The Jericho Tavern, Oxford (Supporting The Monochrome Set)
Sat 30 Jul
|56 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AE, UK
Supporting the ever wonderful Monochrome Set. The Set & The Pirates together usually makes for a right rollicking show!
Time & Location
30 Jul 2022, 19:00
56 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AE, UK
About the event
The Monochrome Set are a British post-punk/new wave band originally formed in London in 1978 . Featuring original members Bid (Guitar/Vocals) and Andy Warren (bass) with Mike Urban, who was previously in the band in the early 90s, on drums and Athen Ayren on keyboards. They were heavily influential in the 'post-punk' scene that evolved after he 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, their album release count now being well into double figures.
After a hiatus of over a decade the band reformed full time in 2010 and have…