JINDER + TU-KAY & RYAN + JOE CORKRAM
Wednesday September 4th
Rooftop Arts Centre, Corby
Sensational Sherbourne Americana singer-songwriter, NN harmonising duo, and accomplished Northampton performer promoting his exciting new EP. Doors 7.30pm, free entry
NI NI SESSIONS
Thursday September 5th
The Walnut Inn, Blisworth
Acoustic joy from Just Mike, Corinne Lucy, Woolford Scott, Oakleas Rise, Wax Lyrical, Ant Richards, and Nigel Lewis. Doors 8pm, free entry
STORMBRINGER + STILL REMAINS + PARALLAX + BROKEN EMPIRE
Friday September 6th
The Roadmender, Northampton
2019 for the Northants rockers heralds a new chapter, with the addition of Darren Caven-Quantrill on guitar and the much anticipated return of original vocalist Mike Stockley, not to mention prepping a fourth album! Come celebrate at this one, local bands in the main room is a very healthy state for the scene to be in. Doors 7.30pm, £6.50 tickets
ILLUSIVE FESTIVAL
Friday September 6th – Sunday September 8th
Deene Park Estate, nr Corby
The beats weekender is back for its sixth year. Hostings multiple stages of DJs, and The Badger’s Sett stage has live performances from Spunge, Imperial Leisure, Popes of Chillitown, Jerremia Ferrari, Riskee & The Ridicule, and a certain Karl Phillips & The Rejects. Tickets £130. Full line-up: http://illusive-festival.co.uk
ROLLING THUNDER
Friday September 6th
Peggotty’s Lounge, Towcester
The much anticipated return of the ‘John Doe’ indie rockers to Peggotty’s. Music from 8pm, free entry
THEE TELEPATHS + VENUS FLY TRAP + SKYBEARD
Saturday September 7th
The Black Prince, Northampton
Superlative sounds on offer here tonight: psych-driven fuzz from Kettering, post-punk electronica from ShoeTown legends, and local proggish stoner rock brings the heavy vibes and stylings. Doors 8pm, £5 entry
NI NI SESSIONS
Saturday September 7th
The Sun Inn, Northampton
Yet more acoustic wonderment from a strong selection: Cameron Grace, Andy Clarke, Marieke Vink, Ant Richards, and Rogue State Circus. Music from 8.30pm, free entry
EASTFIELD
Saturday September 7th
The Three Cocks Inn, Kettering
Those urban rail punks named after the ShoeTown suburb are in KTown for some righteous fun. Doors 8pm, free entry
JAMES WATT & THE AVENUES
Saturday September 7th
The Shire Horse, Kettering
Surf and Rock’n’Roll trio, playing reverb-drenched instrumental songs that evoke the sound of crashing waves and covering songs from the early days of rock and roll. Playing from 3pm to 6pm, free entry
KING BISCUIT BOYS
Saturday September 7th
The Red Lion, Broughton
Celebrated blues harp duo do their thang over in the Broughton boozer that’s under new management. Doors 8pm, free entry