... Bombay Bicycle Club have today announced they will be performing at Camden's KOKO on December 22nd as part of 'Freedom from Torture Presents...' ' a festival of music taking place throughout December in support of survivors of torture. The band will be supported by Trophy Wife and Dan Croll to show their support for human rights and Freedom from Torture's work in caring for survivors of torture and organised violence who have sought refuge in the UK. Their headline performance is the climax of a series of concerts the charity is organising in London and Manchester around International Human Rights Day on December 10th. The show is 16+ and tickets can be purchased here. Jack Steadman, Bombay Bicycle Club lead singer said: 'We are really pleased to be part of this festival to support victims of torture and raise awareness of Freedom from Torture's incredible work.' Have Your Say Buy theatre, film and gig tickets here now! Bombay Bicycle Club to play for torture victims ... [ read more ]

... Next Monday, October 8, London indie outfit Bombay Bicycle Club will play the House of Blues. In anticipation of the show, OffBeat and the HOB are giving away a pair of balcony tickets ($140 value). To enter into the drawing, simply click the red button below by Friday, October 5 and fill out the Facebook entry form:Win Bombay Bicycle Club Tickets Bombay Bicycle Club is currently entering the final month of a North American junket, which will wrap up in Vancouver in three weeks. The English band initially made waves on the other side of the pond in 2006, winning Virgin Mobile's "Road to V" competition. Since, the group has grown to into one of the UK's top rock troupes; likewise, their lush, drifting melodies and echo-y, atmospheric lulls have steadily garnered fans the world over. In 2010, Bombay Bicycle Club claimed NME Magazine's coveted Best New Band award, and last summer the group released its third full-length album, A Different Kind of Fix, featuring the cut "How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep," a song that you might recognize from the Twilight Saga's second film, Eclipse, or this awesome claymation video: -- -- Also on the HOB's bill next Monday are lysergic-ly chilled Philly act Vacationer and new, local indie gang Sports & Leisure. Peep their sounds below. The House of Blues is located at 225 Decatur Street in the French Quarter. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the show begins at 8:00. General admission tickets are $17, and balcony seats can be purchased for an additional $50. Attendees must be at least 18 years old to enter. Tickets are currently available through the HOB's box office and website. YouTube Du Jour: Bombay Bicycle Club + Ticket Giveaway ... [ read more ]

... Following a successful summer tour, Bombay Bicycle Club will continue their trek across the U.S. with dates in several Southern states (including the Austin City Limits Festival) and along the West Coast. The band is touring in support of their most recent release, A Different Kind of Fix, out now on A&M;/Octone.Check out an intimate performance of A Different Kind of Fix track "Shuffle" for The Bowery Presents Live below the tour dates.North American Tour DatesOctober 5 - Orlando FL @ The SocialOctober 6 - Atlanta GA@ The MasqueradeOctober 7 - Nashville TN @ Exit/InOctober 8 - New Orleans LA @ House of BluesOctober 10 - Dallas TX @ Granada TheaterOctober 11 - Houston TX @ Fitzgerald'sOctober 12 - Austin TX @Stubb's (supporting The Shins)October 13 - Austin TX @ ACLOctober 15 - Phoenix AZ @ The Crescent BallroomOctober 16 - San Diego CA@ House of BluesOctober 17 - Los Angeles CA @ Henry Fonda TheaterOctober 19 - San Francisco CA @ The FillmoreOctober 20 - Portland OR @ Wonder BallroomOctober 21 - SeattleWA @ Showbox at the MarketOctober 22 - Vancouver BC@ Vogue Theatre Bombay Bicycle Club Tour Dates :: Bombay Bicycle Club News Bombay Bicycle Club: North American Tour ... [ read more ]