Bands, clubs, pubs and drunken escapades
The Prince Albert enjoyed a proper community singalong on Friday night, when the Mrs Mills Experience debuted their Brixton brand of music hall entertainment.
New music hall sensation, the Mrs Mills Experience, debuts at the Offline Club, Brixton Read More
We had another thumping big night out at the Brixton Prince Albert last Friday, with the Offline Club DJs doing their thang. Here’s a few snaps from the night – …
Brixton Offline Club – a right lively Friday night out! Read More
Saturday night saw the second of the ongoing Actionettes’ residency at the Brixton Prince Albert, and there was certainly a pretty special show on offer.
Brixton rocks to the Actionettes’ ‘Vive La Revolution’ special with Thee Faction playing live Read More
Coming up on the 1st June at the Brixton Albert is the world debut of the Mrs Mills Experience – a band so hot that they secured a Saturday night …
Brixton! Get ready for the Mrs Mills Experience! Read MoreOffline Club regulars and worthy winners of a clutch of national ‘Best Live Act’ awards, The Scribes, put in another ace set at the Brixton Albert on Friday. This band …
The Scribes bring the house down at Brixton Offline Read More
On Saturday night there was a big Brummie party to be had at the fabulous Spotted Dog pub in Digbeth, as part of the Flatpack Festival.
Doing the Digbeth Shuffle: Actionettes at the Flatpack Festival at the Spotted Dog, Birmingham Read More
I’ve just posted up a handy guide to the best pubs and bars around Brixton’s hugely popular Academy venue (or the ’02 Academy, Brixton’ as it’s currently known).
Going to the o2 Academy in Brixton? Check out our pre-gig pub guide! Read MoreLast weekend we had a fab night of roots reggae at the Brixton Albert, as The Majestic returned to the Offline club night. Here’s some snaps from the evening.
The Majestic rock Brixton Offline with sweet roots reggae rock Read More
In what’s rapidly turning into an annual event, long-serving indie popsters The Monochrome Set played a superb set to a packed house at London’s Dingwalls last night. Here’s some photos from …
The Monochrome Set entertain London Dingwalls, April 2012 Read More
Day three of my four day DJ tour-ette saw me spinning some tunes at the Half Moon, a large, late-Victorian boozer close to Brockwell Park, a sprightly ten minutes walk …
A night at the Half Moon, Herne Hill, south London Read More
There was a right old Brixton shindig at the Windmill pub last night, with the esteemed music venue hosting a benefit bash for the Friends of Windmill Gardens – the …
Brixton Windmill hosts fundraiser for the Friends of Windmill Gardens Read More
There was a fabulous night of glamour and drinking to be had at the Prince Albert on Saturday, with The Actionettes taking over the Offline Club for their forst of their three …
Las Vegas meets Brixton with The Actionettes at the Offline Club Read More
We had a night of rip-roaring rock’n’roll last night at the Brixton Prince Albert with the amazing Pussycat and the Dirty Johnsons playing the Offline Club.
Pussycat and the Dirty Johnsons rock the Brixton Offline club. Hell, yes! Read More
There’s a new real ale bar coming to Brixton – and I was lucky enough to be invited for a pre-opening preview (and to try out some of the delicious beers and ciders …
The Crown and Anchor, 246 Brixton Road, SW9 – a new real ale bar for Brixton Read More
With its south facing hands seemingly doomed to display eighteen minutes to one forever, the clock on top of the old Brady’s public house on Atlantic Road, Brixton continues to stand …
Brixton landmarks: the Brady’s clock tower, Atlantic Road. Brixton, London SW9 Read More
We had a great night last Friday with the fabulous Dulwich Ukulele Club putting on a lively show to a packed Brixton Albert. Here’s some photos from the night:
An avalanche of ukes with the Dulwich Ukulele Club at Brixton Offline Read MoreI trust you’ll forgive me if my memory about this Offline Club night isn’t as good as it might be, but it was my birthday party too!
The Worry Dolls at Brixton Offline – and my birthday! Read MoreThere was a fantastic double bill on offer at the Tulse Hill Railway Tavern last night featuring two of Brixton’s finest bands, Morton Valence and the Mountain Of Love. It was …
Morton Valence and the Mountain Of Love at the Railway Tavern, Tulse Hill Read More
Ace sarf London skifflers the Severed Limb were all shipshape and Bristol fashion last night, putting on a great live set in an old barge on the Thames.
Skiffle slamdown at the Severed Limb launch party on the River Thames, London Read More
There was a lot of punk-powered Morris dancing going on at the Prince Albert in Brixton last Friday, with the fabulous Five Shitty Fingers putting in a fantastic set.
Nonnie Nonnie Oi! Punk Morris at Brixton Offline club Read More
Following on from our recent story about Brixton St Matthews church and the future of Babalou and Mass nightclubs and this thread on the urban75 forums, we have received another update from …
Brixton Mass and Babalou nightclubs closed, premises repossessed Read MoreIt was great to welcome back anti-folksters Sergeant Buzfuz to the Brixton Prince Albert on Friday. Here’s a few photos from the show.
Sergeant Buzfuz slam it down at Brixton Offline Read More
It may rarely get a mention in the groovy mainstream press, but Brixton’s 414 Club is a long-running, old school Coldharbour Lane institution that is well worthy of your support.
A night at the 414 Club in Coldharbour Lane, Brixton Read More
We had a big night at the Prince Albert on Friday with over 30 drummers from the fabulous Sambatage samba band slamming down the mighty dance rhythms. Here’s some photos:
Samba spectacular at Brixton Offline Read MoreLast Friday night in the Albert we had a cracking night of fun with the fantastic Austrian gypsy-ska outfit Roy De Roy on stage. Here’s some photos from the mayhem …
Rafter-troubling Balkan gypsy ska at the Brixton Albert, 24th Feb 2012 Read More
To celebrate the official launch of BrixtonBuzz – a fab free new Brixton listings site – we’re putting on a massive party at the Prince Albert in Brixton – and …
Fri 2nd March – samba drummers galore at the free BrixtonBuzz launch party! Read More
Located in the centre of Brixton, St Matthew’s Church has been host to two long-running, late night restaurant/nightclubs, Mass and Babalou. Both venues have recently been put up for sale, sparking some debate as to …
Brixton St Matthews church and the future of Babalou and Mass nightclubs Read More
We had another lively Offline Club night at the Prince Albert in Brixton on Friday, with the combination of beer, punk, rock’n’roll, big band, rockabilly, Mrs Mills, Kylie and DJ Zinc …
Brixton Offline Club night at the Prince Albert, 17th Feb 2012 Read More
It’s not often I drift west into the rugger-loving wilds of Putney, but it was well worth the trip last night to see a triple bill of Thee Faction, The …
Thee Faction and The Nuns at Half Moon, Putney, south London Read More
There was a fantastic old school night of reggae and dance at the Prince Albert in Brixton on Friday, with roots reggae rockers The Majestic putting in a great set. …
Brixton reggae party – The Majestic at Offline Club, 10th Feb Read More