ahead we've more shows, including The Ramonas and Son Of Dave.
AUTUMN '19 SHOWS ANNOUNCED
01.09.2019
After a great run of shows in Northampton in the winter and spring it was a quiet summer, with just the one show happening. But that time has been well used, allowing a bumper run of autumn shows to happen. So far announced: Thumper, Look Mum No Computer, Red Rum Club, Alessi’s Ark, and Phobophobes, plus expect a Halloween night on November 2nd and a bunch more events before the year is out.
After a great run of shows in Northampton in the winter and spring it was a quiet summer, with just the one show happening. But that time has been well used, allowing a bumper run of autumn shows to happen. So far announced: Thumper, Look Mum No Computer, Red Rum Club, Alessi’s Ark, and Phobophobes, plus expect a Halloween night on November 2nd and a bunch more events before the year is out.
2019 shows being announced
29.01.2019
2018 was our busiest year on record, with around 26 shows commissioned. We're confident they'll be a similar amount in 2019! SBD has already announced Northampton shows from The Kumari, Al Lover, and Hands Off Gretel, whilst Brighton has Avi Buffalo in the bag. Gigs are being announced on an almost weekly basis at the moment, so keep checking the SHOWS tab on this site for the listings.
2018 was our busiest year on record, with around 26 shows commissioned. We're confident they'll be a similar amount in 2019! SBD has already announced Northampton shows from The Kumari, Al Lover, and Hands Off Gretel, whilst Brighton has Avi Buffalo in the bag. Gigs are being announced on an almost weekly basis at the moment, so keep checking the SHOWS tab on this site for the listings.
SPRING PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED
01.03.2018
Whilst their will no doubt be some last minute additions, Spring from SBD is pretty much there. Northampton will see shows from Sisteray, The Cheap Thrills, The Underground Youth, and Fruit & Flowers. London has another show from French Boutik, whilst Brighton has The Len Price 3 and one more TBC. Check the SHOWS tab for the full lowdown on all these shows and more!
Whilst their will no doubt be some last minute additions, Spring from SBD is pretty much there. Northampton will see shows from Sisteray, The Cheap Thrills, The Underground Youth, and Fruit & Flowers. London has another show from French Boutik, whilst Brighton has The Len Price 3 and one more TBC. Check the SHOWS tab for the full lowdown on all these shows and more!
autumn programme filling up
05.09.2017
There's a still a couple of shows to announce, but our autumn programme is pretty much there. September sees a trio of Californian acts headline: Warbly Jets, White Manna, and The Schizophonics. October brings Scarlet to Northampton, and The Buns back to London. November sees Magic Wands cast their spell at The Roadmender, and that's followed by two shows from The Len Price 3. Head to the 'shows' tab for the full rundown, and keep an eye out for more show announcement very soon!
There's a still a couple of shows to announce, but our autumn programme is pretty much there. September sees a trio of Californian acts headline: Warbly Jets, White Manna, and The Schizophonics. October brings Scarlet to Northampton, and The Buns back to London. November sees Magic Wands cast their spell at The Roadmender, and that's followed by two shows from The Len Price 3. Head to the 'shows' tab for the full rundown, and keep an eye out for more show announcement very soon!
TWO JULY SHOWS WORTH SHOUTING ABOUT
03.06.2017
We're coming up to the summer break, but have managed to squeeze in two more splendorous shows before the holidays. On Friday July 7th at Northampton's Charles Bradlaugh the night is headlined by the spin-off band of megastars Catfish & The Bottlemen; namely Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles. Support on the night comes from local lights (and credible future stars themselves) The Barratts and Monarchs.
Then on Friday July 14th we present a showdown between the best of Paris and London! Headliners French Boutik are joined from Paris by garage rock duo The Buns, making their debut UK performance! Representing London on the night are mod/power-pop types The Sha La La's and Proper. It all happens at King Cross's legendary Water Rats venue.
We're coming up to the summer break, but have managed to squeeze in two more splendorous shows before the holidays. On Friday July 7th at Northampton's Charles Bradlaugh the night is headlined by the spin-off band of megastars Catfish & The Bottlemen; namely Billy Bibby & The Wry Smiles. Support on the night comes from local lights (and credible future stars themselves) The Barratts and Monarchs.
Then on Friday July 14th we present a showdown between the best of Paris and London! Headliners French Boutik are joined from Paris by garage rock duo The Buns, making their debut UK performance! Representing London on the night are mod/power-pop types The Sha La La's and Proper. It all happens at King Cross's legendary Water Rats venue.
upcoming in april, may & june
27.04.2017
Three confirmed gigs coming up in the next ten weeks. On Friday April 21st at Northampton's Charles Bradlaugh is the final edition of the New Boots club, this one featuring the exciting trio of Deaf Trap, Future Love, and Kilamojo. Then on Saturday May 27th psychedelic pop merchants Triptides come over from Los Angeles to promote their new album, playing Dalston's The Victoria. Finally hometown hero and singer-songwriter extraordinaire Jordan Mackampa wraps up his latest UK tour with an intimate show at The Lab in Northampton, on Saturday June 3rd. Plenty to get excited about! Head over to the "shows" page for the ticket and Facebook links.
Three confirmed gigs coming up in the next ten weeks. On Friday April 21st at Northampton's Charles Bradlaugh is the final edition of the New Boots club, this one featuring the exciting trio of Deaf Trap, Future Love, and Kilamojo. Then on Saturday May 27th psychedelic pop merchants Triptides come over from Los Angeles to promote their new album, playing Dalston's The Victoria. Finally hometown hero and singer-songwriter extraordinaire Jordan Mackampa wraps up his latest UK tour with an intimate show at The Lab in Northampton, on Saturday June 3rd. Plenty to get excited about! Head over to the "shows" page for the ticket and Facebook links.
MARCH EVENTS
24.02.2017
Two shows in Northampton in March to get excited about.
On the 10th at the Charles Bradlaugh will be another edition of New Boots, with Low Acre, Ex Pets, and Beth Munroe playing. And then on the 31st at The Lab we present the biggest, funniest mouths this town has to offer: The Mobbs and The Drunken Mandem will tear up the place. Click the "shows" tab for all the details.
Two shows in Northampton in March to get excited about.
On the 10th at the Charles Bradlaugh will be another edition of New Boots, with Low Acre, Ex Pets, and Beth Munroe playing. And then on the 31st at The Lab we present the biggest, funniest mouths this town has to offer: The Mobbs and The Drunken Mandem will tear up the place. Click the "shows" tab for all the details.
the rose affair at new boots in february
20.01.2017
Hotly tipped Cambridge quartet The Rose Affair were described recently by Phoenix Magazine as “the best band you’ve never heard of”, and we're stoked they will play the New Boots night in Northampton. The band make intense, shimmering kaleidoscopic rock that will catch you off-guard and make you reassess your entire life. They join local acts The Bophins and Crack Affair on Friday February 10 at the Charles Bradlaugh.
Hotly tipped Cambridge quartet The Rose Affair were described recently by Phoenix Magazine as “the best band you’ve never heard of”, and we're stoked they will play the New Boots night in Northampton. The band make intense, shimmering kaleidoscopic rock that will catch you off-guard and make you reassess your entire life. They join local acts The Bophins and Crack Affair on Friday February 10 at the Charles Bradlaugh.
ORLANDO DUO SALES VISIT BRIGHTON ON 2017 TOUR
14.11.16
SALES is a collaboration between long-time friends, Lauren Morgan (guitar/vocals) and Jordan Shih (guitar/programming). The duo has been recording together on and off for years, eating an abundance of Thai food, and dreaming of tennis. Instead, they have remained dedicated to their minimalist guitar pop. They play Brighton's Sticky Mike's Frog Bar on Monday March 13.
UPDATE: this tour has been postponed. A new date will be announced in due course.
SALES is a collaboration between long-time friends, Lauren Morgan (guitar/vocals) and Jordan Shih (guitar/programming). The duo has been recording together on and off for years, eating an abundance of Thai food, and dreaming of tennis. Instead, they have remained dedicated to their minimalist guitar pop. They play Brighton's Sticky Mike's Frog Bar on Monday March 13.
UPDATE: this tour has been postponed. A new date will be announced in due course.
2nd edition of northampton's new boots; line-up announced
27.10.16
Wow, the launch night of New Boots at The Charles Bradlaugh was a great event; the bands and audience all contributing to a great atmosphere. Let's do it again, shall we? Friday November 18 is the date. Nottingham's Lois, Corby's alt-rockers Luna Rosa and Shoetown's own Camping With Slough will all entertain. Plus indie DJs til 3am!
Wow, the launch night of New Boots at The Charles Bradlaugh was a great event; the bands and audience all contributing to a great atmosphere. Let's do it again, shall we? Friday November 18 is the date. Nottingham's Lois, Corby's alt-rockers Luna Rosa and Shoetown's own Camping With Slough will all entertain. Plus indie DJs til 3am!
promised land sound debut in london
12.10.16
The darlings of Nashville’s rock underground Promised Land Sound set sail on their debut European tour, hitting English capital venue The Water Rats on February 1 for what is sure to be a memorable show. They have been gaining rave reviews from Mojo, Uncut and Shindig! to name but three. Special guests support to be announced in due course.
The darlings of Nashville’s rock underground Promised Land Sound set sail on their debut European tour, hitting English capital venue The Water Rats on February 1 for what is sure to be a memorable show. They have been gaining rave reviews from Mojo, Uncut and Shindig! to name but three. Special guests support to be announced in due course.
"NEW BOOTS" NIGHT LAUNCHES IN NORTHAMPTON, OCTOBER 14
17.08.2016
ShoeTown’s new rock’n’roll night New Boots is one that you can rely on to deliver the goods. Bringing you the world’s hot new future sounds, complemented with the best local homegrown talent there is. The opening night features The Keepers, The Harringtons & Sarpa Salpa. It all takes place at The Charles Bradlaugh on October 14.
ShoeTown’s new rock’n’roll night New Boots is one that you can rely on to deliver the goods. Bringing you the world’s hot new future sounds, complemented with the best local homegrown talent there is. The opening night features The Keepers, The Harringtons & Sarpa Salpa. It all takes place at The Charles Bradlaugh on October 14.
FREE LONDON SHOW FROM BERLIN'S SUNS OF THYME
11.08.16
'Cascades' is the second album from Berlin's Suns Of Thyme, featuring cool post-punk collides with bits of shoegaze, psychedelia, krautrock and arabesque elements. Fans of Tame Impala, Interpol, Pink Floyd, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Hawkwind, and Warpaint will lap them up. Catch them for free, with support from The Kumari, at the Shacklewell Arms on October 16.
'Cascades' is the second album from Berlin's Suns Of Thyme, featuring cool post-punk collides with bits of shoegaze, psychedelia, krautrock and arabesque elements. Fans of Tame Impala, Interpol, Pink Floyd, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Hawkwind, and Warpaint will lap them up. Catch them for free, with support from The Kumari, at the Shacklewell Arms on October 16.
the telescopes team up with their us psych brethren
06.07.16
The Telescopes are the shoegaze/noise/space rock/dream pop/psychedelic band formed in 1987 by Stephen Lawrie. Now onto their sixth album and more influential than ever, this show is a team-up with American space-rock outfit Flavor Crystals as a Liverpool Psych Fest sideshow for the latter. Finishing off the bill is another shoegaze legend, Sterling Roswell [once of Spacemen 3 no less]. Expect an beatific assault on the senses on September 22 at The Brewhouse in London Fields.
The Telescopes are the shoegaze/noise/space rock/dream pop/psychedelic band formed in 1987 by Stephen Lawrie. Now onto their sixth album and more influential than ever, this show is a team-up with American space-rock outfit Flavor Crystals as a Liverpool Psych Fest sideshow for the latter. Finishing off the bill is another shoegaze legend, Sterling Roswell [once of Spacemen 3 no less]. Expect an beatific assault on the senses on September 22 at The Brewhouse in London Fields.
midlands dark wave pairing hit the capital
15.06.16
From Coventry and Northampton respectively, Attrition and Venus Fly Trap are pioneering spirits of post-punk and dark wave electronica. They emerged in the early 1980s, and have continued their inspirational sounds over several albums - and still thrill today. This is a rare London show for both acts, at Camden's Black Heart on November 13.
From Coventry and Northampton respectively, Attrition and Venus Fly Trap are pioneering spirits of post-punk and dark wave electronica. They emerged in the early 1980s, and have continued their inspirational sounds over several albums - and still thrill today. This is a rare London show for both acts, at Camden's Black Heart on November 13.
LACK OF AFRO PRESENT 'HELLO BABY' WITH STELLAR SUPPORT
11.06.16
Multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and DJ, Adam Gibbons (aka Lack of Afro) is back in considerable style with ‘Hello Baby’ – his fifth studio record. Featuring a stellar cast of guest vocalists including Grammy-award winner Joss Stone, steam-punk legend Professor Elemental & arguably the most talented young soul singer in the UK today in Elliott Cole.
The band play two shows on consecutive nights: November 3rd at London's legendary 100 Club, and on November 4th at the wonderful art deco venue The Picturedrome in Northampton. Support for each night is pretty special too: in London we welcome Parisian's French Boutik, and in Northampton its Samuel S. Parkes.
Multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and DJ, Adam Gibbons (aka Lack of Afro) is back in considerable style with ‘Hello Baby’ – his fifth studio record. Featuring a stellar cast of guest vocalists including Grammy-award winner Joss Stone, steam-punk legend Professor Elemental & arguably the most talented young soul singer in the UK today in Elliott Cole.
The band play two shows on consecutive nights: November 3rd at London's legendary 100 Club, and on November 4th at the wonderful art deco venue The Picturedrome in Northampton. Support for each night is pretty special too: in London we welcome Parisian's French Boutik, and in Northampton its Samuel S. Parkes.
Midlands maestro MATT HENSHAW at The Brad
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07.06.16
The highly prolific Midlands music man Matt Henshaw finally appears in Northampton, on Saturday September 10th [at The Charles Bradlaugh]. A live rendition of his new anthemic single "'Belief Is All' should blow the cobwebs away in fine, soul-stirring style. Check out his new Youtube video here. |
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Apparitions from San Francisco...yep, it's those COOL GHOULS
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19.05.16
Flying in from San Francisco we heartily welcome Cool Ghouls. The quartet mix the raw, primitive sound of acts like The Troggs and The Monks with the harmonies and sophistication of the Millennium. They play Brighton on September 20th (alongside the rather fabulous Levitation Room) and Northampton on September 21st. |
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THE SHIVAS to shake up ShoeTown
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14.05.16
Another one added this week is Portland, Oregon's trembling/blissed-out psych-garage trio The Shivas, who play Northampton's The Black Prince on July 5th. This is part of their European tour to promote their great new album 'Better Off Dead'. Support comes from local ambient acid heads Parliaments. |
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