Rough Trade East

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Blur performing at Rough Trade East

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Time Out says

Sat Jan 5 2013

Like its sister store in W11, the newest addition to the RT stable welcomes live performers of pretty much every persuasion but this easterly offshoot boasts not only vastly more space and a café, but also – far more importantly – a purpose-built stage, with standing room in front sensibly factored into the planning. Gigs happen early in the evening (usually 7pm) and admission is free, by previously obtained wrist band. Sets are shorter than a regular gig and there can be long queues for bigger named acts, but then, who wouldn't queue to see free sets from the diverse likes of Blur, Marianne Faithful and Vampire Weekend?

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Address:
Rough Trade East Dray Walk
91 Brick Lane
E1 6QL

Venue phone:
020 7392 7788
Venue website:
www.roughtrade.com
Transport:
Tube: Aldgate East; Rail: Shoreditch High St Overground
Map
1. Rough Trade East
  - Dray Walk
    91 Brick Lane
    E1 6QL
  - 020 7392 7788
  - www.roughtrade.com
  - 51.521708,-0.072263

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Fat Freddy's Drop

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Goldheart Assembly

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Country-tinged alt-pop rockers with a nice knack for crafting sunny songs and big melodies.

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