SHRUB at Sidney & Matilda

with support from Cats and the Law and Monqi

Presented by: Teah Lewis

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0	SHEFFIELD: Sidney & Matilda
P	Saturday 11th May, 2024
N	7:30pm

Event information

SHRUB. is a celebration of all that is joyful in music, with a sound that has been described as jangly nightmare pop. It began as a duo of Ruth Webber (saxophone / vocals) and Bill Francis (guitar / vocals). This simple, exposed format put songwriting at the forefront of their musical output, their unique voices playing equal part in carrying melodies. The addition of David Haynes (drums / percussion / vocals) and Chris Mayall (synth / bass / vocals) expanded the sonic horizons of the band, allowing the songs to swell into rich textures and settle into deep grooves. 

Organic, colourful melodies are underpinned by lyricism as poignant as it is playful; lush vocal harmonies dissolve into angular sax lines; infectious rhythms melt into to synthesized psychedelic sound baths. At the core of their music is the exuberant energy emitted by people who love playing what they’re playing. 


“Deliciously off kilter sound with a stark lyrical message that is delivered by some really intriguing and interesting voices” - Christian Carlisle 


Spotify 
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CzPL2sBMgqlyLbaOoQ1Bx?si=gKhXYH2WTkqX3cFmzsByFw
 
Instagram 
@shrub.shrub.shrub 

Youtube 
https://www.youtube.com/@shrub.music.sheffield 

CATS AND THE LAW:
Originally a 2 piece acoustic act as of 3 months ago, Cats And The Law are now a 4 piece band on a cosmic journey through music. Influences such as The Beatles , Bob Dylan, Amy Whinehouse we flow amongst funk, soul and folk with the intention of bringing all together with warmth in hearts and stomps in feet!

MONQI:

Using her songwriting to breathe life into the quiet and unseen, Monqi invites us to explore her life as one moving and shifting piece of art. Her constantly evolving sound takes influence from indie-soul and folk genres. She will be releasing new music this year on all streaming platforms. Watch this space: instagram: _monqi_


Access info:

The venue is not wheelchair accessible, it is located on the lower ground floor. There are a set of stairs down to the venue with a handrail.

Gendered toilets and accessible toilet are available on ground floor.

The gig may be noisy, different acts will range in volumes, you may wish to bring ear plugs although Sidney & Matilda may have some on the bar.

Personal Assistants/carers get a free ticket. If you feel you can't afford to buy a ticket please email boxiesheffield@gmail.com and we will arrange something for you. For any other access needs email the same address.

Boxie was established in 2018 to prioritise women and marginalised gender led music acts in Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Follow us at @boxiesheffield, to keep up with what we're doing.