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Fun time at Favela beginning and ending:
Tuesday – Saturday (Monday and Sunday where advertised)
6pm-1am Tuesday – Thursday
6pm-2am Friday – Saturday
Food is served from 6h30pm – 11pm
Reservations:
Reservations please email favelalondon@hotmail.com
Phone: 0207 613 4228
For press/music info please email Chris
Dine, Drink and Dance. Whether it’s live music Tuesday-Thursday or thumping bass beats come the weekend – this little haven on Great Eastern Street is an east London gem. Spicing up the mundane with an eclectic, eccentric and ever excessive atmosphere. Weekdays feature a range of live music ranging from world dominated tunes to alternative acoustic and electro glitches or some serious soul, jazz and blues.
SAT 01 – DJ BILLY BOY
Restaurant open 6pm
Open till 2am
£5 before 10pm, £10 after
TUE 04 – INTERNATINAL BLUES & JAZZ JAM feat. SAM HARE
Restaurant open 6pm
Music programme 8-1, Live band 9pm
FREE ENTRY
Sam Hare Blues guitarist and singer-songwriter leads a jazz and blues jam session extraordinaire. The best blues musicians around will be coming along to Jam such as Ian Siegal, Matt Schofield, Jon Cleary and many more. First class way to spend your Tuesday night.
WED 05 – Richard Norris & Label Love & Favela London present a PIAS Fire benefit with:
ASHLEY BEEDLE
ANDREW WEATHERALL
JUSTIN ROBERTSON
ROSS ALLEN
PETE HERBERT
NATHAN DETROIT
RICHARD NORRIS
Restaurant open 6pm
Music programme 8-2 (late license)
Early Bird £6; then £8 or £10 on door. Advance tickets from Ticket Web http://tinyurl.com/3vjyv3j
On the evening of Monday 9th August, the main warehouse of the PIAS distribution group was destroyed in a blaze in Enfield. The warehouse contained a large amount of stock from the UK’s main independent music labels. Although the stock was insured, the loss is having a marked effect on hundreds of indie labels, whose economic position is pretty precarious in the first place.
AIM (the association of independent music) has put together a fund to help affected labels keep afloat, and benefits for labels are being held nationwide, co-ordinated by Label Love.
Musician and producer Richard Norris has organised a benefit at Favela London, featuring a fine line up of London based DJ talent. ‘Everyone on the bill has been affected by this one way or another’, says Richard. ‘This is a chance to put a little back into the independent music community that we are all part of. And also to have a cracking night.’
DJ’s include Ashley Beedle, Justin Robertson, Pete Herbert, Richard Norris, Nathan Detroit, Ross Allen and Andrew Weatherall playing a rockabilly set.
THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT! The DJ’s, PR, promoters, designers and venue have all given their services for free. All door money will go directly into the AIM fund.
THU 06 – WAH WAH 45s present THE FILTHY SIX + DJs DOM SERVINI + SCRIMSHIRE
Restaurant open 6pm
Music programme 8-1, Live band 9pm
Free before 9pm, £4 after
Groove merchants, The Filthy Six (Acid Jazz Records), are the most exciting, authentic Soul Jazz outfit in the UK today and have established themselves as one of the finest live acts around. Their blistering horns, searing guitar and gut-wrenching Hammond are fuelled by the hardest grooving rhythm section you’re likely to hear this side of Funk Town; producing a hip-shakingly powerful combination of jazz, funk and boogaloo in keeping with the finest traditions of the classic Blue Note sound.
The Filthy Six are one of Wah Wah’s favourite live bands to host. Their feet friendly, high octane sound is infectious! Make sure you check them out.
And they’re supported by Wah Wah guru’s of afro-disco, latin, dubstep, soul and boogie. Get up to get on down.
FRI 07 – DJ RUSS JONES
Restaurant open 6pm
Open till 2am
£5 before 10pm, £10 after
King of afrobeat, jungle and latin beats, Russ Jones, steps up. Russ has become pretty much the preeminent ‘global beats’ and world music DJ in the UK with an international reputation and following. From his seminal club night Future World Funk (est. 1999) he has gone on to compile over 13 compilation CDs including the very influential FWF series(sold in there tens of thousands around the world), two volumes of Gypsy Beats and Balkan Bangers (produced with Felix from Basement Jaxx) which received props from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Huw Stevens, Mary Anne Hobbs and Osun Lade and now a follow up with a twist – Arriba La Cumbia – The new sounds of cumbia from around world which in turn has morphed into a very successful monthly club night. Running in London (and as a one off at festivals across Europe) it highlights the best in live cumbia/tropical bands and with guest djs from around the world.
In short – Russ knows whats what when it comes to funky world beats and tonight at Favela will be no exception to his polished party record.
SAT 08 – DJ DEANY SEAGULLS
Restaurant open 6pm
Open till 2am
£5 before 10pm, £10 after
SUN 09 – LIVE: ONE TASTE present present BROOKE SHARKEY + PAULA VARJACK + JOHN BERKAVITCH + JOE DRISCOLL + SEKOU + AFROBILLY JONES
7-12
Tickets £7 in advance http://bit.ly/r2uO4T/£10 on the door
One Taste are BACK with spoken word and loads of music. Eclectic mix of some serious entertainment.
TUE 11 – LIVE: THE ALAN WEEKES QUARTET + DJ GRINGO DA PARADA
Restaurant open 6pm
Music programme 8-1, Live band 9pm
FREE ENTRY
The legendary Alan Weekes’ guitar style has been an important part of the international and local music scene since 1975. Having appeared regularly at the Ronnie Scott Jazz club in 2010 with his quartet, and is now a resident at Uncle Sam’s Jazz & Blues at the Haggerston, his rhythmic grooves and jazzy solos head to Favela.
Weekes’ Quartet plays modern jazz, Janet kay/Carroll Thompson lovers rock, fresh reggae band, aswad, reggae and pop.
Drums: Shane Forbes
Sax: Brian Edwards
Guitar: Alan Weekes
Double Bass: Ben Hazelton
WED 12 – LIVE: JOE DRISCOLL + JOHN FAIRHURST TRIO + MORE LIKE TREES + BELLATRIX + DIZRAELI & SPECIAL GUESTS + DJ MR TIBBS
Restaurant open 6pm
Music programme 8-1, Live band 9pm
Free before 9pm, £4 after
Joe Driscoll is an innovator for the genre defying music he creates, but also for the way in which he creates it. Joe’s groundbreaking live show is a modern day interpretation of the one man band. Utilizing live looping technology, Driscoll loops beatbox (oral percussion) to create the drum tracks live, adding multiple layers of guitar and other instruments. A full bodied soundscape is the result
John Fairhurst is a modern day wandering blues man. From humble beginnings, he has now toured the globe. His enigmatic stories, howling vocals and furious guitar playing make for some exceptional entertainment. Bottle-neck style blues and psychedelic 60’s rock, John’s music is a real melting-pot of diverse musical traditions.
More Like Trees promise a crazed guitar and a mesmerizing set complement Joshua Whitehouse’s vocals to the nth degree, along with some serious backing beats from a cajon and double bass – resulting in some drum and bass like acoustics. Taking the warehouse party scene by storm – these guys are ones to watch out for.
Hedonistic, bass-heavy fun from DJ Mr Tibbs.
THU 13 – LIVE: DAJLA + HIMAL + DJ GRINGO DA PARADA
Restaurant open 6pm
Music programme 8-1, Live band 9pm
Free before 9pm, £5 after
After her french and african experiences, Dajla settled in London to record her third album. “MY LOVE LIFE” is a blend of classic organic Soul music, contagious groove, heavy basslines and Reggae and Blues inspired melodies.
Recorded at the Fish Factory Studio in London, on the summer of 2010, “MY LOVE LIFE” is a breath of fresh air. A claim for optimism and hope.
R&B/Soul Singer, HIMAL, hails from West London and has performed at some of London’s finest venues. His soulfully honest performances has allowed him towork with the likes of Leona Lewis, Jesse Boykins III, Terri Walker and Stacy Epps on their UK tours. Expect sultry smooth vocals and husky tones.
FRI 14 – DJ GRINGO DA PARADA
Restaurant open 6pm
Open till 2am
£5 before 10pm, £10 after
SAT 15 – LIVE: ELZA SOARES + DJ GRINGO DA PARADA
Restaurant open 6pm
Open till 2am
£8 Adv http://tinyurl.com/3tzzxnw/£10 OTD
We are delighted to present an extremely rare appearance by Elza Soares, one of Brazil’s original Samba Superstars! Please, somebody keep pinching us… we cant believe this is happening.
With a career spanning fifty years singing early Jazz inflected Bossa Novas in the 60s to embracing Disco and Electronic Dance music in the 90s & 00s via embodying the Samba Soul movement of the 70s, Elza is a remarkable singer and show woman… a true living legend.
For one night only at Favela, she will be cherry picking a selection of hits from her huge repertoire and presenting them sound system style over instrumental versions of the songs, selected by her DJ Ricardo, in lieu of a full band… gostoso!
There will be two sets, one at 9pm and one at 11pm, with djs playing afterwards till 2am
Tickets for the whole night are £8 in advance (limited amount on sale), £10 at the door. This intimate event will sell out!
TUE 18 – LIVE: HEIDI VOGEL + DJ GRINGO DA PARADA
Restaurant open 6pm
Music programme 8-1, Live band 9pm
FREE ENTRY
Heidi Vogel performs with The Cinematic Orchestra and tonight sings latin and nu-jazz with her incredible band; interpreting songs in a unique and exciting way, fusing styles from Brazilian music with jazz and Soul. Having toured extensively she heads to Favela, bringing with her sweet soul sounds and style. Beautiful deep sound, well worth a Tuesday night out.
WED 19 – LIVE: TOODAR + THIS IS MY TV + RUN THEODORE + DJ GRINGO DA PARADA
Restaurant open 6pm
Music programme 8-1, Live band 9pm
FREE ENTRY
Toodar is a five piece band from Elephant and Castle – their music is swinging sweet melodies lulling you to electronic dreams. Forever experimenting, check out their music video. Equipment? An LG mobile phone, sticky tape and a toy train.
‘dense and beautiful’ – BBC6 DJ Tom Robinson
THU 20 – LIVE: ASHEBER & THE AFRIKAN REVOLUTION + DJ KMT + DJ GRINGO DA PARADA
Restaurant open 6pm
Music programme 8-1, Live band 9pm
Free before 9pm, £5 after
Asheber and The Afrikan Revolution 12 piece live band is described by Favela “as the best band they have seen in 15 years.” They will be opening our ‘big night’ with 30 minutes of African Drums and then a live Afro Beat, Reggae, Hip-Hop and Jazz set. This a supergroup led by multi-talented musician and educator Niles ‘Asheber’ Hailstones and features many of the most innovative and influential grassroots musicians and teachers ever gathered in one place within the UK. The idea – Asheber & The Afrikan Revolution represents a universal oneness in consciousness from an Afrikan base using both the creative arts and education as the core principles upon which all else is based.
KMT specialises in UK black/urban music fusing Hip-Hop, R’n’B, Dance Hall, Neo Soul, Soul, Broken Beats, World, Grime and Pop. He has an ear like any brilliant A&R, constantly sourcing the freshest beats to air before any others.
www.nu-kmt.com
FRI 21 – DJ DEANY SEAGULLS
Restaurant open 6pm
Open till 2am
£5 before 10pm, £10 after
SAT 22 – DJ GRINGO DA PARADA
Restaurant open 6pm
Open till 2am
£5 before 10pm, £10 after
The essence of Favela strikes again this Saturday with anything from drum & bass to hip hop and hot Brazilian beats.
TUE 25 – LIVE: MAURICIO VELASIERRA “RODAR” LAUNCH + DJ GRINGO DA PARADA
Restaurant open 6pm
Music programme 8-1, Live band 9pm
FREE ENTRY
Mauricio Velasierra celebrates the release of his new album ‘Rodar’. A pioneering player of traditional Andean flutes, Velasierra is able to play the kena as a fully chromatic instrument and has developed a truly original musical language. With influences ranging from African music to jazz, his compositions are a rich mixture of largely unexplored Andean rhythms combined with contemporary melodies and harmonies.
“…an impressive range of music…compelling and enjoyable listening.” – Culture Capital
WED 26 – LIVE: NATEMA + TOKYO GREEN
Restaurant open 6pm
Music programme 8-1, Live band 9pm
Free before 9pm, £5 after
Natema is a brazilian music project that brings an original fusion of electronic beats described as a warm performance of house with world music. Mixing traditional sounds and technology they blend the old and the new. And Tokyo Green being the sweet soulful sounds of jazz and rock.
THU 27 – LIVE: THE ORGASMATRON present JOSH KUMRA // ACM GOSPEL CHOIR // LOIS AND THE LOVE // THE PLEASURETTES // GUY CHAMBERS & HOUSE BAND // DJs MNEK & ROSS CLARKE
Restaurant open 6pm
Music programme 8-1, Live bands 9pm
£8 Adv http://bit.ly/qKk6Ws/£10 on the door8pm
Guy Chambers and Ross Clarke present Orgasmatron at Favela Chic. Showcasing the best up and coming and established musicians, singers, dancers and song writers around! It’s all sillyness and riotous happenings; from tap dancers on tables to rock bands and rappers. Tonight it’s all about crazed talent and superior entertainment.
FRI 28 – LIVE: DJ GRINGO DA PARADA
Restaurant open 6pm
Open till 2am
£5 before 10pm, £10 after
Oui Madame!
SAT 29 – LIVE: YOU DO THAT VOODOO HALLOWEEN SPECIAL with DJ SHEPDOG (NICE UP!)
Restaurant open 6pm
Open till 2am
£5 before 10pm, £10 after
You do that Voodoo … with Shepdog at the decks it’s set to be helluva scream.
SUN 30 – LIVE: ZOE NITES
Doors open 6.30pm
£7 entry
The finest and hottest Live Music Night Showcasing a monthly line up of UK Gospel Artists which will be attended by industry heavyweights!
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