2016 Smithdown Festival Guide

2016

(

Frontline Centre The Church Kelly’s Dispensary Evil Eye Frank’s Bar Brookhouse Fat Flamingo Caffee Oro Sefton Park Cricket Club quaker gardens

(

TOMMY SCOTT of

arms at last ashes&clark bad mood bathymetry the bad apples big safari the blue soul

the boston shakers

buffalo riot carl moorcroft colour the cubical

dave owen the debt stars

demille

dick limerick academy don’t worry doppelganger drifting classroom ghting the oormen the ourescents

fort baxter glossom

hers

indigo moon the jackobins the jesse janes late night oil laura&claire lyons and tigers major major meet the robots mike

mono sideboards mono

badger (the la’s)

lps native kings

bentham ohmns parker & the suitcase pete and the dinnerladies rasta4eyes riggots rumjig satin beige seafoam green sean bennett sheepy

shipbuilders swingin’

bricks taws takotsubo men

ten dead crows those amongst us are wolves

vidar villy raze wild rossa and the 88 xander and the peace pirates

and loads more...

over 120 acts across 8 stages - free entry to all shows

Sat 30th April - Mon 2nd May in support of

FACEBOOK.COM/SMITHDOWNSTREETPARTY TWITTER.COM/SMITHDOWNFEST

plus: smithdown market

merseyswing social dance kids area • pop up gallery foodbank holiday monday

infinite wrestling • more!

r e d n ďŹ stage

la w

re nc

e

sm it

rd

hd

r

r

n

d

ow

Toxteth Park Cemetary

h

o

Caffee Oro

Quaker Gardens

g

Ad

ai n sb

o

r

o

u

g

a d

e l av

de

n ru

Unitarian Church

york ave

a

Evil Eye Beer & Burrito Shack

d ullet r

Sefton Park Cricket Club

Do I need a ticket?

Not on your nelly! All events are 100% free entry all weekend.

You can however pick up a discount wristband for the festival, which will get you money off at all the bars, food places and shops involved.

Only ÂŁ8. Well worth it.

Get a free 15 quid taxi home, on us!

The Frontline centre

Courtesy of Uber taxis

Just sign up with the code SMITHDOWN at uber.com/app

the mystery (wavertree playground) g a

r m

Ad o y le

Garmoyle Community Garden

r d

Gregson Institute

Kelly’s Dispensary

e gr

b en

Mesquite

an

d kr

The Brookhouse

gree

nban

k drive

Frank’s Bar

how do I get to smithdown road?

by bus...

Get the 86, 86a, 80, 80a, 75 or 699, it takes about 10 minutes from town.

Or if you’re coming from Aigburth or Bootle you can jump on a 60.

by train...

The nearest stations are either Edge Hill or Wavertree Technology Park, but you’d be looking at a 20 - 30 min walk after that.

by car...

Just put it in your sat nav, or failing that just follow the 86 bus.

SALe discount WRISTBANDS ON

NOW!

AVAILABLE FOR £6 RIL* UNTIL 28THCEBAOP OK PAGE! JUST HEAD TO OUR FA

END SAVE MONEY ALL WEEK DS MORE

ON DRINKS, FOOD, MERCH AND LOA YOUR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS WHEN YOU SHOW ING WRISTBAND AT ANY OF THE PARTICIPAT D. ROA N OW THD VENUES AND SHOPS ALONG SMI special offers include...

10% off drinks at The Mystery & Church bars

Burrito and a drink for £7 at Evil Eye 20% off all official festival merchandise free shot with your drink at Franks £15 tattoo from Sacred Fortune buy one get one free at Kelly’s plus access to the exclusive official festival after party 10% off food at Caffee Oro and loads more - see page 29!

Head to our facebook page or pick one up from:

Kelly’s Dipensary • Evil Eye • Franks Bar *normal price £8

2016 IT’S BACK AND IT’S BETTER THAN BEFORE! If you were one of the lucky ones that made it along to the 2015 Smithdown Road Festival then you’ll probably remember just how good a weekend it was!

Fast forward 12 months, and we’re feeling a whole lot more ambitious.

We’ve been given the use of The Frontline Centre on Lawrence Road (aka The Mystery Stage)and the Unitarian Church to host a much bigger line up, plus food stalls from

local vendors and there’s even a dedicated kids area to keep the little ones busy too. There really will be something for everyone. xxxxxxxxx ...................................

We’ve got shows lined up from (amongst many others) local legends in the making The Sundowners, founder of The La’s Mike Badger, returning festival favourite Tommy Scott (Space), Frank Turner’s favourite artist in the world Beans On Toast and the absolute rock star that is Tony Wright of Brit rockers Terrorvision fame. Not to mention the outrageous talents of Miss Natalie McCool and Manchester altpunks False Advertising taking to the stage as well.

With over 120 acts and events across 11 venues for three incredible days, we are sure you are in for a treat this year!

Photo: Beans On

Toast

57 Ullet Rd

The Saturday main stage will be over at The Unitarian Church on Ullet Road. Everyone knows Jesus was a Beans On Toast fan.

Saturday

beans on toast 10:00pm

Popular angst ridden folkster Beans On Toast will be headlining the main stage on Saturday night. Cut from the same mould as Frank Turner (who he supported on his recent UK and American tours) or Billy Bragg, you can be sure of some lyrical genius covering combined with incredibly catchy hooks. We’re very excited to have him here!

Kevin critchley

9:00pm

With comparisons to the likes of Buckley and Springsteen, Critchley delivers a unique mix of poetic, flamenco style guitar, tale-telling lyrics and upbeat folk-rock music.

ukulele club liverpool 8:00pm

Approximately 5 million people (we haven’t counted) playing ukulele versions of classic tunes. What more could you want, really?

bandsoc battle of the acoustics winner

7:00pm

Who’s it going to be? There’s only one way to find out.

Fiiiiigggghhhtt! Or alternatively just turn up and see who won. We’re sure whoever it is will be great.

the jesse janes 6:00pm

With a sound straight out of midwest America, this talented bunch blast their way through a brilliant covers set and always get the crowd singing along!

wristband offers: 10% off all drinks at The church & frontline centre bars

147 Lawrence Rd

at the frontline centre This year’s Sunday main stage takes place at The Frontline Centre, a behemoth of a building at the heart of Wavertree!

the sundowners 10:00pm

Sunday photo

Skeleton Key Records protégés The Sundowners will playing their dreamy Fleetwood Mac inspired psychedelia on The Mystery Stage. Featuring Alfie and Fiona of the ultra-talented Skelly family that brought us The Coral and Miles Kane, singles such as Hummingbird and Into The Night are absolute belters that are sure to get the crowd going.

natalie mccool 9:00pm

With her single Fortress getting regular Radio 1 play, and an army of fans behind her, we can’t wait to see what the brilliant Miss McCool comes up with here on the main stage.

“It's a pleasure to play a festival that is so community driven and of course free for all!”

- The Sundowners, on Smithdown Road Festiva

ners

ow Photo: The Sund

l

Sunday

we are catchers

8:00pm

photo

Described as “the soundtrack to the city of Liverpool daydreaming under a different sky” , Peter Jackson’s melodic brainchild is tipped for big things this year.

the boston shakers 7:00pm

If you like hip hop, massive riffs and clever samples then you could do much worse than checking out these guys! Expect a riotous set and a lot of dancing.

kids on bridges photo

6:00pm

Currently making big waves over in the States, Kids On Bridges are probably Liverpool’s biggest export since Steven Gerrard. Their latest single Something In The Water, is an absolute belter.

plus:

2.30pm: Mersey Batala - The perfect antidote to any hangover, the Batala drummers will open the main stage with their uplifting tribal beats.

3:00pm: Wild Rossa & The 88 - Absolutely brilliant alt-rock from this four piece. If the Batala drummers didn’t wake you up, this lot will.

4:00pm: Elevant - It’s big, it’s clever and it’ll probably blow your socks off.

5:00pm: Lyons & Tigers - A delightful family friendly matinee set from the very silly Saturday night Evil Eye headliners.

infinite wrestling: smithdown smackdown 1:00pm-5:00pm Nothing says Bank Holiday Monday like watching grown up sweaty men and women in sparkly spandex throwing each other around a ring. It’s quality entertainment for all the family.

Followed by The Loose Moose String Band & Spanish Announce Team - live in the ring!

154-158 smithdown road

With a top notch psyche line up on Saturday, followed by some riotous indie rock on Sunday (not to mention the Monday market) Kelly’s is certainly the place to go this weekend for a real good craic!

Saturday

goodbye horses 10:00Pm

A totally secret set from our totally secret psych headliners. This Strange bunch have been getting bigger and bigger over the last year or so, having graced the cover of music bible Bido Lito and been given some pretty prestigious festival slots. None so prestigious as headlining the Smithdown Fest, of course!

? ? ? ?

indigo moon

9:00pm

The second of our psych acts, Indigo Moon are one of the most prolific and stupidly talented bands in the city at the moment. We’re made up to have em here!

bathymetry 8:00pm

Female fronted psychedelic noise pop from this very popular trio. Beautifully intricate guitar parts and dreamy vocals make for a completely engaging set.

plus:

3.00pm: Vidar Norheim - Alternative vibraphone pop from Norway 4.00pm: The Shipbuilders - Coral-esque lively indie skiffle.

5.00pm: Major Major - The long awaited reunion of the mighty indie foursome. 6:00pm: Mike Badger & The Shady Trio - Founder of The La’s plays a raucous collection of roots music. 7:00pm: The Havocs - Fresh from their recent EP release Afros and Laughing Gas, this will be a goodun!

after party: 11pm - 2am - Clang Boom Steam & Mighty Mojo DJ wristband offers: buy one get one free on selected drinks

the blue soul

Sunday

10:00pm

A four piece music combo playing, what they describe as, 'Beat Modern'. A blend of midnight blue moods and white hot rhythm n' roll grooves. Formed in 2014 by singer/songwriter Nick Ellis as an electric studio unit to record an album of songs titled 'Heartbreak City'.

The band have continued to work together, write new material and are currently letting rip as a live unit.

the cubical

9:00pm

Pure unadulterated rock and roll with a gravelly voiced front man that would’ve put Lemmy to shame!

The Guardian love em, we do too.

seafoam green

8:00pm

The psych/folk outfit fronted by Dublin songwriter Dave O’Grady, having recently toured the US and Europe, will be playing their acclaimed debut album.

plus:

3.00pm: Mile High Club - Indie rock, from Widnes! 4.00pm: The Boss Jockeys - Harmony infused rock n roll inspired by the early days of Merseybeat. . 5.00pm: The Jackobins - Epic indie rock from the highly tipped Scousers 6:00pm: The Drifting Classroom - Guy Garvey’s favourite band - it’s pop, rock and blues done right. 7:00pm: Pete Bentham & The Dinnerladies - Punk rock. Tabards. Placards. Well ‘ard. after party: 11pm - 1am - Special Guest DJs

Monday

KELLY’S MARKET BAZAAR & quiz

FROM 1.00pm

What do you get if you cross loads of local artisans with a kick ass DJ and enough Guinness to fill the Irish Sea? Kelly’s Market of course! Expect a winning combination of art, food and fashion stalls throughout the pub, all afternoon! Not only that, but their world famous quiz (it was on telly and everything) will be taking place later that night, followed by live music and laid back tunes.

sponsored by: lees brewery

beer & burrito shack

208 smithdown road

Small, but with ideas way above its station! With all the atmosphere of a city centre bar, and the decor to match, it’s easy to see why Evil Eye has already become a firm favourite of Smithdown Road in just over a year!

Saturday

lyons & tigers 10:30pm

If you’ve never caught them live before, then you’re about to witness something truly wonderful. The fun loving two piece have gained notoriety in this city over the past decade, with such classics as I’m A Monkey (which actually got some Radio One time!), Sexy Land, and Clinton, and heartfelt lyrics like “if you twit twoo, then I know you’re an owl…”. Don’t miss this one!

the dick limerick academy

9:30pm

Scousers rapping. Two words that instill fear into the mind of anyone who ever heard the Anfield Rap. These guys are absolutely incredible though.

the swingin’ bricks

8:30pm

It’s impossible to watch the Swingin Bricks play and not become a bit transfixed. Surfy-punky-skiffly rock and roll to get your feet movin’ and your ass shakin’.

plus:

4.30pm: Sheepy - Last year they blew the crowd away, this year they will blow the roof off. 5.30pm: Go Fiasco - Five piece rock epics from a band who we have no idea how to fit on to the Evil Eye stage.

6.30pm: Mono LPs - Absolutely brilliant rock n roll, with a cello! Again, would love to know who’s idea it was to squeeze five people onto the smallest stage in the world. 7.30pm: Glue - Full on rock and roll with lovely harmonies.

after party: 11pm - 2am - Howl At The Moon DJ set wristband offers: burrito and a drink £7 // 5 tequilas £10

Sunday tony wright (terrorvision) 10:30pm

photo

Frontman of ‘90s Britrock legends Terrorvision, Tony Wright will be playing a very special intimate set at Evil Eye as Sunday night’s headliner.

Accompanied with his band, their 25 year back catalogue speaks for itself! Tequila, Oblivion, Perseverance, Alice What’s The Matter…expect some major crowd singalongs at this show...

special guests 9:30pm

Still to be announced. But we promise you it’ll be a flipping good one.

native kings photo

8:30pm

After a storming set at last year’s festival, we are delighted to welcome these guys back. Expect intricate timing, clever harmonies, anthemic choruses and boss riffs.

plus:

2.30pm: Puzzle - Lovely indie pop which will make you feel fuzzy.

3.30pm: Arms At Last - Three maniacs playing math rock.

4.30pm: Fort Baxter - Girls with guitars making boss alternative music.

5.30pm: Rival Bones - Full on rock n roll twosome. 6.30pm: Voo - They don’t play often enough, so get down early for this one to avoid disappointment.

7.30pm: Big Safari - It is hard to think of enough superlatives to describe Big Safari. We’ll go with the garagiest, surfiest, sleaziest sound you’ll hear all day. after party: 11pm - 2am - Stevie Law DJ set

Monday photo

punk holiday monday starting at 1.30pm

1.30pm: The Hunx - Handsome chaps with noisy songs 2.30pm: The Vermin Suicides - Just really good punk.

3.30pm: Carl Moorcroft - Acoustic folk punk anthems.

4.30pm: Sheer Attack - Music to wake the deaf.

5.30pm: Meet The Robots - Catchy catchy pop punk.

6.30pm: Riggots - Music to wake the dead.

7.30pm: OHMNS - High energy garage rock from the acclaimed quartet, known for their intense shows!

Music Art Dance Other

Theatre DJ Kids

SATURDAY

11am

12pm

1pm

2pm

3pm

4pm

5pm

Church Stage Vidar Norheim

Kelly’s

3-3.30pm

The Ship Builders 4-4.30pm

Major Major

5-5.30

The Swingin Bricks

Evil Eye

4.30 - 5pm

Franks

TAWS

Don’t Worry

3-3.30pm

4-4.30pm

5.30

The Debt Stars 5-5.30

Outdoor Market

Brookhouse

12 - 4pm Lucy Mayhew

Cafe Oro

3.30-4pm ArtistLucy 1 Art exhibition and children’s craft workshops Mayhew

quaker garden

4.30-5pm

Lewis Chalton

??

3-3.30pm

4-4.30pm

with Moona Craft

12.30 - 2pm 2-2.30pm 1.30 - 4.30pm

Clean Dave Liam ??

Cut Owen & McG Nina Jones Kid 3.30 - 4pm 4.30 - 5pm

fat flamingo Garmoyle road community garden

Katie &I

Kids area curated by Marmalade Skies open 11am - 4pm.

Story Telling

Party Fun french with Story Games Le Petit Atelier Telling

11.30am 12pm

1pm

1.30am

Story Plus loads more, see Page 26!

Telling

2.30am

also: classic films on at the Gregson // Li

Fundraising at Toxteth Cemetery // Check face

PLANNER 6pm

7pm

The Jesse Janes 6-6.30pm

0pm Go Fiasco - 6pm

0pm

Mike Badger (The La’s) 6-7pm

10pm

7-7.30pm

11pm

12am

8-8.30pm

9-9.45pm

The Havocs

Bathymetry

Indigo Moon

Beans On Toast 10-11pm Goodbye Horses

7-7.30pm

8-8.30pm

9-9.30pm

10-10.45pm 11pm - 2am

6.30 - 7pm

7.30 - 8pm

8.30 - 9pm

Museum Of Takotsubo Backward Men Hats 7-7.30pm 8-8.30pm

6.30 - 7pm

Hush Clean Cut Tones Kid 7.30 - 8pm

Pangea

5.30-6pm 6.30-7pm

Clean Paul Clean m Cut John Cut Genity Kid Walker Kid 5.30 - 6pm 6.30 - 7pm

9.30-10pm

Venus De Milo 7.30-8pm

Clean Andrew Cut Seddon Kid 7.30 - 8pm

10.30-11.15pm

Howl At The Moon DJs 11.30pm - 2am

False Advertising

Colour

9-9.30pm

10-10.45pm 11pm - 1am

Rongo Clean Cut rongo Kid 8.30 - 9pm

The Probes 9.30-10pm

Yeah Buddy DJs

Xander & The Peace Pirates 10.30-11.15pm

Ovvls

Mexican Walking Fish

8.30-9pm

1am

Clang Boom Steam & DJs

Lyons & Tigers

Green Tea Band

Sheepy

Glue

Damn Fine

De Mille

9pm

Kevin Critchley

Mono LPs

The Bad Apples 6-6.30pm

8pm

Liv Uni Ukulele BandSoc Club BOTB Winner Liverpool

9.30-10pm

Clean Matthew Cut Reekie Kid 8.30 - 9pm

Clean Matt Cut Barton Kid 9.30 - 10.30pm

ive Mexican Guitarist at Mesquite Restaurant ebook.com/smithdownstreetparty for more events

2am

Music Art Dance Other

Theatre DJ Kids 11am

12pm

SUNDAY 1pm

2pm

frontline stage

3pm

4pm

Mersey Batala Drums

Wild Rossa & The 88

2.30-3pm

3-3.30pm Ian Lane & The Moments Of Shame

Kelly’s

3-3.30pm Puzzle

Evil Eye

2.30 - 3pm

Arms At Last 3.30 - 4pm

5pm

Lyons & Tigers 4-4.30pm The Boss Jockeys 4-4.30pm

4.30 - 5pm

Brookhouse Garmoyle road community garden

Cafe Oro quaker garden

5-5.30

The Jackob

5-5.30

Fort Baxter

Mono Clean Cut Sideboards Kid 4-4.30pm

Franks

Jo Mary

5.30

Fightin Clean Cut Kid 5-5.30p

5.30 Kids area curated by Marmalade Skies open 11am - 4pm.

Fun french with Le Petit Atelier

11am

Story Teddy Bears Story Telling Picnic (see P29) Telling

11.30am

1pm

1.30pm

Story Plus loads more, see Page 26!

Telling

2.30pm Laura &Claire

Matthew McGurty

Johanna Alba

2.30 - 3pm

3.30 -4pm

4.30 - 5pm

Art exhibition and Billy children’s craft workshops Kelly with Moona Craft 1.30 - 4.30pm 2-2.30pm

5.30

Gethin Williams

3-3.30pm

Cricket Club fat flamingo

Sean Clean Cut Bennett Kid 3-3.30pm

Sam Cooke 4-4.30pm

Clean Mick Cut Flaher Kid 5-5.30

also: classic films on at the Gregson

Fundraising at Toxteth Cemetery // Check face

PLANNER 6pm

0pm

bins

0pm Rival Bones - 6pm

ng

pm Clean Tru Cut Dub Kid Victim - 6pm

LUNA - 6pm

rty

0pm

7pm

8pm

9pm

11pm

Kids On Bridges 6-6.30pm

9-9.45pm

10-10.45pm

The Drifting Classroom 6-6.30pm

Pete Bentham Seafoam & The Green Dinnerladies

Cubical

7-7.30pm

9-9.45pm

The Blue Soul 10-11pm

Big Safari

Voo

6.30 - 7pm Sweet Clean Cut On Deals Kid Surgery 6-6.30pm Skarsky and Such

6.30 - 7pm

The Blurred Sun Band 6.30 - 7pm

Ashes Clean & Cut Clarke Kid 6-6.30pm

7.30 - 8pm Clean Dopple Cut ganger Kid 7-7.30pm

We Are Catchers 8-8.30pm

10pm

The Boston Shakers 7-7.30pm

8-9pm Native Kings 8.30 - 9pm

Natalie McCool

The Sundowners

Those Glossom Amongst Us Are Wolves 8-8.30pm 9-9.30pm

7.30 7-7.30pm - 8pm

The The Buffalo Floor Riot men 8.30 - 9pm 9.30 - 10pm

Swing Clean Dance Lessons with Cut Merseyswing Kid 7 -8pm

SwingClean Dance SocialClean with Merseyswing &Cut Cut Merseysippi Jazz Band Kid Kid 8pm - 10.30pm9.30-10pm

Satin Beige 7-7.30pm

Parker & The Suitcase 8-8.30pm

1am

Beaten Tracks Special Guest DJs DJs 11pm - 2am 1am

DJ Stevie Law Tony Spanish Announce Wright (Terrorvision) Team 10.15-11.15pm 11.30pm - 2am 9.30-10pm Jazzhands

Yeah Buddy DJs

10-10.45pm 11pm - 1am

Special Clean Clean Rumjig Tonal Guests Cut Cut Select Kid Kid 7.30 - 8pm 8.30 - 9.15pm 9.30-10pm 9.30-10.15pm

Del Florida

12am

Galactic Funk Militia DJ 10.30pm - 12am

Silent Sleep 9-9.30pm

n // Food & Market Stalls at The Frontline ebook.com/smithdownstreetparty for more events

2am

curated by:

186 smithdown road

Liverpools D.I.Y/ Independent music experts Yeah Buddy! Join us for the weekend bringing 3 days of the best 'off the radar' bands around. It will be a struggle to keep it all confined within the walls of Franks Bar.

Saturday

colour 9:30pm Breaking out as BBC Introducing new band of the year '14, followed by critical acclaim from Clash, The Mirror, Gigwise and Shortlist - COLOUR have released only 2 singles to date and have no intention of stopping. Check out debut singles 'Strangers' and 'Nowhere' for a taste of their “Cinematic Sensibilities and ferocious desire to communicate” - CLASH

false advertising

8:30pm

They are a guitar band as good as any rising through the ranks right now. With their latest release Brainless, expect to hear a lot more about this band throughout the year.

takotsubo men 7:30pm

One of the most energetic live acts around, these guys bring the house down (literally, on occasion) every time. Pure raw trashy melodic punk rock played note perfect.

plus:

2.30pm: Taws - Progressive mathrock from UK, Norway and USA. 3.30pm: Don’t Worry - Alternative punk from Essex. 4.30pm: The Debt Stars - The snarl of punk and the self-assuredness of Britpop, and incredible to see live. 5.30pm: The Bad Apples - Two piece rock n roll all the way from sunny North Walsham 6.30pm: Museum Of Backward Hats - For your edification and pleasure, intemperately becoming the must see band.

after party:

11pm - 2am - Yeah Buddy DJ set

wristband offers: £2 bottles of becks/budweiser/wkd

Sunday

jazzhands 9:30pm

They're back in the game. Liverpool’s most subversive, wild and uncontrollable live band are not to be missed. They never fail to drop jaws and leave their victims aghast and dumbstruck. Hard to describe, a joy to behold.

glossom 8:30pm Glossom are a 5 piece band from Liverpool with brassinfused math rock/jazz tunes. Described by Getintothis as 'simply unlike any of their Mersey contemporaries'.

High praise indeed!

those amongst us are wolves 7:30pm

At the heart of the UK's instrumental rock scene, this trio create pysch-infused soundscape wonderment with a reputation for delivering captivating live shows.

plus:

3.30pm: Mono Sideboards - Somewhere between lo-fi Americana and psychedelic Krautrock, with a kazoo 4.30pm: Fighting - "Gang of Four meets Death From Above 1979, but in a skip". 5.30pm: Sweet Deals On Surgery - Noise pop, thunder punk power trio from Manchester 6.30pm: Doppelganger - Described by Rock Sound magazine as 'riff after riff of gritty rock and roll', expect a kick ass live show to match. after party: 11pm - 2am - Yeah Buddy DJ set

Monday

tommy scott (space) plus Late Night Oil, Lowlanders, Bad Mood, The Roscoes & Kingdom Starts AT 5.00pm

Britpop king, Tommy Scott, makes his much anticipated return to Smithdown for what is likely to be another storming set of classics. Hits include Female Of The Species, Neighbourhood and Me & You Vs The World. With support from five brilliant local acts, including the legendary Dave Dutton’s latest outfit Kingdom. The perfect way to close the festival!

stage sponsored by

208 smithdown road

The Brookhouse is quite simply a behemoth of a pub which has been a cornerstone of Smithdown Road for years. We have a great indie rock line up on Saturday, with some of the best ska and funk on Sunday too!

Saturday Xander & The Peace Pirates 9:30pm A staple of the Merseyside music scene for years now, Xander and The Peace Pirates are something of a musical legacy in their own right. Singer and guitarist Keith is arguably one of the most talented, inspirational musicians you’ll ever catch live and their dedication to rootsy bluesy rock has seen them share stages with the likes of Bon Jovi, Buddy Guy, James Taylor and more...

the probes

8:30pm

Having recently graced the pages of Bido Lito, this lot have been picking up plaudits all round for their jangly, psychedelic prog. Certainly worth a watch.

rongorongo 7:30pm

Winners of the Best Band Name at Smithdown Fest Award (not a real award) this is Interpol-style dark atmospheric indie that Ian Curtis would be proud of.

plus:

1pm - 5pm: Smithdown Outdoor Market - see page 26 for details.

5.30pm: Damn Fine - Winners of the Liverpool Uni BandSoc battle of the bands, these guys have a pop sensibility amongst mature indie rock riffs. Think Springsteen meets Dylan meets The Shins.

6.30pm: Hushtones - Comprising of approximately 8 million members, this lot have been getting some great press recently, and you can see why...

after party: 11pm - 12am - Brookhouse DJs wristband offers: pitchers for ÂŁ8.95

Sunday

rumjig 9:30pm The mighty Rumjig are a fearlessly funky outfit playing stages around the UK to combat bitterness, blues and boredom. Blending genres including folk, dub, drum n bass, swing, and jazz, their sole intention is to uplift and ignite people’s lust for life. Doing a good job so far guys!

tonal select 8:30pm

Very few things get the party going quite like an eight piece ska band. It’s true. Katy McGrath and her very merry men will skank their way through a set packed with ska classics from The Specials to Sublime.

rasta four eyes 7:30pm

Featuring the brass sections from Rumjig and Fire Beneath The Sea, these guys are a surefire cure for any dance troubles you might have. Within minutes you’ll be shaking your goods to their sweet reggae punk.

plus: 5.30pm: Tru Dub Victims - Anarchic dub and ska 6.30pm: Skarsky and Such - Soft scoop Saturday night skankin.

after party:

galactic funk militia DJ SET 10:30pm - MIDNIGHT

The biggest funk band in the city (literally, there are hundreds of em) will be spinning some of their favourite tunes to get the dancefloor bouncing!

Heating & Plumbing Ltd Your local Plumbing, Heating & Gas Safe contractors

All domestic & commercial work including; Central heating, Boilers, Cookers, Gas servicing, Landlord gas safety certificates, Showers, Bathroom refurbishments, Commercial installs, Emergency callouts & property maintenance FREE QUOTATIONS & OAP DISCOUNTS!

Call us: Joe 07878 259 606 or Paul 07746 526 888

sponsored by: XYZ Ltd - visit www.xyz.co.uk to find out more Email us: info@pipelineplumbers.co.uk www.pipelineplumbers.co.uk

232 smithdown road

The newest arrival to the road is a surf bar and craft bistro, serving local produce with world tastes. Good food, good drinks, good times! We will be holding our acoustic stage here all weekend! xxxxxxxxxxx

Saturday

matt barton (tramp attack) 9:30pm

Matt Barton is the singer in Bandwagon legends Tramp Attack. His songs ‘explore, in depth, all four human emotions’. We aren’t sure what entirely sure what all four human emotions are, but he has a song about Smithdown Road so you could assume one of the emotions involves fried chicken. This will be a very intimate set, so get down early to avoid a lock out!

matthew reekie

8:30pm

Fantastic song writer from Liverpool and frontman of band Tenements. Singing songs of personal experience, cathartic tunes and Country laments. You’ve probably seen him at Kelly’s or Evil Eye open mic. He’s a bit good.

andrew seddon 7:30pm

This guy is basically the nicest bloke in the history of music.

His music is very good, his singing voice is great, but his manners are an example to us all.

plus:

3.30pm - 5.30pm: Acoustic sessions - We’ll be bringing you some of the best of the local talent to entertain you with their plucking, strumming and maybe a kazoo. 6.30pm: Paul John Walker - Loops and riffs from one of the finest up and coming solo musicians around at the moment. Expect a few surprises from this one.

wristband offers: 10% off your food bill

silent sleep

Sunday

9:30pm The brainchild of Chris McIntosh (28 Costumes, Hallo..I Love You, Haarm), Silent Sleep play “play sparkly sad and darkly romantic songs with searingly honest lyrics about this and that”. With a string of singles under his belt, including the immeasurably catchy “Meet Me On The Steps Of The Bombed Out Church” this is going to be a cracking set not to miss.

parker and the suitcase

8:30pm

A two-part combo - driving vintage street-corneresque sound. It's the 'one-man band Hereford Elvis' and singing double bass hepcat from Hong Kong!

satin beige 7:30pm

Soulful, wistful, sassy and sultry, Satin is a household name in the making. A sound comparable to Alicia Keys, albeit with a cello, she has been touring relentlessly and making a big impact around the UK. Can’t wait!

plus:

3.30pm: Sean Bennett - A veritable masterclass in delay, loops and layers. Wonderful. 4.30pm: Sam Cooke - A far too talented teenager that will make you wish you’d carried on your guitar lessons.

5.30pm: Mick Flaherty - Acoustic guitar, loop station, could go anywhere 6.30pm: Ashes & Clark - A two piece with big tunes and fantastic harmonies.

Monday

Liverpool bandsoc acoustic showcase

Starts 7:00pm

We’ve taken ten or so of the best up and coming artists from Liverpool Uni, handed them a guitar and a microphone and let them do what comes naturally to them! No not get drunk, play music. The Band Society have only recently held their annual Battle Of The Acoustics, so we’re looking forward to the wealth of talent on show at this one.

349 smithdown road One of our favourite new additions to Smithdown Road, Caffee Oro makes some incredible food, and incredible coffee too. Now we’ll be taking over and making some incredible music too. All weekend!

ovvls

Saturday

9:30pm

Experimental band that flirt with psychedelia, post-punk, and rock n roll sounds without ever pledging allegiance to one. They may be ethereal and eclectic, but with powerful drums as a driving force, they remain within the realm of a true rock act.

Super special guests.

8:30pm

We don’t want to ruin the surprise, but One Direction, Justin Bieber and 90's heart throbs Let Loose have all officially ruled themselves out of this slot. Sorry.

Venus De milo 7:30pm

With their latest single Sinking Ships ironically making pretty big waves at the moment, we are delighted to have these guys here. Definitely ones to watch!

plus:

3.30pm: Lucy Mayhew - With a sound somewhere between Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell, this is one of two sets Lucy will be playing this weekend! 4.30pm: Katie & I - An incredible alternate blend of acoustic folk, intimate vocals and harmonies 5.30pm: DeMille - Soulful heartfelt jazz pop, with beautifully crafted vocals 6.30pm: Pangea - Melodic indie funk, like the illegitimate love child of Chic and The 1975.

wristband offers: 10% off your food bill

Sunday

the buffalo riot 9:30pm

A Synaesthetic influenced slice of NeonCountry Rock. Comprised of some of the city’s finest musical talents, they produce sparkling songs with infectious delivery. Debut album 'Pale Blue Oceans will be released later this month. Take the chance to catch them in this intimate venue while you still can!

del florida

8:30pm

Originally based in Gainesville, Florida, singer and songwriter Leela made a big impact in the music scene and strives to accomplish no less in Liverpool!

plus:

2.30pm: Laura & Claire - Proving the rule that two heads are indeed better than one! 3.30pm: Matthew McGurty - Totally energetic blues rock to really kick start your afternoon. 4.30pm: Johanna Alba - We are chuffed to have the German poetic pop songstress here with her band 5.30pm: Luna - One of the Echo’s top 10 picks for the weekend!

Don’t miss her!. 6.30pm: The Blurred Sun Band - Time to chill out, relax and let the blurred grooves take you on a mystical journey 7.30pm: The Floormen - Psychedelic groove outfit bring you new sounds and sensations.

Monday

Lazy Monday afternoon FROM 2:00pm

Spend an afternoon with the sun beating down, while you listen to some amazing laid back tunes. With the likes of Amanda Brown & The Ears, Alex Hulme, The Merseybelles and more all taking to the stage here at Caffee Oro. Sounds good to us!

on behalf of Central Liverpool Foodbank

FoodBank Holiday Monday Mon 2nd May @ Smithdown Road Festival

SEE NEXT PAGE FOR DETAILS

Non musical stuff! there are loads more activities to get involved with at the festival BESIDES ROCK N ROLL!

Smithdown Outdoor Market Sat 30th April - 12pm til 5pm AT THE BROOKHOUSE Handmade items, original artwork and awesome prints, vegan treats, artisan jewellery, and some of the tastiest cupcakes you’ve ever had the good fortune to enjoy these are just some of the great stalls that will be sharing their wares at this outdoor market. Taking place behind The Brookhouse, there will be all sorts of interesting things to look at and buy!

kids area at garmoyle road garden ALL WEEKEND - 11AM til 4pm at garmoyle RD garden This year the wonderful folk at Marmalade Skies, a brilliant child friendly café on Allerton Road, will be curating a kids area including craft workshops, face painting, balloon models, bubbles, story time, fun french lessons, gingerbread men and cookie decorating, fun science, Usborne books and loads more. Wow. Don’t miss their Teddy Bears Picnic on Sunday - with songs, stories, colouring, themed picnic bags, and pass the parcel! Your kids are going to love it, and you probably will too!

quaker garden art exhibitions SAT 30TH APR & SUN 1ST MAY -1.30PM til 4.30pm at QUAKER MEMORIAL gardenS, arundel avenue The festival welcomes a range of artists to present their work while Moona Craft provide craft workshops for the children to get involved. You haven't quite escaped the music here, but you have escaped the bars. Have a walk round the garden accompanied by acoustic music from Billy Kelly, Lucy Mayhew, Lewis Chalton and others and make sure to get your face painted as well while here!

KEEP CHECKING FACEBOOK.COM/SMITHDOWNSTREETPARTY...

cinema showings at the gregson ALL WEEkend at the gregson institUTE, garmoyle rd All manner of classics will be on show at the Gregson Memorial Institute this weekend! From Wizard Of Oz to Hitchcock thrillers, it’ll be a great time to relax, grab a bit of popcorn and relive some of your favourite movies!

swing dance social & lessons SUN 1ST MAY - 7pm AT SEFTON PARK CRICKET CLUB We are incredibly excited to welcome Mersey Swing to the Smithdown Festival for a free dance class, followed by a swing dance social with live music from local jazz legends Merseysippi. All in the fantastic surroundings of the Cricket Club. Get on those glad rags, flapper dresses and zoot suits and learn to charleston the night away!

foodbank holiday monday MON 2ND MAY - ALL DAY AT FRONTLINE CENTRE, EVIL EYE, KELLY’S, CAFFEE ORO & FRANKS The idea is simple - you get together £5.00 worth of foodbank shopping (non perishable items such as pasta, rice and tinned food), you drop it off at the Frontline Centre, and you will be given a voucher that gets you either an Evil Eye burrito, or a drink from Kelly’s Dispensary, Franks or The Mystery Bar - for a quid!

Last year we collected over half a ton of food for some of the most vulnerable people on Merseyside, with the festival having grown so much over 12 months just think what we can do this time around!

big Community Art Project Mon 2nd May - FROM 1PM AT kelly’s dispensary Local artist Mike Winstanley returns this year with a big blank canvas awaiting all those who would like to finger paint their own flower, with all the flowers creating one floral display. Don’t worry, gloves will be available for the squeamish!

The finished article will be hung in Kelly's for all to see and donations to the collection pot will go to The Whitechapel Centre.

...FOR MORE EVENTS AS THEY ARE ANNOUNCED!

FESTIVAL WRISTBAND

special

wristband

offers

At The Mystery / Church Stage Frontline Centre / Unitarian Church 10% off all drinks at The Mystery / Church Bar 50p off pints of lager or cider at The Mystery Bar £1 off churros at the Evil Eye stand 20% off all official festival merchandise Free facial from Fia Harrington vegan beauty and wellness products

REMEMBER! ENTRY TO ALL SMITHDOWN ROAD FESTIVAL EVENTS IS 100% FREE!

Money off super tasty meatballs from The Untouchaballs Tonnes more offers from the food and market stalls around The Frontline Centre, just look out for the logo!

This wristband simply gets you money off the things you would already be buying, and supports a great cause too!

At Smithdown Road Venues Evil Eye 208 Smithdown Road Smithdown’s favourite Mexican bar • Burrito and a drink for £7 • Five tequila shots for £10

Frank’s Bar 186 Smithdown Road Sports, music and a great atmosphere • Free shot with your drink • £2 bottles of Becks, Budweiser or WKD

The world famous Irish pub right on your doorstep • Buy 1 get 1 free on your first drink (selected) • More offers announced on the weekend

Fat Flamingo 232 Smithdown Road A cosy new bistro, with some of the coolest decor on Smithdown Road • 10% off your food

Fat Flamingo

Mesquite 449 Smithdown Road A brand new completely authentic Mexican American Restaurant • 10% off your final bill

Caffee Oro 349 Smithdown Road Another fantastic newcomer to the area, we love it • 10% off your food bill • More offers announced on the weekend

The Brookhouse 467 Smithdown Road A bit of an institution, for students and locals alike!

• 4 pint pitchers only £8.95

THERE WILL BE LOADS MORE OFFERS AT THE WEEKEND JUST LOOK OUT FOR THE LOGO!

WRISTBANDS ACCEPTED HERE

PLUS: Entry to the exclusive festival after party - check Facebook for details!

Pick yours up today from Evil Eye, Franks Bar or Kelly’s Dispensary Only £8 for the whole weekend! £2.00 from each wristband sold will go directly to

helping the homeless and less fortunate across Merseyside

EVEN MORE DISCOUNTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE WEEKEND

Kelly’s 154-158 Smithdown Road

Monday PLANNER 11am

12pm

1pm

2pm

3pm

4pm

Infinite Wrestling 1pm - 4pm

frontline stage

6pm

4 - 5pm

Kelly’s

Kelly’s Bazaar Market & Big Community Art Project

DJ Someone

1-5pm

5pm - 8.30pm The Hunx

Evil Eye

2.30 - 3pm

The Vermin Suicides 2.30 - 3pm

Carl Moor Croft 3.30 - 4pm

Franks

Meet The Robots 4.30 - 5pm

Sheer Attack 5.30 - 6pm

The Late Night Oil

Bad Mood

4-4.30pm

5-5.30pm

Lazy Monday Afternoon - featuring live music from Amanda Brown & The Ears and more.

Cafe Oro

2pm - 6pm

Garmoyle road community garden

Kids area curated by Marmalade Skies open 11am - 4pm.

Fun french with Le Petit Atelier

11am

Story Telling

Fun french with Le Petit Atelier

Story Telling

1pm

1.30pm

11.30am

6pm

7pm

8pm

DJ Someone

Kelly’s

until - 8.30pm Riggots

Evil Eye

6.30 - 7pm

Franks

2.30pm 3pm

9pm

10pm

11pm

12am

Live Music

8.30pm-11pm

11pm-12am

OHMNS Evil Eye DJs

7.30 - 8pm 8pm - 11pm

Lowlanders

Kingdom

6-6.30pm

7-7.30pm

8-8.30pm

Theatre DJ Kids

Story End Of Festival Telling Party!

World Famous Quiz

The Roscoes

fat flamingo Music Art Dance Other

5pm

Loose Moose String Band

Tommy Scott (Space) 9pm - 10pm

Liverpool University Band Society Acoustic Showcase 7pm 7.30 - 10.30pm - 8pm

also: FoodBank Holiday Monday - swap £5 worth of foodbank shopping for a burrito or a drink for a pound!

(At Evil Eye, Kelly’s and Franks).

Big Community Art Project at Kelly’s Cinema Classics at The Gregson

2017 We want your ideas, suggestions, compliments and complaints!

Did you have a good time this year?

What would you have done differently?

Maybe you would like to get involved in 2017?

Don’t worry, we wont be offended, tell us what you really think! This is a community festival after all. Email us at smithdownfestival@outlook.com

Sat 29th April - mon 1st may 2017 Please remember - this is a non profit festival and we’ve received no funding whatsoever from any external sources (council, lottery, government etc). The whole organisation has been paid for by the local business community as well as wristband sales.

THANKS TO...

Heating & Plumbing Ltd

None of this would be possible without the support of our sponsors and the people who just wanted to lend a hand.

You’re all awesome.

BETTYLICIOUS COOKS ESI ESI FIA HARRINGTON THE ALLOTMENT HOWL AT THE MOON HOT SAUCE PLANET VICSTER TONY DONAGHEY RONITA MALLICK BRYAN BIGGS STEVEN WILLIAMSON LEE1981 MIKE PROSSER CHARLES PEACOCK

Designs by Rob Morris