C'MON MIRACLE, HOW ABOUT A MIRAH TOUR?

K Records lovely lady, Mirah makes a rare visit to the UK this June having only appeared previously live once in the UK (with a set at 2002's Ladyfest London). On this tour, Mirah will sing and play guitar. she will also be accompanied by friends playing violin, double bass and accordion. Mirah's latest album 2004's, 'C'mon Miracle' is out now on K, and will be released in the UK July 11th by Arrivederci Baby! records.

So make sure you don't miss the opportunity to catch Mirah's sweet lo-fi  lullabies at the following events:

14-06 Bristol, Mr Wolf's Noodle Bar
(w/ The Diskettes + The Pickle Horses)
more info: www.localkid.co.uk

15-06 Brighton, Hanbury Ballroom
(w/ Lianne Hall + Laundrette)
more info: www.ladyfestbrighton.co.uk

16-06 London, Barden's Boudoir
(w/ Francois + Truly Kaput + I Know I Have No Collar)
more info: www.homocrime.org

17-06 Manchester, The Briton's Protection
(w/ Vol De Nuit)
more info: www.kaffequeeria.org.uk

18-06 Norwich, Norwich Arts Centre
(w/ Grand Prix 86 + Charlotte Morris)
more info: www.mqprojects.co.uk

19-06 Nottingham, Cabaret
(Don't Start Feeling All Romantic w/ Milky Wimpshake + Lardpony)
more info: www.damnyou.co.uk / www.tastyfanzine.org.uk

EB

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THE DISKETTES EURO DATES

Canada's The Diskettes, the boy-girl duo from Montreal bring their summery lo-fi bossa nova doo-wop pop songs to the UK/Europe this June. Think Jonathan Richman, Beat Happening or Marine Girls. The Diskettes full length CD Weeknights At Island View Beach is out now on  DIY label, Toronto's Blocks Recording Club. You can pick up a copy online from www.thebluehouse.org direct from Toronto for approx £6.49 total inc postage. Not bad.

May 31 London, The Catch 22 (w/MJ Hibbett + The Bobby McGees + Winston Echo) 
June 1 Lund, Sweden, Gottfried's backyard (email thebudgies@mail.com for info) 
June 2 Kalmar, Sweden TBC
June 3 Goethenberg, Sweden - Pop Pop Beat at Henriksberg (w/ Javelins + The Budgies + Second-Hand Furniture)
June 4 Stockholm TBC
June 5 Eberswalde, Germany (email shipshap@web.de for info) 
June 6 Wiemar, Germany (email shipshap@ web.de for info) 
June 7 Berlin, Germany, Trickster Club (w/ Japanther)
June 8 Exeter, The Cavern Club (w/ The Chinese Stars (Arab on Radar))
June 9 Leicester (?) TBC
June 10 Northampton, The Racehorse (w/ Winston Each + The Bobby McGees) 
June 11 Nottingham, The Cabaret  Tasty Fanzine & Damn You! presents: Don't start feeling all romantic (w/ The Nordic Mile +  Denis Driscoll)
June 12 London, the Pleasure Unit (w/ Wet Dog + Stationary + Smarty Pants) Afternoon Show 2pm! 
June 13 Brighton , The Sanctuary Cafe (w/ Young Playthings + The Tenderfoot) 
June 14 Bristol, Mr. Wolf's Noodle Bar( w/ Mirah + My Two Toms + The Pickle Horses) 
June 15 London, Plan B Anniversary party! (w/ Proforma) 

EB

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THE PONYS PULLING INTO TOWN!

Chicago-based quartet The Pony's canter into a town near you this June on a very wee UK tour. Along for the ride is new band member Brian Case of 90 Day Men fame. The pony's latest Steve Albini produced release, 'Celebration Castle' is available on In The Red Records distributed in the UK with Cargo. You can catch the band Thurston Moore describes as "hot as fucking tar!" at the following dates:

18-06 Birmingham, Upstairs @ Bar Academy (Academy 3) (Cold Rice w/ Grande Cobra)
19-06 Glasgow, Nice N Sleazy
21-06 Nottingham, Social
22-06 London, Camden Underworld (w/  Black Mountain + Proforma)

EB

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PEAK SEASON FOR THE CHALETS

it's all go for The Chalets this summer season. Not only do they have a new single out 27th June entitled 'Feel The Machine', had a track chosen to appear on the soundtrack for forthcoming Owen Wilson/Will Ferrell/Christopher Walken film, "The Wedding Crashers", a brand new album 'Check in' out August 15th, awarded Best New Band at the Meteor awards (Irish Brits) but they also have a big ole tour coming up in a mere matter of days.

JUNE
06 Stockton Georgian Theatre*
07 Shrewsbury Buttermarket*
09 London The Garage*
10 Stoke Sugarmill*
11 Coventry Groovy Garden*
13 Cardiff Barfly*
14 Southampton Joiners*
15 Exeter Cavern Club*
JULY
19 Brighton The Old Market + 
20 London Rocket +
21 Scarborough Vivaz +
AUGUST
13 Leicester Summer Sundae Festival @ DeMontfort Hall 

 (*w/The Cribs) (+ w/Maximo Park)

EB

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PATRICK WOLF, TOUR WOLF

Patrick Wolf returns from his European adventures of rave reviews, sell-out shows and fainting girls only to set out again on a UK/Ireland tour in support of the single release 'Wind In The Wires' on June 13th. In support on all the shows across the UK will be the London/New York duo Misty Roses, who released their debut CD "Komodo Dragons" (Rhythm of Life/Frog Man Jake) earlier this year. More festival appearances for Patrick are to be announced very soon. 

01-06 - EDINBURGH, Caberet Voltaire
02-06 - LONDON, The Lyric
04-06 - DUBLIN, Crawdaddy
05-06 - BELFAST, Empire Music Hall
07-06 - SHEFFIELD, Fez Club
08-06 - STOKE, Underground
09-06 - LEEDS, The Faversham
10-06 - LIVERPOOL, Academy
11-06 - NEWCASTLE, The Cluny
13-06 - EXETER, Phoenix
14-06 - BIRMINGHAM, Glee Club
15-06 - BRACKNELL, Southill Park, Ringmead, Berks
16-06 - CARDIFF, Clwb Ifor Bach
20-06 - BRIGHTON, Komedia

EB

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YOUNG PLAY THINGS IN SMALLTOWN AMERICA

The Young Play Things have joined the Smalltown America family. With the three-piece the cause of much excitement at sta HQ. Young Play Things release their single "Love You Like That" on July 4th.

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ALL THE BETTER TO SEE YOU WITH MY DEAR! WOLF EYES UK DATES!

Ann Arbor noisy boys, Sub Pop's very own Wolf Eyes return to the UK this June to play some loud music in venues about the UK and Ireland. If you think your can handle it catch them at the following venues... oh and pack your earplugs.

13-06 Freebutt Brighton 
14-06 ICA, London 
15-06 Custurd Factory, Birmingham
16-06 Jabez Clegg, Manchester (w/ I Had An Inkling + Wolf Eyes + Mr Fist + Land Ahoy + Not Music)
+ 16-06 Dry Bar, Manchester
17-06 Wheelans, Dublin Ireland 
18-06 Pavillion, Belfast Ireland 
19-06 Mono, Glasgow
20-06 Newcastle Version Festival

EB

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DAMON & NAOMI'S EUROPEAN ADVENTURE

Damon & Naomi (ex Galaxie 500) return to Europe this month in the midst of a crazy stint of shows. Fresh from their US tour and after a mammoth laundry session the pair hit the road bound for the  UK, and mainland Europe. Joining them for all UK, Spanish and Portuguese shows will be Michio Kurihara whilst for the London and Newcastle show nmperign will be in tow and finally Bhob Rainey will join all Spainish / Portuguese shows.

Those dates:

Saturday, May 14 Hasselt, BELGIUM, Kunstencentrum Belgie
Sunday, May 15 Amsterdam, HOLLAND, Paradiso 
Monday, May 16 Paris, FRANCE (The Red Wheelbarrow Bookstore Poetry reading by Damon from his book, The Memory Theater Burned)
Thursday, May 19 Bristol, UK, Cube Cinema
Friday, May 20 London, UK, The King's Head
2 Crouch End Hill (corner of the Broadway) (w/ King Creosote) 
Saturday, May 21 Glasgow, SCOTLAND, Barfly
Sunday, May 22 Newcastle, Live Theatre, UK Orange Evolution Music Festival 2005 (w/ Vic Chesnutt)
Tuesday, May 24 - Barcelona, SPAIN, La Pedrera
Wednesday, May 25 - Madrid, SPAIN, Siroco Club
Thursday, May 26 Huelva, SPAIN, Universidad (w/ Hood + Adrian Crowley0
Friday, May 27 - Lisbon, PORTUGAL, Galería Ze Dos Bois
Saturday, May 28 Valladolid, SPAIN, Subterfugio
Sunday, May 29 Castellón, SPAIN, Ricoamor
Saturday, June 4 Istanbul, TURKEY, Babylon

Damon & Noami then go on to tour in Japan and Korea for the remainder of June, check their website for details.

EB

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JARIUS & SECONDSMILE ON TOUR

Two of the UK's finest up and coming bands, JAIRUS and SECONDSMILE, are heading out on tour together this June, showcasing new material which will be appearing on their forthcoming Big Scary Monsters released EPs. It's the first full national tour for Jairus, who have previously played across Europe and Japan, and also Secondsmile's return tour after the departure of frontman, Olly, at the end of last year. 

12.06 - Lincoln, The Attic
13.06 - Leeds, Fenton
14.06 - Preston, The 12 Bar
15.06 - Bristol, The Croft
16.06 - Exeter, The Cavern
17.06 - Bridgend, The Rec
18.06 - Coventry, Earlsdon Cottage
19.06 - Norwich, Ferryboat
21.06 - London, Brixton Telegraph

Both bands have exclusive tracks featured on the new BSM label sampler CD, 'All The Better To Eat You With, My Dear', which also features Jeniferever, Chariots, Itch, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, Sparks Lights & Flames and many more. The compilation will be in shops from 23rd May via Shellshock Distribution and is available to buy online at www.bsmrocks.com now.

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FULL ENGLISH WITH FRENCH TOAST

Dischord Records, French Toast (consisting of long-term Fugazi contributor, Jerry Busher as well as being involved with the likes of Nation Of Ulysses and Make Up) haul ass around the UK this May in support of their first full length release 'In A Cave' (out March 7th). So for plenty of hook and rhythm mixed with some instrument trade-offs catch yourself a slice of French Toast in a sweaty little venue near you.

Tue May 10 London, The Scala (w/ Electrelane + Scout Niblett)
Thu May 12 Newport, Le Pub
Fri May 13 Bristol, Hope Chapel (w/ electrelane + Scout Niblett)
Sat May 14 Brighton, TBC
Sun May 15 Reading, Rising Sun Arts Club
Mon May 16 Liverpool, Heaven Hell
Tue May 17Leeds, Fenton
Wed May 18 Newcastle, Dog And Parrott
Thu May 19 Glasgow, King Tuts Wah Wah Hut (w/ Mono)
Fri May 20 Lancaster, TBC
Sat May 21 Birmingham, Hare And Hound (w/ The Fucking Champs)
Sun May 22 Manchester, Klondyke Club (w/ Cerberus Shoal + Dragula)
Mon May 23 London, Bardens Boudoir 

EB

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JEFFREY LEWIS TOUR, DUFUS!

Do Something Pretty favourite, the ever lovely Jeffrey Lewis returns to the UK this Month with his old pal Dufus for a wee jaunt around this here Isle. Including what looks like a cracking night playing alongside Herman Dune, Diane Cluck and Thomas Traux in Brighton tonight!!

Thurs, May 5 - Brighton, Komedia, (w/ Herman Dune + Diane Cluck + Thomas Truax!)
Fri, May 6 - Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
Sat, May 7 - Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
Sun, May 8 - Birmingham, Jug of Ale, Mosely
Mon, May 9- Manchester, Jabezclegg
Tue, May 10- Gateshead, St. Joseph's Centre,Walker Terrace (w/ acoustic black metal band Impaled North Eastern Moonforest)
Wed, May 11 - Hull, Adelphi (wi/ Thomas Truax!)
Thu, May 12 - Oxford, the Cellar
Fri, May 13 - Lancaster, Feedback@Korner's Bar, (w/ Superkings)
Sat, May 14 -Leicester, Pride of Leicester
Sun, May 15 -London, Windmill, Brixton
Mon, May 16- London, Bush Hall, changed from the Spitz; (Track & Field presents: w/ Let's Wrestle)

EB

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SMOG FORECAST OVER THE UK

Bill Callahan, AKA Smog and the artist formerly known as (Smog) releases his 11th studio album May 30th, 'A River Ain't Too Much Too Love?' on Domino records followed suit with a full UK/EIRE tour. Catch Mr Callahan at the following venues:

June
Thu 09 London Islington Academy
Fri 10 Manchester Roadhouse
Sat 11 Dublin Whelans
Sun 12- Belfast The Limelight
Mon 13 Galway Roisin Dubh
Wed 15 Leicester Music Café
Thu 16 Glasgow Mono
Fri 17 Edinburgh Caberet Voltaire
Sat 18 Leeds The Faversham
Sun 19 Bristol Trinity Arts Theatre

EB

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Julies haircut pop over to the UK this month to take part in the International Pop Overthrow festival (www.internationalpopoverthrow.com) in Liverpool, May 26th - 30th at the Cavern Club. The band will be playing two shows, both on Sunday May 29th, the first at the Cavern club at 3pm then a quick dash up to the Lennon's Club for another 30 minute set at 7.30pm. 

In other Julies news, as previously reported here on these hallow pages, the bands Home Environment project songs are now available for free to download at the bands Italian fans community. www.julieshaircut.com/he/heindex.html

EB

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