THE Shakinouts, from Leeds, will headline the first in a new series of gigs called Coastlive, at Vivaz on June 21.
The band, who were due to film a video in Scarborough this week, have a growing fanbase which includes Matt Bowman from the Pigeon Detectives, Simon Rix from Kaiser Chiefs and music pioneer Edwyn Collins.
Coastlive aims to provide a variety of gig
s up and down the North Yorkshire coast, promoting local and national music including acoustic, pop, indie and electronica, in various venues and locations.
The launch gig will also feature:
l Alvin Purple, whose first recording, Don't be Alarmed, caused enough of a buzz to land a string of live dates, remix requests and a live radio session. They made their London debut at the 100 Club with Dark Captain Light Captain and are now writing their debut EP.
l The Ruling Class, described by Coastlive promoter Darrell Hooper as “five boys based in Stoke Newington who play lovely, ruffled, old-school indie-pop-rock. They recently toured with the Charlatans and their second single, Sleeping Beauty/ Marian Shrine will be released on July 13.
l Manfat Voodoo, a Scarborough trio who have been around for more years than they would care to remember.
l A solo set by a member of York pop, big-beat, trip-hop band Grinny Grandad, who played at Glastonbury last year.
