Tag archives for KATE SHAW
The Science of Dub
KATE SHAW This Halloween, prepare for an electrifying journey into the depths of dub as The Scientist graces the stage at Hastings’ historic Henry Ward Hall. Expect a night pulsating…
Coming Home with Purpose: Kid Kapichi
KATE SHAW AND VERA BELL Kid Kapichi played their last big concert at De La Warr Pavilion earlier this year, having announced that Ben Beetham and George Macdonald were leaving…
Horizon at The New French’s
KATE SHAW I was excited to see what Seb Hipperson and his team had done to the old French’s wine bar. So when I was invited to DJ there by…
Southern Water – Another Day, Another Mess
KATE SHAW There is real public outrage about the sewage pollution in our seas and rivers. Last Saturday (18 May) communities around the UK came together in a national day…
Plunk at the St Leonards Social
KATE SHAW I have to admit I was feeling a little tired and lacklustre when I popped into Oscar’s on the Square - the new venue for the St Leonards…
Norman Road Christmas Events
KATE SHAW The little section of Norman Road between Mercatoria and London Road has become an enclave of art and music. It is quite frankly, bursting with talent. So what…
Ese and the Vooduu People, Kinsella
KATE SHAW I’ve been meaning to check out The Pig for months. So many people have told me it has a bit of a reputation as a music venue as…
Laundry Day Reflections
KATE SHAW writes: July saw the first Laundry Day at The Piper, a positively Queer night (I am becoming comfortable with the Q word!) and if you missed it, here’s…
Getting Reel (-to-Reel) with Alex Bryson
KATE SHAW The Alex Bryson trio is a jazz outfit made up of bassist Jeremy Brown, drummer Matt Fishwick, and, on keys, Bryson himself. Originally London-based, Alex has played internationally…
Laundry Day
KATE SHAW on washing, queerness, inclusivity and having a great night out. Laundry day – traditionally the day when you would wear your old clothes because the rest are in…
The Bach Band
KATE SHAW meets guitarist Steve Gordon, and is unexpectedly charmed by Baroque informality Kate ShawSteve Gordon Ensemble: “a group of players learning their craft”. This is how Steve Gordon defines…
Secret Saint Leonards
KATE SHAW I have little idea of what to expect as I battle my way along the blustery seafront to this mysterious Friday night gig. I’d been added to an…
Women of Mass Distraction
KATE SHAW I heard the buzz around the latest show at Stella Dore before rounding the corner into Norman Road. Owner Steph Warren is keen to point out that the…