Emma Pollock + Josh Pike + special guests
The Tabernacle, 34–35 Powis Square, W11; Tue 16 Mar; 7.30pm; £12 adv
Emma Pollock was a founder member of The Delgados band which emerged from the mid-’90s Glasgow music scene and founded Chemikal Underground record label, launching the careers of Mogwai, Arab Strap, Bis and many more.
www.tabernaclelive.co.uk; 020 7520 9305
Hard Rock Calling
Hyde Park, W2; Fri 25 Jun–Sun 27 Jun; £47.50–£269
America’s most popular band of the ’90s, Pearl Jam, will be headlining on the Friday. Paul McCartney headlines Sunday. Other acts include Ben Harper with his fiery new band, Relentless7; Australian band Wolfmother; punk band The Gaslight Anthem and Swedish band The Hives.
www.hardrockcalling.co.uk
Kings of Leon
Hyde Park, W2; Wed 30 Jun; Sold out
The show, which sold out in seconds, will be the biggest ever headline show the band has performed to UK audiences so far. Special guests to be announced soon.
www.livenation.co.uk
O2 Wireless Festival
 Hyde Park, W2; Fri 2 July–Sun 4 July; £47.50–£199
Pink headlines Friday’s line-up. She’s joined by Ting Tings, Gossip and The Temper Trap. Jay Z headlines on Sunday. Mr Hudson will also be performing. Expect more big names playing across four stages throughout the weekend.
www.wirelessfestival.co.uk;
020 7009 3484
Classic FM Live
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7; Mon 15 Mar; 7.30pm; £9–£32.50
Julian Lloyd-Webber will be performing the Elgar Cello Concert. He will be supported by the Philharmonia Orchestra under a guest conductor. There will also be performances of Classic FM favourites from Handel, Parry and Verdi with the Crouch End Festival Chorus.
Coffee Mornings: Paula Sides and Kumi Matsuo
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7; Sun 4 April; 11.30am; £10 including a hot drink and a pastry or £26.95 with a three-course meal in the Elgar Room after the performance
A programme of Poulenc’s Fiancailles Pour Rire, pieces from Mahler’s Des Knaben Wunderhorn and Handel arias by a talented vocal and piano duo.
www.royalalberthall.com; 020 7589 8212
The Big St Patricks Day Shindig
O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green; W12; Wed 17 Mar; 8pm–1am; £12
Featuring the BibleCode Sundays, Honey Ryder and Folk in Hell with DJ Tony Lundon of Liberty X.
Tindersticks
O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green; W12; Wed 24 Mar; 7pm; £20
Maverick rock 'n' roll mixed with a passion for ’70s soul.
Turin Brakes + Delta Maid
O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green; W12; Fri 26 Mar; 7pm; £22.50
Folk duo, comprising Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian are supported by roots band Delta Maid.
Paloma Faith
O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green; W12; Mon 29 Mar–Wed 31 Mar; 7pm; £15
The former magician's assistant exchanged trickery for tracks and ended up with a hit debut single Stone Cold Sober.
Angus & Julia Stone
O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Shepherd’s Bush Green; W12; Thu 22 Apr; 7pm; £14.50
Having spent the last two years touring the world in support of their critically acclaimed debut A Book Like This, Angus & Julia Stone return with their eagerly anticipated sophomore release Down The Way.
Chris Rea
HMV Hammersmith Apollo, Queen Caroline Street, W6; 7pm; Sun 14 Mar; £33.75
Rea has sold over 30 million albums worldwide with hits including Fool (if You Think It's Over) and Josephine.
Newton Faulkner
HMV Hammersmith Apollo, Queen Caroline Street, W6; Wed 17 Mar; 7pm; £21.40
The follow-up to 2007’s million-selling, debut Hand Built By Robots is called Rebuilt By Humans. The name comes from the fact that Newton slipped on some ice and badly injured his wrist, into which doctors had to fit a metal plate. Newton said that, effectively, he had 'been put back together again' by humans.
The Stranglers
HMV Hammersmith Apollo, Queen Caroline Street, W6; Fri 19 Mar; 7pm; £29.29
It has often been said that The Stranglers are probably the most enduring band of the UK punk/new wave era.
venues.meanfiddler.com/apollo;
08448 44 47 48
Lyric Lounge
Lyric Hammersmith, King Street, W6; Fri 26 Mar; 8pm; £10
An evening of eclectic talent with a blend of soulful vocalists, up-and-coming new bands, poetry, dance and comedy.
www.lyric.co.uk; 0871 221 1729
Diversity: Bringing a Toy Story to Life
HMV Hammersmith Apollo, Queen Caroline Street, W6; Sun 18 Apr–Mon 19 Apr; 7pm; £25.22
Diversity took the UK by storm by winning Britain’s Got Talent in May 2009.
Iggy and the Stooges
HMV Hammersmith Apollo, Queen Caroline Street, W6; Sun 2 May–Mon 3 May; 7pm; £33.75
Iggy & The Stooges perform Raw Power in its entirety, supported by Suicide performing their first LP Suicide, with more special guests to be confirmed.
Crowded House
HMV Hammersmith Apollo, Queen Caroline Street, W6; Thu 10 Jun; 7pm; £44.75
Crowded House return with their sixth studio album.
venues.meanfiddler.com/apollo;
08448 44 47 48
Choral at Cadogan 2009–2010: Lux Aeterna
Cadogan Hall, Sloane Terrace, SW1; Thu 18 Mar; 7.30pm; £18–£30
A programme of choral music inspired by the magical hour of twilight presented by the Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge.
www.cadoganhall.com; 020 7730 4500
Vanessa Haynes
606 Club, 90 Lots Road, SW10; Fri 19 Mar; 9.30pm; £12
Vanessa’s talent has recently been recognised by Van Morrison, whose band she recently toured and she is currently the lead singer with the iconic soul/jazz band Incognito. She works with a six-piece band that features bassist Paul Carmichael (Flight) and guitarist Tim Cansfield (Seal, Bee Gees).
www.606club.co.uk; 020 7352 5953
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Nu Northern Soul
Paradise (by Way of Kensal Green), 19 Kilburn Lane, W10; Sundays; 5pm; free
Phil Cooper will be dropping some beats while you can enjoy a roast in the bar. Saxman Ray Carless plays jazz and reggae upstairs.
www.theparadise.co.uk; 020 8969 0098
Communion
Notting Hill Arts Club, 21 Notting Hill Gate, W11; first Sunday of every month; 6pm; £5 concs, £8 £10 after 10pm
Expect an eclectic mix of bands and DJs. Communion has hosted acts ranging from Laura Marling to Suede.
www.nottinghillartsclub.com
020 7460 4459
Catweasle Club
Paradise (by Way of Kensal Green),
19 Kilburn Lane, W10; Tuesdays; 7pm; £4
If you’re feeling brave, sign up to this weekly open mic night of music, poetry, song and all manner of acoustic artistry.
www.theparadise.co.uk; 020 8969 0098
Hoochie Coochie Live
The Cobden Club; 170 Kensal Road; W10; Wednesdays; 9pm
A selection of London’s signed and unsigned acts from acoustic singer-songwriters to soul, jazz, ska and rock ‘n’ roll bands perform in the Grand Hall.
www.cobdenclub.co.uk; 020 8968 4386
Death Disco
Notting Hill Arts Club, 21 Notting Hill Gate, W11; Wednesdays; 7pm; free
Alan McGee and Danny Watson’s regular DJ night has attracted big names such as Courtney Love, Tim Burgess and Mick Jones.
YoYo
Notting Hill Arts Club, 21 Notting Hill Gate, W11; Thursdays; £5 before 11pm, £7 after
Phat hip-hop tracks from resident DJs Seb Chow and Leo Greenslade.
www.nottinghillartsclub.com
020 7460 4459
Heartbeat
Paradise (by Way of Kensal Green), 19 Kilburn Lane, W10; Fridays; 8pm; £4
Classic disco, old school house and late night love music night.
www.theparadise.co.uk; 020 8969 0098
Batmacumba
Notting Hill Arts Club, 21 Notting Hill Gate, W11; fortnightly Fridays; 8pm–2am
DJ Cliffy with live guests and DJs playing a mix of funky samba, baile funk, Brazilian sounds and tropical rare grooves.
Funk Royale
Notting Hill Arts Club, 21 Notting Hill Gate, W11; fourth Friday of the month; 7pm; free before 8pm, £6 before 11pm, £8 after
Booty-shaking funk from Funk Royale.
Rough Trade Shops’ Afternoon
Notting Hill Arts Club, 21 Notting Hill Gate, W11; Saturday; 4pm; free
This popular afternoon showcases three or four DJs and live acts whose music is on sale at the Rough Trade shops.
www.nottinghillartsclub.com
020 7460 4459
Funked up
Paradise (by Way of Kensal Green),
19 Kilburn Lane, W10; Saturdays 8pm; £3 after 10pm
Funk from resident DJs Ali B and Shep Dog.
www.theparadise.co.uk; 020 8969 0098
Future World Funk
Notting Hill Arts Club, 21 Notting Hill Gate, W11; first Saturday of every month; 8pm; £6 before 11,
£8 after
Desi beats, bhangra bangers, Asian drum and bass, breaks and Brazilian electro funk from resident DJs Russ Jones and Cliffy.
Big Bam Boo
Notting Hill Arts Club, 21 Notting Hill Gate, W11; bi-monthly on a Saturday; 8pm; £6 before 11pm;
£8 after
Stamford Hill Gun Club present calypsos, mambo, ska, highlife, tropicalia and Cuban beebop to beyond with special live guests.
www.nottinghillartsclub.com
020 7460 4459
Babylon at Kensington Roof Gardens,
99 Kensington High Street, W8; Thursdays
Enjoy a three-course meal to a live jazz band at award-winning restaurant Babylon.
www.roofgardens.virgin.com
020 7368 3993
Ignite Series
Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7; Fridays; midday; free
Catch talented young ensembles from gypsy jazz to Parisian folk during lunchtime in the Hall's Café Consort. There’s also ignite brunch on Sundays – tickets cost £25 and include a welcome drink, main course and dessert, tea or coffee as well as live music.
www.royalalberthall.com; 020 7589 8212
Curious Generation
Troubadour Club, 265-7 Old Brompton Road, SW5; Tuesdays 8pm; check website for prices for particular dates
A great platform for solo artists and emerging bands, Curious Generation promotes music nights all over Europe.
Troubadour Sessions
Troubadour Club, 265-7 Old Brompton Road, SW5; Wednesdays; 8pm; check website for prices for particular dates
Check out the freshest unsigned full bands and acoustic singer-songwriters.
www.troubadour.co.uk; 020 7370 1434
Action Adventure Club
Ginglik, 1 Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12; first Thursday of the month; 7pm–4am; £5, £2.50 guest list, full members free
Indie, pop, rare groove, electro and hip hop.
www.actionadventureclub.co.uk
Still Fighting on the Dancefloor
Ginglik, 1 Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12; second Thursday of the month; 7pm–1am; £5, full members free
Ska, calypso and two tone.
Diggin’ Deep
Ginglik, 1 Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12; first Friday of the month; 7pm–3am; £6 before 10pm, £8 after, full members free
Rare grooves, jazz, funk, soul, hip hop, reggae and ska.
Cover Up
Ginglik, 1 Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12; second Friday of the month; 7pm–3am; £6 before 11pm, £8 after, full members free
Funk, Brazilian, Balkan beats, rare grooves, reggae and dancehall.
The Sizzle Suite
Ginglik, 1 Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12; last Friday of the month; 7pm–3am; £6 before 10pm, £8 after, full members free
Live jumpin’ rhythm ‘n’ blues, ska, jive, rock ‘n’ roll and ’20s–’60s with DJ Count Sizzle.
www.myspace.com/countsizzle
Ginglik Saturdays
Ginglik, 1 Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12; Saturdays; 7pm–3am; £6 before 10pm, £8 after, full members free
Filthy electro, rave, fidget and bass.
I Love Acid
Ginglik, 1 Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12; last Saturday of the month; 7pm–1am; £6 before midnight, £8 after, full members free
Acid house, techno and electronic.
www.ginglik.co.uk; 020 7348 8968
Party Like a Rockstar
Diva Beach, 222 Fulham Road, SW10; Fridays; 10pm–3am; free before midnight for ladies; free before 11pm for gents; £20 after
Ease into your evening with a few Rocktails before getting into club mode. Expect funky, club and electro house music mixed in with commercial beats and a little bit of R’n’ B.
Heat
Diva Beach, 222 Fulham Road, SW10; Saturdays; 10pm–3am; free before 11pm; £10 after
Cocktail reception until 11pm. DJ Dele plays soulful house, electro beats and commercial dance.
www.diva-beach.com
guestlist@diva-beach.com;
020 7351 7711
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