A mixed bag of events this week; some of the hottest new bands in a showcase, a rare performance from a well loved band and a birthday celebration to close it out. One must also factor in Record Store Day on Saturday. Get down and support your local record stores, as they will all have some fantastic new stock and a few in-store events worth your time & more importantly money.
SONI: Class of 2014 – The Empire, Belfast – Thursday 17th April 2014
Phillip McCarroll is relentless in his support for local music and he is showcasing four more brilliant bands this Thursday in the Empire. Headlined by the rap/rock specialists Green Monkey, and also featuring plenty more rock from Aquatramp, The Titanics & Blinding Lights.
Admission is £5 on the door
Desert Hearts – Menagerie, Belfast – Friday 18th April 2014
The elusive and yet ever popular Desert Hearts play their first Belfast show in a while with a headline spot in the cosy surroundings of the Menagerie. Their most recent album Enturbulation = No Challenge was sublime and the opportunity to hear some of it live shouldn’t be missed. Support from Blue Whale.
Admission is £5 on the door
By Any Means – Limelight, Belfast – Saturday 19th April 2014
Hardcore institution By Any Means celebrate a long & eventful five years together with a special show in the Limelight. On what will be a heavy and loud evening the lads will have some help celebrating from Cursed Sun & All the Kings Ashes.
Entry is £5.
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