O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
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Shepherds Bush Empire
Shepherds Bush Green
London W12 8TT
Tel: 020 8354 3300
CUSTOMER INFORMATION LINE
0905 020 3999
TICKET OUTLETS
Venue Box Office:
12pm - 5pm Monday to Saturday (except public holidays)
Tel:0870 771 2000
www.ticketweb.co.uk
N.C.P. Car Park: located in W12 Shopping Centre.
TUBE: Central Line, Hammersmith & City Line.
BUSES: 49 72 94 95 148 207 220 237 260 283 272 295 607 N72 N94 N148 N207
Upcoming Events
Reviewed Events
Sonic Youth at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Sat 01 Jul
A large turnout and high expectations were all in order for Sonic Youth's first uk appearance this year since their controversial set at all tommorow's parties. Before they began their set however, our attention was drawn to the unusal stage set-up - glasses, bowls, tins, sprawling wires... what turned out to be ins»
Badly Drawn Boy at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Mon 30 Oct
Awww he’s so shweeeeeet! Badly Drawn Boy AKA tea cosy dosser impersonator AKA Damon Gough is lying on the stage, doing press ups. He has previously snogged and then punched a glove puppet, and he will later walk around asking the front row their names to put in a song…only to be confronted with difficult ones he can’t»
Stephen Malkmus, Future Pilot AKA at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Tue 17 Apr
Times are tough these days in the medical world. More than ever doctors seem to be taking to drink and drugs to cure them of their job after spending ages getting qualified for naff all reward. Which is possibly why we seem to have five medical students (sensible shoes, jumpers, corduroys, brillcreemed sensible hair»
Mogwai, Múm, Part Chimp at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Thu 19 Apr
After partying on a remote scottish isle, Mogwai's arrival in London looked set to prove to a packed audience that they remain one of the few truly awe-inspiring, noisy and original live acts still around. There were some clues of what was to come in the two excellent support acts. Part chimp wel»
Arab Strap, Bright Eyes, Bis at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Thu 10 May
After Mogwai's appearance last month it was the other half of the famed Glasgow Guitar Army who took the Shepherds Bush Empire by storm tonight. Arab Strap approach Mogwai's live intensity at times, combining a more laid back sound with Aidan's entertaining stories and lyrics. Support on the night c»
Weezer at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Fri 06 Jul
It’s going to be a tricky night for Weezer this evening. You all know the story of how Pinkerton became a flop akin to that of Martina Hingis’ Wimbledon campaign this year and with the ‘Green Album’ not being too well received by the Weezer massive, you feel they could have a rough night ahead of them. All this »
N*E*R*D, Spymob at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Mon 01 Jul
…The DJ's challenged us all to bring the house down with cheers . It seemed a little daft, given how few people were there early on, though he played some good music. I later found out that it was none other than Tim Westwood, hectoring a cool mix of people, some obvious hiphop diehards, some obvious R&B gi»
The Polyphonic Spree at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Sun 27 Oct
Much of what is written about the Polyphonic Spree fails to get beyond appearances. That’s not to say that the happy-clappy Californian cult look doesn’t have a certain novelty value - 24 members dressed in white robes and permanent grins certainly makes a change from looking like the Strokes. They sin»
Turin Brakes at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Wed 30 Oct
It's very, very, very rare that my taste in music agrees with Jo Whiley or Mojo, but Turin Brakes are an endangered species. Amid the new comatose movement of '99, they're the diamond in the dirt, profound-like-santa-on-a-cross, surrealists who've touched a lot of people. The debut opus 'The Optimist' wil»
The Vines at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Sun 03 Nov
Myths surrounding The Vines.
No. 1: Craig Nicholls is a genius. Touched by the same melodic muse
as McCartney and Wilson, bedevilled by the same angst and punk-rock
fury as Cobain.
No. 2: They start off slowly. Reviews constantly refer to the lacklus»
Suede at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Sat 16 Nov
They’re almost a relic. A leftover. The band from Britpop that Would Not Die. Because preconceptions and prejudices are bad enough. Sometimes, a brilliant past can be as damaging as being unknowns. In other peoples eyes, Suede are yesterdays men. An album in at Number 24 (and out just as fast), sin»
Aereogramme, The Delgados at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Fri 31 Jan
So this is my first big gig for a couple of months or so. After spending too much time in dingy pubs watching dingy bands, it was no wonder I’d spent most of 2003 feeling utterly, utterly depressed. Therefore, it’s nice going to see a couple of bands who I knew were going to be good. And they were good. Very very»
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This was the fifth time I've seen ADF live. The first time was back in 1996 when they played the first TUC Respect Festival in Finsbury Park, the second at the 'Astoria on the »
The Thrills at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Sun 12 Oct
The Thrills are a curious bunch. Naff, repetitive, whimsical pop one minute with ‘Santa Cruz’, jingly jangly Supernaturals styled Britpop the next. But for the people here tonight to see the band on their second sellout London date on the tour, it appears to be just what the doctor ordered.»
British Sea Power, The Duke Spirit at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Thu 29 Apr
This is British Sea Power’s largest headliner to date. Fears that their intense live show won’t translate to the big stage are quickly dispelled...»
My Morning Jacket at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Fri 02 Jul
You see, most bands, if they’re lucky, will write a song in their career that has ‘A Riff’ in it (as in; “man that is A Riff”), or if they’re very talented, will pen a tune with the accolade of ‘The Riff’ (as in; “you know, that song, the one with The Riff in it”). MMJ write songs with multiple ‘The Riffs’ in it. They’re that good.»
The Polyphonic Spree at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Mon 05 Jul
Is it a cult? Is it a mushroom induced reworking of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band? Or is this the soundtrack to a Lloyd Webber musical chewing on Starbust and spitting sunshine in the wind?»
Blues Explosion at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Wed 20 Oct
The Blues Explosion arrive at the Shepherd's Bush Empire having lost the first half of their name, but still fully capable of putting the hurt on.»
Sons and Daughters at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Wed 13 Apr
Sons and Daughters are an anomaly on the modern music scene. This four-piece eschew style for substance, drinking deeply from the well of dark songwriting – Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, the Velvets - to create stomping ballroom murder-balladeering.»
Sufjan Stevens at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Mon 17 Oct
“This human pyramid is dedicated to Superman,” announces Sufjan Stevens as his band, dressed in matching cheerleader outfits, clamber on each other’s backs. He puts down his blow up Superman and they dismount and launch into ‘Metropolis’. This is proper (albeit slightly camp and tongue-in-cheek) showbusiness and it looks like fun.»
Kathryn Williams, Ray LaMontagne at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Tue 15 Nov
incredible. finally got to see ray live and he was amazing. You get even more out of him live than on the album, and that it saying a lot!
His voice is just so emotive and the words just come across so strongly.this was especially true for 'wild »
Antony And The Johnsons at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Mon 05 Dec
The Mercury prize-winning mystery man from Manhattan shows how it should be done...»
The Strokes, Shout Out Louds at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Tue 24 Jan
It’s the disappointment that really gets me. Granted, Julian Casablancas was never the most spirited of performers, but even the low level of personality and appeal that he may have held five years ago, in the lead up to the release of their debut album, has quite visibly ebbed. They play their shows to people who want to hear their favourite songs played live, caught up in mass hysteria and amateur hyperbole. There is nothing more to this show.»
Violent Femmes, Milk Kan at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Sun 26 Feb
The Violent Femmes have been a major part of my life ever since Grosse Pointe Blank introduced me to ‘Blister in the Sun’ ten years ago. Their eponymous debut is one of the most exceptional albums of the last thirty years, a perfect piece of teenage bi»
Imogen Heap at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Fri 31 Mar
Having sold a shitload of records in the US after one of those much-coveted stints on the nu-Dawson’s Crack, The OC, Imogen Heap celebrates in grand style tonight. While the rest of the tour takes in much smaller venues, London, as usual, receives much headier treatment.»
Mudhoney, Comets On Fire at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Thu 11 May
There’s a rush: beer is spilled from soft plastic cups as men of all ages race from bar to balcony. A riff rings out, loud and proud, a battle cry from a bygone era somehow still resonating with relevance today...»
Regina Spektor at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Wed 23 Aug
She was awesome. She is actually better live. I would go again and again. It was worth the wait (she was running 30 minutes late). There were quite a few songs I hadn't heard yet and I cannot wait to get the new album. Whatever I thought I knew»
Beck at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Sat 02 Sep
I’m shifting my weight from one foot to the other, a lager in each hand, anxiously awaiting the imminent arrival of the ageless and frequently brilliant Beck; it’s a little alarming, however, when the show starts with that slide guitar refrain to 'Loser', only for the spotlight to illuminate not Beck Hansen but an amazingly accurate miniature stage, populated by puppets of himself and his band...»
Ryan Adams at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Sat 30 Sep
Back in London for the first night of a pivotal two-night stand at Shepherds Bush Empire, Ryan Adams, the mercurial alt.country so»
Larrikin Love, King Creosote, Peter Bjorn and John at Shepherds Bush Empire, Hammersmith, Thu 26 Oct
A promising-looking evening’s entertainment, promoted by Eat Your Own Ears, but one which ultimately doesn’t quite live up to expectations...»
The Decemberists, Lavender Diamond at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Thu 08 Feb
If you can imagine a gig where half the band members appear in the midst of the moshpit to re-enact the American Civil War accompa»
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!, Cold War Kids, Elvis Perkins at Shepherds Bush Empire, Hammersmith, Tue 13 Feb
Not every song aired is a success – the band’s debut album is a mixed affair, and this imbalance translates to a live setting without any attempt to embellish material rooted in blues-pumping roadside bars – but the front some rows lap up everything Californian quartet Cold War Kids offer their way...»
Bright Eyes, Lightspeed Champion at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Tue 03 Jul
absolutely beautiful night of music! can someone post a set list up from both nights?!?!»
Bright Eyes, Lightspeed Champion at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Wed 04 Jul
absolutely beautiful night of music! can someone post a set list up from both nights?!?!»
Iron and Wine, Johnny Flynn at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Wed 31 Oct
When Sam Beam arrives onstage, ever the polite talkative chap, he quickly bypasses the awkward phatic pleasantries. Tonight it’s the interesting enquiry "Where are your costumes?" - because it’s Halloween, see»
The National, St Vincent at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Wed 07 Nov
The National take to the stage with ‘Start A War’, exhibiting a cool sense of assuredness. It’s like a slow pressure release of an opener rather than the pop of a champagne cork we’re expecting»
Patrick Wolf at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Thu 20 Dec
We f*cking love you Patrick, and tonight's misfiring set won't stop us believing and cherishing you. But please: take that break, crawl back into your chrysalis, and come back to us when you've sorted yourself out»
Cat Power at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Sun 27 Jan
If one thing is immediately apparent, it’s Chan Marshall’s innate, tremendous ability as a singer. Shimmying relentlessly across the stage, her face undulates, contorts in every inflection of delivery, making for a captivating performance»
Adele at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Tue 06 May
19 is riddled with poorly executed attempts at realising enormous promise, but tonight there are no errors; the only signs there might be come from Adele herself as she skitters about clearly wrapped in the grasp of trepidation»
Cornelius at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Sun 03 Aug
Cornelius is an engaging presence. The notion of synaesthesia is one discussed in reference to other artists, but Keigo Oyamada is a step up»
Big Star at London Shepherds Bush Empire, Thu 28 Aug
A Wizard, A Big Star? Last time Big Star played London in 2001 it was at the unlamented Mean Fiddler. Tonight it is a mostly-sold»
Ben Folds at Hammersmith Shepherds Bush Empire, Sun 30 Nov
Emotion is combined with humour: this is what makes the modern man. Women fetishise this male combination of sensitivity and sense of humour - and Ben Folds hits the mark every time.»
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