The Sounds of the "Square Mile"
- Feb 5, 2020
- 6 min read
In this post I want to talk about another passion that I have obviously beyond the traveling, which is: MUSIC.
This it means that this post is dedicated to the people who love the gender:
- DANCE&EDM
- ROCK
- POP
- R&B
- HIP-HOP
First of all I would like to tell you the most important places which you can find the music of the past, music of the present, music of the future and songs that made the history. Surely I will tell you the address where you can find it.
PHONICA RECORDS 51 Poland St, Soho, London W1F 7LZ, United Kingdom
In this place located at the heart of Soho you can explore the world of vinyl that was used before the smartphone and the laptop where we can download the songs what we like.
Händel House Museum 25 Brook St, Mayfair, London W1K 4HB, United Kingdom
In this museum you can live a Jimi Hendrix Experience because he lived in this house converted in a museum but before the legendary American guitarist in this place George Händel lived there inside the museum you can find the most important composition in the English History, Italian Operas and more other composition.
The Spice Of Life 6 Moor St, Soho, London W1D 5NA, United Kingdom
This pub keep the huge musical heritage because this place was a popular venue for folk musicians like Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Cat Stevens which performing there.
Abbey Road Zebra Crossing 2 Abbey Rd, London NW8 0AH,
UK
In this road one of best bands of all time walked there: they are the BEATLES the reason why this street is famous it`s because of its simplicity with stylized shot where common people can walk through.
LONDON ROCK WALKS
There is a guide tour where you can explore the most iconic places where the most influential rock and roll artists have performed. I will link the website where you can find further information:
Hard Rock Cafe 150 Old Park Ln, Mayfair, London W1K 1QZ, UK
Hard Rock Cafe it`s a theme restaurant but it is a museum as well because the restaurant collect belongings of John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, and many other artists..
This part was dedicated to every rock lovers which have a vintage style.
Wunjo Guitars, 126 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0LA, United Kingdom
Regent Sounds Studio 4 Denmark St, London WC2H 8LP, United Kingdom
Rough Trade East Old Truman Brewery 91 Brick Ln, London E1 6QL, UK
Sister Ray 75 Berwick St, Soho, London W1F 8RP, UK
These are the best music stores in London if you want to elaborate on your passion for rock music, EDM and many other musical genders.
Furthermore I would like to tell you the most important music festivals in London and in some parts of the UK, okay I have to talk about the capital of the UK but there are some music festivals which you MUST go to not loose anything of your Londoners Musical Experience.
So these are the most important music festivals in London and surroundings, naturally I have to remember that there are festivals where you have to take a ticket to book them and there are free festivals.
Wireless Festival 6-8 July Finsbury Park
Tickets Weekend 3 Day £175.00
Headliners: Chance The Rapper, G- Eazy, Zara Larsson, Sean Paul, The Weeknd, Ty Dolla Sign and Tyga
For further information go to: https://www.wirelessfestival.co.uk/tickets
Lovebox 13-14 July Brockwell Park
Norwood Road, London
Ticket: 2 Days £ 72.75
Headliners: Jess Glynne, Anne - Marie, Frank Ocean, Jamie XX
From London To Norwood Road: Go to Kentish Town Station take the " Thameslink", get off to Herne Hill and take the exit Herne Hill Rail Station, then walk through Railton Road and go straight on to Norwood Road and you will reach the park.
You have to provide yourself for the accommodation with hostels or hotels.
For further information go to: https://lovebox.frontgatetickets.com/event/9z2zpeao2x6mvj3r
Junction 2 9 June Boston Manor Park
London
Tickets: Combo London Pre-Party+ Junction 2 Festival £ 83.50
Headliners: Adam Beyer, Carl Cox, Nina Kraviz, Tale of Us
For further information go to: http://www.junction2.london/
We Are FSTVL 25-27 May Upminster
Greater London
Tickets: 3 Day with Camping £ 173.61
Headlighters: Loco Dice, Sigma, Eric Prydz, Gorgon City, Jax Jones
For further information go to: http://www.wearefstvl.com/
Creamfields 23-26 August
Tickets: 4 Days Ticket+ Camping £ 240
Daresbury, Warrington
Headlighters: The Chainsmokers, Armin Van Buuren, Martin Solveig, Hardwell, Tiësto, Martin Garrix
To arrive there you have to go to London or different cities that you can find on the website and then book the ticket and the transport as well online because you will go with Creamfields Official Bus.
For further information go to: https://www.creamfields.com/
British Summer Time
Tickets: For the artist what you like between Roger Waters, The Cure, Eric Clapton, Michael Bublè and Bruno Mars in 2018
6-7 July and 13-14 July
For further information go to: https://www.bst-hydepark.com/
Basically the most famous music festivals regarding EDM, Pop and Rap but now we change completely place because now I want come back again to Rock and Pop music again with bar with live music spending an evening listening newest tunes to live according to me not absolutely in group because you can participate easily in a musical event and why not meeting new people whose have this passion like us.
So now I will show you the best live music venues in London
Barfly 49 Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8AN, England
In this bar Coldplay and Franz Ferdinand have performed here before moving in a fantastic career, also the talented singers who will perform in this bar maybe they will have a prominent career like Coldplay.
THE DUBLIN CASTLE 94 Parkway, London NW1 7AN, UK
This bar offers rock and roll music guaranteeing every time best performances, in this bar The Killers, Coldplay (again) and Amy Winehouse
BUSH HALL 310 Uxbridge Rd, Shepherd's Bush, London W12 7LJ, UK
In this location you can see cabaret performances and you can listen live acoustic sets. In this bar "The Sugababes", Lily Allen and James Morrison have performed here.
UNION CHAPEL Compton Terrace, London, N1 2UN
Here you can find classical music, rock music and pop music in a place which it seems like theater with a fantastic atmosphere. Sometimes there are charity events participating for a worthy cause and for a concrete participation in the society.
100 club 100 Oxford St, Fitzrovia, London W1D 1LL, UK
In this venue the main genders that you will listen are Jazz and R & B introducing new names and new songs for being the first to listen it.
THE SHACKLEWELL ARMS 71 Shacklewell Ln, London E8 2EB, UK
You will expect upcoming music, electronica, folk and rock music and it is located in the coolest neighborhood in London: Dalston.
CAFE OTO The Print House, 18-22 Ashwin St, London E8 3DL, UK
The music that you can find here is experimental music and a lot of jazz with a bit of classical music .
THE LEXINGTON 96-98 Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JB, UK
Here the main genders that you can listen are Indie and Rock music and is very comfortable because you can see and listen American retro music.
Following that I would like to tell you the best clubs in London.
XOYO 32-37 Cowper St, London EC2A 4AP, UK
VILLAGE UNDERGROUND 54 Holywell Ln, London EC2A 3PQ, UK
MINISTRY OF SOUND 103 Gaunt St, London SE1 6DP, UK
INFERNOS 146 Clapham High St, London SW4 7UH, UK
CORSICA STUDIOS 4/5 Elephant Rd, London SE17 1LB, UK
QUEEN OF HOXTON 1 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3JX, UK
That `s for the EDM, Hip Hop, Commercial, R & B but now I will tell you the best live music in London
ROYAL ALBERT HALL Kensington Gore, Kensington, London SW7 2AP, UK
The O2 Arena Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX, UK
WEMBLEY ARENA Arena Square, Engineers Way, London HA9 0AA, UK
Then I want to advise you the best and trustable companies where you can buy tickets online with cheap prices. These are:
- TICKETMASTER
- STUBHUB CONCERT TICKETS
- VIVID SEATS
- TICKETSNOW CONCERT TICKETS
I want you to leave the best songs about London by the most important artists in UK and Europe as well.
LONDON CALLING- THE CLASH
THE CITY- ED SHEERAN
PANIC AT THE DISCO- LONDON BECKONED SONGS
AMERICAN BOY- KANYE WEST FEAT ESTELLE
CRYSTAL FIGHTERS- I LOVE LONDON
LONDON BYE TA TA- DAVID BOWIE
LONDON TOWN- LIGHT OF THE WORLD
TIME FOR HEROES- THE LIBERTINES
HYPE TALK- DIZZEE RASCAL
So I want to conclude with a famous quote about music to reflect yourself because the purpose of this blog it`s not only to give you information for your travelling or your living but also to giving you a possibility to reflect on yourself. Because remember this statement that I will tell you most times
YOU ARE PART OF THE BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!
" Where words fail, music speaks"
Hans Christian Andersen
So see you on the next post!!
TAKE CARE AND BON VOYAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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