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Daniel Binns is a senior reporter for The Waltham Forest Guardian.
He was previously a reporter for the Epping Forest Guardian and the Wanstead and Woodford Guardian. He still writes for both publications occasionally.
He also writes the Guardian's music column 'Sound Advice' which is published in all three editions of the Guardian series.
Posted at 3:39pm Tuesday 30th March 2010
Sound Advice: Lots of open mic-ing this week
Tina T's Soul and Funk Jam hits the Plough Inn, Walthamstow, this Thursday (April 1).
Posted at 4:06pm Monday 22nd March 2010
Sound Advice: Mucho music this week
A TRIO of eager young bands play The Square in Harlow this Thursday (March 25) as part of its annual rock contest.
Posted at 5:20pm Tuesday 9th March 2010
Sound Advice: A week of juicy gigs
The “outstanding” four piece The Woody Pines play the Sheepwalk in Leytonstone next Wednesday (March 17).
Posted at 4:41pm Monday 22nd February 2010
Sound Advice: Saving puppies and kittens via the incredible power of music
WALTHAMSTOW'S Plough Inn is hosting a big variety night this week to raise some cash for the Wood Green Animal Shelter, with a DAZZLING array of talented locals set to appear.
Posted at 10:39am Monday 18th January 2010
Sound Advice: It's a family affair with the Wilsons
Singing relatives The Wilson Family take to the stage on Sunday (January 24) at Walthamstow Folk Club's weekly night at the Plough Inn on Wood Street.
Posted at 3:41pm Tuesday 8th December 2009
Sound Advice: Lovely xmas nights a go-go this week
THERE'S a big night at the Standard Music Venue in Walthamstow this Friday (December 11) with a Christmas performance from Guardian favourites Ken Dodd's Dad's Dog's Dead.
Posted at 3:39pm Tuesday 1st December 2009
Sound Advice: A week of ukulele trios, hamsters and Mr Happy Chainsaw
At the Plough Inn this Friday (December 4) in Walthamstow, up-and-coming rock chick Amy Wyke takes to the stage for a headline set.
Posted at 6:10pm Tuesday 24th November 2009
Sound Advice: The Sheepwalk's Cookin' tunes live another day
THAT musical hotbed otherwise known as the Sheepwalk in Leytonstone is very much back in business this week (well, it never really went away) after winning a reprieve from the local authorities who had threatened to shut it down earlier this year.
Posted at 11:58am Tuesday 17th November 2009
Sound Advice: A woody evening at the Plough
The Plough Inn, Walthamstow, presents a unique Woody Guthrie night on Sunday (November 22) organised by Walthamstow Folk Club.
Posted at 3:54pm Tuesday 10th November 2009
Sound Advice: Don't marry them, have me Beautiful South!
CALLING all unsigned bands! Yes, you over there!
Posted at 11:28am Monday 2nd November 2009
Sound Advice: Juicy tunes in Leytonstone
This Saturday (November 7) at the Sheepwalk pub in Leytonstone, promoters What's Cookin' present another juicy night of country goodness.
Posted at 5:26pm Tuesday 27th October 2009
Posted at 5:20pm Tuesday 20th October 2009
Posted at 5:35pm Monday 12th October 2009
Sound Advice: A delicious week of music
A GLORIOUS melting pot of music, comedy and other cool stuff takes place this Saturday (October 17) at Ye Olde Rose and Crown pub in Walthamstow.
Posted at 9:54am Wednesday 30th September 2009
Sound Advice: Weekly gig round-up
Leytonstone's East Side Jazz club hosts Benn Clatworthy on Tuesday (October 6) at the Lord Rookwood on Cann Hall Road.
Posted at 5:04pm Tuesday 22nd September 2009
Sound Advice: Lots of jazz
IT'S a good week for those of you who like live jazz, with a series of cracking smooth shows across East London over the next few days. Nice (hoho!).
Posted at 5:48pm Tuesday 1st September 2009
Sound Advice: Fancy some folk in Waltham Abbey?
WALTHAM Abbey Folk Club hosts Waltham Forest musical everyman Graham Larkbey this coming Monday (September 7).
Posted at 1:15pm Tuesday 25th August 2009
Sound Advice: Ready for some gritty exhilaration?
LIFE is returning to the gritty, exhilarating world of underground music this week as people slowly emerge bleary-eyed from their summer hols.
Posted at 5:07pm Monday 17th August 2009
Sound Advice: No need to be blue - Gillespie are coming
At the Standard Music Venue in Walthamstow this Thursday (August 20) Guardian favourites the Maharajas take to the stage to perform their hilarious and insanely catchy crunchy-rock melodies.
Posted at 1:42pm Tuesday 11th August 2009
Sound Advice: Slim pickings again as everyone enjoys Britain's BBQ summer
SLIM pickings again this week locally, as many bands, promoters and venues take some time off to enjoy our irritatingly-named "BBQ summer."
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