Famous Times Live

Hi all, sorry for the lack of posts recently. Famous Times Live is currently taking a break as we need to find a new venue to host us. If anyone out there has got any good ideas, please let me know so I can get things up and running again. Hackney based preferred.

Don't miss the brilliant Loco Ironico, 2 weeks today Chats Palace. Plus so much more

The last Famous Times Live of the season and we have a really wonderful treat in store. Playing songs from their latest album, Carpe Aftenoon, which was recorded in a sleepy Italian village by legendary engineer Jerry Boys (The Beatles, Buena Vista Social Club, Shakira, Ry Cooder) and features, amongst others, Phil Mazenera and Sarah Jane Morris, Loco Ironico are the genius musical union of musician and songwriter, Jo Cang and Italian muscian and composer Matteo Sarggesse. Th...ey will be joined live by a double bass player and drummer to perform an intimate set of beautiful, charming and often funny original songs telling tales of of heartache, shipwreck and weight loss and featuring melodies that have been nourished by the warmth and peace of village life and soaked in southern Italian sunshine and wine. Loco Ironico's last London gig was a sell out and we are thrilled that they have agreed to headline the last Famous Times Live of this seaon as they are the perfect band for a summer evening. Also on the bill are Famous Times Live house band The Blinding Larks who will be high-tailing it back from playing The RED ROOSTER Festival to perfom a set of original americana/folk inspired songs that feature lush three part vocal harmonies, plus up-and-coming singer-song-writer Cameron Douglas will perform new material with his band and the very talented Saboteur Awards nominee, Susan Evans will be sharing her hilarious observational poetry. Phew it's going to be a corker. As always Bar Kiosk at Chats Palace will be supplying the refreshements from 4 and music will kick off at 5. Bring your kids and your grandparents, this a gig for everyone to enjoy. See you there. Can't wait! Chats Palace 5-8pm
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Don't miss the opportunity to see the wonderful Fraser Anderson playing Famous Times Live this Sunday. He really is a very special artist. Check out this song from his last album Little Glass Box https://fraseranderson.bandcamp.com/track /rag-bones-2

I'm looking for a talented teen for May 1st if any of you know anyone suitable.

We're really looking forward to having Alfie Jack play at Famous Times Live. Sean has been recording with them and they sound really great. Here's a little taster of one of the recordings they did elsewhere to give you an idea of what to expect. Enjoy. https://soundcloud.com/alfiejackmusic

two weeks today, it's a bank holiday weekend. The start of summer

Three great live acts, Messengers of God/Fraser Anderson/Alfie Jack at Famous Times Live at Chats Palace May 1st, 5pm-8pm

The next Famous Times Live will be on May 1st at Chats Palacewith another fine line-up of fantastic live music. In the Headline spot we have The Messengers of God, a five-piece multi-instrument band who will be playing a set of rowdy original songs in the self-styled ‘Town and Country’ genre, plus we are very excited to welcome back a Famous Times Live favourite, the massively talented singer-songwriter Fraser Anderson who will be treating us to songs from his new album, und...er the cover of Lightness. Also on the bill are Alfie Jack, two singer­-songwriter brothers, George and Freddie who will be showcasing their folky guitar pop fusion of modern­ day acoustic folk with punchy beats and youthful exuberance, attitude and themes of boyish realism. Catch this talented pair early in their career. Bar Kiosk at Chats Palace open from 4, the music will run from 5-8. It's a bank holiday week end so, bring the family and make sure you come down and enjoy the fun. £8
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The next Famous Times Live will be on May 1st at Chats Palace with another fine line-up of fantastic live music. In the Headline spot we have The Messengers of God, a five-piece multi-instrument band who will be playing a set of rowdy original songs in the self-styled ‘Town and Country’ genre, plus we are very excited to welcome back, a Famous Times Live favourite, the massively talented singer-songwriter Fraser Anderson, who will be treating us to songs from his new album. ...Also on the bill are Alfie Jack, two singer­-songwriter brothers, George and Freddie who will be showcasing their folky guitar pop fusion of modern­ day acoustic folk with punchy beats and youthful exuberance, attitude and themes of boyish realism. Catch this talented pair early in their career. Bar Kiosk at Chats Palace is open from 4, the music will run from 5-8. It's a bank holiday week end so, bring the family and make sure you come down and enjoy the fun. £8
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This lot: today. It's gonna be great

Happy Mother's day - come for a lovely relaxing afternoon of live music today at Chats Palace: Bar from 4 music from 5-8. It's going to be lots of fun...

We're very much looking forward to having Greg Hall play at the next Famous Times Live on March 6th.
Greg's dextrous guitar playing and fragile, soulful voice imbue his songs with a unique and heartfelt intimacy.
He will be performing songs from his debut album ‘Run Barefoot Holler’, including some that were featured on the Shane Meadows film ‘Le Donk & Scor-Zay-Zee’ (Warp Films).
... Greg will be joined by Dominie Hooper on cello/backing vocals and Mick Frangou on drums.
“The beauty of the albums musical landscape create some excellent moments of clarity’’ Thank Folk For That
You can hear some of Greg's recordings at: https://soundcloud.com/greghallmusic/run- barefoot-holler
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Such a fun afternoon! Once a month is not enough! :)

Such a fun afternoon! Once a month is not enough! :)