Chips

Brothers, sisters, supersmart chickens that have learnt to use keyboards, we know you're out there... Dunno about you guys but we at The BLD haven't been able to get the hang of this week at all. It's been splendid, yes, but rather wonky. Wonky is the word. There has been a general theme of wonkness about the last couple days it seems.

So we've decided to ignore real world antics for a while and focus on that which matters most - head, bed and hedonism. You should join us.

In preparation for a weekend of indulgences Tonight (Thursday 28th August) we're all off to The Montague Arms for some merry punkery by way of The Apostates, Local Mad Man and Lucky Scars. Doors is at 8 and cover is £3. This little shindig is a fundraiser for next months humongous punk fest that's gonna tear south east London a new new one, The Boozin Of The 5000. Come pogo, your pennies is much needed!

Manana sees the return of Rar! to The Albany, and as ever they've gone for a trendyelectro tip. Old school is fuckin everywhere right now, evidenced further by the headlining slot of 90's dance chart botherers n-trance. Fucking A! Plus they gots A1 Baseline, Dogshow and Toy Toy on stage and Dean Tynan and Stereo Slapper on decks. Possibly the best all ages show in London, Rar!'s become something of a disco institute in these here parts and is sure to be rammed with kids and bigger kids alike. Get there for 7ish and bring a fiver with.

Then chums, the big one. Offset Festival once again smacks itself in the middle of Hainault Forest for the weekend! Two days, seven stages, a shitload of excellent bands (plus Fightstar...) and the tix a cheap as fuck! Pop Shop are playing the same stage as Gang Of Four! Johnny Foreigner are opening for Wire! WTF?!? There's a wealth of other greatness awaiting, get over to the Offset site and cancel any other weekend plans you might have had.