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Sent: 05 November 2015 09:06

Subject: Shearwater, Shonen Knife, Lord Huron, Wave Pictures, Girl Band, Kris Drever, Sharon Shannon, Lenny Henry, Calvin Johnson and more

 

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This week's missive includes new shows and tours from Shonen Knife and Shearwater, plus dates from Girl Band, Lord Huron, Sharon Shannon, Kris Drever, Calvin Johnson, and a special Q&A with Lenny Henry. We've also included this weekend's Chortle Comedy Book Festival, which hosts David Baddiel, Isy Suttie, and Nicholas Parsons, plus The End Festival featuring The Wave Pictures.

 

 

Staff Picks

 

Shearwater
The Texan indie-rock troop that feature Jesca Hoop among their ranks recently announced headline shows in London, Leeds and Brighton next February. With a new album due in 2016 on Sub Pop and tickets already selling fast, we suggest you pick yours up now or prepare to be disappointed! Shop now.

 

Shonen Knife
Celebrating their 35th anniversary and 20th album release the Japanese punk trio visit the UK in April for a headline tour including London, Manchester, Brighton, Leeds, Glasgow, Nottingham and Bristol dates. Kurt Cobain said he was "transformed into a hysterical nine-year-old girl at a Beatles concert" when he saw them, so don't miss out. Shop now.

 

 

Featured Events

 

Lord Huron

Indie-folk favourites Lord Huron support their second album with shows at Shepherd's Bush Empire and Bristol Thekla next week. Tickets are nearly sold out so buy soon. Shop now.

Lenny Henry Q&A

From pop to the blues via ska, soul and funk, Lenny Henry shares his passion for music at the 100 Club. Interviewed by Emmy-award winning writer David Quantick. Shop now.

 

Girl Band

One of the best live bands on the road today, noise-rock quartet Girl Band play gigs in Stowmarket, Brighton, Aberdeen and London next February. Shop now.

Sharon Shannon

Platinum selling accordionist Sharon Shannon plays a series of dates showcasing her cocktail of traditional Irish music mixed with reggae, funk, classical and cajun. Shop now.

 

Kris Drever

Kris Drever's extensive UK tour next Spring includes three dates at London's Green Note, plus shows in Cambridge, Oxford, Leicester, Topsham, and Saltaire. Shop now.

Calvin Johnson

Cardiff, London and Manchester dates are on sale now for seminal lo-fi indie pioneer and Beat Happening founding member Calvin Johnson. Shop now.

 

Chortle Comedy Book Festival

 

It's the UK's only comedy book festival this weekend, featuring Nicholas Parsons on Just A Minute; a kids' session with David Baddiel; Phill Jupitus and Sara Pascoe on the psychological make-up of comedians; Peep Show's Isy Suttie previewing her 2016 book; cult BBC Four star Bob Servant, who's been compared to Spike Milligan; Jon Holmes on why men are idiots (himself included); a tribute to Douglas Adams; comic looks at identity theft and email scammers; Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee The Story Beast; Ab Fab's Helen Lederer and top new comic writers. Browse and Shop now.
 

 

 

The End Festival 2015

 


Starting on 12th November and spread out over ten days with a weekend of multiple shows in the middle, this year's The End Festival looks set to eclipse all others.

Venues include Hornsey Parish Church Hall, Earl Haig Hall, Downstairs at The Kings Head, Muddy Boots, Rileys, The Haberdashery and The Crypt Studios - and the impressive line-up includes The Wave Pictures and Lowpines.

Past events have proved this festival to be unmissable, and tickets are selling fast. Don't miss out - Shop now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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