Over
the last few months, I'm Not From London have been grafting away to
deliver some quality events that showcase talent in music and the
arts across Nottingham and beyond. This post is going to give you a
taste of just what we've had in store this year, so have a read and
see how busy we've been...
Under The Tree
Firstly,
one development assisted by the allure of summer has been our sister
project Under The Tree,
which
has been quietly stirring within Nottingham's music scene of late.
The monthly event (which often hosts a range of additional
infrequent events) is a platform for fresh acoustic talent across the
city. Under The
Tree's current success has seen them host a stage at the upcoming
Waterfront Festival, Dot to Dot Festival and
a stage for our regular Kerblammo!
nights.
All in all, Under The
Tree are providing valuable means for the progression of new artists
and those on the Wire and
Wool label. Currently,
Under The Tree's 6 Weeks
of Summer has been
taking off every Thursday at The Bodega. There's still four weeks
left on show, so get yourself down to The Bodega on a Thursday from
7pm!
Captain Dangerous - Heather and Tommy
Over
the course of the last few months, we've also produced a couple of
new music videos. The first of these is Captain Dangerous' latest
single Heather and Tommy,
which characterises the
turbulent relationship of Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee and his
ex-wife Heather Locklear, directed by creative all rounder Tom
McAdam. See it here:
This
interview also documents Tom's genesis for innovative ideas,
including what his thoughts were for Heather and Tommy's
Barbie doll-type vid. Check it out:
A Pint of Dangerous
Of
course, there's no better way to mark the release of Dangerous'
single and the Heather and Tommy Tour than by launching an
ale, is there? We owe big thanks to Revolutions Brewing for
their part in the creation of a crisp, honey pale ale, fitting for
the generous fortnight of sunshine we're experiencing.
Captain Dangerous - I Am The Wind
Fresh to the internet just this week comes Captain Dangerous' latest video for I Am The Wind. This song and complementary video satisfies their edgy moniker by illuminating us to the hushed and taboo subject of sex trafficking. This is a harsh and gritty recreation of such a reality, not for the faint hearted - Ofcom won't be pleased. Directed by Chris Harris and Jermaine Edwards. See it here:
Baby Godzilla - Powerboat Disaster
We've
also produced Baby Godzilla's video for Powerboat Disaster. Filmed
in Poolsbrooke Hotel, Chesterfield, the video was directed by Dave
Lankester from Deaf Bridges with some generous assistance from
Wolfpack Media. Here's the vid:
It
might also be worth gaining Godzilla's insight through this
interview, where they tell us a bit about the filming process (which
was a bit mad) :
Girls with Guitars
Recently,
we've teamed up with local events company Dime Store Pulp to host
joint events. Our latest offering was Girls with Guitars at
The Maze. The proceeds went to the Nottingham Women's Centre,
who actively support women in providing services for security, skills
and development. The talented ladies performing that night were Chez
Chez, Alexa Hawksworth, Leah Sinead and Cecille Grey. Listen out for
more appearances from them guys.
IKE/I'm Not From London Introducing
Our
work with promotions and events group IKE Productions has seen
the continued strength of IKE/INFL Introducing nights,
offering a chance for local bands to get some vital exposure. Its'
seen the prominence of a few bands among Nottingham and beyond,
including The Establishment, Proper English Gentlemen and Her
Majesty's Service.
Mammoth Howl & I'm Not From London
We've
also joined forces with a group of London based promoters called
Mammoth
Howl
to showcase free gig nights at city venue Spanky
Van Dykes.
This collaboration presents a great opportunity for local artists to
perform outside of Nottingham, as well bringing outside talent into
Notts. It's seen the arrival of raucous post-punk outfit Arrows
of Love (who
are back soon), as well as glistening left-field rockers Tripwires
and a whole host of others.
Our Big Gig
Our
Big Gig was
our latest gift to the Nottingham public, where hundreds of locals
flocked to the Arboretum to enjoy a diverse range of summer
entertainment. Beyond the music, Hopkinson's
Vintage stall
brought us the goods needed to look sharp and Reviva
provided
the mocktails perfect for our sun-drenched Sunday. We made use of a
bandstand that probably hadn't played host to the type of music on
display before, as acts such as Ryan
Thomas,
Sam
Kirk,
OneGirlOneBoy
and Georgie
Rose
all got themselves nicely warmed for the Splendour
Festival that's
going off this weekend at Wollaton Park.
The Invisible Orchestra
Finally,
the emergence of 32 piece band (yes, thirty two) called The
Invisible Orchestra is one of the most hotly anticipated of this
year. Creative brainchild and impresario James Waring describes
music as the only form of art that cannot be seen, therefore
providing a name for such an eclectic and vivid aural showcase.
Musical elements within the collective span from soul to reggae, but
all find a home within the consistency of an orchestral framework.
The birth of such an innovative and ambitious project is soon to be
documented by We Are Heroes Films.
Featuring
talents from several bands across Nottingham and the Midlands, the
Invisible Orchestra are the name on Nottingham's lips, and we implore
you not to miss them. They have already played to sell out
crowds at the Nottingham Arts Theatre and Nottingham Contemporary and
are poised to take over St Mary's Church on the 1st
November, where our holier-than thou Will Robinson is assuming
the role of compère once again. It's going to be biblical.
All
in all, it's been a great 2013 so far. We've got our fingers in all
sorts of metaphorical music pies in our glorious Nottingham home and
will continue to churn out more fun and games for all. Keep up with
our blog and social media for the low-down on our exciting future
events and get yourself along to some of them!
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