What's Goin' On: 16-22 May, 2011

19 May:

Boom Shaka Lacka!
Barrio Central Basement Bar
6 Poland Street, Soho
5t's & 6t's Rhythm'n'Blues, Jamaican grooves (Shuffle, Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae), Dancefloor Jazz (not bathroom Jazz), 6t's & 7t's Soul, early Funk, Boogaloo and Bossa Nova and Samba and sambuca in cool basement.
8pm-1am
Free Entry


20 may:


Pork & Beans
Positively 4th Street
119 Hampstead Road, NW1 3EE
London, United Kingdom
This month joining the residents Tomas & Jamie will be Ian Jackson bringing all sorts of storming musical magic from his incredible collection. Be sure to be surprised!
Also as ususal Ethan and guests be spinning sweet Soul, Funk & Crossover upstairs under the guise of "Brothers & Sisters"!
The venue is Positively 4th Street (...four minutes from Warren Street, Euston Square or Mornington Crescent Tube stations):
http://www.positively4thstreet.co.uk/contact.html
8pm-1am
Free entry

What's Goin On: 11-17 April, 2011

The week in London so far...


13 April:

Boom Shaka Lacka
Barrio Central (Basement Bar)
6 Poland Street
London, United Kingdom
8pm-1am
Free entry


16 April:

The Vintage Kilo Sale - London
The Rag Factory
16-18 Heneage Street
E1 5LJ
Touring the UK, the Vintage Kilo offers shoppers the chance to mix and match items from the 60s - 80s and pay for them per kilo. No matter whether it's dresses and a pair of jeans, retro tees, jackets or skirts, 1kg is £15. Result.
No matter whether you're buying a bulk-job or individual pieces, we want you to get the most for your money and so our traders will always scope out your bags and make sure you're getting the best for you and your pocket.
Additionally, expect a wonderful selection of one-off garments from 50s and before. Starting from a mere £20, pick up a real piece of the past that's easy on the pocket!
11am-4pm
A mere £1 entry


HELTER SKELTER
Heroes Bar
147 Kentish Town Road
NW1 8PB
Helter Skelter is a night for people who wish they lived through the sixties, with the added benefit of all the great music that has since been inspired by that same era. Expect to hear classics, rarities and songs by your new favourite band.
DJ(s): GEORGE WHEELS (Bedrock/This Feeling), LEONIE (Helter Skelter), plus special guests playing the best Psychedelic, 60's Garage, Rock N Roll, and Soul!
9pm-2am
Free entry


BLACK COTTON CLUB
Volupte Lounge
7-9 Norwich Street
EC4A 1EJ
Rare Sounds Played On Original 78s
Hot Jazz, Swing, Jump, Swingin' RB, Western Swing, Latin, Gospel, Gypsy Jazz...
Live Music on mid night by "DIXIE TICKLERS"
Shellac Spinners EL NINO & LADY KAMIKAZE
Plus Special Guest SWING MANIAC (Mouthful O' Jam)
10pm-3am
£10 All Night



17 April:

Primrose Hill Vintage Fashion Fair
Cecil Sharp House
2 Regents Park Road, Camden
NW1 7AY
Vintage clothing, hats, handbags, gloves, shoes, jewellery and textiles from 1800’s – 1980’s will be on show. Spend a leisurely Sunday browsing and buying from the many stalls at our exclusive venue in Primrose Hill.
You will be able to find very wearable vintage pieces at affordable prices and also designer labels if you are looking for something extra special.
There is a selection of delicious home made food and refreshments at very reasonable prices.
11am-5pm
£3 on the door

What's Goin' On: April 5-10, 2011

Ok, so I'm going to get back on schedule, my little lilypads, I promise! And to get back on schedule, I'm going off schedule and posting my usual Sunday London event post on Tuesday!

Here goes! The things I'd be attending if I was back in the Smoke...and hopefully I will be soon, as my visa came last week. Now all I've to do is find a jobby job!!

7 April:
Live & Let Jive
Ronnie Scott's
47 Frith St
London, United Kingdom
Get hip to the tip, lads and ladies! EVERY FIRST THURSDAY it’s time for KAI’S LIVE & LET JIVE – your monthly 40s & 50s party featuring queen of the vintage vocals Kai Hoffman and her fabulous felines Kai’s Cats! Featuring tunes by ‘King of the Jukebox’ Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five, Kai’s jazz-based boogie shuffle, rhythm & blues is sure to float your boat - so grab a cocktail, dig that jumpin’ jive and dance the night away! You can dress up or dress down, drink champagne or have a burger plain, be frisky and get risky with Kai’s Cats!
Sponsored by Vivien of Holloway – the best of 40s & 50s reproduction clothing making the world a more glamourous place.
6pm-3am
JIVE CLASS at 8pm and LIVE BAND at 9:15!
ONLY £5/£8 after 11!
Dinner/table reservations 02074390747


8 April:
Double Shot O' Soul
The Drop
below The Three Crowns
175 Stoke Newington High Street
N16 0LH
Get your soul kicks from the stage and from the 45s! At the new venue, new format Double Shot O’ Soul there is live music from THE UNIVERSAL (http://www.myspace.com/theuniversaluk) and THE DECCAS (http://www.myspace.com/thedeccas), followed by DJs Smart Phil & Mickee spinning the best music ever made: think Tamla Motown, Stax Records, northern & club soul and more to keep you dancing all night long.
9pm-4am
£5 entry

What's Goin On: 7-13 March 2011

The week in London so far....


9 March:

Boom Shaka Lacka!
Barrio Central [basement bar]
6 Poland Street, Soho
W1F 8PS
Boom party a-come! Great tropical-themed bar with ace food and cocktails. The basement bar features a dancefloor, and a proper sound system! Music played on original chunky vinyl provided by Freddie Boom Boom (The Reggae Shack, London), Giordano Di Stasio (Tune Up, London), Giulio Veronese (The Right Track, Rome).
8pm-1am
Free entry!
****Dolly says: Lovely weeknight out!


10 March:

MARDI GRAS SPECIAL!
The Blues Kitchen
Camden Town
NW1
This week it's Mardi Gras in New Orleans! And worry not that we are 5000 miles away from the Crescent City because we are doing our best to bring the festivities to London with the Roll & Tumble Mardi Gras special...
The DJ's will be spinning N'awlins Rhythm & Blues, Soul and Jazz whilst we have two tailor made live acts to bring some real Louisiana seasoning to the proceedings:
DOM & THE IKO'S - Piano led New Orleans R&B and Soul played in the traditional greasy, down home manner...
THE BRASS VOLCANOES - Authentic N'awlins style Marching Band taking to the floor of the venue to play Mardi Gras and Crescent City Anthems!
The live music kicks off around 11...
9pm-2am
Free entry before 10, £3 after
****Dolly says: "The Blues Kitchen is a great soul venue....just don't go expecting proper soul food like your mamaw used to make and you won't be disappointed....at least they've finally added fried chicken to the menu. I'm such a southern food snob, really. Perhaps I should one day do a southern/soul food post???"


11 March:

Double Shot O' Soul
The Drop
below The Three Crowns
175 Stoke Newington High Street
N16 0LH
Get your soul kicks from the stage and from the 45s! At the new venue, new format Double Shot O’ Soul there is live music from AUNT NELLY (http://www.myspace.com/auntnelly2), celebrating the release of their debut single 'Never Gonna Sleep At Night' (Rowed Out Records). Support comes from hotly tipped Northampton five-piece THE FRANCIS JETTY (http://www.myspace.com/francisjettymusic).
This is followed by DJs Smart Phil & Mickee spinning the best music ever made: think Tamla Motown, Stax, Atlantic, northern & club soul and more to keep you dancing all night long.
9pm-4am
£5 entry
****Dolly says: "Love it."

12 March:

Ham Yardies Springtime Special
The Britannia
Monument Street
EC3R 8AJ
8pm-3am
****Dolly says: "Just get there at some point in the night. You won't be disappointed."



20th Anniversary MOUSETRAP 'Fuzz for Freaks' ALLNIGHTER
Orleans
259 Seven Sisters Road
N4 2DD
We are very proud to announce the 20th anniversary of THE MOUSETRAP on Sat 12 March. Twenty years at the same venue with the same owner is a rare achievement in the fickle World of club land. To celebrate this momentous occasion we will give everyone who attends a free 45. Tickets are on sale now through paypal @ £10.50 per ticket to new.untouchables@virgin.net or £12 on the door. The owner will also give a free beer, glass of wine or shot to all customers who arrive before 11.30pm. Huge thanks to the regulars and thousands of visitors over the years who have attended and will testify that Mousetrap generates an atmosphere like no other. The basement venue with kicking sound system and lots of nooks and crannies is perfect for an underground club night, but don’t just take out word for it come and grab a piece of the action.
DJ's DR ROBERT + SPEED + RHYS (Horrors) + CAROLINA
10pm-6am
****Dolly says: "It's so unfair that Ham Yardies and Mousetrap are on the same night. Decisions, decisions."

What's Goin' On: 28 February-6 March, 2011

Here's the 'appenings in London this week!

5 March:

Happening!
The Drop
Below The Three Crowns
175 Stoke Newington High Street
‘Happening’ has now established itself in London as the grooviest place to sample the delights of the Shindig! universe. The leading magazine for ’60s and ’70s music, in conjunction with Sweet but Deadly Promotions, have made a corner of Stoke Newington, The Drop, their own little subcultural haven, inviting the best band’s and DJs to stoke the sonic fires. Come meet, greet and party with like-minde...d souls ’til your head explodes with delight! Plus you can pick up copies of the quarterly Shindig! tome.
Live acts: headliners this month are garage rock’n’roll adventurists THE KITS (http://www.myspace.com/thekits), promoting their new single “Wild At Heart”. All the way from Bristol come psychedelic warriors THE MOLES (http://www.myspace.com/themolesuk), and taking up the rear are local new gang in town FUNERAL CAKE (http://www.wix.com/funeralcake/1).
The Acid Gallery DJs Phil Istine, Nico & Charlie Salvidge will spin your world via ’60s/’70s dancefloor psychedelia, garage, beat, and general rock’n’roll wondermints!
8pm-4am
£5 entry
****Dolly says, "In order to prove how shiny and nice I am, I'm promoting an ex's band. Now, aren't I a sweetie...darling....sweety darling, sweety darling!!???"

What's Goin' On: 22-27 February, 2011

25 February:

Jukebox Jam
The Alley Cat
4 Denmark St
WC2H 8LP
We welcome back a Jukebox Jam favourite - the one and only Big Boy Bloater, one of the best R&B artists these shores are yet to produce! Bloater returns after a year off, having regrouped and come back with a whole new line-up and promising a significant switch in direction. New band the Limits is so top-secret that we have only just received the merest sneak preview - a one song demo - and we have to count ourselves damned lucky for that!
We also feel mighty privileged that Bloat has chosen the Jukejam to offer a first preview of what's to come in the months and years ahead. Not to be missed!
Joining the resident DJ's is this months guest, TOMAS McGRATH, the young wunderkind behind cool 60s soul and R&B hangout PORK and BEANS. As ever, expect the very best Blues and Rhythm sounds of the 50s and early 60s that you're ever likely to hear - along with a sprinkling of Ska, Rock and Roll and more...
9pm til 3am
Admission is £4 before 10pm / with flyer. Otherwise £6
****Dolly says, "Yayyy, Tomas!! Fab Dj, and an even better dancer....there's a reason we call him 'Slinks'...and a darn nice guy! Love 'im to bits!!"

What's Goin' On-Weekend of 18-20 February, 2011

Only one amazing night this weekend in London:

19 February:

BOOM SHAKA LACKA meets PORK & BEANS
Dogstar
389 Coldharbour Lane
Brixton, SW9 8LQ
Two of London’s best underground club nights combine to give you a veritable musical feast… an all-nighter sure to get you going!
From Rocksteady to Rhythm & Blues, from 60’s Soul to Ska and back to Latin, we promise to bring it to you all – as long as it makes you want to hit the floor!
The Dj’s for the night are:
French Fred
Giordano Di Stasio
Giulio Veronese
Jamie Parr
Tomas McGrath
9pm – 4am
£6 entry
****Dolly says: "You can't go wrong with either of these two club nights...and putting both together? Whoooosshhh! Brilliant! Tomas and Jamie are the best! Get in!!"

What's Goin On--24-30 January 2011

Last full week of the month! Here's the London scene so far:

28 January:
JUKEBOX JAM
The Alley Cat (formerly Peter Parkers)
4 Denmark St
London WC2H 8LP
Cooking up the musical Gumbo with a carefully spiced selection of greasy Crescent City Rhythms are regular DJ's LIAM LARGE, MICHAEL JEMMESON and SNAKESTER, this time joined by special guest IAIN PITCHFORD of the perfectly formed weekly R&B listen and dance session THE STAG-O-LEE.
9pm-3am
Entry is £4 before 10 PM / with flyer and £6 after (or otherwise)
****Dolly says: "I got lost once while looking for this club back when it was Peter Parkers...."

The Good Foot
Madame Jojo's
8-10 Brewer Street
London, United Kingdom
Madame Jojo's is proud to bring together two of the UK's most acclaimed DJs, Snowboy and Healer Selecta, for a Friday night residency, The Good Foot. Featuring original and authentic Sixties and Seventies Deep Funk, Soul, Rare Groove, Boogaloo, Mambo and R&B, this is an incomparable feel-good blend of floor-shaking black music from its most legendary eras.
Special Guest This Friday ADRIAN GIBSON
10pm-3am
Tickets: http://www.gigantic.com/gigantic/event_gce_23919a.html
***Dolly says: "I love Madam Jojo's....looks like you're walking into a Bordello in New Orleans circa 1922."

29 January:

MOUSETRAP 'Fuzz For Freaks' Allnighter
Orleans
259 Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park
London, United Kingdom
Guest DJ's Coffin Joe (Horrors), Thomas Thellman (Paisley Club) & Nigel Lees (Top Sounds) join Resident Dr Robert for a all- night orgy of thee finest Psychedelic, Garage and Freakbeat 45's known to man!
10pm-6am
£8 before midnight/£10 after
****Dolly say: "Rob's the best and so are the club nights he's associated with. That said, trying to get a bus from that part of London at 6am isn't a promising thought. I remember a couple of mates and I waited for the 73 once for two hours....."

What's Goin' On--17-23 January, 2011

Here's how the week's shaping up so far in London...


19 January:
WRECK IT UP
93 Feet East
150 Brick Lane
London E1C 6QL
Expect the finest Reggae tunes from the 60s to the present day with the best Djs in East London, tip-top rhythms, rewinds and versions galore. The crew are guarenteed to get the party swinging for your dancing feet.
7-11pm
FREE ENTRY
****Dolly Says: "Never been to this particular night, but 93 Feet East is a great venue. It's right in the middle of Brick Lane, so if it sucks there are loads of alternate pubs and clubs to pile into and stumble out of!"




20 January:
Roll and Tumble R&B Club
The Blues Kitchen
Camden Town
London, United Kingdom
London's new weekly home of hot vintage R&B sounds takes launch...
DJ's confirmed for 20th January
Ben Olins (Fabulous Cellar, Stag-O-Lee)
French Fred (Reggae Shack, Boom Shacka Lacka)
Alice Fowkes (All sorts!)
Scott Charles (Lucky 7)
Snakester (Hidden Charms, Naked Fez)
Michael Jemmeson (Jukebox Jam)
Jamie Parr (Pork and Beans)
Liam Large (Jukebox Jam)
9pm-2am
Entry: 3
****Dolly Says: "Firstly, The Blues Kitchen is a great venue...WAAAYYY better than that horrid 'Oh Bar' that was there before! I've been to some 'soul' and 'mod' and '60s' nights there before and they can be a bit hit or miss. However, several of the DJs for the night, mainly Jamie and Liam, lead me to believe this has to be a winner! Good luck to them...and hope this night lasts until I'm back in the Smoke."


As per usual, my lovelies, I'll add as I'm told!

Oh, and just to let everyone know, it's time to begin preparations for Le Bespoke 7!! Easter Bank Holiday Weekend 22-25 April! http://www.newuntouchables.com/

What's Goin' On-Week of 10-16 January 2011

Not much so far, dearies! I shall update periodically throughout the week, prom prom!!

13 January:

OUT OF OUR TREE
The Buffalo Bar
259 Upper Street, Highbury Corner
London, United Kingdom
Thursdays are Fuzzdays in London. Playing live for your enjoyment are the best garage rock’n’roll bands we can find from around the World. Sweet but Deadly DJs plus guests spin sixties through to current garage-beat-punk-psych.
Tube: Highbury & Islington.
8pm-1am, £6 entry
****Dolly Says: "I've only once had a bad night at the Buffalo! All the other times have been a bag full of jolly! It's small, but the atmosphere is really teriff! Bands are usually tops and DJs are the best! And it's worth the trip just to have your piccy taken in front of The Famous Cock pub next door! Whoooosh!!"****


Hey Boy Hey Girl
606 Club
90 Lots Rd, London, SW10 0QD
The golden age of the vocal duet is back! Ray Gelato (winner Ronnie Scotts best band, Radio 2 best jazz vocalist nominee), and Kai Hoffman (award-winning US Diva) have developed a wonderfully entertaining show celebrating the magic of the boy girl duets, made famous by such celebrated duos as Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. This brand new show, featuring Ray, Kai and their fantastic backing band, takes classic duets from th...e great American songbook such as ‘I’m in the Mood for Love’, ‘Baby it’s Cold Outside’ ’Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off’ and many, many more wonderful tunes and performs them with fun, romance and swing! Hey Boy, Hey Girl is sure to rock you out of your seats with Ray and Kai’s fun and jumpin’ renditions of some of your favourite classic songs.
****Dolly says: "Kai and I met having our hair done at the same salon, Nina's Vintage Hair Parlour, in London! And she's lovely!"


14 January:

DOUBLE SHOT O' SOUL
The Drop
Below The Three Crowns, 175 Stoke Newington High Street
London N16 0LH
Get your kicks from the stage and from the 45s! At the new venue, new format Double Shot O’ Soul there is live music from folk-poppers THE WASHINGTON RAYS, followed by DJs Smart Phil & Mickee spinning the best music ever made: think Tamla Motown, Stax Records, northern & club soul and more to keep you dancing all night long.
9pm-4am
£4 entry
****Dolly says: "Stokey, Northern Soul, real vinyl, proper night out."


And as usual, if any of you lot know of any happening in London that should be on here, let me know!!

Love love!
DollyBird
xx

What's Goin' On...3-9 January, 2010

Right, teapots, here's a list of goodies going on this week! As I hear of more, I'll post them right away! And if any of you lot know of any fandiddlytastic events set for the next few days, let everyone in on them by commenting!

Kisses!
DollyBird



***8 January

London:

Projekt + DEADWAX + The Munroes + Desolate Sure
The Good Ship
289 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR
07949 008253
Peace In The City presents a night of thrills and spills with high octane rocknroll aplenty and hints of the 60s.
Live music from 8pm until 1130pm and DJs after til 4am.
£5 entry
Sandwiched in between and 30 seconds from The Luminaire and The Tricycle.
1 minute from Brondesbury train station. (North London line)
5 minutes from Kilburn tube station. (Jubilee)
**Dolly Says: 'The Munroes are well worth the entry themselves!'**

Lucky 7 Club - New Breed R&B and Popcorn
Rhum Jungle at Cottons, 70 Exmouth Market, London.EC1R 4QP
In January, El Nino & Scotty will be joined by Linda Popcorn and Jodie, and they'll all be spinning hot floor filling dance tunes on 45s all nite!!!
9.30pm til 2am
£5 before 10.30pm and £7 after.
Nearest Tubes are Angel or Farringdon.
**Dolly says: 'I've not been to this night before, but it sounds fab!'**

The Drop
Below The Three Crowns, 175 Stoke Newington High Street
London, United Kingdom
When Shindig!, the leading magazine for ’60s and ’70s music and culture, meets up with London’s retro-rocking Sweet but Deadly promoters you know you’re in for a memorable night out. They have made a corner of Stoke Newington, The Drop, their own little subcultural haven, inviting the best band’s and DJs to stoke the sonic fires.
Playing live for January is Allan Crockford's new outfit THE GALILEO 7 (http://www.myspace.com/thegalileoseven). Expect to hear tunes from their just-released, great debut album 'Are We Having Fun Yet?' (Teen Sound Records)
Plus!!
The Acid Gallery boys Phil Istine, Nico & Charlie Salvidge spin ’50s and ’60s
GARAGE!
PSYCH!
BEAT!
ROCK'N'ROLL!
SOUL!
to keep you dancing all night long....
8pm-4am, £5 entry