Tom Du Croz from LondonGigGuide selects five small/medium gigs around town this week.
Monday 17 November
Team Me, The Lexington, Kings Cross
Six piece indie orchestra from Hedmark, Norway. Tickets are either free via a ballot or you can buy the LP which guarantees you entry. @TeamMeBand, @thelexington
Wednesday 19 November
Crystal Seagulls, 93 Feet East, Brick Lane
This is a four piece London band. Last year they played the Big Top stage at the Isle of Wight Festival; this year there were more festivals and a UK tour with US band Rival Sons. Get your ticket now for their gig. @CrystalSeagulls, @93FeetEast
Thursday 20 November
The Discount Orchestra, The Bussey Building, Peckham
https://soundcloud.com/thediscountorchestra/the-discount-orchestra-there-she-stood
To celebrate their first ever CD release the band are throwing a night of gypsy swing in darkest south London. The band are a loud, bouncy, swinging rabble. If you have never seen gypsy swing live then make sure you pick a good gig — like this one. Also, don't expect to sit down or have time to chat to your mates, you'll be dancing til dawn. @dcountorchestra, @Busseybuilding
Fryars, Rough Trade East, Brick Lane
This is the story of hard work: Benjamin Garrett (Fryars) started as the drummer in the school band. Then he started singing along with the radio, then writing his own tracks on his PC. Scroll forward a few years of doing remixes for other people and this Londoner is ready to release his new album, which has been five years in the gestation. Entrance to the event is free. @Fryars, @RoughTrade
Sunday 23 November
Beth Rowley, The Lexington, Kings Cross
Hailing from Bristol, Beth Rowley is known for her rich soulful voice and love of Blues and Gospel. Following the huge success of her UK top 10 album Little Dreamer in 2008, for which she was nominated for a Brit Award, she’s now back after working on her much anticipated second album. Listen to her at The Lexington tonight. @bethrowleymusic, @thelexington
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