The Wonder Stuff and The Damned
OK, we admit it, they're not on the same line-up but they are both playing Sub89 within a week of each other. So whether it's bouncing indie or punk you want - you can get both in Reading.
The Wonder Stuff - 13 May
The indie legends play an extremely intimate show in Reading's newest live music venue Sub89.Returning after headlining Reading Festival to over 80,000 people almost 20 years ago in 1992.
The band are currently celebrating the 21st anniversay of their massively acclaimed and influental HUP album. Following their reformation in 2000 the band have sold out a 5 night residency at London's Kentish Town Forum, released several full length albums including 2004's Escape from Rubbish Island as well as headlining the Avalon stage at Glastonbury only last year.
The details
When: Thursday 13 May - doors 7pm
Where: Reading Sub89
How: Tickets £20 in advance from www.seetickets.com or www.wegottickets.com
Who: 18+ show
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The Damned - 18 May
Formed in London, England, in 1976. The group's original members found each other while performing in an assortment of short-lived outfits during punk's initial days.
Brian James (a founder member and guitarist) christened the group The Damned after a 1969 movie of the same name. It was also a name said to be descriptive of the band's hapless state of affairs at the time.
The group rehearsed for six weeks before playing their first show on July 6th 1976, as an opening act for the Sex Pistols at London's 100 Club. The Damned quickly earned a reputation as a viable act on the circuit.
They have incorporated numerous styles into their music and image, including: garage rock, psychedelic rock, cabaret and many more.
Although The Damned have had a turbulent history, there is no doubt that their music and attitude still prevail with all the energy of that original 1976 line-up, and their back catalogue of 8 studio albums have endured the test of time... and whatsmore, they've outlasted most of their 70's punk contemporaries!
The current line-up is David Vanian (Vocals); Captain Sensible (Guitar & Vocals); Pinch (Drums); Monty Oxy Moron (Keyboards) and Stu West (Bass).
The details
When: Tuesday 18 May - doors 7pm
Where: Reading Sub89
How: Tickets £15.50 in advance from www.seetickets.com or www.wegottickets.com
Who: 18+ show
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