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Diary Dates
Gerry Jablonski Band – Saturday 17 August
The Musician
Scintillating Rock/Blues from Scotland’s premiere live band. Packing killer riffs and striking solos, Jablonski and his explosive band redefine rock blues on their own terms. Gerry is master guitarist with the well honed stagecraft of a seasoned performer. Blending blues roots with the influences of Classic Rock, Gerry and the boys make this a blistering powerhouse of a British Blues band.
Wunderhorse – Friday 23 August
O2 Academy
Wunderhorse is the project of former Dead Pretties frontman, punk-turned-Americana songwriter Jacob Slater.
The Agony – Friday 23 August
The Musician
All-female heavy rock foursome from Prague, Czech Republic, who play loud, hard and catchy. Since 2013, The Agony have released two albums and two EPs, played numerous club gigs and slots at huge festivals, toured Europe and opened for international artists – Scorpions at Prague’s largest indoor venue O2 arena, Girlschool, Loudness, Blaze Bayley (ex-Iron Maiden) and Mike Terrana to name a few.
Amy A Tribute – Saturday 24 August
The Musician
Amy A Tribute is an 8 piece band with full horn section/ backing singers. “We are all musicians with a goal to recreate the sound of Amy Winehouse. Whether it be from her BBC concerts or staying true to the original recordings. This band isn’t about looking like Amy and a singer pretending to be drunk or under the influence of drugs. We aim to stay true to the sound of the Winehouse/ Ronson style, with a full horn section, including baritone sax & flute.”
Skulk of Foxes – Sunday 25 August
The Big Difference
Skulk Of Foxes, the alternative folk-rock tandem hailing from Manchester, is a captivating synergy between the vocals of Beth Rigby and the instrumental work of Rob Aldridge. Infusing their music with a magnetic blend of gothic allure and dark folk, Skulk Of Foxes weaves a spellbinding tapestry that transcends genres. Within their haunting melodies, one discovers a harmonious fusion of emotive folk-inspired lyrics, elevating their sound to an ethereal realm of musical enchantment.
Flyte – Thursday 5 September
The Y Theatre
Flyte is an alternative four piece from London that are rooted in classic pop songwriting with songs that are infectiously melodic and compellingly lyrical.
Will Young – Sunday 15 September
The Y Theatre
Will Young returns with forthcoming, ninth studio album, “Light It Up”, due for release on this month. To celebrate the new album, Will is embarking on his most intimate tour yet – taking shape as an up close and personal evening of acoustic performances, stories and conversation.
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FEATURE: The Musician makes the UK’s to 10 most active music venues
New research has revealed the UK’s most active music venues, and whilst Club Shoreditch in London may take the top ranking, one of Leicester’s own independents has made the top 10.
Yes, The Musician really is an underrated gem in the city, with music events happening so regularly they’re now officially the 10th most active music venue in the whole UK.
The study, conducted by event insurance specialists Protectivity, used ticket retail site Ticketmaster to analyse how many events are being held at each UK music venue over the next two years to find which are the most active.
The majority of the top places were held by London venues, with Leeds and Glasgow also taking up spots, with The Musician sliding into 10th place with 117 events.
Club Shoreditch ranked as the most active music venue in the UK, with approximately 442 events in total over the next two years.
Tiger Tiger London placed as the second most active UK music venue, with 368 events. This club is known for its weekly hip-hop, latin, and reggae club nights.
Ranking third is Trafik, in Shoreditch, with a total of 257 events, and features popular RnB and party nights, and weekly Sunday club nights.
Jazz Cafe in London ranks fourth with 231 events, while Green Note in London follows in fifth with 171 events.
The Musician is tucked away on Clyde Street in the city centre and specialises in rock, blues, folk and Americana. Often having live music on 6 times per week.
You can check out the full upcoming listings on their website at themusicianpub.co.uk.
The Full Top 20
| Rank | Venue | Location | Number of events |
| 1. | Club Shoreditch | London | 442 |
| 2. | Tiger Tiger London | London | 368 |
| 3. | Trafik, Shoreditch | London | 257 |
| 4. | Jazz Cafe | London | 231 |
| 5. | Green Note | London | 171 |
| 6. | First Direct Arena | Leeds | 165 |
| 7. | Boisdale Canary Wharf | London | 163 |
| 8. | Brudenell Social Club | Leeds | 131 |
| 9. | SWG3 | Glasgow | 131 |
| 10. | The Musician | Leicester | 117 |
| 11. | New Cross Inn | London | 111 |
| 12. | Co-Op Live | Manchester | 102 |
| 13. | Southampton 1865 | Southampton | 100 |
| 14. | The O2 | London | 99 |
| 15. | Underworld | London | 94 |
| 16. | Clwb Ifor Bach | Cardiff | 89 |
| 17. | The Cluny | Newcastle | 87 |
| 18. | Manchester Academy | Manchester | 86 |
| 19. | Ovo Hydro | Glasgow | 81 |
| 20. | O2 City Hall Newcastle | Newcastle | 79 |
