THE WHITE LINE at The Point Sunderland

The White Line take over The Point Sunderland on Saturday 19 September with a set rooted in British mod and indie. The four-piece are not tied to one decade, which gives the night a wider reach than a straight tribute show. Their songbook stretches from The Who and The Jam to Oasis, The Stone Roses and Arctic Monkeys.

That mix should make this one particularly easy to settle into. The older material gives the set a strong mod backbone, while the later indie choices keep it from feeling like a nostalgia-only night. The Kinks, Buzzcocks, Ocean Colour Scene, Franz Ferdinand and The Fratellis all fit naturally into that same thread.

The White Line at The Point Sunderland

The event starts at 7pm, with Happy Hour running from 7pm to 8pm before The White Line go live at 8:45pm. Entry is free. It is the sort of Saturday-night slot where the gap before stage time works in the band’s favour, because there is time for the room to fill before the guitars start.

The set should appeal most to listeners who like the overlap between mod, Britpop and guitar-led indie rather than one narrowly defined style. Songs associated with The Jam and The Who sit naturally beside Stone Roses and Oasis material, while Arctic Monkeys and Franz Ferdinand bring the set closer to the 2000s.

Before the band comes on

The Point is in Sunderland city centre, so Sunderland Station and Park Lane are both close enough to make public transport a practical option. The event starts at 7pm, Happy Hour runs until 8pm and The White Line are on stage at 8:45pm.

Check The Point’s Live Lounge page before travelling for any changes. You can also browse more dates on SoundBite North East’s The Point Sunderland listings and the wider Upcoming Gigs guide.