London: Camden Crawl 2009

Well Dublin didn't happen as you maybe aware. So eager to avoid a weekend at home lamenting what could have been, the hunt was on to get out and about. Camden Town, a suburb renowned for it's alternative atmosphere, liberal attitude and associations with popular culture. Each year, an inner city festival takes the town by frenzy with a smorgasbord of live entertainment. Running over two days, music is the big attraction of the event, drawing bands like Klaxons, Mystery Jets, The Fratelli's and Hot Chip. Rumours are rife throughout the day as big name artists throw impromptu lounge room gigs whilst British celebs are spotted out and about for a sneaky drink.

Events are spread out over the entire town at numerous bars, pubs and music venues. With wristbands armed and setlist ready, the challenge; to get too as many gigs as possible.

The tickets! No need for visas here!

Pub No# 1 - Hello 1st Pint of Beer

Pub No #2 - Free cider courtesy of our generous sponsor - Gaymers Cider

Pub No #3 - Bar Vinyl

Pub No #4 - The Good Mixer - too bad it stank!

Event No #5 - General Fiasco @ The Electric Ballroom

Event No #6 - Elviin @ Earl of Camden and the gang of Camden troops


Event No #7 - Random Hard House mixing it up on petrol powered decks.

Event No #8 - The Invisible @ Dingwalls

Event No #9 - 808 State @ Koko



Not too shabby of an effort one would think until you realize that there were approximately about another 50 bands available to check out!! Although there wasn't any authentic Guinness to sampled, it was a great replacement!