Events for December 2023
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BassoBasso
December 1 @ 8:50 pm - 11:15 pm
Rare appearance from local supergroup featuring ex members of the Long Tall Texans, Piranhas and the Preachermen. Primal rootsy blues-based rock’n’roll; frenzied, mostly in control. Basso play in mono on a spit and sawdust stage. |
Dabba’s Do – Duncan McKenzie & Chris SpeddingDabba’s Do – Duncan McKenzie & Chris Spedding
December 2 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Duncan McKenzie returns …… with Chris Spedding Lead vocals, acoustic, electric guitarist. Studied guitar with Robert Fripp of King Crimson. Session guitarist at Abbey Road and other major studios, also worked for television and radio. Plays concerts and festivals internationally, recently playing in Nashville. Duncan toured and recorded with the great, legendary guitarist Big Jim Sullivan for many […] Dabba’s Do – The Alcohol LicksDabba’s Do – The Alcohol Licks
December 2 @ 9:00 pm - 11:15 pm
Alcohol Licks - shoves a loada genres together (e.g. punk, ska, reggae, dancehall, rock ‘n’ roll, metal, blues… u name it, we’ll murder it!), churns it up, then shits it out the other end… |
The DesperadosThe Desperados
December 3 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
A new mellower outing for Steve Lockwood, Karl Bashford and Matt Windler ….. |
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Weekly Quiz 8pm StartWeekly Quiz 8pm Start
December 4 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Hosted by Matt Szul – every Monday unless otherwise specified. Many themes and variations. Always fun !! £1.50 per person – maximum of 6 per team. |
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Little Crawdaddy & Scratchy Muffin DJ SetLittle Crawdaddy & Scratchy Muffin DJ Set
December 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Little Crawdaddy (Crawford) Presents his DJ Set Rock ‘n’ Rhythm & Jazz – come on in and get on down! |
The Hattie BandThe Hattie Band
December 8 @ 8:50 pm - 11:15 pm
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Blooz OutBlooz Out
December 9 @ 8:50 pm - 11:15 pm
Absolutely brilliant 3-piece from Brighton playing Classic Blues and R & B |
Nine Dead MiceNine Dead Mice
December 10 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Weekly QuizWeekly Quiz
December 11 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Hosted by our very own Matt Szul – every Monday unless otherwise specified. Many themes and variations. Always fun !! |
Open Mic Night – Now Twice a Month !!Open Mic Night – Now Twice a Month !!
December 12 @ 8:30 pm - 10:55 pm
A Showcase for local talent, those starting out on the music circuit, those trying out new material and those who simply want to perform. Turn up, chat to Matt the organiser, arrange a spot and play. Full PA, stage and lighting. – In house piano available too !! (It is in tune). Great for performers […] |
Rude MechanicalsRude Mechanicals
December 13 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Based in Shoreham, Sussex, England, the Mechanicals are Mick Parker, Ray Chandler and Barry Ruffell, sometimes augmented by other musical pals when extra instrumentation is needed. Their musical style is informal, their repertoire extensive and adaptable, and their playing and singing highly distinctive. |
Outspoken WordsOutspoken Words
December 14 @ 8:15 pm - 11:00 pm
The Duke of Wellington presents your second to least-favourite niche art form. Yes – every second Thursday of the month we open up the microphone to any one with a few scribbles on a scrap of paper and a need to express themselves through speakers – that is to say, that it isn’t necessarily poetry. […] |
The JackalsThe Jackals
December 15 @ 8:25 pm - 11:30 pm
Blues with Bite !! Traditional R n B, Blues and Rock from this popular Brighton band. |
Shoreham AllstarsShoreham Allstars
December 16 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Dave O’Connell’s showcase for the extremely talented young people emerging from his local school. Acoustic and electric low key performances from Shoreham’s promising new vocalists, musicians and songwriters. Gyratory AllstarsGyratory Allstars
December 16 @ 8:45 pm - 11:15 pm
Funk and soul band, originals and classic cover versions |
Finch & Foy – AKA Dolly Dagger LiteFinch & Foy – AKA Dolly Dagger Lite
December 17 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Veteran rocker John Finch, of Dolly Dagger fame appears with Graham Foy, seasoned local guitarist for a more chilled afternoon of classics and originals. Perhaps joined by a lone cajon player ….. ? |
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The Wellington WailersThe Wellington Wailers
December 21 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Captain Mike Green leads the sixteen strong Sea Shanty Crew, in work shanties, songs of the sea and tales of ‘Derring do’ upon the historic oceans. They have developed a well-deserved reputation for singing rousing harmonious songs and have become regulars at many Sussex venues, the International Sea Shanty Festival in Falmouth and frequently appear […] |
The Curst SonsThe Curst Sons
December 22 @ 8:45 pm - 11:30 pm
The Curst Sons have been playing their powerful stripped back take on early American traditional music since 1998. Performing mainly original material with a few distinctive arrangements of traditional songs they have released five CDs -and one 10” vinyl EP on their own Curst Mountain label. The bands sixth CD THE JUMPING FLEA was released […] |
Saturday Afternoon Session with Sofa SafariSaturday Afternoon Session with Sofa Safari
December 23 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Funk, Rock, Soul, Latin ‘Jazz & Blues Original songs are writ large on the canvas of the day. Jazz and Latin Classics undergo redevelopment with passion and panache. Bass bedrock laid down by Oli Clark and nailed down with percussive precision by Theseus Gerard. Graeme Lipscomb creates abstract landscapes with keys of colour. Oli Vincent […] |
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DJ Dean Bryant – Advent PartyDJ Dean Bryant – Advent Party
December 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:55 pm
Dean moved down to Shoreham from London in late 2020 and is consistently bringing his long-established ‘Back In The Day’ party to West Sussex. Inspired by David Mancuso’s legendary Loft parties and with nearly 30 years-experience DJing and as a frontman singing classic soul, Dean prides himself on working the room and the mantra “all […] |
Surfer RosaSurfer Rosa
December 30 @ 8:45 pm - 11:15 pm
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