Gig Guide: Sat 26th Sep

 

Sat 26th Sep 19:30 AN AUDIENCE WITH WILLIAM FRANCIS (FRONTMAN OF AIDEN) :: DAVEY (GLAMOUR OF THE KILL) :: PATCHWORK GRACE

Following the success of his sold out US tour, lead singer William Francis of the alternative rock outfit "Aiden" comes to British shores next month for a series of solo gigs.

Francis, who is well-known for the intensity of his live performance, will play eight acoustic dates in total, showcasing new material, songs from his solo album "William Control" and some old classics from the "Aiden" back catalogue. The charismatic frontman does not shy away from speaking his mind, and has gone from singer to poet with the release of his co-written poetry book "Flowers and Filth" which will be available for purchase after the shows.

The UK tour comes hot on the heels of the bands fourth studio album "Knives" released earlier this year. Described on the album sleeve as "Aiden like you have never heard them before, "Knives" sees the group return to its post-hardcore roots, much to the appreciation of the bands loyal followers.

Will Francis tour of the UK begins 22nd September and finishes in London 29th September. Davey from Glamour Of The Kill will be playing a few of the tour dates as support including Derby.

Patchwork Grace are a glamorous explosion of early Manic Street Preachers’ aggression and urgency blended with the quirkiness of alt rock luminaries such as The Horrors, The Hives and The Yeah Yeah Yeah’s. But don’t be fooled, the band have wide ranging influences from Nirvana to The New York Dolls; The Ramones to Kate Bush.

Price: £7.00
Age Limit: 14+
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Location: The Rockhouse, Babington Lane, Derby, DE1 1SX

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