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guide to Live Music in Swindon during September

Swindon’s live music scene is as of our generation’s finest singer-
diverse and widespread as any songwriters and hand-picked
in the country. Whether you like by Adele herself on Graham
chilled out acoustic music, blues, Norton’s BBC Adele Special, the
folk, pop or rock, the scope for outstanding Katie Markham has
musical entertainment is endless. the show-stopping voice and
This month we almost have a total captivating charisma to deliver
cover band takeover for you to all your favourite Adele hits in an
choose from. enthralling concert performance.
If you’re looking for something If you prefer your music rocky and
real, honest and charming, Songs more math orientated, Swindon’s
of Praise have the show for you on Port Erin will be performing at
1 September. Local legend, ex-cider the Rolleston Arms, Commericial
swiller and all round champion Road on 16 September, showcasing
of the land pirate mantra Gaz the very best of local talent and
Brookfield, fresh from his brilliant throwing in a few surprises no
headline set at the Swindon Shuffle, doubt.
returns to The Victoria in Old Town. The Land Pirate himself Gaz Brookfield will be performing at Finally, when you’re “In The
Since winning Acoustic The Vic on 1 September Mood” there were few finer swing
Magazine’s 2010 Singer Songwriter composers than Glenn Miller, and
of the year, he has spent his time four times, with the last two selling A stunning power trio featuring you can relive all your favourite
on the road, touring the UK and out over six months in advance. some of the UK’s finest musicians, songs from the big band era at the
Europe. In this time he has shared Support on the night comes from performing an incredible show in Wyvern Theatre on 25 September,
the stage with the likes of Levellers, the excellent Funke and the Two the true spirit of these legendary easing you into the Autumn months
Frank Turner, New Model Army, Nick Tone Baby and the delicate folky superstars, this promises to be a with some classic moments of
Harper, Newton Faulkner, Miles meanderings of Swindon’s Nick night not to be missed! musical history.
Hunt, and many more, racking up Felix. 17 September sees the Wyvern Of course, there is a whole world
over 1,000 gigs to date. If you’re after something more Theatre host Someone Like You of music to discover in Swindon
Gaz remains the only unsigned nostalgic, Swindon Arts Centre - The Adele Songbook, a show besides just these events, so for
solo artist to sell out The Fleece in plays host to the ultimate Jimmy that’s touring UK theatres for more information, or for more
Bristol, a feat he as now achieved Hendrix and Cream crossover group the very first time. Billed as an events happening in Swindon and
Voodoo Room on 11 September. immaculate celebration of one beyond, visit: www.theocelot.co.uk
Vinyl store opens in Old Town

Opening a new music store is a be over 3.5 million units this year, “We’re able to compete with the
monumental challenge for anyone. so it shows that there is a national likes of Amazon and HMV on price
However, Swindon residents Karrie increase in vinyl purchases.” as well.”
and Greg Miszowski have decided Greg said: “Vinyl is so good “We would like to be able to
to take the plunge, by opening because it gives you a listening support some of the local Swindon
their own independent store in Old experience that you don’t get with and Wiltshire artists by stocking
Town – RPM Records. CDs or digital downloads. People their releases.”
Karrie said “There is never going respect the quality, and pay more RPM Records opened on Saturday
to be a good time to start a attention to it as a format.” July 23 with live music from singer/
business without risk, but with the “We want to be able to songwriter Jack Moore and 2 Sick
‘vinyl revival’ taking place at the complement local businesses Monkeys alongside Northern Soul
moment, we wanted to get on the in the area, not compete with and Motown tunes from DJ Mike
ground running now before the them. We’re part of the Old Town Flay. The store has an ordering
market takes off even further. Last Business group, and it’s great to facility online for you to request
year, 2.5 million units of vinyl were be in a tight community who will vinyl not currently stocked. Visit: The vinyl frontier - Greg and Karrie
sold, and that figure is projected to watch each other’s back. www.rpmrecordsltd.co.uk Miszowski at RPM Records, Old Town
Summer Sale
Up to 30% off units

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