OXFORD: The Jericho Tavern

Saturday 11th November, 2023

8:00pm

Event information

A return to The Jericho for The Monochrome Set supported by the, always excellent, Peerless Pirates
The Monochrome Set return to Oxford to promote their new album of 'Marc Riley Sessions from 2011 to 2022.'. The band feature original Monochrome Set members Bid (guitar/vocals) and Andy Warren (bass) with Athen Ayren on keyboards and Stephen Gilchrist on drums.
The Monochrome Set formed in 1978, and were heavily influential in the post-punk scene that evolved after the initial scorched earth of punk. The band's early releases were on the legendary Rough Trade Label before signing with Virgin offshoot Din Disc. They also released several albums on the Cherry Red label, making a notable appearance on that labels' well known "Pillows and Prayers" compilation.
Though The Monochrome Set split in 1985 the next decade saw several reunions for both live gigs and further studio recordings. After a hiatus of over a decade the band reformed full time in 2010 and have since toured all over the UK, Europe, Japan and the USA, whilst also releasing seven new, critically acclaimed, studio albums. Now in their 45th year, they are beginning a new series of gigs promoting their latest album and playing songs old and new.

Peerless Pirates
Peerless Pirates, as a canvas for high energy guitar cranking tunes, have existed in many forms since their initiation in 2008 arriving at the line up they sport today. It has been an interesting voyage thus far taking in countless gigs up and down the country, the highlights of which include an appearance at Glastonbury Festival and support slots with the likes of Big Country and The Monochrome Set.

56 Walton Street
Oxford
OX2 6AE

www.thejerichooxford.co.uk/

01865 311775