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Page last updated: \u00a021st November 2014<\/p>\n

Live music in September<\/h1>\n

The coldest August in 21 years had passed. September was kinder. August saw a spate of festivals and September offered a festival of good gigs in the city’s venues.<\/p>\n

26th September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Glastonbudget Auditions<\/strong> took place at The Shed.<\/p>\n

On stage tonight were Sour Mash (from Birmingham), Aaron Stratton (singer from Leicestershire), Leicester band Part of the Problem, \u00a0Mia and the Blackhawks, Chambers.<\/p>\n

Birmingham band Sour Mash<\/strong> was a four-piece band playing classic rock style music. Armed with rippingly good guitar parts and solos, their music was strong on attack, with their lead vocalist playing guitar and backing vocals from the bassist. A solidly good band.<\/p>\n

Aaron Stratton<\/strong> is a young singer from Leicestershire. His set of covers plus one of his own sings, went down well. Having drawn a substantial following for his appearance tonight, the room was full of people supporting his set. \u00a0 Having followed his career for some time now, since he started playing at the age of 14, Aaron is a performer with a lot of talent; he rose to the occasion with his set of well-known songs. Looking confident on stage, he sang to the audience and they responded back. \u00a0His voice has matured and his guitar playing has blossomed. His vibrant delivery held everyone’s attention. \u00a0Being the sole person on stage is challenging but he sailed through it even though he tackled some demanding numbers. Aaron gave an astonishingly good performance.<\/p>\n

The four members of Part Of The Problem<\/strong>\u00a0presented a set of funky hip-hop songs. Their mixed genre style of music included some covers and some of their own compositions. The band was recently featured in a podcast by Kevin Gaughan on Hermitage FM. Their strongly Caribbean sounds were full of attractive rhythms and they won over the crowd. They delivered an electrifying set that was musically outstanding. Their lead singer gave a good performance, capturing those infectious beats and vibrant vibes and the audience loved it. The band has recently brought out an EP. They will be playing at the forthcoming Oxjam festival.<\/p>\n

Mia and the Blackhawks<\/strong> is not a band I have seen before but the five members with their female lead made a strong first impression. This band from Birmingham makes a tribute to classic rock. Their cover of I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll<\/em> (originally by Arrows) was very entertaining. The band played at Glastonbudget last year. They rocked out and were great fun.<\/p>\n

Leicester trio Chambers<\/strong>\u00a0brought the evening to a close with their set of own songs (that sounded to me like ‘experimental grunge’) which were different from what had gone before tonight and somewhat ‘niche’ but in the right line-up with the right audience, I can see them taking off. Personally, I loved what they did. They had a style all of their own. Another band that I would definitely want to see again.<\/p>\n

25th September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Young Bands showcase night at The Shed, with Allysia (14), House on Fire, Rise of the State, Alligatr.<\/p>\n

\"Alligatr,<\/a>
Alligatr, 25th September<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Young bands put on a lively show at The Shed<\/a>.<\/p>\n

24th September<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first of two showcase events for Young Bands and Artists, saw Becky Field, Sophie Percival, Lydia Mason, Cool Times and Horizon on tonight’s line-up.<\/p>\n

Read our report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

22nd September<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first night for a new open-mic session at The Turkey Cafe.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Turkey Cafe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Find out more about open-mics nights in Leicester<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We looked forward to Rocktober<\/em> – by looking back at previous Rocktobers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

20th September<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Captain<\/a>
Captain Horizon at Sav Fest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sav Fest<\/em> took place in Market Harborough, a charity event that supported Ian’s Chain. Of the many artists at the all-day event, we saw Captain Horizon<\/strong> and Jonezy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

CAPTAIN HORIZON<\/strong>
\n\u201c\u2026 Unique blend of alt, prog, classic rock, indie and unashamedly glorious pop\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Captain Horizon<\/strong> are an original alternative rock band from the West Midlands. Drawing from a wide range of influences, they write and perform songs that don\u2019t really sound like anyone else. The band are totally committed to creating something new with every song they write, and in the process have carved out a sound entirely their own. \u201cEmotional integrity and intellectual rigour married to songs of almost unbearably moving intensity\u201d \u2013 Powerplay Magazine<\/p>\n

Live, Captain Horizon deliver their songs in a frontal assault of passion, energy, vocal harmonies and charisma. Performance and entertaining their audience are critical as far as Captain Horizon are concerned. Captain Horizon are: Steve \u201cWhitty\u201d Whittington \u2013 lead vocals, Joshua Watson \u2013 guitars, backing vocals, James \u201cMez\u201d Merrix \u2013 drums, percussion, Alex Thomson \u2013 bass, backing vocals<\/p>\n

The band was born in the summer of 2008 when Josh and Alex started writing songs that brought together the high energy and intricacy of music from bands like Incubus, Radiohead, Tool and Porcupine Tree, and the classic swagger of stadium bands like AC\/DC, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd and U2. Mez joined shortly after and set about bringing his unique brand of precise and original drumming to the music. Whitty was the last piece of the puzzle, injecting thunderous vocals, unstoppable self belief and the ability to charm any crowd before him.<\/p>\n

With three EPs under their collective belt, Captain Horizon are currently working on their first full-length album, set for release later this year. [Arts in Leicester magazine]. Follow Captain Horizon on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"John<\/a>
John Willson of Neon Sarcastic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Neon Sarcastic<\/strong> put on a storming show at The Shed<\/a>.<\/p>\n

19th September<\/p>\n

\"Eight<\/a>
Eight Miles High at The Shed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At The shed for the Glastonbudget auditions we saw Dig Lazarus, Formal Warning, Violet Cities, 8 Miles High.<\/p>\n

We started our review of the year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

13th September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keith Jobey held his birthday party at the Cookie Jar. Elizabeth Cornish<\/strong> was one of the artists that performed.<\/p>\n

We started to compile a list of the acts that have been feature on MIL<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6th September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morass of Molasses<\/strong> was one of the bands that played at The Shed’s big night of bands<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The World Can Wait playing at The Shed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We dropped in to see how the auditions were going for next year’s Glastonbudget Festival<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

12th September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leicester’s Jonezy<\/strong> and Norway’s Alexandru<\/strong> were on stage together at The Shed, for the Glastonbudget 2015 festival auditions.<\/p>\n

6th September<\/strong><\/p>\n

We were at the Cookie Jar to see Casino Empire<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Tommy<\/a>
Tommy Cobley of Casino Empire
Photo Keith Jobey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On stage support them: \u00a0Beneath the Lights<\/strong> and Albion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

September was a month that offered good things – great bands, vibrant events and a lot of worthwhile gigs. \u00a0We did not manage to see everything but then, in Leicester, you never can. There is always too much going on.<\/p>\n

5th September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tonight at The shed we saw: Leaving Earth, I Surrender, L’L’ Revolution, Xalted and The World Can Wait.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4th September<\/strong><\/p>\n

We saw Bridged<\/strong>, a very good performance by this band from Thrapston in Northamptonshire.<\/p>\n

See also:<\/h4>\n

Our review of live music in August<\/a><\/p>\n

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