MAY 2008

Friday 16th at New Barrack Tavern
Robin Hoare Band

Friday 16th at Forest Tavern / The Maze
Muzika – A Party without Borders!
Another great night from the Muzika collective, this month is Pirate Burlesque so expect some great dressed guests and as always some great music!
£5 Doors : 9pm

Sat 17th at The Swan in the Rushes
"DAWSON SMITH & THE DISSENTERS" at 9pm. Leicester band; original rhythm & blues.

Saturday 17th at Forest Tavern / The Maze
The Maze Presents….
BONOBO – Ninja Tunes own Bonobo comes to the Maze to play some ambient and twisted dance tunes as he DJs deep into the night. One of the Uks top Dance musicians and DJs, this is a rare chance to see a Ninja Tunes artist in Nottingham.

Deep Sound Channel – Nottingham’s own live twisted Drum n Bass, ambient rock mish mash. Playing music that will blow your mind and make your feet move!

Leni Ward – Derby’s emotional and unique song-stress makes her debut performance at the Maze. Think Bjork or PJ Harvey with a twist!

£7 ADV Doors : 9pm

Wednesday 21st at Forest Tavern / The Maze
Cosmic American presents….
Chris Mills
Chris Mills is an American singer-songwriter. In the 1990s and early 2000s he established himself as a mainstay on the independent Chicago folk and alt country scene before moving to Brooklyn in 2003.
With his new CD, ‘Living In The Aftermath’ due for release in April 2008, Mills has been likened to Ryan Adams among others. Mills has been operating in a broadly country-rock idiom (there's still room for strategic curls of pedal steel in places here), but has proved himself adept at marrying tough and tender songwriting to a variety of styles from gentle acoustic folk through to edgy, determined power pop a la Costello and even ragged, further-out-there avant-rock blasts.
Doors : 7.30pm £9 ADV

Thursday 22nd at Forest Tavern / The Maze
Funhouse Comedy Presents….
Line up TBA
£6/£5 ADV/£4 NUS Doors: 8pm

Friday 23rd at Forest Tavern / The Maze
Skaville Promotions Presents….
Neville Staples and band (formerly of The Specials) – The Godfather of Ska returns to The Maze, after last years sell out show Neville and his band will once again be playing all the Specials classic tracks and more for their latest tour!

Royal Gala – Nottingham’s unique collective, mixing Ska, Funk, Break Beat, Reggae, Dub and so much more into one spicy hotpot of feet moving madness!

PLUS MORE TBA and Surplus Sound Djs
£10 ADV Doors : 9pm

Friday 23rd at New Barrack Tavern
Willie Brown Rythem Method

Fri 23rd-Mon 26th at The Swan in the Rushes
"HEART OF 3 CITIES BEER FESTIVAL" featuring beers from Leicestershire, Derbys, & Notts.
Live music on Sat: JIM REYNOLDS from 2pm. NORCSALORDIE from 9pm. Free admission.

Saturday 24th at New Barrack Tavern
River Rats

Saturday 24th at Forest Tavern / The Maze
Smokescreen – Nottingham’s legendary Deep Dubby House Sound System throw their monthly knees up with residents Rob and Frandanski plus special guests!
£5 Doors : 9.30pm

Sunday 25th May at Canalhouse
Boatyard Boogaloo - In association with Garden festival, Croatia
Dj from Faith, Terry Farley, Stuart Patterson, Dave Jarvis, Croatias own
llija Rudman, Greg Wilson and the Basement Boogaloo residents this promises
to be an event you will not want to miss!! Outdoors with BBQ 2pm - 1am then
onto the after party upstairs 11pm-3am
Entry £5/£6/£7
Canalside beats and BBQ treats this is one bank holiday session that is
overflowing with different strokes for house folks!!

Monday 26th at Forest Tavern / The Maze
Andy Mckee – Andy Mckee is simply one of the best guitarist in the WORLD! Inspiring such up and comings as Eric Mongrain, Andy will take your breath away with his unique playing style, just check him out on Youtube and you will see why this is a must see for all musicians!
£8 ADV Doors : 8pm

Thurs 29th May at The Swan in the Rushes
Mikron Theatre Company presents "DETONATION"

Thursday 29th at Forest Tavern / The Maze
Funhouse Comedy Presents….
Line up TBA
Doors: 8pm £6/£5 ADV/£4 NUS

Friday 30th at New Barrack Tavern
Shaun T Hunter

Fri 30th May at The Swan in the Rushes
Mikron presents "FAIR TRADE". Both performances start at 8pm.
Arrive early to avoid disappointment. Tickets £9 (£7 concession)
Sat 31st May: "RD MAW BAND" at 9pm. Burton rhythm & blues band.

Friday 30th at Forest Tavern / The Maze
Skaville Presents….
Bison – Sheffield TOP Ska explosion!
The Heels – Brummie Ska explosion! This 9 piece instrumental skank-tank will get the whole room dancing!
Rankin Steady – Reggae Ragga Ska Roots music
Cueball 8 – Stoke based 8 piece Ska that is played with real passion

Doors : 9pm £4

Saturday 31st at New Barrack Tavern
Sgt Wilko

JUNE 2008

Monday 2nd at New Barrack Tavern
Folk Night

Friday 6th at New Barrack Tavern
Sly Fox

Saturday 7th at New Barrack Tavern
Vamp

Friday 13th at New Barrack Tavern
Black Toad

Saturday 14th at New Barrack Tavern
DO$H

Friday 20th at New Barrack Tavern
My Generation

Saturday 21st at New Barrack Tavern
Eyeball

Friday 27th at New Barrack Tavern
Johnny and the prison didn't help boys

Saturday 28th at New Barrack Tavern
Rockett 88

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EVERY WEEK

Every OTHER week at the Rook and Gaskill
Blues Guitarist starting 15th February

Every Sunday & Monday at The Stratford Haven
Quiz night at 8pm every Sunday and Curry night from 5pm every Monday

Every Friday at The Golden Eagle
Quiz at 9pm. Win a gallon.

Every Sunday & Thursday @ the Leicester Gateway
Blockbuster quiz on Sundays (£1 entry with a free jacket potato) @ 9.00pm. Free music quiz on Thursdays @ 9.30pm. Big screen TV showing all major sports events all year round including Rugby, football, boxing…

Every Sunday, Thursday & Friday at The Horse & Jockey
Pop quiz and karaoke in the bar on Sunday evenings. Cash 1st prize & other prizes to be won. Line dancing from 7.30 to around 10.00pm on Thursdays. On Fridays, 'best foot forward' meetings with walks to Bulwell by the river and back.

Every Weekday at the Eagle
Monday, Tuesday & Friday - FREE POOL. Thursday is Quiz night @ 9.00pm. First prize a gallon of ale or 8 drinks. Booby prize a half-gallon of ale or 4 drinks. Wednesday is 'Supper Night' from 9.00pm.

Every Thursday at the Newshouse
Music quiz @ 8.30pm. Win a gallon of beer!

Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at the New Barrack Tavern
Chess Club at 7.30pm every monday. Quiz nights, 9pm start on Wednesdays

Every Tuesday at the New Barrack Tavern
MUSIC QUIZ AT 9.PM

Every Monday at the Swan in the Rushes
The Bar vs The Lounge - general knowledge quiz from 9.00pm. Pride is at stake, plus there's the glory of keeping the coveted 'Faux-Silver Trophy' on display in your bar for the week.

Every Monday at the Forest Tavern/Maze
Salsa Classes. 7.30pm - 11.30pm. From absolute beginners upwards. Fun night for £5 (£4 NUS)

Every Sunday at the Derby Tup
Quiz night @ 8.30pm.

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EVERY MONTH

First Monday of every month at Canalhouse
Back Drop, local artists or poets showcase their talents. The best open mic spoken word event about - poetry, rap, hip hop, mcing, storytelling. £2 door charge upstairs in function room.

Second & Fourth Sunday of every month at the Eagle
Musicians 'Open Mike' Night from 9.00pm - sponsored by Key Music

Last Thursday of every month at the Golden Eagle
'Curry Night' from 8.00pm. £5 per person - curry & a pint

First Monday of every month at the New Barrack Tavern
Folk Night with Dave Young & Jim McDonald