If there’s anything that is sure to soothe even the most chapped, frost bitten hands this coming winter, it has to be a gig. A steamy, 50 degree atmosphere lathered with lashings of lager and Jack Daniels; there’s nothing better! With so many events coming up in the next few months, you’d be forgiven for burying your head in the sand or, failing that, hiring a P.A., but thankfully we’ve selected a wonderful, audibly-pleasing selection of acts and events for you to sink your musical teeth in to.
Stromae, Hammersmith Apollo
Hailing from Belgium, house producer Stromae has been rocking the electro dance circuit for a few years now, and will be playing at the Apollo on the 9th of December. Hip-hop laced beats, mixed up with a healthy sprinkling of funky piano licks and edgy guitar riffs; don’t forget your fanny pack!
Queen & Adam Lambert, O2
A product of the relatively recent partnership between the historically excellent rock gods and the up-and-coming US singer-songwriter, this January’s O2 show is going to be a stunner. For fans that are feeling lucky, MrSmithCasino are currently launching a competition related to the show, the winner of which will win an all-expenses paid trip to London and VIP tickets to the event; just have a go on MrSmithCasino‘s excellent array of slots to be in with a chance of winning!
Death From Above 1979, UK Tour
Throughout February the eminent Canadian duo, bursting with energy and verve thanks to their already-classic recent album release, will be thrashing it up on some of the UK’s most well regarded stages. A pungent mix of punk-rock and dance-punk, the pair recently reformed after being apart since 2006 and boy are they making up for all that spent time!
South Coast Jazz Festival 2015, Shoreham-By-Sea
Jazz fans will have cause to celebrate this coming January as a host of huge names in the Jazz world come together to pluck, toot and sing in an event that promises to showcase the best of both classic and modern jazz. Liane Carroll, Ian Show, Bobby Wellins and Joe Stilgoe are at the top of the bill, guaranteeing punters a positively toe-tapping time!
Alt-J, The O2
The Mercury Award-winning trio have been wowing critics and audiences for a fair few years now, their dozy, flickering sound providing sleek listening whether you’re on the walk to work or in the midst of a buzzing crowd. Set to perform on the 24th of January at the expansive O2, this gig looks set to be a big deal.