Sneaky Pete's

Previously known as Jo Jo And The Real People, the Real People were formed in 1989 by two brothers, Tony Griffiths (b. 7 April 1966, Liverpool, Merseyside, England; bass, vocals) and Chris Griffiths (b. 30 March 1968, Liverpool, Merseyside, England; guitar, vocals), and Sean Simpson (b. 9 October 1968, Liverpool, Merseyside, England; guitar) and Tony Elson (b. 2 January 1966, Liverpool, Merseyside, England; drums). The quartet started playing local pub gigs in the Bootle area of Merseyside and soon found themselves embroiled in a scene that included Rain, Top and the La’s. Unfortunately, the Real People’s natural instinct for muscular tunes and powerful melodies was undermined by the demands of the music industry. Although the quartet signed to CBS Records (soon to be Sony), at the end of 1989, and had enormous fun spending their advance on a trip to India, it was to be a whole year before any records were released. ‘Windowpane’ reached only number 60 in the UK and when the album charted for only one week (at number 59) the Real People complained about Sony’s lack of promotion. They returned to Liverpool and the unemployment register. In 1995, they formed their own record label, Egg Records, and, without Sean Simpson, recorded The Real People EP, which reached number 13 in the UK’s independent charts. Earlier, Chris Griffiths had met Liam Gallagher of the yet-to-be-discovered Oasis and invited the group to use the Real People’s eight-track studio to record their first demos. As a result, Chris co-wrote the song ‘Columbia’ with Liam, long before his band’s breakthrough. The connection helped rekindle interest in the Real People, who continued into 1995 with the release of ‘Bring You Down’ and in 1996 with What’s On The Outside.

Glasgow legend Auntie Flo makes his long overdue return to Sneaky Pete’s at discotia!

For over a decade Auntie Flo’s played everywhere from Panorama Bar to Glastonbury, making his name as one of the most adventurous DJs around: performing extensively across Europe and in Latin America, Asia, Africa – and even the Arctic Circle.

Truly one of Scotland’s most inimitable talents, we’re delighted to have him back at the club this October.

discotia residents on support.

An eerie, beautifully crafted vision of a future that never was – instrumental folktronica filtered through period inspirations such as Pentangle, Mike Oldfield and early Tangerine Dream.

Presented by Off Axis Gigs

Aurora Engine is a harpist, pianist and electronic songwriter whose haunting voice cuts through dark, cinematic folktronica. She crafts a unique sound world from piano interiors, field recordings and layered vocal harmonies.

For this show she performs with a band, fusing her own deft playing with strings, guitar, synths and rich harmonies. Her songs are often feminist, darkly comic, with stories of drunken brawls, miniaturists, imaginary friends to the disturbing exploitation of Marilyn Monroe by Hugh Hefner. Epic instrumental breaks reveal her classical and jazz roots.

GAZE IS GHOST
Gaze is Ghost is the pseudonym of Irish composer and singer-songwriter Laura McGarrigle. Her music has been compared to that of Chelsea Wolfe, Kate Bush and Julia Holter. She has supported acts such as Karine Polwart, Kathryn Joseph, Joan as Policewoman and James Yorkston and had her music played extensively on RTE Lyric FM and BBC Radio. She currently resides in Scotland and
is working on her third album which will be released early in 2026.,,,

FLORENCE JACK
Florence Jack is a Scottish independent singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Her music is a blend of pop and indie-pop which includes empowering, upbeat, catchy songs to acoustic ballads. Florence’s songs encompass heartfelt, witty and melancholy lyrics, describing her keen observations of everyday life.

www.auroraengine.com

Born and raised in Baltimore, JIALING is a Taiwanese American producer, DJ and multidisciplinary artist who’s become an ever-present figure across NYC dancefloors and beyond.

Named one of “The Top 25 Producers Who Defined the Year 2024” by Mixmag, JIALING’s floor-shaking blend of Baltimore club, breaks, hard house and queer vocal slammers have been found everywhere across labels like Local Action, Clasico Records, Sorry Records, Gimme A Break Records, Room Service and her own label WOE which she runs alongside Kade Young.

Having played clubs like Nowadays, Marble Bar, Public Records, Good Room, Paragon, Dalston Superstore and Venue M.O.T., JIALING makes her Scottish debut for us at Sneaky Pete’s this October!

Casement, Lara Sinclair, Buckfast Barbie join on support.

First one back from our summer hiatus – very excited to invited this specialist selector:

Kiernan Laveaux is a DJ and rhythmic energy conduit from the Great Lakes, known for her ecstatic, genre-fluid sets and deep roots in Cleveland’s underground. Emerging from DIY party crews like In Training and Disco Paradiso, she has become an adventurous spirit behind the booth. – celebrated for her arcane technical skill, propulsive dancefloor catharsis, and hyper-creative approach.

Channeling chaos, joy, and psychedelic momentum, she crafts dancefloor experiences that are as cathartic as they are transcendent.

No one turned away for lack of funds please email membranenite@gmail.com for further info + our safe space policy is always in place – we do not tolerate any forms of discrimination, harassment or unwelcome attention at our party, if there any issues please speak to any of the bar staff or djs

Poster by Laurent Wians @wnsalu

Hot one! girl/boy centred vocals and eccentric fuzzed guitars lying on a bed of break beats and thunderous bass. Yum.

EADES are back! New album in September, and live tour in October. Previous shows sold out with good reason, get on this.

From iconic London dancefloors like Fabric, Corsica Studios and Village Underground to Body Movements Festival, RSO Berlin and a Rinse FM residency, Ruthlss has been delivering standout, techno-rooted sets that journey into electro, hardgroove, UK bass and beyond, often laced with emotive, hypnotic vocals.

Don’t miss her Edinburgh debut this October at RARE.

Ride n Bounce every Monday at Sneaky Pete’s

RNB / POP / RAP / HIP-HOP all night long!