The Tab’s December Gig Guide

There’s only a couple of weeks left of first semester, which means deadlines are looming. Fortunately there’s a raft of great gigs coming Liverpool’s way. What better way to procrastinate?

Peace & Drenge – East Village Arts Club – Tuesday 3^rd 

Two of 2013’s leading lights in indie rock are heading a double bill at the EVAC that isn’t to be missed. With both bands riding high on their acclaimed debut releases this year, Drenge are definitely the heavier of the two, while Peace’s more melodic style is the perfect antidote to some guaranteed moshing.

Yo La Tengo – East Village Arts Club – Wednesday 4^th

New Jersey’s Yo La Tengo have maintained undying acclaim since their inception in 1984. With an emphatic cult following and legendary live repertoire, this rare UK outing is not to be missed.

Factory Floor – Kazimier – Thursday 5^th

Factory Floor’s self-titled debut album is sure to take pride of place on many ‘album of the year’ lists this December. Combining synths, live drums and industrial and post-punk influences the North Londoners are one of the year’s breakout stars, so catch them before they explode.

Happy Mondays – O2 Academy – Saturday 7^th

It’s been 25 years since Happy Mondays’ seminal album Bummed, and to celebrate Shaun Ryder and co. are undertaking a mammoth UK tour which stops in Liverpool on the 7^th. With king of the wastemen Bez still somehow alive, get your E, maracas and baggy jumpers ready for a night of dodgy dancing.

At his Bezt: Who wouldn’t want to see this guy live?

Miles Kane – Eric’s – Saturday 7^th

If you prefer your musicians a little less mashed, fear not. Arguably Merseyside’s finest young performer at the moment, Miles Kane is taking things back to his roots with a low-key show at the renowned Eric’s, also on the 7^th.

Miles Kane in Liverpool’s legendary Probe Records

Echo and the Bunnymen – O2 – Saturday 14^th

What better way to round off the semester than a trip to see one of Liverpool’s most legendary bands, Echo and the Bunnymen? Ian McCulloch remains one of the most underrated frontmen of his time, and the Bunnymen have enough tunes to rival The Smiths and The Cure in terms of 80s indie classics.

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