Thursday 27th September 07 - Ernest, Jess Bannister and Dave Abbott at Music Exchange, Tamworth Suite, Dorchester Hotel, Beverley Road Hull 7pm

On the Music Exchange menu this month we have Ernest , Jess Bannister and Dave Abbott with of course mine hosts the harriWattsband. Ernest will be performing an acoustic set and this gig will be one of their last UK gigs prior to flying out to Tokyo for fun, fame, frolics and fortune. The following quotes say it all : On the cusp of something amazing - Chris Long (BBC)

I haven't seen anything this good since I saw Joy Division for the first time in 1979 - Strummer Magazine Ernest....best band in the U.K - Janice Long (BBC Radio 2)

Jess Bannister is a Hull Daily Mail Talent Trail 2007 winner. Jess burst onto the local music scene in her native East Yorkshire last year and has gone from strength to strength. Ever since accolades have followed her and regular slots at venues have generated Jess a considerable and very loyal audience. Jess has recently been writing her own material and studio recordings are soon to follow.

Dave Abbott is a Hull based singer-songwriter and has three EPs to his credit. Dave is currently working on his new EP Soldier Of God which is due for release December 2007 maybe earlier. Dave has a goal to make a living out of performing his music, and is gradually working towards that goal. Doors open 7.00, food served 7.30-8.30, music 8.30 till 11.00 ish. Tickets are £4/5 INCLUDING FOOD - gig and grub can't be bad!! For tickets contact Hotel reception 01482 343276 or Dave Watts on 07980 282266, davewatts@dall.karoo.co.uk. Links www.myspace.com/harriWattsband www.myspace.com/ernestband www.jessbannister.co.uk www.myspace.com/daveabbottuk

Coming Up - Wednesday 26th September 07 - Off The Road 2 At The New Adelphi 7.30pm - 11 p.m
	Following the warm reception of its last outing, the Urban Artz 'Off The Road' variety show is riding back into town at the New Adelphi Club this month, with its unique mix of original music, poetry, performances and theatre - a fun-packed ride well worth the modest £3 bus fare. The evening will be hosted by banjo-strumming and self-confessed big mouth Read more...

Coming Up, - 22nd and 23rd September 07 - The Baby and Toddler Experience at Gemtec Arena A two day family event promoting all aspects of pre-birth to pre-school within The Gemtec Arenac and West Park.
	Anyone will agree that discovering there is a new baby on the way is both an exciting and daunting time. With modern day pressures on society finding time to get the information you want at such a vital period of life is impossible. With so many products on the market, and complicated options from the start making the best choices for you and your child's future can seem impossible. Read more...

Coming Up - Thursday 4th October 07 - The Peasants Revolt at The Queens Pub
	The Peasants Revolt will be playing in The Queens on Thursday from about 9.00pm. We have some new songs for you! Dare you listen? We also have fantastic support lined up from The Love Spuds (comprising members of former local favourites, Sons of The Desert) PLUS new Neil Young/Crazy Horse cover band, Ragged Glory Free entry! More Coming Up...

Coming Up - Thursday 4th October 07 - Paul Simmonds, Naomi Bedford and Joe Solo at The Adelphi Club
	Paul Simmonds is doing a rare solo (well, duo) gig . He is from the Folk / agit / punk etc band The Men They Couldn't Hang. He is the chief songwriter and wrote such ace anti fascist stuff as The Ghosts of Cable Street. He's played with The Clash, toured the world , played numerous Read more...

Coming Up, Band Dates - Gig Dates - The Holy Orders
	The Holy Orders have an exciting few weeks coming up with three choice gigs culminating with a big show supporting Brakes at Asylum Hull University. First date for the diary Friday 14th September at Adelphi with a Welsh Special. The Future Of The Left lead singer/guitarist Matt Edible rates this band very highly and he's rarely wrong when it comes to new music. Read more...

Coming Up, Conferences - Wednesday 24th October 07 - Beyond The Walls Conference At The Octagon, Walker Street, Hull
	Her Majesty's Prison Hull is to host a one day event which will consist of guest speakers and seminar groups based around the theme of Reducing Re-offending Via Community and Custody Partnerships. Agencies and businesses with an interest in this area are welcomed to contact Sue Wardell at HMP Hull to obtain an invite and further details. Email: Read more...

Coming Up, Conferences - Wednesday 19th September 07 - Putting Dads In The Picture At NEC, Birmingham 9.30am - 4pm
	The Putting Dads in the Picture conference is a national family learning event, which brings together leading organisations that are working with men and/or fathers. Men and fathers are increasingly recognised as important groups to engage, but are often seen as 'hard to reach'. This conference offers delegates the opportunity to attend training workshops that cover Read more...

Coming Up, Festivals - Wednesday 26th September - Saturday 29th September 07 - Beverley Chamber Music Festival
	This year, Beverley Chamber Music Festival features a special guest appearance by actor Timothy West who will read the war poetry of Wilfred Owen. Here is the full festival line-up: Wednesday 26th September 7.30pm - Piano recital by Ashley Wass (including Beethoven's Pathétique sonata, Elgar's piano transcription of his famous Enigma Variations Read more...

Coming Up, - Saturday 22nd September 07 - Songs For Freedom Music Festival at Trinity Church, Hull
	Local singer/songwriter Glenn Williams and friends will be performing a mix of Traditional Country-Bluegrass-Gospel music at Trinity Church this month. As part of the Festival, Glenn's show starts at 3.30pm till 5pm - and here's the line-up: Glenn Williams Guitar and Vocals Read more...

Coming Up, Band Dates - Gig Dates - The Favours and The Talks - Hull Explosion Tour 07
	Two of Hulls hottest bands The Favours and The Talks (first show since playing Leeds Festival 07) are getting together and touring the country in September. With The Favours debut single Islands on Stonetrax Records out on 17th September and a Talks single looming there is every reason to go and witness the first class musicality and exiting live performances that the two bands deliver. Read more...

Coming Up, Band Dates - U2OPIA Gig Dates August to October 07
	Going down a storm on the local pub circuit with packed audiences every show U2OPIA are the Ultimate U2 Cover Band. Lead singer Lee Craddock says that he has been stunned at the fantastic response the band is getting from an ever increasing fan base. The exciting five-piece are particularly honoured to be headlining the daytime programme at the Hull Flood Aid event in September. Read more...

Coming Up, Events - Hull Photographic Society Events 2007 - 2008
	Why not consider joining Hull Photographic Society? We meet on alternate Tuesdays. The aim of the group is to encourage and improve print production within the society. Over the next few months take the opportunity of going out and about to produce some images of the subjects for the coming season. We cover a varied selection of subjects and enable a wide interpretation Read more...

Coming Up, Courses - Information, Advice and Guidance Courses
	Humberside Learning Consortium are running two Information, Advice and Guidance courses this year. OCN Intermediate Award in Developing Information Advice & Guidance Skills - Level 2 is aimed at those who: Give information & advice to adults Refer clients to external agencies Work within an IAG network Help and support disadvantaged groups Read more...

Coming Up, Band Dates - The Seatbelts - June to December 07
	Here's where local 50's and 60's cover band, The Seatbelts will playing in the near future: Friday 8th June - Blacksmiths Arms, Hull Saturday 9th June - Three Crowns, Anlaby Road, Hull Saturday 23rd June - Hare and Hounds, Burstwick Saturday 28th July - Sportsman Bar, Hedon Road, Hull Saturday 18th August - and Hounds, Burstwick Read more...

Coming Up, Band Dates - Band Dates - Punch The Horse Gig Dates - June to December 07
	Established in November 1996 in the Hull area, Punch The Horse is a local band playing Irish music. Here's where they be playing in the near future. All pub gigs are free. Friday 8th June Red Lion, Driffield - 9pm to 11.15pm Andy, Antoine, Jill and Mick Friday 29th June Durty Nellie's, Hull - 9pm to 12.30am Andy, Antoine, Jill and Mick Saturday 30th Read more...

Coming Up, Courses - Wednesday 20th June - Thursday 6th September 07 - Progressive Managers' Network Events In Hull
	The Goodwin Development Trust and Goodwin Link would like to invite you to join the Progressive Managers' Network. The network is a joint venture between Goodwin Development Trust and Mike Chitty of Realise Development. The Progressive Managers Network is for managers who are looking to develop their own management practice Read more...

Coming Up, Courses - Wednesday 6th June - Wednesday 11th July 07 - ESOL Family Learning At BBC Open Centre, Hull
	Are you a parent or carer? Is English your second language? Improve your own English and find out how to support your own child's English at school and home. Classes are every Wednesday from June 6th to July 11th 2007. For more information and to book your FREE place, call 01482 323232 or pop into the BBC Open Centre and speak to a BBC Guide. Read more...

Coming Up, Band Dates - Riley and the Mumps Gig Dates June to August 07
	Fast becoming the band to see - they wowed audiences at Purple Worm Records launch, Riley and the Mumps are set to hit the circuit. Their gig dates are: Thursday 7th June The Cavern Club, Liverpool at 9pm Friday 8th June The Attic, Accrington Thursday 14th June Club NME at Welly Club, Hull Thursday 5th July The Adelphi, Hull - Read more...

Listings - What's on at The Wellington Inn - Thursday Live Music - September 07
	Check the Full Listing..September Thursday 13th One Way Out (Trad Blues) Thursday 20th Stripped - Acoustic night with Mr Mojo, Val Marshall and Dave Abbott From 8pm. Admission Free Thursday 27th Big River Jazz Band For more information please contact Patrick Gradwell, Hull Stripped Coordinator at hullstripped@hotmail.co.uk Read more...

Listings - The Adelphi Club - What's On September 2007
	Check the Full Listing..Saturday 1st Sweet Reggae Music! With a special one-off Easy Skankin' presented by Funky Wormhole. Tax £2.50. Sunday 2nd Japan Direct! Brilliant 3 piece - Punk/Noise! Sonic Youth meets Melt Banana. Short notice booking but will be good! My Way, My Love plus Karl and The Gimps Read more...

Listings - Music HQ Gig Listings August and September 07
	Acoustic Wednesday - The Tigers Lair Club, Anlaby Road, Hull Live music from approx 8.30pm and entrance £2 (please note different entrance cost for The Alto Rumore Club gigs) 29th August The Alto Rumore Club presents Tommy G, Leo Brazil, Adam Gauton and Tidal Fury Entrance £5 Read more...

Listings - What's On at The Gig That Exploded at The Adelphi - September 07
	Thursday 6th September Santa's Buggerboyz continue their one band noise-punk march and are joined by crazee-noise-nik New Jerusalem. Saturday 22nd September This is what we would probably describe as a celebration, it marks our first proper birthday and is by far the strongest line-up we have put together yet. Read more...

Listings - What's On at Fuel, Hull - 2007
	Mondays The K Factor Karaoke Night with Carlton and Pete... and you thought Simon Cowell was bad! £1.50 entry Free entry. Open 11pm-2am+ Tuesdays Stomp Box - Fuel's very own, brand new rock night. Entry £2.50. Cheap drinks offers all night. Free Entry. Cheap drinks offers all night. Open 11pm-2am+ Wednesdays The Cabaret Club - Drag Cabaret shows with Miss Raunchy Rusty Read more...

Listings - The Welly Club - What's On August and September 2007
	Check the Full Listing..Buy your tickets securely online by credit or debit card using PayPal Thursday 9th August - 10pm to 3am - welly:two Club NME at Jelly in association with Under the Influence presents Sunset Cinema and The Thirst Band on stage at 10.30pm £2 members, £3 NUS, £5 otherwise Friday 10th August welly:one and welly:two Read more...

Listings - Singles Together Disco - Over 25's - July 2007
	Sunday 15th July - Lazaat Hotel, Cottingham 8pm to 12.30pm Sunday 22nd - Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Willerby 8pm to 11.30pm Single, Divorced, Widowed and guests Come Early! No Admission after 9.30 pm Please Note: Smart Casual wear - No Jeans, Trainers, T-shirts Read more...

Listings - Whats On At Music HQ Acoustic Wednesday, Tiger's Lair - July -August 07
	Check the Full Listing..Wednesday 18th July Joe Solo, Mayfield (from Australia), Nick Stubbs, Jess Gardham Wednesday 25th July Edwina Hayes, Tom Kerswill, The Sedwicks, Twisted Phobia Wednesday 1st August Emma Rugg, Joe Roper, Ade Webb, Gav Baker, Stickpin Wednesday 8th August Simon Hopper, Jay Fraser (from Australia), Fragile, Alex Kirkby Read more...

Listings - Live Music At Sleepers Café Bar, Newland Avenue - June and July 07
	June 2007 Friday 29th Someone and the Somethings July 2007 Friday 6th Only Natural Friday 13th Snow Jets Friday 20th Emma Rugg Entry is FREE to all events. Also check out Sleepers new menu which includes lunchtime Summer Specials at reduced prices. For more information call 01482 342223 Read more...

Listings - Acoustic Night, The Memorial Hall, Beverley, July to September 07
	Acoustic Live Night is a new night of multi-genre live acoustic music held monthly at the Memorial Hall, Beverley. The acoustic live evenings are a mixture of open mic (first half) and pro performances. The atmosphere is relaxed and not too in-your-face. A great way to spend your Saturday night unwinding to the best acoustic and semi acoustic Read more...

Listings - Live Music at The Crown Inn, Holderness Road- June to December 2007
	Check the Full Listing..June 2007 Wednesday 6th Stereotonics - Authentic Stereophonics tribute band. Tickets £5. www.stereotonics.co.uk Saturday 9th Ordinary Men - Rock Covers www.ordinarymen.co.uk Saturday 16th The Beards - Top quality indie rock covers band. www.myspace.com/thebeardshull Saturday 23rd The Shine. Read more...