48 Thrills Clash City Rocked Plumstead at the end of last year and did Strummer's memory proud. But November 2012 will be the big one! It will be exactly 10 years since Joe and the Mescaleros played his last London show. It was a benefit for the Fire Brigade's Union and took place in Acton Town Hall. 500 fire fighters and a couple of hundred of Strummer's most loyal fans watched as Joe's former Clash comrade, Mick Jones, who was in the audience, felt "compelled" to join the band mid-encore. Joe and Mick performed Clash songs together for the first time in almost 20 years. We were arms aloft in Acton Town! We planned to go back to Acton this November to mark the 10th anniversary of both the FBU dispute and the benefit gig where Joe, Mick and the Mescaleros generously gave their support. Sadly, however, Acton Town Hall is no longer available to hire. For those present in 2002, Acton Town Hall will always be the site of an amazing night - the last night London burned! But worry not - In 2012 there will be jive in West Eleven! On Friday 16 November, Notting Hill's Tabernacle will open its doors for Strummer lovers to remember one of Joe's finest hours and to pay tribute to a true punk rock hero. Legendary cow punks, The Men They Couldn't Hang,will saddle up to headline and will be accompanied by sets from Strummer's mentor and sometime Mecalero, Tymon Dogg, New Town Neurotics frontman, Steve Drewett and dignified Clash tribute band, Take the 5th. Former Clash and Mescaleros DJ Barry 'Scratchy' Myers will punctuate the night with dubtastic sounds. Expect words from FBU activists and turns from very special guests! Tickets are on sale now! Tickets are £20 or £15 for Trade Union members and for students and those on benefits. Payment is via Pay Pal. Be advised that the return to Acton in 2007 sold out fast so make sure you get in quick!
