Asbestos Salesman, Crisis with a Y, Cuckoo Corner

The ShowcaseThree local bands Upstairs at The Railway Hotel Southend, Saturday6 June 7.30pm12am Clifftown Road Southend-on-Sea SS1 1AJ, with access to the private saloon bar anddrinks deals available throughout the night included with ticket purchase.Asbestos Salesman bring a chaotic mix of sludgey, angular and satirical alternative music, delivered with screaming, dancing and the deranged charm of a desperate high street salesman and his reprobate pub man companion.

Recently booked for Lazydays Festival, they are one of the stranger, louder and more memorable acts coming out of the local scene.Crisis With a Y are a Southend-on-Sea pop-punk / indie band building a strong local following through packed shows, support slots and a growing run of bookings, including Lazydays Festival.

Expect sharp, energetic songs with the rough-edged charm of a young band clearly finding their crowd.Cuckoo Corner are a five-piece indie-rock band from Essex, blending jangly guitars, sharp lyricism and a distinctly British edge.

Their sound sits between bright, hook-driven indie and more reflective moments, with influences running from 60s melodies through to 80s and 90s alternative.Tickets: 8 early bird 9 advance 10 on the door