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Rock N Roll Book Club with Sebastian Wocker 'The Joy Of Addiction' - a stranger-than-fiction, tragicomedy about a teenager who hurtles into the abyss of drug and alcohol dependency. It is a true story with a unblinking insight into the mindset of an addict and an invaluable message of recovery.
But why does a conscientious member of the 15th Hampstead Cub Scouts, with six badges of merit on his scratchy little green jersey, turn into a no-good, thieving junkie? And can he ever be free from addiction, when its primary symptom is to convince the sufferer they don't have it?
'Like its author, this is funny, honest and in-your-face. A great and enlightening and helpful read for anyone who thinks: 'I only drink on weekends' makes them less of an addict. I include myself in that category.' ? Dame Emma Thompson
'If you only read one book this year, you should really try reading a few more books, including Wocker's brilliant addiction memoir. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll wet your pants and wake up screaming. Laugh out loud funny.' ? Tony Parsons...
Amen...we at Bug Bear of course also know Basti Wocker very well as frontman and songwriter of excellent Hampstead pop sensations Ridiculous, and we may well get a semi Ridiculous musical interlude tonite, whether aided and abetted by Pete Noone, Jon Moss or Eran Baron Cohen at this stage we don't know...but we do know the Q and A will be perfectly poptastic in itself.
It's bound to be a great night of bonhomie and entertaining, enthralling chat between Basti and Tony Gleed tonite. Come on down! Buy a book! Get a selfie with the author! Jig about to the text related tailored DJ set! Addictive and good for you.
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
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