Hit the North

Hola hombres and hombrelinas,

Tonight we invite our Northern cousins to the Good Ship for Northern Monkie night, for most of these it is their first live appearance in the big smoke. We also have an amazing gig on Wednesday with FIVE brilliant bands plus loads more.

By the way a new music awards has come out and we have nominated Wrong Animal, The Epitones, The Laurel Collective and The Dirty Do Goods. If you like them give them a vote at www.indyawards.co.uk.

Please note that this Saturday we have a private party until 12.

If anyone wants to hire the balcony for birthday parties etc then get in touch asap. This weekend is booked and the 10th next weekend but every other weekend date is currently available.

The line up for this week...

Tuesday 27th February

Northern Monkie in conjunction with Indiestore.com presents a music industry showcase of all the best from the North down in the South. There will be tea and biscuits, pie & mash, bingo in the break plus DJs. Live performances from

Jake Mattison www.myspace.com/jakemattison7 Mancunian singer-songwriter with a fantastic voice and a feel for the blues.

Team Turnip www.myspace.com/teamturnip beautiful melodies and quirky lyrics a la Badly Drawn Boy this Scottish singer-songwriter is gonna be massive. With band on the night.

Hayley Gaftarnick www.myspace.com/hayleygaftarnick Gravel voiced statuesque blonde from Leeds who mixes heart-wrenching lyrics & acoustic guitar with bits of beatbox…

+1 TBC

£5 entry. Further info at www.indiestore.com/northernmonkiepromotions

Wednesday 28th February

Peace In The City presents 5 bands for £3 if you bring this along. Unbelievable!

Emma McGlynn & The Monorails www.myspace.com/emmamcglynnandthemonorail
Fresh from chatting with Phil Jupitus on 6Music and video airings on MTV, Emma and band open tonight's show.

Kumikaze www.myspace.com/kumikazemusic Brittle beauty, immediately arresting.

City Lights www.myspace.com/citylightslondon London's gorgeous trio of talent with a punky newer wave sound rich with influences ranging from The Rolling Stones and Blondie to The Libertines and Bloc Party.

Picturebox www.myspace.com/pictureboxmusic Theatrical swoops of which Cave and The Tindersticks would be proud from this melodic, charming, eccentric and often surprisingly intense lot.

Mad Staring Eyes www.myspace.com/madstaringeyes Like a slightly seedier Seeing Scarlet. These chaps make ridiculously catchy records without the "go away, go away" factor. Tonight they launch new single "Talk Dirty" and play their previous videos on our cinema screen.

Thursday 1st March

P.O.L.E, and Caffy St Luce present another outstanding bill of punk energy and pop melodies.

Saint Jude www.myspace.com/saintjudemusic Imagine Joplin singing Motown fronting a full on blues rock explosion. Prepare to be stunned. Unsurprisingly, Saint Jude are currently working with Rolling Stones' producer Chris Kimsey...

Thee Single Spy www.myspace.com/theesinglespy Dark alt-folk Gothic black 'n' blues invoking the spirit or cracklier times and rhymes.

+1 more TBC

DJing after from Heartbreaker DJs.

£4 entry, £3 with flyer/badge/concessions/print out

Friday 2nd March

Friday Funktion presents a night of buzzing electro, funk, and indie/dance/emo crossover. Live sets from...

Wrong Animal www.myspace.com/wronganimal Effects laden, electronic rock with drums and a stand out female ringleader.

D:Meister www.myspace.com/dmeistermusic Booming Bass, Raucous Riffs, Vivacious Vocals, Dirty Drums.

The Details www.myspace.com/thedetailsmusic A fine mix of indie, punk and dance sensibilities.

I Am The Arm www.myspace.com/iamthearmmusic South West London kids of the future. Liek an exaggerated The Cure in moments.

After The Mescalitas, Leo, Dan1 and Mat Wollop DJ playing indie/dance crossover, funk, house, broken beats, hip hop and soul until 4am.

£5 entry, £4 with print out/text

Saturday 3rd March

Private party until midnight. Old school funk and soul DJs after.

£5 entry, £4 with print out/text

Sunday 4th March

Acoustically Done present an evening of up and coming soloists and bands doing unplugged sets from 7pm to 11pm. At least 5 acts including Shanade Morrow, Andrew Davies, Adam (The Raid) and Alex Fargus. New artists recommended to come along and introduce for future slots.

£3 entry.

If you do not want to get this listing please reply to say so and I'll remove you. Have a great week.

John.x

07949 008253

all aboard...