Camden Dingwalls
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Capacity: 485
Nearest tube: Camden
Decent small venue which regularly seems to change its name from Lock 17 to Dingwalls and back again, with pleasingly sticky floor and good layout, though the sound is crap at the back.
You need to walk past the stage to get to the toilets.
Reviewed Events
Ben and Jason at London Camden Lock 17/Dingwalls, Wed 03 Oct
Ben & Jason and two other guys, step onto the Dingwalls stage with all the right attire. The singer, Ben, has the indie-mohawk. The keyboard player / acoustic guitarist Jason, has bearded bloke-rock chic. The other two sit somewhere behind them on their drums and double bass oozing croons. However you perceive t»
Hawksley Workman at London Camden Lock 17/Dingwalls, Fri 02 Aug
If you only treat yourself once this summer, be sure to indulge in a helping of the enigmatic Hawksley Workman. Once seen never forgotten, Canadian born Workman combines an almost primal rock n' roll sound with folky/bluesy ballad. Lyrically a genius, he encompasses tongue in cheek humour, irony and lov»
Miss Black America, Terrashima, Liars, Some Product at Camden Lock 17/Dingwalls, London, South East England, Wed 07 Aug
Joan of Ass = two girls standing on the stage screaming ‘I’m the Queen Bitch’ ‘No, I’m the Queen Bitch’ and other equally worthy things for far too long. Just… no, thank you. It’s not controversial, if that was the aim, and it wasn’t even amusingly bad – just an irritatingly pointless example of the worst »
Chris T-T at London Camden Lock 17/Dingwalls, Wed 06 Nov
This must be a strange experience for Chris TT to be on this bill, sandwiched as he is between an atonal effect-heavy trio (Kid) and a wank metal wannabe stadium rock band (Motorpsycho).Chris TT, you see, is an indiepop minstrel with educated leanings. Minus the rest of his usual band we're »
Mark Eitzel at London Camden Lock 17/Dingwalls, Mon 18 Nov
The curtains at the back of Dingwalls' primitive stage part unceremoniously and a battered looking guy with matching guitar ambles through them. He's on roadie duties for a minute or two - quietly setting things up, plugging things in - then with a face best described as grumpy, Mark Eitzel plays 'Ladies And »
50Hz at London Camden Lock 17/Dingwalls, Thu 06 Mar
It's a bit quiet tonight as the small crowd, still shell shocked by some horrific Toploader sound-alikes, bring themselves towards the stage as 50hz launch into their set. Part Muse, part Mansun, with a singer who invokes the spirit of Brett Anderson '96 this four piece appear to have all»
Polaris, Karate, Fog at London Camden Lock 17/Dingwalls, Sun 13 Apr
It's a Sunday night and you'd think everyone would be feeling lazy and in the mood for some super-atmospheric rock, hypnotic rhythms and all that (post?)jazz. But no! I mean, well yes... Anyway, all that came after the intense-mesmerising-catchiness-yes of Polaris. I know nothing about this band other tha»
Kid Koala, Lederhosen Lucil at London Camden Lock 17/Dingwalls, Mon 17 Nov
It was clear from the start that this was to be no ordinary gig. Of course, anyone au fait with scratching turntablist extraordinaire Kid Koala will have at least some idea of his eccentric Scruff-like character, but when you’re handed a bingo card and crayon upon entering the venue this evening you just know you’re in for a fun night.»
Jamie Woon at London Camden Lock 17/Dingwalls, Mon 17 May
A spark in the voice. A glint in the eye. Often what makes a singer / songwriter so captivating can be the most subtle of expressions. Jamie Woon - a former Brit school student - has both. But it’s the way his soulful demure is magnified by a voice so effortlessly unique, and powerfully affecting, that gives him such entrancing sensibilities.»
Mika at London Camden Lock 17/Dingwalls, Tue 21 Nov
The all-skipping, all-hopping, Lebanese-born Mika arrives on stage like a returning hero who’s just solved world poverty, cleansed the environment, and eaten a substantial portion of medals for breakfast...»
El-P, Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip at London Camden Lock 17/Dingwalls, Wed 18 Apr
The exceptional go public only so often, so don’t skip El-P’s class the next time he swings by your town...»
Bill Callahan at London Camden Lock 17/Dingwalls, Thu 16 Aug
The audience at digwalls seemed to be a quarter made up of people who just came to chat. Quite why they didn't do that in the pub »
Caribou, Dirty Projectors, Lykke Li at Camden Lock 17/Dingwalls, London, South East England, Tue 27 Nov
Caribou’s aim is worthy – to take the sunny, blissed-out vibes of bygone eras and imbue them with a modern sensibility. They succeed to a degree, and there’s nothing outright bad about the show. But indulgence is their downfall. It’s a shame, because when they do nail it they sound fantastic.»
Long-View, Exit Calm, The Domino State at Camden Lock 17/Dingwalls, London, South East England, Wed 26 Mar
Ignore the detractors who accuse them of sounding too close to some of their influences for comfort, as Exit Calm are far out in front of the rest of the competition. You can certainly imagine bands forming in their wake»
The Veils at Camden Dingwalls, , Wed 15 Apr
The Veils are not the kind of band who wait for atmosphere to come to them. The moment they enter the stage, the room is transformed. Having read so many reviews heralding the mystical qualities of Bat For Lashes, I can’t help thinking that they’re all glasses of water compared to The Veils. Glasses of water held up against blood.»
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