The Luxe Live on Wednesday 22nd August 2012
On this cloudy late August evening, The Luxe Live showcased some of the best new up and coming acts around the UK. It had everything from folk rock to dance rock.
First to step up to the mantle was the wonderful Aussie Emmy Lou. It was her first ever London show so you could understand that she was nervous at first but she then graced the clientele at The Luxe to some of the best folk songs ever. She's off to Brighton later this week and I expect her to play another blinding set. I think one wouldn't be surprised if they saw her gracing The Green Man Festival in a few years time as she has a wonderful voice.
Thank Pablo were the second act of the evening and they played a masterful folk rock set which got everyone dancing and set the mood for the rest of the night. This was their first show since the Olympics where they played in Hyde Park, it was obviously very different for them, but i feel they really enjoyed playing in the very intimate surroundings because they played a very energetic set. Their next gig is at The Book Club in Shoreditch where they are playing at 9pm. This band will go very far in the future, so keep updated and watch them embark on their journey to the very top.
They are also very luck to have Mel Draisy as their violinist as she is a very busy musician and often has lot's of projects happening.
Below is the link to their filmed video of one of their songs which was filmed by my Columbian friend Felipe Pena.
Thanks Pablo
Sarah Moss clearly didn't show any nerves when she came up on stage to play some wonderful folk pop songs. I really loved her set as she has a wonderful voice and is very keen keyboardist . It was great to see her play because she really made the audience very attentive and got some great reviews from some of the clientele at The Luxe Live. In a few years time I can picture Sarah Moss in a folk rock band playing small festival slots in places like Dorset and Suffolk. She just needs to find the right set of musicians and then she will be on top of the world. Don't worry she isn't leaving London soon, she has a slot at The Luxe Live next Wednesday at around 8:30pm so don't leave London anytime soon !!
Sarah Moss
The fourth act of the night was the Brighton band Tiny Dragons. They really got the crowd dancing to their mixture of dance rock and pop music. They are one of the most eagerly anticipated bands i have seen this year as they are so energetic on stage and always try and involve the audience. This is the second time I have seen them live. I am sure they are going to get a big following if they just stick at it and try and get plenty of gig around London and local cities near them.
Tiny Dragons
Annalie Wilson fitted into 10:15pm slot perfectly by playing a blinding set of folk rock. I felt that all her songs were very formulaic and dark. This made the audience want to stay very quiet to take in the melodic voice of Annalie. Her band sounded startlingly impressive. I like the way they all felt at ease during their set. Expect big things from Annalie Wilson, she will be back at The Luxe at some point soon. But until then keep an eye out for her, she's bound to have quite a few gigs coming up soon.
Annalie Wilson and her band
The May Birds closed the night in style by playing a rich brand folk music. The band consisted of a cellist, guitarist and pianist. I felt that they sound really fantastic, i loved the subtle harmonies in their songs and the way the cellist, guitarist and pianist all played an errorless set. Alice Haughton, the lead singer of The May Birds has a very magical unique voice which helps capture the audience in the moment. Watch out for these ladies in the near future they will go onto bigger things such as wedding shows and corporate gigs. Their next gig is at the Hoxton Underbelly on Friday 31st August.
The Maybirds
All is not lost for the rest of August as we have some great nights happening soon:
For the rest of August we have :
https://www.facebook.com/events/269271806512559/ - Thursday 23rd August
THE SHAKEDOWN: LIVE MUSIC & DJ's UNTIL 1AM
YOU GOTTA GET UP TO GET DOWN AT THE SHAKEDOWN!!!
RAFF FT. REMEDIES - 830pm
...bringing BIG SOUL and a whole lotta FUNK that's always guaranteed to make you dance! http:// CITIZEN :9.30pm LIKE THE BASTARD LOVE CHILD OF NEW ORLEANS FUNK, CHICARGO BLUES & CLASSIC BRITISH ROCK http://www.facebook.com/ http://www.citizenofficial.com/ THE MATADORS- 10;30PM As an answer to the insipid modesty of modern popular guitar music, The Matadors offer a blues-hued tonic for sleeping ears. Ostentatious, lewd and looking for a fight, this peacock rock n’ roll takes a bow to its old friend the blues, then swiftly stands to rub its white-hot codpiece in the nearest unsuspecting face. http://www.facebook.com/ DJ's: ROB A DUB & MR. WHITE |
Shawbook Presents- Tuesday 28th August
The BEAUTIFUL Luxe is a hidden cave of a venue This gastropub/restaurant has a classy cocktail bar/music venue which is situated in the heart of Spitalfields .
Co-owned by John Torode (Masterchef) and Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) - expect the signature Luxe Mojitos to be tasty and the music even beter. I have a sensational line up for my third Shawbook Presents night at The Luxe and it's free entry so what more could you want. SARA KILLEEN: SARA ROBALO: Born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, Sara studied music from a young age. At 13 she wrote her first song and has been composing ever since. Aged 18 and fresh out of school she swapped Lisbon for London to pursue a career in the music industry and enrolled at the Academy Of Contemporary Music. At the ACM she developed her guitar, vocal and performance skills, gained invaluable insight into the industry and perfected her songwriting. https://www.facebook.com/ SASCHA JOHST: Sasha Johst is an aspiring singer/ songwriter from Bangkok, with a unique talent of mixing styles from Folk to Pop to Soul. https://www.facebook.com/ DEXTER STRANGEWAYS: Alternative Ballad Singer dwelling in the depths of some kind of Lynchian lair, lighting his way through the noir catacombs with shimmering torchsongs. The band's base is on the Holloway Rd, North London (down road from Joe Meek's old studio), lead vocalist Dexter himself hails from the Northwest of England and has a background in Fine Art. https://www.facebook.com/ HENRY PARKER & THE VELVET LOONS: https://www.facebook.com/ LIV & THE LIONHARDTS: Combining folk and rhythmic elements, Liv & The Lionhardts songs are driving yet mellow. Soulful voices when mixed with spontaneous rhythmic passages build songs into at times moving and playful instrumental crescendo's of percussive guitar and Cajon drum, and beautiful violin lines. Like us: www.facebook.com/ Listen: www.soundcloud.com/ Watch: www.youtube.com/user/ Lit The Fire (official): www.youtube.com/ I Can't Go (Offical): www.youtube.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ TUESDAY AUGUST 28TH - 7:30PM TO 10:30PM STRICTLY 18+ FREE ENTRY The Luxe Live Wednesday 29th August 2012 https://www.facebook.com/events/510753378941814/
Stand UP COMEDY at The Luxe-
A night of comedy & music not to be missed! To be added to the £7.00 advance door. Mail reuben.mckenna@gmail.com Doors 7pm - 8pm start £7.00 adv 8.50 on the door - Bar food available. https:// Table & booth reservations: events@theluxe.co.uk Tel 0207 1011751www.theluxe.co.uk |
