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 DAVID SINCLAIR FOURLondon Rock & Blues with Serious PedigreeThe David Sinclair Four are a sharp, professional rock-blues band from London, known for their powerful blend of R&B covers and original songs that pack a punch. Their latest album was selected as one of the Top Nine Albums of 2022 by Blues Matters magazine — a testament to their standout songwriting and musicianship.Joining them live is special guest Laurie Garman, one of the UK’s most respected blues harmonica players. Laurie’s career spans decades and includes collaborations with legends such as Lightnin’ Slim, The Yardbirds, Alexis Korner, Freddie King, Gerry Rafferty, and even Bob Marley. Expect authentic blues, driving rock, and a live show filled with energy, soul, and skill

DS4 bring their high-end rock & roll show to The King Billy Music Bar — one of Northampton’s favourite grassroots venues. Expect blues guitar & harmonica swagger with a London-delta twist. Come and feel the noise... Bandleader, songwriter, music journalist and raconteur-behind-the-velvet-rope, David Sinclair unveils the latest DS4 album, Sweet Georgina. As a writer and columnist for The Times of London, Rolling Stone and Billboard, David has seen the rock & roll years unfold at close quarters and lived to tell the tale. Now on his fifth album as a recording artist in his own right, he brings a storyteller’s craft to bear on the witty, bluesy, alt-rock narratives of Sweet Georgina. The title track is an ode to the band’s muse and the patron saint of songwriters everywhere: “She’s a woman of grace, a creature of youth/A master of rhyme, she told me the truth.” Joining David in the DS4 is master guitarist and co-songwriter, Geoff Peel, together with rhythm section of Derek White (bass) and Jack Sinclair (drums) and special guests on harmonica and vocals. The DS4 have played festivals across the UK including Cornbury and the North Wales Blues & Soul Festival, where they headlined the Friday...

 SIDEWALK MAFIA | 1st of October | 9pmBlackened Gothic / Doom Metal from the heart of HelsinkiStep into the void with Sidewalk Mafia, the rising force of blackened gothic doom. Hailing from Finland’s shadowed capital, this oppressive and melodic trio brings their wall-of-sound production and bleak atmospheres to The King Billy as part of their UK tour. Low-tuned guitars. Towering riffs. Atmospheric despair.

— “Best tribute band I’ve ever seen, and I’ve photographed hundreds” D.Cowley — “Scam Fender sound great to be fair, this is great” – Greg James Radio One – 7.2.22 — “I’ve booked tribute in LA for years, this is the best of the best” – Steve Ochs — “I’ve seen Killers 50 times in 9 countries, I was blown away by this tribute” – V.Moran — “They sound exactly like the Killers! (who I’ve seen 36 times)” L.Johnson — “Outstanding Vocals – Is this a cover or a remix?? It’s unclear….” YourEDM.com (on huge ‘Mr Brightside’ cover) H undreds more testimonials – http://thekopycatkillers.com/testimonials

 The one and only @nightshiftbanduk are BACK to kick off our October Live Music Weekends! Get ready for a night of unbeatable tunes, good vibes, and great company.Don’t miss the start of what’s set to be an epic month of live entertainment! 

Playing live music from 9pm

We’re so bloody proud – and ridiculously excited – to invite YOU to a night of wall-to-wall rock madness! Saturday 04/10/25 Bands from 18:00 | Doors (and beers!) from 14:00 Get down early, grab a pint, and settle in – this is gonna be one hell of a night! LINEUP OF LEGENDS: Mercury Calling – Original rock with power, passion & punch Johnny the Fox – A celebration of all things Thin Lizzy Dirty Deeds – The ultimate AC/DC tribute, done loud & proud Three killer bands. One epic night. And the best rock crowd in town. This is ROCKTOBER. This is The King Billy. Don’t miss it.

Lightning Seeds Continue Greatest Hits Tour Due To Demand 35th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour Extended 20 Track Hits Disc ‘Tomorrow’s Here Today: 35 Years of Lightning Seeds’ Out Now Forget the hurt, it’s been 35 years of pure joy for Lightning Seeds, one of the country’s best loved bands. And to celebrate, they have extended their greatest hits tour in 2025, following a fully sold out run in 2024. The 11 new dates will take the band’s huge catalogue to new cities and new venues, with tickets on sale at 10am on Friday 28th March. Alongside the tour, the band released their ‘best of’ compilation: Tomorrow’s Here Today: 35 Years of Lightning Seeds. It’s an absolute masterclass in modern pop songwriting from Ian Broudie. Kicking off with their classic debut single ‘Pure’, this really is a greatest hits disc worthy of the title from a band who have sold over 8 million albums. Across 20 tracks the LP features Lightning Seeds favourites including ‘The Life Of Riley’, ‘Change’, ‘Lucky You’, ‘Sense’, ‘All I Want’, ‘Sugar Coated Iceberg’, ‘You Showed Me’, ‘Emily Smiles’, ‘3 Lions’ and more. Ian Broudie said: “Wow, I can’t believe it’s been 35 years! Our first single ‘Pure’ really opened...

Live music from 9pm