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Open Mike returns to Ascot UK?

17 Aug 23 - 05:10 AM (#4179349)
Subject: Open Mike returns to Ascot UK?
From: Roger the Skiffler

Since Jagz (ex-Station pub) closed the building has passed through several hands. It has now reopened branded as Pantiles by a couple who ran a similar venue in Bagshot. Although their typical members are women (75%) aged between 35-55 and their programmes so far is mostly soul DJs , singles and ladies nights, they are having Open Mike nights on a Wednesday. I couldn't go last night but I hope to try it out next week & will report back. They also promise to reopen the restaurant "soon" and, of particular interest to me, may resume Sunday lunchtime jazz. Check out their FB page for details. I'll report back.
RtS


24 Mar 24 - 07:02 PM (#4199655)
Subject: RE: Open Mike returns to Ascot UK?
From: GUEST,Frankly

So what's the conclusion? Worth going?


29 Mar 24 - 05:23 AM (#4199974)
Subject: RE: Open Mike returns to Ascot UK?
From: Roger the Skiffler

Gary Roberts (eldest son of Russ Abbott and leader of Spinout) and Len from Nashville Teens ran an interesting Open mike/Jam but I was often the only non performer there and the other events were restricted to the front bar while the music rom remained a work in progress. Alas, the venue closed in December for continued refurbishment but clearly ran out of money, no communication to members or customers via e-mail or FB page but now boarded up and freehold for sale. Anyone got £2.5 million?
RtS