Ska & Reggae Xmas Party

TodayDoors 19:30

Leah Marlene

Dublin Castle · London

Leah Marlene - Pop/country siren with big songs and equally expansive arrangements/production. She is Canadian but lives in Nashville and grew up in America living and breathing Country vibes. She came close to winning American Idol recently. She is the daughter of Honeymoon Suite guitarist Derry Grehan (who is an absolute legend in Canada!) Chris Erasmus - Solo guitar picking county artist with a deep dark voice à la the guy from The Handsome Family and Johnny Cash. He's just come back from a trip to Nashville where he recorded his new album with Grammy winner Scott Jacoby (Coldplay, John Legend - another touchstone). Rudi Lloyd-Benson is originally from the smallest city in the U.K, St Davids, Pembrokeshire. recently relocated to Cardiff. His drifty guitar work a reflection of surroundings of the coast and his soft rhythmic voice, hypnotic and calming to the ear ‘Intricate chord shapes partnered with vocal simplicity, reminiscent of Josh Rouse, Peter Doherty and Jamie T’ Ababcb Magazine

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Thu 22 OctDoors 19:30

Nerorgasmo Vs Dread Messiah!

Dublin Castle · London

Nerorgasmo - excellent Italian hardcore band from Torino formed by Luca "Abort" and Simone (ex Blue Vomit!) originally active between 1984 and 1987. In 1993 Nerorgasmo played a reunion show and have revisited their momentous music often enough to never fade away from the hearts of minds of their Italian fans, but this is the first time they’ve played on British soil. This, their first ever London performance is set fair to be a legendary event in the alt/punk/thrash annals… Especially as they’ll be joined on this bill by equally legendary London thrash monsters Dread Messiah, a band that play with such joyfully confrontational intensity they captivate any audience any time. Not to be missed then. Guru Honey Badger - Rachel Darq’s esteemed high drama sex and death gothic punk rock machine is now fully manned, or womaned more accurately, and is delivering the goods somewhere between the Banshees, Nina Hagan and an X rated Kate Bush. New single, the provocatively titled ‘Gold Fanny’ is a belter.

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Fri 23 OctDoors 19:15

Ocean Colour Scene Vs The Beatles Party!

Dublin Castle · London

Flaming Pie - as part of a special “Beatles in London” weekend, following the footsteps of the Fab Four around the capital, eager fans will be travelling with this red hot Swiss Beatles tribute band, Flaming Pie – a passionate and authentic three-piece act that captures the spirit and energy of the Beatles’ live years. The band has already performed at iconic venues such as The Indra Club + The Kaiserkeller in Hamburg, as well as at the International Beatleweek in Liverpool. Julia Baird, John Lennon’s half-sister, praised the band after one of their shows, saying: “John would have absolutely loved this band”… (Sorry the Ocean Colour Scene band have flaked out) DJ Fuzz Duprey til late

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Sat 24 OctDoors 19:30

Never Mind The Beaulocks Here’s The Vacant Pistols

Dublin Castle · London

Never Mind The Beaulocks Here’s The Vacant Pistols’ - what a perfect pairing of punk rock roustabout rogues. Punk,ska and New Wave covers troupe supreme yer Beaulocks and Welsh Sex Pistols tippertop tribute The Vacant Pistols sharing a Dublin Castle bill to celebrate chaos, fun and anarchy via three chords and the truth. Dust off yer bum flaps. Or at least yer dancing docs. An unmissable punk party. DJ Tony Bugbear is Neat Neat Neat with We Got Killers til 2am.

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Fri 18 DecDoors 17:00

DJ Nights: Mi-Soul Radio Christmas

Boisdale of Canary Wharf · London

Dinner & Table Reservations from 5pm. DJs from 7pm-2am Boisdale has Jools Holland as Patron of Music, a live programme that runs seven nights a week and a NEXO sound system installed because the music demands it. Mi-Soul Radio has Gordon Mac MBE, Kiss FM in its DNA and thirty years of soul, house and R&B running through everything it does. On Friday nights the two come together on the first floor and the result is exactly what you would hope for. The selectors rotate through the Mi-Soul roster each week, which keeps the sets fresh without ever dropping the standard. Deep soulful house one Friday, classic R&B the next, but always played by someone who has a genuine relationship with the music rather than a playlist and a laptop. Start on the heated terrace with a cocktail overlooking Cabot Square, move inside when the night builds and let the sound system do the rest. First Floor Bar & Heated Garden Terrace Nestled in Cabot Square and overlooking the fountain with the Canary Wharf skyline beyond, the first floor bar and heated garden terrace is a destination in its own right. Fine wines, premium spirits and expertly crafted cocktails, with a selection that covers everything from rar...

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Fri 18 DecDoors 17:00

Mica Paris

The Jazz Cafe · London

GigsSoulFunk & R&B

Fri 18 DecDoors 18:00

Brandenburg Concertos at Christmas (6pm)

St Mary Le Strand · London

Enjoy an exceptional concert by candlelight this Christmas in the beautiful setting of St Mary Le Strand Church.

GigsClassical

Fri 18 DecDoors 18:00

Christmas Carols by Candlelight

St Olave Church · London

Enjoy an exceptional candlelit carol concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of St Olave's Church.

GigsClassical