Barnaby’s Lounge

Caboose - 8.30pm
2025-11-15 20:30 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | East Sussex
Inspired by ragged shorelines and dusty canyons, Caboose play a subtle blend of Americana & Blues that echoes across the sands of time. Stories from the sea and songs from the heart

The Christopher White Collective - 1.30pm
2025-11-16 13:30 - 15:30 | East Sussex
Chris White – Saxes
Terry Pack – Bass
Nick Smalley – Drums
Chris White is a world-class saxophonist and arranger whose career spans collaborations with legends like Paul McCartney, George Benson, Billy Ocean, and Bobby Womack. From 2010, he joined Van Morrison’s band. He’s also shared the stage with Ray Charles

Jack Beattie Jazz Trio - 8.30pm
2025-11-21 20:30 - 22:30 | East Sussex
Jack Beattie has played with some of the North West’s finest musicians such as Les Bolger (Louis Stewart Quartet), John McCormick (The Spinners, Gary Potter), John Harper (John Williams, Atarah Ben-Tovim), and Paul Leonard (Peter King, Jools Holland).
He’s also performed/recorded with many of the UK’s leading Gospel and CCM artists such as Steve Thompson (Dionne Warwick, London Community Gospel Choir), Graham Kendrick, and Geraldine Latty.
Mike Stock (bass) studied in Los Angeles with Joel Di Bartolo (Buddy Rich, The Tonight Show, Ernie Watts), Tom Warrington (Buddy Rich, Randy Brecker), and Jeff Berlin (Alan Holdsworth). He went on to perform in multiple situations with the likes of Kenny Jones (The Who), Mike Rutherford (Genesis), and Paul Young (Sad Café).
Tony MacDonnell, hailing from Leeds College of music, has worked professionally as a drummer since his formative years. He’s performed with legends such as Johnny Dankworth and Tubby Hayes and continues to work with the Les Paul Big Band

Elaine Sanders Acoustic - 4.30pm
2025-11-23 16:30 - 18:00 | East Sussex

Ellie Babies Jazz Trio - 8.30pm
2025-11-28 20:30 - 22:30 | East Sussex
The Ellie Babies trio – fronted by singer Ellie Laine – play jazz, swing, blues and boogie woogie, combining musicianship with a fun vibe.
Their repertoire includes songs by artists ranging from Nina Simone to The Stray Cats and The Beatles.

Andy Twyman - 4.30pm
2025-11-29 16:30 - 18:30 | East Sussex
www.andytwyman.com Insta: @andytwyman Tiktok: @andytwymanofficial Facebook: Facebook.com/andytwymanboogie

Act Bio
Imagine what the Monty Python writers might have dreamt up over dinner with Muddy Waters. Andy Twyman’s one man band act is a unique blend of deep blues with comedy and rock & roll. The result is a show packed with heart and humour. Andy has found a place as one of the most original acts on the circuit today. His distinct style has been heard and seen at Glastonbury Festival, on BBC Radio 2 and Channel 4.

Andy first took to the stage aged 12 in pubs and clubs, with his guitar, voice and harmonica, performing solo and jamming with local musicians including Rory Graham (aka Rag and Bone Man). Before hitting 18, he had gigged as a solo act in top London venues including The Jazz Café and 100 Club.
Driven to create a distinctive and exciting act, Andy learnt to play foot operated drums, giving his songs a beat to get people on their feet.

Drawing on influences as diverse as Muddy Waters and Monty Python he developed a one man band show. Andy has brought his one man band show to Spain, the Netherlands and France, has performed twice on BBC Radio and on London’s Resonance 104.4FM, and has had articles written about his music in The Sun, the Mirror, and The Daily Mail newspapers.

On Christmas Eve 2015, Andy’s Christmas music video, ‘A Naked Noël’, was broadcast on Channel 4. The Mirror wrote an article about Andy’s Christmas single titled “Is this the best Christmas Music Video Ever?”. Andy has performed at many of the biggest and best UK music festivals including Glastonbury, Beautiful Days and Boomtown.​In 2022 Andy joined Dana Gillespie’s London Blues Band on guitar, going on to perform at Folk in the Park and Tenby Blues Festival with her.

In 2024 joined forces with Sister Suzie to form Nothing in Rambling, a folk blues duo reimagining music from the 1920s and 1930s. He mixed and produced their debut album “Live at Bush Hall” which was released by APM Records to great acclaim. “The master of the one man band…a first class musician and songwriter” Blues in Britain Magazine “The audience realised that they were in the presence of a real entertainer, a provider of a refreshing blast of new Blues” Blues Matters Magazine “Andy Twyman is a one man 100% genuine blues boogie machine…like John Lee Hooker on acid with a touch of the clash thrown in” Blog of the Blues​”The audience were enthralled and entertained” The Hastings Flyer

Please give generously – 100% goes to Andy

Private Party - 8.00pm
2025-11-29 20:00 - 2025-11-30 01:30 | East Sussex
Do you have a birthday in the next 12 months ? 😉 A staff party, a wedding, a baby shower ? Get in touch!
Great drinks, great food, great vibes. Bring your own DJ (or not), book a band (or ask us).
If you have a small gathering of up to 25 people, our upstairs is available rather than the whole venue.

Alisa & Keys - 4.30pm
2025-11-30 16:30 - 18:30 | East Sussex
Fun, versatile acoustic duo with keys & guitar performing a wide range of covers and heart-felt originals

Whats On 1-7 December
2025-12-01 15:00 - 2025-12-07 16:30 | East Sussex

Poet Jean Obungu Book Launch - 6.30pm
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | East Sussex
Jean Obungu’s Book ‘Pep Talks & Poetic Promises is available now on Authorhouse and Amazon

About the Book

This is a reflection collection of poems of love, finding beauty in simplicity in life, sweet memories and creative and imaginative sentences. Often sparked with reflective imagination. I have spoken about my life experiences in a creative candid way. Some poems are like pep talks to myself and the audience. This poetry book has poems that aim to motivate, encourage, indulge and boost the confidence of the reader. It addresses issues of self-esteem, raising through challenges, offering messages of resilience and encouragement.
About the Author
Jean Beatrice Akinyi Obungu is better known as Tales of Jean. She is a writer and blogger under the alias the crown on my head on word press. She is a teacher, social justice promoter, women and children rights supporter, a free spirit and positivity mindset influencer as depicted in her poems. You can connect to Jean via her poetry content on her social Media @Tales_of_Jean_Poetry.

Supported by Poetry for the People.

Marky Dawson Boogie Piano - 4.00pm
2025-12-06 16:00 - 18:00 | East Sussex
Solo Boogie Woogie Piano
Marky is a charismatic showman with a huge voice most often described as a mix of Elton John and Freddie Mercury, and Piano chops to make Jerry Lee Lewis blush. Remarkyble.
www.markydawson.co.uk
Check him out here

LuLou Live Karaoke Band - 8.00pm
2025-12-06 20:00 - 22:00 | East Sussex
Christmas Karaoke Jam with live band

Gabriel Garrick Jazz Trio - 1.30pm
2025-12-07 13:30 - 15:30 | East Sussex
Trumpeter Gabriel Garrick has worked with bands galore :The John Dankworth Generation Band, Mike Garrick Jazz Orchestra, Derek Nash’s Sax Appeal Big Band, Len Phillips Big Band, Pete Cater Big Band, Gerard Presencer Big Band, Big Band Metheny and many more. Touring the British Isles and across the world.
Heavyweight sidemen : Terry Pack on bass. Joe Edwards on drums
SUNDAY ROASTS available. Table booking recommended

Route 259 - Blues Rock 5.00pm
2025-12-07 17:00 - 20:00 | East Sussex
Not just blues and rock music.
Get ready to crank it up with Route 259, your go-to blues rock band bringing the heat with a gritty mix of classic blues, hard-driving rock, and a splash of funky groove! We’re just a bunch of passionate musicians who live to jam, rework, and electrify some of the greatest blues rock songs ever written—always adding our own twist.
Whether it’s guitar solos, soulful vocals, or tight rhythm jams, we’re here to light up your speakers and share the pure joy we get from making music together. Subscribe and join us for live blues rock performances, funk-infused rock covers, and good times with Route 259!
instagram.com/route259_official

What's On 8-14 December
2025-12-08 14:30 - 2025-12-14 21:00 | East Sussex

Shore-Lines 2 - 6.30pm
2025-12-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Barnaby’s Lounge, 46 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1NJ, United Kingdom

Tellums - Singer-Songwriter - 7.00pm
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Barnaby’s Lounge, 46 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1NJ, United Kingdom

Rob Leake Jazz Collective - 8.30pm
2025-12-12 20:30 - 22:30 | East Sussex
Rob Leake is a member of Afro Roots band, Samaki, Dr Savage’s Second Line Band and various other jazz and world music ensembles both locally and nationally.

The Other Band - Classic Blues & Americana - Fundraiser - 5.00pm
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Barnaby’s Lounge, 46 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1NJ, United Kingdom
A big Welcome back and thank you to The Other Band. This is a fundraiser gig for Warming Up the Homeless.

Day and The Night Shift+ Lifted Up Community Choir - 8.00pm
2025-12-13 20:00 - 22:30 | Barnaby’s Lounge, 46 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1NJ, United Kingdom
8-piece extravaganza led by Day Levale, leader of the Lifted Up Community Choir.

BLOW! Sax Quartet Jazz Extravaganza - 1.30pm
2025-12-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Barnaby’s Lounge, 46 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1NJ, United Kingdom
Jo Stout has performed all over the UK in venues as diverse as London’s O2 Arena, The NEC, The Albert Hall, The Vortex, The Spice of Life, The Blues Kitchen… His band “Terrarium” have played at Brighton Jazz Festival, playing Jo’s own composition’s on a ‘world jazz’ theme.
Swedish musician/composer Bjorn Dahlberg is a founding member of several bands : the swing band ‘My Friend Lester Quartet’ ; ‘Nybakat!’, a Swedish/Israeli modern jazz quartet he’s toured Sweden, UK and Israel and recorded 2 albums with. He was also a founding member of world music group Lele Lele, recorded the first album with them and toured Sweden and Bulgaria.
Chris White is a world-class saxophonist and arranger whose career spans collaborations with legends like Paul McCartney, George Benson, Billy Ocean, and Bobby Womack. From 2010, he joined Van Morrison’s band. He’s also shared the stage with Ray Charles
Greg Heath has worked with a wide range of jazz and popular musicians, including Dr John, Jimmy Cliff, Omar Hakim, Rachael Z, Nile Rogers, Mica Paris, Maceo Parker, Van Morrison and Joan Armatrading

The Lily Ramona Trio - 4.30pm
2025-12-14 16:30 - 18:30 | East Sussex
Lily Ramona started singing in pubs at 8 years old, then formed the folk/country trio the HANK DOGS with her dad and step-mum.
Signed and produced by Joe Boyd (Nick Drake, Incredible String Band, REM) they toured the world, including a US tour supporting Joan Baez.
Now Lily writes her own songs. With renewed passion and inspiration, Lily released an Indie Folk solo acoustic EP ‘Into the Mirror’ with Trevor Moss and the A.P.R.C. Likened to Joni Mitchell and Suzanne Vega, Lily creates a sound which is both traditional and modern

Christmas Comedy Special 7.00pm
2025-12-14 19:00 - 21:30 | East Sussex
If you want to meet some local comedians who have been hiding their light under a bushel… this is where it’s at… the food’s great too!

Come and enjoy the delicious food of Barnaby’s celebrity chef Chris Powell – whose roasts are nearly as hot as the ones served up on the microphone tonight…
Official start is 7.00pm but do come earlier and get settled
Comedy hosted by Ian Powell. £5 tickets here

Art Session Discussion - every Monday 6.00 pm
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Barnaby’s Lounge, 46 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1NJ, United Kingdom
Every Monday Markus Thonett will be offering regular sessions for artists and art students to discuss any aspect of art. That includes but is not limited to any difficulties, challenges, ideas, questions and fantasies related to making art. No agenda other than whatever you would like to talk about. Venue: Barnaby’s in Robertson Street, Hastings Time: 6 pm – 7 pm Free event but donations welcome

Writers Cafe - 3.00pm
2025-12-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Barnaby’s Lounge, 46 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1NJ, United Kingdom
Writer’s Cafe – Every Tuesday & Thursday 3 – 5pm
Come and write with us! A co-working club and writing snug every Tue & Thu, 3-5 pm, at Barnaby’s Bar.
Two hours quiet working – set your intention – make progress on your projects then join us for a drink downstairs.
It’s free, but please register as space is limited. https://lu.ma/WritersCafe

Oliver Mann's Christmas Cheer - 6.00pm
2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Barnaby’s Lounge, 46 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1NJ, United Kingdom
Regular at the bar Oliver Mann is donating his time after work to get us in the Christmas spirit. Christmas Songs 🙂
Expect an outrageous outfit ! 6-7pm.

Open Mic Hosted by Konarucchi - 7.00pm
2025-12-16 19:00 - 22:00 | East Sussex
At 7.00pm we’ll be hosting our bi-weekly Open Mic. Anyone of any skill level is welcome, you don’t need to bring anything (but can if you want to), we will supply a PA, guitar and piano. This is a light-hearted and inclusive space, so no pressure and have fun!
Please note next open mic date: Tues 6 January 2026!

Reading Between The Vines Book Club 6.00pm
2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 | East Sussex
Wine, books, a lovely social club. Contact on Facebook or just turn up. The organiser Stella Cutler is super welcoming.
Our next read is The Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller. A classic book written and published in Paris in 1934 but subsequently banned in a lot of countries!!
I chose this, partly because we haven’t read any classics but also as it is the opposite of death!
Deemed too pornographic for its time it will be interesting to see what we think now.
We will be gathering on Wednesday 17th December to discuss our thoughts. I do hope you can join me.
🤩Stella🤩

Writers Cafe - 3.00pm
2025-12-18 15:00 - 2025-12-25 17:00 | East Sussex
Writer’s Cafe – Every Tuesday and Thursday 3-5pm
Come and write with us! A co-working club and writing snug…
Two hours quiet working – set your intention – make progress on your projects then join us for a drink downstairs.
It’s free, but please register as space is limited. https://lu.ma/WritersCafe

Hyphae Collective - Poetry & Music Jam 7.00pm
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:30 | East Sussex
Hyphae Collective warmly invite poets, musicians and singers to experiment and collaborate with our house band – let’s see what magic we can weave together. Bring your instruments and your words; whether they be your own, someone else’s or, even better, improvised!
Our December edition will be a covers special – bring a poem you love by someone else. We are very excited to have special guest Sekinue joining on harp for this show only!
The jam is on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm, at Barnaby’s Jazz Bar in Hastings. It’s free and unticketed (though tips are welcomed). The building is wheelchair accessible, but the toilets are not. This is a queer and trans friendly event – everyone is welcome.
Poster hand drawn by @Sekinue. ‘
Next date : Thursday 15 January
