LONDON: The Camden Club

Monday 6th November, 2023

7:00pm

Event information

I AM THE MANIC WHALE are inspired by the sounds of many of the great progressive artists, particularly Genesis, Big Big Train, Spock’s Beard and Neal Morse, but bring something new to the table. Their intelligent thoughtful lyrics touch on a range of unusual and interesting subjects from a fresh modern perspective; from science fiction to the history of printing, from the decay of a derelict swimming pool to the British engineering marvel that is the Intercity 125 high speed train or the joy of interlocking block construction toys.
The “Maniacal Mystery Tour” is in promotion of their new album (released in July 2023) called “Bumper Book Of Mystery Stories”. Michael Whiteman (bass guitar/vocals) says “The idea for this album came from a dusty old book I discovered in a creepy second-hand bookshop many years ago. We have drawn inspiration for each piece of music from various mysterious stories and circumstances, some from real life, some pure invention, some based on folklore, some based on other works of fiction. Will you join us? Climb aboard the Ghost Train and let us take you on an extraordinary journey of mystery, wonderment, excitement and adventure!”
Michael adds “Working with Ryo Okumoto (Spock’s Beard) on his album over the last few years has been amazing and I’m delighted that he offered to return the favour! He has added his inimitable Hammond organ, Minimoog and piano playing to one of the songs on our new album. Nautilus is inspired by the Jules Verne book Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, and is a 14-minute epic that is going to prog your face off!”

Support is from TOM SLATTER, a sci-fi singer-songwriter, “a latter-day Victorian street-theatre barker with a guitar promising tales of mystery, imagination, ‘orrible murders and bloody great waving tentacles”. He was once nominated for a prog award and has been trying to atone ever since.

THE CAMDEN CLUB is London's newest and most exciting venue (opposite The Roundhouse in Camden/Chalk Farm). Cabaret-style seating with gourmet 'Burger Bites' table service - please support the venue by buying food and drinks as this keeps venue hire prices down, enabling bands to play here. Tables are unreserved; get here early for the best in the house!
Entrance is via a flight of steps up from street level and then a flight of steps down to floor level. Please contact the organisers if you need to use the accessible (step-free) entrance.

Venue information

LONDON: The Camden Club

0	72 Chalk Farm Road Chalk Farm London NW1 8AP
>	thecamdenclub.co.uk/
!	07710111108
`	Cabaret style seated with table service food & drink, plus some standing at rear. Entrance is via steps up from the street then steps down to floor level. Please contact the organisers if you need to use the accessible (step-free) entrance.