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Sep 25 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
The Heretic Order Ex Breed 77 members join forces in The Heretic Order, the most Evil band in London classic metal for the new generations of metal fans . Youtube: Burn Witch Burn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5jlIBp7zIc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehereticorder HeLL PuPPeTs Horror Punk. This band is not for the faint hearted nor if...
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Sep 26 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Excelling in razor-sharp alt-pop production developed with Dave Berger from seminal alt-pop band Outfit, Natalie McCool’s recordings have every hallmark of great pop music with a fresh twist of modern alternative influences. “Mesmerising lilt-pop gem.” The Sunday Times Hottest Track Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult https://www.facebook.com/nataliemccoolofficial/
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Sep 29 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
http://www.sidgriffin.com/the-coal-porters/ https://www.facebook.com/thecoalporters The Coal Porters claim to be the world’s first “alt-bluegrass” act, demonstrating the power of fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar and doghouse bass when matched with four-part harmonies and memorable melodies. They have taken this sound around the world being featured on NPR’s Morning Edition in the USA...
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Sep 30 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Our monthly night of comedy featuring top acts from the national circuit. September Headline: Yianni Agisilaou Yianni is a headliner all around the world with a mind as sharp as a ginsu blade. His
ability to deliver smart but accessible laughter packed material and also to improvise with whatever a room...
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Oct 2 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult https://joannagruesome.bandcamp.com/ “Between the bright riffs and the squalls of feedback, a deep instability rests at Joanna Gruesome’s core. There’s more than just anger in their screams and the quick slams of the bass drum; there’s a nervousness too, a sense that anything...
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Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
‘A staggeringly brilliant performance’ FOLK RADIO **** ‘Stunning – two quite brilliant musicians demonstrate dynamic instrumental work.’ MAVERICK **** ‘Ignite is very sparky and exuberant. Their version of Andy Cutting’s Flatworld is simply beautiful’ SONGLINES The dynamic and exhilarating duo of Will Pound and Eddy Jay leave audiences breathless. Together...
The concept is very simple: bring down your records, play them on our turntable, enjoy dancing and hang out with other music lovers. There are no restrictions on genre, style, period or provenance; if you like it, we want to hear it, so be brave! We hope to attract dancers...
Oct 7 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Brace yourselves! This year, RockSoc’s Freshers’ gig will actually take place during the Freshers’ Week! STUKA SQUADRON (Heavy Metal) https://m.facebook.com/stukasquadron/ “In honour of the Heavy Metal Vampire war Machine and their proud legion of the undead. A turbulent but triumphant history.” Formed in 2008, Stuka Squadron was cited as one...
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Oct 9 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
£7 Public (door price) £6 Advance (http://belligerentpromotions.bigcartel.com/product/super-faecal-fest-advance-ticket) FREE RockSoc members (please bring membership card, more information here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/camrocksoc/) Belligerent Promotions and Cambridge RockSoc proudly present the very first edition of SUPER FAECAL FEST! Featuring: BASEMENT TORTURE KILLINGS (Snuff Grind) https://www.facebook.com/Basementtorturekillings/ https://basementtorturekillings.bandcamp.com/ “Serial Killing Snuff Grind from the UK. Suitable only...
Oct 10 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A cabaret-style entertainment show, starring Cambridge scientists.
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Oct 11 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult https://www.facebook.com/sororitynoise I don’t want to be in an emo band anymore, proclaims SORORITY NOISE frontman Cameron Boucher. But I have no problem with people calling us that, because in the strictest of senses, we are an emotionally driven band. That, is Sorority...
Oct 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Georgia Shackleton Trio with support from SJ Mortimer. “An angelic, sometimes haunting voice with fantastic musicianship” – FATEA “Tapping right into the tradition and beyond. A remarkable band altogether” – The Great British Banjo Company The well-loved Georgia Shackleton Trio combine vocals, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and banjo to play a...
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Oct 13 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Global Live presents Ward Thomas Britain’s home-grown country band Ward Thomas is formed of talented twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas from Hampshire. Ward Thomas could tell that change was afoot from the moment they wrote Cartwheels, now the punch-to-the-stomach title track of their sensational second album. Straight away the sisters knew...
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Oct 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
‘’George Formby meets The Clash where Vaudevillian Music Hall and Working Men’s club values come together’’ Blazing a trail across East Anglia and the Midlands, the Band that gave you internet smash hit ‘Girl from The Fens’ are coming to town. Heavily influenced by the sounds & traditions of 1950’s...
Oct 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Oct 17 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
https://www.facebook.com/PaulGoodwinMusic Paul Goodwin grew up in London but lives in Cambridge now. He’s spent a lot of the last 15 years or so dragging his guitar around the rail network and on the odd plane, playing his quietly heartbreaking songs anywhere that would have him, to anyone who would listen,...
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Oct 18 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Nervous Conditions make squalling post-punk racket that infuses the likes of The Fall and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds with free jazz tainted sax. https://www.facebook.com/nervousconditionsalright https://www.facebook.com/wearefukinugly Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Oct 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Mayflower Folk Club present The James Brothers ( James Fagan and Jamie McClennan) TBC
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Oct 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Pad presents… Noasis Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester’s five piece super group Oasis. Since their formation in 2006 and with over 600 performances to date Noasis has justly earned its reputation. With an obsessive attention to detail the band recreates the real Oasis experience with amazing energy...
Oct 23 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Superjam – reggae band from Mannheim Germany http://www.facebook.com/superjamreggae/ Support: Ras Abraham – roots reggae from Jamaica Mystic Man – roots reggae from Cameroon Solomon Seed – reggae from Germany Mouth – alternative from Brighton, formerly Cambridge http://mouthuk.com
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Oct 25 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
https://www.facebook.com/Raglans/ Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult Raglans are an Irish indie rock band based in Dublin, Ireland. Officially formed in 2011, they consist of Stephen Kelly, Conn O’Ruanaidh, Rhos Horan and Brendan McGlynn. Their self-titled debut album was released in March 2014 through IRL Records, and reached...
Oct 28 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Our monthly night of comedy featuring top acts from the national circuit. Acts TBA
Oct 29 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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