Sarsaparilla | Independent, Sunderland

Sarsaparilla… A pretty & gritty alternative to new wave Rock. Somewhere in between your favourite daydream and everything raging inside of you. A set that includes more heart and energy than your standard 4 piece. Bubble-gum ferocity. Sarsaparilla are the creative outlet of Elliot Scott, Jamie Martin, Rory Ellemore and Josh Sixsmith. Formed in late 2020, the band blend influences of pop, modern rock, indie and alternative music creating their own unique sound.

Support from Boxteles and MayPole.

There’s always been something about a group of Northern lads, guitars, drums, a desire to take over the world and make their Mams proud that can produce musical fireworks. Boxteles (box-tell-eez) do nothing to break this tradition, combining hard hitting riffs, sing-along choruses and more than a little of that famous Yorkshire wit. This is a band that’s goin’ places!

Maypole are a five-piece indie-rock outfit from sunny Sunderland, Hot on their heels from their debut single ‘High Flyer’ released in September of 2020. Maypole are fresh on the local scene and hope to make their mark. Their sound is a melting pot of crunchy bass riffs, distorted guitars, thumping drums all topped off with soaring vocals. All these factors combine into Maypole’s unique sound that can be seen in their energetic live performances that leave fans wanting more.