Nestled away in an unassuming pocket of Woodhouse, The Chemic Tavern plays host to what is arguably the most vibrant open mic night in Leeds. Known eponymously as the Chemic Open Mic Night, it’s run by fellow musician Rob Langley, who, among other things, plays the lute, once toured with a North African reggae band, […]
UPDATE: The Open Mind open mic night is longer held at The Grove Inn pub due to a disagreement between the pub’s management and the night’s organisers and patrons. Unfortunately, it seems to be the end for this much-loved event, but we hope to see them at a new venue in the near future. I […]
On Monday 21st of August, 2023, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ceejay, a bouncy and upbeat musician from a picturesque little town on the outskirts of Leeds. I’ve known Ceejay for about two years now but my interactions with him have always been through other friends. I first met him through my good friend […]
As I made my way up to city Square one Friday afternoon in August to interview my good friend and ex-bandmate, Katie Gittins, I carried mixed emotions and I began to ponder the sort of questions I would ask her. It occurred to me that it might seem weird to have a formal conversation with […]
If you’ve ever walked along Park Row in Leeds, you may have heard the sound of a rather whimsical wooden whistle coming from the Mill Hill Chapel area. If your curiosity was then piqued to find out who was playing these mystical melodies, you may have discovered “Rat”! Not the kind one finds running out […]