Launch of HOW I LEFT THE NATIONAL GRID
On 28th February, in the midst of the bleak Newcastle winter, The Cluny will host a unique celebration bringing together musicians, comedians and writers for the launch of a new novel about music and The North. 'How I Left The National Grid' brings to life the sprit of the 80's Factory Records scene in Manchester, a spirit which we'll be summoning through a one-off event. The night will feature music from Kingsley Chapman of the acclaimed North East band THE CHAPMAN FAMILY. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKzW7phwtRE The Chapman Family’s debut album was described by The NME as ‘angsty, cliché free brilliance’. Also playing is the Glasgow-based hausfrau , a necromancer summoned straight from a David Lynch film, recently described by The List as ‘mesmerising and understated’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vZ_oYjcOrU As if that wasn't enough, there'll also be a sprinkling of dark Northern stand-up from Manchester comed...