Killer Kowalski come in from the cold

Thu 12 NovDoors 19:30

Soot Sprite + Aftercare + Sandi Toxic

The Library · Oxford

Oh yes pals! We welcome emo-core shoegazers Soot Sprite to Oxford as they head out on tour in November - let's welcome them with open arms at the Library on Thurs 12th Nov! Soot Sprite originated in Devon in 2018 by front-woman Elise Cook. Since then they have released 3 EP’s (one self released) and their debut album under Specialist Subject Records. Soot Sprite extensively toured the UK and Europe, sharing the stage with bands such as Sweet Pill, SUDS, Chase Petra and Bears In Trees and released their debut album ‘Wield Your Hope Like A Weapon’ in 2025 to much critical acclaim. Clash Magazine- “A piece of art that perfectly captures something vital about what it means to hope for a better 2025 - 8/10” KEXP - “A potent set of alternative sweeping rock and epic bedroom rock that mixes shoegaze, grunge and emo elements to serve as the backdrop to Elise’s urgent, expressive, dark-yet triumphant lyrics” This is a hot ticket in the intimate basement of the Library - looking forward to having them back in town after they played our Oh, Community! last summer!

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Fri 13 NovDoors 20:00

All Will Be Wired: The Subtheory, Simon Heartfield, he didnt

The Library · Oxford

A bimonthly Electronica night at the Library from All Will Be Well Records This month featuring: The Subtheory - psychedelic trip hop 4-piece Simon Heartfield - ambient soundscapes to pulsing techno, beaming up from Portsmouth he didnt - a change to the lineup with Nick from i4M2 now performing as his more noise and guitar-based experimental electronic project

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Wed 18 NovDoors 20:00

Indica Blues and BarrelHaus Live @ The Library Pub

The Library · Oxford

Doom desert-rock from Indica Blues and heavy alt-rock from Oxford’s BarrelHaus. Expect heavy. About Indica Blues: Since forming in 2014, Indica Blues have crafted a reputation as one of the UK’s most compelling psychedelic, stoner-doom hybrids. Once described as “bong-filling rock that is platinum heavy, but blessed with a melodic sensibility underneath it all,” their blend of fuzz-drenched blues, doom, sludge, and psychedelic melancholy has earned them fans across continents and glowing press from underground reviewers and major publications alike. About BarrelHaus: An alt-rock trio from Oxford, UK. Best played loud. Praise for BarrelHaus: God Is In The TV Zine: ‘One of the most exciting rock bands in the UK.’ Tom Robinson (BBC Radio 6): ‘A great combination of powerful playing and proper songwriting.’ Nightshift Music Magazine: ‘Every song here is great.’ Oxfordshire Music Scene: ‘Hard-rock carnage.’ Dave Gilyeat (BBC Introducing): ‘So rockin’!’ RGSoundwaves: ‘It sounds amazing’!

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Thu 19 NovDoors 19:30

And Yet, Here We Are present But Then, There They Were

The Library · Oxford

An second hour of favourite audio comedy sketches from the long-established Oxford quintet. It's like listening to the radio, except you have to go to a special place to do it. For fans of Mitchell & Webb, Fry & Laurie, Key & Peele, and even some acts that aren't duos, like Absolutely and Monty Python. The night will open with the excellently smutty and hilarious spoken word of Abbie Loosemore (from top synthpoppers No Worries If Not)

Comedy

Sat 14 NovDoors 07:30

Stained Glass

JT Soar · Nottingham

GigsRock

Sat 14 NovDoors 13:00

Coltrane & Hartmann on Impulse ft Mark Lockhart & Marvin Mounweke

BAPTIST Church · Loughton

In John Coltrane’s centenary year, this show explores the repertoire of Trane’s immortal 1963 collaboration with baritone singer Johnny Hartman. The phenomenal star vocalist and trumpeter Marvin Muoneké is joins founding Loose Tubes saxophonist Mark Lockheart, Tomorrow's Warriors founder Gary Crosby MBE on bass, international drummer Alfonso Vitale and top composer, band leader and damned-fine pianist Alex Webb on keys. We're celebrating his 100th Anniversary with this top-notch quintet taking us through John Coltrane's only vocal jazz album recorded on Impulse! Records in 1963 with the silky tones of Johnny Hartmann and a set interspersed with some other well-loved and deftly performed Coltrane tracks.

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Sat 14 NovDoors 13:00

M&P's Big Band Brunch

Matt And Phreds · Manchester

18-piece powerhouse TKNE play utterly epic jazz, funk, Latin, pop, film, TV, & library music KIDS GO FREE *PLEASE READ FULL INFO*

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Sat 14 NovDoors 13:00

Reg Meuross

Methodist Church · Ipstones

Earth Peace Day Gathering organised by Peace through Folk Saturday November 14th with Reg Meuross and friends Leek Peace Choir, Penny Barfield, Lester Simpson, The Unhappy Mundys, and Stephen Edkins including concerts plus singing workshop, singarounds, folk club sessions etc. 12.00 noon to 9.30 pm at Ipstones Folk Club in the Methodist Chapel, Ipstones in the Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 2LY For more information, text or call: 07494 738 939 The Narrative that underpins the programme of this event is dedicated to the pursuit of Peace, Friendship, Reconciliation, Kindness and the survival of a sustainable Planet Earth. It also pays homage to those who left Ipstones and Foxt to go to war in 1914 - never to return, many of whom would have known this chapel well. They could not have conceived that man-made climate change would now be threatening the very existence of the human race. The programme in the afternoon will include a special screening of the film ‘People’s Emergency Briefing’ Programmes from 12.00 noon in the school room and local pubs. Informal sing-arounds and instrumental sessions . Chapel (the main venue) - 12.00 noon sound check 1.00 pm - doors open for afternoon...

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