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Gig Of The Week: Antony and the Johnsons / Teenage Cancer Trust Concerts @ Royal Albert Hall

A great gig for a fantastic cause, and seemingly a perfect match of venue and performer. The venerable space of the Royal Albert Hall plays host to a series of gigs in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust; the highlight of which has to be the Antony and the Johnsons-led evening on Tuesday. Backed by two BBC ‘Sound of 2009′ nominees, Florence and the Machine and my tip for ’09 Northampton’s VV Brown. Close runner up is the gala Folk night on Wednesday headed by Fairport Convention. Tickets are still available for the ‘Johnsons, so support a good cause and head over to see some great music too.

Antony and the Johnsons -Kiss My Name

Florence and the Machine – You’ve Got The Love

VV Brown – Crying Blood

Photo: Daniel Arnold!

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Gig Of The Week: Genghis Tron, Behold The Arctopus, Rolo Tomassi, The Network – The Underworld

Prepare for supreme noise making at Underworld on Saturday as Americans Genghis Tron follow up their European stint with The Faint with a short UK tour. Backed by a multi-talented string of bands, not least Sheffield stars Rolo Tomassi (for the London show only), the potential of this night is stellar. This amazing line up is unbelievably not sold out – and under a tenner face value!

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Genghis Tron – Blow Back

Behold The Arctopus – Some Mist

Rolo Tomassi – Abraxas

Photo: Justina Villaneuva

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