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Here's what's been on at the Con Club over the last few months... |
Brighton’s infamous Treason Show team are at the Con Club, every 3rd Thursday of the month @ 8:30pm
Now in it’s 12th record breaking year, The Treason Show’s 40 strong team of writers and comedians bring their trademark satirical take on what’s in the news with bang up to date, topical sketches and silly satirical songs.
Tickets £9.00 & £7.00 concs On the door or - Reservations 0845 396 4762 or e-mail: tickets@treasonshow.co.uk Tickets are also available through...
Solo acoustic jazz and blues session with accomplished guitarist and singer Nicky Mitchell
www.nickymitchell.com
www.myspace.com/ nickymitchell
3.00 - 5.00pm Entry...
Mudlow return to the Con Club, with their unique brand of deep south, filthy swamp blues. Expect menacing rhythms, squealing sax and seedy crooning from charismatic frontman, Tobias.
Support will be from Brighton based, foot-stomping, rockabilly combo, The Hillmans.
A show not to be missed.
Doors 8-12, Entry £5.
Bands will be finished by 11pm.
Last bus to Brighton - 11:15, last train - Midnight.
www.mudlow.co.uk
www.facebook.com/ MudlowUK
www.facebook.com/ pages/...
Long awaited 1st gig at the club for Foul Play!
Five piece rock covers band playing tracks by AC/ DC, Black Sabbath, Foo Fighters, Guns & Roses, Kings of Leon, Led Zep, Motorhead, Nirvana, Queen, Rolling Stones, Sterophonics and many more.
One not to miss!
www.foul-play.co.uk
8.00 - 11.30pm Entry £4 Members...
£50 Cash Prize to win!
£1 per person.
Teams of up to 4.
8:30pm...
Duo acoustic set from Zora and Chez playing a mixture of well known covers and originals.
www.tatsmiths.co.uk
www.facebook.com/ pages/ Zora-the-Tatsmiths/ 318331220434
3.00 - 5.00pm Entry...
' Like joining a breakdance circle in Kingston Jamaica' The Music Junkies blog
'Amazing, true artists' Alex Jordan Radio 1 xtra
Since their 2009 debut 'Jammin at Rebel Control H.Q.', Rebel Control have been gigging hard playing festival and club dates in the U.K. and Europe and supporting acts including Tint Tempah, Dub Pistols and recently playing U.K. shows with Easy All Stars.
The band have plenty to do in 2012 with 2 new albums in progress as well as featuring on releases for a number...
Lee Hurst, Bobby Mair and Kevin Gidea with MC Neil Masters
Doors 7:30 Show 8:30pm - £9/ 7 concessions (Members, NUS, UB40)
Tickets on the door reservations on 07582 408418, OR from Union Music Store
Further Info:
davidmounfield@yahoo.com...
Acoustic melodic self-penned songs together with some country and american folk.
www.myspace.com/ pocketsizesymphony
3.00 - 5.00pm Entry...
Ray Owen brings the Juicy Lucy band with his amazing vocals back to the club for their annual gig.
Prepare to be transported back to the 1970's!
Read more by clicking here
www.myspace.com/ juicylucytheband
8.00 - 11.30pm Entry £4 Members...
Feel good blues, country, pop, rock, jazz, soul and rock n' rock for Sunday afternoon
www.facebook.com/ pages/ Moonshine/ 82803746126
3.00 - 5.00pm Entry...
St Georges Day Dinner 7.30pm
3 Courses for £15.00, .
Prawn Cocktail
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding with roasted vegetables
Trifle
Vegetarian Option available
Optional extra of cheese & biscuits served with Coffee £3.50
Raffle in aid of St Peter & St James Hospice, all donations welcome.
Sign up or email info@lewesconclub.com. You will need to confirm your booking by paying either Dave Moss or Sarah Clowes by Saturday 14th...
Blues afficianados will welcome this rare gig featuring Top Topham, the original guitarist for the legendary 60's band The Yardbirds and US singer/ guitarist John Idan (who joined Top in a reformed Yardbirds band in the 1990's and has been touring internationally ever since) backed by Ed Spevok on drums (who has played with Van Morrison, Cat Stevens and Jimmy Cliff amongst others) and Jim Mercer on bass (a veteran of the British blues scene).
Currently on tour in the UK, this is one gig not to...
Brighton’s infamous Treason Show team are at the Con Club, every 3rd Thursday of the month.
Now in it’s 12th record breaking year, The Treason Show’s 40 strong team of writers and comedians bring their trademark satirical take on what’s in the news with bang up to date, topical sketches and silly satirical songs.
Tickets £9.00 & £7.00 concs On the door or - Reservations 0845 396 4762 or e-mail: tickets@treasonshow.co.uk Tickets are also available through The Union Music...
Beautiful acoustic music from Adam Piggott and Jayne Freeman.
Playing songs from their recently released album 'Anytime Now' as well as a selection of covers, the duo are on tour in the UK.
http:/ / www.adampiggottandjaynefreeman.com
http:/ / www.twitter.com/ adamandjayne
3.00 - 5.00pm Entry...
The Amazing Brothers Zeppelinos got together in order to provide an opportunity to hear the music of one of the greatest rock bands in the world, Led Zeppelin.
Much attention is paid to the first four albums in particular where the band feel that some of Zeppelin's most masterful work was recorded.
There are no weak links in this line up, each and every band member has experience and competence in abundance, all punching well above their weight, they are simply amazing! Years of experience and...
£50 Cash Prize to win!
£1 per person.
Teams of up to 4.
8:30pm start.
All...
Country, Americana and Western Swing from this trio on vocals, acoustic guitar and double bass.
www.wix.com/ shaunaparker/ saloon-bar-band
3.00 - 5.00pm Entry...
All Welcome
...with eggstraordinary quizmaster Lucy Crook.
7:30 for 8:00pm start.
Max of 6 per team, £1 per player.
Contact Sarah on 01273 474212 or email to book your...
Rock covers from popular local band Jellyhead, playing music to get up and dance to!
www.jellyheadfanbase.co.uk
8.00 - 11.30pm Entry £4 Members...
Stephen Carlin, Adam Hess and Paul Sinha with MC Dave Mounfield
Doors 7:30 Show 8:30pm - £9/ 7 concessions (Members, NUS, UB40)
Tickets on the door reservations on 07582 408418, OR from Union Music Store
Further Info:
davidmounfield@yahoo.com...
Young musicians quirky four piece Southern style band.
Playing country and western classics such as Johnny Cash and Creedance Clearwater Revival, to contemporary folk music from Mumford and Sons and Old Crow Medicine Show.
www.ousevalleythree.co.uk
3.00 - 5.00pm Entry...
The Surfin' Lungs have a 30 year history and have released a great number of fantastic albums. They use 4 part harmonies in the style of The Beach Boys but the music is far more suited to the New Wave scene of The Barracudas / Ramones Etc. They are a rarity on the surf scene as they are a vocal band and not just instrumental but they also play a number of classics tracks from artists such as Dick Dale Etc..
Expect a fun filled evening, comprising of 2 sets that will make you feel you are in your...
SKA TOONS are back with their skanktastic mix of 60's ska, jazz, rocksteady and funk, where the Skatalites meet the Shadows, Nina Simone meets Glen Campbell(!), and Blondie and Bacharach bond, in the inimitable Ska Toons style. Full-on horns, skankin' rhythm section, sweet vocals... Put on yer dancin' shoes! 'nuff said.
www.skatoons.co.uk
8 pm - 11:30 pm. Admission £4, members...
Rock covers from Ian and Dan, great sunday afternoon entertainment.
3.00 - 5.00pm Entry...
Named after Gene Vincent's 1956 recording, Worthing based trio 'Who Slapped John' are one of the South Coast's leading rockabilly bands, guaranteed to get you moving and grooving.
8.00 - 11.30pm Entry £4 Members free
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Acoustic set from Juicy Lucy frontman Ray Owen.
www.rayowenmusic.co.uk
3.00 - 5.00pm Entry...
Guinness £2.50
England v Ireland
Game starts at 5pm
Special reduced price for Guinness all day 17/ 03/...
The Dub'n Tuff All Stars are a vibrant roots rock reggae six piece band.
Our influences are from Motown to punk, roots reggae, soul and beyond.
We play tuff covers and originals using tuff riddims like swing, easy riddims with a different twist.
We have played at Small World Festival in Headcorn last May and August, Out of the Ordinary Festival, Tribal
Earth Gathering, The Secret Garden Festival, Green Peak Eco Festival (headlined by The Dub Pistols) as well as
doing gigs in Brighton,...
Brighton’s infamous Treason Show team are coming to the Con Club, every 3rd Thursday of the month.
Now in it’s 12th record breaking year, The Treason Show’s 40 strong team of writers and comedians bring their trademark satirical take on what’s in the news with bang up to date, topical sketches and silly satirical songs.
Tickets £7.50 & £5.00 concs (advance only) or on the door £9 & £7 - Reservations 0845 396 4762 or e-mail: tickets@treasonshow.co.uk Tickets are also...
£50 Cash Prize to win!
£1 per person.
Teams of up to 4.
8:30pm start.
All...
Mellow guitar/ violin duo playing gypsy jazz style with Susie's stunning improvisations around well known favourites.
'You will be transfixed by the sheer skill, accuracy and energy of this violinist's performance.' 2010 Sussex Express.
3.00-5.00pm Entry...
Music to get up and dance to from local Lewes band The Kondoms!
Covers from the 80's and 90's to present day, if you've never experienced a Kondom's gig nows your chance, come early cos its likely to be busy and definately lively and loud!
http:/ / www.facebook.com/ pages/ The-Kondoms
8.00 - 11.30pm Entry £4 Members...
Shauna Parker, from the Saloon Bar Band and probably the best country singer this side of the pond, has teamed up with the vocal and keyboard talents of Glen Richardson (Brighton Beach Boys), to form Kitchen Party. They play a wide range of country-pop, classic songs you thought everyone had forgotten, with a dashof folk and a hint of jazz, and sometimes joined on a pedal steel by Francois DeVille (The Diablos).
www.shaunaparker.com
3.00 - 5.00pm Entry...
The Con Club see's the return of The Thin White Duke after their successful debut last year.
The band lovingly recreates David Bowie's classics with a few surprises to keep the die hard fans delighted.
You will find no plastic imitatation here just professional musicians coming together to reveal a carefully created set where we guarantee you'll be singing and dancing along to your favourites.
www.thinwhiteduke.biz/
8.00 - 11.30pm Entry £5 Members...
Ben Norris, Stuart Goldsmith and Angela Barnes with MC Neil Masters
Doors 7:30 Show 8:30pm - £9/ 7 concessions (Members, NUS, UB40)
Tickets on the door reservations on 07582 408418, OR from Union Music Store
Further...
Lively authentic Irish music from the Straw Dogs a sunday afternoon favourite at the club.
3.00 - 5.00pm Entry...
Blues legends The Elevators join forces with The Original Brass Monkeys - one of the best horn sections on the circuit - for a very special night of musical magic. Featuring nine superb musicians, The Elevators Blues Revue will deliver a full-on blues feast with added ingredients!
The Elevators are the leading UK exponents of the classic blues tradition with references to BB King, Peter Green, Clapton, Robert Johnson and modernists like Johny Lang. They are not afraid to venture into blues...
Smooth cabaret style jazz/ chansons francaises/ ballads.
Tracy Savage sings jazz songs lent to her by her papa, gospel songs accidently passed on by her mamma, and the odd modern thingy thanks to her daughters. Described by the local press as having a 'warm inviting voice' Tracy has supported and/ or played with Mandino Rheinhart & Tchavolo Schmidt, Arthur Brown, Dounia Arssi, Quentin Boursey (Gypsy Kings), Jean Marc le Bihan, Michael Crosio and many others.
James Lambeth has 10 years gigging...
WYND is a mainly women band from Brighton. Most of the material played is original, written by band leader Wiccapedia. WYND formed three years ago and has played all over Sussex and Surrey. Due to some real interest in WYND from the industry, this winter the band plans to start recording our first album. WYND's ethos is about development and mutual support in growing as musicians, and creating a fun and entertaining performance. There is a very wide range of experience in the band. WYND comprises...
Full House are back following their highly successful Con Club debut to deliver outstanding duelling guitars throughout their Classic/ Hard rock set, covering everything from Pink Floyd to Free and AC/ DC to Queen!
This four piece band are one of the hardest working rock bands in the south (54 gigs this year!), and comprise of professional musicians who always put on an energetic show!
Dan Davis lead guitar and vocals, Steve Willis bass guitar and vocals, Johnny Pallot drums and vocals, and...
'Wicked. Foot-stomping music and great atmosphere'....... playing the Con Club for the first time, Contraband take you on a world tour of folk music, mixing everything from storming Cajun to lachrymose slow airs plus some original tunes. This local four-piece featuring accordian, fiddle, keyboards, mandolin, melodeon, oboe and whistles, will brighten up your February afternoon.
Not to be missed!
www.sussexcontraband.com
www.facebook.com/ sussexcontraband
3.00-5.00pm Entry...
A welcome return for Sussex's top rock and roll band.
The Catfish Kings feature blazing saxophones, howling guitar, boogie woogie piano, and a pounding rhythm section.
Chanelling Little Richard, Jerry Lee and Chuck Berry, the Kings are rock and roll royalty!
Don't miss 'em!
www.thecatfishkings.com
8.00 - 11.30pm Entry £5 members...
The CONSPIRATORS return to the Con Club for a Valentines Special with their own unique Pirate Drinking Music!
' We're CONSPIRATORS.
We wear black & white stripes we'll play eclectic beer drinking yarns till we're dead and buried.
There are six of us and we bring thrill-billy booze anthems to raise a glass, dance your ass off and leave the worries of the world behind.
CONSPIRATORS has always been about unity, good times, knocking a few back with friends & dancing till you drop.
Please do...
£50 Cash Prize to win!
£1 per person.
Teams of up to 4.
8:30pm start.
All...
Lively fiddle and guitar music from this popular local acoustic duo
3.00 - 5.00pm Entry...
Favourites on the much missed Mark Lammar Radio 2 show, The Curst Sons have been peddling their raw and rootsy take on American traditional music since 1998. They were Nominated for Best Americana Act in the British Country Music Awards 2010 and for Best Alt Country Album 10th Independent Music Awards 2011.
'Stay true to American folk music's rich lieage, while throwing in enough curve balls to piss off the folk puritanicals.' AMERICANA UK
'An amazing bunch of creative musicians.' ALT COUNTRY...
