CHALI 2NA, CARGO LONDON, 2ND DECEMBER.
A straight, long queue stretches down to Curtain Road from the entrance of Cargo in Shoreditch. After finally getting out of the cold and into the cosy, intimately lit venue, it’s just as busy inside. To the left, a sizable queue for the cloakroom. To the right, a long wait…
FINK, JAZZ CAFE, LONDON, 16TH NOVEMBER.
Yesterday, on a brisk London night, Bristol-born Fink headlined the famous Jazz Cafe in Camden for the first time. As expected, he was playing to a full house, and from just the slightest utterance of a greeting, this sold out venue was his. Really, it’s not hard to see why.…
BREAKESTRA, LONDON DINGWALLS, 17TH NOVEMBER.
Last night at Dingwalls in Camden, Breakestra did something I’ve never witnessed before. They played a storming, electrifying set to a packed house. For two. Straight. Hours. You know what? That’s pretty impressive, but it gets wilder. Not only did they play a two hour set, they didn’t actually stop playing…
NNEKA, LONDON ULU, 4TH NOVEMBER.
Last week saw MOBO winner (Best African Act 09) Nneka play her only London date at ULU. Which was surprising; I expected someone of Nneka’s pedigree to play a venue like the Jazz Café, or Cargo. I have to say though, ULU was the perfect place to host the show.…
MAYER HAWTHORNE, LONDON QUEEN OF HOXTON, OCTOBER 29TH.
Last Thursday, Stones Throw's newest star, crooner Mayer Hawthorne, played at The Queen Of Hoxton. The venue was intimate, replete with tiny stage and an intensely packed, bustling, anticipatory atmosphere.
DJ KRUSH VS. DJ KENTARO, LONDON KOKO, OCTOBER 3RD.
Now I know that Krush is deservedly revered in turntablism circles as a pioneer of moody atmospheric hip-hop beats. So I naturally expected this at his London show playing alongside former DMC champ and all-round stylus maestro Kentaro. But maybe Krush was having an off night?
QUANTIC & HIS COMBO BARBARO, LONDON ROUNDHOUSE, SEPTEMBER 4TH.
Just a short walk from Camden Town, London’s legendary Roundhouse bustles with anticipation and excitement. Will ‘Quantic’ Holland is in town with his Combo Bárbaro, and the beautifully restored, former Victorian steam engine repair shed, is the perfect venue to host a warm night of dancing – Colombian style.
