gwdihw listings april 2013

FULL LISTINGS - APRIL 2013

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Hello.Happy springtime to all you broken bunch of chocolate eggs. We thought it would be good to start this month’s booklet with a beautiful poem espousing the rejuvenative qualities of this wonderful time of year; a time of leaping lambs, questionable reincarnations and the blossoming of the modest daffodil. It’s a time of year that fills us with hope, makes us feel that a future, pregnant with possibilities, stretches out ahead of us all...So I did what all great journalists do these days and typed “poems about spring” into askjeeves.com and this is what came up…

Licking a bamboo leaf’sspring rain...mouse

Not exactly what I had in mind but you get the idea, new beginnings, slightly better weather and mice.

It’s been a long hard winter, a winter that followed the splattered footsteps of a soggy socked summer, but fear not fellow bastions of good times, spring is on it’s way and our cavalcade of nightly happenings are goose-stepping their way to your manically depressed cake hole surrounds like a panini full of prescription drugs. So sit your hollow, cacao, oval shaped bodies down and let Gwdihŵ pour some delicious sugary yoke into your thirsty insides.

WEEKENDS IN GWDIHŴSATURDAYSMy Mamgu always used to say to me when I refused to partake in a game of musical statues

“Dancing can be magical and transforming. It can breathe new life into a tired soul; unleash locked-away creativity; inspire new romances; and turn sadness into joy, so dance you little sh1t”

And she was right. But if all this happens only during the dance, better make sure we don’t stop dancing and the best place for it is on a Saturday night in Gwdihŵ. So there’s your Saturdays sorted then, whatever it is you’re after we have it here at Gwdihŵ, Mamgu would be very pleased indeed...

JUJU NATIONSOur regular head honchos in the old foot shuffling game of dancefloor chess are the best meat movers in Cardiff. Specializing in bringing you polyrhythmic afrobeat groovers dusted with funk and covered in neck jerking reggae. This month......

HULLY GULLYThe Hully Gully DJ’s Veto and Double Cee are Glamorgan’s hip hop dons. They return this month with Bristol’s veteran dancefloor

destroyer Mr Soulsbury. Expect nose itching big beat bass all night long.

FAT CITYFat City’s globe trotting turntable tendencies never fail to get feet shuffling. Their eclectic nights bring in guest DJ’s and bands, and specialize in the best new grooves and classic dusty floor fillers. This month.....

FRIDAYSFridays are the new Fridays ladies and gentlemen. Start your weekend by attaching Gwdihŵ’s gentle, latex-tipped jump leads to your weekday weary batteries and forget about sleep until Sunday.

SURE SHOTWith a rotating roster of guest DJ’s resembling a crisp, buttery rotisserie of dance, Sure Shot is a brand new night taking you to the roots of room moving music. Think of it as Dance Music 101, our special guest DJ’s will spin you the psych, funk, soul and disco gems that either feature in or inspired much of themusic we treasure today.

THIS THAT & THE THIRDFirst thing worth a mention is This That & The Third, home to two of Cardiff’s finest turntablists DJ Jaffa and Paul B, these guys have been honing their chirps and sharpening their crabs for years now. It’s safe to say that they’re the Godfather’s of Cardiff’s underground hip hop and dance scene so who better to showcase all the latest and best tunes from the artists residing on the fair streets of our capital. There will be plenty of guest DJ’s and the occasional live act too, an essential night for all you hip hop heads. This month....

DEVIL’S GUNThird Fridays of every month are home to Devils Gun. At the wheels of steel will be DJ VETO, so you can expect the usual disco ball full of funk, funk, funk, funk and some disco.

This month they have The Ginger Rogers playing, smooth as butter female fox purred over hard funk and some badass boogie.

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JUXTAPOSED INDIE DISCOGet down to Gwdihŵ early every Thursday for great gigs followed by Juxtaposed Indie Disco. Your one stop shop for seeing the best in new music from Wales and beyond and quite simply the newest and bestest indie disco in town.

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BRINGING THE BEST IN NEW MUSIC TO CARDIFFHUW STEPHENS, SPILLERS AND MMP CURATE THE FIRST JUXTAPOSED FESTIVAL

Huw Stephens has been a national discoverer of new music since the ripe young age of 17 when he started his career on Radio 1 session in Wales.

His velvety Cardiff drawl is now heard all over the UK’s premiere music station and he continues to break great new bands to this day and is considered one of the UK’s main tastemakers.

Another local establishment famed for their delectable taste are Spillers Records. Founded in 1894 (before recorded music even existed!) they have sold numerous amounts of records to countless punters searching for the newest sounds. It’s nigh on impossible to enter the place without leaving with a brand new album by a band you’ve never heard of.

Unlike these two old-timers the MMP is a fairly new fixture to Cardiff’s vibrant music scene but a vital one none-the-less. Their monthly online publication previews and reviews local albums, gigs and artists and is becoming an essential read for anyone interested having their ‘finger’ on the ‘pulse’. www.themmp.tv

BRINGING THE BEST IN NEW MUSIC TO CARDIFFHUW STEPHENS, SPILLERS AND MMP CURATE THE FIRST JUXTAPOSED FESTIVAL

Huw Stephens has been a national discoverer of new music since the ripe young age of 17 when he started his career on Radio 1 session in Wales.

His velvety Cardiff drawl is now heard all over the UK’s premiere music station and he continues to break great new bands to this day and is considered one of the UK’s main tastemakers.

Another local establishment famed for their delectable taste are Spillers Records. Founded in 1894 (before recorded music even existed!) they have sold numerous amounts of records to countless punters searching for the newest sounds. It’s nigh on impossible to enter the place without leaving with a brand new album by a band you’ve never heard of.

Unlike these two old-timers the MMP is a fairly new fixture to Cardiff’s vibrant music scene but a vital one none-the-less. Their monthly online publication previews and reviews local albums, gigs and artists and is becoming an essential read for anyone interested having their ‘finger’ on the ‘pulse’. www.themmp.tv

So, we here at Gwdihw thought it would be a great idea to get these three experts together and ask them to curate one of our famed micro festivals, and they have done what can only be described as a totally rad amazeballs job. Taking place on the 31st of March and for the princely sum of £6 if you plan ahead (it’s £8 on the door so get your scout hat on) this all-dayer is going to be an essential addition to your diaries.

Gracing the stage on this fine day will be Bones of St James who we think sound like a young Jagger fronting a skiffle group, the scuzzed out stomp of Heavy Petting Zoo, and Howl, the Barry two-piece quickly making a name for themselves as everyone’s new favourite band.

Inside will be Fist Of The First Man, whose live shows are not to be missed, sound like a fuzzed out Gabor Szabo soundtracking an 80’s unreleased Arnie film and South Wales’s finest beat combo The Keys, will also be stepping up to the plate to bring you a giant bag of sugared ear worms.

Kicking off the main stage, Amateur Best recently released his debut record to much critical hoo ha and acclaim. The album’s a heartfelt collection of sometimes painful always beautiful pop songs and live it’s likely to make you laugh and cry, probably at the same time.

Newport’s The Vestals make big Cure-sie sounding pop songs and are another band hotly tipped for big things this year.

Coves are a two piece from Cross Keyes who deal in dreamy/dirgy blissed out synth pop.

Following them will be the tectonic shifting Night Engine whose tracks chug along like neon steam train with ‘Let’s Dance’ era Bowie at the helm, all rolled up jacket sleeves and high heels.

Headlining this delectable selection of live morsels are We Are Animal, fresh from a

January tour supporting The Joy Formidable and a Fabruary packed full of European dates this is an opportunity to catch this band on the crest of a giant mirrored wave before they return to Cardiff in September to play the Motor Point Arena (probably).

Bands, beer, BBQ - What more could you ask for on a bank holiday? Oh, maybe some sunshine. We’ll see what we can do.

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Last Tuesday I was lucky enough to attend Gwdihw’s (Cardiff) second cigar & rum night Cuba Calling. The venue was packed out. From the onset it looked promising (at a more than reasonable £10 for two drink vouchers and tasty ribs & roasties). I was a little unsure what to expect from Cuban food although it sounded very exciting.

On arrival at the venue the mood was relaxed and welcoming, the sensual rhymic Cuban music complimented the food well, adding a relaxed vibe to the evening. It was evident by the buzzing and engaged conversation around me that everyone was enjoying themselves. Excited at the prospect of a rum based cocktail I headed for the bar. The barman was already in the swing of things, mixing cocktails to the beat.

I chose a ‘Culto a Lavida’ and my sister the ‘El Presidente’. Around me the hazy smoke of aromatic cigars floated into the night sky, as the cigar rollers advised on the ‘ complex and thankless’ task of smoking a cigar.

It turns out that Cuban food is a fusion of many cultures: ‘Cuban cuisine is a fusion of Spanish, African, and Caribbean cuisine. Cuban recipes share spices and techniques with Spanish and African cooking, with some Caribbean influence in spice and flavor’. - Wikipedia.

The tarte cranberry juice in my cocktail brought an edge to the smooth South American Havana 7 rum and accentuated the sticky sweet succulent barbeque ribs I indulged in (there was a choice between BBQ and dry). The meat fell off the bone, the sauce was rich chocolately brown and there were hints of muscovado sugar and citrus. I finished the lot, not without making a mess however! The ribs were positively finger lickingly good – this was very much food for the soul.

As for the potatoes – The soft fluffy insides of the baby roasties that accompanied were gently nested in their crispy well seasoned jackets, the flavour bursting out through each bite. The portions were more than generous – although I cheekily went back for more.

This would be great place to go as a couple and equally welcoming enough to go on your own or with friends. I was served at all times with a smile and even lucky enough to receive attentive table service. I left for the evening, my once hungry stomach comforted by feel-good food. I would highly recommend this evening and urge you not to miss out on a very popular event. Your stomach needs it!

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GENRE: Indie Rock

Fuzzy Lights carry with them the ghosts of pop songs pastin a warm blanket of noise. Support comes from Cardiff shoegazy types HMS Morris.

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GENRE:Comedy

The hugely popular comedy night, that’s guaranteed to tickle your funny bone like no one else hosted by Welsh Unsigned Stand-up winner Jordan Brookes.

VAGABONDCOMEDY

20:00 - 00:00 // £3

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GENRE:Folk & acoustic

A night of the best folk and acoustic acts. This month we have some gypsy folk from Belleville, indie folksters Crying Wolf Club, and acoustic act Dominic Lewis.

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20:00 - 02:00 // £5

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GENRE: Indie Rock

Olympians perform twiddly guitar synth pop with barbershop hamonies. With support from My Grey Horse and Scriber. Followed by the Juxtaposed Indie Disco.

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GENRE: Jazz

A monthly jazz night with the est local and touring talent. This month singer and pianist Jonas Seetoh performs classic trad-jazz with his band.

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GENRE: Quiz

Gather your notational neurons and ready your melodic mind...Music

pub quiz banality!

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GENRE: Tasting Event

We’ve hooked up with The Bottle Shop to bring you a night of bangers and beer! Try a selection of artisan beers alongside a specially selected sausage.

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GENRE: Indie Rock

Les Mistons are a dream pop band from East London band . With support from Nanook of the North and Wicket. Followed by the Juxtaposed Indie Disco.

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GENRE: Indie Rock

EP launch for The Damn Blags.

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GENRE: Folk

A monthly folk night at with the best of contemporary folk music from Wales and beyond.

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GENRE: Indie Rock

Sen Segur are youngsters who play mid-60s sounding pych-pop. Support from Y Pencadlys and The Estrons. Followed by the Juxtaposed Indie Disco.

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GENRE:IndustryNight

Storytelling and sharing with writers, artists, performers, poets and any one else who fancies joing in.

NARRATIVE NIGHT NO EVENT

GENRE: Indie Rock

To celebrate the launch of the new zine, Dead Man’s Shoes presents Barry-bred two-piece rockers Howl, and Swansea-based alternative indie band The Adelines.

DEAD MAN’S SHOES PRESENTS HOWL

GENRE: Indie Rock

Bleech play scrappy, infectious indie rock. With support from Totem Terrors and How I Faked the Moon Landing. Followed by the Juxtaposed Indie Disco.

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GENRE:JamNight

Bassplayers is our monthly jam night for lovers of funk, electro, reggae and drum n bass.

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GENRE:Chillout

At Fat City Sundays we’re all about relaxing with DJs playing a mix of sunday tunes, homemade cakes and board games.

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GENRE:Acoustic

Pop punksters Set Aside will be joined by Only the Young, Ardie Collins and Joe Robert Lewis for an entertaining evening of acoustic music.

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GENRE:Market

The Sundown Print Market is back with stalls from a variety of Cardiff artists and graphic designers, DJs, food and live music.

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21:00 - 02:30 // £3

GENRE:Funk,Boogie,Soul

Sure Shot is a new night showcasing the roots of sample music in the shape of funk, soul and boogie gems with guest DJs. This month's guests are The Allergies, an all-new Funky Beats production/DJ outfit.

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GENRE:HipHop,Dance

The night that is the best platform for Welsh hip-hop and dance artists, whilst uniting Cardiff’s underground with your host DJ Jaffa. This month we’re joined by Caskade, a rapper/producer from Cardiff who is about to release his new EP Dirt.

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GENRE:Funk,Disco

Devils Gun returns with another dose of funkin’ disco with groove god DJ Veto and live music from to start those hips a movin’. This month the boys are joined by Dirty Funk Syndicate with their late 60s and early 70s rare funk classics.

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GENRE:Funk

The Springtime is officially here and to celebrate Gwdihw are hosting a spring fling. Guys dress up smart, girls pop on your best summer dress and dance away the night to live music and DJs.

GWIDHW SPRING FLING

21:00 - 02:30 // £3

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21:00 - 02:30 // £3

GENRE:Afrobeat,Funk

Juju Nations is back with their eclectic mix of Afrobeat, Funk, and Reggae. This month they are joined by Modou N'Diaye & Kassa Afro who blend together traditional harmonies of West Africa with modern sounds.

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GENRE:Funk,Soul,Latin

With their eclectic collection of foot-tingling tunes, you can always expect the best genre-bending rhythms at Fat City. This month the Tastemakers return with the huge vocal talent of Hannah Williams at the fore.

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GENRE:Mod,IndieRock

A special one-off club night with the guys that run London’s Bread & Butter. Stone Thieves will be playing a live set followed by DJs Jonny Owen, Phil Jones and Dan Nolan who will be playing rock ‘n’ roll, soul, pysch, motown, new wave and britpop tunes.

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GENRE:HipHop

Veto and Double Cee bring us a night of funk, hip hop, beats and bass that will have your ass shakin! This month the Hully Gully boys are chuffed to bits to have Mooqee behind the decks, one of the pioneers of the bass-heavy funky edits.

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Music Matters is your monthly answer to pub quiz banality! With a range of interactive rounds that includes guess the intro, musical mathematics, and match the band to the national flag this quiz has got some of Cardiff’s top music geeks scratching their heads and wondering which song earned will smith his first million pounds.

Test your knowledge of a range of musical gen-res with these brain-teasing questions below - go on on if you think you’re clever enough!

1) Which Motown group recorded an album of standards called In a Mellow Mood?

2) DJ David Mancuso famously pioneered which musical genre?

3) Robbie Williams and which actress covered “Something Stupid” in 2001?

4) Exit Music is a 2006 tribute album to which British band?

5) Edith Bowman has dated the lead singers of two British bands – name them.

6) Grenada was the first country to feature which musician on its stamps?

Out of the following five songs, name the three covers…

Tainted Love – Soft CellSatisfaction – Rolling StonesMambo Number Five – Lou BegaCum On Feel The Noize - OasisA Thousand Trees - Stereophonics

Name the artist and song…. “Standing, on the edge of forever” 2 points available.

Complete the lyric... “Like a sound you hear that lingers in your ear you can’t forget ____________ it’s all in the air” 2 points available.

Jay Electronica famously has a child with which hip-hop star?

Musical Maths... Multiply the number of studio albums sigur ros have recorded by the number Feist can count to, and then add the collective age of Jedward.

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“I just wanted to send a big THANKYOU for the party on Saturday night - Gwdihŵ was the perfect venue for our party, and the marquee was great.

I will definitely recommend you as a venue, AND you served Ginger Joe’s to perfectly complement Jamie’s Ginger Movember! We had a great time. I am STILL seeing people who said they had a great night. One group said their faces hurt the next morning from laughing so much. Thanks again!”

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ARTISAN BREWING COMPANY - ‘PIPES’Gwdihŵ were the very first bar to stock Barenaked Beers! We’re very proud to work closely alongside this local brewers. Based ust down the road in Pontcanna, all of the beers are naturally brewed and vegan friendly so everybody can enjoy them!

We like to keep things fresh here at Gwdihŵ so we’re always changing between the beers such as the Bavarian Wheat, Helles Lager and ALTBEER among many others. We couldn’t pick a favourite so you’ll have to come try them all!

The latest addition to our fridges is the Brewers & Union Unfiltered lager. Craft brewed in Bavaria, it is refreshing and crisp and bursting with flavour.

The unfiltered lager is simply the beginning with Brewers & Union as over coming months we will be alternating our stock to bring you Beast of the Deep (Unfiltered Strong Lager), Steph Weiss (Bavarian Wheat Beer), Berne (Unfiltered Amber Lager) and an Unfiltered Dark Lager.

Keep checking our Twitter and Facebook Page to see what we are currently stocking! @GwdihŵCafeBar

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