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Landlord takes on his second pub

INSIDE YOUR GUIDE TO ENTERTAINMENT ON THE FYLDE Clint’s in superb form as embittered war veteran

Local talent eyes a chance of the big time

Police launch Best Bar None Awards

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By Robin Duke Entertainment Editor

COVER STORY

New man emerges from the Sandhills in St Annes

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CINEMA Clint Eastwood directs and stars in timely thriller Gran Torino, Clive Owen is an Interpol agent in The International and Renee Zellweger and Harry Connick Jr fall in love in romantic comedy New In town, plus supernatural horror in The Unborn

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NIGHT SCENE Lionel Vinyl is back with a weekly slot at Soul Suite, plus the return of Goodgreef to the Syndicate,

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DUKE’S DIARY Status Quo’s new Christmas date in Blackpool and local acts make it through to Live and Unsigned

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FOOD & DRINK One of Blackpool’s top Indian restaurants gets bigger and better plus new host at the helm of the Halfway House

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IN THE WINGS St Annes youngsters prepare for Alice in Wonderland reveals Lisa Ettridge in our weekly am-dram column.

he Kite Club flies again from this weekend - and this time it is spreading its wings to new and sometimes overlooked venues. Tomorrow sees the Fylde Coast debut of The Joscho Stephan Trio who will perform in The Rowan Suite at Ribby Hall Village in Wrea Green, admission £12.50. Tickets can be bought on the night or reserved from stugt@hotmail.com or go to www.thekiteclub.co.uk for further booking details. “I am taking the Kite Club around the parishes of the Fylde instead of staying in one location,” says Kite Club organiser Stuart Walmsley. “However the bigger gigs will still be held at the Tower Lounge in Blackpool. “Ribby Hall has many facilities and the Rowan Suite is a superb, plush room with tabled seating and a full bar. There is ample free parking with hotel accommodation and restaurants.” Joscho Stephan’s roots lie in Gipsy Swing music, the style pioneered in the 1930s by the jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Joscho Stephan has not merely absorbed this music, but also interprets it on the highest level and is extending its boundaries. Despite his youth, after four highly acclaimed CDs and a DVD he has played his way into the illustrious circle of the finest Gipsy Swing musicians in the world. Great jazz musicians such as Paquito de Rivera, James Carter, Charlie Mariano and Grady Tate enthusiastically praised the talented newcomer after performing together. He has toured Australia with top guitarists Martin Taylor and Tommy Emmanuel and has performed with his own bands (trio to quintet) at numerous important European festivals. His concert appearances in New York's Lincoln Centre and the American country capital

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Top jazz trio make flying visit Nashville were equally wellreceived, as were his performances in the New Yorker jazz shrine Birdland. Just 20 when he released his first CD on the highly regarded label Acoustic Music Records, his name was already known to insiders as a force to be reckoned with. His debut was named CD of the

month by the American magazine Guitar Player and critics waxed eloquent about this virtuoso young musician. This authentic European jazz form with its charming mixture of joyous enthusiasm and relaxed coolness offers the ideal platform for Joscho Stephan’s remarkable

technical abilities. On his fourth album Acoustic Live, Stephan showcases his mastery of Gipsy Jazz, accompanied by varying line-ups from trio to sextet, and simultaneously stretches the boundaries of the genre.Invitations to renowned festivals are becoming ever more frequent.

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Tender tale up for grabs C

THE INTERNATIONAL (15) Rating: 6/10

A BRILLIANT bittersweet comedy newly released on DVD is Then She Found Me - and you could win a prize copy. Adapted from Elinor Lipman’s novel of the same name, Helen Hunt makes her feature directing debut with this touching story of schoolteacher April Epner (Hunt) and her very unlikely path towards personal fulfillment. Following the separation from her husband (Matthew Broderick) and the death of her adopted mother, April is contacted by her apparent birth mother (Bette Midler), who turns out to be a local talk show host Bernice Graves. As Bernice tries to become the mother to April that she was never able to be, April seems to find solace in the arms of the parent of one of her students (Colin Firth), only to find that the mystery to life’s questions cannot be solved by a simple revelation. A film that is charming and tender as well as intelligent, Then She Found Me (15) has been released by Chelsea Films, rrp £15.99. To win a prize copy, name the film in which Helen Hunt chased tornadoes across the USA. To enter send your answer, along with your name, address and telephone number to: Then She Found Me DVD competition, The Gazette, Avroe House, Avroe Crescent, South Shore, Blackpool, FY4 2DP. Closing date Friday, March 6. The winners will be picked at random from postal entries.

FILMS CHART 1 (1) Bolt 3D (PG) 2 (-) Confessions of a Shopaholic (PG) 3 (7) Hotel For Dogs (U) 4 (5) Slumdog Millionaire (15) 5 (-) Push (12A) 6 (4) He’s Just Not That Into You (12A) 7 (6) The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (12A) 8 (2) Notorious (15) 19 (3) Friday The 13th (18) 10 (8) My Bloody Valentine 3D (18)

ould the timing be more perfect for a conspiracy thriller that paints the banking community as moustache-twirling villains? With the blame for the credit crunch being leveled squarely at financial institutions, which allowed savers to borrow well above their means, The International chooses a sitting duck as its primary target. Screenwriter Eric Warren Singer was inspired by the downfall of the Bank of Credit and Commercial International, which collapsed in 1991, just as UK and US legislators discovered details of arms dealings and money laundering. From the seed of corporate shame blooms a fast-paced, action-packed work of fiction, pitting two ordinary people against a huge global machine with tentacles that reach into the upper echelons of power. Money speaks louder than principles – it controls global politics, drives people to commit desperate acts and finances terrorism and wars which leave entire nations clamouring for survival. Interpol Agent Louis Salinger (Clive Owen) uncovers evidence of serious infringements within one of the world’s most powerful banks and resolves to bring the institution’s boardroom to justice. Jonas Skarssen (Ulrich Thomsen), Wilhelm Wexler (Armin MuellerStahl) and their partners are wise to the investigation and hire a hit man called The Consultant (Brian F. O’Byrne) to eliminate this pesky thorn in their side. Joining forces with Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Eleanor Whitman (Naomi Watts), Louis follows the money around the world, travelling from Berlin and Milan to New York and Istanbul in the hope of gathering enough proof to expose the dodgy dealings.

Hunt for justice

head shots of a rally where the shooting is due to take place.

TEAM EFFORT: Naomi Watts and Clive Owen (above)

However, the men in power will stop at nothing to protect their investments, even murder. The International is distinguished by a couple of brilliantly orchestrated

action sequences. An assassination attempt on a prominent politician is a masterclass in sustained tension and slick editing, with terrific use of over-

However, the piece de resistance is a running gun battle in the iconic Solomon R Guggenheim Museum in New York, where Louis and an unlikely ally has to somehow evade heavily armed goons to make their escape. The entire building is riddled with bullets and shattered glass. The suspense dissipates a little as the plot gallivants around Europe; the ending in particular is an anti-climax. Owen is strong as a man of conviction willing to go to any lengths in the name of justice but Watts is almost surplus to requirements, off screen for all of the pivotal moments.

This ‘comedy’ will leave you cold HOPELESSLY misconceived and poorly executed, New In Town is a tiresome comedy reminiscent of Sweet Home Alabama that careens awkwardly from slapstick to heartbreak via tedium and incredulity. Screenwriters Kenneth Rance and C Jay Cox set most of the film in the tiny Minnesotan town of New Ulm, full of eccentric characters, who evidently live just down the road from Fargo. The Scandinavian-American accents and bizarre colloquialisms are laid on thick from the opening scene, in which four women sit around a kitchen table talking tapioca. Nice people, but they are sketched so flimsily, you fear they will blow over in one strong gust of wind. Into the winter wonderland comes ambitious executive Lucy Hill (Renee Zellweger), who has been

NEW IN TOWN (12A) Rating: 3/10

hired by her bosses back in Miami to spearhead the restructuring of the town’s ailing Munck Foods plant. Lucy is a city girl with a love of shoes, who always has one perfectly mascara-ed eye on the next rung up the career ladder. Unfortunately, what she finds in New Ulm is

Coming soon SUPERHEROES unite to overcome prejudice in Zack Snyder’s stylish adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’s celebrated graphic novel WATCHMEN... and an inexperienced monarch (Emily Blunt) finds the courage to reign from the love of an honest man (Rupert Friends) in historical romance THE YOUNG VICTORIA (previews Blackpool and Cleveleys next Thursday).

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snow, more snow, the odd stray cow in the middle of the road and union representative Ted Mitchell (Harry Connick Jr), who intends to safeguard the jobs of as many employees as possible. The locals, including Munck Foods secretary Blanche Gunderson (Siobhan Fallon Hogan) and local realtor Trudy Van Uuden (Frances Conroy), welcome Lucy with a warm smile. At first, Lucy clashes with all and sundry, even firing plant foreman Stu Kopenhafer (JK Simmons). However, she soon settles into town life and discovers an affinity with her neighbours. New In Town is fatally flawed by design. The cast don’t stand a chance. The romance between Zellweger and Connick Jr leaves us as cold as a blast of that sub-zero wind. The leading lady gamely embraces all of the physical comedy, like getting stuck in a jumpsuit and falling over in the show, but Zellweger alone cannot polish something that is dull to its frozen core.

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Friday, February 27, 2009

Clint superb as an embittered war veteran GRAN TORINO (15) Rating: 8.5/10

Vigilante violence

n what reportedly will be his final appearance in front of a camera, Clint Eastwood delivers a tour-de-force performance as a xenophobic war veteran in this timely, humanist drama. While the rest of America looks to conflicts raging overseas, the veteran actor and director picks his thematic battles much closer to home. In particular, he examines the clashes of ideals in predominantly white, blue-collar neighbourhoods, where the ethnic and cultural make-up has been irrevocably altered by the influx of immigrants. This volatile mix of old and new, east and west, explodes with devastating consequences in Gran Torino, a powerful tale of modern-day vigilantism based on a script by Nick Schenk. At the emotional heart of the story is Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood), a man haunted by his experiences in the Korean War and consumed by grief over the death of his beloved wife. He is a man of few words, none of them kind, who harbours resentment towards everyone around him, including his two sons, Mitch (Brian Haley) and Steve (Brian Howe). The old coot has no interest in the sermons of local priest Father Janovich (Christopher Carley), and even less time for the Asian nextdoor neighbours he labels “swamp rats.’’ When Hmong gang-banger Spider (Doua Moua) and his four-strong posse scrap with neighbour’s son Thao (Bee Vang) on his lawn, Walt intervenes with his rifle. Spider and co flee the scene and Thao’s older sister Sue (Ahney Her) shows her gratitude by strengthening ties between the two households. Against the odds, Walt finds himself warming to his neighbours and he takes Thao under his wing, encouraging the lad to become the man of his house. However, Spider and his gang have Walt and his protege in their sights and the only language they understand begins with the pull of a trigger. CONFRONTATION: Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood), Thao (Bee Vang, Vu (Brooke Chia Thao), Grandma Gran Torino is another beautifully crafted, (Chee Thao) and Sue (Ahney Her) deeply compassionate and timely piece of things, things I have to live with.’’ heartfelt thanks for saving her brother. filmmaking from Eastwood, which provokes “Sounds like you know more about death than The strength of the performance lies in difficult moral questions about personal you do living,’’ responds the holy man. Eastwood’s ability to chip away at Walt’s steely responsibility and sacrifice in a world riven by Newcomers Vang and Her pale next to such a facade and reveal the rage and despair within. gang violence and peer pressure. formidable, eye-catching performance, particu“I lived with death for three years in Korea,’’ The veteran star is mesmerising as a larly in the heart-wrenching final act when Walt Walt tells Father Janovich sadly, “I did things curmudgeon who chews on political correctproves that love has no limits. that won’t leave me till the day I die - horrible ness and spits out the bones, dismissing Sue’s

Win tickets FIVE lucky Weekend readers will win a pair of tickets to see Gran Torino or any film of their choice, on one of the eight big screens at Vue Cinemas, Cleveleys. To have the chance to win, simply answer this question: Clint Eastwood starred in which classic 1970s film? Was it a) Dirty Harry or b) Dirty Fred Then text BGCINEMA followed by space,

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A boring yarn of supernatural silliness A PREPOSTEROUS supernatural yarn that keeps a straight face while the rest of us snigge. This is generic horror hokum that awkwardly uses the Holocaust as a backdrop to an outlandish tale of secret experiments and evil spirits. Leading lady Odette Yustman spends longer than is strictly necessary in just her underwear, wailing like a banshee as her accursed heroine is stalked by Jerusalem crickets and a demon child. Copious dream sequences and hallucinations –

THE UNBORN (15) Rating: 4/10

like a mirror that rattles in the night and a creepy, masked bulldog – drag out the character’s ordeal until the demon handily reveals itself to the supporting cast, giving credence to her raving. The plot unfolds in fits and spurts, only making the whole enterprise more laughable as characters spill key information about dead twins and a

mythological, shape-shifting force called a dybbuk without winking an eye, as if they were discussing the weather forecast. Casey Beldon (Odette Yustman) has never forgiven her mother for taking her life. Soldiering on with her father Gordon (James Remar), Casey begins to suffer disturbing visions and one of her eyes changes colour. Unable to cope, Casey and her boyfriend Mark (Cam Gigandet) turn to Rabbi Sendak (Gary Oldman) who suggests exorcism.

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Push (12A)

Blackpool and Cleveleys. A futuristic government agency rounds up psychics for the express purpose of creating an army capable of controlling every thought and event.

Bolt (U)

3D – Blackpool. 2D all screens. Man’s best friend learns to stand on his own four paws in computer animated comedy.

He’s Just Not That Into You (12A)

Blackpool and Cleveleys. Drama-comedy about the affairs of the heart of myriad 20 and 30 something men and women living in Baltimore.

Doubt (15)

St Annes only. Set in a ‘60s Catholic school it lacks the immediacy and some of the tension of the stage version but is still a riveting game of cat and mouse.

TOP CHOICE

Confessions of a Shopaholic (PG)

Blackpool and Cleveleys. Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) is a journalist with a credit cards habit, a shopping addiction and massive debts. Cheap and cheerful comedy.

Hotel For Dogs (U)

All cinemas. A family-oriented tale of two enterprising orphans, whose enduring love for their four-legged friends sparks a magical adventure.

Notorious (15)

Blackpool and Cleveleys. A reverent if not entirely affectionate portrait of Christopher ‘Biggie’ Wallace aka rapper The Notorious B.I.G.

Slumdog Millionaire (15)

All cinemas. The extraordinary Oscar-winning journey of an orphan from the Mumbai slums to the country’s version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (12A)

All cinemas. F Scott Fitzgerald tale of a man who grows younger not older with each passing day.

The Pink Panther 2 (PG)

Blackpool and Cleveleys, weekends only. The Curious Case Of The Completely Pointless Sequel, starring an embarrassing Steve Martin.

The Reader (15)

St Annes only. A young man falls ill and is assisted by passing stranger Hanna. The pair embark on a passionate affair, but when they meet eight years later, Hanna (an Oscar-winning performance by Kate Winslet) is standing trial for war crimes.

Inkheart (PG)

Blackpool only – weekend matinees. Family adventure about a secret class – the Silvertongues – who possess the power to literally bring books to life. But for every fictional character allowed to leap across the divide, a real person must take their place.

CINEMAS

Odeon Cinema, Blackpool: Cinema 4, St Annes: Odeon Cinema, Preston: Vue Cinema, Cleveleys: Dukes Cinema, Lancaster:

0871 2244 007 01253 722620 0871 2244 007 0871 2240 240 01524 598500

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Roll away the years at cult disco skate event DIG out those leg-warmers and afro wigs, the 70s and 80s cult disco sensation of Roller Disco is back at 53 Degrees in Preston tomorrow – and this time the kids can join in too! Putting the fun back into going out, the party starters at Superfunk Roller Disco

have revolutionised clubbing with the aid of roller skates, loud clothing and funky disco grooves.

DJ Simba will be playing a soundtrack of the finest vibes from the 70s and 80s, guaranteed to put the glide in your slide and some dip in your hip, and if you

want to dress up to get down, make it loud and wear it proud.

Superfunk Roller Disco offers skaters of all abilities the chance to bounce, boogie and roll the hours away. Capacity at the Brook Street venue is limited, so to cater for demand there will be two shows, the

first from 7.30pm-10pm and the second will run from 10.30pm-1am. There is also a junior roller disco 4.30pm- 7pm. If you’re Under 12 you must be accompanied by an adult skater or spectator.

Tickets available from: Students’ Union Reception, Fylde Road, Preston (01772

893 000), Reef Clothing, The Mall St George’s, Preston (01772 887 750), online from www.53degrees.net, SEE www.seetickets.com, 24 Hour Credit Card Hotline (0871) 220 0260 and Ticketline www.ticketline.co.uk 0161 832 1111.

Marcel markets musical madness By Robin Duke Entertainment Editor

t’s another big one at The Syndicate on Saturday with the return of Goodgreef with Trance legend Marcel Woods , plus a full one hour “live show” from Giuseppe Otavianni. Also on the night is up-and-coming new man of the moment Sied Van Riel as well as Goodgreef resident Jordan Suckley and Syndicate promoter and resident DJ Jason Fubar. “It promises to be another amazing night of Future Trance with a twist of the excellent live show element from Italy’s Giuseppe Ottaviani,” says Jason. With an unrivalled list of banging floor fillers to his credit, Marcel Woods refuses repetition and is on a constant quest for innovations. One of the greatest DJs in the Netherlands, he thinks outside the box, leaving trance and techno labels far behind him. Musical Madness has become the creed under which Marcel flies the world, with the last five years being first class all the way. But it’s not just DJing, it’s also producing massive tracks, with the 2006 official Trance Energy Anthem Advanced a bestseller in every territory around the globe and setting the benchmark for future projects. Playlist support has been nothing

MUSIC MEN: Marcel Woods and (above left) Giuseppe Otavianni short of comprehensive, with A list trance DJs such as Tiësto, Paul van Dyk and Armin van Buuren hammering Marcel’s productions alongside harder edged DJs such as Judge Jules, Eddie Halliwell and Yoji Biomehanika. Giuseppe Ottaviani from Viterbo, a small Italian town near Rome, studied classical music as a teen, before he discovered electronic music and started to spin his first DJ-sets at clubs and on local radio stations. His deep enthusiasm for anything related to technology led to him beginning to use his computer to make and produce his own music, and when he met Andrea Ribeca in 1999 (an electronic music enthusiast and also DJ) both quickly decided to start their own music project: NU NRG – Giuseppe’s

starting point as a professional musician and producer. Since that time he has released club anthems like Dreamland, the Spaceflower EP, Butterfly, Casino, Connective and the smash hit Free Fall and won numerous awards like the Trance Award in 2004 and 2006 for Best Live Act. Sied Van Deal is being tipped by Tiësto as “the hottest producer around” and by DJ Magazine as “the next big thing to hit trance”. Aged just 10 years old, Sied’s introduction to dance music came via Acid House. But it wasn’t until early 2006 that Sied produced his first track, Fearless. Released on Sub Traxx, it was smashed by early advocate Tiësto and proved to be a vital first strike in his music career.

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Friday, February 27, 2009

Down memory lane with Lionel

DISCO DATES: Lionel Vinyl

MAKE way for some Monday Madness with Lionel Vinyl back in action at a start-of-the-week memory lane session in the Soul Suite. For the last few years Lionel has been working all over the UK, and Europe for high profile corporate and even higher profile celebrities. His popularity at these events has made it hard for him to appear back in Blackpool on a regular basis – but when the Monday slot at the Queen Square venue was offered

Lionel loved it. “I am looking forward to performing back in Blackpool, especially on a Monday because that was the night that built up my local following all those years ago,” says the Afro wigged star. “The Soul Suite is the ideal venue for the Monday get together because of its warm feel and appreciation of soul, Motown and disco music.” “So many people in the hotel and leisure industry work all weekend and then there is nowhere for them to go on the

Monday. Well now you can all join my disco show with a Motown flow at the Soul Suite. Lionel Loves You!” Lionel will start his show about 9.30pm and after the singers finish around midnight you can groove into the early hours with the Soul Suite resident DJ. There are selected drink offers available. And so that you keep up with Lionel Vinyl, he has finally brought himself into the 21st century on Facebook ... just search Lionel Vinyl.

in brief The No 4 & Freemasons on Newton Drive now has ❖ live entertainment twice a

BUSY MAN: Adrian Clay now has charge of two pubs

Double take on new boss

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ake his a double... Customers at The Sandhills in St Annes Square have been doing a double take at newly appointed manager Adrian Clay. “Some of them think I look just like the bloke behind the bar at The Raikes in Blackpool,” says Adrian, who has been at the Barracudaowned hostelry for the past few weeks. Then again they could be forgiven for their confusion because it is, in fact, the same man. Adrian and his wife Jeanette swapped the Blackpool town centre party scene for the historic Raikes two years ago after five years making the Litten Tree in Queen Street one of the resort’s busiest and most awarded pubs. But having put the Liverpool Road pub back into the heart of the community Adrian felt ready for another challenge.

“Barracuda asked if I was interested and after a whirlwind meeting I was offered management of The Sandhills,” he said. “They knew I’d got my own place but they were keen for me to try and bring some consistency to the business after a couple of management changes so a deal was done.” After discussing the move with Jeanette, the couple decided she would stay managing The Raikes whilst Adrian does the daily commute to St Annes. He describes The Sandhills as “a fantastic pub in a fantastic town with fantastic potential” and is particularly hoping to boost the venue’s evening trade. Now he’s hoping to introduce an element of live entertainment to the pub– just as he did with The Raikes – as well as a poker night, quiz night and more sport. “We need to raise the profile of the place and there are exciting times ahead,” he said.

week, on Sundays and Thursdays. This Sunday sees entertainment from Hayley J plus a Key To The Box session and next Thursday local band Sling Back takes to the stage. On Sunday, March 8, there is an appearance by the Nick Dow Blues Band. The pub also has a quiz night each Tuesday. Free to enter with prizes and free snacks, the evening starts at 8.30pm. The Links in St Annes launches a new monthly ❖ Northern Soul & Motown Night

tomorrow with DJ Paul G playing the sounds of the late lamented Blackpool Mecca, Wigan Casino, Twisted Wheel and The Ritz. Music runs from 8pm to midnight and the night will take place on the last Saturday of each month. Up to 20 pubs, clubs and bars in Blackpool will be ❖ taking part in a new poker

competition which could see the winner take home a final prize of £1,500. Organised by Neil Barnett’s recently formed Everest Promotions, the competition takes place in a different venue each night – starting with Q’s Snooker Club, South Shore on Monday and The Albert on Lytham Road on Tuesday. Entry to the nightly games is £5 with winners going through to an eventual final at the G Casino where entry will be £12 and the total prize could be as much as £1,500, says Neil.

German band open at new venue

MISERY Of Sound is back with a bang after a three month absence. The popular club nights will feature for the first time at a new venue for the night at Jenx/Liquid Lounge, Topping Street, Blackpool on Saturday. For the first MOS event of the year there will be a live performance from Electro/ColdWave/post-punk band Schwefelgelb who hail from Germany.

Influenced by 80s New Wave, NDW and Punk, the band transfer these into new, razor-sharp progressive sounds. Making their third appearance for the MOS club nights is Blackpool’s own answer to Cabaret Voltaire and Depeche Mode, Trapped Nerve. As special guests this month there is another Electro/New-Wave based band Brud. Plus, to top the night there is an

album launch party for French Gothic/ Progressive Rock band Brotherhood of Pagans with their new album Only Once. The night starts at 10pm with resident DJ Grimly Fiendish and guest DJ Lucretius playing the best in Goth/Deathrock/Postpunk Dark Indie and New-Wave. 18 + on the door, r.o.a.r, £4 entry,check website for all current details @ www.miseryofsound.co.uk

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Unmissable offers at Island ‘paradise’ THE ISLAND in St Annes has an offer you just can’t miss. Not only are they offering the best deal in town with their “Crunch Busting” movie, “all you can eat” hot buffet, tenpin bowling and soft drink all for £9.99, but now they’ve introduced a new Italian menu with favourite starter dishes from £2.50 and fillet steak at £14.95. Chef Marc of Portofino and Joya experience has been with The Island for over a year and is now managing the team, so quality is assured. The restaurant boasts some of the best views on the Fylde Coast, overlooking the Ribble Estuary, and for the warmer months has al fresco terraces for coffee and drinks. The restaurant has a casual

soft furnished area with a more formal raised area with no view obstructed. Undoubtedly The Island is one of the more contemporary restaurants on the Fylde Coast and whether you’re coming for lunch or dinner, you’ll find that Marc’s team are there to look after you, Bookings are now being taken for Mother’s Day, so why not treat your mum to a “tasty Italian” or maybe even make a night of it and take in a film. See the website www.theisland.ws for film times and to view the menu. The Island also has conference and meeting room facilities and function rooms that can cater for any event from a wedding, birthday or anniversary celebration to a seminar or exhibition. Call The Island on 01253 722620 or email info@theisland.ws

DUKE’S DIARY

Friday, February 27, 2009

With Robin Duke Entertainment Editor

hree acts from the area have made it through to the live rounds of Live and Unsigned. Pink Hearse founder member Katlow, London-based Blackpool duo Troubadour and young vocalist Ryan Cregan beat off competition from hundreds of others on the day. They will now compete live on stage in the Live and Unsigned Manchester regionals at The Willows in Salford. Auditions kicked off across the UK in January and over the course of a month judges will be seeing over 10,000 auditionees, to discover those who have the potential to be professional recording artists. In the only competition of its kind, each act was asked to audition live in front of a judging panel, instead of judging on demo tapes or recordings. The judges looked at a range of genres including punk, rock, acoustic, pop, urban and electronic, and were searching for an original act who had the live ability to impress an audience of over 2,000 alongside a number of industry judges and A&R associates. Live and Unsigned 2009 is the UK’s largest competition for live acts and artists who are original and unsigned. The three local acts will now join other successful performers in Salford on March 29 when they will be asked to perform a sample of their original material as well as a cover to illustrate their versatility. Kiddo360, a band from Wales, were the winners of Live and Unsigned 2008 and have since won the Vodafone award for best Live and Unsigned act alongside acts such as Kate Nash, The Ting Tings and Primal Scream held at Brixton Academy in London. This was in addition to a national tour and recording their single in professional studios. To book tickets to see the best of our regions talent battle it out live contact info@liveandunsigned.uk.com or contact one of the acts appearing in the show. Katlow is better known under her real name of Laura Catlow-Morris but since striking our on her own she has had to change her professional identity because of a similarly named American band. Check out her my new Myspace site www.myspace.com/katlowmusic Troubadour – Andrew Bache and Michael Shanagher from Blackpool – have been described by the charity organisation War Child (the people who

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Trio beat rivals to go for glory

Status Quo new date STATUS Quo have confirmed their next Blackpool visit. Britain’s best-loved rockers have announced a 31date UK 2009 Winter tour. Tickets went on sale today at £32.50 each and are available from (0844) 856 1111, www.blackpoollive.com in person from the Winter Gardens box office. They are also available from (0844) 576 5483 or www.livenation.co.uk <http://www.livenation. co.uk Status Quo perform at Blackpool Opera House on December 17.

HIGH HOPES: Katlow, a founder member of Pink Hearse

Evening of swing

CHARITY CHAMPS: Troubadour brought us the Help! album and Miss Sarajevo with U2 and Pavarotti) as “an exceptional two piece with a diverse range of instruments including didgeridoo, harmonica and banjo as well as the trusty acoustic guitar.” “We have just had a review by War Child and were listed on their unsigned favourites with one of our songs on their page to download,” said Mick. “If people download our track from the War Child Myspace page then money gets donated to charity.

The new War Child: Heroes album is a collection of 15 cover versions by acts including Scissor Sisters, Lily Allen, Duffy, Elbow, Beck, The Kooks and Franz Ferdinand. The album went on sale on February 16 and tracks can be downloaded from www.warchild.org.uk You can hear Troubadour in action and download some of their tracks from warchild.com, and part of your purchase price will be donated to the War Child charity. You can catch Troubadour playing live at The Raikes Hall tonight as part of the Mellow Yellow music night. Troubadour’s next local performance will be at the Ashley Conservative Club in Thornton on March 27, opening for acoustic guitarist Jon Gomm. Tickets for both gigs are just £7. Check out www.myspace.com/troubadour 2007for more details. Ryan Cregan was one of the contestants in the Gazette’s latest Blackpool Young Talent final. See him in action on our website www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk

MICHAEL Hall Theatre School presents an evening of swing, big band music and jazz classics on Saturday. Swing, Swing, Swing – It Don’t Mean a Thing! features the Lytham Light Orchestra, MHTS Adult Choir and Young Singers and Dancers. The concert starts at 7.30pm and tickets at £5 and £3 are available on the door or in advance from the MHTS, 19 Preston Old Road, Marton (tel; 01253 696990).

Jazz stars at hotel

TRADITIONAL outfit the Mike Carnie Jazz All Stars are the star attraction at Lancashire’s newest jazz venue, the Crofters Hotel, Garstang, on Sunday (8pm).

TONIGHT sees the first of two shows at the Grand Theatre’s Lawrence House Studio featuring original members of the 60s British blues boom. Next month sees the appearance of blues/jazz bandleader/actor/writer Zoot Money, and tonight’s show stars The Bob Hall Show featuring Top Topham. Acknowledged as Britain’s finest blues and boogie pianist, Bob Hall’s electrifying keyboard wizardry and finely crafted songs have influenced generations of piano players.

He first came to fame in the 60s R‘n’B explosion, backing John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf and Little Walter among others, and subsequently leading bands including members of The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac and Manfred Mann. The Bob Hall Show is pure enjoyment, with unrivalled energy and enthusiasm. Much credit for this goes to Bob’s long-time partner, Hilary Blythe, whose crystal-clear harmony vocals and rock-steady bass playing underpin all his performances.

For more information call (01772) 709923 or the hotel on (01995) 604128.

SINGING TALENT: Ryan Cregan

Blues legend Bob comes to town

KEYBOARD WIZARDRY: Bob Hall

A diminutive dynamo, Hilary’s own moving treatment of blues and gospel classics are highlights of their show. Completing the trio is the supremelygifted guitarist Top Topham. A founder member of The Yardbirds in 1963 whe he was just 15, Top played on their early recordings and also on many legendary sessions for the Blue Horizon label. Tickets are on sale from the Grand Theatre box office on (01253) 290190 or online at www.blackpoolgrand. co.uk

Lowther Pavilion Lytham

‘WHATS ON’

28th Feb 10am4.30pm

Jade Fairs Antique & Collectors Fair

5th March Children's Performance Poetry 7pm Show 6th March Cre8 Theatre company's Golden 7.30pm Age Of Musical Theatre 7th March The Syd Lawrence Orchestra & 7.30pm Singers 8th March Johnny Mans Productions The Spirit Of Pavarotti 7.30pm

Box Office 01253 658666

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ust a penny a pint – that’s what’s on offer at Blackpool’s most haunted pub – Frenchman’s Cove. Just order any char-grilled steak or chop meal from Monday to Friday between 12pm and 5pm and a pint, house double or glass of wine will cost you just one penny. But, of course, you could always just choose a meal from the extensive half price menu. Why not try the chef’s curry, rice/chips naan bread, poppadom, mango chutney and a pint for an amazing £5.99. Or if it’s just a snack you fancy, try burger and chips and a pint for £4.45 – both of these options are available all day every day. With a pint of Tetley’s smooth at £1.35 and Carlsberg lager at £1.50 a pint, this is the way to beat the credit crunch. And of course you can also win a gallon of beer and get free curry and rice – just enter cool Carl’s big Tuesday night quiz. If karaoke is your thing get free shots every Thursday and Sunday with Lola’s kamikaze karaoke, or you can always disco every Friday and Saturday from 8pm with powerful Pierre DJ Extraordinaire with the best of the 60s and 70s. And for the best of the rest be sure to try the cocktails served in a fish bowl for only £10. You might not see the ghost at the Frenchman’s Cove but you will certainly see value for your money and get a warm welcome in the locals’ pub in the town centre.

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FOOD & DRINK

Friday, February 27, 2009

Meal O deal choice

By Robin Duke Entertainment Editor

THE highly rated Oliver’s Bistro & Restaurant in the Lancaster House Hotel at 272-274 Central Drive, has introduced a two course meal deal every Wednesday to Saturday from 5.30pm to 6.45pm for just £7.95. In addition, with even more choice, the eaterie has retained its Early Bird menu but extended the time from 5.30 to 8pm. Also available is the A La Carte menu, a weekly Steak Night and Sunday lunch. Reservations can be made on (01253) 341928. More information at info@ oliversbistro.com and www.oliversbistro.com

Murder on the menu

IF you fancy a bit of murder and mystery with your meal then The Villa at Wrea Green is the place to be later this month. After their last sell-out appearance there, murder mystery specialists the Dark Nights Theatre Company are returning with A Party To Murder – a whodunnit based on a birthday celebration. The evening is on Friday, March 27, from 7.15pm and tickets are £29 each which includes the entertainment and a three course meal (£59 to include overnight accommodation). Reservations can be made on (01772) 684347.

ne of Blackpool’s best known Indian restaurants is now bigger and better. The Lee Raj on Squires Gate Lane has almost doubled its size, completely changed its image and introduced a brand new menu featuring several dishes which are exclusive to the area. A new stand-alone takeaway outlet has also been opened, meaning customers no longer have to wait inside the main restaurant for their orders. The changes have been introduced by restaurateur Abu Chowdhury who has returned to the venue after an extended spell in India and Dubai due to family commitments. “The Lee Raj has always had a loyal customer base from South Shore and St Annes but I felt the place needed reinventing with a more contemporary feel,” he said. “Situated where we are actually works to our advantage with people able to get away from the pub and club crowd to enjoy their meal and drinks in a more civilised environment.” Converting adjacent premises has meant the restaurant now has 120 covers as well as an extended bar area and the new takeaway. Decorated with a mainly black and white colour scheme, it has a city centre feel which Mr Chowdhury is confident will attract customers from across the area. “I have introduced a lot of new dishes to the menu and several of them are not available anywhere else on the Fylde Coast,” he said. “We now have a lot more fish dishes than we used to as well as a full range of Indian desserts which we make on the premises and which are not available elsewhere.”

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Fresh dishes in menu makeover

AT YOUR SERVICE: Staff bring out an order at the refurbished and extended Lee Raj, Squires Gate Lane, South Shore The menu boasts more than 40 starters and as many Chef’s Recommendations main courses, as well as an extensive selection of familiar favourites. There is also a full wine list ranging

from house white and red at £12.95 through to Dom Perignon Champagne at £99.95. Starters range from £2.90 to £4.50 with speciality and recommended main

courses generally from £8.90 to £9.95 and other available just over £5. There is a 25 per cent discount on takeaway meals. For more details and reservations ring (01253) 401800 or (01253) 406300.

New chef’s pledge on quality at pub

BIG IDEAS: Grahame Tinnion

THERE’S no half measures at the Halfway House, now that new head chef Grahame Tinnion is in charge. A tenth generation Sandgrownun’, Grahame has come out of early retirement to take over the cooking at the popular Squires Gate pub. Grahame retired back to Blackpool a couple of years ago having run cafes and restaurants on the Isle of Man, where his wife comes from. Now in sole charge of the food operation at the Halfway House, he intends converting what is currently an underused games room and bar into “GT’s” – a traditionally dressed restaurant with carvery visible from

the street outside and full waitress service. “With drinks prices creeping up and smokers being kept outside there has been an upsurge of interest in eating out – especially in pubs,” says Grahame. “I will be offering value for money and quality locally sourced food but I won’t be going down the bargain basement “two for a fiver” promotions. The potential for success here is enormous.” His policy seems to be working – Sunday carveries have shot from double figures to treble and weekday trade has likewise increased in leaps and bounds.

“There is a statement of intent at the front of my menu which says I will change any meal and give a full refund if someone has a genuine complaint,” he says. “So far there have only been two – and neither were about the quality of the food.” Food ranges from snacks such as toasted crumpets with beans and cheese for £1.95, omelettes at £2.95 to smoked haddock fishcakes at £3.15, grilled plaice at £5.25 to main course 8oz sirloin steak with all the trimmings at £8 and home made burgers. For more details ring (07951) 247458 or e-mail gtx@tiscali.co.uk

Awards celebrate the best of fine dining LANCASHIRE’S internationally acclaimed cask-ale brewer Moorhouse’s celebrated the success of the north’s top dining destinations at the recent 25th Hi-Life Dining Awards event. The independent Burnley brewer sponsored the Best North West Restaurant

category at the celebrity dinner, with the accolade scooped by the Thyme@theSirloin Inn at Hoghton, near Preston – also a Moorhouse’s customer. A fiercely fought contest – hailed as The Dining Oscars of the north – saw Hi-Life diners vote in several

categories to find the region’s top dining spots. Held at Manchester’s five-star Hilton Hotel in the Beetham Tower, the charity event was attended by many of the region’s showbusiness personalities including several members of the Coronation Street and Hollyoaks cast.

Last year The Thyme@ the Sirloin took the Best Lancashire Restaurant accolade. Moorhouse’s managing director David Grant said: “Thyme@the Sirloin is a terrific restaurant that upholds Lancashire’s long standing and well deserved reputation for top dining.

Recognition at this prestigious event was extremely well deserved. “We are very keen to support this event and promote the tradition of excellence of Lancashire’s hospitality industry. That the North West’s winner is also one of our customers is, of course, great news.”

LISTINGS

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FRIDAY Attractions RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT ODDITORIUM. Wonders of the world and other oddities. Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard, South Promenade. From 10am daily. BLACKPOOL TOWER. The £3 million Jungle Jim’s Towering Adventureland Victorian Ballroom, Aquarium, Circus and Tower Top Ride (weather permitting). From 10am. Central Promenade, Blackpool. Details (01253) 622242 SEA LIFE CENTRE. Includes the latest attraction Suckers. Golden Mile, Blackpool. Daily from 10am. Details, (01253) 621258. SANDCASTLE WATERPARK. Award winning seafront attraction with its £3.5 million Hyperzone white knuckle area. Weekends and school holidays. The Promenade, South Shore. Details, (01253) 343602. BLACKPOOL ZOO AND DINOSAUR SAFARI. Home to more than 400 animals as well as 32 different dinosaurs. Daily from 10am. East Park Drive, Blackpool. Details (01253) 830830. LOUIS TUSSAUDS WAXWORKS. Brad Pitt and Samuel L Jackson are among the faces in Celeb City. Daily from 10am. Central Promenade, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 625953. FARMER PARR’S ANIMAL WORLD. Rare breeds galore. Wyrefield Farm, Rossall Lane and Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood. Daily, 10am to 5pm. Details, (01253) 874389.

Music LYTHAM ST ANNES MUSIC CIRCLE. The Boreas Trio (Sophie Wang - violin, Camilla Bisengaliev - oboe and Jonathan Fisher piano) with a programme of Bach, Beethoven, Elgar, Salieri and Schumann. The Hall, King Edward VII and Queen Mary School, St Annes. 7.30pm. FYLDE ARTS MID DAY RECITAL. Second of the series at this venue - with Steven Wilkie (violin) and Kathleen Uran (piano) and a programme of Handel, Kreisler, Mendelssohn and Dvorak. Lytham Assembly Rooms, Dicconson Terrace, Lytham. 2pm.

Theatre and shows SPIDER’S WEB. The Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents its fourth production starring Denis Lill, Melanie Gutteridge, Catherine Shipton, Ben Bealon, Bruce Montague and Mark Wynter. Grand Theatre, Church Street, Blackpool. Tonight and Saturday, 7.30pm. Matinee Saturday, 2pm. BILLY LIAR. The Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall 60s classic of a loveable dreamer starring Helen Fraser, Dicken Ashworth, Laura Drummond, Victoria Hawkins, Chris Hanson and Holly Zuin-Ankrah. Charter Theatre, Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston. Tonight, 7.30pm. Saturday, 2.30 and 7.30pm. Sunday, 2.30pm.

OPERA NORTH. George Gershwin’s Let ‘Em Eat Cake. The Lowry, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester. 7.15pm. ROCK ‘N’ ROLL. Regional premiere of Tom Stoppard’s acclaimed play spanning the years 1968 to 1990. Library Theatre, St Peter’s Square, Manchester. To March 14. Box office, (0161) 2367110. MARY POPPINS. One of only a handful of regional dates for the blockbuster musical. Palace Theatre, Oxford Road, Manchester. To March 7. Box office, (0844) 8472277. UP AGAINST THE WALL. A big, bold and brash comedy musical featuring more than 20 soul and funk tunes from the 70s performed by five actor/singers and a five piece band. Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft South, Bolton. To February 28. 7.30pm. Box office, (01204) 520661. SABBAT. The trials of the Lancashire witches in 1612 go under the microscope in a new and powerful play by Richard Shannon. The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster. To February 28. Monday to Saturday, 8pm. Box office, (01524) 598500. MACBETH. Nicholas Gleaves stars in guest director Matthew Dunster’s contemporay take on the gripping Shakespearian tragedy. Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann’s Square, Manchester. Monday to Friday, 7.30pm. Satuday, 8pm. Matinees Wednesday, 2.30pm and Saturday, 4pm. Box office, (0161) 8339833. To April 11.

CABARET NIGHT. Resident compere plus guest acts. The Princess Music Hall Tavern, Foxhall Road, Blackpool. Also Saturday. PARTY NIGHT. With resident dj Andy. West Coast Bar, Bispham Road, Cleveleys. From 8pm to 2am. DJ’S GINGE AND TRIGGER. Rumours, Talbot Square, Blackpool. DISCO NIGHT. With djs’ Kudos, Dave G and Aka Ali. From the 60s to current sounds.The Queens, Talbot Road, Layton. R&B TO OLD SCHOOL. Chubby’s Bar, 94-98 The Promenade, Blackpool. Free admission. IAN CALVERT and SCOTT WALKER. Party, pop chart and dance music. The Edge, Hardhorn Road, Poulton. And Saturday. SOUL NIGHT. Soul, Motown, Philadelphia and Northern with DJ John Miles. Plus live acts. Soul Suite, Queen Square, Blackpool. DAVE WARD ROADSHOW. Latest releases, chart and classic hits. The Ship & Royal, Clifton Street, Lytham. 8pm to midnight. DISCO NIGHT. With Papa Greywolf. Bay Horse Hotel, Station Road, Thornton. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. The Royal, Marton Drive, Marton. ROY LYNCH. Radio Wave presenter in residence. The Loft Wine Bar & Nightclub, Lofthouse Way, Fleetwood. DISCO NIGHT. Halfway House, St Annes Road, Squires Gate. DJ NIGHT. Whittle Springs, Talbot Road, Blackpool. And Saturday.

Pubs and bars

Karaoke

THE JEPS. The Queens, Fleetwood. THE HEAT. Tommy Duck’s, The Beach tavern, South Promenade, South Shore. THEME NIGHT. Celebrate the Mardi Gras as well as enjoy the Caroloke Zone. The Last Orders, Thornton. CHAOS THEORY. The Old Bank Inn, Bond Street, South Shore. THE AUDITORS. The Steamer, Queens Terrace, Fleetwood. FLIP. Pop and rock. The Station, Station Square, Lytham. TRIDENT. Hard working, hard rocking band. The Farmers Arms, Lytham Road, South Shore. STARFISH. The Raikes Hall, Liverpool Road, Blackpool. ONE LOVE. Male/female duo. G Casino, The Promenade, South Shore. RIFF RAFF. The King Edward VII, Central Drive, Blackpool. CABARET AND KARAOKE. With Jay Phillips, Rob Johnson, Johnny Roxx and Becky Jay. K2 Bar, Church Street, Blackpool. JIMMY DAY. Back by popular demand. Che Bar, Talbot Square, Blackpool. BIGGEST PARTY IN TOWN. With DJ Damo. Brannigans, Market Street, Blackpool. DAVE GARTHWAITE. Chart, commercial, r ‘n’b and dance. Schofields, Birley Street, Blackpool. FULL ON FRIDAY PARTY NIGHT. Walkabout, Queen Street, Blackpool

THE K FACTOR. Leading to an April 10 final. £1,000 in prize money plus professional contract. Hosted by DJ Naydene. Entry free. The Swift Hound, Rigby Road, Blackpool. 9pm. KARAOKE PARTY TIME. With host Steve. The Duke of York, Dickson Road, Blackpool. From 8.30pm. KARAOKE PARTY NIGHT. Choose from over 50,000 songs. The Cherry Blossom Hotel, Warley Road, North Shore. From 9.30pm. JJ’S KARAOKE. The Excelsior, Lytham Road, South Shore. 8.30pm. TOP NIGHT KARAOKE. With resident host Robbie. The Links, Heeley Road, St Annes. KARAOKE DISCO. Over 40,000 tracks. The Sandpiper, Cleveleys Avenue, Cleveleys. KARAOKE NIGHT. Plus comedy from Janice YorkeThe Old Bridge Cabaret Pub, Lytham Road, South Shore. KARAOKE. Knobby’s Bar, West Street, Blackpool. From 7pm to late. BILLY’S SINGALONG KARAOKE. The Plough, Chain Lane, Staining. KARAOKE. With DJ Marki. The Rose & Crown, Corporation Street, Blackpool. 8pm. KARAOKE AND FUN QUIZ. With the Canny Man. Progress Sports & Social Club, Exchange Street, Blackpool. 8pm - midnight. KARAOKE. Jaggy Thistle, York Street, Blackpool. Noon to 2am. RAGIN’ BULL KARAOKE ROADSHOW. The Albert, Lytham Road, South Shore.

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www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk FUN KARAOKE. Over 5000 song titles discounted drinks for singers. The Dickens, Princess Road, Cleveleys. 8.30pm. KARAOKE & ENTERTAINMENT. With Cliff £100 prize money plus bingo. Burn Naze Hotel, Gamble Road, Thornton. KARAOKE. The Victoria, Dock Street, Fleetwood. To 1am.

Nightclubs ANDY J’s FEELGOOD NIGHT. Start the weekend with a plus - free admission with flyer, drinks £1.50 until midnight. The Residence, Vicarage Road, Poulton. URBAN UNDERGROUND. DJ Fontalba with r&b, reggae and more. Hush, Talbot Square, Blackpool. From 10pm to 4am.

Rock, blues and pop ROCK AND ROLL PARTY NIGHT. With guest bands. Theatre Bar, Queens Hotel, The Promenade, South Shore. MELLOW YELLOW. Featuring Troubadour, Out the Back Room and York singersongwriter Andy Stones. Upstairs At The Raikes, The Raikes Hall, Liverpool Road, Blackpool. STUDIO BLUES. The Bob Hall Show featuring the legendary 60s blues and boogie pianist plus bassist Hilary Blythe and former Yardbirds member, guitarist Top Topham. Lawrence House Studio, Grand Theatre, Matcham Court, Blackpool.

Social clubs DAVID WAINWRIGHT. Stanley Road WMC, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621168. JULIE PEREZ. Duple Social Club, 96a Bond Street, South Shore. Details, (01253) 341647. KEVIN SYMONS. Brun Grove WMC and Institute, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 762186. MIKE ALONE. Layton Institute, Westcliffe Drive, Layton. Details, (01253) 391774. JEAN PASQUALL. Claremont Conservative Club, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 620981. THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT. National Federation of Entertainment Secretaries production. Blackpool’s Number One Club, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 346516. LA-BELLE. Bloomfield Club, 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 344583. SHIRLEY ANNE SCOTT. Hotels and Apartments Club. Details, (01253) 623784. DARREN SHAW. North Shore WMC, Cross Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 627974. STARNIGHT WITH CARLO PAUL SANTANA. Cleveleys Men’s Club. (01253) 853219. JENNIFER JAMIESON. Brunswick Club, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 624208. FRENCH CONNECTION. Bispham Con. Club, Red Bank Road. Details, (01253) 357519. DON TAYLOR. St Annes Conservative Club, 352 Clifton Drive North. (01253) 723471. SCANDAL. Highfield Road & Rec., South Shore. Details, (01253) 342389.

Others JOHN COOPER CLARKE. Legendary Salford born punk poet. 53 Degrees, Brook Street, Preston. 7.30pm.

SATURDAY

Pubs and bars

THE JEPS. Thornton Football Club, Thornton. THE HEAT. The Royal Oak, Lytham Road, South Shore. THE ACCUSED. Nine piece band. The Old Bank Inn, Bond Street, South Shore. GAYNOR MICHAELS. Female vocals. The Burn Naze, Gamble Road, Thornton. NORTHERN SOUL AND MOTOWN NIGHT. With DJ Paul Gee. The Links, Heeley Road, St Annes. TRIDENT. Hard working, hard rocking band. The Shovels, Hambleton. JOHN BRINDLEY. The Raikes Hall, Liverpool Road, Blackpool. THE BADGE. The blues - from Clapton to Hendrix. Lane Ends Pub, Weeton Road, Wesham. MONKBERRY. First appearance at this venue. Strawberry Gardens, Poulton Road, Fleetwood. BACKBEAT. Male/female trio. G Casino, The Promenade, South Shore. CHUNKY MONKEYS. Five piece band. The Burlington, Lytham Road, South Shore. THE BRYAN ADAMS EXPERIENCE. The King Edward VII, Central Drive, Blackpool. CABARET AND KARAOKE. With Jay Phillips, Rob Johnson, Johnny Roxx and Becky Jay. K2 Bar, Church Street, Blackpool. THE JOE WILDY SHOWBAND. Weekly residency. Theatre Bar, Queens Hotel, The Promenade, South Shore. BIGGEST PARTY IN TOWN. With DJ Paul O’Brien. Brannigans, Blackpool. DAVE WARD ROADSHOW. Disco night latest releases, chart and classic hits. The Ship & Royal, Clifton Street, Lytham. 8pm to midnight. JIMMY DAY. Back by popular demand. Che Bar, Talbot Square, Blackpool. DAVE GARTHWAITE. Chart, commercial, r ‘n’b and dance. Schofields, Birley Street, Blackpool. CABARET NIGHT. Guest acts weekly. The Princess Music Hall Tavern, Foxhall Road, Blackpool. Also Friday. PARTY NIGHT. With resident dj Andy. West Coast Bar, Bispham Road, Cleveleys. From 8pm to 2am. DISCO AND KARAOKE PARTY NIGHT. Halfway House, St Annes Road, Squires Gate.

FYLDE COAST AMATEUR DRAMATICS WITH LISA ETTRIDGE

Wonderland fun

CHILDREN from St Annes are preparing to bring a fairy tale classic to the stage in March. Clifton Academy of Dance, Drama and Music are putting the finishing touches to their production of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. Based on the much-loved book by Lewis Carroll, the story follows the adventures of Alice as she chases a white rabbit through the mysterious Wonderland. She meets a curious selection of characters on the way including the larger than life Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the grinning Cheshire Cat, the Queen Of Hearts and The Mad Hatter.

CHINCO.Thornton Cleveleys Wings Club. Details (01253) 852709. CHARITY NITE FOR ROMANIA. Knott End WMC, Salisbury Avenue. (01253) 810362.

Diary date

Blackpool Variety branch of Equity monthly meeting. The Carlton Hotel 282-286 North Promenade, Blackpool. Tuesday March 3, 1pm Audiences can look forward to classic songs including: I’m Late, The Un-Birthday Song and Zip-ADee-Doh-Dah. A group spokesmansaid: “After the success of our younger children performing Snow White and The Seven Dwarves in December, we are now very proud to present

Alice In Wonderland. “The show will be a wonderful array of the young talent the academy has to offer. It is produced and directed by the academy’s Rachel Kirkham and given musical direction by Sarah Appleton who is one of our dance teachers.

“Our costumes have been designed and made by our residents seamstress’ Debra Chantry and Liz Rugman and are fantastic, from the cuddly white rabbit to the cool caterpillar.” “The vibrant, wonderful world of Wonderland should not be missed and it really does showcase the young talent we have in St Annes.” The show (above, left) is at Our Lady’s Star Of The Sea Social Centre on St Alban’s Road. It will be on two consecutive weekends March 13 and 14 and 20 and 21. Tickets are available to buy from the Academy reception or by phoning (01253) 721060.

Enjoy murder with a meal A MURDER mystery with a twist is coming to Thornton’s Tiffin’s Tea Shop. The Ad Hoc Theatre Company is presenting Strangled By Sausage - on Friday March 6, and guests can also enjoy a meal. The event, called a post-panto murder mystery is at The Marsh Mill venue from 6.30pm. It is written by local writing duo Ian and Zoe Lamond and billed as “a whodunnit of absurd proportions”. Ian Lamond said: “This is a ridiculous postpanto romp with some rather nice food, in the convivial surroundings of Tiffins and the Marsh Mill.” Tickets are £15 and include a meal, they can be booked from Tiffin’s by calling (01253) 857100.

■ Ring Lisa Ettridge with am dram news on 361729 ● email lisa.ettridge@blackpoolgazette.co.uk

LISTINGS

Friday, February 27, 2009 R&B NIGHT. With DJ Benji. Chubby’s Bar, 94-98 The Promenade, Blackpool. Free admission. To 3am. IAN CALVERT and SCOTT WALKER. Party, pop chart and dance. The Edge, Hardhorn Road, Poulton. And Friday. 70s/80s NIGHT. With DJ Dex. The Gynn, Gynn Square, North Shore. DJ GLENN MILLER. Party soul and disco plus live acts. Soul Suite, Queen Square, Queen Street, Blackpool. COLIN JON. Party night. Rumours, Talbot Square, Blackpool. POP QUIZ. Music through the decades. The Fairhaven, Marine Drive, Ansdell. From 9pm. FAMILY NIGHT. Music and games for all the family. Progress Sports & Social Club, Exchange Street, Blackpool. 8pm midnight. DJ NIGHT. Whittle Springs, Talbot Road, Blackpool. And Friday.

Theatre and shows See also listings for Friday.

Karaoke CLIFF’S KARAOKE. Special Saturday edition. The Steamer, Queens Terrace, Fleetwood. KARAOKE PARTY TIME. With host Steve. The Duke of York, Dickson Road, Blackpool. From 8.30pm. KARAOKE PARTY NIGHT. Choose from over 50,000 songs. The Cherry Blossom Hotel, Warley Road, North Shore. From 9.30pm. KARAOKE NIGHT. The Royal, Marton Drive, Marton. KARAOKE. The Gardeners Arms, Fleetwood Road, Thornton. 8.30pm. KARAOKE. Knobby’s Bar, West Street, Blackpool. From 7pm to late. RAGIN’ BULL KARAOKE ROADSHOW. The Albert, Lytham Road, South Shore. And Friday. KARAOKE/DISCO. Plus jackpot bingo. The Tank, Preston Street, Fleetwood. KARAOKE. The Victoria, Dock Street, Fleetwood. To 1am.

Nightclubs SUPERFUNK ROLLERDISCO. Early show all ages, later shows 18-plus. Music from the 70s and 80s. 53 Degrees, Brook Street, Preston. 4.30, 7.30 and 10.30pm. GOODGREEF. Marcel Woods, Giuseppe Ottaviani (live), Sied Van Riel, Jordan Suckley and Jason Fubar. The Syndicate, Church Srteet, Blackpool. 10pm - 4am. SATURDAY NIGHT LOVIN’. Dance, club anthems, house, electro, oldskool and trance (Dance Arena), funky house, r&b, current floorfillers (Buddha Room), chart and party, r&b and bassline (The Studio and The Gallery). Club Sanuk, North Promenade, Blackpool. ANDY J. Resident dj in residence. The Residence, Vicarage Street, Poulton. URBAN ON ICE. DJ Fontalba with urban, real r&b, hip hop, reggae and more. Hush, Talbot Square, Blackpool. From 10pm 4am. CLUB NIGHT. Party, chart and indie with Lee “Jester” Watson (Level 1), DJ Fubar with dance, house and electro (main arena) and r’n’b and hip hop (Level 3)., The Syndicate, Church Street, Blackpool.

Social clubs JACKSON BROWN. Star vocalist. The Wainwright Club, Blackpool. IRENE SILVA. Stanley Road WMC, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621168. ON THE LEVEL. Duple Social Club, 96a Bond Street, South Shore. Details, (01253) 341647. TONY ROSCOE. Brun Grove WMC and Institute, Blackpool. (01253) 762186. COVER UP. Hampton Road Social, South Shore. Details, (01253) 341508. TUBE STATION nd SALLY JAX. Layton Institute. Details, (01253) 391774. NICK CUPIT. Comrades of the Great War Club (Blackpool) Ltd, 116 Adelaide Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 625841. TONY DUVAL. Claremont Conservative Club, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 620981. FRANK DANIELS and TREVOR WALLACE. Bloomfield Club, Details, (01253) 344583.

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WEEKEND CHOICE Ruby Turner

The Platform, Morecambe One of the UK’s finest soul singers, Ruby Turner, will be at the Platform in Morecambe on Saturday. Born in Jamaica, Ruby grew up in Montego Bay. She was relocated to England when she was nine. Her major break came when she was taken under the wing of Britain’s Blues legend, the late Alexis Korner. In the mid 80s she joined Culture Club at the height of their stardom. Solo hits followed including If You’re Ready (Come Go With Me), I’d Rather Go Blind and It's Gonna Be Alright and Ruby has also sung on releases by such musical icons as Bryan Ferry, UB40, Stevie Winwood, Jools Holland and Mick Jagger. She has also sung on Comic

PETE’S QUIZ & MUSIC. With prizes. The Clarence, Preston New Road, Marton. 8.45pm LANDLORD’S GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ. 40 weekly general knowledge questions in the new look pub. The Boot & Shoe, Elswick. 9pm. BEER AND CASH QUIZ. Chance to win £50 bonus prize. Dog & Partridge, Lytham Road, South Shore. MUSIC QUIZ. Plus Guess the Key. Raikes Hall Hotel, Liverpool Road, Blackpool. From 8.30pm. QUIZ NIGHT. The Admiral, St Annes Road West, St Annes. FAMILY FORTUNES QUIZ. Devonshire Arms, Devonshire Road, North Shore. From 9.30pm.

Talent shows THE WHITTLE’S GOT TALENT. Early doors weekly search a star - £50 to the winner. Open to all. Whittle Springs (The Victoria), Talbot Road, Blackpool. 5 - 8pm.

Relief and performed the National Anthem forThe Queen at the opening of the Millennium Dome. Ruby has recently released her long awaited album Live at Ronnie

MARTIN JAMES. Hotels and Apartments Club, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 623784. DAVE SURMAN. North Shore WMC, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 627974. LAUREN B. Blackpool Trades and Social Club. Details, (01253) 622580. MAURICE MALONE. Blackpool Central Bowling and Social Club Blackpool. Details, (01253) 341145. DIANE LEE CARROLL and LEE WAINWRIGHT . Thornton Cleveleys Royal British Legion, Rough Lea Road. Details, (01253) 852450. MARTY LEE and ROGER HOBSON. Cleveleys Men’s Club. Details, (01253) 853219. DON TAYLOR. Brunswick Club, Bethesda Square, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 624208. PRESIDENT’S NIGHT WITH JENNY BRYCE. Bispham Con. Club. (01253) 357519. TAM RYAN. St Annes Ex-Servicemens Club, Alexandra Road. Details, (01253) 721033. DAVE BROOKLYN. St Annes Conservative Club. Details, (01253) 723471. AFTER DARK. Highfield Road & Rec., South Shore. Details, (01253) 342389. TONY G FORD. Blackpool Catholic Club, 30 Queen Street. Details, (01253) 622979. CHARLEIGH.Thornton Cleveleys Wings Club. 135, Victoria Road Wes. (01253) 852709. DEAN RICHARDS. Knott End WMC, Salisbury Avenue, Knott End. Details, (01253) 810362. ALEX JAMES. Willows Catholic, Brynning Fern Lane, Kirkham. Details, (01253) 682195. FREE AND EASY. With the Terry Martin Duo. Blackpool RBL Club, King Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 626308. CABARET NIGHT. Weekly guest. Thornton Cleveleys Wings Club. (01253) 852709.

Rock and pop LIVE/WIRE. Full scale AC/DC tribute show with all the hits and more. 53 Degrees, Brook Street, Preston. 7.30pm. RUBY TURNER. One of the UK’s finest soul singers. The Platform, Station Buildings, The Promenade, Morecambe. 8pm. THE KITE CLUB. Flying again with the Fylde Coast debut of The Joscho Stephan Trio’s gypsy swing and jazz. The Rowan Suite, Ribby Hall Village, Wrea Green. SWING, SWING, SWING - IT DON’T MEAN A THING. An evening of swing, big band music and jazz classics by the Michael Hall Theatre School Adult Choir and Young Singers and Dancers plus the Lytham Light Orchestra. Michael Hall Theatre School, Preston Old Road, Marton. 7.30pm. MISERY OF SOUND. New venue for the first gathering of the year - with Schwefelgelb, Trapped Nerve, Brud and album launch party for French band Brotherhood of Pagans. Jenx/Liquid Lounge, Topping Street, Blackpool. From 10pm

Scott’s which includes old hits and recent favourites. Described as ‘truly the genuine article and blessed with a voice that has been likened to Aretha Franklin and Janis

Music CELEBRATION OF THE BEST IN YOUTH MUSIC 2009. The Rotary Club of Preston presents an array of young talent. Grand Hall, Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston. 7pm. FRAZER GILLESPIE. Music to dine by. Westerfield’s Restaurant, North Euston Hotel, The Esplanade, Fleetwood.

SUNDAY Theatre and shows See listings for Friday. ROCK ‘N’ ROLL. Regional premiere of Tom Stoppard’s acclaimed play spanning the years 1968 to 1990. Library Theatre, St Peter’s Square, Manchester. To March 14. Box office, (0161) 2367110.

Rock, pop and jazz MIKE LOVELL 4. Weekly beats with the eats. Art Deco Cafe, Stanley Park, Blackpool. 1 3pm. ALL THAT JAZZ. Weekly live music session. North Euston Hotel, The Esplanade, Fleetwood. JAZZ ON A SUNDAY. Weekly live music session. The Bourne Arms, Bourne May Road, Knott End. 3 - 6pm. THE MIKE CARNIE JAZZ ALL STARS. Six piece band mixing Dixieland, blues and swing. The Crofters Hotel, Cabus, near Garstang. 8pm.

Music ANTHONY KING. Lunchtime music to accompany Sunday lunch. Westerfields Restaurant, North Euston Hotel, The Esplanade, Fleetwood.

Pubs and bars DOUG DRAKE QUARTET. Weekly afternoon free admission live music. The Shovels, Hambleton. 3 - 6pm. HAYLEY J. Plus Key To The Box. The No 4 Freemasons, Newton Drive, Blackpool. TONY MITCHELL. In acoustic mood. The Steamer, Queens Terrace, Fleetwood. 1 - 3pm. IAN HOOPER AND PAUL DOBIE. Two of the area’s most popular singers and musicians in weekly session. The Edge, Hardhorn Road, Poulton. 8pm DJ NORRIE. Party night. Rumours, Talbot Square, Blackpool. OPEN MIC NIGHT. Take your own instruments. Free admission. Drinks promotions. The Blue Room, Church Street, Blackpool. From 8pm. WIND DOWN SUNDAY. Soul - Motown and Northern from Glenn Miller. Soul Suite, Queen Square, Queen Street, Blackpool.

Joplin’ she continues to win the hearts and minds of an ever growing fan base. The show will start at 8pm. Tickets £15 from the box office on (01524) 582803.

MISS PATRICIA’S MUSIC HALL. Theatre Bar, Queens Hotel, The Promenade, South Shore. 1 - 5pm. CABARET NIGHT. Different act weekly.Theatre Bar, Queens Hotel, The Promenade, South Shore. 8.30pm to midnight. BINGO AND FIND THE JOKER. Minimum cash prize of £50. The Golden Eagle, Anchorsholme. 3.30pm. DISCO/KARAOKE. Plus Skint Or Mint. The Tank, Preston Street, Fleetwood. FAMILY FUN DAY. DJ Sean Whitham with karaoke, party hits and more. The Royal Oak, Breck Road, Poulton. Noon to 4pm. POKER NIGHT. The Royal, Marton Drive, Marton.

Nightclubs I LOVE SUNDAYS. Dave Pope and Craig Smith play r&b, hip hop and funky house. Main Arena, Club Sanuk, North Promenade/Springfield Road, Blackpool. 10.30pm to 3.30am

Quiz nights FREE QUIZ. With the Dave Ward Roadshow. Weekly prizes The Ship & Royal, Clifton Street, Lytham. 9 - 11pm. QUIZ NIGHT. Beer giveaway and £50 bonus question. The Excelsior, Lytham Road, South Shore. 8.45pm. FUN PUB QUIZ NIGHT. With the Caroloke Zone. Last Orders, Trunnah Road, Thornton. QUIZ DAY. Plus bingo and Play Your Cards Right with compere Joe Gordon. The Victoria, Dock Street, Fleetwood. From 5pm. QUIZ NIGHT. And Play Your Cards right. The Boot ‘n’ Shoe, Elswick. 9.15pm. QUIZ NIGHT. With Paul Gee plus Play Your Cards Right. The Links, Heeley Road, St Annes. QUIZ NIGHT. Plus The Accumulator. Presented by Danny. The Belle Vue, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. FUN QUIZ NIGHT. Plus meat raffle and Name That Tune. Hosted by Trigger. The Burn Naze, Gamble Road, Thornton. From 4pm QUIZ AND CHARITY FUN QUIZ NIGHT. Weekly quiz, fortnightly fund raiser for Brian House Children’s Hospice. Blackpool Catholic Club, Queen Street, Blackpool. QUIZ NIGHT. Including general knowledge and music rounds. Also Open The Box. The Mere Park Hotel, Preston Old Road, Marton. STEVE M’s SUNDAY QUIZ NIGHT. General knowledge, pop, rollovers - hosted by Steve Mulligan. The Mount Hotel, The Esplanade, Fleetwood. QUIZ NIGHT. Plus Open the Safe. Cash prizes to be won. Gardeners Arms, Fleetwood Road, Thornton.

Karaoke FUN KARAOKE. With race night and quiz. The Duke of York, Dickson Road, Blackpool. From 8.30pm. KARAOKE. With guest DJ. The Royal Oak, Breck Road, Poulton. Free admission. From 8pm. KARAOKE NIGHT. The Old Bridge, Lytham Road, South Shore. 8.30pm. CLIFF’S KARAOKE. The Steamer, Queens Terrace, Fleetwood. KARAOKE. Knobby’s Bar, West Street, Blackpool. From 7pm. KARAOKE. King Edward VII, Central Drive, Blackpool. From 8pm. FAMILY KARAOKE. The Hansom Cab, Station Road, Lytham. 4 - 7pm. AFTERNOON KARAOKE. With Michael. Thornton Cleveleys Wings Club, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. 3 - 5pm. KARAOKE. Frenchman’s Cove, South King Street, Blackpool. KARAOKE NIGHT. More than 3,000 tunes. The Regal Hotel, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. Also Thursday, 8pm.KARAOKE NIGHT. Weekly session. The Victoria, Church Road, St Annes. KARAOKE/DISCO. Plus Skint Or Mint. The Tank, Preston Street, Fleetwood.

Irish, folk & country INDIANA RAIN. Fort San Antone, Great Birchwood County Music Park, Lytham Road, Warton. Lunchtime. THE DIDDLEY DEES. Weekly Irish and country session. The Halfway House, St Annes Road, Squires Gate. IRISH MUSIC NIGHT. Music to unwind to. All welcome to play or listen. The Victoria Bar, North Euston Hotel, The Esplanade, Fleetwood. 8.30pm. COUNTRY AND WESTERN NIGHT. Live music, shoot outs, bucket draw. Hampton Road Club, South Shore. COUNTRY AND WESTERN NIGHT. Guest acts. Progress Sports & Social Club, Exchange Street, Blackpool. 7.30pm.

Social clubs SUSIE B. Brun Grove WMC and Institute, , Blackpool. Details, (01253) 762186. CAROLANN B. Hampton Road Social, , South Shore. Details, (01253) 341508. NEFS AFTERNOON SHOWCASE. Blackpool’s Number One Clubl. Details, (01253) 346516. JANE HARVEY. Cleveleys Men’s Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys. Details, (01253) 853219. JULIE PEREZ. Duple Social Club, 96a Bond Street, South Shore. Details, (01253) 341647. ANDY ASH. Blackpool Trades and Social Club. Details, (01253) 622580. And Blackpool Central Club. Details, (01253) 625735. JAYDON ROBERTS. Talbot Club, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 624305. LEE WAINWRIGHT (lunch) and DAVE BROOKLYN (evening). Bloomfield Club, 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 344583. LISSA. Thornton Cleveleys Royal British Legion. Details, (01253) 852450. JANE HARVEY. Cleveleys Men’s Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys. Details, (01253) 853219. ALAN BARKER SHOWCASE. Four acts and compere. Layton Institute, (01253) 391774.

the weekend

NJOY a free buffet at South Shore’s liveliest pub when you bring your party (minimum 20) to Burlington’s. Located in Lytham Road, Blackpool, Burlington’s has something for everyone with great meal and drinks deals, live entertainment and top live sporting events. The new Sizzling Platter Menu includes sizzling steaks from £3.99 and Sizzling Combos at £5.99. Choose two items from steak, ribs, scampi, chicken breast and gammon on a sizzling platter served with a choice of potatoes, a tomato and fried onions at £5.99. The new Pub Favourites deal offers a selection of five meals at an unbelievable £1.99. The choice includes chicken and chips, scampi and chips, sausage and chips, fish and chips, plus burger and chips, all served with peas! Credit Crunch Fridays continue until Friday, March 27, with two for one bottles of Budweiser, Corona and Becks. Buy a single on selected spirits and get your double free, choose any three alcopops for £5 or enjoy a sambucca for just £1. Everyday prices include house wine from only £5.99 a bottle – double up for £1 on spirits with any alcopops at three for £5.95, plus many more discounts – check the pub for details and enjoy a pint of John Smiths or Fosters for £1.79 from Monday to Friday between 11am and 7pm.

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Live shows and free food for party mood

Other new offers include: this Monday, March 2: Quiz Night – get 10 per cent off your first order by cutting out the voucher at the bottom of the advert. Regular Monday Quiz Night: Starts from 9pm. Free sandwiches on the night. Cash jackpot £250 (jackpot higher for loyalty card holders). Live football matches: Saturday, February 28: Middlesborough v Liverpool kick off 3pm Chelsea vs Wigan Athletic kick off 3pm Sunday, March 1 Aston Villa v Stoke City kick off 3pm

Saturday night sees the return of live five-piece band The Chunky Monkeys. This is followed by a live tribute to Neil Diamond by Dave Radstock, on Friday, March 20.

This, coupled with the free buffets, which seem to be a big hit with their locals, make the The Burlington Pub the place to be in South Shore. They have now added a free DJ as

well as a free buffet for parties, if requested (numbers permitting, ask in the pub for details) and they have extended their popular Credit Crunch Friday through until Easter.

Wednesday, March 4 Newcastle United v Manchester United kick off 7.45pm Manchester City v Aston Villa kick off 7.45pm