Events for October
Wednesday 4th October 2006
LUNCHTIME CONCERT
Singer/songwriter Anne Garner .. playing piano and
singing her songs, with guests
METROPOLIS MUSIC PRESENT THE HIDDEN CAMERA'S
Thursday 5th October 2006
EGYPTIAN ODYSSEY
presents
Hossam and Serena Ramzy - Egyptian Dance and Music Concerts
Friday 6th October 2006
JACARANDA PICTURES PRESENT ‘THE MUSEUM OF SORROW’
The Medieval future has arrived. Jacaranda Pictures will transform Islington’s beautiful Union Chapel into the unforgettable ‘Museum of Sorrow’, a programme in three acts of quiet melancholy and joy. An evening of Jacaranda Short Films and Live Music: Circulus, Joe Volk (of Gonga), Ginger Lee (of Bat For Lashes), Bela, Papa November and others.
From exotic, costumed ushers to deep-sea divers and a horse-headed man wandering the stage, the evening promises a compendium of curiosity and wonder, a cabinet full of charming eccentricities.
Saturday 7th October 2006 -
Sunday 8th October 2006
EGYPTIAN ODYSSEY DANCE WORKSHOP
These workshops are your chance to try your hand at Egyptian dance or improve your existing skills. The Hossam Ramzy Orchestra will provide wonderful live music for the workshop. You will be guided by principal dancer Serena Ramzy.
Sunday 8th October 2006
AN EVENING WITH JOHN BETJEMAN
Presented by Peter Powell with a mixture of prose, poetry and personal reminiscences.
Wednesday 11th October 2006
LUNCHTIME CONCERT
The Wonderful Anne Garner Performs her own songs
Thursday 12th October 2006
KATHRYN WILLIAMS
mercury music prize nominee kathryn williams is one of the UK's most acclaimed singer-songwriters
disarmingly modest and self-effacing in front of an audience, a kathryn williams concert is always an event to remember: a crystal clear voice with the , creatively used accompanyment of cello, piano, guitar and percussion
"glittering talent"- Independent
Monday 16th October 2006
JONATHAN RICHMAN
Jonathan Richman is rock's undisputed eccentric and unpredictable cult figure; a performer who's eternally childlike public persona and naiveté - typified by songs like "Roadrunner," "Ice Cream Man," "Hey There Little Insect" and "I'm a Little Aeroplane" - obscured the dexterity and craft of his music, which ranged from garage rock, country and Latino. Born 1951 in Boston, Massachusetts, Richman began playing guitar at the age of 15, and within a year was making his first public appearances. In 1969 he relocated to New York, the home of his major musical influence, the Velvet Underground.
Tickets available from; gigsand tours.com
Tuesday 17th October 2006
CELEBRATING ELLIOT SMITH
CANCELLED
Wednesday 18th October 2006
LUNCHTIME CONCERTS AT THE UNION CHAPEL
The Cornelius Ensemble
YASMIN LEVY
“A developing talent with cult status – one to watch!... a distinctive style with unmistakable emotion.” SONGLINES
“Electrifying” THE INDEPENDENT
In her deep, spiritual and moving style of singing, Yasmin preserves and revives the most beautiful songs from the Ladino/Judeo-Spanish heritage, mixing it with Andalusian Flamenco.
Thursday 19th October 2006 -
Friday 20th October 2006
CARDBOARD CITIZENS PRESENT TIMON OF ATHENS
SOLD OUT Please check for returns on Wednesday the 18th Oct
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Adrian Jackson
Adapted by Sarah Woods and Adrian Jackson
Designed by Fred Meller
Cardboard Citizens presents an adaptation of Shakespeare's rarely performed tale of one man's journey from philanthropy to misanthropy, set within the context of a motivational management training event.
Sunday 22nd October 2006
MISHA MEETS THE UNABOMBERS
'Misha' is a new club night covering a wide spectrum of music from soul and funk to disco and house to electro and techno. The opening party has guest DJing due the 'Unabombers' famous for their Electric Chair and Electric Souls club nights and compilations.
Wednesday 25th October 2006
THIS WEEKS FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT
Featuring the wonderful Anne Garner playing new songs from her forthcoming album 'trusting a twirled world'. For more information please go to myspace.com/annegarner
RAY LAMONTAGNE
SOLD OUT
Thursday 26th October 2006
RAY LAMONTAGNE
SOLD OUT
Saturday 28th October 2006
SON OF DAVE
Having KO’d punters at a host of the UK’s Summer Festivals from Lovebox to V to the forthcoming Bestival, Son Of Dave is currently preparing for a 13 date tour of the UK and a debut show in Paris in October and November.
Son Of Dave will be touting a brand new “in between albums” single, a truly unique version of War’s 1975 classic Low Rider! The funk anti-dote to his custom beat box blues, Low Rider has become a live favourite at festivals this summer and will be released on 7“ vinyl and digital download on Kartel on the 30 October.
Special guest Martina Topley Bird will be joining Son Of Dave in the ring at Islington’s Union Chapel for the grand finale. Son Of Dave’s previous single Devil Take My Soul featuring Martina has been on high rotation on Radio France Inter during the Summer months.
"Touring the globe with just a harmonica, a microphone and a stack of 45s for company, this one man band has become one of the most entertaining live performers in the world" Tim Noakes Dazed & Confused
Sunday 29th October 2006
GUARRO AND MEMBERS OF THE LSO PRESENTS
The Last Gig of Summer
Guarro and Members of the LSO dish out floydisms in a light side of the moon style, at Union Chapel on the 29th of October. Plus special guests.
£10 online @ guarro.net £12 on door £15 includes a CD