Not a traditional mod event, but Run For Cover in Salford will almost certainly appeal to a good number of folk with mod leanings. It's a band and DJs night, intended to be a showcase for live 60s and psych-influenced acts doing the rounds. Of which there are many right […]
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A Clockwork Orange at Brunel
The original Anthony Burgess novel was said to have been influenced by the conflict between mods and rockers (although for me, it seems a little early to have done so), while the movie of A Clockwork Orange took that shock value to another level on its release. 40 years on, […]
The Boiler anniversary – Barcelona
If you need to book flights, you need to make a note of the date of The Boiler 8th annversary event, which is over the 8th and 9th July 2011 in Barcelona. Two nights, two live bands and two allnighters. The bands are The Excellos (Friday) and Ella and the […]
The Carousel night in London
One for the diary on Saturday 18th June – The Carousel in London. Taking place at The Half Moon, London SE24, it offers soul, funk, ska, reggae and boogaloo, courtesy of Tim Keenoy and Dean Rudland, with the added attraction of The GetUp featuring Linda Muriel playing live. All of […]
Stax Live in London
Not the only gig in the UK, one of the forum members flagged up a gig as far north as Perth (so check locally for other dates). But if you happen to be in the London area, you might want to check out Stax Live in London. Stax as in […]
The Birds live in Leeds
The band started playing live in 2010 once more, but in June, there's a rare chance to see The Birds 'up north' with a gig in Leeds. Of course, the cult '60s R&B are much changed from the band pictured above, with just vocalist Ali McKenzie flying the flag for […]
Brighton Beach 15th anniversary night
For one night only, Brighton Beach will be returning to Sheffield City Hall to celebrate the club's 15th anniversary. The club launched in Sheffield in 1996, becoming a regular in the ballroom of the City Hall. The night has since been for a 'wander', but on June 4th, it will […]
Mama Can Can club night – London
Possibly of interest to London-based readers is the Mama Can Can club night. It's run in conjunction with the Art Gallery clothing label, promising a mix of soul, funk, psych, rocksteady and some noisier guitar stuff with host Christopher Brookes (aka Lord) and DJs Jim, Elsa and Paul. It's on […]
