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THE GOOD GIG GUIDE Local music event’s generous gesture
A concert to celebrate the life of Martin Salisbury, the founder and proprietor of The Sevenoaks CD Shop, organised by John Levett of The Listening Room Music Agency as part of The Sevenoaks Summer Festival, raised £1,580 for the British Heart Foundation.
John Levett said: “Following
Martin’s sudden death from heart disease in 2017, we were very pleased to support the British Heart Foundation and do something special in Martin’s memory.”
John and Martin’s wife Sarah (above) presented the cheque to the BHF back in August. Sarah said: “After my husband’s very sad and unexpected death from cardiac arrest, his family are extremely grateful to the organisers, musicians, friends and customers for giving their support to Martin’s Memorial Charity Concert. This was a very fitting tribute and has enabled us to make a donation to the British Heart Foundation in the name of a much missed and special man.”
This month’s pick of what’s going on in the local music scene, compiled by Gary Collins
SKARLETT RIOT SUPPORTED
BY RIGHTEOUS SONS The Forum, Tunbridge Wells, 11th October Now this is an evening that I have just bought my tickets for – honestly! A further commitment by The Forum to provide quality rising young bands and adding local support musicians, this time in the form of Righteous Sons. Recently changed to a three-man line-up consisting of Stephen Pocknall on lead guitar and vocals, Dan Chapman on bass and Kieran Collins on drums. Check out their latest album, Opposites Collide, on Spotify. Skarlett Riot are an exiting young female-fronted four-piece that are gaining much attention across the UK. • For tickets, visit
twforum.co.uk
NATE AUSTIN WITH JOEL WHITE DIARY DATE
Tonbridge Talks, A Festival of the Environment, 4th-6th October, EM Forster Theatre Following the success of last year’s Deeds and Words Festival of Women’s Voices at EM Forster Theatre in Tonbridge, this year festival directors Kat Portman Smith and Amanda Carpenter turn the focus on the environment, living sustainably and the natural world. Bringing together authors, politicians, explorers, chefs, artists and campaigners, the three-day event aims to inspire, challenge and entertain all ages.
Well known names alongside local experts and writers will listen, debate, explore, call to action and more, with a range of events including talks, panel discussions, participatory workshops and performances. Confirmed speakers include Steve Backshall, BAFTA-winning English naturalist, writer and TV presenter; poet and writer Anthony Wilson; and Wilderland Film Festival – the UK’s first-ever touring wildlife film festival. • For a full line-up of events, times and ticket prices, visit
tonbridgetalks.com and
emforstertheatre.com
ART ON THE PANTILES The Winter Exhibition of the Royal Tunbridge Wells Art Society will be held at No 61 The Pantiles from 16th November-1st December, with free entry. • For more information, visit
rtwas.org
& SOPHIE HARMSWORTH The Grey Lady, Tunbridge Wells, 29th Oct An evening of collaboration entitled The Nate Austin Residency, where Nate will be joined by two additional musicians each month. This month introduces Joel White, who has performed with some big names in his time and can offer a full band or an acoustic set, while Sophie Harmsworth is a local talent who has been busy of late touring around the local pubs and clubs of West Kent and beyond. A busy touring artist, Nate Austin has been a frequent visitor to the town throughout the summer from his native South London. Take a look at his website
nateaustinmusic.com • Call the venue on 01892 544700.
Contact Gary on @tnlivecouk or
gary@tnlive.co.uk
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