10 O' The SkinnyFest Best (skinnyfest2)
| 14 Aug 2006
1. Bert Jansch: Legendary acoustic guitar player who was a big influence on Johnny Marr (see feature?). St Brides Centre, Aug 21, 22 and 27. 21:00, £14.00 (£12.00)
2. Dandy Warhols: The stars of the movie DiG prove that they can play a few tunes too. Liquid Room, Aug 18, 19:00, £15.00
3. Regina Spektor: A timely duet with Julian Casablancas brought this kooky diva to the fore. Now she's started selling out her own venues. Liquid Room, Aug 21, 19:00, £12.00
4. Matisyahu: Curious Reggae meets hip-hop, even more curious beard. Liquid Room, Aug 22, 19:00, £15.00
5. Captain: Theatrical, vaudevillian and almost always entertaining. Cabaret Voltaire, Aug 21, 19:30, £8.00
6. Loudon Wainwright III: Well, surely he can't allow his offspring to hog all the limelight? Queen's Hall, Aug 22, 23, 21:00, £22.00 (£20.00)
7. Soweto Gospel Choir: See our review, unmissable. Queens Hall, Aug 11-28, times vary, £14.00 (£13.00)
8. Dresden Dolls: The cosy environs of the Spiegeltent won't know what hit it when this theatrical Boston duo rip up the stage. Spiegeltent, Aug 21-24, 20:00, £12.00 (£10.00)
9. Mazaika: A cocktail of Russian songs, gypsy fiddling, tangos, arias, jazz with a touch of comedy and drama. C Venue, until Aug 28, 15:45, £8.50 (£7.50)
10. Spaghetti Western Orchestra: The Ennio Morricone Experience return with a battery of exotic instruments and a fistful of new tunes from classic Spaghetti Westerns. Assembly Rooms, until Aug 27 (not 21), 22:30, prices vary.
2. Dandy Warhols: The stars of the movie DiG prove that they can play a few tunes too. Liquid Room, Aug 18, 19:00, £15.00
3. Regina Spektor: A timely duet with Julian Casablancas brought this kooky diva to the fore. Now she's started selling out her own venues. Liquid Room, Aug 21, 19:00, £12.00
4. Matisyahu: Curious Reggae meets hip-hop, even more curious beard. Liquid Room, Aug 22, 19:00, £15.00
5. Captain: Theatrical, vaudevillian and almost always entertaining. Cabaret Voltaire, Aug 21, 19:30, £8.00
6. Loudon Wainwright III: Well, surely he can't allow his offspring to hog all the limelight? Queen's Hall, Aug 22, 23, 21:00, £22.00 (£20.00)
7. Soweto Gospel Choir: See our review, unmissable. Queens Hall, Aug 11-28, times vary, £14.00 (£13.00)
8. Dresden Dolls: The cosy environs of the Spiegeltent won't know what hit it when this theatrical Boston duo rip up the stage. Spiegeltent, Aug 21-24, 20:00, £12.00 (£10.00)
9. Mazaika: A cocktail of Russian songs, gypsy fiddling, tangos, arias, jazz with a touch of comedy and drama. C Venue, until Aug 28, 15:45, £8.50 (£7.50)
10. Spaghetti Western Orchestra: The Ennio Morricone Experience return with a battery of exotic instruments and a fistful of new tunes from classic Spaghetti Westerns. Assembly Rooms, until Aug 27 (not 21), 22:30, prices vary.