Kakuzi Light Up The Star on 7th May

Get ready for a large dose of pop from Kakuzi at The Star, West Street, Dorking on Saturday May 7 at 8.30pm. With Alastair Lawrenson on vocals and synth, Alexander Mackworth-Praed on bass, David Medlicott on drums and clarinet, and Lucas O’Neill on percussions and guitar, this four piece from Leatherhead produce a unique sound drawn from influences such as Bloc Party, The Clash, Coldplay, Radiohead, Leftfield and Faithless.

The band has been four years in the making, but has built up a following by playing locally. Now signed to indie label Major G, the band has enjoyed increased exposure having supported Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order fame on 23rd April. The bands first official EP, Sun Kissed Planet, was released in 2010 and received positive reviews from the UK music scene.

Words and Wars, their latest release, has been described as 'delicate, cool, leisurely, refreshing and very easy on the ears".  Anybody seeking loaded basslines, with a retro and inspired tone should head to The Star on May 7th and enjoy the greatness that is Kakuzi.

Open Mic Hits The Lincoln on 29th April

The Lincoln Arms dedicated Music Lounge opens its doors on Friday 29th April for another Open Mic session. The in house PA system will be all rigged up. Anyone looking for a chance to play needs only to bring their instruments. 

Live music at the Lincoln is on the increase with several opportunities to watch live bands or join in the fun.  The Lincoln Arms has already presented 9 bands this month making it the official music venue for Dorking. With Open Mic Nights being added to the schedule, local talent also has an opportunity to play. If you aren't planning on playing yourself, bring some chums and support your favourite guitar twangers, crooners or rhythm makers. Anyone interested in presenting a complete set or looking for somewhere to practice can contact the Lincoln Arms directly to arrange free hire. 

UNFUN Tour Hits The Lincoln Arms

The Lincoln Arms is making headway to become Dorking's leading live music venue. On the 22nd, April, they played host to no less that three bands in one session. The Canadian sludge pop-punk band UNFUN was first on stage as the 12th instalment  of their 14 date UK tour, playing tracks from their debut album 'Sick Outside View'.  Their latest 7" track - Shallow Graves, which is a split release on Not Shy Of The DIY/Drunken Sailor Records was also part of the set. We Grow Beards were up next to take the punk experience further into the night, with the Leeds stoners Teen-Rebel Dopefiends closing the show. This was great stuff for The Clash or The Sex Pistols fans. Anyone that enjoys live music should keep a close eye on The Lincoln Arms, as they have more live music treats up their sleeves.

Avarice Continue To Gain Dorking Praise

Popularity and quality go hand in hand whenever Avarice take to the mic. This week, another outstanding performance echoed through West Street as Becky Crayden donned bass and Jason Curtin blessed ears with pure rock enthusiasm at the Old House At Home. The duo have joined the top league of Dorking's sought after artists having performed throughout the town and attracting audiences as soon as their name is mentioned. People looking for music events in Dorking regularly miss out on event packed weekends. This Sunday, live music in Dorking rivalled London boroughs for is choice of live music in a square quarter mile. With Roadkill, Avarice, Andy Duerden and D Crew all playing on Sunday, the town continues to grow as a live music base in the South East. Avarice were the last band standing tonight, as they thrashed through the Cranberries 'Zombie' , delivering the 90's classic with pure energy to close the show, long after other bands had packed and gone. Keep a close eye on the Dorking Events calendar for forthcoming gigs.