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The prospect of Nightmares on Wax live has the LondonTown.com team salivating. The leisurely beats are as fluid and laid-back as wax dripping from a candle in the early hours. Not to mention the novel live show which makes a Nightmares on Wax gig a unique experience. A lot of dance acts make a pretty disappointing attempt at a 'live' act - read: a geek dancing around pressing a few buttons on a laptop every five minutes. NOW thankfully pull it out of the bag.
The man behind NOW, George Evelyn, steps out from the shadow of the studio to conduct a large group of musicians who, rather than just play it straight, are encouraged to interpret the tunes in their own way. The interplay and improvisation is great for the performers who really play up to the jam scenario. It's great to see something new created right in front of you. Now and again Evelyn pops behind the decks to demonstrate his vinyl dexterity and they'll be guest vocalists to liven the crowd up.
Chilled hip hop seems so normal these days, in fact all these Chill compilations are practically bursting with it, but back in the early 90s hip hop was loud, energetic and angry. When NOW released their glorious debut Smoker's Delight it was a breath of fresh air. Make sure you catch this unsung hero and his brilliant take on the live music experience.
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Event Near Nightmares on Wax |
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| Monster Magnet & Karma To Burn |
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KOKO,
1A
Camden High Street,
NW1
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9 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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| London Event |
| Club NME NYE Ball at KOKO |
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KOKO,
1A
Camden High Street,
NW1
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9 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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| London Hotels |
| Thistle Euston |
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Cardington Street,
London,
NW12LP
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18 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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| London Hotels |
| Hilton London Euston |
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17-18
Upper Woburn Place,
London,
WC1H0HT
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24 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Painted Earth |
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Arch 65,
The Catacombs,
Stables Market,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1
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7 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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| As well as housing a renowned ceramic art gallery, Painted Earth offers kids a fantastic opportunity to test their own artistic talents. Supervised by friendly ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Roundhouse |
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Chalk Farm Road,
NW1
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10 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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Shopping Near Nightmares on Wax |
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| London Shopping |
| Escapade |
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150
Camden High Street,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1
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2 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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| Excellent costume shop for buying and hiring all manner of outlandish gear. This place is highly recommended by our readers. The staff are friendly, it's ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Warren Evans Furniture |
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158a
Camden Street,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1
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4 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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Dining Near Nightmares on Wax |
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| London Dining |
| Singapore Sling |
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16
Inverness Street,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1
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1 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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| A hugely popular Camden Bar-Restaurant serving delicious authentic Chinese food in a riotous atmosphere. The buffet option at lunch and dinner is popular with Camden ...More...
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| London Dining |
| Hache Camden |
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24
Inverness Street,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1
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1 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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Education Near Nightmares on Wax |
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| London Education |
| Out of the Bloom |
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89/91
Bayham Street,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1
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3 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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| Unique and innovative workshops teaching flower arranging and floristry with monthly, weekly or daily workshops. This is a really enjoyable art form that allows its ...More...
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| London Education |
| Open University London |
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1-11
Hawley Crescent,
Camden,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1
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2 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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Pubs Near Nightmares on Wax |
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| London Pubs |
| The Prince Albert |
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163
Royal College Street,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1
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6 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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| A decent gastropub that retains enough of the 'pub' aspect to ensure a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Leather sofas are well worn, despite a recent change ...More...
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| London Pubs |
| The Lock Tavern |
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35
Chalk Farm Road,
NW1
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7 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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Nightlife Near Nightmares on Wax |
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| London Nightlife |
| Electric Ballroom |
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184
Camden High Street,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1
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0 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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| Now that the Camden Palace has been pointlessly rebranded as 'KOKO', an started putting on funky house nights, the Electric Ballroom is the last great ...More...
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| London Nightlife |
| KOKO |
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1A
Camden High Street,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1
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9 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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Business Near Nightmares on Wax |
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| London Business |
| Trinity Camden Town United Reformed Church |
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Buck Street,
Camden Town,
London,
NW1
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1 minutes distance from Nightmares on Wax
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