Litro Live! Summer Party

Thursday 22nd July

Venue: The Paradise, by way of Kensal Rise

Time: 6pm-12am

Litro Live Ticket

After a month of near non-stop sports and intense sunshine, it may be time to take advantage of the cooler, long evenings with a night of great literature, music and poetry. Litro Live! aims to do just that in July, with an evening packed with literary and musical talent. We’ll be at The Paradise (near Kensal Rise) on Thursday 22nd July from 6pm until midnight, showcasing the following fantastic line-up.

Host:

Paul Lyalls – the first poet to perform at the new Wembley Stadium and co-presenter of the ‘Big Slam Poetry House’, Paul has gigged over 10 Edinburgh Festivals and has performed at many varied and prestigious venues, from Belfast to New York.

Words:

Joe Dunthorne – having won the Curtis Brown prize for his debut novel Submarine and been compared to J.D Salinger by the Observer, Joe Dunthorpe is quickly becoming Hackney’s hottest literary property.

Sabrina Mahfouz – an award-winning poet, playwright and writer, Sabrina has just returned from Glastonbury Festival.

Mark Pilkington – editor of Strange Attractor and writer of the Guardian’s ‘Far Out’ column, Mark’s new book, based on the aforementioned column, is out now.

Murray Lachlan Young – a firm favourite at previous events, Murray returns with his often surreal, frequently rude and always hilarious performed verse.

Brigitte Voutsa – Brigitte’s one-woman show has already garned critical praise and now she brings her eccentric and charming blend of music, comedy and poetry to Litro Live! in July.

Music:

DJ 10SUI / Soldiers of the Knight – 10SUI, the ‘First Lady of Breaks’,  returns to Litro Live! after having spun the decks for us at the Candem Crawl.

The Maybirds – an all-woman folk foursome, this up-and-coming band produce haunting and melodious folk music.

MZ Bratt – hailed by those in the know on the urban music scene as one of this year’s ‘one to watch’ artists.

Tickets will be available at the door, priced at just £5.  Friends of Litro can receive half-price tickets for Litro Live!  This July we are entering new subscribers into our draw to win one of five pair of tickets to the Royal Academy of Arts’ Summer Exhibition, so now is a great opportunity to become a Friend.

Litro Live! at the Camden Crawl - click to listen to Ana Silvera perform one of her songs at last Sunday’s Litro Live!

It may not have been the sunniest of Bank Holiday weekends in London on Sunday, but that was no deterrent to Litro Live! and the audience who gathered in the Edinboro Castle in Camden for our eclectic and exciting mix of leftfield performers. Singer and musican Ana Silvera charmed with her intimate and beguiling set; Garth Cartwright read from and discussed More Miles than Money: Journeys Through American Music, accompanied by Errol Linton on the harmonica. Journalist and writer Philip Wilding took us on a dark but comic trail with readings from his work,  included his acclaimed new novel Cross Country Murder Songs; Chris Salewicz, author of Redemption Song, discussed Bob Marley, his legacy and the Jamican music scene. London trio and Battle of the Bands 2007 finalists Mad Dog performed their set of blues-inspired underground rock; whilst event host MC Angel presented her upfront and witty observations on modern life and DJ 10sui (Tracie Storey) spun the decks between the acts.

Click on the link above to listen to our podcast from the event, featuring a performance from singer Ana Silvera.

LitroLive! at the Gaymers Camden Crawl

Sunday 2 May 2010 from 12–6pm

Litro magazine London’s leading free short stories magazine brings together a slew of leftfield literary and musical talent, both established and new, in celebration of the free spirit of music and words. Words from Philip Wilding, Murray Lachlan Young, Garth Cartwright and more. Music from Errol Linton, Orlando Seale, Cellophane Flowers, Ana Silvera and more. With live dj sets from the award winning Ninja Tunes DJ 10sui aka Tracie Storey.

Garth Cartwright on American Music
The Kiwi-born wanderer (author of 2005’s best music book, “Princes Amongst Men: Journeys with Gyspsy Musicians”), talks us through his latest work, “More Miles than Money: Journeys Through American Music”, in which he sets out to see whether the American roots music he loves – blues and country, folk and soul – is still alive in the 21st century. His journey takes him from the sandstorms of the Burning Man Festival to the LA bus station to the Mexican cantinas of San Antonio, the Indian reservations of New Mexico to the last surviving juke joints of Highway 61. He is an award-winning journalist who regularly contributes to The Guardian, The Sunday Times, Songlines and the BBC World Service. He has compiled many CDs, knocked up bits and pieces for many a music and/or travel book and DJs whenever anyone lets him near turntables and a mixer.

… with Errol Linton on blues harp
Garth’s accompanied by Errol Linton on harmonica. Best known for his “Blues Vibe” combo, Errol has kept the legacy of Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson sounding raw, fresh and above all, strangely British.

Philip Wilding Cross Country Murder Songs, Philip is a journalist, writer and producer for radio, television and magazines, he’s also the co-presenter of Phill and Phil’s hugely successful Perfect Ten podcast (and sell-out live shows) alongside Phill Jupitus. Philip Wilding produced and co-presented the BBC 6 Music Breakfast Show with Phill Jupitus. Among others, he’s worked alongside Danny Baker, Mark Lamarr and Lauren Laverne.

Chris Salewicz on Bob Marley
Chris Salewicz, bestselling author of Redemption Song, the classic biography of Joe Strummer, interviewed Bob Marley in 1979. Now for the first time he brings to life not only the Rastafari religion and the music scene in jamaica, but the spirit of the man himself. Interviews with dozens of people who met Marley and have never spoken before are woven through the narrative, as Salewicz seeks to explain why he has become such an enigmatic and heroic figure, loved by millions all over the world.

Music
Special guest DJ the award winning Ninja Tunes DJ 10sui aka Tracie Storey. Ana Silvera – named recently as a ‘major talent in the offing’ (Music Week), with a lush, intimate sound that is fast gaining recognition among discerning critics and public alike.