only1billybonds wrote: ↑18 Mar 2025, 07:00
Went there quite a bit in the 80's, knew it as the Kilburn ballroom. Got a bit edgy in some of the local boozers, heavily frequented by pro IRA types.
Reminds me of The Swan in Stockwell.
I seem to remember the occasional collection for 'the cause' in there many years ago. Wasn't really optional either...
There were some good late night spots around South London around the times times and the Swan was one of them.
Spent many a good night at the Caterbury Arms (RIP) in Brixton. Remember seeing Exrtreme Noise Terror and Carcass there and played there a couple of times.It was good for a post Brixton Academy gig drink or few.
There was also a "Tapas bar" in Camberwell that was good for a post pub session until 4am. They really stretched the licensing laws to the limit.
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 18 Mar 2025, 07:58
by Bungo
only1billybonds wrote: ↑18 Mar 2025, 07:00
Went there quite a bit in the 80's, knew it as the Kilburn ballroom. Got a bit edgy in some of the local boozers, heavily frequented by pro IRA types.
Reminds me of The Swan in Stockwell.
I seem to remember the occasional collection for 'the cause' in there many years ago. Wasn't really optional either...
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 18 Mar 2025, 07:00
by only1billybonds
Mmdc
Went there quite a bit in the 80's, knew it as the Kilburn ballroom. Got a bit edgy in some of the local boozers, heavily frequented by pro IRA types.
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 18 Mar 2025, 02:28
by Monsieur merde de cheval
Anyone remember the KILBURN NATIONAL ?
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 17 Mar 2025, 20:10
by Takashi Miike
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 17 Mar 2025, 16:49
by Far Cough UKunt
Re: What if anything are you listening to now?
Posted: 17 Mar 2025, 16:36
by Bungo
Mike Oxsaw" wrote: ↑17 Mar 2025, 13:52
The Messiah Will Come Again - Gary Moore
Arguably the finest showcase on record for the sound Moore achieved in combination with Greeny.
yes, what a three album run - Louder Than Love, Badmotorfinger and Superunknown. definitely my favourite of the grunge bands, just gutted I missed seeing Cornell live
Had tickets for Soundgarden a few days (iirc) after Nirvana were due to play over here (still have the Nirvana ticket).
Unfortunately learning Cobain had blown his head off on the Friday put a bit of a downer on it. None of us fancied it so gave it a swerve.
Still regret not going, mind.
Interpol - Marauder
The only one from that scene I saw live was Pearl Jam, but that was late 90s. Not sure why I bothered as I stopped buying their albums when the drummer Dave was sacked, but they were still very good on the night
yes, what a three album run - Louder Than Love, Badmotorfinger and Superunknown. definitely my favourite of the grunge bands, just gutted I missed seeing Cornell live
Had tickets for Soundgarden a few days (iirc) after Nirvana were due to play over here (still have the Nirvana ticket).
Unfortunately learning Cobain had blown his head off on the Friday put a bit of a downer on it. None of us fancied it so gave it a swerve.
Still regret not going, mind.
Mike Oxsaw" wrote: ↑13 Mar 2025, 13:29
The Watcher - Motörhead
Blimey, now that is what I'd call a deep cut!
It is an excellent track. The album On Parole is a great album. Of course it helps that three of the tracks on it, including this one, are old Hawkwind songs.
I remember the confusion when On Parole came out as there was no advance information, everyone just assumed it was a 'new' Motorhead album. Lots of confusion when it became apparent that there was so much overlap with the 'Motorhead' album.
