The 405 Gig Guide // 10-16th October 2011

Cave Painting - Clwb Ifor Bach // 14th October 2011

Cave Painting were the summer band to watch and did not fail to achieve this with playing Greenman Festival and supporting Kyla La Grange. The Brighton band should be on everyone's must see list. They are supported by Love Parry III and winners of Cardiff Oxjam's battle of the bands Palomino Party.

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You can visit Cave Painting by heading to

Other Gigs
• 11/10/11: Cloud Control/The Keys - Buffalo Bar // Click here to buy tickets
• 13/10/11: Emmy the Great - Clwb Ifor Bach // Click here to buy tickets
• 13/10/11: Bob Dylan - Motorpoint Arena // Click here to buy tickets
• 14/10/11: Bombay Bicycle Club - Cardiff Student's Union // Click here to buy tickets

Gigs chosen by Emma Dudkey

Laura Marling – Exeter Cathedral // 14th October 2011

I’ve been looking forward to this gig for weeks. On the whole cathedrals tend to creep me out…but the chance to see Laura Marling perform in such a place is going to be a pretty special experience.

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You can visit Laura Marling by heading to lauramarling.com

Other Gigs
• -11/10/11: Emmy The Great – Fleece, Bristol // Click here to buy tickets
• 13/10/11:Trogons – Sixty Million Postcards, Bournemouth // Click here to buy tickets
• 14/10/11: Paris Suit Yourself – B-Side, Truro // Click here to buy tickets

Gigs chosen by David West of Art is Hard Records

Rihanna – SECC // 10th October 2011

Everybody loves Rihanna; girls want to be Rihanna; boys (and maybe even some of the girls, too)... well, that much is obvious. Everybody wants Rihanna. If you’re one of the lucky ones heading down to the SECC for this one, you’re in for a real treat. Click here to buy tickets

You can visit Rihanna by heading to http:// http://www.the rihannanow.com

Other Gigs
• 10/10/11: Wolf Gang – King Tut’s // Click here to buy tickets
• 10/10/11: True Widow – Captain’s Rest // Click here to buy tickets
• 11/10/11: Sarah Blasko – Captain’s Rest // Click here to buy tickets
• 12/10/11: The Moth & The Mirror – Stereo // Click here to buy tickets
• 15/10/11: Noah and the Whale – Barrowland // Click here to buy tickets
• 15/10/11: Kyla La Grange – Captain’s Rest// Click here to buy tickets

Gigs chosen by Toni Spencer

Chad Valley – XOYO // 11th October 2011

Do we really need to talk about why you should go to this gig? Do we?

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You can visit Chad Valley by heading to http://www.myspace.com/hugomanuel

Other Gigs
• 11/10/11: Craft Spells - The Lexington // Click here to buy tickets
• 12/10/11: Herman Dune - Union Chapel // Click here to buy tickets
• 12/10/11: The Horrors - Roundhouse // Click here to buy tickets
• 14/10/11: Sarah Blasko - Bush Hall // Click here to buy tickets

Gigs chosen by Oliver Primus

Tellison – The Harley // 15th October 2011

Having developed something of a cult following with debut Contact! Contact! a few years back, sophomore effort The Wages of Fear ought to propel Tellison towards the mainstream recognition they deserve. Get down to The Harley on Saturday night and see what all the fuss is about before the rest of the world catches on! A stellar lineup is completed by ex-Dartz!/Maple State men Algiers and angular pop merchants Elk.

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You can visit Tellison by heading to tellison.co.uk

Other Gigs
• 10/10/11: Mazes – The Harley // Click here to buy tickets
• 10/10/11: Hot Club de Paris – SOYO // FREE
• 13/11/11:The Tangled Tour – The Earl // Click here to buy tickets
• 14/11/11: Tubelord – The Bowery // FREE

Gigs chosen by Kyle Rice

Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Ruby Lounge  // 15th October 2011

Benjamin Francis Leftwich is one artist that is deserving of the spotlight he is receiving. His heartfelt, personal style is enough to leave you in tears. Happy tears, not “oh-god-its-awful” tears! This date is something else, as Daughter is joining him for what is sure to be a wonderful evening.< p>

You can visit Benjamin Francis Leftwich by heading to http://www.benjaminfrancisleftwich.com/

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Other Gigs
• 10/10/11: Emmy the Great – Deaf Institute// Click here to buy tickets
• 10/10/11: Chapel Club– Sound Control// Click here to buy tickets
• 14/10/11: The Antlers– Sound Control // Click here to buy tickets
• 15/10/11: Joy Formidable – Manchester Academy 2 // Click here to buy tickets

Gigs chosen by Heather Berry




Robots in Disguise – Coalition  // 7th October 2011

Electropunk duo Robots in Disguise hit Brighton town with their new album Happiness V Sadness and are sure to entertain with their grinding grooves and silly outfits . Brace yourselves for uncontrollable dancing and a glorious refusal of all things serious. Click here to buy tickets


You can visit Robots in Disguise heading to robotsindisguise.co.uk/

Other Gigs
• 10/10/11: Ghost Poet –Digital // Click here to buy tickets
• 11/10/11: Art Brut – The Haunt// Click here to buy tickets
• 13/10/11: Stiff Little Fingers – Concorde2 // Click here to buy tickets
• 14/10/11: Imperial Leisure – Green Door Store // Click here to buy tickets

Gigs chosen by Jack Prescott