Hello All, You would think that we would be banging on about the lovely Sunny June weather again, but we are spoilt for choices…That’s if your a gardener; Sun / Rain /Sun / Rain….. Lucky soil ah?
Another mix bag of music today and a Twofers, for Boy George who was 50 during the week. We played a Culture Club track – ‘Church of the poisoned Mind’ and a soulful cover of an old 70’s fave of mine, ‘My sweet Lord’; originally by George Harrison.
My Comedy show picks for this week……
Omid Djalili, at the Soho Theatre
20th – 25th June 2011
Come and see Omid Djalili showcasing some brand-new material as he prepares for his upcoming UK tour, guaranteeing you a fun-filled hour of experimentation.
Stewart Lee, at the Soho Theatre
20th – 22nd June 2011
Comedian Stewart Lee will be performing a “work in progress” show at the Soho Theatre in preparation for a 2011 TV series. See it early so you can begin the backlash ahead of transmission…
Reginald D Hunter, at the Hammersmith Apollo
24th – 25th June 2011
American comic Reginald D Hunter is one of the most engaging, honest and provocative stand-ups in the UK today, and is one a select group of comedians to have been nominated for the Perrier Award three years in a row. You might have seen him as a panellist on “QI”, “Have I Got News For You”, and “8 Out Of 10 Cats”.
Live music pick for this week;
| Tue 21 Jun |
Gomez – Roundhouse, CamdenCritically acclaimed band from Southport who achieved success with their lo-fi blues album ‘Bring It On’ which won them the Mercury Music Prize award in 1998. |
| Tue 21 Jun |
Ozzy Osbourne – HMV Hammersmith ApolloThe original Prince Of Darkness and the latter day star of reality TV gets back on stage in 2007 and back to doing what he did best. |
| Wed 22 Jun |
Kings of Leon – Hyde ParkTennessee-bred trio of brothers, who, along with their cousin, have brought southern country rock to the mainstream. Their vintage brand of country rock music has been described as being a ‘fuzz-encrusted rocket of controlled violence’. |
| Fri – Sat
24/25 Jun |
Hard Rock Calling 2011 – Hyde ParkNow in its sixth consecutive year, Hard Rock Calling has fully established itself as one of the UK’s premier outdoor music events. The 2011 line-up includes headliners Bon Jovi and Rod Stewart, and Stevie Nicks. |
The Saturday Breakfast show – ‘get involved??’…
If you are in a Band/Artist local to Brentwood & Billericay or a locally based Comic, then I’d love to hear from you!
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Saturday Breakfast with Rob Harvey {7 - 10am}
