THE HOP HAILS ANGELO PALLADINO

With its arched red brick ceiling and an eager audience, the Hop had the ambience of a downtown American Blues/Rock bar as Angelo burst in to his set with the fans favourite “Two Crows”. Another couple of tracks from his much-acclaimed album “Blood, Blues and Bad Dreams” soon followed with “Midnight” and “Just Can’t Sleep” which worked in well with some of his unrecorded work and “Another Mystery Train” from his recently released EP “Broken Hearts Still Beat”. Angelo’s song-writing has a feel of Johnny Cash in the storytelling, with support for the downtrodden and out of luck people who still have the fight to battle on, while his stage presence is Britain’s answer to Bruce Springsteen in full-flow. His rendition of “Personal Jesus” had the crowd whooping with delight, as Angelo showed the skill and quality which almost made the brickwork weep in a performance which shone as brightly as the spotlights above. An incredible set ended with another all-time favourite in “Long Dark Of The Night” as Angelo created a “buzz” which very few performers can ever dream of attaining. If you missed this gig, make sure you catch his next one as this performer is very very special.

ANGELO'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE

FACTORY STREET STUDIO CHRISTMAS PARTY

Factory Street Studios are having a Christmas Party on Saturday 17th Dec, full details are on the following link.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

GLORIOUS NIGHTS OF MUSIC AT FACTORY STREET

Factory Street Studios and Yorkshire Gig Guide have teamed up bringing to Bradford an exciting series of musical nights featuring a mix of bands and open mic floor spots where performers and bands of all genres can come together and share. This is a great opportunity for new performers to gain experience in a friendly, fun musical community and for established artists to try out new songs. A place to enjoy music, feel good and have fun.

The evening will be held at Factory Street Studios and Factory Street is a not-for-profit organisation with initiatives that support the local community through artistic musical initiatives. The open mic/jam music evenings offer musicians a great opportunity to develop and share their music in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
The first night in the series, Tuesday December 27th will be full of festive fun featuring The Troubadors and Chris Martin “The Man in the Hat”. The Troubadors are rousing, passionate and uplifting performers and this acoustic West Yorkshire band is not to be missed. Music with heart and soul is the force that is The Troubadors. Fan of the Troubadors, Mike Harding BBC 2, recently said they are “real good stuff”. They will be supported by Bluesman and raconteur Chris Martin “The Man in a Hat”. Chris Martin says of himself, “Musically I‟m a blues shouter and guitarist, playing slide and finger style and also lap style. Throughout my long and varied musical career, I‟ve both thrilled and puzzled audiences the world over (well round Yorkshire)”. He may well talk more than he plays, but whatever happens you‟re bound to have a good time. Our second evening Tuesday January 3rd sees in the New Year with brilliant Bradford Band „The Rudiments‟. The Rudiments indie sounds have a rock „n‟ roll edge drawing influence from a wide variety of bands and artists with energetic live performances that thrills audiences.

The evenings will include open mic slots, floor spots are available of three songs each. Get in touch and book your place or just turn up on the night. First come first served. Alternatively just come and listen and enjoy the music.
Singers, Musicians and Performers, MCs, Bands, Comedians, Poets, all welcome for a Great Night of Live Music.
Spectators welcome. Come along and have a fun night!!! Free entry, Raffle, Bar.

Factory Street Studios, 9 Factory Street, Bradford, BD4 9NW. 01274 682125.
www.factorystreet.co.uk


Book a slot: Andrew Sugden andrew@yorkshiregigguide.co.uk Tel: 07885 377797

NOT TO BE MISSED - SUNDAY 11th DEC - ANGELO PALLADINO

Angelo Palladino will be performing “Live” at the Hop on Sunday 11th Dec, where he will be promoting his new 5 track EP titled “Broken hearts still beat”. The EP is the first offering for some time from one of the regions most admired performers, who is now in the process of hitting the road on a regular basis. The first track “Nighthawk” is typical top quality Angelo as the storyline gives vivid images which continue throughout the five tracks. “Make it right” increases the tempo and gives the listener the chance to foot-tap and finger drum at a pace, before the stripped bare and atmospheric “Limehouse” shows another side to the distinctive singer. Another change of direction comes with ”On the street”, before finishing with a song of both reflection and a 100% determination to fight back in “Another mystery tram” and shows what Angelo does so well, by taking the listener within the song and experience each and every emotion direction. Angelo is back and better than ever, don’t miss him “live” or the EP!

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