The Buttertones | Tue 12 Sep | Hare & Hounds | £7.70
Rockabilly revivalists from Southern California, the Buttertones are the soundtrack to a mean Tarantino flick set in the crusty underbelly of the Golden State. Like other 60s lovers Ty Segall or Thee Oh Sees, the Buttertones stick to their shtick with utter sincerity: from wurlitzers and horn blasts, to reverb-drenched surf guitar solos and Richard Araiza’s doom-heralding baritone. skiddle.com
Geno Washington & The Ram Jam | Fri 15 Sep | Hare & Hounds | £15
Spending five decades redefining soul with an easy musical nonchalance and genius flair has made Geno one of the most revered musicians that ever lived. An incredible opportunity to get up close and intimate with a true soul icon. See our full preview here.
Shanti Celeste | Fri 15 Sep | Hare & Hounds | £8.80
You might know Celeste as the brains behind London-based daytime party brand and record label Secret Sundaze; you might know her from her original releases on Bristol-based label Idle Hands. Either way, the south-west selector’s deep and melodic house and techno sound is perfectly suited to the intimate surroundings of the Hare & Hounds. See our full preview here.
Beyond the Tracks | Fri 15 – Sun 17 Sep | Eastside City Park | £44 – £49.50
A brand new Birmingham festival set in the open space beyond Millennium Point. Dance legends Orbital headline, along with local success stories Ocean Colour Scene and Editors; filtering into the earlier slots is a supremely healthy dose of local talent, from Jaws and Superfood to Dorcha and Hoopla Blue. See our full preview here.
Banfi | Sat 16 Sep | Sunflower Lounge | £6
London-based indie pop band Banfi have been releasing a steady drip of spacious, gold-flecked singles over the last year, full of easygoing melody. This type of radio-baiting guitar sound is a crowded field, but so far Banfi are pacing themselves well, letting each confident slab of cinematic pop speak for itself. seetickets.com
Sullivan and Gold | Sat 16 Sep | Ort Café | £4 OTD
Irish acoustic duo Sullivan & Gold keep things lean, writing bold folk songs but stripping back their arrangements in a way that’s reminiscent of Bombay Bicycle Club’s low-key ‘Flaws’ album. Close harmonies, cavernous reverb, intricate finger-picked guitar; Sullivan & Gold choose their ingredients well, and the result is a tasteful adaptation of the Simon & Garfunkel formula. ortcafe.co.uk
Words: Chris Donald - Gigs Editor
Published on: Thu 3 Aug 2017