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chriswallace85 said:
I hate saying it, but it makes a bit of a mockery of the 'Sunderland is a Music City' slogan doesn't it.
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We’ve had nights where there’s something been on in a few venues here too.

Whether we like it or not, Newcastle will still continue to get gigs on. I was at OCS (acoustic) at the Fire Station not to long ago, think the Kooks played Monument in the last 18 months.
 
chriswallace85 said:
I hate saying it, but it makes a bit of a mockery of the 'Sunderland is a Music City' slogan doesn't it.
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Its really not is it.
Ive lived down in Stockton for god knows how long now, but the music scene down here, for a shitty smackhead suburb of Middlesbro, is unreal - Globe has managed to pull in some decent bigger bands, and then between the Arc and Ku, they get on the excellent smaller bands (and some surprising ones - Libs/doherty).

I said it earlier in thread, the Bilk gig at Independant last Sunday, about 20-30 people there - that would sell out in Ku easily
 
Longy said:
We’ve had nights where there’s something been on in a few venues here too.

Whether we like it or not, Newcastle will still continue to get gigs on. I was at OCS (acoustic) at the Fire Station not to long ago, think the Kooks played Monument in the last 18 months.
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I'm at City Hall this Thursday to see Jalen Ngonda......the missus is a fan ;)

But also on in the city on the same night are John Grant, Rumer, 4 other bands I don't really know.....and only the bloody Mercury Awards !!
 
genewolf said:
Scott Lavene and Nev Clay at the Old Cinema Laundrette in Gilesgate next for me.

Its a great venue with a capacity of only 50 ish. If you live in Durham and haven't been, get yourself there sometime. I think a lot of people don't know it exists.

I have no affiliation to the laundrette other than appreciating its value as a local amenity by the way.
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I'm seeing the same pair the night before at the Engine Room in North Shields. Much closer for me anyway, but I was going to go to the Laundrette, because it's lush, until my lad said he'd bought us tickets for the Horne Section same night. 1st World Problems.

Current bookings:

Magpie Arc (Cluny)
Scott Levene & Nev Clay (Engine Room)
The Horne Section (Tyne Theatre)
Jumpin' Hot Club Anniversary (St Mary's Heritage Centre)
Field Music (Fire Station)
Getdown Services (Pop Recs)
Futureheads Xmas show (Fire Station)
Blue Diamond Xmas show (Peacock)
St Paul & The Broken Bones (NX)
Unthanks (Glasshouse)
Midlake (Fire Station)
Ron Sexsmith (Fire Station)
 
chriswallace85 said:
I hate saying it, but it makes a bit of a mockery of the 'Sunderland is a Music City' slogan doesn't it.
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Not in the slightest. Sunderland's music scene has been a key part of Sunderland's recent renaissance. This is why it was awarded the recognition as a Music City (Manchester is the only other city in the UK to have this award, although Newcastle now and obviously going for it). Sunderland's indigenous I scene is tremendous with great bands springing up all the time. And the likes of Field Music/Lake Poets/The Furureheads all putting in time to encourage these young and talented people. Additionally, there is more music being performed in the city than probably ever before with more venues and more recording studios that ever before. I think you have missed the point, which is a shame.
 
10 Gary Rowells said:
Not in the slightest. Sunderland's music scene has been a key part of Sunderland's recent renaissance. This is why it was awarded the recognition as a Music City (Manchester is the only other city in the UK to have this award, although Newcastle now and obviously going for it). Sunderland's indigenous I scene is tremendous with great bands springing up all the time. And the likes of Field Music/Lake Poets/The Furureheads all putting in time to encourage these young and talented people. Additionally, there is more music being performed in the city than probably ever before with more venues and more recording studios that ever before. I think you have missed the point, which is a shame.
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Loada waffle to name check the same three turns.
 
10 Gary Rowells said:
Be nice if you read my post. There are loads of great new bands coming through now. Biggest problem with Sunderland is the negativity and the desire to slag off those trying to change or improve the place.
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We just need more punters at gigs . We talk a good game . I was playing original stuff in town in the 90s to a handful . I go to see bands now in my 60s and it's average turn out . It's not negative ,it's just how it is . There is plenty bands , the quality isn't even in question . Field music can't make a living ,enough said
 
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