Johnny Monaco + Young Lust

TONIGHT - Thursday 17th May 2012

FORMER ENUFF Z'NUFF GUITARIST RETURNS TO UK FOR POWER POP ONSLAUGHT
£4 on the door entry.

TRASHPIT MAGAZINE are very proud to announce that former ENUFF Z'NUFF Guitarist JOHNNY MONACO will be returning to the UK for his very first solo headline tour this May.
 
www.johnnymonaco.com

Monaco was the lead guitarist and eventually lead singer for the band during his 12 year stint with Enuff Z'Nuff touring extensively throughout the US, Europe & Japan.  After leaving the band in 2008 Johnny continued to front his own pop band and released his debut solo CD, "Overrated". Edgy, sharp witted power pop for the 21st century with a flair for sugary choruses and ultra catchy melodies.

Monaco has not toured the UK since back in 2007 and this will be music fans first chance to hear his perfect pop/rock gems that combine elements of British Invasion song craft and today's latest studio trickery. Johnny's music has a familiarity to it, yet is all together his own. Songs about love, life, lust, boredom and suburbia sit side by side with songs of distant planet aliens and dream demons! In Johnny's musical world, any subject is fair game, and he delivers with a style and swagger that is hard to resist.

JOHNNY MONACO & THE TRAITORS will be performing throughout the UK from May 11th through May 20th.

Joining him on this much anticipated tour will be Magic Eight Ball and Young Lust at selected dates.

The Bowie Experience

Friday 18th May 2012

The Bowie Experience

Advance tickets available from:
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/168122
...or, £8 otd. To celebrate “life beginning” for Ziggy Stardust ,on occasion of his 40th birthday in 2012, 'The Bowiexperience' proudly presents 'The Ziggy Stardust Album Show' at 'The Talking Heads'.

This live reproduction of one of rocks most influential albums is faithfully performed from start to finish by a band of some of the U.K's most talented and experienced musicians with Laurence taking the lead role of David Bowie's alter ego Ziggy Stardust.

With authentic costumes and stage set this is a once in a life time opportunity to witness a piece of rock 'n' roll history.

In part two of the show The Bowiexperience will take you on a breath taking orbit around David Bowie's greatest hits from the early seventies right up to his last tour of 2003.

Expect all the fondly remembered with a dash of the unexpected, all presented and performed with stunning costumes and a genuine love for the music.

Laurence is the media industry’s first choice when The Mr Bowie is unavailable, and has appeared on stage, screen and T.V as David Bowie in all his guises.

The Uplifter

Saturday 19th May 2012

The Uplifter nights at the Talking Heads have been notorious for their unique atmospheres and good vibrations throughout the past 9 years in Southampton. Roots Reggae, Dub & Traditional Jamaican Ska featuring DJ sets / Live percussion / Live Instruments / Projections and very special guests.
Find out more about The Uplifter at; www.theuplifter.co.uk

Cleo T + Woven Bird

Sunday 20th May 2012

Ethereal, dreamlike folk rock from Paris produced by John Parish…

"…diaphanous and ethereal ballads…folk compositions treated in the spirit of cabaret.” - Rock & Folk, France

"...a wild side that contrasts with sweetness, while remaining deeply sensitive and melodic." - Rock'n'France

Cleo T is from Paris and performs music that sits somewhere between ethereal folk & dark cabaret. Through broken waltzes and melancholic melodies it takes on a dreamlike quality. The album, Songs of Gold and Shadow was produced by John Parish who is probably best known for his work with PJ Harvey and Robert Wyatt. In fact, Robert Wyatt wrote the lyrics of the hidden album track So Long Ago Yesterday specifically for Cleo.

The album features some great musicians in addition to Cleo T herself - CLEO : Vocals – Piano – Auto harp – Thérémin, crystal glasses, VALENTIN AL MIGHTY : Cello – Banjo – Mandolin, ERIC BIRDREAM : Drums & Percussions, MITCH POTIER : Double bass, NICOLAS LAFERRERIE : Guitars, GREGOR AUTEY : Acoustic Guitar, HERVE MAZUREL : , PETE JUDGE : Trumpet, and a brief cameo as part of the ‘choir’ from JOHN PARISH.

Pure Acoustic Sunday

Sunday 20th May 2012

The Heads' fortnightly Acoustic Sunday!

Come and enjoy laid back acoustic players.

Coffees, fine ales and snacks.

3pm-6pm

The Candle Club

Monday 21st May 2012

The Candle Club
Southampton's longest running weekly open mic night!.... Welcoming talent of all ages, experience, background and ability!
Whatever you play or do, come down and book a 10 minute slot on the Talking Heads stage…
This will be a welcome return for The Candle Club who have had to re-camp at The Shooting Star since December 2011.
Free entrance - front bar open from 12 midday - sign ups at 8.30pm – bar open until midnight!
http://www.candleclub.co.uk/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/6000146393/

Atlantico

Saturday 26th May 2012

Britain's leading exponents of Cumbia, the rootsy music most closely associated with Colombia. Featuring sensational Colombian vocalist Antonio Porras from Bogota, percussionist Gregorio Merchan, who has played drums for Shakira and accordionist Oren Stone who has played in Boyaca and Rio Negro. Atlantico's musicians are influenced by many varieties of music including jazz, rock, soul, African and Latin giving the band a real edge. The dynamic line up includes two Latin percussionists and three horn players together with accordion, double bass and piano. Atlantico present "Music Tropical" at it's very steamiest and most contagious. You just won't be able to sit still when this band is playing. Whether they are locked into the back-beat of Cumbia, galloping through the loping rhythm of a porro, or throwing in some Mambo, merengue or Colombia's own style of Salsa, you have to get up and move to the joyful rhythm. As sensuous, swaying and spirited as a sultry Colombian night. Put on your dancing shoes and catch this infectious ensemble now. No dance lessons needed. Baila mi Cumbia.

DJ William from Cuba brings the latin beats salsa, merengue, mambo, reggaeton and more

Advance Presents: General Fiasco

Sunday 27th May 2012

From Bellaghy, Co.Derry, N.Ireland, General Fiasco are Owen Strathern on bass, brother Enda on guitar, Stephen Leacock on drums and new guitarist / keyboard player Stuart Bell.

The band’s debut album ‘Buildings’ released on Infectious Music in 2010 saw the N.Irish band play festivals and dates around the world including Japan, New Zealand & the USA as well as festivals such Reading & Leeds, Glastonbury, Oxegen and T-In the Park. They also played support to Snow Patrol at the biggest concert ever to happen in N.Ireland at Bangor’s Ward Park to 45,000 people.

They toured relentlessly for months, picking up supports with the Enemy, Kids in Glass Houses, One Night Only and Fighting with Wire amongst others and found themselves with a Kerrang! Magazine ‘Best Newcomer’ award nomination too.

The band have been writing and recording for most of 2011, but came back with an EP ‘Waves’ from which ‘The Age You Start Losing Friends’ won ‘Best Song’ at the NI Music Awards held as part of the prestigious Belfast Music Week which saw the MTV awards come to town.

‘The Age You Start Losing Friends’ also picked up another Hottest Record in the World on BBC Radio 1 and the following EP ‘Don’t You Ever’ has already picked up plays on BBC Radio 1 and beyond including several local and college radio stations in the USA.

The band has been selected as Future Flames ambassadors for Coca-Cola’s London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. They helped to select the best of British youth to run with the Olympic torch in the lead up to the games. The band will be playing at the Olympic Torch Relay Celebration in Glasgow on 8th June

The band’s 2nd album, ’Unfaithfully Yours’ is due for release in June 2012 on Dirty Hit.

http://www.generalfiasco.co.uk/

http://www.seetickets.com

Irish Acoustic Session

Sunday 27th May 2012

Irish Session.. Traditional Irish Session with players now coming from several clubs.. + Beers, snacks and fine coffee.. 2.30pm start.. Players welcome.

The Candle Club

Monday 28th May 2012

The Candle Club
Southampton's longest running weekly open mic night!.... Welcoming talent of all ages, experience, background and ability!
Whatever you play or do, come down and book a 10 minute slot on the Talking Heads stage…
This will be a welcome return for The Candle Club who have had to re-camp at The Shooting Star since December 2011.
Free entrance - front bar open from 12 midday - sign ups at 8.30pm – bar open until midnight!
http://www.candleclub.co.uk/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/6000146393/

Soco Youth Night

Tuesday 29th May 2012

Jurassic Mark Presents...

Wednesday 30th May 2012

Red Havana
w/ Circle of Reason + Native Skies + Dan Tovey

Doors 7.45pm

Tickets £4.50 With flyer £5. On door £6.

http://www.facebook.com/notes/jurassic-mark/talking-heads-southampton-jurassic-mark-are-back-battle-of-the-bands/345231178852004

Rozzi Chaos EP Launch Party

Thursday 31st May 2012

Representing a culture that likes its music real, Rozii Chaos is a young lady with an appetite to move the boundary between ROCK & POP. Alive and full of energy, backed by instruments plugged into
classic amplifiers, she sets pulses racing. You find powerful themes and listenable melodies and a music roller coaster to challenge your world.
 
Mean and moody or happy go-lucky, her killer perspective gives an optimistic edge to each song. Never a slave to rules she sees are simply outdated, expect great drum patterns, amazing guitar riffs, and strong vocals that enchant, then lure and ambush the listener. So beware, many under her spell find it difficult to let go. So if you are stuck whinging about the mundane give Rozii a spin and renew a passion for a music culture you thought may have been lost forever.

Signed to US based 'Out Of The Box Records' Rozii's Ep 'Sweet & Tempered' is on Worldwide release and her single 'Somebody to love' is available from 24th April 2012. The Jefferson Airplane cover was given the endorsement by Grace Slick herself along with Legendary Bassist Terry Nails. Terry Knew a great artist in Grace sees the same talent in Rozii commenting “she will be a great force in the industry”. Having worked with some of the greats such as Ozzie Osborne, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Janis Joplin, This is great praise indeed.

Check out her website www.roziichaos.com for the latest.

Sofa City Presents... Five For A Fiver

Friday 1st Jun 2012

Sofa City presents : 'Five For A Fiver'
A Southampton showcase of totally different sounds and musical genres.
A massive night of musical mix ups and a kicking start to the bank holiday.

Doors open 7.00pm, £5 entry ;

Grant Sharkey: 'A witty laconic sonic journey into a world of philso-folk and solo electric double bass'. Lo Fi Poet Band: 'A loosely rolled blunt of rap, punk, funk and rock n roll, spinning tall tales of the underclasses'.

Chemical Threat: 80's style hardcore punk with a modern edge.

IF POET: Fluent poetry with fluid poetry that courses from the streets to the stars.

The Road Less Travelled: Dream pop/thrash from Southampton's newest young talents.

Plus... DJ Morgs: Spinning the dub step no one elses dares to.

The Nightingales

Saturday 2nd Jun 2012

Advance tickets £8 [plus booking fee]
Tickets available from:
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/166309
On the door tickets: £10

THE NIGHTINGALES
http://www.thenightingales.org.uk/
http://cookingvinyl.com/the-nightingales/
http://louderthanwar.com/album-of-the-day-the-nightingales-no-love-lost-album-review/

With an ever fluctuating line up, based around lyricist/singer Robert Lloyd, the Nightingales enjoyed cult status in the early '80's as darlings of the credible music scene and were championed by John Peel, who said of them - "Their performances will serve to confirm their excellence when we are far enough distanced from the 1980's to look at the period rationally and other, infinitely better known, bands stand revealed as charlatans".

In the late Eighties the Nightingales stopped working but, following the occasional gig between times, they re-grouped in 2004, with Lloyd being joined by original Prefects guitarist Alan Apperley.

After fucking about with various wastrels, precious sorts and mercenaries the group arrived at it's current line up, which features Lloyd, Apperley, Andreas Schmid (from Faust Studio) on bass, ex Violet Violet drummer Fliss Kitson and guitarist Matt Wood.

Since restarting the group have been more productive than ever - releasing five 7" vinyl singles, a 10" EP and three studio albums (Plus two live albums), touring England, mainland Europe and USA numerous times, recording many radio sessions along the way. Their "Let's Think About Living" 45 was 'Single Of The Week' on BBC 6 Music and they have continued to receive regular rave reviews for their records and live shows.

The group's new album "No Love Lost" is released by Cooking Vinyl on 30 April 2012. Described by Mojo as "Brilliant. One of the fiercest and most exhilarating rock records in ages".

DOYLE and the FOUR FATHERS
A Southampton based band receiving national acclaim. Arguably the citys Most Likely to…since Delays. Formed in September 2009. The band are consists of Lead singer and songwriter William Doyle, Guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Ben Clark, and Drummer Alex Urch. “Temporary” bassist the enigmatic Kosmic Karl may or may not still be with the band at the time of this gig. We shall see.

Inspired by all great and enduring artists of the last 60 years (the Kinks, Scott Walker, the Smiths, the Divine Comedy…) the band’s sound is a refreshingly honest coalescence of nostalgia and innovation. Their music presents a diverse sonic palette, yet is always underpinned by assured and evocative songcraft.

The first single came out in October ‘10 as 7" , CD and download and is still available. ‘The Governor of Giving Up’ was a much improved version of that on the first record. It got plenty of play on BBC 6 Music (where it was described as ‘an absolute whopper’ by Marc Riley) and a number of other stations.

2011 saw promise being delivered – including an album, Man Made, released in February. The rest of the year saw the lads gigging relentlessly including an exceptionally well-received support for The Undertones - a triumphant set of UK-wide shows.

The Olympics Critical EP is being released through Star Rover at the end of April . Expect glowing reviews in the press shortly.

TED CHIPPINGTON

”A MIXTURE OF SURREALISM AND INSOLENT PROVOCATION AND UNCOMPROMISING BOREDOM" - Stewart Lee

Cult hero and comedian.

THE FLYING ALEXANDERS

Southamptons finest punk rock’n’rollers. As indebted to the Faces, and Mott the Hoople as to the Class of ’77. Twenty years in the business of making the finest drinking mans music.

The Candle Club

Monday 4th Jun 2012

The Candle Club
Southampton's longest running weekly open mic night!.... Welcoming talent of all ages, experience, background and ability!
Whatever you play or do, come down and book a 10 minute slot on the Talking Heads stage…
This will be a welcome return for The Candle Club who have had to re-camp at The Shooting Star since December 2011.
Free entrance - front bar open from 12 midday - sign ups at 8.30pm – bar open until midnight!
http://www.candleclub.co.uk/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/6000146393/

Wheatus

Friday 8th Jun 2012

Swingtech Circus

Saturday 9th Jun 2012

Swingtech Circus is all about having a really good time to awesome, fun music while witnessing a plethora of circus, magic and Burlesque acts in a nightclub and festival environment.

The Candle Club

Monday 11th Jun 2012

The Candle Club
Southampton's longest running weekly open mic night!.... Welcoming talent of all ages, experience, background and ability!
Whatever you play or do, come down and book a 10 minute slot on the Talking Heads stage… This will be a welcome return for The Candle Club who have had to re-camp at The Shooting Star since December 2011.
Free entrance - front bar open from 12 midday - sign ups at 8.30pm – bar open until midnight!
http://www.candleclub.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/groups/6000146393/

Doctor Blu

Thursday 14th Jun 2012

Doctor Blu were formed originally as a duo in 1999 by Dave ‘Doc’ Martin (guitar/vocal) and Rich Stickler (keys/bass) with the addition of Tom Shrimpton (drums) a short time later. Following a client request to include a guest saxophone, Paul Tasker (tenor sax) was quickly invited to join as a full-time member in 2009. The band performs an exciting fusion of blues, soul, funk and jazz featuring both original material and a careful selection of covers from across the decades. Last year they produced and released their first CD ‘Odd One Out’ featuring some of the most popular and requested songs from their set and a self-penned original title track from the studio. The band is currently in the process of compiling a 2nd album, this time concentrating mostly on original songs.

The band members have previously enjoyed a collective wealth of experience over the years playing at prestigious venues such as the Marquee Club in London, the National Symphony Hall in Birmingham, the famous Swing 46 Club in New York, Cunard cruise ships and major international hotels.

This quartet produces a sound that is big and bold – however this performance will see the addition of talented guests, including Steve Shrimpton (percussion) who until recently performed regularly with the well-known cumbia band ‘Atlantico’. Others guests are planned and these will be confirmed in the near future.

Doctor Blu – the best medicine…no prescription required!

Carnival of Carnage; Burlesque Night

Saturday 16th Jun 2012

From the crew who brought you a cutting edge contemporary burlesque style circus known as 'Carnival Of Carnage', our alternative house of oddities to shock & amaze would like to invite all kinksters to our new fetish styled clubnight.

Prepare for the hottest Saturday night to hit Southampton at the newly refurbished venue; THE TALKING HEADS

Come dressed to impress and indulge at our opening night on SATURDAY 16th JUNE for 7 Deadly Sins:

Wrath
Sloth
Envy
Lust
Pride
Greed
Gluttony

Which is yours??...

• 7 Deadly Sin fetish burlesque performances from The Mistresses of Mayhem: Roxy Twirls, Ms Moral Dilemma, Trixie De'Licious, Hella Quin, Ms Veronique Devine, Madaleine Soleil, Amazona Jubblies and Sirena Azure

• Lamont Magic - Luke Lamont who will be performing a series of his escape stunts from restaints on stage as well as amazing you all with with his walkabout magic and illusions

• Nick Painless will also be performing 2 of his sideshow acts including a glasswalk and human pin cushion

• After hours, the front bar will be used as a full equipped dungeon for you kinksters to play in, supplied by Master C

• Freestyled/pole stage club dancers

• Walkabout Kinksters

• Sin shooter girls

• UV & Fire performances

CONFIRMED DIRTY DJ's sets from:

KRISSI TRASH
An explosion of glittery angst, rock n roll to dark wave, industrial to death punk. Krissi has 6 year DJ experience from London to Amsterdam, burlesque shows to after show parties so who better than to kick start our night!

NICK PAINLESS
After a decade of decadence & depravity, Nick has seen & done it all in the DJ world, spinning his blend of rock, metal & select cuts across the land, nothing stands in his way when it come to getting people dancing & leave them begging for more...

SUSPIRIA
South Africa to Southampton....Goth to hard dance.... you're gonna love this blast from the past come back to end off the night!

EARLY BIRD ADVANCED TICKETS

£15 each or 2 for £20

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3335902775

DOORS OPEN 8.00PM
SHOWS COMMENCE 8.30PM
DJ SET till 2AM!

STRICTLY OVER 18’S ONLY - ID will be required

PLEASE NOTE ROAR STRICT FETISH DRESS CODE

Absolutely no street or casual wear welcome so no jeans, cargos or trainers.
We are putting in the effort with our attire so please respect us and join us in your sinfulist corsets, lingerie, pvc, leather, latex, bondage, fantasy, medical, military, armour, kilt, goth, body paint or any other risque oufit your perverted little mind can think of!

Please direct all enquires to: carnivalofcarnage@hotmail.co.uk

The Carnival Of Carnage Crew