FRIDAY 28TH MAY
THOM KIRKPATRICK - Night & Day - 8.30pm
Thom Kirkpatrick AKA This Beautiful Noise is quite literally a 21st Century one man band.
THOM KIRKPATRICK - Night & Day - 8.30pm
Layering vocals, bass, drum-kit, synth, guitar and cajon, live performances are a musical high-wire balancing act for an audience simultaneously uplifted and spellbound that he doesn’t fall.
http://www.myspace.com/
Gypsy Lips – MOHO Live - 8.30pm
This pair of lifelong friends offer a stark contrast to the city’s predominantly tame indie scene, with an all-out assault on the senses; heavily detuned guitars and screaming rhythms, a harsh, howling vocal, make a haunting mastery of noise.
http://www.myspace.com/
Kids on Bridges – Roadhouse – 8.30pm
BORN IN A BLACKOUT in a underground club in Paris an Formed In Liverpool kids on Bridges are Caught Between Pop And a Hard Place K.O.B Describe themselves as Dirty Filthy Electro Pop and have been working on a debut album with producer Steve Dub.
http://www.myspace.com/
BELLE VUE - DUCIE BRIDGE - 9.15PM
Fresh from playing Kendal Calling last year Belle Vue have been writing new material which they are set to debut at this years Hungry Pigeon
http://www.myspace.com/
Kristyna Myles – Band on the Wall – 10.00pm
Starting out busking on the streets of Manchester Kristyna won BBC Radio5’s Busker of the Year Award and is now well on her way to major recording artist with appearances at the SXSW Festival in the USA and many more coming up over the summer, she has been nominated for a MOBO as part of DTWG, a gospel act and featured on a Top 10 album in the UK Chart. Listen out for soulful guitar riffs, intricate Motown melodies and catchy horn sections.
http://www.myspace.com/
SATURDAY 29TH MAY
Beggar Joe - Piccadilly Gardens – 12.45pm
The band met while studying at Salford University, taking inspiration from the likes of BB King, Curtis Mayfield and James Brown, but also with echoes of an acoustic Paul Weller they offer a blues, folk and soul powerhouse sound and will surely get your foot tapping.
http://www.myspace.com/
Kranius – Roadhouse – 8.30pm
Having played several popular venues in and around Manchester such as The Ritz, The Roadhouse even headlining at Club Academy, they are a fireball of talent and are a group NOT to be missed. If you like your tunes intense and heavy, Kranius really are music to your ears!
http://www.myspace.com/kranius
The Janice Graham Band - Band on the Wall – 8.45pm
They combine ska, soul, reggae, jazz and samba beats with a sense of black humour and provide a breath of fresh air to Manchester’s predominant indie scene being described by BBC Manchester as ‘Artic Monkeys meet big band jazz in a backstreet in Sao Paolo’. These four young lads are bound to leave you open mouthed!
http://www.myspace.com/
Daddysmilk - Roadhouse – 9.15pm
Described as equals to My Chemical Romance and Panic at the Disco the band churn out fantastically cheeky rock with a theatrical sweep. Moving from Norway in 2008 the band now reside in Manchester and compare themselves to the taste of pistachio ice cream, with plenty of dissonance and distortion and with a raucous stomp of drums, we’ll let you be the judge of that.
http://www.myspace.com/
Of The True Class - Night & Day – 10.00pm
A Mancunian four-piece formed in early 2008 by front man Edward Jones and drummer Tom Statham. Following a few changes, the final line-up including Joe Heveran and Dion Wild has proved to be definitive. With a hard-edged and brattish sound that has been well-received on the Manchester unsigned music scene, the band's debut EP is due for release.
http://www.myspace.com/
1913 – Night & Day – 12.15am
1913 were formed from the ashes of The Cardinals and Frame Of Mind and were given their name by an Ouija board! They have supported none other than Status Quo and are taking Manchester’s music scene by storm with a driving power.
http://www.myspace.com/
SUNDAY 30TH MAY
The Ambersons – Night & Day – 7.00pm
The Ambersons(previously The Magnificent Ambersons) are new band from Warrington who have been slowly making waves in the unsigned music scene with bold melodies, perfect harmonies and a polished confidence that belies their unsigned status. The Ambersons deal in a rather traditional but enormously big 60s rock'n'soul sound, classic Manchester with a side order of Memphis. http://www.myspace.com/
The Sport – MOHO Live room 2 – 7.30pm
This new 5 piece band from Stoke-on-Trent are in possession of a bunch of massive songs that inspire singing and dancing in everyone who hears them. The Sport connects with anyone who has the eyes and ears to see and hear a great band at work so make sure you check them out.
http://www.myspace.com/
League Liege – Band on the Wall – 7.30pm
League Liege return to the Manchester music scene with a newly refined, energized and groundbreaking sound, having played numerous gigs around Manchester, including headlining slots at The Academy 3, support slots for Tom Hingley of the Inspiral Carpets and Dave Mcpherson of InMe; League Liege have made a name for themselves in the alternative arena of the Manchester music scene.
http://www.myspace.com/
Cat Fish & The Bottlemen – MOHO Live – 7.45pm
Winners of the BBC’s 6 Music unsigned award and inspired by the likes of Elbow, The Strokes and Oasis Cat Fish & The Bottlemen’s catchy guitar foundations and onstage energy, will have you moving for the right reasons.
http://www.myspace.com/
The Valentines – The Bay Horse – 8.00pm
A duo from a salt mining town in Cheshire called Northwich singing in close harmony they have a fresh, unique and simple pop sound often compared to that of Delays. With drums strapped to their feet they are sure to deliver a genuine and memorable performance.
http://www.myspace.com/
Chris Mac – Roadhouse - 8.30pm
A singer/songwriter from Rhyl in North Wales with a sound described as Snow Patrol meets Bon Jovi, he has supported-Factor winner Shane Ward on his UK arena tour and looks set to take the Roadhouse by storm.
http://www.myspace.com/
Richard Dutton – MOHO Live room 2 – 9.45pm
Described as an exciting new performer Richard Dutton has his own unmatched style; a wonderful mix of melodic indie woven soulfully together with a classic vocal performance definitely one to watch out for in 2010!
http://www.myspace.com/
I Am Blackbird – Band on the Wall – 9.45pm
They have a folk/blues sound with a heavy edge that has been described as similar to ‘a loving embrace from your gran.’ And is sure ti give mumford and sons a run for their money. They write great songs and perform with a real passion and honesty that will undoubtedly capture Hungry Pigeon crowd.
http://www.myspace.com/
The Arkanes – Night & Day – 10.00pm
The Arkanes, formally known as Silverchild, are a four piece Alternative/rock band from Liverpool, priding themselves on high energy live performances, with songs that stick in your head all day this band are definitely worth a watch before they head off and embark on their US tour.
http://www.myspace.com/
The Paris Riots – Night & Day – 12.15am
The band proclaim to be ‘the loudest band in Manchester’ and are armed with a sound of traditional rock and roll influenced by the rousing rock of The Who, Springsteen and The White Stripes. Expect an explosive set and quite possibly, a riot!
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