New Slang

Thursday 6th August at New Slang

One of New Slang's oldest and dearest friends returns in support of his new album in the week it's released!

A Frank Turner gig in this venue formed the very creation of New Slang so it's always extra special when Frank returns to our patch. Coming up to a decade on from these "cover my petrol and give us some beer" shows, Frank Turner has quite rightly turned into one of the nation's most treasured artists. A more "band" sound to his songs and story telling, you might recognise him from shows at Wembley Arena, The Olympics, or the guy at the back of the punk show.

We always hoped Frank would return to Kingston with this new album, so we're stoked for the re-turner of Frank Turner with his backing band The Sleeping Souls. Playing the hour before the release of new album Positive Songs For Negative People comes out, is gonna be a special event. They will be onstage just after 10:30

Support comes from Frank Turner label-mate PJ Bond an americana / folk-punk acoustic singer songwriter from New Jersey. First up is Chas Palmer-Williams is known for being one of the crazy Lightyear gang, but his solo material is lyrical genius. We love this so much we're going to release his full length on Banquet Records later this year. Also, after the bands we'll have local talent of Tim OT in room 2. He's a great guy you've seen around, and if you like Frank Turner, Will Varley, Sean McGowan then grab a beer and stick around a bit longer

Stage times:
Chas Palmer-Wiliams 9:15-9:45
PJ Bond 10:00-10:30
Frank Turner 10:45 onwards
then Tim OT in the bar at about midnight

Afterwards its New Slang as usual and we dance to the likes of Foals, Circa Waves, Django Django and The Shins till 2am!

Please Note: The Hippodrome is an 18+ venue. Valid PHOTO ID will be required