Small Fakers bring Small Faces history to The Cluny

Small Fakers at The Cluny brings the songs of the Small Faces back to Ouseburn on Thursday 19 November 2026. This is a tribute show built around much more than the obvious singles: the group traces the original band’s catalogue in release order, moving from the early 45s towards the psychedelic sweep of Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake. Doors open at 7.30pm and advance tickets are £17.

Small Fakers at The Cluny: a trip through the catalogue

Formed in 2007, Small Fakers have spent nearly two decades sharpening a live set dedicated to one of British mod music’s defining bands. The familiar hooks are all present, with songs such as “All Or Nothing”, “Itchycoo Park” and “Lazy Sunday” sitting alongside B-sides and deeper fan favourites. That chronological approach gives the night a shape of its own. Rather than presenting a disconnected run of hits, the performance follows the changes in the Small Faces’ sound, from tight early rhythm and blues to the broader colours of their later records.

The attraction is partly nostalgic, of course, but the songs were designed for rooms where a sharp rhythm section and a big chorus can do their work. Small Fakers also lean into the visual character of the period, making this a full tribute rather than a loose collection of covers. Original Small Faces drummer Kenney Jones has praised the group’s accuracy, which says plenty about the attention being paid to the details.

For listeners who know every album sequence, the deeper cuts should make the evening worthwhile. For anyone whose route into the Small Faces begins with the famous singles, the set offers a guided way through the rest of the catalogue. The Cluny’s compact main room should suit that direct, lively format, with the band able to keep the momentum moving from the opening numbers through to the Ogdens material.

Small Fakers play The Cluny, Newcastle, on Thursday 19 November 2026. Doors are at 7.30pm and advance tickets cost £17. Read the official event information or buy tickets. You can also browse more shows in our Upcoming Gigs guide.

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