CUSHY PRODUCTIONs at the 12 BAR CLUB Denmark Place, London WC2

Thursday 13 April

RHATIGAN
MONTGOLFIER
GHOSTCLUB
THINGS IN HERDS

Every month we do this club it is different, guests, events and circumstance make it so. If you're a regular you'll understand, if not then this is a good month to try it out. RHATIGAN are with out one member, but are joined by three or is it four others, in fact a whole string section, for good measure. The irresistible tunes are still there, this time framed with strings and horns.
THE MONTGOLFIER BROS are a very exciting prospect, great songwriters of inescapable pop gems, well they haven't escaped the attention of Alan McGhee and his new label Poptones. Rumour has it there is a deal in the offing, but you can still get hold of recordings made earlier under other guises on the fabulous RocketGirl Records, or email them info@rocketgirl.demon.uk for more info.
"What if Nick Drake got desperate and joined the Stooges" say David and Denise the force behind GHOST CLUB. I'd say "expect anything and everything" from this antipodean combo including former members of the highly rated 3d's. A new album is on the way, on Scott Kranberg from Pavement's new label. Book to avoid disappointment... Just listening to THINGS IN HERDS streaming from www.mp3.com/thingsinherds. I don't know too much about the 'Things' other than main man Pete has a voice of some delicacy and songs with melody and form to match. A Harry Nilsen/Nick Drake (that guy again) 'Thing'.

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CUSHY PRODUCTIONs at the 12 BAR CLUB Denmark Place, London WC2

Thursday 9th March

RHATIGAN
MADAM
SAINT FRANCESCO

Come and gorge yourselves on RHATIGAN with distended mystery line-up this month and special guests MADAM, a 'lush yet lo-fi' Palace/Madder Rose song based combo, featuring former members of The Rocking birds and fronted by Suki Smith. Also this month a suitably reverential welcome for 12 Bar and indeed Cushy first timers, SAINT FRANCESCO. Singer Clyde Wright and guitarst John Dunning air some of their Jeff Buckley/Nick Drake influenced 'indie folk'

Doors 8pm

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CUSHY PRODUCTIONs at the 12 BAR CLUB Denmark Place, London WC2

Thursday 10th February

RHATIGAN
WOODBINE
ANT

I'm looking forward to this Cushy night. Aside from the fact I love playing with my band, all of whom are available this month, our special guests are Ant, who Cushy regulars and Hefner fans alike will know for his gentle seductive songs and dangerous good looks and Woodbine, who's debut album on Domino records, is becoming increasingly difficult to shake off. It's a rare beast, one you like when you first hear it and then love upon further listens, it reminds me of Fry's chocolate cream. Dark and luxurious but with and icy twist.

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Monday 31st January

DOUGHTY
STONE RIVER
RHATIGAN

Doughty, the lead singer from New York groove/poet laureates Soul Coughing, is performing solo at the Water Rats supported by Rhatigan, (first on), followed by Stone River, which I know nothing about apart from they are signed to Hut records.

RHATIGAN onstage 8.30

13th January

RHATIGAN
ANT
LONG GOOD LUCK

Well here we are despite our best efforts, already entrenched in the new millennium.
If you were at our Christmas bash, then you will know what a great evening we all had, despite a near disaster when the fabulous Phil (soundman) had to run off during sound check, to attend the birth of his first baby. Happily all went well and Mother, Father and Daughter are all fine. Special thanks to Justin who stepped into the breach, so to speak.

Also thanks to Michael J Sheehy, Parachute and Sport who contributed to the evening's success and our new Tenor Trombone pal Jackie, who was a huge hit, particularly with the boys.

I'm looking forward to the New Year, things have got off to a good start. Tune in to Sean Hughes on GLR 94.9 FM, this Saturday the 8th January, 'cos he has asked yours truly to do a bit of a session (should be between 1 and 2pm). Hope I can stave off this dreaded lurgy which has been trying it's damnedest to sneak up on me.

All looks good for the gig on Thursday though. Rhatigan will be there in force, as will my special guests. Ant, hmmm, one of the most 'beautiful' male singer songwriters alive today, despite the rigours of his day job as the drumming quarter of 'Hefner' and new band Long Good Luck, who when it comes to clever lyrics bemoaning the vagaries of deprecating self lust and lust, can certainly give them [sic] a run for their money!

So shake off the New Year blues, there is life after the Millennium bollix



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