The Lewisham Theatre in Catford has had its moments over the years. I've seen Art Blakey (when there was a Lewisham Jazz festival) and The Chieftains. Now, it's mainly tribute bands.

There's an Irish session at The Blythe Hill Tavern, Stanstead Road, Catford, every Thursday evening from about 9.00 pm (get the 185 from Lewisham High Street, get off two stops past the Town Hall going towards Forest Hill). This is my local boozer!

A little bit further afield (nominally in Southwark) there's an acoustic night every Weds. The Easy Come Club has been going about 15 years, run by The Hank Dogs and is presently based at The Nun's Head (Nunhead Green, near Peckham). It's the closest you get to a folk club. The standard of performers is variable, but it's always a good time - also a chance to find out what's going on.

Norman