Custard Caravan’s Art Rock Comedy Afternoon with the Punkuleles

We are all preparing the excuses for bunking off to Barnaby's Lounge again on the first Friday of the month! 4.30 - 7.30pm. Lots of dollops of 10-minute fun custard acts. Anita Jardine and #SteveBowditch #Andrea Knights plus the fantastic Punkules interspersed with the strange mini-punk ballads of Shoddy Custard. Rock on and be incredulous of the incredible Flying Monk! This is s Sweet Little Variety Show. 3 hours entertainment for just £5 (you may give more:))

GertskiSings – Jazz with a Twist 8.30pm

Nikki, aka GertskiSings, is a captivating vocalist from London based in East Sussex. With a rich, expressive voice, she brings her unique blend of classic standards, soulful ballads, and the occasional unexpected gem. With a knack for bringing songs to life, she puts her own spin on every performance—sometimes smooth, sometimes playful, always full of character. Familiar, but never predictable

David Cane-Hardy 3.00pm

Eastbourne guitarist David Cane-hardy will be playing tracks from his album New Beginnings during our next Art show party. David Cane-Hardy first picked up a guitar in tribute to John Martyn, shortly after the Scotsman’s passing. In paying homage Cane-Hardy set out to transport listeners to “far away places of tranquility and beauty.” His picking, strumming and resulting chiming, ringing harmonics producing eleven gentle guitar-generated soundscapes.

Stef Charles Project 9.00pm

SOUL Band. Stef discovered his singing passion in Shanghai, China, jamming with world class musicians where he was encouraged to form his own band. Upon returning to the UK, in late 2018 he formed The Friday Club and soon after, a Northern Soul act, The Stef Charles Project and then Villains & Heroes. All acts performed successfully across Southern England until lockdown 2020. His current project aims to tell the story of soul music from its routes in Gospel / Blues, through the decades from the 1940s up to current day material

Jim Hammond Trio 4.00pm

Ooh Bank Holiday Monday Honky Tonk, Boogie Woogie Rock n Roll. Jim Hammond  Check out this reel :) Please give what you can for the musicians. 100% of contributions goes to performers. We suggest a minimum of £5pp "Throughout my career, I have recorded 40 albums and had the privilege to work with some great artists including: WILL YOUNG - J D MCPHERSON - RAY SHARPE - BARRENCE WHITFIELD - HEULYN DUVALL - BARBARA PITMAN - THE BOBBETTES - JIVING GENE - BOBBY WILSON Supported: IMELDA MAY - ANDRE WILLIAMS Played with: LYNETTE MORGAN’S BLACKWATER VALLEY BOYS - JOHNNY AND THE JAILBIRDS - BIG BOYBLOATER - EDDIE ANGEL BLUES BAND - SISTER SUZIE - GERRY HOGAN - EARL JACKSON I currently front: JIM HAMMOND BAND (DUO/TRIO/QUARTET) - SWEET GEORGIA BOYS - THE BORDERLINES - THE MARK 2’S - ELECTRIC MUD I currently play with: THE KINGCATS"

Open Mic Hosted by Konarucchi 7.00pm

On Tuesday 6 May at 7pm 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! Next open mic dates: 20 May

“Moving Mountains” Reading Event 6.00pm

Lee at Printed Matter is supporting this event. "Moving Mountains" Reading Event by Lousie Kenwood We're celebrating the paperback launch of this first-of-its-kind anthology and are excited to be bringing Moving Mountains: Writing Nature Through Illness & Disability to Hastings next month! Readings and conversation with Isobel Anderson & Lorna Crabbe (and me) & books with Printed Matter Hastings - Barnaby's Lounge, Robertson Street, Hastings - Writer, Artist, Psychologist. PhD Candidate, Centre for Place Writing, Manchester Metropolitan University. Editor, MOVING MOUNTAINS: Writing Nature Through Illness and Disability - NOW OUT IN PAPERBACK - https://footnotepress.com/books/moving-mountains/  Disability Power 100 2023 - top 10 in Media & Publishing. ‘An anthology to treasure and return to’ ELINOR CLEGHORN ‘Uniquely compelling, dynamic and powerful’ LUCY JONES ‘Deeply affecting’ TOM SHAKESPEARE ‘Promises to change the landscape of nature writing’ LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONES A first-of-its-kind anthology of nature writing by authors living with chronic illness and physical disability WITH A FOREWORD BY SAMANTHA WALTON Through twenty-five pieces, the writers of Moving Mountains offer a vision of nature that encompasses the close up, the microscopic, and the vast. From a single falling raindrop to the enormity of the north wind, this is nature experienced wholly and acutely, written from the perspective of disabled and chronically ill authors. […]

Writers Cafe Every Thursday 3.00pm

​✍️ ☕️ Come and cowork with us - every Thursday from 3-5 pm. Calendar registration link ​How it works: 3-4.30 pm (90-mins) silent working session followed by a catch up cuppa / social. ​Make progress on your projects, meet fellow writers, and find out about creative happenings around town. ​We hope this will be a wonderful regular weekly space for everyone!

“Sprung” Art Show Party – Meet the Artists

Curated by @louisewhithamartist Throughout May and June, we are delighted to be exhibiting art in a wonderful exhibition showcasing the surprising and exceptional work of 22 talented artists, each responding to the word "sprung" in uniquely creative ways. We hope you can make the opening celebration on Friday, 9 May at the award-winning Jazz club and bar Barnabys Lounge. The gathering is from 6:00 PM to 7:30 pm, but the evening will continue afterwards with live jazz from the Southern Lights Jazz Sextet at 8.30pm. During this special viewing, you can engage with the artists in person and virtually through specially made projected videos that delve into the varied artistic practices and the thinking behind the pieces on show. This evening promises to be a unique and charming occasion, and your participation makes it all the more special Thank you in advance for helping to spread the word

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