Hi everyone
I’m playing at the Green Room in Altrincham tonight from 9pm (Thursday, 12th August 2010). It’s been a while since I’ve done a gig, so I’m looking forward to it. Here’s the address:
17 Goose Green
Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 1DW
07971 676 049
I’m supporting the fantastic Passenger at the Bay Horse tomorrow (Tuesday 15th June). One of my favourite Manchester acts, Pablo’s Finest Hour, are also on the bill. Here’s the line-up:
I’m really excited about doing the gig. You can buy tickets here…
Hopefully see you there!
Tom
We’re currently driving from Exeter to Totnes, for the last day of rehearsals before the gig tonight. It was sounding really nice yesterday. Basic premise is to get a load of songwriters together and then work on one new song for each songwriter, over a weekend. Then we’re all playing on each other’s songs.
A lot of the arrangements involve vocal harmonies, but there’s a cellist, two keyboards, guitars and djembe between us, so lots of scope for doing stuff.
The gig starts at 7.30pm tonight (Sunday, 9th May) and it’s £4 on the door. The venue is the Ariel Centre, Totnes.
Tom
Hello! There’s an exciting gig at Baa Bar, Fallowfield on Tuesday. It’s being put on by Silent Sara, in aid of the Red Cross.
The lineup is looking really good – it features seven acts, including Karima Francis, Kristyna Myles, Glyn Bailey, Robin Mukherjee, Risa Hall and Pavor Nocturnus. I’ll be playing a couple of songs too.
I think entry is by donation, 3 or 4 quid. Should be a really nice night. Things kick off promptly at 8pm…
Manchester band Anna Kashfi will be launching their new album, Survival
, at Fuel Cafe Bar in Withington tonight.
It’s a free show, and doors open 7.30/8pm. I’m really looking forward to the gig – it’s been a while since I’ve seen Anna Kashfi playing live, and it will be good to hear tracks from the new album.
The album is available to buy from Amazon.co.uk
There’s a free charity gig tonight in Altrincham (donations welcome). It features some really good Manchester musicians, and I’ll be playing a few songs there too. Here’s the blurb from the Facebook event page:
Welcome to the free community gig marking 6 months of the Energy Academy, a locally run initiative to help residents in South Trafford live more sustainably and save money to boot!
For your entertainment on this cold and potentially snow-capped night we have secured some of the finest acoustic acts the North-West has to offer. Notably:
Black Jack Barnet
Dan Gallagher
John Condy
Tom Kerswill
Vanessa Lewis
Dan Melrose
The Dandelion ClocksPlus there will be guerilla conjouring from Mark the Magician to keep you entertained during the breaks.
Not only that, local company SponsorTrees.com will be planting a tree for everyone who attends the event and Energy Academy volunteers will be on-hand to give practical advice on how you can save energy in the home and beyond.
So if you live in the area and want to be entertained for free then get yourself down for some foot-stompin’, toe-tapping and thought-provoking music.
Thanks to everyone who came to the Acoustic Eclectic gig in Stalybridge last night. Had a really, really good time. It’s a lovely atmosphere there, and a good place to play.
There was also an open mic session beforehand – players included Robin Mukherjee, Ed Turner, Jon Orpheus and Tony Ward.
On the subject of open mics in Lancashire, the Greater Manchester area, and further afield, I’ve just spotted an open mic in Todmorden, on Thursdays. It’s at a venue called Jack’s House. They’ve messaged me to say they’ve got new equipment, and will now record your performance for free. Slots are 15-20 minutes long. Might be worth checking out. Their next is tonight (Thursday 26th), from 8.30pm till 12am.
And, closer to Manchester, I’m now running an open mic at Bar One in Withington each Sunday. Last week’s was especially good, with a big turn out and a set from Nic Chapman (Hebden Bridge)…
And of course there’s the Trof NQ open mic in Manchester city centre each Monday.
Finally – don’t forget that Jon Gomm is playing this Friday, 27th November at Kro Bar. Also on the bill are Laienda (Bristol) and the Woe Betides (London / Birmingham). £4 in. It’s going to be a great night – can’t wait.
Acoustic Eclectic with Tom Kerswill - Wed 25th Nov
Acoustic Eclectic is a lovely acoustic night at the Q-Inn in Stalybridge. I’m playing there tomorrow evening (Wednesday, 25th November). It’s a free night (donations welcomed). There’s an open mic beforehand, and I’d really recommend it as a place to play. Lovely friendly, audience, nice beers – a good night!
You can add yourself to the Facebook event or head over to the acoustic eclectic myspace page.
Hi
This Friday at Kro Bar, we’re putting on some really excellent acts. We have Jon Gomm, the Woe Betides, Laienda, Lisa Marie Glover, I am Three, and I’ll be playing a couple of songs too:
It will be £4 in on the door, and get there for 7.30pm to see all the acts… Really looking forward to this one!
Really enjoyed presenting the All Fm unsigned show on Monday, 16th November. We had Damiani live in session at 11.30pm. Here’s what we played:
Our next show is on Monday, 14th December, 11pm-1am, when we have Leo Brazil and the Disco Nasties (TBC) live in session.
Chorlton Arts Festival
Please feel free to pass the flyer on to anyone you know who may be interested in getting involved, we would love to see them there. The launch party is an opportunity for visual/performance artists, venues and volunteers to find out more about the festival by meeting members of the team, picking up an application pack and asking questions. There’s also a jazz band and food.
The launch event is usually pretty fun – so it’s well worth going to if you have an interest in getting involved with the festival.
Tom
Hi
I promised I’d post all the videos from the Trof Northern Quarter open mic. Well, here are the remaining performances:
Or you can click through to my site for the complete list of performances.
Artists – feel free to embed these videos in your own sites. You need to press the appropriate button on the video player and it will give you the code.
Trof Northern Quarter open mic
Artists can embed videos in their own site by pressing the embed button on the video player. Let me know if the comments if you have any problems playing the videos.
You can also see an index page of all the performances from the open mic.
The last ever Sunday open mic at Trof Northern Quarter is tonight. After that it will be every Monday. We’re replacing the Trof NQ night with a new night — which you can also come to tonight. It’s at Bar One, Withington and starts at 8pm. This is the second ever open mic we’ve done there, so I’m looking forward to it. I’ll be running Bar One tonight and Ollie with be running Trof NQ. See you later…
Note (20th Jan 2010) Bar One has now closed down, sadly — check elsewhere on the site for other Manchester open mic nights.
Hi everyone,
We’re starting a new open mic, every Sunday from 8pm, in Bar One, Withington.
We’re aiming to keep the vibe similar to our Sunday open mic in Trof Northern Quarter, which sadly will be coming to an end on the last Sunday of October. (The Trof NQ night will then run each Monday from November onwards).
Would be great to see you at the Bar One open mic this Sunday (tomorrow). We’re aiming for everyone to be able to play three songs each, but since it’s a brand new open mic, there may well be room to do a few more than that on the first few Sundays.
Or for people nearer the centre of town, head down to Trof Northern Quarter tomorrow, for the last-but-one Trof NQ Sunday open mic!
If you’d like to play either open mic tomorrow, drop me a comment below, or else just turn up around 8pm…
You can join the Facebook group for info on the open mic at Trof NQ. And we’ll be setting up a group for the new Bar One open mic shortly too…
Tom
Hi everyone,
Because of the bank holiday, Trof Northern Quarter have cancelled the open mic night we usually do there tonight. It’ll be back on next week.
As a replacement, I’d recommend Uluru’s open mic (Chorlton). Run by Ricky Damiani, it kicks of at 7.30pm. I’ll be heading down there, and there will be a featured slot from Passenger, of Brighton — they’ll be doing a 45 minute set at 9.30pm. It’s all free of course, and should be a really good night.
Tom
This coming Saturday, there’s a free day of music at Jackson’s Boat — which is on the banks of the Mersey, near Sale Water Park. Some of the artists playing include Oniyama and the Sun Collective, Jason Dunkley and That Girl Sue, Zacc Rogers, Passenger, Alexis McLean, and me (Tom Kerswill). It’s free, but charity donations are welcome! Not sure exactly when everybody will be on yet… but their website advertises music as being in the evening – I’m thinking things will be starting around 6pm but will keep you posted!
Here are the address and contact details for the pub:
Jackson’s Boat
Rifle Road
Sale
Manchester
M33 2LX
(0161) 905 264
Tom
Thanks to everyone who came to the gig at Trof Northern Quarter last night. It was a really fun gig!
I’m playing at Pulse Cafe, Todmorden, along with Josephine Oniyama. It starts at 2pm on Sunday, 23rd August.
I played at Pulse a few weeks ago, and it’s a lovely venue. The gig is free, too!
Josephine’s a really well known Manchester artist, and always puts on good live shows. The cafe does great vegetarian food, coffee and even has beer and wine. If anyone wants a lift up there, there are 3 free spaces in a car at the moment – just let me know in the comments section on the blog, or by email…
Tom
Hi
There’s a gig tonight, Tues 18th Aug, 8pm, at Trof in the Northern Quarter. In order of appearance:
Tom Kerswill
The Jade Assembly
George Borowski
It should be a fun gig. George is best known for being the “Guitar George” that Mark Knopfler refers to in Dire Straits’ song “Money For Nothing”
Door price is £3 (£2 with NUS). I’m really looking forward to it. I’m normally one of the people organising music there, or hiding behind the sound desk so it’ll be a nice change to be in front of the mic!
Hi, How Are You at Fuel
MONSTERS BUILD MEAN ROBOTS
“Echoes of Sigur Ros and Explosions in the sky” – Artrocker
http://www.myspace.com/monstersbuildmeanrobots
FUEL CAFE, 8PM, FREE IN.
If you like loud pounding guitars, thom yorke style electronica, and beautiful soundscapes a la Mogwai, Sigur Ros…you must not miss this gig from Brighton 4 piece MBMR
Take a chance to hear something new. something exciting.. and go away having seen your favourite new band.
With support from…
THE WOE BETIDES
Pop duo championed by Jeremy Warmsley!
http://www.myspace.com/thewoebetides
“There’s something dark and brooding about The Woe Betides… sweet, fast-paced chorus, heavy guitars and almost New Romantic-esque vocals. Not too shabby at all!” (Stool Pigeon)
OH STOCKHOLM!
http://www.myspace.com/ohstockholm
“Conor Oberst may have competition!” Sandman
There’s going to be a really nice little gig this Sunday at the Bay Horse. I’m playing around 6.45pm. and there’’s a barbecue – which is always a good thing at a gig:
BBQ!! 3.30-4.15 (at least)
Doors 4.30-5.00
Thom Stone 5.15-5.45
Andy Needham 6.00-6.30
Tom Kerswill 6.45-7.00
SRGents 7.15-7.45
Charnock & Russell 8.00-8.30
Kamal Arafa 8.45-9.15
BBKC 9.30-10.00
The Bedlam Six 10.15-10.45
