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7th September 2010
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London is Dead: Long Live London

As London Fashion Week moves on, Keith Floyd kicks the bucket and both Chas N Dave and Lily Allen call time on their magnificent careers, you might expect to find us a little melancholy here at Spoonfed Towers... and the Sugababes are in turmoil again, it's almost too much to take.

But banish those thoughts! Death is nothing but a big party anyhow. Let's find an Irish bar, line up the shots and get wasted. Besides, there's plenty to celebrate this week. For one thing, the sun is beating down. The brilliant London Design Festival is on, there's all kinds of cool shows to check out and scores of cracking bands are forced by download-related penury to parade themselves each night for our pleasure.

What's more, next weekend Spoonfed is taking part for the first time in an amazing charity event called London for London. You are taking part too. It's not optional! This is a chance to give money to charity just by having fun. Now what kind of a Scrooge would say no to that? We'll see you at the bar!

Upcoming

Deadmau5

14th October 2009
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Fabric 10th Birthday

17th October 2009
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Zoo Art Fair

16th October 2009
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Adam Buxton

29th October 2009
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Friday 25th

Pere Ubu

David Thomas and his avant-garage gang Pere Ubu bring the magic to the ICA's little theatre.For more than 32 years Cleveland underground heroes Pere Ubu have defined the art of cult, refined the voice of the outsider and influenced the likes of Joy Division, Pixies, Hüsker Dü, Henry Rollins, REM, The Sisters of Mercy, Thomas Dolby, Bauhaus, Jul... read on

where:
ICA
The Mall
SW1Y 5AH 
who:
Pere Ubu
+ more
when:
9pm
what:
Rock, Punk
cost:
£20 advance
 

Pull The Other One

Comedy, live music and a wide arrange of weird and wonderful variety can be seen at this East German-inspired evening hosted by Pierette Scoobaz and DJ Ratsmilk.

Tonight they have a great line-up of comedy greats with Simon Munnery and Kevin Eldon (Brass Eye, Jam, Fist Of Fun). read on

where:
Ivy House
40 Stuart Road
SE15 3BE
who:
Simon Munnery, Kevin Eldon, Doc Brown
+ more
when:
9pm
what:
Stand Up, As Seen On TV
cost:
£12
 

Ekstravaganza with Prins Thomas

We are very excited about Ekstravaganza, a new bi-monthly event at Corsica Studios, which welcomes Norwegian cosmic disco mastermind Prins Thomas as its resident. Joining him tonight will be the Warm residents from Plastic People.

Expect all things cosmic, Italo, old, new and plain funky. read on

where:
Corsica Studios
Farrell Court
SE17 1LB
who:
Prins Thomas, The Revenge + more
when:
10pm - 6am
what:
Disco, House
cost:
£12, £10 Advance

Saturday 26th

Anish Kapoor

Anish Kapoor is one of Britain's greatest contemporary artists, whose work manages a kind of original organic power whatever the scale: from wall-mounted sculpture to colossal architectural pieces. This autumn, the Royal Academy presents a major solo exhibition that features both a survey of his career and a selection of new works, which suggest K... read on

where:
Royal Academy
Burlington House
W1J 0BD 
who:
Anish Kapoor
when:
10am - 5.30pm
what:
Installation, Sculpture
cost:
From £4 to £14
 

Screaming Tea Party

A clash of Japanese noise rock and London indie-pop, Screaming Tea Party have been bubbling away in the London underground for a long while now, and always seem poised to emerge like some alt. rock butterfly and become the UK's answer to Sonic Youth.Until that happens, we'll just have to content ourselves with watching them rip up amazing little s... read on

where:
Bardens Boudoir
38-44 Stoke Newington Road
N16 7XJ
who:
Invasion, Screaming Tea Party + more
when:
8pm
what:
Rock
cost:
£5
 

Kaleidoscope Caravan Club

Kaleidoscope is delighted to welcome 80s legend John Morales to the decks, along with Neon Indian Alexander Robotnick and scores more.

Expect disco, electronica, dubstep and leftfield.

It's an honesty box pay scheme, so dig deep. read on

where:
Cargo
83 Rivington Street
EC2A 3AY
who:
Alexander Robotnik, John Morales + more
when:
8pm - 3am
what:
Dubstep, Electro, Disco
cost:
Free

Sunday 27th

Blogger's Delight

Blogger's Delight is a wicked Sunday session pulling together all the best obscure samplists, MP3 DJs and bedroom producers with an urge to play out, and giving them all a chance to perform to a worn out but well happy crowd at The Lock Tavern. What could be better than winding down from the weekend with some truly ground-breaking beeps, bleep... read on

where:
Lock Tavern
35 Chalk Farm Road
NW1 8AJ
who:
Boy 8 Bit, Skull Juice
+ more
when:
3pm - 11pm
what:
Electro, Pop
cost:
Free
 

A Month of Sundays: Boothby Graffoe

Legendary comedy songsmith Boothby Graffoe is hosting a series of shows every Sunday at the Hob in September, alongside The Following People band.Highly regarded on the comedy circuit for his surreal and absurd songs, Graffoe will be accompanied by his band, made up of multi-talented musicians Nick Pynn and Theseus Gerrard who between them can ... read on

where:
Hob
7 Devonshire Road
SE23 3HE
who:
Boothby Graffoe + more
when:
8pm
what:
Stand Up, Music
cost:
£9, £6 Concessions

Monday 28th

Once Viewed From Afar

Photography and painting are exhibited alongside each other at Gallery 27 on Cork Street this September and October. Chris Holman paints a fictional rural idyll whilst Sarah Crew presents surreal photographs involving foxes. With two very different approaches to a shared theme this is an interesting pairing and certainly an exhibition worth checki... read on

where:
Gallery 27
27 Cork Street
W1S 3NG 
who:
Sarah Crew, Chris Holman
when:
10am - 6pm
what:
Painting, Photography
cost:
Free
 

Boy Icarus

Boy Icarus comes to the Slaughtered Lamb with his genre-defying acoustic work. More songwriter than singer, his intricate work cries out with feeling. Which isn't to say the lad can't sing: he's got a powerful voice. His repertoire is hard to classify, brushing the borders of pop, folk and rock, with a strain of soul. Expect insight, and emotion ... read on

where:
Slaughtered Lamb
34-35 Great Sutton Street
EC1V 0DX
who:
Boy Icarus
when:
7.45pm
what:
Folk, Pop
cost:
£5

Tuesday 29th

Neon Indian

Some alt pop from Neon Indian tonight as they headline the Barfly with their electronic beats and faraway vocals.

With music as quirky as their haircuts, you're sure to find your head infected with the melodies they pump out for days to come.

Catchy pop, crammed with bouncy synths, melodic harmonies and heavy bass; expect a full dancefloor! read on

where:
Barfly
49 Chalk Farm Road
NW1 8AN
who:
Mickey Gang, Neon Indian
when:
7pm
what:
Electronica, Pop
cost:
£6
 

Free Hengameh Shahidi

Funny ladies Miriam Elia and Jessica Stevenson are putting on a huge comedy bash at the Bloomsbury tonight in honour of Hengameh Shahidi, an Iranian journalist and human rights activist, currently imprisoned in Iran.The support of the comedy circuit has been massive and the girls have recruited some top brass talent to perform. TV stars Julia D... read on

where:
Bloomsbury Theatre
15 Gordon Street
WC1H 0AH
who:
Dan Antopolski, Lucy Porter + more
when:
7.30pm - 10.30pm
what:
Stand Up
cost:
£19

Wednesday 30th

Gustav Metzger

Gustav Metzger is one of the great figures in the history of contemporary art. Together with John Sharkey, he developed the concept of Auto-Destructive Art (which was given popular attention though The Who's Pete Townshend smashing his guitar on stage). He was also a key figure in the Fluxus movement and the Art Strike of the late 1970s (later re-lau... read on

where:
Serpentine Gallery
Kensington Gardens
W2 3XA 
who:
Gustav Metzger
when:
10am - 6pm
what:
Installation
cost:
Free
 

Timing

Known for his impressionist work, or rather his work as an impressionist, Alistair McGowan turns his comic talent in a different direction with this first play, entitled Timing at the King's Head Theatre. Meet Julian Mann, an ordinary downtrodden worker who goes into work one morning to find his ex-girlfriend sitting there. The ex-girlfriend of 5 ... read on

where:
Kings Head Theatre
115 Upper Street
N1 1QW
when:
Times vary
what:
Comedy, Melodrama
cost:
From £22 to £28

Thursday 1st

Orphans

From Danny Kelly, the writer of After The End and Osama The Hero, comes Orphans, a contemporary thriller about a young brother and sister named Danny and Helen.

The perpetually unlucky pair suffer an even worse turn of fate when Danny returns home to his sister covered in blood... 

A savagely witty take on broken family life.
read on

where:
Soho Theatre
21 Dean Street
W1D 3NE 
when:
Times vary
what:
Thriller
cost:
From £10 to £20
 

Mumford And Sons

As per, Rough Trade are giving you some freebies tonight in the form of Mumford and Sons. This band is on the tip of everybodies' tongue at the moment, including us folks down here at Spoonfed! They did alright in our singles chart, but pop down and see them to make your own mind up. Their melancholy acoustic indie will get you swaying, if nothing el... read on

where:
Pure Groove Records
6-7 West Smithfield
EC1A 9JX
who:
Mumford and Sons
+ more
when:
7.30pm
what:
Indie
cost:
Free
 

The Fix Presents...The Stephen Carlin Project

Stephen Carlin is one of the best new comedians working on the circuit today. His obsession with the little details in life, amusing observations and skill with language make him one of the most engaging performers on the circuit. He now hosts a monthly night with up-and-coming and established acts trying out new material at the Camden Head (for... read on

where:
The Camden Head (formerly Liberties Bar)
100 Camden High Street
NW1 0LU
who:
Stephen Merchant, Mike Wozniak + more
when:
8.30pm
what:
Stand Up
cost:
£10

Friday 2nd

Au Revoir Simone

Au Revoir Simone play their unique brand of warm, organic electronic music tonight at the intimate Union Chapel. Their faraway vocals and reverberating guitar work will course through the rafters of one of London's best small venues. These girls are heading up the musical ladder fast, and it's easy to see why, as their considered and polished son... read on

where:
Union Chapel
Compton Avenue
N1 2XD 
who:
Alessi's Ark, Au Revoir Simone
when:
7pm
what:
Folk, Indie
cost:
£11 advance
 

Them 7: The Recession Session

Rave specialists Them return to the Rhythm Factory with a specially priced bumper pack of beats designed to push the new soundsystem to its very limits. Earth shattering dubstep from 16bit, snarling futurebass from Akira Kiteshi and woozy French electronica from Debriut. Fresher than a brand new fridge. To read our review of last month's Them cli... read on

where:
Rhythm Factory
16-18 Whitechapel Road
E1 1EW
who:
Tomb Crew, 16bit
+ more
when:
10am - 5pm
what:
Dubstep, Electronica, Techno
cost:
£7
 

We Fear Silence & Tectonic present Unbalance

This night is going to be huge! 2562 celebrates the launch of new album 'Unbalance', released on the Tectonic label. Ikonika, Kode 9 and Pinch (among others) provide support.

If you're into futuristic dubstep, hyperdub and experimental techno, don't miss this, read on

where:
Corsica Studios
Farrell Court
SE17 1LB
who:
Pinch, Kode 9, Planet Mu
+ more
when:
what:
Electronica, Experimental, Dubstep, Techno
cost:
£10

Saturday 3rd

London For London

London For London is a campaign that invites Londoners to contribute to a better and happier London. The event aims to engage the whole of London for just one night and get Londoners out of their homes, enjoying the fantastic things to do around them and thinking about some of the city’s more serious issues. On Saturday 3rd October 2009 London... read on

where:
Over 600 pubs and clubs
All over London
who:

when:
Times vary
what:
Charity Event, Party
cost:
Prices Vary
 

DJ Krush vs DJ Kentaro

One of the world's greatest living producers and the world's greatest turntablist go head to head in one of the most intriguing and anticipated showdowns on the planet! The 2 icons from Tokyo at the very top of their respective games go head to head, for a once-only, historic beat-feast! This event is part of London for London, so a quid from your ... read on

where:
KOKO
1a Camden High Street
NW1 7JE
who:
DJ Krush, DJ Kentaro
when:
9pm - late
what:
Hip Hop
cost:
£15
 

Boys' Own

Acid House forefathers Boys Own return after 15 years for a monumental reunion at Cable. The big boys Clive Henry and Norman Jay will be joined by a wealth of first rate DJs, including disco house legend Severino. We're very excited.

Click here to read our interview with the mighty Norman Jay. read on

where:
Cable
33a Bermondsey Street
SE1 2EG
who:
Clive Henry, Norman Jay, Giles Smith
+ more
when:
10am - 6pm
what:
House
cost:
£15 advance

Sunday 4th

Another Fine Mess Sunday Bazaar

Another Fine Mess welcomes Craig Richards and Jozif to spin an eclectic mix of retro tunes, whilst upstairs turns into a mini bazaar with sweets, vintage goodies and fresh designers. read on

where:
Horse & Groom
26 Curtain Road
EC2A 3NZ 
who:
Craig Richards, Jozif
when:
2pm - 10pm
what:
Indie, Electro, Funk/Soul
cost:
Free
 

A Rebours

A Rebours mix a bit of everything together to create their unique sound. Are they metal heads? Are they classic pop tarts? It's hard to tell... but one thing we do know, they are pretty damn good. Despite their inability to stick within one genre, the sheer musical talent of these guys shines through. Their metal guitar riffs and pop rock vocals... read on

where:
Catch
22 Kingsland Road
E2 8DA
who:
A Rebours, Heidi Heels, Divine Incest + more
when:
8pm
what:
Pop, Rock
cost:
£5
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