Somerset House
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Train: Charing Cross (8 mins) Waterloo East (10 mins) Waterloo (12 mins)
Tube: Temple (2 mins)
Reviewed Events
Belle And Sebastian at London Somerset House, Sat 17 Jul
The world of Belle & Sebastian was formerly seen to be a closed and closeted one. Previously, images of girls in glasses and plaits and boys in brown corduroy had floated through the mind whenever the Glasgow collective were mentioned. This show, one of the biggest they have headlined, goes someway to expelling the myth.»
Bright Eyes at London Somerset House, Mon 11 Jul
Cast across the sky like the tattoos across an emo kid's back are the most beautiful sunset clouds you've seen atop London for a long time, all around us are the people who have essentially come to their church - the clouds are the Sistine Chapel-esque ceiling to their place of worship. In front of the altar of Conor Oberst.»
Sigur Rós at London Somerset House, Fri 15 Jul
The sun is setting and a Sunday afternoon of drinking has paid off. The first tears begin to trickle down the faces beside me as people begin to sit down, pretending they’ve got a headache or are sleepy. Or even shutting their eyes to take in that little bit more. The ushered excuses are not necessary. This is music that loses you for an hour.»
Lily Allen at London Somerset House, Mon 16 Jul
Two songs in and the façade’s splintered as the stilettos are cast aside: “Now you photographers can see my stumpy little legs,” says our bubbly protagonist for this evening’s pop entertainment, giggling to herself and questioning whether or not to crack open another can of cider. Nah, leave it a few more songs – best to wait ‘til you’ve already bungled a few lines before openly swigging on stage...»
Joanna Newsom at London Somerset House, Sun 20 Jul
For all the grandeur and eloquence of Joanna Newsom’s songs, it’s striking how often they return to personal themes – family and friends, homesteads, individual interaction with nature»
Bat For Lashes at Somerset House, London, Thu 16 Jul
The crowd sitting on the block-paved courtyard of Somerset House reflects Bat For Lashes' ever-widening appeal...»
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