Celebrating the start of Spring – we invite you to the ‘End of Winter Blues & Ale Weekender’!

Friday 27th February – Sunday 1st March

LIVE MUSIC: The Lighthouse hosts a weekend of live blues across three days, bringing together a hand-picked line-up of artists.

ALE: An expanded range of ales will be available throughout the weekend. As a proud free house, The Lighthouse pours a carefully chosen selection from independent breweries.

FOOD: Hot food will be served daily, with pie, mash and gravy – using pies supplied by local favourite Black Pig Butchers, with food and pint deals available.

ANDY TWYMAN (7pm)

“The audience realised that they were in the presence of a real entertainer, a provider of a refreshing blast of new Blues” – Blues Matters Magazine

Imagine what the Monty Python writers might have dreamt up over dinner with Muddy Waters.

Andy Twyman’s one man band act is a unique blend of deep blues with comedy and rock & roll. The result is a show packed with heart and humour. Andy has found a place as one of the most original acts on the circuit today. His distinct style has been heard and seen at Glastonbury Festival, on BBC Radio 2 and Channel 4.

Andy first took to the stage aged 12 in pubs and clubs, with his guitar, voice and harmonica, performing solo and jamming with local musicians including Rory Graham (aka Rag and Bone Man). Before hitting 18, he had gigged as a solo act in top London venues including The Jazz Café and 100 Club. Driven to create a distinctive and exciting act, Andy learnt to play foot operated drums, giving his songs a beat to get people on their feet. Drawing on influences as diverse as Muddy Waters and Monty Python he developed a one man band show.

Andy’s songwriting style brought a touch of surrealism and humour to the blues. The subject matter of his songs included pandas, Pot Noodle, and poultry.

KING SIZE SLIM (5pm)

KING SIZE SLIM is an award winning performer and songwriter who has taken his unique roots sound and across 5 continents and countless countries. That sound emanates from a road-worn Resophonic guitar and powerful and direct vocal.

“Barelli has form, his stagecraft is impeccable. This is an earthy and beautiful music of the soul and of the earth, and you can’t help thinking of all the big festival stages that he could own.” **** Louder Than War