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Justice
Somerset House, July 11
Somerset House shows sell out quick-sharp every year, and this date for Grammy-nominated French electro terrors Justice, will be no different. It’s the first SH event worth checking out. Be prepared to dance till you drop.
Lupe Fiasco
Somerset House , July 14
If you’re a fan of Kanye’s smooth lyrical flow and R&B stylings, you should acquaint yourself with Wasalu Muhammad Jaco aka Lupe Fiasco. A mixtape master and skilled MC, he has already formed a supergroup with Kanye and Pharrell, but while we wait for them to actually record something this gig will be a rare showcase for his second album ‘The Cool’: a superb slice of chart-scaling hip hop.
We Are Scientists
Somerset House, July 15
Back with their second album, the ’80s-inflected ‘Brain Thrust Mastery’, WAS are always better live than on record because those boys know how to stage banter like nobody’s. They’ve also been known to play shows topless – even their techs – so if the weather is right, you might be in for some pale, unsculpted indie-boy flesh to feast your eyes upon as well.
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The Zutons
Somerset House, July 16
They’ll be playing all the festivals, but if you fancy seeing the rock ‘n’ sax Scousers outside without the mud, book now! Expect plenty of tunes from their third album, the rip-roaring, catchy as impetigo, ‘You Can Do Anything’.
Duffy
Somerset House, July 18
A voice from 1965, a face that looks decidely older than her alleged 23 years, and a chart-topping, tween-to-housewives-straddling career. Nice work from the Welsh wonder. Buy a tick and treat your nan.
Adele
Somerset House, July 19
Quite the coup for the California screamo band. Oh. Not that Adele. As if she needs any introduction – this has been the north Londoner’s year. While Wino continues to languish in the pages of The Sun, Adele trounces her with talent, class and commitment.
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FREE ACOUSTIC GIG MONDAY 12TH MARCH. - 1001 ACOUSTIC NIGHTS
****Ed Sheeran + Masa + Yan + Blabbermouth****
Looking for some original acoustic acts in an atmospheric candle-lit setting in central London? Look no further, 1001 Acoustic Nights is a hidden musical gem that happens twice monthly at the Istanbul Basement Bar, 100 Cleveland St, London W1T 6NS. Entry is free, the acts are excellent and the food is great. The nearest tubes are Great Portland St and Warren St (both 2 mins walk). Monday 12th May from 7.30pm. 'Nuf said.
For those of you contemplating seeing John Mayall gig at the Jazz Cafe, the dates advertised here in Time Out are incorrect. Actual dates are 30 & 31 July.
I'd like to inform you about a new event that will be taking place in an established and popular East London venue. We're hoping to turn this event into a regular one,
for jazz listings:
25th March2008
NOVACOOLER23 @ Cantaloupe Bar, 35-42 Charlotte RdSchoreditch, London EC2A 3PD
NOVACOOLER23 it's an acoustic lounge trio performing a blend of bossa and blues, dipped in cool jazz harmonies, and topped with a sassy female voice.
FREE ENTRY
Discount on drinks
Project Orange , 43 st Johns hill , clapham junction
4 bands - meet john doe - anison - the delaners -- plus one more £5 on door or £3 with flyer SAT 26TH JAN 08
Aesthetic Sounds 'live': feat DON E, Sat 1st Dec @ The Halo, 317 Battersea Pk Rd, London SW11 4LT.Nearest Station Battersea Pk/Queenstown Rd.
for Concession List Entry Fee (£7 before 9pm £10 after) or MOTD Text Full Names to 07790 518 734. Doors Open At 5pm, Show Starts At 8pm, DJ From 11 Til Late. Smart Casual No Hoodies. Adults Only
Just a note to those doubting Thomas's...
Last night I took the M40 down to London to see Adam Ant and his intimate two-man show (Adam singing and reciting from his book, (accompanied by Dave Pash on guitar). I must admit I was apprehensive to say the least, but not as much as I presume Mr Ant was.
An interesting idea, to test the water with a live appearance in his home town, to a friendly audience in an intimate atmosphere. Adam was almost close enough to touch, and from the moment he appeared, to raptuous applause, you could feel the fondness and adoration from the crowd. This was not the pale, glassy eyed, chemically sedated Adam that I had met at the Book signing in Birmingham a few months ago...This was the Adam of old...the Adam that ignited a spark of wonderful creative madness inside my belly all those years ago. The audience was attentive and courteous throughout his near-two-hour performance, with the occasional unrestrained outburst of "ADAAAAAM!".
Adam read very lucidly and with his voice full of mischievious humour, punctuating the chapters with subtle comedy and some fantastic vocal and guitar renditions of his hit songs. How on earth did he make Ant Music sound so good with simply his voice and one guitar? Amazing. Some of the song choices were very interesting, he combined massive Ant favourites with some cover versions of his own personal favourite songs.
Never Trust a Man with Egg on his Face, Dog Eat Dog, Car Trouble, Young Parisians, Desperate but Not Serious, Vive le Rock, Stand and Deliver, Wonderful...the great Ant sound was still there.
It was good to see Mr Ant on stage, and I watched him own increasingly more and more of the stage space as the night progressed. Unlike the British press, time has been very kind to Adam. He prowled and sneered and stared and smiled his way around the stage, a true performer, reiterating why he was held in such high regard across all sections of the music loving public for so long.
This wasn't a room of screaming teenage fans any more, most were in there 30's and 40's, but there was also a surprising number of new generation insect lovers here, and they were as enthusiastic as anyone.
When the show ended, again to a standing ovation, Adam must surely have realised that it is time for him to put all the press and media nonsense behind him, stand proud and walk tall once more.The time is coming when a new breed say "Welcome tomorrow instead of yesterday"...as someone once said.
Johnny Normal 25th September 2007
Check out Playmaker tomorrow night (29th Aug) live at The Cuban in Camden Stables.Probably one of the last few gigs before they bulldoze the Stables for redevelopment.
Marmite @ Nambucca, Sep 3rd - 4 bands, superstar djs (towers of london) and mage cheap drinks for only £3* !! get to it!!!( *4 without flyer)
www.myspace.com/marmitenight
XFM Live Music Response Live
Thursday 28th June 07
@ Clockwork, Kingscross
7:30-2am
All the bands playing have been chosen by XFM DJs and Broccoli Music, the events will be held monthly at the fabulous Clockwork, London, with XFM DJs.
Its going to be a great night of pure new music and fantastic promotion for all the bands involved, so come down and support them.
Playing live...
The Skallywags
www.xfmuploaded.co.uk/theskallywags
Previous winners of XFM Uploaded and this years people choice at the Indy Awards, expect blood!!!
The Toy Guns
www.xfmuploaded.co.uk/thetoyguns
What can be said about this band expect they seem to be so hot right now, catch them why you can!
Fatels
A huge Broccoli favourite, really pleased to be having them on again!
Plastic Passion
www.xfmuploaded.co.uk/plasticpassion
"...an absolute riot live."
Teletext (January 2007)
Special DJs sets by XFM breakfast DJ Cheeky Pete then Steve Harris will be down after his Thursday show till 2am
rsvp to this for some chip as entry
XFM Music Response Live
Thursday 28th June
Clockwork
96 Pentonville Road
London
Islington
Aesthetic Sounds 'live' 2nd Birthday show: a Fusion of Live Soul, Hiphop & Spoken Word@ Punk(formerly known as POP) 14 Soho St, London W1D.Nearest Station Tottenham Court Rd.
WEDNESDAY JULY 4th 2007 for Concession List Entry Fee (£6 before 9.30pm £7 after) or MOTD Text Full Names to 07790 518 734. Doors Open At 8pm, Show Starts At 9pm, DJ From 11 Til Late. Smart Casual No Hoodies. Adults Only
Interesting totally acoustic club on Sunday nights in this Bulgarian/Thai/Spanish Tapas bar.. Chu and Chos Charlton Church Lane Charlton London SE7 7PQ
Hosted by a trio of established musicians ( double bass, manouche and flamenco guitar and vocals ) "the Los Dawsons" three sets and then people either do sit ins or their own material – its free and totally acoustic no PA – regulars include Dennis Geaves Mark Feltham Glen Tilbrook (9 below Zero Squeeze etc) starts 8pm and finishes 11.30 very cool vibe and drink is cheap!!
22 Jun 2007, 21:00
Britian's brightest Beat band, The Pheromonze, play the RADA Cafe Bar , Malet Street, London, WC1E 6ED. This band is raw and alive.
Seductive, cool, powerful ... more punch than the rezillos on twenty cans of Red Bull
Cost : £3/£2 Conc
Aesthetic Sounds 'live': a Fusion of Live Soul, Hiphop & Spoken Word@ Punk(formerly known as POP) 14 Soho St, London W1D.Nearest Station Tottenham Court Rd.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 6th 2007 for Concession List Entry Fee (£6 before 9.30pm £7 after) or MOTD Text Full Names to 07790 518 734. Doors Open At 8pm, Show Starts At 9pm, DJ From 11 Til Late. Smart Casual No Hoodies. Adults Only
Thursday 10th May 2007 Filthy Few LIVE! & Transparent Magazine w/ THE REAL HEAT; FLORENCE & THE MACHINE; BURMESE DAYS
Plus DJ support from QUEENS OF NOIZE; FIRAS & CHRISTIAN K + FUN BONGO.
@ Bar Music Hall, Curtain Rd East London
Filthy Few Podcast No.15 out now; itunes or
www.myspace.com/filthyfewuk
Listing for Jazz section:
Brent Big Band
Up to 17-piece jazz big band, playing Basie/Nestico etc
30th May 2007 (every last Wednesday in the month)
The Spotted Dog
38 High Road
Willesden
London NW10 2QD
Start 8pm. Free!
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