Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.THE CURRENT UK tour by those punk and new wave trailblazers Ian Dury and the Blockheads (right) is their first on such a scale since 1982. Several festival appearances over the summer proved that Dury, despite his health problems, is as charismatic a leader as ever. The band also proved that the new material from current album Mr Love Pants fits in well in a live set scattered with such well-known singalongs as "Reasons to Be Cheerful", "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll" and "Sweet Gene Vincent".
Junction, Cambridge (01223 511511) 7.30pm
Country blues musicians often opt for murder ballads, but Johnny Dowd takes the idea on a deeper and darker trip, creating a "scaro-blues" sub- genre with noir commentaries on life uplifted with generous shots of Texan humour. His Wrong Side of Memphis album from last year has attained cult status and this UK debut show should be a gem.
Borderline, London W1 (0171-734 2095) 8pm
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments