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The line-up for this year's Summer Series of shows at London's Somerset House - it's by the river, yup yup - has been announced.
Some good, some bad. Same ol' same ol'. Support acts TBC.
July
12 Mogwai in surround sound, £22.50
13 Kasabian_ £25_
14* Bert Jansch* with Beth Orton and Bernard Butler £22.50
15* Guillemots*_ £25_
16* Lily Allen* £22.50
17* Mika* £23.50
18* Black Rebel Motorcycle Club*_ £22.50_
19* The Roots* £25
20* Amy Winehouse* £22.50
21 Hot Chip £22.50
Tickets go on sale on April 19 from a variety of outlets including Stargreen, Ticketmaster and Somerset House itself (link). Says the series programmer Raye Cosbert:
"The courtyard at Somerset House has shown itself to be one of the best venues in the country for live music of all persuasions. It seems to bring out the best in every artist that plays there. This year’s promises to be very special."
One or two aside.
