Cathays Community Centre, Cardiff
Thurs 27 July
The essence of Junior Bill is an amalgam of world and period influences: reggae beats, 80s punk delivery, Portuguese rap, great guitar work and electronic elements, often shared in the space of one track. Listening to each track of theirs is a genuine discovery, and through the sheer vitality of their output, you are bound to find something to love.
What will undoubtedly be a unique, energised gig, Above Your Station will include an overarching narrative via lighting, sets, actors, as well as support from Mike Dennis and Featherjaw. A crowd funded project, Junior Bill is seeking to transform the gig into a concert film to promote their sound and style to a wider audience.
A £7 donation on their PledgeMusic campaign lands you a ticket to the gig, all pledge tiers including the eventual film and music download of Above Your Station. A plethora of unique opportunities are on offer, including a personalised song, attending a rehearsal/away gig, and even the band playing in your living room.
With the band donating 10% of all money raised to the Save Womanby St campaign, their political edge could be out in full force. Having only recently discovered their work, I recommend checking them out. With the various elements at play in their collaborations, I am fascinated to see what they can get done with a longer visual format, and what these street-level young artists can achieve in the future.
Tickets: £7 (Includes film download). Info: www.pledgemusic.com (EL)