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.
The Lost Cavalry showcase new material at The Harrison folk night, London Read More
The Lion’s Den at Boomtown looked even more magnificent this year in its new location in the south east part of the site (see how it looked in 2013 here).
The majesty of the Lion’s Den reggae stage at Boomtown Fair 2015 Read More
Here’s some more scenes from last weekend’s wild weekend at the wonderful Boomtown Fair. Seen in hip-shimmying action were contenders and challengers for the Dance Off, staged in the Bario Loco …
A shimmying’n’shaking Battle Royal at the Bario Loco Dance Off, Boomtown Fair 2015 Read More
The Park Hotel in Boomtown’s Mayfair zone has always been one of my favourites – if only for its wonderful revolving door – and there was plenty of entertainment on …
Boomtown Fair’s Park Hotel in Mayfair – ping pong, bands and a revolving door Read More
One of my favourite parts of Boomtown was the Job Centre in the Old Town. Substantially enlarged since last year, the new Job Centre was fully kitted out with advisers, interview …
The madness of the Job Centre at Boomtown Fair 2015 Read More
Anyone thinking that it would be impossible to top the Arcadia Spider seen as the last few Boomtown Fairs may have found themselves equally blown away by the incredible Bang Hai …
The incredible Bang Hai Palace at Boomtown 2015 – photos and video Read More
Boomtown 2015 proved to be the best one I’ve ever been to, with some amazing acts and all the usual imagination and fun that is created by performers and the crowd. …
The faces of Boomtown festival 2015 – photos Read More
Based on an interesting discussion on festival security started up on the urban75 forums, here’s some useful information about your rights when attending a festival, and what to look out for …
Security, drug searches, festivals and your safety – an insider’s guide Read More
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.
70s new wave art-rockers Deaf School turn up the volume in Brighton Read More
Along with Brixton Buzz we’re putting on a big benefit show at the Electric Brixton next month, featuring some amazing acts like the Alabama 3 and the Fat White Family.
Alabama 3 and Fat White Family headline major benefit show in Brixton, June 11th Read More
Boomtown has long been my favourite UK festival – check out the photo feature documenting the last three years there – and the organisers have just announced the line up for …
BoomTown Fair 2015 full line up announced with official trailer Read More
Last week, activists calling themselves Bohemians 4 Soho occupied and reopened the legendary 12 Bar in central London, shortly after it had been closed in the wake of a huge redevelopment. …
Eviction order served on Soho’s 12 Bar Club – bailiffs due tomorrow, street party called Read More
A while ago, I wrote a piece entitled, “Building and buying an extra small, super-portable drum kit for gigging drummers,” and it proved to be one of the most popular …
Bash! Thwack! It’s a Dennis The Menace drum kit! Read More And so another wonderful chunk of Soho’s rich musical history is set to disappear forever, with the news that the legendary 12 Bar Club in Denmark Street in central London …
Soho’s legendary 12 Bar Club to close in January 2015 Read More
I’m really saddened to hear that London is to lose another fine live music venue, with the Buffalo Bar in Highbury and Islington announcing that it will be hosting its …
London’s Buffalo Bar to close, with final event on New Year’s Eve 2014 Read More
With London’s South Bank full up with competing buskers on a Sunday afternoon, the challenge for entertainers is to come up with something fun and unusual enough to catch the eye …
The incredible fire-breathing tuba on London’s South Bank Read More
Here’s some scenes of musicians playing outside in the late afternoon summer sun around the small town of Beacon, Dutchess County, New York.
Street musicians of Beacon, Dutchess County, New York, Summer 2014 Read More
Located between the Strand and the River Thames, the current Somerset House dates back to 1775, with the neo-classical building being centred around a beautiful courtyard. Formerly the home of the …
A trip to Somerset House and the Return of the Rudeboy Exhibition, Strand, London Read More
Here’s my final set of photos from this year’s Boomtown Fair. I definitely hope to be back next year- and if my cunning plans come to fruition, I hope to …
Boomtown Fair 2014 – the final set of photos from a great festival Read More
Here’s the first of two more photo features showing off the sights at this year’s fabulous Boomtown Fair. I hope you enjoy them!
More photos from the most wonderful Boomtown Fair of 2014 Read More
A swishy new video has been released showing off some of the highlights from this year’s fantastic Boomtown Fair festival.
Boomtown Fair 2014 official video released – see all the action! Read More
Last month, I went for a long walk to Fishtown, Philadelphia, and I was astonished to come across the iconic artwork for Kurt Vile’s, “Wakin’ On A Pretty Daze” on a …
Kurt Vile artwork in Fishtown, Philadelphia gets painted over in bizarre circumstances Read More
As part of First Great Western’s ‘Summer Tracks‘ promotion, passengers at London’s Paddington Station were treated to a full on set from seasoned sessioneers the All Stars Collective.
Paddington station passengers get blasted by rock band, announcements rendered inaudible Read More
This has become such a depressingly familiar story: New neighbour moves in right next to a well known music venue. New neighbour doesn’t like the noise that was going on well before …
Blind Tiger Club in Brighton mothballed thanks to a ‘single neighbour’s noise complaints’ Read More
A petition has been launched on Change.org to lobby Camden Council and English Heritage to save London’s famous Denmark Street from developers.
Petition launched to save the 12 Bar Club and London’s Tin Pan Alley from developers Read More
Getting a well earned tip from us were these three dancers who came onboard our northbound J train in New York and bust out some incredible moves.
New York City subway dancers bust out the hip hop moves on the J train Read More
Another grand old pub is under threat, with the Grade II listed George Tavern in Commercial Road, Stepney under threat from developers who have purchased the adjoining site.
Save the George Tavern in Stepney – sign this petition now Read More
I can’t remember the last time I saw a fully-fledged one-man band in action, so it was great to see this fella knocking out tunes on a full traditional rig in …
A traditional one-man band strums and bangs on Cardiff Queen Street Read More
The posters on the urban75 boards have voted in their top 30 albums of the year, and there’s a cracking selection on offer. Over 200 albums were nominated, and there’s …
Top 30 albums of the year for 2013 as selected by urban75 Read More
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.
The Lost Cavalry play the Fortnightly Folkroom at the Harrison bar, central London Read More