Issue 83 / November 2017

FESTIVAL
International Guitar
Festival Of Great Britain
Floral Pavilion - 26/10-30/11
The 29th INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL OF GREAT BRITAIN graces
the Wirral again for a month of top guitar talent. Welcoming all genres
of music, from classical and jazz to rock, soul and blues, the festival will
celebrate the versatility and range of the guitar throughout history. Both
international and homegrown artists will be providing the tunes, including
ROY WOOD and JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR as headliners, supported by
some festival favourites and familiar faces. Liverpool Guitar Society will also
be performing at the Williamson Art Gallery and guitar workshops will run
at KGB in Birkenhead, to accompany a celebration of diverse guitar artistry
and encourage more people to pick up the instrument.
GIG
DJ Format & Abdominal
The Magnet - 02/11
Since first collaborating in Music For The Mature B-Boy
back in 2003, DJ FORMAT & ABDOMINAL have been
inseparable ever since. The infamous hip hop duo return
to Liverpool to showcase their first full-length album
together, Still Hungry. The record features the evereclectic
beats of Format, taking on a grittier delivery
of classic hip hop, however still packed with feel-good
funk and intelligent rhythms. Abdominal provides the
charismatic lyrics that flow and click with Format’s beats
as the pair effortlessly collaborate both on stage and in the
studio. Head down to The Magnet next month to witness
their old school style and infectious tracks.
GIG
Peggy Seeger And Family
Philharmonic Music Room – 28/11
Liverpool Philharmonic welcomes singer songwriter, folk
and feminist icon PEGGY SEEGER to its Music Room.
Alongside her late husband and collaborator, Ewan
MacColl, Seeger is one of folk music’s most influential
artists and helped lead its revival in the 1960s. Fastforwarding
to 2017, her UK tour coincides with the
publication of her memoir and accompanying CD, First
Time Ever. Her most treasured songs will be performed
alongside readings from her memoir that recounts her
remarkable life. Known for her fervent stage presence, wit
and rebellious nature, the night will certainly be an emotive
and nostalgic celebration of her extraordinary career.
THEATRE
Lefty Scum
Everyman Theatre – 09/11
Jonny & the Baptists, Josie Long and Grace Petrie have combined
their satirical artistry to bring us LEFTY SCUM, an evening of
witty and unashamedly political performances. Expect music,
comedy and revolutionary socialism as the three artists find
humour in a right-wing age. Each act has been celebrated for
their rapport with audiences, infectious enthusiasm and tenacious
drive for change. Although welcoming audiences of all political
persuasions, they will “probably take the piss out of you if you’re
a Tory”. Sounds good to us. Grab your tickets quick if you want to
catch this limited 10-date UK tour stop off at the Everyman.
Lefty Scum
GIG
Astles
District – 23/11
Astkes
LIMF Academy ‘One To Watch’ artist and 2016 Merseyrail Sound Station
Prize winner ASTLES releases his second EP, Full Of Wonder, with a special
show at District on 23rd November. The Southport teenager impressed
with his Live At The Nordic release at the beginning of the year and is
bookending 2017 with a selection of songs that show a real evolution for
the singer-songwriter having collaborated with electronic artist Joseph
Mott and Pure Joy’s Matt Freeman, who will also act as support for the EP
launch. The EP has been preceded by single Death Is Love and is available
to buy along with a ticket for the launch party for just £5.
ART + DINING
Eat Me
The Royal Standard – 04/11
For an evening of divine and deee-lightful drag, dinner and art, look no further than EAT ME at The Royal
Standard. Promising to bring together a tongue tickling array of the finest drag artists rounds these parts,
matched with heady cocktails, tasty tapas and coquettish canapés, you’re bound to find something to satisfy
all tastes. The team behind the Eat Me + Preach night at Invisible Wind Factory are also inviting you to
appreciate the work going on in The Royal Standard, inviting guests to ‘sneak behind the beaded curtain’ and
view the art in their private diner’s club. We’re not sure what that entails but we’re excited to find out.
Eat Me
GIG
Algiers
The Magnet – 23/11
Algiers
Delivering politically-charged and darkly soulful tracks, ALGIERS continue their
restless fight to tackle social issues with music. Their second album The Underside
Of Power, delves into and confronts oppressive forces, whilst offering a palpable
sense of hope amongst the chaos. Industrial punk, experimental rock and gospel
come together to drive their rebellious messages with intense beats, call and
response, and the impassioned vocals of Franklin James Fisher. Algiers have been
recognised for their uplifting and energetic performances – which they’re sure to
bring to The Magnet – delivering their songs with the same urgency that they carry,
hoping to ignite the inner revolutionary.
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