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The once bad boys of folk and rock, Oysterband have grown into the role of musical custodians and godfathers of folk.

With deep roots in the English folk scene, they are one of the few groups that combine the political and lyrical fire of punk with the melody of traditional music.

Recent concerts have given us some of their best-ever vocal work....and unexpected instrumentation, with guitars, accordion, harmonica, violins and cello matched with anything from kantele to harmonium, African mbira to pedal-steel guitar and marching band percussion. take a listen!

At the Pavilion expect an acoustic journey through classic and rare gems from the Oysterband songbook.

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The "Spires and Beams" Tour (Revisited) - a tour of England's historic buildings and churches.

SHOW OF HANDS with Miranda Sykes and very special guest, Jackie Oates

Steve Knightley and Phil Beer (Show of Hands) are widely acknowledged as the finest acoustic roots duo in the UK. Knightley, who writes most of their inspired material and Beer, a dazzling multi instrumentalist, have built up a huge following which has seen them sell out the Royal Albert Hall three times, headline at major festivals from Glastonbury to WOMAD and perform all over the world, from Europe to Australia, America to India.

Miranda Sykes is one of our few female double bass players, and an accomplished guitarist and vocalist; these qualities have led her to become an essential part and valued third member of the Show of Hands line-up.

Steve and Phil's special guest at Crowborough is Jackie Oates, winner of two BBC Folk Awards in 2009, Number 5 on the 2009 Mojo Folk Album of the Year Chart and Nominated for three BBC Folk Awards in 2010

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The "Spires and Beams" Tour (Revisited) - a tour of England's historic buildings and churches.

SHOW OF HANDS with Miranda Sykes

Steve Knightley and Phil Beer (Show of Hands) are widely acknowledged as the finest acoustic roots duo in the UK. Knightley, who writes most of their inspired material and Beer, a dazzling multi instrumentalist, have built up a huge following which has seen them sell out the Royal Albert Hall three times, headline at major festivals from Glastonbury to WOMAD and perform all over the world, from Europe to Australia, America to India.

Miranda Sykes is one of our few female double bass players, and an accomplished guitarist and vocalist; these qualities have led her to become an essential part and valued third member of the Show of Hands line-up.

BOOKING INFO - IN PERSON BUT ONLY AT THE HAILSHAM PAVILION.

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RESCHEDULED FROM 24th APRIL

"Lonnie Donegan, who died in 2002, played music for more than 50 years, and during that time he inspired nearly every major musician alive today."

The band at the Pavilion will include original members Chris Hunt (drums) Sticky Wicket (percussion & wash-board) Paul Henry (guitar) and Eddie Masters (bass) and features Lonnie's son Peter Donegan (lead vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, harmonica & mandolin)

Having played with his own band since 2006, Peter recently decided that he wanted to take a different musical direction and teamed up with the original Lonnie Donegan Band to tour and record a new album.

Peter had played with the band before his father's death and went on the last tour with them, performing with, amongst others, the legendary Van Morrison, and at the sell-out tribute to Lonnie at the Royal Albert Hall, Peter found himself on stage with some of the greats of international music - Billy Bragg, Mark Knopfler, Joe Cocker, Roger Daltrey, plus many more who came to pay their respects to their great mentor.

Check out Peter Donegan and The Lonnie Donegan Band

Our special guests to open the show are The Two Bob Band

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TICKETS FOR THE POSTPONED APRIL DATE ARE VALID FOR THIS RE-ARRANGED SHOW

Featuring LITTLE JOHNNY ENGLAND & FRIENDS

"Happy Birthday Spyboy - 10 Glorious Years"

Join us to celebrate 10 years of Spyboy shows at the Hailsham Pavilion with TEN HOURS OF MUSIC, DANCE AND FILM.....

Long Man Morris and Old Star Morris will start things off at lunchtime and during the afternoon we'll be showing the cult film Morris: A Life With Bells On

Then much MUSIC in the evening.....and topping the bill is Little Johnny England of whom the Times said "This is five of the most gifted musicians on the folk/ rock circuit, (Gareth Turner, PJ Wright, Guy Fletcher, Hugh Bunker, and Mark Stevens) and they have pooled their collective talents and energy to come up with a unique and rousing ensemble...... “Little Johnny England put the rock back into folk rock!” and join Show of Hands here for some "Arrogance, Ignorance and Greed"

Also joining the party is Touchstone a Sussex based band that play electric and acoustic music with songs that tell fascinating stories about train crashes, shipwrecks, murderous wives and smugglers!!

We are delighted to make tickets for this TEN hour extravaganza available at just £10.00 (TEN pounds) or £15.00 to include a buffet and celebration drink at the pub across the road before the evening session starts.........

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This message was sent by Osibisa's Teddy Osei, which has necessitated us to cancel this show

"Sorry, my brother Mac Tontoh trumpeter and founder member of Osibisa has passed away,and I have to go to Ghana to arrange the funeral ceremony and his estate.

Please hope we can set up another date - Sorry", Teddy

We are also sorry and FULL REFUNDS CAN BE OBTAINED BY PHONING THE HAILSHAM PAVILION - 01323 841414

THIS REPLACES THE CANCELLED OSIBISA SHOW

Charlie Dore’s enduring radio classic, 'Pilot of the Airwaves' was the first of many successful songs that lead the way for an impressively diverse list of artists to record her material, including Tina Turner, George Harrison, Lisa Stansfield, UB40 and Paul Carrack.

Charlie is also a great performer and recording artist, making five albums of her own songs and in 2008 won the International Acoustic Music Awards Grand Prize.

Recently she released ‘The Hula Valley Songbook’ - a collection of American hillbilly, swing and popular favourites of the 1920’s & 30's..... These songs feature in her live show where she is backed by her band providing the glorious authentic sounds of the period with guitar, mandolin, lapsteel, slide guitar, mandolin and double bass.

Special guests (and many will remember their fantastic set earlier this year) are The Spikedrivers - Guitarist Ben Tyzack was raised in the deep south of the United States, Constance Redgrave who plays bass comes from Los Angeles, whilst drummer Maurice McElroy grew up in Belfast.

Together they make up one of the most original, innovative and exciting bands around, combining gutsy slide guitar, rock-solid bass and infectious grooves with highly distinctive vocals.

They'll take you on a journey, from southern juke-joints and lazy front porches to the huge open spaces of dust bowls and railroad tracks.

Check them out here

Mention Ralph McTell and undoubtedly "Streets of London" will come into conversation...

It is one of the all-time great songs that has stood the test of time, by being recorded by over 200 artistes in three or more decades...... and written in Paris!!!!

But if you only know Ralph for Streets of London, you've missed out, for he is arguably our finest songwriter and storyteller, and has an extensive back catalogue of poignant and beautifully crafted songs.

For this special concert he will concentrate on his self-penned repertoire and return to the live format he and his audiences love most... one man, his guitar, and his songs in an unforgettable and uninterrupted two hour show.

Any Ralph McTell concert has an immediacy and intimacy, and there can surely be no more perfect setting for such an occasion than All Saints Church in Eastbourne.

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Songs for the Season with the Copper Family....

Images of Christmas Past with Pepper's Ghost Magic Lantern Show....

The Copper Family, who have lived in Rottingdean, since the 16th century have been aptly described as the backbone of the English musical tradition, and an inspiration to the 1960s generation of folk revivalists....their unique style of harmony singing is celebrated around the world.

For this special seasonal performance, John and Jill Copper and Jill's husband Jon Dudley (considered by all to be a Copper!) will be joined by the six grandchildren, Ben, Lucy, Thomas, Mark, Andy and Sean.

The brass and mahogany magic lantern being used in Pepper's Ghost Magic Lantern Show was built in 1890

The Victorian Christmas presentation includes original glass slides, most of which are over 100 years old and many old photographs, several of which are hand painted

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PLEASE NOTE THIS SHOW IS BEING STAGED AT THE HAILSHAM PAVILION AND NOT THE UNDERGROUND THEATRE, EASTBOURNE AS LISTED IN SOME ADVERTISING

The Pavilion's "famous" Christmas show - this year brings festive cheer from past and present members of the Albion Band and Fairport Convention, including the "guvnor" himself, Ashley Hutchings.

Ashley along with Simon Nicol, another of the evening's performers, co-founded Fairport Convention back in the 60's. Forty years on and Simon is still fronting the band.

Ashley Hutchings meanwhile went on to form, amongst others, Steeleye Span, the Etchingham Steam Band, the Albion Band and Albion Dance Band, the Morris-On Band, the Ridgeriders and coming right up to date, the Rainbow Chasers.

Kellie While, who also did her bit with the Albion Band and Simon Care, who has lent his talents to a number of bands, including the Albion Dance Band, Phil Beer Band, Edward II and Show Of Hands complete the line-up to give us a truly festive treat with a programme of traditional Christmas music and celebration.......

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Paul Jones and Dave Kelly, the long standing co-vocalists with The Blues Band take things down a level, simplify the music and are ready to give us a rootsy and exhilarating set of Country Blues.

Paul Jones career began with Manfred Mann in the '60's, then going on to be a successful soloist and songwriter.

Apart from his live work with The Blues Band and The Manfreds, he is also presents BBC Radio 2's Rhythm and Blues show, and his Jazz FM programmes.

Paul's feeling for his music and his masterfully soulful harmonica playing (check it out here!) has kept him at the top of his field in session work, together with countless performances recorded for TV and cinema soundtracks.

He's been voted top male vocalist by the British Blues Connection, and has special award for services to the blues.

Dave Kelly followed his very talented sister, Jo Ann, into the world of professional music in 1966.

He was soon to cross paths with the likes of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Son House and Buddy Guy to name but a few; ultimately Dave has played with them all and has toured with Wolf and Hooker.

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Bono referred to him as

"the iron fist in the velvet glove of Irish music"

Bob Dylan called him "a secret hero"

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the Eastbourne Festival

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the Eastbourne Festival

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the Eastbourne Festival

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the Eastbourne Festival

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