What's On - Not To Be Missed!
The must see highlights of The Horn's diary - you don't know what you'll be missing out on if you miss these nights!
Fri 12th Feb GAYMER'S FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
8.00-2am £4
Gaymers proudly presents its Second 'Friday Night Live' at The Horn. Gaymers are dedicated to helping new artists fulfil their potential. Tonight they showcase the best Rock bands from the Saint Albans area.
Freerun:
With a semi final slot in the 2012 Olympic Talent Serch and a tour including playing at the 02 arena to over 5,000 people this is not to be missed. An amazing band with a new linie up sounding as fresh as all the indie bands out there.
Brigante:
Briganté aren’t trying to be anything other then what they are… Indie rock and roll with lashings of funk rock combined to make music that oozes confidence, self-control and energy that would make even the most hardened music critic sit up.
Subset:
They appear to come straight out of a secret rock squat with no lights and no nonsense. They have been likened to Joy Division, The Rakes, The Pixies, The Strokes and Noir Desir.
REV 78:
Rev78’s music is a collision between dark, clashing soundscapes, and bright, catchy melodies which seep like honey through a toxic sea. Think The Killers playing hooky three-minute versions of Godspeed You Black Emperor tracks and you’re halfway there; somewhere in that swirling maelstrom is the chemistry needed for rock ‘n roll greatness.
Sat 20th Feb THE BOWIE EXPERIENCE
8-2am £7 door / £6 adv Buy Tickets
The Bowie Experience as not only the finest David Bowie tribute act but also as a great band in its own right has seen a recent succesful tour of the 'Rock Circuit'. Get ready to expeirnence David Bowie as authentically as you can, without seeing the realy thing.
Thu 25th Feb LOS PACAMINOS feat Paul Young
8-12 £15/£12adv. Buy Tickets
The Horn welcomes back Los Pacaminos. A band you can absolutely count on for a great night out! While the name may mean little (as yet) to music lovers, at least one member of this highly respected group will be very familiar. The Tex-Mex outfit is led by one of the UK's finest and best loved vocalists - Paul Young. Links: LOS PACAMINOS
Fri 26th Feb MASTERPLAN presents... CRITICAL
8-2am £7advance £9 door Buy Tickets
Kasra - Is an integral part of and prominent figure in the UK underground scene. Using his own label, Critical, as a vehicle for musical expression Kasra has been responsible for rooting out, guiding and nurturing high quality, pioneering drum and bass. In the past five years, Kasra has created in Critical a unique identity that is respected the world over and has ultimately left an indelible mark on the drum and bass scene.Spectrasoul - With the Drum and Bass market in a state of complete over-saturation, it takes originality, class, and an understanding of quality control to get ahead. Having emerged from relative obscurity in 2006, SpectraSoul, have emerged as one of the new-school pioneers on the drum and bass circuit. 2008 saw the release of their much-anticipated underground anthem “Alibi”, which tore up dance-floors worldwide. Alongside this, 2008 also marked the release of SpectraSoul’s “Peninsula” and “The Tube”, both featured on Friction’s Shogun Audio imprint.
The duo show no signs of slowing in 2009, with scheduled releases for Goldie’s seminal Metalheadz Label, Teebee’s Subtitles, D-Bridge’s Exit Recordings, and, of course, further releases for Shogun audio and Critical Recordings.
Also featuring The Schemists + Outline + Distilled + Royce
Thu 4th Mar STRAY
8-12 £8 Buy Tickets
For the loyal, long-term STRAY fans, this has been a welcome return to the front line, but STRAY find they are picking up an additional following - a new generation of fans who appreciate good, solid, well-written, well-played songs, performed with that special spark that is only ignited when you get a band who are completely at ease musically with each other, and who know their trade through and through. It's no-nonsense entertainment
Fri 5th Mar CLUB CLASSICS
8 - 2am £5 Buy Tickets
The Horn in association with Back In The Day Promotions bring you the best party djs spinning all the best Club Classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Featuring djs Andy Dene (of Disco Heaven Harpenden & WNK Radio London) and Eli Brown (Club M Luton & The Crown, Dunstable). Expect Aretha Franklin, Cameo, Chic, Curtis Mayfield, Diana Ross, Earth Wind & Fire, Fatback Band, Funkadelic, Grace Jones, Isley Brothers, Jacksons, James Brown, Luther Vandross, Odyssey, Prince, Rose Royce, Sister Sledge, Stevie Wonder plus many more of your favourite tunes and dance the night away until 2am.
Wed 10th Mar DTA PROMO presents...
8 - 12 £4
Pay No Respect + The 40 Seven + Drowned At Sea + Isolated
Fri 12th Mar ON A LEVEL Promotions presents SHIMON
8 - 2am £5
After taking some time out over the colder months, On a Level Promotions are back stronger than ever. Returning to The Horn - St.Albans which promises to be our biggest night to date. This time, we bring you one of the all time legends from the scene. Anyone who reached our last Friday at The Horn back in October will know this is a serious event and one not to be missed!
Shimon (Ram Records) + T-Phonic (Drum and Bass Arena / Viper Recordings) + NSP B2B Kushti (90 Minute Set, On a Level Exclusive) + Chaz D (X-Rated Audio) + Jeperdee Featuring MC Skama [MIC Brand New] (Dubstep Set) + Deejay S7evin
Wed 17th Mar NIK KERSHAW
8- 12am £16 Advance Buy Tickets
The Legendary Nik Kershaw is playing The HORNIn September 1983, “I won’t let the sun go down” was released for the first time and reached the dizzy heights of No.47. This was followed in January 1984 by “Wouldn’t it be good” which languished gracefully at No.4 in the UK charts for five weeks and was to break Kershaw worldwide. The album was released in March and achieved platinum sales in many territories. He managed to squeeze in two European tours, four more hit singles and another platinum album (The Riddle) before the end of the year.
1985 saw three hit singles, a world tour and an appearance at “Live Aid”
He was to record two more albums with MCA before quitting in 1989 to concentrate on song writing and ferret husbandry.
The 90s saw him writing for/with, amongst others: Chesney Hawkes, Cliff Richard, Bonnie Tyler, Lulu, Ronan Keating, Jason Donovan, Michael W Smith, Connah Reeves, Nick Carter, The Hollies, Colin Blunstone, Imogen Heap, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Darius, Gary Barlow and Let Loose.
He briefly poked his Artiste’s head out of the trenches to work with Tony Banks (Genesis) and to record a self penned duet with Elton John (little fella, glasses) but didn’t return to making his own records until 1998 when he released the critically acclaimed “15 Minutes” through Eagle Records. This was followed by the equally well received “To be Frank”.
To order tickets use http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_south&query=detail&event=361064&interface=
Fri 19th Mar GAYMER'S FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
8-2am £5
Gaymers proudly presents its Second 'Friday Night Live' at The Horn. Gaymers are dedicated to helping new artists fulfil their potential. Tonight they showcase the best Rock bands from the Saint Albans area.
Albany Down:
The sound of Albany Down is stripped-down-to-the-waist no nonsense rhythm and blues with a bit of jazz-funk to mix it up, quite 80's in places, but with a vintage heartfelt sensitivity and contemporary aggressive energy. Influences include Led Zeppelin, Guns N Roses, The Who and The Rolling Stones.
Sat 20th Mar THE SMYTHS + RE:ORDER
8 - 2am £8 door / £7 adv Buy Tickets
The Smyths return - the best trbute to one of the UKs most important bands - The Smiths. The Smiths band of Smiths fans for Smiths fans playing all the hits including There is a light, The Queen is Dead and many more. Re:Order - A tribute to Joy Division and New Order. These guys combine all classics from the two legendary bands that made Factory Records an iconic Indie Label.
Two tributes in one night that should not be missed!
Links: THE SMYTHS
Sat 27th Mar ZU2
8-2am £6 adv / £7 door Buy Tickets
It's been a lengthy time since we had these guys play. We happily welcome back this fantastic tribute, recreating the music of U2, playing hits spanning almost twenty years. ZU2 are Europe's top U2 tribute and have been described as "Even better than the real thing". Links: ZU2
Fri 2nd Apr CLUB CLASSICS
8 - 2am £5 Buy Tickets
The Horn in association with Back In The Day Promotions bring you the best party djs spinning all the best Club Classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Featuring djs Andy Dene (of Disco Heaven Harpenden & WNK Radio London) and Eli Brown (Club M Luton & The Crown, Dunstable). Expect Aretha Franklin, Cameo, Chic, Curtis Mayfield, Diana Ross, Earth Wind & Fire, Fatback Band, Funkadelic, Grace Jones, Isley Brothers, Jacksons, James Brown, Luther Vandross, Odyssey, Prince, Rose Royce, Sister Sledge, Stevie Wonder plus many more of your favourite tunes and dance the night away until 2am.
Sat 3rd Apr MASTERPLAN presents... SHOGUN AUDIO
8-2am £10 early bird, £12 adv, £14 door Buy Tickets
Friction:Brighton raised, multi award winning DJ Friction is a member of an exclusive club. He is one of a handful of DJ's to have smashed through the ranks and become a superstar in his genre simply through an unbelievable talent behind the decks. This year has seen him add more accolades to his ever increasing CV and is regarded by many as not only the most skilled but the most diverse DJ in drum & bass. Whether he's on two or three decks, playing for two hours or four, people are rapidly learning that, drum & bass fanatics or not, a night with Friction will be one to remember.
Alix Perez:
Back for his 4th Masterplan, North London based DJ/producer Alix Perez is one of the strongest young producers in the Drum and Bass scene and undoubtedly one of its most prolific up and coming DJs. Already with a number of releases on established labels such as Shogun Audio, Liquid V, Bassbin, Creative Source, Horizons, Progress, Brigand and Fokuz, there aren't many drum and bass DJs on the circuit without a Perez tune in their bag.
Outline +The Schemists + Mocco + Royce.
Tickets availible from :
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_south&query=detail&event=371761&interface= - Early Bird tickets
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_south&query=detail&event=371755&interface=
Fri 9th Apr Little Carl Presents Rockin' the Horn of Plenty Reunion
8 - 2am £10 Buy Tickets
Rock n Roll at the H. O. P. (Horn of Plenty) as it was known was aregular Friday night club in St. Albans that followed on from the
Crystal Palace. A night featuring
faces that played in the the Horn during the 80's to early 90's.
The Caravans (www.myspace.com/thecaravans)- From Portsmouth formed 1983 a band with a distinct style that cannot be pigeon holed to just Rockabilly, Psychobilly or Neo. A great band doing their own songs with maybe a couple of covers for good measure. Latest release "Whiskey, Women & Loaded Dice"
Jack Rabbit Slim (www.myspace.com/jackrabbitslimuk) - From Cambs frontman Bob played
played the H.O.P. with Bob and the Bearcats. Drummer Paul also with
Rusti Steel & the Tin Tax so it just seemed fitting to have JRS at the reunion too. New album just released on Western Star "Hairdos and Heartaches"
DJ's Little Carl (www.myspace.com/littlecarl) plus special guest DJ Simon who had spent a long term residency at the H.O.P. as well as the Crystal Palace. Another guest DJ Bongo, frontman of the Deltas (another popular H.O.P. band) to spin some tunes for you all.
Fri 16th Apr THE HAMSTERS
8-2am £12 door / £10 adv / £3 Buy Tickets
The guitar, bass and drums trio The Hamsters have long been established as one of our premier live attractions, having performed over 4,000 concerts in 24 years. Although primarily playing their own brand of rootsy Rock, Blues and Americana, they're also widely regarded as the UK's leading interpreters of the music of JIMI HENDRIX & ZZ TOP, and will no doubt be featuring some tonight. The band's guitarist/singer Slim recently had a new interview in Guitarist Magazine, and the lads have just released a new 3-hour double live DVD, titled 'Curse Of The Killer Hamsters!'"The Hamsters are fabulous: one of Britain's very best live bands" - Bob Harris, Radio 2
"The Hamsters are a great Blues band" - Johnny Walker, Radio 2
"Nobody does the music of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top better (apart from the real ZZ Top)” – The Times
"F****** brilliant!" - Suzi Quatro
www.thehamsters.co.uk / www.myspace.com/thehamstersuk
They'll be playing an early set here at The Horn, kicking off around 9pm until 11pm ish. After this the door price will drop to £3 with a dj providing the sounds until 2am.
Links: THE HAMSTERS
Fri 30th Apr GAYMER'S FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
8.00-2am £4
Gaymers proudly presents its Second 'Friday Night Live' at The Horn. Gaymers are dedicated to helping new artists fulfil their potential. Tonight they showcase the best Rock bands from the Saint Albans area.
Zalinski:
Dispatching distorted hymns for the lost and hopeful, Zalinski's music is a groove heavy rock-out. Venting influences from Radiohead to Stevie Wonder, Blur to Hendrix, Zalinski channel eclectic influences through a feel good funnel.
Distorted Breed:
Pearl handled Revolver:
Pearl Handled Revolver Britains Answer To Dirty Blues” Now with each self-penned original, beautifully crafted by their new line-up, their debut tour has already exceeded all expectations. Jon Lord of Deep Purple sang their praises after their first live performance and with an endorsement of that calibre it is clear that these boys do not disappoint ! Pearl Handled Revolver are electric to watch live.
Fri 7th May CLUB CLASSICS
8 - 2am £5 Buy Tickets
The Horn in association with Back In The Day Promotions bring you the best party djs spinning all the best Club Classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Featuring djs Andy Dene (of Disco Heaven Harpenden & WNK Radio London) and Eli Brown (Club M Luton & The Crown, Dunstable). Expect Aretha Franklin, Cameo, Chic, Curtis Mayfield, Diana Ross, Earth Wind & Fire, Fatback Band, Funkadelic, Grace Jones, Isley Brothers, Jacksons, James Brown, Luther Vandross, Odyssey, Prince, Rose Royce, Sister Sledge, Stevie Wonder plus many more of your favourite tunes and dance the night away until 2am.
Wed 19th May ADRIAN EDMONDSON & THE BAD SHEPHERDS
8pm £20 Buy Tickets
The Bad Shepherds are the brainchild of Adrian Edmondson (The Young Ones/Bottom/Holby City). They play famous punk songs on folk instruments: mandolin, cittern, fiddle, bodhran and Uilleann pipes. They play songs by The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Stranglers, and the rest, but give them a traditional celtic feel.
Fri 4th Jun CLUB CLASSICS
8 - 2am £5 Buy Tickets
The Horn in association with Back In The Day Promotions bring you the best party djs spinning all the best Club Classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Featuring djs Andy Dene (of Disco Heaven Harpenden & WNK Radio London) and Eli Brown (Club M Luton & The Crown, Dunstable). Expect Aretha Franklin, Cameo, Chic, Curtis Mayfield, Diana Ross, Earth Wind & Fire, Fatback Band, Funkadelic, Grace Jones, Isley Brothers, Jacksons, James Brown, Luther Vandross, Odyssey, Prince, Rose Royce, Sister Sledge, Stevie Wonder plus many more of your favourite tunes and dance the night away until 2am.
Fri 2nd Jul CLUB CLASSICS
8 - 2am £5adv Buy Tickets
The Horn in association with Back In The Day Promotions bring you the best party djs spinning all the best Club Classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Featuring djs Andy Dene (of Disco Heaven Harpenden & WNK Radio London) and Eli Brown (Club M Luton & The Crown, Dunstable). Expect Aretha Franklin, Cameo, Chic, Curtis Mayfield, Diana Ross, Earth Wind & Fire, Fatback Band, Funkadelic, Grace Jones, Isley Brothers, Jacksons, James Brown, Luther Vandross, Odyssey, Prince, Rose Royce, Sister Sledge, Stevie Wonder plus many more of your favourite tunes and dance the night away until 2am.
Fri 6th Aug CLUB CLASSICS
8 - 2am £5adv Buy Tickets
The Horn in association with Back In The Day Promotions bring you the best party djs spinning all the best Club Classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Featuring djs Andy Dene (of Disco Heaven Harpenden & WNK Radio London) and Eli Brown (Club M Luton & The Crown, Dunstable). Expect Aretha Franklin, Cameo, Chic, Curtis Mayfield, Diana Ross, Earth Wind & Fire, Fatback Band, Funkadelic, Grace Jones, Isley Brothers, Jacksons, James Brown, Luther Vandross, Odyssey, Prince, Rose Royce, Sister Sledge, Stevie Wonder plus many more of your favourite tunes and dance the night away until 2am.
Fri 3rd Sep CLUB CLASSICS
8 - 2am £5adv Buy Tickets
The Horn in association with Back In The Day Promotions bring you the best party djs spinning all the best Club Classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Featuring djs Andy Dene (of Disco Heaven Harpenden & WNK Radio London) and Eli Brown (Club M Luton & The Crown, Dunstable). Expect Aretha Franklin, Cameo, Chic, Curtis Mayfield, Diana Ross, Earth Wind & Fire, Fatback Band, Funkadelic, Grace Jones, Isley Brothers, Jacksons, James Brown, Luther Vandross, Odyssey, Prince, Rose Royce, Sister Sledge, Stevie Wonder plus many more of your favourite tunes and dance the night away until 2am.