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The Dark Eighties: The Cure/Depeche Mode/New Order Dance Party and TERROR BIRD at Fiddlers Elbow in Camden
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/12xuproductions/1776749
Friday, August 22nd
Doors: 7pm
Bands: 7:30pm-10:30pm
The Dark Eighties dance party: 10:30pm-1am
Featuring Terror Bird (Dark Synth Pop, Canada) + Maximilian Tanner (London) LIVE!
TERROR BIRD aka Nikki Nevver - DIY BEDROOM POP MEETS SYNTH POP MEETS DARK SYNTH POP gone rogue from Vancouver, Canada (Night School / Rough Trade). Former brat in post punk / punk bands like Modern Creatures and Automatic Fancy. Sort of sound like if 80s bands didn't work with producers and had shitty recording equipment but they still wrote good songs and then Kate Bush got mashed up Siouxsie and female Dave Gahan...oh wait, that's a whole genre already, isn't it? Plenty of synth, heartfelt vocals and lyrics, diva-licious like the early days of The Smiths.
Terror Bird has played with Grimes, TR/ST, The Human League, Merchandise, The Chameleons, Future Islands, Xiu Xiu and has collaborated musically with Maya Postepski of Austra, Sally Dige, Jason Corbett of Actors and has written songs with Easter from Berlin.
RELEASES ON: ROUGH TRADE, NIGHT SCHOOL, German label ADAGIO 830, GLOBAL SYMPHONIC, FELTE, LA STATION RADAR + more
https://terrorbird.bandcamp.com/
MAXIMILIAN TANNER
Synth Pop Extraordinaire from Essex
https://www.instagram.com/maximiliantanner_/
https://linktr.ee/maximiliantanner
18+
Tickets on Ticket Tailor + Eventbrite
Foreign Shapes 3rd Anniversary Celebration
Come celebrate three years of Foreign Shapes with the band themseleves, plus some London's best emerging rock bands: Vibrogette, Deadbeat Bracket and more to be announced
Come hear new takes on old tracks, brand new material, and listen to all the singles released so far in the band's journey
Advance £10
https://buytickets.at/fiddlerselbow/1821581
Door £12
Prepare for a heavy metal live gig night to remember, featuring four powerhouse bands ready to deliver raw energy and unstoppable riffs. With an electric atmosphere and non-stop action, this is the perfect night for metal fans to converge and celebrate the genre’s intensity. Pay on the door and secure your place in an unforgettable evening of hard-hitting music and relentless passion. Don’t miss out.
Advance £10
https://buytickets.at/fiddlerselbow/1821581
Pay on the door £12
https://ticketool.co.uk/order/9f4f82e8-6e74-4c59-865c-f38f8d951bad
The Odd Project are a genre-bending force of glam, grit, and glorious chaos—fusing alternative metal, hip-hop, and dark pop into something raw and defiantly their own. Based between Bristol and London, they’ve supported Gen and the Deg..
Intern are a 4-piece alt-rock band based in London. Inspired by the grunge of the 90’s and the recent sounds coming out of post-punk, Intern are the music scene’s new-hire.
Joanna and The Dropouts, formed in 2019, are a Brighton/London-
based band blending garage rock, surf, and punk.
Fronted by Joanna with her B52’s/Wanda Jackson-inspired vocals, big
curly hair, and baby blue Fender, the group includes her husband Ross
on funky bass, Charlotte on keys and backing vocals, and Cheryl on
drums keep everyone in time.
They’ve played iconic venues including The George Tavern and The Prince
Albert, supporting acts like Gen and The Degenerates and ARXX. In
2024, they performed at Glastonbury’s Croissant Neuf Stage, with their
track “You’re So Cool” featured on Loud Women’s 2022 compilation album.
Her name was? Are an alternative indie rock duo from Lincolnshire taking London by storm. Known for their unique style and look Her name was? play with a raw energy and stage presence you don’t see very often making their performances are impossible to forget.
The Boomerang Club London are very proud to present an explosive night of Wild Rock 'n' Roll for you at our Boomerang 'Blast Off!'
DO NOT MISS IT!!
*** The Playboys - LONDON RETURN GIG!
The band was originally formed in January 1986, yes, that’s 39 years ago. The idea was that of
Dave Begent, who asked Rob Glazebrook if he would play guitar with him and Kev Clark (drums),
and the ethos of the group was to play, simply, wild Rock ‘n’ Roll + Rockabilly and choose songs
that were not being covered and write their own. However, the singer chosen didn’t arrive at the first rehearsal, so Rob ended up singing all of the songs and playing guitar, a first for him. Wanting
to expand their sound, Clive Osborne then joined the guys on saxophone, and the rest is history.
Their first album “Invitation To Death” all self-penned, was released in 1989. Over the years, they
have played over 4000 gigs, and throughout this time, there have been a few line up changes.
Although, there now seems to be 1 that clicks well, and audiences have gotten used to seeing.
After the issue of the “Twenty One” album, back in 1994, on Joker Records, and re-realised on
“Rolling Rock” in 2008. They have reformed once before but now 4 years later, after their last gig,
have they decided to reform again due to public and popular demand. The line up on “Twenty
One” and now will be; Rob Glazebrook (Vcls + Gtr), Wayne Hopkins (Bass), Clive Osborne
(Saxophone) and Ricky McCann (drums). It’s a who’s who of well known faces, who know how to
Rock ‘n’ Roll, which has always been the idea of the group. Rare and wonderful songs are given
the Playboys treatment, like “Cast Iron Arm”, “Ooh My Soul”, “Bloody Mary”, and the wonderful
“Comeback Judy” released on a ’45 in 1995. The band are ready once again, to give audiences
some wild nights.
DO NOT MISS THIS LONG AWAITED LONDON RETURN!
*** The Escobars - DEBUT LODON GIG!
Escobar’s formed mid 2022..A Rockin fuson of Rock n roll and rockabilly covers not regularly heard, with some self written songs played for good measure.. James Steele lead vocals.. Trevor Coveney Double Bass.. Robert James Hines lead guitar.. Crag Shape Drums .. With the bands influence’s reaching across all Rockin styles , from obscure rare tunes of yester year, to songs written, recorded and performed more recently., Escobar’s played Two gigs in Las Vegas 2023 and are booked to go back to play again 2025 with gigs in Los Angels also . A CD is recorded and is now going to press , soon to be released on El dandy Records (by April 2025 )..
They will be kicking off this fantastic night with a wild rockin' set so arrive early and do not miss these guys!
>>> Spinning The Wax until the early hours we have the fabulous Jezebel who will be playing awesome tunes between the bands and into the early hours!
>>> looking forward to seeing you all there..
Punk Sunday Matinee Season Finale! Doors open at 1pm and close promptly at 5pm.
*** ON THE DOOR £13 CASH ONLY ***
Three punk bands, celebrate the finale of this amazing season for MoonPunx, and are gonna set your Sunday alight!
This fully accessible venue has close transport links and is in one of the most eclectic parts of London, Chalk Farm, just minutes away from Camden Market.
Creating that vital spark for you we have Dinosaur Skull; they play scratchy poppy punk, a guitar / keyboard / drum machine mash-up spinning tales of south London life.
Next up and always adding fuel to the fire, are your hosts, Family of Strangers. Living up to their name they always bring a surprise or two! Just returning from an amazing headline slot at Moseley Punk Fest, Birmingham, they head to Camden from their hometown of Brighton. With their anthemic songs, infectious energy and unwavering commitment to punk Family of Strangers is proving themselves to be one of the most exciting bands on the scene. Inspired by legendary punk bands like Penetration, The Damned, The Cramps, UK Subs, and Rancid, Family of Strangers delivers a raw and powerful sound that's sure to get you moving.
Headliners Hagar the Womb will set the entire place alight! Hagar the Womb formed in the toilets at London’s Wapping Autonomy Centre in 1981. From these rather tarnished beginnings, they flexed their DIY punk wings and became known for adding fun and live chaos to the London anarcho-punk scene. They released their first EP 'The Word of the Womb' on Conflict’s Mortarhate label in 1984, followed by a legendary John Peel session and a second EP “Funnery in a Nunnery” on Abstract records before splitting in 1987. The band reformed in 2011 with all original band members and have recorded, gigged and giggled ever since. They continue to relish playing live, with their distinct on-stage brand of semi-organised chaos born of knowing each other for too long and never finding enough time to rehearse. They also celebrate a personal record of having lasted longer since reforming than they managed in the 80s. This Fiddlers Elbow gig will be their only London gig for the rest of the year so don't blink and miss it!!
Like moths to a flame, gather round Punx, its gonna get HOT!
*** ON THE DOOR £13 CASH ONLY ***
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Greetings you most excellent people !!!
We are back once more with another epic night of heavy metal and partying !!! Summer is over, but this is no excuse to stop the fun and we're coming back on the 5th of September with our Red Carpet Event !!! Come to the Fiddler's Elbow to keep the party going and have yet another unforgettable night !!!!
We take a look at all our favourite movies and their awesome soundtracks, all the songs that scored our favourite scenes and are engraved in our memories will come to life all night long until the early hours !!!
Our guitar contest returns and we know all the axe players will be ready to dazzle us once more !!! Prizes will be won and fretboards lit on fire !!!
As always, you are the star of the show !!! And wether you came to rock out on stage or sing along in the crowd, we've got you covered for the best Metal experience in town !!! Get in touch now to sign up !!!
Watch out for more informations on our socials !!!
Tempest Saint present a London Metal Coalition showcase featuring two newcomers:
NO WRITER: A new instrumental band featuring Peter Napper and Vinnie Minotto of the YouTube Channel "Pete & Vinnie Play"
Velvet Grip: London based Hard Rock band with a 70s style sound
Tempest Saint: LMC's regular 80s NWOBHM act
Call Of Fenrir: LMC's taste of Viking metal
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Lost Citadel (London)
Vanquisher (Sweden)
Emberwynde (London)
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Tickets £10
Door £12
The Fizzy Kisses.
Blending, Funk, Indie and Rock into a melting pot of grooves. This Oxford three piece know how to create a party. The Fizzy Kisses bring an exciting and very refreshing sound to your ear drums. Surprising, uplifting and as energetic as a wild night on Tequila.
Brigadé Junk were formed at the tail end of 2022. Three like-minded musicians with a whole heap of ‘nearly was’ bands behind them, who still had a yearning to make ‘old school late 20th century beatnik punk ‘n’ roll’. So, against their better judgement, and despite their advancing years, they decided to join forces to become London’s favourite power-trio – as they are quick to point out, “We ain’t reinventing the wheel”.
They’re currently playing the capital’s small venues circuit and gaining a reputation as a lean, mean and tight as hell live act, a throwback to the late 70’s powerhouses such as The Attractions and The Clash. They also wear their literary pretensions on their sleeve, oft quoting beat poets and even bringing a typewriter to the stage so the audience can take part in trying out “the counterculture’s greatest weapon of the 20th century”, they mean it maan!
So, if you like your rock ‘n’ roll smart, tough, sweat drenched, rabble rousing and occasionally chaotic, you could do worse than take a punt on this outfit. As self-proclaimed ‘post-modern has-beens’, they’ll crack on regardless anyways. It’s their way, it’s their tao, it’s their zen, it’s their beat.
Join us again at the Fiddler's Elbow for a packed 2 sets of Grateful Goodness
Come one, come all, come on everybody to the best Goddamn Poetry Jam you've ever seen or heard!
We are an open mic night welcoming any form of spoken word - from poetry to song, to stand-up comedy, to ranting about your neighbours and their smelly pets.
Now in our 16th year.
Since 2010, on the third Friday of every month Gary, Lucienne and Danny, plus special guests, have been playing the finest northern soul, mod, Motown, vintage R&B, Two Tone, ska and rocksteady, all on vinyl.
Chuffed to announce that, making his welcome return is this month's guest DJ Tony Schokman.
Tickets are £5 on the door. Or buy in advance from We Got Tickets https://wegottickets.com/event/672943
Getting to the Fiddler's: Just take the northern line to Chalk Farm or the number 24 or 46 bus. Or 5 mins walk from The Stables Market Camden, or five minutes from Kentish Town West overground.
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Anthony is playing 2 nights, September 22-23, at the historic Fiddler's Elbow in Camden, London. Doors 7pm | Show 8pm.
Tickets - September 22: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../anthony-gomes-live-in...
Tickets - September 23: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../anthony-gomes-live-in...
Gomes is a power player who is at his best when his gear is in the scorched earth between blues and rock. After all, it’s the electric guitar; sometimes tickling it is not enough." - Guitar World
With a guitar slung over his shoulder and the amps turned up full tilt, Anthony Gomes electrifies blues and rock at a 21st century crossroads of his own. The Canadian vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and producer wails with all the force of a hurricane in the Mississippi Delta and enough fret-burning fireworks to leave his strings in flames.
Over the years, he’s toppled the Billboard Blues Chart at #1, earned the endorsement of legends such as B.B. King, tallied tens of millions of streams, and packed shows on multiple continents. In April 2025, Anthony Gomes is back with his much-anticipated 14th studio album, Praise the Loud, set for release on Rat Pak Records.
Looking for an actual 21st Century guitar hero? Here he is.
Anthony is playing 2 nights, September 22-23, at the historic Fiddler's Elbow in Camden, London. Doors 7pm | Show 8pm.
Tickets - September 22: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../anthony-gomes-live-in...
Tickets - September 23: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../anthony-gomes-live-in...
Gomes is a power player who is at his best when his gear is in the scorched earth between blues and rock. After all, it’s the electric guitar; sometimes tickling it is not enough." - Guitar World
With a guitar slung over his shoulder and the amps turned up full tilt, Anthony Gomes electrifies blues and rock at a 21st century crossroads of his own. The Canadian vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and producer wails with all the force of a hurricane in the Mississippi Delta and enough fret-burning fireworks to leave his strings in flames.
Over the years, he’s toppled the Billboard Blues Chart at #1, earned the endorsement of legends such as B.B. King, tallied tens of millions of streams, and packed shows on multiple continents. In April 2025, Anthony Gomes is back with his much-anticipated 14th studio album, Praise the Loud, set for release on Rat Pak Records.
Looking for an actual 21st Century guitar hero? Here he is.
Funk & Soul Records
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Soul Survivors is a new young band from Amsterdam with a free spirit and a wild heart. The group has immersed themselves in soul, rhythm & blues by mastering all the old soul songs they love. With a setlist full of soul gems, they quickly built up a reputation in the Amsterdam live circuit. The band then used this musical suitcase to write powerful songs of their own. Soul Survivors gave dazzling performances in many Dutch clubs and festivals last season, including Jazz in Duketown, Zoetermeer Blues, Breda Jazz. The band has also gained a foothold in Germany in a short time with a growing fan base and performances. In september of this year, a tour in UK is planned with gigs in Leeds, Manchester and more to announced soon.
The band has the Rock Supplies in Amsterdam West as its headquarters. This is where guitarist Max de Kok and bassist Dimitri Gelens have a studio where the songs are recorded. The tight Soul Survivors horn section consists of crackerjack trumpeter Pedro Jerónimo and top dog Jeroen van Genuchten on tenor sax. Gifted drummer Steve Cuiper and talended keyboardist Branco Spadon are ready for the big job. Singer Remko Spaaij has that dark soul voice that excites and thrills every room. The band alternates steamy soul songs with blues and rock bangers, think of how the Blues Brothers did it. Soul Survivors gonna take you higher, higher, higher!
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Lola Aviva is a London-based singer-songwriter and dynamic live performer. Known for her soulful voice and captivating stage presence, Lola has been gaining recognition as a rising talent in the music scene.
Performing alongside her band, she crafts emotive, melody-driven songs that blend genres like Motown, soul, indie, blues, jazz, and sophisti-pop. Her eclectic sound is a reflection of her diverse musical influences, while her performances stand out for their powerful vocals, groovy beats, and heartfelt storytelling.
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