Oldham pub to host another grassroots gig for local talent

The Bank Top Tavern pub on X will once again become alive with indie, alt-rock and shoegaze tonight (Saturday, October 19) as the venue prepares for another one of Tactile Promotions' popular free grassroots gigs.

Here's the line-up and what to expect.

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The Alicias (Image: Tactile Promotions)

Kicking off the show will be The Alicias from 9pm, a new five-piece indie alt-rock band from Manchester who will be fresh from playing at Santiago's Bar in Leeds.

Forming in 2023, Ste, Rob, Darren and Saul had been rehearsing for months before they tried vocalist, Samm, who "fitted right in" and now adds a "pop sheen" to their raw energy.

Expect fast guitar riffs, solid drums and "swirling" vocals and a listen to their first single, Coming for You. 

Chrysalid Homo (Image: Tactile Promotions)

At 10pm, Chrysalid Homo will be taking to the stage, described as a synth-wave-meets-funk-punk with a touch of shoegaze - and haunting lyrics with a charismatic frontman to boot.

Chrysalid Homo are "hard to pigeonhole" but the promotion company said the band will deliver a great show with "chugging" drum machines and synth stabs that will prove unforgettable.

Hazel's Maze from Cheshire will then take over from 11pm as the headline act.

Hazel's Maze (Image: Tactile Promotions)

The alt-psych rock band formed in 2018 and is now signed to Rare Vitamin Records.

They have a euphoric and "fused" style from various genres but can be described as psych rock meets shoegaze "with a slice of doom core".

They will be performing their latest single, Finally.

The night will be supported by DJ Michael Wood, bringing the soundtrack before, in between and after the live acts.

Entry is free to The Bank Top Taven for the event.

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