live music Archives - Blackpool Social Club

07 Mar

Elbows out as Pet Needs play Blackpool

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsGuide, Music & Gigslive music, punk

DIY punk band Pet Needs are heading to Blackpool ahead of the release of their new record ‘Elbows Out! This Is Capitalism’ later this month. Elbows Out! This Is Capitalism’ marks a decade in the life of the Colchester four-piece. The first 5 years were more a part-time affair, with a handful of single releases and gigs in the back rooms of pubs and clubs as well as house shows and anywhere else that they could play. After signing to Xtra Mile Recordings to release their debut album Fractured Party Music in 2021 they were catapulted into a dizzying touring schedule…

05 Dec

Gig Review: Peter Hook and The Light

Louise Ashcroft0 CommentsMusic & Gigsgig, live music, Lowther Pavilion, Lytham, Peter Hook

Earlier this month Stephen Dunstan interviewed Peter Hook ahead of this gig at Lowther Pavilion, Lytham. (Stephen's chat with ‘Hooky’ can be found here). During this conversation he explained that the set in Lytham would be a full performance of the New Order album 'Get Ready', followed by the greatest hits of Joy Division and New Order. Nearly three hours of rock music performed by a 69-year-old frontman - How would that pan out? Superbly, it turned out. It would be remiss of me not to mention there were issues with the PA system during the 'Get Ready' part of…

07 Apr

Music Q&A: Hot Saké on Blackpool’s new jam night

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsGuide, Music & Gigsbootleg social, live music, Music Venues, musicians

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] You may have noticed more of a spotlight on Blackpool’s grassroots creativity lately. With a new Cultural Strategy on the brink of release, and an expanding town-wide lineup of gigs from musicians both emerging and established, the focus is certainly shifting onto the new music scene. It only follows that a space to spontaneously explore and collaborate should emerge. Hot Saké – a musical collaboration between singer and guitarist Ryan Greaves (Rhy Grooves) and producer and multi-instrumentalist Liam Baugh – have been working with a rota of Blackpool musicians for the last year or so. Now they are…

23 Jul

Review: Women Rockin’ Harmony Choir Summer Concert

Linda Hampton0 CommentsMusic & GigsBlackpool, choir, community, community groups, concert, entertainment, live music, Music, performance, singing

The Urban Arts Studio in St Annes burst into life in July when a choir of ladies with a big rockin’ attitude sung their way through an appealing menu of some of the most iconic rock songs by female artists. It was a sold-out house at this cosy St Annes venue for the first full-length concert by the Women Rockin’ Harmony Choir, based in Bispham. Experienced choir director Tanya Laurence has been putting this group of singing women through their paces since she formed the choir in February 2022. For all us would-be rock chicks the programme was like a…

30 Sep

What’s On Guide: October 2022

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsGuideArt, art exhibition, Exhibition, gigs, live music, Music, performance, photography, what's on

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We know you've missed it, so here's the Blackpool Social Club What's On guide for October... Tap the date to see that day's listings.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion color="white" active_section="1" css=".vc_custom_1664380592238{border-top-width: 10px !important;border-right-width: 10px !important;border-bottom-width: 10px !important;border-left-width: 10px !important;background-color: #ffe758 !important;border-left-color: #ffe758 !important;border-right-color: #ffe758 !important;border-top-color: #ffe758 !important;border-bottom-color: #ffe758 !important;}"][vc_tta_section title="Saturday 1st October" tab_id="1664380069018-7611342f-7c06"][vc_single_image image="36100" img_size="large" add_caption="yes" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] Aunty Social – new venue preview A chance to preview of Aunty Social’s new community art space on Topping St. Aunty is heading onto the high street so that it can bring its community arts offerings together under one roof and provide a space to explore…

07 Sep

Music Review: St Anne’s Music Festival

Lauryn Eliza0 CommentsMusic & Gigsfestival, festivals, live music, Music, st annes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Over the August bank holiday weekend, Ashton Gardens was home to a three-day music festival complete with two stages showcasing local talent, food, drink and concessionary stalls as well as fairground rides for the family. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Three days jam-packed with music filled the gardens from the main stage and the grand marquee was a hive of sonic activity, filled with eager music-goers dancing to the many local bands taking to the stage throughout the day. Music fans could be found both inside the tent and setting up camp chairs throughout the gardens to enjoy the sounds al fresco. A…

12 May

Review: Beans on Toast

Antonia Charlesworth0 CommentsMusic & Gigslive music, Music, music venue, review

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Jay McAllister, aka Beans on Toast, is playing Blackpool for the first time. Bootleg Social has firmly established itself on the small gig circuit and artists like Beans are now realising there’s good reason to head across the M55. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] At Bootleg Social, 7 May. Words: Ricky Stack. Photos: @Alessio.Zinna He does so without fanfare, gracing the stage with just a guitar and bare feet, but the crowd are less laid-back about it. They chant his every word back to him. They don his merch. They’re local fans but they follow this man with his message of peace,…

22 Apr

Penelope Isles set to shake up Blackpool Central Library this weekend.

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsMusic & Gigslibraries, library, live music, Music, Music Venues, musicians, what's on

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In collaboration with Get It Loud In Libraries, Penelope Isles are bringing their unique sounds to Blackpool Library for an extra special, all ages, matinee performance. Performing tracks from their well-received album, 'Until The Tide Creeps in', the Brighton quartet bring melodic genius, dreamy guitar riffs and bright harmonies to the indie pop scene. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Taking recognisable influence from bands like The Thrills, Penelope Isles portray 'an impressive mix of talents and a mesmerising delivery of each song.' (New Noise) Get It Loud’s distinct matinee format brings emerging class acts to local libraries on Sunday afternoons for gigs that are accessible and a delight to all ages.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html…

01 Mar

Music Q&A: The Hara

Antonia Charlesworth0 CommentsMusic & Gigslive music, Music, Music Venues

Manchester trio The Hara visit Bootleg Social on 1st April as part of their We All wear Black Tour. The same day as the release of their eponymous EP, the night promises a special kind of riotous fun. Josh Taylor (frontman), Zack Breen (guitar) and Jack Kennedy’s (drums) music refused to be pigeonholed but fans of Yungblud, Bring Me the Horizon or Chase Atlantic will want to make sure they snap up tickets while they band is still playing the kind of special intimate shows Bootleg has become synonymous with. Zack Breen tells us what to expect. What informs your music and songwriting? Experience, context…

25 Oct

Lancaster Does Music

Buzz Bury0 CommentsMusic & Gigsfestival, international, Lancaster, live music, Music

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s a short dash up the A6 and you find yourself in the historical capital of the region, Lancaster. It’s the place I spent my student years, a place where some good friends live and the home one of the most amazing city music festivals around. Lancaster Music Festival 2021 was the 11th edition of one of the UK’s largest urban music festivals. Where music lovers can lend their ears to sounds in historic venues, the streets, the squares and what feels like every bar possible. The festival boasts over 30 venues with more than 300 performances from 200…