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.

Grayscale Saturday 19th October at Banquet Records, 2:00pm Please note: this event has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday 19th October at 2:00pm. To celebrate the release of the second full length album titled Nella Vita, Philadelphia's cathartic pop-punkers Grayscale play in the shop for the first time whilst on their UK tour. Whether it be backseat post-coital promises between young lovers, the aftershocks of a parent’s addiction on a child, or a proclamation to celebrate life before death, these moments echo with the sincerity of a chat among best friends in the music of Grayscale. The Philadelphia quintet—Collin Walsh [vocals], Dallas Molster [guitar, vocals], Andrew Kyne [guitar], Nick Ventimiglia [bass], and Nick Veno [drums]—align nostalgic confessions, nineties alternative homage, and 21st century playlist-busting ambition on their second full-length, Nella Vita [Fearless Records], which translates to “In Life” from Italian. These twelve tracks urge pensive pondering, rock catharsis, and danceable elation all at once. In-store Grade B. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of Nella Vita from us. Tickets for collection at our shop on the day of the in-store, please bring your order number with you. Albums will be posted unless you select 'Collect At Shop' when checking out. CD | LP

Dream State Saturday 19th October at Banquet Records, Midday The day after the release of their new album, Dream State return to the shop to play an in-store set. The band were last here to celebrate the release of their EP Recovery, since then, they've gone on to win the Best British Breakthrough awards at 2018 Kerrang Awards and at the 2019 Heavy Music Awards. They now return with their hugely anticipated debut full length album titled Primrose Path, with production handled by Dan Weller (Enter Shikari, BABYMETAL, Bury Tomorrow). It's a real exciting time for the high-octane rockers and we can't wait to hear some of these new songs. “I like to be real. I want people to feel connected. This is why music is not just a band for me or the boys, it’s a way of inspiring. I know how hard life can be,” says vocalist CJ Gilpin. “That’s my thing… being real, open and honest, There’s so much power in that. I can’t be fake, that’s just not in me. I can’t put on a façade.” In-store Grade B. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of Primrose Path from us. LP is on 'half transparent blue / half purple' 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 18th October. CD | LP

Third Eye Blind Saturday 19th October at Banquet Records, 4:00pm The day after their new album is release, Stephan of Third Eye Blind will be playing an intimate acoustic set in the shop. The sixth full length album from the acclaimed American rockers is titled Screamer and follows on from 2015's Dopamine for which they played at The Fighting Cocks to celebrate. “My current mood resonates with rebellion, energy, courage, and risk,” said Jenkins in a statement. “I seek to combine it with a percussive level of musical immediacy in this collection of songs to cultivate collective idealism and an unapologetic aspiration towards humanistic values.” In-store Grade A. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of Screamer 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

Jimmy Eat World / Signing Session Saturday 19th October at Banquet Records, 5:30pm There'll be queue jump entry for people who've ordered already albums/tickets for the sold out Kingston show the same night, so that we can get you over to the venue as quickly as possible. Please bring your show order number with you! Just before their sold out show at Pryzm on the same night, Jimmy Eat World visit the shop for a signing session. The TENTH (wow) full length album from the legendary emo-fused rockers is titled Surviving and it drops the day before this signing; it sees the band pushing their signature sound into deeper territory that follows on from 2016's critically acclaimed Integrity Blues. We're super excited to hear this record in full and have one of our favourite bands back in the shop. "If Integrity Blues was a new way of looking at things, this is kind of like the 300-level course of looking at things within yourself. This is like a super intense, inner deep dive." - Jim Adkins. Admission to the signing is via order number, please bring yours with you. Albums ordered from this page are for collection at our shop. All ages welcome with 5:30pm start. CD | LP

Jimmy Eat World Saturday 19th October at Pryzm To celebrate the release of their new album, Jimmy Eat World play a full band set at Pryzm. The TENTH (wow) full length album from the legendary emo-fused rockers is about to drop, and sees the band pushing their signature sound into deeper territory that follows on from 2016's critically acclaimed Integrity Blues. We've seen an acoustic show in Kingston but this will be their first performance in our town as the full live band. "If Integrity Blues was a new way of looking at things, this is kind of like the 300-level course of looking at things within yourself. This is like a super intense, inner deep dive." - Jim Adkins. We're operating on a slightly reduced capacity for this one to make it feel more special and intimate. 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 Jimmy Eat World on stage at 8:00pm. CD/ticket is £18 post-paid, and other formats and combos will be available. Indies exclusive LP is on white vinyl. 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. 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

Rick Astley Monday 21st October at Pryzm, 8:00pm To celebrate the release of his new Greatest Hits album The Best Of Me, the legendary Rick Astley returns to Kingston to play a career-spanning set at Pryzm. This new collection has the old hits sitting alongside recent fan favourites such as ‘Keep Singing’, ‘Angels On My Side’ and ‘Try’. The opening track ‘Every One of Us’ is a brand new song and there’s a new ‘Pianoforte’ take on ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’. Disc two (CD only) sees Rick create ‘reimagined’ interpretations of his songs. Expecting times of doors at 8:00pm with Rick Astley on stage at 9:00pm. Pryzm is all ages for this show, but any under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Over 18s should bring PHOTO ID (driving license / passport). CD+ticket is £25 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

Spector / On Video Monday 21st October at The Fighting Cocks, 18+ Spector make a very welcome return to Kingston to play at The Fighting Cocks. “'I Won’t Wait' is about patience being pushed to its limits, and the mental and emotional gymnastics we use to stay friends (or lovers) with people as we see all our own worst traits reflected back in them. It’s all the thoughts you have when you’re mindlessly staring at your phone in bed at night when you should have been asleep an hour ago - the things you never say that you’ve forgotten by the morning.” DOORS - 7:30pm ON VIDEO - 8:30PM SPECTOR - 9:30PM Support for this show will be coming from On Video. The Fighting Cocks is an 18+ venue. Please bring photo ID. The Fighting Cocks is at 56 Old London Road, Kingston, KT2 6QA 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.

Deux Furieuses Tuesday 22nd October at Banquet Records, 6:00pm To celebrate the release of their second full length album titled My War Is Your War, the post-punkers Deux Furieuses play in the shop for the first time. Dark and blisteringly powerful post-punk influenced tunes, fans of Quicksand, Sunny Day Real Estate and Failure should check this out. Raised on a fiery blend of Irish and Greek music, 80’s post-punk and 90’s alt rock, and bonding over a love of early PJ Harvey and Kate Bush, their music is a visceral and impassioned call to arms against the world’s inequalities and rising storms. ‘My War is Your War’ lyrically and musically expands on their 2016 debut album‘Tracks of Wire’. It takes the post-punk and Riot Grrrl influences of the predecessor and injects it with a darker rock sound, an angrier sonic energy representing the alarming rise of social injustices and right-wing power since the debut’s release. In-store Grade C. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of My War Is Your War 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

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 8:00pm. 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. 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 | LP

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

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 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"

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