As just mentioned this bearded fellow (pictured below) will be appearing with his partner in crime Dan Le Sac. They are something a bit different then the usual guitar band as there is only them, a mic and a laptop.
Mobile Act Unsigned champs Envy & Other Sins are stopping off in Hanley as part of their nationwide tour. The Birmingham-based band beat off competition from 1,600 other artists to take the crown. With this came a record deal with A&M Records where they have recently released their debut album We Leave At Dawn.
Envy & Other Sins are at the Sugarmill on Friday, April 18, at 7pm. Tickets cost £6. (01159 454 593)
Alternatively you could check out local indie band The Fears when they play at the Underground in Hanley.
The gig is at the Underground on Friday, April 18, at 7pm. Tickets cost £4.50. (01782 206000)
It is time for another Sons Ltd Showcase at the Victoria Hall featuring loads of local bands and well-known guest DJ's. The Local record label and their artists are still celebrating after four of their singles dominated the top five Independent Label Singles.
All the bands that played last time will have a set again including This Is Seb Clarke, The Title, The Novellos, Raphaels and LA Dies. There have also been a couple of additions in the form of The Dilettantes and The Rough Charm so there is plenty to feast on. In between all this Carl Barat and Didz from Dirty Pretty Things will be spinning a few tunes.
The Sons Ltd Showcase is at the Victoria Hall on Saturday, April 20, at 8pm. Tickets cost £17.50. (0870 060 6649)
If that doesn't float your boat then check out Scandinavian exports Robert Church and the Holy Community. They are taking their chilled-out sounds to the Glebe in Stoke where they will be supported by Horowitz.
The music starts at 8pm and the entry fee is £3.
On Sunday Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip will enter the region and take over the Sugarmill. The duo burst onto the scene a year ago with their single Thou Shalt Always Kill and they have been touring almost non-stop since.
Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip are at the Sugarmill on Sunday, April 20, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £10. (01159 454 593)
The Maccabees are returning to the Sugarmill to play to a sell-out crowd on Wednesday. Their first record was named album of the year by Artrocker magazine.
The Maccabees play at the Sugarmill on Wednesday, April 23, at 7.30pm.
On Thursday we see the launch of our very own festival Axis which is returning for its second year. Tonight's line-up includes Dead Like Heroes, Fall 42 and Bleached Wail. For further information about upcoming Axis gigs continue reading my future columns.
The launch is at the Sugarmill on Thursday, April 24, at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £4. (01159 454 593)
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