This weekend sees the 4 Or 5 Magicians curated weekender in honour of Michael Azzerad's biography of the 13 pioneers of the American alt-rock scene, Our Band Could Be Your Life which you are strongly recommended to attend - great music, great burgers, scary dog on the roof all a few minutes walk up the hill from Brixton tube. Over to Dan Ormsby...
In my most bold gig organising venture to date, I have arranged a wonderful weekend of music, both regressive and original at the same time - a bit like Back To The Future I suppose, just with bands more punk rock than Huey Lewis and The News.
I've done a couple of more general nights at The Windmill in the past under the name 'There's Nothing Wrong With Covers' where I've picked some awesome bands we've had the privelege to watch, meet, play with, or all three, around the country, where they came and did a split set between their own songs, and the songs of a classic alt-rock band. After the last one, an attendee suggested basing the next night around Michael Azzerad's biography of the 13 pioneers of the American alt-rock scene, Our Band Could Be Your Life, surely one of the best music books in existence. As it contained at least 10 of my favourite bands of all time (and 13 I admire, and highly respect), I pounced on the idea.
I set about doing it in early spring, and finally, a few weeks ago, I formed a finalised lineup of 13 of the best alternative bands in the UK to take part. With the best punk rock venue in London, The Windmill in Brixton on board, and the promise of a free-for-all BBQ on both days, this can only be all kinds of win.
There are still a few advance tickets available (links below) I advise either buying in advance (there will be a slight markup on the door), or getting down early to avoid disappointment, as there has been a lot of interest in this event, and The Windmill is only small!
Below are the full details. If you can possibly get to this, and don't come along, you are quite simply a fucking bellend.
Dan x
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OUR BAND COULD BBQ YOUR LIFE
@ THE WINDMILL, BRIXTON
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2009
A two-day weekend spectacular featuring the cream of British alternative talent taking on all 13 bands profiled in Michael Azzerad's much lauded American underground rock biography 'Our Band Could Be Your Life'.
SATURDAY 8th AUGUST :
WINNEBAGO DEAL as BLACK FLAG - 10:50 to 11:30pm
4 or 5 MAGICIANS as THE REPLACEMENTS - 9:55 to 10:35pm
WONDERSWAN as MUDHONEY - 9:10 to 9:40pm
INTERNET FOREVER as BEAT HAPPENING - 8:25 to 8:55pm
NOT COOL as MINUTEMEN - 7:40 to 8:10pm
DUTCH HUSBAND as SONIC YOUTH - 6:55 to 7:25pm
THE JELAS as MISSION OF BURMA - 6:10pm to 6:40pm
DAN ORMSBY as PAUL WESTERBERG - 5:45 to 6:05pm
Saturday Doors 5:00pm. FREE BBQ at 5:30pm. Bands 5:45pm to 11:30pm. Late night alternative disco after 'til late!
SUNDAY 9th August :
The XCERTS as HUSKER DU - 10:00 to 10:40pm
4 or 5 MAGICIANS as DINOSAUR JR - 9:05 to 9:45pm
THE MUSCLE CLUB as FUGAZI - 8:15 to 8:50pm
ICE SEA DEAD PEOPLE as MINOR THREAT - 7:30 to 8:00pm
EVERYONE TO THE ANDERSON as BIG BLACK - 6:45 to 7:15pm
AMY BLUE as BUTTHOLE SURFERS - 6:00 to 6:30pm
Sunday Doors 5:00pm. FREE BBQ at 5:30pm. Bands 6:00pm to 10:40pm.
SATURDAY DAY TICKET : £6
SUNDAY DAY TICKET : £5.50
WEEKEND TICKET : £10
Videos and further info here!
Facebook event: add yourself, and invite anyone you think may be interested!
In my most bold gig organising venture to date, I have arranged a wonderful weekend of music, both regressive and original at the same time - a bit like Back To The Future I suppose, just with bands more punk rock than Huey Lewis and The News.
I've done a couple of more general nights at The Windmill in the past under the name 'There's Nothing Wrong With Covers' where I've picked some awesome bands we've had the privelege to watch, meet, play with, or all three, around the country, where they came and did a split set between their own songs, and the songs of a classic alt-rock band. After the last one, an attendee suggested basing the next night around Michael Azzerad's biography of the 13 pioneers of the American alt-rock scene, Our Band Could Be Your Life, surely one of the best music books in existence. As it contained at least 10 of my favourite bands of all time (and 13 I admire, and highly respect), I pounced on the idea.
I set about doing it in early spring, and finally, a few weeks ago, I formed a finalised lineup of 13 of the best alternative bands in the UK to take part. With the best punk rock venue in London, The Windmill in Brixton on board, and the promise of a free-for-all BBQ on both days, this can only be all kinds of win.
There are still a few advance tickets available (links below) I advise either buying in advance (there will be a slight markup on the door), or getting down early to avoid disappointment, as there has been a lot of interest in this event, and The Windmill is only small!
Below are the full details. If you can possibly get to this, and don't come along, you are quite simply a fucking bellend.
Dan x
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OUR BAND COULD BBQ YOUR LIFE
@ THE WINDMILL, BRIXTON
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2009
A two-day weekend spectacular featuring the cream of British alternative talent taking on all 13 bands profiled in Michael Azzerad's much lauded American underground rock biography 'Our Band Could Be Your Life'.
SATURDAY 8th AUGUST :
WINNEBAGO DEAL as BLACK FLAG - 10:50 to 11:30pm
4 or 5 MAGICIANS as THE REPLACEMENTS - 9:55 to 10:35pm
WONDERSWAN as MUDHONEY - 9:10 to 9:40pm
INTERNET FOREVER as BEAT HAPPENING - 8:25 to 8:55pm
NOT COOL as MINUTEMEN - 7:40 to 8:10pm
DUTCH HUSBAND as SONIC YOUTH - 6:55 to 7:25pm
THE JELAS as MISSION OF BURMA - 6:10pm to 6:40pm
DAN ORMSBY as PAUL WESTERBERG - 5:45 to 6:05pm
Saturday Doors 5:00pm. FREE BBQ at 5:30pm. Bands 5:45pm to 11:30pm. Late night alternative disco after 'til late!
SUNDAY 9th August :
The XCERTS as HUSKER DU - 10:00 to 10:40pm
4 or 5 MAGICIANS as DINOSAUR JR - 9:05 to 9:45pm
THE MUSCLE CLUB as FUGAZI - 8:15 to 8:50pm
ICE SEA DEAD PEOPLE as MINOR THREAT - 7:30 to 8:00pm
EVERYONE TO THE ANDERSON as BIG BLACK - 6:45 to 7:15pm
AMY BLUE as BUTTHOLE SURFERS - 6:00 to 6:30pm
Sunday Doors 5:00pm. FREE BBQ at 5:30pm. Bands 6:00pm to 10:40pm.
SATURDAY DAY TICKET : £6
SUNDAY DAY TICKET : £5.50
WEEKEND TICKET : £10
Videos and further info here!
Facebook event: add yourself, and invite anyone you think may be interested!
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