MAP Studio Cafe, Kentish Town, London - November 2017 newsletter.
Friday, November 03, 2017
MAP Studio Cafe has forwarded has forwarded its latest newsletter including details of events taking place during November 2017.
Map Studio Cafe November Newsletter.
Eclectic Events for November at MAP Studio Cafe.
Hello Friends!
Please take a moment to read up on the exciting events happening at MAP during November!
Events in November;
03/11 Undercover Cockney - 9pm £5 Entry
Having been hard at work in the studio over the summer Undercover Cockney are ready to release a new 4 track ep in November 2017. Undercover Cockney will take you on a dub trip past present and future. Full of sonic surprise and serious grooves. Currently promoting their single, Delax, out on General Sound Recordings. Performing live dubs of their own tunes and a few you may already know but never heard like this before. Their show involves two people, one playing percussion and electronics with the other using a combination of laptop, mixer, FX and synths. The genre is dub reggae with some extras here and there.
04/11 Jazz Bebop Session - 3pm £10 Entry
Come down to MAP for an afternoon of Bebop Live at MAP featuring:
Kate Williams (Piano), Nat Steele (Vibes), Adam King (Bass) and Derek Coleman (Drums)
04/11 David Vaughn - 8pm £8 Entry
Two 45 minute sets of original songs arranged especially for voice, piano/classical guitar, accordion and clarinet. The songs call on a number of influences including French chanson of the mid 20th century, modern and traditional latin jazz, and classical music. They are melodic in nature with intricately arranged accompaniments highlighting David Vaughan’s talents as both a performer, composer and arranger. Vaughan leads the show in his own relaxed, friendly style putting his audience at ease for what is an intimate, often heart-felt, sometimes dramatic, sometimes virtuosic show.
05/11 Untamed Thinkers - 2pm Free Entry
Come along and sharpen your intellect on concepts that lie outside of general chit-chat. Hosted by LaToyah Gill (The Untamed Artist), the forum will comprise of presentations and discussions which focus on academic, theoretical and speculative topics. The relaxed cafe atmosphere presents the ideal setting for first-time speakers and the less confident to practice debating amongst like-minded friends. Discussions will be conducted openly and freely, devoid of dogmatism. Guests are invited/encouraged to bring materials (essays, literature, papers, poetry etc) to share and aid the discussions. Topic: Truths?
05/11 Map Studio Youth Project - 6pm £3 Entry
showcasing the work of young musicians involved in organisations across London, who offer musicians the opportunities to develop their creative talents and performance skills. We will bring together young musicians between the ages of 12-25, their parents and teachers, and whoever else wants to get involved! One Sunday a month for 3 months their will be a battle of the bands which will be judged by a panel of professional musicians. A winner will be selected at the end of the 3 months to host their own gig.
09/11 Abstract Word - 8pm £5 Entry
A chance to see the unique blend of Music & spoken word fused with vocal & poetic verse that is the signature of Abstract Word who have been performing this ‘abstract narration’ style since 1995. Performing a long side the poets will be long time ‘Jazz Jam’ collaborator Oliver Stains on 8 string guitar plus Trombone & Saxophones provided by Richmond Trew + other Horn Players.
11/11 Evelyn Drach supported by Lostboy - 8pm £6 Entry
Evelyn Drach is a musician and storyteller of Transylvanian decent. Her work draws from living as an outsider in foreign landscapes, exploring abandoned buildings and walking vast distances in search of unravelling stories. She describes herself as a voyeur, untangling symbolism and searching for the quiet truth beneath the surface. Supported by Lostboy, a modern folk duo who mix close lyrical harmonies and fingerpicking guitar. Hailing from the North of England, Joe Law is originally from Doncaster and Andrew Osbourne from Cleethorpes. The duo’s original lyrics move over the accompaniment like duelling dragons with elements of 1960s folk revival in the writing.
19/11 ‘Art? Or Politics? It’s a riot…’ - 5pm £5 Entry
Is an entertaining monthly event exploring ideas, packed with music, spoken word, poetry and much more. It’s a place to share imagination and creativity and inspiration to help drive change in the world. Each event has a particular theme and this one is Female Voices.
19/11 Soca Sundays - 7.30pm
Dine and wine at MAP Studio Cafe on Soca Sundays! With DJs: Dj Fats, Zoomer D, Soca Massive, and live steel pans played by Pan Fever UK and special guest Trinidad Rio whilst Featuring a 3 course menu of Trinidadian cuisine.
23/11 Grain of Sand - 8pm £5 Entry
The fruits of excessive people-watching, eradicating anonymity one tale at a time. From the flaneûr’s eye, humorous characters, drenched in poetic language, retell their adventures. Accompanied by Alexi’s finely tuned fingers, the maestro graces these sketches with his musical mystique.
Investigating the fantastic potential of the city, the stories give reign to the bizarre and hopeful conjectures of everyday observation – the passing glance at the bus stop, the sombre couple in the coffee shop – and delight in its quotidian beauty, discarded daily amongst the infernal throng. With piano and bass, an hour of snapshot stories awaits. Drop in and out as you like and enjoy the stories with a crowd’s fluidity.
24/11 Talawa Roots - 9.30pm £5
Talawa Roots is a 5 piece reggae band playing a mixture of reggae and ska covers as well as original songs. With a lack of good live reggae in London Talawa Roots are keen to spread their music to those who may not have previously had access it, as well as introducing Reggae and ska to a wider audience. As the majority of band members were full time musicians in Barbados, Talawa Roots has an authentic rootsy feel that will appeal to Reggae enthusiasts and most of the public. With an undeniable feel good factor that becomes especially infectious when people join in and sing sing along to the covers they know. The band will followed immediately by North London’s premier Free Reggae night!! Roots, Reggae and Dancehall brought to you by local soundman and record collector DJ Roots Ting with special guest DJ Lepke. Expect good vibes and quality vinyl selections!
25/11 Footprints 8pm £8 Entry
‘Footprints’ is an informal group of musicians who come together, from different musical backgrounds and experiences, to share their enjoyment of playing great and sometimes neglected tunes from the jazz repertoire. An opportunity to enjoy a relaxed and inclusive evening of live jazz, close-up. Playing two sets which will bring together some well-known standards, from different periods and in a wide range of styles, with pieces by familiar jazz composers that you nevertheless won’t have heard before. Tunes will combine with flights of spontaneous improvisation in an accessible mix.
26/11 THE SURGERY From 11am-2pm, £5 per 30 min session
Reaching out to artists from various disciplines, to come and receive guidance and support on production, law and industry, from our very own events manager, artist and law student – LaToyah Gill.
All in addition to our regular recurring events:
Every Friday is REGGAE NIGHT, a free entry event where DJ’s ROOTS TING and LEPKE spin their encyclopaedic library of classic reggae dubplates.
On 12/11, the closest Sunday to the bolshevik revolution, MAP’s Soviet Cinema season commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1917 Russian Revolution by showing Dziga Vertov’s Man With a Movie Camera, introduced by Dr Louis Bayman, Lecturer in Film Studies at University of Southampton.
On Wednesday’s we have CHESS CLUB a great way of meeting new local people while brushing up your chess skills! All ages and skill levels welcome starting at 4:30.
We also have our free open mic night THE ARTERY, on Thursday 2nd, 16th and 30th – open to all-comers and audiences focussing mainly on acoustic music, but there are no rules! Compèred by Laurence Wood and talented songster Toby Nuttall. The Artery creates a warm and supportive atmosphere where performers young and old, new or experienced will be listened to and appreciated.
For those of you that don’t know, we have a fantastic RECORDING STUDIO with a great mix of vintage and modern gear and very reasonable rates! Also visit our website, for additional information here.
Looking for a Venue? MAP is available to hire for private parties, weddings, concerts, film shoots, record industry showcases, theatre productions, workshops, corporate events, film screenings, conferences and meetings. We offer a range of catering solutions from a simple buffet to three course meals with Champagne, with two fully stocked bars, draught beer and full PA system. We can cater for up to 80 people seated or 120 standing. please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.
Map Studio Cafe
46 Grafton Rd,
London NW5 3DU