The Fallen Leaves
at
Dublin Castle
London
13:30
Description
Matinee Minimum RnB, Maximum Kicks
The Fallen Leaves - NB matinee show) Dublin Castle stalwarts and then some - ‘Punk Rock for Gentlemen’, that’s the legend, and that’s ‘60s garage as much as ‘70s youth club by the by.
With a plethora of superb albums, and a louche, urbane style done out in classy threads (no jeans! no tee shirts! no trainers!), these chaps create a cool, rocking party with such nonchalant ease you almost forget you’re having such a great time so effortlessly! An afternoon of Minimum RnB to swoon by.
Cult Figures - around 10 years ago we were cockahoop to hear that one time Swell Maps/Rather recs adjacent post punk indie absurdists Cult Figures had reformed, and thus we felt obliged to book em immediately (in support of Blue Orchids as we recall) and secure an interview on Soho Radio and generally get very excited, all on the basis of 2 groovy singles from the best part of 50 years ago.
Well that rebirth has proved to be the bigger story, despite some lineup shifts and the tragic death of original observational genius singer Gary Jones, the band are now on album #3 ‘Reports Of People’. All their records are essential listening, just as this show is a must see/hear happening!
The Fourty Fours - young chaps, well versed (and well heeled too) in all things ‘60s modernist beat group groovy. A three piece packed with power and style, the music is kick ass and cool as fuck, and they’re suited and booted to present it beautifully. Marvellous work.
Description
The Dublin Castle is a legendary pub and music venue located 2 minutes away from Camden Town tube station. It has been run by the same family for over 28 years and features 4 live bands every night as well as a great selection of beers, ciders and wines.
There are DJs after the bands on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and a fabulous jukebox in the front bar if you’re after a more relaxed atmosphere.
But what is it that makes the Dublin Castle the long-standing centre of the indie rock universe? Is it because it’s Madness’ birthplace? Because its stage has been graced by everyone from Blur, through Coldplay, Supergrass, The Killers, The Arctic Monkeys, Billy Bragg, etc? Is it because it was no surprise to see Amy Winehouse behind the bar serving costumers? Or Suggs? (who, mind you, tended to ignore costumers and serve himself) Or is it because far from being just another Camden venue it has established itself as an indie rock institution? The answer is that it’s not only because of its musical heritage that people come to the Dublin Castle, it’s because whilst you enjoy a pint, play some tunes on the jukebox, check out the live bands, get your dancing shoes on for our DJs, chat to our friendly staff or even stage-invade a little, you’re inadvertently being part of this movement the Dublin Castle leads, this cultural legacy. Expect no castle battlements. Just pure rock and roll royalty.
94 Parkway,
Camden Town,
Greater London,
England,
NW1 7AN.
020 7485 1773
: £11.00