Lunar Sounds
Northern Guitars Cafe Bar41 Call LaneLeeds,LS1 7BT Map
Fierce, futuristic, girl-punk trio, conjuring up D.I.Y attitude saturated with a turbocharged sound.
"Lunar Sounds are exactly what the music scene needs right now." - Even The Stars
"Ready to take the music world by storm" - Girls That Gig
Northern Guitars Open Mic
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The best place to be on a Monday evening is back!
Starts at 7pm (get down early to guarantee a space!)
House guitar available.
Free photos of your performance.
Videos of your performance available for £20.
Epic performances from ultra talented local artists.
Vibes
Electric Jam Night
Northern Guitars Cafe Bar41 Call LaneLeeds,LS1 7BT Map
Come down to Northern Guitars 8pm-11pm. Jam with some new faces, network and get creative.
DangerBird + Calvin Travers
Northern Guitars Cafe Bar41 Call LaneLeeds,LS1 7BT Map
DangerBird are an instrumental Alt Rock/Jazzish trio from Leeds. They are drawn to plaintive melodies and improvisation. Their music is simple yet progressive, thoughtfully crafted and always open to interpretation. Controlled psychedelia, guitar driven rock, they strive to make your soul fly! Taking influences from a range of artists such as Kruanghbin, Gogo Penguin, Terry Riley, and Neil Young, after whom the band is named.
In anticipation of his first full length album coming early 2020, Calvin Travers will be giving a preview of whats to come, performing a set of instrumental songs featuring Alasdair Wells (drums) and Sam Quintana (bass).
Inspired by the early years of the solid body electric guitar these compositions will take you back to 1960s americana when reverb drenched guitar twang ruled the roost.
‘Fantastic liquid playing, the groovy guitar wizard Calvin Travers’. Tom Robinson - BBC 6 Music
Devil's Jukebox Hometown Party!
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It’s our big end of year party in our hometown, the day after the election and my birthday as well! Crikey! So, come along, drown your sorrows or celebrate the greatest landslide victory of all- another year of the Jukebox, as you relax in the company of Dr Bordello, a man who should then be old enough to know better… but won’t be. Forget your troubles and woes and avoid having to hear any songs with jingle bells or references to snow as we tear through a storming set of twenties and thirties tunes, including a brand new number that we’re playing for the first time in lovely Leeds.
The Devils Jukebox at Northern Guitars
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The finest entertainment! 1920s 1930s cabaret brought to you by The Devils Jukebox.
Afternoon Americana with B.W.Pike & friends
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Afternoon Americana is a weekly event in Leeds, West Yorkshire featuring local and touring artists playing a range of Americana and roots music in the cosy setting of Northern Guitars Cafe Bar. With cold beer, hot coffee, delicious cake and a guitar shop upstairs, it’s an ideal venue for music lovers to hang and check out high calibre live music.
Every Saturday afternoon local singer-songwriter B.W.Pike will play an afternoon of acoustic Americana, alt.country, folk and blues music and invite along guests and friends from far and wide to share the stage. You can expect everything from impromptu jams with some of Yorkshire’s best roots musicians to international touring acts stopping by to perform on their way through Leeds.
It's free entry and family friendly with indoor seating and an outdoor beer garden.
B.W.Pike is a fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, an in-demand pedal steel player and the founder of local independent record label Gin House Records. He has released 2 albums, an EP, and 2 singles to critical acclaim, being featured in The Independent, Songlines Magazine, RnR Magazine & fRoots Magazine and having performed live sessions on BBC Radio 2, BBC London and BBC Leeds. He has shared the stage with touring roots artists such as The Felice Brothers, Old Crow Medicine Show, C.W.Stoneking, Nell Bryden & many more.
Afternoon Americana presents ** Tsar Nicholas III **
Northern Guitars Cafe Bar41 Call LaneLeeds,LS1 7BT Map
We're very pleased to finally get the closest thing to Tom Waits this side of The Atlantic to perform for us. Multi-instrumentalist and multi musical project songwriter Tsar Nicholas fronts his blend of dark, junkyard blues.
Tsar Nicholas III & the Exiles write, record & perform a blend of Tender & dark Lo Fi, roughly cut diamonds of songs... “uniquely original” “a songwriters, songwriter”. Blues based tales of madness, mayhem and murder
www.facebook.com/tsarnicholasiii/
Afternoon Americana is a weekly event in Leeds, West Yorkshire featuring local and touring artists playing a range of Americana and roots music in the cosy setting of Northern Guitars Cafe Bar. With cold beer, hot coffee, delicious cake and a guitar shop upstairs, it’s an ideal venue for music lovers to hang and check out high calibre live music.
Every Saturday afternoon local singer-songwriter B.W.Pike will play an afternoon of acoustic Americana, alt.country, folk and blues music and invite along guests and friends from far and wide to share the stage. You can expect everything from impromptu jams with some of Yorkshire’s best roots musicians to international touring acts stopping by to perform on their way through Leeds.
It's free entry and family friendly with indoor seating and an outdoor beer garden.
B.W.Pike is a fingerstyle acoustic guitarist, an in-demand pedal steel player and the founder of local independent record label Gin House Records. He has released 2 albums, an EP, and 2 singles to critical acclaim, being featured in The Independent, Songlines Magazine, RnR Magazine & fRoots Magazine and having performed live sessions on BBC Radio 2, BBC London and BBC Leeds. He has shared the stage with touring roots artists such as The Felice Brothers, Old Crow Medicine Show, C.W.Stoneking, Nell Bryden & many more.
Christy Herron Blues Band
Northern Guitars Cafe Bar41 Call LaneLeeds,LS1 7BT Map
Christy has been writing, recording and performing as a guitarist and hired gun for more than 20 years. A soulful, rich and road worn blues voice teamed with searing guitar virtuosity.
The backdrops and rhythm guitar work in both his covers and original material contain glimpses of a fascination with harmony and melody which would be at home in jazz arrangements, and are lavish demonstration of his time-earned experience. Lyrically there is a resolute search for beauty in the commonplace, with occasional nods to the noir.
Winter social/open mic for women, trans & non-binary performers
Northern Guitars Cafe Bar41 Call LaneLeeds,LS1 7BT Map
Join us for a celebratory winter social / open mic for women, trans and non-binary performers! Entry is free, with a whip-round later on for donations for the sound woman.
All genders are welcome to listen and it will be an all-ages event, so please feel free to bring the kids along.*
We aim to create a warm, encouraging and supportive atmosphere for new open mic-ers and seasoned performers alike.
If you'd like to perform a song, please come along and sign up at 1.45pm, ready for a 2pm start. Slots will be offered on a first come first served basis and it may (depending on demand on the day) be one song each, to allow as many people as possible to perform.
PA and sound engineer will be provided, so just bring your instruments and amplification if required (or guitars can go through the PA).
The event is being organised and hosted by the Music:Leeds Gender Rebalance Equality Action & Advisory Team (GREAAT).
* We aren't expecting things to get overly loud, but you might still want to bring ear defenders for any small children.
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GREAAT was set up with the following aims:
* to support, champion and make positive changes to gender equality and representation in Leeds’ diverse music scenes.
* to signpost women, trans and non-binary music professionals and enthusiasts to relevant music events, training, opportunities and networks in Leeds and nationally.
* to provide leadership and advice through mentoring, advocacy, events and more.
Find out more here: www.musicleeds.com/genderequality
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La Costa Rasa / Aeris Houlihan at Northern Guitars
Northern Guitars Cafe Bar41 Call LaneLeeds,LS1 7BT Map
La Costa Rasa - Post-industrial Noisenik Revivalists
Originally formed in Leeds in 1992
Self-released an LP in 1993 which was subsequently put out by Merciful Release / Rough Trade Germany as 'Autopilot' in 1994
Toured Europe as support to: The Mission, The Sisters of Mercy, Monster Magnet and The Ramones
Current line up: Jim 'Mouse" Fields - bass / Andrew Mills - guitar and vocals / Little Boss - drum machine
Quotes;
'La Costa Rasa swagger with cool intent" - Jennifer Nine, Melody Maker
'Like the Marychain but funnier" - Merciful Release
'Sad goth rubbish" - Dave Simpson Melody Maker
www.lacostarasa.com
Support from Aeris Houlihan (Chambers / Witch of the East) performing an acoustic set.
Northern Guitars Open Mic Christmas Special
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We're at the end of yet another fantastic year of wonderful performances and amazing people so we're ending the year with a christmas special!! 🎄
We'll be starting earlier at 6pm for musical festivities, offering free videos to anyone performing a christmas song and it'll be packed with all the amazing music and the electric atmosphere you've come to expect! 🎶🤘
See y'all down there 🎅🏻
Closed for Private Event 6pm to close
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Bar closed for Private Event in the evening.
Jed Thomas Band at Northern Guitars
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Jed Thomas and the Boys are back at 21:00 .
Free entry!
Dean Newton Trio
Northern Guitars Cafe Bar41 Call LaneLeeds,LS1 7BT Map
Dean Newton - Guitar and vocals.
A graduate of the London College of Music, Dean has studied under some of the most highly respected guitarists in the world. He is an in-demand West Cumbrian based musician and guitar teacher who’s playing style is very modern yet rooted in the traditions of Jazz and Blues. Never one to stand still, he is always seeking out new sounds and concepts to find that elusive “cutting edge”. Dean is also an endorsed artist for Tokai Guitars.
John Marcangelo - Drums.
John was born in Whitehaven, Cumbria but spent his early years in New York. After attending Leeds College of Music he moved to London working with the composer Cornelius Cardew. He later formed the band Violinski with Mik Kaminski of E.L.O making the UK Top Twenty with his composition “Clog Dance”. John has writing and performing credits on many projects/sessions as diverse as TV commercials and Allan Holdsworth. John was also a private student of legendary Jazz drummer Philly Joe Jones.
Jeff Barnes - Bass.
Jeff has been playing bass for over 40 years, and has toured all over the world with different ensembles, both independently and as part of the band on different luxury cruise liners. His playing style is influenced by the late great Jaco Pastorius among others, fused together to make his own unmistakeable sound.
Neuts
Northern Guitars Cafe Bar41 Call LaneLeeds,LS1 7BT Map
Neuts are an alternative rock band from Leeds, UK.
Neuts’ music features a unique fusing of alternative rock, grunge and folk influences, with bittersweet vocals and progressive compositions.
Special Guest ** Jason McNiff **
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We're very lucky to have London based critically acclaimed Jason Mcniff calling in to play for us while he's up north. This will be a really special show so get down early for a cosy intimate acoustic gig.
Family friendly & Free entry as always! With your weekly host B.W.Pike
Bio & Press links below -
Jason McNiff is a London based Yorkshireman of Irish and Polish descent. He has made five records of what is loosely described as Folk or Americana, yet there is something very British about him. As Time Out attests, “McNiff’s quiet, intimate, fragile-sounding vocals draw you into his world– an almost timeless place, through which he drifts, a romantic loner, a dreamer, at home with the blues.” He is often touted as one of the UK's most overlooked musical treasures - a great songwriter and top-notch finger-style guitarist. His album, April Cruel (Fledg’ling) was nominated for best album in the alt.country category at the Independent Music Awards in the US while a new double CD anthology is out now.
"One of the UK's best kept secrets" - Mojo
"A superior singer/writer " - No Depression
"A bounteous mix of the finest roots music has to offer" - Folk Radio UK
"Deft finger-picking style against a wonderfully atmospheric vocal" - Clash
"Britain's greatest contemporary fingerstyle guitarist" - Guitar Quarterly
"A triumph of English-Americana" - Time Out
"The nearest thing out there to Bob Dylan and the Band" - Sean Rowley, BBC Radio London
"Dark songs of drunkenness and murder!" - The Independent
www.jasonmcniff.com/
New Year's Eve Party at Northern Guitars with Jed Thomas Band
Northern Guitars Cafe Bar41 Call LaneLeeds,LS1 7BT Map
Jed Thomas and the boys ring in the new year with a varied live set of rockin' party bangers!
Free entry!
Christy Herron Blues Band
Northern Guitars Cafe Bar41 Call LaneLeeds,LS1 7BT Map
Christy has been writing, recording and performing as a guitarist and hired gun for more than 20 years. A soulful, rich and road worn blues voice teamed with searing guitar virtuosity.
The backdrops and rhythm guitar work in both his covers and original material contain glimpses of a fascination with harmony and melody which would be at home in jazz arrangements, and are lavish demonstration of his time-earned experience. Lyrically there is a resolute search for beauty in the commonplace, with occasional nods to the noir.
When Rivers Meet at Northern Guitars Cafe Bar, Leeds
Northern Guitars Cafe Bar41 Call LaneLeeds,LS1 7BT Map
Looking forward to playing in this great bar!