The Gig Guide Issue 21

K E N T ’ S N O . 1 F R E E E N T E R TA I N M E N T M A G A Z I N E

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edITor’S leTTer

Merry Christmas!that time of year has crept up on us again and personally

for me, this means panto season! Kent’s big show is

cinderella at the Marlowe theatre starring Stephen Mulhern

and John partridge. you can check out an interview with

Stephen in this issue and with John at our website.

of course the music continues and we have an interview

and review with Joe Mcelderry, the winner of the X Factor in

2009. after taking a deviation from his pop career Joe is now

making a name for himself in the classical and opera genre.

It is also all the sixes this month with reviews for

Manchester’s Sonic boom Six, Surrey’s you Me at 6 and

Kent’s common outlaw (ok, so they don’t have a six in their

name, but the gig did start at 6pm).

have a happy new year and we’ll see you in 2012.

bradley McManus

CONTENTS

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Stephen Mulhern Interview 6

Out Side Room 10

Joe McElderry Interview 13

Spotlight: The Self Titled 17

Sonic Boom Six Review 18

You Me At Six Review 19

Common Outlaw Review 20

Joe McElderry Review 21

CD Reviews 22

Joe Jonas Q&A 24

Listings 25

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14 – 17th The Littlest Light on The christmas Tree

19th The Last Picture club

21st World Tree music

22nd The Astor Family christmas Show

23rd

Smugglers records Xmas Special

29th

Smuggler’s Session

31st New Years eve @ The Astor

JANuArY

12th The bands Show LIVe

13th King Pleasure & The biscuit boys

14th city Lightz

20th raw Deal: The metal One

27th Deal Savoyards: ballads, Songs & Snatches

28th Paul Jones & David Kelly

29th The Amazing Adventures of Pinocchio

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IntervIew wIth Stephen Mulhern by bradley McManuSphotoS by tIM StubbIngS

Thiswillbeyour3rdPanto...3rd panto in canterbury and I’ve got to be honest, we had two really successful years with Aladdin and Snow White and we broke some box office records but in my opinion it just didn’t have the same feeling when we had the large “touring tent”. I did speak to paul hendy (pantomime director) and said that I would love to come back when the new theatre is built because quite simply it is a pleasure to work here in canterbury. even when it was the old cinema theatre it was beautiful. I said lets talk about it nearer the time and so when he got in touch and said it was cinderella that was it for me – it’s my favourite because it has everything and the audience can get involved. I have real pathos moments where I (as buttons) get completely

blown out by cinderella and of course John as prince charming makes a fantastic on stage relationship.

Soareyouexcitedaboutthenewbuilding?Massively. one of the greatest things about having a modern theatre is you can manage and construct much bigger illusions. I have always done tricks in the show but this year we have an amazing vegas style stunt at the end of act 1 which is breathtaking. as a family watching the show it would be worth going back just to see this little bit again.

Marlowe Theatre Pantomime 2011

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Doyouthinkthereismorepressurethisyearbecauseoftherelaucnh?I think it does, I think that the people of Kent and canterbury have been very patient and everyone is wondering, “what are they going to do now?” we have purpose built everything

about the new show because it is a different stage, so things are fresh and original. the sound holds a lot of the keys in the development of plot within the theatre and I know this has been built from the ground up so it’s going to be a much fuller production.

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WhenIcameto Aladdin youmadeadirectcommentaboutuniquelaughtercomingfromourgroup......but that’s a great thing and it’s why people love it. that can be used in the story and every show is different, I really love waiting for individual things to happen in each performance. aladdin was so much fun to work on and also quite unusual for me as I played the main heroic protagonist. I don’t think I can get away with playing the hero; playing a main support role as buttons is perfect for me.

WhatdoyoupreferoutofTV,Stageandyourothermediaperformances?I like performing on stage because when you record tv you can only assume the audiences reaction whereas with a live audience it is instant so you think, “well that worked well, tomorrow night I could try this,” and the whole thing develops – you get more freedom to try stuff out.

What’syourfavouritecheese?you know, I’m going to be boring, I love a good old plain cheedar on a cracker. oh and

also the cheese from dave lee’s gags!

Ifyouhadapub,whatwoulditbecalled?well my brother has three pubs but I think if I were a landlord it would be, “the Madhouse.” I would want it to be a bit mad.

What’sthebestkindofPasta?penne. pasta always makes me think of one of my best mates works in one these pubs and he is so stupid he decided that he was going to go on a pasta diet and eat nothing butf pasta – it didn’t work.

Whatcan’tyougoadaywithout?I’m going to have to say my phone. It’s odd though because when I am on holiday and I don’t have it I love it so why I can’t just turn it off for the occasional day is beyond me.

What3thingswouldyoutaketoadesertisland?phone, deck of cards and my ipod. Simple! I could do some magic tricks for the coconuts!

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I met up with the guys from out Side room at the old gate Inn, just outside of cantebury in october. apart from the guys getting briefly lost and it taking three of us to work out the coffee machine we had a really good chat. they are tall lads! I felt better once we were sat down but it was still a fair strain on my neck!

Max, will, archie, charlie and Jimmy are out Side room. the lads hail from the Kent and east Sussex border and have been compared to the likes of gorillaz, the arctic Monkeys, calvin harris and two door cinema club creating something that is a breath of fresh air in the local music scene.

the guys have already played some big rooms and have more on the way.

“We actually played our first proper

gig at The Camden Barfly. They thought we had played a load of gigs before hand when in reality we were just whispering between ourselves, how does the does the soundcheck work?” archie recalls

of course the guys joke, but it has set the tone for a band that have not done things by halves. the gig in question was on May 30th 2011 and the guys returned to the barfly for a headline show on october 17th less than 6 months later. with a headline slot lined up at london’s 02 academy on december 2nd and countless other important gigs in the meantime they are really hitting this hard.

after listening to some of the bands tracks on Facebook I found it hard to pin them into a firm genre. a lot of groups these days sound kind of the same but these guys have something a bit special.

“That’ll be the keys. We’re rocking the organ in a lot of songs,

out Side room

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you can catch them on the following dates:2nd december: o2 academy Islington (london)6th december: native tongue ec1 - acoustic Show (london)10th december: the brass Monkey (hastings)30th december: the druids arms (Maidstone)

Dad cleared his shed for us so that became our party room, our “Out Side Room”

different types of organ as well” Jimmy informs us. but he does have a point. the band agreed that their tracks are keyboard and synth driven and but the group do write songs together. It may start from any of the instruments or a vocal hook/melody but the group always collaborate to create a real unity within their music.

the band’s name comes from a decent little story:

“We used to get together as mates and party, practice, drink; the same as everyone else. We were using our parents houses but then were shoved outside and my Dad cleared his shed for us so that became our party room, our “Out Side Room”. It just grew from there really, our friends would say that there’s an OSR at the weekend and you knew you would be having a good time,” charlie

you can listen to their music through, going to their Facebook page for a preview of some original material and inventive covers.

“we want to play more gigs and get better and gain more fans first before we disappear into a studio for a few months. we’re happy playing gigs and getting out there and if we can make a few people dance at a gig who have never heard of us, that is perfect for us. we will get an album or something together but all in good time.” Max

It really is refreshing to hear a group of humble lads who are just having fun playing music, you can follow the band on twitter @outSideroom and you can like the group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/outsideroommusic

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IntervIew by bradley McManuSphotoS by SIMon Fowler

Joe Mcelderry has not had the standard career in music. after winning the X-Factorin 2009, Joe was caught up in a media frenzy taking on christmas #1 against a metal group! Joe’s first album went to #3 in the uK charts but his recent change of genre has seen his latest album classic reach #2 which has recently gone gold! I caught up with Joe in preparation of his next album, classic christmas.

AfterwinningTheX-Factordidyoueverseeyourselftakingaclassicalmusiccareerpath?not at all. you know, to be honest I always want to challenge myself and always want to do things that push the boundaries for me personally, singing wise. I don’t mean getting on stage and wearing random costumes or pushing those kinds of boundaries. I mean musically pushing it, trying different things that people may not expect. having said that I never thought I’d be doing opera, it was totally down to the show going so well I wanted to include it in my repertoire.

DidyouinstantlysayyeswhentheyaskedyoutotakepartinPopstartoOperastar?I wanted to do it as a fun thing to take part in. I was approached in January and we were trying to work out what I was going to be doing for the rest of the year and it fitted into a place where nothing was really going on. I was planning on taking some time off and I thought, “oh this will be easy,” but I didn’t realise it was going to be full-on training. It was probably one of the hardest things I have ever done singing wise but also enjoyable and refreshing.

Duringtheshowyouhadamassivemajorityofthevote.Didyouknowhowgoodyouwereonceyoustartedperforming?even now I’m very critical of myself which is good because if you’re not critical of yourself you’ll become complacent and you won’t do the best that you can do so as annoying as it can be I am very self analytical. I’m a bit of a perfectionist which I suppose in this industry is a bonus at the end of the day.

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Whatwasyourfavouritesongfromtheshow?I do love nessun dorma and it was such an achievement for me to be able to hit that note and sing that beautiful song. I have never had a feeling like it when performing that song; something happens to the audience and it is amazing, the way everyone reacts to it.

You’rereleasingaChristmasAlbum,whatcanyoutellusaboutit?It’s just gonna’ be full of festivity, we’ve done it with an orchestra again which I think for a christmas album is a necessity, with all the bells and drums etc. It’s going to have loads of classic songs that everyone is going to know. I’m releasing last christmas as a single which is really exciting and to be honest it’s just another fun album.

AreyougoingfortheChristmasnumberone?they will be eligible for christmas number one and obviously I would love it to go there but I don’t have any expectations and I hope people enjoy it, we’ll see what happens. I think these chart battles kind of detract from the music and I learnt that from the first single, the media made it about the battle rather than the music. personally I’m more interested in people’s feedback from the

music because if it’s a rubbish song but still gets to number one it detracts from the music.

YoualsorecentlycompletedTheGreatNorthRun,howharddidyoufindthat?I run a lot anyways; I’ve been for a run this morning. It was harder this year (Joe also took part in 2010) but I think that was because I’ve been really busy, I was already tired physically and I was in a lot of agony towards the end of it with a few choice words thrown in! It was good fun and I raised £10,000 for teenage cancer so it’s completely worth it.

YournamehasbeenthrownaroundforthenewBBCshowTheVoice,haveyouheardaboutthis?I have seen this, there have been a few mentions here and there and to be honest I have not heard anything about it yet but if I were to be asked it would be a very fun project to be involved in. I’ve seen the show because I have watched the american version and I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a big hit here. I haven’t been officially approached as of yet but we’ll see what happens.

AreyoustillincontactwiththeothercontestantsandjudgesfromyouryearonTheX-Factor?

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yeah, yeah of course! I speak to olly (Murs) a lot, I speak to cheryl (cole) a lot. I see Stacey and Jedward now and again I saw rachel adedeji the other day. we’re all really supportive or each other and I think that was the first year the X-Factor went huge with the press. It was the first year we had fans outside the studio and after the very busy X-Factor tour we grew really close as a group.

AftereverythingthathashappenedsinceyouwinningTheX-FactorandmovingthroughtoPopstartoOperastar,areyouhappywitheverythingthathashappenedorwouldyouhavedonesomethingsdifferently?you learn a lot in your experiences, I learnt so much in the time after winning X-Factor and I had no idea what was coming. this job had been thrust upon me and I was like a rabbit in the headlights for the whole year.

I tried to spend a lot of time studying everything and try to understand how the industry really works – I learnt so much and that knowledge will stay with me forever. I believe everything happens for a reason and even these knocks can help you be a stronger person.

IsthereanychanceofreleasingaliveDVDorAlbum?eventually yeah. It would be quite risky to do it on my first headline tour! I don’t know yet but it’s certainly something I want to do properly. I would have to be a very technical show whereas this time around I just want it to be about my voice and the music.

ArethereanycollaborationsontheChristmasalbum?I do have a collaboration on the christmas album with rolando (from popstar to operastar), who is one of the best tenors in the world so it’s a real honour to be working with him.

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Since the band got together a year and a half ago they have gone through a few line-up changes and its current set up are as follows. paul brander (drums), Steve Saunders (bass), Simon purdie (guitar), daz towner (guitar), Joe hawx (lead vocals). Since Joe joined in mid 2011 the band have played non-stop with an impressive array of shows already, ranging 02 academy Islington to supporting bands such as Kobra and the lotus, Forever never and Jezabel deva to name a few.

add to this some of the biggest festivals and rallies in europe such as “the bulldog bash” this year alongside Status Quo, the damned, gun and many others, or the Farmyard party with limehouse lizzy, many other venues across the country it all adds up to a pretty impressive history so far.

the Self titled are certainly getting their name out there and have an extensive history in two years that some bands may never dream of. having recently been signed up by blaze bayley (former Iron Maiden frontman’s label) we can expect an album some time soon!

The Self Titled

name: the Self titled

Members: 5

From: all over Kent

genre: heavy Metal

label: blaze bayley

Sounds like: Stone Sour, Metallica, alterbridge, drowning pool

One of the UKs prolifi c new bands on the scene.

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wordS by dean KIlpatrIcKphoto by toorben ZIMMerMann

Sonic boom Six lightened a dark, cold and dreary Folkestone night performing music covering most musical genres you could ever think of.

Sb6 have recently announced that they are trying some new sounds – but promised to the Quarterhouse crowd they would stick to their roots; news which was well received with loud cheers.

the Manchester band, who have always been known to experiment with different sounds, have been criticised by some die-hard fans for moving away from their fan base; some calling their new style “chav music”.

no such negativity was heard at the Quarterhouse though, with fans roaring with delight at the new songs in the setlist, including single ‘For the Kids of the Multiculture’ and ‘virus’. In fact, Sb6 seemed to be on a bit of a high after having just finished their fourth album, which is due for release early next year. the band seemed to be genuinely excited about playing their only Kent date of their current tour, and the crowd

was enjoying it even more so.the band also managed to incorporate Jessie J’s hit ‘pricetag’ in a gig which appealed to the masses, despite a slightly disappointing turnout.the gig pulled in a range of music fans, from young teenagers moshing in the middle, to the slightly older generation pulling off some disco moves whilst the band ‘strut their stuff’ – but the gig deserved a packed venue.the band, fronted by paul “barney” barnes and laila Khan stuck to their promise by performing their original hits, including ‘Sunny Side of the Street’, ‘what doesn’t Kill you Makes you Stronger’ and ‘Sound of a revolution’.

there was no sight of a revolution in Folkestone however, with democracy taking a central role in the show. Khan, who got a significant amount of male attention during the show, allowed the crowd to pick a track to perform and the audience duly selected ‘danger danger’ from their debut album.all in all, this was a great show – offering everything from punk to pop, ska to rap, and although the online ‘haters’ may not like Sb6’s new direction, the loyalist that go to the gigs bloody love it.

Sonic Boom Six17th october 2011 @ The Quarterhouse, Folkestone

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the winter gardens in Margate may not be the biggest venue; it may not be the most famous (or notorious for that matter) venue, however it has over the years played host to a number of best-selling acts. the decision to house pop-punk scene leaders you Me at Sixat the one-hundred year old venue may indicate a change in direction in the style of music on offer in the eastern corner of Kent, attracting a large capacity crowd to experience what the quintet have to offer.

Support comes in the form of hertfordshire based lower than atlantis and recently scream-less quartet deaf havana. both acts engage well with the increasingly energetic audience, with the biggest cheer of the support slots saved for lta’s impressive (if somewhat clichéd) Foo Fighters medley. despite the best efforts of deaf havana, the electric atmosphere is easily due to the anticipation aimed at the headliners, than the disappointingly muffled sound filling the large venue. despite a very peculiar entrance routine,

the band are heavily let down by simple sound miscalculations and general disinterest by an especially young crowd.

luckily for you Me at Six, the sound problems are fixed as they take to the stage, met by enough noise to no doubt wake the neighbourhood. the band launch into a new-album heavy set, using the opportunity to showcase a number of songs which have yet to be experienced lived by the ever-exhilarated audience; frontman Josh Franceschi taking advantage of the unavailability of metal-stalwart and collaborator oli Sykes to showcase his impressive unclean vocals on album-highlight ‘Jaws on the Floor’.

For a band famous for their live-show antics and infallible energy, you Me at Six deliver as expected, providing a momentous live show memorable to all in attendance. even the lack of spontaneity from the crowd (at one point leading to the frontman seemingly begging for crowd-surfers) cannot distract from the tight musicianship and polished performance on offer tonight.

you Me At Six14th october 2011 @ Winter Gardens, Margate

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Common Outlaw are a new band made up predominantly of the old members of east Kent’s Strangely Addicitve. Fronted by thom cakebread, the guys have been locked away for a couple of months recording a new ep and have now gone back on the road to stake a claim for indie rock.

they started with two very tight Arctic Monkeys which went down well with the somewhat reluctant crowd. the pub in question is distinctly split in two so you can either watch the band or stand at the bar, though the guys did draw people in with covers of Kings of Leon, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kasabian. the latter band describes the guys quite well as a group and the bass tones from will loft give the music a required stable to work from, though I would like to see thom use the guitar in every song as he looked uncomfortable without it.the bands original material saw them really focus and the dynamics in the group changed from a casual jam to something a lot more serious. It’s good to see the guys taking their own material seriously but it did make them seem a bit tense at times. a personal highlight from

me was their track Run and Hide which is also on the ep.

when speaking with the guys at half time they informed me they were actually playing a half step down on their instruments to compensate for thom’s strained vocal, something that will fix with some practice and more gigging. the other thing that confused me was the fact that the guys were all wearing shirts and ties apart from the frontman who had a sports jacket on. It made him stand out massively which is a good thing if that’s what the guys are trying to achieve.

I would like to see the guys play a bigger room, they clearly have the talent and with some effortless guitar work from James Keeler and smart fills from tom hollands they have genuine potential to go far. they are way ahead of most other bands for their second gig but this is in part because of their history as another band. It’s early days for the group at the moment but if the busy room at the end of the evening was anything to go by then these guys will have no problem at all.

common outlaw10th November 2011 @ The red lion, Sittingbourne

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the geordie lad who won our hearts from the very first moment he stepped onto the screens for his X Factor audition. with his sweet smile, gentle nature and incredible vocals it came as no surprise when Joe sailed through and won the competition back in 2009.

From his success on the show Joe’s first single and ‘the climb’ went straight to number one but little was heard of Joe until earlier this year when he appeared in the second series of ‘popstar to operastar’ and was once again, crowned the winner.

now when I was asked to go along and see the first live show of Joe’s classic tour I did wonder whether or not this would be quite my ‘cup of tea,’ considering I’m not usually a fan of pop songs nor classical music, however I was very pleasantly surprised.

with the crowd chanting Joe’s name in anticipation, the star of

the show finally appeared on the stage singing and dancing to one of his upbeat hits If you love Me which made for a great intro. Joe explained that he wanted to take us on a musical story from his time on the X-Factor, to his first solo album and then on to his more recent classical stuff, and what a diverse story it was.

the journey began with favourites from his X Factor performances, open arms, dance with My Father and the feel-good classic don’t Stop believing which had everyone up out of their seats dancing. he then went on to sing and dance to a few album tracks including his first original single ambitions.

the real highlights of the show for me (and to my surprise) were Joe’s classical performances. From time to Say goodbye to canto della terra and of course the legendary nessun dorma I had goose-bumps as he hit every note to perfection. I can proudly admit I would listen to the whole album of this!

as the show neared to an end Joe performed the Michael bublé rendition of home which was voted for as the fan’s number one choice on Joe’s Facebook site. Somewhere over the rainbow and his number one hit the climb were Joe’s final songs and theny finshed the performance perfectly.

It was clear to see and to hear that the show was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Joe is a great performer, hugely loveable and most importantly the kid really can sing! remember he is still only 20 years old.

Joe Mcelderry6th November 2011 @ Winter Gardens, Margate

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Fans of arctic Monkeys will find a lot to love in the four tracks forming the self-titled ep by Medway based eSKIMo chaSe. be it the reverb on the slow strumming and building guitars of the first two tracks, both particularly reminiscent of more recent arctic Monkeys releases, or aaron Simmons’ clear alex tuner inspired vocals that lead the listener to this conclusion. upon closer inspection, eSKIMo chaSe separate themselves from this obvious comparison by sacrificing the overt soul in favour of an element of funk and ska as an undertone on every track; creating energetic and clever indie at its commercial best. this band are certainly one to watch.

EskimoChaseSelf Titled EP

8/10

vIvId natIon deliver three guitar led tracks deliberately composed to create a soaring atmosphere on their ‘time to Mend’ ep. the stringed instrument takes an immediate lead on the songs, with vocals and drums falling behind a wailing display of an emotionally focussed shimmering effect. only ‘turn It around’ moves baby steps away from the progressive sound to deliver a more substantial traditional rock song. the tracks are well designed and executed, however there is little variation between the three songs being showcased. ‘time to Mend’ is an engaging introduction to the quartet; however more explosive crescendos would greatly add to the overall listening experience.

VividNationTime to Mend EP

6/10

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hailing back to the heyday of brit pop, the title song and opener on coMMon outlaw’s five-track ep provides a creative and nostalgic introduction. the nostalgia is developed as follow up ‘better off’ maintains some of the key elements of the initial sound, adding a garage slant in both the vocals and guitars. these two tracks set the tone for the remainder of the ep, powering through a combination of mid-90s rock and grunge inspired guitars, even at times likened to early Jimmy eat world (‘up on this Mountain’). coMMon outlaw have sourced from a number of older contemporaries, yet although not revolutionary, ‘run and hide’ will be a welcome addition to anyone looking for some straightforward guitar driven melodic-rock.

deal’s proMISe Me toMorrow describe themselves as a pop-punk/rock band; promoting expectations of fast paced drum rhythms coinciding with enthusiastic guitar riffs and boy-meets-girl lyrics. In reality ‘through It all’ plays out at a far slower pace than any pop-punk contemporary may consider. the heartbroken lyrics remain in place, however proMISe Me toMorrow do not demonstrate any of the power or indeed fun that has become synonymous with the genre. ‘through It all’ has all the right structures in place and will certainly raise the band’s status, yet proMISe Me toMorrow remain inoffensive and, in turn, somewhat uninspiring.

PromiseMeTomorrow

Through It All

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CommonOutlaw

Run and Hide EP

7/10

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GIG lISTINGS

IntervIew by Jenny entwIstle (Chuff MedIa)

You’veonlybeenhereacoupleofdaysbuthowareyoufindingtheUKsofar?It’s been great. I always love coming over to europe, the response is always great. I did the bbC teen awards and that was a great time – its good to be back!

Whowouldbeyourdreamcollaborationstoworkwithinthefuture?Maybe Kanye west, british artists like adele, tinie tempah, then foster the People, something a little different from what I’m used to. that way it shows a different side to the music that I am making.

Afterbeinginagroupitmustbealittlebitdauntinggoingoutbyyourself,isitabitlikestartingfromscratch?sometimes – it’s cool to be back and to be able to do my solo stuff here. It’s a little bit sometimes scary to be up there by myself but I’ve been getting great support and the band support so overall I’m just happy.

Haveyourbrothersbeensupportiveofyoursolocareer?My brothers have been very supportive. they’re incredible and I’m really thankful for the fact that they’re happy for me to take my time and do my thing, it’s the best feeling.

YourdebutalbumFastlifeisdueoutintheUKon24thOctober,youcollaboratedwithmanydifferentincludingChrisBrownandlilWayne.HasworkingwiththeseartistsgivenyouamoreR&Binfluencedsound?yes definitely – it’s always a good feeling when you work with artists that are that incredible. I’ve been lucky enough to have been able to work with some really amazing artists and some amazing songwriters. you know, I guess it depends I’ve been lucky enough to have been able to work with producers and writers that I personally really look up to. so, it really kind of almost is helpful to be able to work with artists who are accepted into that genre because it means that people that listen to that kind of music have a newfound respect I think for artists that do that.

read the full interview online at www.the-gig-guide.co.uk

Joe JoNAS10th october 2011 @ london, UK

FEATURE

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GIG lISTINGSyour guide to all things entertainment in Kent this christmas and through January...

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LISTINGS

DON’T FORGET EvENTS AT ThE MARlOwE CANTERbuRy

PANToMIMe SeASoNNow – 22nd Jan

cinderellathe Marlowe theatre, canterbury

Now – 7th JanJack & the beanstalkthe leas cliff hall, Folkestone

18th – 30th decrobinson crusoethe winter gardens, Margate

Friday 16th december 2011

a thousand lightsthe Frenchman, Folkestone

riskee & the ridiculeplatform 5, ashford

the littlest light on the christmas treeastor community theatre, deal

reptiliachimney boy, Faversham

Zedheadsdeco 5 wine bar, whitstable

the retrophonic archivethe Fountain public house, Sittingbourne

Kai McKenziethe hole in the roof, deal

your Shoutthe white horse, bridge

Saturday 17th december 2011

disco Infernothe winter gardens, Margate

the littlest light on the christmas treeastor community theatre, deal

vIvId natIonbarnaby rudge, broadstairs

your Shoutthe eagle pub, deal

goodbye ericthe eight bells, hawkhurst, cranbrook

the Slug pixiesthe Frenchman, Folkestone

the tony Johnson bandthe Kings head, deal

the nIcK JaMeS KaraoKe Showthe two brewers, whitstable

Sunday 18th december 2011

the andy white bandthe alexandra, chatham

criminal brainstormdublin castle, london

vIvId natIonleo’s red lion, northfleet

eK1the clarendon hotel, deal

the retrophonic archivethe hole in the roof, deal

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blue devilsthe two brewers, whitstable

Monday 19th december 2011

the last picture clubastor community theatre, deal

Wednesday 21st december 2011

world tree Musicastor community theatre, deal

Thursday 22nd december 2011

the astor Family christmas Showastor community theatre, deal

the Slug pixiesearls, Maidstone

Friday 23rd december 2011

gaffer & horsethe bull, newington

get carterrailway tavern, longfield

Smugglers records Xmas Specialastor community theatre, deal

chillbillieschimney boy, Faversham

Zedheadsduke of cumberland hotel, whitstable

the Interceptorsthe clarendon hotel, deal

brad pittance and the piratesthe east Kent, whitstable

christmas eve 2011

bodegasold ash tree, chatham

Masterclasslobster pot, west Malling

Xmas eve discothe hole in the roof, deal


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LISTINGS


Boxing day 2011

topgunschimney boy, Faversham

Karaoke & discothe hole in the roof, deal

Kelly’s heroesthe two brewers, whitstable

Thursday 29th december 2011

Smuggler’s Sessionastor community theatre, deal

Zedheadsorange Street Music club, canterbury

Friday 30th december 2011

out Side roomthe druids arms, Maidstone

bert butler & the Jazz pilgrimsthe two brewers, whitstable

New years eve 2011

wonderland celebrationthe winter gardens, Margate

new years eve @ the astorastor community theatre, deal

the tony Johnson banddeal welfare club, Mill hill, deal

new years eve partythe clarendon hotel, deal

new years eve partythe hole in the roof, deal


the retrophonic archivethe unicorn, Marden

Sunday 1st January 2012

top gunsthe clarendon hotel, deal

Friday 6th January 2012

out Side roomthe Scream lounge, croydon

bert butler & the Jazz pilgrimsthe two brewers, whitstable

Saturday 7th January 2012

out Side roomthe brass Monkey, hastings

common outlawthe bull, dover

Sunday 8th January 2012

goosebumpsthe clarendon hotel, deal

the tony Johnson bandthe deal hoy, deal

Thursday 12th January 2012

the bands Show lIveastor community theatre, deal


King pleasure & the biscuit boysastor community theatre, deal


goodbye ericthe Star, ashford

vIvId natIonwestcoast bar, Margate

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Jazz scores of Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley & John Coltrane

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Ring Claire on 01304 367757 for more details.

The EastcoastersModern Jazz Quintet

Friday 2nd December

Friday 6th January

Friday 3rd February

@ The Clockhouse, Deal


the outcomethe hole in the roof, deal

Friday 20Th January 2012

raw deal: the Metal oneastor community theatre, deal

goodbye ericthe Frenchman, Folkestone

the electric beatlesthe hole in the roof, deal

Sunday 22nd January 2012

She’s electricthe clarendon hotel, deal


deal Savoyards: ballads, Songs & Snatchesastor community theatre, deal

live ‘n’ Kickin’chimney boy, Faversham

the phoenix Soul band the hole in the roof, deal


paul Jones & david Kellyastor community theatre, deal


the amazing adventures of pinocchioastor community theatre, deal

the Interceptorsthe clarendon hotel, deal

Saturday 4th February 2012

Floors & walls, tyrannosaurus alan, riskee & the ridiculethe westcoast bar, Margate

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Hole in the RoofThe Soul Bar Hotel - Cafe - Bar

Live music events at The Hole in the Roof (6pm Sunday & 9pm Friday)

DECEMBEr11th Abba Tribute16th Kai McKenzie18th The Retrophonic Archive24th Christmas Eve Disco26th Kareoke & Disco31st New Years Eve Party! (Limited entry after 11pm. Smart)

JANUArY15th The Outcome20th The Electric Beatles27th The Phoenix Soul Band

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