01 September 2011
Newsdesk
A historic evening in store as This Feeling celebrates the momentous return of The Rifles, welcoming Joel, Luke and the band to The Queen Of Hoxton for an intimate live performance and exclusive album launch party. Join us in saluting one of London’s most talented and endearing acts as they debut material from brilliant new album ‘Freedom Run’ and perform a plethora of guitar-pop classics from their sublime back catalogue.
The fine craft of songwriting demonstrated in all its magnificent glory. This is a truly sumptuous slice of guitar-pop from a band at the very top of their game, jam-packed with killer hooks, heavenly harmonies and quality melodies. An instant classic www.thisfeeling.co.uk/bands/50-the-rifles/
Support comes from London’s Life In Film, a band currently recording their debut album with Stephen Street (The Smiths, Blur). The London-based group, who list diverse influences including Radiohead and Kings Of Leon, will be showcasing their own unique and infectious brand of indie-pop.
Completing the impressive line-up, fresh-faced Manchester ska-soul four-piece, the Janice Graham Band, promise to bring with them funky retro grooves and a rousing carnival atmosphere who've already earned comparisons to bands like The Specials, The Coral and Happy Mondays.
Plus DJ sets from:
Hamish MacBain (NME), Steve Harris (XFM), Cool Britannia, Soul Boy Mystic Collective, Nineties Mike, She Bangs The Drums and Andy Welch.
Expect to hear the likes of Kasabian, Oasis, The Coral, Blur, The Beatles, The Stone Roses, Small Faces, The Chemical Brothers, The Who, Primal Scream, Beady Eye, Supergrass, Pulp, BRMC – all the best – new and old.
Visit www.thisfeeling.co.uk/bands for superb free downloads, showcasing the talents of all three bands, including; the glorious and insanely catchy 'Coming Home', hot off the press from The Rifles' new album, plus the life-affirming 'Sorry' by Life In Film and an exclusive track from the Janice Graham Band.
Adv tickets £10 (priority and guaranteed entry to "live" music basement) // £6 before 9pm // £8 after 9pm // £6 all night guest-list at www.thisfeeling.co.uk/club
