andyonbass Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) So my 18yr old daughter (who is an inspired beginner bass player) is spending this weekend in London, with a group of (non bass playing but music loving) friends and is looking for some interesting music related places to visit. I've suggested Denmark Street (or what remains of it), but at a bit of a loss for anywhere else. I don't think something like the Bass Gallery is likely to enthral her friends, however interesting it would be for her so I'm looking for ideas to entertain them. Any good music pubs around the Northolt area? All suggestions welcome Cheers Andy Edited February 9, 2017 by andyonbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) She'll undoubtedly visit Abbey Road and with 3 of her friends hold up traffic... Edited February 9, 2017 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1486674512' post='3233805'] She'll undoubtedly visit Abbey Road and with 3 of her friends hold up traffic... [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 How about Jimi Hendrix's flat: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34647637 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 British Music Experience at the O2? http://www.britishmusicexperience.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Not been yer but there's the new big GuitarGuitar in Camden. An area which also has many good music venues, of course (my personal fave being Green Note - but that may be a bit too Americana for the gang). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Also always worth checking out online what's going on at The Bedford in Balham. Edited February 9, 2017 by TrevorR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winny Pooh Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Not quite Northolt but one of the better music venues is the Hootenanny in Brixton, free nefore 10pm and great bands. Brick Lane and surrounds have good venues too plus Rough Trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 The musical museum in Brentford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1486675778' post='3233831'] How about Jimi Hendrix's flat: [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34647637"]http://www.bbc.co.uk...t-arts-34647637[/url] [/quote] Its not very big, and of course half of its devoted to Handel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Where was the cover of the first Clash album shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks guys, plenty to keep them out of mischief there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HengistPod Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) Clash album cover location ... http://www.feelnumb.com/2010/10/15/the-clash-debut-album-cover-photo-location/ Edited February 10, 2017 by HengistPod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Steve Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 [quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1486684224' post='3233912'] Not been yer but there's the new big GuitarGuitar in Camden. An area which also has many good music venues, of course (my personal fave being Green Note - but that may be a bit too Americana for the gang). [/quote] +1 Camden's usually got something on. If they like the heavier end of things the Black Heart is a rock pub with bands on upstairs most weekends, and there's often something happening on the Lock or at the Stables Market (not Camden Market, which is largely over priced T-shirts). A lot of record shops round there too. There's also an exhibition on at the V&A museum about the late 60's music culture, but they may need to book as the link says it's very busy at the weekend: https://www.vam.ac.uk/shop/whatson/index/view/id/2183/event/You-Say-You-Want-a-Revolution--Records-and-Rebels-1966---1970/dt/2017-02-10/free/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 100 Club and Hard Rock Cafe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1486734611' post='3234210'] 100 Club [/quote] Would have been spot on for me - London Blues Week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 On the topic of album cover locations there's 23 Heddon Street just off Bond Street where the Ziggy Stardust cover was shot and Berwick St in Soho for What's the Story Morning Glory plus a host of others... http://www.popspotsnyc.com/london/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthaside Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I presume shes's staying with some friends or something as Northolt isn't exactly a buzzing music hub of west london. I used to practice in a place in Perivale although I live much further south these days SPECIFICALLY for this reason. locally the best bets for entertainment would be Harrow , or Ealing, The Usurp Art gallery might be worth checking out AS would be the trinity bar alhough it seems to have become a big more Dj oriented, these days. For my money I'd wager the group will spend most of there time over the other side of london , areas like hoxton , Shoreditch " the Hip part of town " . Christ i sound old ...... it was only 5 years ago when those places were paradise ... now i want a jam night at a local pub that i can get a table and server in under 5 mins not standing room only in a packed out lounge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 [quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1486684224' post='3233912'] Not been yer but there's the new big GuitarGuitar in Camden. [/quote] Is there? 😕 ... off to google... ... blimey your right there is, it's just off the high street behind sports direct, how the hell have I missed that... How long has it been open? I'll pop down when it opens this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 [url="http://www.popspotsnyc.com/london/"]http://www.popspotsnyc.com/london/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) Thanks for all the suggestions guys, I pointed them to this thread and it turns out they've had a great time. Not sure where they've been yet though!! [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1486674512' post='3233805'] She'll undoubtedly visit Abbey Road and with 3 of her friends hold up traffic... [/quote].[attachment=237996:16684848_10208376981602760_2024093481_n.jpg] Thanks again! Edited February 12, 2017 by andyonbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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