“Wonderland” Brooklyn Bowl Adds New Spring/Summer Shows (London Evening Standard)

“One of the most incredible places on earth” – Rolling Stone

Brooklyn Bowl London, the new outpost of the eponymous NYC nightlife destination which Rolling Stone hailed as “one of the most incredible places on earth,” continues to live up to its reputation with a scorching schedule for spring and summer.

 

Called a “wonderland of food, drink, music, and pins” by the London Evening Standard, Brooklyn Bowl London opened its doors in January to a spectacular three-day blowout, which coincided with the Brooklyn Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks match in London. Bridging the gap between the Brooklyn music scene and the best of international and homegrown British talent, artists set to perform in the coming months include pioneering NYC hip hop DJ Grandmaster Flash, Portland psychedelic pop-rockers Dandy Warhols, rock legend Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, NYC politically-charged hip-hop-rock outfit Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Norwegian house DJ Kygo, New Orleans party veterans Galactic,California ska-punk band Reel Big Fish, and Chicago based prog-rockers Umphrey’s McGee.

April will also see the launch of three weekly resident nights: Boogaloo Bowl brings the groove to Mondays with soul and funk from London’s finest bands and DJs; DJ Questlove Presents: Bowl Train takes over Thursdsays in April, with a weekly DJ set of house, hip hop and rare grooves inspired by the Roots drummer’s residency in NYC, featuring a DJ Questlove hand selected, BBC Radio’s Benji B; and Saturdaynight’s Brooklyn Hustle features DJ sets from London’s hottest DJs.

“We’re thrilled with the artists coming through Brooklyn Bowl London this year,” says co-owner Peter Shapiro. “Questlove’s residency is a signature aspect of Brooklyn Bowl New York, so bringing Bowl Train to London makes it seem even more like home.”

Upcoming Shows Include:

BOOGALOO BOWL: Every Monday

Every Monday, Boogaloo Bowl will feature a great live set followed by a set from one of London’s best DJs. Upcoming acts include: East London’s high-octane rock-jazz fusionists Hackney Colliery Band and French retro rockabilly-funk DJ Healer Selecta (07/4); infectious Afro-dubbers The Soothsayers followed by jazz bop DJ Russ Dewbury (14/4); and funk-rockers The London Horns with afro-jazz-house DJ Dom Servini (21/4); and Swamp Soul outfit The Coalminers with funk aficionado and DJ Dean Rudland (28/4). (shows: 6pm, admission: £6)

Kygo – Fri 11/4

22-year old wunderkind-producer Kygo, who has collaborated with Ellie Goulding and The xx, brings his Norwegian house to the Brooklyn Bowl stage, influenced by his classical piano training and a chilled-out summer vibe. (doors: 8pm, show: 9pm, admission: £12 – £15)

New York Night Train Soul Clap & Dance Off Feat. DJ Jonathan Toubin – 12/4

New York Night Train is the party machine of international DJ/nightlife visionary Jonathan Toubin, who spins his meticulously curated collection of obscure 7-inch records to get sold-out crowds on their feet with ‘60s rock and soul mixes. (doors: 8:30pm, show: 9pm, admission: £5)

BROOKLYN HUSTLE: Norman Jay MBE – Sat 19/4

Awarded the Member of the British Empire medal by Queen Elizabeth herself in 2002 for his “deejaying and services to music,” London native Norman Jay headlines Brooklyn Hustle with his funk and soul mixes, heavily influenced by his time in the 70s and 80s South Bronx music scene during the rise of disco and then hip-hop. (show: 7pm, admission: £10)

Umphrey’s McGee – Thurs 19/6, Fri 20/6, Sat 21/6

Chicago prog-rockers Umphrey’s McGee aim to please with a three-day blowout of shows, also available for purchase as a package for those who don’t want to miss the band’s signature range of always-changing performances. Known for their particularly strong dedication to fans, the band offers the ultimate concert experience, with a sophisticated mix of cutting-edge technology — including a state of the art light show — and meticulous attention to sonic detail. (doors: 7:30pm, show: 8:30pm, admission: £30 plus booking fee – three-day pass: £90 plus booking fee)

The Dandy Warhols – Fri 04/7

Hailing from Portland, neo-psychedlic outfit The Dandy Warhols formed because the group of friends “needed music to drink to.” Named after the great Andy Warhol, they’ll bring their mix of power pop, garage rock, and shoegaze to melt faces on Brooklyn Bowl’s stage. (doors:7:30pm, show: 8:30pm, admission: £16)

Galactic – Thu 10/7

New Orleans funk quintet Galactic, who operate as a stable instrumental outfit with platinum-level collaborators singing lead vocals, bring the spirit of Mardi Gras wherever they go. Taking in a range of influences from hip-hop to rock, the band’s beat-driven sound  will make London feel like The Big Easy. (doors: 7:30pm, show: 8:30pm, admission: £15)

Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band – Tue 29/7 and Wed 30/7

Former bassist for the legendary Grateful Dead, Phil Lesh has kept his musical journey fresh by consistently putting together bands featuring dynamic musicians to keep the music of the Grateful Dead moving forward into the future. Backed by the Terrapin Family Band, official house band of Phil’s Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, CA, the collaboration will weave the classics with original music to celebrate one of the most influential bands of all time. Very special gusts JJ Grey and Mofro join for both nights. (doors: 6pm, show: 8pm, admission: £30)

Reel Big Fish – Thu 31/7

Aaron Barrett’s Huntington Beach, CA ska outfit — Reel Big Fish — found success in the ’90s with MTV hit “Sell Out” and an appearance alongside Trey Parker and Matt Stone as the halftime band in David Zucker’s BASEketball.  The group continues to tour relentlessly, playing more than 250 shows every year, and has gained a cult-like following. (doors: 6pm, show: 8:30pm, admission: £17)

Grandmaster Flash – Fri 01/8

Considered by many to be a founding father of hip-hop, South Bronx native DJ Grandmaster Flash used his studies of electrical engineering and a lifelong history of experimenting with his father’s records to pioneer the art of DJ-ing. Hailed as the inventor of record-spinning techniques such as backspin and punch-phrasing, Grandmaster Flash is also credited with perfecting the scratching technique, a skill now so refined that it tears down the house. (doors: 8:30pm, show: 9:30pm, admission: £20)

Fun Lovin’ Criminals – Sat 09/8

NYC hip-hop rockers Fun Lovin’ Criminals – often referred to by their acronym, FLC – bring their eclectic funk, blues and jazz-infused sound to Brooklyn bowl. Best known for their hit “Scooby Snacks” which features samples from films by Quentin Tarantino, the band’s existentialist, sometimes humorous, and always relevant music often deals with issues such as crime, recreational drug use, violence, poverty and politics, sure to heat up Brooklyn Bowl’s stage. (show: 6pm, admission: £25)

Tickets:  http://london.brooklynbowl.com/calendar

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