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The day we've been dreading is finally here - we've had confirmation
that the Canterbury Arms is to close on September 5th. I really thought
we'd make it through to Christmas at least - in fact, part of me thought
the pub would be with us for ages yet - but sadly not. So we have an
emergency HDIF/not HDIF/whatever you want to call it THIS FRIDAY. That's
Friday August 7th. Last chance to dance in this beloved pub.
Advance tickets - http://www.wegottickets.com/event/328924
Admission is the usual price of £4 for members, and £6 for
non-members. I won't bother doing new membership cards for this one,
but if you'd like to be put on the £4 cheap list, just email cheaplist@howdoesitfeel.co.uk
Friday August 7th
Canterbury Arms, 8 Canterbury Crescent, Brixton, 9pm-2.30am
We play:
The Smiths * The Supremes * The Go-Betweens * Dusty Springfield * Belle
& Sebastian * Love * Tammi Terrell * Aztec Camera * The Ronettes
* Orange Juice * Beach Boys * The Temptations * Velvet Underground *
Felt * The Shangri-Las * Primal Scream * Otis Redding * The Field Mice
* Dexys Midnight Runners * Camera Obscura * The Four Tops * Melba Moore
* The Orchids
"Legendary
indie club" - NME
"A speakeasy
for anyone who suspects that their life is one big Smiths song"
- Big Issue London
"The venue
reminds of the birthday parties I used to attend when I was a child;
in dimly lit halls with naff décor and a little too much space
to dance – but I soon realise that this is its charm. It gives
the night its character; it’s quaint and the sparkling fairy-lights
circling the ceiling give it a certain home-made feel. It has a sense
of exclusivity to it, everything seems to have been thought out and
cared for; from its hand-crafted membership cards and badges to the
stamp on my hand as I walk in which tell me in well-thought out letters
that I am ‘LOVED’. How Does It Feel To Be Loved fulfilled
everything that I hoped it would be; it was refreshing and fun and its
personal touches went a very long way to making it stand out from the
crowd. It certainly felt wonderful to be ‘LOVED’."
- Pennyblack Music (Nov 2008)
take
me home
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