FUELED HATE + THE MOJO CITY REBELS + AXIS ERAZED + 521
Thursday December 19th
The King Billy, Northampton
Rock and metal night, headlined by Corby fivesome. Doors 8pm, free entry
BABY LUNG + ELLE DELANEY + TRAGIC
Friday December 20th
The Black Prince, Northampton
The indie-blues group celebrate their first EP release, ShoeTown Blues, with a show at the Prince. Support from the well-respected, emerging NN jazz singer, and opening will be the teen grunge sensations, whose EP launch show last week was a sell out. Doors 7pm, £5 tickets
LAY IT DOWN
Friday December 20th
The Lab, Northampton
The urban music night hosted by Leon Denton, with plenty of open mic slots should you be interested in bringing your skills. Doors 8pm, free entry
KAPOWSKI + BIG LOSS
Friday December 20th
The Lamplighter, Northampton
“The Greatest Pop Band Of All Time” [their words, not ours] reunite to play their indie hits, with support from the newish alt-rock trio. From 9pm, free entry
HUBCAP + SLOWLYMAN
Friday December 20th
The Pomfret Arms, Northampton
A one hour set of motorin’ dirty psychedelic blues. Support from a new act from Northampton/Leamington Spa. From 9pm, free entry
SATAN’S EMPIRE + STILL REMAINS
Friday December 20th
The Red Lion, Raunds
Quality vintage metal from London and Northants, plus a couple of covers bands. From 8.30pm, free entry
HOWLIN’ MATT
Saturday December 21st
The Shire Horse, Kettering
Mat brings his unique blend of solo raw n roots blues for a Saturday afternoon. 3pm-6pm, free entry
NI NI SESSIONS
Saturday December 21st
The Melbourne Arms, Northampton
Live acoustic music from Hannah Faulkner, Celine Ellis, Tim Jon Brophy, and Cameron Grace. From 8.30pm, free entry
THE TOUCH
Saturday December 21st
The Stitching Pony, Kettering
The local classic rockers bring the party, big stylee, for Christmas. From 8.30pm, free entry
KEIRON FARROW
Sunday December 22nd
The Three Cocks Inn, Kettering
Sunday blues vibes with added jazz inflections, gospel power and field hollers. Also an abundance of furious finger-picked guitar. 3pm-5pm, free entry
ETHAN KENNA + JACK DONOVAN + WILL HARRISON-BATES + MURRON WINTER + SIAN ROBERTS
Tuesday December 24th
The Olde England, Wellingborough
A Christmas Eve acoustic extravaganza. From 4pm, free entry
HANNAH FAULKNER + MARIEKE VINK
Tuesday December 24th
Bar Encore, Towcester
Ni Ni acoustic session. 7.30pm to 9pm, free entry
SARPA SALPA + ELIJAH MILLER + BABY LUNG + KRANKHEAD
Friday December 27th
The Roadmender, Northampton
Sarpa return to The Roadmender to celebrate the release of their debut EP “Say Something” on January 3rd. Support from London singer-songwriter, ShoeTown’s bluesy indie quartet, and the rockin’ hip-hop duo. Doors 7pm, £6 tickets
THE DARKHORSE + SHARKTEETH GRINDER + LOKI + TORUS
Saturday December 28th
The Black Prince, Northampton
Sick metal dudes The Darkhorse have organised a big end of year blast out. Bands from Northampton, Corby, and MK feature. Doors 7pm, free entry
BROADWAY TWISTERS
Saturday December 28th
The Black Prince, Northampton [front bar]
Bedford’s incendiary brand of noir-country trash-R&R – think Allen Ginsberg meets Link Ray. From 8pm, free entry
JONO & THE UKE DEALERS
Saturday December 28th
The Garibaldi Hotel, Northampton
The Last Gang In Town will be delivering a high octane set, with a touch of funk, a touch of punk and a LOT of unadulterated Dealerism. Doors 7.30pm, free entry
LUNA ROSA + THE BARRATTS + MUNDAYS
Saturday December 28th
Steel Park, Corby
The promoters know as Yuk have a new home for their nights. Expect absrasive and melodic indie rock and psych from these three NN talents. Essential! Doors 9pm, £5 tickets
KARL PHILLIPS & THE REJECTS
Saturday December 28th
The Horseshoe Inn, Wellingborough
Northampton’s unmissable live band, and a hometown show for Karl. Expect a mashup of ska, punk & grime with a hip-hop nod to The Clash, The Specials & Mike Skinner. Imperial Leisure sound system. Free entry
KID KLUMSY + ARMY OF SKANKS
Sunday December 29th
The Talisman, Corby
Coalville rockers and fellow Midlands punks support the Sex Pistols Experience. Doors 7.30pm, £11.50 tickets
SHARKTEETH GRINDER + KOYO + THROATPUNCH + SKIRT + GHOSTOFBLU + NAILBREAKER
Monday December 30th
The Garibaldi Hotel, Northampton
End of year exhibition to end them all. Six hardcore/punk/trap/extreme noise acts playing short sets. From 6pm, free entry
BLOOD-VISIONS
Tuesday December 31st
The Garibaldi Hotel, Northampton
The Northampton hardcore outfit ended the year on the high with an EP to be proud of, and a t-shirt everyone is talking about. They say goodnight to 2019 in the basement of the Gari. Skank and Fanny Pack DJ upstairs. From 8pm, free entry