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Old Cinema Launderette, Durham.

38 Marshall Terrace, Durham, DH1 4LJ

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Sat 14 NovDoors 19:00

David Ford’s 2026 ’Songbook’

Old Cinema Launderette · Durham

Launderette Info Doors 7 Music from 7.45 Well stocked bottle bar all finished by 11 or earlier Launderette is a mixed seating and standing venue. Please arrive early to secure a seat. Wheelchair access/facilities. Please advise of attendance for support and advice to [email protected] Free parking locally David Ford: Songbook Highlights and stories from 25 years of songwriting David Ford’s Songbook tour is a stripped-back, intimate evening built around 25 years of songwriting. Part live set, part storytelling, he revisits the songs that have shaped his career, sharing the moments and influences behind them along the way. It’s a relaxed, engaging show—just Ford, the songs, and the stories—moving easily between raw, powerful performances and quieter, more reflective moments, with plenty of warmth and humour throughout. The tour accompanies the release of a special career-spanning retrospective double vinyl, bringing together some of the standout songs from his catalogue. Featuring a mix of updated recordings and remastered originals, it’s Ford’s own selection of his most important work, compiled in one place for the first time—and the live show offers a cha...

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Sat 5 DecDoors 19:00

NE Street Band - The Songs of Springsteen

Old Cinema Launderette · Durham

Well, it’s that time of year when it’s time to announce another amazing NE Street Band Christmas show. We are delighted to confirm that they are once again returning to your favourite laundrette with their festive musical Bruce treat. On Friday 5th December, the band will be playing their audience engaging stripped down show of Mr Springsteen’s finest songs all reworked & performed acoustically. Regular followers of the band will know that the band performs a wide variety of songs including solo tracks, fun covers, Broadway & Seeger Sessions stuff as well as reworked classics & with regular set changes & of course a few festive favourites… They are again bringing their full SEVEN piece band along with the incredible Robin Moody joining them on fiddle duties Last years show was something quite special so this looks like another wonderful festive trest to look forward to .. Here’s an early festive taster to whet your appetite…. Merry Christmas https://youtu.be/VPsi-W_XuZU?si=1xULW-XOlV4Mxe2c

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Sat 27 Feb 2027Doors 19:00

Skapones

Old Cinema Launderette · Durham

Launderette Info Doors 7 Music from 7.45 Well stocked bottle bar all finished by 11 or earlier Launderette is a mixed seating and standing venue. Please arrive early to secure a seat. Wheelchair access/facilities. Please advise of attendance for support and advice to [email protected] Free parking locally

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Thu 15 Apr 2027Doors 19:00

TV Smith (Adverts)

Old Cinema Launderette · Durham

Launderette Info Doors 7 Music from 7.45 Well stocked bottle bar all finished by 11 or earlier Launderette is a mixed seating and standing venue. Please arrive early to secure a seat. Wheelchair access/facilities. Please advise of attendance for support and advice to [email protected] Free parking locally About TV Smith TV Smith was founder member, singer and songwriter for the Adverts, who formed in late 1976 and were one of the leading bands in the first wave of British punk rock. In early 1977 they performed regularly at the newly-opened Roxy Club in London, and gained cult success with the Stiff Records single "One Chord Wonders." Their next release, "Gary Gilmore's Eyes" became a top twenty hit record, leading to radio and TV appearances and extensive media interest. A further single, “No Time To Be 21,” also entered the charts, and the band spent the rest of the year playing live, including major tours with The Damned and Iggy Pop. The album that followed in early 1978, "Crossing the Red Sea with the Adverts," is still considered a genuine classic of the era and is often cited as one of the twenty best punk albums ever released. The Adverts released one more...

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