Nottingham Gig Buddies

When Porridge Radio formed in 2014 – a decade ago – being in a band was the very last thing that London-born Dana Margolin expected to do. Studying anthropology at the University of Sussex, Dana began performing her songs on her own at local open mic nights, before assembling a full band – taking in Georgie Stott on keyboards and backing vocals, Sam Yardley on drums and keyboards, and former bassist Maddie Ryall (who departed in 2023, replaced by Dan Hutchins). Their debut album – Rice, Pasta and Other Fillers (2016) was followed by Every Bad (2020), which was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize and acclaimed by The Guardian as “uncompromisingly brilliant.” Later, Waterslide, Diving Board, Ladder to the Sky (2022) became their first UK Top 40 Album Chart success.

After 2022 – by some distance the band’s busiest year of live shows to date – had finally calmed, the suddenly quiet beginning of 2023 was a decisive moment for Dana. “I got home having been so sad and so tired for so long, and running from that sadness using work and exhaustion to the point of distraction, and then suddenly I wasn’t on tour all the time,” she remembers, “I was just sitting in my room.” This became a period of reflection for the songwriter who had not stopped for the best part of a decade, and had knotty questions about identity, creativity and family to unpack. “I come from a family of workaholics,” smiles Dana, “it’s that, and it’s art, it’s not just work. It’s my whole life.” Dana wanted to work out a way forward – how do you retain creativity, without harming yourself in the process?

Tickets are £20.94 (Inc Fees) here -> https://www.alttickets.com/porridge-radio-tickets/nottingham-rescue-rooms/2024-11-18-19-00

I'll set up a group chat closer to the time.

Mixing Jazz with Hip Hop - nubiyan twist are an excellent band. Will be a great night. Premeet will be at Playwright pub from 6.30pm

https://www.rescuerooms.com/gigs/nubiyan-twist-2-rescue-rooms-nottingham-tickets-2024/

The Slow Readers Club are Aaron Starkie (vocals) Kurtis Starkie (guitar) James Ryan (bass) and David Whitworth (drums).

They write anthemic, uplifting post punk alt-rock songs with addictive melodies, sing-along choruses and heartfelt lyrics.

The band have built a large, loyal following across the U.K. and Europe, having worked their way up from small venues to sold out shows and main stage festival slots.

They have grown largely through fan word of mouth, grass roots music blogs and champions in radio including Christine Hawkins, Steve Lamacq and John Kennedy.

Their fan base continues to grow day by day which is testament not only to the quality of songs, but the intense live shows The Slow Readers Club put on.

The band have a top ten album to their name in ‘The Joy Of The Return’ and 3 other top 40 albums. They have honed their craft through several headline tours and they have supported acts including James, Pixies, Morrissey, The Charlatans, Shed 7, Catfish and The Bottlemen and Jesus and Mary Chain.

“Their sound is timeless and classic, so big and anthemic. Most of their songs are instant anthems, you can see them playing stadiums in the future” John Kennedy, Radio X

“The Slow Readers Club are quite simply too glorious to be kept a secret; see them, be seduced and then pass the pleasure on.” Louderthanwar

Unfortunately this is now sold out, so putting this in case anyone else is going.

Two giants of underground psych-dance culture come together for an evening of audio-visual sensory overload.
Get ready to here the ambient soundscapes and pulsing rhythms of The Orb and Ozric Tentacles' blend of instrumental psychedelic rock with beats and spacey soundscapes.

Tickets are available via the Dice App, I got mine after being waitlisted - so be patient if needed!

Will meet at Yarn Bar beforehand, from 6pm x

Please note that this event is now SOLD OUT

This will be a great night!

Club Onion returns to The Chapel in Nottingham for our third chapter. We bring you a synergy of sound and visuals as The Chapel is transformed into the ultimate awakening of the senses. Part rave, part gig, Club Onion harks back to the halcyon days of the early 90s.

Twisted Onion Promotions are buzzing about this lineup as we bring you the legendary Banco de Gaia, Filter Sequence, TRANKS and Steve Hardaker. DJ Indigo Herder will take you on a cosmic voyage into the outer limits. Visuals and lighting by Metempsychosis meanwhile provide a visual experience like no other to further expand your consciousness.