RED LIGHT ACID TEST / THE PENNY ASPEN PROJECT / THE CONCIERGE / THE BAD GAMBLE
Thursday 30th July
NXT GEN Promotions @ Club 85
Doors: 6:45PM (first band on at 7PM)
Close: 11PM
Entry: £8 in advanced + 10% booking fee or £10 on the door
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:
Red Light Acid Test:
Red Light Acid Test came together in London 2019 to create hard, alternative rock music that is distinctively warped from the mainsteam. Choppy rhythms, staggered guitars and dark, melodic vocals make for an intense listening experience.
The 4 piece are known for their energetic and pulling-no-punches live shows. They have played in bars and clubs across South East England.
The band have been compared to Queens of the Stone Age, Killing Joke, Idles, Helmet, but still keep their own unique sound.
They have released 7 singles since 2020, all receiving wide acclaim and constant plays on radio stations across the UK and Ireland, incl. BBC Introducing, Kerrang, TotalRock, Scotland Rocks, MMH, Rock Rage Radio, Dublin FM.
FRAYED their debut album will be released on 29th October 2026. Recorded by Ian Davenport the Mercury Prize nominated producer (Gaz Coombes, Slowdive, Band of Skulls). The band will be releasing a series of singles across the year, leading up to the album release.
Instagram Link:
https://www.instagram.com/redlightacidtest
The Penny Aspen Project:
The Penny Aspen Project are a grunge influenced alternative rock band from Cambridgeshire.
A high energy, all originals 3 piece just out to have a good time with good people.
Instagram Link:
https://www.instagram.com/pennyaspenproject
The Concierge:
The Concierge are a three piece band featuring Phil, Duncan and Robert. Their music is a real eclectic mix of rock, pop and jazz. They draw influences from Tears for Fears, Santana, Steely Dan, Radiohead and modern bands like Vulfpeck.
All three members write songs and bring them to table.
Last year they released their first EP together ‘Check In’ and are working towards a follow up EP ‘On and On’ to be released shortly.
Instagram Link:
https://www.instagram.com/theconciergemusic
The Bad Gamble:
Hertfordshire based THE BAD GAMBLE are poised to bring their signature upbeat, catchy and soulful original songs to music venues across the UK and beyond.
Seattle native Rob Lyons brings with him experience playing not only with some of music’s most legendary figures, but also across some of the most important stages in the world. New York’s Radio City Music Hall, London’s Noel Coward Theatre and Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center are just a few of the many venues he’s played throughout his career.
Partnered with the powerful and dynamic rhythm section of Paul Berry on drums and Matt White on bass, they create a sound that is at once familiar, yet wholly original and is sure to get any audience up on their feet.
Instagram Link:
https://www.instagram.com/the_bad_gamble
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 11pm.
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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