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Sunday, 21st July 2013

underdog, 51 bethnal green road, shoreditch, E1 6LA

As well as touring all over Europe, the middle-east, the USA and Canada, Big Boy Bloater has made numerous TV and radio appearances

In March '12 he was a guest on the Jo Whiley show on BBC Radio 2, chatting to Craig Charles (sitting in). In 2011 he recorded a live session and interview on the Jools Holland Radio 2 show and was a live guest on the Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show on BBC 6Music

Previous to that he recorded three live sessions for Mark Lamarr's late night Radio 2 show ‘God's Jukebox' (Nov 06, Dec 08 & Jan 10) and two sessions for the Paul Jones R&B show

He spent a week as the house band on CH4's Big Breakfast and has racked up many other national TV and radio appearances both home and abroad

He has played in some of the most famous venues in the world and has appeared at many major festivals worldwide

Bloater has played guitar behind contemporary artists like Paloma Faith and Imelda May and continues to be a much sought after session player as well as being the guitarist du jour for visiting Blues, R&B and R&R legends (see Reviews and Collaborations below)

With his new band ‘Big Boy Bloater and the Limits' (launched 2011) Big Boy Bloater is building on his rhythm and blues roots, inventing a new, fresh sound - delivered in his unique, mesmerising and powerful style

He brings you brand new sounds from his own songbook, a stunning mix of swamp soul, dark blues and twang

Quotes

"One of the great Blues men of our time"
Jools Holland, BBC Radio 2

"Bloater is a phenomenal guitarist!"
Mark Lamarr, BBC Radio 2

"I love this guy

He has a voice that sounds like it's been soaked in turpentine for the last decade!"
Craig Charles, BBC 6 Music

"Rhythm & Blues hasn't been this exciting in years"
Classic Rock Blues Magazine

"The next big thing in blues"
Total Guitar Magazine

"I'm a massive fan of Big Boy Bloater, he's a charismatic boy with a big voice"
Imelda May

Sunday, 14th July 2013

underdog, 51 bethnal green road, shoreditch, E1 6LA

Swing supergroup, combining powerful vocals, dynamite rhythm and heavenly horns... Dynamic and entertaining

With a classic line up of vocals, rhythm guitar, drums, double bass and a horn section, including trombone, trumpet and clarinet, The Smokey Taps play high-energy swing and gypsy jazz and have a blinding reputation for getting the whole joint swinging!

Sunday, 30th June 2013

underdog, 51 bethnal green road, shoreditch, E1 6LA

Lead by Canadian, Sax-toting, geek-throb Spencer Evoy, MFC Chicken are a London based 5 piece who deal in pure, unadulterated, organic rock'n'roll in the style of Bill Hailey, Chuck Berry or Buddy Holly

Every detail is taken care of from Bret's punchy bass lines and Alberto's choppy guitars to Ravi's rock solid beats and Parsley's euphoric keys but its Spencer's hollering, yowling and uh-huh-ing that gives this music such an authentic and infectious soul

Essentially, what I'm saying is that MFC Chicken are the best party band on God's green earth because they produce music so passionate, so authentic and so goddamn fun that they will get any group of folk dancing

If proof were needed, I can, hand on heart, tell you that I've seen them make a room full of Scandinavian Architects go coco for cocopuffs on a wet December evening in London town

True story.

Sunday, 23rd June 2013

underdog, 51 bethnal green road, shoreditch, E1 6LA

Dan's music harks back to the roots of early rent party/juke playing

Dan's performances encompass the whole acoustic blues genre from the rough-edge bottleneck blues of the Mississippi Delta to the intricate finger-picking styles of Texas and the Carolinas

He focuses on rare and standard blues classics by bluesmen such as Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, T-Bone Walker and Lightnin' Hopkins.

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Listening to @TheEdenHouse - Lovely alternative #goth - #rock ... but more ambient at times. Loving this band!

Thursday, 11th July 2013

Upstairs at the Ritzy, Brixton Oval, Brixton, SW2 1JG

Steve Folk hosts another Folk Modern Monthly showcase with 5 acts from London and beyond, always something for everyone here and Mr Folk will host you through the night - taking you on a musical journey you won't forget in a hurry

Check website for guest updates!

Sunday, 7th July 2013

Upstairs at the Ritzy, Brixton Oval, Brixton, SW2 1JG

Oli, singer/guitarist/songwriter/DJ/producer, has worked with leading Reggae artists and producers here and in Jamaica, building an impressive range of albums on his own Ocean Tide record label

Oli will perform an acoustic first set, joined for the second set by harmony trio True Identity and MC Doug E to perform over the rhythms he built in the Ocean Tide studios

True Identity have performed in Jamaica and the UK with such leading artists as Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Mighty Diamonds, Pat Kelly, Little Roy and others too many to mention

An evening of pure Reggae magic is guaranteed! Zinc Fence on the decks playing the best in Jamaican music from ska to dancehall.

Sunday, 7th July 2013

The Book Club, 100 - 106 Leonard Street, Hoxton and Shoreditch, EC2A 4RH

Sly Blue are returning to The Book Club Blues

This New York duo blew everyone away last time they performed - you do not want to miss this! Accompanied as always but quality blues DJs, there is also a blues taster class at the start of the evening at 7.15pm.

Saturday, 13th July 2013

Queen Of Hoxton, 1 Curtain Road, Hoxton and Shoreditch, EC2A 3JX

This Feeling

Live: The Struts, The Last Party, The Holy Ghosts, The Thirst

DJs: Paul Gallagher, Damian Jones

Music policy: Indie, rock 'n' roll anthems

"London's most rock'n'roll night out, a regular haunt of well known faces, and where to see the next big things in advance" The Evening Standard

"A colossal club night" Noel Gallagher

"Like a mad 60's carnival" Sergio Pizzorno

8pm - 2am / £5 advance http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/this-feeling-tickets.aspx / £6 before 9pm / £8 after 9pm

Thursday, 12th December 2013

The Underworld, 174 Camden High Street, Camden, NW1 0NE

To progress, risk comes before reward, and convention must give way to invention

In a scene saturated by sound-alike bands, the time has come to evolve or be left behind

Hardwiring huge, devastating grooves with intelligent and insightful rhyme, Hacktivist are not afraid to split opinion

This is a sound to unite - a new way for a new age

There's safety in numbers, but Hacktivist are carving a path of their own.

Wednesday, 6th November 2013

Half Moon Putney, 93 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 1EU

Formed in 2007 with a collective desire to bring the music of Pink Floyd to a live setting, Echoes have been delighting audiences at a variety of music events and venues ever since

Right from the start the band found themselves on an ever increasing curve of development to the point reached today where the band delivers a pulsating 2 ½ hour set of Pink Floyd classics

From the early Syd Barrett chart hits and the esoteric, yet subtle, sounds of Meddle and The Dark Side of the Moon, through Wish You Were Here, Animals and the masterpiece that is The Wall, to the post-Waters albums of Momentary Lapse of Reason and The Division Bell, there will be plenty for the most ardent Floyd fan to enjoy at every Echoes' gig!

Tuesday, 9th July 2013

Queen Of Hoxton, 1 Curtain Road, Hoxton and Shoreditch, EC2A 3JX

3 hotly tipped acts in the basement of Queen of Hoxton

This months showcase is headlined by Wild Smiles

Free shows don't get any better

Queen of Hoxton Presents

Wild Smileshttps://www.facebook.com/WILD.SMILES.the.band?fref=ts

Mens Adventureshttps://www.facebook.com/mensadventures?fref=ts

Honeyhttps://www.facebook.com/honeyxband?ref=ts&fref=ts

Doors 7:30pm

FREE ENTRY

Saturday, 7th September 2013

Half Moon Putney, 93 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 1EU

Along with Jamie Moses, the Red Sox consists of some of the UK's top musicians who between them accompany the greatest names in popular music on a regular basis


You will have seen these guys with bands such as the SAS Band and Los Pacaminos and their stellar list of credits includes Queen, Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, George Michael, Jeff Beck, Chaka Khan and Eric Clapton


The setlist can and often does turn into a work of fiction because of musical ‘dares' shouted from the crowd

So come along and throw down a gauntlet or two


The Red Sox - World Famous since 1991.

Saturday, 6th July 2013

The Social - Fitzrovia, 5 Little Portland Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 7JD

Head down any Saturday for great records and drinks, with DJs over one or two floors playing 60s and 70s soul, rock n roll, hip hop, funk, disco, boogie, psych and more

Guaranteed good vibes and sounds all night - grab a booth and settle down!

The basement is now available for special events, launches, one off gigs and parties

Drop Carl a line to find out more - carl@thesocial.com

Saturday, 13th July 2013

The Social - Fitzrovia, 5 Little Portland Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 7JD

Head down any Saturday for great records and drinks, with DJs over one or two floors playing 60s and 70s soul, rock n roll, hip hop, funk, disco, boogie, psych and more

Guaranteed good vibes and sounds all night - grab a booth and settle down!

The basement is now available for special events, launches, one off gigs and parties

Drop Carl a line to find out more - carl@thesocial.com

Saturday, 22nd June 2013

The Social - Fitzrovia, 5 Little Portland Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 7JD

Head down any Saturday for great records and drinks, with DJs over one or two floors playing 60s and 70s soul, rock n roll, hip hop, funk, disco, boogie, psych and more

Guaranteed good vibes and sounds all night - grab a booth and settle down!

The basement is now available for special events, launches, one off gigs and parties

Drop Carl a line to find out more - carl@thesocial.com

Tuesday, 18th June 2013

Caffe Concerto Village, Ariel Way, Shepherds Bush, W12 7GE

Daniel Benisty hosts an open mic and showcase of some fine London talent

Scott Bramley takes the stage to impress with fine songwriting and piano skills

Scott Bramley is a singer, pianist, song writer, musical director, educator and arranger

Performing professionally since 2003, he has travelled the world playing onboard cruise ships for Sun Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines

Since returning to the UK in 2006 Scott has appeared at venues across the country performing as a Solo Singer Pianist, leading The Scott Bramley Trio, and fronting his party/function band ENTOURAGE

Scott hails from Yorkshire where he has held residencies at Choice Bar and Restaurant in Manchester and The Sands Venue in Gainsborough

Now based in London he has performed at venues across the city including Piano Soho, Piano Kensington, Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec, Kennington, The Churchill Bar, Hyatt Regency Churchill Hotel, Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, Le Pont De La Tour, and Caffe Concerto Westfield Centre and St Paul's, as well as performing at countless private functions throughout the UK

Scott has recently released a debut EP album of original material, Neverland, now available to purchase on iTunes, Amazon & CD Baby.

@Cyclists #rock

Sunday, 21st July 2013

Half Moon Putney, 93 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 1EU

Gently mixed with African Rhythms and smooth electronic beats

Coupled with a highly energetic live set, Mann Friday are a force to be reckoned with!