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5 MADWORLDTop Ten List: Spain and the Eurovision Song Contest, Fairy Tales, Curiosity Shop

6 THE ARTHUR JOHNSON STORY: GETTING THE

BALL ROLLINGThe first part of the remarkable tale of Real Madrid’s first manager

7 NEW BALL BOYS AND BALL GIRLS, PLEASEThe trials and tribulations of being selected to serve players at the Mutua Madrid Open

8 TAKE FIVEThe best film releases

8 A SIN TO ENJOYA visit to the city’s Pecado Carnal restaurant

8 CONCERT HIGHLIGHTSMay gigs—The Magnetic Fields, EleanorFriedberger, Coldplay, O Sister!

8 FOR THE RECORDThis month’s album reviews—The WavePictures and Citizens!

9 NIGHTLIFEThe best club nights in May, plus listings

10 MONTH AHEAD: ART & THEATREWhere to go and what to see

10 EXPLOSIVELY COOLInterview with wild UK band Molotov Jukebox

11 MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THESEThe things we miss most when leaving Madrid

Eleanor Friedberger

Martínez Bar BrunchFollowing our Scene page entry last month about brunch andBloody Marys at the Martínez Bar, please note that their Sundayopening hours changed recently, and now stand at 1pm until8pm. Martínez Bar, Calle Barco, 4 (Metro: Gran Vía). Tel: 91 080 2683.Mon-Fri, 5pm-2.30am; Sat, 3pm-2.30am; Sun, 1-8pm.

El Festival de Otoño en primaveraNow in its 29th year, this festival brings together performers fromMadrid and all over the world in an eclectic mix of contemporarytheatre, dance and music. Taking place at venues across the city,a number of performances will be in English, including PeterBrook’s The Suit, and Simon McBurney’s production of TheMaster and Margarita, as well as Can We Talk About This? byDV8 Physical Theatre. Also in English, there will be an excitinginteractive show by Canadian-born but Paris-based pianist,composer and producer Chilly Gonzales, Piano Talk Show. ElFestival de Otoño en primavera, various locations, 9 May-3 June. Seewww.madrid.org/fo

Feria de San IsidroIt’s time once again for the annual festival for Madrid’s patronSaint and the city’s biggest party! Jam-packed with a vibrant mixof music, theatre, dance, and exhibitions, this festival will fillevery corner of the city. The bullfighting fair runs from 2 May-10June, with countless corridas at the Plaza de Toros de lasVentas. The bank holiday San Isidro festival is held from 11-15May, and includes the famous party in the Parque de San Isidro,and the procession of cabezudos (giant heads). San Isidro Festival2012, various locations, 15-20 May. See http://sanisidro.esmadrid.com/

SoundCloud Global Meetup DayMadridMusic website SoundCloud has the largest community of soundcreators on the planet. On Thursday, 17 May, Soundcloudersfrom San Francisco to Sydney and from St Petersburg to SaoPaulo, whether dance music producers, solo singers orindependent bands looking to showcase their work, will becoming together as part of the site’s global meetup day. Connectwith like-minded musicians, create collaborative recordings, runyour own sound scavenger hunt, record spoken words or justpop along to listen to the latest trends. There will also beworkshops from industry insiders and live performances fromBritish band Snail Society and DJ Jorge “Nece” Lara. SoundCloudMeetup Day, James Joyce Pub, C/de Alcalá, 59. (Metro: Banco deEspaña). Thurs, 17 May. 8pm. Free. Seewww.meetup.com/Soundcloud/Madrid-ES/675152

Australian Music NightTwo Australians, Aaron Thomas and Brett Winterford, present anight of singer/songwriter music, with a strong acoustic touch.Aaron has released two albums in Spain, Follow the Elephantsand Made of Wood, plus an EP, Splinter, and has a new albumin the pipeline. In Sydney, Brett, a singer and story teller, plays inPeregrine, a band that have enjoyed a successful and long-

running career. He is currently touring Europe. Australian MusicNight, El Buho Real, C/de Regueros, 5 (Metro: Alonso Martínez/Chueca).Tel: 91 308 48 51. Thurs, 10 May, 9.30pm.

Tweed RideCycling enthusiasts with a soft spot for vintage clothing can take partin the second Tweed Ride. The event, which requires participants todon old-fashioned clothes while cycling along the Manzanares river,

offers an opportunityto relive, briefly, abygone era. If you arethinking about joining,then it’s best to takethe dress codeseriously—braces,hats, vests and evenmonocles are allwelcome, if notessential attributes.The aim of the ride isto encourage cyclingin the city in a funnew manner.Organisers promise itto be a day whenvintage fashion,bicycles andelegance meet. TweedRide. Meeting point:Puente del Rey, in frontof the Casa de Campo(Metro: Príncipe Pío)Sat, 5 May. Arrive 11amfor 11.30 start.

JaJaHa! English Comedy present‘Freshly Squeezed’After recently celebrating their first anniversary with sold-outshows in April, JaJaHa! are improving and expanding in May,with performances at two different venues. For the best Englishlanguage and improvisational comedy in Madrid catch them onFri 4 May at Beer Station (C/Cuesta de Santo Domingo, 22.Metro: Santo Domingo/Callao) and Thurs 24 May at Yllana’s 666Comedy Bar (C/Pez, 40. Metro: Noviciado). For more informationsee https://www.facebook.com/jajahaspain or [email protected].

MadimationFor the first time in Madrid, with 43 films selected as finalistsfrom 147 entries received from 28 different countries, theMadimation festival is designed to be a platform forcommunication and knowledge-sharing between students andprofessionals in film animation. The entries, which come fromaround the globe, have a chance of winning one of three cashprizes upwards of �1000. Organised by the ESDIP School ofAnimation, there will also be workshops and conferences topromote ideas and contacts. Madimation International Festival,C/Santa Engracia, 122 (Metro: Ríos Rosas). 10-13 May. Seewww.madimation.es

Documenta Madrid 12 With the aim of promoting and disseminating the documentarygenre, the Documenta festival is a reflection of the social,cultural, economic and environmental faces of society. Growingand improving with every edition, this year’s programme includes58 documentaries from around the world. The majority are inSpanish, so it’s a great chance to improve your language skillstoo. Documenta Madrid 12. Various locations. 4-13 May. Seewww.documentamadrid.com

100x100MascotaIf you love your furrycompanions mark theweekend of 26-27 Mayon your calendar: threedays solely dedicated toman’s best friend andother domestic animals.More than 36,000people visited the eventlast year, and this timethe fair will host 97exhibitors and 8,700animals to ensure extrafurry fun! 100x100

Mascota. Feria de Madrid (Metro: Campo de las Naciones). 26-27 May,9.30am-8pm. See www.ifema.es/web/ferias/mascotas/default.html

Feria del Libro Books, books and more books! The Feria del Libro de Madrid,one of the city’s biggest fairs, takes place in the Retiro.Established in 1933, the annual fair involves more than 200booksellers and related businesses. It’s dedicated to promotingthe book industry and will present the perfect opportunity to getyour books signed by visiting authors. Feria del Libro de Madrid.Parque del Buen Retiro (Metro: Retiro). 25 May-10 June. Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 6-9.30pm; Sat, Sun 10.30am-2.30pm and 5-9.30pm. Seewww.ferialibromadrid.com

The Beatles: La LeyendaIf you find yourself humming the ageless tunes of the Fab Four,then “The Beatles: La Leyenda” might be to your liking. Payinghomage to the cult British band, the show claims to be morethan just a musical, promising to retell the story of John, Paul,George and Ringo. Dancers sporting contemporary fashion andshowing off their moves accompany renditions of the band’sbest-known songs; while photographs of the Beatles, coupledwith little known facts and anecdotes about the Fab Four, add arealistic perspective to the show. The Beatles: La Leyenda. TeatroArteria Coliseum, Gran Vía , 78 (Metro: Plaza de España). Tel: 91 542 3035. 10 May, 9pm; 11-12 May, 7pm, 10pm; 13 May, 7pm.

scene ■ BY VICKI FLETCHER AND AYLAN ALIYEVA

Got Your Number? How to get a RegistrationCertificate with NIE number (Número deIdentidad de Extranjero) in Madrid.

Those long in possession of the all-important Spanishidentity number for foreign residents, or NIE, are likely toremember their experience of applying for this essential

document as an example of triumph over adversity. Notso many years ago, they may have had to get upbefore dawn and queue all morning in order toobtain an appointment to apply at their localExtranjería office.

Fortunately, for newer arrivals to thecapital, times have changed and the Spanishauthorities have embraced modern methodsmore conducive to a good night’s sleep. After aperiod of making appointments by phone, theMinistry of the Interior now offers onlineappointments with full details and requirementsexplained in their web pages:https://sede.mpt.gob.es/icpplus/citar.

The Registration Certificate for EUnationals is obligatory for those planning to

reside in Spain for more than threemonths and the number (NIE) in the

certificate is required for all officialbureaucracy, including opening aresident bank account and startingwork. So if you haven’t got yoursand are planning to stay in Madrid,it’s a good idea to get online assoon as possible as there canbe a wait of 2-3 months for anavailable slot. For additionalhelpful information for Britishnationals living in Spain,please visitukinspain.fco.gov.uk

Tips from the TowerHelpful monthly advice from the British Consulateoffice in Pº de la Castellana’s Torre Espacio


Festival de Otoño, Stocos Photo: © Pablo_Nieto_Ruidavets

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Aaron Thomas

Check out James Taylorin concert at La Riviera,

Paseo Bajo de la Virgen,s/n, (Metro: Puerta del Ángel)

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In 1964, the English-sounding Nelly, Tim and Tony represented Spain. In fact, theywere an Italian group of two brothers and a sister. Nelly, Tim and Tony were just nick-names, but perhaps much needed, as their true first names were Eidelweiss, Hermesand Argentina.

Spain received the infamous “nil points” in 1962, 1965 and 1983. However, thecountry was victorious in 1968 with Massiel singing InMadrid’s favourite Eurovisionsong title, “La la la”. (The word “la” is repeated 122 times in the three minute num-ber, and the InMadrid intern who made the calculation is now under sedation.)

We’re still not sure if Spain’s 1977 entry, sung by a chap called Micky, was intend-ed to send up the contest or not. The song was called “Enséñarme a cantar” (Teachme to sing).

The same worries could also be held about the country’s 1999 entry, sung by Lydia.It was called “No quiero escuchar” (I don’t want to listen). Voters perhaps took it alittle too literally—it scored one point.

Spain has the second best record for consecutive appearances in the contest: 51,ever-present since 1961. The country with the best consecutive record, 53 since1959, is the United Kingdom. We wonder if the word “sadly” should go in that lastsentence somewhere.

Spain has hosted the contest on only one occasion, in 1969. It took place at the Teatro Real in Madrid. Fourcountries shared first prize—Spain, the Netherlands, France and the UK. The unexpected tie caused a prob-lem as there were insufficient medals for everyone.

Salvador Dali designed the publicity material for the Madrid contest, along with a large metal sculpture forthe Teatro Real stage.

In the simpler times of 1969, Spain’s national jury, voting to reflect the mood of the nation, was made up ofa doctor, two journalists, an actor, four students, a steel worker and an agricultural labourer.

When Daniel Diges sang for Spain in 2010, his rendition of “Algo Pequeñito” (Something Tiny) becamesomething notorious when the performance was interrupted by something odd—a stage trespasser. Digeswas allowed to sing again, but finished in 15th position, which proved somewhat average.

Spain’s first representative, in 1961, was singer Conchita Bautista. She is now 75 years old, and maybelieve she’s too old to represent the country again. We have two words for her: Engelbert Humperdinck.

The first cocktail shop in MadridLast September, The Cocktail Room popped open its doors in the very heart of the stylishSalamanca barrio. This shop is the personal project of Miguel F Lancha and Tupac Kirby,two experienced bartenders who have been learning about the art of creating cocktails formore than ten years. They’ve worked not only in Spanish cities, but also in places likeParis, London and Amsterdam, and decided to open this elegant and spacious establish-ment to capture the intricacies of the world of cocktail making. They have products andaccessories for barmen and professionals, but also for those who like to practice in theirown home, so that absolutely everyone can prepare the perfect cocktail. Their stock alsoincludes different kinds of glasses and bar equipment, spirits, exclusive tonics and mixers,along with flowers, cherries and many other natural and glamourous complements to put inyour glass. In addition, there’s a library area, with lots of books related to cocktail-making

(cocktail bar guides, recipes etc.), both in Spanish and English. If you don’t know anything at all about the art, don’t worry, there’s alearning area too, where tastings and courses can be undertaken. A shop that will leave you shaken and stirred in the best possible way.

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Rodolfo Chikilicuatre — Europe just didn’t get it

FFaaiirryy TTaalleessNo tienes Abuela!One of my neighbours is a dear old lady of 86; bornin Seville, she moved to Madrid at the sweet andtender age of 17 (filled with dreams of the big city,imagining she would wear fancy dresses and go toballs) to be with her husband (a man ten years herelder) and work in his shop. She was soon withchild; it was but the start of a long line of G.Hs—Ishould probably keep their family names a secret.Juan came first, then there was Maria-José, theclever one, Diego, the good-looking one, Javier,Concepción, Almudena and Luz. Luz’s son Alonsojust got married to a Portuguese girl, which is not toher liking and... are you bored yet? I am! Wonderhow I know all of this? She’s told me! Countlesstimes! Over and over again, as if she wanted me tobecome her walking memoir.

At first, I was delighted to live in a place wherethe young and the elderly shared the city equally,where everyone, whether they were couples, familieswith young children, old ladies or young no-gooderscould sit at the same terrace and drink beer. Whereelse in the world could you see such an array ofdiversity living happily side by side?

But you see, my sweet old lady is one of a kind.This pro-life, Franco memorabilia collector keepscornering me when I get home. She, not unlike mostnans here, grabs you on the staircase; the key is inyour hand and you’re mere metres away from yourdoor, gagging for a cuppa and some trash TV whenher mummified hand gets hold of your arm andforces you to listen. She starts, politely at first,chatting about the weather, right before she can getto the core of the conversation: her health. A topicthat, one would think, you could cover fairly quick-ly, goes on for eternity. There’s the hip and thearthritis, how she almost fell the other day, the doc-tor who’s a communist, that lump she found, etc.Mine likes to add a plethora of nonsense about howthings used to be so much better and how thosegays have ruined the neighbourhood and thatFranco—Bless his soul—wouldn’t have allowed it. Ismile; she’s old, what am I to do? When the conver-sation finally turns to her wretched kids (herwords, not mine), I know that I’m in for the longhaul. I nod so hard that my neck hurts and eventhough I may have imagined pushing her down thestairs a few times, I always remain courteous—you’re British or you’re not.

I find myself missing the old babushkas back inMoscow that would hurl me down a marble staircaseso that they could get in the tube before me, or howthey used to bash my head in with a wicker basketbecause I had dared a smile in public. At least thepain was instant and gone with a flash. They didn’tactually waste any of my time.

My good friend Jorge tells me that in his build-ing, Antonietta, 83, is a dream that gives himrecipes on how to make successful paellas and oftengives him jamón from her pueblo. I’ll admit it, I’mjealous—why am I the one stuck with a Franco-lov-ing, arm-grabbing, chin-wagging hypochondriac!

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The famous, or perhaps infamous, Eurovision Song Contest takes placethis month. Would Spain’s record in the competition provide ten amusingand curious facts? You bet your maximum 12 points it would! We hopethe following makes your heart go boom-bang-a-bang:

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ne hundred and ten years ago, in May 1902,Arthur Johnson cemented his name in the histo-ry books of Real Madrid. On the 13th day of thatmonth, he scored the club’s first official goal, inwhat was unfortunately a 3-1 defeat for MadridCF (later Real Madrid) against FC Barcelona.Nevertheless, the goal was his, and he went on to

enhance his reputation by becoming the team’s first manager,from 1910-1920. His term still stands as the second longest inReal’s history, only exceeded by Miguel Muñoz’s 14 years from1960-1974.

In view of Arthur’s achievements, one might imagine thathis story is quite well-known, but brief research suggested thiswas far from the case. In fact, it seemed odd that there was solittle information about him. His photo on the Real website,www.realmadrid.com, dating from the early years of the 20thcentury, is indistinct, having been isolated from a team shot.My curiosity was aroused. Shouldn’t the man who holds thosescoring and managerial records deserve more? The answer tothat question was to lead far and wide, to tell of an almostscandalous love story, and to link the nations of Ireland,England, Spain, Canada and the USA. Not before time, this isArthur Johnson’s tale.

Family connectionsArthur’s birth date is frequently referred to as “1879” or“about 1879”, although official records indicate that he wasactually born on 31 August 1878, and that his full name wasArthur Vere Scott Johnson. It’s not surprising, with such anEnglish-sounding name, that he is recorded as English, buthe was actually born in Dublin. Independence for Ireland was

not ratified until1922, but given thelocation of his birthit would be correctand appropriate todescribe Arthur asIrish. He was, how-ever, of the Churchof England, and hisfather, George, was aschool master at aDublin GrammarSchool.

Research soonled to the identifica-tion of two ofArthur’s descen-dants, who were tohelp enormouslywith piecing togetherthe details aboutArthur’s life—hisgrandson, DaveJohnson, and greatgrandson, DuaneJohnson. Arthur’sson, George, emi-grated to Canada,

where Dave still lives. Duane is now based in Chicago, USA. It is notoriously difficult to trace the lives of those who

travel, especially when the journeys in this case took placemore than a century ago. However, we do know that it waswork that brought Arthur Johnson to Spain, as his occupa-tion is recorded as a ‘clerk for a chemical manufacturer’, orsometimes just ‘commercial clerk’. Duane expands on thework theme. “He started in Madrid around 1900 for an engi-neering firm,” he explains, “Our family history suggests thathe was involved in the design and construction of Madrid’sfirst sewer system.” Arthur’s interest in football no doubtoriginated from home, and the Johnsons have provided awonderful photo of Arthur’s sporting prowess in what musthave been an alternative pursuit—cricket. From a footballperspective, he certainly had his work cut out when hejoined the Madrid team.

Kicking offIn 1902, when Arthur’s name first appears in the Madrid CFrecords, he would have been about 24 years old. Football wasstill in its infancy in Spain, but the English influence in itsdevelopment was strong. Spain’s first club, Huelva RecreationClub (now Recreativo Huelva) was formed by British workersfrom the Rio Tinto Company in 1889, but even thirteen yearslater, when Arthur arrived, tactics and strategy were few andthe game was still played under the motivation, and trend forthe era, of a healthy and energetic lifestyle. Caps were oftenconsidered an essential part of a team kit, and aside from theface and hands, a glimpse of flesh was rare.

Arthur’s approach to the game was clearly different to hisSpanish counterparts. Phil Ball’s highly recommended book,

White Storm: 100 Years of Real Madrid,details a document which Arthur produced,handwritten in Spanish, suggesting fourprinciples for the success of a team. Two ofthe recommendations are that each teammust have a captain, and each playershould retain his position on the pitch. Theother two suggestions perhaps give the bestperspective on the sport at the time—thatpassing the ball to each other should beessential, and that, to prevent time delays,players should be more enthusiastic aboutfetching the ball when it goes out of play.

Ball’s well-researched book also refers toa document in Real’s archives, written in1902 by Julián Palacios, the first presidentof Madrid CF. “The only guy who knewwhat he was doing was the EnglishmanJohnson,” Palacios states. “Lovely chap too,but he took the game very seriously.”

Fun and gamesBoth Palacios and Johnson played in whatis considered Madrid’s first official game,the afore-mentioned loss by three goals toone against Barcelona. It was a cup semi-final, and the match took place at the club’sfirst ground, the Hipódromo, in Paseo de laCastellana. A loser’s consolation match tookplace on 16 May 1902, when Johnsonturned out again, this time for Madrid tobeat RCD Español 3-2. Records on theexcellent statistical website, leyendablan-ca.galeon.com, show that he took part inanother match, on 23 December, whichresulted in a 9-2 thrashing of New FC.Spain’s second Cup Championship was heldfour months later, in April 1903, whenMadrid CF beat RCD Español 4-1 in thesemi-final, but lost 3-2 in the final againstAthletic Club de Bilbao. Arthur appears tohave played as goalkeeper in both games,unfortunately conceding three second-halfgoals in the final after Madrid had taken a 2-0 lead.

Arthur’s name disappears from Madrid records between1905 and 1909, but despite the break, his football careerwith Madrid was far from over. With information from theJohnsons now residing in North America, we know that hewas back in the UK for at least some of this time, in part dueto photo of him in a cricket team on the Isle of Man in 1909.His known travels, together with his Madrid managerialterm that commenced in 1910, will be expanded upon in thesecond part of his story in our June edition. It appears toothat something else had attracted his attention apart fromwork and sporting endeavours. In fact, just before nettingthe first Madrid goal in 1902, Arthur had fallen in love, andentered into a marriage that may well have been frownedupon at the time.

AcknowledgementsInMadrid would like to thank Dave and DuaneJohnson for being so helpful and generous, notonly for their time and responses in answering ourquestions, but also for the provision of the photosthat accompany this article.For the full history of Real Madrid, we recommendPhil Ball’s White Storm: 100 Years of Real Madrid(Mainstream Publishing).The official Real Madrid website was an importantresource, and has just about everything you needto know about the club: www.realmadrid.comFor statistics and records, the website leyend-ablanca.galeon.com has also proved fascinatingand invaluable.

oThe Arthur Johnson Story Part 1: Getting the ball rollingIn a two-part investigation, Jeff Wiseman sheds new light on the man who played a fundamentalrole in the early development of Real Madrid, and also discovers historic family photos

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Nadal”, “Federer” and “Djokovic” ring out tocheers and boos from the boys and girls rest-lessly seated on concrete steps courtside.

Coach Vanesa Pérez is making a roll call over the dinof eager voices and rapid-fire Spanish as each boy andgirl stands to say his or her name, hometown andfavourite player. Each 10 to 17-year-old is hoping for achance to stand alongside the top tennis players in theworld on court—even if it means handling their sweatytowels and running after a few tennis balls.

This year, only about one out of every eight boysand girls who have tried out to be “ball kids” for thismonth’s Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament willmake the cut of 160, with 200 hopefuls having made itas far as this chilly April morning from an original800. As the energetic Pérez and her team finish theroll call at the Caja Mágica stadium, she sends theyouths around the outside courts to run a few laps.

Drawing the linePérez has recruited young tennis-players from clubs across the city tofill this year’s squad, who will covereach court’s net and corners andensure that players have what theyneed when competing. The tests andtrials stretch back months and willcontinue with practices up to thebeginning of the tournament. Aboveall, Pérez admits, she looks for goodconditioning, speed and accuracyamong the boys and girls, as well asgood behaviour. The most importantthing is getting on and off the courtquickly so as not to disrupt play. “Itdepends on the physical,” commentsPérez, who is in her fifth year incharge, “whether you play tennis ordon’t play tennis.”

With one hour on court requiredeach day, the selected boys and girlsget one major perk—going to see anyother match they want to up until thequarter-finals. As for choosing whichyoungsters get to work the big match-es, Pérez says it comes down to howthey’ve done both on and off court. The

selected boys andgirls, most of whomsay they hope to play professionally themselves one day,also might get a chance to talk to a favourite player.Last year, Rafael Nadal, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and AnaIvanovic all came to the office to see the young hopefuls.

Run and roll“Every kid plays tennis and for some, Nadal is the bestplayer ever,” Pérez smiles, though the numbers forfavourites are spread evenly across the top five andone young boy sports a black “RF” (Roger Federer) hat.On the boys and girls’ last few laps around the courts,the coaches motion for them to bend and make ball-rolling actions with their hands as they run, the firstof many technique and speed exercises.

One contender is Santiago, 12, who won a spot onthe squad last year. Overall, he says the nerves some-times hit him on the show courts with the big nameplayers, but the most difficult part is far subtler.“Holding the umbrella,” he confesses, “because some-times, there’s wind.” The worst incident for him lastyear was when he fell on court while running for aball. Although he was embarrassed, fortunately he wason an outside court with no TV cameras.

High hopesPérez confirms the ball boys and girls don’t get into bigtrouble for small mistakes, and usually she has to tellthem not to worry after the match. Another hopeful,Sofi, 11, comments that she likes being around tennisand hopes to work as a ball girl for the first time atthis year’s tournament. She has played tennis sinceshe was four years old and her sister was a ball girl.“It’s really fun. You get to see a lot of famous tennisplayers,” she grins, her ponytail swinging. Sofi, whosefavourite player is Spanish world number six DavidFerrer, thinks she wouldn’t be too nervous to be on thesame court as him. “I would be excited,” she says.

As the youths munch on bocadillos, Pérez explainsthe next few exercises and divides them into groups forsimulated matches and tests of technique—spinning,throwing and catching balls quickly. Four older teensplay matches on two courts while Pérez and fellowcoach Pablo Berlinches move among them, swappingboys and girls in and out of different positions.

Game, set and matchThe courts’ clay shines a bright blue, new this year tohelp viewers follow the ball’s rapid progress, as theboys and girls scramble to and fro. “Pass it, pass it,”Pérez calls out in Spanish as she jogs in athletic gearacross the court and commands youngsters with too

many balls to distribute them evenly. As she watches,chewing on a pen and flipping pages on her clipboard,she approaches the youngsters to ask their names andmake notes about how they are doing, occasionallystopping play to give pointers. “Above all, think aboutthe players,” she advises, emphasising the importanceof focusing on the professionals’ needs on court.

As the trial draws to a close, Paula, 10, admits thatthis is her first time trying out to be a ball girl and shethinks the net position is the most tricky, especiallywhen the serve changes sides and all the balls arerolled first to the middle and then to the opposite cor-ners. “It’s something difficult, but it’s great,” she says.And why does Paula, whose favourite player is Nadal,hope to make the cut? “I saw Rafa Nadal on TV and Isaw the person catching the ball,” she grins. “And Ithought, ‘That could be fun!’”

The Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament runsfrom 4-13 May at the Caja Mágica. For fulldetails see www.madrid-open.com

sport

New ball girls andball boys, please!The Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament starts on4 May. Jenna Ebersole checks out the tests and tri-als to select the ball girls and ball boys, for whom acourt appearance is going to be highly desirable

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music

The Avengers (LosVengadores) Just when youthought there were no comic-book movie franchises left tomake, all the existing onesteam up for a new one. IronMan (Robert Downey, Jr),Captain America (Chris Evans),Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and Thor(Chris Hemsworth) are thesuperheroes brought together by SHIELD peace-keeping agency director NickFury (Samuel L Jackson) to save the world in genre-bending Buffy creator JossWhedon’s blockbuster. Out now

Grupo 7 Spanish hunk Mario Casas dirties up his clean-cut image as an ambi-tious cop assigned to a corrupt anti-drug unit in Alberto Rodríguez’s crimethriller set in pre-Expo 92 Seville. With Inma Cuesta (from TV show ÁguilaRoja) and Antonio de la Torre (Alex de la Iglesia’s A Sad Trumpet Ballad). Outnow

21 Jump Street (Infiltrados en Clase) Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill star astwo cops going undercover at a high school in this played-for-laughs remake ofthe ’80s TV show, which helped launch the career of Johnny Depp. 11 May

Dark Shadows (Sombras Tenebrosas) Speaking of whom... Depp himselftakes the lead role of vampire Barnabas Collins in this remake of the cult 1960sgothic soap that featured werewolves, zombies and other monsters. TimBurton’s revamp co-stars Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer, Johnny Lee Miller, ChlöeMoretz and Helena Bonham Carter. 11 May

This Must Be The Place (Un Lugar Donde Quedarse) Made up to look likeRobert Smith from The Cure, Sean Penn stars in Italian director PaoloSorrentino’s (Il Divo) strange road movie about an ageing rock star searchingaround the United States for the Nazi war criminal who tortured his father. 11 May

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To release two albums in the space of a yearis certainly good going considering mostbands leave it two or more, often losing theirinitial momentum in the process. But, likemost things in life, it’s the quality that counts,and here’s where The Wave Pictures perplex.Long Black Cars is a feast of clever, comicimagery that plucks the romance out of theordinary, played out over a homespun brand ofrock ‘n’ roll with guitar wizardry and nice cho-

ruses you can sing along to. The problem is that this is exactly the sameformula as their last album, and the one before that too. As ever, frontmanDavid Tattersall wows with his virtuoso guitar playing as much as his inge-nious lyrics, pulling off a complex undulating solo on “Eskimo” while litter-ing the bizarrely titled “Stay Here & Take Care of the Chickens” withclever, bluesy touches. Meanwhile, we’re treated to a series of charmingvignettes in which the sublime and ridiculous are barely distinguishable. Aman, ‘35 years young, with a sloppy toothpaste tongue,’ sings in the mir-ror while doing his ablutions in “Cut Them Down in the Passes”, while thetitle track tells of a ‘pirate in a pirate ship throwing confetti to the wind.’Tattersall’s poetic musings are never short of outstanding, but with all toofamiliar rhythmic patterns and one-dimensional arrangements, it’s clear theband have limited ambitions for their music.

Citizens! Citizens! Kitsune

There’s nothing wrong with slapping an excla-mation mark on your band name, but forCitizens! the humble line with a dot is as muchmanifesto as it is an idle piece of punctuation,pointing to the Londoners’ unswerving commit-ment to loud and frenetic alternative pop in theFranz Ferdinand meets David Bowie mould,should such a mould exist. It’s no surprisethen that their eponymous début album, aknowing feast of delicious hooks and icy cool

electronica, is produced by none other than Alex Kapranos, a man whoknows a thing or two about indie dance floor fillers. There’s tremendousenergy throughout—vintage and modern synths providing an electronicedge and combining well with chugging bass lines and snare-happy drums.Opener “True Romance” sets the stall out, its catchy kung fu keyboard linedifficult to resist, while a fluid, snake-like bass line injects “Reptile” with aLatin flavour, complemented by keyboards in the hip-swinging chorus. Theircalculated, dark sound utilises pompous, broad sweeps of guitar, and lyricsthat rarely stray from themes of seduction and ‘forbidden fruits’. It’s thesound of a band predatory in their hunger for success, and with charismaticvocals that draw out drama and mystery from each song, one moment whis-pering all confidential, the next letting rip, you wouldn’t bet against them.

RRuusssseellll PPaarrttoonn gets out his olives and tells uswhat we should, or shouldn’t, be listening to

for therecord

concerts

Eleanor FriedbergerFri 11 May. Sala el Sol, C/Jardines, 3 (Metro: GranVía). Tel: 91 532 64 90. www.elsolmad.com

Sweet singer of brother/sister duoThe Fiery Furnaces, EleanorFriedberger has also establishedherself as a talented solo artist andis earning a reputation as an exci-ting female singer/songwriter. Her‘going it alone’ album Last Summerreleased, well, last summer, is fullof simple but lovely piano melodies,warm vocal harmonies and her firstsingle “My Mistakes” proves that she is not so bad on theguitar either. Her home city of New York plays a big role in hersongs and she is able to turn the most complicated lyrics intopretty phrases that instantly get stuck in your head. Withartists such as The Band, John Lennon and Van Morrisoncited as influences and a confident stage presence that cap-tures and engages the audience, gig-goers are sure to be infor a treat on the 11th!

ColdplaySun 20 May. Estadio VicenteCalderón, Paseo Virgen delPuerto, 67 (Metro: Piramides).

Coldplay have come along way since the rele-ase of their debut album, Parachutes, in 2000. Countless hitsingles, worldwide tours and Grammy and Brit awards in thebag have established them as one of today’s most influentialalternative rock bands. Having formed at university in Londonand changed their name and lineup a few times, many wereled to think that they were just a Radiohead wannabe band,as undeniably Coldplay’s melodic, sophisticated and theatricalsound was comparable. Yet their distinctive rhythms, honedby front man Chris Martin’s skill to transmit emotion intomusic that reaches listeners on a personal level, as well astheir constant ability to grow with the times, meant thatColdplay were here to stay. Their latest release, Mylo Xyloto,demonstrates how much they have evolved and the album’ssecond single “Paradise” gives a perfect example of the dra-matic, layered sound that their Madrid gig is sure to offer.

O Sister!Fri-Sun, 4-6 May, Sala Clamores, C/Albuquerque, 14 (Metro: Bilbao). Tel: 91 445 79 38. www.salaclamores.com

Formed in Seville in 2008, O Sister! are a talented six-piece tribute to the popular NorthAmerican sounds of the 1930s as well as the golden decades of Dixie and Swing. Not your typi-cal ‘Jazz’ band, they create lively vocal covers of some of the most popular tracks that are playedworldwide in an attempt to make people get up and dance, which is exactly what they did whenthey played at this year’s Madrid Swing Festival. The band state that their principal aim is to res-tore the free spirit within which jazz was born, one that was more laid back, and provoked anopen atmosphere that made people just want to have fun. They recently recorded their secondalbum, Shout, Sister! (you can listen to it in full on their website) using single, raw takes in orderto give listeners a real feel of what the band are like live, which is when they are at their naturalbest and not to be missed. And, seeing as they are playing three dates, you have no excuse!

The Magnetic FieldsMon, 7 May. Teatro Rialto, C/Gran Vía, 54 (Metro: Santo Domingo). Tel: 91 541 91 66.

Named after the André Breton novel, Les Champs Magnétiques, TheMagnetic Fields are an indie pop band that were founded by LosAngeles-based Stephin Merrit, who writes, produces and sings mostof their material. Formed in the early 90s, The Magnetic Fields havereleased more than 10 albums which range in style from electro-coun-try to euro-pop. 69 Love Songs, released in 1999, is an alternativetake on the quintessential love song that results in an ambitious,dark, humorous and beautiful album of 69 tracks that brought TheMagnetic Fields’ ability to produce simple acoustic music to the lime-light. The latest, Love at the Bottom of the Sea, follows on from otherrather experimental and witty albums that all have an underlying com-mon theme. Yet with this latest album, they have returned to theirclassic synthesiser and guitar pop sound which is evident on the firstsingle, “Andrew in Drag”. The surroundings of Madrid’s Teatro Rialtoare sure to provide the perfect backdrop to a great show.


■ BY FAYE HARRISON

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A sin to enjoyVicki Fletcher finds sought-after Wagyu beef at Madrid’s Pecado Carnal restaurantIn a country where pork rules every dinner table and at home I tend tocook mostly vegetarian fare, I’ve been craving a good beef burger for awhile now.

This is where Pecado Carnal (literally, Meat Sin) steps in. Tuckedaway in the Barrio de las letras, this friendly bar specialises in Wagyubeef, originally from the Kobe region of Japan, where they have beenproducing the world’s most sought after beef for centuries. For thosewho are unfamiliar with this ecological way of raising cattle, fear not asthere is an explanation written on one of the restaurants blackboards. The cattle “drink beer, eat selectedgrains and are raised in stables where ambient music plays while they receive relaxing massages (inorder to evenly distribute the fat around the body).”

Pecado Carnal has a relaxing ambience too. Upon entering, my friend and I are greeted with a smile andinvited to make ourselves at home at any one of the tables in the small, cosy space. Decorated with simple

warm colours and with faint rhythmic soul music filling the air, it’s easy to relax inthe atmosphere with our smooth Ribera red wine and tostada de salmón (salmontoast) tapa. The wine list is excellent, offering some of the best wines from Spain.

When it’s time to order our starters, our friendly waitress suggests the housespecialty, croquetas de chiperones (small sardines) and the popular ensalada deruscus, tomates cherry y parmesana (rocket, cherry tomato and parmesan salad)accompanied by a suave balsamic. A to-die-for mix of cheese and vinegar with thehint of tart rocket, I could easily eat another serving. But the main course is call-ing. I choose another house specialty: the black garlic Kobe burger accompanied bya mild wasabi mayonnaise. Black garlic, popular in Asian cooking, is producedwhen garlic cloves are fermented at high temperatures, creating a deliciously sweetcaramelised flavour. My friend chooses the caramelised onion Kobe burger, and

both come accompanied by the house side dish of creamy mashed potato. To finish, our waitress tells us wemust try one of the three desserts on the menu. We opt to share the chocolate brownie with real strawberry icecream and chocolate sauce. The quality equals the previous courses. Perhaps a little over-indulgent, but it’sthe perfect amount of sweet to balance the sapid savoury.

A true hidden gem, this restaurant boasts great service, delicious food, and quality and presentation, at avery reasonable price. What’s more, at present, on your second visit with a friend they’ll offer you a discounton their Kobe burger accompanied by a bottle of Lambrusco! Or, just cut out the coupon on their ad in thisissue to avail of the offer today.

Pecado Carnal. C/del Fúcar, 9. (Metro: Antón Martín). Tel: 91 825 60 22. Starters ��4-8; main courses from��12. Mon-Sun, 12pm-2am. See http://pecado-carnal.com

food

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Rock / Pop

EL BUHO REAL, C/De Regueros, 5(Metro: Alonso Martínez/Chueca). Tel:91 308 48 51.www.buhoreal.com2 May: Pushbike Rider5 May: Bel And The Boy10 May: Australian Music Night-AaronThomas + Brett Winterford24 May: Rojas29 May: Sara Vega

SALA CARACOL, c/Sebastián Elcano,18 (Metro: Embajadores). Tel: 91 52735 94. www.salacaracol.com3 May: Lion Sitté + Supernafamacho +Swan Fyahbwoy4 May: Esne Beltza5 May: Dünedain + Phoenix Rising10 May: Varry Brava11 May: Desastre + Chatarra12 May: Los Lebreles17 May: Lefties Soul Connection—Michelle David + Freedonia22 May: 17 Hippies23 May: Anneke Van Giergsbergen +Frames + Kill Fereli25 May: Funambulista26 May: Jonh Foxx + The Maths

SALA CLAMORES, c/Albuquerque, 14(Metro: Bilbao). Tel: 91 445 79 38.www.salaclamores.com1 May: La Perez Band + Bob SandsBig Band2 May: La Leganés Big Band + MetroBig Band3 May: Dani Flaco4 May: O Sister! + Lalydi5 May: O Sister! + Miguel Bautista 6 May: O Sister!7 May: Lunes Alverso8 May: Recordando A Antonio Vega9 May: Dani Noel10 May: Chila Lyn11 May: Los Negritos12 May: Chuck Loeb’s Playin’n’ SimpleQuartet13 May: Uz + Baet Klezmer Band14 May: Sputnik Mon Amour15 May: Ara Malikian - Fdo. EgozcueQuintet + Noelia Garle16 May: Ara Malikian 17 May: Pancho Varona + Antonio Gª deDiego18 May: Lagniappé Brass Band + Analisse19 May: Red House & Friends20 May: Salva Ortega + Red House &Friends

21 May: Teresa Bangsgaard22 May: Claudio Gabís Blues Band23 May: Honey Ear Trío ft. Allison Miller24 May: Rebeca Jiménez25 May: Mariem Hassan + Victor Sen26 May: Marcos del Valle + CarlosChaouen27 May: Zahara + Kentucky Friends28 May: Martini´s Blues29 May: Diego Ojeda30 May: Gero Dominguez and Cía31 May: Simao Félix Quinteto

COSTELLO CLUB, c/Caballero deGracia, 10 (Metro: Gran Vía). Tel: 91522 18 15. www.costelloclub.com1 May: Sethler2 May: Concierto Benéfico Maasaid3 May: Dethra Dun4 May: Copiloto

5 May: Perro Flaco Y El Circulo DeConfianza6 May: Fford + Milk It9 May: El Octavo Pasajero10 May: Festival Granja Beat11 May: Chulavista14 May: Lagniappa Brass Band17 May: Richard Buckner18 May: Alarmanticks19 May: Rock ‘In Up Fest23 May: Lacara + Hombres Pájaro24 May: Rene25 May: Llegando A Normandía26 May: Iñigo Iribarne Y Amigos27 May: Y Toco Por Que Me Toca30 May: Musica A La Carta31 May: El Secreto De Amalie

SALA GALILEO GALILEI, c/de Galileo,100 (Metro: Islas Filipinas/Canal). Tel:91 534 75 57/58.www.salagalileogalilei.com1 May: Freedom2 May: Oveja Negra3 May: Fran Perea4 May: Diego Arjona y Pedro Reyes5 May: Paco Cifuentes6 May: Homenaje a la Mas Grande7 May: Noches de la Uned8 May: Marino y Amigos9 May: Rafa Pons10 May: Martirio y Raul Rodiguez11 May: Jay Brannan12 May: Vaudi & Gas13 May: Alcazaba14 May: Biodramina Mood15 May: Volad16-20 May: Lejandro Dolima21 May: Vivian Siles23 May: Mishima24 May: Greenwich y Amigos25-26 May: Campus Pancho Varona deMusica y Canciones28 May: Javier Torres y El TrioSentimiento29 May: Javier Krahe30 May: Victor Coyote Con Lipa31 May: Marvan

GRUTA 77, c/Cuclillo, 6 (Metro:Oporto). Tel: 91 471 23 70.www.gruta77.com3 May: Hogjaw (USA) + Electric Fence4 May: Dragsters + Lau Black 5 May: Encrudo + Red Hot ChilliTribute + Dj Duende9 May: Toy Dolls + Nous10 May: A Pony Named Olga + 7Muertes11 May: Auroch + Terror Law +Vomitoxic12 May: The Dixie Boys (Portugal) +Los Licenciados + Massapequa Trio

14 May: Desconocidos + Roger Sincero+ Jai Fidelity15 May: Juako Malavirgen + RinkoneteEn Tu Retrete18 May: Gatos Locos + The Boo Devils19 May: Oceans Fields + Lamprologus+ Midnite Special24 May: Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg25 May: The Selecter + Sally Brown 26 May: Con Mora 27 May: Juan Abarca 31 May: Los Coronas + Terry Lee Hale

JOY ESLAVA, c/Arenal, 8 (Metro: Sol).Tel: 91 366 54 39. www.joy-eslava.com3 May: Juan Perro + La Negra

SALA LEMON, Avda del Brasil, 5(Metro: Santiago Bernabéu). Tel: 646006 433. www.conciertoslemon.com4 May: Limando el Serrucho5 May: 69 Revoluciones + Laguna11 May: Trending Topic12 May: Kaotiko + Censurados18 May: Disphonic26 May: Oui Kend

CLUB MADERFAKER, “Madrid esNegro Sessions”, C/San Vicente Ferrer,17 (Metro: Tribunal).www.maderfaker.com/es/Every Thurs: Madrid es Negro sessions

CAFÉ LA PALMA, c/Palma, 62 (Metro:Noviciado). Tel: 91 522 50 31.www.cafelapalma.com2 May: Pereza3 May: Aer, Recuerdos Del Futuro + DjHer Man 4 May: The Clams + Cue & Caution Djs5 May: Tibi & Her Cello + Mountage9 May: Litoral10 May: Mercedes Ferrer + Narol Margó& Be.Lanuit11 May: Los Toch + Freedom B12 May: Reikiavik + Dj Pimp14 May: Mci: Sex Museum + HdSubstance16 May: La Bien Querida17 May: Mundo Aladuria + Her Man18 May: Git + Michael Bauernhaus19 May: La Rowe23 May: Igor Paskual + Lhena24 May: Hombre Rana + Estrella Polar+ Stocha Grooves25 May: Magno Zanotti + Victor Fl26 May: Betamotion + Angel Santos Dj30 May: La Negra31 May: Eclaire

Flamenco

LLAASS TTAABBLLAASS, Plaza de España, 9 (Metro: Plaza deEspaña). Tel: 91 542 05 20.www.lastablasmadrid.comCCAARRDDAAMMOOMMOO, C/Echegaray, 15 (Metro: Sol). Tel:91 369 07 57. www.cardamomo.esCCAASSAA PPAATTAASS, C/ Cañizares, 10 (Metro: AntónMartín). Tel: 91 369 04 96. www.casapatas.com

Celtic/folk

OO’’NNEEIILLLL’’SS IIRRIISSHH PPUUBB,, CC//PPRRÍÍNNCCIIPPEE,, 1122.. Tradsession on Sundays at 7.30pm. Tel: 91 521 2030TTHHEE IIRRIISSHH RROOVVEERR.. Tel: 91 597 48 11TTAABBEERRNNAA EELLIISSAA.. Tel: 91 369 74 263

Euphoria@Paintball Las VegasAutovía A3—Salida 41.Perales de Tajuña (Buses from Atocha:351, 352 & 353). Sat 5 May, from 11.30pm.www.yeswerave.org.Tickets from €15.

Combining all theelements of aclassic rave, theorganisers behindEuphoria will beoffering a night toremember. Takingplace in a paintballarena, you will beinvited to bringyour own bottleand shoot your fel-low ravers (withpaintballs) whilethey dance thanksto the event’s“Botellón welcome” policy. Providingthe soundtrack to this drunkenaction/dance adventure will be Ben Addictive, Alvaro Romero and Ivan Perez with Paco Rock Star andvocalist Carly performing live in the tech house arena. Carlos GP,Dyson and Dani M et al play the tech-no zone.

Sonisphere Festival2012@Getafe Open AirCerro de los Ángeles, Getafe. (Metro:Getafe Central). Fri, 25 & Sat, 26 May.http://.es.sonisphere.eu. Tickets from €55.

The fourth edition of the Sonisphere fes-tival lands in Madrid this month offeringtwo days of dedicated rock metal andhardcore gothic grunge. Moshpit loverswill be treated to a steel-cladded spec-tacle fronted by some of the biggestbands of the last thirty years. From thedreamy vocals of Evanescence to the

rolling bass guitar riffs of Limp Biskit orthe Californian teen punk sounds of TheOffspring, and that’s just for starters!Headlining will be American rock giantsMetallica, famous for such hits as“Master of Puppets” and “EnterSandman”, and Soundgarden, who willbe performing their latest number “Liveto Rise” which features on the new TheAvengers movie soundtrack.

Rockin’dub Fest@SalaRamdallC/Ferraz, 38 (Metro: VenturaRodriguez), Tues, 1 May, from8.30pm. www.salaramdall.com.Tickets from €12.

May kicks offwith a stepback in clas-sic electroni-ca at TheRockin’dubFest at SalaRamdall onMay Day.Celebratingthe 10th anniversary of therelease of albums Energy andThe Dubest in 2002, collabora-tors Boc Guru and the UK’s MadProfessor meet again to put ona highly revolutionary show ofatmospheric electronic rock ona three day back-to-back tour,which starts in Madrid beforeworking its way to Barcelona onthe 2nd and Valencia on the 3rd.Accompanied by the MadProfessor’s son Kamal akaKarmelody, the three-hour-plusextravanganza will showcaseclassic dancehall tunes of mixedrock, electronica and dub genres.

■ BY RICHARD LEWINGTON

live listingsBY JENNA EBERSOLE & AMBER ROLT

Toy Dolls play Gruta 77 on the 9th

LA TABERNACHICA

VINOS, TAPAS, COCKTAILS

& LOUNGE MUSIC

FABULOUS CAIPIRINHAS

c/Costanilla de San Pedro, 7 (Metro: La Latina)


NightlifeSpotlight

Museo del PradoPo del Prado, s/n (Metro: Banco de España/Atocha). Tel: 91330 28 00. Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun, 10am-7pm. Generaladmission €12. Reduced €6. Permanent collection freeMon-Sat, 6-8pm; Sun, 5-7pm.

LLaass MMiinniiaattuurraass eenn eell MMuusseeoo ddee PPrraaddooThirty six exquisite miniatures andthree small portraits from the Prado’scollection are exhibited for the firsttime, including works on vellum, mar-ble and paper from various Europeanschools. UUnnttiill 3300 SSeepp..

Centro de Arte Reina SofíaC/Santa Isabel, 52 (Metro: Atocha/Lavapiés). Tel: 91774 10 00. General admission inc. temporary exhibi-tions, €6. Temporary exhibition only, €3. Mon-Sat,10am-9pm; Sun, 10am-2.30pm; Tues, closed.

UUnn CCoossmmooss Located in the museum’sEdificio Sabatini, German modernartist Rosemarie Trockel brings a series ofher modern art pieces to the Reina Sofíathat explore the passion for collectingobjects in the model of old curiosity cabi-nets popular in the 17th century. The cabi-nets in many ways acted as precursors to

the modern museum, and Trockel examinesher own collection of work throughout thirtyyears, together with her personal tastesand ideas. 2233 MMaayy--2244 SSeepptt..

Palacio de Cristal and Palacio de Velazquez, Parque delRetiro (Metro: Retiro). Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm.

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Cristal in the Parque del Retiro. This 80-piece retrospective of Criado’s sculpturalwork highlights one of his central themes ofanalysing the idea of time. The exhibitionwill shed light on the late Spanish artist’sprocess of reworking simple wooden shapesinto final works of sculpture. 44 MMaayy--11 OOcctt..

Other galleriesLLaa AAmmaazzoonniiaa PPeerruuaannaa yy eell CCaauucchhoo::IImmáággeenneess ddee uunnaa ÉÉppooccaa The MuseoNacional de Antropología’s new photograp-hic exhibition explores the faces behind oneof Peru’s most important historicalevents—the rubber boom in the Amazonianregion between the mid-1800s and begin-ning of the 20th century. The so-called‘white gold’ marked a period of exploitationamong the indigenous people of the region,and played a major role in the modern con-figuration of the country. It is a defining erawhich writers from Jules Verne to MarioVargas Llosa have examined. The exhibi-tion’s display of 30 photographs highlightsthe cultural clash and the faces and fee-lings behind both sides during the impor-tant era. EEll MMuusseeoo NNaacciioonnaall ddeeAAnnttrrooppoollooggííaa,, CC//AAllffoonnssoo XXIIII,, 6688 ((MMeettrroo::AAttoocchhaa//AAttoocchhaa RReennffee)).. TTeell:: 9911 553300 6644 1188..GGeenneerraall aaddmmiissssiioonn €33,, rreedduucceedd €11..5500..TTuueess--SSaatt 99::3300aamm--88ppmm;; SSuunn,, 1100aamm--33ppmm;;

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EEll aarrttee ddee PPiirraanneessii La CaixaFoundation presents a new exhibitionfeaturing the work of multi-talentedItalian architect, etcher and designerGiambattisa Piranesi. On display willbe more than 300 of his famousengravings, including a 3D video ofhis etchings ‘imaginary prisons’ aswell as a series of 3D representa-tions inspired by ‘various ways todecorate a mantelpiece’, giving us aninsight into his talents as an architectand designer. The collection has beendescribed as a mix between abaroque set design and extravagant

whim, and Piranesi’s intense and dynamicstyle influenced later romantic, surrealistand cubist artists. CCaaiixxaa FFoorruumm,, PPaasseeoo ddeellPPrraaddoo,, 3366 ((MMeettrroo:: AAttoocchhaa))..TTeell:: 9911 333300 77330000.. MMoonn--SSuunn,, 1100aamm--88ppmm.. UUnnttiill 99 SSeepp..

Month Ahead

Gaudí Lab Centro Cultural Blanquerna. C/Alcalá, 44 (Metro: Banco de España/Sevilla). Tel. 91 524 10 00. Free. Mon-Fri,10.30am-9.30pm; Sat, 10.30am-8.30pm.

You may have seen his full-scale works in Barcelona, but Madrid is set to host itsown exhibition about infamous Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí’s life and work. On dis-play will be the rule-bending artist’s own documents, laboratory tests, old pho-

tographs, tools and technical equipment.Some of these original pieces are beingshown for the first time in Madrid, and arepresented in three sections that examineGaudí’s personality and the processes behindLa Colonia Güell and La Sagrada Família. Alaboratory of ideas shows the background ofGaudí’s off-the-wall genius and also seeks tounderstand his context in a 19th centuryCatalonian society of small developments andvillages that became industrial centres. Theexhibition explores his role as more than anarchitect by looking at his interests in theworking of consciousness, religion and naturethat ultimately influenced his buildings anddesign. UUnnttiill 3300 JJuunnee..

In Love with the DanceThis Irish dancing love story has enjoyed successful runs inthe USA, Britain, Ireland, Spain and the Czech Republic.The brainchild of Irish dancing champion Brian Donnelly,who is credited as creator, producer, director and choreog-rapher, the story focuses on a young couple in a blossominglove affair. When their love begins to show cracks and even-tually weakens, they each find solace amongst their friends.With a cast of Irish dancers and five gifted musicians play-ing traditional instruments such as the accordion, banjo,guitar, pipes and whistles, you’ll surely be heading straightto the nearest Irish pub for a pint of Guinness when theshow draws to a close.Teatro Nuevo Apolo, Plaza Tirso de Molina, 1(Metro: Tirso de Molina). Tel: 91 369 06 37. Tickets www.entradas.com from€20. Weds-Fri, 8.30pm; Sat, 7pm and 10pm; Sun, 7.30pm. Until 13 May.

Aeternum-Los VivancosLos Vivancos, seven highly skilled dancing brothers with moretalent that one family alone deserves, showcase their secondspectacular. Exploring the supernatural, the show mixes flamen-co, ballet, tap, and martial arts with magic and special effects.The brothers have trained in the best academies all over theworld and have performed in front of more than 30 million peo-ple to great acclaim. Nuevo Teatro Alcalá, C/Jorge Juan, 62 (Metro:Goya/Príncipe de Vergara). Tel: 91 426 47 79. Tickets www.entradas.comfrom €16. Wed-Fri, 8.30pm; Sat, 7pm and 10pm; Sun, 7pm. Until 3 June.

UnexpectedThese original works by director and playwright BrendanJames consist of three one-act plays and two short come-dies, in English, and all with a twist in the tale. The piecesinclude Imagine an Illusion, which tells of a gruesome dis-covery during excavation works for a new house, and TheCellar, a story about a replacement security guard beingshown the ropes in a mansion house, culminating in anunexpected turn of events when the parties reach an under-ground room. Instituto Cardenal Cisneros, C/de los Reyes, 4 (Metro:Plaza de España/Noviciado). Sat 5 & Sun 6 May, 4.30pm and8pm.Tickets €7. Reservations [email protected]


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t may be Molotov Jukebox’s first perfor-mance in Madrid, but they sure know howto take advantage of the Spanish capital.Due to play at the launch of theManchaPop festival later that evening, theUK-based band have strategically situatedthemselves on the rooftop bar of the trendy

ME Reina Victoria hotel. Scattered musical instru-ments and quirky costumes indicate they are noordinary hotel guests, but remove these from theequation, and an unsuspecting passerby is likely tomistake the band and its crew for a group of friends.For, above all, Molotov Jukebox seem to be here tohave a wild time, which is reflected perfectly in thehangout vibe dominating the bar. Given this thor-oughly relaxed atmosphere, any veneer of formality,however thin, that is often present during inter-views is lost immediately when band members rejectmy outstretched hand in favour of a kiss on eachcheek.

Six talented musicians comprise MolotovJukebox: front-woman Natalia Tena (lead vocals,accordion), Sam Apley (vocals, violin), Adam Burke(guitar), Tom Wilson (bass), Max Burnett-Wain(drums) and Angus Moncrieff (trumpet). In additionto lending her distinct and sultry voice to the band,Tena is known for her acting roles as NymphadoraTonks in the Harry Potter films and Osha in theHBO hit series, Game of Thrones. Tena credits the band’smanager and her acting agent for helping her juggle twodemanding careers. When I ask her whether one takes pri-ority over the other, she is quick to stress their equal impor-tance: “I try and do both. But it’s hard,” she admits.

Weird and wonderfulThe band, whilst still relatively unknown, have played ata number of music festivals in the UK, includingGlastonbury and T in the Park. In light of their legion-naire status, I ask them to share their weirdest experi-ence. It is a tough question, “so many weird experiences,but the one that stands out took place at our first gig—theone gig that really mattered. A dude in front of us took offhis pants and stood there waggling his dick at us the

entire time,” smiles Natalia as she jumps on her feet andpantomimes the incident.

Molotov Jukebox have coined the term gypstep (a com-bination of gypsy and dubstep) to describe their music.The self-proclaimed genre, though undoubtedly innova-tive, is misleading merely because their music is by nomeans limited to these two genres and, in fact, contains amyriad of other elements, such as electro, pop, calypso,funk and latin. Given this eclectic range, I am curious toknow how they manage to incorporate these diversestyles. “We’re obsessed with music and listening to music.I almost find it strange that more bands do not do it. Justthe fact that people stick to their one genre is bizarre.Why would you do that? I mean, wouldn’t it get very bor-ing? You don’t eat the same food every day, why would youwant to listen to the same music?” explains Sam Apley.

Here lies the band’s greatest professional accom-plishment: the ability to blend these pronouncedlydifferent sounds and produce a delicious cocktail.

Raw and readyA secret weapon in Molotov Jukebox’s possession isthe striking, almost remarkable, sincerity of itsmembers. There is no false formality or pretense,much like there is not the slightest doubt that theyare primarily here to enjoy themselves. Their out-look is confirmed when Sam speaks about theirfavourite gig to date—“a tiny little bar in Brazil,when we turned up and got a gig that no one knewanything about. We started playing in the bar andthere were only around five people there at first,but by the end of our set, the crowd was so big youcouldn’t see where it ended. It was incredible.”Molotov Jukebox’s music is a kaleidoscope of soundand style but, more than anything else, it is a mani-festation of the six talented individuals that make upthe band.

As the interview reaches its end, I find myselfunwillingly saying good-bye. On my way out, bandmembers and crew wonder whether I will be attend-ing the gig. Though initially uncertain, a few hourslater I find myself in the venue, Goya 43, eagerlyawaiting their performance. There is a lot of sweat,

which as Sam Apley points out is “a common theme,” butthey deliver a scorching set that exceeds all expectations.There is more to Molotov Jukebox than their fun andupbeat songs; what actually leaves their fans swooning isthe band’s raw energy. Natalia Tena, daughter of a Basquefather and an Extremaduran mother, adds to the excite-ment with her fluent Spanish, while other band membersgulp down red wine, pulse around the stage and generallyseem to have a blast. The audience devours the band,which seems to reciprocate the sentiment: twice theyannounce their last song before having to return onstage atthe demand of the insatiable crowd. Why would we wantthem to leave?

Molotov Jukebox’s new EP, Bang, will be released on 21 May. Thefirst single, “Tick Tock”, is available now.

Explosively coolWith Game of Thrones Natalia Tena as lead singer, the UK’s Molotov Jukebox release a new EP this month. Aylan Aliyeva catches them in Madrid for a chat about their unique sound and style

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very morning as I walkthrough the square in frontof my house, I pass an elder-ly gentleman. He’s alwaysdressed in the same bluetracksuit, carries a smallplastic bag and is sipping a

beer as he paces up and down. We havenever exchanged words, but a daily look ofrecognition passes between us.

This morning, I was a few minuteslater than usual and as I strolled by, thegentleman looked at his watch and thenat me, as if to say, “You’re cutting it finethis morning, dear.” Encounters like thiscan become a part of your everyday lifewhen you move abroad, such that youoften don’t consider them twice. It set me

thinking though, that were I to leave thisjaunty city, I would actually miss seeingthis stranger.

You are likely to hear most expats liv-ing in Madrid fantasise every now andagain about the things they miss dearlyfrom their motherland. They speak oftheir family and friends, food, televisionshows or that local hangout they used to

frequent in their home town. But what ifthe tables were turned? If all those expatsliving in the Spanish capital were to leavetomorrow, what would they miss mostabout this suave city they’ve come to love?We approached a number of expats cur-rently in Madrid, but originating from theUK, the US, Canada and Australia. Notsurprisingly, the weather and way of lifestrike a chord:

TTaanniiaa:: “The bright skies and sunshinedespite the freezing cold; you don’t getTHAT in a British winter!”

EEllllee:: “The lifestyle. And if you need sometime to yourself it is socially acceptable to sitat a table for hours and eat and drink andread or just watch the world go by.”

LLaauurraa:: “The obvious things like light everyday, that totally changes your attitude;and being able to go to a bar after 3am. If Ilived a normal life in England that’s whatI would miss: the nightlife and, contradic-torily, the sun.”

Cans and vocabularyBut what would the Spanish lifestyle bewithout its wild and ever energeticnightlife? Melanie, a teacher fromCalifornia, says she’d miss the botellón,the somewhat illegal, yet overly popularSpanish version of a street party. Julian,another teacher from California, opts forthe “beer fairies” on the streets of Chuecaand Malasaña—they’re the friendlyChinese immigrants who wander thestreets until the early hours selling cansof beer from shopping trolleys, many ofwhom have been plying their trade for thelast ten years!

Madrid has a unique air that is a worldaway from many large cities: a countryfeel. Noah, from Colorado, agrees withthis view, saying he would miss “The bigcity/small-town balancing act Madrid doesso well.” With the low-rise buildings andpark expanses woven into the city’s sub-urbs, the country culture is always on thehorizon. Personally, I would miss dearly

the language too, struggling to reach anunderstanding phrase after phrase. I’mnot alone—there are distinct Spanish idio-syncrasies and words that make this coun-try unique.

SStteepphhaanniiee:: “The words tío/tía, vale, andhombre.”

BBrriiaannnnee:: “Hearing lispy Spanish every-where”

A mood for foodWith their entire working days planned

around lunch and a siesta, food is of coursea big part of the Spanish culture.Understandably this is one thing manyexpats would be sad to part from, with somechoices more obvious than others:

LLoollllyy:: “Ruffles jamón chips.”

MMeeggaann:: “Free tapas and fresh bread, andchurros stands!”

AAnnddrree:: “Fruterías. I can’t imagine having togo to a supermarket just to get a couplepieces of fresh fruit, or a couple of veggies—Ifrequent my local frutería about five times aweek, just because I can.”

LLiizz:: “Coffee!”

BBrriittttaannyy:: “Being able to buy fresh bread fromany and every shop for only 45 céntimos”

Canines and customsThere are some things that are perhaps notunique to Spain, yet certainly foreign tomany of those who come from far and wide.Having been raised in Australia, I have fall-en in love with the myriad of dog breedsthat can be spotted in the streets. You mightbe hard pressed to spot two dogs of the samegenetic pool on a trip to the park, yet countmore than ten happily playing together astheir owners gossip on a nearby bench.What’s more, whether giant, minuscule,fluffy or bald—the dogs that is—they all livein apartments with their masters or mis-tresses. Other curiosities that have capturedexpats’ attention include:

CCaarroolliinnaa:: “Besitos—I feel empty inside if Idon’t greet someone with Spanish kisses now.”

MMaaxx:: “Old people’s neighbourhood reunionson the street on warm summer nights.”

OOssccaarr:: “Being able to live in the city centreand walk everywhere and the mass transitsystem for longer distances.”

Finally, for those of us who love every-thing about this city, Michael, also ateacher, has the ultimate answer to thequestion “What would you miss?” “Myflight.” If only we could.

Memories aremade of theseIf you had to move away from Madrid, whatwould you pine for? What aspects of thecity have carved themselves in the depthsof your mind? Vicki Fletcher quizzes expatsto find some surprising choices

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jobs-offeredSPONSORED TEFL COURSE WITHWORK OPPORTUNITIES We are offeringsubsidised places on the 120hr OxbridgeInternational TEFL course in Madrid. Thecourse includes: - Modular course design,which includes: Language Analysis, TEFLFundamentals, Lesson Planning & TeachingSkills. - 20+ hours real teaching practice inMadrid - Special 499€ subsidised courseprice for 5 selected candidates for all 4modules after a successful interview. -Employment opportunities followinggraduation Email us at [email protected] orcall 911129768 for an interview. Visitwww.oxbridgetefl.com for more info.JOB OFFERED ADVERTISING SALESperson for English language magazine,speak Spanish. Call Violetta at: 91 548 01 07.ACTORS/MONITORS NEEDED FORURBAN SUMMER CAMP Native or fullybilingual actors/monitors needed for themonth of July for an urban summer camp inMadrid: “Teaching English through Theatre”.Experience in theatre and working withchildren a plus. Please send C.V. to

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tertuliasMADSHORTS LITERATURE GROUP Wediscuss three previously selected texts inEnglish: mainly prose fiction, but alsopoems, translations and papers. All in amonthly two-hour meeting. Our socialevents include restaurants, theatre, filmnights and literary visits. If you areinterested in joining us please contact:[email protected].

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