Return of the Clap
The Underdog in Clapham Common has always been Statues of Us’ favourite place to play. Some cynics wrongly suggest it is because they actually pay us money. Others say it’s because they plough us with free booze. However, the truth of the matter is that this is where we, as a band, have cut our teeth as performers.
We have been playing Sunday nights regularly over the last year but starting this Friday April 19th – we will be kicking off the weekend in style in Clapham’s coolest bar. To celebrate, here are our top 3 performing moments from The Underdog.
1) First Night: Arrive with the assumption that the venue provides the equipment. Feel very impotent with acoustic guitar and aluminous leads. Pank solves problem. Cracking night achieved.
2) More Equipment Problems: Mic Stands disappear. Johny Crow plays with his mike gaffa taped to a broom on wheels. New trend fails to take off in London.
3) A Quiet Sunday Night: With the rain pouring down apocalyptic-ally… outside, Statues play an ‘experimental’ cover of Kylie Minogue as the one man in the bar sensually strips.
4) Australia Day: Really can’t remember anything about this night but video suggests a packed house full of people with stars on their face.
5) Frizzy Stix Raps the Menu: After a freestyle rap challenge, Frizzy Stix sits down at a table, interrupting a romantic meal and raps all the menu choices into the mic. Underdog Chefs feel proud.
Hopefully see you soon down south!
Statues x
