The Popguns

Fri 18 DecDoors 19:30

Helen McCookerybook & Asbo Derek

Prince Albert · Brighton

HELEN MCCOOKERYBOOK Helen McCookerybook's songs cover everything from the social impact of new technology to wry observations about relationships. Now a solo guitarist/vocalist influenced by Linda Lewis, Nick Drake and Jake Thackray, her musical journey started as a bass player in a Brighton punk band in the late 1970s. Her previous bands The Chefs and Helen and the Horns were regulars on BBC Radio 1’s John Peel show; nowadays Radio London’s Gary Crowley and BBC6’s Marc Riley and Gideon Coe and play her new music. She has collaborated with Gina Birch, Vic Godard, Lester Square, Robert Rotifer and many more. At this show, she will be playing songs from her forthcoming album, The Darkside Truth, due to be released on Spinout Nuggets early next year. About this record, Helen says, "What was punk really like in 1977? Not anything like the nostalgic memories would have you believe. This new set of songs tells it like it was, from the frontline." ASBO DEREK Asbo Derek is a band not a bloke. Vic Godard is a fan, so much so that he has released their LP on his own label, GNUinc Records. He describes the album as "songs for arseholes doing ridiculous things because they think they’l...

Gigs

Sun 24 Jan 2027Doors 14:30

The Gentle Spring

Prince Albert · Brighton

THE GENTLE SPRING The Gentle Spring are a chamber pop group based in Paris, consisting of Michael Hiscock, Émilie Guillaumot and Jérémie Orsel. Michael has an illustrious pop history, having been a founder member of The Field Mice, one of the most beloved bands on Sarah Records in the 1990s. The Gentle Spring recorded a debut album ‘Looking Back At The World’ in 2025. Their second album, ’Northernhay’, will be released by Skep Wax Records on 22nd January 2027. RACHEL LOVE Rachel was a co-founder and guitarist/singer/songwriter of the beloved post-punk and proto-indie pop trio, Dolly Mixture, who blended 1960s girl-group harmonies and melodic pop hooks. Rachel emerged decades later with solo work that channels gentle psychedelia, pastoral textures, and analog warmth. Her latest album, “Lyra,” a tribute to her late husband Steve Lovell, was recorded at home with her sons David and Syd on guitar and bass, with David also co-producing..

Gigs

Sun 21 Mar 2027Doors 14:00

The Fallen Leaves + Fractured MATINEE GIG

Prince Albert · Brighton

The Fallen Leaves are a British garage rock group that formed in Richmond, London in 2004. The group was formed by Rob Symmons (dustbin guitar) and Rob Green (vocals) with Paul Myers (bass). The current line-up features drummer Ian O'Sullivan, formerly of The Aardvarks and Barry Frost (bass) Serving 'Punk Rock for Gentleman', this classic band traces its roots all the way back to The Subway Sect. Their sound has been described as "Somewhere between The Who and The Ramones” and they will be showcasing their latest album: "Simple Songs for Complex People”. FRACTURED Spiky, melodic punk support comes from Brighton's own Fractured who take every aspect that was good about punk, transporting it to the here and now with vocal wit, sharp riffs and plenty of raw energy.

Gigs

Sat 19 DecDoors 12:00

Discharge

The Castle And Falcon · Birmingham

DIS-NIGHTMARE CONTINUES Discharge return to the Castle and Falcon for 2026

GigsHardcore PunkMetal

Sat 19 DecDoors 12:00

Naughty or Nice: Bottomless Brunch with Bad Santa

The Bentley · Liverpool

Santa's gone bad... and he's bringing the party with him.

Gigs

Sat 19 DecDoors 12:30

A Dolly Parton Bottomless Special - Live - A Christmas Tree(T)

Billy Bootleggers Newcastle · Newcastle Upon Tyne

GigsCountry & Americana

Sat 19 DecDoors 13:30

Bow & Bellows

Green Note · London

Bow & Bellows are a stunningly versatile violin, horn and accordion duo. They play and sing their own compelling arrangements of Klezmer, Balkan and Gypsy music with occasional sorties to savour the musical traditions of other countries. Sally Davies and Martina Schwarz met in 2000 whilst providing the music for a touring theatre production and formed the duo soon afterwards. Since then they have had a steady stream of engagements both, for private functions and in a wide variety of venues, ranging from cafes, folk clubs, embassies, festivals, to the National Theatre Foyer and the Purcell Room.

GigsFolkBlues