Now Then has been invited to curate an opening night of music for the Big Shake Out Festival this Thursday, 1st of July at Whirlow Playing Fields, Limb Lane.
The event features an outdoor stage with a 500 capacity, powered by Studio 45. Tickets £5, available on the door and from the climbing works. Line up includes a host (a host no less) of Now Then favourites, including:
Combining 8 horns with 2 percussionists, scratch DJ and live MC, the Renegade Brass Band are a tight ensemble playing with a raw brass sound, mixing the best of funk, hip-hop and soul into the ultimate party band. Playing a mix of original material, and covers of songs by the likes of Stevie Wonder, The Herbaliser and jazz giants such as Cannonball Adderley, the Renegade Brass Band have already established a big live reputation in Sheffield and Yorkshire. Appearances on BBC Radio Sheffield Raw Talent, The Tuesday Club, Leeds’ ‘Hi-Fi’ club, and festival performances at Peace In The Park and Tramlines (Sheffield), Bearded Theory (Derbyshire) and Les Sons du Nord (Lens, France) have seen RBB appear alongside Homecut, and Ms. Dynamite.
Hotly tipped experimental dub/jazz/progressive rock group King Capisce bring some break beat rhythms and spicy sax solos to Milhouses Park. Sometimes discordant, sometimes harmonious, their high energy shows are always powerful and not to be missed. One of the best bands on the Sheffield scene, catch them here.
One of Sheffield’s most accomplished singer song writers he released his second album ‘Shoreline’ in October 2009. Wider in scope and execution than its predecessor (2007’s Remember To Smile), Shoreline harbours a grand palette of raw, affecting songs and subtle and multi-layered arrangements. With notable support slots, including Richard Hawley, Neil is gathering national attention.
Deeply felt, brooding songs rich in imagery. He has the tools to make a huge impact.” 4/5 The Guardian….
“McSweeney is the genuine article. Highly recommended” 4/5 The Daily Express ….
“A wonderful talent in the mould of Leonard Cohen or Jeff Buckley.” 4/5 The Sunday Mail….
Formed in Sheffield in 2007 after a casual encounter at Twisty’s Tan Cabin. Flamingo Love Parade fuse seventies jazz with classical music, psychedelia and drum and bass. This four piece band consists of James Air aka. Mr Linguistic (Biceps and Shouting), Neat Boy (Boss guitar), Pepe Le Poof aka. Low-rida Riddims aka. The Beata Blocka (Drums), Gary ‘Glitter’ Poppins aka. Dredlock John (Alto Saxophone). Their infamous live shows, often performed in boxer shorts, have been described as variously ‘quite good’ , and ‘mental’ . Soft Machine, Deerhoof, King Crimson, Frank Zappa and Mahavishnu Orchestra are frequently mentioned as inspiration
Come and have a party before the festival begins, should be a great night – kicks off at 6.30pm, finishes at 12.30am. Find out more about the event and view videos of the artists at the Facebook group.
