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'''The Buffalo Bar''' was a music and arts venue located at 259 [[Upper Street]], [[Highbury Corner]], [[London Borough of Islington]], [[UK]], from 2000 until 2014. |
'''The Buffalo Bar''' was a music and arts venue located at 259 [[Upper Street]], [[Highbury Corner]], [[London Borough of Islington]], [[UK]], from 2000 until 2014.<ref>http://faroutmagazine.co.uk/news-buffalo-bar-to-close-its-doors/</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The bar was underneath the Famous Cocks pub, immediately next to [[Highbury and Islington tube station]]. |
The bar was underneath the Famous Cocks pub, immediately next to [[Highbury and Islington tube station]]. |
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259 Upper Street had previously been a branch of Po Na Na nightclub.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uklodging.com/clubs.php|title=UK Lodging - Clubs - Accommodation and Hostels in London|first=Author and studio-solution.com by marketing design 2003 Ltd|last=Studios92.com|publisher=}}</ref> The Buffalo Bar opened in 2000 and saw performances by a large number of notable [[alternative rock| alternative]] and [[indie rock]] artists, including [[The Libertines]], [[Keane (band)|Keane]], [[Hot Chip]], [[Bloc Party]], [[The Kooks]], [[Art Brut]], [[The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart]], [[Friendly Fires]], [[Two Door Cinema Club]], [[Martha Wainwright]], [[Stereolab]], [[Futureheads]], [[Bombay Bicycle Club]], [[The Long Blondes]], [[The Magic Numbers]], [[Ed Harcourt]], [[The Zutons]], [[Oneida (band)|Oneida]], [[Part Chimp]], [[Electrelane]], and [[The Joy Formidable]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.islingtontribune.com/news/2014/nov/5000-sign-petition-save-highbury-corner-music-bar-hosted-libertines-and-subways|title=5,000 sign petition to save Highbury Corner music bar that hosted The Libertines and Subways|publisher=Islington Tribune|first=Andrew|last=Johnson|date=2014-11-22|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> as well as [[We Are The Physics]], [[Hope of the States]], [[The Horrors]], [[Foals (band)|Foals]], [[Desperate Journalist]], [[Sleaford Mods]], [[Thee Faction]], [[Male Bonding (band)|Male Bonding]], [[Brian Jonestown Massacre]], [[Colour Me Wednesday]], [[Chris T-T]], [[Spearmint (band)|Spearmint]], [[The Cravats]], [[Shrag]], [[Savages (band)|Savages]], [[The Tuts]], [[Factory Floor]], [[Fat White Family]], [[The Homosexuals]] and others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songkick.com/venues/17747-buffalo-bar/gigography|title=Buffalo Bar London Gigography, Concert History, Past Events|publisher=Songkick|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> Promotional videos were also filmed at the venue including for [[Comet Gain]] and [[The Ethical Debating Society]]. |
The basement at 259 Upper Street had previously been a branch of Po Na Na nightclub.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uklodging.com/clubs.php|title=UK Lodging - Clubs - Accommodation and Hostels in London|first=Author and studio-solution.com by marketing design 2003 Ltd|last=Studios92.com|publisher=}}</ref> The Buffalo Bar opened in 2000 and saw performances by a large number of notable [[alternative rock| alternative]] and [[indie rock]] artists, including [[The Libertines]], [[Keane (band)|Keane]], [[Hot Chip]], [[Bloc Party]], [[The Kooks]], [[Art Brut]], [[The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart]], [[Friendly Fires]], [[Two Door Cinema Club]], [[Martha Wainwright]], [[Stereolab]], [[Futureheads]], [[Bombay Bicycle Club]], [[The Long Blondes]], [[The Magic Numbers]], [[Ed Harcourt]], [[The Zutons]], [[Oneida (band)|Oneida]], [[Part Chimp]], [[Electrelane]], and [[The Joy Formidable]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.islingtontribune.com/news/2014/nov/5000-sign-petition-save-highbury-corner-music-bar-hosted-libertines-and-subways|title=5,000 sign petition to save Highbury Corner music bar that hosted The Libertines and Subways|publisher=Islington Tribune|first=Andrew|last=Johnson|date=2014-11-22|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> as well as [[We Are The Physics]], [[Hope of the States]], [[The Horrors]], [[Foals (band)|Foals]], [[Desperate Journalist]], [[Sleaford Mods]], [[Thee Faction]], [[Male Bonding (band)|Male Bonding]], [[Brian Jonestown Massacre]], [[Colour Me Wednesday]], [[Chris T-T]], [[Spearmint (band)|Spearmint]], [[The Cravats]], [[Shrag]], [[Savages (band)|Savages]], [[The Tuts]], [[Factory Floor]], [[Fat White Family]], [[The Homosexuals]] and others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songkick.com/venues/17747-buffalo-bar/gigography|title=Buffalo Bar London Gigography, Concert History, Past Events|publisher=Songkick|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> Promotional videos were also filmed at the venue including for [[Comet Gain]] and [[The Ethical Debating Society]]. |
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As well as live concerts the venue hosted a number of club nights, including The Cave Club,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/clubs/the-cave-club-13|title=The Cave Club|publisher=Time Out|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> Great Big Kiss,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.soul-source.co.uk/soulforum/calendar/event/37102-great-big-kiss-in-london/|title=Great Big Kiss in London|publisher=}}</ref> Afro Cuban Lounge,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/clubs/afro-cuban-lounge-4|title=Afro-Cuban Lounge at Buffalo Bar - Freestyle and global beats|publisher=Time Out|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> [[How Does It Feel to Be Loved?]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.howdoesitfeel.co.uk/hdifatbuffalobar.html|title=HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE LOVED? returns to the Buffalo Bar|publisher=How Does It Feel To be Loved|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> Twee As Fuck,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/live/twee-as-fck-finale|title=Twee As F*ck Finale|publisher=}}</ref> [[Artrocker]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://artrockermagazine.com/a-short-history-of-artrocker-live/|title=A short history of Artrocker LIVE… – ARTROCKER|publisher=}}</ref> [[Guided Missile]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/clubs/guided-missile|title=Guided Missile at Buffalo Bar - House, electro and techno|publisher=Time Out}}</ref> and Indieoke.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allinlondon.co.uk/whats-on.php?event=49502|title=indieoke at Buffalo Bars, Buffalo Bars - Club & Bar Night|first=The Kolberg Partnership,|last=London|publisher=}}</ref> |
As well as live concerts the venue hosted a number of club nights, including The Cave Club,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/clubs/the-cave-club-13|title=The Cave Club|publisher=Time Out|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> Great Big Kiss,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.soul-source.co.uk/soulforum/calendar/event/37102-great-big-kiss-in-london/|title=Great Big Kiss in London|publisher=}}</ref> Afro Cuban Lounge,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/clubs/afro-cuban-lounge-4|title=Afro-Cuban Lounge at Buffalo Bar - Freestyle and global beats|publisher=Time Out|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> [[How Does It Feel to Be Loved?]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.howdoesitfeel.co.uk/hdifatbuffalobar.html|title=HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE LOVED? returns to the Buffalo Bar|publisher=How Does It Feel To be Loved|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> Twee As Fuck,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/live/twee-as-fck-finale|title=Twee As F*ck Finale|publisher=}}</ref> [[Artrocker]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://artrockermagazine.com/a-short-history-of-artrocker-live/|title=A short history of Artrocker LIVE… – ARTROCKER|publisher=}}</ref> [[Guided Missile]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/clubs/guided-missile|title=Guided Missile at Buffalo Bar - House, electro and techno|publisher=Time Out}}</ref> and Indieoke.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allinlondon.co.uk/whats-on.php?event=49502|title=indieoke at Buffalo Bars, Buffalo Bars - Club & Bar Night|first=The Kolberg Partnership,|last=London|publisher=}}</ref> |
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In November 2014, the Buffalo Bar announced that its lease had been terminated and the club would therefore be forced to close at New Year. A petition to save the venue garnered over 5500 signatures,<ref name=”StJohn”>{{cite web|url=http://stjohnstreet.co.uk/end-of-an-era-buffalo-bar-staff-touched-by-support/|title=End of an era? Buffalo Bar staff touched by support|publisher=St John Street News|date=2014-12-06|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> the support of bands such as [[The National (band)|The National]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thequietus.com/articles/16947-buffalo-bar-closing-down-interview|title=Buffalo Bar: A Farewell To Highbury Venue|publisher=The Quietus|first=Alex|last=Flood|date=2014-12-19|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> [[The Subways]] and [[Mclusky]] (who performed a fundraising gig for staff<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/news/mclusky-to-play-the-buffalo-bar|title=McLusky To Play The Buffalo Bar|publisher=Clash|date=2014-11-28|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref>), and the intervention of local politicians including local councillor Olly Parker and local [[M.P.]] [[Emily Thornberry]]. Parker said in a speech that the Buffalo Bar had "probably done more for cultural life in Islington than anyone"<ref name=”StJohn”/> and Thornberry stated that the bar "makes a very important contribution to youth culture and.. the cultural significance of this part of London."<ref name=”StJohn”/> |
In November 2014, the Buffalo Bar announced that its lease had been terminated and the club would therefore be forced to close at New Year. A petition to save the venue garnered over 5500 signatures,<ref name=”StJohn”>{{cite web|url=http://stjohnstreet.co.uk/end-of-an-era-buffalo-bar-staff-touched-by-support/|title=End of an era? Buffalo Bar staff touched by support|publisher=St John Street News|date=2014-12-06|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> the support of bands such as [[The National (band)|The National]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thequietus.com/articles/16947-buffalo-bar-closing-down-interview|title=Buffalo Bar: A Farewell To Highbury Venue|publisher=The Quietus|first=Alex|last=Flood|date=2014-12-19|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> [[The Subways]] and [[Mclusky]] (who performed a fundraising gig for staff<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/news/mclusky-to-play-the-buffalo-bar|title=McLusky To Play The Buffalo Bar|publisher=Clash|date=2014-11-28|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref>), and the intervention of local politicians including local councillor Olly Parker and local [[M.P.]] [[Emily Thornberry]]. Parker said in a speech that the Buffalo Bar had "probably done more for cultural life in Islington than anyone"<ref name=”StJohn”/> and Thornberry stated that the bar "makes a very important contribution to youth culture and.. the cultural significance of this part of London."<ref name=”StJohn”/> |
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The Buffalo Bar was one of a number of grassroots London music venues subject to closure during the same period, including Madame JoJos,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/clubs/au-revoir-madame-jojos|title=Au revoir, Madame Jojo's|publisher=Time Out|first=James|last=Manning|date=2014-12-18|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> [[12 Bar Club]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gigwise.com/news/96787/12-bar-club-closing-in-january-2015|title=London loses another great venue as 12 Bar Club set to close|publisher=Gigwise|first=Andy|last=Morris|date=2014-12-12|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> [[Power Lunches]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.factmag.com/2015/12/11/power-lunches-closing-down/|title=Dalston venue Power Lunches is closing down|publisher=Fact|first=Chal|last=Ravens|date=2015-12-11|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> The Grosvenor,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/24157/1/property-developers-close-down-more-pubs|title=Property developers closed another London music venue|first=Lisa|last=Walden|date=2015-03-19|publisher=Dazed|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> |
The Buffalo Bar was one of a number of grassroots London music venues subject to closure during the same period, including Madame JoJos,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/clubs/au-revoir-madame-jojos|title=Au revoir, Madame Jojo's|publisher=Time Out|first=James|last=Manning|date=2014-12-18|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> [[12 Bar Club]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gigwise.com/news/96787/12-bar-club-closing-in-january-2015|title=London loses another great venue as 12 Bar Club set to close|publisher=Gigwise|first=Andy|last=Morris|date=2014-12-12|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> [[Power Lunches]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.factmag.com/2015/12/11/power-lunches-closing-down/|title=Dalston venue Power Lunches is closing down|publisher=Fact|first=Chal|last=Ravens|date=2015-12-11|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> The Grosvenor,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/24157/1/property-developers-close-down-more-pubs|title=Property developers closed another London music venue|first=Lisa|last=Walden|date=2015-03-19|publisher=Dazed|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> Passing Clouds<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/passing-clouds-hundreds-join-march-to-save-hackney-music-venue-a3347536.html|title=Hundreds join march to save Hackney music venue|date=17 September 2016|publisher=}}</ref> and The Silver Bullet<ref>http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/finsbury-park-music-venue-could-be-set-to-close-after-being-bought-by-burger-lobster-owners-a3268416.html</ref> - prompting questions over the future of venues faced with the threat of "soaring rents..noise pollution orders, and developers".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/fears-for-musics-toilet-circuit-small-venues-that-nurtured-big-stars-are-increasingly-at-risk-of-9893213.html|title=Fears for music's 'toilet circuit': Small venues at risk|date=30 November 2014|publisher=}}</ref> The [[London Mayor|Mayoral]] Music Venues Taskforce reported in 2015 that 35% of small venues had closed since 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/arts-and-culture/arts-and-culture-publications/london-grassroots-music-venues-rescue-plan|title=London Grassroots Music Venues Rescue Plan|publisher=}}</ref> In 2016 incoming Mayor of London [[Sadiq Khan]] appointed a "Night Czar", [[Amy Lamé]], with a remit of looking at this issue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/sadiq-khan-appoints-amy-lam-as-first-london-night-czar-lgbt-a7397246.html|title=Sadiq Khan appoints LGBT event runner Amy Lamé first London Night Czar|first=Jacob|last=Stolworthy|date=2016-11-04|accessdate=2017-02-18}}</ref> |
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==References == |
==References == |
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==External links== |
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*[http://thequietus.com/articles/16947-buffalo-bar-closing-down-interview [[The Quietus]] article on Buffalo Bar] |
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*[http://now-here-this.timeout.com/2014/11/16/in-memorium-the-buffalo-bar-in-highbury/ [[Time Out (magazine)|Time Out]] article on Buffalo Bar] |
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[[Category:Music venues in London]] |
[[Category:Music venues in London]] |
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51°32′46″N 0°06′12″W / 51.546074°N 0.103393°W
Location | 259 Upper Street, Islington London, N1 United Kingdom |
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Capacity | 300 |
Opened | April 2000 |
Closed | December 2014 |
The Buffalo Bar was a music and arts venue located at 259 Upper Street, Highbury Corner, London Borough of Islington, UK, from 2000 until 2014.[1]
History
The bar was underneath the Famous Cocks pub, immediately next to Highbury and Islington tube station.
The basement at 259 Upper Street had previously been a branch of Po Na Na nightclub.[2] The Buffalo Bar opened in 2000 and saw performances by a large number of notable alternative and indie rock artists, including The Libertines, Keane, Hot Chip, Bloc Party, The Kooks, Art Brut, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, Friendly Fires, Two Door Cinema Club, Martha Wainwright, Stereolab, Futureheads, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Long Blondes, The Magic Numbers, Ed Harcourt, The Zutons, Oneida, Part Chimp, Electrelane, and The Joy Formidable,[3] as well as We Are The Physics, Hope of the States, The Horrors, Foals, Desperate Journalist, Sleaford Mods, Thee Faction, Male Bonding, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Colour Me Wednesday, Chris T-T, Spearmint, The Cravats, Shrag, Savages, The Tuts, Factory Floor, Fat White Family, The Homosexuals and others.[4] Promotional videos were also filmed at the venue including for Comet Gain and The Ethical Debating Society.
As well as live concerts the venue hosted a number of club nights, including The Cave Club,[5] Great Big Kiss,[6] Afro Cuban Lounge,[7] How Does It Feel to Be Loved?,[8] Twee As Fuck,[9] Artrocker,[10] Guided Missile[11] and Indieoke.[12]
Closure
In November 2014, the Buffalo Bar announced that its lease had been terminated and the club would therefore be forced to close at New Year. A petition to save the venue garnered over 5500 signatures,[13] the support of bands such as The National,[14] The Subways and Mclusky (who performed a fundraising gig for staff[15]), and the intervention of local politicians including local councillor Olly Parker and local M.P. Emily Thornberry. Parker said in a speech that the Buffalo Bar had "probably done more for cultural life in Islington than anyone"[13] and Thornberry stated that the bar "makes a very important contribution to youth culture and.. the cultural significance of this part of London."[13]
The Buffalo Bar was one of a number of grassroots London music venues subject to closure during the same period, including Madame JoJos,[16] 12 Bar Club,[17] Power Lunches,[18] The Grosvenor,[19] Passing Clouds[20] and The Silver Bullet[21] - prompting questions over the future of venues faced with the threat of "soaring rents..noise pollution orders, and developers".[22] The Mayoral Music Venues Taskforce reported in 2015 that 35% of small venues had closed since 2007.[23] In 2016 incoming Mayor of London Sadiq Khan appointed a "Night Czar", Amy Lamé, with a remit of looking at this issue.[24]
References
- ^ http://faroutmagazine.co.uk/news-buffalo-bar-to-close-its-doors/
- ^ Studios92.com, Author and studio-solution.com by marketing design 2003 Ltd. "UK Lodging - Clubs - Accommodation and Hostels in London".
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has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Johnson, Andrew (2014-11-22). "5,000 sign petition to save Highbury Corner music bar that hosted The Libertines and Subways". Islington Tribune. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
- ^ "Buffalo Bar London Gigography, Concert History, Past Events". Songkick. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
- ^ "The Cave Club". Time Out. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
- ^ "Great Big Kiss in London".
- ^ "Afro-Cuban Lounge at Buffalo Bar - Freestyle and global beats". Time Out. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
- ^ "HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE LOVED? returns to the Buffalo Bar". How Does It Feel To be Loved. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
- ^ "Twee As F*ck Finale".
- ^ "A short history of Artrocker LIVE… – ARTROCKER".
- ^ "Guided Missile at Buffalo Bar - House, electro and techno". Time Out.
- ^ London, The Kolberg Partnership,. "indieoke at Buffalo Bars, Buffalo Bars - Club & Bar Night".
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: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c "End of an era? Buffalo Bar staff touched by support". St John Street News. 2014-12-06. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
- ^ Flood, Alex (2014-12-19). "Buffalo Bar: A Farewell To Highbury Venue". The Quietus. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
- ^ "McLusky To Play The Buffalo Bar". Clash. 2014-11-28. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
- ^ Manning, James (2014-12-18). "Au revoir, Madame Jojo's". Time Out. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
- ^ Morris, Andy (2014-12-12). "London loses another great venue as 12 Bar Club set to close". Gigwise. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
- ^ Ravens, Chal (2015-12-11). "Dalston venue Power Lunches is closing down". Fact. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
- ^ Walden, Lisa (2015-03-19). "Property developers closed another London music venue". Dazed. Retrieved 2017-02-18.
- ^ "Hundreds join march to save Hackney music venue". 17 September 2016.
- ^ http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/finsbury-park-music-venue-could-be-set-to-close-after-being-bought-by-burger-lobster-owners-a3268416.html
- ^ "Fears for music's 'toilet circuit': Small venues at risk". 30 November 2014.
- ^ "London Grassroots Music Venues Rescue Plan".
- ^ Stolworthy, Jacob (2016-11-04). "Sadiq Khan appoints LGBT event runner Amy Lamé first London Night Czar". Retrieved 2017-02-18.
External links
- The Quietus article on Buffalo Bar
- Time Out article on Buffalo Bar