COFFEE OR NOT 

Coffee Or Not is a Belgian band based in Brussels. Soho and Renaud record music that is quite electric but where vocal harmonies have a central place. After two albums, their third record, 'SoRe', is darker, more tense, even stormy. From introspective loops to cymbals bursts, or from ethereal pads to shouts, this is now more about tickling the guts than the ears.

They perform captivating concerts, including last year's gigs at Botanique, Ancienne Belgique, Brussels Summer Festival and Réservoir Paris in 2013.

Watch 'City Burning'
 

Find them on the web: http://www.coffeeornot.be/ 

Have a listen on SoundCloud:
 

COFFEE .. OR NOT.
 

MIKE VAUGHAN

Mike Vaughan started life, as many do these days, as a fertilised embryo. It is rumoured that he came out of the womb clutching a pair of drumsticks and did a glissando on a nearby piano as he exited his mother. He hasn't actually seen the evidence, and many questions remain unanswered, like, why did they have a piano in the hospital? But given no evidence to the contrary, let’s assume these are facts.

Mike has played for many local Southampton bands and enrolled in Drumtech in Acton, part of The London College of Music and Media. During this time Mike played for the band Karmic Jera who won several awards including The Best Unsigned Band and were featured in Kerrang magazine, Metal Hammer et al. They toured the country extensively and released one album ‘Zombies Blood and Go-Go Girls’ which was a heady mix of ballads and odes to our mothers.

He likes to write songs rich in metaphor and deeper meanings. He likes cheese on toast. And movies about gladiators.

Mike Vaughan - Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums

Listen to Mike on SoundCloud:
 

Mike on the Interwebs: http://www.mikevaughanmusic.co.uk/ 

Accessibility info:-

The event is suitable for adults, young people and older children - children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  Young children are also welcome to come along but be aware some poems may contain adult content (although we try to keep these until after children have left!). 

The event is held on our first floor, which is accessible by a wide staircase with a sturdy banner, and seating is provided.  We regret that, due to space and other constraints, we are unable to relocate this particular event to the ground floor for those who require level access - so sorry. 

Travel information:-

We are a city centre venue and parking can be in short supply.  If you are driving, please make sure you leave plenty of time to find a space click here for a map of where the nearest parking spaces can be found.

We are about 10 minutes walk from Southampton City Centre train station and on the route for most city centre buses.

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FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Events are open to all ages unless otherwise stated, however please note that our mission is to provide creative activity primarily to adults, therefore most of our programme is aimed at 16 years and over.  Performances may include stronger language.

Life drawing classes are open to over 18s only.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Please click here for details of how to find us.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

Please don't bring your own food or drink to The Art House.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

The best way is by email to info@thearthousesouthampton.co.uk

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

If you have a smartphone, we prefer that you save paper and show us your ticket on a phone.

What is the refund policy?

Tickets are not refundable unless the event is cancelled.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

As long as the person making the booking is with you, that's fine. 

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