CUSHY PRODUCTIONs @ 12 BAR CLUB Denmark Place, London WC2

RHATIGAN
CHRIS T-T
LUX
ADAM TEDDER

Thursday 13th September 2001

Another bumper Cushy night last month, even the expanding 12 Bar can barely contain the growing Cushy army, special thanks to all the troops. As I write this I'm not sure which RHATIGAN band members are in town for our next show, but following a recent solo appearance at the RUBY SESSIONs in Dublin and a TV spot on 'Up Late with Sean Hughes' BBC Choice, I'm not unduly concerned.
Aw, I love them really...
www.suzannerhatigan.com

Last time CHRIS T-T played for us he had a bit of bad luck. After withdrawing some money from a nearby cash machine some louser stole his card and having seen him insert his PIN cleared his account of funds. Chris gamely went on with the show and given his remarkably prolific song writing, has probably penned ten or so songs on the subject. He is the Alan Ayckbourn of popular song, kitchen sink dramas and love-lorn liturgies. If you can't wait for the next full length Chris t-t follow up to the critically acclaimed 'Panic attack at Sainsbury's' Snowstorm Records then check him on the new Fierce Panda compilation 'VET SOUNDS'.
www.christt.com

LUX is a band currently fielding a lot of industry interest. Not surprising as the are producing some sparkly pop worthy of the likes of St Etienne, but they have a slightly tougher edge leaning toward Garbage at their popiest. Just what A&R types love apparently...

First up is ADAM TEDDER who has to date confined his song writing skills to his bedroom, but his ambitions are far greater than that. Reminiscent of Jeff Buckley at his more grandiose but with out the annoying over use of that searing falsetto that most JB proteges mistake for soulfulness. I sometimes think Jeff must be spinning in his watery grave at his legacy, hopefully not in the case of Adam though.
If you can't make it to the show you can watch live online or look at some recent gigs on the archive...


£5 or £4 with flyers

Doors 8pm

CUSHY PRODUCTIONs @ 12 BAR CLUB Denmark Place, London WC2

RHATIGAN
PADDY WAN 'ASH
FIONA BRICE

Thursday 9th August 2001

Firstly this month I want to thank everyone who took part in last months sell out Cushy night. As predicted Headshoppe devotees turned out on mass resulting in the doors closing at a record 8.45pm which sadly meant the other substantial crowds who came to see El Hula and Rhatigan had to wait around for some people to leave, which given the brilliant debut performance by 'mark' and the fine atmosphere created by the Headshoppers, meant they were not inclined to go. Thanks to the souls left waiting for their patience. The moral of the story is get there early cos at Cushy we guarantee a bumper night of quality turns and this month is no exception…. www.suzannerhatigan.com
PADDY WAN 'ASH are an incendiary package of spliffing guitar riffing, mad men from North London. Main man Paddy McCarthy younger brother of and sometime guitarist for Michael J Sheehy shares the wicked charm and talent of his brother (Michael uses his mum's maiden name btw) to devastating effect with his long time friends (drummer Ian also helps Michael out live from time to time). According to one press review "they jab away at the vein of John Spencer's Blues Explosion in a crack house, with the cramps & The Pogues this is the house band of the council estate from hell, but that is what makes them so edgy and enthralling!" They have been quiet of late but I doubt they will be quiet on the 9th so lock up your daughters and your mothers for that matter. www.paddywanash.com

FIONA BRICE is best known in London music circles as a talented and much sought after violinist. She can be heard playing with Tram, Michael J Sheehy (that guy again) Rhatigan and Menlo Park among others. Tonight she will be playing her own piano led songs, which despite her classic piano style and her undeniable prettiness belie a tough lyrical centre. She's no pushover. Hopefully she will play her violin on a couple of Rhatigan tunes later in the evening.

If you can't make it to the show you can watch live online or look at some recent gigs on the archive...


£5 or £4 with flyers

Doors 8pm

SUZANNE RHATIGAN will be doing a solo gig at THE RUBY SESSIONS upstairs at Doyles Pub College St Dublin on TUESDAY 14th AUGUST. Show starts 9pm £3 goes to the Simon Community Charity.

CUSHY PRODUCTIONs @ 12 BAR CLUB Denmark Place, London WC2

RHATIGAN
EL HULA
HEADSHOPPE
mark

Thursday, 12th July 2001

I am finding it very hard to get this months Cushy blurb together as the fine weather beckons me to even more pressing tasks in the garden ie sunbathing and annoying my neighbours with hours of harmonica practice. No improvement yet though…. www.suzannerhatigan.com

I do want to let you know that an intriguing night of music and entertainment lies ahead on July 12th. Fresh from his album launch gorgeous kiwi BLAIR JOLLANDS returns with his rocking band EL HULA. The album out on More Protein is fittingly called HOTEL as it houses an improbably eclectic range of styles from classic soul and blues to Middle Eastern and European folk influenced songs about the loves and lives Blair has encountered on his travels around the world. www.elhula.com

HEADSHOPPE incorporate a fascinating mix of jazz noise experimentalists, they refer to themselves as five chancers and purveyors of Killer Folnk, but they have been pricking up the ears of the East London art/avant-garde elitists who along with their surfer and civil servant fans will be venturing 'up west' to 'experience' their heroes at the legendary 12 Bar Club. www.headshoppe.co.uk

First on is the impossibly shy and modest mark (his request to have no capitals in is name). He is a regular face at the Cushy nights and has had to be tortured and threatened into playing his first solo gig. He has what it takes whether he believes it or not, so get there early and give him some encouragement, he's worth it.

£5 or £4 with flyers

Doors 8pm