Friday Fun 11th April 2024

 As ever, in the tradition of Barnet blogs, we start with a joke, this week courtesy of Dad Joke master Robert Wilkinson

In a surprising announcement, Head & Shoulders have decided to discontinue their popular anti-dandruff shampoo line. The decision left many scratching their heads.

— Robert Wilkinson (@robertwlk) April 10, 2025

And on to the local music round up! This week, we see my band, The False Dots hosting a Ska night with Lee Thompson and DJ Rebska at The Builders Arms in Barnet. The pub has been under threat following a massive redevelopment scheme next door. The band and Lee are big fans of the pub, so we thought we'd get together and put on a night, to help them get through the current problems and to introduce a few new customers. If it goes well, we might well do it again. 

We are blessed with a fair few venues in the London Borough of Barnet. This weekly feature is dedicated to them and to get as many people out as we can to watch local gigs. It is very much 'use it or lose it'. Whether it's our gig or any of the others, make sure you get along. 

I was really disappointed with Barnet Council. This week, they released a video promoting Arts in Barnet. There was absolutely nothing about our local music scene. They clearly paid a company a lot money to put this together and they really did no homework at all. When I have a spare moment, I am going to make my own video to do the job properly. This is a scandalous waste of money and shows just how out of touch with the Borough the current administration are.  The video is at the bottom, please have a look and tell me if I am wrong. I was most surprised there was no mention of our amazing local festivals such as The Mill Hill Music Festival and The East Barnet Festival. 

Here is the roundup!

Friday 11th

Moss Hall Jazz Kings (Traditional Jazz, 7 piece) at The Elephant Inn, North Finchley

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8pm - 11pm

Denis Cook - Musician, Vocalist and DJ (Musician / DJ, Solo Artist) at The Haven, Whetstone 1.9 miles

8pm - 11pm

The Butchers Arms 9.30pm – midnight Dunk and Disordely (Blues/rock, 5 piece)

The Elephant Inn 8-11pm Moss Hall Jazz Kings (Trad Jazz, 7 piece)

Barrington 8.30-midnight Karaoke with Neil

The Cavalier 7.30pm – 11.30 Karaoke with Iain H

Ye Olde Monken Holt 9pm – midnight DJ Sadie (disco)

The Haven 8pm – 11pm Denis Cook (Musician, Singer and DJ)

Saturday 12th

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Gina Meredith Duo (Covers) at The Three Wishes, Edgware

9pm - 11pm

Butchers Arms 9pm-11.30pm The Beatin' Hearts (Covers)

St James Church 7pm Life & Mission Choir ‘Time for Jesus’ the musical

Ye Olde Monken Holt 9.30pm – midnight James Or (Acoustic Covers)

The Arkley 8pm – 11.30 pm £5 cash on door DJ Doobz (rhythm and beats)

Barrington 8-midnight DJ Costa(afro/UK G Dance)

Sunday 13th

Ye Olde Monken Holt 7pm – 9pm Hannah Harris (Covers)

Butchers 8.30pm – 11.30pm Butchers Arms Jam Electric/Blues/Rock (Full backline available)

The Bohemia 7.30pm – 10pm £10 Gary Baldwin Quartet

Monday 14th

Jan's North London Jam at The Three Wishes, Edgware 4.5 miles

9pm - 11pm

Ye Olde Mitre Inn, High Street 8pm – 11pm (stables room)m Barnet Acoustics Sessions

Tuesday 15th Maddens Bar 8pm Open Mic Jam hosted by Jeff and band

Wednesday 16th Ye Olde Monken Holt 8.30pm – 11pm Open Mic Night

Thursday 17th Ye Olde Monken Holt 8.30pm – 10.30pm Irish Session

Malt & Hops 7.30 Open Mic Night

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