Music and Dance     (See also Events page)
Brighton Jazz Club
For latest news of jazz events see www.brightonjazzclub.co.uk or send mail to
Hanover Community Music Group
You need to be able to read music to join the band, but people of all ages playing all instruments welcome to play all sorts of music, Saturdays 3 - 5 pm. Beginners also welcome - 2 - 3 pm, contact Cynthia on (01273) 687303
Piano and Music Theory Lessons, beginners to Grade 5. All ages. Alison Court (Cert. Ed) - (01273) 688823
Local African music DJ, Soukous, reggae, salsa and more ... please contact Saidi Kanda (01273) 267880
The Pianola Shop - 134 Islingword Road (Lewes Road end) Piano removal services, pianolas and pianos for sale, restoration work, pianola rolls etc.
The Crawfish Scrapers play Cajun, old time, and Irish music, four core members plus guests play fiddles, banjo, guitar and triangle! Owing to the closure of the Queens Park Tavern The Crawfish Scrapers are currently looking for a pub willing to host their weekly music session. Any offers or suggestions to please.
Recently formed Hanover Band The Curst Sons have been packing venues recently. The three piece describe themselves as Hillbilly swamp rock blues. For details of gigs (also see above) or booking the band e-mail (tape available) www.simner.co.uk
Hanover residents the Blownapart band could be described as playing "Irish" music, though they do stuff from all over the place in their set - Jewish, Swedish, American etc. Instruments used include: Fiddles, Mandolin, Guitar,Whistles & Bodhran (Irish Drum) /Percussion. There are five regular members of the band but they often have guests & new players are most welcome...
Tel: (01273) 608999
Music of Africa - imports of African music, much of it available only in Africa, visit www.natari.com