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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 29 Jan 12 - 07:52 AM * Hear Kate singing "Old Smokey" by clicking here * See a video of Kate leading her band The Buffalo Girls by clicking here * Read a biography of Kate by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 30 Jan 12 - 06:43 AM Our programme for February & March:-Feb 02nd * £7.00 * KATE LISSAUER A highly regarded exponent of American old-time country music, Kate is a champion fiddler, an expert clawhammer and old-time three-finger banjo picker, a guitarist, and an excellent singer. Feb 09th * £7.00 * STEVE TURNER A very talented concertina-player and a superb singer, Steve is also a remarkable exponent of the mandola. He is amongst most exciting performers on the folk scene. Feb 16th * £7.00 * JEFF DAVIS A rare & short tour by Jeff who is equally adept on fiddle, banjo, mandocello & guitar Jeff is one of America's most respected collectors and interpreters of traditional music Feb 23rd * £8.00 * DAVE SWARBRICK The iconic fiddle player has already named his retirement date so this will probably be the last chance to hear a solo performance at the Royal Oak where he has delighted before. Mar 01st * £7.00 * CHRIS BARTRAM, NEIL BROOKES & TONY WEATHERALL English traditional song & dance music at its finest. Neil's fiddle and Tony's melodeon generate real excitement and Chris's singing is wonderfully easy on the ear. Mar 08th * £7.00 * NAOMI BEDFORD & PAUL SIMMONDS "Her voice is so striking...that your attention gets quickly nailed to the floor ... you're on such a high at the end that you instantly hit play again, several times. It's easy to get besotted with." - fRoots Mar 15th * £7.00 * JUDY COOK Yet another touring American, Judy lifts the spirit and entertains with splendid traditional ballads and songs from a huge and varied Anglo-American repertoire. Mar 22nd * free admission * TUNE & SONG SESSION Will Duke & Dan Quinn lead an evening where English dance tunes are interspersed with songs. Come and join in the tunes or offer some songs or just listen! Mar 29th * £7.00 * PETA WEBB, KEN HALL & SIMON HINDLEY Two remarkable singers who draw their repertoire from songs learned from British traditional singers and from early American country music with some lovely accompaniments from Simon's guitar. Our Future Guests will include:- ANDY IRVINE * JIM McFARLAND & JERRY O'REILLY * MIKE GULSTON & BLANCHE ROWEN * JOHN KIRKPATRICK * GORDON TYRRALL * MATT QUINN * JIM & LYNETTE ELDON * SISTERS UNLIMITED * JERRY EPSTEIN & RALPH BODINGTON * JEFF WARNER * MARTIN CARTHY & DAVE SWARBRICK Our websites are at http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~tinvic and http://www.myspace.com/royaloakfolklewes |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 04 Feb 12 - 11:39 AM In today's "The Guide" in "The Guardian" we can see on page 18 of the "Music - Rock & Pop listings" for Thursday 9th February - Lewes |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 07 Feb 12 - 12:38 PM Feb 09th * £7.00 * STEVE TURNER A very talented concertina-player and a superb singer, Steve is also a remarkable exponent of the mandola. He is amongst the most exciting performers on the folk scene. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 14 Feb 12 - 04:52 PM Feb 16th * £7.00 * JEFF DAVIS A rare & short tour by Jeff who is equally adept on fiddle, banjo, mandocello & guitar Jeff is one of America's most respected collectors and interpreters of traditional music |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 15 Feb 12 - 06:12 AM * See a video of Jeff singing am amazing version of Pretty Polly at http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~tinvic/videos.htm * Read a biography of Jeff at http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~tinvic/news.htm * Hear Jeff sing The Bold Privateer at http://www.myspace.com/royaloakfolklewes * But, best of all, hear this superb performer live at the Royal Oak in Lewes on Thursday 16th February |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 17 Feb 12 - 08:41 AM ROYAL OAK 3 Station Street, Lewes BN7 2DA Enquiries:- (01273) 478124 or 881316 Email tinvic@globalnet.co.uk. THURSDAYS 8.pm - PROMPT START *********************************** Feb 23rd * £8.00 * DAVE SWARBRICK The iconic fiddle player has already named his retirement date so this will probably be the last chance to hear a solo performance at the Royal Oak where he has delighted before. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Dave Ruch Date: 17 Feb 12 - 02:15 PM Let us know how the Jeff Davis date went, Vic. I'm assuming it was great! |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Will Fly Date: 17 Feb 12 - 02:54 PM Hi Dave - it was a great night and Jeff was superb. Your name was taken in vain! I lent Jeff a guitar and a few of us drank a quiet toast to the trinity of yourself, himself and Jeff Warner. All the very best! |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Dave Ruch Date: 17 Feb 12 - 04:02 PM Same to you Will Fly! When are you coming this way? We need to reprise, and update, our duet repertoire. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 18 Feb 12 - 04:52 AM Mike is right, Dave. We had a great night with Jeff Davis on Thursday. Jill Copper and Jon Dudley were there to see him - which reminds me that we have the additional joy of a private house party at Jon & Jill's with Jeff Davis towards the end of his tour. The multi-talented Will Fly accompanied Tina singing "Autumn Leaves" as part of the evening! |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 18 Feb 12 - 04:52 AM From Page 18 of Listings section of The Guide in Saturday's The Guardian. Lewes |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 19 Feb 12 - 08:01 AM * Hear Dave Swarbrick play The Trip We Took Over The Mountains at http://uk.myspace.com/royaloak * Watch a video of Dave Swarbrick at http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~tinvic/videos.htm * Read a biography of Dave Swarbrick at http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~tinvic/news.htm |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 25 Feb 12 - 06:44 AM ROYAL OAK 3 Station Street, Lewes BN7 2DA Enquiries:- (01273) 478124 or 881316 Email tinvic@globalnet.co.uk. THURSDAYS 8.pm - PROMPT START *********************************** Mar 01st * £7.00 * CHRIS BARTRAM, NEIL BROOKES & TONY WEATHERALL English traditional song & dance music at its finest. Neil's fiddle and Tony's melodeon generate real excitement and Chris's singing is wonderfully easy on the ear. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 26 Feb 12 - 07:40 AM Hear Chris Bartram singing "John Barleycorn" accompanied by the other two and then the three of them playing "Trunkles" at http://uk.myspace.com/royaloakfolklewes/music/songs/bbw-john-barleycorn-03-01-84658950 |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 27 Feb 12 - 07:36 AM See a video of Chris, Neil and Tony by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 28 Feb 12 - 05:06 AM Read a biography of Chris Bartram, Neil Brookes & Tony Weatherall by clicking here. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 02 Mar 12 - 11:15 AM ROYAL OAK 3 Station Street, Lewes BN7 2DA Enquiries:- (01273) 478124 or 881316 Email tinvic@globalnet.co.uk. THURSDAYS 8.pm - PROMPT START *********************************** Mar 08th * £7.00 * NAOMI BEDFORD & PAUL SIMMONDS "Her voice is so striking...that your attention gets quickly nailed to the floor ... you're on such a high at the end that you instantly hit play again, several times. It's easy to get besotted with." - fRoots |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 03 Mar 12 - 05:39 AM Hear Naomi sing Lord Thomas & Fair Ellandor by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 04 Mar 12 - 06:25 AM "The Clouds of Colwyn Bay" is from Naomi Bedford's new album,"Tales from the Weeping Willow", which has been attracting lots of critical attention. This video with Naomi accompanied by Paul Simmonds was filmed recently by BBC Scotland at the Celtic Connections in Glasgow:- Naomi & Paul on BBC Television from "Celtic Connections" |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 05 Mar 12 - 08:43 AM Read a biography of Naomi, with a short mention for Paul, by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 06 Mar 12 - 09:50 AM Our programme for March/April/May:- Mar 01st * £7.00 * CHRIS BARTRAM, NEIL BROOKES & TONY WEATHERALL English traditional song & dance music at its finest. Neil's fiddle and Tony's melodeon generate real excitement and Chris's singing is wonderfully easy on the ear. Mar 08th * £7.00 * NAOMI BEDFORD & PAUL SIMMONDS "Her voice is so striking...that your attention gets quickly nailed to the floor ... you're on such a high at the end that you instantly hit play again, several times. It's easy to get besotted with." - fRoots Mar 15th * £7.00 * JUDY COOK Yet another touring American, Judy lifts the spirit and entertains with splendid traditional ballads and songs from a huge and varied Anglo-American repertoire. Mar 22nd * free admission * TUNE & SONG SESSION Will Duke & Dan Quinn lead an evening where English dance tunes are interspersed with songs. Come and join in the tunes or offer some songs or just listen! Mar 29th * £7.00 * PETA WEBB, KEN HALL & SIMON HINDLEY Two remarkable singers who draw their repertoire from songs learned from British traditional singers and from early American country music with some lovely accompaniments from Simon's guitar. Apl 05th * £7.00 * JEFF WESLEY Retired farm worker from Northamptonshire whose mellifluous voice is able to project all that is worthy about English traditional song. Apl 12th * £8.00 * ANDY IRVINE A man that has played with so many fine top groups – Planxty, Sweeney's Men, Mosaic, Patrick Street. A rare chance to see him in an intimate venue. Apl 19th * £7.00 * JIM MacFARLAND & JERRY O'REILLY Two of Ireland's finest singers come over for a short tour. They feature a range of the very best in the Irish repertoire from the pastoral to the political. Apl 26th * £7.00 * MIKE GULSTON & BLANCHE ROWEN Two excellent singers who draw their material from English, Welsh and French sources. Mike is a talented multi-instrumentalist on a range of string instruments. May 03rd * £6.00 * MANDY MURRAY, BEN PALEY & JIM BURCH A really memorable evening in prospect with the most vibrant local musicians in Irish music and song with Mandy on concertina, Ben on fiddle and Jim on guitar. May 10th * £7.00 * ROSIE DAVIS, JOE LOCKER & BOB WINQUIST An English woman, a New Yorker and a Canadian combine to bring us the very best in bluegrass, old timey and early country music on fiddle, banjo, bass and guitar. May 17th * £8.00 * JOHN KIRKPATRICK One of the most talented and popular performers that we are able to present at the Royal Oak, John is a master of a range of free reed instruments and the outstanding singer of English traditional songs. May 24th * £7.00 * BAYOU SECO TRIO We are delighted to be able to welcome back Ken and Jeanie from Silver City, New Mexico bringing us their superb range of music and song from the south east of the USA. On this tour they are joined by their godson, fiddler Tomás Wentz. May 31st * £6.00 * DENISE & STUART SAVAGE An evening with these two great local favourites who are able to present a varied evening that is both interesting and delightful Our Future Guests will include:- * Gordon Tyrrall (June 14th) * Matt Quinn * Jim Causley (June 28th) * Jim & Lynette Eldon (July 19th) * Rattle On The Stovepipe (Sept 6th) * Sisters Unlimited (September 13th) * Jeff Warner (October 4th) * Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick (October 11th) Our websites are at http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~tinvic and http://www.myspace.com/royaloakfolklewes Those of you who arrange listings are politely requested to include all of the above. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 02 Apr 12 - 09:56 AM This Thursday:- Apl 05th * £7.00 * JEFF WESLEY Retired farm worker from Northamptonshire whose mellifluous voice is able to project all that is worthy about English traditional song. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 04 Apr 12 - 05:23 AM * See a photo of Jeff taken at a previous appearance at the Royal Oak by clicking here * Read a biography of Jeff by clicking here * Hear Jeff singing The Unquiet Grave by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 06 Apr 12 - 06:11 PM Apl 12th * £8.00 * ANDY IRVINE A man that has played with so many fine top groups – Planxty, Sweeney's Men, Mosaic, Patrick Street. A rare chance to see him in an intimate venue. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 10 Apr 12 - 05:51 PM * Read a biography of Andy by clicking here * Hear Andy sing Gladiators by clicking here * Hear Andy perform a superb and moving version of his Never Tire Of The Road at the Barbican in London by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 13 Apr 12 - 07:00 AM A huge thank you to Andy for a really superb performance night last night played to a very appreciative capacity crowd. He is no youngster now but he is still at the top of his game. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 13 Apr 12 - 01:22 PM Two unsolicited emails received today - Just wanted to say what a great night that was, and thank you. and Thank you so much for putting Andy on last night. A true legend and gentleman. Fantastic show. Both from newcomers to the Royal Oak which is also a bonus for us. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 13 Apr 12 - 03:21 PM ROYAL OAK 3 Station Street, Lewes BN7 2DA Enquiries:- (01273) 478124 or 881316 Email tinvic@globalnet.co.uk. THURSDAYS 8.pm - PROMPT START *********************************** Apl 19th * £7.00 * JIM MacFARLAND & JERRY O'REILLY Two of Ireland's finest singers come over for a short tour. They feature a range of the very best in the Irish repertoire from the pastoral to the political. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 16 Apr 12 - 11:13 AM * Hear Jerry sing Father Murphy by clicking here * Hear Jim sing Reynardine by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 17 Apr 12 - 07:26 AM * Read biographies of Jerry & Jim by clicking here * A photo of jerry & Jim by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 23 Apr 12 - 02:48 PM Apl 26th * £7.00 * MIKE GULSTON & BLANCHE ROWEN Two excellent singers who draw their material from English, Welsh and French sources. Mike is a talented multi-instrumentalist on a range of string instruments. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 25 Apr 12 - 07:48 AM See a photo of Mike and Blanche by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 26 Apr 12 - 05:43 AM * Read a biography of Mike & Blanche by clicking here * Hear Mike & Blanche sing Early Spring In Llangyfelach by clicking here It's Tonight! |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 28 Apr 12 - 10:20 AM ROYAL OAK 3 Station Street, Lewes, BN7 2DA. Enquiries:- (01273) 478124 or 881316 Email tinvic@globalnet.co.uk. THURSDAYS 8.pm - PROMPT START *********************************** May 03rd * £6.00 * MANDY MURRAY, BEN PALEY & JIM BURCH A really memorable evening in prospect with the most vibrant local musicians in Irish music and song with Mandy on concertina, Ben on fiddle and Jim on guitar. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 30 Apr 12 - 02:02 PM ***Listen to Mandy playing "The Drogheda Lasses/The Game of Love" by clicking here ***Listen to Ben playing "Old Hag You Have Killed Me/Freher's Jig" by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 02 May 12 - 09:53 AM *** Biographies of Ben & Mandy by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 04 May 12 - 02:27 PM May 10th * £7.00 * ROSIE DAVIS, JOE LOCKER & BOB WINQUIST An English woman, a New Yorker and a Canadian combine to bring us the very best in bluegrass, old timey and early country music on fiddle, banjo, bass and guitar. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 09 May 12 - 06:46 AM * Hear Joe Locker singing "Rain & Snow" by clicking here * See a photo of Davis, Locker & Winquist by clicking here * Read biographies of Davis, Locker & Winquist by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 14 May 12 - 03:19 PM May 17th * £8.00 * JOHN KIRKPATRICK One of the most talented and popular performers that we are able to present at the Royal Oak, John is a master of a range of free reed instruments and the outstanding singer of English traditional songs. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 15 May 12 - 02:59 PM * Hear John Kirkpatrick singing Welcome To Hell by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 17 May 12 - 06:29 AM Read a biography of John Kirkpatrick by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 18 May 12 - 04:46 PM A big "Thank You" to John Kirkpatrick for a really superb performance last night which delighted the capacity audience. Some great floor spots as well - so a particular thanks to:- David Jones - (Great to see him again, He is on tour from New York) Martin Curtis - (also on tour from New Zealand) Martin & Shaun Graebe - who were in this area for Saturday's Traditional Song Forum in Lewes. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 19 May 12 - 04:17 PM May 24th * £7.00 * BAYOU SECO TRIO We are delighted to be able to welcome back Ken and Jeanie from Silver City, New Mexico bringing us their superb range of music and song from the south east of the USA. On this tour they are joined by their godson, fiddler Tomás Wentz. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 21 May 12 - 05:23 AM * Hear Bayou Seco with Jeannie McLerie leading the singing on Lazy Heart by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 22 May 12 - 07:23 AM * Read a biography of Bayou Seco by clicking here |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 23 May 12 - 07:06 AM * See a really good photo of the Bayou Seco Trio back home in a very cold Silver City, New Mexico last winter by clicking here. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 26 May 12 - 04:56 PM May 31st * £6.00 * DENISE & STUART SAVAGE An evening with these two great local favourites who are able to present a varied evening that is both interesting and delightful |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 09 Jun 12 - 07:23 AM Jun 14th * £7.00 * GORDON TYRRALL Gordon contributes brilliant guitar, fine flute playing and is a strong singer. More than 25 years as a respected professional. |
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Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays From: Vic Smith Date: 09 Jun 12 - 07:31 AM On Page 17 of "The Guide" in today's edition of The Guardian, it says:- THURSDAY |
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