KC BLACKWATER / MATTY RAM / THE JULIA SET / ONE PUNCH WONDER
Thursday | 23rd | July
NXT GEN Promotions @ Club 85
NXT GEN true to its name, nurtures the “next generation” of musicians and showcases some of the best and newest. You’re likely to discover your next favourite band at Club 85 with NXT GEN, so check out the 4 bands performing on this event via their social links below and grab your tickets in advance today.
4 Bands / One Amazing Night:
KC Blackwater:
Milton Keynes based bedroom punk band returning with a new lineup. Music good, listen loud. For fans of Reuben, Shame and Queens of the stone age.
Instagram Link:
https://www.instagram.com/kc_blackwater
Matty Ram:
Comprising of four members, Matty Ram are a Bedfordshire based indie rock band. Their music blends catchy guitar work and a high energy feel with precise sonic activity. They are known for their hit single ‘Pelly’ and its appearance on Sky sports, as well as their recently released EP ‘Loitering With Intent’.
Instagram Link:
https://www.instagram.com/_matty_ram_
The Julia Set:
Based in and around the West London area, The Julia Set was formed in 2007 by a bunch of guys who wanted to play “proper” rock.
Gigs have included The 12 Bar Club, The Alleycat, Fiddlers Elbow, The Water Rats and The Bedford, amongst others.
As well as an EP (“Skyline”) recent releases have been singles such as “Is This Your First Time?”, “Finding Out”, “Running Through My Head”, “Sunday”, “No”, “Turn Up, Lay Down, Roll Over & Die” and more.
They are an indie rock band seasoned with a hint of retro, with faces made for radio.
The line-up is Mickey Berry on lead vocals, Simon Goode on guitar, Tom Smith on the drums and Mike Atkinson on bass & backing vocals.
Instagram Link:
https://www.instagram.com/thejuliasetuk
One Punch Wonder:
One Punch Wonder are an emerging ‘PopCore’ band, blending the catchy, polished shine of Pop Punk/Pop with crunchy riffs, passionate feelings, and massive hooks that’ll get stuck in your teeth.
At their core, they’re just a group of lads here to have some fun, creating music that is sonically and emotionally melodic.
Building on this sound, One Punch Wonder are carving out their place within the UK’s rock and alternative scene by embracing both melody and weight, combining accessible, summery energy with a heavier edge that resonates strongly with
modern rock and metal audiences. To date, they have had three of their releases aired on BBC Introducing Cambridgeshire & Essex.
Instagram Link:
https://www.instagram.com/onepunchwonder
Age: Persons aged 16+ may attend without a chaperone provided they have photo ID – younger patrons can be signed in at the door and accompanied for the duration of the show by a responsible adult.
Earplugs are available on request.
Downstairs bar open until 1am.
We are just a 5 minute stroll from the station; like all of our gigs, this show finishes well in time for the last trains North and South to Cambridge, Peterborough and London.
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