The Knowhere Guide

The Local Music Scene in Bow, Greater London*

Bow, Greater London Record Shops and Venues

Record Shops

• obviously rhe he vhem division along the roman road. uk garage, grime, hip hop house..friendly if ur not shy. watch out for the punannys under the counter tho
• Rhythm Division....sells UK garage...breaks..etc..if you can get past the "BIG" east London pirate DJ's
• Not many good record shops in Bow, I'm afraid. There's a standard record emporium on Roman Road called 'Roman Discs' which sells the standard chart fayre with a focus on R'n'B and reggae. There's a dance music shop on Bow Road which sells amongst other things, drum'n'base (sic) music. And there's always cheap CDs to be picked up at the market.
• Roman Road

Clubs (Dance Music) and Music Bars

• Again, not many clubs in Bow, apart from the dodgy Purple E3 (formerly Benjy's 2000), which has tried to update its look and is currently bathing Mile End in in Purple light glow on club nights.
• Everywhere in London

Live Music Venues

• Some of the local pubs have local bands playing. Victoria Park occasionally hosts gigs and festivals - notable bands to play there in recent years are Radiohead and Primal Scream. Last year it hosted the Mayor's Respect festival featuring De La Soul. Bar Risa at Bow Wharf recently hosted a gig by legendary underground US songwriter Daniel Johnston.
• Everywhere in London

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Last updated: 2008-02-25