Events

Events

October sees 31 gigs in 31 days and this week is bonkers with blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, Rick Astley and Yungblud coming to Pryzm while we have six in-store events in the same period. Loads of announcements all the time, and some will sell out between mailouts so make sure you don't miss out on announcements by turning on alerts from BanquetRecords on twitter, facebook and instagram.

Yungblud Wednesday 23rd October at Pryzm, 7:00pm EXTRA SHOW DUE TO HUGE DEMAND. This show has doors at 7:00pm and a curfew of 8:30pm Just after the release of The Underrated Youth EP, YUNGBLUD visits Kingston to play at Pryzm on the Intimate As Fuck tour. YUNGBLUD has been rapidly making a name for himself, the critically acclaimed artist's new release is titled The Underrated Youth EP, offering another dose of his huge and high-octane fuelled punk-rock-hip-hop styled tunes. We've heard plenty of times just how special and energetic his live shows are and we can't wait for this. “I wanted this project to amplify a world that is consumed with unjustified hate. A world, where the common denominator of my generation is the fight for hope, unity and the deep desire for equality. Our ideologies are colliding head on with the hate around us, but we are beating it with a bouquet of fucking flowers! I wrote this project about the people I’ve met around the world, the stories I’ve heard and the journeys, that went on inside my own head. The video was shot in Bulgaria with the most incredible young people. They helped me tell this story. They made this video what it is. Thank you.” Pryzm is all ages for this show - under 14s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult (18+). Over 18s should bring PHOTO ID (driving license / passport). Times TBC but we expect Doors at 7:00pm with YUNGBLUD on at 7:45pm. CD/ticket is £14 post-paid, and other formats and combos will be available. Tickets and CDs will be posted at the same time - the EP is released 18th October. Pryzm, 154 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames (KT1 1QP) PLEASE NOTE: If you choose Collect In-store as your delivery option your full order will need to be collected from our shop rather than from the venue. CD

Yungblud Wednesday 23rd October at Pryzm, 8:30pm TIME CHANGE. This show was originally with 7:00pm doors and 8:00pm stage time, but is now at 8:30 doors with stage time as soon as everyone is in. Curfew is now 10:00pm. It remains 14+ An additional show has been announced - details here Just after the release of his new EP, YUNGBLUD visits Kingston to play at Pryzm on the Intimate As Fuck tour. YUNGBLUD has been rapidly making a name for himself, the critically acclaimed artist's new release is titled The Underrated Youth EP, offering another dose of his huge and high-octane fuelled punk-rock-hip-hop styled tunes. We've heard plenty of times just how special and energetic his live shows are and we can't wait for this. “I wanted this project to amplify a world that is consumed with unjustified hate. A world, where the common denominator of my generation is the fight for hope, unity and the deep desire for equality. Our ideologies are colliding head on with the hate around us, but we are beating it with a bouquet of fucking flowers! I wrote this project about the people I’ve met around the world, the stories I’ve heard and the journeys, that went on inside my own head. The video was shot in Bulgaria with the most incredible young people. They helped me tell this story. They made this video what it is. Thank you.” Pryzm is all ages for this show - under 14s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult (18+). Over 18s should bring PHOTO ID (driving license / passport). CD/ticket is £14 post-paid, and other formats and combos will be available. Tickets and CDs will be posted at the same time - the EP is released 18th October. Pryzm, 154 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames (KT1 1QP) PLEASE NOTE: If you choose Collect In-store as your delivery option your full order will need to be collected from our shop rather than from the venue. CD

James Arthur / Signing Session Thursday 24th October at Banquet Records, 6:00pm Just after the release of his third full length album titled 'You', the singer-songwriter James Arthur visits Kingston for a signing session in the shop. You features a big range of guest spots from the likes of Adam Lazarra, Ty Dolla $ign, Shotty and Travis Barker. My last album was very much introspective and autobiographical. This one is made to feel more inclusive and more about YOU. It’s inspired by other people... For me the challenge is always selecting the songs that make the final cut. Two or three years of writing condensed into one record. It’s got to be coherent and flow nicely. That’s always the challenge for me personally. I’m really happy with the track-listing for this album. 6pm start with all ages welcome. In-store Grade B. Anyone is welcome to come but priority will go to those who order You from us. Albums and tickets are for collection at our shop on the evening of the signing. Please bring your order number with you. CD

Michael Kiwanuka / New Slang Thursday 24th October at New Slang, 9:00pm (18+) Just ahead of the release of his new album, Michael Kiwanuka returns to Kingston to play at New Slang on its 13th Birthday. Meticulously crafted and stunning soul-fused bluesy songwriting, we can't wait for this one and to hear songs from his 4th album KIWANUKA. Recorded in New York, LA and London, Michael returned to the studio with Danger Mouse and Inflo, the same production team that combined so magnificently on Love & Hate, KIWANUKA finds a new assuredness in Michael’s writing, and takes the basic sonic blueprint of that last record to a dizzying new realm. Times TBC but we expect doors at 9:00pm with Michael Kiwanuka on stage at 10:30pm After the show, it's New Slang as usual where you can expect to hear the likes of The Cribs, Liam Gallagher, Catfish & The Bottlemen, Courteeners, Maximo Park and many more until 2AM. CD/ticket is £14 post-paid, and other formats and combos are available. Albums and tickets will be posted separately, the album is released 1st November. Yellow LP is exclusive to indies + high street retailers. Both LP variants are Double LPs. New Slang is an over 18s event, and is strict on ID. Please bring photo ID with you on the night, whatever age you are. New Slang is held at Pryzm, 154 Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QP New Slang Ticket CD

David Ellis Friday 25th October at Banquet Records, 6:00pm The self-proclaimed 'Pagan Rock' artist David Ellis visits the shop to celebrate the release of 'Misty Heights', his debut solo album away from his work in Razorlight. The self-proclaimed ‘Pagan Rock’ artist cleverly sews together earthy rhythms with heartfelt melodies and impassioned singing. Written about his journey on the search for happiness, his positive approach to ‘Eyes To The Sky’ is a wonderful introduction to Ellis’ sanguine sound. Speaking of ‘Eyes to the Sky’, Ellis explains: “’Eyes to the Sky’ was written at a time where I regained a youthful wonderment towards life after spending many years searching for happiness in all the wrong places.” In-store Grade C. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of Misty Heights from us. Tickets are for collection from the shop on the day of the in-store, please bring your order number with you. Albums will be posted unless you select the 'Collect in Shop' option when checking out. CD | LP

Rex Orange County Saturday 26th October at Pryzm, 5:00pm Due to phenomenal demand, we've added an extra show to take place earlier on. The day after his new album is released, Rex Orange County visits Kingston to play at Pryzm. PONY is the third full length album from the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and follows on from 2017's Apricot Princess. The new album was written, recorded, and performed almost entirely by O’Connor himself at Strongroom Studios in East London with frequent collaborator Ben Baptie co-producing, engineering and mixing the album. Pryzm is all ages for this show - under 14s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult (18+). Over 18s should bring PHOTO ID (driving license / passport). Times TBC but we expect Doors at 5:00pm with Rex Orange County on at 6:00pm. CD/ticket is £13 post-paid, and other formats and combos will be available. Pryzm, 154 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames (KT1 1QP) PLEASE NOTE: If you choose Collect In-store as your delivery option your full order will need to be collected from our shop rather than from the venue. CD

Liz Lawrence Saturday 26th October at Banquet Records, 6:00pm The day after the release of her new album titled Pity Party, Liz Lawrence stops by the shop. You'll recognise her as a longtime collaborator / touring member of Bombay Bicycle Club. 'Pity Party' is the new album from Liz Lawrence. Liz dug deep and discovered her own sound, taught herself how to produce and soon realised that she had become good enough to make her own music in the way she wanted to make it, on her own terms. The fruits of her labour are brought together for this new album. She wrote six of the songs in just five days (while holed up in a dilapidated friends’ house in Cornwall) - proving that forcing herself out of her comfort zone and embracing a solitary existence - for a short time at least- reaped huge benefits for her personally and musically. In-store Grade B. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of Pity Party from us. Indies exclusive LP is on white vinyl. Albums and tickets for collection at our shop on the day of the in-store, please bring your order number with you. CD | LP

Rex Orange County Saturday 26th October at Pryzm, 7:00pm The day after his new album is released, Rex Orange County visits Kingston to play at Pryzm. PONY is the third full length album from the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and follows on from 2017's Apricot Princess. The new album was written, recorded, and performed almost entirely by O’Connor himself at Strongroom Studios in East London with frequent collaborator Ben Baptie co-producing, engineering and mixing the album. Pryzm is all ages for this show - under 14s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult (18+). Over 18s should bring PHOTO ID (driving license / passport). Times TBC but we expect Doors at 7:00pm with Rex Orange County on at 8:00pm. CD/ticket is £13 post-paid, and other formats and combos will be available. Pryzm, 154 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames (KT1 1QP) PLEASE NOTE: If you choose Collect In-store as your delivery option your full order will need to be collected from our shop rather than from the venue. CD

Turnover Thursday 31st October at Pryzm, 6:00pm The night before their new album is released, Turnover play at Pryzm. The fourth full length album from the awesome dream-poppers is titled Altogether, following on from 2017's Good Nature and pushing their sound more towards psychedelic and beach-indie styled sounds. They haven't played in Kingston since 2014 and we're super excited to have them return! ‘Altogether’ demonstrates the band’s eclectic mix of personalities from the very start, opening with a lo-fi, jazzy intro that quickly gives way to the driving drums and delay-drenched guitar of “Still In Motion.” Like much of the album to come, the song is a meditation on change and perspective, on learning to quiet your mind and appreciate the moment before it’s gone. The bittersweet “No Reply” reckons with guilt over failing to be present with a loved one, while the effervescent “Much After Feeling” recognizes the sacrifices we make to stay connected across geographical distance, and the breezy “Parties” grapples with the kind of self-consciousness that can leave us prisoners of our own design. CD/ticket is £12 post-paid, and other formats and combos are available. This treat of a show will run earlier than usual as a treat so you can still go halloweening afterwards. Times TBC but we expect doors at 6:00pm and Turnover at 7:00pm with a strict curfew of 8:00pm Pryzm is all ages for this show - under 14s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult (18+). Over 18s should bring PHOTO ID (driving license / passport). Pryzm, 154 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames (KT1 1QP) CD | LP

Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Saturday 2nd November at Pryzm, 5:00pm Due to phenomenal demand, we've added an extra show to take place earlier on. Celebrating the release of his new album, Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra visits Kingston to play at Pryzm. The second full length album from the legendary American musician / actor, Jeff Goldblum, is titled I Shouldn't Be Telling You This and follows on from 2018's The Capitol Studios Sessions. “Jeff Goldblum is the Pied Piper of Jazz. He has lured an incredible array of indie, soul and pop kids away from their existing musical homes and led them towards his magical world of jazz. The album is full of sass, cool, swing and vim. We’re so lucky to have Jeff Goldblum in our musical lives.” - Tom Lewis, Decca Records Pryzm is all ages for this show - under 14s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult (18+). Over 18s should bring PHOTO ID (driving license / passport). Times TBC but we expect Doors at 5pm with Jeff Goldblum on stage at 6pm. CD/ticket is £15 post-paid, and other formats and combos will be available. Pryzm, 154 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames (KT1 1QP) PLEASE NOTE: If you choose Collect In-store as your delivery option your full order will need to be collected from our shop rather than from the venue. CD | LP

Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Saturday 2nd November at Pryzm, 7:00pm Celebrating the release of his new album, Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra visits Kingston to play at Pryzm. The second full length album from the legendary American musician / actor, Jeff Goldblum, is titled I Shouldn't Be Telling You This and follows on from 2018's The Capitol Studios Sessions. “Jeff Goldblum is the Pied Piper of Jazz. He has lured an incredible array of indie, soul and pop kids away from their existing musical homes and led them towards his magical world of jazz. The album is full of sass, cool, swing and vim. We’re so lucky to have Jeff Goldblum in our musical lives.” - Tom Lewis, Decca Records Pryzm is all ages for this show - under 14s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult (18+). Over 18s should bring PHOTO ID (driving license / passport). Times TBC but we expect Doors at 7:00pm with Jeff Goldblum on stage at 8:00pm. CD/ticket is £15 post-paid, and other formats and combos will be available. Pryzm, 154 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames (KT1 1QP) PLEASE NOTE: If you choose Collect In-store as your delivery option your full order will need to be collected from our shop rather than from the venue. CD | LP

Sean McGowan Sunday 3rd November at Banquet Records, 4:00pm Celebrating the release of his new EP titled Curate Calm, Create Chaos, the excellent folk-punk / singer-songwriter Sean McGowan returns to the shop. His 2018 debut full length Son Of The Smith was really great and we're excited to hear and see more. A punk, poet, and pacifist all at once, McGowan's latest collection arrives as an eclectic extension of himself. Stepping momentarily away from the frenetic indie-punk that defined his debut album Son of The Smith, Sean’s latest release instead delivers an altogether more tender and introspective sound. “Curate Calm, Create Chaos was born from a particularly turbulent time in my life," says McGowan. "A string of events knocked me for Six. I identified five of the causes and used them as the foundations for songs." In-store Grade B. With a 4:00pm start. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of Curate Calm, Create Chaos from us. Tickets are for collection from the shop on the day of the in-store, please bring your order number with you. Albums will be posted unless you select the 'Collect in Shop' option when checking out. 10"

Half Moon Run Monday 4th November at Banquet Records, 6:00pm In the week that their new album is released, Half Moon Run play in the shop. The highly anticipated third full length album from the dreamy-folk rock group is titled A Blemish In The Great Light and is sure to feature more of their stunning songwriting. The word everyone comes back to when describing Montreal indie rockers Half Moon Run is "complex" (The Guardian, Exclaim, et al.) Whether they're billed as dreamy alt-pop, bucolic alt-folk, or psychedelic indie rock, the four multi-instrumentalists—Devon Portielje (vocals, guitar, piano, percussion), Conner Molander (vocals, guitar, keyboard, piano, pedal steel, bass, harmonica), Dylan Phillips (vocals, drums, piano, keyboard), and Isaac Symonds (vocals, drums, mandolin, synth, bass)—have built their name on cerebral, acrobatic arrangements and harmonies that lilt prettily till they turn feral. Their first album, Dark Eyes, placed two A-list singles on BBC Radio 1 and went platinum in Canada, earning them a nod as a Rolling Stone "band to watch." They followed up with Canadian Gold Record Sun Leads Me On (Glassnote), which had them touring furiously through Europe and North America and got them a Juno nod for Breakthrough Group of the Year in 2016. In-store Grade B. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of A Blemish In The Great Light from us. Indies exclusive LP is on 'smoke / marbled' coloured vinyl. Tickets are for collection from the shop on the day of the in-store, please bring your order number with you. Albums will be posted unless you select the 'Collect in Shop' option when checking out. The Album is released 1st November. CD | LP

Sunset Sons Wednesday 6th November at Banquet Records, 6:00pm Just after the release of their second full length album titled Blood Rush Deja Vu, the dreamy, anthemic-fuelled indie rockers Sunset Sons visit the shop for an in-store set. The album shows a more mature, dark and urgent side of the band, whilst keeping to their trademark festival anthemic rock and laid back dreamy beach retrospectives. The album has been produced by Grammy winning and ‘MPG Producer of the Year 2018’ Catherine Marks (Foals, Wolf Alice, The Amazons) and features 10 new tracks (including an exclusive track for physical formats only). Blood Rush Déjà Vu was recorded between their adopted hometown, the surf commune of Hossegor on the south-west Atlantic coast of France and Kensaltown Studios in London. In-store Grade B. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of Blood Rush Deja Vu from us. Albums will be posted, tickets are for collection from the shop on the day of the in-store, please bring your order number with you. CD | LP

Ronnie Wood Wednesday 20th November at All Saints Church Following the release of his new tribute album titled 'Mad Lad: A Live Tribute To Chuck Berry', the legendary Rolling Stones member Ronnie Wood visits Kingston to play at All Saints Church. A live tribute album with guest vocalist Imelda May which was recorded at the Tivoli Theatre in Dorset on 13th November 2018. The album, called Mad Lad, is comprised of eleven tracks mostly written and composed by Chuck Berry with track one written and composed by Ronnie himself and Worried Life Blues by (Big) Maceo Merriweather. Doors are expected at 7:30pm. CD/ticket is £50 post-paid, and other formats and combos will be available. To combat touts, customers will be required to give their name when purchasing tickets and will be required to produce photo ID matching that name for entry to the gig. Tickets are not transferable. The name of the lead booker will be on all tickets. Where more than one ticket has been purchased, all guests in the party must enter the venue together. To gain entry to the show, the lead booker must bring the tickets along with valid photo ID matching the name on the tickets. This show is 14+, under 14s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. Tickets and albums will be dispatched at the same time - the album is released 15th November. All Saints Church, 14-16 Market Place, Kingston, KT1 1JP (next to / opposite John Lewis) CD | LP

Bellevue Days Friday 22nd November at Banquet Records, 6:00pm To celebrate the release of their debut album, Bellevue Days play in the shop on the day of its release. The debut full length record from the Croydon based alt-rockers is titled It Can't Possibly Go Wrong Ever, offering up an infectious mix of modern British rock with indie-punk sounds. If you're into the likes of Lower Than Atlantis, Mallory Knox, Deaf Havana or Biffy Clyro then you should definitely check this out. “It seems like the whole world is kinda falling apart in every direction you look, doesn’t it?” vocalist Alan Smith comments. “For me personally, I took a long look at the world around me and I just kinda realised how f*cked up it’s become. I usually try to steer away from politics in music; I ain’t no Bob Dylan (just yet). I find it hard not to put my personal experiences and feelings into songs—from depression, to family issues, to deaths - as that’s usually the only thing I can really go off, but on this record there are a few more stories which I imagine from other people’s points of view, which was an interesting and refreshing perspective.” In-store Grade C, come on down. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of It Can't Possibly Go Wrong Ever from us. All albums + Tickets are for collection in the shop on the day of the event. CD | LP

Snow Patrol Thursday 12th December at Pryzm, 7:00pm (ALL AGES) Due to phenomenal demand and the New Slang show selling out, we've added an extra show for all ages to take place earlier on. Following the release of their new Reworked album, Snow Patrol return to Kingston to play at New Slang. Reworked sees the band taking a range of their classic tracks and revamping them into alternative versions and we can't wait to hear them. Over a twenty-five year career, Snow Patrol have carved out a unique place for themselves. Since their 1998 debut, Songs for Polarbears, the band have racked up an impressive number of critical and commercial accolades. CD/ticket is £16 post-paid, and other formats and combos are available. Times TBC but we expect doors at 7:00pm and Snow Patrol around 8:00pm. This is TBC so please check back Pryzm is all ages for this show - under 14s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult (18+). Over 18s should bring PHOTO ID (driving license / passport). Pryzm, 154 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames (KT1 1QP) CD | LP

Snow Patrol / New Slang Thursday 12th December at New Slang, 9:00pm (18+) Following the release of their new Reworked album, Snow Patrol return to Kingston to play at New Slang. Reworked sees the band taking a range of their classic tracks and revamping them into alternative versions and we can't wait to hear them. Over a twenty-five year career, Snow Patrol have carved out a unique place for themselves. Since their 1998 debut, Songs for Polarbears, the band have racked up an impressive number of critical and commercial accolades. CD/ticket is £16 post-paid, and other formats and combos are available. New Slang is an over 18s event, and is strict on ID. Please bring photo ID with you on the night, whatever age you are. Times TBC but we expect doors at 9:00pm and Snow Patrol on at 10:30pm After the show, it's New Slang as usual where you can expect to hear songs from the likes of Mystery Jets, The 1975, Everything Everything, The Vaccines, Wolf Alice, The Cribs, Circa Waves and many more until 2AM. Albums + Tickets will be sent together, the album's release date is 1st November. New Slang is held at Pryzm, 154 Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QP New Slang Ticket CD | LP

Vinnie Caruana Sunday 15th December at Banquet Records, Midday With his new solo EP out now, Vinnie Caruana plays an acoustic set in the shop. You'll recognise Vinnie as the frontman of The Movielife and I Am The Avalanche and we're delighted to welcome him back to the shop in celebration of his new solo EP Aging Frontman. Not afraid to take himself too seriously with the title and cover artwork, the personal EP is his most accomplished and poignant solo release to date. Vinnie has this to share: “This is as personal as I’ve ever been with the listener. The people who listen to my music know me. I’ve personally met most of them at shows and we have a relationship. This is just another layer. I’m still looking for answers. We all are. We have to keep finding the beauty in life, no matter how hard life can sometimes make it for us. I want to keep being the best version of myself until I die.” This never-ending desire to find and hold on to beauty and peace of mind, despite the chaos and frequent ugliness of the world we all live in, is something that has always inspired Caruana to write and perform music, and to connect with his fans and this record is without a doubt the finest distillation of that ethos, and of Caruana’s formidable talent as a singer/songwriter. In-store Grade C. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of Aging Frontman from us. All albums + Tickets are for collection in the shop on the day of the event. 12"

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