Description

The two bands featured in this powerful new wave/power pop double header have both followed a similar path and timeline. The Sleepers (originating from Grimsby) and The Amber Squad (hailing from Rutland & Stamford) both started out in 1979, influenced and driven by the punk and pub rock bands of the time, including The Clash, The Damned, The Jam and Dr Feelgood to name but a few. Both bands served their apprenticeships playing in clubs and pubs up and down the country, and releasing acclaimed records on independent labels, including The Sleepers? ?Angel In A Raincoat? and The Amber Squad?s ?I Can?t Put My Finger On You? and ?Can We Go Dancing?? (all of which have been subsequently re-released in more recent times). Despite building up a substantial following, by the mid ?80?s reality starts to bite for both bands and the need to pay the rent, the demands of work and relationships resulted in them crashing and burning and going on to focus on other pursuits, both musical and otherwise.
Fast forward to the mid 2010?s, however, and sustained and renewed interest in music from the post punk/new wave era, including the ?Mod Revival? movement, has brought both bands? music to the attention of a whole new audience, resulting in them playing with renewed vigour at gigs in the UK and Germany, including the famous Hope & Anchor Pub Rock venue in London, and the Wild at Heart Music Club in Berlin.
This exciting double header at Mama Liz?s Voodoo Lounge promises a high energy return to those heady times, with both bands guaranteeing a fast, no-nonsense collection of tunes, new and old. As Baz, lead vocalist/guitarist of The Sleepers puts it ?Is it Punk? Is it Power Pop? Is it New Wave? Who cares as long as the audience loves it!?

Description

Mama Lizs boasts a well appointed bar, with an emphasis on quality. Our small selection of regularly changing real ales and American craft beers has won us a gold award from CAMRA followed by the Peterborough and districts, pub of the year award. Specialist, small batch bourbons, gins, tequilas and vodkas nestle amongst the more well known brands and our classic and cutting edge cocktails have set the benchmark for the area.

The bar area hosts a variety of free music and non music related events: weekend dj’s, live music on the Sunday sessions, mid-week open-mic jam nights, quiz nights, poker sessions and even an annual chilli cook-off.

It is a warm and relaxed enviroment frequented by people of all ages and styles, serving food all day and late into the night.

Hidden underneath Mama Lizs in a vaulted Victorian wine cellar is the Voodoo Lounge. An intimate and individual live music, comedy and dj venue decorated with some unique Obey Giant artwork. Specialising in up and coming bands, playing original material from all genres the Voodoo Lounge has gained national acclaim, attracting acts from the USA, Canada, Brazil, and the Europe as well as home grown artists. We work Closely with the local college helping the music students to promote their own events as well as other community work.

There is a wide range of entertainment on offer here, from rock n roll to country, blues and jazz, reggae, punk, funk, folk, heavy metal, indie and rock a billy. And that’s just the live music side, hip hop, drum and bass, dubstep and house music dj’s also run events in the Voodoo Lounge. We have open mic and jam nights, a monthly comedy club, a weekly poker night and weekly boxercise session. We have hosted poetry recitals, art exhibitions and even an award winning play.

On the first floor at Mama Lizs is the hugely popular Cajun/Creole restaurant. The decor and lighting reflects perfectly the New Orleans theme of the venue and the restaurant is equally at home as a place for an intimate dinner for two or for a party.

All dishes are prepared freshly to order, using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. The menu caters for all tastes, whether you favour smooth and creamy or hot and spicy. Our excellent range of vegetarian dishes ensures there is something for everyone.

Booking is recommended as we fill up quickly.

9A North Street,

Stamford,

Lincolnshire,

England,

PE9 1EL.

01780 765888