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Join me as this amazing Simon & Garfunkel tribute end this year's season at BOAT - should be a brilliant afternoon!
(Yes, it's true, Brighton Beach Boys aren't doing their traditional end-of-year show this year but Through the Years have been doing their Simon & Garfunkel tribute for many years now and many of us have seen them quite a few times!)
Meet up from 1/1.15 for a picnic lunch and to bag decent seats - show starts at 2 pm!
PS BRING A CUSHION - those amphitheatre seats are hard! And bring sunscreen, waterproofs, whatever - the weather could be doing anything by then!

Book your own ticket £23 / £21.50) via the BOAT website at:-
https://www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk/event/simon-garfunkel-through-the-years-2/

NB I'll be collecting £2 Meetup fee (contactless) from attendees.

"Critically-acclaimed as one of the world’s greatest tribute shows, Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years continues to delight audiences across the globe. Featuring stunning vocal harmonies from world-class musicians, this spectacular concert transports you on a journey through the epic songs and history of the much-loved Simon and Garfunkel.
Featuring all the major hits such as The Sound of Silence, Mrs Robinson, The Boxer and the iconic Bridge Over Troubled Water, don’t miss out on this phenomenal show. "

Join me at BOAT for a night of comedy. We can bring our own food and drink. Great line up
Chris McCausland
(@chrismccauslandcomedy)
BAFTA winner for Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie To You?, Have I Got News For You, QI, The Wonders of The World I Can’t See

Zoe Lyons
(@zoelyonscomedy)
QI, Mock The Week, Lightning, Survivor, The News Quiz

MC Iain Stirling
(@iaindoesjokes)
The voice of Love Island and host of The Dog Ate My Homework and CelebAbility, Taskmaster

Duration 1hr 45
Age 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

All line-ups may be subject to change
Please note that babes in arms are not permitted at comedy events.

Doors open 1 hour before the performance starts
Use this link to get your ticket
https://brightonopenair.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173677133

Join Roz and me for this great gig at Chalk, right next to Poole Valley Bus Station. St. Paul & The Broken Bones are coming all the way from Alabama, and they really sound terrific - check out one of their YouTube clips! They've played for Elton, now let them play for you!!
I know it's 6 months away, but it'll sell out pretty quickly once all the social media get involved!

Get your ticket direct from Chalk for £36.52 (sorry, I gave up with the link!) and I'll post meeting up details and a more sensible start-time nearer the time - but I think gigs there have to end by 10 pm due to licensing.
NB There's no seating at this venue.

"St. Paul & The Broken Bones are a powerhouse soul ensemble from Alabama known for their electrifying live shows and impassioned vocals. Formed in Birmingham in 2011, the band features Paul Janeway (vocals), Jesse Phillips (bass), Browan Lollar (guitar), Kevin Leon (drums), Al Gamble (keyboards), Allen Branstetter (trumpet), Chad Fisher (trombone), and Amari Ansari (saxophone).
Their new self-titled sixth album marks a creative renewal—melding the band’s adventurous spirit with a return to soulful, song-focused roots. Recorded at the legendary FAME Studios and produced by Eg White (Adele, Celine Dion), the record blends psych-funk grooves, gospel-tinged ballads, and cinematic rock flourishes. Tracks like “Sushi and Coca-Cola” and “Going Back” reflect both personal introspection and the band’s deepened identity after a decade of evolution.
St. Paul & The Broken Bones have shared stages with The Rolling Stones, Lizzo, and Black Pumas, and performed at major festivals like Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo. Even Sir Elton John took notice, inviting them to perform at his Oscar party. Blending rock & roll, soul, R&B, and more, the band continues to captivate audiences around the world."