SAVE THE FREEBUTT!

SAVE THE FREEBUTT : UPDATE 09/07
The Freebutt Statement:
For the latest update on The Freebutt's current situation go to the Save The Freebutt blog for our full statement:
http://savethefreebutt.blogspot.com/2010/07/freebutt-statement-9th-july.html

*We would like to advise people that the Freebutt has not ‘shut down’ the Penthouse Bar above the Freebutt is still open seven days a week between 7:30pm and Midnight (1am Friday/Saturday). Please come in and show your support for the venue. *

SAVE THE FREEBUTT : UPDATE 25/06
The management of The Freebutt would like to announce that following discussions with Environmental Health, there will be an assessment of the situation next week. At this time, the limiter will be reset and a full acoustic survey will be carried out. We are pleased to say that the complainant is willing to allow the independent acoustic specialists ’24 Acoustics’ access to their property for this. Once this assessment has been carried out, we will be able to relay a full & comprehensive update on the future of the venue.

SAVE THE FREEBUTT - WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!!
Due to noise issues in our surrounding area, The Freebutt is under threat from possible action from Brighton & Hove Council and Environmental Health that could make it impossible for us to have live bands play here; effectively closing the venue. If this happens then Brighton will lose one its longest running and most iconic venues, as well as causing the loss of jobs for The Freebutt staff.

If you want independent music to stay strong in Brighton please support us by signing a petition to Brighton & Hove Council stressing the importance of The Freebutt to Brighton and the music scene, and why it should be aloud to stay open and solve it's noise problems.
Please go to:http://savethefreebutt.blogspot.com/ for full information on The Freebutt's situation.

Please go to:http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/save-the-freebutt.html to sign the online petition.

Join the Save The Freebutt Facebook Group.

Please show your support and spread the word!
Thank you,
The Freebutt Team.
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PLEASE NOTE: ALL SCHEDULED SHOWS WILL BE
GOING AHEAD AS PLANNED!!!

Coming Soon @ The Freebutt:
Zola Jesus (@ The Brighton Ballroom), TRC (@ The Albert), Horse Feathers (@ The Brighton Ballroom), Nell Bryden (@ The Albert), Ducktails (@ The Albert), Kath Bloom (@ The Albert), Future Islands (@ New Hero), Islet (@ The Hope)... and lots more.

THIS WEEK AT THE PENTHOUSE:
so with the weather being all up and down, something you can always trust, are the night in The Penthouse! we've got some magical events this week and we can not wait!

we've also got a gig this week with our friends SEX IS DISGUSTING, look below
(all things at the Penthouse start at 7:30pm)

*Mon 23rd - John's got some new CDs and you're more than likely to hear the new les savy fav album twice! plus other things we're sure

*Tue 24th - Dre▲ms In †he Wi†ch House -spellcraft 2
An audio visual hex of Witch House/Ghost Drone/Zombie Rave/EBM/&Tech Noir. Film projectors throwing Witch House videos against the walls with backup from David Lynch, Dario Argento and Alejandro Jodorowsky. With LIVE Witch House remixing of classic 90s rave tunes and a smattering of classic goth for those who need to mourn the past.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142587289106533

*Wed 25th - Several Species of Fury Animals
a great mix of psych punk rock kraut

LIVE - The Freebutt & SEX IS DISGUSTING Presents - SO COW
@ The Hope - £4adv
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108660239188517

*Thu 26th - Meet Me In The Bathroom (A Tribute To The Strokes)
On the eve of the 9th anniversary of the release of their seminal debut album "Is This It", for one night only, comes Meet Me In The Bathroom, a tribute to Julian, Nick, Albert, Nikolai and Fab, and all things Strokes related.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117264208322722

*Fri 27th - PUNK Vs HARDCORE
NEW HOME FOR THE PUNKS AND HARDCORE KIDZ- EVERY LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH AT THE PENTHOUSE. YOU KNOW THE DRILL BY NOW.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142119419152846

*Sat 28th - Mama Ko Mama Sa
A night of vintage African sounds - from Afrobeat to Highlife to Township Jive & everywhere inbetween.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=132710516771530

*Sun 29th - it'll probably be andy playing some kind of "left field next door recorded chillwave" whilst charming you on bar
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so there you have it, SPREAD THE WORD / GET INVOLVED
23/08/10

ZOLE JESUS @ THE BRIGHTON BALLROOM - AUG. 31ST
The hottest thing in electro-goth doom and gloom comes to Brighton on August 31st with a show at The Brighton Ballroom (formerly The Hanbury). Zola Jesus's sound is a haunting mix of post-punk, electronic-pop, soaring vocals and black hearted darkness and heartbreak. Her star is deffinately on the rise, recently supporting the likes of Fever Ray on tour, so don't miss this chance to see her on an intimate stage! Ace support from Jacob's Stories and Nick Hudson

23/08/10

NEW SHOWS: NEON INDIAN, DUCKTAILS, NELL BRYDEN
Some sweet new shows for your diaries...

NEON INDIAN - Aug. 19th @ Audio
Super hyped oddball synth-pop/chill-wave from The States. Think Ariel Pink doing Daft Punk remixes on a shoestring budget!

NELL BRYDEN - Sept. 13th @ The Prince Albert
Hotly tipped country/folk/Americana from Brooklyn with a deep soulful voice.

DUCKTAILS - Sept. 20th @ The Prince Albert
The blissed out solo project from Matt Mondanile of Real Estate.

19/07/10

BROTHER ALI SHOW CANCELLED
We are sad to announce that Brother Ali has cancelled his Brighton show, and all UK dates, on his upcoming tour following a family bereavement. The show will be resheduled some time in the near future. Our thoughts are with Brother Ali and his family.
07/07/10

MEMORYHOUSE GIG MOVED TO THE HOPE
If anyone is planning on going to the Memoryhouse show tomorrow please note that the gig is now at The Hope. Original tickets still valid. Doors 8pm.
04/07/10

CROOK & FLAIL = FOG + DOSE ONE (SUBTLE/THEMSELVES)
This is going to be exciting! On August 1st we have the only non-London date from Crook & Flail, the new project from Andrew Broder of Fog and Dose One of Themselves/Subtle/cLOUDDEAD... plus a solo show from Fog! Damn that's good. Crook & Flail have recently soundtracked one of the latest works by Alan Moore of The Watchmen, V For Vendetta, From Hell fame. This show is sure to be special.
02/07/10

VILE IMBECILES & DUKE RAOUL - FREE SHOW TONIGHT (22nd June)
Unfortunately due to an ill drummer the Victorian English Gentlem's Club have had to pull out of tonights show... BUT Vile Imbeciles and Duke Raoul will still bhe playing and it's free entry. A little silver lining there.
22/06/10

BESNARD NAKED LAKIES?
Every now and then I'm reminded I'm dyslexic, and at the moment it usually happens when I read something about The Barenaked Ladies... sorry The Besnard Lakes. Everytime I see that name my brain always goes to Barenaked Ladies first. So if you have the same trouble as me, it's The Besnard Lakes who will be playing here on August 20th, treating you to some fine shoegaze tinged psych-folk that sounds something like this...

and not like this...

and deffinately not like this...

18/06/10

MEMORYHOUSE, TORO Y MOI, WILD NOTHING...
THE FREEBUTT IS THE HOME OF CHILL WAVE!
Chill wave... there's a lot of it going around these days. It's all blissed out summer vibes, 80's synth melodies, woozy vocals, surfy guitars and sweet tunes. The blog world is filling up with these bands and it seems that The Freebutt is a chill wave magnet, with Memory Tapes, Small Black, Washed Out & High Places all having played here recently, and now we have the next wave of chill wave coming soon with Memoryhouse on July 4th, Toro Y Moi on July 18th and Wild Nothing on July 24th. Perfect summer music... don't miss.
And while you're at it, come to Tidal Rave on June 27th, a hot new night at The Penthouse dealing in only the best chill and surf.

18/06/10

VICTORIAN ENGLISH GENTLEMENS CLUB, VILE IMBECILES
& DUKE RAOUL - Tues. 22nd June
This should be one night of top quality left-field indie-guitar-noise (not forgetting good pop hooks thrown in for fun... £5 gets you Cardiff's art rock heroes The Victorian English Gentlemens Club, Brighton's garage-goth-shonk champs Vile Imbeciles and melodic post-punks Duke Raoul. That's quality all the way!

18/06/10

FREE JEFF KLEIN STUFF + SHOW THIS SUNDAY
American singer-songwriter Jeff Klein is on our shores this week for a string of solo shows, inculding one here on Sunday 20th, and to get you in the mood the man is offering a free download of one of his tracks... JUST CLICK HERE TO GET IT. While you're at it you can stream his new EP... RIGHT HERE. Now that's love. Show the man some love back and come see him play here on Sunday!

14/06/10

THE WORLD CUP AT THE FREEBUTT
The Freebutt presents:THE WORLD CUP !!!

Yes it's that time again, get out the face paint, wave your flags, blast the Fratellis, the WORLD CUP IS UPON US!

Indie football heads of Brighton unite and gather at the Freebutt to watch the following games on our massive screen! ENGLAND games shown downstairs on the Freebutt stage with Motty through the PA!

and not just that but we have a very exciting DRINKS DEAL. We will be offering each of the nation's beers at just 3 quid everytime they play, not just that but everytime their nation scores the cost will drop by 50p for the rest of the game! YES SIX GOALS DOES EQUAL FREE BEER!!! Now if there was ever a reason to cheer France on against Mexico this is it!

During the first week we will be showing:
SAT 12TH - ENGLAND VS USA
MON 14TH - ITALY VS PARAGUAY *
TUES 15TH - BRAZIL VS NORTH KOREA *
THURS 17TH - FRANCE VS MEXICO *
FRI 18TH - ENGLAND VS ALGERIA
SUN 20th - BRAZIL VS IVORY COAST*
* shown in the Penthouse

We are also open to suggestions for other games if people want to see them, just join the Facebook group and post on the wall.

We will update the list of week two games very shortly.
09/06/10

FUTURE ISLANDS ARE COMING BACK!! ARGH!!!!!! :)
Future Islands are a big, big, big fave here in the Freebutt office and we are SUPER stoked that they will be coming back to play here on September 30th. Their show here last year was pretty spectacular and their new album 'In Evening Air' is deffinate highlight of 2010. Basically we are excited and you should be too.
Get tickets > come to the show > dance and party!

Tin Man has got to be song of the year...

09/06/10

SHEARWATER RETURN!! - JULY 27TH
Alt-country titans from Austin Texas, Shearwater, will be returning to Brighton on July 27th, this time for a Freebutt promoted show at Audio. Their Freebutt date earlier this year sold out quick to snap up tickets for this one quick because a) they're awsome, b) this show is part of their last string of UK shows for their latest album The Golden Archipelago and c) one of the dudes in the band is called Thor... seriously, Thor! This guy is a total dude.

Amazing.

09/06/10

THE STRANGE DEATH OF LIBERAL ENGLAND - 9TH JUNE
Portsmouth based conceptual epic indie/post rock wonders The Strange Death Of Liberal England are returning to Brighton, following playing the Dome earlier this year supporting Editors... and this time they have a new single, 'Flagships', tucked under thier belt and a new album coming out after the summer. Here's the video for Flagships to give you a taste of what they have in store...

04/06/10

FURBALLS w/ SIC ALPS, ANDY WEATHERALL, THE STICKS, HIND EAR - JUNE 7TH
Another night of FatCat Records and The Freebutt's night of audio and visual joy and oddnes, Furballs, will be going on Monday 7th of June with sets from Sic Alps (think lo-fi 60's pop played by a 90s noise act), The Sticks (local no-fi garage heroes) and Hind Ear (Animal Collective-esque drone pop) plus a DJ/produce/remixer legend Andy Weatherall playing a rock-a-billy set. The most fun you can have on a Monday night!

04/06/10

THE RETURN OF BROTHER ALI
A bit of exciting hip hop news is that Brother Ali will be returning to The Freebutt on July 10th, following his sold out show here earlier in the year. Don't miss out on a repeat round of radnes from the man from New York and get a ticket!

04/06/10

M.U.F.F. MAY @ THE PENTHOUSE- Sat 29th
All girl DJ super team M.U.F.F. are back in this Saturday for some serious sisterhood and bank holiday drinkies. Expect the usual and unusual collection of all things great with femal music... Tune-Yards, Pat Benatar, The Gossip, Aaliyah, Le Tigre, Fever Ray, Paramore, Beyonce... all sorts of goodness! Join the facebook group and get your requests in.

24/05/10

UNDERGROUND HEROES - Wed. 26th
Indie lads Underground Heroes are bringing their lad indie sound back to the Freebutt this Wednesday. Expect boysterous behaviour and the odd mention of Chaz & Dave.

24/05/10

THE RETURN OF BOSS TUNAGE...
IT'S BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN NIGHT THIS WEDNESDAY!!
Oh... Yes! On Wednesday 26th we have the return of our own special Bruce Springsteen night 'Boss Tunage'. After a super sweet first outing in February it's back for a night of The Boss and nothing but The Boss! It all goes on from 8pm 'til midnight. Join the facebook event and get your requests in.
It's Boss time.... AGAIN!

24/05/10

JUST CONFIRMED: ZOLA JESUS
Coming to town on August 31st is new America goth upstart Zola Jesus. She's soon to play some big, big shows supporting Fever Ray, but you can here her awsome sweeping synth darkness up close and personal right her! This one should be special.

24/05/10

RARE UK TIM HECKER SHOW TONIGHT!
Canadian sound artist Tim Hecker will be playing some very rare UK shows this week, starting with one in Brighton tonight! Get down and see the Kranky Records signed master of skeletal drone here tonight or regret it tomorrow... check this guy out:

... now that's bad ass!
17/05/10

FORMER GHOSTS / PARENTHETICAL GIRLS - MAY 16th
Two of the U.S.A's finest twisted pop exports are heading to the UK on a co-headline jaunt in May and we're very pleased to say they are stopping of in Brighton. Former Ghosts are the new project from Freddy Ruppert of This Song Is a Mess But So Am I, Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu and Nika Roza of Zola Jesus, who's Upset The Rhythm released debut 'Fleurs' was one of 2009 finest albums (and criminally overlooked!!). Parenthetical Girls make fantastically melodramatic pop that is both over the top and touching, with recuring themes of birth, love and death, they are a true treat to see live. Frontman Zac Pennington is a captivating presence on stage, and the band are often raved about by Los Campesinos and were covered by Casiotone For The Painfully Alone on the album 'Etiquette'.
Basically they are both damn good and you should go see them!
Tickets are on sale now.
Facebook Event

04/05/10

Brassneck presents: ARIEL PINK'S HAUNTED GRAFFITI - June 10th
Now here's a date for your diary! Ariel Pink makes a much welcome return to The Freebutt in June. He's always had the tunes and after his performance here last year he's now totally got the live show and band to bring it all to the stage. With a new album coming soon on 4AD there's never been a better time to catch his tripped out garage pop wonder jams... and as an added bonus, London/Bristol synth-drum 4-some Munch Munch supporting, making this one bang for your buck bill!

03/05/10

M.U.F.F @ THE PENTHOUSE - Fri 30th April
One of the most fun new nights at The Penthouse is back this Friday. The M.U.F.F. girls will be spinning a mega mix of the best from femal artists ranging from Mika Miko and Tune-Yards to Kate Bush and Bjork to Donna Summer and Dolly Parton. It's free entry, cheap drinks and good fun!
Join the facebook event and send in your requests: M.U.F.F.

26/04/10

BO NINGEN ARE COMING!
We're pretty pumped that Dog Knights Productions are bringing London based Japanese pschadelic metal dudes Bo Ningen to The Freebutt on June 23rd. If you've seen these guys play before you'll know it's wild! Just check out this clip of them rocking last years Offset Festival (note the guitarist taking a heroic spill off the stage)! Go get yourself a ticket!!

26/04/10

BEAR IN HEAVEN - APRIL 21st
Bear In Heaven are 4 boys from Brooklyn currently getting much love from the likes of Pitchfork and about a billion blogs who'll be playing their debut Brighton show here on April 21st. The buzz on these guys and their latest album 'Beast Rest Forth Mouth' is all over the place at the moment so catch their blissed out psych-kraut-synth-pop soundscapes while they're still rockin' small venues. Ace support from two of One Inch Badge's finest bands Nullifier (8 piece synth pop chaos) and Mewgatz (circuit bent love songs).
Tickets are on sale right now.

12/04/10

LAST EVER LILO FEAST THIS FRIDAY... BUT FOR REAL THIS TIME!!
After last months last ever Lilo Feast we now have the new last ever Lilo Feast, this Friday, and this time they mean it! So if you need one last fix of stoopid genre-less music layed down by the best non-DJ's in town get yourself in here this Friday!
Facebook Event

08/04/10

LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR GREAT ESCAPE @ THE FREEBUTT
The first batch of bands playing The Freebutt at this years Great Escape Festival have been announced. On Friday 14th we have Real Estate, Frontier Ruckus & Gringo Star and on Saturday 15th we have General Fiasco, Ramona, Pony Pony Run Run & Chateau Marmont. Pretty sweet huh? The line up for Thursday 13th should be announced shortly. For info on buying tickets and the rest of this years line up go to www.escapegreat.com

08/04/10

ROYAL BANGS / GROW CLAWS / COLOURS: APRIL 12TH
This is a night that promises to be choc full of twisted pop and hyped up party tracks; from Knoxville, Tennessee, we have ROYAL BANGS, a gang of professional geeks (day jobs include scientist and engineer) who like to kick out big left-field indie dance tunes. Their latest album Let It Beep is out now on City Slang Records and is a deffinate must for fans of The Mae Shi and the like. Support comes from Brighton pop experimentalist GROW CLAWS and London no-wave garage noise crew COLOURS.
Facebook Event

07/04/10

FREE SHOW THIS SATURDAY w/ CLAYTON STRANGE & FRIENDS
This Saturday we have yet another Freebutt free gig for you with Clayton Strange, Over React and Sparrow; three bands producing some fine indie-punk-disco tunes for you to dance too. This is deffinately one for fans of The Cribs, Tom Vek, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Rapture... or just seeing some great bands for FREE!
Facebook event

05/04/10

ONE INCH BADGE PRESENTS: MOUNT EERIE - Wed. 7th
We're pretty excited about this up coming show! Mount Eerie is the alias of American musician Phil Elverum (formerly known as The Microphones), playing here for the first time with a 6 piece band in support of his latest album Winds Poem. Mount Eerie make the kind of music that you would hear in the back of your head when trapped in a haunted house. These are songs of impermanence, dark change, destruction, temporary blossoming and mortality, formed by a hundred kinds of distortion, oceans of synth, and clouds of bass.

05/04/10

TONIGHTS SHOW IS CANCELLED
Unfortunately Leigh Mary Stokes have cancelled tonights show. No more details other than that at the moment. Advance tickets can be refunded from point of purchase.
31/03/10

CARIBOU SOLD OUT!!
Just a heads up... Caribou is now totally sold out!!
31/03/10

HOT NEW SHOWS CONFIRMED!!
Just a quicky to mention a few sweet new shows that have just been confirmed at The Freebutt...
18 April - Stiff Promotions Presents: THOMAS TANTRUM

3 June - One Inch Badge presents: RANDGA (The new supergroup featuring members of Six Organs of Admittance + Sir Richard Bishop + Chris Carsano)

5 June - One Inch Badge presents: SCOUT NIBLETT

Ace stuff huh? Tickets available from all the usual places.
30/03/10

FREE ONE INCH BADGE RECORDS PARTY - FRIDAY 2ND APRIL
Brighton's own One Inch Badge Records will be celebrating their 100th gig with a free bash at the Freebutt this Friday featuring a hot line-up of O.I.B. artists who just so happen to be some of the best bands in Brighton. For your enjoyment we have to post-punk synth stabs of recent Source Mag cover stars POPE JOAN, dischordant party boys MY DEVICE, the 8-piece electro-surf power house of NULLIFIER and the frantic abandon on LONELY GHOSTS VS THE TUMBLEDOWN ESTATE. It'll be a sweet show... and all for FREE!
Facebook Event

29/03/10

ICE SEA DEAD PEOPLE - APRIL 5th
Who's up for a night of frantic noise and fun? You are? Then get down here on April 5th for Ice Sea Dead People. These boys know how to turn out some seriously sick riffage with a good party vibe to boot. Their first few 7"s are a must for fans of Fugazi, Future Of The Left and Ex-Models, and their forthcoming album on Smalltown America Records is set to be just as hot. There's also support from Kid Pang and Rooks... both bands worthy of your attention any day. It's only £3 advance so a lovely cheep and cheery night out.
See ya here we hope!
Facebook Event
Ice Sea Dead People Myspace
Kid Pang Myspace
Rooks Myspace

29/03/10

MELTING VINYL PRESENTS: DAN SARTAIN - May 18th
Another exciting new addition to the calander... blues-rock-a-billy-punk troubador Dan Sartain will be gracing the Freebutt stage in May and we're pretty damn stoked about it! Any one who saw him opening for the Nightmarchers at The Albert last year will be able to tell you that this is a show you want to see!

25/03/10

GEOFF FARINA & CHRIS BROKAW - CANCELLED
Unfortunately due to personal reasons the show this Sunday has been cancelled. Any advance tickets can be refunded from point of purchase.
25/03/10

M.U.F.F. @ The Penthouse - Saturday 27th
This Saturday sees the return of all-girl dance party M.U.F.F., and this time with a more work friendly Saturday slot! The gals will be spinning the very best of all things femal and fun... expect Bikini Kill, Fever Ray & M.I.A to Britney, Beyonce and Dolly Parton. Last time was a blast so come out and enjoy the joys of sisterhood! It all starts at 8pm until 1am and entry if FREE!
Join the Facebook Event and put in a request.
Here's a bit of Tina to get you in the mood....

23/03/10

INTERVIEW WITH THE FREEBUTT
Some of us at The Freebutt had a chat with the guys at Electric Grapevine about... well, The Freebutt. Here's what we said: INTERVIEW.
22/03/10

CHECK THIS ACE VIDEO: MISTY'S BIG ADVENTURE
Just to get you in the mood for Misty's Big Adventure's upcoming show on April 23rd we thought we'd post their fantastic video for 'Fashion Parade'. It's a fantastic dig at the UK indie scene and featurs cameos from Nobby Holder and The Retro Spankees. The beans on toast/Kaiser Cheifs moment is classic.
Tickets for the April 23rd show are on sale now.

22/03/10

HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK:
Last Days Of Lorca / UpcDownc - Wed. 24th
A night of top quality post-rock and epic sounds with local boys Last Days Of Lorca and a welcome retrun from UpcDownc. And it's only £4 in advance... We're too good to you people!
Facebook Event

Chris T-T - Sat. 27th
An acoustic solo outing from one of Brighton's finest singer-songwritters. Expect witty self-deprication, spot on social/political commenary and mighty sing along anthems you can beleive in.

Geoff Farina & Chris Brokaw - Sun. 28th
A co-headline show from two of America's best solo performers. Geoff Farina is probably best know for his abstract lyrics and genre flouting guitar work in former band Karate. This will be his first how in the UK in 7 years so a rare treat! Chris Brokaw was founder of seminal bands Come and Codeine and has collaborated with Thurston Moore and Evan Dando as well as being a massively talented solo artist in his own right.

22/03/10

JUST CONFIRMED: CARIBOU - APRIL 17th
Who's ready for some woozy psych-pop, 'cause we're happy to confirm that Lout & Kilimanjaro will be bringing Caribou (formerly Manitoba) to The Freebutt on April 17th. Tickets on sale very soon so make sure you get them asap... this is gonna be busy!

15/03/10

HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK: SPECTRUM / BROTHER ALI / THOMAS TRUAX
Another week, another line-up of sweet shows. On Tuesday we have Spectrum, aka Sonic Boom of freakout legends Spacemen 3, coming to seriously spin you out. There's even a psychadelic light show and everything!

Then for all you hip hop heads we have Brother Ali on Thursday. Expect postive, politcally and socially consicous lyrics with beats to bang your head to, compliments of DJ BK-One. Tickets for this show are flying out quick so make sure you get them in advance.

Then on Friday night you can start off your weekend in fine form with Thomas Truax. Truax is a truely individual artist, playing dark folk with the aid of bizzare home made instruments that look like something plucked out of a Tim Burton movie. His latest album was covering music from David Lynch movies so you know this man has his head in a good, dark and awkward place!

15/03/10

THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL 2010 @ THE FREEBUTT
Once again The Freebutt will be one of the many venues in Brighton to be a part of The Great Escape Festival. Tickets are on sale now... just click here. Be sure to get them early as the event always sells out and always has a great line-up of hot new bands. For more info go to www.escapegreat.com

09/03/10

THE TENEBROUS LIAR / SPOTLIGHT KID (ex SIX BY SEVEN) - MARCH 14
The Tenebrous Liar is the band formed be legendary rock photographer, and former editor of 'Loose Lips Sink Ships', Steve Gullick, who as I type are in the midst of a UK tour supporting new long player 'Jacknifed & Slaughtered'. Their sound is dark and draws influence from the likes of the Birthday Party, Palace and post-rock, all with Gullicks Mark Lanegan-esque drawl holding it together. They will be wrapping up their tour at the Freebutt on Sunday 14th March with special guest Spotlight Kid, who feature former members of Six By Seven, and local boys Welfare Mothers... In short it'll be a good one!
Tickets are on sale now.
Facebook group
The Tenebrous Liar myspace
Spotlight Kid myspace
Welfare Mothers myspace

09/03/10

MEMORY TAPES - SELLING FAST!!
Attention anyone planning on seeing Memory Tapes next week who doesm't have a ticket yet... GO GET ONE!! This show is selling quick so don't get left out in the cold. Support is pretty ace too, we have Visions Of Trees and Hind Ear.

04/03/10

ONEIDA: CANCELED :(
More bad news. Oneida have alos cancelled their UK tour dates. Again, tickets refunded from point of purchase.

ISLANDS: CANCELED :(
We're sad to announce that Islands have canceled their UK dates this month for personal reasons. Hopefully we will have the band back here in the not to distant future. All tickets are refundable from point of purchase.
04/03/10

ERIC CHENAUX - MONDAY 8th MARCH
Monday 8th is set to be a night of beautiful delicate folk as we have Consellation Records artist Eric Chenaux taking the stage. Chenaux is a fantastic guitarist and improv musician with a real ear for tender ballads. Fans of The Books, Nick Drake and Thomas Dybdahl would do very well to check this out! Support comes from Dead Rat Orchestra and Redwood Red.
Eric Chenaux Myspace
Facebook Group

02/03/10

WOODEN SHJIPS - SOLD OUT!!
There are no tickets left for Wooden Shjips on April 20th! That is all.
02/03/10

RED STRIPE AWARDS FREE GIG THIS THURSDAY
On Thursday 4th we've got a free gig as part of the Red Stripe Awards with 4 of Brighton's best acts playing. The line up features Atlases, The Lullabies, Hold Your Horse Is and Left Hand Red. Come check it out, these bands are all worth your attention.
www.myspace.com/atlasesuk
www.myspace.com/thelullabiesuk
www.myspace.com/hyhi
www.myspace.com/lefthandred

01/03/10

XIU XIU PLAY THIS SATURDAY!! AMAZING!!
This Saturday we have XIU XIU playing thier debut Brighton show at the Freebutt and boy are we excited about it! For years they've been making highly individual, compelling and sometimes terrifiying records and now they are coming to town! The new album 'Dear God I Hate Myself' is another gem of dark drama, slick guitars, harrowing electronics and damaged drums. Support comes from Jacob's Stories and Peter Lyons. Miss this and regret it! Ticklets are on sale from the usual places for £9... it's more on the door so go get 'em.

25/02/10

FREE METAL SHOW - FRIDAY 5th MARCH!!
Yes, it's yet another freebie from us to you. On Friday 5th March we have a free show of some of Brightons finest metal acts: Wreckhead (formerly known as Breaker), Terraform and Pyre. It's a Friday, it's free, it's heavy as f**k, no excusses. Plus we also have the awsome classic rock/power ballad party that is Amazing! in the Penthouse bar too! ACE!
WRECKHEAD MYSPACE
TERRAFORM MYSPACE
PYRE MYSPACE
FACEBOOK GROUP

23/02/10

NINJA TUNE NIGHT - SUNDAY 28th FEB.
We have night showcasing two of Ninja Tune's latest signings and they're both homegrown Brighton acts! Come down this Sunday and enjoy Andreya Triana (who's debut album features production/collaboration with Bonobo) and wonky electronica types Grasscut.
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23/02/10

CONFIRMED: SHONEN KNIFE, DEAD MEADOW & QUASI IN MAY!!!
A load of exciting new confirmations have just come in for May. We have legendary Japanese pop-punk girl trio Shonen Knife, stoner heavy weights Dead Meadow and alt-super group Quasi all coming to Brighton to grace our stage! Tickets on sale in all the usual spots. Exciting times!!

23/02/10

SHEARWATER & DAVID THOMAS BROUGHTON - SOLD OUT!!!
Tickets for this show on Sunday 21st are now completely sold out so please don't try to buy tickets on the door!
16/02/10

!!NEW!!
RECOMENDED SHOW - Wed. 17th Feb
CHIMES & BELLS - SALTER CANE - THIRTY POUNDS OF BONE
Hailing from Scandinavia come Chimes & Bells; makers of dark alt-country, who are shrouded in mystery (no photoes / no videos / nothing but the songs are known). They will take The Freebutt stage on Wednesday 17th February to play the haunting sounds from their debut EP 'Into Pieces Of Wood' (rated 85% on The Line Of Best Fit) and if you are a fan of Bonny 'Prince' Billy or Leonard Cohen we suggest you come down a check them out. There is also ace local support from Salter Cane (think Johnny Cash meets Joy Divison) and Thirty Pounds Of Bone (a dark and individual folk one man show).
www.myspace.com/chimesandbells
www.myspace.com/saltercane
www.myspace.com/thirtypoundsofbone

15/02/10

!!NEW!!
FREE SHOW - EASY HIPS & FRIENDS - Wed 24nd Feb.
Yet another ace FREE Freebutt show is coming your way on Feb 24nd! This time we have local spazz-noise kids on Holy Roar Records EASY HIPS. They've put together a line up a party thrash fun with Girl Friends and Bear Feet. This is a night for fans on The Locus, No Age, DFA-1979 and anyone who likes noise with their party.
Doors are 7.30pm and yeah... it's £0 to get in.
www.myspace.com/easyhips
www.myspace.com/yourgirlfriends
www.myspace.com/bearfeetuk

15/02/10

!!NEW!!
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN NIGHT AT THE PENTHOUSE - Thurs 18th Feb.
This Thursday we will be having a special night at The Penthouse called BOSS TUNAGE, paying tribute to the works of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. It's gonna be nothin' but The Boss playing all night... what more do you want? It's FREE entry from 8pm until midnight.
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15/02/10

!!NEW!!
JUST CONFIRMED: ONEIDA - April 17th
Very exciting times here as Oneida have just been confirmed to play the Freebutt on April 17th! This show will be one of ONLY TWO UK dates and their final performance as a five piece before the line-up becomes a trio!!! You don't want to miss this one!!!

12/02/10

TALL SHIPS FREE EP LAUNCH SHOW - 11/02
Tallk Ships, our favourite tech-pop-noise-post-punk 3 piece will be celebrating their debut release on Big Scary Monsters with a free show at the Freebutt on Saturday 13th February. The boys have also hand picked an ace line-up with On Histories Of Rossenberg, Wilson Fisk and Owen Davey, plus art and poetry from the Clinic Collective and Tubelord DJing. There is also talk of jelly and ice cream... and it's all free so don't miss it!!
www.myspace.com/tallshipsfromfalmouth
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M.U.F.F. @ The Penthouse - Feb. 11th
Another hot new night is coming to the Penthouse this Thursday; M.U.F.F. is a night of all girl music being celebrated by girl DJs, with the added bonus of games, prizes and free mix CDs. Big tunes will be played ranging from riot grrrl to pop to hip hop. It's free from 8pm 'til midnight.
Sisterhood YAY!
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08/02/10

!!NEW!!
GIFT OF GAB FROM BLACKALICOUS @ THE FREEBUTT!
Exciting hip hop news at Freebutt towers... we have Gift Of Gab, legendary MC from hip hop heroes Blackalicious playing at the Freebutt on 7th of March. The dude's a proper legend so get tickets for this sharpish! His new album 'Escape 2 Mars' is out now. Tickets are available now.

08/02/10

!!NEW!!
JAPANDROIDS ARE COMING!!
Oh yes, it's getting nearer! Japandroids debut Brighton show is going off on Feb 22nd and it promises to be a night of big rocking fun, positve feelings and songs about girls and parties. If you haven't got a ticket yet then DO.... IT.... NOW! The show is selling fast to don't be left out in the cold.
Just to get you in the mood check it out...

08/02/10

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS:
CHESNEY HAWKS - Sat. 6th Feb.
Yes! It's not long 'till Mr Hawks graces us with his presence for a special acoustic show. Come see a true 80s pop legend and sing along to 'The One And Only'!!

TUNE-YARDS - Tues 9th Feb.
Her album Bird-Brains was certainly one of the best albums 2009 for us at The Freebutt and this show should be a real treat! Quirky, compelling, looping left-field folk with real soul. Support from The Creaking Chair and Animal Magic Tricks

HOT CLUB DE PARIS - Wed 10th Feb.
A night of high energy tech-pop on Moshi Moshi Records! Support from Rob The Rich and Swims.

04/02/10

!!SELLING FAST!!
Shearwater, Japandroids, The Heavy, Wooden Shjips!
Just a heads up for anyone planning on seeing Shearwater, Japandroids, The Heavy or Wooden Shjips who hasn't got a ticket yet... these shows are selling FAST so we advise you to avoid being let down and get a ticket for these show in advance. Tickets are on sale from all the usual places.
ps. heres a little vid of The Heavy playing on The Late Show with Letterman. DAMN!

MEMORY TAPES - 9th MARCH
A very exciting new show, on March 9th we have Memory Tapes! The debut album 'Seek Magic' showed up in countless 'Best of 2009' lists so this should not be missed. Tickets are on sale now so be sure to snap them up quick!
www.myspace.com/memorytapes

FREEBUTT TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM SUSSEX UNIVERSITY BOX OFFICE
Tickets for Freebutt shows are now available to buy on Sussex University campus from their new box office.
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WOODEN SHJIPS RETURN!!We are very please to confirm the return of a Freebut favourite WOODEN SHJIPS! The boys will return on April 20th. Tickets will be on sale very soon from all the usual outlets. Don't miss the freak out!