Camden Crawl Unveils stunning line-ups for 2nd and 3rd Variety Nights feat. James Redmond, Joel Dommett and Ross Lee
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Building up to what is set to be one of their most exciting years ever, London's biggest multi-venue city festival The Camden Crawl are hosting a series of fortnightly 'Variety' club warm up gigs FOR FREE! Putting a modern twist on a traditional Variety performance and described by organisers as "four great nights out in one", Variety, held at the Star of Kings in Kings Cross features cutting edge comedy, label hosted pub quizzes, guest DJs and a fantastic line-up of new music talent performing live.
Wednesday 9th November 2011
The Star of Kings, 126 York Way, Kings Cross, N1 0AX
6pm-12am
FREE ENTRY
THE GREAT ROCK & ROLL QUIZ (7pm)
Prosperous music svengalis and historians, Piers Miller and Andy Ross host their ridiculous monthly music quiz at Variety for the first time. Pit your wits against North London's premier musical quizmasters. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll argue about the geographical features of Essex!
JAMES REDMOND (8pm)
A dry, slick and subtle stand up who delivers unexpected twists and turns during his set as he deconstructs his art. Our compere for the night has made his name as a model and actor and is now earning his reputation as one of the funniest comedians on the circuit.
JOEL DOMMETT (8.15pm)
Joel has made a huge impact on the comedy circuit since 2007and now performs regularly at comedy events across the UK. Never failing to reduce the audience into bouts of uncontrollable laughter, this incredibly talented comedian has a unique approach and delivery that makes for the ultimate stand up. www.joeldommett.com
ECHO LAKE (9pm)
London-based five-piece Echo Lake produce wonderfully mesmerizing lo-fi pop soundscapes which sit somewhere comfortably between Warpaint's dreamlike atmospheres and The Concretes at their most melancholic. They have got the songs - gorgeous yet gloriously dirty shoegaze - as well as the look to capture both fancy and imagination. www.echolakeband.com
ICONA POP (DJ Set) (9.45pm)
This talented duo from Stockholm make the kind of forward-thinking, effortlessly cool pop that seems second nature to most Scandinavians. Their sophisticated brand of glistening electro- pop earned them a record deal with Mercury and we're very pleased to announce they'll be spinning some great tunes for us on the night. www.iconapop.com
Variety's third outing sees The Camden Crawl team rocking the sign of the horns and turning it up to eleven with the renowned Pet Supplies & Pop Quiz, Leeds' finest Ross Lee and epic death pop purveyors Fearless Vampire Killers plus there will be air-punching hair-metal highlights courtesy of Sniff The Glove DJs.
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
The Star of Kings, 126 York Way, Kings Cross, N1 0AX
6pm-12am
FREE ENTRY
PET SUPPLIES & POP QUIZ (7pm) The regular quiz night at The Florist in Bethnal Green can only be described as the quirkiest in town. Run by a cabaret quiz master, you'll be laughing so much you'll forget to write down an answer it may also include a test of your plasticine modelling abilities. www.facebook.com/quiznightattheflorist
ROSS LEE (8pm) It is the infantile, oddly macabre quality of Lee's stage shows that makes them terribly watchable. A striking figure: skinny and slight and akin to a camp Yorkshire Johnny Rotten in both manner and dress sense. He performs his shows with equal amounts of amiability and gusto and with a healthy dollop of the unearthly thrown in. Incredibly funny, odd and beguiling to watch. www.myspace.com/rossdavidlee
FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS (9pm) This powerful Suffolk five-piece blends "goth theatrics with anthemic melodies and curious rock twists". A neo-classical, goth tinted, pop/punk/metal band that doesn't fall short of conviction and vicious bite. Expect some special surprises from them tonight. www.fearlessvampirekillers.co.uk/
SNIFF THE GLOVE DJS (9.45pm) Prepare to dance to the ultimate rock classics courtesy of Sniff The Glove DJs. Expect spandex, headbands, patches, frilly shirts, studs, gloves and big hair (or wigs): "A pounding, pulsating celebration of 80′s rock Wayne's World style" www.snifftheglove.com
Setting the scene for next year's Camden Crawl , Variety provides a tantalising taster of the Olympian main event, showcasing next year's brightest music talents and an extensive daytime Arts programme, which takes place between May 4th - 6th .
CAMDEN CRAWL DATES:
Opening Night Party at KOKO: Friday 4th May 2012 5pm - 4am
Camden Crawl Weekend: Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th May 2012
(May Bank Holiday Weekend) 12pm - 4am both days
TICKETS:
Early Bird Weekend Tickets £57.50 (£10 off standard ticket for limited period)
Early Bird Weekend Tickets + Opening Night Party £62.50
Opening Night Tickets @ KOKO £20.00
** ON SALE NOW **
Tickets available from the following outlets: 24 Hr CC Hotline 0871 2200 260 / See Tickets 020 7403 3331 OR buy online: www.thecamdencrawl.com
Tickets are to be exchanged for wristbands which allow unlimited entry to each of the participating venues as individual capacities permit. Ticket price includes lanyard programme guide, festival magazine and 2012 compilation album