Another Brixton murder
Just come back out from an excellent Brixton night out to discover the area around my front door taped off, and police everywhere. It seems a 23yr old was stabbed …
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No Frills Band and Dates; Offline Club
We had two great bands last night at Offline – and any band that has a spoon player is alright with me!
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Offline this Saturday
Sat 16th AUGUST LIVE MUSIC SPECIAL9pm – late. Prince Albert, 418 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton SW9 8LF.Tel: 020 7274 3771Transport: 2 mins from Brixton tube/BR/buses.FREE ADMISSION! CHEAP BAR! Map and venue …
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Celebrity Chimp, Beans on Toast and Evil Genius
Some pics from the all-star line-up at Offline, Brixton on Saturday!
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David Goo & Corp Machine, Offline
Some photos from Friday’s shindig:
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The Thirst & Innercity Pirates
Wow. Last night’s Offline was fantastic – we had a special acoustic performance from fast-rising local boys The Thirst and I think the Innercity Pirates are my new favourite live …
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Upcoming Offline Club nights in Brixton
Thursday’s Offline show (tonight) has got a ‘Critic’s Choice’ rating in Time Out – do come along as there’s a chuffing fantastic bill on offer and it’s all for free! …
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We’ve had two nice previews in Time Out for Thursday’s gig at JAMM in Brixton and been awarded a ‘recommended’ rating. So come along and don’t miss out on the …
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A stormy afternoon in Brixton
The weather continues its un-summer like path (which is fine by me seeing as I prefer the golden browns of Autumn and the crisp air of wintery mornings!)… Here’s some …
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Offline at the Albert
Friday night at the Albert with the Royal Trumpets, The Hospital Bombers and Nigel of Bermondsey was fun. Here’s some photos! More photos
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Trans-Siberian March Band at Offline
We had a great live show at the Brixton Albert on Saturday with the 12-strong Trans-Siberian March Band headlining. The band bravely started their set outside on Coldharbour Lane before …
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Barrington Road, tower block sunset
Sunset in Brixton, London.
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Grosvenor Pub, Stockwell (near Brixton)
A quick big up for the GROSVENOR boozer at 17, Sidney Street, SW9 0TP (off Brixton Road, not far from JAMM) It’s a fabulous old school pub with two bars, …
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Actionettes, samba drums, comedy at Offline
This was one of the best Offline nights for ages – up to forty samba drummers, dancing go-go girls, comedy, dancing and more! More pics here.
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Stereolab at the Windmill, Brixton
This was a great way to spend a Tuesday night, with indie legends Stereolab playing an intimate gig in one of Brixton’s finest venues, The Windmill. Here’s a few cameraphone …
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The Thirst at PlanB, Brixton
Had a top night at PlanB last night, checking out Brixton boys, The Thirst doing a live gig. Here’s some pics.
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Offline party pics
The hangover’s just about cleared after last night’s Offline. Here’s some pics: Good chum Helen McCookeryBook plays her Offline Albert debut. A welcome return for Mark Hibbett, blasting out his …
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A month of gigs
Some snapshots from a month in the Metropolis. ‘Scure the quality – they were all taken on my itty bitty Palm Centro phone. 30th April Illicitly sneaking into the May …
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Offline Cabaret Night – full of win!
It seemed a crazy idea: host a new cabaret night on a pub’s quietest night of the week, and choose the last Tuesday of the month (when wage packets have …
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Radio Luxembourg at Offline
Friday was one of the best Offline nights I’ve ever put on with two fantastic bands and a very lively crowd. Welsh psychedelic rockers Radio Luxembourg were really incredible – …
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Offline with The 0989s and I Wanna Be Sedated
Phew. That was a long day yesterday. After getting suitably beered up for the trip to Wembley to witness the mighty Cardiff heroically lose 1-0 in the FA Cup Final, …
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Offline with Shazia Mirza and more
Phew! That was a whle heap of fun last night with a fantastic bill including Shazia Mirza, Gin Riots, Mark Hibbett, The Boycott Coca Cola Experience, Vic Lambrusco, Richard Allen …
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Ken Livingstone in Brixton
Me: Hello Ken. I run the urban75 website where Paddick used to postLivingstone: Is that the Anarchist website?Me: No. The press made that up in an attempt to discredit Paddick …
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Offline returns to Crystal Palace!
On Friday we headed south and up hills for an Offline gig back at the Alma, a friendly old school boozer on Church Road. We had the No Frills Band …
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More lost pubs of Brixton
Pubs are still continuing to disappear from the area at a worrying rate of knots. Today I took a look up Lyham Road, Brixton SW2, a road that has lost …
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Offline party pics
Last night’s Offline at JAMM was a real treat with some great acts and a top atmosphere. Here’s some pics: Captain Hotknives was absolutely hilarious. We definitely want to get …
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Offline – more photos
Some more photos from Friday’s almighty mash-up! Don’t forget – the next Offline is this Thursday with top comedian Luke Toulson and three great live acts, plus cabaret. More info …
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Brixton: Rock’n’Roll, Fire and Snow
There was an almighty night at the Albert on Friday with two top bands – the DeBretts and I Wanna Be Sedated, a UK film premiere of the Last Days …
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Brixton snow!
OK, not a flake settled and it soon turned into bloody rain, but for a moment Brixton looked lovely and wintery. I love snow. In fact, I love winter too, …
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Storm ahoy!
There’s severe gales and heavy rain blowing in from the Atlantic tonight. Here’s the view over Brixton right now.
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