For this month’s Pick Six we turned to gig photographer and regular LeftLion contributor Faye Stacey
Film
My favourite film has to be The Lost Boys (1987). Growing up in the 80s this was an iconic film. It has vampires, cool vampires, unlike other films - yes twilight I'm looking at you. I've lost count of the times I've watched it. I even own the soundtrack on vinyl which has a couple of tracks on there from INXS and a cover of Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me by Roger Daltry. Yes, it's probably dated now, but for me it's so wonderfully nostalgic that I simply don't care.
Book
I'm not a big reader, but I do enjoy autobiographies. The last one I read was The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl. It reads as if Dave is actually talking to you himself and gives an insight into his childhood and learning to play instruments. Dave only ever had one drum lesson and is totally self taught. He can't read music and plays by ear. Definitely worth a read.
Notts Food
It's got to be Suede Bar in Heathcote Street. I'm a simple girl and I love a good pizza and they make great pizza. There's plenty of choice and lots of drinks too. The theming of the bar is so much fun and there's so many little details that make you smile. It's located close to two of my favourite venues, Metronome and The Bodega. Did I mention the turtles? And the 'push it real good' on the door? What's not to love?
Holiday Destination
This was really tough for me to choose. I thought about the European city breaks I've been on and loved. I'm not really the sort of person to sit in the sun by a pool, firstly that's a bit dull and secondly I'm ginger, so I'll probably die. Then I thought about what I love doing and the answer is simple, I love music. I've just got back from YNOT festival (my 5th festival this year, do you see a theme here?) and I loved every minute of it. Camping in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside, catching up with old friends and making new ones, eating and drinking overpriced items and listening to some of the best live music. So I definitely choose YNOT.
Song
This is so hard! My favourite song changes all the time, depending on how I'm feeling. This ranges from The Beautiful South to My Chemical Romance, but I think I've settled on We Are Scientists - Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt. I first saw We Are Scientists at YNOT in 2022 and have been a fan ever since. I’ve been able to see them live three times and again next month. This is definitely my favourite song of theirs and I absolutely love the drums in it.
Notts Spot
As a huge music fan I'm going to say the Rescue Rooms. I'm a massive fan of Rock City and The Bodega too and I'm really excited to see what's going to happen at The Palais, because DHP are so good at music venues. But back to the Rescue Rooms. I love the intimate nature of the venue and that I've managed to see some amazing bands there. The sound is always incredible and the staff are all wonderful. I've never had a bad night out there.
Photo: Jessica Davenport Bray
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