http://www.monarchbar.com 40-42 Chalk Farm Road Camden London NW1 8BG Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:13:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Makers of tasty bourbon Buffalo Trace are putting on a new night of music at The Monarch. On Thursday 23rd September there is a very special launch party James Walsh headlines the show with a special stripped down acoustic set and a different vibe from his usual full band set up ... http://www.monarchbar.com/buffalo-trace-presents-buffalo-rocks/ BBC comedy team Dai 4 Films have been filling the Monarch with laughter at the start of every month and we've got the proof. As part of the night they film the comedians and stream it live over the internet. Click below to see some clips of performers in action ... http://www.monarchbar.com/dai-4-films-present-funny-business/ The animated version of Tim Minchin's beat-poem Storm will be premiered in October 2010 and on the 30th August Producer Tracy King will be talking about how the film came about and giving exclusive insight into the team's process at The Monarch. Her talk will include showing you exclusive artwork ... http://www.monarchbar.com/animating-storm-at-the-monarch/ Two members of Europe made a surprise visit to The Monarch last Sunday, joining metal covers band Metalworks to play The Final Countdown. John Norum and John Leven were cornered by member Amit Sharma as they headed over from their slot at the Roundhouse iTunes festival. He told Metal Hammer ... http://www.monarchbar.com/europe-drop-by-metalworks/ http://www.monarchbar.com/314/ Courtney Love performed a very special show at The Monarch last night in honour of Clash Magazine's 5th Birthday party. Here's a video from the night. For more gossip visit the Clash Music Website http://www.monarchbar.com/courtney-love-live-at-the-monarch/ The Monarch loves the Green Man Festival. There's no better way to spend an August weekend than away from London, lying on a Welsh hill and listening to some of the best bands around, from The Flaming Lips and Joanna Newsom to Fuck Buttons and These New Puritans. Now, the festival ... http://www.monarchbar.com/attention-bands-want-to-play-green-man-festival/ We are not part of the official Crawl this year which means you don't need a wristband to get in. Oh yes. On May 1st we have a one-off night called Kings And Queens - party music, soundtracks and so on - and on May 2nd is the triumphant return ... http://www.monarchbar.com/bank-holiday-at-the-monarch/ After the brilliance of Play It By Ear's Make Some Noise event in Feb (it raised £2,300 for the CSC - thank you!) they've awoken fresher and more boisterous than ever to celebrate PIBE's Second Spectacular Birthday!! Get ready for the party of all parties with three amazing bands, cake, balloons, ... http://www.monarchbar.com/play-it-by-ear-2nd-birthday/ PETS! http://www.myspace.com/yourpets Welcome back to the weird and wonderful world of PETS! We return yet again with a monthly night on the town at 'The Monarch. Not conforming to any style, the night is full of different sounds, from indie to electro, from folk to hip-hop. Doors at 7pm, Tickets just ... http://www.monarchbar.com/foz-jono-mccleery-and-kelvox1-for-pets/