We mentioned that Ray Davies was curating Meltdown 2011 this year – and now the line-up has been revealed. Sadly without a Kinks reunion, but with a few decent things in there. The line-up includes the likes of Ray Davies, Arthur Brown, The Fugs, Geno Washington, Alan Price, John Cooper […]
Tag: event
Mostly Jazz Festival 2011
Something possibly of interest to a number of you – the Mostly Jazz Festival 2011, which is running in Birmingham’s Moseley Park on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd July 2011. The initial batch of acts has been announced, with Booker T heading things up, closing the festival on the Sunday. […]
The Avengers 50th Anniversary event
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of cult TV show The Avengers, The University of Chichester is hosting an event this summer featuring, cast, crew and of course, a host of Avengers-related events. It takes place over 25th and 26th June, with guests so far confirmed including Honor Blackman (Cathy Gale), […]
This Is Mod at SXSW
I don't know how many of you happen to be in travelling distance of the SXSW Music Conference in Austin Texas, but if you are, check out the This Is Mod event. There are two strands to it, a panel discussion called This is Mod: How British Mod Culture Changed […]
The Delegators at the Victoria, Dalston
If you happen to be free on the night of 19th March and in in the Dalston area of London, you can check out The Delegators. The band are playing at the The Victoria, 451 Queensbridge Road, Dalston, with DJ support playing ska and soul from 8pm until 2am. £3 […]
Moddingham 2011 in Nottingham
A new event just announced, going by the name Moddingham 2011 and taking place, as you might have guessed, in Nottingham. Taking place over the weekend of the 15th and 16th July 2011, it includes two night 'dos', one daytime event and a scooter run and competition, using venues linked […]
Empty Bottles club night in Leeds
If you're in Leeds, this coming Friday (11th March) sees the relaunch of the Empty Bottles Rhythm & Soul Club in Leeds city centre. Expect 60s Soul, R&B, Funk & Latin spun on original vinyl from 9pm through till 3am, with the venue being Upstairs at Santiago’s, described as 'an […]
Off With The Octopus event
Off With The Octopus in Stoke is celebrating three years, with a 3rd anniversary night. Taking place at the Fat Cat Cafe in Hanley, Stoke on Trent on Friday 29th April 2011, the night will offer up five garage and psych bands playing live - The Wicked Whispers, The Black […]
