Bedroom Bar – What’s On In June

Two floors, two stages, and now open daily from 12 noon (Tue-Fri) until way past your bed time. Open for lunch, tasty tea & cakes, dinner, cracking cocktails, ground breaking comedy and superb music. Welcome to the Bedroom Bar, a unique venue in East London.

After 20 years as The Comedy Café with it’s upstairs loft space, The Bedroom Bar has re-opened with a fresh outlook. With comedy moving to the intimate theatre-style upstairs room, Bedroom Bar’s heritage blends with a new look and fresh take on the comedy scene; whilst also standing alongside exciting live music programming, welcoming in acts from around the world.

Bringing alternative and fantastical live music back to the area, the genre crossing Bedroom Bar purveys quality sound systems on 2 stages and spacious dance floors. With our restaurant now open and captained by Leo Soto and his crew, you can expect a range of tasty Ango-Brasilian dishes, the bars also feature an exciting new cocktail menu designed by Soulshakers.

Tickets:
Music – www.crowdsurge.com/bedroombar
Comedy – www.comedycafe.co.uk

LIVE MUSIC, COMEDY CAFÉ & CLUBBING LISTINGS:

What: COMEDY: EVERY MONDAY IN JUNE; BOB SLAYER’S – HEROES OF COMEDY
When: Every Monday 8pm-11pm
Price: £5
Genuine Alternative Comedy Legends, alongside the most exciting freaks around. Recreating the spirit of adventure that existed before the Alternative went Mainstream- Variety and bizarre sitting alongside raw, exciting stand up.

What: COMEDY: EVERY WEDNESDAY; NEW ACT NIGHT
When: Every Wednesday 8pm-11pm
Price: Free entry but booking essential 020 7739 5706
On the go for 21 years now, having seen the good, the bad, the greats & the not-so-greats, it’s a night for spotting future comedy legends. Always a sell out, book early.

What: BRONZEHEAD
When: Friday 1 June 9pm – 3am
Price: £5 adv/ £7 door
DJ: CRASH & BURN
BronzeHead is a 10-piece group from London, formed in 2010 to make new music inspired by the raw & heavy funk rhythms of 1970’s West Africa. Their interpretation of Afrobeat is unique and versatile, informed by their diverse cultural backgrounds and grounded in their daily experiences and challenges in London.

What: COMEDY: RICH WILSON
When: Friday 1 June 8pm-11am
Price: £11

What: WHITE MINK ELECTRO SWING SPEAKEASY (chosen by MIXMAG as one of the UK’s top 3 club nights)
When: Saturday 2 June 9pm – 3am
Price: £10 adv / £12 door
LIVE: SOUND ASSEMBLY + SWING PATROL
DJS: SCOTT CAIRO + TALLULAH GOODTIMES + RAZZAMATAZZ + NICK HOLLYWOOD + CHRIS TOFU + THE WORLD’S TALLEST DJ
White Mink is the zeitgeist-capturing, critically acclaimed speakeasy where the sounds and styles of the 1920s and 30s are turned on their head and smuggled into the 21st century. This month with a host of stellar guest DJs such as king of UK Mash up, Scott Cairo, who goes vintage for a night, queen of electro swing Tallulah Goodtimes and Glitch swing king DJ Razzamatazz, we also welcome Sound Assembly with their live remix and swing dancers from Swing Patrol coming along. It’s set to be a smasher across Bedroom Bar’s 3 rooms.

What: COMEDY: RICH WILSON
When: Saturday 2 June 8pm – 11pm
Price: £11

What: HACKNEY GLOBE TROTTER JUBILEE SESSION
When: Sunday 3 June 10pm – 3am
Price: £5
DJ: RUSS JONES
Russ is behind some of London’s most successful clubs including London Calling and No Room for Squares in the mid 90’s. Fast-forward to the 21st Century and Russ has become pretty much the preeminent ‘global beats’ and world music DJ in the UK.

What: THE FONTANELLES
When: Monday 4 June 9pm – 1am
Price: £5 adv / £7 door
DJ: MR MCEWEN
The Fontanelles are a new band made up of established musicians from the world of Jazz, African and Reggae music. They have forged their own identity, which has seen them create an original powerful and compelling live show of instrumental dance music. Musical influences draw on the great Fela Anikulapo Kuti, as well as dub, funk and jazz and iconic other creators such as Mulatu Astake, Sun Ra, James Brown, Scientist and Steve Reich.

Mr McEwen, Chinese Man’s (France) UK tour support, is an up and coming DJ from London taking you on a journey through hip hop’s history in a mash up of artists, sounds, beats and pieces.

** FREE ENTRY TIL 9 PM WITH RIVINGTONSTREET FESTIVAL WRISTBAND! **

What: COMEDY: EDINBURGH PREVIEWS
When: thursday 7 June 8pm – 11pm
Price: £10
Preview season here continues with Quincy presenting his new Edinburgh show here at the Cafe.

What: DO AMOR
When: Friday 8 June 9pm – 3am
Price: £5 adv / £7 door
DJs: MADERA VERDE + CRASH & BURN
Do Amor is made up of members of Caetano Veloso’s band Ce, one of the biggest Brazilian artists of all times. Coming all the way from Rio they are sure to surprise you with their unique sound, made of eclectic influences ranging from Carimbo’ to Manchester Rock mixed with an exciting 21rst Century Brazilian sound. Their album is a declaration of their love to music. Expect a fresh mix of ethnic beats.

What: COMEDY: AIDEN KILLIAN
When: Friday 8 June 8pm – 11pm
Price: £11
Aiden Killian compères a great line up of comedy with circuit favourite Gordon Southern opening proceedings, then Christian Ancliff moves the show up a gear and Earl Okin closes the show, in a way that only he can.

What: THE DROP BACKYARD BREW
When: Saturday 9 June 9pm – 3am
Price: £6 adv / £8 door
DJs: WRONGTOM + AIDEN SKYLARKIN + SHEPDOG + YOUNG LEE
Backyard Brew invites The Drop, a 9-piece roots-rock-reggae outfit based in and around London. They are a part of the small but significant front-line of British new-wave reggae bands. They are pushing with a sincere awareness of the British reggae revival that has been a long time in the coming. Also on the night, tune in on DJ Wrongtom, Aiden Skylarking and Shepdog;s soulful, jungle, hip-hop and dancehall beats!

What: COMEDY: AIDEN KILLIAN
When: Saturday 9 June 8pm – 11pm
Price: £11
Aiden Killian compères a great line up of comedy with circuit favourite Gordon Southern opening proceedings, then Christian Ancliff moves the show up a gear and Kate Lucas closes the show, in a way that only he can.

What: HOLLY WALKER “BEDROOM BANGERS” ep launch + MORE LIKE TREES
When: Tuesday 12 June 8pm – 12pm
Price: £5 adv / £8 adv incl EP / £6 door
Holly Walker is a London girl; lives in Camden, plays ivories and sings her very own version of what she likes to term ‘wayward’ or ‘thrash pop’. Tending to write mostly about love, loss and lunch. Come along to Bedroom Bar to celebrate the launch of her aptly named EP, “Bedroom Bangers”.

What: THROWING HANDS
When: Thursday 14 June 8pm – 12pm
Price: Free
BOY MANDEVILLE + KEEBO + JOE DOYLE
Afro tinted pop sessions from Paul Simon inspired Boy Mandeville, a band filled with colourful sounds and foot stomping music. Throwing Hands put on another smasher for zippo pounds. Get down to BB for quality tunes, dinner, drinks and a good ol’ dance.

What: COMEDY: TOM RHODES SOLO SHOW * CRITICS CHOICE * UK EXCLUSIVE
When: Thursday 14 June 8pm – 11pm
Price: £10
Tom is one of those rare exotic creatures who has dedicated his life to stand-up comedy. He is one of the most sought after comedians working in the world right now. Catch him here at the Café whilst he’s on a rare and short UK visit.

What: ETHNOBLING
When: Friday 15 June 9pm – 3am
Price: £5 adv / £7 door
DJ: ETHNO BLING FEAT. ASTROBOY + BOBBY GANDOLF
Ethnobling sticks with ethnic roots mixed with urban swagger. They’ll be playing the usual mix of global and UK, rootsy and bashy, UK funky, garage, Afro, moombah, dancehall, baile, kaduro, house. Dress to impress, and amuse!

What: COMEDY: ENRICH MCELROY
When: Friday 15 June 8pm – 11pm
Price: £11
Enrich McElroy hosts what is going to be one very special night of no-holds-barred in your face comedy. Opening with quick wit is the highly experienced Vince Fluke. Maverick Nick Sun takes us to abstract places, before US legend Tom Rhodes closes out the show.

What: JE NAIS SAIS QUOI VS THE LIFT
When: Saturday 16 June 9pm – 3am
Price: £5 adv / £7 door
DJs: ERIC WISEACRE (The Lift / L.A) + ANALOG 1 + XAVIER + SIMBAD (Brownswood) + MADERA VERDE
Je Ne Sais Quoi returns for a good time party with The Lift, all the way down from Los Angeles! Music from various eras and continents, featuring soul, disco, Afro, Latin, tropical and dancehall delights!

What: COMEDY: ENRICH MCELROY
When: Saturday 16 June 8pm – 11pm
Price: £11
Enrich McElroy hosts what is going to be one very special night of no-holds-barred in your face comedy. Opening with quick wit is the highly experienced Vince Fluke. Maverick Nick Sun takes us to abstract places, before US legend Tom Rhodes closes out the show.

What: COMEDY: TOM ALLEN’S SOCIETY
When: Tuesday 19 June 8pm – 11pm
Price: £5
Tom Allen’s Society, each month’s show has a different theme and features stand-up from the eponymous host, special guests, incisive chat and anarchic parlour games. Special Guests this month TBA, please check web for details.

What: ONETASTE OPEN MIC NIGHT
When: Wednesday 20 June 7.30pm – 12pm
Price: £5
Come and share art, ideas, spark new collaborations and create friendships by enjoying a slice of London’s creative community. So, whether you are looking for a gig at OneTaste, wanting to try out your new material, in search of new collaborators or simply coming to hang out and embrace the unexpected, you will be warmly welcomed to this lively night of spontaneity and art.

What: COMEDY: EDINBURGH PREVIEWS
When: Wednesday 20 June 8pm – 11pm
Price: £10
Double header of previews with Owen O’Neill (He has skill, and patience and precision of thought and movement. Everything that would make him not only an excellent actor but a dandy serial killer. Let us give thanks that he has chosen the stage instead of the slaughter) and Tony Law (Imagine if Harry Potter was a Canadian non-wizard who writes very funny jokes with his hands, that’s Tony Law).

What: YES SIR BOSS
When: Thursday 21 June 8pm – 1am
Price: £5 adv / £7 door
A heavy blend of horn-lead hooks, offbeat rhythms & epic riffs from Yes Sir Boss. After smashing our inaugural downstairs weekend, they’re back at BB for another night of foot stomping, brass blowing madness and mayhem. With their new EP out & a summer set to rock out at top festivals, Yes Sir Boss know how to do things properly. Get involved.

What: DOM & THE IKOS
When: Friday 22 June 9pm – 3am
Price: £5 adv / £7 door
DJ: CRASH & BURN
Taking the ground breaking recordings of key New Orleans player such as Professor Longhair & Huey ‘Piano’ Smith as their starting point, the band’s mission was to bring the post war New Orleans sound firmly back to life. So, expect lost Caribbean-meets-RnB grooves reinvigorated and back with a vengeance. So get your glad rags on and stretch on out over funk and laid back Louisiana rhythm and blues. DJ Crash & Burn plays a mix of old time rhythm and blues, Mexican rockability, exotic eastern ska, naughty calypsos, sizzling sista soul and yee haw country boppers. You won’t hear anything else like it and it’s a guaranteed recipe for rollicking dancefloor mayhem!

What: COMEDY: KEVIN PRECIOUS
When: Friday 22 June 8pm – 11pm
Price: £11
Kevin Precious comperes the weekend with great crowd work before Alistair Barrie opens up the night. Hilarious songstress Kate Lucas continues the night, and dry but very sharp Ron Vaudry closes the night.

What: OK_MA + THE OTHER SIDE
When: Saturday 23 June 9pm – 3am
Price: £5 adv / £7 door
DJs: THE OTHER SIDE feat. THE QUIETUS DJs + CHRIS FRANCK (DA LATA/ZEEP) + TYNE (CEVICHE)
The OK_MA Live Review sees Young Lee & Jake joined by an amazing 4 piece horn crew, the ‘SUB-C BRASS SECTION’ who’ll be coming on like the JB’s on a Mark Ronson record whilst a dope percussionist sets the rhythm. Acting as the bass and drummer is Young Lee, digging out the dusty breaks and future looking funk. A truly bespoke monthly throw down.

And upstairs we welcome The Other Side, featuring DJs Chris Franck (Da Lata) & Tyne (Ceviche) presiding over a positively balmy selection of musical treasures with a heavy nod to Afro & Latin through disco, funk and house, from Haiti to Harlem. This month, kicking things off, guests come in the form of the hugely influential Quietus DJs. Known for their genre bending website that has set the benchmark for online music editorial, these guys know a thing of two about all that matters past & present.

What: COMEDY: KEVIN PRECIOUS
When: Saturday 23 June 8pm – 12pm
Price: £11
Kevin Precious comperes the weekend with great crowd work before Alistair Barrie opens up the night. Hilarious songstress Kate Lucas continues the night, and dry but very sharp Ron Vaudry closes the night.

What: THE ROSE TINTED + EMINE
When: Tuesday 26 June 8pm – 12pm
Price: Free
A night of blues & rock n roll from Emine and folk & soul filled melodies from The Rose Tinted.

What: FLAVIO RENEGADO
When: Thursday 28 June 8pm – 12pm
Price: £5 adv / £7 door
DJ: MADERA VERDE
Flavio Renegado has been making moved in the Brazilian music scene for a long time now. He heads to London all the way from Sao Paulo with his hip-hop baed sound incorporates other musical influences such as reggae, maracatu Cuban music, African rhythms, samba and other sounds typical of Brazilian culture. He is joined by our in house favourite, Madera Verde.

What: COMEDY: EDINBURGH PREVIEWS
When: Thursday 28 June 8pm – 11pm
Price: £10
Join Gareth Richards, 2010 Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award best newcomer nominee for his brand new show of jokes and songs about being an introvert stuck in an extrovert’s world. Gareth’s parents could not afford to take the whole family to Disneyland, so they went without him. Gareth has never recovered, always feeling that he has been shut outside of life’s theme park. And John Robins Comedy;s best kept secret’ (Skinny) returns! There are all new stories, banter and bombs to drop. Fresh from his appearance on Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3) he tells tales of childhood innocence and adult shenanigans.

What: LOS CHARLYS ORCHESTRA + LATIN AOTEAROA
When: Friday 29 June 9pm – 3am
Price: £5 adv / £7 door
DJ: CRASH & BURN + SOUL PROVYDER
Los Charly’s Orchestra is a London based collective created, produces and lead by Venezuelan producers Juan Laya and Jorge Montiel. Combining a retro and exhilarating modern sound, they are characterized by a unique edge that blends the Boogie-Disco sound of the 70’s with a serious Latin perspective.

And upstairs we have Latin Aoktearoa with Bobbito Brazuka on the decks with his dope as Latin jams from cumbia & calypso to salsa, bossa and samba soul. Joined by Jennifer Zea on vocals and all round talented muso Isaac Aesili on percussion and steel drum. Closing the night DJ Soul Provyder.

What: COMEDY: SIMON FOX
When: Friday 29 June 8pm – 11pm
Price: £11
Simon comperes with the exciting Nabil Abdulrashid opening. Rising comic starts of the future Harriet Kembsley and Tez Ilyas perform two short sets and the energetic funny man Tobias Persson closes the night.

What: THE RED HOT GRIND SHOW + RE:PLAY
When: Saturday 30 June 9pm – 3am
Price: £5 adv / £7 door
LIVE: VOOLA & THE JAYHAWKS
DJ: MADERA VERDE + RUMBLE + Re:Play feat. BEN OSBOURNE + JUSTIN ROBERTSON
Bedroom Bar welcomes The Red Hot Grind Show, a night of exotica funk, burlesque boogie, electro-billy and cocktail crunk. Special guests are London’s Voola & The Jayhawks, legendary swinging kings of voodoo RnB.

Upstairs, RE:PLAY is a back to basics club night that gives guest DJs space to express themselves in full length sets and dance floors time to get on their groove – with one twist. During the set the DJ will play a section of music from a particular point in their career. Ben Osborne will be joined by Justin Robertson, who brings us an eclectic set varying from house to reggae & northern soul and trip hop.

What: COMEDY: SIMON FOX
When: Saturday 30 June 8pm – 11pm
Price: £11
Simon comperes with the exciting Nabil Abdulrashid opening. Rising comic starts of the future George Zach perform two short sets and the energetic funny man Tobias Persson closes the night.

More info: www.bedroom-bar.co.uk