Los Campesinos! plays at Ottawa's Zaphod Beeblebrox on December 4

Edited by Julie Lacroix

Los Campesinos! indicates Zaphod Beeblebrox owners, began as a student band at Cardiff University in Wales. Before long their demo was causing a fuss all over the web, and they became one of the hottest indie tickets around.

The septet started as a trio with guitarist Neil, bassist Ellen and drummer Ollie, but gradually swelled their ranks through a complex system of musical and intellectual tasks. The music began to come together: "Glockenspiels, melody horns, cow bells, handclaps, Casiotone keyboards, silliness and indie snobbery were then thrown in to complete the mix," explains Tom.

The music itself is an inventive, more charming British indie sound recognisable in a post-Libertines world with the saving grace of genuine intellect and humour. Oh, and top tunes help too.

Zaphod Beeblebrox, is an intimate live music venue and dance club located in downtown Ottawa. Home of the world famous "Pan Galactic Gargleblaster" and other such exotic galactic cocktails, the nightclub has played host to an eclectic mix of performers, including Alanis Morrissette, Cracker, Afghan Whigs, Ashley MacIsaac, Mzwake Mbuli and countless others.

Originally located on Rideau Street, the club moved to it's present location in March of 1992, and has since become an Ottawa institution. Owned by Eugene Haslam, the club has continually been at the forefront of cutting-edge live entertainment and dance music. It's staff and patrons exude a hip, laid-back sense of Ottawa culture which is why it is the National Capital's best loved hangout.

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