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It’s that time again for another dose of Merc’s Summer sessions. This week Merc are happy to announce the return of The Draytones to their flagship store on Carnaby Street; it all kicks off from 6pm this Friday. After seeing these guys perform prior, I highly recommend you check out the Draytones this Friday night.
Click here to check out The Draytones on myspace.
If you weren’t able to get to the latest Summer sessions gig with Kav it was all caught on video just click the link below to check it out.
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KAV who have just got back from North American will be playing at the Merc flagship store tonight this will be their first london gig for 8 months, they will be testing out some brand new material for you so get yourself’s down to Carnaby street for 6pm this is surely one you dont want to miss.
Do not fear as Merc were there to catch it all on video. click below to view the video from Merc’s very own Youtube page.
If you werent lucky enough to see the brilliant Oh! Gunquit last Friday as part of Merc’s summer sessions, dont worry as it was all caught on video, click the following link to watch.
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This is one for all you music fans out there, on this day in 1967 Pink Floyd made their first appearance on BBC Top Of The Pops to promote their new single ‘See Emily Play’ which was the first song on the album piper at the gates of dawn.
The Merc live sessions 2010 continue this Friday the 25th of June at 6pm, number 10 Carnaby Street.
Taking the stage this week are a band Known as Oh! Gunquit. They are that rare breed of band that make you want to dance, just as they have barely begun to play. Tribal tom toms beat wildly, fingers snap, guitars twang while high-spirited vocals bawl and purr across each song with attitude.
Dont miss it!
Merc’s Summer sessions kicked off on Friday with South London’s Krakatoa. If you weren’t lucky enough to get down to the show here is a video for you all click the following link to go to the Merc Youtube channel. Krakatoa have had created huge industry interest so it was great to have them in store.
Head on down to the Summer of Love Music Festival in Carnaby on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June. This is a free event which features a stage for up and coming as well as established musical artists. Bands and DJs will also perform in some stores including the Merc flagship store, there will also be some live dance performances throughout the streets of Carnaby. The event is part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Carnaby Street which has been the forefront of cutting edge fashion. Check out the times below to see what is on and when it takes place.
Main Stage Line Up
Saturday 5th June
12.30: HAIR – The Musical
14.00: The Universal
15.30: Connett
17.30: Eliza Dolittle
Sunday 6th June
12.00: Brooke Sharkey
13.00: The Last Grand
15.00: The Small Fakers
17.00: Redtrack
You will also be able to pick up the Merc Limited edition polo which celebrates 50 years of Carnaby in store.
So make sure you get yourself down to Carnaby for what is sure to be great 2 days that you won’t want to miss!
On Saturday the 5th of june at the Merc flagship store the Author of mod Chronicles vol 2 Enamel Verguren will Djing and Signing Copies of his book that you can purchase in-store, Make sure to get yourself there between 12-6 to catch him and for what is sure to be a great day.
