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This is for people who are into new bands and old films, particularly cult and alternative stuff that's relatively affordable. C'mon, do you really want to join two different groups? We also show social online films: we watch something good (and preferably free) online and hang out via WhatsApp while it's on.
We're an open and friendly group, so if you have interesting taste and a willingness to organise people, collar me at an event because I'm looking to build up a group of hosts who are into a diverse range of stuff. In the meantime, if there's something you want to go to, say so in the Discussions and I'll see what I can do.
Three other points: 1) If you want to go to something it's best to book early, these events often sell out (yes, even the movies), 2) If you come to an event and can't find anyone, post on the event page and we'll look for you, and 3) If you can't make it, make sure to change your RSVP to No beforehand because we have a three strikes policy for no shows - as in three strikes and you're out.
Upcoming events
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Sunflowers - FREE SHOW
The Shacklewell Arms, 71 Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EB London, GBSunflowers play noisy psych rock and they play it loud! And, in this case, for free. What else are you going to do on a Tuesday night in midwinter?
Charlie Don't Surf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT1vv8_1Wmk
Castle Spell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnOpQbkWNTg
Off the new album, Workworkwork: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykPwH5HVK7U
Show details here. Doors open at 7.30pm so let's meet then, get one in the bar and head in afterwards.
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The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)
The Nickel Cinema, 117-119 Clerkenwell Road, London, GBPenelope Spheeris would hit it big with Wayne's World a decade later, but she initially achieved notoriety with this, the first part of what would be a trilogy of documentaries on Los Angeles' musical subcultures*. The original Decline features several of the more prominent LA punk bands and scenesters, as they play live and get interviewed about themselves, musical passions and surroundings.
The musical performances, which include Black Flag, the Circle Jerks and, most thrilling of all, X, are top notch. The talking heads are more of a mixed bag, but the more notable moments include The Germs, who come across as a human disaster area (singer Darby Crash would be dead before the film's release) and one particular teen fan who - well, let's say he isn't going to be winning any NAACP awards any time soon. This was important enough to be preserved by the US Library of Congress, and also provided a much needed counterpoint to some of the media's more sensationalist depictions of the scene.
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiCTq_AHcqw
Tickets are available here. We can meet for a pre-drink at Craft Union round the corner at 8pm and head in afterwards.
*Part 2, about the late 80's hair metal scene, is also brilliant.
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