Music Guide the take over
april
saturday
4th20:30
doncaster based singer songwriters performing ORIGINAL music + live art work created DURING the performance
free/by donation
(suggested £5)
KARL SCOTT /karlscottmusic
Doncopolitan takeover
sleAford mods
4th April, 7.30pm BAM MORGAN /bammorgan Masons Arms, 22 Market Place DN1 1ND
25th March @ The Priory Lazarus Court, Bradford Row, DN1 3NF Doncaster
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As a travelling ‘DIY’ singer songwriter, I havelive been inspired by some supporting ORIGINAL music amazing, creative, alternative ventures that have often grown out of virtually nothing. Many times I think, ‘Donny could do this!’ Too often I found myself moaning about the lack of events showcasing local talent. This magazine highlights the vast array of talent simmering away. I wanted an event that made full use of some great local venues, supported local talent, and blended various artistic disciplines, so I approached Doncopolitan and ‘The Doncopolitan Takeover’ was born.
After their sudden rise in 2013 with great reviews of their album Austerity Dogs, Sleaford Mods are a band who are hitting the music industry hard.
The first of what we hope to be many events will take place on 4th April at Masons Arms. It seems perfect that this pub is located right in the heart of the town. We are hoping we can be outside in the courtyard. If not, we will happily nestle in the cosiness of the oldest pub in Doncaster. This will be a multimedia event incorporating live music and the visual arts. All artists are local and all work is original.
For this tour they specifically chose towns and cities that bands don’t normally go to. They draw a range of comparisons, including The Streets, but only because their music has an electronic beat with spoken word over the top. I don’t think Mike Skinner has ever been this angry in his life. In spite of how the music industry tries to box them, they are the voice of a generation and a force to reckoned with.
The evening will begin with the immensely talented and well-loved Bam Morgan. Then I will be playing a full set of original songs - songs I have been perfecting in living rooms and bars all over Europe. The third artist will be a painter (to be confirmed), who will be creating a piece live while I sing my songs. Filling the environment will be various other local visual artists displaying their work. Not wanting to leave you, the audience, in a completely passive role, this will be a ‘by donation’ event. The artists will give their art and if you are grateful you may give something back. This will help the creation of more of these exciting events in the future.
Doncaster’s finest, Bang Bang Romeo, will also be on the bill, a band whose style contrasts with the Mods but a great addition to any line-up. BBR are currently in the studio laying down some new tracks. Make sure you’re down at The Priory for this gig. It’s going to be a night to remember.
So come, be inspired, be moved, let’s make it happen in Donny.
Karl Scott facebook.com/KarlScottMusic karlscott.bandcamp.com/
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Theirs is the angry voice of a nation that is getting angrier. Never shy of an interview, they have not stayed out of the public view. Originally formed as a way for Jason Williamson to express his pent-up frustration with ‘Broken Britain’ and chaotic domestic situations, it was not until 2009, when he met Andrew Fearn, that the Sleaford Mods became a duo.
Tom Weatherall For more on the Mods sleafordmods.com Keep up to date with gigs at the Priory facebook.com/thepriory
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