A dependable friend in these troubled and faddy times, Rough Trade Shops' RoTa afternoons have been running like clockwork for 10 years now, every saturday 4pm - 8pm and ALWAYS FREE ENTRY.

The first of (hopefully) many TLOBF curated RoTa events will take place on November 7th. Hopefully, we've put together a line up for them to be proud of.

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Opening the afternoon is the quirky acoustic noodlings of A GUN RACK? or Mark Gamble from Crouch End as he's known to his nearest and dearest. Self deprecating folk pop at its best. Do not miss.

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www.myspace.com/agunrack
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A favorite on the London live circuit, Tristram will be playing RoTa off the back of supporting Peggy Sue and, with his debut EP "Someone Told me a Poem" coming out early next year it seems we have much to look forward too!

Here's how Tristram sums up his music: "I find life mildly and yet constantly overwhelming. I would like to write songs about tragic and ill-fated love affairs or about notorious outlaws, and sing them from the tops of windswept cliffs, but instead I find myself standing on chairs at house parties and singing songs about my bike. Which may be a contemporary equivalent. These songs are intended as lullabies, for dark and uncertain times."
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www.myspace.com/tristramsongs
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Next up sees a very special set from THE TAILORS. Returning on November 30th with their second album 'Come Dig Me Up' - this is your chance to see one of the finest Alt. Country bands this country has produced in years. The band will be playing their set at RoTa, then hopping across town to play a headline set at The Betsy Trotwood.

“An ace blend of Will Oldham and Michael Nesmith, with its edgy tones and weirded-out lyrics, ensure this is a narcotic necessity.”
SoundsXP

“An examination of tragic flaws in a tragic world it is an admirable debut.”
Rock Feedback

“Honed to perfection"
The Morning Star

"*** stars"
Q Magazine

“A collection of songs which can make even the coldest heart melt”
Rockbeatstone

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www.myspace.com/thetailors
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Headlining will be Stolen Recordings' MY SAD CAPTAINS. This London based four piece come Steve Lamacq, John Kennedy and Marc Riley approved. Their debut album 'Here & Elsewhere' is a work of hushed wonder. A band not to be missed.

Praise for MY SAD CAPTAINS:
"Yo La Tengo’s indie-pop savvy, Pavement at their sweetest, and a touch of Broken Social Scene" (Drowned In Sound)

"Slacker indie pop sensibilities that herald an inevitable radio takeover in the next year" (Uncut)

"Like Calexico's poppier cousins...genuinely tuneful country tinged songs...one of the capital's best kept secrets" (The Fly)

"With Pavement reformation rumours abounding, it could be the perfect time for them bag that dream support slot, and break some hearts" (Clash)

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www.myspace.com/mysadcaptains
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DJ SETS FROM TLOBF & GOD DON'T LIKE IT

www.thelineofbestfit.com

Venue: Notting Hill Arts Club