30th May 08 - ThisisUll Live at The Adelphi

This month we feature a very special line up of acoustic acts and DJ fun with TopGun. The acoustic special will feature Man Made Noise (PWR) (ex Ernest front man Terry) playing tracks from his debut album Working Title Title to be released later this year. Don’t miss this last chance to see Man Made Noise before he leaves Hull to travel the world with his singular music.

Also playing the highly regarded John Copley. An acoustician with guitar and vocals that entertain and delight in equal measure. Special guests Stickpin and CrackTown partnership doing folk, blues and whatever takes their fancy. Twisted Phobia shiny acoustic brilliance from Cleethorpes, playing tracks from her debut EP About Me (available now on iTunes). Her vocals were heard recently on the Radio1 Essential Mix with DJ Alex Kid . (Listen again on Radio1).

More one off stuff by Black and White Tango doing a selection of acoustic numbers. Debut performance from Mike Allen and Nikki on guitar and didgeridoo, and if he remembers we should have a few numbers from Matt Edible too. All this acoustic fun rounded off with a set of party tunes from Bill and Cory aka TopGun. Doors open 8pm sharp due to full bill and admission £3.00 Proceeds to go to Myanmar Disaster Appeal.

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