The Star Inn

Quarry Street, Surrey, GU1 3TY

Tickets £10 from We Got Tickets

Doors 7:30pm

 

EVERYWHERE AT ONCE FESTIVAL (with Blag Promotions)

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In 2025, The Samurai Seven reformed after nearly 20 years, driven by nostalgia, renewed chemistry, and a desire to play again.

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The Samurai Seven emerged from the Oxford music scene in 1997, quickly gaining traction thanks to early champions Steve Lamacq and John Peel.

 

Peel invited them for five BBC sessions between 1998–2002, and they even provided the theme tune (Sound of the Suburbs) for his Channel 4 documentary.

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Their sound fuses speed‑pop, new wave, punk energy, and sharp melodic hooks, drawing comparisons to The Who, The Beach Boys, Buzzcocks, and Adam & The Ants.

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They built a reputation for wild, high‑octane gigs — scissor‑kicks, flying‑V guitars, sharp suits, and tight harmonies.

 

NME famously called them:

“The punk rock band you can take home to mum… quite possibly perfect"

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Support from Playing With Toy Cars and more tbc

 

​​Age 18+

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