We are back, after a summer break and reproductive pursuits.  Our next gig is on 16 October at 8pm at The Red Room, Oxendon Street (by Piccadilly Circus).  Please come if you can. 

Although our splendid EP “One More Drink” didn’t quite make it to the top of the charts, we did receive quite a lot of positive feedback – and the title track was played regularly on community FM across the land, from Essex to Burnley.  Our reviews included:

“A bit of good fun here from a fine bunch of friends, is accompanied by an entertaining video;  think The Divine Comedy writing songs to play down at the local boozer. Light hearted drinking song stuff with humour.” (theelectriccircus.net)

“roustabouting around the saloon bar like The Quireboys on hot milk n whiskey” (Unpeeled.net)

“like a cross between the Smiths and the Wurzels” (dieshellsuit.co.uk)

“One More Drink is a collection of beautifully dour indie pop gems, it’s as if Stephen Merritt swapped place with Stephen Patrick Morrissey and got the respect he really does deserve.” (bearded.net)

“this is perfect daydream music. Slow and melodic with ever such a slight country influence.” (thebeatsurrender.co.uk)

Please visit the following link: Albino – One More Drink
to see the splendid video, made by Counter Reset.

We are celebrating the launch of the EP with three gigs next month.

First, on 13 April, we are playing at Blang! at 12 Bar on Denmark Street. What better way to complete your Easter rites than by joining us?

Second, on 18 April, we are holding our launch party at the Stage Door, Webber Street, SE1. The evening starts at 8pm and there’ll be some other bands as well.

Third, on 25 April we are playing at the Tom Waits tribute evening at the Cross Kings (near Kings Cross). He isn’t dead yet, but we’ll be performing the songs as if he were.

All the best
Tucker

We’re also playing a few songs next Sunday evening at the Stage Door Christmas Doorjam, 21 December.

First gig of the new year will be on 14 January at The Hidden Away Club, Shakespeare Tavern by Victoria Station.

We’re also playing a few songs next Sunday evening at the Stage Door Christmas Doorjam, 21 December.

First gig of the new year will be on 14 January at The Hidden Away Club, Shakespeare Tavern by Victoria Station.

The Other Dances - http://www.myspace.com/theotherdances; Ben Anstis’ marvellous band; watch out for the amazing little electric guitarist, Uni Spica;

Mucky Little Pawprints - http://www.myspace.com/muckylittlepawprints; energetic, danceable antifolk, with a slightly sea-shanty quality.

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Second, we were played on Sunday night by Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 6, thanks very much to a recommendation from the amazing Sergeant Buzfuz.  You can hear it at:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/6musicintroducing;

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Third, we are also playing this Thursday (13 November) at the Offline Club in Brixton.  We’re on at 10.50 and the details are: 

261 Brixton Road (corner of Brixton Road and Loughborough Road, half way between Brixton and the Oval), Brixton, London SW9 6LH. 

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We have a gig this Thursday evening , 2nd October, – 10pm – at The Miller (96 SNOWSFIELD ROAD LONDON SE1 3SS). Head to Guys Hospital, there is a road that runs through it. The Miller is at the end on the left.

Nearest tube – London Bridge (Northern Line).

Hope to see you there.

We have been working on a video for Always on the Wrong Side – watch this space for more, and working on some new recordings of some old songs.

Ben Tucker

261 Brixton Rd,
Brixton,
London SW9 6LH.
Tel: 020 7274 5537
Nearest tubes: Brixton, Oval, Stockwell

Thurs 12th JUNE: OFFLINE JAMM
ALL DANCING, ALL DRUMMING, ALL HOEDOWN CABARET SPECTACULAR!!
8.30pm-2am.

261 Brixton Rd,
Brixton,
London SW9 6LH.
Tel: 020 7274 5537
Nearest tubes: Brixton, Oval, Stockwell

To listen in please go to South:Live , 7-9pm Sunday evenings
BBC SCR and BBC Radio Solent
Listen in Brighton on 95.3 FM
Listen in Sussex & Surrey 104-104.8 FM
Listen in Solent & Hampshire on 96.1 FM
Listen in Dorset on 103.8 FM
Listen on-line www.bbc.co.uk/southerncounties
Listen on-line www.bbc.co.uk/radiosolent

The other news is that we are playing at 9pm this coming Tuesday evening, at The Good Ship on Kilburn High Road. It’s about five mins walk down the hill from Kilburn Jubilee tube and the evening is hosted by the great Paul Hawkins, who will be joining us for a duet. Do come if you can.

Don’t forget you can buy the new CD, Resurrection Bodies, from Amazon. Shortly to be available on iTunes also.

Goodbye for now my dears

Benjamin