| Hello Everyone, 
THE CON CLUB IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE In line with Government instruction and common sense, Lewes Con Club is closed. We will continue to follow official government advice and will post updates on the website and social media as the situation evolves. Where possible we will re-arrange gigs for later in the year or even next year, so please do look at our What's On pages for specific gig details, but for any ticket refunds please contact the sellers. Thanks, best wishes and good health to everyone from the Con Club team. Here are the next few events we're putting on at the club... 
We are very sorry but this event is cancelled Cajun Barn present, Dirk Powell, USA legend of Cajun, Old-Time and Appalachian music with Jock Tyldesley and Vera van Heeringen. Dirk Powell musician, writer, producer, composer, studio owner, theatre and art centre director, brilliant Cajun accordionist and vocalist, residing in Southwest Louisiana. He's considered one of the world's leading experts on traditional Appalachian fiddle and banjo styles, along with carrying on the traditions of his late and legendary father-in-law Dewey Balfa of the Balfa Brothers, as the accordion player in the legendary Cajun band Balfa Toujours. His roots in Kentucky and his commitment to Creole and Cajun culture have fused with early classical training to form an artistic palette and vision that are unique in today's musical environment. In addition to his own performances, he has toured with Eric Clapton, Joan Baez, Rhiannon Giddens, Linda Ronstadt, Jack White, Loretta Lynn, and many more. His work in film including the acclaimed Cold Mountain, has found him collaborating with producers such as T Bone Burnett, and directors like Anthony Minghella and Ang Lee. In 2018, he toured with both Rhiannon Giddens and Joan Baez selling out the Festival Hall for 3 nights. He is the musician's musician of choice and an incredibly nice guy! Jock Tyldesley renowned fiddle player and teacher, Jock is the fiddle tutor to be found at several camps and universities. He is perhaps best known for his fiddling in Cajun bands such as The Flatville Aces and the Bearcats, and old time bands including The Wagon Hoppers as well as more off-the-wall antics with The New Rope String Band. He's toured worldwide with his regular bands and US legends such as Eddie LeJeune. Jock nurtures a long-time passion for Southern Appalachian old time fiddling and has toured with Riley Baugus , Martha Scanlan and many more.
He is much in demand as a private and workshop tutor and taught for several years at Folkworks Summer School. Sore Fingers, Gainsborough, as well as being a visiting tutor at Blazin' in Beauly, The London Fiddle School, the Folk Degree course at Newcastle University, and The Laban / Trinity school at London Uni.. And don't forget 'Jocks Hot Sauce' of course! Vera van Heeringen is originally from Holland, but now settled in the hills of northern Powys, Wales. A consummate guitarist, highly acclaimed by her contemporaries, she brings the instrument to life in way that is entirely her own. She is well known for her big guitar sound and has worked on the acoustic music scene in Europe for the last decade and developed a reputation as a strong guitarist, back-up player on guitar, bass and fiddle in several Cajun and old-time bands. Vera plays with The Flatville Aces and has toured with Sheryl Cormier, the late Eddie LeJeune and Dirk Powell and more. She is an incredible singer songwriter appearing with her trio at prestigious folk festivals around Europe. www.cajunbarn.co.uk www.facebook.com/cajun.barn Bar from 4:30pm, doors 7:30 for 8:00 Tickets £15+b/.f www.eventbrite.co.uk | 
We are very sorry but this event is cancelled The Curst Sons have been playing their powerful stripped back take on early American traditional music since 1998. Performing mainly original material with a few distinctive arrangements of traditional songs they have released six full length albums and one 10” vinyl EP on their own Curst Mountain label. Over the years they have played venues ranging from tiny country pubs to festival main stages, appeared on several local radio shows and recorded two live sessions on the much missed Mark Lamarr BBC Radio 2 show. They were runners up in the 2013 International Song Writing Competition, nominated for Best Alt Country Album in the 10th Independent Music Awards 2011 and for Best Americana Act in the British Country Music Awards 2010. Tim Dunkerley (slide guitar, mandolin, vocals). Tim’s interest in music was first awakened by his father’s tales of wild living in a harmonica band on the minesweeper HMS Hound. Loath to leave his nautical background Tim coast hopped east from his Portsmouth home and soon washed up on the beach at Brighton. He is also a teacher/ facilitator with Unified Rhythm, a samba/fusion marching band for young adults, including those with learning difficulties. Willi Kerr (vocals, percussion). Born on Mersea Island on the marshy fringes of Essex, Willi abandoned his agricultural roots and took to the sinful ways of the city. Diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (an incurable cancer of the bone marrow) in 1998 he was given 6 days to live. Being a cantankerous old cuss he decided that this was the perfect time to re-launch his musical career, and The Curst Sons were born. Thanks to the healing power of hillbilly music he is now in the rudest of health. Dave (Specky) Simner (banjo, lead guitar, vocals). Raised in the Black Country on a diet of heavy metal and motorbikes Dave fled south till he hit the coast. He lost the long hair and leather jacket and soon became entangled in the Brighton music scene. He has played in more bands than he can remember and somehow took up the banjo. He also plays with his own 60’s R&B outfit The Spectones, and in his day job leads music sessions for adults with learning disabilities. Scott Smith (guitar, banjo, harmonica, vocals) was born in Wichita, Kansas and heard a lot of country radio there at an impressionable age. Escaping North America, he found himself in the UK, where he remains, an ex-pat roots musician. Scott is a member of the Porchlight Smoker band, and makes sound designs and post production audio for whomever will employ him. Bar from 4:30pm - Doors 8:00 to 11:30pm - FREE ENTRY - All welcome | 
Postponed. This gig has been rescheduled for 17th April 2021, more details to follow Dictionary Pudding - Live music promotions present - The Monochrome Set consist of, original Monochrome Set members, Bid (Guitar/Vocals) and Andy Warren (bass) with John Paul Moran (keyboards) and Mike Urban, who was previously in the band in the early 90s, on drums, The Monochrome Set formed in 1978, and were heavily influential in the ‘post-punk’ scene that evolved after the initial scorched earth of punk.
The band’s early releases were on the legendary Rough Trade Label before signing with Virgin offshoot Din Disc. They also released several albums on the Cherry Red label, making a notable appearance on that labels’ well known ‘Pillows and Prayers’ compilation.Though The Monochrome Set split in 1985 the next decade saw several reunions for both live gigs and further studio recordings, their album release count now being well into double figures. Tickets - £14 + b/f www.seetickets.com 7:30pm | 
Postponed. This gig has been rescheduled for 4th October 2020, more details to follow Dictionary Pudding Present: Martha Tilston ‘Martha Tilston has carved her niche with sharp, original songs that dissect the modern world. It is an engrossing set.. She captures both the harshness and enchantment of life, with the salt of sea air almost palpable.’ The Guardian 7:30pm - Tickets £18 + b/f www.seetickets.com Lewes Con Club member tickets £15 available only from the bar, 1 per member no booking fee | 
We are very sorry but this event is cancelled Enthusiastic 50's and 60's Rock n Roll Band, Rhythm and Blues and a bit of Soul. Influences - Gene Vincent, Chuck Berry, The Pirates, Carl Perkins, The Revolutionaires, Dr Feelgood, Eddie Cochran, Rockpile, Little Richard, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Elvis, Muddy Waters, Johnny Burnette, Buddy Holly, The Stray Cats, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, everyone at Rhythm Riot!, The Long Tall Texans (who's that?!!?)..... www.facebook.com/Micky-Hart-and-The-Hartbrakers-167119833335831/ Bar from 4:30pm - Doors 8:00 to 11:30pm FREE ENTRY | We are very sorry but this event is cancelled Brighton's Skifflebilly Trio Bad Bad Whiskey will be appearing with their good palsa dn all round '60s instro twangers The Space Agency!
Plus it's Oli's and Hiromi's joint 40th birthday celebrations too!
There may even be party poppers and hats, but lashings of booze!
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To be rescheduled - watch this space Modern Age Music presents by arrangement with No Half Measures Red Sky July ...a husband and wife duo Ally Mcerlaine (Texas) and Shelly Poole (Alisha’s Attic) along with esteemed vocalist Haley Glennie-Smith. The band’s sound is a blend of Alt-Folk, Country and Americana which has seen them gain considerable airplay, including being playlisted on BBC Radio 2. Red Sky July have toured extensively and have appeared as special guests of the likes of Sheryl Crow, Steve Earle, 10CC, Tom Jones, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Jools Holland and more. They have performed at some of the UK’s most renowned festivals including Glastonbury, Isle of Wight, T in the Park and C2C: Country To Country. www.modernagemusic.co.uk www.facebook.com/RedSkyJuly/ Doors 7:30 to 10:30pm Tickets £15 +b/f link: https://fatso.ma/UbeL | | |
