Next week's Live Spotlight: NORBERTO LOBO / HIP HOP ALL STARS - October 31st / November 1st

Last week there was no Live Spotlight, so this week we'll make it double! This Halloween, there are two events next week regarding Portuguese music which require our full attention: first, the incredible guitar playing of Norberto Lobo, and second, the Hip Hop All Stars night, with the cream of the new portuguese hip hop generation.
On the 31st of October, we have Norberto Lobo, a guitar player which style evokes simultaneously the tradition of Carlos Paredes, the fingerpicking of John Fahey and the experimentalism of Six Organs of Admittance's Ben Chasny. Mainly an acoustic player but occasionally dealing with electric noise as well, Lobo always transmits his immense sensibility through his instrument, lulling you, making you awe or simply making you tap your feet.
On the 1st of November, we have the first edition of Hip Hop All Stars, a hip hop fest with a great selection of the latest portuguese rappers, like Regula, Sir Scratch, Jimmy P. and many others. If you're into hip hop, this is a great opportunity to feel the pulse of the local scene.

NORBERTO LOBO
Club B.Leza (near Cais do Sodré) -> location of the venue
October 31st (Thursday), 22:30
€ 8,00
HIP HOP ALL STARS w/ Regula, Jimmy P, NGA & Prodígio, Sir Scratch, Malaba & Dillaz, plus 2 Knockout League battles
Coliseu dos Recreios (near Rossio) -> location of the venue
November 1st (Friday), 22:00
€ 25,00

Next week's Live Music suggestions: 20th to 26th October

No Live Spotlight this week, because it's all GREAT! Dig in:

20/10, Sunday
Evaristo Pérez Trio [jazz]
Duetos da Sé (near Sé de Lisboa) -> location of the venue
22:00 - € 5,00
Ricardo Ribeiro [fado]
FNAC Colombo (near Luz) -> location of the venue
17:00 - Free Entrance
Mother of God + Low Torque + Mushroom Caravan Overdrive + Dream Circus [stoner rock]
República da Música (near Alvalade) -> location of the venue
17:00 - € 5,00

22/10, Tuesday
Duo Arioso: Sophia Mavrogenidou (flute) & Aris Chatzistavrou (acoustic guitar) [jazz/bossa-nova/classical]
Duetos da Sé (near Sé de Lisboa) -> location of the venue
22:00 - € 5,00
Body/Head + Pharmakon + Scout Niblett [alt.rock/experimental]
Galeria Zé dos Bois (in Bairro Alto)-> location of the venue
22:00 - € 15,00

23/10, Wednesday
Julianna Barwick [post-rock/ethereal]
Teatro Municipal Maria Matos (near Roma)-> location of the venue
22:00 - € 14,00

24/10, Thursday
Dianne Reeves [vocal jazz]
Centro Cultural de Belém -> location of the venue
21:00 - from € 15,00 to € 32,50
O Carro de Fogo de Sei Miguel [free jazz/experimental]
MusicBox (near Cais do Sodré) -> location of the venue
01:45 - € 3,00

25/10, Friday
Four Tet [electronica]
Lux (near Santa Apolónia) -> location of the venue
24:00 - € 15,00
No Age + If Lucy Fell + Riding Pânico + Kutmah + Cvlt [alt.rock/post-hardcore/punk]
MusicBox (near Cais do Sodré) -> location of the venue
24:00 - € 13,00
Harem Scarem + Phazer [hard-rock/metal]
Paradise Garage (near Alcântara) -> location of the venue
20:30 - € 27,00
The Dirty Coal Train [rock n'roll/garage/surf-rock]
Sabotage Club (near Cais do Sodré) -> location of the venue
22:00 - € 5,00 / € 10,00 + new LP

26/09, Saturday
Milton Nascimento [MPB/bossa-nova]
Coliseu dos Recreios (near Rossio) -> location of the venue
21:30 - from € 25,00 to € 50,00
Batida + Chancha Via Circuito + Miles Cleret + Nigga Fox [electronica/afro-dance]
MusicBox (near Cais do Sodré) -> location of the venue
24:00 - € 13,00
Biohazard + For the Glory + Arhythmia + No Clue [metal/hardcore]
República da Música (near Alvalade) -> location of the venue
20:00 - € 20,00
The Toy Dolls + Mata-Ratos [punk-rock]
TMN ao Vivo (near Cais do Sodré)-> location of the venue
21:30 - € 20,00

PRETÉRITO PERFEITO

Probably one of the best hidden secrets in Lisbon regarding record shops, Pretérito Perfeito (portuguese for Past Perfect, also the shop's previous designation) will surprise any serious fan of folk, progressive or psychedelic rock.

Established on a 2nd floor of an inconspicuous building in the Campo de Ourique neighbourhood, Pretérito Perfeito hides a trove of rare goods, stocking an incredible selection of the above-mentioned genres and also others like jazz, rock and blues, including a lot of hard-to-find items like reissues of long-forgotten classics. Most of the stock is composed of new CDs, though some used and new vinyl records are also available. Luís Rodrigues (the owner) also runs the online version of the shop, with hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from.

If you're looking for that particular 70's prog/psych album which only 35 people in the world know about, Luis Rodrigues is your man and Pretérito Perfeito is undoubtedly your store.

PRETÉRITO PERFEITO

Rua Sampaio Bruno, 39 - 2º (Campo de Ourique)

1350-282 Lisboa

Opening hours:

Wed. & Fri. - 15:30 to 19:00
Thu. - 15:00 to 19:00
Closed on all other days

-> visit the shop's website

-> send a message to the shop

-> look it up on the map

Next week's Live Music suggestions: 13th to 19th October

Late Summer in the middle of October! Make the most of it and go out to see some of the great live music available in Lisbon:

13/10, Sunday
Seu Jorge + Tiago Bettencourt [MPB/pop-rock]
Meo Arena -> location of the venue
22:00 - from € 25,00 to € 35,00

16/10, Wednesday
Editors + Balthazar [post-punk/pop-rock]
Coliseu dos Recreios (near Rossio) -> location of the venue
21:00 - € 26,00
The Quartet of Woah! + Throes & The Shine + Filho da Mãe + DJ Ride [post-rock/alternative rock]
Our Live Spotlight of the week!

17/10, Thursday
Naco [indie/post-rock/folk]
Lounge (near Cais do Sodré) -> location of the venue
23:00 - Free Entrance
White Haus + Little Boots Discotheque + The Child of Lov + Xinobi [electronica/disco]
MusicBox (near Cais do Sodré) -> location of the venue
24:00 - € 13,00

18/10, Friday
The Glockenwise + Quelle Dead Gazelle [indie/alt.rock]
Lux (near Santa Apolónia) -> location of the venue
22:00
The Haxan Cloak + James Ferraro + Darkstar + Niagara [electronica/experimental]
MusicBox (near Cais do Sodré) -> location of the venue
24:00 - € 13,00

19/10, Saturday
Tiago Sousa [piano solo/experimental]
Conservatório Nacional (on Bairro Alto) -> location of the venue
21:30 - pay what you will
Octa Push + The Field + Romare + Ramboiage [electronica/house]
MusicBox (near Cais do Sodré) -> location of the venue
24:00 - € 13,00

Next week's Live Spotlight: THE QUARTET OF WOAH! + THROES & THE SHINE + FILHO DA MÃE + DJ RIDE - October 16th - MusicBox

MusicBox, a venue on Cais do Sodré dedicated to the more alternative strains of dance and rock music, will be once again the home of Jameson URBAN ROUTES, an indoor festival that celebrates the current tendencies of modern music. On its first night, you can count with two previous LRS Spotlights and two great newcomers.
Both The Quartet of Woah! and Filho da Mãe have been featured on Live Spotlight, and for a good reason: the first are an explosive 70's hard rock-inspired group and the second is a marvellous guitar performer which can transmit more intensity with an acoustic guitar than a full metal band. Add Throes & The Shine, a double-duo that joins post-punk electricity to the addictive groove of the Angolan kuduro, and DJ Ride, our own turntablism master, and you have the recipe for an eclectic night, with some of Portugal's best new sounds. And it's FREE!

THE QUARTET OF WOAH! + THROES & THE SHINE + FILHO DA MÃE + DJ RIDE
MusicBox (near Cais do Sodré) -> location of the venue
October 16th (Wednesday), 22:00
FREE ENTRANCE!

TNT - TÓ N' TICHA

Hard rock is a genre which has been losing its popularity over the years to trendier genres, like alternative indie rock, electronica or hip-hop and soul. Well, not entirely... In Campolide, one small shop still holds out against the trends, specialising in hard rock, heavy metal and any genre where guitars rule. Welcome to TNT!

Tó and Ticha (hence the name) are the curators of this little rock and roll haven, where you can find vinyl and CDs (both used and new) as well as DVDs and a lot of assorted memorabilia. Rarities decorate the shop and spice up the shelves as well.
If you can't imagine your life without mindblowing solos, pay a visit to TÓ N' TICHA: a place where guitars still reign supreme!

TNT - TÓ N' TICHA

Rua de Campolide, 54 C

1070-299 LISBOA

Opening hours:

Mon. to Sat. - 10:30 to 14:00 / 15:30 to 20:00

Closed on Sundays

-> visit the shop's Facebook page

-> send a message to the shop

-> look it up on the map

Next week's Live Music suggestions: 7th to 12th October

Second week of October, here we go! You can ask for better weather, but you can't ask for a better live music selection:

07/10, Monday
Tiago Sousa [piano solo/experimental]
Fnac Chiado -> location of the venue
18:30 - Free Entrance

08/10, Tuesday
Cansei de Ser Sexy + Anarchicks [indie rock]
TMN ao Vivo (near Cais do Sodré)-> location of the venue
21:00 - € 20,00

09/10, Wednesday
Gregory Porter [jazz/soul]
Centro Cultural de Belém -> location of the venue
21:00 - from € 18,00 to € 35,00
Scout Niblett [indie rock]
Teatro Municipal Maria Matos (near Roma)-> location of the venue
22:00 - € 14,00
God is an Astronaut + Quelle Dead Gazelle [post-rock/alternative rock]
TMN ao Vivo (near Cais do Sodré)-> location of the venue
21:00 - € 15,00

10/10, Thursday
Pierre Aderne [bossa-nova/MPB]
Centro Cultural de Belém -> location of the venue
21:00 - € 15,00
Equations + Black Bombaim [post-hardcore / stoner/doom]
MusicBox (near Cais do Sodré) -> location of the venue
22:00 - € 8,00

11/10, Friday
Murdering Tripping Blues [rock n'roll]
MusicBox (near Cais do Sodré) -> location of the venue
22:00 - € 6,00
Dead Meadow [psych/stoner]
Galeria Zé dos Bois (in Bairro Alto)-> location of the venue
22:00 - € 10,00

12/10, Saturday
The Fall + Carla Bozulich & Francesco Guerri + HHY & The Macumbas + Skullflower @ OutFest [post-punk / experimental / drone]
Grupo Desportivo Ferroviários (Barreiro)-> location of the venue
21:00 - € 12,00
Stacey Kent [vocal jazz]
Centro Cultural de Belém -> location of the venue
21:00 - from € 15,00 to € 29,00
Linda Martini [alternative rock]
Our Live Spotlight of the week!

Next week's Live Spotlight: LINDA MARTINI - October 12th - Sala Tejo (MEO Arena)

As in many other countries, the noisy punk seed planted by Nirvana in the minds of impressionable youths and subsequent discovery of a whole new world of jagged heavy music, gave way to the creation of unaccountable alt.rock and punk bands in Portugal. Many of those bands didn't last more than a few months, some held on long enough to play some live gigs, but amongst the debris, there were people with genuine will to make great music and devote their life to it. Linda Martini are a group of these people.
Formed in 2003 from the remains of other punk/hardcore bands from the outskirts of Lisbon, Linda Martini have gained momentum during the last ten years, and they are now one of the most loved alternative bands in the country. Having just released their 3rd album, Turbo Lento (their first for a major), the band is going to present it next Saturday at Sala Tejo, the adjacent venue to the bigger MEO Arena (previously Pavilhão Atlântico) on the beautiful Parque das Nações. Expect nothing less than a celebration of sonic teen spirit.

LINDA MARTINI
Sala Tejo (MEO Arena) (near Oriente - Parque das Nações) -> location of the venue
October 12th (Saturday), 22:00
Entrance: € 12,00

Next week's Live Music suggestions: 29th September to 5th October

Though the rain has visited us already, there's no need to be afraid! Warm up for this hot selection of fine live music, playing throughout Lisbon during next week:

29/09, Sunday
Hypocrisy + Hatesphere + Theriomorphic [metal]
Paradise Garage (near Alcântara) -> location of the venue
20:30 - € 22,00
Ash Is A Robot + The Year + Ella Palmer + Borderlands [punk/post-hardcore]
República da Música (near Alvalade) -> location of the venue
16:00 - € 8,00 including AIAR CD / € 5,00 without CD

01/10, Tuesday
Noiserv [pop/electronica]
Teatro Municipal São Luiz (near Chiado)-> location of the venue
21:00 - Free Entrance

02/10, Wednesday
Roberta Sá [pop/bossa-nova/MPB]
TMN ao Vivo (near Cais do Sodré)-> location of the venue
21:30 - € 15,00

03/10, Thursday
Azevedo Silva [singer-songwriter/rock]
Casa Independente (near Intendente) -> location of the venue
22:00 - € 5,00
Marcin Wasilewski Trio [jazz]
Centro Cultural de Belém -> location of the venue
21:00 - € 11,00 (laterals) / € 13,50 (stalls)

04/10, Friday
The Poppers [pop/rock]
Teatro do Bairro (in Bairro Alto) -> location of the venue
23:00 - € 6,00
Luiz Melodia [MPB/bossa-nova]
TMN ao Vivo (near Cais do Sodré)-> location of the venue
22:00 - from € 10,00 to € 25,00

05/10, Saturday
Peixe : Avião + Long Way to Alaska [alternative rock]
Our Live Spotlight of the week!

Next week's Live Spotlight: PEIXE : AVIÃO + LONG WAY TO ALASKA - October 5th - Centro Cultural de Belém

On the last 10 years, Portugal has witnessed an exponential growth of quality bands. Though popularity only comes for a select few, because of a fluke hit, sudden exposure on media or pure and simple hard work, the majority of the ones who do get public attention have palpable talent. Two examples of the above come from Braga (on the North of Portugal) and are sharing a bill next week in Lisbon.
Peixe : Avião were tagged from the beginning as the "portuguese Radiohead", and anyone who listens to them can spot the influence of the Oxford-bred band, with emphasis on the Hail to the Thief / In Rainbows period (experimental rock with pop leanings). This is not a bad thing, as influence here is works as inspiration, and the band have been able to discover their own voice and develop their style. You can find proof of this on their new self-titled album which they are going to present next saturday in Belém's Cultural Centre. Opening the venue are Long Way To Alaska, one of Portugal's answers to the Summer melodies and harmonies of Beach Boys, filtered through Fleet Foxes. Their lilting and breezy compositions will offer a curious counterpoint to the more dense and complex soundscapes generated by their fellow townsmen.

PEIXE : AVIÃO + LONG WAY TO ALASKA
Centro Cultural de Belém -> location of the venue
October 5th (saturday), 21:00
Entrance: € 11,00 (laterals) / € 13,50 (stalls)