AMPjam.net – MK's source for sound!

(Back in 2008, MK Theatre had a bit of an event on early in the year showcasing a bit of local music, the article was first posted back on Omninja.com and after remembering the awesome end to the gig, it’s now back onto the AMPjam archives)

Something’s on at the Theatre, something a bit different. Little acts sparking off here and there amongst the tours and workshops, one certain area has me interested today though, the Garden Room (usually for the VIPs) has been opened up into a bit of a cosy space with chairs and sofas surrounding an open stage, it’s here where most of the live music will be and where I will spend most of the time munching on the popcorn, taking snaps and writing notes. Along the way are some friendly familiar faces, some wonderfully distracting workshops and acting pieces and a snack bar with everything half-price, ladies and gents, welcome to MKT!

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Oct.12.07

(More stuff for the retro section, local indie film maker Mark Houssart reminded me of a particular article of another memorable night that featured film and music, courtesy of Primal Device’s Dan McGrath at Closed Captioned.)

Tonight took me a bit further afield than usual, a short fifteen minute train ride and it’s over to Northampton, though to be more specific I’m at the “Wedgewood”. Downstairs we have a very standard affair for the Kerrang! reading youth with all the obvious tunes on and posters adorning the walls. On the other hand, upstairs is claimed by Closed Captioned and we start to get more arty with what’s going on, a line-up of bands with a film preceding them, it’s a brave step to go into the more alternative and thoughtful scene, something that CC specialize in.

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