Event Preview: TRM @ The Lovely Job IV

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Summer 2011 is now over, what better way is there to embrace the winter than donning your new winter coat and heading out to catch some live music? Liverpool's staple indie night returns to The Zanzibar on Friday 30th September with an eclectic array of artists on board for what shapes up to be yet another memorable evening. I will again be providing the soundtrack to the interludes, whilst simultaneously celebrating my 26th birthday. A birthday celebration it may be, however the party music shall not be stretching to Jive Bunny and Bad Manners. Expect classic cuts of hip hop and soul blended with guitar music that spans the decades. Given the nature of this month's headliners there could also be scope to dabble in a little bit of the electronic music that this here blog is so usually concerned with.

Our headliners this month are Killaflaw, an act who have dominated the Liverpool scene for a number of years now. That's not to say they are exclusive to this fair city, far from it having built up a strong following in the capital including none other than XFM's Eddie Temple Morris who has tipped these guys for success predicting that their forthcoming album is to make waves akin to The Prodigy, Oasis and Kasabian, high praise indeed. Take this opportunity to catch them for five British pounds in the intimate Zanzibar while you can.

Killaflaw - Little Silent Demon by Killaflawmusic

Assisting Killaflaw in headline duties are resident band Tone Puppets who are fresh from overcoming adversity to deliver a scintillating headline performance on their return to London. The band are currently working on a new single as they look to push on from the success of 'Ignore' and will be likely trying out a couple of new bits on the Liverpool faithful. They were recently interviewed for Liverpool lifestyle website Seven Streets and the interview can be read by clicking this link.

Captain Space Cat (Demo) by Tone Puppets

Elsewhere providing support for Killaflaw and Tone Puppets during the evening's festivities will be Post Romantics, a band who with their duel lead vocals have been likened to The Libertines. Continuing with the pop rock theme are a relatively new Liverpool act in The 10 B's who received glowing reviews from their performances at the August Matthew Street fringe festival. The Wild Eyes will be bringing a psychedelic edge to proceedings. Breaking up the Liverpool love in at this month's event will be Sunderland's own Lilliput their driven acoustic indie rock will be an excellent way to kick off the evening. Finally last but not least is acoustic singer/song writer Ian Dunn who is my tip for the best of the rest. With a melancholic chord progressions and an emotive voice Dunn is likely to offer up an intimate showcase of his inner musings.

Do Or Die by iandunnmusic

Upstairs Dean Mack's Mod and Northern Soul party 'Uptight' returns for a second Lovely Job, this time headlined by an acoustic performance by Liverpool band Chemical Casino. Two nights for £5, 11 live acts spanning wide variety of musical genres. The Lovely Job is providing value for money and a line up that cannot be competed with in Liverpool on Friday 30th September. Pay a visit, it will be lovely.

For more information tweet me @therealmikael or e mail riseinfo@hotmail.co.uk placing "The Lovely Job" in the subject heading.

Event Preview: TRM @ The Lovely Job II

Superstitious? Well let us prove it all to be a load of old codswallop as on Friday 13th May the next instalment of The Lovely Job hits The Zanzibar in Liverpool bringing a predictably strong line up to the table yet again. Headlining the event are arguably 2011’s biggest buzz band on the Liverpool scene Seville, formed by two ex members of The Black Velvets they have an abundance of live experience and will undoubtedly deliver a performance worthy of their headline slot. They are joined by Strait Laces, a band who will be travelling over the Irish Sea to perform for the Lovely Job faithful – with a SXSW appearance to their name these are certainly a band worth sticking around for.

Seville - Ours Only

In addition to Seville and Strait Laces support comes from the able groups of Oxygen Thieves and Man Get Out who will both be providing a rock fuelled influence to the evening. We also have a folk and blues element to the evening with The Donja Vines and Dusty and the Termites, two exciting bands who both encompass a variety of sounds into their live performances expect the unexpected.

Man Get Out - Doppler (from the PS3 Game Hustle Kings)

Providing the backing soundtrack to the evening will be this blog, after a successful debut back in March The Real Mikaél once again takes over the reins behind the decks. Past features from the blog will give an insight as to what to expect. For those who do not wish to trawl past features expect an eclectic array of contemporary music from acts such as Jamie Woon, Warpaint, The XX, The Naked & Famous and Everything Everything blended into a portion of well known hits from the likes of Paul Weller, Blur, Pulp, Bob Marley and The Clash with a side order of classic hip hop and a bit of soul thrown in for good measure.



Doors for the night will open at 8pm with myself, playing a nice array of music to ease you into the night, with the first act due on stage around 8.45pm. Door charge for the evening is £5. I hope to see you there, if you are coming why not let us know on the official Facebook event.

Event Preview: TRM @ The Lovely Job

One of Liverpool’s best live music nights reconvenes on Friday 11th March at The Zanzibar for another instalment of The Lovely Job. The night is the brainwave of local band Tone Puppets who have used the night not only as a vehicle for gaining live experience but also to showcase the diverse and plentiful pool of talent of live acts from the local area.

Alongside The Lovely Job residents Tone Puppets his month’s instalment features performances from; Cold Shoulder, Strawhouses, Freedom of the City, Trinity Test and Silent Fiasco. In addition to the live bands on offer, this blog will also be acting as the guest selector playing a variety of music before, in between and after the bands. For those of you who have Spotify I have put together a short 30minute playlist to give a taster to what to expect. Artists that have featured in past blog posts such as Jamie XX, Caribou, Sleigh Bells and Foals will be amongst the artists getting spun throughout the evening.

I have attended previous Lovely Job’s and have always been impressed by the quality of the sound, as often sound quality suffers when there are a lot of bands playing at the same venue on the same night. It is expected to be a busy night and I for one am looking forward to catching the acts and am excited to be able to put my little stamp on proceedings by sharing some music that I like with a wider audience. For guaranteed entry Tweet me @therealmikael before Friday morning to be added to my £5 guestlist. For more information on the night please read the official press release below.



Press Release

Full Line Up:

Downstairs:
Tone Puppets
Cold Shoulder
Strawhouses
Freedom Of The City
Trinity Test
Silent Fiasco
DJ: Mike F (therealmikael)

Upstairs:
Playmasta P and The Biotics
The Hip Hop Jam Band
David Barnicle
Beat Milk Jugs
Xed


Strawhouses

With continuous airplay for this Liverpool band, 2011 looks to be heading to well deserved good year for them.

Their sound has been described as being reminiscent of early Radiohead and REM and there is definitely a grand passion that rises from the delicate melodies that reside within their music.

Built on a forte for intense and emotional live sets, with gripping melodies and soaring guitars, It’s a challenge not to become mesmerised by one of Liverpool’s most exciting talents.



Cold Shoulder

Cold Shoulder are a band recently formed consisting of members from well known and successful Liverpool bands Aeroplanes and The Black Velvets. Christopher Kearney, Andy Ashton and Nick Kilroe deliver a haunting acoustic driven affair with chiming guitar melodies.

While not afraid to turn it up a notch now and again throughout their edgy repertoire, Chris Kearney’s vocals are reminiscent of Lennon at his vessel busting best pushing the use of band dynamics to the limit.



Tone Puppets

Resident band to The Lovely Job, Tone Puppets have an alternative rock sound with an eastern influence. The mix of these musical styles makes for a sinister sound that’s been likened to the Beta Band/Nirvana and The Doors.

Tone Puppets are working on material to be released in 2011 with remixes by some well known Liverpool DJ's including the storming remix of 'Indian kind' by electronic duo 'Killaflaw', which can be streamed at the moment on their various sites.

Indian Kind Killaflaw Remix by Tone Puppets



Freedom Of The City

Recently signing with ‘Bite Size Music’ this Manchester band described as ‘One of the most promising acts of the year’ by MCR magazine deliver indie rock anthems that could sit quite easily with the best of The Charlatans.

With a well received debut EP released in 2010 the band take to The Lovely Job stage as part of their album promo tour bringing a whole host of influences that can be heard throughout their material including The Music, The Charlatans, Stone Roses.



Silent Fiasco

Self proclaimed ‘Rockabilly Indie Soul’ group Silent Fiasco are a Liverpool four piece made up from the remnants of ‘The Stays’. They have a definite folk edge to their material with gentle harmonies provided by Sarah Coulton duelling with the lead vocal of Jack Halewood.

Acoustic lead tracks are doused with flute and keys throughout, reminiscent and often as catchy as The Zutons.



The Trinity Test

The Trinity Test have a psychedelic edge to their music that’s uplifting and has all the hall marks of the classic gang mentality that all good indie rock bands should have. Drawing comparisons to Working For A Nuclear Free City they also resurrect the tripped out baggy era of the madchester scene.

Edging more towards an electro ambient direction the band take the listener on their own interpretation of what an anthem means to them.


DJ Mike F (thereamikael) playing a variety of indie treats new and old throughout the night.


Upstairs / Good Vibrations:


David Barnacle starts the night off with his acoustic musings.

The Hip Hop Jam Band do spontaneous hip hop improvised jams and invite mc’s to join them.

Also, on the hip hop tip; Playmasta P and the Biotics delve into the archives of hip hop and cover some great hip hop bangers!

Beat milk Jugs have their new album looming and decide to celebrate at GV with their rock tinged electronica!

Not forgetting, joining the dots in between are Xed plying his dubstep and drum and bass trades!!