ROCKET SCIENCE + JO ASH + RESTRUNG
Wednesday October 3rd
Rooftop Arts Centre, Corby
Another acoustic session acoustic brought to you by Kontra Roots. Open mic slots available between acts, so get in touch. Doors 7.30pm, free entry
BONNIE DOBSON
Thursday October 4th
The Lamplighter, Northampton
Canadian folk music legend, a star of the Greenwich Village scene and best known for her brooding post-nuclear war story ‘Morning Dew’. Bonnie will be backed by Lords of Thyme. Simply unmissable. Doors 7pm, free entry
LAST HOUNDS + THE YOUNG & RESTLESS + THRIFT STREET
Thursday October 4th
The King Billy, Northampton
Midlands lads Last Hounds produce music that is raw and provocative, fusing elements of punk, hardcore and hip-hop. Double dose of ShoeTown pop-punk in support. Doors 8pm, free entry
MR MORSKI + VHS PIRATES
Friday October 5th
The Lab, Northampton
Mr Morski is the head honcho of Balkan ethno rockers Gipsydelica and a huge force in The Turbans. He brings his eclectic blues, funk and jazz tunes to lift the soul. Locals VHS Pirates have been working on some new songs to move your feet. Doors 7pm, £5 entry [or £3 for members]
RAGING SPEEDHORN + SCURGE + SHARKTEETH GRINDER
Friday October 5th
The White Hart, Corby
Corby metallers play their first hometown show in four years. This is very intimate, and it’s first come first served on the door, so no messing around now. Doors 7pm, £8 entry
TONE LOCKED + SYCAMORE ROW + THE KITES
Friday October 5th
The Dun Cow, Daventry
Three rock bands and a DJ, in aid of local charity A Very Special Journey, who spread awareness of spinal muscular atrophy. Doors 7pm, free entry
MIK ARTISTIC’S EGO TRIP
Saturday October 6th
The Lab, Northampton
Three-piece from Leeds are proving to be one of the most interesting, unpredictable, and exciting acts on the circuit, with their mix of rock’n’roll & dry West Yorkshire wit. Plenty of BBC 6Music support – and Glastonbury regulars! Doors 7.30pm, £10 tickets
BLOOD-VISIONS + NAILBREAKER
Saturday October 6th
The Garibaldi Hotel [basement], Northampton
Hardcore locals bring their unique noise and incredible live show to the Gari, with new Rushden solo punk project in support. Doors 8pm, free entry
JANET ROBIN + STEVIE JONES + REBECCA RYAN
Saturday October 6th
The Old Forge Tea Room, Cranford
Top US guitarist and songwriter returns to the UK to play this special intimate show. Her latest solo CD Take Me As I Am was produced by John Carter Cash (Johnny & Juneʼs son). She continues to tour nationally and internationally and averages 150 dates a year. Support from local singer-songwriters. Doors 7pm, tickets £7
ALEX GARDNER + JAMIE DARNELL + ERIN HARRIET COBAIN + WILL BATES-HARRISON
Saturday 6th October
Raffs Bar, Wellingborough
An evening of talented singer songwriters. Doors 7pm £5 entry
OLIVER DAWSON SAXON
Sunday October 7th
The King Billy, Northampton
English heavy metal band formed in 1995 by former members of Saxon, guitarist Graham Oliver and bassist Steve Dawson. Doors 4pm, £7 tickets
SKY ARCHITECTS
Sunday October 7th
The Black Prince, Northampton
Five-piece progressive symphonic rock from Rotterdam. Doors 7.30pm, free entry[?]
WILL ROGERS + IRENE RAE + OAKLEAS RISE
Sunday October 7th
The Drunken Duck, Kislingbury
Another edition of Songwriter Sessions at its new home, with another trio of quality acts. Doors 7.30pm, free entry
