October Gigs @ The Trades Club

October Gigs @ The Trades Club

Thursday October 4th 8.30pm
Africa Calling – Live 8 At Eden DVD	£1.00
Featuring performances from leading African artists including Thomas Mapfumo & the Blacks Unlimited, Kanda Bongo Man, Angelique Kidjo, Daara J, Tinariwen and Youssou N’Dour who took part in the concert held at the spectacular Eden Project in Cornwall in association with WOMAD as part of the Live 8 celebrations. It was one of ten concerts held around the world under the Live 8 banner. Showing on our BIG Screen. 190 minutes.

Friday October 5th 9.30 p.m.
Chapter Four Bass Culture	£5.00
The nights are drawing in and its time to pick the mothballs out of your winter vest. Don't be downhearted the Chapter 4 Duppy Conquerers are stirring. Slackears Daddytone and Dillinger P are brewing up autumn sticky treats for you all to share. Ras-tafari. Making an ital broth guaranteed to make your feet hot. All stirred up with Roots, Ska and dancehall. The massive sound of Jamaica right here in the Northern Hills.

Saturday October 6th 9.30pm
Cajun Aces	£4.00
Cajun Aces are the UK's leading exponents of the music of the Acadian Cajun people and culture of Louisiana. This is music that inspires dance and partying, so expect a quality and energetic night.

Sunday October 7th 8.30pm
30th Anniversary celebration of the Kishtwar ’77 Expedition	£5.00
Roy May shares the experience of a truck journey across Europe, through Asia and into Kashmir / Little Tibet, up two virgin peaks in the Himalayan Mountains. Followed by live music from Creedy and Friends. For the benefit of Kyeswa Primary School in Musoma, Tanzania, and the Hebden Bridge International Group.

Thursday October 11th 6.30 - 8.30pm
Ethical Business Chinwag	£1 for non-members to cover day membership
For people who work in, or are interested in, ethical or green business to meet up for a drink and networking - its a chance to mix with other like-minded people, share info and make friends. People have developed new ideas, made business connections, discovered funding, made friends and had moments of serendipity. It's a force for the good and its spreading! Including the 3 minute pitch - at the beginning of the session there is the opportunity for a few people to share what they are doing in 3 minutes. If you're interested in participating, please let us know - call Jason on 01422 844716 during office hours.

Thursday October 11th 9pm
Quiz & Curry Night	£4.00
The quiz is a week later than usual this month. Expect the usual style of quiz, humour and food as other months.

Friday October 12th 9.30pm
Windsor Road Millpond Benefit with	£5.00
A funky dance-your-socks-off evening of tunes from the Dr Easy crew on their first full session at the Trades Club. Raising money for the recently saved Millpond at Windsor Road.

Saturday October 13th
Private Party	Invitation Only

Sunday October 14th 8pm
Radical Film Club: Carandiru (Brazil and Argentina 2003) Director: Hector Babenco	£2.00
The Carandiru massacre took place on October 2, 1992 in Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil. The massacre was triggered by a revolution of sorts in the prison, incited by prisoners. As the prison riot became harder to control, the Military Police stormed Carandiru. The result was that 111 prisoners were killed, 102 from gunshots fired by Military Police and nine from stab wounds, apparently inflicted by other prisoners before the arrival of the police. None of the sixty eight police were killed. Survivors claimed that the police also fired at inmates who already surrendered or tried to hide in their cells. The commanding officer of the operation, colonel Ubiratan Guimarães, was initially sentenced to 632 years in prison for his handling of the rebellion and massacre. On 16 February 2006 a Brazilian court voided Guimarães' conviction due to mistrial claims; the court accepted his argument that he was only following orders. Several human rights groups labeled the situation as a "step backward" and a contribution to the culture of impunity regarding police violence in Brazil. Guimarães, who was also a member of the São Paulo state legislature, was assassinated in September 2006, in a crime apparently unrelated to the Carandiru event. The massacre led to consternation amongst other Brazilian inmates, some of whom formed a criminal organization called the First Command of the Capital in 1994. The prison was demolished on December 9, 2002 . In Portuguese with subtitles.

Thursday October 18th 8.30pm
Rachel Unthank and the Winterset	£9.00
Dancing down the leftfield and singing in their own lilting Geordie accents, Rachel Unthank & The Winterset make friends of staunch tradition and sonic adventure. The all-girl Northumbrian quartet have courted the mainstream without diluting their folk music, luring fans as disparate as Phil Jupitus, Nic Jones, Joan As Policewoman, Kate Rusby, Alasdair Roberts and Stuart Maconie. Fearless, peerless and wholeheartedly brave, they do the North East proud with the honesty and imagination they bring to its traditions. Also don’t rule out charming interpretations of songs by the likes of Antony & The Johnsons, Robert Wyatt and Bonnie Prince Billy. Austere and glacial on record, Rachel & co. are conversely known for their warmth and humour on stage. The tour promotes audacious new album The Bairns: follow-up to debut album Cruel Sister; Mojo Magazine Folk Album of the Year 2005. The Bairns has already been described by Rock’n’Reel as ‘Quite possibly the folk album of this generation”.

Friday October 19th 9.30pm
Crabwalking	£6.00
Slackears, the Heavy Crates crew and very special Guest Dj Woz playing the best dance floor roots music. New Orleans Funk, Nuyorican Boogaloo, Chicago soul, Kingston Ska, Real R'n'B and Disco. Relax, enjoy and dance to great music.

Saturday October 20th 9.30pm
Yussef	£6.00
Dubbed a musical poet extra-ordinaire, Yussef's uniqueness as a performer stems from his ability to captivate an audience through a stunning delivery of his perceptive and often wry lyrics, which covers a range of subjects on the poetic licences that he now endorses. Sharing the stage with the likes of Jazz Jamaica and Gabriel with his unique style of social commentary fused with urban grooves. Yussef's performance will leave you with a feeling of unity and happiness as his poems dance from the page to the stage. Since 2000, Yussef has produced three full length albums on his Hilal On Wax label 'Love Of Life' (2001) and 'Against all Odds' (2004) and 'Rejuvination' (2006). which is co-produced by Paul Brook who has worked with the likes of Coldcut. His poem 'For No One' and lyrics on 'New World' and 'Go Boy' has been recorded by the widely acclaimed group Zap Mama. His track 'I Tried 2 Luv U' has been featured in an award winning documentary by Hal Aqah Press entitled '500 Years Later'. Yussef's extensive touring has fulfilled engagements throughout the UK and Europe which has lead to his performances being broadcasted on Carlton TV, Channel 4 and BBC radio 2. According to Yussef Ahmed "we make music to keep your feet moving and your mind working, hence there will always be meaningful lyrics copulated with spirited energy of organic grooves from the soul of the Diaspora.

Thursday October 25th 8.30pm
Landermason	£6.00
Musicians Fiona Lander and Paul Mason, collectively known as Landermason, started writing and recording songs together in 2000. Fiona (vocals, piano, whistles and saxophones) and Paul (vocals and guitars) have developed a unique sound displaying their undoubted talents as musicians. They also show the ability to draw influences from a number of styles and then create something new that defies rigid definition."It's a great album". . . Lucy Duran, BBC Radio 3. "A sparky, supremely confident statement, this is one for the connoisseur" Living Tradition. "Landermason have created a fascinating and compelling album, just one reason why you should listen to it!" Folking.com. Landermason will be launching their new album The Reason.

Friday October 26th
Private Party	Invitation Only

Saturday October 27th 9.30pm
with Mandy Muden, Isma Almas and the Electric Brains	£8.50
Ready for another festival in a night? Here comes Cabaret Heaven with a deliciously varied bill to laugh, think, gasp and dance to. Mandy Muden has established herself as Britains top female comedy illusionist with numerous TV appearances and a sassy style that flies in the face of the magic world. No beautiful assistants here. Isma Almas is a Muslim comic with her very own take on contemporary life and a great reputation for hilarious and challenging comedy. And -they barely need an introduction- local psycvhedelic garage heroes The Electric Brains with their wildly twisted cabaret style to dance to and the musical burlesque of Lush Bijou. Plus all the regulars and DJs.

Sunday October 28th 8.30pm
Open Mic Jam Session	£2.00
Come along and join in.

Note: Quoted prices are subject to a discount of upto 33% on production of a current membership card.
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