IC1s, The Ghosts (DJ set), The Francis Jetty, Black Star Carnival, Jamie Fisher (Officer Kicks),

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Friday 12 October - PLAYHARD at City Showcase Festival 2012

The Francis Jetty, Jamie Fisher (Officer Kicks) Black Star Carnival, and very special guests. Worldwide and live from London 2012 with She Bangs The Drums DJ set. Rock / Pop / Anti Folk and Party!

Free Entry With A City Showcase Wristband before 9pm then £2 after.

£6 on the door without advance ticket or wristband.

18+ event, Doors 7.30pm, £6 Entry,


Bands streamed live worldwide 8pm-midnight GMT. After show until 3am.
The Purple Turtle, 65 Crowndale Road, Camden, London NW1 1TN (+ drinks specials!)

http://playhardgigs.com – to watch the stream on the night if you can't make it in person. Sign up for the mailing list, special offers, news, links and more. @playhardgigs http://facebook.com/playhardgigs

Travel: Mornington Crescent is across the road from the venue. Camden Town is a minute or two walk on the high street.

FB event; https://www.facebook.com/events/275050402614256/

Watch this space for updates. 7.30pm early doors social mixer. 8pm live episode broadcast to midnight. Cheap booze specials. After party until 3am. TV/film creative and top rock chick, Heather Minx Ferguson, added celebrations.
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The Francis Jetty

This Northampton five piece have a style influence that is a mix between the Stones, The Who, Ray Charles and Paul Weller. It makes for a great lyrical (and raw instrumental led) feel.

They have successfully gigged around London, catching the eye of Alan McGee. They were promptly booked for his Greasy Lips club shows around the country.

This led to playing several support around Britain/Ireland with Pete Doherty and Ocean Colour Scene.

Currently in the studio with Mick Whitnall of Babyshambles at the controls, The Francis Jetty have a single out early in December.

http://www.facebook.com/TheFrancisJetty



You gotta check Jamie Fisher live. He exudes charm. Audiences love him. The hard work has paid off.

This show is his next level step.

From playing lead guitar, singing backing vocals and song writing with acclaimed rock band Officer Kicks, Jamie Fisher worked magic at his first solo set in Summer 2011.

He hasn't looked back and continues to receive fantastic reactions to his, engaging, charismatic songs. psst Officer Kicks fans, check out his musicians!

http://www.bandwagongigs.com/epk/JamieFisher



Modern day, urban blues quartet, Black Star Carnival have a raw energy that is melodic, aggressive, cynically cool yet simultaneously and passionately hot, at their core.

The attitude is genuine, as is the drive that gave birth to this band. You are invited to join those in the know sharing video links. Be sure to take the opportunity to witness, and feel something rare; "A band who will not compromise with a sound that doesn't give a fuck what you think about it".

https://www.facebook.com/blackstarcarnival

This episode of Playhard is part of the tenth annual City Showcase Festival, and the after party for the events between 9th-13th October. If you are an 18+ artist playing this week, get in touch via ArtBeat Promo (email contact click "about")

Averaging 15,000 music fans viewing after six episodes, PLAYHARD is the real-time Friday night in a rock n roll venue. Launched at International Live Music Conference (AEG, Live Nation etc) in spring, it is streamed monthly. Artists with potential to go places make an appearance for a launch, tour preview, fan show etc...

Half the crowd are in or with bands, the bill are photographed, filmed and interviewed by the Playhard crew. The unique atmosphere is generated by a genuine LOVE of music. Viewers have come from abroad to attend in person and artists from every single bill have grown in profile.

PLAYHARD winter season'
Friday 9th November at The Purple Turtle, Camden
Friday 14th December at The Purple Turtle, Camden