Gemma Dempsey, Host

Bat for Lashes, Simon Bolivar Orchestra or Sunny Day Sets Fire?

nobody@vox.com(Gemma Dempsey) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:49:36 -0700

As I won't be back for Coachella I'm am devising my own mini fest here in London - Bat for Lashes and School of Seven Bells - at Shepherds Bush Empire, Bonnie Prince Billy at Royal Festival Hall, Simon Bolivar Orchestra at South Bank, Ether 09 c...

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Castellucci's Inferno - animals, toddlers and fire!

nobody@vox.com(Gemma Dempsey) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:50:27 -0700

My friend, singer and theatre director Filomena Campus recommended Romeo Castellucci's production of Dante's Inferno at The Barbican - I had no idea what to expect but always one to enjoy surprises and spontaneity, I went along. OH MY GIDDY AUNT!!...

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Tunng & Tinariwen Tonight in London

nobody@vox.com(Gemma Dempsey) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:21:39 -0700

Hello from wet windy sunny London! Am thrilled to see Tunng & Tinariwen tonight @ Koko's in Camden Town - a venue thats entertained with styles as diverse as victoriana music hall, cabaret, punk , Steve Strange & his new romantics to indie rock. T...

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One Step Beyond - outta sight

nobody@vox.com(Gemma Dempsey) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:44:24 -0700

When I researched One Step Beyond for my GGG podcast, I didn't know I'd be in NY for it - so as I was I went! held at the American Natural History Museum on 3/13 (lucky for me) and it was great - met Mapei after her set and learned she is headed...

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Free tix One Step Beyond Four Tet, Jon Hopkins & Mapei 3/13 NY

nobody@vox.com(Gemma Dempsey) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:58:44 -0700

I'm in New York wearing my other KCRW hat of Producer of The Treatment with Elvis Mitchell - yesterday we taped a great interview with Brit comedian/ actor/ raunchy raconteur Russell Brand - air date on KCRW tbd... and tomorrow night I'll be go...

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Let Lucent L'Amour be your St Valentine's date!

nobody@vox.com(Gemma Dempsey) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:28:28 -0800

Lets focus on LOVE - If you're a fan of cool music and sensual acrobatic performances , then head to LA for a Valentine's date with Lucent L'Amour. Brought to you by The Do Lab , you'll be in for a sensory treat whether its their stunning set ...

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Australia Rocks!

nobody@vox.com(Gemma Dempsey) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:16:52 -0800

G'day and welcome to my first GGG blog of 2009! Check out GGG Aussie special ! I chatted with Missy Higgins, Julian Hamilton of The Presets, Gabriella Cilmi & a number of other Aussie artists and music festival curators about the fantastic Aussie ...

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Big Reunion in UK; Taksirat in Macedonia & Stereosonic Australia

nobody@vox.com(Gemma Dempsey) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:32:21 -0800

The Big Reunion Chapter 2 Nov 28-30 at Butlins Entertainment Centre Skegness on the east coast of England. Despite disparaging comments from the ever subtle mayor of London Boris Johnson, Skegness is still a popular holiday spot for Brits and tho...

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Swn this w/end Cardiff Wales...

nobody@vox.com(Gemma Dempsey) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:26:28 -0800

The first Swn Festival took place last year, the brainchild of BBC 1’s Huw Stephens– a Welshman with a passion for discovering great new music and promoter John Rostron. Beginning on Friday November 14th 2008, Swn takes place at 19 venues aroun...

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Gigbeth starts today!!

nobody@vox.com(Gemma Dempsey) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:59:32 -0800

Gigbeth gets is name from the area in which it is held – Digbeth – a historically industrial area of Birmingham known for its production of Typhoo Tea and Birds Custard – two items very close to this girls heart :) Gigb...

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