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Clubs & Nightlife

Bands, clubs, pubs and drunken escapades

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Hard-Fi headline the Electric Brixton reopening party, 20th Sept 2011

Wed 21st September, 2011Wed 21st September, 2011 - by editor - 5 Comments.

It’s great to see the old Brixton Fridge (now the Electric Brixton) back in business, and last night a charity performance by indie popsters Hard Fi had the place packed out.

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Socialist R’n’B for the masses! Thee Faction at the Brixton Albert

Mon 19th September, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

There was socialism in the air at the Prince Albert last Friday, with an accumulation of comrades  laying down the socialist R’n’B, with the fabulous Thee Faction headling. I ended up having a bit …

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A Viennese whirl of Balkan ska-punk with Roy De Roy at the Brixton Albert

Tue 13th September, 2011Tue 13th September, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last Friday night at the Brixton Albert turned out to be one hell of a party, with Austrian Balkan ska/punk outfit putting on a sensational show. Here’s some photos from …

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Offline DJ night, Friday 2nd Sept – some photos

Sat 3rd September, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We were offered a last minute DJ gig at the Brixton Prince Albert last night – and naturally couldn’t refuse (let’s face it, whenever the words, “do you want to DJ” and …

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Clubs & Nightlife / London / Places

London’s coffee bars in the 1950s and 1960s – archive video footage

Wed 31st August, 2011Wed 31st August, 2011 - by editor - 15 Comments.

Served up by the impressively titled ‘Special Features Division of the Rank Organisation’ is this fascinating look at London’s coffee bars in the 1950s and 1960s.

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City of Glass at Brixton Offline, 26th Aug 2011

Mon 29th August, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On Friday, we hosted Canadian electro-popsters City Of Glass at the Offline Club night at the Prince Albert in Brixton.

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Duke of Wellington, Acre Lane Brixton – Edwardian pub demolished

Tue 2nd August, 2011Thu 19th April, 2018 - by editor - 3 Comments.

We’ve lost a worrying amount of pubs around Brixton over the years, and I’m saddened to see that the attractive Duke of Wellington pub on Acre Lane is currently being …

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Clubs & Nightlife / festivals / London / Places

Vintage at the Southbank Centre – go-go girls and big bands

Mon 1st August, 2011Mon 1st August, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

Vintage at Goodwood was one of my favourite festivals last year, and this year the whole caboodle moved to the Southbank Centre in the middle of London.

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Brixton / Clubs & Nightlife / photos / Places

Mountain Of Love at the Brixton Windmill, Fri 29th July 2011

Sat 30th July, 2011Sat 30th July, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Featuring two-thirds of the original Alabama 3 crew, Brixton-based Mountain of Love slammed down an ace set at the Brixton Windmill last night.

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French Balkan ska band Gagadilo rip it up at Brixton Offline

Thu 28th July, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We had a surprisingly lively crowd out in Brixton on a Wednesday night for the fantastic French Balkan ska instrumental band Gagadilo. The guys put in a magnificent performance! Here’s a few …

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Obscuritones oscillate wildly at the Stockwell Grosvenor

Mon 25th July, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Ace local rockabilly band The Obscuritones were in fine form on Saturday night, putting in a floor filling performance at the trusty Stockwell Grosvenor.

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Ska party night at the Brixton Albert with the New Town Kings

Sun 24th July, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We had a monster night going on in Brixton on Friday, with the fabulous New Town Kings laying down some wondrous traditional ska and reggae.

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The Scribes rock the Offline Country Show after party, Brixton

Mon 18th July, 2011Mon 18th July, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We had a huge Offline Club night on Saturday at the Prince Albert Brixton, with the fabulous Scribes playing live and a great crowd on the dance floor. Here’s a …

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Photos: Morton Valence and The Lost Cavalry at Plan B, 7th July 2011

Wed 13th July, 2011Wed 13th July, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last Thursday we put on an Offline show at Plan B in Brixton with two of my favourite bands, Morton Valence and The Lost Cavalry. Although it’s not that well known as a …

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A look inside the Electric Brixton, formerly the Brixton Fridge

Wed 13th July, 2011Wed 13th July, 2011 - by editor - 15 Comments.

A much loved south London venue is set to reopen this autumn, with the old Brixton Fridge being relaunched as the Electric Brixton. With work underway to restore the fine Edwardian interior – and add …

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Brixton / Clubs & Nightlife / photos

Lost Cavalry at Brixton Offline Club – photos

Mon 20th June, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I really like The Lost Cavalry (ace indie outfit formed by ex-Fanfarlo guitarist, Mark West) and they played a great set at Friday’s Offline Club night at the Brixton Prince …

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Brixton / Clubs & Nightlife / Places

The Brixton Fridge to reopen as the Electric Brixton

Fri 17th June, 2011Tue 13th January, 2015 - by editor - 3 Comments.

The endless closures and reopenings of the Brixton Fridge have been a source of frustration to Brixtonites who have enjoyed some great nights there, but it is apparently set to …

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Clubs & Nightlife / London / music / Places

We DJ for the Monochrome Set at Dingwalls, June 2011

Mon 13th June, 2011Mon 13th June, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Despite suffering an unfashionable amount of health scares recently, the Monochrome Set cheated death one more time to put on a fabulous performance at Camden’s Dingwalls – and we got …

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Clubs & Nightlife / London / Places

Actionettes shake it at the gay bar: Duckie, Vauxhall

Sun 5th June, 2011 - by editor - 2 Comments.

All girl go-go queens, The Actionettes, sent a hugely enthusiastic crowd wild last night at London’s finest gay bar, Duckie. The club is at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, south London, …

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A boozy Wednesday night in Brixton at the Satay and Music Bars

Fri 3rd June, 2011Fri 3rd June, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Wednesday is in danger of turning into the new Thursday (which is apparently already the new Friday) around Brixton town, with some great free nights out on offer.

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Brixton dubstep vs two-step, at the Offline Club

Mon 30th May, 2011Mon 30th May, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We love to mix it up at the Offline Club nights and Friday’s show was more mixed up than most, with lively sets from dubstep/grime maestro James Pyke and Brixton …

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Morton Valence rip it up at their Loughborough Junction CD launch party

Thu 26th May, 2011Thu 26th May, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

Offline Club regulars and my one of fave bands Morton Valence served up a mighty fine set in downtown Loughborough Junction on Wednesay night .

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Clubs & Nightlife / London / music / Places

See the London Astoria disappear in front of your own eyes!

Tue 24th May, 2011Tue 24th May, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

A few minutes of time lapse video footage have been released showing the much-loved London Astoria venue disappearing into dust, a casualty of the all-conquering CrossRail project.

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Brixton / Clubs & Nightlife / music / Places

The Lovely Eggs rock Brixton Offline

Sun 22nd May, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This was one of the best Offline shows this year, with a fantastic crowd and one of my favourite bands, The Lovely Eggs onstage. Here’s some pics:

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Friday 20th May – don’t miss The Lovely Eggs at Brixton Offline!

Tue 17th May, 2011Tue 17th May, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I really, really like this band and am dead chuffed to have booked them in for an Offline Club night in Brixton on Friday 20th May. They’ll be onstage around …

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Brixton, 04:45am. Let the Jager Bombs commence!

Mon 16th May, 2011Mon 16th May, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

This was the scene late, late Saturday night at the Offline after-show party. In case you’ve never enjoyed a Jager Bomb yourself, it’s made up of one shot of Jägermeister …

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Four bands at Brixton’s Plan B (Offline club photos)

Mon 16th May, 2011Mon 16th May, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On Saturday night we put on out first ever Offline club night at Brixton’s fabulous Plan B venue. I was really impressed with the venue – the staff were great to work …

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Brixton / Clubs & Nightlife / Places

Prince Albert Brixton – DJ night photos!

Sat 14th May, 2011Sat 14th May, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Last night we put on a lively DJ night at the Prince Albert – Brixton’s finest and friendliest boozer as far as I’m concerned – and the crowd were particularly up for …

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Brixton / Clubs & Nightlife / London / photos / Places

Dulwich Ukulele Club May Ball – Japanese rock, go-go and ukuleles

Mon 9th May, 2011Mon 9th May, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

With Japanese rock, Morris dancers, Actionettes and our good friends the Dulwich Ukulele Club playing live, the May Ball at the St. Thomas More hall in East Dulwich was well worth …

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Electro-pop at Brixton Offline Club with Marble Fairy

Sun 8th May, 2011Sun 8th May, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s some photos from Friday’s lively gig at the Prince Albert in Brixton, with Marble Fairy laying down the thumping electro dance beats.

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