Tom Du Croz from LondonGigGuide selects his recommended small and medium-sized gigs around town this week.
Monday 24 March
Hattie Whitehead, The Finsbury, Manor House
https://soundcloud.com/hattiewhitehead/confused-and-untied-new-song-1
Hattie grew up in Richmond and is from a very musical family. As a child she would sing while her father played guitar. She studied music at Leeds before returning to London and is now working on her first EP. Event Details
Tuesday 25 March
Mahoney & The Moment and Sweet Bullets, The Monarch, Camden
https://soundcloud.com/sweet-bullets/one-more-kiss
https://soundcloud.com/mahoneyandthemoment/who-is-archie-lane
This week's Double Bill. Sweet Bullets: The band list their interests as 'Rhythm. Blues. Wine. Rum.'. Mahoney & The Moment: Brit-pop meets Americana in this uniquely versatile, Transatlantic folk band. Event Details
Wednesday 26 March
H.A.M., Road Trip Bar, Old Street
https://soundcloud.com/weareham/ghost-writer
This night is a showcase for new talent although H.A.M. are already popular enough for a fan to have tattooed their name on his arm. This is from their new EP which they have called...'The EP'. Event Details
Gibson Bull, Strongroom Bar, Old Street
Free entry, free music and (some) free beer! The event is organised with Signature Brew who are inspired by music to make their beer. Gibson Bull should be congratulated, having just made the coveted 'long list' for Glastonbury this year. Event Details
Thursday 27 March
Millie Manders, The Tram and Social, Tooting
Millie is working hard! As well as being a very talented singer/song-writer she is also studying, and has her own music blog reviewing gigs and bands. 2014 sees her playing at gigs and festivals across the country. Event Details
Bears of Brasov, Islington Accademy, Angel
https://soundcloud.com/bears_of_brasov/stay-1
This band are from Reading, but recently played the Dublin Castle and have also gigged in Birmingham and Oxford. Their music is characterised by their distinctive blending of male and female vocalists. Event Details
Friday 28 March
The Flight Brigade, Half Moon, Putney Bridge
https://soundcloud.com/flightbrigade/turncoat-1
The band's lead singer, Oliver, grew up in Ohio then moved to rural Hampshire. This means their music has traces of Americana that blend well with the more English folk influences from the rest of the band. Event Details
Saturday 29 March
Sugarmen, Bar&Co (boat), Temple Pier
https://soundcloud.com/sugarmenuk/circuit-queen
This gig is on a boat. Three great bands followed by a DJ and all with amazing views across the Thames. What more could you want? Event Details
The Little Unsaid, Betty's Coffee, Dalston
https://soundcloud.com/the-little-unsaid/first-real-steps-1
This is one of my favourite London venues. It also happens to be one of the smallest. The gig is to raise funds for 'The Little Unsaid' who is using pledge music to fund his next project called 'A Filthy Hunger'. Event Details
Sunday 30 March
Patch and the Giant, The Boogaloo, Highgate
This gig is a monthly event organised by the band called 'The Sunday Fete' and it is a very good excuse to spend your Sunday afternoon is a cosy North London pub. The band play themselves but also choose different acts each week to join them. Event Details
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