Music Is My Boyfriend

Hello Rita, Sue and Bob too. Plus everyone else not blessed with those names. I hope lots of you were at The GS on Saturday because even though 3 bands pulled out, making it all a massive stress for yours truly, the bands who did come were ace and it was a top, top night. Onto this week and we have all sorts including Rory Eliot who in number 1 in the South African charts on Wednesday wouldn't you know. Also, Friday sees Music Is My Boyfriend's electronic mash up which has been the Guardian pick 2 months in a row now. Please note that we will be closed on bank holiday Monday until the late evening.

Monday 20th August

Don't You Just Love Mondays... offer a night of Monday madness hosted by the infamous poet Jock Scott just prior to his appearance at Latitude. With Bands and Djs playing Blues, Reggae, Rock and Roll and Indie. Featuring live sets from

LeftHand www.myspace.com/lefthandband This Rock 'n' Roll five piece bring instantly classic tunes that you just can't help but move to. Fronted by the charismatic and well connected Alan Wass they are a truly memorable live experience.

The Monday Club www.myspace.com/dontyoujustlovemondays are an up and coming basement based four piece from north east London whose catchy off beat indie has already established them as a firm live favourite.

The Alibi www.myspace.com/whatalibi sold out their debut gig at London's Metro and their tight, dirty rock and roll is certain to see them moving to the top of bills all over town.

DJing from Dirty Daniel, Pretty Petty Thieves + Monday Club Residents
£4 entry. £3 flyer.

Tuesday 21st August

Mind On Fire Presents an evening of offstep electronica and rhythmic bliss in the form of 3 big and brash bands and 2 djs of advanced calibre Louis Priced and RTD2. Live music from

Desk Assessment www.myspace.com/deskassessment slices of early eighties quadra - funk suitable for dancing oddness.

+ more TBA.
£3 entry

Wednesday 22nd August

Peace In The City presents South African chart topper Rory Eliot plus outstanding support from Kiwi/British acoustic rockers.

Coley www.myspace.com/coleyacoustic Funky, folky acoustic band with influences from Blur, Nick Drake, Turin Brakes, Simon & Garfunkel and The Beatles.

Rory Eliot & The Reason www.myspace.com/roryeliot Rory Eliot & The Reason have set their country alight, and now South Africa's chart-topping rock sensation bring their unique combination of inspired lyrics, infectious melodies and an uplifting message to UK shores for the first time.

Ultraviolet www.myspace.com/ultravioletmusic Getting noticed by the music industry on their Uni and festival gigs 2008 could be a huge year for UV.

Mick Danby www.myspace.com/mickacoustic Mick Danby has a catchy individual style with a meaningful composure of melodic guitar and lyrics.

+ 1 TBA
£5 entry.

Thursday 23rd August

LA LIVE presents a night of great musical entertainment. Featuring a live performances from

Golden Section www.myspace.com/goldensection Combining brooding rock with delicious pop, angry lyrics with the best kind of dance-synth lifted straight from the 80s, and solid work ethic with good old-fashioned indie attitude, the boys have received plenty of praise for their work.

Jose Vanders

Plus DJ's Hatesy and Rowan Coombe getting the party started!

Entry a mere £2

Friday 24th August

Music Is My Boyfriend host an evening of filthy electro and thrash pop. Live sets from

Anat Ben-David www.yippieyeah.co.uk/anat/ Anat is a member of art girl group Chicks On Speed. A pioneer of the video-performance genre in Israel. Anat creates an exciting vision for the
audience using her voice, body, performance and live visuals.
Sparky Deathcap www.myspace.com/sparkydeathcap Fresh from supporting Daniel Johnston on tour! Young fresh faced London banjo player signed to the French record label Pulsar.

Jean Genet www.myspace.com/jeangenet Queer girl/boy duo who write tasteless sordid songs and to distract audiences dress cheap and cover their nipples in tit tape. Warm up show for their
upcoming Lesbians On Ecstasy support slot.

Djing from Music Is My Boyfriend and It Sounded Better In My Head.
£5 entry.

Saturday 25th August

Peace In The City presents a new wave and indie all dayer. Doors at 5pm and 8 bands;

EJECTORSEAT www.myspace.com/ejectorseatband an energised collage of electro, punk and pop.
This Is My Party Trick www.myspace.com/thisismypartytrick Jiggery pokery pop punk shenanigans.
The Sandrina Mixtapes www.myspace.com/thesandrinamixtapes The Sandrina Mixtapes are a fusion of melody and raw energy when witnessed live. Gritty, bittersweet, and bursting at the seams, they're a force to be reckoned with. The music is a cutting, brash yet uplifting and melodic sound of punk rock mixed generously with an aching melancholy and a restrained lust for life.
Ivan Lazic www.myspace.com/ivanlazicivanlazic "Ivan Lazic is a band. Formed in 2007, this North London 4 piece want to bring their infectious new sound to the rest of the world. With likenesses to The Strokes, Weezer, Supergrass and The Libertines, you can expect big things from the capitals newest pretenders."
High Priests www.myspace.com/highpriests Their debut single "Hibernation" was awarded "Single Of The Week" by Rough Trade who describe it as “a great, driving pop song that sounds like a mix of lo-fi Velvets and an up-tempo Clinic...Classic".
Deceit www.myspace.com/deceitband Deceit are a frenetic, melodic, original rockband. Powerful, dynamic vocals, a guitar sound full of mischievous riffery, thundering bass and insane drums from the darkest corners of insanity.
FIXhER www.myspace.com/fixher Fixher are an energetic and lively four piece fusing punk, funk, rock and
Indie to create a very British, edgy sound for your earholes."
Sarah May www.myspace.com/sarahmaymusic Sarah makes pop but not bubblegum pop, writing comically with the odd bit of shock about everyday situations.
After Maurice and Judy DJ from 1130 til 4am playing a mix of latest and classic indie, Motown, ska, funk, punk and disco.

£5 entry/£3 before 6pm.

Sunday 26th August

Amna presents Little Lowkey an evening of up and coming bands and soloists doing unplugged sets from 6pm to 11pm. At least 5 acts all to be confirmed. New artists recommended to come along and introduce for future slots.
£3 entry.

Monday 27th August
Closed until the late evening.


cheers
John.x
07949 008253

all aboard...
www.thegoodship.co.uk
www.myspace.com/thegoodship

a weekly pass

Hello everyone, here is what is on this week at The Good Ship. Especially check out Joana and The Wolf on Friday, they are ace. Actually it is all ace, get a weekly pass.

Monday 13th August

The Flies gather London musicians to create a night soaked in indie beats
and dirty guitars with live performances from

The Tintins www.myspace.com/thetintins Accoustic duo covering 60's Pop to
60's Pop. With friendly Irish singer

Whisky Magic www.myspace.com/whiskymagic The Black Crowes inspired by
Tarantino films, while Radiohead wear straw hats.

The Blind Flies www.myspace.com/theblindflies Playing at jazz festivals,
country fetes and small town halls. They've now moved to London and
listen to them now.
£3 entry.

Tuesday 14th August

Live football Spurs v Everton on the big screen.

Wednesday 15th August

Adam and Alice present Wh@ the Feck? showcasing the weird, wonderful and downright wrong. Live sets from

Action Force www.myspace.com/actionforce Thom Yorke and Kim Deal's hypothetical offspring (French-kissing Pavement).

Borderville www.myspace.com/borderville A theatrical collage of good old music and sparkly new bleeps all woven into a big concept narrative.

Popes of Chillitown www.myspace.com/popesofchillitown A heavenly dollop of acoustic rock, accompanied by a cheeky reggae relish, all served up with a smile and a sincere veneration for never giving up on the good times.

plus 1 tba

plus DJs til 2am.
£5 entry.

Thursday 16th August

Big Mouth proudly presents a great thumping night of the best Indie/Rock/Pop that London has to offer. Featuring live sets from

Ghostcat www.myspace.com/ghostcatmusic Simplistic, and yet finely crafted rock'n'roll, with a melodic pop edge. Lyrics that read like transmissions straight from the id, with the themes of lust, longing and loathing at the fore.

The Dash www.myspace.com/the_dash The Dash have torn through London's hottest venues with their acrobatic and frenzied stage shows and adrenaline fuelled grimy assault of pure punk, Highlights this year? Playing 'The Great escape' with CSS, Art Brut & Vincent and the Villains

Bear Knuckles www.myspace.com/bearknucklesband The band meld British influences such as The Jam, Muse and 3 Colours Red, with the American sounds of Queens of the Stone Age, We are Scientists and Foo Fighters. Combined, they unleash an original blend of "dirty rocking, destructo powerpop smoked from the hashpipe".

England's Lane www.myspace.com/englandslane Gorgeous melodic punk at it's best. Riffs to riot to, beats and basslines to bop to. Expressive vocals and an altogether great act. If you liked the early strokes you'll love these boys.
£5 entry, £4 with flyer.

Friday 17th August

ISO Productions present a theatre production fundraiser featuring live music from

Joana and The Wolf www.myspace.com/joanaandthewolf "Here is an exciting band with a singer very much in touch with her inner PJ Harvey and with enough of an ear for melody to leave people wanting more"

Plastic Passions www.myspace.com/plasticpassionuk A post-punk, power-pop trio with shouty cheeky chappie vocals, Gang of Four bass lines and sarky Art Brut swagger.

+ more on the night.

After DJ Rick and friends playing funk, house, hip hop and twisty beats until 4am.
£5 entry.

Saturday 18th August

Peace In The City presents a leftfield, ethereal, new wave and indie all dayer.

Doors at 5pm and 8 bands:
Party In Hiroshima www.myspace.com/partyinhiroshima The mammoth drone of metal in the air, palms bent over backward and blistered, Party In Hiroshima- the best glitchpop postrock has to offer..
Arktorus Rann www.myspace.com/arktorusrann Genre defying Londoners putting on a show show so electric your eyeballs will be weeping for days.
Confrontiers www.myspace.com/confrontiers Politics are back with the best named band of the month.
Molloy www.myspace.com/thisisfuckingbrilliant Dance based indie with a female vocal that would sit nicely inbetween Le Tigre, CSS and a more indie Peaches
ARTEFACTS FOR SPACE TRAVEL www.myspace.com/artefactsforspacetravel "Brian Jonestown crunchiness and William Burroughs paranoia, awesome"
Bella Boop & The Robbers www.myspace.com/bbatr Swedes with a Shins and Smiths penchant.
James Severy www.myspace.com/jamessevery Exceptionally different and energetic soloist.
Kerry Leatham www.myspace.com/kerryleatham With the sort of voice which leaves hairs standing on end.

After Maurice and Judy DJ from 1130 til 4am playing a mix of latest and classic indie, Motown, ska and disco.
£5 entry/£3 before 6pm.

Sunday 19th August

Peace and Flowers proudly present an evening of acoustic bliss, singer songwriters and bands all strip down to the basics. Featuring

Jack Cheshire www.myspace.com/jackcheshire
Jack is creating some of the most original and intriguing songs around. Beautiful lyrics entwined with perfect guitar. A true singer songwriter, a true talent, I reckon you should come and see him for yourself while you still can.

David James Herbert & the Watchmen www.myspace.com/davidjamesherbert This is nothing like the archetypal singer/songwriters who follow the same formula and bore everyone to tears (yes, Im looking at you Blunt!) Great rock songs that don't compromise any cheese substance. Not a dull moment.

plus many more tbc.
£3 entry.

John.x
07949 008253

all aboard...
www.thegoodship.co.uk
www.myspace.com/thegoodship

Wreckless Eric

You know, I was so busy at the weekend that I clean forgot to email you yesterday so you all missed Team Awesome the most glamorous crew in London town. Never mind though cos they are back on 27th August. Tonight we have ex Blockhead and punk legend Wreckless Eric headlining a super duper bill, top music site www.thisisfakediy.co.uk host the night on Wednesday and loads more great stuff throughout the week.

cheers
John.x
07949 008253

Tuesday 7th August

Paul Hawkins & Thee Awkward Silences present Silent Night another dose of noisy, chaotic offbeat fun featuring some of the most compelling and entertaining performers around. Featuring

Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby www.wrecklesseric.com Legendary cult singer-songwriter Wreckless Eric was one of the original artists on the seminal Stiff Records label, along with the likes of Elvis
Costello & Ian Dury and his debut hit "Whole Wide World" has been covered by people as diverse as Cliff Richard, the Monkees and Will Ferrell.

Paul Hawkins & Thee Awkward Silences www.myspace.com/theeawkwardsilences Expect cuddly toys, costumes, audience participation, unusual lyrics and ridiculously catchy songs.
Crash & The Disasters www.myspace.com/jjthecrash JJ Crash is a legend on the UK antifolk scene. These days the veteran punk and folk-influenced political singer-songwriter is joined by ex-members of The Perfect Disaster and Spaceman 3 to give his songs a blistering punk finish.
The Big Naturals www.myspace.com/thebignaturalsmusic Folk, blues, rock, funk and jazz influenced pop songwriting from the eclectic East Finchley residents.

Alex Templeton-Ward no website Awkward Silences™ bassist Alex performs his unique brand of performance poetry.
Plus DJing from Ian Button of Death in Vegas.
£5 entry. Free biscuits!

Wednesday 8th August

Fantabulous music site This Is Fake DIY present an outstanding night of new bands. EP launch party for
Middleman www.myspace.com/middlemanpop
A colourful combination of rap-pop-funk, this is Beastie Boys-lite, but with irrepressible English charm This Is Fake DIY.
Assembly Now www.myspace.com/assemblynow
"Energetic, passionate and has that star quality" Rough Trade.
The Loyal Trooper www.myspace.com/theloyaltrooper
"Up-tempo northern twee-pop full of handclaps and 'la's, highly-singable choruses and true-to-life lyrics" Drowned In Sound.
ddd www.myspace.com/onehundredrecords
"The guitars scratch and itch, the drum machine and bottom end pound everything into oblivion whilst the vocals are muffled and obscured" Rough Trade.

Plus DJs til 2am.
£5 entry.

Thursday 9th August

Jezus Factory present the legendary Mark Meyers (Kiss My Jazz) and Rudy Trouve and their new band Pox for its UK debut.

Pox www.myspace.com/poxantwerp UK Debut from Belgium. Featuring the LEGENDARY Mark Meyers (Kiss My Jazz) and Rudy Trouve (dEUS/Dead Man Ray/The Love Substitutes) Pox bring their unique Sonic Youth meets Velvets dark blues to London for the first time. "Like sex with a delayed orgasm." Rif Raf. Not to be missed.

With support from

Heartwear Process www.myspace.com/heartwearprocess "Nick Cave punching Frank Black at the gates of Hell" Drowned in Sound. Sinister tales to keep you awake at night. No song sounds the same.

and Paul Hawkins www.myspace.com/tradinginsults Tom Waits meets Daniel Johnston style storytelling. "I can't get Paul Hawkins out of my head". Huw Stevens, Radio One. Fear, chaos, biscuits!

Free jukebox after til 2am.
£5 entry

Friday 10th August

Friday Funktion presents a night of funk, hip hop and beats.

Featuring live sets from
Illaman www.myspace.com/illaman Hip hop/metal crossover larger than life character.
The Hush www.myspace.com/thehush1 bass laden rock/funk
Angelina www.myspace.com/angelinaonline Born in Moscow, raised in London set to take Gypsy Punk Soul Movement to the mainstream.
Cherri Prince www.myspace.com/cherriprince A jazzy/soulful unwind, relax, reflect & take it very easy
vibe, with a bit of hip hop.

After DJ Badly and Dorn play top quality house and indie/dance crossover until 4am.
£5 entry. £4 with print out

Saturday 11th August

Peace In The City presents a mainly 60s influenced indie all dayer. Doors at 5pm and 6 bands;

The Epitones www.myspace.com/epitones the best Kinks/Jam lineage band in London.
Darron J Connett www.myspace.com/darronjconnett Recent media acclaim has come from Q Magazine, The Observer, Time Out London, Scootering Magazine, BBC London presenter Gary Crowley, and ex-NME journalist and writer Paolo Hewitt.
Honey Fits www.myspace.com/honeyfitsmusic "West London's premier beat combo"
White Friday www.myspace.com/bandwhitefriday Equally influenced by The Fall and Oasis!
Sorry-OK-Yes www.myspace.com/sorryokyes A highly interesting Italian bunch of Beefheart obsessives.
MissingLink101 www.myspace.com/missinglink101 Disrespectful but respectful at the same time in their versions of other's songs.
Rob Pearson www.myspace.com/robpearsonlondon Explosive and tender soloist.

After Maurice and Judy DJ from 1130 til 4am playing a mix of latest and classic indie, rock, Motown, ska, funk and disco.

£5 entry/£3 before 6pm.

Sunday 12th August

Hooked Up presents an all evening gig of thoughtful and awe inspiring independent rock featuring

Virelay www.myspace.com/virelay A bit Mogwai, a lot MBV.

Chalou St.Jude www.myspace.com/chalousaintjude "Bluesy rock 'n' roll yoofs CSJ have a penchant for Velvet Underground and Muddy Waters" Time Out

Tom McKean + The Emperors www.myspace.com/tommckeanandtheemperors "Plaintive, bleak and beautiful" Stephen Merchant, BBC 6 Music

+ many more TBA.
£5 entry.


all aboard...

I've seen you smile but I've never really heard you laugh.

Roll up folks for the last of our comedy season tonight when we have not one, not two, not three, not five, but FOUR acts to tickle your funny bone. The first act starts at 8 sharp and frankly Mr Shankly I'd get there early if you want a pew. We also have a free album launch on Tuesday for JD Smith who fresh from supporting Wanda Jackson at The Luminaire at the weekend bring his caterwauling, high octane rock n roll show to The Good Ship. Our last freebie of the week is a big acoustic session on Sunday. In between there is loads more, it's a tip top week...

cheers
John.x

Monday

Free comedy show with 4 acts. From 8 til 11pm.
Mark Allen www.commitnonuisance.com/comedy/Mob_Logic.html
Furry Muff is Emma Pyne & Kerry Hudson. The pair met in a borstal a few years back when Emma was kicked out of the local convent for flashing her knickers at the nuns and Kerry was caught fingering her ring behind the bikesheds. Realising they both had a common interest in taking the piss a lasting friendship was forged.
Broderick Chow
Ben Van Der Velde


Wednesday

Nothing. Come and put on Soft Cell, Pet Shop Boys and Rufus Wainwright on all night on the free jukebox.

Thursday

North P.O.L.E presents a night of alternative pop and electro punk bringing the New Cross vibe to Kilburn. Live music from Soul Destroyer + Winners + Kill Cartel. DJing after and until 2am with The Heartbreakers and Unemployable Welsh Scum.

£5 entry/£3 concessions.

Friday

The spectacularly formed Loud and Quiet Fanzine presents a night of outstanding new noise. Live music from Untitled Musical Project + Talk Taxis + The Duloks + Joseph and the Witch.

After Loud and Quiet DJs plus Sid Trotter and Judy Tuesday play a mix of electronica, leftfield beats and indie/dance crossover.

£6 entry/£5 advance.


Saturday

Peace In The City presents a rock and pop all-dayer. Doors at 5pm and 6 bands; The Bullitts + The Alibi + The Roseville Band + Tilt City Ghosts + 50ft woman + Jennifer Jane. After Maurice and Judy DJ from 1130 til 4am playing a mix of latest and classic indie, rock, Motown, ska, funk and disco.

£5 entry/£3 before 6pm.


Sunday

Earfood Live presents Acoustic Summer Sessions with Andrew Howell +The Turncoat + Shirryn Anvar + Madame Pepper + Fiona Bevan.

Free entry!


The Good Ship, 289 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR
07949 008253

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