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And where better to start than at the lovely Eaton Park Café on the 1st, where local singer songwriter Matt Watson is performing. It is close to the boating lake, so you can re-enact your own Endless Shipwreck whilst you are there.
More local favourites Ducking Punches play the Waterfront Studio on the 2nd. Put down the Prosecco and get your Fizzy Brains down to King Street for that one. Support comes from River Jumpers. Just in case it turns chilly.
One of acoustic roots music’s guiding lights, Brook Williams holds an afternoon masterclass and an evening performance at Norwich School’s Blake Studio on the 3rd. Tis is part of the Young Norfolk Arts Festival, which runs until July 10th. Pick up a programme from Te Forum, or from participating venues.
New Orleans’ Hot 8 Brass Band took the Arts Centre by storm last summer, with their eclectic mix of sousaphone rhythms and hip-hop ‘bounce’.
Tey are back in Norwich at Te Waterfront on the 4th. Where better to celebrate Independence Day?
Ideal Surreal present an evening at Te Owl Sanctuary on the 7th headed up by Will Teather’s band, Vicars of Stiffkey. Also on the bill are Puppets To Te Supreme Commander, featuring Te Darkness’ former drummer, Ed Graham. Requesting permission to land in Timber Hill for that one.
Te Lord Mayor’s Celebrations dominate the weekend of 7th and 8th, with live music at various locations throughout the city, including a stage on the recently pedestrianised Westlegate. Make a beeline for the Sonic Youths Showcase outside Te Forum on Saturday lunchtime, reuniting Cabrakid, Lobster, Maya Law & Allergy Kid and Midnight Zoo.
Don’t miss Australian rockers Te Smith Street Band, so named after a road in their native Melbourne, on the 10th. Note that this gig has been moved from Te
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Te longest day has passed, but July still heralds the real start of summer. School and college terms end, the holiday exodus begins, and warm evenings and al fresco dining rule. Whether you are headed for foreign parts, or consigning yourself to another round of supermarket Stella and a sausage in your own backyard, remember to also seek out some live music. Choose from this summer selection, and continue to eat to the beat.
Owl Sanctuary to Epic Studios. Which is on Magdalen Street. In our native Norwich.
London-born Tunde Jegede brings his Testimony Tour (21 Concerts in 21 Cities) to Norwich Arts Centre on the 11th. Classically trained, and a master kora player, Jegede’s fusion of African and European traditions weaves a unique spell. And remember to pause and admire NAC’s recently unveiled Blue Plaque.
Punk rockers Medictation visit Te Owl Sanctuary on the 13th. Tey will be playing their album Warm Places in its entirety. Accompanied by a cold lager, this might provide the perfect soundtrack to your summer in the city.
Te Barford Festival on the 15th offers an on- the-doorstep alternative to the considerably bigger and busier Latitude Festival which kicks off two days earlier. Expect everything from folk to hip-hop when acts like Ten Wxlves, Te Magic E’s, and Breeze Redwine head
up the music stage. It is also 70 miles closer and about two hundred quid cheaper than its Suffolk counterpart.
Mercury nominated producer DJ Swami joins forces with Punjabi folk musicians at Norwich Arts Centre on the 18th. Te result is Punjabtronix. Expect electronica, traditional sounds, and visual projections combining to devastating effect. Try recreating that with an iPod and a couple of torches in your backyard.
Straight Outta Compton and down to Te Waterfront. Tat’s where DJ Yella from NWA and Lil’ Eazy E will be headed on the 19th. Expect West coast hip-hop classics on the banks of the Wensum. Tat’ll be Norfolk Wit Attitudes.
Sheffield’s experimental rock instrumentalists 65daysofstatic visit Norwich Arts Centre on the 22nd. Recently acclaimed for their soundtrack to the video game No Man’s Sky, leave your virtual reality headsets at home, and enjoy this one instead within the setting of
our favourite medieval venue.
Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have done their homework and chosen Taverham Hall for their Outside Live event on the 28th. Tere’s plenty of room, so I’m sure you will all squeeze in.
And finally, there’s more Antipodean rock with which to end the month when Sydney’s DMA’s play Te Waterfront on the 31st. Unashamedly influenced by Britpop, Madchester and Oasis, this Aussie trio have already wooed the likes of Brighton’s Great Escape and Glastonbury. Recommended by the NME’s Kevin Perry (yes, honestly. Tat is his name).
So there you have it. If you are leaving the country for your festivals and beach-side frolics, then enjoy yourselves. Meanwhile us Norwich remainers will still have our tales to tell. We shall all meet up and compare tan-lines in August.
DAVID AUCKLAND
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