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Barfly
Barfly is a live music legend –
the place that helped launch the careers of Coldplay, The
Darkness, Franz Ferdinand and and of course Blur and Oasis.
In the Barfly’s early days - in the now defunct Falcon
pub on the outskirts of Camden in late 1996 - gig-goers flocked
to hear music pounding out from the PA in the dark, dingy
back room. But soon-to-be-big bands were, from day one, a
key ingredient, bringing with them an endless line of discerning
music fans. Ever since then, Barfly has had a committed policy
of nurturing new talent. And while not all of the acts which
grace the hallowed Barfly stage, which found a new home at
the Monarch in 2000, will find fame and fortune, the venue’s
strike rate is pretty good. As Noel Gallagher says: "Barfly
is ten years ahead of anybody’s time"Barfly: 49
Chalk Farm Road,London NW1. Tel: 020 7424 0800. Map
ref: E4
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Underworld
The Underworld has been a Camden favourite
for years. It has played host to such big name artists as
Alabama 3, At The Drive-In, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The
Cranberries, Crazytown, The Datsuns, Death Angel, Frank Black,
Hole, Kristin Hersh, J Mascis, The Offspring, Placebo, Queens
of the Stone Age, Radiohead, Reef, Sepultura, Sheryl Crow,
Silverchair, Slash's Snakepit, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden,
Stuck Mojo, Suede, The Darkness and The Von Bondies. Need
we say more? Doors 11pm - late. Underworld: 174 Camden High
Street, NWI (Opposite Camden Town tube station) Tel: 020 7482
1932. Map ref: G13
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Dublin
Castle
The Dublin Castle IS quintessential
pub giggery. A recipe of live music most nights with three
or more bands on each night’s bill has brought the pub
worldwide fame – that and the fact that it is attributed
with spearheading various musical movements over the last
25 years. The pub is split into a bar at the front leading
into the live music section at the rear. Crowded, friendly
and a good place to spot the stars of tomorrow. Not a castle
and not in Dublin – but still worth a visit. Dublin
Castle: 94 Parkway, London. Tel: 020 7485 1773, Map
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 Jazz
Cafe
From its inception in the early nineties,
the Jazz Cafe has made a point of supporting music for reasons
of artistic integrity above all else. You can see some of the
best live jazz in the country there - either from the dance
floor or from the comfort of the balcony restaurant serving
modern european cuisine. You need to book in advance for tables
overlooking the stage. Jazz Cafe: 3 Parkway, NW1. Tel: 0207
534 6955. Map ref: F13 |
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Electric
Ballroom
The Electric Ballroom is a Camden
classic and has been hostring live music for the past forty
years - starting out as an irish venue hosting the likes of
Jim Reeves. In the past decades Sid Vicious, Madness, The
Clash, George Thorogood and the Smiths have drawn huge crowds
to the venue. The most recent performers have included Kings
of Leon, The Coral, Snow Patrol, The Bees, The Vines, The
Hives, Outkast (Big Boy): A great venue and under threat from
threat from developers: Electric Ballroom: 184 Camden High
Street, London NW1. Tel: 020 7485 9006. Map
ref; F11
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Koko
Koko is the new name for one of Camden's
best known venues, The Camden Palace. The venue is an old theatre
and there are half a dozen bars, terraces and balconies to explore.
Mostly used as a club venue but live acts do play there. Koko:
1 Camden High Street, by Mornington Crescent tube. Map
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The
Forum
The Forum in Kentish Town has a capacity
of 2110, and since opening has featured sell-out shows from
some of the biggest international acts, including Van Morrison,
Prince, The Velvet Underground, Oasis, Pulp and Jamiroquai.
The Forum: 9-17 Highgate Road,London NW5. 020 7344 0044 |
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Caernarvon
Castle
As rock and roll as it gets. Seedy
pub opposite the markets, spilt beer, overflowing ashtrays
and wall to wall bands playing their hearts out. Live music
most nights but worth a visit even when there's nothing on.
Caernarvon Castle(Fusilier & Firkin) : 7 Chalk Farm Road,
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Dingwalls
Dingwalls has, for reasons best known
to itself, changed its name to Lock 17 but is still hosting
bands during the week (at the weekends it is comedy club Jongleurs).
Great venue in the heart of Camden Lock Market on the waterfront.
Dingwalls: Middle Yard, Camden Lock, London NW1. Tel: 020
7267 1577 |
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