THE TOUCH
Wednesday December 26th
The Britannia, Burton Latimer
Cementing their reputation as the hardest working band in the Kettering area, The Touch won’t be sleeping off the Christmas indulgence. Instead they’ll bring their classic rock to the Brit for a matinee performance. Music 4-6pm, free entry
SARPA SALPA + BABY LUNG
Friday December 28th
The Lamplighter, Northampton
After such a triumphant [and no doubt exhausting] year for the Fab Funk Four they celebrate with a hometown end of year show. Support from brand new indie-jazz quartet to keep an eye on. Doors 8pm, free entry
GRYNN + BLOOD VISIONS + NAILBREAKER + LA FOLIVORA
Friday December 28th
The Garibaldi Hotel, Northampton
It’s the “Blood Visions office Christmas party”. Local Math-Rock-Pop-Jazz-Funk-Junk legends come out of retirement to headline, then it’s fierce punks who basically live at the Gari, plus digital hardcore from George, and the punk duo to open. Doors 7pm, free entry [£3 donation to Northampton Mind requested]
ALDOUS PINCH + TRICKEY MICKEY + KAREN ANGELA
Friday December 28th
The Lab, Northampton
Theatrical musical performances as part of the ‘Cringle Cabaret’ night. Also featuring burlesque, comedy, spoken word from Sami The bard of Northampton, and belly dancers. Doors 7pm, £6 tickets
SOUL GROOVE
Friday December 28th
The Garibaldi Hotel, Northampton
The clues in the name; soulful melodies and grooving rhythms. His live set will include “his Roland TR-8, his Korg minilogue and more”. Doors 8pm, free entry
EL-CAMINO
Friday December 28th
The Prince Of Wales, Kettering
Back by popular demand for some psychobilly festive fun. Music from 9.30pm, free entry
JOE CORKRAM
Saturday December 29th
The Three Horseshoes, Ecton
Acoustic singer-songwriter from Northampton. Music from 9pm, free entry