AAA@Archangel May 2011
aaamusic | On 18, Apr 2011
11 Kensington High Street London
W8 5NP
0207 938 4137
Email: info@aaa.uk.net
AAA@Archangel is a bar/restaurant and live music venue, promising High Street Kensington quality tunes minus the mission to London’s east side. A capacity of 200 and a ridiculous turbo sound system allow west London to revel in worthy mayhem ranging from rock and indie to folk. Always eclectic, Always manic, Always live, AAA.
If you have any queries, or interest in features and finding out more, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
April 2011
WED 20 – LIVE: LIVE: WILLIAM TOPLEY
8-12
FREE ENTRY
Blood harmonies and bottleneck country blues with a rum and sun Caribbean twist
http://www.williamtopley.com/
FRI 22 – LIVE: ROCKAOKE
Karaoke with you own LIVE rock band! (plus DJ till 2am)
7-2
Free before 8pm/£6 after
AAA and ROCKAOKE are back with their bi-monthly shindig where you’re the rock star. They’re the UKs original live karaoke band, inviting their audience to “live the dream” by taking to the stage and singing with a live rock band. Taking festivals like Big Chill and Bestival by storm last summer, their vibe is infectious, the fun contagious and, well, it’s something you’ve got to see for yourself.
http://www.rockaoke.co.uk/
You can pre-select your song and book it in online in advance:
http://www.rockaokenights.com/aaa/
TUE 26 – SWING PATROL presents Swing Dance Classes
Beginner session starts 7pm
£8 for 1hour Lesson/£65 for 10 lessons
Weekly swing dance classes at AAA! The Big Band era is back with a vengeance so check out the new swing night starting soon. Beginner swing dance lesson at 7.00pm assuming no knowledge and then stay around for a drink and a dance while DJ ” Swing Boy” James plays some swing tunes.
www.swingpatrol.co.uk
THUR 28 – LIVE: DISCOVERY 2 presents Mr. Covo & Bowers + Kites + Man Made +The Talks
AKW from Discovery Talent presents her monthly showcases, bringing you the sharpest emerging artists around.
8-12
£5 Advanced/Online/Concession, £6 on the door
MR COVO & BOWERS
Hot off the heels of his leading roles in London Urban Collective’s award winning
Hipoperas Inferno and Purgatory, north London MC singer-songwriter Mr. Covo
releases his debut solo single “Stranger” featuring Robert Bowers, produced by
Resin.
“It’s fucking decent…every man can relate to what your saying!” Johnny,
Man Like Me
www.myspace.com/mrcovo
www.youtube.com/mrcovo26
Watch the video for “Stranger” on www.youtube.com/mrcovo26
Soundcloud link: http://soundcloud.com/freeport/sets/mr-covo-ft-robertbowers-
stranger-stranger-enbee-remix/s-5BXuo
KITES
Managed by Crown Music, who have Jesse J and Sugarbabes on their roster, Kites are leading the charge for the next wave of ambient/eclectic pop. Imagine PJ Harvey’s and Alison Goldfrapp’s younger sister and you’ve got what Kites is all about. Dark, light and effortlessly cool.
www.myspace.com/kitesuk
MAN MADE
Nile Marr is a nineteen year old songwriter and guitar player from Manchester UK. Performing under the name Man Made; he started playing his first shows when he was fifteen around the North West and was featured in the Observer Magazine as one of the country’s top new musicians. In 2009 he was awarded the Best Male Artist by US Skateboard company Element. He recently guested on stage with Broken Social Scene in London.
www.myspace.com/manmademusicyeah
MAN MADE
Nile Marr is a nineteen year old songwriter and guitar player from Manchester UK. Performing under the name Man Made; he started playing his first shows when he was fifteen around the North West and was featured in the Observer Magazine as one of the country’s top new musicians. In 2009 he was awarded the Best Male Artist by US Skateboard company Element. He recently guested on stage with Broken Social Scene in London.
www.myspace.com/manmademusicyeah
SAT 30 – LIVE: TFTV presents MAYFLYS + LONELY BIRD + IN’SIGHT + NEW TOWN KILLERS
8-2
£7 Entry (£6 guest list entry)
MAYFLYS
Mayflys are fronted by french born Aurelie Konter, whose voice, shaped by her travels around the world, gives Mayflys one of their unique sounds. With roots in differing genres, Mayflys’ feel-good and catchy songs appeal to the ears of pop, dance and indie fans alike.
Following the success of their first self produced EP, Mayflys are releasing their debut album along with a home made animation for Spring.
The band spawned from Mayfly Trio, an acoustic act which released an album in 2010. Since then, Mayflys have developed their sound to suit their new line up and combined with their friendly & humble approach are gaining more followers and friends with every outing. Their increasing reputation in the London and Bristol area has seen them perform at Ronnie Scotts, The Halfmoon and the 2000 Trees Festival.
http://www.mayflysmusic.com/
LONELY BIRD
Lonely Bird are a 4 piece Rock Band based in Loughton, Essex. With a broad range of influences within the band their music is full of an energetic fusion of Blues, Alternative and Rock and have got the crowd’s rocking everywhere they have played.
Formed in the Summer of 2010, Lonely Bird have played numerous gigs in and around Essex/London and have been gaining rave reviews for their tight sound and great music. Reputable independent reviewer Lisa Parker stated that the band were ” At the moment, phenomenal -but well on the way to spectacular and ground-breaking.”.
2011 looks to be an exciting year for the band as they have a number of forthcoming gigs at some of London’s best venues including the 100 Club and the Islington O2 Academy.
http://www.myspace.com/lonelybirdband
IN’SIGHT
Joel and Daniel make up the EXCLUSIVE duo aptly named “IN’SIGHT”. The two formed as a duo back in November 2008 and havn’t looked back since. The In’sight boys pride themselves on creating unique and emotive music, capturing individuals with their sweet and smooth harmonies also contrasting with their catchy melodies. In’sight have performed in some of londons most known venues such as the 02 centre,Hammersmith apollo, The raffles club and many more. The In’sight boys are definitely something to watch out for in the near future, follow them on their journey as they take the industry by storm!
http://www.reverbnation.com/insightuk#
NEW TOWN KILLERS
The New Town Killers were formed in 2009, and are based in Milton Keynes, England. They have developed their own unique style of modern inspired indie-Rock that has seen their reputation grow faster than an amphetamine fuelled thistle..welcome to the New Town Killers experience!
http://www.myspace.com/ntkillers
May 2011
TUE O3 – SWING PATROL presents Swing Dance Classes
Beginner session starts 7pm
£8 for 1hour Lesson/£65 for 10 lessons
Weekly swing dance classes at AAA! The Big Band era is back with a vengeance so check out the new swing night starting soon. Beginner swing dance lesson at 7.00pm assuming no knowledge and then stay around for a drink and a dance while DJ “Swing Boy” James plays some swing tunes.
www.swingpatrol.co.uk
FRI 06 – LIVE: ROCKAOKE
Karaoke with you own LIVE rock band! (plus DJ till 2am)
7-2
Free before 8pm/£6 after
AAA and ROCKAOKE are back with their bi-monthly shindig where you’re the rock star. They’re the UKs original live karaoke band, inviting their audience to “live the dream” by taking to the stage and singing with a live rock band. Taking festivals like Big Chill and Bestival by storm last summer, their vibe is infectious, the fun contagious and, well, it’s something you’ve got to see for yourself.
http://www.rockaoke.co.uk/
You can pre-select your song and book it in online in advance:
http://www.rockaokenights.com/aaa/
TUE 10 – SWING PATROL presents Swing Dance Classes
Beginner session starts 7pm
£8 for 1hour Lesson/£65 for 10 lessons
Weekly swing dance classes at AAA! The Big Band era is back with a vengeance so check out the new swing night starting soon. Beginner swing dance lesson at 7.00pm assuming no knowledge and then stay around for a drink and a dance while DJ ” Swing Boy” James plays some swing tunes.
www.swingpatrol.co.uk
WED 11 – LIVE: PROHIBITION presents RIVE GAUCHE
8-12
£5 Entry
Passionate, dynamic and soulful Gypsy Jazz from top Hot Club band.
http://www.myspace.com/556965629
http://on.fb.me/fuRqoD
TUE 17 – SWING PATROL presents Swing Dance Classes
Beginner session starts 7pm
£8 for 1hour Lesson/£65 for 10 lessons
Weekly swing dance classes at AAA! The Big Band era is back with a vengeance so check out the new swing night starting soon. Beginner swing dance lesson at 7.00pm assuming no knowledge and then stay around for a drink and a dance while DJ ” Swing Boy” James plays some swing tunes.
www.swingpatrol.co.uk
WED 18 – – LIVE: DISCOVERY 2 presents Almost Blues
AKW from Discovery Talent presents her monthly showcases, bringing you the sharpest emerging artists around.
8-12
£5 Advanced/Online/Concession, £6 on the door
RICHARD NAVARRO
Described in one review as ‘the Jeff Buckley of jazz’, Richard Navarro (formerly known as Richard J Lewis) is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Canterbury fusing powerful lyrics and soulful melodies with a strong jazz sensibility and swing.
http://www.myspace.com/richardnavarromusic
LOUISE GOLBEY
Louise is a London based singer, songwriter and musician. Her sound can be described as contemporary Soul with a twist of Jazz. A familiar face on the London Soul/Jazz live circuit, Lousie has supported artists such as Omar, Vula (Basement Jaxx), Kele Le Roc and Krystal Warren.
http://www.louisegolbey.com/
TUE 24 – SWING PATROL presents Swing Dance Classes
Beginner session starts 7pm
£8 for 1hour Lesson/£65 for 10 lessons
Weekly swing dance classes at AAA! The Big Band era is back with a vengeance so check out the new swing night starting soon. Beginner swing dance lesson at 7.00pm assuming no knowledge and then stay around for a drink and a dance while DJ ” Swing Boy” James plays some swing tunes.
www.swingpatrol.co.uk
WED 25 – LIVE: WILLIAM TOPLEY
8-12
FREE ENTRY
Blood harmonies and bottleneck country blues with a rum and sun Caribbean twist.
http://www.williamtopley.com/
THUR 26 – LIVE: DISCOVERY 2 presents Zebedy Rays + October Sky + Orlando Seal and the Swell
AKW from Discovery Talent presents her monthly showcases, bringing you the sharpest emerging artists around.
8-12
£5 Advanced/Online/Concession, £6 on the door
ZEBEDY RAYS
Hailing from the outback of Worcestershire, Zebedy Rays combine sleazy guitar riffs, pounding basslines, and an electric energy on stage.
“The Mumfords with a sonic rocket up their arse!” – ZZub Industry Buzz Chart
www.zebedyrays.com
OCTOBER SKY
Hailing from Canada and having toured Europe extensively, the enigmatic October Sky alternate between frenzied rock and ambient alternative and head to AAA for another stellar edition of Discovery 2.
“Yet another hot undiscovered Canadian machine arising from the steam……All ten of these numbers are melodic and dripping in atmosphere you can actually feel yourself standing in.” Metalville Mag (UK)
http://www.octobersky.ca
“Listen up folks, because I have just found a band who are truly going to make tsunami style waves in 2011. Who are October Sky? The same question I asked myself before listening to their album and one that they silenced with their phenomenal music.” Sonicshocks mag (UK)
www.octobersky.ca
http://www.youtube.com/octoberskyofficial
http://www.myspace.com/octoberskyrock
ORLANDO SEALE AND THE SWELL
Orlando Seale and the Swell, having just finished recording their first album ‘I love you beast’, bring you songs of reminiscent of Talking Heads and Bowie. Swinging from the intimate to the epic, the melancholic to the euphoric, they’re well worth checking out.
www.sonicbids.com/orlandosealeandtheswell
www.myspace.com/orlandoseale
FRI 27 – LIVE: ROCKAOKE
Karaoke with you own LIVE rock band! (plus DJ till 2am)
7-2
Free before 8pm/£6 after
AAA and ROCKAOKE are back with their bi-monthly shindig where you’re the rock star. They’re the UKs original live karaoke band, inviting their audience to “live the dream” by taking to the stage and singing with a live rock band. Taking festivals like Big Chill and Bestival by storm last summer, their vibe is infectious, the fun contagious and, well, it’s something you’ve got to see for yourself.
http://www.rockaoke.co.uk/
You can pre-select your song and book it in online in advance:
http://www.rockaokenights.com/aaa/
SAT 28 – LIVE: TFTV presents (LINE-UP TBC)
8-2
£7 Entry (£6 guest list entry)
TUE 31 – SWING PATROL presents Swing Dance Classes
Beginner session starts 7pm
£8 for 1hour Lesson/£65 for 10 lessons
Weekly swing dance classes at AAA! The Big Band era is back with a vengeance so check out the new swing night starting soon. Beginner swing dance lesson at 7.00pm assuming no knowledge and then stay around for a drink and a dance while DJ ” Swing Boy” James plays some swing tunes.
www.swingpatrol.co.uk
