January 2009
- Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
The Space Brighton’s monthly unique arts and media event, which brings together the creative community with special guest interviews. Tonight: Briggy Smale welcomes <Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis and actress Maxine Peake. 
Michael Eavis is the founder and organiser of the Glastonbury Festival, which began in 1970. Michael, who was made a CBE in 2007’s New Year’s Honour’s List, will provide a revealing insight into the behind the scenes of a British music institution. Maxine Peake is one of Britain’s leading actresses, best known for appearing in the acclaimed series Shameless as Veronica. Maxine has also appeared in the dramas See No Evil: The Moors Murders, which saw her portraying Myra Hindley, and Confessions of a Dairy Secretary, as John Prescott’s mistress. Other roles included Little Dorrit and Dinnerladies. Plus our resident DJ and amazing raffle prizes! 7pm. Show starts 7.30pm. £5/£3.
www.thespace.me.uk
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
- Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
The venue is closed this evening
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- Thursday, January 8th, 2009
Downstairs:
Catalyst Club. A monthly event which blends the old traditions of a French Salon with debating societies. A speak-easy for the 21st Century. 7.30pm. £4.
www.catalystclub.co.uk
- Friday, January 9th, 2009
Daytime:
Malone’s MyFirstDisco! DJ’s and dancing for parents and their toddlers. Funk, hip hop, motown and indie; eclectic DJs for eclectic parents. This event is about starting off the weekend with some good tunes to remember what weekends are all about! There will be some toys for the children to play with, but the group is based around the DJs. (No kids music…this is not about old MacDonald & his farm). Happy parents=Happy Children! 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Adult & 1 child: £2.50.Downstairs:
Tight Lip presents ‘In Cold Blood: The Johnny Thunders Story’ with Nina Antonia + My Name In Lights + DJ set by Jim ‘Sonic’ Smith (Born Bad). Johnny Thunders was the legendary guitarist of the New York Dolls, lead-singer of punk band The Heartbreakers and a solo artist of high regard, until his mysterious death in a New Orleans hotel room in 1991. Nina Antonia began writing a biography of her hero Thunders at the age of 22, and met and became friends with him during the process of writing the book that was first released – with Thunders blessing – in 1987, In Cold Blood (Cherry Red Books).
Nina’s book is written with an élan and grace that elevates it high above the average ‘one for the money’ rock biographies. Nina has revised the book several times since 1987, and will be reading from the most recent version (2000) live on stage. Nina will also be doing and q&a about her fascination with subversive rock music, the writing of the book, and her friendship with JT by Tight Lip writer and journalist Wolfy Jones. Plus live music from My Name In Lights, a local seven-piece band inspired the same bands as the New York Dolls – the Shirelles, the Ronettes and the Shangri-Las, whilst also showing the influence of the adrenaline garage rock of The Seeds, The Ramones and The Dolls themselves. Copies of In Cold Blood will be available for purchase on the night. 8pm. £6.
www.tightlip.co.uk
www.myspace.com/mynameinlightsband
www.myspace.com/hammettstoryagency
www.myspace.com/ninaantonia
Tight Lip is a grassroots arts organisation staging monthly live literary events in the city of Brighton and Hove. Tight Lip is supported by the Arts Council of Great Britain and sponsored by Serpent’s Tail books, Buffalo Trace bourbon, Ace Records and the Hotel Pelirocco.
Photo credit: Johnny Thunders and Nina Antonia, London 1987. Photo courtesy of Jungle Records.Upstairs:
We Got Soul present FNUK playing the best soul, funk and disco tunes from the 60’s to the present day covering artists like Stevie Wonder, Sly and the Family Stone, Aretha Franklin, Rose Royce, The Average White Band, Sister Sledge, Chic, The Crusaders, Chaka Khan, Jamiroquai, Prince and many more. Boasting band members previously signed to Acid Jazz Records (alongside artists like the Brand New Heavies and JTQ), FNUK is sure to get your groove on! The Line up is fronted by two fantastically soulful singers together with a full back line including brass section, creating one super funky band. 8pm. £6.
“These guys are serious Soulsters - you guys can really play” - Soul legend Geno Washington
“Brighton’s favourite Soul band….Get Ya Groove on - the best cure for the post Christmas Blues!” - East Magazine
- Saturday, January 10th, 2009
Downstairs:
Soul Reality’s Psychedelic Circus. The infamous Soul Reality Collective showcase their exciting new venture ‘the Psychedelic Circus’ which gives a contemporary twist to the best of the 60’s ’summer of love’ groove rock/soul scene, originally characterised by acts like Isaac Hayes, Buddy Miles, Janis Joplin and Sly and the Family Stone. Fronted by one of the best and most charismatic young singers on the circuit, the dynamic Sammy Sarfas and includes the amazing guitar playing of Terry ‘Wah Wah’ Lewis (who has worked with members of Jools Holland, Prince, AWB, David Sanborn and more). This new line up will take you on a funky, soulful sound ride with attitude, visuals and a kick-ass band designed to move and groove. 8pm. Show starts 9pm. £8/6.
www.myspace.com/srpsychedeliccircus
- Sunday, January 11th, 2009
Daytime:
Roast ‘n’ Jazz with Johanna Harman (vocals), and Carl Hudson (keys, with ‘left hand’ bass). Roasts served from 12.30pm until 3.30pm. £10 including lunch.
- Monday, January 12th, 2009
Downstairs & upstairs:
Both floors:
Breakthrough with Rough Trade featuring Son of Robot + The Morning Orchestra + support. Son of Robot are a young new band, who are making rapid progress. They have attracted a large local following and were finalist in the XYZ Unsigned Competition. 7.30pm til midnight. £3/£2 nus.
www.myspace.com/sonofrobot
- Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
The Live Music Bar with lyrical folksters (with a voice like a young Neil Young) Wide Eyed Order & guests. 8pm. Show starts 9pm. £4.
www.myspace.com/wideeyedorder
- Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
Downstairs:
The Sly-Tones single launch. A rock, psychedelic garage, blues fusion + Sweet Sweet Lies + Wobbly Squadron. 8pm. Show starts 9pm. £3.
www.myspace.com/slytones
- Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Downstairs:
Kevin Montgomery with Jill Jackson from Nashville USA, expect Montgomery’s style of acoustic country to blowo you away! The Guardian quoted him as being ‘habitually awesome’ - don’t miss him! Jill is a Scottish singer-songwriter from the band Speedway & she just completed the 50 States in 50 Days tour with Kevin. They have a special little acoustic show that will work very well!
7.30pm. £15 via our box office or on line via this link www.wegottickets.com/event/41712
www.myspace.com/kevinmontgomery2
www.myspace.com/jilljackson1
- Friday, January 16th, 2009
Daytime:
Malone’s MyFirstDisco! DJ’s and dancing for parents and their toddlers. Funk, hip hop, motown and indie; eclectic DJs for eclectic parents. This event is about starting off the weekend with some good tunes to remember what weekends are all about! There will be some toys for the children to play with, but the group is based around the DJs. (No kids music…this is not about old MacDonald & his farm). Happy parents=Happy Children! 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Adult & 1 child: £2.50.Upstairs:
We Got Soul presents Funky Buddha Band An authentic funk-soul band which provides a high quality programme of musical performance, with professional musicians who are passionate about music and experienced in the industry, the Funky B band create the perfect party atmosphere with classic music to get people dancing. With Funky Buddha you are getting a band that is bursting with energy performing a carefully designed set - including old and new classic songs by the likes of James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Joss Stone, Tower Of Power and The Average White Band to mention a few; Funky Buddha Band represent the best of classic & contemporary soul music with a little bit of funk thrown in. 8pm. Doors open 9pm. £7.
www.funkybuddhaband.co.ukDownstairs:
Syd Arthur & Lee Westwood. Syd Arthur return to Brighton during their January tour of the South of England, with support from Lee Westwood. Syd Arthur are one of the most interesting and accessible bands around. They are at the forefront of the young musical explorers and their unique sound and inimitable stagecraft are making waves far beyond their native Canterbury. Expect a night of virtousic finger style guitar. Highly recommended. 8pm. Show starts 9pm. £5/4.
www.myspace.com/sydarthur
www.myspace.com/leewestwood
- Saturday, January 17th, 2009
Evening Shows:
Downstairs:
We Got Soul presents LMB All Stars featuring special guests singer triple bill. The LMB All stars’ collective CV’s run like a who’s who of popular music and tonight they present an amazing triple bill of top guest singers, namely Jono McNeil the missing link between John Legend and Sly Stone and Johanna
Harman Brighton’s brightest prospect, a performer with real depth and emotion plus support from Tommy Ludgate and her own band. Possessed of a voice that is as rich and soulful as it is cool and expressive; Tommy can deliver a ballad to break your heart but equally can uplift you with a funky blues inspired tune. Singing songs from her debut album ‘Wall of Words’. Three of the best singers from the soul/groove/blues community plus our very own top notch house band…gotta be worth checking out! 8pm. Show starts 9pm. SOLD OUT.
www.myspace.com/thelmballstars
www.myspace.com/jonomcneil
www.myspace.com/johannaharman
www.myspace.com/tommyludgate
Upstairs:
Ritary Gaguenetti Trio. This authentic Romany group from eastern France, are bristling with solo virtuosity, a fierce collective rhythm and come from the pure tradition of gypsy swing. Ritary Gaguenetti (solo gutar/composer) a French Gypsy began playing at age 14; a quietly outsanding virtuoso musician with a style that is smooth and melodious, clean and precise. His versatility encompasses both funk and R & B, his main influences are Django Reinhardt, George Benson, Stochelo Rosenberg and Joe Pass. Herve Gaguenetti (rhythm gutar) cousin to Ritary, portrays as much through his masterful rhythm playing as any great soloist - his sensitive and masterful playing is the faultless heartbeat of the band. The group has earned a reputation that has put them at the top of many festival invitation lists all over Europe, including the famous Django Reinhardt festival at Angers. 8pm. Show starts 9pm. SOLD OUT.
- Sunday, January 18th, 2009
Daytime:
Roast ‘n’ Jazz with Reene Ansell. Roasts served from 12.30pm until 3.30pm. £10 including lunch.
Evening show:
Tragic Roundabout This band have been on the homespun festival circuit for many years, inspiring full on dance frivolity at the more acoustivally minded events such as Big Green Gathering, Shambala, Small World & Strawberry Fair etc. Playing an irresistible collection of music and songs, gleaned from and written out of their intrepid journeys across Europe and beyond. More triffic than tragic…a joyous, heart lifting, glorious noise that you can be sure they’ll still be making long after you’ve dropped! + support. 7pm. Show starts 8pm. £5/4.
www.tragicroundabout.info
- Monday, January 19th, 2009
Both floors:
Breakthrough with Rough Trade featuring The Perils The Perils are one of the hottest bands on the Brighton scene at the moment, having attracted a small legion of London and Brighton fans. The band have featured in the NME three times, as well as the Fly Mag, and all notable local press. They have played support to Mike Jones, The Buzzcocks, Cage the Elephant, Frank Turner, The Holloways and The Thirst. They have headlined the Concorde 2 and sold out the Komedia (downstairs). They were the first unsigned band to be asked to feature on the bill of Rock Against Racism. Their debut album is due for release in March 2009 on Militant Records + Max Raptor Max Raptor are purveyors of truly innovative indie rock. The band hail from Birmingham and are causing a bit of a stir around the country having sold out venues in several different cities in the last three months + Lyrebirds + Fitsroy. 7.30pm til midnight. £3/£2 nus.
www.myspace.com/theperilsarecoming
www.myspace.com/maxraptor
www.myspace.com/lyrebirdsmusic
- Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
Northbrook Exposure. The best of the college musicians
take to the stage. 8pm til 1am. £free.
- Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Upstairs:
Gay Tango Workshop. Tango lessons for all! 7.30 – 9.30pm general level. Free dancing 9.30 – 10.30pm. £10 for lesson.
More info: www.kijutango.co.uk
Wednesday 21st January
Upstairs:
Gay Tango Workshop. Tango lessons for all! 7.30 – 9.30pm general level. Free dancing 9.30 – 10.30pm. £10 for lesson.
More info: www.kijutango.co.uk
Downstairs:
Emma King & The Heartsets + support. Emma King is one of those rare finds - a singer who blends technical excellence with raw emotional power and delicate control. Renowned for her awe-inspiring on-stage energy, her live performance will leave you breathless…. With a musical style that has its roots in country and its growth in contemporary melodic rock, Emma King & The Heartsets are quickly establishing themselves as the sound of ‘New Country’. 8pm. £5.
www.myspace.com/emmakingmusic
- Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
Downstairs:
Anais Mitchell This 25-year-old Vermont singer/songwriter performs her meticulously written alternative acoustic indie songs, fervently singing them in a distinctive, almost childlike voice. It could well be her life mission to rouse the hearts and minds of her listeners with an acoustic guitar. This lady has been creating georgous music since entering the underground
folk scene in 2002. “Vivid snapshots of sweetly ordinary moments” Boston Globe + Sharon Lewis. Alternative, country-folk rock. 8pm. Show starts 9pm. £7/5.
Watch Anais live here: www.fabchannel.com/anais_mitchell_concert/2008-10-27
www.myspace.com/anaismitchell
www.anaismitchell.com
www.myspace.com/sharonlewis
- Friday, January 23rd, 2009
Private Party . To book your private party contact Ruth or Angi on 01273 687171 or email at bookings@thelatest.co.uk
Upstairs:
The Catfish Kings Rock’n'Roll Dance Party. Pounding pianos, wailing saxes and grinding guitars feature in a night of musical mayhem recalling the glory days of jump, jive, boogie woogie and rock’n'roll. Chanelling Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino and their ilk, The Catfish Kings feature some of the town’s most seasoned r&b veterans. Members of Mo’Indigo, Blues Corporation and Fat 45s get together to whip up a perfect musical storm, where you can get up and boogie or just sit there with a huge grin on your face! The Catfish Kings will rock your socks off!
“Very professional good-time outfit” -Juke Blues
“[Playing] the most exciting rhythms ever” - Blues in Britain
8pm. Show starts 9pm. £7.
www.thecatfishkings.com
- Saturday, January 24th, 2009
Downstairs:
We Got Soul presents Soul Coast Soul Revue. Soul meets funk meets wonderful! South Coast Soul Revue represent the best of classic & contemporary soul music with a little bit of funk thrown in. Their set of soul classics, old and new, plays like a history of the genre encompassing Aretha Franklin to Amy Winehouse and James Brown to Beyoncé. This is an eight-piece band with two singers and a full brass section; they create a very authentic experience guaranteed to get you dancing. 8pm. Show starts 9pm. £7.Upstairs:
Private Party . To book your private party contact Ruth or Angi on 01273 687171 or email at bookings@thelatest.co.uk
- Sunday, January 25th, 2009
Daytime:
Roast ‘n’ Jazz with Sam Chara & Tom Phelan. Roasts served from 12.30pm until 3.30pm. £10 including lunch.
Dear Jon Seven piece band-trumpet violin and double bass with lovely harmonies and beautifully crafted songs + Bernice Macdonald If you like Joni Mitchell or Laura Nyro then you will love Bernice, she has a range and ability that is hard to compete with in the crowded female market - her West Coast influences set her apart + Leanne Revitt Simple, honest, lovely songs, from an equally lovely local artist.
8pm. £4/£3.
www.myspace.com/deardearjon
www.myspace.com/bernicemacdon
- Monday, January 26th, 2009
Downstairs & upstairs:
Rough Trade Night with The Blueskies With recent performances at sell out shows supporting the likes of Pendulum and Ratatat, the future for Brighton indie electro troupe, The Blueskies is looking very bright + Yokoko + Droptear Modelmaker. 7.30pm til 12.00pm. £tbc.
www.myspace.com/theblueskies
www.myspace.com/yokoko
www.myspace.com/droptearmodelmaker
- Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
The Shebeats Sitting on the face of pop; garage, punk, disco house +
BANGBANGBANG! three piece, female fronted, garage-rock-punk. The band recently released a 7″ vinyl single of their song “This Way/That Way” on New Slang Records of Kingston, which went straight to number two on the UK indie singles chart. Their live shows are jaw dropping performances that demand constant attention. Recent gigs have included appearances alongside bands like The Damned, Blood Red Shoes, Operator Please, Those Dancing Days, Ted Leo & the Pharmacists and Crystal Castles & the band have previously recorded with Mark Flannery (U2, Def Leppard, Prince) and Marc Waterman (Elastica) + support. 8pm. Show starts 9pm. £3.
www.myspace.com/theshebeats
www.myspace.com/bangbangbangtheband
- Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
Downstairs:
Tales of the Sparkling Sea with The Stars Down to Earth + The Beautiful Word + Broken Stars A night of ethereal guitars, twinkling folk-pop and intricate thoughtful indie, hosted by The Stars Down to Earth. 8pm. Show starts 9pm. £5/£4 with NUS or before 9pm on the door.
Everyone who comes will be entered into a competition to win a suitably delightful prize!
www.myspace.com/thestarsdowntoearth
www.myspace.com/thebeautifulword
www.myspace.com/brokenstarsuk
Upstairs:
Gay Tango Workshop. Tango lessons for all! 7.30 – 9.30pm general level. Free dancing 9.30 – 10.30pm. £10 for lesson.
More info: www.kijutango.co.uk
- Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Downstairs:
Artrocker Club Brighton. Last Thursday of every month. Members get reduced entry to most gigs. Get membership by emailing your full name to: artrockerbrighton@googlemail.com 8pm til 2am. £5. Tickets available from Resident Records.
www.myspace.com/artrockerbrighton
- Friday, January 30th, 2009
Linus Twizzle’s Avant-Garden Party. A wonderful burlesque cabaret revue from the eccentric and elusive, allegorically reclusive, Lord Linus Twizzle. Little is known of the mysterious Linus Twizzle, but his revue’s are legendary and the Avant-Garden Party is the original and best. Plus, Hans M. DeVille spinning toe-tappers till late! Dress up and arrive early to get a good seat. 7.30pm. Show starts 8.30pm. £7/£5 nus.
More information (and tickets) from www.myspace.com/avantegardenparty
- Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Private Party on both floors. To book your private party contact Ruth or Angi on 01273 687171 or email at bookings@thelatest.co.uk
