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Critic's choice: Top five gigs
By David Smyth, Evening Standard 17.11.06
Hush hush: KT Tunstall makes a little noise for charity
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KT Tunstall, Amy Winehouse and Noel Gallagher go acoustic, Sixties pranksters The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band reunite to mark their 40th anniversary and The Magic Numbers showcase their second album.
Little Noise Sessions
Union Chapel, N1
The Union Chapel has resumed hosting gigs on condition that everyone plays really quietly - so this charity series is unusually understated. The acoustic shows for Mencap are curated by Jo Whiley, whose sister Frances has a learning disability. Highlights include KT Tunstall (Sun 19), Amy Winehouse (Fri 24) and a rare intimate set from Noel Gallagher (Sun 26).
Full details at www.mencapmusic.org.uk. (020 7226 1686). Sun 19 Nov, 7.30pm. Until Mon 27 Nov.
The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
Shepherd's Bush Empire, W12
The reunited Sixties pranksters mark their 40th anniversary by taking the original line-up on tour, with the likes of Phil Jupitus, Ade Edmonson and Paul Merton stepping into the considerable shoes of late singer Vivian Stanshall.
(0870 771 2000). Sat 18 Nov, 7.30pm.
The Unholy Alliance
Brixton Academy, SW9
All the metal you can possibly endure under one roof for two nights, this headbangers' ball features the most extreme sounds imaginable from Thine Eyes Bleed, Finland's Children of Bodom, Lamb of God, In Flames and veterans of the damaged ear-drum, Slayer.
(0870 771 2000). Sun 19- Mon 20 Nov, 6-11pm.
Scritti Politti
Shepherd's Bush Empire, W12
Green Gartside's intellectual indie pop was influential in the Eighties, but until 2006 he'd been silent for the last seven years and hadn't played live for an astonishing 26. His new album, entirely self-recorded in his Hackney home, landed a surprise Mercury nomination this year.
(0870 771 2000). Sun 19 Nov, 7.30pm.
The Magic Numbers
Hammersmith Apollo, W6
A mixed response to recent second album Those The Brokes suggest that these cheery Hanwell siblings won't be stepping up to genuinely major status this time around, but there's still much to love in infectious new tunes such as This is a Song and Take a Chance.
(0870 400 0700). Sat 18 Nov, 7.30pm.
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