Abney Hall Local
An evening of free music, performance, poetry, belly dancingÉ in fact,
anything you feel like doing (within reason). Free and open to all
performers who want to strut their stuff. We have already booked several
acts, so if you'd like to be included in the evening contact us as
soon as possible on info @n16fringe.co.uk or phone 020 7249 9943.
Help us celebrate the best of Stoke Newington artistic life.
Saturday night, Abney Hall
All Day Garden Cabaret
Hosted by Joe Muggs with mc grimez [poet] + gagarin [live] +same
actor [live] + many more... and free stage for all comers... open
mic, plug in and play, stand up and shout, lecture, cajole or demonstrate.
Sunday afternoon, White Hart
Babayaga
Babayaga came together early in 2004,
forming itself from disparate threads of musical influence and experience.
Musically, the band carry echoes of the The Velvet Underground,
Dylan and Jefferson Airplane, rural folk-blues, with hints of the
English pastoralism of The Kinks. Their songs are songs from the
dimly lit margins Ð of society, of the psyche, of existence. Raw
and melodic... fragile and powerful... songs of rage and pity, despair
and redemption.
Sunday night, The Others Dylan
Bates
Dubbed 'the Paganini of Penge', Dylan Bates is a
unique voice in British jazz, both as a composer and violinist.
He is a first-call member of Billy JenkinsÕ Blues Collective, The
Fleapit Orchestra, Sextant and a number of other leading UK acts.
This is a rare opportunity to hear some of his music, including
such inspired compositions as ÔCosmetics In Space On A CosmonautÕs
FaceÕ and the ever popular ÔWide-Eyed WitchÕ, alongside more recent
works of a distinctly Belgian flavour. Bates (violin, voice &
cornet) will be joined by several members of the M-ire Collective,
which is dedicated to the promotion of underground musicians, bog-people,
and bass clarinetists.
Saturday, 8.30pm, £10. Vortex
Blood Safari
From north London, featuring Victor and Pedro from the
legendary Parkinson and Charlie Fink from Penthouse + Monkey Island.
Bluesy garage punk influenced by the Cramps and the Gories!
Saturday night, The Others Brick
Lane Boogie Boys
The BLBB were formed in the summer of 1998, after an impromptu session
between Big John Carter and Charlie Wilson. Soon after they brought
in Micky Carrol on electric guitar, and Eddie Edwards on double
bass, to complete the ensemble. This incarnation of the group lasted
for two and a half years before disbanding.
In 2003 Charlie and John decided to reform the group with the current
line-up (Gerry Collins and Mark Feld). In 2004 the BLBB were invited
on a mini-tour of the UK with Bill HaleyÕs original Comets. Since
then the group has been performing regularly in and around London.
Saturday night, Bodrum
Classical Thai Music
In association with the Thai Cultural Association,
an evening with the Sor-U (2-stringed fiddle), Khim (42-stringed
dulcimer) and Kakhay (ÔcrocodileÕ Ð a 3-stringed zither). Enjoy
Thai musical culture with your dinner.
Sunday night, Yum Yum, 7.30pm
The Corn Rocket Club
present the basement rock'n'roll all-dayer!
Reverend Savage and his Holy Rollers
The members of the group have played in many Swedish outfits
but finally all four of these like-minded worshippers have
joined together to let the gospel of the Lord be heard. They are
not afraid to spread the word amongst the heathens of the world.
They will soon be showing up in your town and hold mass and turn
the sinners to saints. Or, as the band themselves like to put it:
Have Cross, WillTravel.
www.hisholyrollers.com
The Chinese Lungs
The songs are fast, loud, nasty, snotty, catchy and sweaty simple
chord tight style tunes that will stick to your head like cheap super
glue! Combine elements of early punk rock with the sound and attitude
of the most obnoxious of garage punk bands. The Chinese Lungs are
the new London supergroup, featuring Al Hung (aka Al Zeihmer), former
frontman of the legendary Parkinsons back in the role of frontman
where he belongs; Johnny Moses from the Bomb 45s on guitar; Doc U.T.
(aka Lee Chi) from the Speedstars on bass; plus everyoneÕs favourite
Frenchman Eric Baconstrip from the Parkinsons and the Ulcers on drums!
Electra
60s garage rock n roll from Tel Aviv, Israel! Holy
RockÕn ÔRoll!! Influenced by early Who and Kinks!The Danger Glands
From Spain/ Germany/ France, wild and dirty punk rock action power
trio! With members of the Parkinsons / Shakin'Nasties / MooratFingers
/ Perros/ Onyas.
Bishops
Soulfull teenage beat rock and roll.
Kramers
Old-school punk rock
Star Fighters
Garage punk 60s rock and roll.
B lacktime
Lo-fi dirty rock n roll from north London, with members of the Hotwires
and Police & Thieves. A cross between Crime and the Cramps! Get
your dancing shoes on baby! Djs:
the Northern Roses, PJ'Dirty Water Club', Brian Bucket, Johnny Moses,
U.T. 'Tokyo Knife Club'.
Ryan's, Saturday, 1pm-late
Disco Volante
Poetry, weird electronica and avant-garde records, with Monkey Island
Djs.
Sunday night, Bodrum
Drones Club
Music webzine freq.org.uk has presented local and international
artists at the Drones Club in the N16 area over the last year. Musical
styles on offer are eclectic and include experimental, abstract
and even danceable acts, from hard rocking fun to the downright
peculiar. There will be a full psychedelic lightshow by Lighting
Rod of Bubble Vision (who will be lighting The Others all weekend).
Stella Maris Drone Orchestra
An evolving collective, purveyors of ambientkrautdoomragas to the
discriminating psychonaut since 2003. Their music inhabits the furthest
reaches of the harmonic spectrum: from hypnotic tone oceans to fjords
of shambolic dissonance.
SWARM
Having recently prompted a healthy amount of raised eyebrows in
Sierra Madre, SWARM now bribe you with bubblegum whilst creating
a feeding frenzy of sound and vision that guarantees every plate
in the house will be licked clean. UK debut.
Owls
Owls spawned from a mating between a tropical bird and the screeching
rusted brakes of a bus. Regular players to the imps of doom and the
court of the gypsy king, their louche cabaret act honed in darkened
basements and velvet-curtained bars.
NowCatchy, contemporary, inventive, exotic, melodious and harmonious
21st century pop music. Now play a range of styles from experimental
improvised sounds to rhythmic, dancey, driving pop music that often
transforms into extended percussive jams.
Friday night, The Others
Fevertick
Formed only a few short months ago, Fevertick have already managed
to record with maverick producer Pete Karma,and recently completed
a wirlwind tour which took them from Stokey to Berlin and back. Check
out their triumphant homecoming, and donÕt forget your dancing shoes
and ear protection. YouÕve been warned.
Friday night, Ryan's
Mike Gibson & The City Farmers
Mike Gibson and The City Farmers return to old St MaryÕs Church
for the first time since their debut over 1 1/2 years ago to headline
an Acousticism special event for the N16 Fringe festival. Ably assisted
by Acousticism favourites, Louis Jones and Friends (ex-Warm Jets),
upcoming local alt-country femme fatale Morning Bride and Spekki ChrisÕs
Martin-a-like percussive acoustic playing (thatÕs Jon Martyn, not
Chris!) the event promises to be one of the highlights of this yearÕs
Fringe.
This will be an event with a unique atmosphere. The City Farmers have
played only a few live concerts in the last twelve months but have
been well received wherever they go. Featuring local luminaries such
as Martin Fieber of The Customtones, here showing a more down-home
side to his slide playing, and GuitaristsÕ own Mathew Wig on acoustic
and electric guitars along with Godfathers founder member Mike, everyoneÕs
favourite bassist strollinÕ Al Kenning and hot young drummer Neil
Findlay, they have a wealth of experience on which to draw.
Saturday night, 7.30pm, St Mary's old church
Great Bear
A Stoke Newington-based 4-piece guitar band who have been playing
gigs in and around London for a couple of years, building up a reputation
for their energetic and uplifting shows. Having just signed to DirtE
records the band are looking forward to the release of their first
single in the autumn.
'inhabiting a London world where Blur drop all the art-school bollocks
and Supergrass have a shave and learn to dress with a bit of class'
Drowned in Sound
Sunday night, The Others
Jazz
Duo
What better way to spend an afternoon than sitting
in the ShillelaghÕs beer garden soaking up some mellow jazz courtesy
of the Jazz Duo?
Saturday afternoon, Auld Shillelagh
Kiosk
Welcome kids to the fucked up uber groove of Kiosk. Recently back
from the Exit Festival in Serbia where they proudly supported The
Rakes and shortly after into the XFM studio for a live session on
John KennedyÕs show. Kiosk are on the up and up and rightly so, all
scratchy and urgent and uplifting and full of nailed-on energy and
sophistication. Feisty, and her voice could melt you, and those wired
edgy guitars, like that Saint Silas buzz of last year (where are they
now?). When did you last stumble upon a really unique band, a heart
breaking caressing beautiful band and IÕm finally lost for words.
Saturday night, The Others
Last Amendment present
'Like The Wind Seen From The Window'
N16 MagazineÕs Ôdisgruntled anarchistÕ, Penny Rimbaud, presents
an evening of poetry and music with fellow ex-Crass stalwart Eve
Libertine. Working alongside some of LondonÕs leading jazz players,
firstly as Crass Agenda, but now as Last Amendment, Penny has managed
to establish the links between jazz and poetry so celebrated by
AmericaÕs West Coast beats and FranceÕs Left Bank bohemians. Coupled
with the political anger for which Crass were so renowned, PennyÕs
poetry offers comfort through consolation, consolation through chaos:
make it if you can take it. (Presented in conjunction with Disco
Volante.)
Sunday night, Bodrum
Lord John Paul Holt
The Third
Power, melody, hallucinogenics, regressive mayhem, the best in the
business. Bring extra dosh to buy new CD 'Trust in the Lord'.
Saturday night, The Others
Luxury Condo
She was bad.
She was so bad it felt good.
Overwhelmed by a soundtrack of filthy Noir-Blues, bathing in the comfort
only twisted Country can bring.
Her ruby red lips pout to form the name at the source of this strange
sensation.
Sunday night, The Others
Magic of Cinema
The old church of St MaryÕs will be transformed into a cinema
space showing classic films for children. The event is being organised
by Mobile Cinema, a collective of filmmakers based in east London
who champion the use of cinema as an educational tool. The event
will consist of a series of screenings of classic childrenÕs feature
films, alongside short films by local filmmakers. Each screening
will be followed by a workshop led by professional filmmakers.
The Magic of Cinema runs from Monday 15 August till Friday 19 August
every day from 10.30am till 1.00pm. Screenings and workshops are
generally suitable for children aged between eight and fourteen.
The cost of attendance is £4.50 per child. Accompanying adults are
free. A season ticket is available at £19, and concessionary rates
are also available. For enquiries, or to reserve a place, call 020
8806 9420
Friday afternoon, St Mary's Old Church
Mediaeval Baebes
The N16 Fringe is delighted to welcome one of the worldÕs top acts
to open the Festival.
The Mediaeval Baebes have established a legendary reputation for
themselves by reviving ancient text and song and turning historical
fantasy into reality for the pleasure of a modern audience. Their
first album, ÔSalva NosÕ, released in 1997 was certified Silver
within weeks of release and was Virgin ClassicsÕ fastest selling
debut album. The bandÕs 1998 follow-up, ÔWorldes BlysseÕ, blazed
into the Classical Charts at No.1 to widespread, critical acclaim.
Their new album ÔMirabilisÕ, is already considered to be their finest
work to date. Regarded as the most beautiful band in the world,
the Baebes comprise eight young women Ð vocalists, composers and
instrumentalists - from all corners of the globe, who delight in
their reputation for wantonness whilst singing songs from an age
of innocence.
Friday night (doors open 7.30pm, performance starts 8pm) at St MaryÕs
Church, Church Street. Entry £10 to include glass of wine. Party
afterwards at Abney Public Hall for ticket holders only to launch
new album 'Mirabilis' and to meet the Baebes.
Monkey Island
'Rocking like The Stooges mid-pelt through a rendition of Ginsberg's
'Howl', the music comes fast, heavy, feral; full of potent dysfunction.
Acidic punk and molten blues jack up the psycho-ward thrills with
mouth-harp frenzy. More disquieting still are the quieter, more
elliptic tracks, itch-inducing psychological sketches, like insects
crawling across sensitive skin. Monkey Island are the great undiscovered
garage-riot band of London town, don't wait for a Nuggets-style
excavation to dig their avant savage genius.Õ Stevie Chick, Kerrang
monkeyislanduk.com
Saturday night, The Others
Morning Bride
Stoke Newington's own Morning Bride are an alt.country-tinged, dark
balladeering quartet with splashes of hazy sunshine and angel-voiced
salvation.
'music like this, crafted, nurtured and devoted, is like a hymnal
to the aurally-starved masses. It's music to be felt, sung along
with and soul-wracked by' freq.org.uk
Saturday night, St MaryÕs old church
The Mysterious Benefactors
A six-piece rock and roll band with a country/folk tinge. Combining
strong melodies with an often harsh, abrasive sound, they reside
somewhere between here and there, although IÕm not quite sure where.
With a line up that boasts an antipodean, a continental European
and a Goose, their soaring violin and swelling organ is sure to
please.
Saturday night, The Others
Nelson Dilation
For years Nelson Dilation has enjoyed success in Britain and abroad
as a DJ and the organizer of club nights such as 'Anokha', 'Salon
Oriental' and 'Tandoori Space'. The native-born Englishman is a
cult star of LondonÕs British-Asian and British-Arab music scene.
'I'm a British citizen, but I have a Russian grandfather and a Greek
grandfather. ItÕs a coincidence that my skin is whiteÕ, says the
Rasta man. Dilation mixes dance music with traditional music from
Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, skillfully adapting his
mixes to each club and occasion.
Friday night, White Hart
Peel Me A Grape (ish)
Music from a womanÕs mind at 4 in the morning. A raunchy mix of
jazz, pop and rock. 'The joint was jumping a wide range of musical
styles and tempos which really caught the imagination. It was an
evening of pure enjoyment.' Stoke Newington Village Voice
Saturday night, Auld Shillelagh
Plakka
Plakka return to the Fringe with more ecstatic Synth-driven
dirty disco punk funk junk jazz. Vocals, guitars, keyboards, horn,
drum machine.
Sunday night, The Others
Luddy Samms
A long-term Stokey resident, Luddy is one of the great soul voices.
Born in the USA, Luddy sang with the Drifters as a young man and since
then he has worked alongside the likes of James Brown, Wilson Pickett,
Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, Rufus Thomas and other soul legends. His
distinctive, powerful yet silky vocals have brought him concerts and
gigs across Europe and beyond. Luddy normally gigs with his band Back
II Basics, but for his appearance at the Fringe he is presenting an
acoustic set with his regular guitarist Bruce Knapp, described as
ÔBritainÕs answer to Steve CropperÕ (the legendary Stax guitarist
and producer). A gig not to be missed.
Sunday afternoon, Barracuda
Ska Bar
An afternoon of favourite Ska recordings from the
1960s, featuring such legendary performers as the Maytals, Upsetters,
Heptones and Desmond Dekker. Bringing Ska back to Stoke Newington
in the Waikiki beer garden.
Sunday afternoon, Auld Shillelagh, 2pm
$KULL DI$KO
destroy cool. Mutant-electro-punk rock'n'roll. Xhumed fresh plastic-coated.
For your pleasure.
Friday night, Ryan's
Slack Sabbath
disastronaut presents slack sabbath club: a long running left field
music club, music publishers, record label and promoter... putting
on various acts from aphex twin to z [the singer/songwriter]; no
discernible music policy except whatÕs good Ð grime, industrial,
air guitar, electro, bleep, creep, post rock and sleep... have put
on over 1000 bands: no names to the ramones, suicide and white stripes.
For the N16 Fringe Festival we are co-curating the night with local
magazine Vomit in the Mainstream (independently published by Karina
from Fame will come later, who also make clothing and host art events
in their stoke / hackney loft).
Beaver County Peter Hope-Evans from
the legendary 1970s psychedelic rockers Medicine Head plays jewÕs
harp, mouth organ and other bits of metal in this 2-piece band.
Peter is joined by Jeff Disastronaut, local writer and musician,
and the result is a journey through a fictional Pennsylvania
county that most resembles the real place where Jeffrey spent the
summers of his childhood and later University. Jeffrey contributes
to Vomit in the Mainstream and will be reading ÔWhat I Did
when I was supposed to be in Church,Ó from the Fear issue. Over
18s only please.
John E. Cash Money
Although the great man is dead, the music and memory of Johnny Cash
lives on. John E. Cash Money, as the name adequately illustrates,
make humorously slanted takes on the great manÕs music and are great
live performers.
Sunday night, White Hart
Sol Da Prima
Resident dj from The Cross in King's Cross...
Saturday night, White Hart
Soixante-neuf
There are stories that someone once created a group by an almost scientific
formula, Incidents that occurred by mistake were incorporated to produce
one of the most shattering explosions of chemistry seen on the beat
circuit. Their philosophy is simple: like all the best things in life,
sex is fun, bad taste is often in the mouths of the joyless critics.
Saturday night, The Others
Stunners International Garden Tea Party
Stunners International, a collective of creative and inspirational
friends now working together. Promoters, djs, artists, bands, actors,
models and designers ready to take on the world...Wade Crescent, Akira
the Don, The Lovely Jonjo, Pete, Francois Nordman and many others...
play music from the 1920s Ð 1950s and onward
Saturday afternoon, White Hart (+ BBQ)
The Venom Seeds
The Venom Seeds are a 3-piece garage punk band known for their wild
and stormy perfomances. The singer will make you choke on her demonic
fury; the drums roar, the guitar growls in your guts. Come get fucked
up.
Sunday night, The Others Pat
Whiteread
A Video Retrospective
For the last 15 years of her life Pat Whiteread lived and worked
in Kynaston Road, N16. At the age of 60 she became computer literate
and started producing videos that became famous at art shows around
the country. This will be the first time that her video work will
be shown in public as a complete body of work. Works include 'Man
& His Dog' about the life of a local Stoke Newington resident,
and her powerful and disturbing War Work parts 1&2.
Hollywood Design, 57 Kynaston Road, London N16 0EB, 2pm-6pm Sunday
Veryan Weston, Mark Sanders
& Mark Edwards
A double-bill of contemporary improvisations. Veryan Weston
(piano), Mark Sanders (drums) and John Edwards (double-bass), celebrate
the launch of the trioÕs second CD release on EMANEM Gateway to
Vienna on sale at a special price at the gig.
plus
Sylvia Hallett
A
solo set of atonal and textural improvisation employing lo-tech
electronics and delays on violin, sarang, musical saw and bicycle
wheel...Sylvia Hallet has been involved with the LMC since the mid-70s,
and has more recently become involved with creating soundtracks
for theatre, dance, puppet companies, and even BBC Radio. Primarily
a violinist, Sylvia is not afraid to take her bow to other objects,
and also, unlike many improvisors, has not been afraid to introduce
electronics into her work.Õ Rubberneck
Friday, Vortex, 8.30pm £9
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