Something Special @ the Wheatsheaf

Event information

DRMP is very excited to be able to bring you some of the best new music around for 'Something Special @ the Wheatsheaf'. As well as enjoying a great night of music you'll also be supporting Oxfordshire Dyslexia Association (ODA), a voluntary organisation which provides free advice and support to adults, parents, teachers and children across Oxfordshire. All proceeds from the night will go towards ensuring that ODA can provide subsidised assessments & screening and continue to raise awareness of dyslexia in the county. More details can be found at www.oxdys.org.uk

Doors at the Wheatsheaf (High St, Oxford) are open at 8.00pm with the first band on at 8.15pm. Curfew will be at 11.30pm. Over 18s only. More details can be found on www.daisyrodgers.com or www.facebook.com/daisyrodgers. £3.50 in adv (available here until Friday night or when they sell out) or £5 on the door.

RAFFLE:
To raise more funds for ODA we have a raffle organised. Listed below are some of the prizes, tickets on sale from 8pm on 18th June (50p each), prizes drawn all through the night so the earlier you turn up and the more tickets you buy the more chance of winning! Free raffle ticket for all adv ticketholders! Thanks to all the companies who have given so generously.

Confirmed Prizes:
1 x £40 Jamie's Italian voucher
1 x £30 Wagamama (noodles) vouchers
2 x 2 course meal at the Red Lion, Oxford
1 x place on the Summer Village Musical theatre week @ Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road (Ages 11 -19)
1 x £20 voucher for Jamie's Italian
1 x £10 G&D (ice cream & bagels) vouchers
2 x guest list passes to a gig at the O2 Academy Oxford
2 x free cocktails at House, Oxford
4 x guest list entry to a Daisy Rodgers Music Promotion gig

To be confirmed prizes include meal @ Oxfordd Spires hotel and drinks at the Wheatsheaf!


Empire Safari
The Oxford based 3 piece boast an impressive songwriting back catalogue for a band so young. Drawing on a huge range of influences from U2 to Maccabees to Libertines, their indie/rock sound is sure to impress. Previously they've played all over Oxfordshire, then went to Leeds and now they return (with a keyboard player!) for a very special headline slot. Check out the video to 'Output' or listen to the excellent 'Rush' with its shimmering guitars.
http://www.myspace.com/empiresafari

The Scholars
The totally brilliant Banbury Interpol/Editors/The National-esque indie rock stars have been involved in a film project that was inspired by their awesome single 'Turbulence'. They have also recently got a record deal and are writing new material. This'll be the last chance to see them in the intimate surroundings of the Wheatsheaf before they hit the festival circuit in the summer. Expect big sounds, big tunes and big melodies; top tune recommendation: 'This Heart's Built To Break'.
http://www.myspace.com/thescholarsofficial

Crayon
After playing their first ever gig together at a Daisy Rodgers night in 2009 and blowing us away they soon became one of our favourite bands. This alt-folk-pop band play tunes inspired by Paul Simon, REM, Bon Iver and John Martyn. Let their gentle and uplifting tunes inspire you and make you feel warm inside - check out the excellent 'Consolation'.
http://www.myspace.com/crayonuk

Trev Williams
Local legendary singer/songwriter plays acoustic songs from the heart, sung with passion and played with soul. He has recently scored a Nightshift demo of the month with the powerfully political 'You Cut We Bleed'.
http://www.myspace.com/trevwilliams