(Originally posted on www.thefreebutt.com)
TIME AT THE BAR
On June 24th 2009, Andy Rossiter, John Fischer, Bootleg Al Murray, and Tom Denney took over ownership on the Freebutt and Penthouse as we currently know/knew it.
Up until July 2010 the Freebutt and Penthouse were responsible for bringing Brighton some of the past years most legendary shows such as:
Tubelord, Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, Dead Swans, Future of the Left, Six Organs of Admittance, Esben and the Witch, Espers, The Cave Singers, BLK JKS, Dosh, We Were Promised Jet Packs, Twilight Sad, Damien Jurado, The Wave Pictures, My Passion, Themselves, The Invisible, Future Islands, Kayo Dot, Paint It Black, Jeffrey Lewis, Wooden Shjips, Growing, Tune Yards, Shearwater, Japandroids, The Heavy, Xiu Xiu, Gift of Gab, Memory Tapes, Brother Ali, Mount Eerie, Bear in Heaven, Tim Hecker, Dead Meadow, Nina Nastasia, Washed Out, Ariel Pink, The Middle East, Oneothrix Point Never
As you all know, in July 2010 the Brighton and Hove City Council reduced the volume limiter in the Freebutt to a level that meant that amplified music was no longer possible. It was unfair and unjust action brought upon four young music lovers who were ultimately just trying to bring good music to their favourite city.
There are two last ‘Freebutt presents’ shows happing in December:
Dec 1st: Pulled Apart by Horses + Gay For Johnny Depp + Young Legionnaire @ Audio // 7pm // www.seetickets.com
Dec 11th: Furyon + Imicus + Oaf @ Audio // 7pm // www.seetickets.com
We all thank you greatly for your support and belief in our vision of the Freebutt and our sound plight. We all had an incredible 12 months behind the wheel of the Freebutt and hope you enjoyed the shows that we brought to town.
All four of us are going on to pastures new so please continue to support our future endeavours and come to our shows.
Al Murray is currently running ‘One Inch Badge’ (OIB Records), a promotions and record label based in Brighton who recently brought over UK tours for Wu-tang Clan, MF DOOM, Why?, Nina Nastasia, and Sage Francis, and have up-coming Brighton shows for Wire, Venetian Snares, Twin Shadow and Detroit Social Club. One Inch Badge also release records internationally with releases coming soon from Why?, Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, Future Islands, Tubelord, Calories, Robert Stillman and Nullifier. You can find our more about One Inch Badge at www.oneinchbadge.com and www.myspace.com/oibrecords
Andy Rossiter is currently running ‘Love Thy Neighbour’, a promotions company based in Brighton who recently booked three amazing opening shows by the Rural Alberta Advantage, Suuns, and I Like Trains. You can find out more about Love Thy Neighbour at http://love-thy-neighbour.blogspot.com
John Fischer who was responsible for the booking and direction of the Penthouse is now currently running ‘Dark Party’, a legendary leftfield indie club-night which is based in Luton, London and Bedford. Next Dark Party’s are at Envy, Luton on Friday 17th December and Legends, Luton on Sunday 26th December (£12 free bar!). You can find out more about Dark Party at http://darkpartymusic.blogspot.com
Tom Denney is currently gearing up for his ultimate gig, his wedding!!! in July 2011, we all wish him congratulations and good luck. When Tom isn’t trying on polyester suits he plays in local bands ‘Soft Arrows’ and ‘Nullifier’ and his solo guise ‘Lonely Ghosts. You can check them out here: www.myspace.com/nullifiermotherfucker and www.myspace.com/lonelyghosts
This website will be taken down on Sunday 12th December.
Thank you and good night!
Alex, Andy, John and Tom – Team Freebutt June 2010 to December 2011 xxx
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