• Registered: 2010-03-21
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Topic: Blues/Rock Clubs/Bars on London

Hey all, sorry if this is in the wrong forum, didn't really know where it would fit as although its not about a specific artist it is about the music in general.

As I have been frequenting London more regularly recently I was interested in having a few nights out with some music and bourbon. The London Gig list gave me a few ideas, and am familiar with most of the destinations mentioned. However I would very much like to hear the lowdown on some of your favourite London haunts.

I am after somewhere with a Delta vibe as its a night out for my hardcore blues brother, plenty of good live music and plenty of good whiskey. What about your favourites? Any not so commonly known - could be blues or rock as I fancy a bit pf a crawl? Any particular nights? (I'm looking at a Sunday in the next couple of weeks - maybe even next). Best for Music? Best for Booze? Best for Food? Best atmosphere?

What about when llive music isn't on? Are blues/rock friendly tunes on tap via the jukebox?

What about when live music is on? I have seen that a lot of gigs start at 7 (doors I'm guessig?) but what kind of times do the headliners usually finish as I would be looking to catch the last train (to sidcup).

Anyone ever been to the CroBar? Is it very metal or a mix or hard rock?

Thanks for all the help guys and gals

'A ROBIN REDBREAST IN A CAGE SETS ALL OF HEAVEN IN A RAGE' - William Blake
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Re: Blues/Rock Clubs/Bars on London

That's an awful lot of questions there, Dragon. yikes  As I'm actualy an out of townie who just works in the smoke, I don't feel best qualified to anwer your questions. I do think, however, that you probably won't go far wrong if you see what's on at Charlotte Street Blues, W1 www.charlottestblues.com/

Alternatively, try Ain't Nothin' But The Blues www.aintnothinbut.co.uk
I haven't been to this venue so can't comment on it.

Sorry I can't be of any more help.

Phil

Ars Longa, Vita Brevis

“The guy who has helped the blues industry the most is Joe Bonamassa and I would say he is more rock than some rock stuff, so to me blues is whatever you want it to be!”
Simon McBride in my interview with him in Blues Matters! Issue #56

3 Reply by THEGREATREDDRAGON (edited by THEGREATREDDRAGON 2010-08-23 11:12:25)

  • Registered: 2010-03-21
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Re: Blues/Rock Clubs/Bars on London

hey man thanks for the reply. Haha yeah I have been known to ask a lot of q's, mama always said it was the best way to learn. lol

Probably gonna check out Both of those venues, have a bite to eat at CHartlotte street and finish off at Ain't Nothin if I can get in. Also gonna head up to camden and check out Blues Kitchen as they have a few whiskeys I want to try wink

Feel free to add any further input (or answer any of my questions wink) if you can though peeps

'A ROBIN REDBREAST IN A CAGE SETS ALL OF HEAVEN IN A RAGE' - William Blake
  • Registered: 2010-03-21
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Re: Blues/Rock Clubs/Bars on London

Went out on Saturday, checked out the Blues Kitchen in camden and had some nice Bourbon (liking Woodford Reserve but my fave was between Jim Beam Rye and Jack Daniels 1954 Gold Medal - yes neither actually Bourbons I realise lol).

Then onto CSB where we had dinner, nice platter for starters and Burgers and Mint Juleps after sadly though my family seem to no longer enjoy having fun so the evening was cut short with the inevitable bickering and indecisivness so didn;t get to stay for 24Pesos, did manage to nip into Aint' Nothin But The Blues for a final snifter however and caught the end of the house band/open mic which was very good.

Will defintely be back up there soon.

'A ROBIN REDBREAST IN A CAGE SETS ALL OF HEAVEN IN A RAGE' - William Blake