What's on Next...
21
Days Left
28 March 2025
Common Ground 
20.00
£5.00 door (cash only), £4.00 advance
Acts:
22.00 Vernons Future
21.10 The Velveteen Orkestra
20.20 The Holy Fools
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Vernons Future
Erudite and literate indie pop in the style of Black, Aztec Camera, XTC, or Lloyd Cole from Oxford and London crew Vernons Future. Having released their debut album way back in 1990 - "A fine debut in love with pop at its most unassuming and most charming" Melody maker – the band went on hiatus for yonks, but are now back! Back!! BACK!!! (as Smash Hits would have it). "A deft blend of indie moves and unashamed pop grooves" Big Takeover; "A cracking slice of indie rock... blending a late-80's Scouse indie-rock sensibility with the swagger of Julian Cope" Slacker Shack.
The Velveteen Orkestra
The Velveteen Orkestra are a ragged-trousered rock and roll orchestra conceived in a leaky, shadow-veiled district of South London. Their pulsating live shows are attracting audiences for their rich romanticism and brooding intensity, as well as their sparkling sense of humour. Their pop cabaret sound is pure carnivalesque opulence coupled with post-punk venom and snarl. This will be a rare stripped-back performance (chamber orkestra, if you will).
The Holy Fools
The Holy Fools combine deep traditional roots with cosmopolitan sensibilities to craft a distinctive brand of Americana. Although they were formed in Oxfordshire, their singer Chris Floyd hails from the hills and valleys of rural Tennessee. Also featured in Jim Driscoll on lead guitar, possibly familiar to Gappynauts as a member of The Drugsquad and accompanist to Paul Lodge.
DON'T BE AN ARSE
Our gigs are often highly eclectic, so there might be a wide variety of punters in our little venue. We want everyone to have a good time, so relax, express yourself and have a good gig, but be thoughtful of other people and don't ruin their night with your fun. Basically, just be considerate and nice, and everyone will be happy.
Naturally, anyone who is actively aggressive, or who abuses anyone else on the grounds of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, Monster Munch flavour preference, or whatever the hell else might make a bigot irrationally angry, is out the door.
WE'LL DO OUR BEST TOO
In return, we'll make every effort to create a warm and pleasant environment, and we'll try our hardest to keep to the timetable (music starts at approximately 20.00, and will go on till about 22.15). Also, we've kept the door price as low as we can, but rest assured that GTI is a non-profit event, and all the money after expenses goes to the performers.