WHILE there are some bands who sing songs about 9/11 conspiracy theories, UFO sightings, Britney Spears and cheese sandwiches, most songwriters usually focus on the stubbornly timeless topic of love. (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)
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Sound Advice: Nah nah nah nah nah nah folk
5:39pm Tuesday 10th May 2011
WHILE there are some bands who sing songs about 9/11 conspiracy theories, UFO sightings, Britney Spears and cheese sandwiches, most songwriters usually focus on the stubbornly timeless topic of love.
That's why it's always a breath of fresh air when bands like The Singing Loins come along. Their lyrically imaginative songs include tales of circus freaks, getting lost in Tesco and dog faeces. And the music ain't too bad either. In fact, it's pretty, pretty good.
They play the North Star pub in Leytonstone this Sunday (May 15) as part of a triple-bill of shows at the venue this week organised by promoters What's Cookin'.
It all kicks off on Thursday (May 12) with a headline set by Danish country music group the Emil Friis Band.
The Ramshackle Union Band provide support with some of their bluegrass-tinged folk, along with country blues slide guitarist JD Smith.
Doors are from 8pm and entry is free.
Meanwhile The Snakes perform a headline set there on Saturday (May 14) . They play rocking country music and got good reviews for their most recent album 'Sometime Soon'.
There's two sets for support, and both are singer-songwriters. First up is the critically acclaimed Welshman Christopher Rees followed by the talented Richard Warren, a.k.a. Echoboy.
The show is also from 8pm and is free.
Then the Singing Loins complete the triple-bill on Sunday. Support comes from six piece group Galley Beggar and it starts at the earlier time of 7pm, with free admission again.
However the North Star welcomes donations for the acts at all shows.
Tribute act the ZZ Tops play the Standard Music Venue in Walthamstow on Friday (May 13).
The gig, at the bar in Blackhorse Lane, starts around 9pm with doors at 8pm. Entry is £9.
Dirty DC headline on the Saturday (May 14). The show also costs £9 with doors at 8pm.
In Essex, Loughton Folk Club host Walthamstow band The League of Nations on Thursday (May 12).
This five-piece play a varied selection of acoustic tunes.
Entrance to the show is usually around £2 or £3, with a discount for members.
It's from 8pm at the Loughon Club in Station Road.
In related news, last week's charity gig at the club for the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) raised more than £130.
Nancy Kerr and James Fagan play Walthamstow Folk Club's night at Ye Olde Rose and Crown in Hoe Street on Sunday (May 15).
The pair won Best Duo at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards earlier this year.
Entry is from 7.30pm and it costs £8, or £7 for concessions.
Blues act the Battered Saucepan play live in the bar on Monday (May 16) from 8.30pm. It's free.
Got a gig? Email dbinns@london.newsquest.co.uk
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