Ninety five years ago today, Gladys Mills, née Gladys Jordan, was born in Beckton, East London and from these humble beginnings she would go on to become a piano superstar.
Happy birthday to legendary piano player Mrs Mills, who would have been 95 years old today Read More
Once again, Boomtown proved to be my favourite festival of the year, serving up a wonderfully chaotic mix of music, performance art and Gawdknowswhatelse. Unlike many festivals, Boomtown isn’t centred …
The madness of Boomtown Fair 2013 – full photo report online Read More
I’m still recovering after the weekend and working my way through the hundreds of photos I took, but the official video has now been released – and it does a …
Boomtown Fair 2013 – see the official video here Read More
Fans of American folk are advised to get clicking in the direction of the fabulous “Folk Music in America” collection, a series of 15 LP records published by the Library of …
Folk Music in America celebrated with amazing free download of 252 songs covering nearly a century of music Read More
I guess it was only a matter of time, but it was still sad to see that the long-serving JB’s record store in Hanway Street, central London has closed down.
Another West End record store bites the dust as JB’s, Hanway Street, London closes Read More
My article about building and buying an extra small, super-portable drum kit for gigging drummers turned out to be surprisingly popular, so I thought I’d post up a follow up because …
Small, portable drum kits. Gretsch Catalina Drum Kit with 18-inch bass drum review Read More
LeeFest was first born back in 2006 when founder Lee Denny decided to throw a party in his parent’s garden after they’d gone away on holiday. It went so well, a …
Photos of Leefest 2013, a small but perfectly formed non-profit festival in the south of England Read More
I fear I would be failing in my responsibilities as a seasoned festival-goer to not pass on some words of advice to anyone who has booked their first ticket to …
Warning to Glastonbury festival first-timers – it’s not always that bloody good (see: great mudfests of the past) Read More
I had a splendid night out in London town last night, checking out both Piney Gir and Allo Darlin’ in two venues across town.
A Thursday night in London: Piney Gir in Shoreditch and Allo Darlin’ in St Pancras Read More
Here’s a few photos from the live show at the London Nocturne in Smithfield, London last Saturday.
Mrs Mills Experience at the London Nocturne 2013 Read More
A packed crowd at the Offline Club in the Prince Albert, Coldharbour Lane, saw a rousing performance from the Dulwich Ukulele Club on Friday night.
Dulwich Ukulele Club strum their way into the hearts of the Brixton Offline Club Read More
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.
Mrs Mills Experience and Chas & Dave at the Brighton Concorde 2 Read More
There was a lively crowd in the Prince Albert on Coldharbour Lane last night to see the Mrs Mills Experience play a warm up show before their big Chas& Dave gig in …
Mrs Mills Experience bring a lively night of music hall singalongs to the Brixton Albert Read More
It looks like things are going to be busy in Brixton tonight with over 600 people signing up for a party in Windrush Square following the death of Margaret Thatcher.
Over 600 people sign up for Thatcher party in Windrush Square, Brixton tonight Read More
The hangover was formidable after this one, but it was mighty fun while it lasted! We had a great crowd down for the night, and no less than four DJs …
Brixton Offline Club party night at the Prince Albert 5th April – some photos Read More
It was great to welcome back Offline Club regulars, Pussycat and the Dirty Johnsons back to the Prince Albert last Friday.
Pussycat and the Dirty Johnsons at Offline Club, Feb 8th 2013. Rock’n’Roll! Read More
It still seems a little bit too crazy to be true, but hip-hop legend Grandmaster Flash really did play the Brixton Dogstar on Saturday night.
Grandmaster Flash rocks the Brixton Dogstar Read More
I’m used to being greeted by all sorts of weird and wonderful noises when I come out of Brixton tube, but tonight the volume level was a bit higher than usual, with a busker …
Busking drummer blasts out the beats in Brixton Read More
We had one hell of a party at the Brixton Prince Albert on New Year’s Eve. Here’s a few photos from the night. I don’t remember an awful lot of it 🙂
Brixton Offline Club New Year’s Eve party photos Read More
It’s taken me an age to post up these photos, but boy oh boy did we have a big night at the Offline Christmas Show a couple of weeks back.
Offline Brixton Xmas show: Mrs Mills, Sleighed and the Great Bono Competition Read More
I imagine Sir Tom Jones was well chuffed when he learnt that he was getting a train named after him – but I suspect he was a little less enthusiastic …
All aboard the Sir Tom Jones express, Cardiff Queen Street Read More
To commemorate the ten years since punk icon Joe Strummer died, a Strummerville charity event was put on at the famous 100 Club in the heart of London.
Remembering Joe Strummer, 10th Anniversary Memorial at the 100 Club, London Read More
On Thursday, the Mrs Mills Experience ventured north to the Buffalo Bar at Highbury to play an ‘End Of The World’ party with Glam Chops and No Cars.
Mrs Mills Experience and Glam Chops festive party, Buffalo Bar Read More
Tomorrow night there’s going to be a mighty big knees up and beer spilling sing-along at the Prince Albert in Brixton as the Offline Club hosts its Christmas party.
Friday 21st Dec in Brixton: an almighty Mrs Mills singalong and a Brixton’s Best Bono competition Read More
A few pics from Friday’s Offline Club show at the Prince Albert, Brixton with the fabulous Lost Cavalry playing live, plus a short poetry set by Steve.
Lost Cavalry and Steve Mclean Ellis at Brixton Offline club Read More
The first edition of our new Brixton listings print venture, the BrixtonBuzz magazine, came out last week and we’re now offering an electronic version too.
Download your free copy of the BrixtonBuzz music, events and club listings magazine Read More
Last Friday was BrixtonBuzz’s first birthday party and there was a fantastic party to celebrate going on at the Prince Albert.
Big BrixtonBuzz party night with Too Many Ts and David Goo, Brixton Read More
On Saturday the Mrs Mills Experience were invited back to play the Roman Road street market in London’s East End, this time to entertain the shoppers before the Christmas lights were turned on.
Christmas lights get turned on at Roman Road market, east London, Mrs Mills Experience provide the music Read More
The Prince Albert resonated to the thigh-slapping hoedown sounds of violins, banjos and a thumping double bass as the fantastic Dr Bluegrass and The Illbilly 8 stormed the show on …
A right old hillbilly hoedown at the Brixton Offline Club Read More
On Saturday afternoon we played a rather unusual gig, with the band being plonked in the middle of an East End street market and being asked to perform for Channel Four who …
Mrs Mills Experience entertain the shoppers in the East End’s Roman Road street market Read More