LEAF ON BOLD STREET – MARCH 2013 LISTINGS LEAF, 65-67 BOLD STREET, LIVERPOOL, L1 4EZ
Saturday 2nd March Harvest Sun Presents: Colorama + The Wobbly Hearts + Special Guest DJ Edwyn Collins
A very welcome return to Liverpool sees baroque/psych pop ensemble Colorama bring their summery good vibes to LEAF.
On the road in support of new EP ‘Do the Pump’, the defining cut from fifth LP ‘Good Music’ released last August, the acclaimed album was the first to be sung entirely in English, after a series of releases in English and the band’s native Welsh.
Recorded as a three-piece, the LP is the band’s leanest and most candid to date, with newly installed producer Edwyn Collins capturing their driving live sound while retaining the ethereal elements that saw their 2009 LP ‘Magic Lantern Show’ described as a ‘soft psych classic’ by BBC 6Music DJ Sean Rowley.
‘Good Music’ won similar plaudits, NME approving of the album’s ‘charmingly gawky ’60s pop’ and The Independent awarding the disc a four-stars.
8pm / First floor / Tickets available from Skiddle and Ticketline
Tuesday 5th March Electrified Yoga
A DJ weaves songs together, creating a larger experience. Combining the power of asana with the sonic tapestry created by a DJ, the classes open the door to a unique yogic journey. Each session will be finished with making new friends over a cup of Chai and Tiffin.
6.30pm / First Floor / £8 PLUS
Out of the Bedroom: Open Mic Night with Johnny Sands Tuesdays in March (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th)
Nothing beats an evening of live music, especially in Liverpool, a place famed for our love of making music and for sternly supporting our very talented up and coming artists. Out of the Bedroom Open Mic is a perfect example of local talent standing strong, with a packed house and great atmosphere every Tuesday night. Bring your own instrument for a chance to perform.
8:30pm / Ground Floor / Free Entry
Wednesday 6th March
Jelly Liverpool Wednesday 6th and Thursday 21st March
Don’t labour alone in the solitary salt mines! Jelly Liverpool is a casual all day work-together for anyone with a laptop and some grafting to be done. Surround yourself with fun, creative people and maybe pick up a bit of what they do too, twice monthly at LEAF on Bold St. Whether you’re a creative who needs inspiration or a professional who wants to escape from cabin fever or home hum-drum, Jelly welcomes you to get involved with a cup of tea and a delicious sandwich.
9am – 5pm / First Floor / Free Entry
PLUS Spotify Wednesdays Wednesdays in March (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th)
Every Wednesday LEAF lets you indulge in some of your favourite tracks, old and new, via the most contemporary of all the world’s jukeboxes, Spotify.
8pm / Ground Floor / Free Entry
Thursday 7th March Sound City & Kin to Kin present:Thinking Session 4: Open Your Eyes
Imagery is a hugely powerful communication tool and visual artists play a central role in the visualisation of brand values. Thinking Session 4: Open Your Eyes, discusses how artists are working across multiple platforms to help companies take their brand identity to a whole new level of pervasiveness.
Brought to you as part of Threshold 2013, this event has 2 sessions; starting with the industry panel/audience discussion, followed by a conversation with Martin Wallace about his career as a new media artist and film maker and how the two worlds are inextricably linked.
4pm - 4.40pm - Industry Panel - Moderated by Mike Stubbs, Director of FACT
Featuring Nick Rhodes, Stuart Hobday, Roger Appleton and Sean Mort.
4.50pm - 5.30pm - In conversation with Martin Wallace
Martin has produced videos and visuals with artists such as Aphex Twin, Pulp, Tindersticks, The Polyphonic Spree and Biffy Clyro. Working closely with international visual artists such as Cristina Lucas, Wong Hoy Cheong, Matthew Buckingham, Brody Condon, Yoko Ono and Mark Wallinger, Martin has helped them realise a range of large-scale audiovisual ambitions. Martin made his feature film directing debut in 2012 with the award winning Small Creatures www.smallcreaturesfilm.co.uk.
6pm – 8pm – Kin Social 4
As always, we’ll be mixing things up by inviting panellists and session guests to stay and carry on the conversation.
The thinking series is brought to you by ACME and Liverpool Sound City in association with kin.
Panel session 4pm – 5.30pm, Kin networking session 6pm – 8pm / First Floor / Registration essential
Sunday 10th March Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
Bringing back the long-standing tradition of Afternoon Tea with an extra special treat on Mother’s Day. We combine exquisite homemade tasters from our savoury and sweet menus with a soothing live piano set. We will be serving a selection of finger sandwiches, scones with homemade jam and clotted cream, and a fine array of mini cakes and fancies all presented on a decorative three tiered stand, washed down with an unlimited supply of sumptuous teas.
Standard £11.95/with bubbles £14.95 / Booking essential - please call 0151 707 7747
PLUS Life Drawing Sunday 10th and 24th March
A mini holiday for the creative mind – equipping you with a variety of art materials and challenging the typical conceptions of Model Drawing, all levels are welcome. Guidance provided.
Follow the cohorts of Liverpool Life Drawing on Tumblr http://lifedrawingliverpool.tumblr.com/
7pm – 10pm / First Floor / £9 OTD
Monday 11th March Urban Craft Collective’s Knitting Club
A nifty little crafting group that want to spread their expertise across the land. Whether you want to perk up your purl stitch or increase your rate of cross-stitch there is something for all. Swap, share, natter and be inspired whilst sipping on a delightful cuppa and gorging on a rich chocolate cake.
Whether you’re a novice or a pro, pop along with your needles and hooks. For further information please contact Kate Blakemore via [email protected]
7pm - 9pm / Ground Floor / Free Entry
Wednesday 13th March Women’s Organisation Drop-In
Are you a woman with a hobby or interest that you would like to turn into a business? Come and have a chat with The Women’s Organisation over a cuppa, and find out how they can support you for free in your venture to self-employment.
10am – 12.30pm / Ground Floor / Free Entry
Saturday 16th March Harvest Sun Presents: The Strypes + Special guests TBA
One of the most talked about new groups in these Isles, The Strypes visit Liverpool for the first time in March.
Tipped by the NME as one of the ‘Most Exciting New Bands of 2013’, the Irish four-piece have won high profile fans including Jeff Beck, Paul Weller and Elton John for their primal rock and roll.
Despite only being aged between 14-16, the quartet deal hard-edged rhythm and blues including covers of Bo Diddley and Slim Harpo that would have sat perfectly alongside The Rolling Stones’ early sets at The Marquee.
About to embark on their first European tour, keep the afternoon or night of March 16th free to witness the quartet’s explosive live show at close quarters.
Matinee show: doors 5.30pm / First Floor
Evening show: doors 7.30pm / First Floor
Tickets available from Ticketweb and Ticketline
Tuesday 19th March Branching Out: Networking event
Talk about your business without feeling like it’s a sales pitch. Chat with like-minded people in a welcoming atmosphere about business and what’s going on in the world. Hosted in partnership with Your Business eZine and LJMU Start-Up Network.
9am / Ground Floor / Free Entry
Thursday 21st March Mellowtone and Ceremony Concerts Present: Roddy Woomble + Support from Cousin Jac
Familiar to many thousands of music fans as the front man in the Scottish rock band Idlewild, Roddy Woomble is also a celebrated solo songwriter & performer. He followed up the release of his acclaimed 2006 solo debut 'My Secret is My Silence' with ‘The Impossible Song and Other Songs’ to an equally fantastic reception to critics and fans.
Roddy went on to record and release the album 'Before the Ruin' with Kris Drever and John McCusker in 2008, which they toured extensively around the UK to much praise. The latest album, ‘The Impossible Song and Other Songs’ was recorded on the isle of Mull. This was released in the spring of 2011 to critical acclaim and Roddy and his band have been touring the UK ever since playing some notable dates including Beautiful Days and Wychwood Festival last summer.
As well as songs from the new album, the live set will feature tunes from both solo albums alongside several Idlewild numbers.
8pm / First Floor / tickets available from HERE
Sunday 24th March Capstan’s Bazaar Arts and Crafts Market
Expect a quirky mixture of handcrafted and lovingly made goods for your buying pleasure. With an emphasis on quality and originality, you will be presented with the best our region has to offer from bespoke jewellery and textiles, to ceramics and limited edition prints.
12noon - 5pm / First Floor / Free Entry
Tuesday 26th March LEAF Pudding Club
LEAF Pudding Club celebrates our love of the sweet stuff, not just for one or two courses, but five. All of our puddings are homemade by our pastry chef Damien and it wouldn’t be a LEAF Pud Club without it all being washed down and topped off with a perfectly matched cup of tea.
6:30pm doors, 7pm starts promptly / First Floor / £11.95 Tickets available from HERE
Thursday 28th March Maison Johnny
A new monthly night held upstairs at LEAF to showcase the finest acoustic talents of Liverpool and beyond. The great heritage of Liverpool's music scene will be with us for one special night once a month, with Johnny Sands at the helm. Magic.
8pm / First Floor / Free entry
Sunday 31st March Retro Sunday
A vintage feast fit for kings. Leave the mundane high street behind and step into the world of retro threads… If you love vintage/retro but have never dared buy before, now is the time to discover some unique and special pieces. This boutique vintage fair is the perfect chance to bag something stylish, original and highly affordable all in the relaxed setting of LEAF. Gather your friends and revel in Retro Sundays.
11am - 5pm / First Floor / Free Entry
