Three weeks of live music in venues across Bexley
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S D N U SO INTRODUCTION September Sounds is Bexley’s first multiple venue, mixed genre music festival aiming to bring new live music into the heart of its biggest town centres. There are over 30 events to enjoy, with a wide range of artists, bands and local talent performing at local pubs, restaurants, cafés and even a library. As part of the festival, several acts will also play at the annual Sidcup Fringe from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 September and the Erith Pier Festival on Saturday 21 September (see line-up for more information).
Programme correct at time of going to print – please check www.septembersounds.co.uk for updates
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Sunday 1
Annie G 4pm - The Iron Horse Local singer performing 50s, swing, country, rock and pop. Over 18. Free entry.*
Wednesday 4
Open Mic Night 8:30pm - The Kings Arms Music of any genre and cover songs welcome. PA provided. No backing tracks or drum kits please. Over 18. Free entry. Email graham@grahamcorbould.co.uk Thursday 5 Bexley’s Own 7.45pm - The Prince Albert Five Bexley raised singer/ songwriters including: Ellie Manning, Graham Corbould, Pete Hicks, Johnny Appleyard and Sam Winston. Over 18. Free entry *
Friday 6
Sam Bay 7.45pm - The Kings Arms Classically trained guitarist performing covers of well-known pop tunes, joined by a percussionist. Over 18. Free entry Dave Price 7pm - The Kitchen Enjoy a meal while listening to a variety of musical styles including jazz, funk, rock, fusion, country, folk and classical. Table bookings recommended
Saturday 7
Saturday 7
3 & 17 SEPTEMBER
Open rehearsal for local bands 7.45PM - THE IRON HORSE THE STAGE IS AVAILABLE FOR ANY LOCAL BAND WHO WANTS TO SIGN UP AND PRACTICE IN FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE. OVER 18. PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE IRON HORSE 020 8302 8217 www.theironhorseuk.com
Hard to Handle 8:30pm - The Prince Albert Five-piece dynamic rock and blues band covering tracks from Thin Lizzy, The Killers, Kings of Leon, Stereophonics, Radiohead, Fleetwood Mac and more. Over 18. Free entry Graham Corbould 7.45pm - The Hackney Carriage Playing songs from the 50s to the 70s, upbeat, mellow, folk and soft rock. Over 18. Free entry
Ukulele Workshop at Sidcup Fringe 10am - The Alma. Free introductory session. Ukuleles available to borrow or bring your own. Open to all ages.
Matthew Sear 4.30pm - The Walnuts Enjoy a meal while listening to a wide selection of music from a highly-talented guitarist and composer. Table bookings recommended
Little Talks 3pm - The Volunteer Vocalist Tilly Pantlin and Guitarist Dominic Coller perform innovative covers of popular songs both modern and classic. Over 18. Free entry Holly’s Buddys 7pm - Hoppers Hut Tribute to Buddy Holly, including songs by Eddie Cochran, The Everly Brothers, Ricky Nelson and Johnny Cash. Over 18. Free entry
Bad Pennies 9.30pm - The Iron Horse Playing tribute to Rory Gallagher, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Doctor Feelgood, Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top and more. Over 18. £5 on the door Buskers at the Sidcup Fringe 10am - Outside Sidcup Library An assortment of buskers providing entertainment in Sidcup, by Elm Parade
Sunday 8
Diamond Dogs 4pm - The Iron Horse David Bowie tribute band. Over 18. Free entry *
Cali Malpas 8:30pm - The Prince Albert Unique solo acoustic act performing covers alongside the occasional original track. Over 18. Free entry
Thursday 12
Kinks played AKoustiK 7.45pm - The Prince Albert The Kinks greatest hits with stories about the band and their music. Over 18. £6 via www.ticketsource.co.uk/ grahamcorbould Ceri James 7.45pm - Carved Performing songs from americana, blues, soft rock and rock ’n’ roll. Over 18. Free entry
Sunday 15
The Lost Revellers 2pm - The Kings Arms Richard Moore and Caitlin Roberts play original compositions and arrangements of world folk and jazz tunes on accordion and violin. Over 18. Free entry Tom Monks 4pm - The Iron Horse Multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer and songwriter who has supported Madness and collaborated with Nine Below Zero. Over 18. Free entry *
Wednesday 18
MT Pockets 9pm -The Iron Horse Pre-eminent local rock/funk band host a Jam Night. Full band line, drum kit and PA. Come and show us what you can do. Over 18. Free entry
Thursday 19
Sonny and the Harp 7.45pm - The Kings Arms Duo playing 50s and 60s rock ‘n’ roll, blues, soul, rock and pop. Over 18. Free entry
Friday 13
Pop Up Pirates of Penzance at Sidcup Fringe Saturday 7 at 10am - St Johns Sidcup All day workshop and performing in the concert - £15. Audience tickets for evening concert - £7.50. Evening concert starts at 7.30pm. Buy tickets from ww.ticketsource.co.uk/grahamcorbould
Innes 8.30pm - The Prince Albert Live guitar and vocals from father and daughter duo, standards and modern songs. Over 18. Free entry
Saturday 14
Victorian Murder Squad 9.30pm - The Iron Horse Rock band playing covers and originals. Over 18. £5 on the door
Taiko Meantime 5, 6 & 7pm - Bexleyheath Clocktower An enthralling free show combining traditional Japanese drumming and techniques with eclectic, original compositions.
*There will be a collection for the musicians at the venue
7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 SEPT
Sunday SouLounge 7.45PM - THE KINGS ARMS EVERY WEEKEND SOULOUNGE PRESENTS A WIDE RANGE OF TALENTED ARTISTS. OVER 18. FREE ENTRY. www.sundaysoullounge.co.uk
Acoustic Open Mic
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2 AND 16 SEPTEMBER
Friday 20 September 8pm - Sidcup Library
7.45PM - THE IRON HORSE TO SIGN UP, WRITE YOUR NAME ON THE BOARD BY 8PM. EACH ACT GETS TWO SONGS (UP TO 10 MINUTES). ALL STYLES, ABILITIES AND FORMS OF PERFORMANCE ARE WELCOME. OVER 18. FREE ENTRY
Contemporary African folk band Nkomba play an energetic mixture of Malawian folk songs and African roots music, with support from traditional English folk ensemble Pretending People. Bar onsite. Over 18. £10 per ticket. Book online at www.bexleylibrariesatnight.com
Friday 20
Java Jam 8.30pm - The Prince Albert Sophisticated vocals of SarahJane Hassell backed by highly accomplished Roger Lewin Quartet performing a fusion of jazz, easy listening, and modern pop classics. Over 18. Free entry Andy White 8.30pm - The Alma Covering songs from a wide range of artists and eras including David Bowie and rock ‘n’ roll. Over 18. Free entry Taylor Notcutt 7.45pm - The Rose Covers range of artists including Carole King, Amy Winehouse, Lady GaGa, Oasis, Ed Sheeran, Plan B with several classic Jazz numbers. Over 18. Free entry The Two Bows 6.30pm - The Walnuts Enjoy a meal while listening to popular entertainment duo inspired by hits of the Rat Pack era. Table bookings recommended Nkomba & Performing People 8pm – Sidcup Library Contemporary African folk band play an energetic mixture of songs. Supported by talented English folk ensemble - Pretending People Saturday 21 Slider Punk 9.30pm - The Iron Horse An evening of classic punk rock The Clash, The Buzzcocks and more. Over 18. £5 on the door
The Carnegie Ensemble
Café nights with the Exchange A series of performances in the intimate surroundings of the beautiful bookstore café at the Old Library in Erith. To book a table visit www.theexchangeerith. com/events
SATURDAY 7 - 3pm
THURSDAY 5 7.30pm - Open Mic Night All ages. Free entry.
Members of the BBC Symphony Orchestra performing Brahms’ string Sextet Op.18, Dvorak’s Double-bass quintet Op.77 and a short piece by Erith composer Percy Hilder Miles. Tickets £10 each or £6 for under 16 and OAPs. Ticket sales go towards the building restoration. Book tickets at www.theexchangeerith. com/events
THURSDAY 12 7.30pm - Folk Night All ages. Free entry. THURSDAY 19 7.30pm - Jazz and String All ages. Free entry.
Saturday 21 September www.greatererith.com
ERITH 6 - 8 SEPTEMBER 2019 www.sidcuppartners.co.uk Now in its third year, the Sidcup Fringe Festival will bring a range of musicians performing on the street and in a variety of venues in the town. There will be even more entertainment during the festival including a free cinema showing of ‘The Greatest Showman’, an opportunity to help build a giant LEGO mosaic, circus workshops, face painting and much more.
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Erith Pier Festival will return to the riverside for family fun for all ages, delicious street food and local beers and ciders from Bexley Brewery.
Enjoy live music from The Two Bows and Little Talks and traditional sea shanties sung by the London Sea Shanty Collective. There will be more live music from local musicians outside on the pier, as well as live bands in the ‘Beer on the Pier’ tent all day.
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VENUES 1 The Kings Arms 156 Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 7DW www.thekingsarmsbexleyheath.co.uk
2 The Prince Albert 2 Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 7LE www.theprincealbert.pub
3 The Volunteer 46 Church Road, Bexleyheath DA7 4DQ www.thevolunteerpub.co.uk
4 Carved 146 Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 7DW www.facebook.com/carvedmeat
5 The Rose 179 Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 7ES
6 The Iron Horse 122 Station Rd, Sidcup DA15 7AB www.theironhorseuk.com
7 The Kitchen 57 High Street, Sidcup DA14 6ED
8 The Hackney Carriage 165 Station Rd, Sidcup DA15 7AA www.thehackneycarriagemicropub.com
9 The Walnuts 107 Main Rd, Sidcup DA14 6ND www.walnutsbistro.com
10 Hoppers Hut 1 Invicta Parade, High Street, Sidcup DA14 6ER www.facebook.com/Hoppershut
11 The Alma 10 Alma Road, Sidcup DA14 4EA www.thealmapub.co.uk
12 St. John The Evangelist Church Church Rd, Sidcup DA14 6BX www.stjohnsidcup.co.uk
13 Sidcup Library Hadlow Rd, Sidcup DA14 4AQ www.bexley.gov.uk/libraries
14 Sidcup Fringe Festival Sidcup Town Centre www.sidcupfringe.co.uk
15 Erith Pier Festival Erith Pier www.greatererith.com
16 The Exchange The Old Library, Walnut Tree Road, Erith DA8 1RS www.theexchangeerith.com
THANK YOU September Sounds has been made possible thanks to lead sponsor Bellway Homes, with further support from Bexleyheath and Sidcup Business Improvement Districts, the London Borough of Bexley and Graham Corbould Music Event Management. Thank you to all the venues and
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artists for taking part.