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Club Ugly: Thursday 26th November, 2009 In the words of James Murphy, "But if you're worried about the weather, then you picked the wrong place to stay".
This November, Club Ugly presses thy buttons in all new ways with world-premiere stylings...
Stages of Dan:
Launching their remarkable new EP at this very night these charming fellows present hooks, hooks and more goddamn catchy hooks until thy feet are in another room and thy face is twitching uncontrollably.
"Just pure, honest rock ‘n’ roll sprinkled with pop sensibility."
– PopWreckoning
The Ruderallis:
Oh my! There ain’t nothing complex about these guys, they just make good ol’ up-tempo R&B with plenty of hand-claps and… you know… illegal stuff.
Dear Winesburg:
Just embarking upon their promising maudlin career, the opening act are yet another lush and vibrant folk troupe in a town positively blessed by such acts.
Club Ugly: Thursday 29th October, 2009 In the words of Stephen Malkmus,"If you need a trademark for your sound you better look around".
This October, Club Ugly presents something old, something new, some people from Brighton, and a man singing the blues...
The Bobby McGees:
Unique, unmistakable, enchanting, The Bobby McGees have won admirers across
the country with their quirky stage show, knowing humour and gnawingly catchy
tunes, to see them once is to fall in head-over-heels in L.O.V.E.
"Demented...Psychotic...Brilliant...World Beating."
– Artrocker
The Title Sequence:
This not-so-gruesome twosome present an immediately enjoyable blend of
electronica-informed folk jingles presented in bright crayon technicolour and
filled with the joy of all the best old Saturday morning cartoons.
"I begin to wonder whether serendipity’s going to keep dropping superb
two-pieces like this my way in the future."
– Drowned in Sound
Alex Highton:
Mr. Highton has long deserved recognition for his impeccable musicianship and subtle,
understated, infectious tunes… but instead this laid-back fellow is more of a
hidden treasure, content to entertain the few who find him of their own accord.
"This guy is great... how do I buy the album?"
– Ashton 'Dude Where's My' Kutcher
+ disc-spinning, joke-making, and a near-universal lack of pretensions..
Let the recession recede (i.e. it's free).
Club Ugly: Thursday 24th September, 2009 In the words of Stephen Malkmus,"Echelon your dreams and they'll come true... type slowly".
This September, Club Ugly presents an intoxicating evening of touching poppy pleasantries for our distinguished guests...
The Stars of Sunday League:
Joining forces with Stuart Murdoch and Malcolm Middleton to prove that life sounds
better with a Scottish accent, the Stars of Sunday League pen some of the most
gorgeous musings that you are likely to here this side of the Mull of Kintyre.
"A band that will change your life."
– The Blue Walrus
Kinzli and the Kilowatts: A delicate blend of jazz and cabaret held together by an enchanting songstress dancing in lock-step with her smooth and subtle band. Will have you waltzing in the aisles.
"Brave, adventurous and talented."
– Subba Cultcha
Jake Beattie: A working class hero in the vein of a sober Shane MacGowan with a touch for
melancholy and a voice that can pierce hearts from a dozen paces.
+ a whole lotta soul on the decks and some truly leftfield segues..
Feel free to enjoy deflation (i.e. it's free).
Club Ugly: Tuesday 18th August, 2009 In the words of Stephen Malkmus,"Zurich is stained, and it's not my fault".
This July, Club Ugly presents…
The Last Dinosaur:
A maelstrom of soul and pathos, grand, heart-breaking melodies akin to Sigur Ros packaged with the passionate delivery and burning lyricism of Antony Hegarty.
"It seems something very, very special is afoot."
– Line of Best Fit
So Say So: Precociously orchestrated energetic folk rock meandering among gripping hooks and rolling codas in the vein of Shearwater or The Decemberists. Tightly delivered mini-epics featuring martial drums, sweeping strings and dancing keys.
The Welcome Committee: Hand-on-heart earnest ballads in the classic pop tradition of Brian May. A delightful young lad without a care in the world who simply wants to bring a tear to your eye.
+ your GDA recommended intake of timeless indie tunes and left-field comedy. .
Feel free to quit your job (i.e. it's free).
Club Ugly: Thursday 2rd July, 2009 In the words of Stephen Malkmus,"bring on the major leagues".
This July, Club Ugly presents…
Dark Captain Light Captain:
One of Club Ugly’s all-time favourite acts return to astonish us once more with their epic composition of post-rock, prog-rock and hip-hop.
"...beautiful, dense, textured, slightly scary and constantly engaging."
– Drowned in Sound
Oh, Atoms: In this atomic world every cake is a wedding cake, and every mouse is made of white chocolate. Reliably charming and perfectly loveable.
“Glorious folk pop with an undeniable commercial underbelly.”
– Music Week
Rescue Cat: Should Jens Lekman ever sign to Death from Above then the resulting Euro-electro-pop will not sound unlike Rescue Cat. A lovely man with a heart of gold and platinum beats.
+ the usual helpings of friendly faces, funny games and delightful DJses.
Don't even bring your wallet, we won't mind (i.e. it's free).
Club Ugly: Tuesday 2nd June, 2009 Hey, who are those crazy cats down in the basement?
Unlike online dating, Club Ugly is both inexpensive and unlikely to lead to feelings of rejection and alienation.
This June, Club Ugly presents…
Gabby Young and Other Animals:
Men have spent lifetimes building theatres and composing symphonies just to better complement voices such as that wielded by Gabby Young. Despite such efforts songstress is content with a motley crew of musical animals who aptly back her soaring tones with the kind of florid jazzy arrangements that keep Jules Holland awake at night.
Download Gabby's wonderful ditty ..Ones that got away...
Off Ground Touch: Yoking together melodies as languid and carefree as a summer breeze, this trio of bright young folksters pen meandering lullabies that idle relentlessly around your ears and impress themselves upon your memory.
Download The Touch's snazzy tune ..Passing Arrows...
Eddie Halliday: There is pure, unadulterated joy. There is bitter melancholy. And then there is Eddie Halliday. Eddie presents himself immediately as an immensely talented musician, bathing the audience in warm vocals and the sort of soaring arrangements that lend his music a sense of grandeur so often lacking in contemporary folk music.
“he has a real arsenal of joyful, catchy folk-pop wonderment” – God is in the TV
+ the usual helpings of double-smiles, game-gasms and rocko-muzik-fun-spin-DJs.
Don't even bring your wallet, we won't mind (i.e. it's free).
It was a cold winter's night, and all through the land nothing was stirring, except for our bands.
Some may have had flu, Others still felt queasy, But with comedy and music, Life's just happy and breezy.
So remember Club Ugly, When you're sick or you're solemn, We'll cheer you up, "Nah mate, it's not problem".
What now?
Don't forget to get your weekly dose of Tuckshop Community Radio... Perfect for discovering great rare music, old and new. Topical chit-chat and live sessions from the best of the unsigned world
My new album 'The Long Way Round' is now available to buy from my website - 5 pounds for 12 songs painstakingly recorded, mixed and complete with exclusive artwork by Devil's Kitchen.
Sunshine vibes lovingly rendered in the timeless medium of rock 'n' roll with soul, country and blues inflections, and featuring guest performances from Claud Musker (guitar), Adrian French (trumpet) and Scott Durum (saxophone).
THE PLAYGROUND presents Filthy Electro Trash on Saturday 14th Novmber. Come along and celebrate with:
Punks Jump Up (KITSUNE)// Punx Soundcheck (KITSUNE)// Steed Lord// Gobsausage// Glass Diamond// TOY TOY// The Education// Mr. Beasley// Ben Osborne// DJ Darkorse// Burlesque and Straightola (VJ Set)
Hiya! How's it going? In a world where everything has a price and we're all counting our pennies, music has become priceless. As a way of thanks to our loyal fans, we will be giving away free downloads every month to our mailing list members.
The first song is the gentle and intimate, 'Do You Think It's OK?' Sign up now to get your free download. Once you have signed up, you will automatically receive links to new exclusives as soon as they are available.
Join us this FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER at our new haunt THE HOBBY HORSE, for the launch of our new weekly FREE Fridays. FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER. The Hobby Horse, 281 Kingsland Rd, DALSTON. DOORS 6PM. FREE ENTRY. LIVE// ARTEFACTS FOR SPACE TRAVEL http://www.myspace.com/artefactsforspacetravel ISLINGTON BOYS' CLUB http://www.myspace.com/islingtonboysclub DJS// THE STOOL PIGEON JAMES THEAKER (NME RADIO) THE BROTHERS GRIME ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Click on the flyer above for more details on our November listings. Also joining us this month are: Electricity in Our Homes, The Duloks, Man Flu and Ice, Sea, Dead People to name but a few... Cheers! Ed & Dan HTTP://WWW.CLUBTHEMAMMOTH.COM
Hey there Get up close and personal with Franz Ferdinand at their official Brixton UK Tour after party. Expect FRANZ FERDINAND drummer Paul Thomson spinning indie-punk mayhem on the decks along with Sleazy-electro in room 2 from AfroPunk DJ’s and a live set from DELOOZE until 4AM.
