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Nico Tribute Night Taking Place Next Month

Nico Tribute Night Taking Place Next Month

A special Nico tribute night is taking place at London venue, The Social on April 1.

Presented by shoegazing club and label Sonic Cathedral, the night is to celebrate 40 years since the Velvet Underground's seminal debut.

The night also celebrates the Rhino release of "The Frozen Borderline" - a Nico compilation reissue of two classic Nico albums, "The Marble Index" and "Desert Shore"- both are remastered and include extra tracks.

The day and evening tribute to the musical icon will include music by and inspired by Nico as well as screenings of rare archive footage - including the rarely see 1972 film "The Inner Scar."

Special live performances will come from Dot Allison, Butterflies of Love and The Left Outsides. Some very special guests will be revealed on the day.

The tribute event takes place at The Social, 5 Little Portland Stree, London W1W from 3pm-11pm.

More information and tickets are available here

Updates on other Sonic Cathedral event are available here from Soniccathedral.co.uk


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