Darren Hayman - S&S benefit gig

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Former front man of Peel top favourites Hefner, Darren Hayman has subsequently been involved with such diverse projects as The Secondary Modern, Hayman, Watkins, Trout & Lee, The French and Vostok 5.

Darren started 2011 with January Songs, writing and releasing a song for every day of the month, and has finished with the Christmas in Haworth EP.

- http://januarysongs.tumblr.com/

- http://www.fikarecordings.com/christmasinhaworth/

In the spirit of the Star and Shadow, Darren Hayman performs this show as a volunteer. His previous gigs have been some of the Star and Shadow's very best, so expect a busy night.

With support from…

Our Imaginary Friends

- http://www.myspace.com/ourimaginaryfriends

- http://ourimaginaryfriends.bandcamp.com/

- http://www.facebook.com/ourimaginaryfriends

"'They sound like the Wedding Present' my impressed friend says"- NARC

St James Infirmary

- http://www.myspace.com/thestjamesinfirmary

"A band that mixes the C86 shambling sound of the Pastels with the lyrics of Half Man Half Biscuit, and a love for cheap carry-outs and the Fall" - The Northern Line

+ DJ Pete Dale (Milky Wimpshake/Slampt)

Co-founder of legendary 90s DIY indie label Slampt and member of influential bands such as Razor Blade Smile, Milky Wimpshake and Red Monkey.

Saturday 4 February 2011 The Star & Shadow, Stepney Bank

£7adv/£9 + £1 membership

Tickets:

http://www.wegottickets.com/event/148157