Music

11 December 2009

The Garage N5 1RD[map]

A night of live music from Beak, playing their latest material.

4 December 2009

The Rhythm Factory E1 1EW[map]

Formed in the working class suburbs of industrial Birmingham in England in 1978 The Beat arose at a time of high unemployment and social upheaval. Ranking Roger and Dave Wakeling led with vocal duties while Andy Cox and David Steele took guitar and bass duties with Everett Morton supplying the most distinctive of drumming styles. Added to this mix was the renowned saxophonist Saxa, adding the deliciously warm Jamaican ska instrumental flavour that is forever associated with the bands sound.

22 May 2010

HMV Forum NW5 1JY[map]

Formed in the working class suburbs of industrial Birmingham in England in 1978 The Beat arose at a time of high unemployment and social upheaval. Ranking Roger and Dave Wakeling led with vocal duties while Andy Cox and David Steele took guitar and bass duties with Everett Morton supplying the most distinctive of drumming styles. Added to this mix was the renowned saxophonist Saxa, adding the deliciously warm Jamaican ska instrumental flavour that is forever associated with the bands sound.

12 December 2009

100 Club W1D 1LL[map]

Never before has so much UK Jazz and funk talent been amassed on our stage. Grand Union Orchestra's All Stars kick off this double bill, with a global line up playing exuberant African and Latin infused jazz, followed by a blisteringly big band groove of Britfunk heroes Beggar and Co and the Funk Jazz Collective.

26 November 2009

The Garage N5 1RD[map]

8 December 2009

Zigfrid von Underbelly N1 6NU[map]

27 January 2010

O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire W12 8TT[map]

7 April 2010

Royal Albert Hall SW7 2AP[map]

It's been over ten years since Beverley Knight burst on to the scene with her New Jack Swing classic 'Flava of the Old School'. Since then Ms. Knight has gone on to clock up a catalogue of hits including 'Made It Back', 'Shoulda Wouda Coulda' and 'Keep This Fire Burning'.

1 December 2009

Cadogan Hall SW1 9DQ[map]

Legendary former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman is the driving force behind the Rhythm Kings which sees him return to his musical roots. This set of virtuoso musicians superbly bring back to life the kind of classic rhythm and blues that firstinspired Wyman to pick up the guitar as a teenager.

9 June 2010

The O2 SE10 0DX[map]

Billy Ocean holds the prestigious title of being the biggest selling British black artist of all time. From humble beginnings to international stardom, Billy Ocean's uplifting and heartfelt vocal style have earned the respect and admiration of both his audiences and peers across the world.

25 November 2009

The Scala London N1 9NL[map]

Hardcore metal band from Brooklyn whose intense fusion of the aggression of hardcore, punk and thrash metal with the socio-critical commentary and authenticity of hip-hop has earned the band extensive international acclaim.

2 February 2010

The Borderline W1D 4JR[map]

A night of live music with The Bittersweets, Sarah Slean, and Royal Wood.

26 November 2009

The Scala London N1 9NL[map]

Pall Jenkins and Nathaniel Tobias' post-Three Mile Pilot's ultra dark and über-moody indie rock combo.

20 February 2010

The Underworld Camden NW1 0NE[map]

Metal act, Blaze Bayley.

17 December 2009

Electric Ballroom NW1 8QP[map]

Chaz Jankel, John Turnbull and Mickey Gallagher playing all the old favourites and plenty of new numbers.

11 September 2009 to 11 December 2009

The Jazz Cafe London NW1 7PG[map]

Live bands playing blue and funk music.

7 November 2009 to 19 December 2009

The Pigalle Club W1J 9HN[map]

Playing swing and jazz numbers from the '40s and '50s through to the modern day.

23 November 2009 to 25 November 2009

New Wimbledon Theatre SW19 1QG[map]

A tribute to the Blues Brothers with Jake and Elwood.

11 December 2009

Koko NW1 7JE[map]

Britpop indie band from the mid-nineties who momentarily filled the gap that the Stone Roses left behind with their jangly pop melodies.

5 December 2009

93 Feet East E1 6RU[map]

B&M presents a live music session with acts Subsource, Kaputt, The Swing Movement and The Electric Flowers performing a range of old and new material along with DJs Electrocution, Atticus Harris, Flash Louis and more.