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 Feeling Gloomy - Live Gloom!
SATURDAY 10TH MAY - OVER 18s ONLY Silent Alliance, Madam and Bang Bangs compliment the uplifting gloom this week with support from the world's premier indie air guitar band The Miserablists. |
| www.feelinggloomy.com |
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 [Spunge]
SATURDAY 10TH MAY Ska four piece [spunge] bring a touch of punked up madness to London alongside Hypo Psycho, Short Warning and More Than Normal.
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| www.spunge.co.uk |
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 Emre Aydin
SUNDAY 11TH MAY Emre Aydin is considered one of the most prominent and successful male singer-songwriters in Turkey. His debut solo album ‘AFILLI YANLIZLIK’ was released in October 2006 to raving reviews and he makes his first live appearance in England at Carling Academy Islington. |
| www.emreaydin.org |
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 Asa
MONDAY 12TH MAY Nigerian born Asa delivers a fusion of soul, reggae, r'n'b and folk. Steeped in both political and social commentary, Asa's music is perfectly unique.
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| www.myspace.com/asaofficial |
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 Road To V Live Gigs
TUESDAY 13TH - THURSDAY 15TH MAY When the final bands take to the stage for the Virgin Mobile Road to V gigs, in partnership with Sony Ericsson, the competition really starts to hot up. You can be there to make some noise and even review all the shows and get yourself on TV. For more information and for free tickets visit the website. |
| www.roadtov.com/content/tickets/index.php |
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 Shabba Ds Birthday Celebration
FRIDAY 16TH MAY - OVER 18s ONLY Help the infamous MC Shabba D blow out the birthday candles in an explosive jungle drum n bass beat-fest until 5am! |
| www.mcshabba.com |
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 The Smiths Indeed
SATURDAY 17TH MAY The Smiths Is Dead, Long Live The Smiths Indeed who are devoted to recreating the atmosphere, the excitement, the music and the movements of a band that meant so much to so many! Since their formation in Liverpool in 2005, these charming musicians and Smiths devotees have been pleasing Smiths fans old and new worldwide with their faithful contribution to their legacy. Bring your flowers! |
| www.thesmithsindeed.co.uk |
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Feeling Gloomy - Blur Night
SATURDAY 17TH MAY - OVER 18s ONLY Dress to depress as the Gloomsters dig out Blur's most melancholic gems from 'There's No Other Way' to 'Song 2'. All the usual love-lorn classics will be spun from the likes of Dolly Parton, Kate Bush and The Smiths. Come down, you'll have a bawl! Bring your own hankie. |
| www.feelinggloomy.com |
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 BOSSK
MONDAY 19TH MAY Formed in 2005, Kent band Bossk have quickly risen to recognition following their 2006 debut release, '.1' and extensive touring with an impressive list of bands, including Cult Of Luna, The Ocean, Yndi Halda, Baroness, Capricorns & The Hope Conspiracy. |
| www.myspace.com/bossk |
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 Give It A Name Introduces Tour 2008
THURSDAY 22ND MAY We give you a taster some of the best up and coming bands on the bill at this year's Give It A Name festival featuring Four Year Strong, Meg And Dia, Mayday Parade and The Colour Fred.
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| www.giveitaname.co.uk |
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 City Soul
FRIDAY 23RD MAY - OVER 18s ONLY A night of live bands and DJs playing everything from rock n roll to electro with performances from Letters From London, Smoke Fairies and Olympians as well as sets from Lisa Duck and Claude Lyons. |
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Feeling Gloomy - Live Gloom!
SATURDAY 24TH MAY - OVER 18s ONLY Misery loves company and this week Feeling Gloomy is joined by live bands Swimmer One, British Broken Class, Sinking Cruise Ship Rescue Drama and of course, the greatest indie air guitar band The Miserablists. |
| www.feelinggloomy.com |
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 Club De Fromage - Musicals Night!
SATURDAY 24TH MAY - OVER 18s ONLY This week its musicals week! In amongst the normal Fromage, expect a load of hits from the stage and screen from the likes of Oliver, Grease, Dirty
Dancing, Annie, Jailhouse Rock and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Anyone in themed fancy dress gets to queue jump! |
| www.clubdefromage.com |
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 Charlotte Hatherley
SUNDAY 25TH MAY - CANCELLED - REFUNDS AVAILABLE FROM POINT OF PURCHASE Former Ash guitarist Charlotte Hatherley proves herself as a solo artist by following up her outstanding debut album with a string of shows to showcase her new material. |
| www.charlottehatherley.com |
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 The Red Jumpsuit apparatus
MONDAY 26TH MAY A band with a funny name, but seriously good music, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus bring their chugging riffs to the UK. |
| www.redjumpsuit.com |
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 Fightstar
THURSDAY 29TH MAY Back with their best material yet, Fightstar's pivotal single 'Floods' hints at more hard-hitting releases to come on their new label. They showcase their latest album in some intimate springtime shows.
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| www.fightstarmusic.com |
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 Time Out On The Up Ft. Dawn Kinnard + Essie Jain
THURSDAY 29TH MAY Pensylvania's Kinnard brings her beautiful husky voice to 'On The Up' this month. She sold her Harley to finance her debut album,'The Courtesy Fall', which is an agreeably country-toned and earthy record. Joining this hushed, intimate session is the latest signing to The Leaf Label, Essie Jain, who makes gorgeous piano-led chamber folk. For free tickets visit the website. |
| www.timeout.com/london/ontheup/tickets/event/id/47/ |
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 Sniff The Glove
FRIDAY 30TH MAY - OVER 18s ONLY Get your spandex on and get ready to rawk like it's 1984 with Dave 'Wildman' Pickles and Steve Stratocaster! |
| www.snifftheglove.com |
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 A Mixtape Affair
FRIDAY 30TH MAY - 10.30PM - 3.30AM - OVER 18S ONLY Bringing you a gloriously eclectic mix of dirty guitars and classic indiepop, London's freshest indie night features the hottest live bands and guest DJs, including DJ Homework + Detention (Another Music = Another Kitchen). |
| www.myspace.com/mixtapeaffair |
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Feeling Gloomy
SATURDAY 31ST MAY - OVER 18s ONLY The first ever club specialising in melancholic music! Bringing uplifting Gloom to the masses, expect gems from the likes of The Cure, Smiths, Kate Bush, Johnny Cash, Pet Shop Boys and Dolly Parton. |
| www.feelinggloomy.com |
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Club De Fromage
SATURDAY 31ST MAY - OVER 18s ONLY Slow Alfie & Alan Martini bring back the glory days of dancing round your handbag to all the tunes you've ever been sick on snakebite to! |
| www.clubdefromage.com |
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 Les Femmes Night Ft. Robots In Disguise
SUNDAY 2ND JUNE Hedonistic indie-dance queens Dee Plume and Sue Denim return with new dance floor killers and electro madness.
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| www.robotsindisguise.co.uk |
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 Filter
MONDAY 9TH JUNE Led by vocalist Richard Patrick, alternative rock four piece Filter return with exciting new material in this exclusive show. |
| www.officialfilter.com |
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 Academy Live Ft. Soft Toy Emergency + Zut Alors + Suzi:Won + The Headliners
MONDAY 9TH JUNE Academy Live is back with another helping of sizzling new bands from around the UK in this very special London showcase.
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| www.academy-events.co.uk |
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 Vauxhall UK Beatbox Championships Final Ft. Killa Kela, Shlomo, Beardyman, Ill Commotion DJs
FRIDAY 13TH JUNE - OVER 18s ONLY It's time for the big one, the greatest battle of the year, the Grand Final of the Vauxhall UK Beatbox Championships 2008. Only one beatboxer can claim the crown, win the Vauxhall Corsa SXi, and become the 2008 UK National Champion. Each of the judges will perform a showcase, and Killa Kela will be performing with his full band! |
| www.ukbeatboxchampionships.com |
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 Sparks Worldwide Spectacular - 21 Albums In 21 Nights + Various Supports
FRIDAY 16TH MAY - FRIDAY 13TH JUNE The Sparks Spectacular will be taking place in London in May and June 2008 - one album per night, played in its entirety, starting with 1971's album Halfnelson and concluding with the brand new, as yet untitled, 21st album. The only concession made to man's physicality is that, whilst the order of the albums will be chronological, there will be some days off during the run! Supports are as follows: The Young Knives (May 17), dan le sac Vs. Scroobius Pip (May 20), Philippe Tasquin (May 21), Rosalita (May 23), Gamine (May 25), dan le sac Vs. Scroobius Pip (May 27), The Rumble Strips (May 28), Last Man Standing (May 31), The Standards (Jun 10), Electric Soft Parade (Jun 11) |
| www.allsparks.com |
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 The Rushes
MONDAY 16TH JUNE The Rushes, having just completed their debut album ‘Corners’, round off their UK tour by gracing the capital for one night only with their startling vocals and resonating vibes of Clapton and The Police. Grounded, harmonious, yet classic rock is what The Rushes have to offer, which is more than enough for us. |
| www.therushes.co.uk |
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 Jim Noir
WEDNESDAY 18TH - THURSDAY 19TH JUNE From a Manchester bedroom to your stereo via outer space, Jim Noir presents the follow up to his stunning debut album in two shows at Bar Academy Islington. |
| www.jimnoir.com |
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Sniff The Glove
FRIDAY 27TH JUNE - OVER 18s ONLY Dig out the spandex and get ready to rawk with Dave 'Wildman' Pickles and Steve Stratocaster! |
| www.snifftheglove.com |
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 Hilltop Hoods
MONDAY 30TH JUNE + TUESDAY 1ST JULY Australian hip hop group Hilltop Hoods bring the beats with a line up that includes DJ Debris and MC's Pressure and Suffa. They make a highly anticipated return to London in two special shows at Carling Academy Islington.
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| www.hilltophoods.com |
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 Lowgold
MONDAY 7TH JULY With a name meaning 'of hidden worth' in Nordic, Lowgold bring the sound of a broken heart on the mend to stages across the UK.
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| www.lowgold.com |
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 Los De Abajo
THURSDAY 10TH JULY Hailing from Mexico City, Los De Abajo bring their exotic Latin ska to London. With influences of rock, salsa, reggae shining through in their live show, the eccentric eight piece are set to bring some warm vibes to the British summertime. |
| www.myspace.com/losdeabajoska |
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 The National B-Boy Eliminations: Regional Conflict Final
SATURDAY 12TH JULY The 2008 National B-Boy Eliminations come to Islington featuring a National B-Boy Crew Battle, National Solo B-Boy Battle, National Solo Popping Battle and National 2 On 2 Locking Battle. Hooch (Armory Massive) plays host with DJ sets from Renegade (Armory Massive/Extended Players) and Timber (Zulu Kingz/BTC). |
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 We Are The Ocean + Canterbury + All Forgotten
WEDNESDAY 16TH JULY Essex whippersnappers We Are The Ocean mix ear pleasing hardcore with epic, soaring vocals. They headline the Good To Go Tour with support from Canterbury and All Forgotten. |
| www.wearetheocean.co.uk |
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 Operator Please
THURSDAY 21ST AUGUST Quirky, exciting and eccentric - Operator Please are ready to inject you with some energy and remind you what it's like to hear something different.
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| www.operatorpleaseband.com |
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 Clutch
SATURDAY 30TH AUGUST With nine albums under their belts, Clutch have marked each one with a unique and distinctive sound from metallic hardcore punk to hard rock and blues. They hit the road for a long awaited UK tour.
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| www.pro-rock.com |
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 Hell On Earth
SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER Hardcore metallers Hell On Earth bring their devilish noise to Islington alongside Walls Of Jericho, Evergreen Terrace and Cataract. |
| www.hellonearth.com |
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 The Complete Stone Roses
FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBER One of the UK's leading tribute bands, TCSR are touring the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland, carrying on the music of one of the best bands to emerge from the heyday of 'Madchester'. |
| www.stoneroses.net |
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