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Welcome to the December edition of twenty10, keeping you up to date with events happening at Buffalo, 10 Feet Tall, Undertone and Buffalo Lounge.

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Tickets for events: www.wegottickets.com / fullfat.net

All information is correct at the time of going to press for any updates or changes to schedules please refer to www.10feettallcardiff.com & www.buffalocardiff.com

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GET INVOLVED!Our events this month are brought to you in collaboration with the following lovely people:

Cadence * Signature * Zouklambada! * Panel 9 From Outer

Space * Vintage Pretty * At Your Own Risk * Loose * Buffalo

Boutique * Flux=Rad * Swn * LMS * Mishmash * Studio 22 * Jam

Bones * Game Over * Barely Regal * Rotate Energy Promotions

* Chick Habit * Bass’d In Skadiff * Release * Sleep When You’re

Dead * Festival of the Senses * Obey! * Reboot * Gathered in

Song * Modern Life is Rubbish * Hell’s Bent * If you want to join this list please email your ideas to

[email protected]

Competitions:

THE GO! TEAM Win a pair of tickets to see THE GO! TEAM on Sunday 27th February at Millennium Music Hall!

Just email [email protected] with the NAME OF THEIR BRAND NEW ALBUM DUE FOR RELEASE IN JANUARY by Monday 20th December 5pm for a chance to win.

10 FEET TALL NEW YEAR’S EVE!We’re giving away a pair of tickets to 10 Feet Tall’s New Year’s Eve party!

Email [email protected] with the NAME OF 10 FEET TALL’S BASEMENT THAT RECENTLY RELAUNCHED AS A LIVE MUSIC VENUE by Monday 20th December 5pm for a chance to win!

This month we celebrate the Christmas & New Year period in style across all our venues with some of the best parties around!

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SUN 5TH DEC LIVE MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS

LMS ACOUSTIC ATTIC7.30PM £3 ENTRY

All are welcome to Cardiff University’s Live Music Society (LMS) Acoustic Attic, presenting the freshest acoustic talent that Cardiff has to offer, along with guest DJs and drink offers until late.

lmscardiff.com

2-4-1 COCKTAILS ALL NIGHT

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ZOUKLAMBADA!7.30PM BEGINNERS CLASS, 8.30PM ADVANCED CLASS £6 ENTRY

We’re taking over the dancefloor TIL 10PM with the sensuous sounds of Brazil and the French Caribbean - old school Lambada and Zouk! ZoukLambada is a sensual partner dance from Brazil made famous by a few films in the 80s, but recently adopting the slower sensuous rhythms of the French Caribbean Zouk music. Characterised by beautiful flowing movement and an almost whip like flow of the ladies’ hair, LambadaZouk is mesmerizing to watch and even better to do!

www.dancalatina.com

2-4-1 COCKTAILS UNTIL 9PM

HIRE US! WHETHER IT’S FOR A PRIVATE PARTY, LIVE MUSIC EVENT, FILM SCREENING, GROUP MEET-UP OR ANY OTHER CELEBRATION – EMAIL [email protected] FOR MORE DETAILS.

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VINTAGE PRETTY CHRISTMAS FAIR12PM-5PM £FREE ENTRY

Selling everything your heart could desire - handmade jewellery & accessories, customised clothing & homeware, original artwork & vintage finds, paper crafts & fabric prettiness - all in time for Christmas! The first 10 people through the door receive a bag full of vouchers & gifts!

Facebook: Vintage Pretty

2 LUNCHES FOR £10

MON 13TH DEC

DOCTOR WHO THE QUIZ OF RASSILON7.30PM £2 ENTRY

Doctor Who on the big screen, quiz with Forbidden Planet vouchers & bar tab giveaways. A night of everything Doctor Who for both serious hardcore fans and newbies, all are welcome! (18+). Vote online for your favourite story to be shown on the big screen! See our Facebook page for details. Doctor Who Pub Quiz in between each episode to test your knowledge against other fans - loads of prizes to be won!

Check our website for updates


SUN 12TH DEC

JAM BONES: RED XMAS7.30PM £3The final JAM BONES is sadly here but this last show will be no different from the last 18 months where it has brought some of the finest names in UK spoken word, with this Welsh debut for Edinburgh Fringe sell-out MONKEY POET. Taking his unique award-winning brand of stand-up poetry to music festival such as the BIG CHILL and BESTIVAL, Matt Panesh aka Monkey Poet strongly promotes the ethos to perform anywhere for everyone, as poetry is ‘not just for stuffy gits’!

monkeypoet.co.uk


MON 6TH DEC

PANEL 9 FROM OUTER SPACECOMEDY NIGHT8.30PM £3 ENTRY

Aliens are looking for worthy humans at this fantastic live panel game. LAUGH! as top comedians have all 9 areas of their intelligence tested by beings from outer space! TITTER! as members of the audience help the comedians make tits of themselves! WINCE! as the winner gets a thorough probing by high command!

Facebook: Panel 9 From Outer Space


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TOM HINGLEY (INSPIRAL CARPETS)& SUPPORT & DJS7.30PM £6 ADV / £7 DOORS

Manchester indie legend TOM HINGLEY joined the Inspirals in 1989 until their split in 1995, during which time they enjoyed success with hits such as ‘This Is How It Feels’ and ‘Saturn 5’. He then started performing as a solo artist, releasing albums ‘Keep Britain Untidy’ (2000) and ‘Soulfire’ (2002) on his own label Newmemorabilia Records. As well as performing live, Tom teaches music business part-time at Salford University

myspace.com/tomhingleymusics


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EVERY THURSDAY

ON THE ROCKS9PM-4AM £FREE ENTRY

ON THE ROCKS is a night of alternative party mashups every Thursday at 10 Feet Tall. Featuring some of Cardiff’s top party DJs - KILLER TOMATO (DMC), COLIN FRANCIES (XFM) and GREG RAMSHACKLE - you can expect to hear classic anthems old & new, party riffs, alternative mashups, new music and ultimate air guitar bangers!

Facebook: On The Rocks

SELECTED BOTTLES £2.00 SMIRNOFF RED BACARDI / BULLEIT BOURBON / JACK DANIELS ALL £2.30 WITH MIXER, DOUBLE UP FOR 50P!

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CHURROS & CHOCOLATENEW RUSTIC SPANISH MENU

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AT 10 FEET TALL WE’RE ALL ABOUT EPIC PARTIES, AND WE HAVE SOME KILLERS IN STORE FOR YOU THIS FESTIVE SEASON

THE LEGENDARY DJ JAFFA WILL BE TAKING TO THE TURNTABLES AND BLASTING OUT THE BEST FUNK/SOUL, MOTOWN, NEW RELEASES & PARTY ANTHEMS TO GET YOU DANCING ALL NIGHT LONG!

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NEW YEARS EVE 2010GLITZ COCKTAILSUNRULY ROCK & ROLLCHANDELIERS CHAMPAGNE& A RELENTLESS DANCEFLOOR FILLED WITH ALL YOUR FAVOURITE ALTERNATIVE PARTY TUNES! TIL 5AM

NEW YEARS DAY 2011WHO SAYS BARS HAVE TO CLOSE ON NEW YEARS DAY? WE FIGURE ALL YOU HARDWORKING TYPES WHO SPENT YOUR NYE MAKING SURE OTHER PEOPLE HAD FUN DESERVE A NIGHT OUT TOO, SO COME AND SPEND IT DRINKING COCKTAILS AND RAVING TO THE SMALL HOURS WITH US! OR, MAYBE YOU WENT OUT ON NEW YEARS AND JUST WANT TO KEEP THE GOOD TIMES

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EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 10 FEET TALLCLASSIC FUNK // SOUL // FUTURE JAZZ // ROOTS // MOTOWN // DISCO & BEST NEW RELEASES EXPECT THE FINEST: GRAND MASTER FLASH // STEVIE WONDER // DEL LA SOUL // KENNY DOPE // SOUL 2 SOUL // ADELE // OUTKAST // CHROMEO // JAMES BROWN // MR SCRUFF // THE ROOTS // GORILLAZ // MARK RONSON // AMY WINEHOUSE

2FOR1 COCKTAILS 5–11PM // BUY 2 GLASSES OF LARGE HOUSE WINE & GET THE REST OF THE BOTTLE FREE 5-9PM

DJ JAFFA ALL NIGHT & MARK GOPSHILL 6–10PM IN THE BAR

8PM-4AM // FREE ENTRY BEFORE 10PM, £4/5 AFTER

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KING LOUIS COLLECTIVEHERETICS / MEL(N THE) TING POINTS & MORE TBA & MIXTAPE EXCHANGE! 8PM £4 ENTRY

KING LOUIS COLLECTIVE are a seven man, one woman groove machine hailing from Cardiff who play a soulful blend of complex, catchy melodies that get people dancing. KLC are curating a bill packed with their funkiest friends, along with a mixtape exchange where you can bring along a CD of your favourite tunes and leave with someone else’s.

myspace.com/kinglouiscollective

2-4-1 COCKTAILS TIL 10PM

£2 STELLA 4% £1.80 WINE

£1.50 SHOTS TIL 11PM

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THURS 2ND DEC (EARLY) FRESH TIES PRESENTS

CUBA CUBACONDUCTORS / SKUNKADELIC / J-ROUDH & PREMIERE OF FILM BY JAMES ROBSON7PM-10.30PM *FIRST BAND STARTS STRAIGHT AWAY* £FREE SHOW

FRESH TIES is a new non-profit live arts night launching supporting the arts in Wales whilst raising funds for grassroots organisations and good causes. The aim of the night is to represent the diversity of culture and talent within Wales, bringing together music, film and the arts from all over the community in a fun environment. Entry is donation-based with a minimum donation of £1 CUBA CUBA have been drawing the attention of all the right people - working with producer Romesh Dodangoda on their debut EP, they follow the template set by contemporaries FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND and KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES, mixed with their own trademark brand of angular pop. Ryan Richards of FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND has now taken the band under his wing, pushing them to new heights. Currently signed to the respected Smalltown Records, the future is certainly bright for this young band with big ambitions.

myspace.com/cubacubamusic

2-4-1 COCKTAILS TIL 10PM £2 STELLA 4% / £1.80 WINE / £1.50 SHOTS

THURS 2ND DEC (LATE) SUGAR DROP PRESENTS

PARKER (WHERE’S MY MONKEY?)& SUPPORT11PM £3 ADV / £5 DOORS

Now famed for his worldwide smash ‹Where’s My Monkey?’, PARKER is a star producer on the rise! Live he cuts up dubstep, breaks, hip hop, drum’n’bass and any other damn thing that has ever been put on vinyl, with the kind of superior turntable technique that puts most other DJs in the shade. These untouchable talents on the decks have seen Parker compared to heavyweight record crate jugglers like the mighty Z-TRIP. An old Cardiff legend back at last to smash up Buffalo with his choice dubstep mashup madness!

myspace.com/djparker

2-4-1 COCKTAILS TIL 10PM £2 STELLA 4% / £1.80 WINE / £1.50 SHOTS TIL 11PM

SAT 4TH DEC

TUNES FOR TANZANIA CHARITYETHER / THE ROBBIE BURNS BAND / LOUISA HALL7PM-10PM £4 *EARLY CURFEW*

Start off the festive season in style with 3 promising acts and all money raised going to the charity Bridge2Aid, supporting the homeless and marginalised in Tanzania. ETHER is a captivating fusion of blues & rock, THE ROBBIE BURNS BAND is like an up & coming local Jack Johnson, and LOUISA HALL plays perfectly crafted heartfelt acoustic songs with a voice that will stop you in your tracks.

bridge2aid.org myspace.com/etherbluesrock

SUN 5TH DEC LOOSE PRESENTS

THE SCHOOLCHRISTMAS PARTY ALLDAYERTHE LOVES / LUCKY DELUCCI / BRONTOSAURUS CHORUS / TRWBADOR / DRA DANCE COLLECTIVE 60S GO-GO GIRLS DJS JOY COLLECTIVE VS CHICK HABIT5PM £5 ADV / £6 DOORS

Cardiff-based pop band THE SCHOOL play an exclusive set of Christmas songs and new tracks from their 2nd album which is due for release next year on Elefant Records. The band are often compared to the likes of CAMERA OBSCURA, THE SUPREMES and THE PIPETTES but with their own modern take on the classic girl group sound.

myspace.com/theschoolband


“the best Welsh pop album of all time” - Adam Walton, BBC Radio Wales

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MON 6TH DEC

YOU SAY PARTYLOVE PARRY III / VVOLVES / YOHO!8PM £7 ADV / £8 DOORS

YOU SAY PARTY (formerly YOU SAY PARTY! WE SAY DIE!) are a 5-piece dance-punk band from British Columbia who have reinvented their spirited new-wave style with a new depth of material found on their last studio album ‘XXXX’ from last year. They have also just released ‘REMIXXXX’ including a remix from old friends LOS CAMPESINOS!

TUES 7TH DEC BUFFALO & ZOO POP PRESENT

UTE / ELEPHANTS& SUPPORTS / ZOO POP DJS8PM £4 ENTRY

UTE and ELEPHANTS are part of the Alcopop! Records family, an UK independent label also home to JOHNNY FOREIGNER and MAYBESHEWILL to name a few. UTE are releasing their new EP this December mixing everything good about edgy indie pop, lyrics with wonderful imagery and powerfully musical tunes jerking suddenly from tender to terrifying in one swoop.

WED 8TH DEC

MISHMASH8PM £4 ENTRY

MISHMASH takes place on fortnightly Wednesdays at Buffalo and features the best new bands and solo performers, with guest DJs playing indie, rock, funk, folk, country, soul, blues, dance, pop, world, hip hop, reggae..

myspace.com/utetheband

myspace.com/yousaypartywesaydie

Facebook: Mish Mash

THURS 9TH DEC

THOSE DANCING DAYS& SUPPORTS7.30PM £6 ADV / £7 DOORS

Sweet as apple-pie pop, from Stockholm these are high school girls led by a pounding Hammond organ. Emulating some true indiepop greats such as BIS and GIRLFRENDO, sometimes Northern Soul-inspired and always with a fizzy pop style that will have you dancing instantly. For fans of THE CONCRETES, THE PIPETTES, CAMERA OBSCURA, THE LIKE, SHOUT OUT LOUDS, PETER BJORN AND JOHN, LYKKE LI.

myspace.com/thosedancingdays


FRI 10TH DEC ROTATE ENERGY PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

AKB’ALPERIGO MINAS7PM-10PM *EARLY SHOW* £3 A night of live evolutionary metal. AKB’AL combines an ambient, progressive, musical journey with a powerful heavy metal sound. The band explores the darkness and light of the political, social, psychological, and spiritual elements of human reality and the journey from the darkness of ego addiction to a more awakened state. Four great musicians creating an aggressive yet uplifting musical trip.

akbalband.com


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TUES 14TH DEC

BUFFALO BOUTIQUECHRISTMAS SPECIAL7PM-10PM £1 ENTRY

If you love shopping (especially Christmas shopping) and you love going out - this is the night for you! With stalls selling everything from vintage bargains and rarities to hand-made crafts, drink offers including 2-4-1 cocktails and DJs all under one roof, it’s not to be missed! Buffalo Boutique is always looking for new stallholders - to get involved please contact [email protected]

Facebook: Buffalo Boutique


WED 15TH DEC STUDIO 22 CHRISTMAS BASH

LOVE THE JUDGESHARKS DON’T SLEEP / THE LAY-LOWS / JUNK DNA7.30PM £3 ENTRY

Studio 22 presents a pic’n’mix of the freshest local talent from the indie/alternative headliners LOVE THE JUDGE, to the ska punk of SHARKS DON’T SLEEP, alternative funk of THE LAY-LOWS and the rap metal of JUNK DNA - definitely something for everyone at this Christmas bash!

myspace.com/lovethejudge

2-4-1 COCKTAILS TIL 10PM / £2 STELLA 4% / £1.80 WINE / £1.50 SHOTS TIL 11PM

SUN 12TH DEC

JOSHUA CAOLE EP LAUNCHTHEM LOVELY BOYS / HUNTERS / ANDREW RHYS LEWIS DJ STEVE FRENCH7.30PM £4 ENTRY / £3 NUS

JOSHUA CAOLE makes his debut solo release in December 2010. ‘Slow Hearts’ is a culmination of the last 3 years spent touring the UK in other people’s bands and a need to return to Cardiff to play music more dear to his heart. Produced by Llion Robertson (Al Lewis, Eugene Francis Jr, The Gentle Good) and featuring an array of Cardiff musicians it reflects time spent away from home, likened to such featured on Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music.

myspace.com/joshuacaole


MON 13TH DEC

PENGILLY’S & SUPPORTS8PM £4 ENTRY

PENGILLY’S is the project of 20-year old Ric Hollingbery and his band. They mix orchestral arrangements with beats, shouts, choral phrases and processed sounds, playing live with strings, brass, laptop, bass and drums. Riv has released an album with EMMY THE GREAT and is part of her live band. He has also collaborated with JEREMY WARMSLEY and recorded for CORRINE BAILEY-RAE. They have shared the stage with THE XX, THE WAVE PICTURES, STORNOWAY and GET CAPE. WEAR CAPE. FLY so we think you’ll agree with us they’re destined for bigger things!

myspace.com/thisispengillys


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THURS 16TH DEC SUGAR DROP

SIGNATURE & HIGH CONTRAST PRESENT ALT-WHITMAN& SUPPORT10PM £4 ADV / £5 DOORS

Lincoln Barrett AKA HIGH CONTRAST will be playing under his alter ego ALT-WHITMAN - a name used for very rare occasions like this where he’ll be throwing down a non DnB set, playing instead an eclectic mix of underground sounds guaranteed to give you eargasms! We’re proud to be the ones to bring this to you this extremely rare chance to see such a show! There’ll be plenty more Christmas goodies to come too so watch this space!

myspace.com/highcontrastuk


SUN 19TH DEC GAME OVER PRESENTS

VIDEOGAME TOURNAMENT CHRISTMAS ALLDAYERHAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE FINEST? IN ASSOCIATION WITH OTAKUZOKU2PM £2 PER TOURNAMENT OR £6 DAY PASS

Game Over is a monthly get-together for anyone who fancies their chances going up against other players on the big screen with our club soundsystem! This month we’re expanding into a Christmas alldayer! Vouchers and bar tab prizes to be won - check our website for updates..

2 LUNCHES FOR £10. 2-4-1 COCKTAILS ALL DAY & NIGHT

MON 20TH DEC

PAPER FACTORYWE ARE THE AFTERGLOW & SUPPORTS8PM £4 ENTRY

PAPER FACTORY are a 3-piece group based in Bristol and Cardiff who play rock music influenced by bands such as BIFFY CLYRO and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE. The band are curating this set so expect a great selection of local rock talent!

myspace.com/paperfactory


TUES 21ST DEC

GRAMERCY RIFFS ALBUM LAUNCH& SPECIAL GUESTS8PM £3 ENTRY

GRAMERCY RIFFS are a 5-piece country-rock stomp based in Cardiff. Their 10-track self-titled debut album is due for release on the day of this show, and their launch party will make sure it comes out with a bang!Influences like THE ROLLING STONES, FLEETWOOD MAC and NEIL YOUNG make for blissed-out harmonies, rock’n’roll licks and country blues.

2-4-1 COCKTAILS TIL 10PM /£2 STELLA 4% / £1.80 WINE / £1.50 SHOTS TIL 11PM

WED 22ND DEC

MISHMASH CHRISTMAS PARTY8PM £4 ENTRY

MISHMASH returns again with another fine selection of upcoming talent from all ends of the musical spectrum!

2-4-1 COCKTAILS TIL 10PM / £2 STELLA 4% / £1.80 WINE / £1.50 SHOTS TIL 11PM

THURS 30TH DEC

WARSAW& SUPPORTS8PM £4 ENTRY / £3 NUS

WARSAW are a new rock / blues / metal outfit from Wales who have been recording at Screamadelica Studios, including new track ‘Higher’ - look out for this talented bunch on the local scene more often!

2-4-1 COCKTAILS TIL 10PM / £2 STELLA 4% /

myspace.com/ gramercy.riffs

Facebook: Mish Mash

myspace.com/warsawbandwales

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CHRISTMAS AT BUFFALOBUFFALO LOVES CHRISTMAS! ALL THROUGH DECEMBER WE’LL BE CELEBRATING THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH... DAILY ROASTS & GREAT FRESH FOOD, MULLED CIDER & WINE, CHRISTMAS CRACKERS, MINCE PIES, HUGE PARTIES AND A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE! WE ARE ALSO TAKING BOOKINGS FOR CHRISTMAS PARTIES - WHETHER YOU’RE AFTER A BUFFET OR A COCKTAIL

PARTY, GIVE US A CALL. TEL 029 2031 0312.

BOXING DAY: SUGAR DROP PRESENTS A VERY SPECIAL GUEST TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! - GET ON ALL YOUR BEST

CHRISTMAS JUMPERS, FINISH OFF OUR MULLED WINE AND GET READY TO PARTY!

BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY NOW

QUALITY COCKTAILS, SHOOTERS & CHAMPAGNE, BALLOONS, PARTY POPPERS, SWEETS, VISUALS AND

MENTAL PARTY ANTICS ACROSS 3 BARS & 2 DANCEFLOORS! WITH THE RETURN OF THE INFAMOUS OUTDOOR GARDEN MARQUEE & SOUNDSYSTEM IT’S SURE TO BE AN EPIC PARTY! OPEN TIL 5AM. TICKETS

FROM WEGOTTICKETS.CO.UK / FULLFAT.NET

NEW YEARS DAY: AT BUFFALO WE ENJOY NEW YEAR’S EVE SO MUCH WE’RE DOING IT ALL OVER AGAIN! 2 FLOORS OF EXPERT COCKTAILS, DRINKS OFFERS,

DANCEFLOOR ANTHEMS & CLASSIC PARTY ANTICS OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN UNTIL 4.00AM!

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CHRISTMASNEW YEARS EVE

COME DOWN TO YOUR NEW LOCAL - BUFFALO’S LITTLE SISTER IN CATHAYS HAS ALL THE FESTIVE GOODNESS OF

THE ORIGINAL, BUT IT’S ON YOUR DOORSTEP!

Christmas cupcakes & mince pies, daily roast dinners, home-made mulled cider & wine, lovely warming hot

chocolate, tea & coffee, Christmas crackers and the odd cheeky Christmas classic, not to mention the usual array of

quality cocktails, tasty spirits & great fresh food.

WE ARE ALSO TAKING BOOKINGS FOR CHRISTMAS PARTIES -

whether you’re after a buffet or a cocktail party, contact us: [email protected]

AN INTIMATE AND EXPERIMENTAL NYE PARTY OF BEATS, FASHION, COCKTAILS & VISUAL ART WITH SPECIAL GUEST DJS. A PLACE TO GET AWAY FROM THE HECTIC QUEUES.

FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT, OPEN TIL 4AM!

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WWW.BUFFALOLOUNGECARDIFF.COM

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hometown heroes COMING JANUARY 2011 BUFFALO, 10 FEET TALL, BUFFALO LOUNGE

A CELEBRATION OF LOCAL TALENT FROM MUSICIANS AND DJS TO PROMOTERS, LABELS AND ANYONE ELSE

CONSIDERED A HERO AROUND THESE PARTS..

Expect album launches, label showcases, special guest DJs, curators, collaborations, side projects and video screenings!

Get involved: [email protected] our websites for details

tennerfest10 Feet Tall, Buffalo & Buffalo Lounge

January 2011

Tennerfest is a fixed price food festival offering the opportunity to dine in style from just a tenner!

£10

Bringing together fresh produce and top chefs in a celebration of our varied and delicious cuisine, menus will include a Tennerfest price bracket of quality food throughout the month.

A friendly welcome and fresh local produce is promised!Check our websites for details

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THURS 2ND DEC BASS’D IN SKADIFF PRESENTS

RANDOM HANDCAPTAIN ACCIDENT / DETACHED / SHARKS DON’T SLEEP & DJS UNTIL 4AM8PM £6 ADV / £7 DOORS

RANDOM HAND have spent the last few years tearing full throttle through the UK scene with their ferocious in-your-face ska/punk/metal mashup. The West Yorks based 4-piece have released two albums and toured alongside the likes of REEL BIG FISH, PROPAGANDHI and VOODOO GLOW SKULLS. Do not adjust your seatbelt, the ride is far from over!

myspace.com/randomhand

£2 DRINKS ALL NIGHT - STELLA 4%, STELLA BOTTLES, RUM & MIXER, VODKA & MIXER, GIN & MIXER, TEQUILA SHOTS.

THURS 9TH DEC

OBEY!9PM £3 BEFORE 11.30PM, £4 AFTER (£3 NUS)

OBEY! is a new clubnight in Cardiff aimed at pushing the boundaries of the normal clubbing experience. Showcasing a mixture of vibrant beats and bass from the old, new, much loved and underground ends of the musical spectrum. Dubstep * UK Funky * Techno * Rave * Garage *Breaks *Dub *

FRI 10TH DEC

HENRY’S FUNERAL SHOECLAY STATUES / AULOS / 4 BROTHERS DJS STEVE FRENCH VS GREG RAMSHACKLE9PM £5 ENTRY

Fresh off a European tour, gritty bluesmeisters HENRY’S FUNERAL SHOE bring rough and ready rock (with bowler hats to boot) to Undertone. Their debut album ‹Everything’s For Sale’ is a fun and raucous mix of rock & psychedelic blues inspired by acts such as THE WHO and CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL and THE KINKS Debuting new tracks alongside valleys noise merchants CLAY STATUES and AULOS (who sound like an 8bit U2). Not one to be missed. Simple as.

THURS 16TH DEC

JJ SNEED SINGLE LAUNCHKITTY COWELL / LITTLE ERIS7PM £4 ENTRY

First ever solo project from JJ SNEED who is a bilingual singer/songwriter DJ who writes anything from acoustic to trance music. The entry price includes a free copy of the single ‹Gobaith/Hope’, along with support slots from LITTLE ERIS and KITTY COWELL, along with guest DJs until late.

TUES 7TH DEC FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES

HOUDINI DAXSTAV / FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES DJS9.30PM £3 ENTRY

HOUDINI DAX are a psychedelic garage rock band from Cardiff signed to See Monkey Do Monkey, who are released their debut album shortly. STAV plays bluegrass/folk/covers from Dylan to Pink Floyd - expect harmonicas, slides, acoustic guitar and maybe a banjo.

FRI 3RD DEC

CHICK HABIT9PM £3/£2 NUS

CHICK HABIT is a clubnight in Cardiff playing indie, pop and Motown records sung by girls. From BLONDIE to THE BREEDERS, THE GOSSIP to GIRLS ALOUD, KATE BUSH to KATE NASH, LE TIGRE to LILY ALLEN, SHAMPOO to THE SUPREMES and many more in between.

Facebook: Chick Habit

£2 DRINKS ALL NIGHT STELLA 4%, STELLA BOTTLES, RUM & MIXER, VODKA & MIXER, GIN & MIXER, TEQUILA SHOTS.

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FRI 17TH DEC

MODERN LIFE IS RUBBISH9PM £3 ENTRY

Do YOU remember the first time?! A night of everyone’s favourite songs from the 90s - ditch those skinny jeans and bring out the flared cords! Expect to hear: PULP, ELASTICA, DINOSAUR JNR, BEASTIE BOYS, WEEZER, DEPECHE MODE, WU-TANG CLAN, THE BLUETONES, ASH, BIS, STONE ROSES, PIXIES, KENICKIE, HOLE, PAVEMENT, SUEDE, SONIC YOUTH and loads more..

Facebook: Modern Life is Rubbish


SAT 18TH DEC

HELL’S BENT9PM £TBC

HELL’S BENT is an alternative gay night in Cardiff, aiming to bring you the best party around with that extra added something.. Expect great DJs and plenty of £2 drinks until 4am.

Facebook: Hell’s Bent


SUN 26TH DEC & FRI 31ST DEC

SLEEP WHEN YOU’RE DEAD9PM £TBC

SLEEP WHEN YOU’RE DEAD bring us 2 very special parties this December, featuring PRITCHARD from MTV’S DIRTY SANCHEZ! This raucous event aims to deliver the most mental party you will witness in Cardiff. Get ready for booze, fire, gimps and the best in big bass-driven mayhem all the way through til the new year!

Check our website for updates.


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Undertone, 12 Church Street, Cardiff CF10 1BG

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Thurs 2nd Dec RANDOM HAND 8pm £tbc

Fri 3rd Dec CHICK HABIT 9pm £3/£2

Sat 4th Dec RELEASE 9pm £tbc

Tues 7th Dec FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES 9.30pm £3

Thurs 9th Dec OBEY 9pm £tbc

Fri 10th Dec HENRY’S FUNERAL SHOE 9pm £tbc

Sat 11th Dec REBOOT 9pm £tbc

Mon 13th Dec FLUX=RAD CHRISTMAS PARTY 8pm £tbc

Thurs 16th Dec JJ SNEED 7pm £4

Fri 17th Dec MODERN LIFE IS RUBBISH 9pm £3

Sat 18th Dec HELL’S BENT 9pm £tbc

Sun 26th Dec SLEEP WHEN YOU’RE DEAD 9pm £tbc

Fri 31st Dec SLEEP WHEN YOU’RE DEAD NYE 9pm £tbc

Tues 4th Jan FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES 9.30pm £3

Sat 8th Jan REBOOT 9pm £tbc

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MONDAYS LATE NIGHT LIVE

TUESDAYS 10 FEET IN SESSION

WEDNESDAYS BOOM BOOM BOUTIQUE

THURSDAYS ON THE ROCKS

FRIDAYS HUSTLE

SATURDAYS ME & YOU CLUB

SUNDAYS 10 FEET SUNDAY SOCIAL

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WED 1ST ZOUKLAMBADA! 7.30PM £6

SUN 5TH LMS ACOUSTIC ATTIC 7.30PM £3

MON 6TH PANEL 9 FROM OUTER SPACE 8.30PM £3

WED 8TH ZOUKLAMBADA! 7.30PM £6

SUN 12TH JAM BONES 7.30PM £3

MON 13TH DOCTOR WHO QUIZ

WED 15TH ZOUKLAMBADA! 7.30PM £6

SAT 18TH VINTAGE PRETTY FAIR 12PM £FREE

MON 20TH TOM HINGLEY 7.30PM £6/£7

WED 22ND ZOUKLAMBADA! 7.30PM £6

THURS 23RD CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS! 9PM £FREE

FRI 24TH CHRISTMAS HUSTLE! 8PM £4/£3

SUN 26TH BOXING DAY PARTY! 8PM £FREE

FRI 31ST NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY! 8PM £10

SAT 1ST NEW YEAR’S DAY PARTY! 8PM £FREE

MON 3RD PANEL 9 FROM OUTER SPACE 8.30PM £3

WED 1ST KING LOUIS COLLECTIVE 8PM £4

THU 2ND EARLY: CUBA CUBA 7PM £FREE

THU 2ND LATE: PARKER 11PM £3/£5

SAT 4TH TUNES FOR TANZANIA 7PM £4

SUN 5TH THE SCHOOL 5PM £5/£6

MON 6TH YOU SAY PARTY 8PM £7/£8

TUES 7TH UTE / ELEPHANTS 8PM £4

WED 8TH MISHMASH 8PM £4

THURS 9TH THOSE DANCING DAYS 7.30PM £6/£7

FRI 10TH AKB’AL 7PM £3

SUN 12TH JOSHUA CAOLE 7.30PM £4/£3

MON13TH PENGILLY’S 8PM £4

TUES 14TH BUFFALO BOUTIQUE 7PM £1

WED 15TH LOVE THE JUDGE 7.30PM £3

THU 16TH ALT WHITMAN 10PM £4/£5

SUN 19TH GAME OVER ALLDAYER 2PM £2/£6

MON 20TH PAPER FACTORY 8PM £4

TUES 21ST GRAMERCY RIFFS 8PM £3

WED 22ND MISHMASH 8PM £4

THU 23RD RAP HAPPENINGS 7.30PM £FREE

THU 23RD XMAS SUGAR DROP 10PM £FREE

FRI 24TH BUMPER CHRISTMAS EVE! 10PM £0/£3/£4

SUN 26TH BOXING DAY HOUSE PARTY! 10PM £FREE

THURS 30TH WARSAW 8PM £4/£3

FRI 31ST NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY! 8PM £10

SAT 1ST JAN NEW YEAR’S DAY PARTY! 8PM £FREE

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THURSDAYS SUGARDROP

FRIDAYS BUMPER

SATURDAYS BEATBOX BALLROOM

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Buffalo Bar11 Windsor Place, CardiffCF10 3BYtwitter.com/buffalocardiff buffalocardiff.commyspace.com/wearebuffalobar

10 Feet Tall11a — 12 Church Street, Cardiff CF10 1BG10feettallcardiff.commyspace.com/thisis10feettalltwitter.com/10feettallcf

Undertone 11a — 12 Church Street, Cardiff CF10 1BGundertonecardiff.comtwitter.com/undertonecdf

Buffalo LOUNGE34 Woodville Road, CardiffCF24 4EA

The Go! Team / Hometown Heroes / Sbtrkt / Zoo Pop Funk vs Folk Alldayer / Dirty Revolution / Henry’s Funeral Shoe / Jaya The Cat / Drum Eyes / run,WALK! / Laish / Doll and the Kicks / Morning Star / Midway Still / The Monico / Electric Furnace / Kyshera / My First Tooth / After An Alibi / Knock-Out / Ragged School / Holy Coves / Panel 9 From Outer Space / Buffalo Boutique / Sleep When You’re Dead / Secret Wars / Festival of the Senses / Game Over / Vintage Pretty / Doctor Who The Quiz of Rassilon / Mishmash / Art vs Drum’n’Bass / Hell’s Bent / Reboot / Freakin Loco / Release / Ghosts / Femme Fatale / Surface Festival /

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