PHANTOM ISLE + BABY LUNG
Friday January 17th
The Black Prince, Northampton
Neo-psychedelia from London-via-Northampton. Catchy and infectious stadium choruses feature on the long awaited new single ‘I Am Urs’, the last recording to feature Matt Marchant. Support from the excellent ShoeTown bluesters. Doors 7.30pm, £5 tickets
EASYDREAD + THE SOCIAL IGNITION
Saturday January 18th
The Lab, Northampton
The first “Reggae Town” event, bringing up-and-coming reggae-influenced bands to The Lab. Luton’s Easydread combine sounds drawn from a range of influences, from reggae and ska, to soul, punk and rap. They seamlessly blend powerful political imagery with sweet harmonies and heavy grooves to get you thinking as well as skanking. Plus eight-piece ska band from Hinckley bring bass, brass ‘n booze. Free entry
PARIS ALEXANDER + THE FED SISTERS + STEVIE JONES
Sunday January 19th
The Carpenters Arms, Irchester
Wildfire Sessions’ acoustic open mic, featuring some serious female singer-songwriting talent. From 4-7pm, free entry
