Aldershot stalwarts Parachute for Gordo bring their artsy-party wordless rock show back to the West End Centre to celebrate both 50 years of the Westy and the 40th birthday of our very own Dr Laura Lee. We bring you this exciting evening in collaboration with Aldershot’s Forward 4 Wiz Trust and Not Clean, community production initiative and label.
“First on and on the floor”, we have the reformed and much missed Fauntleroy. Prepare yourself for a melodically intense display of polite riffage and palpable romantic undertones.
Next we have the lush, liquid velvet folk-pop tones of Ruth Mac. Laura has bundled this Galway-born but Berlin-based singer-songwriter halfway across Europe to be with us for this special evening because we know that the best thing to put between two experimental rock bands is someone singing actual wonderful songs with words in them. Ruth is a favourite of ours because she is fantastic and not to be missed.
Bringing up the rear, Parachute for Gordo return after a two year hiatus to celebrate the fact that we are, somehow, still doing this. PFG specialise in creating epic, dynamic soundscapes to inspire, confound and delight audiences with our unique take on challenging but accessible post rock noise. Rounding out the evening, because it is her birthday, Laura has petitioned for a late close to proceedings with music provided by PFG’s graphic designer+DJ Mari with Alessi, aka Bubblers, playing a mix of upbeat and cheeky vintage UK Garage, 2-step and house, as any 40th birthday party should require. Be there with us!
Parachute for Gordo are an instrumental post rock band based in the cultural capitals of Aldershot, UK. Since 2012 they have been known for their playful, intimate live shows with an ambitious DIY approach to creating their musical projects. Parachutes for Gordo are Dr Laura Lee (guitar, keys), John Harvey (bass), and Mark Glaister (drums).
Named One to Watch in 2024 by the Irish Times and Irish Independent, Ruth Mac is a Berlin- based artist who blends folk rock, alternative, and indie sounds with a singer-songwriter sensibility. Originally hailing from Galway, Ireland, Mac's music captures a unique mix of introspection and emotional rawness, with deeply insightful observations about love, life, and self.
Coming out of hibernation, the melodically intense duo Fauntleroy will be back at the Westy with their usual brand of two-piece tomfoolery. long-time supporters of the Laura Lee and West End Centre, the Fondleboys cannot wait to see you all, first on and on the floor. Richard - Guitar, Ben - Drums and Rug.
Hailing from Helsinki, Finland, Bubblers is a joint effort by DJ's Alessia and Mari to bring their love of bass, syncopated rhythms and cheeky vibes to the dancefloor with a nod to old- school UK club sounds mixed in with newer offbeat, groovy bangers/ hard-hitters.
Date: 21st June 2025
Time: Doors 7pm
Tickets: £8 adv / £10 otd
