tribute night for Joe Strummer announced with Night of Treason

fundraiser for Billy Bragg's Jail Guitar Doors project

news: Monday 9th February 2009

A tribute night for legendary Clash front man Joe Strummer will be held at the Grove Tavern in South Wimbledon on Saturday 25th April 2009 as a fundraiser for Billy Bragg's Jail Guitar Doors project - an initiative putting guitars into prisons in memory of Joe.

Headliners for the show are Night of Treason, the UK's self-styled 'Guv'nors of Punk', saluting The Clash and many other artists will be playing to capture the spirit of 1977.

Geoff Martin, who works with Bragg on Jail Guitar Doors as well as being the former council member for South Wimbledon, said, "No one should ever underestimate the lasting legacy of Joe Strummer and the Clash. Joe's spirit, energy and love of humanity is as relevant today as it ever was and that's why we keep the flame burning bright."

Special guests will be announced closer to the date and the punky/reggae sound system Radio Clash will be looking after the decks. There will also be a special showing of the unreleased documentary 'The Last Night London Burned' - featuring Joe's last ever London gig in support of the striking firefighters and unique footage of Strummer being reunited on stage with Mick Jones for the first time in 20 years.

Tickets are priced at £5 and are available from the Grove Tavern, Morden Road, South Wimbledon.

article by: Scott Williams

published: 09/02/2009 12:07



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