2010-09-03

SWEDISH CRAYFISH PARTY

Book your space now because on Friday 3rd September, The Pipeline will be holding its infamous annual crayfish party. A crayfish party is a traditional summertime eating and drinking celebration in the Nordic countries.

You eat crayfish cold, with your fingers; a rowdy atmosphere prevails amid moisy eating and traditional drinking songs (snapsvisa).

You'll drink beer and iced snaps (Aquavit) and you'll top it all off with silly songs. A night to be remembered (or not), it really does not get more Swedish than this.

Evening includes 1/2kg crayfish, Swedish cheese such as mature Vasterbotten and different pies and quiches, assortment of breads, and of course your first Aquavit.

GBP 25.00 per head.

From 7pm, feast begins 8pm - Limited places, call the bar to book.

2010-07-21

Charidee Comedy Night in aid of Oxfam and The Ghurka Welfare Trust

Featuring top class acts including:

Carl Donnelly - Best Newcomer Edinburgh 2009

Julian Deane - Laughing Horse New Act 2010

Paul Harry Allen - '...a surreal and funny edge' Channel 4

Rik Moore - 'One of Comedy's Next Big things' FHM

Sion James - 'reminds us what stand up should be'
Three Weeks

Lou Sanders - 'Dark and Sexy Comedy' Time Out

A night of belly laughs and lots, lots more.

Doors Open 18.30, show starts 19.00

All ticket sales will go towards this very worthwhile fundraising campaign.

GBP10.00 in advance: www.wegottickets.com/event/86906

GBP12.00 on the door

2010-07-10

Burlesque, Comedy and Cabaret

Blondes de L'Amour present... Liberation.

A liberating evening with a fantastic compere and the legend that is Tom Mones. Burlesque from London's absolute finest including Chastity Yields and Princess Peek a Booty. Comedy to have you all in stitches and amazing Cabaret. Join us for an unforgettable evening.

Tickets GBP 8.00 available from:
www.wegottickets.com/event/72850

Doors Open 8pm Show Starts 8.30pm

2010-06-11

WORLD CUP

WORLD CUP

ALL GAMES

LIVE HERE AT THE PIPELINE

TWO HUGE SCREENS

TO RESERVE SPACE CONTACT THE BAR NOW.

ROCK ON ENGLAND!!

2010-05-22

sensAsian presents BOLLYBEATS

sensAsian Exclusive Events invites you to unwind and enjoy a fun packed night playing Bollywood, Desi Beats and RnB with a creative twist.

Music hosted by: Sigma Entertainment and DJs Inc.

Sip on delicious, mouth watering cocktails amongst London's elite party goers.

SINGLE? This will be a perfect night to mingle with the crowd, with a Traffic Light theme on the night.

Time: 10pm to 3am

Entry: tickets can be pre-booked through Chillitickets for guaranteed entry and queue jumping. Guest list does not guarantee entry.

Dress Code: Suave and Sexy (strictly no trainers or sportswear).

Further information can be found on Facebook.

2010-04-24

Finnish VAPPU Party

Join us for the Finnish May Day celebration, VAPPU, a night of mayhem. Tickets on the door, check back for further details.

2010-04-20

New Take Away Food Menu

The Pipeline launches its new Take Away food menu for when you just can't be out for lunch and need some tasty sustenance to keep you going:

Swedish Meatballs
Bangers & Mash
Herb chicken & Potato Salad

GBP6.00

Call Between 11.30am and 2.30pm

Tel: 020 7377 6860

Ask about our Customer Loyalty Card.

2010-04-17

Creative Charity Night

An evening to appreciate the art of the spoken word, creative writing, poetry and prose.

Come with an open mind, an open heart and expect to be enthralled by an array of skillful wordsmiths.

Finger Food buffet for the first 50 guests (maybe even a drink on the house!).

All Proceeds of the event will go to the redevelopment of Haiti.

HEADLINERS: Michaela, Icie and B.E.E.

POETS: Deola, Christina Golden, Cynthia, Jenee Lee, Open Mike

Doors Open: 6.30pm for 7pm start

Admission: GBP5.00 before 7pm, GBP7.00 after

2010-03-19

Live Band Zodiac Mindwarp plus support

A night of mayhem...

Zodiac Mindwarp... THE 80s Hard Rockers

Plus Nemhain, London based Rock, Punk Goth new band.

Plus Night by Night, a new band from the Guitarist of Sisters of Mercy.

Plus Guns 4 Hire, the best Guns n Roses tribute band in the UK.

DJs: Solvieg, Max Pornscar, Ben Cristo

Tattoo Give Away

Promotions on Jagermeister

Action from 7pm - 3am

GBP10.00 on the door

2010-03-17

Top Paddy Punk St Patrick's Night

London's Top Paddy Punk St.Patrick's Night.

You know you want to, come and help us celebrate St Patrick's day. Here is what we have in store:

Live Bands:

Neck - Irish good time Punk
Under The Gun - Irish Folk Punk
Def Con Zero - Degenerate Irish Punks

Promotions on Guinness and Jameson's.

GBP5.00 On the door or in advance at the bar.

2010-03-12

Live BandS SevenCaves and Gang of Villains

band: SevenCaves
A little over four years ago SevenCaves formed in the middle of rural England. With little more than an acoustic guiter, some words scribbled on a sheet of paper and a Scottish voice, they decided that they would cure the boredom of what the English coutryside had to offer. They have played with the Editors, DOGS and Mexicola's. New Debut EP out now.

SevenCaves on myspace.com

Band: Gang of Villains
Indie Alternative Rock

Gang of Villains on myspace.com

On Stage between 8pm and 10pm

2010-02-27

Exclusive Live Band from SWEDEN Industri Royal plus support

Coming over from Sweden, to play exclusively at The Pipeline, their only UK gig, Industri Royal is not a regular rock band that can be easily pigeonholed. They live together like hippies, like to dress like dandies but hit the stage with the intensity of punk rockers. The band tries to be epic and minimalistic at the same time, but basically it is all about making killer music, three minute songs where ideas and whims crowd and converge in whatever way they can. Technique is nothing, heart and feeling is everything.

On Stage 9pm

Entrance £10

2010-02-26

Comedy Night

Sol Bernstein
Sol Bernstein is the comic creation of Steve Jameson, himself a top comedy performer. The character Sol Bernstein perform a solo show at the Edinburgh Festival 2003 to rave reviews:

"One part Alf Garnett, two parts Mel Brooks and three part like nothing else you have heard. Bernstein is a great new comic creation in the making" The Guardian

"An instantly winning creation" The Independent

It is true, after 25 years of semi retirement, playing nursing homes, Sol Bernstein is back where he belongs, in smoky nightclubs performing to drunks.

The legend that is Sol Bernstein escaped the Pogroms in Russia, the Nazis in Germany and Mosleys blackshirts in London, went on to become the World's 1st all-round entertainer.

He's a song and dance man, a comedian, a magician, an actor, an amazing ventriloquist (with his suitcase friend Mr Pinkus) a Jazz musician (Sol was rated as the BEST TRIANGLE player in the USA in the 50's by performers like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington ). Also rated the best impersonator EVER !!

He's performed all over the world at venues including The London Palladium, New York's Carnegie Hall, The Paris Olympia, Caesars Palace Las Vegas, The Scunthorpe Baths, but it's
at night clubs where Sol really comes to life. His charisma, his walking stick, his catch phrase "why don't you put on a tie" his chutzpah, put it all together and you see the magic that is Sol Bernstein.He's the man who helped the career's of Elvis Presley. Marcel Marceau (and never even got a "Thank you") and even the Beatles were influenced.

He's worked with, and been friends with, some of the worlds GREATEST performers, Elvis, Judy Garland, The Rat Pack, Lenny Bruce, Jack Benny, George Burns, Milton Berle, Doris Day, Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Eddie Large. Most young performers will mention Sol B as a major influence. A major influence to do what, we aren't sure, but an influence never the less!


Moonfish Rhumba
Hackney Empire Finalists 2009
Amused Moose Finalists 2008

'A vision of what the '70s could have been if only they'd tried harder.' Time Out

'A fantastic musical comedy group... I really loved it!' Smooth FM

'Hilarious!... mad, sexually frustrated and with more chemistry than cheese and pickle.' Such Small Portions

'Splendid comedy' Artrocker Magazine

'Piss funny.. so good i gently hate them.' Mark Dolan, C4 Balls of Steel

Opener
Jason Patterson
"Likeable yet authoritative stage presence is thoroughly engaging" Chortle

MC
Rik Moore
"Fabulously funny and original gags jostling for their place in the lively, conversational routine." Chortle

Doors 7.00pm
Start 7.30pm Prompt

£5 on the door

2010-02-24

Autumn Shift

Autumn Shift is an arts project which will be making its way to festivals and the like this summer and beyond. They are working to create an innovative, installation based performance space, cinema and chillout zone, all rolled into one.

Absolutely definitely you must see the all acoustic South American folk legends Lokandes.

Lokandes on MySpace www.myspace.com/lokandesproject

Board up your windows in anticipation of the thunderous prog machine that is For No Man.
For No Man on MySpace
www.myspace.com/fornoman

Starts 9.30pm

Entry GBP5

2010-02-06

Live Band Raising Sand and Shadowkeep

Living up to their name 'Raising Sand' (a blues expression of kicking up a storm) the band have never compromised or left their roots. Crafted from a number of 'classic' influences they have forged their own assault of bombastic bass grooves, machine gun tub thumping, blistering lead and rhytmhs and thundering vocals. Their hard hitting, high octane, hair raising live show will literally blow anything out of the water. Get down to a show, let the music do the talking and raise a beer to salute the majesty of Rock that is Raising Sand.

Raising Sand on MySpace

Shadowkeep
Progressive in your face Power Metal with blistering guitar playing, pounding bass and drum lines and one of the most powerful dynamic voices in the metal realm.

Shadowkeep in MySpace

On Stage from 9pm
Free Entry

2010-01-30

Live Band The New Inventions

The New Inventions are a young Rock band from Canterbury. They play an exciting set of skillfully crafted songs with great lyrics and driving beats. Starting out in 2008, The New Inventions have played all over Kent and London and put on a live show that is definitely woth seeing. They are currently in the process of recording their debut album which is planned for a spring release in 2010.

My Space The New Inventions

On Stage 8.45pm

2010-01-22

Live Band Charming Thieves plus Support

Incredibly young but strangely full grown, the Charming Thieves, 'the new dandy highway men', have swayed a whole host of southern audiences and have become a capable, bubblegum force to either love or hate but never just tolerate.

Charming Thief on MySpace.

On Stage 9pm
Free Entry

2010-01-19

Movie Nights DIG! and Stop Making Sense

DIG! 7pm (107 mins)
Filmed over seven years (1996-2002) and culled from over 1500 hours of footage, DIG! plunges into the underbelly of rock n roll unearthing an amazing true tale of success, self destruction, friendship and the ultimate rivalry between two up and coming bands; Brian Jonestown Massacre led by the tormented, self-destructive genius of Anton Newcombe, and the Dandy Warhols led by a more polished, but admittedly less visionary Courtney Taylor.

DIG! is the story of their loves and obsessions, gigs and recordings, arrests and death threats, uppers and downers, and the delicate balance between art and commerce. As the idealism and destructive tendencies of Jonestown lead to their repeated undoing, the more well adjusted Warhols navigate the corporate sea, trying to maintain their creative edge while starring in mega budget music videos and playing huge arenas.

STOP MAKING SENSE 9pm (88 mins)
Stop Making Sense opens as lead singer David Byrne walks out onto an empty stage holding only an acoustic guitar and a portable cassette tape player. He introduces the first song, Psycho Killer by saying: 'I want to play a tape'. As the show progresses, Byrne is accompanied by the rest of the members of the band as well as some guest performers. Tina Weymouth is the first to appear for the song Heaven. Then Chris Frantz appears for Thank You for Sending Me an Angel and Jerry Harrison for Found a Job. Instruments and equipment are gradually brought onto the bare stage during the first few songs and the entire group is brought together for the band's hit Burning Down the House.

The film offers us a glimpse inside the mind of lead singer David Byrne through the progression of the songs and stage effects. Director Jon Demme's use of wide angle shots to give the viewer a sense of being in the crowd as they are able to view the whole stage and all of the performers at once. The film is a great look at one of the leading bands in the New Wave movement of the late 70s and 80s and is a must see for any fan of Talking Heads.

Free Entry

2010-01-05

Movie Nights New York Dolls and The Ramones

NEW YORK DOLLS 7PM (78 mins)
Mild mannered, 55 year old, Arthur Kane endures Los Angeles'bewildering public transportation system each day to and from his job at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saint's Family History Centre Library. Though a tad frayed at the edges Arthus is neatly dressed in a suit and tie. Thirty years later and a lifetime removed from his former alter ego, 'Killer Kane', the one time statuesque bassist of 70s gender bending, glam rock pioneers, The New York Dolls, Arthur blends effortlessly into his current environment, despite the fact he's speaking to a camera crew who tags along with him on his daily routine.

The Doll's outrageous antics belied a ferocious sound that presaged punk and influenced a generation of musiscians. Establishing the raucous-rocker template, the Dolls' crashed and burned amidst a flurry of drug and alcohol abuse after their aptly titled second LP, Too Much Too Soon. The band broke up in 1975.

RAMONES: END OF THE CENTURY 9pm (108 mins)
In 1974, the New York City music scene was shocked into consciousness by the violently new and raw sound of a band of misfits from Queens called the Ramones. Playing in a seedy Bowery bar to a small group of fellow struggling musicians, the band struck a chord of disharmony that rocked the foundation of the mid-seventies music scene. This quarter of unlikely rock stars travelled across the country and around the world connecting with the dienfranchised everywhere, while sparking a movement that would resonate with two generations if outcasts across the globe.

Although the band never reached the top of the Billboard charts, they managed to endure in the face of fleeting success and crushing interpersonal conflicts by maintaining a rigorous touring schedule for twenty two years. Tracing the history of the band, from its unlikely origins, through its star crossed career, bitter demise and the sad fates of Joey and Dee Dee, End of the Century is a vibrant, candid documentary of one of the most influential groups in the history of rock.

Free Entry

2009-12-31

NEW YEAR EVE BURLESQUE BAND BOOZE

As with all things that we do here at the Pipeline, we aim to stimulate and please you.

Our inaugural New Year's Eve party will be themed Burlesque, Band and Booze. We've tracked down the finest burlesque cabaret, a band that salutes Blondie (The Parallel Lines), a dose of The Jam and Buzzcocks (courtesy of The Spirit of 78 band) and we'll be mixing up some festive potions of booze that will make this night memorable.

Dresscode is glamrock (your own interpretations will do fine).

£10 in advance, ask the bar staff for details.

2009-12-05

Live Band The MelonHeadMan

MelonHeadMan are a southern rock, three guitar, boogie band. Led by Simon Savage, singing songs about bad actors, medicine men and wild hearted women. The high energy shows that they put on ebb and flow like an electric rattlesnake in water, it is boogalizing, highly entertaining, live rock.

On stage 9pm.

2009-12-05

Live Band The Flack

The Flack, from Kent, are a four piece indie/ska band that formed in the summer months of 2008. They create an easy-going atmosphere, fuelled with energy and drive and have a great live presence. The band entered the national competition entitled 'Live and Unsigned 2009' and progressed through to the top 5 acts from a total of 10,000 applicants. The Flack are currently working on their debut album, due out the end of 2009.

Gig cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. For further information please contact The Flack.

2009-12-01

Yuletide

The Pipeline is already taking bookings for the forthcoming season's festivities. We can cater for large or small groups and can provide a mouth-watering selection of Scandinanvian inspired food for your party. Please contact us through the contact page to make a reservation or for further information. We will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.

2009-11-18

Charity Comedy Night

All Proceeds to BHR Hospitals Charity.

Six Acts

Ed Caruthers
The Kiwi King of One Liners 'Blink your ears and you miss them gems.' Theatre Review.

Paul Harry Allen
'...is Russell Howard meets Rob Brydon and is a joy to watch...' Three Weeks

Joanne Lau
'...subverted the idea of the submissive oriental with sharp, sassy, set...' Evening Standard

Al Stick
'...dry, ingenious gags set him apart as the one to watch..' Chortle

Rik Moore
Winner Comedy Store's King Gong

Nishant Kumar
'Interesting to listen to... smart gags' Chortle

with MC Sion James
'...bases his set around interaction with the audience & reminds us what stand-up should be as he riffs expertly.' Three Weeks EdFringe 2008

Sweets & Snacks provided - come, wear a smile and enjoy the show, all in the name of charity.


£6 in advance £7 on the door.

2009-11-14

Live Band Brocker

Agressive but at the same time melodic. Some songs with no choruses, some with Samba beats followed by punk guitars, or flamenco mixed with broken voices, or ska or reggae, some fast and yeah...some much faster. Get ready for Brocker because they promise to blow your brain out and then... eat the remains.

Support: Le Monnier
Le Monnier are a cutting edge metal band from Hertfordshire - a female fronted, power trio. Exquisite song-writing makes clear sense of an exciting fusion of rock aggression and pop melodic hooks. 'No power? Actually, quite the opposite, their time is now.'

On stage 9pm.

2009-11-13

DJ Chilli

Hey all Rock Music lovers, you are in for a treat! DJ Chilli will take the edge off your hunger for Golden Oldies, Classic, Prog, Kraut and all rock there is. He will be playing a mixture of "the top 100, greatest classic rock anthems" of all time and he might as well surprise you with some new rock releases played for the first time. See you at the Pipeline for all your favourite rock requests!

2009-11-11

Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll Quiz Night

Announcing The Pipeline's November Pub Quiz: Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll. It's all about the important things in life.

8 Rounds, 2 Breaks, 1 Prize

Entrance free, minimum team of two people, arrive 6.30pm for 7pm start.

2009-11-07

Live Band Bundle of Id

Bundle of Id - gig rescheduled. Date TBC.

2009-11-03

Stand Up Comedy

It's time to laugh again! Sweden's most successful comedian Magnus Betner soon to appear on the Pipeline stage.

In 2005, a pastor's son, Magnus Betner won the annual Swedish Comedian Award.

To date Betner has released 3 DVD's: Live From Nora Brunn; Magnus Betner Uncut and Nothing Is Sacred. A fourth DVD (the first in English) is imminent.

In 2008 Betner's own TV programme 'In Your Face' was broadcast on Channel 5 in Sweden.

His iconoclastic, taboo busting style often gets him compared to legendary American comic Bill Hicks, while they are mighty big boots to fill the quality of Betner's material, and the unflinching, unblinking clarity of thought behind it, makes it hard not to listen to what he has to say.

Betner already has a huge following throughout Scandinavia and now the English speaking world is about to hear from him too. Those of us that know about him already can't wait for the fun to begin.

Kate Smurthwaite - 'Comedy that cuts through the crap' (Three Weeks). Kate has taken three solo shows to the Edinburgh Fringe and performed at several comedy festivals in Britain as well as in Europe and across the US. Kate is the resident compere at the Soho Comedy Club in central London and the host of The Comedy Manifesto, Britain's most popular live topical panel show.

David Whitney is best known for the BAFTA winning
TV series Fonejaker, a high energy mix of satire and filth. 'His trajectory is perfect. He squeezes the laughter out of audiences. He is the squeeze person. (Eddie Izzard)

Rachel Anderson is fast making a name for herself on the stand-up comedy circuit. Demure and charming on first glance, Rachel merrily reels of gags which contradict her vicarage upbringing. Not content with simply talking through the trials and tribulations of life, Rachel often combines her dark observations with her choir-girl like vocals and a harp.


On stage 7pm, £5 on the door.

2009-10-31

Halloween

Join us for Halloween at The Pipeline. Fancy dress (prizes will go to the best-dressed male and female spook). An evening of trick or treating, spooks Ville fest, live band, apple bobbing and general ghost hunting. Pull your skeletons out the closet and join us in Jack the Ripper's neighbourhood.

Live Bands: Silk Tongue Gamblers and Bonoestente.


£5 booking per head in advance, price includes a Halloween cocktail on arrival. Book now, strictly first come first served basis, please ask staff for further details.

2009-10-27

Quiz Night

Time to get a team together and cudgel your brains. As rock stars aren't known to be overly smart we pay tribute to them all and give you an easy laid back general knowledge quiz. Starts at 7pm and open for all. We also assure you won't be disappointed when winning the first prize. Bookings are taken at 020 7377 6860.

2009-10-24

Stig Dogg and DJPP

Stig Dogg and DJPP are fantastic rap and R&B stars in Finland. So we thought, why not make them perform at our stage and see how fantastic London thinks they are! Performing in Finnish of course, so you would need your own personal translator to get what they are going on about (or if you are one of the many Finns living in the big smoke then enjoy at will). Up for an obscure night? Then, please join us!

On stage around 9 pm.
£10 at the door