Impact: Friday 14 October 2011
Impact is back. Friday 14 October 2011 will see the legendary gig night return to O’Neill’s, Broad Street with an audacious lineup that promises to take expectations to a new high.
Camden Town-based California Gypsies top the bill with their energetic brand of anthemic indie-rock. With the London lads’ debut single hitting the top 5 of the Amazon Indie Chart and their innovative take on popular chart songs garnering interest from a Lucozade advertising campaign, great things look set to come in 2012. A rare appearance in Brum, this is a set not to miss.
Gravelly folk-singer Benjamin Blower brings his Army of the Broken Hearted to O’Neill’s. Anybody familiar with the lyricist’s sharp critique of modern society will know his performances are as likely to take place in a crowded shopping area as they are a normal pub venue. With an insistent sound drawing on rap and folk influences, expect to be converted to the cause.
Rounding off the lineup are The Rebel Army and [Becky Waite ska band]. Vincent Gould, one half of acclaimed electronic duo Waler, brings his military hip hop experiment to the event with anticipation running high. Conservatoire-based [Becky Waite ska band] promise to get the party started with their brass-fuelled ska tunes.
Entry is FREE. Doors open at 8pm. For regular updates and event details visit our Facebook page.
