Ken's Dirty Dives

They say to never meet your heroes, which is something I've heard a lot in my life, so naturally I was a little hesitant to finish, what had turned out to be the best year of my life (to date)  with a night on the cans at Duff's in the Big Apple. I've been to a lot of countries, sailed a few seas, played some incredible gigs, met some lifelong friends, progressed up the ladder in my career so when I was asked to join a mate on a quick weekend in NYC I jumped at the opportunity. For anyone who's read this bollocks all year, you'd know it's been one for the ages, and I want to take a moment to say cheers to y'all for continuing along this rambunctious alcohol, gig, flight filled journey of utter debauchery. I truly don't know how I kept up with it. I hadn't been to New York City since Crashdïet played Websters Hall in 2012, but a mate of mine, who's somehow racked up more stamps in their passport than me this year, was keen as to board the first fl...

Ah Camden, what a sight for sore eyes you really are. Please never, ever change. I appreciate so much about he hustle and bustle of these markets. It's electrifying and unlike anything you're likely to find at your local Sainsbury’s. Truly a thing of beauty. Whether you're on the hunt for some shopping for your evenings tea, a leather jacket, a pub to sink 12 pints and watch the match in, or some of the best coffee this side of the Nile, this place has got everything you could possibly need. Full disclaimer for any tourists, I wouldn’t be surprised if a portion of the goods you buy here are moody, but that's half the fun of this place! By day it's the most vibrant and bohemian part of London and by night it seems to transform itself into the Mecca for all things music. Electronic, House, UK Underground Rap, Rock, you name it, there's a show happening at one of these venue with your name on it. Absolute nirvana. Before we get into that bollocks though, I want to ...