EVENTS
MONTHLY OPEN MIC
Every Second Friday of the Month I St Johns | Doors at 7pm
A SLICE OF VINYL PRESENTS:
SIMON RAYMONDE IN-CONVERSATION
Simon Raymonde - member of Cocteau Twins and head honcho at Bella Union Records is coming to Gosport!
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Join ASOV at The Pray-Inn for an intimate in-conversation, Q&A plus book signing for Simon's autobiography "In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor Raymonde & Me"
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Entry ticket includes a copy of the brand new book.
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Musical support comes from Bella Unions Sophie Jamieson plus a local support act.
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12.09.24 | St Johns | Doors at 7:30pm
STITCHES COMEDY CLUB
Opening the show is Jarred Christmas, star of Dance For Comic Relief, Mock The Week and Comedy Central!
Middle act is south coast comedian of the year Mike Cox.
Headliner is star of Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and tour support for Michael McIntyre - Paul Tonkinson! Hosted by James Alderson it bound to be a hilarious evening!
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20.09.24 | St Johns | Doors at 7pm
OKTOBEERFEST 2024
​Along side the well stocked bar, The Pray-Inn will be serving up four types of specially selected German Lagers for the event - Steins will be available!
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There will be Live Oompah music & games with the return of the fantastic Dickie and The Von Hornstars! Plus our friends from Grate Catering will be serving up a Bavarian Style street food over smouldering coals!
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Join us for the authentic beer hall atmosphere!
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21.09.24 | St Johns | Doors 6pm
A SLICE OF VINYL PRESENTS:
AN EVENING WITH CHARLIE HARPER
A Slice Of Vinyl are very happy to present an outscore evening with Charlie Harper from The UK Subs. Expect some classic UK Subs up-close and personal plus a support.
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12.10.24 | St Johns | Doors at 7pm
CANDLELIGHT SESSIONS:
SCOTT LAVENE & SPECIAL GUESTS
SCOTT LAVENE
A born storyteller, through his records and his writing, Scott Lavene has long been populating a hallucinogenic world of his own creation with ne'er do wells, ragamuffins and eccentrics. With his exceptional 3rd album "Disneyland In Dagenham" realised in May via Nothing Fancy Records, Lavene heads out on the road again, having just done a circuit of the UK in support of The Hold Steady's Craig Finn.
In person he is thoughtful and softly spoken, onstage Lavene is a born entertainer, a comedian, raconteur, and storyteller as much as a musician. He jokes "I'm like The Beatles, but a little bit Tom Waits, a little bit Whitesnake, a little bit Chas & Dave, and a little bit power ballads." Ultimately Scott Lavene is the kind of artist that can be compared only to himself.
"Modern, spivvy, pop-punk, TMI gabble about the urgency and futility of it all from lyrical Essex motormouth" - MOJO
"Think Baxter Durys warped kid brother" - The Times
"Sounds like an updated version of something Stiff records would have released in the 70s" - Steve Lamacq
Support comes from:
GEORGINA LILIANE
Exploring the realm of nostalgic pop music, Georgina blends modern sensibilities with the timeless allure of the 1950s.
BEN PINWILL
Soulful, poignant and glorious songwriting delivered in Ben's signature smooth as honey baritone
MAYA DODKINS
Maya's captivating melodies and huge vibrato voice compliment her lyrics which both warm and break your heart. ​
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26.10.24 | St Johns | Doors at 7pm
St John's Church
Our Stunning Venue
Our in house events are all hosted within The stunning St John's Church in Gosport on the South coast of England. A brick built turn of the century church St Johns was built to accommodate the rising numbers of military joining the barracks of St Vincent.