The Old Brown Jug to host Stoke folk talent

Fig1: Courtesy of Aaron Mobberley

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Aaron Mobberley, 19, is set to perform at the Newcastle-under-Lyme pub on Wednesday 8^th February.

The pub provides an Indie/Rock Unplugged night on most Wednesdays.

His recently recorded EP, Commitment, will be available for free on the night.

BBC Introducing from Stoke voted Aaron’s track ‘Crayons’ as part of their top 10 songs of 2011. 

He said: “I wasn't expecting my track to be enjoyed as much as it has been. A massive thank you to Rob Adcock and the guys at the BBC for their support and advice.”

Rob Adcock, of BBC Introducing from Stoke, said: “In my humble opinion, one of the most talented musicians in Staffordshire and Cheshire.”

Aaron has played previous Staffordshire gigs including The Sugarmill, The Underground and The Acoustic Festival of Britain.

He said: “I think the Stoke music scene is underrated. We have such a wide variety of music in such a small city. If you were to visit several venues in one night, you are bound to find one of Stoke's hidden treasures.

“The Old Brown Jug is a great venue to play at. I think I enjoy it so much because of the fact that my college friends and me used to meet there most Wednesdays. It's like a second home to me now.”

Since recording his EP he has visited Abbey Road Studios for the BBC Introducing master class.

The night will be headlined by Middlesbrough act Dressed Like Wolves with support from Aaron Mobberley, Cult Party and Heritage.

Fig2: Courtesy of Aaron Mobberley, Aaron Mobberley

Rick Dobbing, of Dressed Like Wolves, said: “I have a Wikipedia page which blows my mind. I didn't even make it myself, honestly.

“It was amazing going on Balcony TV and the local BBC radio to play some songs.”

Adam Woolliscroft, 25, manager of The Old Brown Jug, said:

“Our Wednesday nights are generally very good. 

We have a steady crowd most weeks and through summer it

gets busy with DJs playing in the beer garden.

“The local music scene is doing well at the moment. There are plenty of decent young bands about regularly filling venues

in the area - like The Sugarmill and The Underground, for example.”

“All The Young seem to be making waves not just in Stoke but all over the UK.”

Aaron is heavily influenced by the harmonies of Simon and Garfunkel and The Beach Boys.

Aaron said: “I am currently listening to Fleet Foxes, Heritage, Tallest Man On Earth, and Kings of Convenience amongst others. Jim Mcshee's new EP has also had quite a few listens too.”

Fig3: Courtesy of Adam Cooliscroft, The Old Brown Jug

He has been described as 'Heartbeats' singer Jose Gonzalez mixed with The Crosby Stills and Nash.

“I can pull out features of certain songs that people have mentioned.”

Dressed Like Wolves’ songwriter and lead Rick said: “I like loads of old emo bands like The Get Up Kids and Death Cab For Cutie. I think they're emo anyways.

“And I like Bright Eyes, Carissa's Wierd, Ben Cooper and big Phil Elverum. Henry's Dress have been a big influence on some newer stuff.”

He added: “The recording process for the EP was great fun. Sam Bloor, from The Bunker Recording Studio, understood the exact sound I was going for.”

Aaron, on lead vocals, guitar and harmonica is backed by producer Sam Bloor on guitar, bass, percussion and backing vocals, and James Tildesley, also on bass guitar, as well as organ and percussion.

He has a dream to continue writing and recording and venture outside of Stoke with his backing band.

Aaron's EP, Commitment, is available for free download on his Soundcloud page.

You can find out more on Aaron on his Facebook and Twitter pages.

Listen to Dressed Like Wolves on their Bandcamp page or find out more on Facebook and Twitter.

Find out more to check out the gig at The Old Brown Jug’s website.

Below is Aaron Mobberley's BBC Introducing from Stoke performance of 'Crayons':