Pull on your dancing trousers, folks, because Saturday 5th October is Oxjam Beeston Takeover day and WE ARE PLAYING!!
The music festival has been going for over a decade now and Beeston is regarded (by us) as THE best town for Oxjam!
Up until 6pm all the venues are free, including our set in Beeston Town Square at 1.40pm!
So, come along and see us, then enjoy over 100 bands and artists in 19 venues across Beeston.
They say all good things must come to an end, but for every door that closes, there's normally an open window. And that's how Gary managed to escape!
After many years of providing outstanding keyboard playing, solid backing vocals, and excellent material (such as It's A Shame, Indigoes, and Passing Through) Gary has decided to focus on his many other projects and open the door to Anteloup for another budding keys player.
Gary joined us back in 2016 and quickly became a firm fixture in the band. His smooth, bluesy style mixes with a dash of jazz and (sometimes) prog-rock to give a wonderfully unique sound that lends itself to so many of our songs. His sharp wit and charming personality comes across in his playing and we all generally stop and listen when he goes off on one of his improvised solos in the practice room. It's been a real privilege gigging with Gary, and the whole band feels so much more fulfilled for having had the opportunity to play with such a warm, lovable gentleman.
But it's not all big dollops of sadness. Firstly, Gary will still have some input to the band. He's a keen songwriter and wants Anteloup to realise his creations. He's also hinted at 'helping us out' on occasion - whatever that means... We just hope it's something musical!
Secondly - this means we need a new Keyboardist. So, if you've got a bit of keyboard experience and fancy joining Anteloup, get in touch via email - info@anteloup.co.uk - and have a chat with us. We're more interested in what you can bring to the band as an individual, as opposed to being able to emulate Gary's approach, so don't feel intimidated. If you can sing - all the better! So get in touch!!
Well, 2023 rounded off with a stonking set at Oxjam, along with a storming (if not dark and wet) set at Belper's Nailed It festival, and then ANOTHER Nailed It gig as part of their Christmas event at the Railway Inn! We had a whale of a time and would like to thank all of the organisers and staff at both Oxjam and Nailed It for being so accommodating, professional, and most of all friendly. Also, the crowds who jumped and cheered and even joined in the chorus for Crown And Lock! We loved it!
But we've no time to sit back and reminisce about last year. We've been slogging it in the studio, getting more and more tracks down for our upcoming album, which we hope to release this Spring. We started this some time ago, then got scuppered by Covid, external commitments, and gigs. But, we've stuck to our New Year's resolution and actually scheduled studio time. Who'd have thought it?
We'll release more details about tracks and progress via here, Facebook, and Twi... hang on.. 'X' so be sure to follow us so you know what's going on!
The Oxjam Beeston Takeover is back, and after our storming set in a rammed Commercial Inn last year, it's great to be back at the Crown Inn again - Saturday 14th October at 5.10pm.
You can expect our usual catchy melodies, expertly weaving summery sounds, snappy lyrics and brooding anthems, with a few prog wig-outs thrown in for good measure.
We're unapologetically eclectic in our music tastes and this comes through in our sets, with tinges of synth-pop, soul, folk rock, indie and ska. Think Squeeze or 10cc with (slightly) less grey hair.
Oxjam Beeston raises tens of thousands for a great cause and takes over most of the pubs in Beeston. Join us for some great local songwriting at 5.10pm in the Crown Inn, get there early as it'll be busy!
You won't need a ticket to enter until later on but get one anyway, as it's all for a good cause - go to oxjambeeston.org.
In the meantime, have a look at our magnificent gallery of photos from previous Oxjams.
Catch us live at:
Friday 15th June 2023 - Beeston Square - 6-7pm - bring a chair!
Saturday 15th July 2023 - Nailed It: Belper Music Festival - The Lion - 10pm-10.40pm
See you there!
Join Anteloup for their first live radio session in the New Year!
We'll be chatting and playing 6 songs on the Saturday Selection show on Acacia Radio.
Tune in via www.acaciaradio.com or on 1287AM in Annesley Woodhouse.
For a while now, after rehearsals we've been adjourning to the splendid Commercial Inn to devour their snack basket and eat them out of orange slices for a nice pint of Blue Moon.
So we're delighted to be playing there for Oxjam Beeston Music Festival on Saturday October 15th at 7pm. You'll need to buy a ticket, all for a good cause!
Things may have seemed to have gone a bit quiet since Anteloup’s stonking gig at Oxjam Beeston Takeover 2021, but the band can reveal that they have been working away in the background on a raft of new songs for this year’s Oxjam, as well as getting some recordings sorted for the website.
Not only that, but the band had a brilliant gig in Beeston town centre on Friday 29th July - see more photos here.
As part of Broxtowe Borough Council’s cultural exchange project Friday18, local musicians played special 1-hour slots from 6pm every Friday throughout June, July and August, in Beeston, Gütersloh (Germany), Falun (Sweden), Châteauroux (France), and Grudziądz (Poland). This looks to be a fantastic cultural arts project, and the band are really excited to be a part of it.
Last but not least in our interviews with the band is Pat on bass, who's also a gifted and prolific songwriter.
How did you come to join Anteloup?
Well Luis and I were playing in a cover band- in Middle6, we were quite good actually - now here is where the story gets muddled. Luis says he approached me to do some originals.
Who's your musical hero?
Great songwriters, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, Burt Bacharach, anyone that has written a song that people have enjoyed over many years. Currently the person touched by this greatness is Frank Ocean. Bandwise, there is only one band - Radiohead with their In Rainbow album.
What's your first musical memory?
Sugar, Sugar by the Archies... and Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell. These two just sort of sit together in my mind. Sugar Sugar has got to be a classic, Bob Marley did a version of it!
If Anteloup were playing on Later with Jools, who else would you like to be on the bill?
Radiohead, Frank Ocean, Neil Young, Sufjan Stevens.
If Anteloup were a food, what would it be?
Peanut butter, topped with Jam on Toast.
What was your weirdest experience playing with Anteloup?
Less weird but best moment ... looking around and seeing people sing along with Crown and Lock at a gig we played with Gallery 47.
If you weren't in Anteloup, which band would you like to be in?
Oooh, gosh, only Anteloup would have me... l guess radiohead or Chic or The Stone Roses might let me stand near their amp holding the guitar legs in place.
Favourite tipple?
I not a big drinker, so usually just follow what one of the band goes with... after saying that, l am developing a taste for whiskey
Favourite album of all time?
Songs In the Key Of Life, Stevie Wonder
Which was your favourite Anteloup gig?
2021 Oxjam gig, basically because of our singer. He was himself.
Again we're dusting off the Anteloup history books and grilling the band members. Next up is David on drums, whose versatile beats are the backbone of the band. Something tells me he doesn't like being interviewed though...
How did you come to join Anteloup?
I was pressganged into it.
Who's your musical hero?
Dolly Parton.
What's your first musical memory?
I can't remember what I was doing this morning!
If Anteloup were playing on Later with Jools, who else would you like to be on the bill?
I hate Jools Holland, I'd refuse to play.
If Anteloup were a food, what would it be?
Roadkill.
What was your weirdest experience playing with Anteloup?
All of them.
If you weren't in Anteloup, which band would you like to be in?
The Dave Boden Big Band.
Favourite tipple?
De-icer.
Favourite album of all time?
Now That's What I Call Music 79.
Which was your favourite Anteloup gig?
The one we did with Van Morrison.