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Harvest Sun Presents.. The Handsome Family
23/05/2012
Over the last two decades New Mexico based husband and wife duo Brett and Rennie Sparks (aka The Handsome Family) have recorded a series of albums that has established them as one of America's finest songwriting partnerships and has seen them hailed as "country music's answer to the White Stripes" and by Greil Marcus as "the Beatles of the folk world".
The Handsome family will be joining us at LEAF to play songs from their upcoming 9th release
7:30/First Floor/£10 http://bit.ly/wVQACF
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The GIT Awards - Getintothis.co.uk
27/04/2012
The Getintothis (GIT) Award; the premier prize for the Merseyside music scene, has assembled a jury of quality, experienced judges to find the best new sounds in the city which will take place in acclaimed city centre venue, Leaf on Bold Street.
The GIT award has been dubbed 'the Scouse Mercury' by the UK music press. To mark the ceremony of the inaugural GIT Award, top names from Liverpool Football Club, NME, Vice Magazine and The Guardian have teamed up with the cornerstones of the region's music scene to judge the finest recordings to come out of Merseyside within the last calendar year.
Artists can still enter the GIT Award by sending four tracks to getintothis@gmail.com or alternatively post to Peter Guy, The GIT Award, Liverpool Post & ECHO, PO Box 48, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L693EB.
For more information see getintothis.co.uk
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Mellowtone Presents.. Paper Aeroplanes
28/03/2012
“Intimate, jaunty and confident lo-key pop with great melody .” The Guardian
“No pretence , no artifice, just great, memorable songs and a voice that’d charm a piranha” Adam Walton BBC Wales
... Paper Aeroplanes is a girl and a boy from Westest Wales, now based in the capital of Wales and the capital of England. They make melancholic-tinged acoustic music centred around distinctive vocals.
Support from:
- Laura James & the Lyres
- Silent Cities
+ Beaten Tracks DJs
+ Monkey
FB event : https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/158151377632721/
8pm/First Floor/£5 adv
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LEAF Pudding Club - March
27/03/2012
Tuck into a sumptuous five-course dessert devastation dinner prepared by our Chef Damien, all topped off and washed down with a selection of specially selected teas to complement.
7pm / First Floor / £10.95
Tickets available on the TICKETS section of this site
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The People's Balearic Disco wth Psychemagik
24/03/2012
THE PEOPLE'S Balearic Disco with...
PSYCHEMAGIK (http://soundcloud.com/psychemagik),
plus Altiplano Residents:
+ Chris Barker (Deep Space Orchestra) (http://soundcloud.com/deepspaceorchestra),
+ Jess Gascoigne
(http://10mixes.com/jessgascoignecosmicboogie/)
+ Andy Ash
(http://soundcloud.com/andy-ash).
Not much is known about the THE PEOPLE other than it was born out of a chance meeting on the lost Mediterranean Island of Altiplano.. But they have one clear mission, to spread the island's message of Love, Peace & Harmony, using the only tools they have - MUSIC.
So with that we are extremely proud to present DJ's/producer's/remixers of the moment PSYCHEMAGIK to our debut shin-dig. They will be making a rare appearance up North for this special night.
Come and join us..
10pm/First Floor/£6
Tickets available at:
Ticketline http://tiny.cc/62f4d
Resident Advisor:http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?329963
3B Records: Slater St: Liverpool
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Mellowtone & Ceremony Concerts present Jonny Kearney & Lucy Farrell
21/03/2012
Mellowtone & Ceremony Concerts present Jonny Kearney & Lucy Farrell
In association with Ceremony Concerts, we are delighted to bring you a very special, intimate performance by the rapidly-rising young English folk duo following the release of their spellbinding debut album 'Kite'. Jonny Kearney & Lucy Farrell have already toured their ha...unting and bewitching self-penned and traditional songs across the UK at the request of folk heavyweights Bellowhead and The Unthanks.
"Absolutely gorgeous.. such a beautiful album" – Lauren Laverne, BBC6 Music “Delicate, thoughtful and intimate”- ****The Guardian “Folk music’s best kept secret
Support from:
- Fallen Leaf
- Emily Cimber
+ Beaten Tracks DJs
+ Monkey
tickets £6.50 adv - http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_northwest&query=detail&event=484208&interface
FB event : https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/320219901350607/
8pm/First Floor/£6.50 adv
Harvest Sun Presents... Veronica Falls
08/03/2012
Named as one the ten best albums of 2011 by Rough Trade, the self titled debut album was released late last year to great critical acclaim. Some of the praise also went on to say "a gloriously morose blend of melancholia, gothic gloom and a set of tuneful, snarling post punk pop nuggets, all rendered with beautifully structured boy/girl harmonies and a searing, energetic, muscular guitar sound.
Their huantingly melancholic sounds shall be heard radiating out of LEAF on Bold St. on 8th March.
8pm/First Floor/£7.50adv from http://bit.ly/xasdEY or http://bit.ly/wwFeqj
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Harvest Sun Presents.. Cass McCombs
07/03/2012
Underground musician Cass McCombs was called unobtrusively brilliant" by the legendary John Peel. Rather than fulfilling the stereotype of the confessional singer-songwriter, he describes the lifestyles and feelings of those that surround him, with more love than judgement: drugs, Scientology, Western America, and so on, in allegorical form. With an affection for them all.
With a very special guest Mike Heron (The Incredible String Band)
For more on Cass, read the Liverpool Echo's preview piece on him here: http://bit.ly/ws3iuq
7:30/First Floor/Tickets: http://bit.ly/xOXdKn
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The Language Circle - March
06/03/2012
Join the mix of French, English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanaese folks eager to exchange some language.
Everyone is welcome to meet new, interesting people in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Meeting on a regular basis, the Language Circle helps you improve your language skills, learn about our respective countries and make some great new friends along the way.
Don't be shy and join for the ride..
6:30pm / First Floor / FREE
http://www.facebook.com/TheLanguageCircle
http://blog.thelanguagecircle.co.uk/
https://twitter.com/#!/LanguageCircle
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O-Very Cake Bake for the North West Cancer Research Fund
02/03/2012
LEAF are teaming up with the NWCRF to celebrate women, cake and most importantly, raise funds and awareness for NWCRF’s O-Very Campaign, awareness for Ovarian Cancer.
Submissions are required between 12-3pm; while the judging commences between 4-5pm, finally with the winner announced at 6pm.
We have some excellent judges on hand to make the difficult decision..
+ Cherry Healey (TV presenter and O-Very patron)
+ Anne Jackson (Chief Exec, NWCRF)
+ Natalie Haywood (Owner, LEAF)
+ Claire Lara (Masterchef: The Professionals winner)
Anyone can enter as long they do not bake in any professional capacity and adhere to the rules of the competition. There are five categories covering;
+ Victoria Sponge
+ Scone
+ Cupcakes
+ Tray Bake
+ Freestyle
Please read the rules and regulations before entering, found here: http://bit.ly/zQHW1T
12pm/First Floor/£5 per entry
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Book Club - February
27/02/2012
From the Scholastic to the Puffin, LEAF hosts an informal, relaxed discussion club on the last Monday of every month.
Professional book lovers, novice discussioners and all in-between are very welcome.
Hosted by the ingenious Jennie Connolly, she'll send out some discussion points before the gathering to give you plenty of ammunition for a lively and inspiring discussion.
This month, we'll be looking at White Tiger by Aravind Adiga.
Keep up to date by following us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/vtt0F2 or for more information email info@thisisleaf.co.uk
8pm/Ground Floor/FREE
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High - T
26/02/2012
High T at LEAF is an evening of tea-time Theatre. Join us for something to eat, a drink and something dramatic on the side. From bawdy comedies to insightful monologues, High T will be performing original material with a focus storytelling.
6:30pm / First Floor / Tickets £5
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Retro Sundays - Vintage Fair - February
26/02/2012
Dandify yourself with original fashion with flair with the folks from Pillbox Vintage. Retro Sundays continues full steam ahead into the New Year, bringing you affordable, sustainable fashion in the relaxed settings of the First Floor at LEAF.
11am till 5pm / First Floor / FREE
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Harvest Sun Presents.. Cold Specks
24/02/2012
Describing her sound as ‘Doom Soul’, Canadian born Cold Specks' steeps her music in the traditions of the Deep South. Her sparse arrangements and chain gang rhythms are claimed to stop you dead in your tracks.
With influences such as Lomax Field Recordings, James Carr, Bill Callahan and Tom Waits, Cold Specks has a voice that evokes the ‘spirit feel’ of some of the greatest soul and gospel singers to date.
8pm/First Floor/£6.50 (Tickets available online at: http://bit.ly/ubvV1Z)
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Communion Music, in association with Mellowtone & See the Sound presents.. Rae Morris
23/02/2012
Communion Music, in association with Mellowtone & See the Sound presents... Rae Morris
Rae Morris is an 18 year old singer-songwriter from Blackpool. Learning piano at an early age and forever underestimating her ability, Rae recently found a voice she didn’t know she had. Make your own comparisons, but be sure to notice a girl of maturity beyond her years. Cleverly matching her inimitable voice to songs of new experiences, those defining challenges like love and not always being able to have the answers, Rae is the epitome of raw and claims nothing else.
DAVE O'GRADY
Irish blues man, recently signed to Guardian Angels records. After his last Mellowtone appearance hosting our collaboration with Liverpool Irish Festival, we're delighted that he's back to play a full set.
THOMAS J SPEIGHT
Last year saw the digital release of his EP ‘Willow Tree’ (Young & Lost Club). The EP has received widespread acclaim from a number of sources for it’s insightful lyrics and intricate arrangements.
+Beaten Tracks DJs Richie Vegas & Jonnie O'Hare
£5 adv... http://www.communionmusic.co.uk/live/
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Chocolate Cellar Workshops
18/02/2012
With history from the bean to the bar, this ‘dabble’ workshop will demonstrate various techniques before giving you the chance to create your own masterpieces. The price includes a hot chocolate drink.
11am/ First Floor / to book visit http://www.thechocolatecellar.co.uk/workshops
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Aphrodite's Pudding Club - Valentine's Special
14/02/2012
This Valentine’s day at LEAF, we aim to fall giddy in our desires as we celebrate an amorous evening in honour of the lady we all desire (in varying ways) Aphrodite. The Goddess with many lovers brings her beauty, passion and romance skills to a very special Aphrodite Pudding Club this Valentine’s Day. With a loved one or friend, enjoy the endorphin filled experience of five delicious home-made puddings good enough for the Gods.
This month, each of our dishes are specially tailored to worship the Olympian mistress in their own little special way. Whether chocolate, chillies or a hint of fiery ginger, they’ll be sure to match the tea and bubbles we’ve got in store.
Book now for a desirable £14.95. Tickets available online via seetickets (http://bit.ly/yC7EdP), on 01517077747 or pop into LEAF to pick up a ticket for your night of not so deadly sins.
7pm Doors/First Floor/£14.95 pp
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Film Quiz - February
13/02/2012
Become a box office hit, just before Valentine's day! Win the pot to secure happiness.
8pm / Ground Floor / Free
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Open Mic - Every Tuesday in February
07/02/2012
LEAF's infamous evenings of accoustic and spoken word are considered a weekly tradition to most. Join friends and the very special host Johnny Sands every Tuesday night from 8:30pm.
Bring your own instruments, a little performance pinache for a galvanising erruption of engery.
8:30pm/Ground Floor/FREE
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Scrabble Club - February
06/02/2012
Scrabble Club opens up it's vocabulary fueled heart to all who wish to challenge it. The first Monday of every month makes for excellent fighting ground.
Bring your own board or some supplied
8pm/Ground Floor/FREE
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