Moving Tone - pop http://movingtone.com/taxonomy/term/5/0 en Rufus Wainwright http://movingtone.com/events/rufus-wainwright <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>16 Nov 2012 - 19:00</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>16 Nov 2012 - 22:00</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-tz"><label>Timezone: </label>Etc/GMT</div></div> <p>Affectionately referred to by Elton John as “the greatest songwriter on the planet” and praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Grammy nominee Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation. He is the son of folk singers Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and brother of Martha Wainwright, but Rufus has achieved his success by carving out his own singular sound in the worlds of rock, opera, theatre, dance and film.</p> folk gigs - acoustic gigs - electric pop rock Fri, 04 May 2012 16:11:32 +0000 Breeze Murdoch 4928 at http://movingtone.com Out of the Blue http://movingtone.com/events/out-blue <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>11 Jun 2012 - 19:30</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>11 Jun 2012 - 22:00</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-tz"><label>Timezone: </label>Etc/GMT</div></div> <p>Oxford’s all-male a cappella group and stars of Britain’s Got Talent take to the stage for their annual all-vocal extravaganza, showcasing their award-winning combination of vibrant vocals, outrageously unprofessional choreography and occasionally intentional comedy for two nights only! With music ranging from Stevie Wonder to Jessie J, be blown away by these local boys’ touching musicality and irrepressible energy.</p><p>'True, simple entertainment' ***** What’s on Stage</p><p>'If you don’t enjoy yourself you’re officially the curmudgeon of the millennium' The Scotsman</p><p>'Brilliant!' Michael McIntyre</p> a capella choir choirs Comedy gigs - acoustic pop soul Fri, 04 May 2012 15:57:55 +0000 Breeze Murdoch 4927 at http://movingtone.com Out of the Blue http://movingtone.com/events/out-blue-0 <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>11 Jun 2012 - 19:30</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>11 Jun 2012 - 22:00</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-tz"><label>Timezone: </label>Etc/GMT</div></div> <p>Oxford’s all-male a cappella group and stars of Britain’s Got Talent take to the stage for their annual all-vocal extravaganza, showcasing their award-winning combination of vibrant vocals, outrageously unprofessional choreography and occasionally intentional comedy for two nights only! With music ranging from Stevie Wonder to Jessie J, be blown away by these local boys’ touching musicality and irrepressible energy.</p><p>'True, simple entertainment' ***** What’s on Stage</p><p>'If you don’t enjoy yourself you’re officially the curmudgeon of the millennium' The Scotsman</p><p>'Brilliant!' Michael McIntyre</p> a capella choir choirs Comedy gigs - acoustic pop soul Fri, 04 May 2012 15:57:55 +0000 Breeze Murdoch 4926 at http://movingtone.com The Jericho Tavern Oxford http://movingtone.com/directory/jericho-tavern-oxford Just outside the old city gates in Oxford's historic suburb, you'll find The Jericho Tavern, a bastion of beautiful beers damn fine pub food and upcoming musical talent. There's a touch of The Jericho's bohemian spirit about the pub, which is a hub of activity throughout the week and a favourite with film fans of the nearby Phoenix cinema. country electro gigs - acoustic gigs - electric jazz pop rock venue Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:47:02 +0000 Breeze Murdoch 4774 at http://movingtone.com Simon Bookish + Leafcutter John - Oxford http://movingtone.com/events/simon-bookish-leafcutter-john <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>11 Feb 2012 - 19:30</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>11 Feb 2012 - 21:30</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-tz"><label>Timezone: </label>Etc/GMT</div></div> <p>Simon Bookish + Leafcutter John perform a special set of strange and delicate new versions of the Bookish back catalogue with live electronics. Simon Bookish makes pop music that is steeped in playful experimentalism. His rich, distinctive voice gives soul to his catchy songs. He has worked with artists including Patrick Wolf, Saint Etienne, Max de Wardener, Franz Ferdinand, Grizzly Bear and Late of the Pier. Leafcutter John creates beautifully delicate electronica, layering sounds (often captured from nature), acoustic instruments and touching vocals. He is also a member of Polar Bear (Mercury Music Prize nominees).</p> electronica gigs - electric pop Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:26:15 +0000 Breeze Murdoch 4690 at http://movingtone.com Cambridge Band Contest 2011 / Heat 3 http://movingtone.com/events/cambridge-band-contest-2011-heat-3 <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>17 Mar 2011 - 19:30</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>17 Mar 2011 - 23:00</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-tz"><label>Timezone: </label>Etc/GMT</div></div> <p>Heat 3, Thursday 17th March<br /> Karmadillo (Acoustic/Folk/Pop) <a href="http://www.myspace.com/karmadildo" title="www.myspace.com/karmadildo">www.myspace.com/karmadildo</a><br /> Lexie Green (Acoustic/Folk) - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/lexiegreen" title="www.myspace.com/lexiegreen">www.myspace.com/lexiegreen</a><br /> Alex Holmes (Jazz/pop/Soul)- <a href="http://www.myspace.com/alexholmesmusic" title="www.myspace.com/alexholmesmusic">www.myspace.com/alexholmesmusic</a><br /> The Willows (Acoustic/Folk) - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thewillowsbandmusic" title="www.myspace.com/thewillowsbandmusic">www.myspace.com/thewillowsbandmusic</a></p> <p>The Cambridge Band Competition boasts an eclectic mix of performers this year. From over 75 entries, we’ve narrowed it down to 16 acts. Now it’s time for that crucial public vote…</p> <p>Every Thursday evening in March you’ll get a chance to see the cream of the local music crop in the contest heats at The Portland Arms. Your vote will help us decide which band bags that plum spot on the main stage at Strawberry Fair this year.</p> <p>The Contest Heats are every Thursday in March at The Portland Arms (129 Chesterton Rd, CB4 3BA/ Tel: 01223 357 268). Entry £5. From 7.30 till 11pm.</p> <p>Do your bit to support community arts and music. Get down to The Portland and make your vote count.</p> <p><a href="http://www.strawberry-fair.org.uk/band-competition.php" title="http://www.strawberry-fair.org.uk/band-competition.php">http://www.strawberry-fair.org.uk/band-competition.php</a></p> acoustic folk gigs - acoustic jazz pop Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:49:15 +0000 3803 at http://movingtone.com Cambridge Band Contest 2011 / Heat 2 http://movingtone.com/events/cambridge-band-contest-2011-heat-2 <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>10 Mar 2011 - 19:30</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>10 Mar 2011 - 23:00</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-tz"><label>Timezone: </label>Etc/GMT</div></div> <p>Heat 2, Thursday 10th March<br /> Wild Hope (Alt Rock) <a href="http://www.myspace.com/wildhopemusic" title="www.myspace.com/wildhopemusic">www.myspace.com/wildhopemusic</a><br /> J Treole (Alt/Electronic) - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jtreole" title="www.myspace.com/jtreole">www.myspace.com/jtreole</a><br /> Scarlletta (Pop/Electronic) - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/scarlletta" title="www.myspace.com/scarlletta">www.myspace.com/scarlletta</a><br /> Inqalab (Alt/Electronic) - <a href="http://www.myspace.com/westessexinqalab" title="www.myspace.com/westessexinqalab">www.myspace.com/westessexinqalab</a></p> <p>The Cambridge Band Competition boasts an eclectic mix of performers this year. From over 75 entries, we’ve narrowed it down to 16 acts. Now it’s time for that crucial public vote…</p> <p>Every Thursday evening in March you’ll get a chance to see the cream of the local music crop in the contest heats at The Portland Arms. Your vote will help us decide which band bags that plum spot on the main stage at Strawberry Fair this year.</p> <p>The Contest Heats are every Thursday in March at The Portland Arms (129 Chesterton Rd, CB4 3BA/ Tel: 01223 357 268). Entry £5. From 7.30 till 11pm.</p> <p>Do your bit to support community arts and music. Get down to The Portland and make your vote count.</p> <p><a href="http://www.strawberry-fair.org.uk/band-competition.php" title="http://www.strawberry-fair.org.uk/band-competition.php">http://www.strawberry-fair.org.uk/band-competition.php</a></p> alternative electronic gigs - electric pop rock Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:43:38 +0000 3802 at http://movingtone.com Grrrl Party! Possibly the last ever nite of Riot Grrrl, Girlpop and Queercore! http://movingtone.com/events/grrrl-party-possibly-last-ever-nite-riot-grrrl-girlpop-and-queercore <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>29 Apr 2010 - 22:00</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>30 Apr 2010 - 03:00</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-tz"><label>Timezone: </label>Etc/GMT</div></div> <p>Grrrl Party is back for April: there shall again be loads of FEMINISTY JOY and AWESOME MUSICS and DANCING all nite long. Yes, yes and yes. Popstarz's Neon Jeepster will again be doing a guest slot.</p> <p>But a sad note: this (fifth!) Grrrl Party may be the last Grrrl Party evah. So whether you've never made it to one but always wanted to, or have been to them all and don't want to miss any big send-off, come along!</p> <p>Grrrl Party is queer- and women-friendly; people of all genders and sexualities are all completely welcome as long as yr respectful of this!</p> <p>Facebooky link: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=105424609493924" title="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=105424609493924">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=105424609493924</a></p> <p>There will also be free feministy&amp;etc. badges, 'cause they seemed to make a lot of people very happy last time.</p> <p>Riot Star ♥</p> alternative clubbing indie pop punk queercore riot grrrl Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:15:23 +0000 angelica 3609 at http://movingtone.com Grrrl Party! Riot grrrl, girlpop & queercore @ The Kambar http://movingtone.com/events/grrrl-party-riot-grrrl-girlpop-queercore-kambar <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>4 Feb 2010 - 22:00</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>5 Feb 2010 - 03:00</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-tz"><label>Timezone: </label>Etc/GMT</div></div> <p>Grrrl Party is back again!, and as before, there shall be amazing tunes from grrrls with guitars and grrrls with synths and grrrls with shouty voices and feministy politics to keep you dancing all nite long!</p> <p>DJ Neon Jeepster of POPSTARZ in London will also be back again with a guest slot.</p> <p>Facebooky link is here: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=251224738784&amp;ref=nf" title="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=251224738784&amp;ref=nf">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=251224738784&amp;ref=nf</a></p> <p>Grrrl Party is queer- and women-friendly; people of all genders and sexualities are all completely welcome as long as yr respectful of this!</p> <p>RS ♥</p> alternative clubbing electronic indie pop riot grrrl rock Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:11:24 +0000 angelica 3544 at http://movingtone.com Billy Ocean http://movingtone.com/events/billy-ocean <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-start"><label>Start: </label>21 Feb 2009 - 19:30</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-end"><label>End: </label>21 Feb 2009 - 23:00</div></div> <div class="event-nodeapi"><div class="event-tz"><label>Timezone: </label>Etc/GMT</div></div> <b>Billy Ocean</b> is the Biggest Black recording star Britain has ever produced, one who has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime. <p> He has collected a pile of Gold and Platinum records across the world and hit the number one spot worldwide on pop chats including the USA, Australia, Germany, Holland, and the UK. Billy has achieved extraordinary success as both artist and songwriter with hits such as Love Really Hurts Without You, Love on Delivery, Stop Me, Red Light Spells Danger, There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry), Get Outta My Dreams and Get Into My Car. </p> <p> <b>Booking info:</b><br /> Book Online - <a href="http://www.cornex.co.uk" title="www.cornex.co.uk">www.cornex.co.uk</a> or ring the Box Office 01223 357851 </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> gigs - electric pop soul Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:42:16 +0000 Sandra 2914 at http://movingtone.com