Happy Monday! Already experiencing post-weekend blues? Why not try a musical pick-me-up, as Brighton’s gig line-up promises to be stellar this week. Get your dancing shoes on, because it’s time to start grooving.
Frankie and the Witch Fingers @ Green Door Store, Monday 2nd September
The band’s main attraction is their explosive performance, which includes rowdy energy and absurd lyrical imagery. Each member brings a unique approach to their dark yet playful performances, powering rock n’ rock party fuel. The gig promises to airy vocal harmonies over heavily-serrated riffs.
The Green Door Store, 8pm – 11pm. Tickets £8. 18+. 2, 3, 4 Trafalgar Arches, Brighton BN1 4FQ.
King Yellowman & The Sagittarius Band @ Komedia Brighton, Tuesday 3rd September
Jamaican-native Yellowman is a reggae and dancehall deejay who’s 80s chart topping tunes has earned him a Grammy Award nomination. He has made a return to music following a battle with cancer, and is now pushing socially conscious music. One not to miss.
Komedia Brighton, 7.30pm – 11pm. Tickets £10 (+BF). 18+. 44-47 Gardner St, Brighton BN1 1UN
Joe Woodham @ The Rose Hill, Wednesday 4th September
Joe Woodham is a young talent who merges the various genres of ramblin’ folk, blues and jazz to create his own unique sound. Inspired by the likes of Bob Dylan and The Beatles, his performance is bound to be a crowd pleaser. He’ll be joined by singer-songwriter Leonie Evans.
The Rose Hill, 7pm – 11pm. Tickets £6 (+BF). Rose Hill Terrace, Brighton BN1 4JL
Ohtis @ The Hope & Ruin, Thursday 5th September
American band Ohtis are performing at The Hope & Ruin on Thursday. Their alternative, dark approach to country music has won legions of them fans in the States. Let Ohtis take you on a musical journey through their truthful lyrics that explore upbringing and heartbreak.
The Hope & Ruin, 7pm – 11pm. Tickets £8 (+BF). 11-12 Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3WA
Teeth of the Sea @ The Green Door Store, Friday 6th September
London-based psychedelic rock band Teeth of the Sea are touring their fifth album, WRAITH this autumn. Their largely instrumental album features electronic percussion and melancholic yet ferocious sounds, and is sure to warm up The Green Door Store this Friday Night.
The Green Door Store, 7.30pm – 10.30pm. Tickets £10 (+BF). 18+. 2, 3, 4 Trafalgar Arches, Brighton BN1 4FQ.
Babe Rainbow @ Coalition, Saturday 7th September
Babe Rainbow’s Saturday night gig was originally supposed to take place at The Haunt, but was moved to Coalition after the club recently announced its shock closure. The move has left Brighton Journal wondering whether Coalition might takeover from The Haunt as Brighton’s premier gig venue.
The Green Door Store, 7.30pm – 10.30pm. Tickets £10 (+BF). 18+. 2, 3, 4 Trafalgar Arches, Brighton BN1 4FQ
The Lonesome Ace Stringband @ Rose Hill Tavern, Sunday 8th September
If you’re in the mood for some folksy, country inspired music to end your week, then head down to the Rose Hill Tavern to see The Lonesome Ace Stringband. Originally hailing from Canada, the quartet are stopping off Brighton as part of their world tour.
The Rose Hill Tavern. 7.30pm – 10.30pm. Tickets 70-71 Rosehill Terrace, BN1 4JJ, Brighton, UK.