Rock and Pop: Latest News > November 11
Published: 11 November 2010
by ROISIN GADELRAB
THE Flowerpot’s demise hadn’t reached the ears of Stornoway’s Ollie Steadman when I spoke to him on Friday. He sounded crestfallen on learning it had closed, saying it was one of Camden’s best venues. He soon came up with a generous idea – offering to play the venue’s launch when they find a new home. It might be sooner than we think. If rumours are true, we may find a Flowerpot residency at Tommy Flynn’s soon.
• Wonder what Howard Marks is like when he’s not regaling with tales of his misdeeds? See him on the decks at The Old Queen’s Head, Essex Road (November 12) – think he’s got Cypress Hill’s Mary Jane in there?
• Lovely to see Camden’s musical Mayor Jonathan Simpson doing his bit for the borough’s music scene – he was a volunteer usher at the Roundhouse, hanging out with Noel Fielding (a mate I’m told) and Julian Barratt at The Mighty Boosh play Zappa on Saturday. He told me they need more volunteers – interested?
• Who else relied on DJ Shadow’s Endtroducing for their uni house party chill-out room? See 10-piece band Introducing reproduce every note of this essential album completely live at Koko (November 19) – a serious must.
• Judge just how close Diana Vickers’ single is to the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Under the Bridge, when she plays Koko (November 12).
• Highgate’s The Boogaloo has a novel twist on the acoustic open mic night – proving a bit of an underground hit. At the monthly Under the Influence event, acts sing two songs of their own and one cover of the month’s featured artist – it’s Nina Simone on November 22.
Line-up includes The Joker and the Thief, Betty Steeles, Meow and Belle Humble. Entry only £2.