Tomorrow night (Fri 12 March) sees an event at Champions featuring three quality local bands, which is justifiably gathering a lot of interest and attention. Brothers Grimmer, Muddy Miles and Nion Abeo will all be playing sets, half of which will be their own songs, the other half covers. The credibility of covers bands is an ongoing issue amongst gig-goers, but anyone who knows these three bands will know that their usual live sets are made up of almost totally original music.

So why 50% covers? Well, Matt Cleary from Brothers Grimmer had an idea… Remembering the busiest nights held at The Metropole, when In Rock We Trust were putting on grunge tribute events, getting local bands to play songs by the likes of Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Rage Against The Machine etc… well, he’s nicked the idea! It worked at The Metropole, and judging by the feedback he’s received there’s no reason why it won’t work elsewhere. Plus (and most importantly) his band are raising money for the National Autistic Society, a cause the band chose to support partly due to Matt’s brother (and the band’s dancer – check his moves!) Michael having Asperger syndrome, a form of autism. If this event is successful it could very well lead to more of the same in the future, Grunge CO. may be a monthly night in the making…

Brothers Grimmer will also be promoting the release of their new album The Big Red Book of Nursery Rhyme Rants, as well as their new single ‘Who I Am’, the proceeds from which will all be going to the NAS. Matt and Brothers Grimmer should be applauded for the amount of work they’ve put in to promoting this event, hopefully they will benefit from the hours they’ve spent contacting local press and radio, walking the streets handing out flyers, busking, wearing stupid wigs and costumes, and generally busting a gut trying to spread the word. For all the information you need about the event, take a look at the facebook event. The minimum donation on the night is £4, all of which goes to the NAS, doors from 7.30.

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