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In photos: the fabulous Gravity Rock bar in Shinjuku, Tokyo
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In photos: the fabulous Gravity Rock bar in Shinjuku, Tokyo

Mon 17th February, 2020Mon 17th February, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Tucked away in a Shinjuku alley and up a flight of stairs is the wonderful Gravity rock bar, a diminutive venue which wedges in a fully stocked bar and a …

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Tour diary - The Monochrome Set on the west coast of the USA
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Tour diary – The Monochrome Set on the west coast of the USA

Wed 1st May, 2019Wed 1st May, 2019 - by Contributor - 2 Comments.

In March this year, The Monochrome Set embarked on a breakneck USA tour, packing in nine gigs in ten days on both the East and West coasts of America. Merchmeister …

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In photos: The Monochrome Set at the BAM festival, Barcelona, Sept 2018
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In photos: The Monochrome Set at the BAM festival, Barcelona, Sept 2018

Sun 7th April, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last September, The Monochrome Set played the main stage at the BAM Festival in Barcelona and had a brilliant time of it. We were playing in front of thousands of …

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Dispatches from the Monochrome Set's USA tour, March 2019
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Dispatches from the Monochrome Set’s USA tour, March 2019

Wed 27th March, 2019Wed 27th March, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Earlier this month, I was with The Monochrome Set on a whistle-stop tour of the US, taking in no less than nine gigs and three radio sessions on both the …

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In photos: Lost Cavalry at the Folkroom music night, Harrison's Bar, Kings Cross
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In photos: Lost Cavalry at the Folkroom music night, Harrison’s Bar, Kings Cross

Sat 17th February, 2018Fri 16th February, 2018 - by editor - 1 Comment

On Wednesday, I popped along to the splendid Folkroom night at The Harrison bar to see the Lost Cavalry play a short acoustic set.

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In photos: Jazz, jamming, and pricey drinks at Ronnie Scott's, London
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In photos: Jazz, jamming, and pricey drinks at Ronnie Scott’s, London

Wed 20th September, 2017Thu 21st September, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last week I paid a midweek visit to the esteemed Ronnie Scott’s jazz club in Frith Street, Soho. I went along with a crew of Brixton pals to see a …

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Brighton photos: zebra on keyboards, night scenes and the Monochrome Set at the Hope and Ruin
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Brighton photos: zebra on keyboards, night scenes and the Monochrome Set at the Hope and Ruin

Fri 19th May, 2017Fri 19th May, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I returned to Brighton last weekend to play a show with The Monochrome Set at the Hope & Ruin pub in Queens Road, a short walk down from the station.

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Photos of Lille, France: architecture, street scenes, empty chairs and graffiti
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Photos of Lille, France: architecture, street scenes, empty chairs and graffiti

Fri 12th May, 2017Thu 11th May, 2017 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Last weekend, I travelled with the Monochrome Set to play a show in the northern French city of Lille. In between soundchecking, playing and drinking, I managed to hotfoot it onto …

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A great music bar in Lille: Amul Solo on 9 Rue des Arts, Lille, France
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A great music bar in Lille: Amul Solo on 9 Rue des Arts, Lille, France

Tue 9th May, 2017Tue 9th May, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On Saturday night, I was playing a show with the Monochrome Set at L’Aéronef in Lille, and afterwards the band repaired to a wonderful little bar a short walk away in …

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The Monochrome Set at the Cardiff Globe - in photos
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The Monochrome Set at the Cardiff Globe – in photos

Thu 9th March, 2017 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last weekend, I returned to my hometown of Cardiff to play a show with The Monochrome Set at the Globe, on Albany Road. I had a splendid time!

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Lost Cavalry Christmas party at The Magic Garden Battersea - photos
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Lost Cavalry Christmas Party at The Magic Garden, Battersea – photos

Mon 28th December, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s some photos of urban75 faves the Lost Cavalry playing the Magic Garden in Battersea the night before Christmas Eve. It was a lovely evening and a fine way to kickstart …

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Scottish heart and passion: Admiral Fallow live at the Prince Albert in Brighton, November 2015
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Scottish heart and passion: Admiral Fallow live at the Prince Albert in Brighton, Nov 2015

Tue 24th November, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Formed in Glasgow in 2007, Admiral Fallow are another of those relatively obscure Scottish bands that I seem inexorably drawn to (see also: The Blue Nile/Doll By Doll etc), and a …

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The Lost Cavalry showcase new material at The Harrison folk night, London

Fri 21st August, 2015Fri 21st August, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

It was great to see London indie/folk band The Lost Cavalry showcasing new material on Wednesday night in the intimate surroundings of the Harrison Bar, near Kings Cross.

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70s art rockers Deaf School turn up the volume in Brighton
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70s new wave art-rockers Deaf School turn up the volume in Brighton

Mon 29th June, 2015Sun 28th June, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

They may be a totally obscure band to most people, but Deaf School were one of those great bands that found themselves with the right music at the wrong time.

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A trip to the Ivy House pub in Nunhead, London's first co-operatively owned pub
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A trip to the Ivy House pub in Nunhead, London’s first co-operatively owned pub

Mon 4th May, 2015 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The splendid Ivy House pub and venue in Nunhead is a pub that can claim many firsts. Not only is it London’s first co-operatively owned pub, but it is also the …

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The Lost Cavalry play the delightful Harrisons folk night in central London
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The Lost Cavalry play the Fortnightly Folkroom at the Harrison bar, central London

Thu 7th November, 2013Thu 7th November, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I finally got around to visiting the Harrison pub by Kings Cross last night, with my visit spurred on by a Lost Cavalry acoustic show at the venue’s fortnightly Folkroom night.

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Mrs Mills Experience and Chas & Dave at the Brighton Concorde 2
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Mrs Mills Experience and Chas & Dave at the Brighton Concorde 2

Mon 22nd April, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On Saturday we had a lovely day at the seaside, supporting Cockney legends Chas & Dave in a sold-out show at the Concorde 2 on the seafront.

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