RAPPER Talib Kweli exploded in fury last week when the plug was pulled on his Roundhouse show midway through the final track.
Swearing in rage at the “disrespect”, he vowed never to play the venue again.
In a way he’s right, it’s a huge affront to an artist to be cut off mid-performance – in the case of Missy Elliott at Wireless this year, it was awkward and embarrassing to see the dancers flailing about wondering where their beats had gone.
But it’s not fair to blame the Roundhouse – yes licensing laws are there for a reason and neighbours need to be protected but surely there could be a short grace period post cut-off time?
• Latest names to be added to Mencap Little Noise Sessions at Islington’s Union Chapel are The Kooks, Example, John Bramwell, We Are Scientists and Leah Mason (Nov 18) and Ellie Goulding, Stornoway and Tinashé (Nov 20).
• Placebo fans watch out – former drummer and co-songwriter Steve Hewitt and his new band Love Amongst Ruin play Relentless Garage (Oct 30). New single ‘Home’ is out Oct 25.
• Not content with fronting cheeky scamps The Rascals, being Alex Turner’s bessie mate and one half of The Last Shadow Puppets, one of my favourite musicians Miles Kane is off on another side project. His obsession with psychedelia comes to fruition with the release of debut single Inhaler, an adaptation of 1969 track Mother Nature Father Earth in tribute to 60s LA psychedelic garage group Bonniwell Music Machine. He plays Monto Water Rats (Nov 23) and HMV Forum (Dec 7).
• Also at Relentless Garage, Liam Gallagher’s clothes label Pretty Green launches a club night (Nov 26) – live music from Exit Calm plus DJ sets from Andy Bell (ex-Oasis), Paul Gallagher (yes, his other bro), Eddie Piller and Jamie Skillz. But will Limo be there in his own clothes?
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Sunday, 28 March 2010
THE CAMDEN CRAWL - HOW ARE THEY COPING AND WHY THE SUGABABES??
THE Post-its are flying all over the place and staff at the Camden Crawl HQ are slowly being buried under a pile of CDs.
We’re only weeks away from one of the biggest events in the music calendar (May 1 and 2) – and with the ever-expanding daytime programme, it’s beginning to give the Edinburgh Festival some serious competition.
There’s the big names: LostProphets, We Are Scientists, Calvin Harris and The Drums. The oldies: Teenage Fanclub, Babybird and Cornershop. The dubious pop choice: Sugababes. The cool- as-ice Dan le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip, The Delays, New Young Pony Club and the most important to me, Camden’s home-grown talent – Akala, Ms Dynamite and Man Like Me.
(Teenage Fanclub, who play this year's Camden Crawl)
The day starts early with impromptu gigs, theatre shows, countless quizzes to tax even the brainiest muso, mind-bending spoken word performances and real comedy from real comedians. On top of all this there’s a series of free events for residents with a street party in Hawley Crescent, and free gigs at the Hawley Arms and the Primrose Chill. There’s also a programme of free live music in four pubs: The Queens, The Lansdowne, The Engineer and the Princess of Wales.
But right now organisers are preoccupied with the Emerging Talent Awards (ETA). And they’ve had a huge task to whittle down 1,000 hopefuls with stars in their eyes to just 45. And now the work begins, picking the eight best bands to play the ETA stage at the Ice Wharf.
Event organiser Chris Jakubiak said: “If the weather’s good we’ll have the doors open. The standard’s been really high, much higher than we’ve anticipated. The prizes are amazing.”
The finalists will be announced on April 12.
Barring Madness’s takeover of Inverness Street last year, this will be the first time the Crawl’s put on an official street party.
Chris said: “There’ll be a road closure in Hawley Crescent, from Kentish Town to Stuckley Place. We’re putting a Red Bull stage at the Kentish Town Road end and the space on the street is licensed to hold 2,000 people. That part of the event is 14-plus and accessible to Crawl wristband holders and also a few local residents will be invited. We’re going to look after everyone.”
So why did they book the Sugababes for the Crawl?
Chris said: “What’s a typical Camden Crawl band? It’s about diversity. They’ve got new material, a new line-up, the show will be very interesting. Very special guests will be announced next month."
Each year there’s the odd surprise gig – last year Graham Coxon played The Spread Eagle and Chris hints there could be more to come: “I’m almost certain that there’ll be something like that, but we never know until close to the time.”
But right now, the Crawl staff are busy turning the cogs.
Chris said: "I’m covered in Post-it notes and I’ve got stacks of CDs I’m
listening to. We’re working late into the night but it’s always an
enjoyable experience."
We’re only weeks away from one of the biggest events in the music calendar (May 1 and 2) – and with the ever-expanding daytime programme, it’s beginning to give the Edinburgh Festival some serious competition.
There’s the big names: LostProphets, We Are Scientists, Calvin Harris and The Drums. The oldies: Teenage Fanclub, Babybird and Cornershop. The dubious pop choice: Sugababes. The cool- as-ice Dan le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip, The Delays, New Young Pony Club and the most important to me, Camden’s home-grown talent – Akala, Ms Dynamite and Man Like Me.
(Teenage Fanclub, who play this year's Camden Crawl)
The day starts early with impromptu gigs, theatre shows, countless quizzes to tax even the brainiest muso, mind-bending spoken word performances and real comedy from real comedians. On top of all this there’s a series of free events for residents with a street party in Hawley Crescent, and free gigs at the Hawley Arms and the Primrose Chill. There’s also a programme of free live music in four pubs: The Queens, The Lansdowne, The Engineer and the Princess of Wales.
But right now organisers are preoccupied with the Emerging Talent Awards (ETA). And they’ve had a huge task to whittle down 1,000 hopefuls with stars in their eyes to just 45. And now the work begins, picking the eight best bands to play the ETA stage at the Ice Wharf.
Event organiser Chris Jakubiak said: “If the weather’s good we’ll have the doors open. The standard’s been really high, much higher than we’ve anticipated. The prizes are amazing.”
The finalists will be announced on April 12.
Barring Madness’s takeover of Inverness Street last year, this will be the first time the Crawl’s put on an official street party.
Chris said: “There’ll be a road closure in Hawley Crescent, from Kentish Town to Stuckley Place. We’re putting a Red Bull stage at the Kentish Town Road end and the space on the street is licensed to hold 2,000 people. That part of the event is 14-plus and accessible to Crawl wristband holders and also a few local residents will be invited. We’re going to look after everyone.”
So why did they book the Sugababes for the Crawl?
Chris said: “What’s a typical Camden Crawl band? It’s about diversity. They’ve got new material, a new line-up, the show will be very interesting. Very special guests will be announced next month."
Each year there’s the odd surprise gig – last year Graham Coxon played The Spread Eagle and Chris hints there could be more to come: “I’m almost certain that there’ll be something like that, but we never know until close to the time.”
But right now, the Crawl staff are busy turning the cogs.
Chris said: "I’m covered in Post-it notes and I’ve got stacks of CDs I’m
listening to. We’re working late into the night but it’s always an
enjoyable experience."
CAMDEN CRAWL NEWS - SHIV LIZZY. THE JUDE AND ANONYMOUS!
TRAGIC news that Shiv Lizzy, one of the 45 shortlisted acts in the Camden Crawl Emerging Talent Awards (ETA) has been killed in a road accident. I’ve heard Crawl organisers want to keep her music in the competition anyway and let it be judged on its merit. From what I’m hearing, she was a strong contender.
• Thanks to the anonymous reader who set me straight on the qualities of Crawl headliners LostProphets and We Are Scientists. Without your stern words I may have had to think for myself.
• Great news for Irish band The Jude, who played The Dublin Castle’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations last week. They’ve been chosen to play industry-acclaimed City Showcase 2010 and have made it to the Camden Crawl’s ETAs shortlist – vote for them at www.emergingtalentawards.com/vote/band/the-jude
• Acclaimed author of The Looked After Kid, Paolo Hewitt, is DJing at a special charity night at the Lexington (March 30). Leddra Chapman, who’s still at uni, songwriter Georgia Strand and Liverpool band The Branco Heist are all on the bill. It’s in aid of the Willow Foundation, which organises special days for seriously ill people.
• Thanks to the anonymous reader who set me straight on the qualities of Crawl headliners LostProphets and We Are Scientists. Without your stern words I may have had to think for myself.
• Great news for Irish band The Jude, who played The Dublin Castle’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations last week. They’ve been chosen to play industry-acclaimed City Showcase 2010 and have made it to the Camden Crawl’s ETAs shortlist – vote for them at www.emergingtalentawards.com/vote/band/the-jude
• Acclaimed author of The Looked After Kid, Paolo Hewitt, is DJing at a special charity night at the Lexington (March 30). Leddra Chapman, who’s still at uni, songwriter Georgia Strand and Liverpool band The Branco Heist are all on the bill. It’s in aid of the Willow Foundation, which organises special days for seriously ill people.
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