25 November 2009
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Summer Sundae Weekender:
The Streets + The Charlatans + The Zutons + Saint Etienne + Bon Iver + Beardyman + Baddies + First Aid Kit + The Kabeedies + The Noisettes + The Joy Formidable + Micachu & The Shapes + Karima Francis + Imelda May + Dan Black + James Yuill + Woodpigeon + Teitur + Jim Jones Revue + Oi Va Voi

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At De Montfort Hall, Leicester
Fri 14 Aug - Sun 16 Aug 2009

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Noisettes

Noisettes

Furious jazz-punk from this London-based trio. The Noisettes fuse punk, rock’n’roll and jazz to make glitzy, charismatic music, which shimmers beneath singer Shingai’s incredibly rich and powerful vocals. Sounding like a cross between Martina Topley-Bird, Karen O and Billie Holiday, her vocals convey a sense of raw dramatics one moment, and polished refinery the next. ‘Charismatic, enigmatic and exciting… this is a band with talent, creativity and passion in abundance…’ SouthScene

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The Streets

The Streets

The Streets - or Mike Skinner as he's known to his friends - playing an 'extraordinary mix of garage, rap and anything else he can get his hands on' (NME). Whether you love or hate the music, it's originality and impact on the scene is undeniable. His debut album 'Original Pirate Material' was a brilliant blend of urban poetry, cut-up beats and a wicked sense of humour. For many artists, this initial success would have been an unbearable burden, but Skinner returned in late 2003 with the outstanding 'A Grand Don't Come For Free'. An urban concept album, the street-slang lyricism of the original record was complemented with a new found level of emotional maturity. He has raised the bar again, but can he go higher?

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The Charlatans

The Charlatans

Ever present in the charts and ever popular with fans, The Charlatans have lived through the Madchester era and are still making wonderful indie-pop tunes on the other side. With a back catalogue including 'The Only One I Know', 'Weirdo' and 'One To Another' to complement their new material, expect something truly special live.

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The Zutons

The Zutons

From Liverpool UK with a glam-rock-boogie-vibe, this band are from the same stable that produced The Coral. However their second album "Tired Of Hanging' Around", showcases a new, heavier, beefier sound. Expect an improved, confident musicianship of five people with more soul than previously demonstrated on their debut record, during which they were still finding their feet. Frustrated but energised, jet-lagged yet raring to go, The Zutons are back with a big, ballsy album brimming with urgent saxophone and meaty riffs; swampy rhythms and pop to jump around to.

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Saint Etienne

Saint Etienne

In a dance world where drum machines and pounding basslines rule, Saint Etienne have always been a welcome purveyor of fresh pop, dance and ambient fusion. With Sarah Cracknell's breathy, etheral vocal still sending shivers down the spine and a back catalogue including 'Only Love Will Break Your Heart' and 'He's On The Phone' to draw on, plug in and start dreaming.

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Bon Iver

Bon Iver

Bon Iver is the stage name of Wisconsin singer-songwriter Justin Vernon, formerly of Mount Vernon and DeYarmond Edison fame.

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Beardyman

Beardyman

Mouth-play from human beatbox extraordinaire and winner of the UK beatboxing crown for two years running.

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Baddies

Baddies

Formed from the ashes of previous bands in and around Southend, Essex, Baddies are 4 friends on a mission to make you listen, and listen you will. Theirs is a sound that flits effortlessly from Talking Heads to Queens Of The Stone Age in the blink of an eye.

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First Aid Kit

First Aid Kit

The Swedish duo First Aid Kit comprises sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg.

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The Kabeedies

This feverishly exciting four-piece are from Norwich. They have inspired quotes such as : 'Gorgeous, wonky Candy-pop with boy/girl vocals. You’d have to have a heart of stone not to love this. The Kabeedies are a suspicious gathering of some boys and a girl who like to concoct new ways of baffling the human ear. Their slightly damaged minds dream up gleeful pop tunes and a live show that leaves audience members dying for their next fix of sweat and gaiety' (Cherryade Records).

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The Joy Formidable

The Joy Formidable

A mix of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Metric and Breeders. Great indie pop songs.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Nov 2007

Karima Francis

Karima Francis

Manchesters hottest property at the moment is young Karima Francis. Treading a line that brings memories of Van Morrison, Jeff Buckley, Tracey Chapman and Joan Armatrading.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Jan 2007

Imelda May

Imelda May

An Irish soul chanteuse. KT Tunstall with a funk implant maybe. Great bluesy folky pop with a great band full of intelligent playing.

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Dan Black

Dan Black

You may be aware of his cover of Notorious BIG's classic, 'Hypnotize' - he's Dan Black, former singer of indie-rock champions The Servant, with some gorgeous new songs to show off. Black has also worked providing guest vocals for italian group Planet Funk.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Oct 2008

James Yuill

Singer-songwriter blending acoustic guitar songs with light electronic flourishes.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Sep 2007

Woodpigeon

Woodpigeon

Lush, romantic music that combines bright, delicious pop with gorgeous echoey harmonies and oddball orchestrations including some lovely guitar, banjo, shambling drums, a glockenspiel, piano, melodica and horns.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: May 2008

Teitur

Teitur

Hailing from the Faroe Islands, Teitur is a unique songsmith who's met with rave reviews. 'The airy, gossamer arrangements and dreamy vocals evoke the reveries of a romantic troubadour musing out loud as he travels the world' - New York Times.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Aug 2004

Jim Jones Revue

Jim Jones Revue

Supercharged back-to-basics fifties rock'n'roll coming across like a collision between Little Richard and the MC5. It's a dirty yet righteous noise that'll get any crowd to its feet. The nearest comparison would be Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels – a pure rock'n'roll overload with a soulful vibe and a groove that just won't quit.

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Oi Va Voi

Steeped in the rhythms of Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and beyond, Oi Va Voi bring us beautifully told folk-tinged songs with grooves - drawing as much on modern dance music as their Jewish cultural heritage...it's a mixed-up & contemporary sound.

Listed on Ents24.com since: Apr 2004

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