Whilst flicking through a certain red-top music magazine and reading their opinions on the top 50 albums of the decade, I noticed a few themes cropping up time and time again – “honesty” and “intimacy”.
Musically speaking, a great body of work these days is defined not by abrasive flamboyance or ostentatious performance, but by the connection made between the artist and the audience and how naked their feelings are put on display. The appeal to truth and humanity is that, after all the glitz and glamour has been stripped away, you’re left with something that’s believable – something that can be related to.
Which brings us to The Collective, a new night which launched earlier this week, bringing together local and national acts from a wide range of genres. In an intimate and relaxed setting, The Collective isn’t like any ordinary acoustic or open-mic night. Here, musicians and acts take to the stage with the chance to share their talents with passionate people of the same ilk.
“I felt Lincoln was lacking in live entertainment,” explains The Collective’s organiser Adam Hockley.
“Most of what is going on is poorly attended or doesn’t have the right atmosphere, which is an essential part of a good night.
“The old Acoustic Tuesdays at Kind were a great success when they were run by Plusminus Events, but with so many other nights to look after at the same time, something had to give.
“So now, a few months down the line, I’m rebranding the night and taking it above and beyond it’s former glory.
“We don’t just want to stop at music either, if anybody out there considers themselves the next Lee Evans or the next Derren Brown, we want to hear from you too.
“Since I first started tossing around a few ideas about running another acoustic night in Kind, I’ve been inundated with people offering to play, to circulate posters or promote the events pages online.
“I’ve found in the past that Lincoln is such a difficult place to make any event a success, but when like-minded people come together and work towards a common goal, things can gain momentum very quickly and suddenly a night can become very successful.”
The next Collective night will take place on Tuesday, with a line-up headlined by Irish singer-songwriter Lee Mitchell. Support comes from Norwich-based acoustic duo Fiorentina and a host of other local musicians and artists.
The Collective will also be running a blog alongside the night, featuring photos, videos and the latest line-up announcements.
The blog will also feature monthly Spotify playlists made up of alternative and acoustic artists to give an overall flavour of the kind of things you’ll be hearing. Visit www.collectivelincoln.blogspot.com for more information.
Drinks offers will also be available on the night, with all spirits, wine, soft drinks and selected bottled beers set at half price all night. All shows are 18-plus and proof of age may be required.
IN THE KNOW
where: Kind Bar, Lincoln High Street.
when: Every Tuesday, kicking off at 7.30pm.
tickets: Free entry.
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