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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: grotty on October 07, 2004, 02:11:00 pm
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I'm leaving tomorrow for a week in London. I'm staying up near Camden.
I think this is my third time. I've done a lot of the usual suspects already (the Eye, the Tower, Big Ben, etc.) I'm more than little disappointed to be missing a lot of good shows while I'm gone.
I checked Pollstar for London next week, but the pickin's look slim. Very slim. I'll grab a Timeout in the airport.
But...Does anybody know of a good other source for checking on shows over there?
Any show recommendations for next week that you know of?
Anything else brilliant that I just need to do while I'm there?
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I can find a concert for everyday....
Spiritualized, Lloyd Cole, Le Tigre, Avril Lavigne, Rod Stewart.
The Delgados are playing tonight.
I like the new Tate gallery and the walk from it across the millenium bridge to St Pauls.
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I'll let you in on a little secret. The Hard Rock Cafe is sweet.
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Originally posted by econo:
I'll let you in on a little secret. The Hard Rock Cafe is sweet.
Better than planet hollywood?
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Hit up the Hard Rock on Tuesday, it's burger night. Planet Hollywood on Wednesday, it's fish and chips night.
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Originally posted by Deepak Chopra:
I can find a concert for everyday....
Spiritualized, Lloyd Cole, Le Tigre, Avril Lavigne, Rod Stewart.
The Delgados are playing tonight.
I like the new Tate gallery and the walk from it across the millenium bridge to St Pauls.
I saw the Delgados scheduled for tonight. That's some horrible timing (for me)
I'll be gone by the Spiritualized/Primal Scream next Saturday. NOW - that's what I'm looking for though.
I could always see Maroon 5 (along with Rod Stewart & Avril Lavigne) - they appear to be playing multiple nights. :roll:
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DC's own Bill Kirchen is playing Friday night. American Music Club on Friday the 15th.
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Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
American Music Club on Friday the 15th.
I fly back next Friday. Where did you see that though. Not on Pollstar.
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Or in the London theatre district you can choose from one of many musicals based on the hits of Abba or Queen. On my last trip, there were two different Abba-based musicals available
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Originally posted by edbert:
On my last trip, there were two different Abba-based musicals available
Which one was the best?
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I hear there's a chick with blue hair who gives out free Pixies tickets.
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So...based on all the smartass responses -
You either have no ideas, or
There really is nothing to do in London.
I should have just waited until later to ask when Jaguar & Kurosawa would be checking. They're more worldly than you yahoos. :D
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
I hear there's a chick with blue hair who gives out free Pixies tickets.
Is this her?
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Originally posted by Deepak Chopra:
I like the new Tate gallery and the walk from it across the millenium bridge to St Pauls.
I grew up about 90 minutes drive from London.......
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www.cmt.com (http://www.cmt.com)
under artist, then tour.
Yes, it's a country music site, but they have listings for all types of music.
Originally posted by grotty:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
American Music Club on Friday the 15th.
I fly back next Friday. Where did you see that though. Not on Pollstar. [/b]
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Should I tell the story?
Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
I hear there's a chick with blue hair who gives out free Pixies tickets.
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i'd post a query of what to do musically over at Must Destroy Music Forum (http://www.mustdestroymusic.com/index.html), they are pretty hip to the harder side of the rock in London. They also released the early Darkness singles before they hit the big top.
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The last time I was in London, I saw this guy: http://www.sidgriffin.com/ (http://www.sidgriffin.com/) who now lives in London and does regular pub gigs. Doesn't appear to be playing any UK dates until Nov.
Whaqt I saw of him was good, but I was too busy fighting with my soon to be ex-girlfriend to enjoy the show.
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London is a cool town. It sounds like you've done all the tourist stuff, so do what I do, just walk around, pop into random pubs, drink a lot of lukewarm British ale. Time Out is a decent weekly guide for things going on. Spend some time getting to feel like a regular in your neighborhood, that's the way you'll really get a flavor for what's going on.
also for hipster goings-on, check out a website called Urban 75 based in Brixton. I don't remember the exact link, just Google it.
let me know if there's anything more specific you need to know.
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Make sure you get a London Broil. Also Fodor's recommends that you eat at Wimpys. Make sure you drink lotsa tea and say, "Tut tut..." a lot. Ride one of those double dekker bus thingies, too.
But don't stay out in the sun too long.
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Take a day trip on the Eurostar to Paree, maybe Sid Griffin will be playing there
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Go to the Wax Museum.
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Originally posted by grotty:
Any show recommendations for next week that you know of? Anything else brilliant that I just need to do while I'm there?
Go to this:
Tuesday October 12th
Kings Cross Water Rats
Earth the Californian Love Dream
Televise
Sennen
+ DJs Monster Movie
8pm til late
£5adv or £6 on the door
More information is here: http://www.clubac30.com (http://www.clubac30.com)
Also, the Lloyd Cole & The Commotions gig on October 15th is a no-brainer. You absolutely **MUST** go to that. :)
Cheers
DJ Medusa.
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when you get there, immediately buy "time out" magazine, it's got info on concerts, plays, museum exhibits, and tons of cool stuff. i worshipped that magazine when i was over there in the spring.
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Originally posted by malkmess:
when you get there, immediately buy "time out" magazine, it's got info on concerts, plays, museum exhibits, and tons of cool stuff. i worshipped that magazine when i was over there in the spring.
And don't forget that London Broil...matey.
Also, go to Soho. Hire a "model".
Knock twice. (Nudge nudge)
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check out Tate Modern. Unfortunately you just missed the Edward Hopper (http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/exhibitions/hopper/) exhibit.
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You definitely HAVE to go to the Tate Modern. And if possible, you should see the Turners at the original Tate Gallery. (Turner is one of my favorite artists.) As for shows, it does look like you are narrowly missing some. But here are a few ideas:
10/9 Clinic, To Rococo Rot, etc. @ Hackney Empire (http://www.hackneyempire.co.uk)
10/12 Bloc Party @ Lock 17 (http://www.lock17.com/) (in Camden!) -and- Club AC30 as Medusa recommended (If you can only make it to one of these, go to AC30.)
10/13 !!! @ The Astoria (http://www.meanfiddler.com/displayPage.asp?PageID=250) (very convenient location)
10/14 Seafood @ ULU (Don't miss Seafood!!)
There are some others (Razorlight), but they are sold out...
If you wanted to travel outside of London to Oxford, you could see several other bands like the 22-20s. And The Blueskins are playing a show in Nottingham.
I always try to catch at least one play while in London. You may want to check the theatre guide when you get there. I haven't looked at the listings lately because it's too painful to miss such good shows.
Perfect that you are staying near Camden. There is a lot going on in that area. The street markets alone are worth checking out. Oh! A terrific tiny venue is the Notting Hill Arts Club (http://www.nottinghillartsclub.com/) . Just a hangout during the day, but at night they have shows.
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Originally posted by Medusa:
Originally posted by grotty:
Any show recommendations for next week that you know of? Anything else brilliant that I just need to do while I'm there?
Go to this:
Tuesday October 12th
Kings Cross Water Rats
Earth the Californian Love Dream
Televise
Sennen
+ DJs Monster Movie
8pm til late
£5adv or £6 on the door
More information is here: http://www.clubac30.com (http://www.clubac30.com)
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And when you get there, tell Robin that you are a friend of Jaguar's. :( We were even talking about maybe doing some kind of a Club DC30 thing (at my suggestion) possibly with Medusa and Strange but it's not to be at this time. If we ever work it out, I'll let you all know.
You should have asked days ago and I could have asked Robin for more info or some of my other friends what's going on.
Also, from the same source:
"The Zillions have got a residency at the Catch bar in Kingsland Road this
month, playing every Tuesday in October. I've heard fab things about them
and they're meant to be influenced by My Bloody Valentine amongst others so
right up your street if you like Club AC30. They are on at 9pm each week
and it's FREE to get in...and if that's not enough to tempt you, yours truly
will be manning the wheels of steel on Tuesday 19th under my Columbia Road
guise. Hope to see you down there!
*** Click the link below for a review of The Zillions ***
http://www.2-4-7-music.com/reviews/reviewsearch/long.asp?ArtistName=THE%20ZILLIONS&FeatureType=REVIEW&MusicTitle=...PLAY%20ZIG-ZAG%20ZILLIONAIRE (http://www.2-4-7-music.com/reviews/reviewsearch/long.asp?ArtistName=THE%20ZILLIONS&FeatureType=REVIEW&MusicTitle=...PLAY%20ZIG-ZAG%20ZILLIONAIRE) "
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Originally posted by kurosawa-b/w:
Perfect that you are staying near Camden. There is a lot going on in that area. The street markets alone are worth checking out. Oh! A terrific tiny venue is the Notting Hill Arts Club (http://www.nottinghillartsclub.com/) . Just a hangout during the day, but at night they have shows.
isn't the barfly in camden? that place is pretty cool too. they have some good shows.
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Thanks to all for the suggestions. And the lame jokes too...I guess.
I'm off to drink tea & ride double dekkers. Don't think I'll need the sunscreen:
Tonight
Oct 08 Cloudy 51° 20 %
Sat
Oct 09 PM Rain 59°/52° 80 %
Sun
Oct 10 Light Rain 59°/50° 70 %
Mon
Oct 11 Light Rain 62°/53° 60 %
Tue
Oct 12 Showers 62°/51° 50 %
Wed
Oct 13 Showers 59°/46° 40 %
Thu
Oct 14 Scattered Showers 55°/46° 30 %
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ah, there's nothing like the feel of cool English rain against one's skin! Unless it's in February!