What’s on in Camden this week?!

OUR CMDN PICKS FOR YOU

Discover the best live music in Camden this week,

between 1st and 13th of October 🙂

SUNDAY 1st

at the Jazz Cafe / VIBRANT BRAZILIAN SOUL ORIGINATOR – THE UNIVERSE OF TIM MAIA

We’re bringing back our massive tribute to the legendary Brazilian musician. The 10-piece band will perform favourites like O Caminho do Bem, Que Beleza, and E Necessario, as well as the finest of his back catalogue from an extraordinary run of record releases in the 1970s and 1980s. Building his confidence in playing various instruments, like the flute, vocals, drums and guitar during his early teens. Maia first dabbled in group bands before taking the ultimate risk on his solo career. His voice sparked a revolution in Brazilian mainstream culture that went well beyond music, particularly the rise of the Black Rio movement. In his bassy and march-like tone, he expresses his desire to give the black people in Brazil a voice. Spoken highly of by all the soul greats from James Brown to Stevie Wonder, during the late 20th century, he was of influence not only on the sounds of soul around Brazil but around the world.
Tickets Standing: £15 here

Graham Parker & The Goldtops plus support Connor Selby at Dingwalls

Graham Parker returns to the UK for 6 exclusive dates with backing band The Goldtops, expect a night of classic Parker songs alongside some newer material. Stereotyped early in his career as the quintessential angry young man, Graham Parker was one of the most celebrated singer/songwriters to emerge from England’s pub rock scene in the early ’70s. Drawing heavily from Van Morrison and the Rolling Stones, Parker developed a sinewy fusion of driving rock & roll and confessional folk-rock, highlighted by his indignant passion, biting sarcasm, and bristling anger. At the outset of his career, his albums crackled with pub rock energy, snide witticisms, and perceptive insights, earning him a devoted following of fans and critics, who lavished praise on his debut, 1976’s Howlin’ Wind, recorded with the Rumour, his backing band of pub rock all-stars. After delivering Squeezing Out Sparks in 1979, which was a smash with critics and won him a larger audience in the United States, Parker courted a crossover career with solo projects such as 1982’s Another Grey Area and 1985’s Steady Nerves before settling into a cult following in the late ’80s and continuing to garner critical acclaim as his music mellowed but his lyrical perspective stayed sharp. At the behest of filmmaker Judd Apatow, Parker reunited with the Rumour for his movie This Is 40, which led to concert tours and a pair of albums, 2012’s Three Chords Good and 2015’s Mystery Glue. Fast forward to 2023 and Graham returns to the UK to play 6 exclusive dates with his most recent backing band The Goldtops. Expect a night of classic Parker songs alongside some newer material. Connor Selby – Selected to appear at Wembley Stadium supporting The Who, Kaiser Chiefs, Imelda May and Eddie Vedder in July 2019, Connor Selby is a rising star.

Having already played a number of iconic venues such as the 100 Club and Borderline, and having clocked up numerous festival appearances, the young British bandleader-guitarist-vocalist writes his own songs and builds on influences as diverse as Eric Clapton, Ray Charles, and Nick Drake. With his soulful vocal style and his distinctive guitar playing that evokes the British blues boom of the 1960’s, Connor has consistently captivated audiences and is making a name for himself.

MONDAY 2nd

at the Jazz Cafe / TERRY REID
“There are only three things happening in England. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Terry Reid.” – Aretha Franklin (1968)Terry Reid is widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists this country has ever produced. His concerts should be a cherished memory for any rock n’ roll fan. Since first touring with The Rolling Stones from the age of 15 Reid has had quite a career, also supporting tours with Cream, The Beatles and Fleetwood Mac. He famously turned down the front man’s place with Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, and instead went on to produce several solo albums of outstanding quality. There’s been a huge resurgence of interest in his music following recent reissues, including in the creative goldmine of albums from the 70s like River and Seed of Memory, where you’ll find the progressive funky folk blues sound that defines him best.
Tickets £20 here – currently sold out

TUESDAY 3rd

at the Underworld/ The Obsessed
The Obsessed is an American heavy metal band from Potomac, Maryland, led by Scott “Wino” Weinrich. The band combines elements of doom metal, stoner rock, and punk rock. Formed in 1980, they recorded a few demos and played a handful of live shows until they first split up in 1986 when Weinrich joined as lead vocalist for Saint Vitus, but reformed four years later. After releasing three albums (including their self-titled that was originally recorded in 1985), the Obsessed broke up for a second time in 1995. After briefly reuniting for some shows in 2012 and 2013, the Obsessed announced their third reunion in March 2016.
Tickets 26.47£ here

The Mary Wallopers at Dingwalls

Irish Rock ’n’ Roll – BC Records, released 6th October 2023, available on 12” vinyl, CD, cassette and everywhere digitally. Pre order the album here: https://fanlink.to/irishrnr

New single Wexford online everywhere now. “They’re revitalising Irish trad for a new generation with rowdy reinterpretations of hand-me-down odes to sex, devilry and drink (mainly drink). Like the Dubliners, the Pogues and Jinx Lennon before them, they elevate the displaced and the downtrodden, sticking two fingers up to the establishment and, in doing so, yanking a thread that unites all rebel music from folk to punk and rap” The Guardian
Tickets £11+ here

The Mary Wallopers | Live at Dingwalls

WEDNESDAY 4th

at Dublin Castle / Black Pantera + Black Rooster
Black Pantera is a metal/punk power trio created in 2014 by brothers Charles (vocals, guitar) and Chaene Gama (bass, backing vocals), later joined by Rodrigo “Pancho” Augusto (drums). Its name was inspired by the Black Panthers, the famous political organization founded in the US to fight police brutality against the black community. Even in the racially mixed reality of Brazil, it’s unusual to see black artists playing heavy metal. Culturally, they are usually associated with samba, reggae, and rap. Black Pantera challenges this idea completely. Their new album, “Ascensão” (Ascension), is a devastating and powerful follow-up to their well-reviewed previous releases, “Project Black Pantera” (2015) and “Agressão” (Aggression, 2018). The band’s natural growth is due to producer Rafael Ramos, an experienced and excited young visionary famous for bringing new ideas to a wide variety of legendary Brazilian artists, from jazz icons Joao Donato and Elza Soares to late indie gods such as Los Hermanos and Pitty.
Tickets:£10 on the door / £8 in advance here

THURSDAY 5th

at KOKO / Sultan Stevenson Trio
Pianist Sultan Stevenson is one of the fastest emerging artists on the London jazz scene. In March of 2023, Sultan released his debut album ‘Faithful One’ under Whirlwind Recordings. The album helped to earn Sultan a parliamentary jazz award for best newcomer of the year, adding to his renown as one of the brightest stars of his generation. His trio is quickly establishing a reputation as a must-see live show, consistently selling out national and international stages.
Tickets £11.25 here

Sultan Stevenson Trio

at Dublin Castle / Nirvardy (NIRVANA Tribute Band) + Dead Bait + DJs
Nirvardy – Nirvana homage playing two long sets of Kurt and Kris and Dave material spookily close to the real thing. A remarkable achievement of punk/grunge/indie assimilation. Will be a banging nite. Come As You Are…. “NIRVARDY are a ‘heavier than heaven’ soundalike homage to Nirvana based in Leicester, UK. They play utterly authentic versions of the influential trio’s back catalogue, revisiting songs from every studio album as well as plentiful b-sides and rarities. The attention to detail and variety of Nirvardy’s shows have proven hugely satisfying to casual listeners and hardcore aficionados alike and continue to win them fans all over the UK. There are no gimmicks here. The focus is purely on Nirvana’s music, delivered with the ferocious energy which originally spawned moshpits from Seattle to Reading and beyond. First and foremost Nirvardy are a band of fans. Keeping these vital songs alive and sweaty is a labour of love. The result is in an essential sonic experience for all lovers of Nirvana”… Dead Bait – outta Leeds and pursuing a fabulous math thrash concoction chock full of popping eyed intensity. Perfect accompaniment to a grungefest
Tickets: £10 on the door/ £8 in advance here

at Camden Assembly / PASTEL

“Latter day shoegaze with a bit of swagger to it” – BBC 6 music DJ Steve Lamacq. Pastel are a 5-piece guitar band. Fronted by Droylsden (Manchester) cousins Jack Yates (singer) & James Yates (guitar) with Liam O’Shea (Bass), Joe Anderson (guitar) & Rhys Wheeler (drums). Debut 4-track EP; ‘Deeper Than Holy’ produced by J. Fender (Afflecks Palace) dropped in October 2021 (Spirit Of Spike Island recordings) and hit no.1 in the UK physical chart. Clothing label ‘Pretty Green’ soundtracked their Autumn / Winter 2021 ad campaign video with ‘Deeper Than Holy’, in which the band also featured. Tickets + more info here

FRIDAY 6th

at O2 Kentish Town / Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Whether dwelling in the realm of dreams or nightmares, the primordial drive of Newcastle-based Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs is more powerful than ever. Their fourth record in a decade, Land of Sleeper, is testimony to this: the sound of a band channelling an energy, as the Pigs’ stature continues to elevate.
Tickets £17.25 here

at KOKO / Do Nothing
Do Nothing are an art-rock band from Nottingham. Equal parts taut post-punk and off-beat new wave, and underpinned by the distinctive lyricism of frontman Chris Bailey, the 4 piece have been compared to Parquet Courts, Interpol, Ought and Grizzly Bear.SUPPORT: HUMOUR
Tickets: £20.37 here

Black Vipers / at Dingswalls Canal Bar
Spanish Surf RocknRoll
Tickets £8.25 here

Pianos became the teeth / at LaFayette
With Support Sugar Horse + itoldyouiwouldeatyou – The opening couplet on Pianos Become The Teeth’s fifth full-length album Drift is as captivating as it is haunting, a statement which can also be said of the album as a whole. “For me, this record feels like one long night,” frontman Kyle Durfey explains. “Out Of Sight” parallels that feeling musically via layered vocals, atmospheric instrumentation and percussion accents that sound like a crackling fire before the song carefully crescendos into a hypnotic blend of distorted bass and melodic guitar line that’s strangely satisfying and completely unexpected. But Pianos Become The Teeth have never been the type of act to follow conventions. The Baltimore, D.C., five-piece—which also features guitarists Mike York and Chad McDonald, bassist Zac Sewell and drummer David Haik—originally started out as a screamo band and gained an enthusiastic fanbase via 2009’s Old Pride and 2011’s The Lack Long After. However shortly afterward Durfey stopped screaming and the band transitioned into a post-rock act who expanded their sound on 2014’s Keep You and 2018’s Wait For Love. Drift is the culmination of the band’s penchant for redefining and transcending their sound and it does so in a way that stays true to their artistic and aesthetic vision.
Tickets: £19.13 here

Pianos Become The Teeth

at Dublin Castle/ King Joe and the Atlantics + Remi Bankyln + DJ Fuzz
King Joe & The Atlantics are an exciting British based six-piece group influenced by the electrifying sounds of Rhythm & Blues of the 1940’s, 50’s and early 60’s. From the ashes of Big Town Playboys, who rocked many a packed Dublin Castle show back in the 1990s. The Atlantics line-up includes a truly outstanding selection of experienced & renowned players including Nick Lunt (Jools Holland R&B Orchestra), Al Nicholls (Big Town Playboys) and Wayne Lee (Son of Guitar legend Albert Lee), along with up & coming youthful musicians thrown in the mix. Tonight promises to be a wonderful evening of old school hot to trot joy, party down dance music like they used to make, played fabulously well, with attention to detail and superb chops all round. Hot support from Remi Banklyn – the spirit of Little Junior, Jackie Brunston and Sun Records pre Elvis are embodied by this superb performer. Authentically expressed and swinging good.
Tickets: £12 on the door / £10 in advance here

SATURDAY 7th
at the Jazz Cafe / REUBEN RICHARDS & THE JEZEBEL SEXTET PRESENT – THE MUSIC OF OTIS REDDING

Experience the incredible sound of Otis Redding as two of the UK’s most exciting soul acts join forces to celebrate the King of Soul. This uplifting show couldn’t come at a better time as London’s original soul man Reuben Richards, widely known for his Otis Redding inspired vocals, combines with the Hammond organ and horns of The Jezebel Sextet. Get ready for Otis classics like ‘Respect’, ‘My Girl’, ‘Mr Pitiful’, ‘Hard To Handle’, ‘Love Man’ and ‘Try A Little Tenderness’ performed by an eight-piece band of incredible raw sound and energy.
Tickets: Standing: £16

at Dublin Castle / Straighten Out (STRANGLERS TRIBUTE) + DJs We Got Killers
STRAIGHTEN OUT are the premier Stranglers tribute band out there…if you were lucky enough to be in the audience last time around in The Dublin Castle you’ll know what a superb experience this is. Not just a tribute- as sincere and assured an expression of The Meninblack’s best works as you could possibly hope for. And it’s a great fit in The Dublin Castle. With an extensive set-list that spans two solid hours, Straighten Out re-create the ‘early years’ sound of The Stranglers, complete with a keyboard rig that is the same model as the original used by Mr. Greenfield himself in the 1970’s…! The growling bass sound and the quirky guitar riffs are all there to be heard as is the dual vocal ‘attack’ from the two frontmen a la Burnel-Cornwell as they rip through all the classics: ‘Peaches’, ‘Hanging Around’, ‘No More Heroes’, ‘5 Minutes’, ‘The Raven’, ‘Walk On By’, ‘Straighten Out’, ‘Down In The Sewer’ and many more as they cover virtually the whole of the first three Stranglers’ albums and beyond… Straighten Out – live and unleashed – will take you on a nostalgia trip that transports you back to those raw, powerful, exhilarating times when The Stranglers emerged through the quagmire of mediocrity to produce some of the finest tunes ever written…Straighten Out will put you back in that place…! We Got Killers – DJ til 2am and will bring a special Stranglers roots, shoots, fruits and cahoots set to the party before spinning off into supereclectic disco hyperspace. Strap in.
Tickets: £15 on the door / £12.50 in advance here

SUNDAY 8th
at Dublin Castle / The Swagger + The Incredible Magpie Band + Atacama + The Clang Group + DJ Black Feather
The Swagger – “The Swagger’s music is modern rock with a catchy yet gritty aesthetic, combining melodic 60’s style harmonies and classic 90’s Britpop indie-alternative with a slice of punk attitude” Incredible Magpie Band, as beloved of one Liam Gallagher, amongst many other good souls, doing a short acoustic set for us tonight. Atacama slams together heavy desert rock and fuzzy stoner riffs to craft a face-melting haze of riffage and psychedelia. A 5 piece band haling from middle England, with heavy links to Queens of the Stone Age, Kyuss, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam… The Clang Group – Clive Langer and Heavy Friends play the first of their Autumnal Dublin Castle residency…a beautiful blend of quintessential English psych, skronking art rock and modal pop it is too. Clanger’s shadow looms large across the British rocknroll landscape…guitarist and songwriter with Deaf School, producer for the likes of Madness, Morrissey, Deaf School and the man that wrote Shipbuilding…DJ Black Feather takes us thru til 2am.
Tickets: £8 on the door /£6 in advance here

MONDAY 9th
at Green Note / Gypsy Dynamite
Gypsy Dynamite: The soul of Gypsy Dynamite, Filippo and Giulio explode onto stage with sizzling guitar, unique and fresh arrangements of traditional Gypsy swing, Italian and Spanish music and memorable ‘million sellers’… Gypsy Dynamite style! The band was originally formed as a duo by Giulio Romano Malaisi and Filippo Dall’Asta in London in 2012. As well as performing regularly in the UK, they have toured in France, Italy, Malta and Russia, and played at many illustrious venues including the House of Parliament, Brasserie Zedel, the Tower of London, Union Chapel, Novikov, the Century Club, Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec, Le QuecumBar, The Forge, Cahoots, The Hideaway and many more… The duo often team up with prodigy guests from London’s top music scene, expanding their lineup up to a 6-piece band.
Tickets £ 10.00 & more info here

TUESDAY 10th
At Camden Club / Ffion Rebecca + Xavier Collins + Naya Yeira
Tickets free, more info here

WEDNESDAY 11th
at O2 Forum Kentish Town /Ash & The Subways
Ash are taking their first new album together for more than five years on tour and on a co-headline run with The Subways. ‘Race The Night’ is the band’s eighth studio album and both a party with old friends and a message to leap into the present with arms wide open.
Tickets £33.00 here

THURSDAY 12th
L.A.B. / at O2 Kentish Town
After making a name for themselves in New Zealand and Australia, the award-winning L.A.B will be hitting the UK for the first time with their sixth studio album, and unique eclectic mix of reggae, blues, funk, rock and electronic. A mainstay in the NZ Music Charts and on the festival circuit, L.A.B features former members of two of New Zealand’s premier acts Kora and Katchafire, they are Brad Kora, his brother Stu Kora, Ara Adams-Tamatea, Miharo Gregory and front-man Joel Shadbolt.
Tickets £35.70 here

FRIDAY 13th
CMDN live gig at the Dublin Castle/ Dubinski, The Flitz, The Gardeners
Don’t miss our first gig this month – a night featuring the finest indie rock in Camden!
DUBINSKI – Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Dubinski is an indie rock band consisting of four brothers: Eugene, Fergus, Donal, and Eoin Gaine. Originally from Yorkshire, the band moved to the Highlands early in their childhood, where through their isolation and developing love of music, they inevitably started playing music together.
THE FLITZ – a classic four-piece indie outfit from West London. Their sound draws on the rough and ready side of Britpop to modern indie pop.Dan, James, Ben and Mike all started playing together in the final weeks of uni, and since leaving have been circling the London music scene. Infectious grooves and tongue in cheek lyrics, The Flitz are there to soundtrack your nights out.
THE GARDENERS – a four-piece, jangly guitar band from Southend-on-Sea and London.
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