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Queens Hall Edinburgh

Award-winning singer songwriters Mike McKenzie and ROB.GREEN come together for a special one-off acoustic double headline show at Edinburgh’s prestigious Voodoo Rooms Speakeasy.Known for their soulful songwriting, heartfelt storytelling and powerful live performances, both artists will perform intimate solo headline sets, sharing personal stories and stripped-back arrangements in one of the city’s most atmospheric music roomsExpect an evening of moving songs, rich vocals, humour, honesty and connection — a rare chance to experience two acclaimed independent artists up close in an intimate setting.Early Bird tickets start at just £16 and capacity is limited, so booking in advance is strongly recommended.About the Artists:Mike McKenzie is a BBC award winning songwriter from Edinburgh, Scotland. While spending most of his career behind the scenes as a freelance writer, producer and musician, Mike began his solo project in 2017. Since then, he has released multiple singles, EP’s and, most recently, his debut solo album &quot;I&#39;d Wait Again&quot;. Described by the list as “A melting pot of Scottish folk, jangle pop and Americana”, “Gorgeous” by Jo Whiley and “An outstanding talent” by Grant Stott, Mike has received airplay from BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, BBC Scotland and over 120 regional stations throughout the UK.Outside of his solo work, Mike is a prolific writer and collaborator, having previously worked with Creative Scotland, LGBT Health &amp; Wellbeing, PJ Moore (The Blue Nile) and Black Lilys as well as regularly writing with upcoming and established artists around the world.Instagram: www.instagram.com/mikemckenzieonlineWebsite: www.mikemckenzieonline.comBandcamp: www.mikemckenzieonline.bandcamp.comROB.GREEN:ROB.GREEN is a soulful singer, songwriter and performer from Nottingham, England. Blending elements of soul, gospel, rap and poetry, Rob creates music that is both powerful and intimate, exploring themes of identity, sexuality, belonging and community.Described by Blues &amp; Soul Magazine as delivering a “red hot sound and sublime vocal skills”, Rob’s captivating live performances across the UK and Europe — often armed only with his loop pedal, acoustic guitar and signature soulful vocal — have seen him share stages with legendary acts including Eric Bibb, Alexander O’Neal and Earth, Wind &amp; Fire.An Ivor Novello Academy “In The Making” artist and former BBC Proms performer, Rob’s latest releases have garnered support and airplay from Dean Jackson (BBC Introducing), Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music) and Huw Stephens (BBC Radio 1), while his intimate headline shows continue to build a deeply connected and loyal audience across the UK.Instagram/TikTok: www.instagram.com/robgreenmusicWebsite: www.robgreenmusic.com Music &amp; Vids: http://linktr.ee/robgreenmusic

ROB.GREEN & Mike McKenzie

The Voodoo Rooms - The Speakeasy

Runnner’s sophomore full-length, A Welcome Kind of Weakness, emerged from a simultaneous tear in songwriter Noah Weinman’s body and life. Written during the months spent bedridden and healing from a torn achilles and the drastic upheaval of a breakup, the 11 songs on thisrecord are Weinman’s most bracing, inviting the perceived vulnerability of the album’s title willingly. But at the same time, these songs are Runnner’s most present, defiant andself-assured, a reminder of the resolve that can come from gracefully accepting submission. Longtime fans of Weinman’s likely fell for his signature homespun indie rock, recorded almost exclusively in bedrooms and home studios, where his poignant and self-deprecating lyrics float over beds of banjos, guitars and reverberant horns crescendoing to cathartic peaks. But on AWelcome Kind of Weakness, Weinman soars for the first time in high fidelity. Runnner’s first studio record, it recalls the larger-than-life highs of the early aughts rock that Weinman grew up on, bands like Coldplay, Radiohead, and Snow Patrol with their pristine vocal presence,scintillating guitar riffs, and astral synth sparkle. This is rock music in its most delicious form, music that gave Weinman something to look forward to when he could finally play live again. But as high as the sonic highs may be on A Welcome Kind of Weakness, we also see Weinman struggling gracefully with the questions that emerge from moments of physical and emotional undoing. As he sings about spackling holes in the house he shared with his ex and reckoning with a long span of physical futility, we’re reminded, too, of all the spectrums of experience we endure. We are all perpetually pulled between polls—weakness/resolve, nostalgia/presence,powerlessness/control—but it takes a certain bravery to sit in the murky middle long enough to write about it. And in his willingness to bear witness to that transitory space, Weinman seems to reassure us: You may think you won’t run again, but, given time, you might.

Runnner

The Hug and Pint

Held. isn't so much a beginning as it is a culmination. Douglas Robinson and Sal Mignano (both of The Sleeping) and Josh Eppard (co-founding member of Coheed and Cambria) share passions for authentic expression and genuine creativity. The post-hardcore trio's debut album, Grey, arrives fully realized, not as the tentative first step of newcomers, but as the collective fire of seasoned lifers discovering a new language together. It's the sound of raw instinct coalescing with earned wisdom. Grey doesn't announce itself so much as it emerges, inevitable and undeniable, like thunder rolling across a dark horizon. It's a force that feels eternal. Held.'s music feels elemental, evoking storms crashing against jagged cliffs or burning embers kindling, ready to reignite at any moment. It's urgent and relentless, yet also spacious, textured, and deeply human. There's gravity in every note, the kind that comes from survival turned into strength. Their sound is born of paradox: fiercely old-school in its emphasis on live performance and feel, but modern in its production and scope. Each song sounds both timeless and timely. Held. is less a band than a force: fierce yet vulnerable, raw yet refined. They play as if the walls themselves are trembling, channeling a purity that feels rare in an age of algorithmic noise. Listening isn't consumption—it's recognition, like rediscovering something that's always been within you. Held. carve out a place that feels both unshakably grounded and dangerously alive. It's more than music—it's an invocation, a reminder of the raw pulse that connects struggle to transcendence. For those who find themselves in the storm, Held. offer not escape, but resonance: proof that inevitability can sound like liberation.

Core. Presents: Held.

Nice N Sleazy

Endless Summer: Angel May + Luke Marshall Black + Leah Evelyn

Dublin-based 3 piece Bucket seemingly appeared from nowhere with a tape-exclusive debut album in the latter half 2021; breeding the DIY ethics of garage and punk rock, soon endowing a reputation for their sweaty live shows. The band's debut headline saw them sell out The Workman’s Club, soon playing an array of wall-to-wall DIY shows across Ireland. Soon embracing elements of noise rock, hardcore and industrial to forge a unique and shockingly abrasive sound - Bucket are often referred to as the loudest band in Ireland, a reputation earned by the band’s aim to test the limits of volume and intensity, delivering a punishing live show. Most recently, the band released the sophomore EP 'Mosaic' alongside performances supporting Knocked Loose, &amp; at festivals across Europe and the U.S., including ESNS (NL), New Colossus (NYC, USA), Supersonic Block Party (Paris, FR), and Primavera Pro (Barcelona, ES).“(Bucket) should come with a warning label.” - Nathan Shepard, BBC 6Music “The loudest band I’ve seen in 40 years of gig-going. You’ll be hearing more from them, like it or not.” - Paul Brannigan, Louder / Metal Hammer “Thundering and bleak – teeth-grinding bass distortion and relentless power… among the most pummelling and progressive noise-rock acts right now.” - AL Noonan, DIY Magazine

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