Description

Sunday 9th of October
Substance presents Hair of the Dog

Featuring - Moonfield + Alex Seel + Anouska Assisi + N/SH

The Spice of Life is a Soho landmark, historic music venue and is in the heart of London's West End.

Renowned for having a great live sound The Spice of Life and Substance have worked together for over 14 years to bring the very best new music to the heart of the capital.

"One of the best little venues in London" Evening Standard

The Line up

Moonfield
Lowtone, acoustic shitkicker Americana with Celtic sensibilities. Its a whole bunch of stuff...

Alex Seel
Music has led Alex Seel from Devon to London to Ireland and back to London again. Through his wanderings, Alex has picked up a beautifully crafted, warm, rootsy song-writing style with thought-provoking, subtle lyrics and a gift for acoustic guitar finger-picking.

While promoting his album 'Shifting Sands' in 2013 he supported Graham Parker in Italy.

In 2015 Alex released his critically acclaimed ?Other Paths EP? that leaned more towards social commentary.

His newest release (2017) is the 'Circles EP' has also been well received by press and local radio. It features the songs ?Poor Boy? and ?Broken Faucet? played on various regional BBC shows and BBC 6 Music.
He continues to share his music around the UK and Ireland.
"...mastery of fingerpicking techniques and a repertoire of unusual chords; a fine poet with a very personal vocal style" - Rolling Stone
https://alexseel.com/home

Anouska Assisi
British born Anouska Assisi is an 18 year old award winning singer - songwriter whose music is a compelling hybrid of folk rhythms delivered with soul and lyrical authenticity.

Musically literate from a young age Anouska has already amassed an impressive body of work and prior to the pandemic was wowing audiences with her live performances. She has a growing fan base internationally and is on the radar of A&R executives on both sides of the Atlantic.

Following a recommendation from celebrated music writer and journalist Mick O?Shea. Anouska is now represented by music industry veteran Michael Garbutt whose credits include David Bowie , Massive Attack , Dr Dre and Robin Gibb.
https://www.anouskaassisi.com/

N/SH
N/SH is a solo, multi-instrumentalist musician.
Alternative, indie rock and ambient genresall feature in his music.
Influences such as Radiohead, Fink, Sigur Ros, The Slow Show, Damien Rice, Ben Howard and The National, to name but a few, have shaped N/SH?s sound.

Described musically as a ?Rennaisance Man? creating ?Musical Ear-Worms? ?Catchy Choruses? and 'Individually Unique' with a
'Pensive, Melodic & Atmospheric' vibe.
https://www.nshmusic.com/


The Spice of Life is an over 18?s venue .ID will be required if you are asked.

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Description

A pub and music bar on the perimeter of Cambridge Circus, at the corner of Romilly Street and Moor Street. First licensed in 1686 as the George, the current building dates from 1898 and the current name from 1986. (One of the old names, Cantons, can be seen being held by one of the gargoyles on the top of the building).

Famous in the 1960s and 70s for folk music and then punk, latterly it has become a jazz venue and home to SpiceJazz club. Up to 5 real ales from the McMullen range on offer and free admission to the main bar but you may have to pay for some music gigs in the basement.

Upstairs at the Spice is for drinks, eats and good times. Enjoy Great British classics with special seasonal dishes prepared daily by our chefs.

6 Moor Street,

Soho,

City of Westminster,

Greater London,

England,

W1D 5NA.

020 7437 7013