INASSOCIATION WITH
The Birds
Hi everyone, my name is Jordan Harris. I play guitar and sing in a professional touring band called Skiv, which plays gigs, shows,
festivals and soirees in some of the most eclectic and unique pubs, clubs and venues all across the UK (and beyond). The ambition of this monthly column is to provide an unvarnished “Venue
I’d love to take this opportunity to shine a light on one of, if not my ultimate favourite watering holes in the whole wide world. The infamous Birds Nest in Deptford. Whilst regular visitors to the ‘Nest’ are fully aware of its charm, allure and cosiness, if you haven’t visited before, the following article will not do it justice. You have to experience the place for yourself to really understand the attraction of this iconic SE London pub, venue, art centre, hostel and anything else the place decides to become on any different day.
The Birds Nest is close to 400 years old, and over this period of constantly swirling gestation the pub has always held the same philosophy and hosted the same entities – arts, entertainment and live music. It has completely evolved into an arts and music hub in the South London melting pot of culture. They host a wide variety of music, catering for all – from folk to
Insight” giving my experiences of some of my favourite and most memorable places to play and visit up and down the country.
blues, punk to jazz, ska to metal – the Nest is well known for providing a solid London platform for up-and-coming acts to well-known established crowd pulling bands. Over the years The Birds
Nest has hosted big names in music, such as Dire Straits and Squeeze and it still continues to this day to host the hottest musical talent in Deptford. Art exhibitions are held monthly at the
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March 2019
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