The Amber Squad + the Sleepers + the Daze

27th November
Duffy's Bar, 18 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester, LE1 6BU

THE AMBER SQUAD

The Amber Squad bring vibrant, high-energy power-pop and pub-rock shaped since the late 70s. Their debut single, boosted by John Peel, launched them onto stages across the UK. Reuniting in 2015, theyve continued to impress at top venues at home and abroad. With original members still driving the sound, The Amber Squad deliver catchy melodies, tight performances and an enduring, feel-good musical punch.

THE SLEEPERS

The Sleepers return to the stage with the energy that made them one of the most exciting underground bands to emerge from the late 70s punk scene. Formed in 1979, the band first made their mark with the cult-favourite Angel in a Raincoat EP, gaining national attention and airplay from John Peel. Their melodic, hard-hitting sound led to support slots with the Skids and Cockney Rejects and cemented their reputation across the UK and Europe.

Revived decades later after a Berlin band covered their debut single, The Sleepers hit the stage once again to packed rooms and an international fanbase. Recent releases on Queen Mum Records and a successful 2025 run have reignited demand for their powerful live shows.

THE DAZE

THE DAZE, a three-piece band from Birmingham, England, featuring Phil Hickin (guitar/vocals), Rob Tansley (drums/vocals), and John Hammond (bass), formed in 1978 out of the ashes of previously unrecorded combos, GREYDAY, FIVE KNUCKLE SHUFFLE and 3 LITRE. Gigging in pubs and small venues, the trio recorded and produced their lone 1979 single live to four-track in local label Motor City Rhythm's rehearsal studio in two hours. Issued in February 1979 and sold mainly at gigs, THE DAZE's single has remained one of the Holy Grails of U.K. punk since the time of its release, not only because of its impossible rarity, but also the high-quality of its two tracks. I Wanna Be A Star dares to proclaim what every other punk band was too scared to admit over a thin Mersey-punk guitar line and melody while At The Seaside is less Mod's Mayday and more D.I.Y. day-tripper strum und clang. In other words: a classic! THE DAZE recorded two other tracks which were unreleased before breaking up in 1982. In a better world theyd have been the next SPENCER DAVIS GROUP. Recommended to everyone without a trust fund.

Tickets £12


Performances

19:30 - Friday 27th November

  • Standard: £13

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Contact

Duffy's Bar
18 Pocklingtons Walk
Leicester
LE1 6BU
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