About The 100 Club
The most celebrated live music venue in Europe and one of the most famous in the world. Our longevity is due to an open minded music policy which has seen many different musical styles performed at this venue over it's long history.
The 100 Club Description
The Jazz Era
Live music began at 100 Oxford Street on 24th October 1942. It was first played at Mack's restaurant (as it was then known) when British jazz drummer Victor Feldman's father hired the venue on a regular Sunday night to showcase the talents of his jazz loving sons and their band. The band consisted of Victor and his two brothers Robert on clarinet and Monty on accordion. They were joined by legendary British saxophonist Jimmy Skidmore for the opening night.
News of the venue spread and American servicemen and Britons who wanted to dance and listen to jazz began to arrive. Some of the GIs were well known as jazz musicians in their own right. An early visitor to the club in those days was big band legend Glen Miller, who appeared at the Club around this time accompanied by several members of his famous band including Ray McKinley, Mel Powell and Peanuts Hucko. This was during World War 2 and quite often as people enjoyed their night out, bombs were falling, but the crowd carried on regardless - safe in the knowledge that the club's location in the basement made it a very effective shelter. In fact the Feldman's advertising at the time read 'Forget the Doodle bug-Come and Jitterbug-At the Feldman Club'. Soon the likes of Jack Parnell and George Webb were performing on a regular basis and the club started to enjoy its first period of success.
By 1948 the club's name had changed to the London Jazz Club and reintroduced the dance music of the era - Jitterbug and Swing. In the 1950s when Lyn Dutton became the new leaseholder - Lyn was Humphrey Lyttelton's agent and decided to name the club after his hugely popular client. The Humphrey Lyttelton Club scored a major coup in 1956 when the legendary New Orleans band leader and trumpeter Louis Armstrong played with his band during a break on his British tour with the Lyttelton. Other visitors to the club around that time included the great Billie Holliday who came to listen to The Alex Welsh Band. In 1958 the Humphrey Lyttelton Band had a Top Twenty hit with 'Bad Penny Blues'. Unwittingly for Humph, this became one of the records to kick start the 'Trad Jazz' boom over the next few years. 'Trad' was to become absolutely huge in Britain from 1959 into the early 1960's with the club at its epicentre.
Bands such as Humph's and the Chris Barber Jazz and Blues Band had been playing at the club on a regular basis but became so big that they were now concert hall outfits. So in came the Trad Jazz scene - the likes of Acker Bilk, Kenny Ball and Terry Lightfoot all played the club.
The Blues comes to the 100 Club
The 100 Club as we know it today was born in the mid 1960s. Chris Barber had been bringing some of the finest American Blues artists to Britain and soon they were treading the boards and wooing the crowds at the 100 Club. Huge names like: Muddy Waters, Little Brother Montgomery, Cousin Joe Pleasant, Albert King, Sunnyland Slim, Otis Span, Jimmy Rushing, Louisiana Red, Bo Diddley and B. B. King, alongside their American soul cousins Jackie Wilson and George Jackson. The British Blues and Beat scene was also well represented in this period with Steam Packet featuring Rod Stewart, Long John Baldry and Julie Driscoll appearing, along with Alexis Korner, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and The Animals.
Many bands who went on to become world famous also played the club at this time including The Who, The Kinks, The Pretty Things and The Spencer Davis Group.
The Seventies
The '70s saw some of the toughest times in the club's history. The unions' work to rule policy and the subsequent three day week reduced the public's spending money. Electricity was automatically switched off between 6 and 9pm. This meant either closure on these nights or later opening hours. There were bright spots, noticeably the appearance of Maynard Ferguson and the success of the live pirate radio broadcasts by Radio London (the first time DJs learnt their trade at the Club), but it was becoming increasingly difficult to attract customers to the Club.
Punk!
The mood of the nation eventually manifested itself in the biggest music phenomenon since Mersey Beat, and the 100 Club was the home of its dissidents! On Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st September 1976 it was host to the first ever Punk festival. On the 100 Club stage the Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned, Siouxsie & The Banshees, the Buzzcocks, the Vibrators and Subway Sect were seen for the first time in London. All of them were unsigned. The Melody Maker's opening line of its review stated "The 600 strong line that stretched across two blocks was indisputable evidence that a new decade in rock is about to begin. " It was to be one of the most famous events in the club's history. The Punk festival of '76 also had an enormous effect on music in general. It changed the club's fortunes and its image for good. No other venue wanted to put on Punk at all so it stayed at the club on and off for the next eight or nine years incorporating its second wave with bands like UK Subs, G. B. H. , Peter & the Test Tube Babies, The Exploited and Discharge. The 100 Club is still the spiritual home of the Punk movement.
The Reggae Sessions
Around this time another the Saturday lunchtime Reggae sessions were becoming the place in London to listen to reggae and acts that played the Club included the Equals with Eddie Grant, The Mighty Diamonds and Steel Pulse. There was also the Saturday soul club which was a big success and was hosted by Capital Radio's Greg Edwards.
The famous 6T's Northern Soul All Nighter also made its 100 Club debut at this time, in May 1980 to be precise. Organised and Promoted by Northern Soul DJ and Record Collector Ady Croasdell, it is still going today and has included live sets from Soul luminaries such as Doris Troy, Ray Pollard, Barbara Acklan, Tommy Hunt, The Flirtations, Terry Callier, Lou Ragland and Tony Middleton and has had famous Northern DJ's like Ian Levene spinning the decks frequently.
South African Jazz
As the eighties began, yet another form of music arrived at the 100 Club. South African township music was first initiated by Chris McGregor, leader of the highly acclaimed The Blue Notes and The Brotherhood of Breath, championed the scene. Julian Bahula, the distinguished African drummer, ran a regular Friday night featuring many musicians who were political refugees isolated from their South African homeland because of the apartheid laws and who were members of the outlawed A. N. C.
The weekly Friday nights became a whole movement for change. Great African musicians like Fela Kuti, Marion Makeba and Hugh Masekela appeared on the Friday night bill as did Youssou N'Dour, Thomas Mapfumo, Dudu Pukwana and Spirits Rejoice. They ran for almost ten very successful years until the release of Nelson Mandela.
The Indie scene
A chance phone call from concert promoter Chris York enquiring whether the club would be interested in showcasing one of his new bands started it all. The band were called Suede and in September 1992 they kicked off the club's successful period in Indie music. Over the next four years Oasis, Kula Shaker, Echobelly, Catatonia, Travis, Embrace, Cornershop, The Aloof, Heavy Stereo and Baby Bird would be just a few of the names to play the club and right up to the present day, the club has seen gigs from Semisonic, Toploader, Muse, Shack, Doves, JJ72, Jo Strummer, Squarepusher, Ocean Colour Scene and The Webb Brothers.
Other highlights
Over the years there have been many weekly nights dedicated to particular kinds of music. The Speakeasy Sunday evening ran for over ten years and showcased the best of British and American Blues and R'n'B. The London Swing Dance Society have been teaching people how to Jitterbug and Jive since 1988 and are still going strong. The Comedy nights have seen Al Murray, Arthur Smith, Rich Hall, Harry Hill, Bill Bailey and Mark Lamarr appear here. Mark has often DJ'd on other nights too. Jazz has continued to run through these decades of course: Humphrey Lyttelton and Chris Barber have returned frequently along with many of the British jazz names mentioned earlier. Teddy Edwards, Ruby Braff, Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis, Lee Konitz, Al Casey, Stephane Grappelli, Barney Kessell, Herb Ellis, Charlie Byrd and Teddy Wilson to name but a few. Even 'Wild' Bill Davison has returned to play the club as a very old man.
The club has remained special to many people over the years and a lot of well known bands and musicians have come back long after they met with fame and fortune. Paul Weller, who played here with The Jam during the early Punk days and is a good friend of the club, has returned on numerous occasions to showcase new material. The Rolling Stones and Metallica have used the club for secret warm up shows before world tours and festivals.
We hope you'll come and experience the magic of the club - see you soon!
Reviews
SAT, 21st JULY 2018 -- FOCUSRITE GUITAR MASTERCLASS: SITHU AYE AND OLA ENGLUND
Focusrite’s first UK Guitar Masterclass will welcome instrumental progressive metal artist Sithu Aye together with metal guitar player and music producer Ola Englund, a rare opportunity for aspiring talent to learn from two of the most successful self-made music makers. Coming to the 100 Club, London‘s most iconic punk venue, the topic highlight is ‘How has recording affected your career?’.
Sithu A...ye started on his musical endeavour with the release of his first album Cassini back in 2011. He has released three full-length albums and five EPs to date. His latest album, Set Course for Andromeda, was released on 4 May 2016 and his latest EP, Senpai EP II: The Noticing, was released on the 8 May 2017.
Ola Englund is widely known for being the guitarist for the bands such as Feared, The Haunted and up until 2013 with Six Feet Under. He is also very respected among the worldwide metal community for his professional YouTube demos and reviews for countless manufacturers.
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AGMP Concerts presents Live & Direct from Canada THE SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA
+ J-Felix & Abi Flynn
... Since first arriving on the Canadian scene at the turn of the millenium, The Souljazz Orchestra has pushed the limits of its signature sound: an explosive clash of Soul, Jazz, Afro, Latin and Caribbean styles, unleashed by blaring majestic horns, dusty vintage keyboards, and an arsenal of earthquaking percussion.
The Souljazz Orchestra have released consistently excellent records since their inception. Breaking through on John Kong’s Toronto label Do Right!, ‘Freedom No Go Die’ (2006) and ‘Manifesto’ (2008) set the bar high. ‘Rising Sun’ (2010), ‘Solidarity’ (2012), ‘Inner Fire’ (2014), ‘Resistance’ (2015) and 2017’s exemplary ‘Under Burning Skies” were all released on Quinton Scott’s Strut Records.
Meanwhile, years of relentless touring have formed their live concerts into the stuff of legends – more often than not culminating in ecstatic, sweat-soaked, cathartic affairs, mixing pulsating arrangements with eruptive improvisations. The SoulJazz Orchestra have shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, and Femi Kuti, while showing no signs of slowing down.
Tickets available at >> https://agmp.ticketabc.com/events/souljaz z-orchestra/
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August 21st — The Sam Barnett Quartet will be playing a night of original jazz compositions by 17 year-old Sam Barnett, and will feature leading British saxophonist Theo Travis, known as one of the top saxophone and flute players in the world, in a number of Jazz Standards. The new compositions follow his 4-star reviewed debut album, New York-London Suite.
Sam Barnett’s Quartet is made up of the finest young musicians from London and all over Europe, including Noah Stoneman... (BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year Finalist). In the 3 years that award-winning Sam has been playing professionally in the UK and Europe, he has already collected awards that include 2 EMI Sound & Music Foundation Awards and has been supported by JazzFM since he was 13. Sam plays a RAW Signature Custom alto and tenor sax, and both players are TJ Saxophone Artists, who has sponsored the night.
Tickets available at >> http://www.wegottickets.com/100club/event /444751
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August 21st - Sam Barnett Quartet feat. Theo Travis are coming down to the club!
The Sam Barnett Quartet will be playing a night of original jazz compositions by 17 year-old Sam Barnett, and will feature leading British saxophonist Theo Travis, known as one of the top saxophone and flute players in the world, in a number of Jazz Standards. The new compositions follow his 4-star reviewed debut album, New York-London Suite. Sam Barnett’s Quartet is made up of the finest young m...usicians from London and all over Europe, including Noah Stoneman (BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year Finalist). In the 3 years that award-winning Sam has been playing professionally in the UK and Europe, he has already collected awards that include 2 EMI Sound & Music Foundation Awards and has been supported by JazzFM since he was 13. Sam plays a RAW Signature Custom alto and tenor sax, and both players are TJ Saxophone Artists, who has sponsored the night.
Tickets available at >> http://www.wegottickets.com/100club/event /444751
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Massive thanks to @jager for the limited edition run of mini jager bottles for the 100 clubs 75th anniversary!
As part of Jazz & Blues at the club this August, we are pleased to announce that the Friday night slot will feature the formidable Liane Carroll and her band
August 24th!
Tickets have just gone on sale and can be found at >> http://www.wegottickets.com/event/444144< br>
Tonight is the night!
Tickets are still available online at >> http://www.wegottickets.com/event/438415< br>
The Sex Pistols Experience are coming to the club on Friday the 28th of September
The Sex Pistols Experience are The Worlds No1 professional tribute to the most outrageous & controversial band of all time. As seen on BBC1 & 2, Sky TV, Channel 4, Fox TV (in the U.S.) & lately the new movie ‘Who Killed Nancy?’ Their show has perfected the look and sound down to every last detail as they sweat out every ounce of energy to make sure each concert is as dynamic, explosive, & exciti...ng as the real deal. Backed-up with over a 1000+ dates across 17 countries Worldwide, & approval from the Sex Pistols themselves.
If you’re a Pistols fan, this is the only worthwhile live alternative, a great night of Punk Rock Nostalgia in the perfect surroundings of The 100 Club guaranteed!
Tickets available online at >> https://www.wegottickets.com/100club/even t/436937
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AGMP presents
RAMROCK RECORDS REVUE featuring
D.B. COHEN
... GHETTO PRIEST
DANIEL MARCH
MC MARK BYER
GREG BLACKMAN
JO WALLACE
Ramrock Records showcase night featuring live artists and DJ’s from the eclectic label.
Ramrock Records was formed in 2014 by DJ Jo Wallace. The label releases a mixture of Reggae, Soul, Balearic, Hip Hop and Jazz Music.
Coming to the club Friday 3rd August!
Tickets can be found online at: https://agmp.ticketabc.com/events/ramrock -records/
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BATL QUARTET are at the club Thursday 23rd of August, made up with Brandon Allen on the sax, Tim Lapthorn on the piano, Arnie Somogyi on the bass and Ian Thomas on drums.
Brandon Allen and Tim Lapthorn have been performing together for over 16 years.The saxophonist and pianist have played in various quartet formations at Ronnie Scott's for over 8 years.
The new official project features brand new material written by the two players, channeling their respective influences. Bot...h players are known for their passionate and exciting style of playing.
The band has performed at top venues around the UK, including Ronnie Scott's.
The group collectively have performed with Kyle Eastwood, Eddie Henderson, Ron Carter, Bruce Barth, Stefano Di Battista, Hailey Tuck, Antonio Forcione, Omar, Eric Clapton and Paloma Faith.
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LIANE CARROLL & HER BAND are coming to the club Friday the 24th of August alongside special guests.
The award-winning singer-pianist Liane Carroll is one of the UK’s greatest musical treasures and has been a pillar of the British jazz and soul scene for over thirty-five years.
A soulful, emotive singer, she is capable of reducing listeners to tears with her heart-breaking ability to inhabit a lyric, or of making an audience jump for joy with her breath-taking vocal virtuosity....
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FRI 24TH AUG, 12:00pm > ADRIAN COX: PROFOUNDLY BLUE
Profoundly Blue is a concert celebrating the music of Louisiana-born clarinettist Edmond Hall, where Adrian (clarinet), with his world-class quartet featuring Joe Webb (piano) Simon Read (double bass) and Gethin Jones (drums), brings to life an enjoyable selection of Hall’s work with Eddie Condon, Teddy Wilson and of course, Louis Armstrong.
The title Profoundly Blue comes from the 1941 hit album which featured Edmond Hall ...along with Meade Lux Lewis and Charlie Christian. Cox leads the quartet with this as a starting point and continues through a programme of lesser-known tunes from the albums Rumpus on Rampart Street and Petit Fleur.
Adrian’s knowledge and love for the music of his jazz hero has been met with sold-out shows across Europe and rave reviews.
Tickets can be found online at > > http://www.wegottickets.com/event/444082< br> See More
BATL QUARTET are at the club Thursday 23rd of August, made up with Brandon Allen on the sax, Tim Lapthorn on the piano, Arnie Somogyi on the bass and Ian Thomas on drums.
Brandon Allen and Tim Lapthorn have been performing together for over 16 years.The saxophonist and pianist have played in various quartet formations at Ronnie Scott's for over 8 years.
The new official project features brand new material written by the two players, channeling their respective influences. Bot...h players are known for their passionate and exciting style of playing.
The band has performed at top venues around the UK, including Ronnie Scott's.
The group collectively have performed with Kyle Eastwood, Eddie Henderson, Ron Carter, Bruce Barth, Stefano Di Battista, Hailey Tuck, Antonio Forcione, Omar, Eric Clapton and Paloma Faith.
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Complete Control is honoured to present a very rare and only London show -
23 SKIDOO + Special guests
Even if you don’t think you’re familiar with the work of 23 Skidoo, you probably are. If you’ve heard The Chemical Brothers, you’ll know the bassline from their brilliant “Coup”, released in 1983. The British band’s extraordinary fusion of industrial, post-punk, funk, and world music first caught the world’s attention in 1980 with the release of “Ethics” and shortly afterwar...ds the brilliant “The Gospel Comes to New Guinea” and the “Last Words” 12″ single. The band’s 1982 release “Seven Songs” was heralded by Paul Morley, then of the NME, as “one of the most exciting records I’ve heard since Unknown Pleasures.”
With such a diverse range of influences and eclectic back catalogue it has never been possible to predict what 23 Skidoo will do next. This is not a nostalgic “comeback” or “reunion” performance. Though not, by any stretch of the imagination, prolific in recent years, they have never disbanded. What we can be certain of is something rare, and extremely exciting.
Tickets can be found at >> https://www.wegottickets.com/100club/even t/444416
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UNCLE NEF FT. SHANNON POWELL are at the club August 22nd, supported by ZuZu Kings
Modern, electric rhythm and blues duo Uncle Nef features legendary New Orleans drummer Shannon Powell and New York City guitarist Darren Hoffman.
Don't miss this extremely rare UK performance by highly-acclaimed Powell at London's iconic 100 Club.
... For this show, Uncle Nef will be joined by Paul Moran on organ.
Support from ZuZu Kings; a new Blues collective from London, featuring Ben Henry Edwards on harmonica.
Tickets are online at - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/444067< br> See More
A great article by Wonderland Magazine about our new book 100 Club Stories, massive thanks to Fred Perry and Ditto for helping it into reality.
Love this....
Wonderful night ! Fantastic venue .......sticky floors reminiscent of night clubs visited in my youth. Staff so very friendly .............
What a great night last Saturday (23rd June) King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys! Loved the club great atmosphere!
Seen so many excellent bands, over the years, treading the boards before their climb to international stardom. So nice to discover (after several years sabbatical) that the vibe is still the same. Keep Rocking!
One of my favourite venues in London. Have been coming here for years - small and intimate venues like this are few and far between. This one is truly special.
My spiritual home of 6ts soul music.
I have been attending this iconic venue since the very early 80's
When I go there now is like being placed in to a time machine and being transported back to the days of my youth. Very little has changed over the years, which is good, the home made 100 club sign, the odd chunk of wood from the dancefloor missing, the old ticket machine at the entrance all make the 100 Club what it is. Unique and very special. I highly recommend a visit.
Loved 100 Club since my first visit late Seventies to see the Tom Robinson Band- one of the first openly gay friendly bands. I always remember the little hatch at the back serving Chinese take away style food! Probably where the downstairs bar is nowadays.
Love this place . The absolute best , save our live music venues . Here for London Blues week (Saturday night 20 Jan) with Downliners Sect , The Masonics & Jim Riley's blues foundation . Top bands, Top night .
I visited for a 4 band punk night with The Members headlining, and fell in love with this iconic piece of history from the moment I descended the vertiginous steps.
You know that moment when you meet somebody for the first time, and immediately know you've met a friend for life? That was my feeling as I entered the 100 club.
Historic photos, dim lighting and a lovely lived in feel. A cliche I know, but what tales these walls could tell !!
I loved the intimacy of being able to stand right in front of an open stage. Two bars at either end coped really well with crowd, and the staff were helpful. A little huddle of round tables and chairs either side of the stage gave a nice bluesy feel to the place. The dressing room being at the back of the venue means the acts have to walk through the audience to get to the stage, and I couldn't help but think of how that must have been as The Jam took to the stage in 77!!
Go visit it yourself and take a trip back in time.
I first came here a few years ago when I was obsessed with a band called People in Planes. They were headlining a show with 5 other bands and the entry was only £5.
I love how intimate this venue is and with all the pictures on the wall you can see how iconic it is. As you stare deeply into the pictures you can imagine what the shows must have been like.
I came here last night to see The Ramones tribute band The Ramonas with support act Werecats. It was like how I remembered, small and intimate, friendly staff, lots of room and good sound.
It's located on Oxford Street, but blink and you could miss it.
I was lucky enough to see One Mans Madness, followed by a Q& A session with the Star Kix and the director. Completed the entertainment a wonderful set with part of his Ska orchestra.
A perfect Sunday afternoon.
Only the criticism......the ladies loos needs a clean and the hand drier is completely useless, I could have blown harder myself.
Great night seeing Eddie and the hot rods and guests. Fantastic line up! We loved and bopped every minute 😎🎸
From the atmosphere of descending into the unknown to our early departure (last train home : meh) this is a totally appropriate cavern for a great night. Came for Buddy Curtess and the Grasshoppers who were just as good as 30+ years ago. Felt very much involved as we were right by the stage so as totally personal night. Gets 5* from me ... bar cheap as well �
First time back for a number of years and thank f*ck nothing has changed. The 100 Club is legendary for many reasons too many to bang on about now but if you go you’ll know why. Good to see the doors on the blokes bogs still don’t work. X
Excellent venue for reliving the nostalgic gigs of yesteryear. A basement with old posters on the walls, a basic stage, simple cheap and few tables & chairs, a good bar, not a huge floor area, but somehow it’s just right and how it should be, representing a wonderful history of music and entertainment.
We saw Ray Gelato & the Giants play a terrific set of Jazz, Swing and Jump Blues, SO vibrant, brilliant all round - the chirpy, timely and amusing vocals of Ray, backed up by a terrific percussion, pianist and amazing drummer.
Yes, you could say this venue is tired, needs a lick of paint, more seating, the toilets...er...but what a great atmosphere. Get there early for any seats.
Go. Enjoy
Best Club I‘ve ever been to in the UK.
Brilliant sound - at any place of the venue.
Loved it that you have many options from where to watch the band. Every venue should have a cloakroom. Could have stayed & danced far longer than 12 p.m.
Go there for any Punkrock show. No way you‘re disappointed!
Went for pick of the fringe comedy night. Not anything major wrong with the place from a get them in and showcase the act sense. Two bars at either end of the venue were a reasonable size. Service was ok and staff seemed to be running the place well. Left a full half pint under my seat while I visited the toilet and it had been knocked over when I returned, staff mopped it up in a timely manner after I thought to inform them. The whole place just needs a little bit of TLC here and there would be my only complaint. One toilet had the lock broken, don't know of that was recent or long term. Quite a queue for the gents too but that's more from a rush during intervals than a lack of facilities. I'd happily visit again of there was an event I liked the look of.
The 100 Club is a great music venue, it’s the second time we have been to support our nephew and his band. The first time they played they were first on, but last night they were headlining. 3 great bands saving the best til last The Connor Selby Band!!🎸
The 100 Club is not a particularly good venue. It's musically and visually impaired by the HUGE square pillar in front of centre stage. In this case, I could experience two blinding guitars OR the magnificent keys and blinding bass. The drums were fine though but I couldn't see who was playing. On the upside, it is a club seeped in history and it's a good feeling just being there. :-/
At the Blow Monkeys show last night, really good, place is extremely good for bands, except some people think it's a pub band, really noisy listening to them trying to talk over the band, spoilt the experience a bit, same for Cousteau a couple of weeks ago
Wonderful night ! Fantastic venue .......sticky floors reminiscent of night clubs visited in my youth. Staff so very friendly .............
What a great night last Saturday (23rd June) King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys! Loved the club great atmosphere!
Seen so many excellent bands, over the years, treading the boards before their climb to international stardom. So nice to discover (after several years sabbatical) that the vibe is still the same. Keep Rocking!
One of my favourite venues in London. Have been coming here for years - small and intimate venues like this are few and far between. This one is truly special.
My spiritual home of 6ts soul music.
I have been attending this iconic venue since the very early 80's
When I go there now is like being placed in to a time machine and being transported back to the days of my youth. Very little has changed over the years, which is good, the home made 100 club sign, the odd chunk of wood from the dancefloor missing, the old ticket machine at the entrance all make the 100 Club what it is. Unique and very special. I highly recommend a visit.
Loved 100 Club since my first visit late Seventies to see the Tom Robinson Band- one of the first openly gay friendly bands. I always remember the little hatch at the back serving Chinese take away style food! Probably where the downstairs bar is nowadays.
Love this place . The absolute best , save our live music venues . Here for London Blues week (Saturday night 20 Jan) with Downliners Sect , The Masonics & Jim Riley's blues foundation . Top bands, Top night .
I visited for a 4 band punk night with The Members headlining, and fell in love with this iconic piece of history from the moment I descended the vertiginous steps.
You know that moment when you meet somebody for the first time, and immediately know you've met a friend for life? That was my feeling as I entered the 100 club.
Historic photos, dim lighting and a lovely lived in feel. A cliche I know, but what tales these walls could tell !!
I loved the intimacy of being able to stand right in front of an open stage. Two bars at either end coped really well with crowd, and the staff were helpful. A little huddle of round tables and chairs either side of the stage gave a nice bluesy feel to the place. The dressing room being at the back of the venue means the acts have to walk through the audience to get to the stage, and I couldn't help but think of how that must have been as The Jam took to the stage in 77!!
Go visit it yourself and take a trip back in time.
I first came here a few years ago when I was obsessed with a band called People in Planes. They were headlining a show with 5 other bands and the entry was only £5.
I love how intimate this venue is and with all the pictures on the wall you can see how iconic it is. As you stare deeply into the pictures you can imagine what the shows must have been like.
I came here last night to see The Ramones tribute band The Ramonas with support act Werecats. It was like how I remembered, small and intimate, friendly staff, lots of room and good sound.
It's located on Oxford Street, but blink and you could miss it.
I was lucky enough to see One Mans Madness, followed by a Q& A session with the Star Kix and the director. Completed the entertainment a wonderful set with part of his Ska orchestra.
A perfect Sunday afternoon.
Only the criticism......the ladies loos needs a clean and the hand drier is completely useless, I could have blown harder myself.
Great night seeing Eddie and the hot rods and guests. Fantastic line up! We loved and bopped every minute 😎🎸
From the atmosphere of descending into the unknown to our early departure (last train home : meh) this is a totally appropriate cavern for a great night. Came for Buddy Curtess and the Grasshoppers who were just as good as 30+ years ago. Felt very much involved as we were right by the stage so as totally personal night. Gets 5* from me ... bar cheap as well �
First time back for a number of years and thank f*ck nothing has changed. The 100 Club is legendary for many reasons too many to bang on about now but if you go you’ll know why. Good to see the doors on the blokes bogs still don’t work. X
Excellent venue for reliving the nostalgic gigs of yesteryear. A basement with old posters on the walls, a basic stage, simple cheap and few tables & chairs, a good bar, not a huge floor area, but somehow it’s just right and how it should be, representing a wonderful history of music and entertainment.
We saw Ray Gelato & the Giants play a terrific set of Jazz, Swing and Jump Blues, SO vibrant, brilliant all round - the chirpy, timely and amusing vocals of Ray, backed up by a terrific percussion, pianist and amazing drummer.
Yes, you could say this venue is tired, needs a lick of paint, more seating, the toilets...er...but what a great atmosphere. Get there early for any seats.
Go. Enjoy
Best Club I‘ve ever been to in the UK.
Brilliant sound - at any place of the venue.
Loved it that you have many options from where to watch the band. Every venue should have a cloakroom. Could have stayed & danced far longer than 12 p.m.
Go there for any Punkrock show. No way you‘re disappointed!
Went for pick of the fringe comedy night. Not anything major wrong with the place from a get them in and showcase the act sense. Two bars at either end of the venue were a reasonable size. Service was ok and staff seemed to be running the place well. Left a full half pint under my seat while I visited the toilet and it had been knocked over when I returned, staff mopped it up in a timely manner after I thought to inform them. The whole place just needs a little bit of TLC here and there would be my only complaint. One toilet had the lock broken, don't know of that was recent or long term. Quite a queue for the gents too but that's more from a rush during intervals than a lack of facilities. I'd happily visit again of there was an event I liked the look of.
The 100 Club is a great music venue, it’s the second time we have been to support our nephew and his band. The first time they played they were first on, but last night they were headlining. 3 great bands saving the best til last The Connor Selby Band!!🎸
The 100 Club is not a particularly good venue. It's musically and visually impaired by the HUGE square pillar in front of centre stage. In this case, I could experience two blinding guitars OR the magnificent keys and blinding bass. The drums were fine though but I couldn't see who was playing. On the upside, it is a club seeped in history and it's a good feeling just being there. :-/
At the Blow Monkeys show last night, really good, place is extremely good for bands, except some people think it's a pub band, really noisy listening to them trying to talk over the band, spoilt the experience a bit, same for Cousteau a couple of weeks ago
Wonderful night ! Fantastic venue .......sticky floors reminiscent of night clubs visited in my youth. Staff so very friendly .............
What a great night last Saturday (23rd June) King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys! Loved the club great atmosphere!
Seen so many excellent bands, over the years, treading the boards before their climb to international stardom. So nice to discover (after several years sabbatical) that the vibe is still the same. Keep Rocking!
One of my favourite venues in London. Have been coming here for years - small and intimate venues like this are few and far between. This one is truly special.
My spiritual home of 6ts soul music.
I have been attending this iconic venue since the very early 80's
When I go there now is like being placed in to a time machine and being transported back to the days of my youth. Very little has changed over the years, which is good, the home made 100 club sign, the odd chunk of wood from the dancefloor missing, the old ticket machine at the entrance all make the 100 Club what it is. Unique and very special. I highly recommend a visit.
Loved 100 Club since my first visit late Seventies to see the Tom Robinson Band- one of the first openly gay friendly bands. I always remember the little hatch at the back serving Chinese take away style food! Probably where the downstairs bar is nowadays.
Love this place . The absolute best , save our live music venues . Here for London Blues week (Saturday night 20 Jan) with Downliners Sect , The Masonics & Jim Riley's blues foundation . Top bands, Top night .
I visited for a 4 band punk night with The Members headlining, and fell in love with this iconic piece of history from the moment I descended the vertiginous steps.
You know that moment when you meet somebody for the first time, and immediately know you've met a friend for life? That was my feeling as I entered the 100 club.
Historic photos, dim lighting and a lovely lived in feel. A cliche I know, but what tales these walls could tell !!
I loved the intimacy of being able to stand right in front of an open stage. Two bars at either end coped really well with crowd, and the staff were helpful. A little huddle of round tables and chairs either side of the stage gave a nice bluesy feel to the place. The dressing room being at the back of the venue means the acts have to walk through the audience to get to the stage, and I couldn't help but think of how that must have been as The Jam took to the stage in 77!!
Go visit it yourself and take a trip back in time.
I first came here a few years ago when I was obsessed with a band called People in Planes. They were headlining a show with 5 other bands and the entry was only £5.
I love how intimate this venue is and with all the pictures on the wall you can see how iconic it is. As you stare deeply into the pictures you can imagine what the shows must have been like.
I came here last night to see The Ramones tribute band The Ramonas with support act Werecats. It was like how I remembered, small and intimate, friendly staff, lots of room and good sound.
It's located on Oxford Street, but blink and you could miss it.
I was lucky enough to see One Mans Madness, followed by a Q& A session with the Star Kix and the director. Completed the entertainment a wonderful set with part of his Ska orchestra.
A perfect Sunday afternoon.
Only the criticism......the ladies loos needs a clean and the hand drier is completely useless, I could have blown harder myself.
Great night seeing Eddie and the hot rods and guests. Fantastic line up! We loved and bopped every minute 😎🎸
From the atmosphere of descending into the unknown to our early departure (last train home : meh) this is a totally appropriate cavern for a great night. Came for Buddy Curtess and the Grasshoppers who were just as good as 30+ years ago. Felt very much involved as we were right by the stage so as totally personal night. Gets 5* from me ... bar cheap as well �
First time back for a number of years and thank f*ck nothing has changed. The 100 Club is legendary for many reasons too many to bang on about now but if you go you’ll know why. Good to see the doors on the blokes bogs still don’t work. X
Excellent venue for reliving the nostalgic gigs of yesteryear. A basement with old posters on the walls, a basic stage, simple cheap and few tables & chairs, a good bar, not a huge floor area, but somehow it’s just right and how it should be, representing a wonderful history of music and entertainment.
We saw Ray Gelato & the Giants play a terrific set of Jazz, Swing and Jump Blues, SO vibrant, brilliant all round - the chirpy, timely and amusing vocals of Ray, backed up by a terrific percussion, pianist and amazing drummer.
Yes, you could say this venue is tired, needs a lick of paint, more seating, the toilets...er...but what a great atmosphere. Get there early for any seats.
Go. Enjoy
Best Club I‘ve ever been to in the UK.
Brilliant sound - at any place of the venue.
Loved it that you have many options from where to watch the band. Every venue should have a cloakroom. Could have stayed & danced far longer than 12 p.m.
Go there for any Punkrock show. No way you‘re disappointed!
Went for pick of the fringe comedy night. Not anything major wrong with the place from a get them in and showcase the act sense. Two bars at either end of the venue were a reasonable size. Service was ok and staff seemed to be running the place well. Left a full half pint under my seat while I visited the toilet and it had been knocked over when I returned, staff mopped it up in a timely manner after I thought to inform them. The whole place just needs a little bit of TLC here and there would be my only complaint. One toilet had the lock broken, don't know of that was recent or long term. Quite a queue for the gents too but that's more from a rush during intervals than a lack of facilities. I'd happily visit again of there was an event I liked the look of.
The 100 Club is a great music venue, it’s the second time we have been to support our nephew and his band. The first time they played they were first on, but last night they were headlining. 3 great bands saving the best til last The Connor Selby Band!!🎸
The 100 Club is not a particularly good venue. It's musically and visually impaired by the HUGE square pillar in front of centre stage. In this case, I could experience two blinding guitars OR the magnificent keys and blinding bass. The drums were fine though but I couldn't see who was playing. On the upside, it is a club seeped in history and it's a good feeling just being there. :-/
At the Blow Monkeys show last night, really good, place is extremely good for bands, except some people think it's a pub band, really noisy listening to them trying to talk over the band, spoilt the experience a bit, same for Cousteau a couple of weeks ago
Wonderful night ! Fantastic venue .......sticky floors reminiscent of night clubs visited in my youth. Staff so very friendly .............
What a great night last Saturday (23rd June) King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys! Loved the club great atmosphere!
Seen so many excellent bands, over the years, treading the boards before their climb to international stardom. So nice to discover (after several years sabbatical) that the vibe is still the same. Keep Rocking!
One of my favourite venues in London. Have been coming here for years - small and intimate venues like this are few and far between. This one is truly special.
My spiritual home of 6ts soul music.
I have been attending this iconic venue since the very early 80's
When I go there now is like being placed in to a time machine and being transported back to the days of my youth. Very little has changed over the years, which is good, the home made 100 club sign, the odd chunk of wood from the dancefloor missing, the old ticket machine at the entrance all make the 100 Club what it is. Unique and very special. I highly recommend a visit.
Loved 100 Club since my first visit late Seventies to see the Tom Robinson Band- one of the first openly gay friendly bands. I always remember the little hatch at the back serving Chinese take away style food! Probably where the downstairs bar is nowadays.
Love this place . The absolute best , save our live music venues . Here for London Blues week (Saturday night 20 Jan) with Downliners Sect , The Masonics & Jim Riley's blues foundation . Top bands, Top night .
I visited for a 4 band punk night with The Members headlining, and fell in love with this iconic piece of history from the moment I descended the vertiginous steps.
You know that moment when you meet somebody for the first time, and immediately know you've met a friend for life? That was my feeling as I entered the 100 club.
Historic photos, dim lighting and a lovely lived in feel. A cliche I know, but what tales these walls could tell !!
I loved the intimacy of being able to stand right in front of an open stage. Two bars at either end coped really well with crowd, and the staff were helpful. A little huddle of round tables and chairs either side of the stage gave a nice bluesy feel to the place. The dressing room being at the back of the venue means the acts have to walk through the audience to get to the stage, and I couldn't help but think of how that must have been as The Jam took to the stage in 77!!
Go visit it yourself and take a trip back in time.
I first came here a few years ago when I was obsessed with a band called People in Planes. They were headlining a show with 5 other bands and the entry was only £5.
I love how intimate this venue is and with all the pictures on the wall you can see how iconic it is. As you stare deeply into the pictures you can imagine what the shows must have been like.
I came here last night to see The Ramones tribute band The Ramonas with support act Werecats. It was like how I remembered, small and intimate, friendly staff, lots of room and good sound.
It's located on Oxford Street, but blink and you could miss it.
I was lucky enough to see One Mans Madness, followed by a Q& A session with the Star Kix and the director. Completed the entertainment a wonderful set with part of his Ska orchestra.
A perfect Sunday afternoon.
Only the criticism......the ladies loos needs a clean and the hand drier is completely useless, I could have blown harder myself.
Great night seeing Eddie and the hot rods and guests. Fantastic line up! We loved and bopped every minute 😎🎸
From the atmosphere of descending into the unknown to our early departure (last train home : meh) this is a totally appropriate cavern for a great night. Came for Buddy Curtess and the Grasshoppers who were just as good as 30+ years ago. Felt very much involved as we were right by the stage so as totally personal night. Gets 5* from me ... bar cheap as well �
First time back for a number of years and thank f*ck nothing has changed. The 100 Club is legendary for many reasons too many to bang on about now but if you go you’ll know why. Good to see the doors on the blokes bogs still don’t work. X
Excellent venue for reliving the nostalgic gigs of yesteryear. A basement with old posters on the walls, a basic stage, simple cheap and few tables & chairs, a good bar, not a huge floor area, but somehow it’s just right and how it should be, representing a wonderful history of music and entertainment.
We saw Ray Gelato & the Giants play a terrific set of Jazz, Swing and Jump Blues, SO vibrant, brilliant all round - the chirpy, timely and amusing vocals of Ray, backed up by a terrific percussion, pianist and amazing drummer.
Yes, you could say this venue is tired, needs a lick of paint, more seating, the toilets...er...but what a great atmosphere. Get there early for any seats.
Go. Enjoy
Best Club I‘ve ever been to in the UK.
Brilliant sound - at any place of the venue.
Loved it that you have many options from where to watch the band. Every venue should have a cloakroom. Could have stayed & danced far longer than 12 p.m.
Go there for any Punkrock show. No way you‘re disappointed!
Went for pick of the fringe comedy night. Not anything major wrong with the place from a get them in and showcase the act sense. Two bars at either end of the venue were a reasonable size. Service was ok and staff seemed to be running the place well. Left a full half pint under my seat while I visited the toilet and it had been knocked over when I returned, staff mopped it up in a timely manner after I thought to inform them. The whole place just needs a little bit of TLC here and there would be my only complaint. One toilet had the lock broken, don't know of that was recent or long term. Quite a queue for the gents too but that's more from a rush during intervals than a lack of facilities. I'd happily visit again of there was an event I liked the look of.
The 100 Club is a great music venue, it’s the second time we have been to support our nephew and his band. The first time they played they were first on, but last night they were headlining. 3 great bands saving the best til last The Connor Selby Band!!🎸
The 100 Club is not a particularly good venue. It's musically and visually impaired by the HUGE square pillar in front of centre stage. In this case, I could experience two blinding guitars OR the magnificent keys and blinding bass. The drums were fine though but I couldn't see who was playing. On the upside, it is a club seeped in history and it's a good feeling just being there. :-/
At the Blow Monkeys show last night, really good, place is extremely good for bands, except some people think it's a pub band, really noisy listening to them trying to talk over the band, spoilt the experience a bit, same for Cousteau a couple of weeks ago