St Patrick's Day

In the Albatross Club (RAFA) in Bexhill, the St Patrick's Day decorations are already up (see above), as they are in many other places too, for example in the Tower, London Road, which is selling Guinness at £2.69 a pint from today until Sunday! But, what other St Patrick's Day specific events are being held on Saturday 17th March, well, not forgetting that many pubs and clubs will be showing the England versus Ireland 6-Nations Rugby Union match during the afternoon...

From 3pm to 5pm, the well know local Gary Blakeley Band will be playing a St Patrick's Day Afternoon Session at The Palace, Palace Court (see website), and from 6pm to 8.30pm there will be 'shenanigans' with the Wessex Pistols at the Jenny Lind in the High Street, Hastings Old Town (see website); the music is advertised as being hillbilly style Irish punk, so a wee bit more than a traditional ceilidh!

Then, from 8.30pm to 11pm, the Stag Inn, All Saints Street (see 1066 Country website), is holding a St Patrick's Day Special with Shamrockanore! Now, I've never heard of Shamrockanore, though it sounds very Irish and Hastings at the same time... Oh yes, and if you still have energy to keep on partying, The Brass Monkey, Havelock Road (website) is holding The Big St Patrick's Day Party from 10pm!

Whatever you do, enjoy the craic... and maybe snow!

Not so fat Monday...

Today sees a quieter day music gig-wise, though it certainly shouldn't be uninteresting! From 10am to 5.30pm in the Sussex Hall of White Rock Theatre is being held Unconvention, a free "one-day music conference aimed at the grassroots of the industry." You can catch "panellists from across the music business in conversation about the future of the music industry and attend workshops on a range of key elements including practical advice for gigging, and tips on securing crowdfunding & grants." 

Indeed, "Un-Convention is a UK based global music network and development agency. Their events and projects bring together artists and practitioners to share knowledge and expertise." If you're musically inclined this sounds like the place to be today! See the website for further details of  what the day offers.

Then, this evening, for the ninth year running, returns Slim Monday, a more relaxed 4 hours (7-11pm and also free entry) at the Palace, also at White Rock just along from the theatre, and including live music by King Size Slim; see website.

Have a good day before the serious fun tomorrow evening!

Even More Music Today!

Yes, even more music! From 12.00 to 10.30pm emerging artists and bands "curated by BBC Introducing, Joe Strummer Foundation, OFF AXIS network and Incubate" will be playing Under the Radar (website). These gigs are away from the old town, indeed at venues in the town centre; these are the Palace, White Rock (website - their image, many thanks!), On the Rocks, 4 Claremont (facebook page) and the Brass Monkey, Havelock Road (website).

And also, at The Printworks, 14 Claremont (website - their image, many thanks!)...

From 1pm to 11pm, there will be Thee Sunday Sonics 2018, a returning free "one-day celebration of experimental music, sound art and film" and the 'brainchild' of local artist Danny Pockets. There will be an eclectic mix of local DJs during the afternoon, followed by live performances from 6.30pm (website).

Enjoy your day, and more to come still!

Hastings Mardi Gras Ball tomorrow!?!

OK, it may not be Mardi Gras, aka Fat Tuesday, for another month, but the fun this year is being kicked off tomorrow, Saturday 28th January 2017, with the Mardi Gras Ball at The Palace, 37 White Rock! For further details go to website, or see the facebook page.