Bands, clubs, pubs and drunken escapades
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.
Hard-Fi headline the Electric Brixton reopening party, 20th Sept 2011 Read More
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 …
Socialist R’n’B for the masses! Thee Faction at the Brixton Albert Read More
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 …
A Viennese whirl of Balkan ska-punk with Roy De Roy at the Brixton Albert Read More
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 …
Offline DJ night, Friday 2nd Sept – some photos Read More
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.
London’s coffee bars in the 1950s and 1960s – archive video footage Read More
On Friday, we hosted Canadian electro-popsters City Of Glass at the Offline Club night at the Prince Albert in Brixton.
City of Glass at Brixton Offline, 26th Aug 2011 Read More
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 …
Duke of Wellington, Acre Lane Brixton – Edwardian pub demolished Read More
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.
Vintage at the Southbank Centre – go-go girls and big bands Read More
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.
Mountain Of Love at the Brixton Windmill, Fri 29th July 2011 Read More
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 …
French Balkan ska band Gagadilo rip it up at Brixton Offline Read More
Ace local rockabilly band The Obscuritones were in fine form on Saturday night, putting in a floor filling performance at the trusty Stockwell Grosvenor.
Obscuritones oscillate wildly at the Stockwell Grosvenor Read More
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.
Ska party night at the Brixton Albert with the New Town Kings Read More
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 …
The Scribes rock the Offline Country Show after party, Brixton Read More
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 …
Photos: Morton Valence and The Lost Cavalry at Plan B, 7th July 2011 Read More
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 …
A look inside the Electric Brixton, formerly the Brixton Fridge Read More
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 …
Lost Cavalry at Brixton Offline Club – photos Read More
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 …
The Brixton Fridge to reopen as the Electric Brixton Read More
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 …
We DJ for the Monochrome Set at Dingwalls, June 2011 Read More
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, …
Actionettes shake it at the gay bar: Duckie, Vauxhall Read More
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.
A boozy Wednesday night in Brixton at the Satay and Music Bars Read More
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 …
Brixton dubstep vs two-step, at the Offline Club Read More
Offline Club regulars and my one of fave bands Morton Valence served up a mighty fine set in downtown Loughborough Junction on Wednesay night .
Morton Valence rip it up at their Loughborough Junction CD launch party Read More
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.
See the London Astoria disappear in front of your own eyes! Read More
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:
The Lovely Eggs rock Brixton Offline Read MoreI 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 …
Friday 20th May – don’t miss The Lovely Eggs at Brixton Offline! Read More
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 …
Brixton, 04:45am. Let the Jager Bombs commence! Read More
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 …
Four bands at Brixton’s Plan B (Offline club photos) Read More
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 …
Prince Albert Brixton – DJ night photos! Read More
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 …
Dulwich Ukulele Club May Ball – Japanese rock, go-go and ukuleles Read More
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.
Electro-pop at Brixton Offline Club with Marble Fairy Read More