Barfly http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly The Official Site for the Barfly Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:10:54 +0000 en hourly 1 Barfly http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/wp-content/themes/camden/img/barflyclub-logo-admin.png http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly The Download Hangover featuring Radkey, Rat Attack, The First | Wednesday 19th Jun 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8573/the-download-hangover-plus-radkey-rat-attack-the-first/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8573

Radkey, Rat Attack and The First have announced they will play a special show at the Barfly in London on the 19th of June. If you are bummed out because Download is over or didn’t get to go this year get down to Camden on the Wednesday after the festival and check out some emerging talent from the Download Festival 2013 bill.

RADKEY

“it’ll be one of those gigs they write about” - Zane Lowe, Radio 1

 “if you want to love this band as much as we do get down to their show on June 19th” - Zane Lowe, Radio 1 

Radkey is a punk band from St. Joseph, Missouri made up of three teenage brothers: Dee (19 years old), Isaiah (17 years old), and Solomon (15 years old). Inspired by the music they grew up listening to such as the Misfits, Ramones, the Who, and Death, the self-taught trio decided to form a band. They had the pleasure of opening for Fishbone, Local H and Supersuckers, performed at the 2012 Afro-punk Festival in Brooklyn NY and this year’s SXSW Festival. Look out for their new EP digitally available 16th of June.

RAT ATTACK (Exeter, South Devon) take their influences from the likes of Refused, The Bronx, The Hives, Murder City Devils, and The Beastie Boys. Live wise, the band have already toured Europe 4 times, and played over 300 UK shows supporting the likes of Lower Than Atlantis, Rancid and The Ghost of a Thousand. Rat Attack’s recent single has received huge radio support from Zane Lowe, Huw Stevens, Dan Carter, Mike Davies, XFM and Kerrang! Radio. Their self-titled debut EP is available online to all at a ‘pay what you want’ price, and it features the bands single ‘Heartbeat’, with guest vocals from Liam Cromby from We Are The Ocean:

THE FIRST

The First are a melodic rock band from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire with a refreshingly powerful and mature sound. Their instantly memorable choruses, vicious guitar lines and progressive rhythmic patterns blend with The First’s ability to tear up stages to create a blisteringly energetic live show.  After touring the UK and Europe for the last two years in support of their debut release “Swimming with Sharks”; they are ready to burst back onto the scene with their second album ‘Take Courage’, which will be out in summer 2013.

Come down, have a hair of the purple dog…

 

]]> Tripwires plus Sky Between Leaves, Parlour | Thursday 20th Jun 2013 8:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8562/tripwires-plus-sky-between-leaves-parlour/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8562 Spaced-out Reading dreamers Tripwires announce their debut album ‘Spacehopper’ due for release on 18th June through Frenchkiss Records (The Antlers, Bloc Party, Les Savy Fav).

It’s no surprise Tripwires spent the last six years refining their sound in Reading. Being from a truly sleepy commuter town has let the band develop their debut album, the aptly titled ‘Spacehopper’, on their own terms. Or as the longtime friends (frontman Rhys Edwards, guitarist Joe Stone, bassist Ben White and drummer Sam Pilsbury) put it, “A lot of people live here a couple years for work and then move on. For us, it’s been a great place to write music. Not as a direct result of the environment around us, but in a way that’s encouraged us to provide our very own soundtrack to growing up.”

As for what that entails, the group is quick to name-check everyone from Neil Young and Yo La Tengo to the Flaming Lips and Sonic Youth. Not to mention countless strains of Krautrock and the two albums they can all agree on: Talk Talk’s ‘Spirit of Eden’ and ’666′, a demented double LP from the Vangelis-led Aphrodite’s Child collective. While those artists may read like randomly selected record store references, Tripwires’ debut album doesn’t quote anything directly. Subconsciously maybe, but never as a nod to anyone but themselves, whether they’re sampling interstellar static (‘Slow Mo’), dodging dollops of feedback (‘Plasticine’), or floating through power chords and thunder-clapped storm clouds (‘Spacehopper’) all created at the Rare Book Room studio in New York by Deerhunter and Animal Collective producer Nicolas Verhnes.

“The main strength of this band is our closeness as friends,” they explain when asked about the individual strengths of each member. “It’s allowed us to stay strong as a unit, with very little influence from people on the outside. It’s pretty hard for anyone to worm their way in and gain our trust.”

That explains how Tripwires went from covering Slipknot-hey, we were all young once-during theirlunch break at school to slowly but surely hovering in the stratosphere between pedal-pushing shoegaze pop and pressure-cooked psych rock. And if the nearly eight minutes of experimentation that went into ‘Tinfoil Skin’ are any indication, they’re not done fine-tuning their tracks yet either. Not even a little bit.

“We’ve always joked that we wanted parts of our songs to sound like a hairdryer to the face,” they explain. “Having said that, we’re really interested in exploring how simple and stripped-back we can make things, using both approaches to make things sound as diverse as possible while still sounding like ‘us’.”

]]> Jonny Walker plus The Blind Hearts, Texas Radio, Roger The Mascot | Friday 21st Jun 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8298/jonny-walker-plus-the-blind-hearts-texas-radio-roger-the-mascot/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8298 Due to public demand, 2013 will see Jonny Walker, singer songwriter, street culture activist and Britain’s best-known busker swapping street for stage for a series of spectacular indoor gigs kicking off at Camden Barfly.

Passionate about keeping public spaces open to the arts; Liverpool-born Jonny has dedicated a decade to delivering his soulful folk ballads on the streets of over one hundred towns and cities throughout the UK and Europe.

Jonny’s rich vocals, sensitive guitar playing (having been taught by the highly-acclaimed guitar master Jon Gomm) and hauntingly beautiful songs have captivated his ever-growing fan base, who have, in turn, propelled him into a Youtube sensation, with his songs receiving thousands of plays and his Facebook posts seen by millions.

Jonny has been featured on BBC and ITV news, the Guardian and extensive local publications, for his on-going campaign to overturn restrictive council policies that place burdens on buskers and damage our shared culture of street performance. His debut EP ‘This Is Not Me,’ has been met with sparkling reviews that reflect both his music and the man himself…

“Heartfelt, unpretentious and utterly charming”… Rocksucker

Jonny has been described as a heady mix of Dylan, Neil Young and the enigmatic Leonard Cohen. He is a natural storyteller with lyrics that challenge the depths..

“A modern day Ralph McTell as his ability to tell a story with conscience” … Liverpool Sound and Vision

His much awaited debut album is due for release later this year. Jonny will be performing several tracks from his new album at his forthcoming gigs.

]]> Jubilee plus Chris McCormack’s 40th with The Howling plus New Device, Ic1, Mellor, Radio Nasties | Friday 21st Jun 2013 10:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8595/jubilee-plus-chris-mccormacks-40th-with-the-howling-and-guests/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8595 Indie rock ‘n’ roll club Jubilee takes place every Friday 10pm-3am at the Barfly

Founded by Chris McCormack (ex 3 Colours Red/Gary Numan guitarist) and  Carl Barat (Libertines/Dirty Pretty Things),

Jubilee is mix of upcoming and established bands, DJ’s and other offerings of spectacular variety every Friday night earning both a reputation as the most up and coming indie rock ‘n’ roll nights in the country.

Doors open promptly at 10pm and close firmly at 3am, taking both floors of Barfly you can expect and crazy and unpredictable night with live acts playing upstairs and DJ”s downstairs with ALOT of surprises along the way.

On the decks expect to hear: Kasabian – Arctic Monkeys – QOTSA – Foofighters – AC/DC – The Clash – Sex Pistols – The Libertines – Elvis – The Specials – Oasis – The Who – Muse – Biffy Clyro – The Kinks – Small Faces – White Stripes – Kings of Leon – Stone Roses – Weezer – RATM – MGMT – Pixies – Dirty Pretty Things – The Cure – Florence And The Machine and much more!

*Please note: Tickets guarantee entry to the club but do not guarantee entry to the live room upstairs if it is full to capacity, if there is a specific act you want to see early entry is advised.

]]> Victoria plus Canary Swing, Eliza Shaddad, Hollie Trevis | Saturday 22nd Jun 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8524/victoria-plus-canary-swing-eliza-haddad-hollie-trevis/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8524 Victoria are a brand new four piece ‘not-boyband’ from London who have embarked on a conquest to create “their own kind of pop music”. Picking up summer festival slots, gigs around the country, and fans along the way, their ‘Surrey Sessions’ videos are gaining more and more views as people share their soaring melodies and beautiful choir-perfect harmonies.

]]> Smoke & Mirrors | Saturday 22nd Jun 2013 10:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8588/smoke-mirrors-4/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8588

UP: “Classic ROCK – 80s/90s/00s”

Plastic Horse (live @ 11:45)

Widow (live @ 11)

DJ Trenchfoot [fortress]

Rock Hunter [International Hi-Fi]

DOWN: “80s/90s/00s POP!”

John Downfall [Cheap$kates]

]]> The Drum Machine plus David and Elliott Sudwarts, Will Chaley | Sunday 23rd Jun 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8623/david-and-elliott-sudwarts-plus-will-chaley-the-drum-machine/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8623 He began playing the drums at the age of ten. by the age of sixteen he moved to Paris, and was introduced to new drumming styles such as jazz/afro & funk , His playing style is characterized by a thorough dedication on time-keeping and swing, a great dynamic spectrum and an ability to play several styles of music very sensitively. These qualities may be the reason for his very wide use as a session drummer in musical settings of great variety.

David and Elliot Sudwarts are twin brothers from Hendon, London and have been playing together for the past 4 years and Will Chaley is a singer songwriter, producer and musician.

]]> Peter Conway plus Warren Cahill, Harry Mundy + full band, Hayley Tucker, Simon Jaymes | Monday 24th Jun 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8442/peter-conway-plus-special-guests/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8442 The new album ‘Stay’ from original concept to completion has been nearly three years in the making. On a journey of the heart, spirit and soul, it took Peter to Nashville and back and against all odds Peter listened to his inner voice that said….”make this record and record it just as you hear it in your heart…form a special band….and share the music with as many people as possible”

‘Stay’ his new concept album written in conjunction with a screenplay of the same name, is a universal love story for everyone.

Limited edition CD’s of the new album will be available for the first time at this show on this official UK release date.

Peter will be joined on the night by some of his favorite bands and artists including Harry Mundy and band and Hayley Tucker, who will also be playing on the night to join in the celebration.

Full special guest line up to be announced soon.

]]> Queens English | Wednesday 26th Jun 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8621/queens-english/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8621 THE QUEENS ENGLISH are based in Camden Town, where they wear unfeasibly tight trousers and write unceasingly propulsive British pop (not Britpop) songs which nod at The Jam, wink at The Smiths and add a tease of XTC’s pop panache.

]]> Vince Kidd: The Zoo Tour plus KLiQ and Esco Williams | Thursday 27th Jun 2013 7:30 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8289/live-fast-tour-amplify-dot-vince-kidd-kliq-esco-williams/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8289 Name Your Heroes plus Arboricidio, Home Advantage, Greyscale | Friday 28th Jun 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8574/name-your-heroes-plus-arboricidio-home-advantage-greyscale/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8574 Formed during the spring of 2011, Name Your Heroes got straight to work writing songs and playing live across London and the South East. The band released it’s first four track demo in December of 2011 which got them known for their anthemic pop punk tunes. It was recorded at Cro’s Nest studio in South London (known for recording More than life, Dead Swan and many influential UK Hardcore bands) A subsequent E.P was also released in 2013, entitled “Enjoy Your Delicious Moment”.

]]> Jubilee plus Open To Fire, The Fourfits | Friday 28th Jun 2013 10:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8596/jubilee-plus-open-to-fire-the-fourfits/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8596 Indie rock ‘n’ roll club Jubilee takes place every Friday 10pm-3am at the Barfly

Founded by Chris McCormack (ex 3 Colours Red/Gary Numan guitarist) and  Carl Barat (Libertines/Dirty Pretty Things),

Jubilee is mix of upcoming and established bands, DJ’s and other offerings of spectacular variety every Friday night earning both a reputation as the most up and coming indie rock ‘n’ roll nights in the country.

Doors open promptly at 10pm and close firmly at 3am, taking both floors of Barfly you can expect and crazy and unpredictable night with live acts playing upstairs and DJ”s downstairs with ALOT of surprises along the way.

On the decks expect to hear: Kasabian – Arctic Monkeys – QOTSA – Foofighters – AC/DC – The Clash – Sex Pistols – The Libertines – Elvis – The Specials – Oasis – The Who – Muse – Biffy Clyro – The Kinks – Small Faces – White Stripes – Kings of Leon – Stone Roses – Weezer – RATM – MGMT – Pixies – Dirty Pretty Things – The Cure – Florence And The Machine and much more!

*Please note: Tickets guarantee entry to the club but do not guarantee entry to the live room upstairs if it is full to capacity, if there is a specific act you want to see early entry is advised.

]]> The Gendarmes plus Cross Wires / HiJAKKT / Carousel | Saturday 29th Jun 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8454/the-gendarmes-plus-cross-wires-hijakkt-carousel/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8454 Hot Vox’s premier showcase event sees the varied talents and artistic endeavour of some of the finest bands married together in a night of seem-less musical harmony. Camden’s world renowned Barfly plays host to 4 of the best bands from the Hot Vox roster. Expect to see tomorrow’s big names today!

Artists Playing:

9.45pm – 10.15pm – The Gendarmes

9.00pm – 9.30pm – Cross Wires

8.15pm – 8.45pm – SEiB

7.30pm – 8.00pm – Carousel

7.00pm – Doors

Venue Address – 49 Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AN

Venue Phone – 020 7688 8994

Venue Website - http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly

Buy Tickets - http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/venue/barfly%2C-camden-london-tickets/BARFLYCPUA/904?camefrom=CFC_UK_MAMA_WEBSITENAV&brand=BARFLYCAMDEN

 

]]> Hey Boy Hey Girl | Saturday 29th Jun 2013 10:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8590/hey-boy-hey-girl/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8590

UP: ”Tunes from bands with BOY singers”

Tommy Turntables [Popstarz]

The Marivaux (live @ 11)

DOWN:  ”Tunes from acts with GIRL singers”

El Conchitas (DIY Radio / Popstarz)

Ali Rose (Casino Royale)

]]> The Computers plus Bwani Junction, CuT | Monday 1st Jul 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8563/the-computers-plus-bwani-junction/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8563 THE COMPUTERS have confirmed the release date of their second album ‘LOVE TRIANGLES, HATE SQUARES’.   The 11 track follow up to their debut ‘This Is The Computers’ is released on 29th April 2013 on One Little Indian – and the band have also announced a full headlining UK tour for May.   Their latest single ‘Disco Sucks’ was the first taster for the record and received great reviews and plays on Radio 1/FM etc.

Recorded with producer Mark Neill (Black Keys) in Valdosta, Georgia the album mixes the bands love of rock and roll and soul and the energy of punk rock.  From the frenetic (under 2 and half minutes!) rockabilly tinged “Uh Oh, Uh Oh” chorus and twang-tastic guitars on opening track ‘Bring Me The Head Of A Hipster’, the soul-pop and twinkling keyboards on ‘Nothing To Say’; the thunderous drums and Jerry Lee Lewis-esque  piano on ‘Selina Chinese’  to the heartbreak lament of ‘CRUEL’, the album showcases the Exeter group’s riotous yet tuneful and infectious music.

Having already made a quick-stop tour of the UK in January, the band (Screaming Al, Sonny Crawford, Fred E Stare, Nice Ron, Aidan Sinn) head out for a 18 date trip round the country in May.

New Album – ‘LOVE TRIANGLES, HATE SQUARES’ – 29th April 2013

]]> Thought Forms plus It Hugs Back, Wild Smiles | Tuesday 2nd Jul 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8565/thought-forms-plus-it-hugs-back-wild-smiles/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8565 Thought Forms started making music together in Wiltshire back in Spring 2004 and 2013 sees the release of their second album for Invada Records, “Ghost Mountain”.

It takes all of the first 80 seconds to realise that this is a group who have moved on substantially from their first release for the Bristol based label.
Indeed, if their self-titled album from 2009 was about finding the dynamic limits of their atmospheric sound, gently prodding and probing varying elements, then the huge great slab of guitar that greets you instantly on their follow-up roars with the confidence of a band who’ve found their level from which to fully explore their creative expression.

Charlie Romijn (guitars / vocals), Deej Dhariwal (guitars / vocals) and Guy Metcalfe (drums) have already made their mark live – cultivating a colossal sound that bands twice their number would struggle to re-create, with appearances at various ATP events and tour support slots with Portishead and Esben and the Witch in the past year.

The album veers between two opposites, from brisk, scuzzy American garage-rock influenced numbers to brutal, anguished noise constructions of ethereal doom, where it feels like they’re tapping into a similar dark psyche to groups like Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Circle. With a psych slant too informing tracks like ‘Afon’ and ‘Burn Me Clean’ – where vocals are almost as though a ritualistic call to on high – the scope of Ghost Mountain’s sonic terrain is vast, the result of a varied approach to song writing where wholes form out of group jams – in the case of ‘Burn Me Clean’ from an improvised set supporting Master Musicians Of Bukkake – or from the chrysalis of an idea presented by just one of the trio.

Thematically, the group are coy on the album’s meanings, though what is clear is that subject matters are extremely personal to a tight-knit band who consider each other “family”. What they do give away is somewhat cryptic; the album’s title comes from a gigantic mountain range as big as the Alps that’s hidden under the Antartic’s ice and snow; song titles are a little more illustrative, both in theme and in clues as to the group’s influences. ‘Afon’ is Welsh for river, the group explaining that it “speaks to us of connections and something which eternally changes yet remaining the same at the core”; ‘Only Hollow’ is a tip of the cap to My Bloody Valentine’s ‘Only Shallow’. Then there’s ‘O’, called that because of the shape of the letter, the group using it to represent what they call “a circle of negativity”.

Negativity would suggest a bleakness to this album, and whilst in much of Ghost Mountain’s fire and brimstone there is plenty that could be construed as despair, the abrasion in it suggests something more conflicted; a battle between shades of dark and light, universal but potent battles between love and hate, of hope and loss. When flung together with the power that Thought Forms has, it makes for a quite formidable proposition.

]]> Orla Gartland + Special Guests | Thursday 4th Jul 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8113/orla-gartland-plus-special-guests/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8113 Vega plus Santa Cruz, Curran | Friday 5th Jul 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8579/vega-plus-santa-cruz-curran/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8579 VEGA formed in the summer of 2009 and released their debut album “Kiss of Life” in 2010 to rave reviews across the board.

CLASSIC ROCK: “Melodic rock kings in waiting…”

MELODICROCK.COM: “One of the best debuts of 2010 and of the last few years”
…
ROCK REPORT: “This album is truly melodic rock master piece”

MALCOLM DOME: “Vega are a British melodic hard rock band who stand apart from most in this vein, because not only do they write melodic songs, but they’ve a significant depth. Debut album Kiss Of Life shows enough talent and cohesion to suggest a big future awaits.

The guys hit the road in support of the album and the rave reviews for the live show started arriving:

CLASSIC ROCK: “VEGA won over the crowd with anthems punchier than a Croydon hen party after a crate of Bacardi Breezers”

FIREWORKS: “I was transfixed by the quality of what I was hearing and seeing….”

POWERPLAY: “10/10 the band of the weekend”

In 2011 VEGA decided to go in search of a record company that shared their passion for trying to inject something new in to the rock genre, whilst still maintaining the 80’s/90’s roots that influenced them in the first place.

After a long search VEGA finally secured a worldwide deal with Nine Tone/UNIVERSAL RECORDS who will release their 2nd album in the autumn of 2012. Singer Nick Workman says “We wanted to write an album where every song could have been a single, so we have been spending a lot of time fine tuning the songs. We pretty much demoed each song twice before we were satisfied”. The new album will feature 13 tracks of hook laden “stadium rock songs” that deserve to be play loud enough to piss of your neighbours…………

As rock Journo Dave Ling say’s “These guys could have a major role to play in the future”!

]]> Jubilee plus Bleech Blood, Filthy Whisky, West Of The Sun | Friday 5th Jul 2013 10:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8652/jubilee-plus-bleech-blood-filthy-whisky-west-of-the-sun/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8652 Indie rock ‘n’ roll club Jubilee takes place every Friday 10pm-3am at the Barfly

Founded by Chris McCormack (ex 3 Colours Red/Gary Numan guitarist) and  Carl Barat (Libertines/Dirty Pretty Things),

Jubilee is mix of upcoming and established bands, DJ’s and other offerings of spectacular variety every Friday night earning both a reputation as the most up and coming indie rock ‘n’ roll nights in the country.

Doors open promptly at 10pm and close firmly at 3am, taking both floors of Barfly you can expect and crazy and unpredictable night with live acts playing upstairs and DJ”s downstairs with ALOT of surprises along the way.

On the decks expect to hear: Kasabian – Arctic Monkeys – QOTSA – Foofighters – AC/DC – The Clash – Sex Pistols – The Libertines – Elvis – The Specials – Oasis – The Who – Muse – Biffy Clyro – The Kinks – Small Faces – White Stripes – Kings of Leon – Stone Roses – Weezer – RATM – MGMT – Pixies – Dirty Pretty Things – The Cure – Florence And The Machine and much more!

*Please note: Tickets guarantee entry to the club but do not guarantee entry to the live room upstairs if it is full to capacity, if there is a specific act you want to see early entry is advised.

]]> Casino Royale | Saturday 6th Jul 2013 10:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8591/casino-royale-5/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8591

UP: “Classic guitar tracks from then to now”

Playmaker [live @ 11:45]

Black Knight (International Hi-Fi)

DOWN: “60s, Northern Soul & more”

DJ Geoff [The Troubadour]

Chaka Kant [London Fields Radio]

]]> ARG Comedy Festival – 6th & 7th July | Sunday 7th Jul 2013 12:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8607/arg-comedy-festival-6th-7th-july/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8607 An Actually Rather Good Comedy Festival (ARGComFest) is returning for a second year in extended form. On Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July, we’ll be bringing the spirit of the Fringe to Camden. For a single ridiculously low ticket price, you’ll get access to an entire weekend of THIRTY TWO previews of the finest shows that are headed to Edinburgh this summer. Catch them now before they win all the awards (the ones they haven’t already won…) and brag to your mates that you saw them first.

Featuring James Acaster, Tony Law, David Trent, Joe Lycett, Max and Ivan, Josh Widdicombe, Edward Aczel, Bridget Christie, Nick Helm, Sara Pascoe, Michael Legge, Colin Hoult, Tom Rosenthal, Aisling Bea, Mae Martin, Mitch Benn, Birthday Girls, Nat Luurtsema, Nish Kumar, Jessica Fostekew, Dan Cook, Liam Williams, John Kearns, Stuart Laws, Kieran Hodgson, Chris Boyd, Matthew Crosby, Tom Parry, Thom Tuck.

]]> Asylum plus The Stone Cold, Flicker | Monday 8th Jul 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8526/asylum-plus-the-stone-cold/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8526 Asylum are a 3 piece Rock and Roll band from the sunny shores of West London, UK. Inspired by a number of different genres and different era’s of music, Asylum have big sounds with a psychadelic twist. Inspired by the the greatest bands of all time, to name a few: Oasis, Stone Roses, Strokes, AC/DC, Metallica, Neil Young, Beatles.  With their thoughts on the music world and old school attitude to how music should be made, Asylum are set for big things and rest assured will be making people stand up and take note…

]]> Berlin Blonde plus The Vulz, Atomic Son, Sean Stapleton | Tuesday 9th Jul 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8543/berlin-blonde-plus-the-vulz-atomic-son-sean-stapleton/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8543 Berlin Blonde are a six-piece band from Bromley in Greater London.

Crammed into a used Suzuki Estate the band have been playing gigs in and around London for a little while now. We don’t have a specific musical philosophy, but we share the need to try new things or shamelessly borrow from the past. A few of our songs were born out of improvising. The band’s sound is a mix of post-punk and psychedelic pop: fun, quirky, great to dance to and great to stare into space to.

The name was taken from an old piece of pulp fiction.

]]> Meet & Jam | Wednesday 10th Jul 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8632/meet-jam/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8632 Meet and Jam cater for the modern musician by offering an internet data base designed to help you find musicians, book studio’s and meet & Jam.

]]> Breakout presents: MISTY MILLER | FRANK HAMILTON | STEPHEN KELLOGG | PHREEDA SHARP | AMY HOLFORD | LESLIE MENDELSON | Thursday 11th Jul 2013 7:30 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/general/8675/misty-miller-frank-hamilton-stephen-kellogg-phreeda-sharp-amy-holford-leslie-mendelson/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8675 Music industry bible Music Week has been backing a winner in this monthly night which gives a platform to up to seven new and breaking acts and has attracted up to 1,000 people nightly since its in October 2010. Breakout is over 2 years young and has now played host to over 260 acts with a total audiences of over 20,000 people – winning best independent UK promoter at the Live Music Awards 2011

Breakout’s monthly showcase for new and breaking acts staged by Music Week in conjunction with All Night Long Promotions returns on Thursday, July 11th 2013 at THE BARFLY, CAMDEN

As ever the night offers a host of unsigned and newly-signed acts catching the imagination of the industry & fans alike

MISTY MILLER Inspired by the likes of Patti Smith, Iggy and The Stooges, The Velvet Underground, Irma Thomas, The Sonics and the blues, Misty’s eclectic taste has informed a lot of her music to date. At the age of 15 she recorded her first album and released it on AWAL in 2011 that went on to sell 60,000 copies. Now, having signed to Sony label Relentless, she released the Girlfriend EP in February, a collection of songs that finds her embracing the gritty sound of 70s rock n roll The EPs title track was made ‘Next Hype’ by Zane Lowe and from supporting Jake Bugg and Tom Odell on tour, to recording a cover of The Turtles song “Happy Together” that was chosen by Burberry to open their London Fashion Week show, it’s been a whirlwind few months for Misty. With a growing army of fans including Radio 1’s Rob da Bank, Zane Lowe and Steve Lamacq, who made her his ‘New Favourite Band’ on 6Music, Misty is set to release her second EP “Next To You” which further showcases her prodigious musical talents and ambitions.

FRANK HAMILTON Frank Hamilton spent the whole of 2012 writing, recording and releasing one song a week. Supporters/collaborators include Ed Sheeran, Newton Faulkner, The Crimea, Lauren Aquilina, Mark Grist, Ryan Keen, Lyracis, Dion Dublin and many more… Most of the songs were recorded on a laptop in #OneSongaWeek HQ (Frank’s living room) and released every Friday along with a frightfully honest blog. The ‘Best of #OneSongaWeek’ album was rush-released on December 10th in response to iTunes choosing week 45′s song (Flaws & Ceilings) as their free single of the week. The album spent most of the week at #1 in iTunes singer/songwriter section (outselling Ed Sheeran, Jake Bugg, Gabrielle Aplin, Ben Howard etc) and reached #21 in the overall album chart, as well as #2 in Music Week’s Indie Breakers album chart. The project was 100% DIY, cost absolutely nothing (apart from the endless supply of tea-bags) and culminated in the first and last #OneSongaWeek live show at Camden Barfly (sold out) with some very special guests from the 52 weeks. This year he’s already sold out Upstairs @ The Garage, The Boderline, and is spending June supporting Lewis Watson, before returning to the Barfly on July 11th with Misty Miller and Stephen Kellogg at Breakout

STEPHEN KELLOGG Described as Americana, Country-Rock, Folk, Singer/Songwriter, and pop. Stephen sees himself as American-rock n’ roll. A product of his father’s record collection growing up in Northampton, MA, from Jim Croce and Cat Stevens to Eagles and The Band. Tom Petty being his favourite artist. In November of 2012, his band of the last ten years decided to take a hiatus, performing their final show at Webster Hall in New York City for three hours and said goodbye for now. 2012 was an eventful & often tragic one in his life &the musical result of this tumultuous period is Blunderstone Rookery, produced with my long-time musical collaborator, Kit Karlson and mixed by Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes, Monsters of Folk) A record he loved working on more than any album he’s ever made. One that began with the exciting notion, “what if I say exactly what I want to say” and ended with him handing his father a vinyl copy to add to his record collection. That, after all, is why Stephen Kellogg does this. Using words and intention in the hopes of a positive legacy for his family.

PHREEDA SHARP Born in Ghana, brought up in Cambridge, now based in east London, French-Ghanaian Phreeda Sharp – or Sharp Shooter as her fans have dubbed her – is a force of nature when she gets behind a mic. Her inventive phrasing, her ability to rhyme within a rap is a fresh, feisty take on hip hop. Sharp’s raps are racy and raw, but they’re also packed with pop hooks. By the time Phreeda sold out Hoxton Bar & Kitchen last November, the likes of Time Out, Vibe Artist On The Rise, C4′s Freshly Squeezed and MTV were hailing her as one to watch. New tune ‘Gold Car’ has already kicked off with support from 1Xtra DJ Target’s Targo Embargo, Amazing Radio Record Of The Week, WeAreBang Radio and Westside FM playlists and a feature in Sunday Times Culture

ACOUSTIC STAGE

AMY HOLFORD After “the North East’s newest seductive songstress” supported the likes of Willy Mason, Lucy Rose and Jake Bugg in 2012, Amy Holford has spent 2013 writing and developing her music This 21 year old unapologetic young lady is ‘beginning to blaze a trail with honest lyrics, a simple sound, and a voice that leaves rooms silent. Amy has appeared on Amazing Radio & BBC Introducing Newcastle & her song ‘You Run’ was played recently on Radio 1 by Jen & Ally. Amidst all of her recent hometown success however is ‘a refusal to be categorised and compartmentalised and ignored’ indicating there is a lot more in store that listeners haven’t heard yet…

LESLIE MENDELSON Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Leslie Mendelson an adopted native of New York City was spotted by Joel Dorn, legendary Grammy Award winning producer and record label exec, who helped Mendelson sign a contract with Rykodisc Records. The young singer then , worked alongside hit songwriter Steve McEwan (Keith Urban, Faith Hill, Eminem) and award winning producer/arranger Rob Mounsey (Paul Simon, Mary J. Blige, Steely Dan) to shape the sound of her album, Swan Feathers which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2009. Over the past three years, Leslie has played all over from Lincoln Center to Hotel Café and has shared the stage with legends such as Roberta Flack, Dr. John and Levon Helm from The Band. She is working on a new album to come out this year

]]> State of Play plus Final Form, Fingertips | Friday 12th Jul 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8533/state-of-play-plus-final-form-fingertips/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8533 State Of Play

Fresh from their recent UK tour and with notable names such as BBC London DJ, Gary Crowley, championing their cause, State of Play are set to unleash their new single, Children of the Sun.

Recorded in collaboration with producer James Routh of Sonic Boom Six, the track is an explosive summertime anthem, combing an insanely infectious melody with relentless beats to create a call to arms that stands up and demands to be moved to. True to the band’s nature, by the end of the three and half minute joy ride, the boundaries between genres are left thoroughly blurred…

With a shared mentality that belies the member’s varied backgrounds, State of Play map a vast musical territory, spanning from neo-soul, hip-hop and indie-rock to the fringes of EDM. Their sound, though impossible to pigeonhole, is utterly distinctive; the unique culmination of their myriad influences.

The group boasts a trio of vocalists, including the East London raised MC and wordsmith, Anthony (A-Mens) Mensah, the Edinburgh native Mellissa (Missy) McAnulty and Ahmar (S.V.) Ferguson, who brings the influences of his Jamaican Heritage to the table. This front-trio are backed by Alex (Fando) Fernandes, Will Kerr, Ben Spooner and Anthony Kent, all of whom were drawn to London to pursue their musical ambitions.

With the line up finalised by mid 2012, following a summer of festival appearances, their debut EP Welcome to the State was released in November of the same year. The single Sequel to a Bad Movie followed in April 2013, garnering a host of favourable reviews and winning air time on Amazing Radio amongst other stations. A UK tour conducted in the same month cemented the groups reputation for unforgettably engaging live shows and widened their fan-base further.

Final Form

Formed in 2012 via eclectic musical tastes, a mutual love of a mellifluous hook and a passion for great live sets. Our music combines lead vocals and backing harmonies with a tight rock band feel, interspliced with samples, synths and electronic effects which make a sound that will appeal to lovers of pop, indie, rock, electro and dance.

Final Form’s debut EP was released 1st January 2013 and there’s so much more to come.

]]> Jubilee plus The front, Katalina Kicks, The Talks | Friday 12th Jul 2013 10:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8653/jubilee-plus-the-front-katalina-kicks-the-talks/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8653 Indie rock ‘n’ roll club Jubilee takes place every Friday 10pm-3am at the Barfly

Founded by Chris McCormack (ex 3 Colours Red/Gary Numan guitarist) and  Carl Barat (Libertines/Dirty Pretty Things),

Jubilee is mix of upcoming and established bands, DJ’s and other offerings of spectacular variety every Friday night earning both a reputation as the most up and coming indie rock ‘n’ roll nights in the country.

Doors open promptly at 10pm and close firmly at 3am, taking both floors of Barfly you can expect and crazy and unpredictable night with live acts playing upstairs and DJ”s downstairs with ALOT of surprises along the way.

On the decks expect to hear: Kasabian – Arctic Monkeys – QOTSA – Foofighters – AC/DC – The Clash – Sex Pistols – The Libertines – Elvis – The Specials – Oasis – The Who – Muse – Biffy Clyro – The Kinks – Small Faces – White Stripes – Kings of Leon – Stone Roses – Weezer – RATM – MGMT – Pixies – Dirty Pretty Things – The Cure – Florence And The Machine and much more!

*Please note: Tickets guarantee entry to the club but do not guarantee entry to the live room upstairs if it is full to capacity, if there is a specific act you want to see early entry is advised.

]]> Wild Sun | Saturday 13th Jul 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8545/wild-sun/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8545 Wild Sun are a four-piece eclectic band from North London. Formed in late 2012, the group focuses on creating a vibrant musical expression by delivering exciting three-part harmonies, melodic guitar sections and lively bass lines with an energetic percussive backbone. Wild Sun have been working on their first EP: ‘And You’ which was a three track release out on the 3rd May 2013.

]]> Sticky Fingers plus Dedwardians, The Diamond Noise | Wednesday 17th Jul 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8537/sticky-fingers-plus-special-guests/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8537 BACKSTORY:

The four piece Newtown misfits are misspending their youth while we watch. And it’s as colourful as that review suggests: a melodic, mega-hectic, mash of psychedelic, pop and roots. Music to throw shapes to.
THE Sydney based four piece (sometimes 5 piece), have been touring for two years, to increasing crowds and are delivering a refreshing vibe to Australian music. The band began their rise when drummer, Beaker and bass player Paddy Fingers, met busker Dylan Frost one night in early 09 outside the Coopers Arms hotel in Newtown.
Dylan, fresh from N.Z., was on the streets with his guitar busking outside the pub. “We met him,” Patty says, “when the Coopers Arms bouncer started telling us we should give him some money.” Frost’s melodic sense brings the Kiwi spirit and melodic lineage to the band. Frost, the youngest member of the band (the rest of the band are 20), has 19 years of life and a hundred years of heartbreak in his voice. And the band surround it in textural and psyche-y, atmospheric melodies punched out by the Sticky Finger’s rhythm section’s blunt sound scapes.

RECORDING:

In the short amount of downtime between tours in April 2012 and the start of June Sticky were back hard at work getting the songs together for their next release. From these sessions came Caress Your Soul the bands first single from the album of the same name and second single Clouds & Cream. Both got high rotation and charted.

And now … the band’s debut album Caress Your Soul has just been released – March 2013 – to a great  response. It features the 3 radio  hits including Caress Your Soul, the song that encapsulates their psychotic alt pop and sinister surf dub sound.

The first EP (the ironically titled), Extended Play was released late 2010. And their first release, in April 2010, they went into Megaphon studios and re-recorded Inspirational, Juicy Ones and Murderous Nerves, the best songs from their earlier demo’s.

Next was a limited edition Sticky acoustic recording, in amongst the musical ghosts of the Annandale: Happy Endings. Sti Fi had been promising to make it since they toured nationally with Donavan Frankenreiter and in January 2012 finally gave it to its fans. Happy Endings scored great support around the country and internationally, picking up a stack of JJJ and Unearthed play in the months following its Oct release and June 2012 and introducing Sticky to a  wider audience.

RECENT SONGS:

Australia Street is the third and most recent single from the debut album and has been played on high rotation on JJJ, the clip for Aust street is another in the line of Sticky classics, a one take shot down the bands home stretch. The song is included on a couple of compilations and will be out with Waves magazine shortly.

Clouds & Cream, second single played widely across radio voted into JJJ’s second hottest 100 for 2012, a fan favourite.

Caress Your Soul - the first single from Sticky’s debut album, (also called Caress Your Soul), travelled the world for the band, getting airplay internationally. At home it was voted number 61 in JJJ’s Hottest 100 for the year and the clip is at over 200,000 views.

Happy Endings went out on a compilation in the U.S.with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero’s and abunch of other choice U.S. new comers.

FOR THE COMPARISON MINDED:

Psych/folk and pop/rock/roots. If the Clash, Pink Floyd and Arctic Monkeys are three beads of sweat that meet rolling down your back, Sticky Fingers are at the bottom licking it up.

]]> Darko plus Trails, Tree House Fire, …Said Panda | Thursday 18th Jul 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8598/darko-plus-trails-tree-house-fire-said-panda-2/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8598 This event was moved from 3rd July, tickets for that show remain valid.

Spiral Studios showcases a powerful and diverse line-up of some of UK’s best emerging acts.

From the passionate rock fury of Darko and Trails to the bouncing hooks of Tree House Fire and …Said Panda this night has something for everyone.

]]> Jubilee plus Animal Kingdom, Panic The Vulture, Tricks Of The Gods, Kerri Watt | Friday 19th Jul 2013 10:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8654/jubilee-plus-animal-kingdom-panic-the-vulture-tricks-of-the-gods/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8654 Indie rock ‘n’ roll club Jubilee takes place every Friday 10pm-3am at the Barfly

Founded by Chris McCormack (ex 3 Colours Red/Gary Numan guitarist) and  Carl Barat (Libertines/Dirty Pretty Things),

Jubilee is mix of upcoming and established bands, DJ’s and other offerings of spectacular variety every Friday night earning both a reputation as the most up and coming indie rock ‘n’ roll nights in the country.

Doors open promptly at 10pm and close firmly at 3am, taking both floors of Barfly you can expect and crazy and unpredictable night with live acts playing upstairs and DJ”s downstairs with ALOT of surprises along the way.

On the decks expect to hear: Kasabian – Arctic Monkeys – QOTSA – Foofighters – AC/DC – The Clash – Sex Pistols – The Libertines – Elvis – The Specials – Oasis – The Who – Muse – Biffy Clyro – The Kinks – Small Faces – White Stripes – Kings of Leon – Stone Roses – Weezer – RATM – MGMT – Pixies – Dirty Pretty Things – The Cure – Florence And The Machine and much more!

*Please note: Tickets guarantee entry to the club but do not guarantee entry to the live room upstairs if it is full to capacity, if there is a specific act you want to see early entry is advised.

]]> Open Mind plus Matildaz, Jacinta Maddison | Saturday 20th Jul 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8557/open-mind-plus-matildaz-jacinta-maddison/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8557 Open Mind are a pop rock band determined to put a new beautiful mark on the music industry with their flawless performances and their unique original material. They have supported the likes of Will Young and worked closely with Jessie J. They have been working with Superhet Productions in recent months. They have recently released their brand new single ‘Control’ which is available on iTunes and Google Play.

The 20th July marks their 2nd single launch which will be available on 22nd July. Returning to barfly with a brand new set and a brand new sound this is something you will not want to miss.

]]> Jubilee plus The Vitamins (Single Launch), The Drakes | Friday 26th Jul 2013 10:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8655/jubilee-plus-the-vitamins-single-launch-the-drakes/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8655 Indie rock ‘n’ roll club Jubilee takes place every Friday 10pm-3am at the Barfly

Founded by Chris McCormack (ex 3 Colours Red/Gary Numan guitarist) and  Carl Barat (Libertines/Dirty Pretty Things),

Jubilee is mix of upcoming and established bands, DJ’s and other offerings of spectacular variety every Friday night earning both a reputation as the most up and coming indie rock ‘n’ roll nights in the country.

Doors open promptly at 10pm and close firmly at 3am, taking both floors of Barfly you can expect and crazy and unpredictable night with live acts playing upstairs and DJ”s downstairs with ALOT of surprises along the way.

On the decks expect to hear: Kasabian – Arctic Monkeys – QOTSA – Foofighters – AC/DC – The Clash – Sex Pistols – The Libertines – Elvis – The Specials – Oasis – The Who – Muse – Biffy Clyro – The Kinks – Small Faces – White Stripes – Kings of Leon – Stone Roses – Weezer – RATM – MGMT – Pixies – Dirty Pretty Things – The Cure – Florence And The Machine and much more!

*Please note: Tickets guarantee entry to the club but do not guarantee entry to the live room upstairs if it is full to capacity, if there is a specific act you want to see early entry is advised.

]]> The Love Barons plus XOVA / Adam & The ASBO’s and more | Saturday 27th Jul 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8689/the-love-barons-plus-xova-adam-the-asbos-and-more/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8689

Hot Vox’s premier showcase event sees the varied talents and artistic endeavour of some of the finest bands married together in a night of seem-less musical harmony. Camden’s world renowned Barfly plays host to 4 of the best bands from the Hot Vox roster.  Expect to see tomorrow’s big names today!

Artists Playing

The Love Barons

XOVA

Adam & The ASBO’s

 

]]> It Prevails plus American Me, Give ‘em Blood, Special Guests | Thursday 1st Aug 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8552/it-prevails-plus-american-me-give-em-blood-special-guests/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8552 It Prevails

It Prevails is a five piece US metalcore/melodic hardcore band formed in late 2004 in the southwest area of a city called Portland, Oregon. The band draws influence from 90′s metal/hardcore and classic rock. Bands like Shai Hulud, Hopesfall, Beloved, Twelve Tribes, Posion The Well, and Hot Water Music were on constant rotation at hangouts during their inception. A premium was placed on lyrics related to struggles of the human condition and altruistic actions.

Ian Fike – Vocals

Joe Butler – Guit

Nic Toten – Nic Totem

Billy Badass – Bass

Nate George – Drums


American Me

Originally formed in Portland, Oregon as a side project of It Prevails in 2006, American Me ended up going full time to pursue a heavier endeavor. Since getting signed to Rise Records, the band has released 3 full length albums, the most recent of which being ( III ) and 1 EP, . American Me has toured the US since 2007-present, Japan in early 2011 and Europe Mainland + UK with Give’Em Blood in september 2012

Tony Tataje – Vocals
Brian Blade – Bass/Vocals
Cameron Bledsoe – Guitar
Duncan Allen – Drums

Give ‘em Blood

GIVE EM BLOOD is a young and motivated Metal/Hardcore band, straight out of Austria! The 5-headed formation started out in early 2009 and longs to grab any chance to spread their music all over the world. Turning their backs on any scene-clichÈ, GIVE EM BLOOD is creating their own mixture of melancholic and emotional choruses and pushing breakdowns. When it goes down to shows there is no country too far away for these guys to delight their audience with their energetic live performance. In late 2010 they released their first split release with Dos dias de Sangre on the German label Beatdownhardwear records. After two European tours (here comes the kraken, silent screams) and countless single/weekender shows they released their first full Album called SEVEN SINS on Bastardized recordings in September 2012. They just returned from their co-headlining Tour with American me and a short Germany weekender with the acacia strain.

Matthias: vocals

Markus: Guitar

Christoph: Guitar

Daniel: Bass

David: Drums

]]> Roger The Mascot plus Gareth Esson, Texas Radio | Friday 2nd Aug 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8628/roger-the-mascot-plus-gareth-esson-texas-radio/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8628 ‘Indie, Funk, Ska mix masters’ Roger The Mascot, are the next big thing in the world of indie rock ‘n’ roll…

After their storming victory at the ‘All About The Music’ national competition, they were hailed as “One of the BEST unsigned bands in the UK!” They will be playing the main stage at the INmusic festival, in Croatia, to an audience of 25,000; sharing the stage with the likes of the Arctic Monkeys, Iggy and the Stooges, Bloc Party, Editors, NOFX and many more

A phenomenal achievement for a band that only hit the music circuit in the dawn of 2012; with a relentless passion that has seen them making waves in the music scene on a nationwide scale!

Raw, authentic and energetic describe these crazy characters. With influences coming from Madness, Dexys Midnight Runners, The Stranglers, The Who, Johnny Cash, Arctic Monkeys, Two Door Cinema Club and many more… Roger The Mascot’s ground-breaking debut album, ‘Wired To The System’ is available on iTunes now!

Be ready to see the shear spectacle that is – Roger The Mascot…

]]> Coliseum plus Birds In Row, support | Monday 5th Aug 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8612/coliseum-plus-birds-in-row-support/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8612 Coliseum formed in 2003 and have since played over 700 shows on four continents, touring with Rise Against, Boris, Converge, Russian Circles, High On Fire, Mono, Baroness, Red Sparowes, Torche, and many others.

Celebrating their 10th year as one of independent music’s most substantive bands, Louisville’s Coliseum return with their fourth full-length, the stunning Sister Faith, to be released on April 30 on Temporary Residence Ltd. Expanding on the anthemic direction the trio veered toward on 2010′s House With a Curse, the album’s 13 songs are the most dynamic and immediately captivating of the band’s career, bristling with galvanizing melodies at the collision point between punk and noise-rock.

The first album to be recorded in producer J. Robbins’ recently relocated Magpie Cage Studios, Sister Faith is also the first Coliseum recording to feature new bassist, Kayhan Vaziri, in addition to contributions from some of the group’s closest friends and musical peers: Wata of Boris, J. Robbins (Jawbox, Burning Airlines), Jason Loewenstein (Sebadoh, The Fiery Furnaces), Jason Farrell (Swiz, Bluetip), and more.

]]> Altered Sky | Thursday 8th Aug 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8660/altered-sky/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8660 “Altered Sky have hit the Scottish music scene like a hurricane…”
Jenness Mitchell, Alloa Advertiser

“Altered Sky has everything in place to take the music world by storm.”
Jon Wood, Wohomusic

“Finally – the homegrown Scottish rock kick in the teeth we’ve been waiting for. Altered Sky could be huge off the back of this EP – so if you’re not on board already, now would be a good time to start.”
Tony McGuire, The Evening Times

Altered Sky are a 5 piece Alternatve Rock band from Scotland, which, in a short time, have amassed a loyal fanbase across the UK and beyond. Their new EP “In This World” was released in mid 2011. Reviews of the album were unanimous in their praise, citing the band as “Astounding …raised the bar by quickly positioning themselves as one of the best bands in the country” The band are probably best known for their passionate live performances, packing out venues as they continue to tour into 2013.

]]> Dark Stares EP Launch | Friday 9th Aug 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8679/dark-stares-ep-launch/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8679 Dark Stares are a British alternative rock band from St Albans, United Kingdom. Their self-released, September 2012, debut EP ‘Tell Your Friends’ drew plaudits across many platforms, alongside their first music video for the song ‘Whisky’ and caught the attention of fans, press and artists alike.

An opening slot with Enter Shikari at The Forum in Hertfordshire are among their live highlights to date, as well as performing as the sole support to The Darkness for their intimate comeback show at the prestigious 100 Club on Oxford Street.

After a summer of local and national festivals, where they shared main-stages with the likes of Fun Lovin’ Criminals and The Subways; 2012 delivered XFM airplay with the Rock Show and a growing international presence, while 2013 ushered in an increasingly heavy sound, with singles ‘Bad Machine’ and ‘Shinigami’ going viral, with their psychedelic music videos foreshadowing the release of ‘Octopon’; the highly anticipated second official release from the band.

]]> Dying Fetus plus Desecration, Basement Torture Killings, Regurgitate Life | Monday 12th Aug 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8636/dying-fetus-plus-guests/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8636 Beasts | Tuesday 13th Aug 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8684/beasts/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8684 BEASTS are coming back to Camden Barfly this August 13th, after their last sell out show, to launch their debut self titled EP, out August 12th on Avatone Records.

Produced by the band themselves, alongside acclaimed producer Bill Gautier (The Cure), the four track record clocks in under the 20 minute mark and serves as a fitting introduction. Be it the roomy groove-laden riff monster ‘Everybody Knows’, the infectious refrain of ‘Shades Of Blue’, the broody ‘Sub Rosa’ or the soaring closer ‘Drowning In Puddles’, there’s no shortage of promise on display.

What’s even more exciting is that the band, with a combined age of just over 60, are far more concerned with the art of classic songwriting and musicianship than any throwaway trend or movement. As frontman, Joe Mallory-Skinner states, “we don’t like focusing on gimmicks or following trends. We’ve made an EP that reflects what we want to be hearing… A nod to a time when rock was truly alive!”

Watch a lyric video for ‘Everybody Knows’:

]]> Grand Central | Friday 16th Aug 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8672/grand-central/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8672 Coming from London and described as “if The Smashing Pumpkins were British” and UK Music website described them as “a rush of teenage-hood aggressively reviving in the veins. “

Brothers Cade (vocals) and Ryan Hannan (guitar) have released 4 singles, and debut album “Platform One”. The lethal combination of soaring melancholic choruses and angst driven guitar combine to result in an emotional thrill.

Grand Central started gaining momentum after the 3rd single, “My Star”, working with Andy (Stereolab) and Tipler (Placebo, Elastica, Charlatans). Grand Central were interviewed and featured in magazines in Argentina, UK and USA, and had their songs played on radio. Grand Central were Nominated for the “Best New Band” and “Best Live Band” in the ET Awards in the UK.

The band have been to Colombia, Spain, and Slovakia and interviewed on radio throughout Latin America, USA, UK and Japan,  featured in a 6 page spread in Spanish fashion and music magazine, “The Blonde Magazine “ and recently headlined “The Peace Festival” in Slovakia.

In December 2012 they went into the studio to work with Duran Duran lead guitarist Dom Brown at Church Row Studios in London, to record. They released one of these tracks from the studio session “Promised Land” for free at beginning of 2013 along with the new music video. They also featured on Peru radio station Frost Radio in February 2013. The video for “Promised Land” was recorded at “The Joint” studios in London, and was released in April 2013. The band are currently writing new material and working on their new single as well as in pre-production for their next music video

]]> Lewis Mokler plus Harry Seaton + Jack Vallier + George Baines + Jess Thristan + Bessie | Sunday 18th Aug 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8263/lewis-mokler-plus-harry-seaton-jack-vallier-george-baines-jess-thristan-bessie/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8263 Lewis Mokler: Lewis Mokler is a 20 year-old acoustic singer-songwriter from Newmarket, Suffolk who released his debut album ‘Fingertips’ earlier in June 2012. It reached #6 in the iTunes Singer/Songwriter charts and is currently still in the top 100.

Harry Seaton: Harry Seaton is a 16 year old singer songwriter from Norfolk inspired by Ben Howard and The XX, as well as composing he also adds his own twist to unexpected covers.

Jack Vallier: Jack Vallier is a singer/songwriter from Bournemouth who has racked up over half a million views on YouTube and is quickly building a strong fanbase. Writing original music with Tom Prior, Jack has developed a strong set of his own music and some of the covers you can find on YouTube. You can find them atwww.youtube.com/jackvalls

George Baines: George is an 18 year old singer songwriter from Towcester/Northants who began playing guitar and writing songs around two years ago, after being inspired by his favourite artist; Jack Johnson. youtube.com/AcousticSessionsUK soundcloud.com/GeorgeBainesMusic facebook.com/GeorgeBainesMusic

Jess Thristan: Jess is a 17 year old singer songwriter from Halifax, UK. Jess started uploading youtube videos in November of 2009 and has accumulated a large number of views and followers. To keep up to date with Jess’ upcoming releases and shows, check out her website at jessthristan.co.uk”

Bessie: 18 year old singer/songwriter from Sussex whose debut EP ‘Chemicals’ charted at no. 20 in the itunes s/s charts in 2012. With ~400,000 total views on her YouTube videos, Bessie’s fan base is constantly growing and she is set to release a second EP this summer.

]]> RX Bandits | Thursday 22nd Aug 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8610/rx-bandits/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8610 Mandala: few titles are as perfectly befitting an album for a band reaching the culmination of a decade-long musical transformation. With this recording, RX Bandits have truly struck the essence of their merging of genres into a complete and masterfully detailed mosaic.

The metamorphic rock group’s latest disc showcases a more rock-oriented quartet, while deftly sweeping in elements of Latin, prog-rock, punk, rock to dub and blues. The much anticipated follow-up to 2006’s …And The Battle Begun jettisons ahead of where the last left off, scaling back the use of horns and adding more focus on balance and powerful dynamics. Songs like album opener “My Lonesome Only Friend” easily shift from entrancing chimes to full-on syncopated rock fury (replete with a molten John MacLaughlin-meets-Kirk Hammett guitar solo.) Elsewhere, blustery blasts of metallic guitars give way to swirling, proggy synths on “Hearts That Hanker For Mistake.” Electric piano leads the blues-dub “March of the Caterpillar” while “Breakfast Cat” boasts the tightest rhythm guitar strumming and grooving drums this side of The Meters.

In an age where taking risks and being fearless can make or break you, RX have emerged as a tidal wave, a force that shatters all the boundaries set against them. Throughout their decade long career, the group has reinvented and revolutionized their identity while retaining their socially conscious lyrics and eruptive instrumentation. This concept has been the catalyst for the band’s ever-growing fanbase, which revels in their uniqueness and continue to storm their celebrated, incendiary live shows. RX Bandits’ performance on the main stage at Bonnaroo in 2007 proved the band’s majesty to a new audience, while myriad tours with the likes of Portugal The Man, Tera Melos, Fall of Troy, et al, have built the quartet’s considerable fan base over the years.

Tracking for Mandala took place at The Mouse House Studio in Northern Pasadena in March of 2009, and marked the return of producer Chris Fudurich to the fold.The album features dramatically hypnotic artwork by Sonny Kay.

RX Bandits first emerged in 1999, forming in Orange County, CA. The young band, fresh out of high school had already been signed to a woefully disastrous recording contract under a different name in a previous incarnation. As the band’s music rapidly matured, its label didn’t — leading to many years’ strife and struggle to stick to their guns and release the music they wanted. Three albums (Halfway Between Here and There, Progress and The Resignation… the seething sentiments in the titles are quite telling) and nearly 7 years later, the band was freed of its bondage to self-release …And The Battle Begun on its own MDB Records imprint via Sargent House in 2006. Live From Bonnaroo, a digital iTunes exclusive release followed in December 2007. On July 21st, 2009, Mandala was released on Sargent House. Then, on April 17th, 2010 a live acoustic EP called RX Bandits Live From Park Avenue CDs was released as a limited edition exclusive for Record Store Day, the band played Coachella on that same day in conjunction with it’s release also on Sargent House.

]]> Primitai and Neuronspoiler | Friday 23rd Aug 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8615/primitai-and-neuronspoiler/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8615 Seib plus We The People, Narrow Plains, Sensorites | Saturday 24th Aug 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8682/seib-plus-we-the-people-narrow-plains-sensorites/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8682 Charity Gig in aid of Help For Heroes

]]> Saint Raymond plus special guests | Wednesday 2nd Oct 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8556/saint-raymond-plus-special-guests/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8556 Evarose | Thursday 3rd Oct 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8328/evarose/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8328 2012 was a landmark year for Oxfordshire four piece Evarose, playing over 50 shows and releasing their second E.P ‘Elements’, which reached the dizzying heights of #3 on the iTunes rock chart.

Forming in late 2010, the all female rock collective were soon turning heads with their comical video for debut single, ‘We Can Pretend Anyway’. The video, playlisted on both Scuzz TV and Kerrang! TV, has amassed well over 120,000 views online and led to the 2011 release of the bands debut E.P ‘Creation Divide’. The five track release was a glossy affair laden with catchy hooks and was received to critical acclaim by the UK music press.

2012 saw Evarose hit the road with bands such as Straight Lines and Fei Comodo playing everywhere and anywhere, it let to the band quickly gaining a loyal and ever growing fanbase across the entire of the UK cementing their continual rise through the UK rock world.

Singles ‘Change’ and the vivacious anthemic ‘There’s No Such Thing As Something For Nothing’, from ‘Elements’ also gained further airplay on UK TV and Radio, including an acoustic performance on the infamous Kerrang Radio. With support growing from all areas of the globe, the band signed with Zestone Records in Japan, and in October of 2012 a split release with My Last Hero hit stores across the nation.

2013 see’s the band hit the road with LostAlone for a two week UK stint, before hitting the studio to write the follow up to ‘Elements’. April will see the band play Hit The Deck Festival for the second time alongside We Are The In Crowd and Don Broco as well as a whole host of UK summer Festivals including Ynot amongst others.

The band also plan to embark on their debut headline tour later in the year with plans to be unveiled around Easter.

In a world crowded by new music, Evarose look set to stand above many others and make 2013 their year.

]]> Zico Chain | Saturday 12th Oct 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8649/zico-chain/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8649 THE DEVIL IN YOUR HEART” is a high five to the inconsolable in all of us, a celebration of triumph and relief, born through the eyes and ears of three musicians who had to go there to come back. THE DEVIL IN YOUR HEART is the fist pumping new album from London alt-rockers, Zico Chain.

“As soon as I screamed those lyrics, I knew right then that I had the album title,” says Chris Glithero. “It encompassed every feeling I’d had during the making of this record”.

“ The title sounds like a negative” adds Oli Middleton “but this album is about wisdom, and it’s relentlessly optimistic”.

THE DEVIL IN YOUR HEART is a self produced labor of love. Having given up everything to pursue the unknown, the band bedded down in various derelict buildings around the UK and began recording.

“We never went near a studio. We were sat in an empty house in winter, with ants everywhere and no heating, but our amps were still buzzing and we were talking about how we could find a way to record an orchestra” adds Chris.

The band realized every seemingly impossible ambition and went on to work with award winning string arranger Audrey Riley, who’s impressive resume includes collaborations with rock giants such as Muse and Foo Fighters.

The result is a self-made and self-funded lap of honor, an achievement of truly epic proportions. Armed with their hard earned formidable live reputation and their relentless DIY ethics, it’s almost impossible to imagine ZICO CHAIN not climbing to the greatest heights and beyond in 2012.

ZICO CHAIN just signed a deal with Holland based Suburban Records to release The Devil In Your Heart in Europe. The album will hit the streets on April 16th 2012!

ZICO CHAIN are – Chris Glithero (Bass, Vocals); Paul Frost (Guitars); Oli Middleton (Drums).

]]> Ozark Henry | Tuesday 15th Oct 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8638/ozark-henry/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8638 Idiosyncratic Belgian pop composer Ozark Henry broke through to mainstream success with his 2001 album, Birthmarks. Born Piet Goddaer in Kortrijk in 1970, he was the son of classical and jazz composer Norbert Goddaer, and began playing saxophone and piano at age six. He and brother Jan played in several bands while still young, and he scored several underground hits under varying aliases. He began recording as Ozark Henry in 1996, and his Sony debut five years later, Birthmarks, became a hit on the strength of the hit singles “Rescue” and “Sweet Instigator.” Subsequent albums performed better and better, including a pair of chart-toppers, 2006′s The Soft Machine and 2010′s Hvelreki. ~ Jason Ankeny

]]> Absolva | Thursday 17th Oct 2013 7:00 pm http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/listings/upcoming-events/8643/absolva/ http://mamacolive.com/thebarfly/?post_type=event_items&p=8643 Absolva was born in May 2012, in the wake of Fury UK bassist Luke Appleton joining US powerhouse Iced Earth, and from inception the new band earned a reputation as an inspiring live act. Following a debut show at SOS Festival in hometown Manchester, the band played 3 shows as special guests with Iced Earth followed by a memorable performance at Bloodstock Open Air. A debut album “Flames Of Justice” was released in November 2012 and promoted with a 16 date European Tour including a special show at London Underworld. A further 33 date European Tour was completed February-June 2013 which included 8 shows as special guests on the Michael Schenker Temple of Rock and Lovedrive Reunion Tour. So far, with 53 shows under their belt in the 10 months from July 2012 and a debut album which has earned undoubted critical acclaim, Absolva has made an immediate mark on the British and European metal scene.

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