The 405 Gig Guide // 13th-19th August 2012

Toots & the Maytals – Concorde 2 // 14th August 2012

Roots Reggae pioneers, Toots & the Maytals bring some feel-good, sunshine vibes to Brighton’s Concorde 2.

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Other Gigs
• 13/08/12: Tiny Ruins - Albert // [Tickets/Info]
• 14/08/12: Jacuzzi Boys – Green Door Store // [Tickets/Info]
• 15/08/12: Vintage Trouble - Komedia // [Tickets/Info]
• 16/08/12: Violens – Green Door Store // [Tickets/Info]
• 18/08/12: Eddie Halliwell - Venue // [Tickets/Info]

Gigs chosen by Ed Blow

Baroness - Corporation // 13th August 2012

In an otherwise typically quiet Summer week in the city, Monday has a feast of gigs to pick from. Probably just about edging it is the prospect of Baroness bringing their brand of intelligent prog-metal with crossover appeal to Corp on the back of their latest 'Yellow and Green' album.

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Other Gigs
• 13/08/12: That Fucking Tank – Audacious Art Space // [Tickets/Info]
• 13/08/12: Mega Aquarians – SOYO // [Tickets/Info]
• 13/08/12: Likes Lions / Rubicava – West St Live // [Tickets/Info]

Gigs chosen by Kyle Rice

Meursault – Stereo // 15th August 2012

Folktronica? Indie Folk? Alternative Rock? Wel, whatever you call it, it’s good.

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Other Gigs
• 13/08/12: Karen Matheson – Oran Mor // [Tickets/Info]
• 16/08/12: Young Aviators – Nice N Sleazy // [Tickets/Info]
• 17/08/12: The Heretics – Oran Mor // [Tickets/Info]
• 17/08/12: Ocean and Victoria – Stereo // [Tickets/Info]
• 17/08/12: Jacuzzi Boys – Nice N Sleazy // [Tickets/Info]
• 17/08/12: Manky Savage – King Tut’s // [Tickets/Info]
• 18/08/12: Knock On Effect – Nice N Sleazy // [Tickets/Info]
• 18/08/12: Nice Harper – King Tut’s // [Tickets/Info]

Gigs chosen by Toni Spencer

BBC MCR Introducing live – Ruby Lounge // 17th August 2012

What could be more perfect than a night of fantastic local bands? Tonight sees Jessie Rose Trip, Folks, JP Cooper and Biederbeck come together for a free, yes free!, gig in the heart of their hometown. Perfect. Head on down early to avoid disappointment!

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Other Gigs
• 14/08/12: Refused – Academy 1// [Tickets/Info]
• 16/08/12: Joe Pug– Castle Hotel// [Tickets/Info]
• 16/08/12: Trembling Bells – Band on the Wall// [Tickets/Info]
• 18/08/12: Gaz Marlow – Castle Hotel// [Tickets/Info]

Gigs chosen by Heather Berry




EL GHOST FEST – MUTHERS // 18th August 2012

As good an opportunity as any to check out the performance space at this gem of a Digbeth recording studio, in the eclectic company of The Courtesy Group, Ghosts of Dead Airplanes, The Juneau Brothers and more. Worth five of your English pounds for sure.

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Other Gigs
• 16/08/12: Tropicalia - The Bull’s Head // [Tickets/Info]
• 17/08/12: Since Monroe – The Rainbow // [Tickets/Info]
• 18/08/12: Hustle V – Hare and Hounds // [Tickets/Info]
• 19/08/12: The Trevor Burton Band – The Brown Lion // [Tickets/Info]

Gigs chosen by Lyle Bignon




Jessie Ware – Plan B // 15th August 2012

Jessie Ware releases her debut album (Devotion) on August 20th, and it's one of our favourite releases of the year, so you'd be a fool to miss this one.

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Other Gigs
• 13/08/12: Refused - HMV Forum // [Tickets/Info]
• 13/08/12: James Yorkston - Rough Trade East // [Tickets/Info]
• 14/08/12: John Maus - Scala // [Tickets/Info]
• 14/08/12: Violens - Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen // [Tickets/Info]
• 16/08/12: Lower Dens - Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen // [Tickets/Info]
• 17/08/12: Minus the Bear - Heaven // [Tickets/Info]

Gigs chosen by Oliver Primus




Violens – Start The Bus // 18th August 2012

Having released sophomore album 'True' in May of this year, the New York trio bring their upbeat dream pop to the West Country to promote said album.

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Other Gigs
• 13/08/12: Public Image Ltd – O2 Academy // [Tickets/Info]
• 14/08/12: Sadie Fleming – Urban Wood // [Tickets/Info]
• 17/08/12: Shadow Child - Thekla // [Tickets/Info]
• 18/08/12: The Hit Ups – The Lanes // [Tickets/Info]
• 18/08/12: Deer Tick – The Louisiana // [Tickets/Info]

Gigs chosen by Jack McKenna