DEARIST + PUSHING DAISIES + BLOOD-VISIONS + DAN PIGEON
Wednesday September 26th
The Lab, Northampton
Dual tour headliners: alt-rock/emo from Wolverhampton and emo/grunge from Bristol. Plus Northampton hardcore punk and local Lo-fi/weirdo rock to kick off. Doors 7pm, £5 on the door
P-HEX + ROZISM
Saturday September 29th
UFO Pavillion, Northampton
This is a clothes swap and gig for charity [Epilepsy Society and Narcolepsy UK]. Experimental indie-folk from Rozism, followed by Northampton’s funkiest funk masters P-Hex, with DJs Phil Istine and Alex Novak through til the early hours.Clothes Swapping 3- 6pm, doors for gig 8pm, £3 entry.
MATT KING MEMORIAL EVENING
Saturday September 29th
The Lab, Northampton
Following the death of Matt King last month this is a night for his loved ones to join together for a celebration of his short life and a chance to share memories. There’s an open mike policy for performances on the night. The evening will also be to raise funds with all proceeds going to mental health charities. Doors 7.30pm, pay what you like [or alternatively donate through this link]
QUO VADIS + UNITRA + SOULRIDE + LIQUID BAND
Saturday September 29th
Devonshire Club, Northampton
Legendary Polish metal band celebrate 30 years of frontline action, with blues rock and metal supports. Doors 7pm, price ?
THE RED TRIANGLE + THE MODERN AGE
Saturday September 29th
The Horseshoe Inn, Wellingborough
Neo-jazz soul headliners and indie rock support at the regular Retro-Beat night. Doors 8pm, free entry
CONFESSIONS OF A TRAITOR + PLACEHOLDER + MUTINY
Saturday September 29th
Raffs Bar, Wellingborough
Metalcore from London and Southampton. Doors 7pm, £4 tickets [MOTD]
BENNETT WILSON POOLE
Saturday September 29th
The Three Horseshoes, Ecton
Danny Wilson (Danny and the Champions of the World, Grand Drive) and Robin Bennett (The Dreaming Spires, Goldrush, Saint Etienne) joins forces with king of the electric twelve-string Rickenbacker Tony Poole (Starry Eyed and Laughing). Doors 8pm, free entry
JORDAN ALLEN + MONARCHS + MUNDAYS
Saturday September 29th
The White Hart, Corby
Yuk join forces with Fightback for a fundraiser show in support of the Music Venue Trust. Allen has emerged from the Manchester indie scene. Kettering alt-rock trios in support. Doors 8pm, £8.50 tickets
WISDOM OF A SPEAKER
Sunday September 30th
The Garibaldi Hotel, Northampton
An intimate afternoon of music live from subterranean surroundings of the Gari cellar. No mics, no amps, just the electricity of human voice and heart. Doors 3pm, free entry
THE VERY LAZY SUNDAYS
Sunday September 30th
The Black Prince, Northampton
Dunc and co bring a blend of slam poetry, acoustic hip-hop, three-part harmonies and catchy songs. Doors 3pm, free entry
DEL BROMHAM’S BLUES DEVILS
Sunday September 30th
The King Billy, Northampton
Bromham is singer/guitarist/songwriter from ’70s rockers Stray. Del is something of a raconteur, often telling stories relating to his career and the songs he performs. Del has just finished recording his new album White Feather. Doors 4pm, free entry
TOM LEWIS
Tuesday October 2nd
The Old White Hart, Northampton
Tom’s repertoire – from traditional shanties to songs fashioned out of his own seafaring background – recruits his audience for a voyage by turns reflective, dramatic and humorous. Born in Northern Ireland, Tom’s Celtic heritage is obvious in his clear, strong voice, evoking quiet sorrow for a fisherman lost to the sea just as honestly as it powers out a shanty “to be heard above the gales.” Doors 8pm, free entry
