02-05-25 Dublin Castle
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02 May, 2025
📅 May 2, 2025 | 📍 The Dublin Castle, Camden
CMDN is back with another explosive night of live music at The Dublin Castle — Camden’s home of rock ‘n’ roll legends.
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This lineup brings together fiery indie-rock, gritty blues, soul-drenched alt-rock, and raw singer-songwriter brilliance:
🎸 And The Sunset Burns — Spanish-London fusion, heartfelt indie, and anthemic energy.
🎸 Vermantics — Aussie rockers mixing 60s melodies, 90s attitude, and modern bite.
🎸 Penny Skint — Big riffs, no-nonsense alt-rock, and a loyal London following.
🎸 Betty Lou — Spellbinding folk-rock with a powerful voice and a modern edge.
🎸 Billy Magerison — Soulful, blues-driven storytelling with a psychedelic twist.
Whether you’re into raw guitar energy, soaring vocals, or sweaty, unforgettable Camden nights — this show is stacked with rising stars you’ll want to brag about discovering first.
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April 04, 2025
02/05/25 at Dublin CastleCMDN Presents: And The Sunset Burns, Vermantics, Penny Skint, Betty Lou & Billy Magerison – May 2 @ The Dublin CastleWe’re starting May with another monster lineup at The Dublin Castle, Camden’s legendary live music hotspot! On May 2, CMDN Presents a night stacked with some of the most exciting rising stars in indie, rock, alt, blues, and folk: And The Sunset Burns, Vermantics, Penny Skint, Betty Lou, and Billy Magerison.This is a night where blues rock meets singer-songwriter soul, with gritty riffs, raw lyricism, high-energy stage shows and heartfelt performances!You know the vibe: Camden sweat, good people, great music. Come early, stay late, and lose yourself in the spirit of Camden!🎟️ Get Tickets Here: CMDN TicketsMeet the Bands🎸 And The Sunset BurnsAnd The Sunset Burns blend indie rock, Anglo-American sounds, and Latin influences into a powerful and emotive live experience. Childhood friends Danny and Isma left Cantabria, Spain, in 2017 for London, where they connected with Londoners Ruben and Alex to form ATSB in 2022. Their debut album All My Sins captures a journey of self-discovery, exploring cultural roots and personal identity. Their music is heartfelt, dynamic, and deeply human – an exhilarating fusion that defines modern indie blues rock in 2025. Expect soaring vocals, intricate rhythms, and an unrelenting energy on stage!👉 Instagram | YouTube | Spotify 🎸 VermanticsVermantics are the Australian-born, London-based alt-rockers who are quickly taking over the scene! Combining grunge and garage grit of ’90s alternative and indie rebellion of the 2000s, Vermantics create an infectious, explosive live experience with their very unique sound.Their songs hit hard but always deliver a big, singalong chorus. Pure alt rock energy with a contemporary twist – Vermantics are the real deal, ready to ignite Camden.👉 Instagram | YouTube | TikTok 🎸 Penny SkintPenny Skint are a powerhouse alt-rock trio born out of the same stomping grounds as The Rolling Stones. With Liam Phillips (lead vocals/guitar), Megan Mayes (bass/vocals), and Dan Williams (drums) at the helm, Penny Skint channel the grit, determination, and raw energy of old-school rock and roll, fusing it with the urgency of today’s youth.Their shows are packed, wild, and sweaty, with a loyal community behind them — pure working-class rebellion and artistry, determined to carve their own legacy in London’s rock scene.👉 Instagram | Spotify | YouTube 🎸 Betty LouBetty Lou brings an enchanting blend of folk, blues, and alternative rock to the Dublin Castle stage. Armed with her acoustic guitar and resonant vocals, she captivates audiences with soul-stirring songwriting that’s equally raw and poetic. With her new backing band, Betty Lou elevates her sound into even bigger, bolder performances – ready to leave a lasting impression with authenticity, edge, and soul.👉 Instagram | Spotify | SoundCloud | Facebook | YouTube 🎸 Billy MagerisonBilly Magerison is a true musical craftsman – a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with roots in blues, soul, reggae, and Celtic traditions. With tight grooves, soulful vocals, and experimental touches, Billy has won acclaim from BBC Introducing and BBC Radio Bristol, with multiple “Track of the Week” awards. His live shows are full of heart and emotion, blending storytelling with psychedelic sonic adventures — a must-see talent rising through the UK music scene.👉 Instagram | YouTube | Spotify 🔥 Why You Can’t Miss This NightIf you love indie, blues rock, alternative sounds, and discovering the next generation of rock and blues stars, this is YOUR night.If you know, you know – our CMDN nights at The Dublin Castle are known for intimate energy, unforgettable performances, and discovering the next big thing before the rest of the world catches on. So, join us in supporting the spirit of live music and become part of it!🔗 Grab your tickets now — and don’t miss your chance to be part of Camden’s living music history.🎟️ Tickets: CMDN Tickets
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April 04, 2025
CMDN May 2025 Gig GuideWhat’s on in Camden? Well, the next few weeks are looking absolutely wild, and we couldn’t be more excited! I’ve pulled together a list of shows we’re genuinely buzzing for – the kind of nights that remind you why live music is one of the best experiences and why Camden’s still the heartbeat of rock ‘n’ roll!This isn’t just another “what’s on” guide – it’s a handpicked selection of my favourite upcoming concerts, chosen with serious love and care: From Indie to Blues Rock, fuzzed-out doom and heavy psychedelic rock and stoner from my favourite festival in Camden, Hardcore pioneers, Goth-Rock legends and Flamenco, every gig on this list is something I genuinely can’t wait for and will attend to myself, why would I otherwise recommend?!So, clear your calendar, charge your camera roll and prepare for dancing and crowd surfing this month because Camden’s about to go off!⚡ THE CAMDEN GIGS YOU CAN’T MISS THIS MONTH 🎤 April 25 – CMDN Presents: The Ariston, Ace Persona, Belle Dame & Nick Shane @ The Dublin CastleThis one’s personal. A proper CMDN night at the iconic Dublin Castle – our turf, our sound, and our hand-picked lineup. Signature Vision bring working-class indie anthems soaked in emotion and grit – think Sam Fender with more chaos. Ace Persona blends dreamy atmospheres and alt-rock textures, Belle Dame will whisk you into a moody, intricate soundscape, and Nick Shane? The man’s got Bowie in his bones. This isn’t just a gig – it’s a Camden rite of passage.🎟️ Tickets hereRead more about this gig and check out the bands here 🌎 April 26 – Francisco, el Hombre: Farewell Show @ The Jazz CaféLatin rock with fire in its lungs. Francisco, el Hombre’s last London show promises to be a fever dream of psychedelic guitar, political punch, and relentless rhythm. Their mix of Brazilian and Mexican influences, punk spirit, and fearless heart has lit up stages across the world – and this farewell is going to be massive. One more night. One more roar. Don’t miss this.🎟️ Tickets here The Classic Car Boot SaleWhen: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th April 2025Where: King’s Cross🎟️ More info hereOkay, technically neither Camden nor live music only, BUT an absolute must if you love vintage fashion, classic cars, and good vibes. Picture this: crate-digging for vinyl, sipping craft beer, finding your next favourite outfit, and dancing to killer retro DJ sets and live musicians – all in the company of some stunning vintage motors. It’s the perfect way to spend the afternoon before heading to Camden for live music. 🎸 May 1 – Razorlight @ The RoundhouseJohnny Borrell and the gang are storming the legendary Roundhouse, guitars blazing, with Golden Touch, America, and all the 2000s indie bangers you once had on your iPod. It’s the original lineup, the full-fat nostalgia, and a crowd ready to shout every chorus into the void.🎟️ Tickets here 🔥 May 2 – CMDN Presents: And The Sunset Burns, Vermantics, Penny Skint, Betty Lou & Billy Magerison @ The Dublin CastleCMDN’s back again with a monster lineup, stacked with returning legends and killer new acts! Blues rock meets singer-songwriter in a night that covers everything from heavy, gritty riffs to raw lyricism. And The Sunset Burns: Delivering explosive indie rock with heartfelt lyrics and dynamic performances. Vermantics: Australian alt-rockers known for their energetic stage presence and catchy hooks. Penny Skint: Bringing gritty, soulful sounds that resonate with raw emotion. Betty Lou & Billy Magerison: A duo blending classic influences with modern flair. 🎟️ Get Tickets here You know the vibe – Camden sweat, good people, great music. Come early, stay late, lose yourself – Join us for another legendary CMDN night! 👨🎤 May 2 – A Night Celebrating David Bowie @ The Blues Kitchen CamdenOnce the amps cool off at The Dublin Castle, we’re heading straight to Bowie heaven. The Blues Kitchen is throwing a full-blown tribute to the king of glam rock – with live anthems like Starman, Heroes, Under Pressure, and Changes, followed by a set of funky soul bangers to carry you through ‘til 3 AM. Dust off your glitter. This night belongs to Ziggy.🎟️ Tickets here ⚡ May 4 – Bank Holiday Special: Celebrating Led Zeppelin @ The Blues Kitchen CamdenCamden + a bank holiday + Led Zeppelin = carnage. We’re talking all-out celebration of the gods of rock, with Stairway, Whole Lotta Love, Black Dog, Immigrant Song – the works. It’s going to be loud, wild, and borderline spiritual. If you’ve ever air-guitared to Page, this one’s for you.🎟️ Tickets hereAGNOSTIC FRONT – HARDCORE LEGENDS RETURN📍 The Underworld, Camden📅 Wednesday 7th May 2025🎟️ Get TicketsNYC’s hardcore pioneers are back in Camden – and they’re not pulling any punches. AGNOSTIC FRONT return to The Underworld to remind us why they’ve carried the torch for real, gritty, no-bullshit hardcore since ’83.Their record Warriors, produced by Freddy Cricien (Madball), is a battle cry – loud, raw and razor sharp. It’s unity over ego, truth over power, and a boot to the neck of injustice. “We support UNITY,” frontman Roger Miret says. “Unite! Fight the system!”This isn’t nostalgia. This is the lifeblood of hardcore, still raging with purpose and fire.See you in the pit. Alain Johannes + Earl of Hell 📍 The Underworld, Camden📅 Friday 9th May 2025🎟️ Tickets here One of rock’s best-kept secrets is back. From jamming with RHCP in high school to recording with Queens of the Stone Age, Alain Johannes has worked with the legends (Chris Cornell called him “a wizard”). The list of musicians he’s worked with reads like an encyclopedia of California rock history: Chris Cornell, Them Crooked Vultures, PJ harvey, Sound City Players, No Doubt, Mark Lanegan, Jimmy Eat World, Queens of the Stone Age, Brody Dalle and Arctic Monkeys… Now he returns to Camden for a heavy-hitting, soul-shaking show, backed by Scotland’s rising fuzz-lords Earl of Hell (can highly recommend, saw the lads recently when they supported Brant Bjork and Masters of Reality) – whose debut album he co-produced. Last year’s Underworld gig was apparently wild, so I can’t wait to check it out this year! 🚀 May 15 – CMDN Presents: Red Eye Pariah + Ini Lowe & Emerson @ The Dublin CastleA night of fire from start to finish. Red Eye Pariah – one of Ireland’s most exciting indie exports – are bringing their high-voltage blend of catchy melodies and multi-genre energy to Camden. Expect big choruses, sweaty singalongs, and an atmosphere only CMDN can create. Supported by two stellar artists – Ini Lowe, one of our CMDN’s faves, and Emerson – this one’s got instant classic written all over it.🎟️ Tickets here🤘 May 16-18: Desertfest, the most exciting heavy psych stoner doom festival!Alright, here’s the one I’ve been dying to tell you about… it’s Desertfest time, taking over Camden from May 16–18! Just after our May 15 CMDN gig at The Dublin Castle, the entire neighbourhood gets loud – proper loud – for three straight days of doom, psych, sludge, stoner, and pure riff worship! Honestly, this is my favourite festival of the year and I can’t wait to lose my voice (and my mind) at this one again, last year I crowdsurfed for the first time to The lineup? Absolutely unreal:Elder, Earth, Pallbearer, Stoned Jesus, Planet of Zeus, The Devil & The Almighty Blues, Hippie Death Cult, Conan, Lowrider, Slift, Dopelord, Castle Rat and sooo many more.You’ve got The Roundhouse, Electric Ballroom, Underworld and the Black Heart turning into full-on temples of fuzz for the weekend.If you like your music heavy, loud, sweaty, and soaked in beer and distortion, this is your holy land. Seriously, you’ll come out of this weekend with new favourite bands, no voice, and zero regrets.🎟️ Grab your passes while you still can: desertfest.co.ukSee you front right in the pit 😉FOLK TRIPLE BILL: FREDA D’SOUZA, NIKA MO & SOPHIA HANSEN-KNARHOI📍 Green Note📅 Saturday 17th May 2025 – 1:30 PM (Matinee)🎟️ Book TicketsFor a quiet moment of beauty amidst Camden’s chaos, this Green Note matinee is pure gold. It’s a triple bill of fearless folk experimenters pushing songwriting into strange and intimate places.🎵 Freda D’Souza finds whole universes in minimalist melodies and delicate repetition.🎵 Nika Mo brings whimsical, art-folk storytelling straight from Boorloo (Australia), always wandering, always surprising.🎵 Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi crafts ambient-folk with cinematic textures and raw, human honesty.This one’s all about detail, atmosphere, and emotion. A mid-May Saturday never sounded so soulful. THE SISTERS OF MERCY – GOTHIC ICONS RETURN TO CAMDEN📍 Roundhouse, Camden📅 Sunday 25 & Monday 26 May 2025🎟️ Get TicketsThe godfathers of goth are back. The Sisters of Mercy return to the Roundhouse for two nights of shadow-drenched spectacle, bringing their signature blend of gothic rock, post-punk, and darkwave to the heart of Camden. Expect Andrew Eldritch’s haunting baritone, driving basslines, and the relentless rhythms of their legendary drum machine, Doktor Avalanche. From the hypnotic “Lucretia My Reflection” to the anthemic “This Corrosion,” these shows promise a journey through the band’s storied legacy. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness the masters of dark rock in their element. 🧛 CREEPER – SANGUIVORE LIVE IN FULL 📍 KOKO, Camden📅 Friday 30th May 2025🎟️ Get TicketsCamden, prepare for the resurrection.For the first time ever, Creeper will perform their vampiric rock opera Sanguivore in full — and they’re doing it at KOKO, the very venue where their legend began. It’s been six years since they last haunted this stage, and now they return with fangs bared and hearts ablaze.Described as “a magnificent, goth-punk rock opera” , Sanguivore is a theatrical odyssey that channels the spirit of Meat Loaf, Bowie, and The Sisters of Mercy into something uniquely Creeper. From the nine-minute opener “Further Than Forever” to the blood-soaked ballads that follow, this is a show that promises drama, decadence, and a touch of the macabre.It may be only rock ‘n’ roll, but on this night, it could take your life… 🧛 Las Migas: Flamenco Powergroup📍 The Jazz Cafe, Camden📅 Saturday 31st May 2025🎟️ Tickets hereAs a half-Spaniard, I couldn’t resist this one: With two decades of pushing the boundaries of flamenco and a Latin Grammy under their belts, Las Migas blend fiery guitar, infectious rhythms, and breathtaking vocals into something electric. From collabs with Estrella Morente and Tomatito to their brand-new album Flamencas, this all-female powerhouse brings soul, elegance, and power to Camden.You’ll dance, you’ll cry, you’ll want to run off and join a flamenco troupe. I can’t wait! THE WATERBOYS – 80s FOLK ROCK: TWO NIGHTS AT THE ROUNDHOUSE📍 Roundhouse, Camden📅 Friday 31 May & Saturday 1 June 2025🎟️ Get TicketsFew bands can summon a wave of emotion and sonic power quite like The Waterboys. Led by the ever-charismatic Mike Scott, the band returns to Camden for two unmissable nights at the Roundhouse, bringing with them the spirit of “The Whole of the Moon,” “Fisherman’s Blues,” and “This Is The Sea.”Expect a wild, genre-bending ride across soul, folk, country-rock and “big music” anthems, all delivered with full-throttle energy and a world-class lineup including double keys, an Irish rhythm section, and no shortage of magic.🎹 As Scott says: “This band plays with everything—fire, soul, and grace. Every show is a new adventure.” 🎸 Discover the Spirit of Camden – Past, Present & Loud as Ever At CMDN Live, we don’t just promote concerts – we celebrate a legacy. Camden has always been more than a postcode. It’s the beating heart of UK music culture, where legendary performances echo through the streets and rising stars find their stage. From the gritty roots of punk and alt-rock to soul, folk, flamenco and beyond, every gig we promote is a chance to connect people with the true spirit of Camden – a spirit built on rebellion, creativity, and raw, unfiltered sound.This mission drives us daily: to give you not just access to the best live music in London, but to the stories, the energy, and the historic venues that make Camden a global music icon. Whether you’re catching a breakthrough band at The Underworld, vibing to flamenco at Jazz Cafe, or reliving rock history at The Roundhouse, you’re part of something bigger – a community keeping live music alive and kicking.📍 So join us. Explore our gig guide, dig into Camden’s rich musical history, and experience unforgettable shows – from underground discoveries to world-class legends – right here in our home!See you in Camden! Nila👉 Subscribe to our CMDN Live’s gig calendar and newsletter to stay ahead of the noise.#SpiritOfCamden #CamdenLiveMusic #LondonGigGuide #CamdenGigs #LiveMusicLondon #RockHistoryCamden #RisingStarsCamden
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