Friday 19th Jun
£4.00
Overview
Two Spot Gobi + Hillside Heroes make a welcome return to The Hippo. The iopening act is Koala Friday from Brighton.
Two Spot Gobi
Formed in 2005, Two Spot Gobi are are creating a new, ultra musical, commercial sound that is winning them popularity wherever they play.
Their expert musicianship and energetic live performances have led them to support major acts such as US platinum selling artist Jason Mraz, and the UK's Newton Faulkner in sellout shows around the UK and the United States...
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Hillside Heroes
HILLSIDE HEROES BEGAN WHEN FOUR FRIENDS, WHO ALL SHARED A PASSION FOR WRITING AND PERFORMING, MERGED THEIR INDIVIDUAL STYLES TO CREATE A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF ENERGETIC, NO-NONSENSE INDIE AND HIGH-OCTANE SKA, WITH A TIGHT REGGAE FLAIR. A TRULY DISTINCTIVE SOUND.
SINCE THEN THE BAND - WHO ARE BASED IN CORNWALL - HAVE GONE FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH, REACHING THE FINALS OF THE HUB / HERALD BATTLE OF THE BANDS AND PERFORMING ALONGSIDE SUCH RESPECTED ACTS AS 'THE RIFLES,' 'TWO SPOT GOBI,' AND 'IMPERIAL LEISURE.' AFTER A SUCCESSFUL RELEASE OF THEIR NEW EP 'THE GOOD TIMES ARE KILLING ME,' - THE LAUNCH PARTY ITSELF HOSTING BOTH 'RED LIGHT COMPANY' AND 'HEY MOLLY' - THE HEROES HAVE BEEN BUSY BUILDING A SUPPORTIVE FAN BASE AND A SOUND REPUTATION ALL OVER THE SOUTHWEST, INCLUDING CROYDE, ST. IVES, DARTINGTON AND BRISTOL.
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Koala Friday
Since Koala Friday formed in the depths of winter 2008, a collection of timeless and classic pop songs have emerged from jams in the bedrooms and rehearsal rooms of Brighton.
Already creating a buzz in the industry with their fast growing fan base and electric live shows, news of a possible American and UK tour on top of the release of their debut album this summer will only propel Koala Fridays’ rise to success.
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