MIMS – 7th Dec

• 30th Nov 2005

Imagine, if you can, a place where people come together to let go, a place where people know they are safe under the blanket of a friendly atmosphere created by like-minded people, who have come to enjoy music, dance and escape.

Come and hear Manchester’s finest and most eclectic mix of music. Come and hear the most talented musicians in Manchester.
Your Sanctuary awaits.

Wednesday 7th December @ Dry Bar, Manchester
Little Green
Gideon Conn
Batfink
Ordinaryson
Doors 8pm

Little Green have previously communed with The Cinematic Orchestra, Stuart McCallum, Stephen Fretwell, Aim, Jon Thorne, Mike Walker, Julian Arguelles, Inner Sense, DJ Vadim, George Borovski, The Big Bang, The Muffin Men, Ike Willis, Victor Brox, Sasso, Tafa Onigbanjo, Monaco, the Sandalwoods, Dub Dada, Fontella Bass, John Squire.

Judy Green and John Ellis have worked together writing music and songs for over 10 years now occasionally sticking their heads up in bands such as the fondly remembered Fresh Vibes of Manchester 96/97. After wandering the deserts of planet music industry in various vehicles over time, they decided to record some of their own music without any thoughts of marketplace but which had the rooted elements which they both loved and shared – blues, folk-world, hip-hop, funk, soul…. you know the score. See the website to buy the demo CD.

In February this year a 7-piece band was assembled by the Green Mothership of like minds for 2 solid days rehearsal at Moolah studios, Stockport, magic or mujic happened and continued to beam down at their first gigs 4/5 March at Matt&Phred's Manchester. Little Green take guests away from the stress of everyday life and create a transcendent and ecstatic musical journey. Their live performance is something everyone should experience.
www.littlegreenmusic.com

Gideon Conn is inspiring, uplifting and fresh in the Manchester scene. An extremely talented entertainer and original artist, Gideon is nothing short of unique. Taking elements of classical music, pop, jazz, hip-hop and combining them with zany but heart-achingly honest lyrics, his energetic sets have recently been enhanced by the addition of four incredibly talented permanent band members. With fantastic guitarist, Ben Ballon, they make the crowd go wild.

“this Mancunian legend-to-be who simply HAS to be seen. An eccentric, enigmatic genius” gigs-unlimited.co.uk

“Running in tandem with his drawing career has been his own songwriting career, and it's one that Manchester music followers will soon be as familiar – and equally mesmerised – with… the sparkling Londonderry and I Want You Around, are just as likely to tug at your heartstrings as they are to tickle your funny bone.” David Sue, Manchester Evening News
www.gideonconn.com

Batfinks A.K.A Steven Wareing is a one-man living and breathing music machine. The music he creates ranges from the heart-poundingly insane to the spine-tinglingly moving. Just when his pounding beats have you begging for mercy his floating melodies will wrap you up and you’ll drop you on a nice fluffy cloud where you’ll drift away in bliss. This guy is pure genius, everyone should experience the magic he creates.

“the melodies are so special and wonderfully Reggae-smoked, that the sun shines” Moritz
www.hippocamp.net

Ordinaryson are a Scottish 3-piece who play trip hop / hip hop beats with delicate acoustics and powerful lyrics. Highlights have included BBC Radio 1 airplay with Rob Da Bank playing ‘Safe Skies’ and supporting Engineers, Longview, Eastern Lane. Their track ‘Bitter End’ was included on The Big Issue in Scotland’s Mindset CD and also gained airplay on Beat 106, Scotland’s leading commercial radio station.

“Look out for ORDINARYSON – the Scottish group’s fantastic trip-hop material is getting loads of national airplay and has got the big record labels listening. I think they’ll be huge” The Sun

“Ordinaryson have a visionary eye on the big picture. Laid back, effortless and cooler than cool, 2005 promises to be a big year for the Edinburgh boys.” The Big Issue in Scotland.
www.ordinaryson.tk