024 | LISTINGS LIVE EVENTS Good-time jazz and swing in the traditional styles of the ’20s and ’30s. Wednesday 30 May Tony Morley @ The Live Lounge, 4:30pm, FREE* Acoustic Wednesdays at Live lounge continue with ‘our’ Tony’s humble song-smithery.
GIGS OF THE MONTH
Lucy Rose @ Clwb Ifor Bach,
30 MAY
Delicate, intricate and and an all round charmer, Lucy Rose is one to watch. Having toured with Ben Howard, Lucy’s boasts a wonderful ability to take you away with her twinkling guitar strings, soothing voice and emotive lyrics. We think she’s just grand.
Jon Godwin @ O’Neills Trinity Street, 7:00pm, FREE* Acoustic entertainment every Wednesday, ask nicely and he might throw in a traditional Irish Jig. Open Mic hosted by The JimJam Band @ The Traders Tavern, 7:00pm, FREE* Strange as it may sound, James Blunt started at and open mic night. Find the next James Blunt – and bludgeon him. Lucy Rose / Nathan Holme @ Clwb Ifor Bach, 7:30pm, £8* A voice that could melt the stoniest of hearts, revered by many, hated by few… this acoustic songstress is on the up. Open Mic Wednesday @ Rileys Sports Bar, 7:30pm, FREE* Come on over to jam or collaborate! It’s free to watch & free to play! Every Week – with alternatve hosts, Chris
(Under the Driftwood Tree) & Calum ( Calum Ross & the Scarlets). Mark Sambell Trio @ Cafe Jazz, 8:00pm, £4 / £3 conc* Pianist Mark Sambell presents an open format trio which sets out to explore harmonic depths in classic and contemporary compositions. Open Mic with Tom Lukas @ The North Star, 8:00pm, FREE* Get out of the garage and make your way to the stage, your first move to superstardom. Sugar Drop @ 10 Feet Tall, 8:00pm, FREE* Alternative beats for your midweek dancefloor! Zouklambada @ 10 Feet Tall, 8:00pm, FREE* Weekly dance classes for your health. Open Mic @ NosDa, 8:30pm, FREE* The lights are low and the floor is open to both budding and experienced acts, a free drink for every performer. Jazz at Dempseys @ Dempsey’s, 9:00pm, £5* Jazz, once synonymous with rebellion and innovation, now cold like Boxing Day Turkey. It doesn’t have to be like this you know, and Goddamn these kind curators are doing their bit. Prophecy - Future Jungle @ 48 Below, 9:30pm, FREE* Old school jungle rhythms meet new school production techniques. Expect production competitions, residency battles and free giveaways every week. Thursday 31 May Tony Morley @ The Live Lounge, 12:00pm, FREE* Morley’s regular and reliable slot, filled with wood and string, resonance and popular song, delectable. The Spokes @ The Live Lounge, 7:00pm, FREE* Popular song, taken and performed, they don’t do requests…
but there is no harm in asking. Katell Keineg @ Chapter Arts Centre, 7:30pm, £6* An ethereal, euphoric singer / songwriter and genuine free-spirit. Katell joins us from New York via Ireland, wooing all in her wake. Swn Presents: Islet / Hail! The Planes / Mars To Stay @ Clwb Ifor Bach, 7:30pm, £7* A fresh look at indie rock, sublime frequencies from Cardiff’s progressive-pop contingent. The Carpenters Tribute Show @ The Gate, 7:30pm, £10* This charming and atmospheric tribute show charts Karen and Richard’s success from their first No1 selling single ”Close to You” recreating many of their immense platinum selling records…. and best of all – it’s completely live. Live Soul night with Captain Hawkins @ Rockin’ Chair, 08:00pm, FREE* Soulful piano and accordion from the enigma that is Captain Hawkins. Coltrane Dedication @ Cafe Jazz, 8:00pm, £6 / £5 adv* Taking the music of John Coltrane and pushing on, riding on his wake Mowbird / Furrow / Andrew Paul Regan / Greetings & DJs tba 8pm £4 entry @ Undertone, 8:00pm, £4* Bratty surf-punk quartet from Wrexham. Queens of DIY and proud of lo-fi, you are just as likely to find them snorkelling as playing live! No Sweat presents: Lowri Evans / Laurence Made Me Cry / Joseph Ainscough @ The Full Moon, 8:00pm, FREE* Bi-lingual folk with a hint of Jazz. Open Mic Night presented by: Box Fort @ Owain Glyndwr, 8:00pm, FREE* A fun and good-natured
open mic, a must for any would-be performers. Nick Knock by CF5 @ Koko Gorillaz, 8:30pm, FREE* Popular jam night featuring a houseband with a full backline setup. Selected and guest musicians are invited to get up and mix
GIGS OF THE MONTH
Islet / Hail! The Planes @ Clwb Ifor Bach,
31 MAY
One hell of a way to round up a viciously intense musical month. Local indie-alternative folks doing great, Islet, take their manic live show to the confines of Clwb with the similarly brilliant Hail! The Planes’ literary post-folk making this all the more outstanding.
up various styles. Jazz at Dempseys @ Dempsey’s, 9:00pm, £5* After yesterdays festivities, Jazz is back and with more twists and turns. Listen out for a variety of performers spanning cool to free. On The Rocks Presents: New Street Adventure / The Sweet Spots @ 10 Feet Tall, 9:00pm, FREE* A night of grade A Soul, with a Funk edge. Dazzling horns from London with groove ridden local heroes for support. CYNT: Residents Special @ Clwb Ifor Bach, 10:30pm, £5* Watch the CYNT residents battle it out, Future House vs Electro vs Dragon Ninja.
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