Bands, clubs, pubs and drunken escapades
On Sunday 22nd Dec, a benefit night was put on for the Philippines Disaster Appeal at the most excellent Clwb Ifor Bach in Womanby Street, Cardiff. A large amount of local acts …
Photo report – Philippines Disaster Appeal benefit, Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, Dec 2013 Read More
Located by Tottenham Court Road tube station, the 12 Bar in Denmark Street is one of the very last rock’n’roll venues left anywhere near Soho, and it’s one that’s well …
Fat White Family headline the Antifolk Festival at Soho’s fabulous 12 Bar venue Read More
I finally got around to visiting the Harrison pub by Kings Cross last night, with my visit spurred on by a Lost Cavalry acoustic show at the venue’s fortnightly Folkroom night.
The Lost Cavalry play the Fortnightly Folkroom at the Harrison bar, central London Read More
There was an almighty party going on in Brixton last Friday as three new Brixton Buzz beers were launched, with a live show by the fabulous Mrs Mills Experience, and two …
Brixton Buzz beer sells out in 52 minutes at Kaff launch, with big Prince Albert after party, Sept 27th, 2013 Read More
Easily nudging its way up to being one of my top five gigs of the year was the wonderful show put on by The Lost Cavalry at the launch party …
Lost Cavalry album launch for ‘Three Cheers For The Undertaker’ at the St Pancras Old Church 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
I’ve just got back from this year’s fabulous Boomtown festival with a head full of happy memories and a still-confused recollection of our visit to the Prawnucopia Lounge.
The Prawnucopia Lounge at Boomtown 2013. Like drugs, but with giant prawns 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
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
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
More and more clubs around town are now employing photo ID scanning systems, and there seems to be a growing concern about both their use and what happens to the data being …
The growth of photo ID scanning systems in clubs – how safe is your data? Read More
A new Antic-owned venue has opened up in Brixton, with the Spanish themed Gremio de Brixton offering traditional tapas and drinks.
Gremio de Brixton opens in the old Babalou venue underneath Brixton St Matthews church Read More
We had another big night on Friday night at the Prince Albert on Coldharbour Lane, with local rock’nroll power-poppers, The Sharks, putting in a high energy set. Here’s a few photos from …
The Sharks turn it up at Brixton Offline Club Read More
Last week, I went along to ‘Wonderful Women of Walworth,’ a local celebration of International Women’s Day, held at The Crypt at St Peter’s, at the Elephant & Castle SE17.
Actionettes and the Wonderful Women in Walworth Read More
I’m really saddened by this. Club 414, one of Brixton’s longest serving family-run clubs has been closed by the police for at least a month after a shooting incident on …
Club 414 closed by police in Brixton after shooting Read More
Last night, I went along to the opening night of the Effra Social, a new Brixton venue located almost next door to the popular Hootananny/Hobgoblin/George Canning music pub on Effra …
Photos from the Brixton Effra Social launch party – Tories, rock’n’roll and real ale 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
Proudly billed as a ‘Magnificent Site To Be Let,’ this Edwardian photo shows the corner of Kenbury Street and Coldharbour Lane on the Brixton/Camberwell borders awaiting development. Much like today, …
Edwardian advertising on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton – Virol, Yorkshire Relish, Bovril, Brixton Theatre and Empress 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
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
Hitting the streets of Brixton this morning is the new BrixtonBuzz magazine – an independent, 28-page, A5 print mag listing all the clubs, gigs and other events around Brixton for the entire festive …
Out now! BrixtonBuzz mag – a new listings monthly for Brixton 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
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