This Feeling – London w/ The Ultra Violets // The Interests // High Windows // SUSAN
Info 04/02/23 The Water Rats – London Doors 7:30pm TICKETS >>> skiddle.com/e/36231912 The Ultra Violets >>> The Interests >>> High Windows >>> SUSAN >>> ‘This Feeling, Flying the flag for...
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CAPITAL PUNK PRESENTS A NIGHT AT THE WATER RATS
A night of new music from London’s up and coming bands… SISTER, WESLEY & BLOUSEY https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capital-punk-presents-a-night-at-the-water-rats-tickets-491368525487

Dead Or Alive Promotions Presents Justin Light & The Midnighters
Justin Light & The Midnighters offer up a rocking and rollicking evening of high-octane rhythm and blues. Their song writing employs traditional blues structures, catchy hooks, sassy lyrics and are...
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Jan 31
Vic Allen Album Launch
Doors: 19:30

Vic Allen Album Launch
Come and celebrate the launch of my debut album “Some Place I’d Rather Be”! Timings: Doors – 7.30pm Izzie Naylor – 8pm Vic Allen – 9pm There will be loads...
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Jan 27
Paul Carella and Jason Manns
Doors: 19:00

Paul Carella and Jason Manns
We can’t wait for our first shows of 2023, the second leg of #TheDadsTour with Jason Manns and Paul Carella in Oxford and London and a VIP pub crawl. Dates...
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Jan 26
White City Vultures
Doors: 19:00

White City Vultures
Come along to see us playing at the Rats again in Kings Cross on Thursday 26th Jan. You should be over your Christmas hangover by then and in need of...
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Jan 24
Dead or Alive Promotions
Doors: 19:30

Dead or Alive Promotions
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Jan 21
This Feeling – Big in 2023
Doors: 19:30

This Feeling – Big in 2023
“The best club in the UK for future rock & roll stars” Noel Gallagher

Frontier Station Album Launch Show
Frontier Station are launching their debut full-length album, and invite you all down to the Water Rats for a full-blown, unabridged and lavish playthrough of the album cover-to-cover. Featuring support...
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British Music Hall Society: The Life of Jay Laurier: A talk by Peter Charlton
Peter Charlton will tell the story of Jay Laurier from red-nose comic to Shakespearian knight and some silly songs joined together with Nine Inch Nails. Peter will be accompanied by...
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Jan 17
Dead or Alive Promotions
Doors: 19:30

Dead or Alive Promotions
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Jan 13
Anime Electro Night
Doors: 19:00

Anime Electro Night
Get ready for an incredible night of live performances and DJing with your favourite anime and Japanese electronic music! Dariasirene & Nyokee Present – Anime Electro Night! About: – Live...
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Jan 10
Dead or Alive Promotions
Doors: 19:30

Dead or Alive Promotions
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Sex Pissed Dolls | Georgia Crandon | LIVE at The Water Rats
THE SEX PISSED DOLLS – This all female punk rock band exploded onto the scene in 2014 and have been wowing audiences and festivals with their edgy, high octane performance...
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Jaso presents: The Red Orbkestra
An audio snapshot of depression fusing with hope, and electricity with nature.

NEW YEAR’S EVE – Free Entry!
Come and join us to say goodbye to 2022 and say hello to 2023! FREE ENTRY

Gertcha’s Christmas Rockney Show (+Special guest Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer)
Charity fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society UK. Gertcha’s Christmas Cracker will be a proper Rockney Knees up, featuring Chas & Dave’s best loved hits, plus some singalong classics played in...
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Hot Dang Dilly presents: Big Sandy and his Fly Rite Boys
Hot Dang Dilly Club and Big Sandy and the Fly Rite Boys present the last show of their mini UK and Euro tour at the legendary Water Rats Theatre, Grays...
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Slyder Smith & The Oblivion Kids presents: The NeverEnding Xmas Story
Oh no it isn’t… just an ordinary live gig… Oh yes it is… a spectacular triple bill, starring Slyder Smith and the Oblivion Kids, featuring Nina Courson with special guests,...
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This Feeling presents: The Rosadocs + support
The Rosadocs + support
Dec 16
Midnight Massacre
Doors: 19:00

Midnight Massacre
What do all the Christians in Hell do for Christmas? Get together for some sort of carol service…? CORRECT! This year it’s at the Water Rats! Join Charlie The Adventure...
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Gig Connection Christmas Party Gig 2022
With not long left of 2022, it is time again for our annual Christmas Party at the lovely old place that is The Water Rats. This year features live music...
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Dec 12
SEATTLE ’89
Doors: 18:30

SEATTLE ’89
VOLUME CLUB INVITE YOU TO NEW YEARS EVE SEATTLE 1989 THE GIG TO SAY GOODBYE TO THE 80’s AND HELLO TO THE 90’s ! FANCY DRESS IS ENCOURAGED!
Dec 10
The Klub London Christmas
Doors: 18:30

The Klub London Christmas
The Klub London Presents: Lucifer Star Machine The Blue Carpet Band The Spacewasters A night of full on rock’n’roll! Lucifer Star Machine play fired up Punk Rock’n’Roll. Their high energy...
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SLADY Xmas Single Launch Party
Cum On Feel The Noize with The Worlds Only All Female Slade tribute band, SLADY! Grab yer dancing shoes and get down and get with it at our, ‘Merry Xmas...
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Dec 08
The Horrifix
Doors: 18:00

The Horrifix
The Horrifix Xmas Show!
Dec 07
Vive Le X-Mess
Doors: 19:00

Vive Le X-Mess
Join us for the legendary Vive Le X-Mess Party at The Water Rats – London Kings Cross. Starring Vive Le Rock All Stars (Feat members of Janus Stark, Ruts DC,...
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Dec 06
Lačni Franz Live in London
Doors: 19:30

Lačni Franz Live in London
Lacni Franz is a rock band from Slovenia. Led by vocalist and frontman Zoran Predin, the band was one of the most loved and followed bands in Yugoslavia ’80 rich...
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Dec 03
This Feeling presents: Jeebo
Doors: 19:30

This Feeling presents: Jeebo
Jeebo + support

Tom McRae presents: SOME DARK CAFÉ TOO
Tom McRae playing an intimate solo show at The Water Rats, King’s Cross, London.
Dec 01
Lighthouse + support
Doors: 19:00

Lighthouse + support
Lighthouse are a four piece indie/alt-rock band from London, formed through mutual love of iconic UK bands such as Arctic Monkeys, Catfish and The Bottlemen and The Libertines. Lighthouse love...
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MJR Promotions presents : The King’s Cats
The King’s Cats + support

C2C presents: Kezia Gill: SOLD OUT
Midlands based Singer/Songwriter Kezia Gill, has been singing professionally for over 15 years. Born in Nottingham to a large musical family of Irish descent, her early years were spent surrounded...
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Matthew Crampton – Have a Banana!
Doors 7.00pm, Show 7.30pm (Ends by 9.30pm) Come eat before the show at The Water Rats Advance tickets £12, £15 on the night ——————— ‘The more you sing, the more...
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Nov 26
DARK SPIRITS OF THE 80’s
Doors: 23:00

DARK SPIRITS OF THE 80’s
DARK SPIRITS OF THE 80’s DARK DANCE PARTY ABSOLUTION UK PRESENTS: DARK SPIRITS OF THE 80’s..Dark Dance Party..A new night at the legendary venue Water Rats in the heart of...
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Salad play live at The Water Rats
How do you like your salad? Piled up on your plate squeezed up against the main course? Or served up as an hors d’oeuvres? Or do you wait to consume...
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Jo-Jo & The Teeth ALBUM RELEASE w/ Superbird & The Molotovs!!
The Wild Child Society is ABSOLUTELY PUMPED to announce that we are hosting Jo-Jo & The Teeth’s ALBUM RELEASE PARTY on November 25th at The Water Rats in Kings Cross!!!...
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C2C presents: Kezia Gill: SOLD OUT
Midlands based Singer/Songwriter Kezia Gill, has been singing professionally for over 15 years. Born in Nottingham to a large musical family of Irish descent, her early years were spent surrounded...
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Green Note Presents… Jeffrey Foucault
£ 17.50 / Age 18 And Up ”Songwriting brilliance.” Mojo Additional Info: JEFFREY FOUCAULT:In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in...
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Green Note presents… Rosie Brown – Album Launch
£ 14.00 / Age 18 And Up Launch gig to celebrate release of fourth studio album Additional Info: Superior musical minds following their hearts – MojoEthereal… entrancing – IndependentSeductive and...
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Nov 21
In Waves
Doors: 19:00

In Waves
Following their debut release receiving BBC Introducing Track of the Week and selling out their first headline show at the Sebright Arms in London, In Waves have no interest in...
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Bettie’s Bombshells Bowie Ball London Fashion Runway Rock Show + Healthy Junkies & Menopause
Bettie’s Bombshells Bowie Ball London Fashion Runway Rock Show on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Wenlock & Essex, 18-26 Essex Road, N1 8LN, London, Angel Tube Station I Doors 5pm...
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This Feeling presents – Paradise Row + support
“The best club in the UK for future Rock n Roll stars.” Noel Gallagher “If you’re going to see the emergence of a new great band you’ll see them at...
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All The Young | London, The Water Rats
Scruff of the Neck presents All The Young Listen: https://spoti.fi/3hCrYkk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alltheyoung Instagram: @weareaty Twitter: @weareaty Friday 18 November 2022 | The Water Rats, London With support 18+ | £10...
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Piccadilly Circus: Bright Lights, Fifty Years of Entertainment. A talk by Midge Gillies
Midge Gillies, author of Marie Lloyd, The One and Only, will be talking about her new book, which she describes as “a people’s history” of Piccadilly Circus. She will discuss...
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Green Note Presents… Sam Lewis
£ 15.00 / Age 18 And Up Additional Info: SAM LEWIS: Sam Lewis has collaborated with everyone from Leon Russell to The Wood Brothers. Chris Stapleton dubbed him “a modern...
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Nov 15
Reb Fountain
Doors: 19:00

Reb Fountain
Multi-award winning Flying Nun artist Reb Fountain performs with her all-star band at The Water Rats, Nov 15th, 2022. Reb effortlessly combines pop elements with her trademark noir folk-punk sound...
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Complete Control presents: David Devant and his Spirit Wife
The welcome return of the brilliant David Devant and his Spirit Wife, to the Water Rats. All the more exciting given how overdue it is, their last visit, for Christmas...
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The Hooligans, Live in London
A new Breed Of Hooliganisim come to the Legendary Water Rats. With Guests TBC. £10 In ADV £15 OTD.
Nov 09
Tommy Hodgson / 4 Play
Doors: 19:30

Tommy Hodgson / 4 Play
4 Play at the Water Rats. Tommy Hodgson, Hoji, Bud E. Kers and Xavier Collins come together live for the first time to bring you a delightful fusion of folk,...
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Nov 08
Lambton
Doors: 19:30

Lambton
A tastefully late Halloween Spectacular.
Nov 07
Bashar Murad in London
Doors: 20:00

Bashar Murad in London
Mesmerising Arabic pop jumbo by the Jerusalemite trailblazer lights up Kings Cross’ The Water Rats on November 07! Iconic pop artist Bashar Murad blazed onto the music scene in 2018...
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Gary Crowley’s Indie 90’s Playback Launch Party
Gary will be launching his new compilation album ‘Indie 90’s Playback’ with a special party for just 100 people. He’ll be playing some of the tracks, talking about some of...
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This Feeling – LDN w/ Vega Rally // HAWKE THE BAND // Rapturous // INI LOWE
05/11/22 The Water Rats – London Doors 7:30pm TICKETS >>> skiddle.com/e/36140124 Vega Rally >>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Z8P84mFYvWBXkeL2qFpcg… HAWKE THE BAND >>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/4J60NlrfKz5XOOG2qi2jGY… Rapturous >>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/1atDrO7bsojTEbAXliN1rf… INI LOWE >>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/13gI0GwswOkauxXzEstB9H… “If you’re going...
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Henry Facey / Nathan Johnston Back to Back at The Water Rats
Don’t miss this very special event featuring back to back performances from English singer-songwriter Henry Facey playing songs from his debut album Ocean Sky along with new unreleased material and...
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KLANGPHONICS • Techno. Live. • London
KLANGPHONICS | Techno. Live. 3.11.2022 | London | The Water Rats Doors: 20:00 Support: BRØR KLANGPHONICS are a trio that produce and perform live electronic music. By using a combination...
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Loosechange presents – The Youth Play, Saint Clair, Minerva, Felix Drive @ The Water Rats
…Head over to our instagram to find out more @loosechangegigs

British Music Hall Society presents: Joan Turner – The Voice of an Angel, the Wit of the Devil
An evening remembering and celebrating the life of Joan Turner featuring archive footage and interviews with family and friends that knew Joan.

UK-JP Community Halloween Party Gig 2022
Halloween Party 2022 brought to you by Gig Connection and Japanese English Meetup Featuring live music from Gig Connection favourites Re:Make, Press X and more to be announced, this is...
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London Greek Music presents: A tribute to the songs and virtuosity of Manolis Hiotis
Manolis Hiotis is one of the most significant composers and bouzouki virtuoso, and also revolutionised the bouzouki adding one more string and changing the tuning. His virtuosity was admired all...
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XTC tribute night with Fossil Fools
Back for the annual celebration of the music of XTC.

DISPLACED: An Evening with Nicky Rubin
An evening of eclectic music ranging from Americana to Rock to traditional Lebanese music. This is an annual event at Water Rats hosted by the charismatic Nicky Rubin and his...
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Billy Sullivan + Jack Fletcher Band @ The Water Rats, London
Billy Sullivan, former front man of The Spitfires, brings his exciting new band to the world famous Water Rats, for a special show. Billy will be showcasing many of his...
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Oct 26
Robin Harris + Olly Williams
Doors: 19:30

Robin Harris + Olly Williams
Come to The Water Rats in King’s Cross on October 26th for a rousing evening of live music, with sets from Robin Harris and Olly Williams, each with their own...
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Rock N Roll Book Club – Simon Williams. Pandamonium!: How Not to Run a Record Label
With his seat at NME high table back in the day, and his knack for finding a good band amidst the mire, Simon Williams was always a mover shaker, and...
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Microdot In London – SOLD OUT
On Sunday the 23rd of October 2022 the Microdot road show will roll into London and appear at the legendary Water Rats. Hardcore Oasis fans will need no introduction to...
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A Band Called Malice Tribute to The Jam
A band called malice are excited to be returning to The Water Rats on 22/10/22 on stage at 8.30 http://www.facebook.com/TheWaterRatsVenue Playing hits of The Jam

Potato 5 at Water Rats – SOLD OUT
First London reunion of 80s ska band Potato 5 + special guest.

British Music Hall Society presents: Marie Lloyd: Queen of the Halls
To commemorate the 100th anniversary since the death of Marie Lloyd, Christine Padwick and Alison Young will examine the life and legacy of the first female celebrity of popular entertainment....
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Oct 19
Jan Simson Live Show
Doors: 19:30

Jan Simson Live Show
This is the debut event of the Jan Simson Live Show featuring Creature. and a to-be-announced special guest. Hosted at The Water Rats in King’s Cross on October 19th, 2022....
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This Feeling – LONDON w/ Cian Downing // The Voyd // Alibi // Valium State
Info The Water Rats – London 15/10/22 Doors 7:30pm TICKETS >>> http://skiddle.com/e/36124251 Cian Downing >>> The Voyd >>> Alibi >>> Valium State >>> “The best club in the UK for...
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Oct 14
Tiny Magnetic Pets & Tin Gun
Doors: 20:00

Tiny Magnetic Pets & Tin Gun
TMP & Tin Gun are returning to The Water Rats. Expect some loud synthy tunes!

Warner E. Hodges & Ryan Hamilton
Warner E. Hodges & Ryan Hamilton co-headline Water Rats, Kings Cross. Full headline sets from Warner and Ryan and will both be backed by The Warner E. Hodges Band. Support...
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Oct 08
DARK SPIRITS OF THE 80’s
Doors: 23:00

DARK SPIRITS OF THE 80’s
DARK SPIRITS OF THE 80’s LAUNCH PARTY ABSOLUTION UK PRESENTS: DARK SPIRITS OF THE 80’s..Launch Party.. A brand new night at the legendary Water Rats in the heart of London.....
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Oct 08
Miss Bowie at the Water Rats
Doors: 19:30

Miss Bowie at the Water Rats
***Miss Bowie and the New Killer Stars*** A David Bowie tribute band hailing from Nottingham who have fast built a reputation for great live performances of Bowie’s wonderful music. Miss...
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Songs of Preys present: AUSGANG Live in London + Healthy Junkies and The Go-Go Cult
A Songs of Preys Music Production of 80’s Post-Punk/Goth icons AUSGANG returning to the live stage at The Water Rats in London. With support from Healthy Junkies and The Go-Go...
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The Pogue Traders (Pogues 40th anniversary night)
Forty years ago in 1982, a new group played their first ever gig at The Pindar of Wakefield. It was 4th October 1982 when James Fearnley, Shane MacGowan, Spider Stacy...
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This Feeling – LONDON w/ Colour TV + Junkyard Romantics + Iconics + Another Day
Info 01/10/22 The Water Rats – London Doors 7:30pm TICKETS >>> skiddle.com/e/36157538 Colour TV >>> Junkyard Romantics >>> Iconics >>> Another Day >>> “This Feeling, Flying the flag for British...
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Sep 30
Lips Can Kill 2 in London
Doors: 19:00

Lips Can Kill 2 in London
The Lips Can Kill 2 is coming to London on the 30th September at The Water Rats , get your tickets : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/lips-can-kill-tour-2… Tokyo Taboo – Riotous rockers Tokyo Taboo...
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Sep 28
Slim Chance
Doors: 19:30

Slim Chance
Slim Chance is a tight band of good friends, which has evolved around three original members of Ronnie Lane’s band – Steve Bingham, Charlie Hart and Steve Simpson. They are...
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Golden Spike, Chelsea Girls and Toby Martin at Water Rats
Join us for a night of Folk Rock Art debauchery at Water Rats www.facebook.com/TheWaterRatsVenue TOBY MARTIN from Aussie legends Youth Group opens the night, playing songs from his brand new...
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Sep 24
Farewell For Now
Doors: 19:00

Farewell For Now
The last 10 years have been an absolute pleasure. We’d love it if you could join us for one last hurrah!
Sep 23
EMMA SEE (Single Launch)
Doors: 19:30

EMMA SEE (Single Launch)
Lume Presents EMMA SEE ‘Single Launch’ Bio EMMA SEE is an Electronic Pop artist based in London. Raised in the Danish countryside to a painter and a bronze-caster, EMMA SEE...
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Green Note presents: Charlie Dore & Michele Stodart
Charlie Dore And Michele Stodart – The Hundred Miles Tour Celestial in its elegance – The Independent Stunning – Folk Radio UK With multiple awards between them, CHARLIE DORE and...
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Ellie M @ Water Rats *single launch party* with support from Ashaine White and Kitty
DOORS: 7.30pm Tickets available on DICE: https://dice.fm/event/g2vgb ELLIE M: (single launch party) Following the release of her acclaimed series of singles – ‘Out Of The Blue’, ‘R.O.C.D’ and ‘Feel It...
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Dead AIR Gig & Drinks🙂🍻 @The Waterats – KINGS CROSS
If you are new to London and have never been to THE WATERATS in KINGS CROSS, this will be a great event to come to – Some Legendary acts have...
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The Jackie Oates Trio – Gracious Wings Launch – London
September 2022 sees the launch of ‘Gracious Wings’, the 8th solo studio album by Jackie Oates. Jackie has once again been working with producer and sound engineer Richard Evans in...
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Sep 18
Will Allen
Doors: 19:30

Will Allen
“It’s a long time since I heard somebody with such a great sense of rhythm and such sensitivity”– Mike Harding Will Allen (Brown Boots/Club Débris) is an expert button accordionist,...
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This Feeling presents: Comforts
‘This Feeling, flying the flag for British guitar music’ Sergio Pizzorno

TILLY ELECTRONICS & Transhuman Rebirth live in London!
Tilly Electronics are Anyone and Anybody from Planet Tilly. They travelled in 2019 to earth to spread their music full of glittering love and joy in colourful black and white....
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British Music Hall Society presents: The Art of Music Hall and Variety II – a talk by Alison Young
Following on from her October 2019 talk on this subject, Alison will take a further look at the art and artists inspired and influenced by music hall and variety theatre.
Sep 14
Kraut Spice
Doors: 19:30

Kraut Spice
“Samuel Ch. Zernig’s brilliant show”, All That Dazzles. It’s 1996 in suburban Germany when 8-year-old deacon’s son Samuel sees his first-ever music video, leading to an eventful epiphany. Follow this...
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Bandeoke — ICMP Freshers 2022
If you are yet to attend one of our Bandeoke events, you’re in for a treat! Think karaoke, but with a live band! We supply the backline, The Water Rats...
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FAIRIE AT THE WATER RATS MONDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2022
GIG AT THE WATER RATS ✨☁️💕 Come celebrate my new single release of Dreamy (out 1st September) with support from @sarahcollinsandfriends and @jessangela_ Where: The Water Rats, 328 Gray’s Inn...
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Sep 10
Electric Dreams
Doors: 23:00

Electric Dreams
DJS Valeriun,Stix and The Baron will be playing the mix of Alternative 80’s/New Wave/New Romantic/Goth/Industrial and Punk we have been playing for over 25 years now. This is our third...
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Pennyblack Music Presents Heist and Idiot Son
Pennyblackmusic will be presenting our first Bands’ Night in two and a half years at The Water Rats in London on Saturday 10th September 2022. HEIST It has been eighteen...
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Zest Hope Successes: Album Launch
Colourful, Imaginative, Upbeat, Melodic Indie Guitar Pop

RED MEDUSA & David Lee Morgan Double Book Launch
Two of London’s cutting edge contemporary spoken word artists and poets join forces to bring you a night of linguistic triumph. Back to back book launches, performances by both authors...
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The British Music Hall Society 59th Birthday Show
Hosted by Colin Simmons An enthralling and enticing evening of entertainments.
Sep 05
Rattle presents: Homecoming
Doors: 19:00

Rattle presents: Homecoming
Rattle is excited to be hosting this event with the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance to bring you a collection of alumni from the past three graduating years. To showcase...
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Sep 04
Ella McCready EP Launch Gig
Doors: 19:00

Ella McCready EP Launch Gig
Ella McCready is releasing her debut EP and can’t wait to celebrate with a night of amazing live music! Ella McCready is a soul/pop artist hailing from London. Born into...
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This Feeling presents: The Kairos
The Water Rats – London 03/09/22 Doors 7:30pm TICKETS >>> http://skiddle.com/e/36098840 The Karios >>>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/6zEu8fRL48KCcp63YVG3qR… “The best club in the UK for future Rock n Roll stars” Noel Gallagher
Aug 31
Henry Taylour
Doors: 19:00

Henry Taylour
Henry Taylour plays live at The Water Rats in Kings Cross, with music also from Amelia McFall and Arthur Sawbridge.

Green Note Presents… Whitney Rose
£ 15.00 / Age All Ages WHITNEY ROSE: Whitney Rose is an award winning internationally lauded and critically acclaimed vocalist and songwriter whose music bends genres and transcends international boundaries....
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Aug 27
Henry Facey & Band
Doors: 19:00

Henry Facey & Band
To celebrate the release of the B-side of the album Ocean Sky, entitled Struck From Above, we have booked the mythical venue The Water Rats in the heart of London....
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Aug 23
Kings Cross Film Awards
Doors: 12:00

Kings Cross Film Awards
A three day international film festival in central London. Showcasing the best new features and shorts from around the globe. https://kingscrossfilmawards.com/

Secret Jazz Diaries Live Show
An award-winning comedy show hosted by fictional jazz trumpeter, Louis Horne (Andy Davies), a former child prodigy whose early years were tainted by the lure of fame. Now as a...
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This Feeling presents: The Flitz
“If you’re going to see the emergence of a new great band you’ll see them at This Feeling first.” Carl Barat

Complete Control presents: An Evening with Swill Odgers
On Friday 19th August there is a very special London show at The Water Rats in Kings Cross. From 7:30PM the venue will be given over to ‘An Evening with Swill...
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Aug 15
Hoops and Hookups
Doors: 19:10

Hoops and Hookups
Live performances of a new dark comedy play, exploring identity and psychological disorders. Performing at The Water Rats in Kings Cross as part of Camden Fringe.

GLASS BOY/ This girl lost her body CAMDEN FRINGE
Suver Nuver Productions, founded by siblings Ruby & Gabriel Phelan, will be sharing a fabulous evening of their two latest projects; The brilliant play ‘Glass Boy’ & Ruby’s second film...
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Aug 13
EuroStarz in Concert 2022
Doors: 20:00

EuroStarz in Concert 2022
What’s another year? Well for Eurovision fans it’s a very long time! If you can’t wait a full year to get your next Eurovision fix then come to EuroStarz In...
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Aug 11
KNIGHT
Doors: 19:00

KNIGHT
KNIGHT + support
Aug 10
Ugly Yeti | The Water Rats
Doors: 19:00

Ugly Yeti | The Water Rats
We’ll be headlining The Water Rats in our very first self-organised show! Joining us on stage are the wonderful AUBREY, Last of the Misfit Heroes and UltraViolet. You won’t want...
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Gig Connection presents: Japanese City Pop Night in London
Have you ever ran into a track called “Plastic Love” by Mariya Takeuchi on YouTube? (of course you have) Whether it was a bug in the algorithm or some random...
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It’s About Time: Book Launch
Book Launch

This Feeling presents: Jacoby
Jacoby Lilac The Rambling Club Grant Taylor
Aug 05
Prussian Dolls
Doors: 19:30

Prussian Dolls
It has been almost three years since we last played a public gig at our usual haunt, but we are back this August with the full line up for an...
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Aug 05
Prussian Dolls
Doors: 19:00

Prussian Dolls
It has been almost three years since we last played a public gig at our usual haunt, but we are back this August with the full line up for an...
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SongTeller – A Night of LGBT Songwriters
Camden Fringe presents SongTeller – A one off, immersive celebration of the finest emerging LGBTQ+ songwriters London has to offer. Backed by formidable bands to put on an unforgettable live...
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Aug 01
The Camden Fringe Festival
Doors: 19:00

The Camden Fringe Festival
The 16th Camden Fringe is hitting north London in August 2022. 200+ events already announced. Please see the What’s On page for the full programme of theatre, comedy, dance and...
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Camden Fringe Festival Presents: CJ Hopkins: The Art of Fitting Out
Just a few words that can be used to describe CJ Hopkins debut show ‘The Art of Fitting Out’ which comes to The Water Rats in Kings Cross on August...
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Being True to Yourself Never Goes Out of Style. An Evening of Cabaret
An evening of dual cabaret performances brought to you by Aoibheann Malone and Lindsay Booth. -What’s The Craic Cabaret: A Cabaret about Ireland and Leaving Home -Getting Bi: One Woman’s...
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Rattle presents: Paul James + support
Rattle is proud to present Paul James Live. Join Paul James as he headlines The Water Rats! Supported by a range of talent from London- this night is not to...
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THE VALLA – MISFITS EP LAUNCH
Come party with us at our biggest headline show to date, as we launch our new EP ‘Misfits’! With support from our beautiful friends Cristina Hart and Tummyache.

Jade Whitfield: Oh but that first kiss…
The big wide world of dating can be terrifying at best especially when you’re desperate to move on from an ex. With anecdotes from hinge dates and night outs Jade...
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Jul 24
Necronomidol
Doors: 20:00

Necronomidol
NECRONOMIDOL is a Japanese idol unit. We play mainly metal and darkwave. Our performances are like being beckoned to a netherworld of beauty and terror.
Jul 23
Jason Manns + Paul Carella
Doors: 19:00

Jason Manns + Paul Carella
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/jason-manns-paul-carella… Gallus Promotions is once again, proud to bring you Jason Manns and Paul Carella on their 2022 UK Tour. Jason is a successful singer/songwriter and producer and Paul...
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Will Whisson – Different Sides Tour
Catch us in London as we return to one of our fav venues in the city as part of our ‘Different Sides Tour.’ ————————————— Following on from the release of...
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Single Launch at The Water Rats
Launching her new single, Peter Pan, Charlotte Campbell takes the stage at London’s Water Rats in Kings Cross. Playing songs and telling stories from her recent album, On The Southbank,...
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Stephen Evens Band/Micko & The Mellotronics/AlterModerns
Spectacular live music from three lightening bands

David Lee Morgan – Poems on Gender (London Preview)
POEMS ON GENDER Written and performed by David Lee Morgan, a London, UK, and BBC Poetry Slam Champion. The event also features two other popular poets Red Medusa and T...
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This Feeling – London w/ HAWKE THE BAND // Nobodies Birthday // Common Goldfish // Loose Puppet
Water Rats – London 16/07/22 Doors 7:30pm TICKETS >>> http://skiddle.com/e/36097766 HAWKE THE BAND >>>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/4J60NlrfKz5XOOG2qi2jGY… Nobodies Birthday >>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/30BYfk2Q4TIUvD0twf1PQl… Common Goldfish >>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Mmv28h1DOKGQEPxJBqe8F… Loose Puppet >>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iRTcGOfySIb5qddg5YT3k… “The best club...
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This Feeling – London w/ HAWKE THE BAND // Nobodies Birthday // Common Goldfish // Loose Puppet
—–Info—– Water Rats – London 16/07/22 Doors 7:30pm TICKETS >>> http://skiddle.com/e/36097766 HAWKE THE BAND >>>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/4J60NlrfKz5XOOG2qi2jGY… Nobodies Birthday >>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/30BYfk2Q4TIUvD0twf1PQl… Common Goldfish >>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Mmv28h1DOKGQEPxJBqe8F… Loose Puppet >>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iRTcGOfySIb5qddg5YT3k… “The best...
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Mulveye Live! Album concert launch at The Water Rats, Kings Cross, London
I will be performing with my band live for the first time at the iconic Water Rats venue (lovely place despite the name), playing songs from my debut album Let...
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Jul 14
The Indie Resurrection
Doors: 19:30

The Indie Resurrection
Live from one of London’s most iconic music venues, the classic indie party band cover legendary 80s and 90s anthems from Baggy to Britpop and beyond… Remember when we were...
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Sam Kennard presents: Cabaret: Jew you hear the people sing?
A cabaret exploring Jewish history, stories and identity through musical theatre. www.trybooking.co.uk/BPBO Hello! Thanks for visiting the event page for my cabaret, Jew You Hear the People Sing? I really...
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Jul 09
Electric Dreams
Doors: 22:00

Electric Dreams
ELECTRIC DREAMS DJS Valeriun,Stix,The Baron and guest DJs will be playing the mix of Alternative 80’s/New Wave/New Romantic/Goth/Industrial and Punk we have been playing for over 25 years now. This...
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Jul 08
The Public Bungalow
Doors: 19:00

The Public Bungalow
Four years in the making, The Public Bungalow is performing its debut live show, bringing a mind-blowing 14-piece ensemble to the Water Rats on Friday, July 8th, 2022. The Public...
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British Music Hall Society presents: An evening with Scott St Martyn
Dean Caston in conversation with Scott about his career in musical theatre. Shows include The Rocky Horror Show, West Side Story and the London palladium production of La Cage Aux...
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CAPITAL PUNK PRESENTS A NIGHT AT THE WATER RATS
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British Music Hall Society presents:
An evening remembering The Tiller Girls. Interviews and archive footage.
Jul 03
Rebetiko & Blues
Doors: 19:30

Rebetiko & Blues
A show that we have been working on lately and we are very excited. From Vamvakaris and Tsitsanis to BB King, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Hendricks, Steve Ray Vaughan; We find...
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This Feeling – London w/ Maystones // Burning Juniper // Fuzz Skyler // The Divisions
02/07/22 Water Rats – London Doors 7pm TICKETS >>> http://skiddle.com/e/36091177 Maystones >>>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/27FQGNAnR4VwbXJjdQaymN… Burning Juniper >>> https://www.instagram.com/burningjuniper/ Fuzz Skyler >>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/3UtHhWzcqx0r0phRmPiRKA… The Divisions >>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/7pVZ9b2khlhNZoKmaXOGgl… “The best club in the...
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Jul 01
FRANSIS – EP Launch
Doors: 19:15

FRANSIS – EP Launch
Come and share the excitement of FRANSIS’ Debut EP ‘Honeymoon’ which will be released on the day! Be the first to hear the full EP live, exclusive unheard new material...
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THE DREAMING SPIRES – Brothers in Brooklyn – 10 Year Anniversary Show
Black Cat Music and the Dreaming Spires present THE DREAMING SPIRES celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut album BROTHERS IN BROOKLYN Originally released by Clubhouse Records in June 2012...
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THE DREAMING SPIRES – Brothers in Brooklyn – 10 year anniversary show
Black Cat Music and the Dreaming Spires present THE DREAMING SPIRES celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut album BROTHERS IN BROOKLYN Originally released by Clubhouse Records in June 2012...
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A Very Special Acoustic Evening…
The band Del Bromham formed was called Stray (back then it was The Stray) and has virtually been his life’s work ever since. Stray released their first album back in...
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10th Annual London Bowie Fan Event

10th Annual London Bowie Fan Event
The 10th London Bowie Fan Event. Not for profit. Supporting the Terrence Higgins Trust. A night of Bowie Music and arrangements by live artists. Featuring musician Monica Frank, Kevin Armstrong...
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FOXYMOP PEARL JAM TRIBUTE @ WATER RATS, LONDON
Foxymop are the UK’s most authentic tribute to Rock and Roll Hall Of Famers and Grunge survivors Pearl Jam. 30 years on from Pearl Jam putting Seattle on the map,...
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Gotobeat presents ENTT with State Wild and Tom Church
Gotobeat is excited to team up with The Water Rats to welcome an exceptional lineup on Thursday, June 23rd. 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 £𝟴.𝟵𝟬 + £𝟭 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 / 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿...
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Jun 22
MOSES and friends
Doors: 19:00

MOSES and friends
MOSES at a favourite venue for midsummer music love JOY.

This Feeling – London w/ Velvet Starlings
Doors 7:30pm TICKETS >>> http://skiddle.com/e/36047997 Velvet Starlings >>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lgAmzSWqn0EwH8lyoJ17Q… “If you’re going to see the emergence of a new great band you’ll see them at This Feeling first.”

Tom Cridland – Elton John night at The Water Rats
Tom Cridland’s Elton John Band will be playing some of Elton John’s best loved classic hits, album tracks, deep cuts and fan favourites at The Water Rats on the evening...
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You Can’t Kill the Spirit . A celebration of the life and music of Julie Felix
A special concert to commemorate and celebrate the legendary Julie Felix who passed away in March 2020. Featuring the award winning folk singer/songwriters Linda Moylan and Odette Michell and the...
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Jun 12
Wolfsbane
Doors: 19:00

Wolfsbane
Tamworth legends WOLFSBANE play The Water Rats, Kings Cross, London. Support TBA
Jun 11
Electric Dreams Club
Doors: 22:00

Electric Dreams Club
ELECTRIC DREAMS DJS Valeriun,Stix,The Baron and guest DJs will be playing the mix of Alternative 80’s/New Wave/New Romantic/Goth/Industrial and Punk we have been playing for over 25 years now. This...
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Album launch party at the word famous WaterRats
Album launch night of Hell on Earth/In The Game Of Life By The JB Concept With special guests on the night

British Music Hall Society presents: Forgotten Heroes OF Comedy
Forgotten Heroes OF Comedy Presented by Robert Ross In this long overdue and affectionate salute, celebrated comedy historian Robert Ross pays tribute to some of the finest, funniest and most...
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Green Note Presents… Chastity Brown
£ 14.00 / Age 18 And Up A storyteller in the blues tradition… Additional Info: CHASTITY BROWN is a storyteller in the blues tradition. The daughter of a black blues...
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This Feeling presents WHARVES
WHARVES >>> https://open.spotify.com/artist/5BQlLI26wRTZlery7mKL9t… “If you’re going to see the emergence of a new great band you’ll see them at This Feeling first.” Carl Barat

This Feeling – London w/ WHARVES // Ramona Marx // Sourdough // Playing Field
——INFO—— The Water Rats – London 04/06/22 Doors 7:30pm TICKETS >>> http://skiddle.com/e/36047982 WHARVES >>> Ramona Marx >>> Sourdough >>> Playing Field >>> https://soundcloud.com/playingfield?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing “If you’re going to see the emergence...
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President Elect’s Summer Party
Come down and celebrate President Elect’s EP Release, along with the start of summer for an incredible night of fun energetic music. Kicking off summer in the best way possible!...
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The Wasps + Picture Frame Seduction Jubilee Tour 2022
The Wasps first UK gig since 1979!! Performing their songs from 1976-1979 and from their new album “Punk Prayer”. The Water Rats, Live Music Venue, London + Picture Frame Seduction...
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Green Note Presents… Suzie Ungerleider
£ 15.00 / Age 18 And Up A superlative scene-setter and storyteller Additional Info: Vancouver songwriter SUZIE UNGERLEIDER traded for nearly 25 years under the name Oh Susanna, in which...
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Mark Morriss (full band show)
Mark Morriss with full band playing hits from Look Up, plus songs from his other three solo albumsl. Support from Nigel Clarke (Dodgy) and William Douglas (Miracle Glass Company).

FolkonMonday presents: Ben Walker + support
BBC Folk Award winner Ben Walker was recently hailed as one of ‘the best acoustic guitarists in the world right now’ by Total Guitar magazine and ‘a great guitarist, composer...
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Rock N Roll Book Club + Bugbear presents: Malcom Garrett
ROCK N ROLL ART CLUB WITH MALCOLM GARRETT+Art Statement+Q And A+Alison Beale+DJ Tony Bugbear Rock N Roll Book Club Special– Malcolm Garrett’s Art Statement: a very special evening …but there’s...
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May 24
Flo Perlin
Doors: 20:15

Flo Perlin
£ 12.00 / Age 18 And Up Her voice is that of an angel Additional Info: “Her voice is that of an angel – Bill Adamson With Just A Hint...
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Alissa Finn presents: Confessions of a Goddess Unhinged
A musical cabaret reclaiming the stories of goddesses found within Greek mythology.

This Feeling – London w / Darlings
——Info—— The Water Rats – London 21/05/22 Doors 7:30pm TICKETS >>> http://skiddle.com/e/36000542 Darlings >>> “If you’re going to see the emergence of a new great band you’ll see them at...
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Vive Le Rock Presents- DESPERATE MEASURES, THE DUEL AND SEVEN DAYS AND DOESN’T DIE
Vive Le Rock Presents- DESPERATE MEASURES, THE DUEL AND SEVEN DAYS AND DOESN’T DIE

British Music Hall Society presents: The Life of Renée Houston, presented by Miranda Houston
Miranda, author of Renee Houston, Spirit Of The Irresistibles, tells the story of Renee’s compelling performing life – in theatre, radio, TV and film. Stories include being sacked by Peter...
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May 18
Lume presents: Matt Taylor
Doors: 19:00

Lume presents: Matt Taylor
Lume presents: Matt Taylor
May 17
The New Sticky
Doors: 20:00

The New Sticky
THE RETURN OF THE NEW STICKY
May 14
Ridiculous Live
Doors: 20:30

Ridiculous Live
May 14
Bugbear presents: Ridiculous
Doors: 19:00

Bugbear presents: Ridiculous
RIDICULOUS GIG ALERT!!! Ridiculous will play live at the The Water Rats, King’s Cross, London on Saturday 14th of May 2022. Pop it in your diary and by for ticket...
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May 13
The Kynd at The Water Rats
Doors: 19:30

The Kynd at The Water Rats
The Kynd return to the capital and one of their favourite venues, The Water Rats, for a rare live performance. Expect songs from their cult 90’s album ‘Shakedown’ alongside brand...
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May 12
Son of Town Hall
Doors: 20:15

Son of Town Hall
£ 14.00 / Age 18 And Up “Seamless vocal harmonies…” – The Observer Additional Info: “Seamless vocal harmonies… stories of sea voyages, betrayal and desolation… a more coherent concept album...
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May 09
Pint of Science
Doors: 19:00

Pint of Science
A science festival running simultaneously in pubs, cafes, bars and spaces across the UK and globally every May.

This Feeling – London w/ San Quentin // The Lotts // The Year in Pictures // Paradise Row
——Info—— The Water Rats – London 07/05/22 Doors 7:30pm TICKETS >>> http://skiddle.com/e/36035583 San Quentin >>> The Lotts >>> The Year in Pictures >>> Paradise Row >>> “If you’re going to...
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ANDREA + Special guests – Water Rats
ANDREA: ANDREA is fronting female artists/producers to the fullest being all hands on with her projects, writing and producing all of the songs herself. She eagers to push boundaries with...
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May 05
GRUNGERS
Doors: 19:00

GRUNGERS
Hello Space Cadets! Your favorite stoners are back in London for an evening of rock n roll at the famous Water Rats. Thursday 5th May save the date…see you there….....
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3tone Records presents: Bright Young People
Bright Young People

MAYDAY M’AIDEZ – CHARITY GIG IN AID OF WAR REFUGEES
Join us at the iconic WATER RATS live music venue for a night of Pop, Folk & Rock music, featuring 5 hand picked acts. All proceeds go to the DEC...
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Apr 29
The Coal Porters
Doors: 20:15

The Coal Porters
£ 15.00 / Age 18 And Up Saddle up for the ride of your life! Additional Info: After five long years apart THE COAL PORTERS, inventors of alt-bluegrass, are climbing...
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Apr 23
The Klub London Presents
Doors: 19:00

The Klub London Presents
Milwaukee Wildmen Supported by Thee Creepfreaks And Dollie’s 50th Birthday Party!

Emperor Penguin + Nick Frater + Whelligan
www.seetickets.com/event/emperor-penguin-nick-frater-whelligan/water-rats-theatre-kings-cross/2182460  

British Music Hall Society presents: 1914-1918: Laughter, Songs And The Sound Of Shell-Fire
presented by Roger Foss This illustrated talk retraces the two-way traffic on the stage between Blighty and Western Front war zones where concert parties, music hall-style variety shows and popular...
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Jeffrey Foucault & Kris Delmhorst
JEFFREY FOUCAULT: In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable for its simplicity and...
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This Feeling – London w/ Candid
Info London – Water Rats 16/04/22 Tickets >>> http://skiddle.com/e/36012106 Candid >>> “The best club in the UK for future Rock n Roll stars” Noel Gallagher

Black Water County – The Water Rats London
A New View Music Presents Black Water County Plus Guests Friday 15th April 2022 The Water Rats London ‘A beautiful cacophony of distilled folkpunk bliss!’ – London Celtic Punks ‘Mayhem...
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This Feeling – LDN w/ George Hennessey
Tickets >>> skiddle.com/e/35976514 George Hennessey >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDj0GWWDWkQ “If you’re going to see the emergence of a new great band you’ll see them at This Feeling first.” Carl Barat

Soren Munk – Purr Show album launch
Soren Munk and his five piece band play an exclusive performance at London’s legendary Water Rats venue to mark the release of his new album Purr Show. Melodic and intense...
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ESCP Music Collective presents: Concert For Charity
ESCP Music Collective presents: Concert For Charity

Gotobeat presents GEORGIA CRANDON with THE THEME and BOBBY TARLTON live in New Cross
Gotobeat is excited to team up with The Water Rats on Friday, 8th April. 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 £𝟭𝟬 + £𝟭 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 / 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 —> 𝟳:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 —> 𝗕𝗢𝗕𝗕𝗬...
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Green Note Presents… Dom Martin: Album Launch
£ 15.00 / Age 18 And Up Additional Info: “Now and again, you stumble across a rare talent of such sheer genius that you wonder whether what you have witnessed...
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Apr 06
Big Teeth + Daisy Veacock
Doors: 19:30

Big Teeth + Daisy Veacock
Big Teeth are back babyyyy! Water Rats, 6th of April, 7:30pm, be there. It’s only £5 so you’d be a square not to come. We’re gonna be supported by the...
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British Music Hall Society presents: Gottle O’ Geer
An evening celebrating the art of ventriloquism with Steve Hewlett, Peter Pullon and Max Fulham.
Apr 04
BIMM presents: Live Flame
Doors: 19:00

BIMM presents: Live Flame
Panel + Live Event

This Feeling – London w/ The Lilacs // Lewis Knaggs // Giant Peach // Alibi
Info London – Water Rats 02-04-22 Tickets >>> skiddle.com/e/35965233 The Lilacs >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTxDUNnUkYw Lewis Knaggs >>> Giant Peach >>> Alibi >>> https://linktr.ee/alibiofficial “If you’re going to see the emergence of...
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The Utopiates Live @THE WATER RATS 1st April
***The Utopiates + Myles Morgan (Live) + DJ GARMZ (DJ Set) / @THE WATER RATS, LONDON 1ST APRIL ’22*** After their highly successful event in Tottenham back in early Feb,...
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Mar 31
The Horrifix
Doors: 19:00

The Horrifix
Live music is back, it’s 2 years late but our 10th Anniversary gig is at The Water Rats on 31st March. Hope to see you there….
Mar 31
The Horrifix
Doors: 19:00

The Horrifix
Live music is back, it’s 2 years late but our 10th Anniversary gig is at The Water Rats on 31st March. Hope to see you there….
Mar 29
Lastman Music
Doors: 19:00

Lastman Music
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Mar 28
Smiler Nights
Doors: 21:00

Smiler Nights
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Mar 27
Babesa Cubana
Doors: 19:30

Babesa Cubana
Greece has always been captivated by the exoticism of South America. From the 1940s onwards so many Greek songs are coloured and driven by the rhythms and sounds of Brazil,...
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Mar 27
Babesa Cubana
Doors: 19:00

Babesa Cubana
Greece has always been captivated by the exoticism of South America. From the 1940s onwards so many Greek songs are coloured and driven by the rhythms and sounds of Brazil,...
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Mar 25
The Water Rats
Doors: 20:00

The Water Rats
We are delighted to annnounce quite literally The Return Of The Tiny Magnetic Pets! Its been almost 2 years since we last played a live gig and we can now...
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Green Note Presents… Jake Morrell
JAKE MORRELL: JAKE MORRELL has just been voted ‘Best UK Male Artist’ by the UK Country Spotlight Awards. Hearing Jake’s new single, ‘THIS HOUSE’, provides a timely indication of why....
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Tom McRae – Some Dark Cafe – SOLD OUT!
Song-writer, performer, friend of chickens.
Mar 22
Flats & Sharps
Doors: 20:15

Flats & Sharps
£ 15.00 / Age 18 And Up One of the hottest up-and-coming bluegrass bands! Additional Info: Flats and Sharps are a four-piece bluegrass outfit from Penzance, Cornwall. Delivering energetic, enthusiastic,...
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Open Mic Night – A Night of Arabic Music
Enjoy an intimate night of music & culture from the Arabic-speaking world at the second edition of Open Mic Night – A Night of Arabic Music After a successful first...
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This Feeling presents: Lighthouse + support
Lighthouse are a four piece indie/alt-rock band from London, formed through mutual love of iconic UK bands such as Arctic Monkeys, Catfish and The Bottlemen and The Libertines. Lighthouse love...
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Lighthouse – This Feeling – London
Lighthouse- Lighthouse are a four piece indie/alt-rock band from London, formed through mutual love of iconic UK bands such as Arctic Monkeys, Catfish and The Bottlemen and The Libertines. Lighthouse...
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Lighthouse – This Feeling – London
Lighthouse- Lighthouse are a four piece indie/alt-rock band from London, formed through mutual love of iconic UK bands such as Arctic Monkeys, Catfish and The Bottlemen and The Libertines. Lighthouse...
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This Feeling presents: Lighthouse + support
Lighthouse are a four piece indie/alt-rock band from London, formed through mutual love of iconic UK bands such as Arctic Monkeys, Catfish and The Bottlemen and The Libertines. Lighthouse love...
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Green Note Presents… Man The Lifeboats
Man The Lifeboats play raucous, upbeat folk music, for those who like a drink with their tunes. This London five-piece use an array of instruments to craft songs with big...
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British Music Hall Society – The Prime Minister Of Mirth – Sir George Robey
BMHS Historian Peter Charlton will provide an interesting insight into the life of this great English comedian, singer and actor. Peter will intersperse the talk with songs and will be...
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Pagan Paddy’s Night at The Water Rats, PerKelt + Hope Cove
Come and DANCE LIKE THERE IS NO TOMORROW! 🙂 Pagan Paddy’s Night on March 16th!!!
Mar 15
Blair Dunlop
Doors: 20:15

Blair Dunlop
£ 14.00 / Age 18 And Up Award winning singer-songwriter Additional Info: From the outside, when listening to the music of Blair Dunlop, you get the impression that though hes...
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Mar 13
Amalgama
Doors: 19:00

Amalgama
It’s been a while since our last gig at ‘The Water Rats’.. We hope to see you there on Sunday the 13th of March from 7pm for our (and hopefully...
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NICHOLSON HEAL w/ Ted Mair + special guests
Afraid of The Radio is proud to present the wonderful Nicholson Heal from Bristol, returning to the big smoke for the first time since 2018. Slowly coming out of hibernation...
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NICHOLSON HEAL w/ Duck Wax, Ted Mair + Mother Ruin // The Water Rats, London
Afraid of The Radio is proud to present the wonderful Nicholson Heal from Bristol, performing in London for the first time since 2018 alongside three fantastic support acts. More details:...
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Dutch Criminal Record | London, The Water Rats
Scruff of the Neck presents Dutch Criminal Record Listen: https://spoti.fi/3BMHSQP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DutchCriminalRecord Instagram: @dutchcriminalrecord Twitter: @_DCR_Official Friday 11 March 2022 | The Water Rats, London With support 18+ | £8...
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Very Santana Tribute Show – London – Water Rats
A West Midlands, UK based band presenting a live experience spanning the entire musical SANTANA legacy, including the EARLY ERA songs from the Abraxas album such as Black Magic Woman,...
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Zest Ents presents: The Professionals
Formed by Paul Cook and Steve Jones, The Professionals arrived on the scene in 1979 following the demise of the Sex Pistols, but split just 3 years later. In celebration...
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This Feeling -London w/ The Rah’s // Rosellas // Little Suspicions // Gingerella
The Rah’s>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNSZWzu04mc Rosellas >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tt0caBAuPk Little Suspicions >>> https://linktr.ee/littlesuspicions Gingerella >>> https://linktr.ee/GingerellaTheBand “If you’re going to see the emergence of a new great band you’ll see them at This...
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This Feeling -London w/ The Rah’s // Rosellas // Little Suspicions // Gingerella
The Rah’s>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNSZWzu04mc Rosellas >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tt0caBAuPk Little Suspicions >>> https://linktr.ee/littlesuspicions Gingerella >>> https://linktr.ee/GingerellaTheBand “If you’re going to see the emergence of a new great band you’ll see them at This...
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Stonebrim + White City Vultures
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Mar 03
The Water Rats Presents
Doors: 19:30

The Water Rats Presents
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Two Year Break LIVE in LONDON
We are playing The Water Rats in London (Kings Cross) on 26th February 2022 with support TBC. (18+) We can’t wait to party with all you guys in London again,...
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OWEN KENNEDY @ THE WATER RATS
Owen Kennedy will be LIVE at The Water Rats alongside support (TBA). London’s Iconic Entertainment Venue with an incredible history. Dylan’s UK Debut in 1962. In 1982 The Pogues premiered...
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The Water Rats presents: Toby Harry & St. Clair + support
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Green Note Presents… Jack Lukeman
A special show of Jack singing songs of Leonard Cohen and Johnny Cash along with some of his own tunes. JACK LUKEMAN: “The most magnificent and enigmatic of performers.” Edinburgh...
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Deliberator Records presents: Lottie
Lottie is a British singer, songwriter and producer. Her songs are a mix of indie pop and her debut solo single ‘Chloe’ has been included on multiple playlists and blogs.

UK Country Music Spotlight Awards
The 2022 UK Country Music Spotlights Awards, with live performances from Morganway, Danny McMahon and Vic Allen

Leave The Capital: JW Paris // Luna Rosa // The Seven Sentinels // Sean Grant & The Woolfgang
Project: Leave The Capital has been on a mission to ignite the home fires and keep them burning. We successfully crowdfunded a 4-Track Vinyl EP with four of the finest...
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The British Music Hall Society presents – The Little Tich Project aka 17 Things You Didn’t Know
Renowned photographer Andy Hollingworth will share images and tales from his project to photograph and research the life of Harry Relph, better known as Little Tich, the music hall star...
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The Water Rats Presents: Flounder + support
South London trio playing folk inspired punk/ alternative rock.

This Feeling – London w/ Rolla // Lavender Hills // Cian Downing // Oli Barton & The Movement
Tickets >>> skiddle.com/e/35973139 Rolla >>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQVy7sf3lAM Lavender Hills >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfk0fB80Jgk Cian Downing>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu7RaXNeKe4 Oli Barton & The Movement >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hv-pDifGKY “The best club in the UK for future rock &...
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PUNK N ROLL RENDEZVOUS FESTIVAL
TUFNELL ROCK TOWER PROMOTIONS PRESENT: TICKETS LINK : TICKETS FOR 3 DAYS ( £15 + booking fee ) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/punk-n-roll-rendezvous-festival-3-days-ticket-tickets-194532119807 TICKET FOR FRIDAY ONLY : ( £5 + booking fee )...
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This Feeling – London w/ Spangled // The New Nostalgia // Maystones
Tickets >>> skiddle.com/e/35957268 Spangled >>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnc0qUDYUf4 The New Nostalgia >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRrtcUPMNnc Maystones >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCxn2PoHJ2I “The best club in the UK for future rock & roll stars” Noel Gallagher

Olly Williams + Harry Pannell + Vanessa Andrea
Doors: 7pm Location: The Water Rats, Kings Cross, London http://www.facebook.com/TheWaterRatsVenue Show starts at 7:30 Tickets sold on the door at £10 (cash only) Following on from the success of August’s...
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Feb 03
Si Connelly
Doors: 19:00

Si Connelly
Si Connelly headlines London’s iconic Water Rats with his full band, to cap of his Anywhere Else With You Tour. About Si Connelly After years touring the UK, Europe and...
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London’s Calling: Moonlight Parade + support
Moonlight Parade + support
Jan 27
The Water Rats Presents
Doors: 19:30

The Water Rats Presents
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Fairie + The Colour Blind Monks
FAIRIE’s gig at The Water Rats in Kings Cross, London, on 25th January 2022 celebrating her debut single release of ‘When The World Starts Again’. Supported by The Colour Blind...
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Solid Entertainment presents: Felix Rabin
Félix Rabin, the blues guitar and the rest ​ He knows Los Angeles inside-out, and has played in almost every club in the UK. Félix Rabin will be touring Europe...
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