Check it out below:

Stay tuned as we’ve recently had Joe Ransom, Lee Rous (Plump DJ’s) & more from Dirty Super Car in our studio!

Ice Black Birds have been playing their unique indie–dance-blues across the country, with an impressive string of UK tour dates.

Things you can definitely count on with this band, catchy riffs, and a live performance second to none.

Check out their new video for ‘As Birds We’d Be Fine’ which was shot in The Old Queen’s Head.

Ice Black Birds – As Birds We’d Be Fine from Ice Black Birds on Vimeo.

This extra special Quiz saw a packed out Old Queen’s Head with many keen punters hoping the bag the big cash prize. As always fun was had, games were played and drinks were enjoyed.

Check out these photo’s below if you missed out on the action.

Don’t forget to play the quiz next week for another chance to win drinks and cash prizes!

Download Here: Freestylers – This City (Kouncilhouse Remix)

It looking set to be a big one!

Just to remind you, its Free Entry before 8PM and £4 after, so get on down early!

Just a little treat for you on this sunny Monday afternoon…

Follow the link below for interview footage and a live performance of Matthew And The Atlas from the recent live show in our very own Victorian Living Room….Truly amazing.

]]> http://www.theoldqueenshead.com/matthew-and-the-atlas-live-at-the-old-queens-head/feed/ 34 http://www.theoldqueenshead.com/lenny-henry-surprise-comedy-gold-show-at-the-old-queen%e2%80%99s-head/ http://www.theoldqueenshead.com/lenny-henry-surprise-comedy-gold-show-at-the-old-queen%e2%80%99s-head/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:15:36 +0000 blogadmin http://www.theoldqueenshead.com/?p=2319 Last night the punters of Comedy Gold got an extra little something as, Lenny Henry appeared on the bill unannounced.

While a Chris Martin appeared as the compere (not to be confused with the singer of that band we all know and…) the line up soon matched that of a comic relief event.

Another wonderful night from Comedy Gold at The Old Queen’s Head

Last night as, Lenny Henry took the stage, he proved he’s still got it and more. As a packed out Victorian Living Room saw all eyes fixed on the man himself, Lenny Henry unleashed a set of new material with a familiar presence of his personality that all have come to know and love. If you remember Henry for his funny voices, kid like mannerisms, while spiralling into other characters, then you would not have been be disappointed. While morphing into a world of transformations on stage, taking the audience around the globe, Henry added fresh elements, such as the voice of his memory foam mattress which taunts him each night of comical repressed childhood memories, and not to forget the sudden ‘rap’ outbursts.

Henry kept the crowd in stitches throughout, and looked as if he enjoyed this performance as much as the smiling audience.

We’ll have some photos coming very soon from the night, so keep your eyes peeled and all over this blog!

So cast aside those images of bearded ale drinkers answering questions about The Battle of Hastings and Rod Stewart as we smash the traditional pub quiz while outrageously reworking the format as it’s known.

Compered by The Old Queen’s Heads resident quiz master, Martin Hancock (or spider from corrie as we like to call him), come down to test your wits, knowledge and in some cases throwing arm…

Oh and one more thing – The Jackpot has reached a staggering £1000…. Not bad for a north London boozer aye!

Here’s a couple of ideas on what you could spend the money on…

This kick-ass big screen  TV.

A relaxing leather sofa.

A nice get away by the Red Sea.

33 bungee jumps on a lovely summers day.

One night in the heavenly Ritz hotel.

So before you think about staying in and catching up with whatever Phil’s annoying little boy is up to in Eastenders, have a think about what you could spend £1000 on.

]]> http://www.theoldqueenshead.com/1000-jackpot-to-be-won-at-the-old-queen%e2%80%99s-head-pub-quiz/feed/ 30 http://www.theoldqueenshead.com/thomas-tantrum-lucky-soul-live-at-do-you-diy-pt2/ http://www.theoldqueenshead.com/thomas-tantrum-lucky-soul-live-at-do-you-diy-pt2/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:58:33 +0000 blogadmin http://www.theoldqueenshead.com/?p=2273 Last week saw the successful return of Do You DIY? Which not only boasted a strong Line up including the likes of, Thomas Tantrum, Matthew & The Atlas & Them+Youth, but also had involvement from some of the most respected labels, club nights and blogs around!

Thomas Tantrum showing their support for all things DIY swapping the familiar surroundings of their recent support tour with Band Of Skulls, for the intimate surroundings of The Victorian Living Room.
The band threw themselves into a set showcasing new material from their forthcoming album, with more confidence than ever.

Mixed into the set were also some favourites, including the hit ‘Shake it, Shake it’. As stunning vocalist Megan Thomas and guitarist David Miatt took turns sharing the lines ‘I wanna talk’, Jimmy Shivers owned the stage gripping his bass as an iconic grunge figure. Looking well at home, Dave Wade Brown looked lost in concentration as he pounded the drums.

All Thomas Tantrums photos taken by, Ali Marchant

Also to appear at Do You DIY? in the downstairs setting of The Fireplace were the wonderful and smartly dressed as ever, Lucky Soul.

Lucky Soul photos by, Justin NG

With live acts not to be missed and involvement from the most ethical labels and London club nights, this is a day not to be missed.

By infiltrating the confines of the UK’s finest venues, Bloody Awful Poetry armed with some of the greatest new music on the planet, they have set about adding to the benefits of baths, straight roads, villas and drainage systems that the people of sub-Roman Britain are already experiencing.
Blending acoustic tinkerings, melodic meanderings, convivial merrymaking and upbeat, doo-wop, retro pop-rocking all in the name of enchanting your aural spuds and stunning your optical orbs – Bloody Awful Poetry are in dire need of a stiff drink. Will you join them for a tipple?
COME! LET US PLY OURSELVES WITH ENOUGH ALCOHOL TO SINK A SMALL OLIVER REED.

One of the hottest newest underground club nights to hit the east end of London,  LOVELESS will gives you a romanticised vision from the depths of the city at night, through the eyes of its subculture. LOVELESS will give you a soundtrack dating back from the alluring glamour of the 80’s, right through to this very modern day, picking out originality and style.

CLUB.THE.MAMMOTH. are ED and DAN, music promoters that put on bands, are in bands and love NEW music. Running regular nights (sometimes with friends) at the likes of The Stag’s Head, The Hobby Horse, The Macbeth and Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, put simply, they choose the best cutting edge bands and Djs that they believe should be heard, to play their nights! They also Dj, blog and put together the odd podcast…

Scared To Dance is a monthly club night in London playing indie pop, post-punk, C86, jangle pop, Sarah, Postcard, new wave and protopunk. It currently takes place on every last Saturday of the month at King’s Cross Social Club. It is really one to check out!

The Barbequties have a residency at The Boogaloo and have also played at other venues across London, including: The Met Bar, The Light Bar, Proud Camden, 100 Club, The Monarch – Camden, The Fly – New Oxford Street, St. Moritz – Soho, The Social – Soho, The Bathhouse – nr Liverpool Street, Prince Of Wales – Camden, Tabernacle/McQueen – nr Old Street, Viva Viva – Hornsey, The Gaff – Holloway, The Regent – Kensal Green, Iguana Bar – Manchester, and of course The Boogaloo!

For Folk’s Sake is an 18-month-old music website based in London but covering the world. They started writing about the emerging new folk scene (Peggy Sue, Laura Marling, Johnny Flynn et al) but have gradually expanded to covering anything we think the discerning non-traditional folk/roots/acoustic fan might like.

No One Died is a night like no other, so unlike all others is it, in fact, that it would almost be illegal to call it a club at all, it’s more like a party for your toes; a thumb wrestle with your dreams, a dance on fruitcake statue of liberty, in marzipan ballet shoes.

Don’t forget to check out their blog!