Bob Dylan
On Mon 21st Jan we finally paid tribute to Bob Dylan: Acts included: Mide, Dylan Walshe,
Zeth Townsend, Phil Jordan, Jade Townsend, The Lucky Face and Nat The Hammer Continue Reading →
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Xmas Special 2013
On Mon 17th Dec we had our Xmas Party: Acts performed two of their own songs and one Festive track. Acts included: The Reverse, The Anti-Poet, Helen McCookerybook, Miranda Quammie, The Lucky Face, Paul Hawkins and Ruff John. A selection of some of the performances from the night are now available to see on our youtube page Continue Reading →
Lost Indie Bands Of The 90s
In Nov 2012 we paid tribute to”Lost Indie Bands Of The 90’s”. We had some superb acts as well as an ace quiz!! I had the nerve racking but incredible experience of performing two Kingmaker songs whilst the drummer sat in the audience singing along! Other lost indie bands that were covered included: Mansun, Babybird, KulaShaker, The Auteurs, Teenage Fanclub (in the style of Flying Saucer Attack) & Therapy? Continue Reading →
Paul Weller
In Oct 2012 Guest host The Lucky Face took over curating Under The Influence for a fantastic tribute to Paul Weller. We had some superb acts as well as an ace Weller-quiz!! A selection of some of the performances from the night are now available to see on our youtube page. Continue Reading →
Kate Bush
We had some superb acts performing at our Kate Bush night. A selection of some of the performances from the night are now available to view on our youtube page.
The Cure
On 20th Aug 2012 we paid tribute to those enduring purveyors of gloomy pop, The Cure… Continue Reading →
Julian Cope
On 16th July 2012 Guest host/curator Sergeant Buzfuz took the reins for an “Under The Influence” tribute to JULIAN COPE Continue Reading →
Under The Influence One Day Festival
To celebrate our second birthday here’s a short film about “Under The Influence” filmed at our One Day Festival on June 17th 2012
Made by James Dillon & Julia Bobbin. Continue Reading →
Eurovision special
In a suitably irreverent fashion, a selection of alternative, indie, folk and anti-folk acts celebrated Eurovision week by covering a Eurovision entry (past or present) as well as playing a couple of their own songs. Continue Reading →
The Clash
As this year sadly sees the tenth anniversary of Joe Strummer’s death and the remaining members of The Clash released a new version of London’s Calling for record store day this month, it seemed only fitting that The Clash were April’s dedicated featured artist at Under The Influence… Continue Reading →