Yes, that Chris Difford – one of England’s finest modern songwriters and a key member of Squeeze. Fantastic evening with some great songs – of course – but also a real insight into both the way the music business works and what it was like to be at the centre of one of the most popular bands of modern times. Chris Difford’s website.
Hastings-based Charlie Austen treated us to a collection of original songs (Kate Bush’ Hounds of Love aside) that could hardly have been more varied or entertaining – from stark confessionals to brisk foot-tappers, plenty of stories and anecdotes in between,…
Canadian songsmiths Lisa and Brenley returned to Hove House Concerts, bringing with them a host of new songs from their fantastic new album – Everything’s Shifting – and a world-class accompanist in Jake Zapotoczny (try saying that after a couple…
The great Scottish singer-songwriter Jim Malcolm arrived from Perth – via Surrey – and wowed us with his fabulous voice and superb guitar playing. A warm-hearted, honey-voiced performer, Jim delivered original and traditional material in his own unique style, accompanied…
This was another special evening at Hove House Concerts, when we were able to welcome two of the contemporary folk world’s outstanding musicians – Christina and Alex – who bought them not only an acoustic guitar, a banjo, fiddle and…
In Spring, 2016 our guest was Sally Barker, owner of one of the most memorable voices of recent times. Known equally for her solo work, her outings with the Poozies and with the newly re-formed Fotheringay, Sally was a fantastic…
In a clear break from tradition, we hosted this house concert barely two months after our previous one – and on a Thursday night. But the chance to snaffle this ground-breaking acoustic duo was too good to miss. In front…
