December 2014 Live Music and Comedy Listings
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MON 1 – MORRISEY MULLEN LEGACY
Jim Mullen and Noel McCalla bring the music of the Morrissey Mullen Band back to the spiritual home of the band, the Halfmoon with the 'Morrissey Mullen Legacy' featuring original members Trevor Barry and Chris Fletcher, joined by Dave Lewis on Sax, Mike Gorman on Keyboards and Jeremy Stacey on Drums. Keeping the sound that Jim and Dick (Morrissey) created alive. 8PM - £8adv / £10 door
TUE 2 – LIGHT OF DAY PRESENTS: BADLY DRAWN BOY/ GUY DAVIS/ JOE D’URSO/ JAMES MADDOCK / ANTHONY D’AMATO / ROB DYE
Funding research into possible cures, improved treatments and support for patients suffering from Parkinson's disease and related illnesses. Performers at Light of Day have included Bruce Springsteen (numerous appearances), Michael J. Fox, John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), Ed Kowalczyk (Live), Jesse Malin, Alejandro Escovedo, Willie Nile, Garland Jeffreys, Jakob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Badly Drawn Boy, Pete Yorn, Gary US Bonds, Joe D’Urso and Stone Caravan, John Eddie and many more local unsigned artists. 8PM - £20adv / £23 door
WED 3 – TALISMAN
Talisman were one of the UK's top Roots Reggae bands in the later 70's and early 80's.The band's prowess earned them support slots with acts as diverse as Burning Spear, The Clash and The Rolling Stones. They have reformed with the original line up after 30 years apart to support the re-release of their classic roots single ‘Dole Age’ on a brand new album 'Dole Age - The 1981 Reggae Collection'. One of Bristol's finest live acts are back and ready to party once again. 8PM - £10adv / £12 door
THU 4 – THE SMYTHS
An outstandingly accurate and thrilling tribute to The Smiths, capturing the band at their best, live, from 1982 - 1987. Now in their eighth year, The Smyths are the UK's longest-established tribute to the one of the greatest bands of all time. 8PM - £10adv / £12 door
FRI 5 – BOOT LED ZEPPELIN
Tonight it's a The Early Days Show, with big emphasis on Led Zeppelin's first 4 albums. Boot-Led-Zeppelin offers the definitive tribute to one of the world’s most legendary rock bands, Led Zeppelin. Capturing the magic and excitement of Zeppelin’s concerts from the 70s, the band faithfully perform their classic songs, from mellow acoustic tracks such as Going To California and That’s The Way, to epics such as Whole Lotta Love, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Kashmir and Stairway To Heaven. Boot-Led-Zeppelin are about as close as you can get to the real thing. Every last detail is taken care of. The right hair, the right clothes, Raff's Marshall amps bearing the infamous "Zoso" symbol and stage performances that are uncanny. + Funk & Soul DJs 8PM - £12adv
SAT 6 – BOOT LED ZEPPELIN
Tonight Boot Led Zeppelin be concentrating on their last 4 albums. Boot-Led-Zeppelin offers the definitive tribute to one of the world’s most legendary rock bands, Led Zeppelin. Capturing the magic and excitement of Zeppelin’s concerts from the 70s, the band faithfully perform their classic songs, from mellow acoustic tracks such as Going To California and That’s The Way, to epics such as Whole Lotta Love, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Kashmir and Stairway To Heaven. Boot-Led-Zeppelin are about as close as you can get to the real thing. Every last detail is taken care of. The right hair, the right clothes, Raff's Marshall amps bearing the infamous "Zoso" symbol and stage performances that are uncanny. + Funk & Soul DJs 8PM - £12adv
SUN 7 – FREE LUNCHTIME JAZZ: DICK LAURIE & THE ELASTIC BAND
Cheerful mainstream jazz and speak easy. Families welcome. Food Served all day. 1-4PM. FREE ENTRY
SUN 7 – THE ELDERLY BROTHERS
John Webb : Drummer extraordinaire and talented guitarist, too. The heartbeat of the Elderly's. Don't mention pineapples and paradiddles when he's around!! Arwel Williams : Originally from Ruthin, North Wales. An accomplished guitarist & mandolin player. What he doesn't know about "folk" ain't worth knowing! Pete Smith : From Potters Bar to Memphis!! The soul of the Elderlys. What more can be said that has not been said already - just call his bass a "lurve machine" John Hill : Originally from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. Previous bands include Camera,1926, Ventilator and The Vodka Tourists. This guy plays loud, so get your ear plugs out when he's in town. 8PM - £5adv/ £7 door
MON 8 – NIBS VAN DER SPUY + PIERS FACCINI
An acoustic guitarist, singer songwriter phenomomen from South Africa. His virtuosic acoustic guitar style and a mesmeric whispering voice have attracted a widespread following for its intelligent folk, world and African overtones. His 2008 offering, ‘A Bird In The Hand’ received accolades and 5 stars from across the globe. 8PM - £10adv / £12 door
TUE 9 – ROCK FARM
We are excited to present The Rock Farm: a new event specifically designed to cater for parents and babies/toddlers up to 3 years. Come and enjoy some fantastic live acoustic music in a friendly and stimulating atmosphere. 11:30AM OR 1PM - £5
TUE 9 – GITS & SHIGGLES PRESENTS: JOHN KEARNS, JOSEPH MURPURGO + MORE TBC
Gits and Shiggles regular John Kearns makes a glorious return after winning the highest accolade in comedy, the 2014 Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award for his show Schtick, only one year after winning the 2013 Fosters Best Newcomer Award. 7:30PM - £6adv/ £8 door
WED 10 – FLIGHT BRIGADE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Flight Brigade’s sound takes you on a haunting journey from dark dystopian soundscapes into triumphant optimism through a lifting combination of driving piano, soaring strings, accelerating guitars and intertwining harmonies. They are currently finishing their debut album, co-produced by Gavin Monaghan (Kings of Leon, The Editors). 8PM - £8adv / £10 door
THU 11 – JAM SANDWICH
Jam Sandwich is a London-based rock and dance covers band featuring top talent who just happen to be great friends - they deliver brilliant but only occasional shows across the UK and internationally popping up to headline a festival here and there, home and abroad. Jam Sandwich has that rare ability to grab large audiences and take them on a brilliant, fun and audacious journey for over 2 hours of flat-out music capturing rock, folk, pop and dance genres. 8PM - £5adv/ £7 door
FRI 12 – DR FEELGOOD
Canvey Island, Essex, was an unlikely birthplace for Britain's finest R&B band. Its bleak industrial skyline set against the cold waters of the Thames estuary, keeps it from inclusion in most holiday brochures, but in the 1960's it was home to teenage friends Lee Collinson, Chris White and John Sparkes. The line up has changed since those early days but these doctors still have the Feelgood factor! + Funk & Soul DJs 8PM - £15adv / £17 door
SAT 13 – DR FEELGOOD
Canvey Island, Essex, was an unlikely birthplace for Britain's finest R&B band. Its bleak industrial skyline set against the cold waters of the Thames estuary, keeps it from inclusion in most holiday brochures, but in the 1960's it was home to teenage friends Lee Collinson, Chris White and John Sparkes. The line up has changed since those early days but these doctors still have the Feelgood factor! + Funk & Soul DJs 8PM - £15adv / £17 door
SUN 14 – FREE LUNCHTIME JAZZ: NOA ALVAREZ
Noa Alvarez is an up and coming jazz singer based in Kingston Upon Thames. Born in San Sebastian, Spain, she was introduced to jazz at an early age by her father and fell in love with the sounds of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holliday. Although she studied classical piano for many years, it was the spontaneity of jazz that kept drawing her. Her repertoire covers standards from the Great American Songbook, cheeky 1950s numbers, beautiful ballads and classic swing numbers as well as latin rhythms where she can draw inspiration from her Spanish roots. Families welcome. Food Served all day. 1-4PM. FREE ENTRY
SUN 14 – BOB KERR’S WHOOPEE BAND – FINAL SHOW
it's going to be the final show. Bob and the boys will be retiring so tickets will go like hot cakes. Apart from their subscriptions to the Asylum of The Musically Insane, the one thing that these bands have in common is their exceptional musical technique. The demands of playing comedy jazz are extraordinary and certainly not within the scope of most musicians. A Bob Kerr & His Whoopee Band performance is today, a unique experience, as they are the very last of this genre. Bob Kerr’s pedigree is impeccable. A founder member of The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, leader of New Vaudeville Band who enjoyed a massive world-wide hit with ‘Winchester Cathedral’, Bob also played in The Temperance Seven before forming His Whoopee Band.
8PM - £12adv / £14 door
MON 15 – THE DDR OF R’N’B CLUB: GRACE PETRIE / THEE FACTION / EIGHT ROUNDS RAPID
Revolutionary club night the DDR of RnB returns to its favourite haunt, The Halfmoon in Putney. 8PM - £8adv/ £10 door
TUE 16 – THE RUGGS (sold out)
The original lead growler Tim Skipper and beat-chief Rozza O'Neill appear with the now familiar axe-men Rohan "Sofa So Good" Blacker, Chas "the Troos" Erith and Jim "Old King" Cole, whose mellifluous, edgy sounds are tempered by the soulful keys of Adam "Judgey" Constable. What would the run-up to Christmas be without it? 8PM – SOLD OUT
WED 17 – POLICE DOG HOGAN
Police Dog Hogan are a high-energy and eclectic seven-piece, combining fiddle, banjo, mandolin, drums and guitars with knockout four-part harmonies in an exuberant fusing of country, pop, folk, and rocking urban bluegrass. The Sunday Times has described them as “wonderful”; the Telegraph named them one of its ‘favourite new bands”; Radio 2 called them “a band to watch” and veteran DJ Johnnie Walker praises their gigs as “just a really good, fun time”. 8PM - £10adv / £12 door
THU 18 – THE ROLLIN’ STONED, 1ST OF 3 NIGHTS
A tribute to The Rolling Stones focusing on the early part of their career from 1964 - 1969 including 'Jumping Jack Flash', 'Paint It Black', 'Not Fade Away' and 'Satisfaction'. Expect a minimum two hour show with rockin' all the way and spectacular costume changes. They have been described by The Times as 'better than the real thing' and have been revered by both Stones fans for their authenticity and the real Stones who booked them for the band's birthday. 8PM - £12adv / £14 door
FRI 19 – THE ROLLIN’ STONED, 2ND OF 3 NIGHTS
A tribute to The Rolling Stones focusing on the early part of their career from 1964 - 1969 including 'Jumping Jack Flash', 'Paint It Black', 'Not Fade Away' and 'Satisfaction'. Expect a minimum two hour show with rockin' all the way and spectacular costume changes. They have been described by The Times as 'better than the real thing' and have been revered by both Stones fans for their authenticity and the real Stones who booked them for the band's birthday. + Funk & Soul DJs 8PM - £12adv / £14 door
SAT 20 – THE ROLLIN’ STONED, 3RD OF 3 NIGHTS
A tribute to The Rolling Stones focusing on the early part of their career from 1964 - 1969 including 'Jumping Jack Flash', 'Paint It Black', 'Not Fade Away' and 'Satisfaction'. Expect a minimum two hour show with rockin' all the way and spectacular costume changes. They have been described by The Times as 'better than the real thing' and have been revered by both Stones fans for their authenticity and the real Stones who booked them for the band's birthday. + Funk & Soul DJs 8PM - £12adv / £14 door
SUN 21 – HANK WANGFORD & THE LOST COWBOYS
If Daniel O'Donnell is the brightly scrubbed face of British country music then Hank Wangford is its guilty conscience, its dark and troubled grubby soul. Hank has picked at the miserable underbelly of country music for twenty eight years, inspiring others like Billy Bragg, The The, The Alabama Three and other alt.country musicians. He has spread the word with his two ground breaking television series, Britain’s first on Country music, "Big Big Country" and "The A to Z of C&W" and his books "Lost Cowboys" and "Hank Wangford Vol 3 The Middle Years". 8PM - £10adv / £12 door
MON 22 – THE ACTIVATORS / THE COMMON HEROES/ CHILDREN OF GRAFFITI
In aid of Marie Curie . The Activators are a 10-piece band whose eclectic style transcends Ska, Reggae, Celtic, Punk, 60s Garage and Dub, even venturing into Baltic folk and Bossanova! 8PM - £6adv/ £8 door
TUE 23 – THEA GILMORE’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
A special Christmas performance from the furiously individual singer/songwriter and Brit Award 2001 nominee. 'Britain has spawned very few world class female songwriters, but Gilmore is already in a league of her own' (Q Magazine). She has received acclaim and admiration from her peers such as Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez and Martha Wainwright. 8PM - £16adv / £18 door
SAT 27 – THE JAMM MOVEMENT
A great tribute to the song writing, live sound and energy of The Jam, The Jam Movement are three experienced musicians and long term fans of The Jam whose love and respect for the material drives their energetic and authentic performances. + Funk & Soul DJs 8PM - £10adv / £12 door
SUN 28 – FREE LUNCHTIME JAZZ: DICK LAURIE & THE ELASTIC BAND
Cheerful mainstream jazz and speak easy. Families welcome. Food Served all day. 1-4PM. FREE ENTRY
MON 29 – NEVER THE BRIDE
The electrifying sound of Never The Bride. Two gifted songwriters Nikki Lamborn - "best rock voice since Janis Joplin" & Catherine "Been" Feeney - exceptionally talented multi-instrumentalist, together bringing a blend of strength & melody to each song. 8PM - £12adv / £14 door
WED 31 – NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION: CITY FUNK ORCHESTRA
With the emphasis heavily on dance floor classics, soul and R&B anthems, CFO deliver the top-notch and truly memorable show you’re entitled to expect from musicians of such an impeccable pedigree. 7PM – 3AM £25adv – No Door Sales. Includes supper.
October 23, 2014
