23-Jun-07 21:30 Liquid Cafe bar Coventry
27-Jun-07 20:00 Golden Cross (With Fearne) Coventry,
29-Jun-07 08:00 DITCH THE TV @ THE ALBANY, Coventry
30-Jun-07 14:00 Rocksynchrony @ The Golden Cross Coventry
DITCH THE TV
Ditch The TV! Is an acoustic night hosted by Coventry band Beneva. Join them on the last Friday of every month for a showcase of some of the best acoustic acts on the circuit. The nights are held in an intimate room at:
THE ALBANY,
24 Albany Road,
Earlsdon,
COVENTRY,
CV5 6JU
STARTS AT 8.30pm. Doors 8pm.
(£4 entry to paying customers)
This month on Friday 29th June we feature, for one month only(?), 4 acts for the first time:
Bournemouth bands "Fearne" and Buswell. Also, it's great to welcome back,originally from Coventry but now residing in Bristol, David Sanders!
Fearne http://www.myspace.com/fearne
Hello, we are Fearne & we come from the lovely Bournemouth.
A lot has happened for us 2007 so far, as most of you know we have signed to Selection Records.
We spent January & Febuary this year getting new material together for the new album & then recorded in April, Should be out sometime in August. Several album Launch's are planned in Borders Stores Scattered around the south & a Main Launch TBC. We're on the road quite a bit over the summer hopefully you can catch us in a venue near you. A full UK tour is being planned for October time so we can get the new album of the ground & meet all you lovely people round the country.
Beneva www.myspace.com/beneva
Beneva create contagious melodies with harmonies galore. They can switch from heart-felt epics to quirky radio friendly songs with ease.
With Nathan Bennett on Piano/Vocals/percussion and Malc Evans on Guitar/Vocals/Harmoncia, their voices blend together so well that reviewers have compared their overall sound similar to that Jellyfish, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beautiful South, Supertramp and even elements of The Beatles.
Beneva have recently performed at the world-famous Cavern Club in Liverpool as part of the International Pop Overthrow festival and have taken their sound to numerous great venues including The Forum in London.
Their debut album is I'LL SAY JUST WHAT I MEAN - ten songs that showcases their ability to capture the hearts of both young and old listeners. It was beautifully recorded to capture a 'live feel' - moving in a different direction to many other bands who opt for the highly over produced route.
The tracks 'Let It Go' and 'What I'm Living For' (both on the album) have since gone onto greater things with an appearance a New York award winning and Cannes Film Festival favoured movie 'In A Man's World' (www.scottishmovie.com). Get it from your local Blockbuster Video Store now!
'Let It Go' was also chosen as MP3 OF THE MONTH in Salvo Magazine which was available in all UK Virgin Record Stores in the summer of 2005.
David Sanders http://www.myspace.com/davidsandersmusic
In 2004, David formed the band Big Origami with fellow members Mick Fitzgerald (The Moonbears, Evilson, The Freefalls) and Steve Dullaghan (Formerly of The Primitives, The Hungry Eye, M.T.A.E). Big Origami rose rapidly and after doing a string of gigs secured a debut download single release with the highly reputable Shifty Disco Records. However, success was to be shortlived after a serious breakdown in the band. Shortly after David decided to take his guitar on a solo journey and went about speedily building a solid reputation as a unique and mesmerising singer / songwriter; gaining a strong momentum of support amongst audiences UK wide whilst touring with Hazel O' Connor (former Breaking Glass fame).
He is now performing with Aaron Catlow (fiddle) from the fantastic european, gypsy folk band - Sheelanagig. They will be recording some tunes together very shortly and will be available on cd as soon as possible.
His EP 'The House is on Fire' is available to purchase on email request.
Other artists David has supported include Paul Curreri, Devon Sproule, Miles Hunt, Dodgy, Darren Nauendorf and Joseph Arthur
"this mans voice is sent from heaven."
bbci
"A mesmerising talent new to these parts but on the strength of his songs surely destined not to remain a secret for much longer."
Fact Fans
"impressive solo troubadour Dave Sanders displaying the prowess of his lungs and lyrical dexterity"
Coventry Evening Telegraph
"David's vocal style is raw and reminiscent of Jeff Buckleys circa Grace, though not derivative of it."
Bristol Choke magazine
"singer David Sanders launches his solo acoustic career, following a show stopping performance at the last Colosseum acoustic bash."
Coventry Evening Telegraph
Buswell www.myspace.com/buswell
Coming from post-rock, indie, hip-hop and prog backgrounds, and playing in a band that features no electric guitars can be a bit of a challenge. Yet Buswell pull it off. Their music is a mix of many styles, but most notably gets put in the alternative/folk/pop/indie bracket. Add to that remixes and workings with hip-hop. electronica and funk/soul artists and you have one very unique band.
Growing up in Swindon, Shaun Buswell's initial plan was to perform as a solo artist, but before long it had evolved into a full band that use a core of piano, acoustic guitar, bass, drums, voices and samples to create a heady mix of provocative and intense pieces with introspective lullabies. Various additional musicians have performed and recorded with Buswell over the years, and continue to do so today. Turn up to a live show and you could easily catch someone new and interesting on stage. All playing with the spirit of Buswell.
Malc, Nathan and Steve