Best of August: Live Gigs

Best of August: Live Gigs

31 July, 2008
by: Spoonfed Team

The Dickies
7th August
The clown princes of punk bring their snotty; internationally offensive humour to some London gigs at ULU. Seriously, these guys never get old…
Best For: 40 year olds who should now better

Gutter Twins
13th August
The collaboration of two of alt-rock's greatest frontman – The Afghan Whig's Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan of Screaming Trees – plug their album 'Subturnalia' at the Empire.
Best For: Fans of grunge, rock and alterntative music

Michael Franti & Spearhead
21st August
American poet, musician and composer Michael Franti brings his politically-charged funk, reggae, rock, folk and London jazz mix to Koko.
Best For: People who like protest songs, but find Billy Bragg a bit too one-dimensional

Holy Fuck
23rd August
Holy Fuck is one of a rare breed of bands that really need to be seen to be believed. They have this amazing power that turns miscellaneous toy instruments and household gadgets into some of the darkest songs imaginable.
Best For: Music nerds

Bert Jansch
30 August
The legendary Brit-folk songwriter and guitarist plays the Camden engine shed, as his recent work with Babyshambles continues to win him a new generation of fans.
Best For: Folkies, old and new


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