Ryan's Gig Guide

Recently launched, alt-rock trio INK. come to Wolver- hamptons’ Slade Rooms on Tuesday 22nd May as part of their 21 date UK tour. The dates kick off on Friday 4th May at The Haunt in Brighton and conclude at the Crau- furd Arms, Milton Keynes on Tuesday 29th May with special guests to be an- nounced.The band will also perform at the Teddy Rocks Festival on Saturday 5th May, which raises funds to fight chil- dren's cancer. Founded in 2017 by Dougie Poynter and Todd Dorigo, the lineup was completed with the addition of drummer Corey Alexander. INK. has drawn from a vari- ety of influences ranging from The Tuesday 22nd May Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton  Rolling Stones, Nick Cave,The National, and Nirvana to the writings of Alan Ginsberg, Vladimir Nabokov, Leonard Cohen, and Jack Kerouac. Dorigo's vel- veteen voice and intricate guitar work, coupled with the phenomenal rhythm section of Poynter's melodic bass lines andAlexander's epic drum sound, blend their expansive influences into a mael- strom of skilfully crafted rock songs.  www.inkwashere.com RGG have a pair of tickets to give away for this gig. Just send an email to the ad- dress below with 'INK' in the subject title to be in with a chance of winning. media@rggmag.com  WIN www.ryansgigguide.com 16 rgg May 2018