Inner City Pirates, Brixton
We loved the Inner City Pirates when they played our Offline club back in July this year, so when we heard they were playing one of our favourite venues in …
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Filthy Pedro & The Shanners @ Offline
Some photos from Friday’s lively Offline night at the Albert in Brixton.
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Brixton Skating Rink
Opened in 1910, Brixton Skating Rink was situated in Effra Road and was a popular venue until it closed around 1965. If you’d gone in the 1920s you could have …
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The Mystery of the Brixton Road footbridge
It started with a request by Paulie for a photo of the old footbridge in Brixton on the urban75 bulletin boards. The request was met by such head scratching that …
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Offline: Ottoman march bands, samba drummers and more!
Offline reverberated to some lively sounds last night. I’m too hungover to go into any detail, so here’s a few photos. Lots more here.
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The Monochrome Set at Dingwalls
We managed to blag our way into an invite-only Cherry Red party tonight at Dingwalls in Camden. And there was free beer! On the bill was JimBob (from Carter USM) …
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Offline – skiffle, ska and comedy mayhem!
We had a fantastic night at the Albert on Friday. Here’s some photos from the night – click here for more! Don’t forget – we’ve got an ENORMOUS club night …
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Punk rock special at Offline
I’ve just about recovered from Friday night’s mad punk rock special at the Albert in Brixton. Two great bands, lots to drink and a happy, mosh-pit loving crowd. Terrific fun! …
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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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Greenwich Tunnel & Canary Wharf
We originally tried to get a Clipper boat back into town after learning that the DLR system was suspended for maintenance work. Despite being sold the ticket and informed that …
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Around Leicester and Trafalgar Squares
Some snaps from my wander around central London yesterday: Street artist in Leicester Square.
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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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