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11th November 2011:
Sombre headline the basement on the 29th with support from the fantastic Burning Fences, Endangered Speices, Missing Kids and Robert Green. Tickets are just £4 advance and can be purchased by clicking on the link below:
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22nd July 2011:
Edwina Hayes, David Ward Maclean and GT Turbo will all be playing on Tuesday 9th August. We could not be happier to feature these fine musicians and song-writers. All have contributed massively to the acoustic scene in York as well as entertaining audiences nationwide. Tickets are on sale now!
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8th July 2011:
Just to give you a wee taster of this bands evident talent, here is a little review from The Herald from a recent show at King Tut's Wah-Wah Hut....
"Washington Irving had no such difficulties in ensuring everyone’s attention was focused on them. Joined by a couple of extra musicians, the group’s sound seemed even more vibrant than normal, and their melding of folk songs with sleek, modern pop proved invigorating to watch.
The likes of the jaunty Islands bubbled with enthusiasm, while a cover of Dick Gaughan’s Tom Paine’s Bones built into a foot-stomping delight.
Best of all, their material had a raucous nature that made it impossible not to leave in strident spirits."
Tickets are available from this website!
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8th July 2011:
Remember the Amnesty Funk and Reggae nights in The Basement - The uplifting tunes? the fun atmosphere? Well, its good news, the DJ team that brought you all this musical excitement have set up their own night called Bassment. Offering up a heady mix of reggae, dancehall, soul, funk and ska, this night will on the 3rd Saturday of every month from Septemebr onwards.
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8th July 2011:
These two local bands with a deserved reputation for creating joyous live experiences are ably supported by solo acoustic touring act Ryan Lauder. Here is a little review of Ryan to whet your appettite....
"It's simplest to say that Ryan Lauder sounds a bit like Damien Rice. But it isn't completely accurate. Lauder, captures the same stark beauty of Rice's songwriting, but instead of crushing, it feels sincere, hopeful, even moving. And that makes all the difference." -Boise Weekly. Idaho USA .... ..
