The Jenny Lind

This week we have another fantastic line up of live acts for you.
Thursday 9th August at 9pm its the Weekly Shanty Session hosted by RX Shantymen: come along and join in with the salty bunch of maritime miscreants.
Friday 10th August at 8.30pm, Local Heroes (Hastings) are on stage. Known for edgy and infectious rhythms and grooves, they breathe new life into classic songs such as Hey Joe, Louie Louie, or Come Together.
... Saturday 11th August at 6pm, it's the return of The Moors and their unique fusion of Balkan music, klezmer, mediaeval Sephardic melodies, Cuban rhythms, jazz, blues, folk, funk and rock music! (Phew!).
Sunday 12th August at 4pm,The Martin Blackman Band will be playing Country Rock, Americana, R & B, cover versions of songs by popular artists ie. Stones, Springsteen, Eagles and Tom Petty.
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Old Town Carnival Week is almost over, but there are still things going on throughout the day as we slowly wind down to what passes for normailty around here.
Meanwhile, at the Jenny from 4pm we have the perfect tonic to soothe your party-bruised souls: Chalk Horse Music present their house band, The White Rooks, for an afternoon of alt. country/folk loveliness inspired by the folklore, legend, history and landscape of Sussex.

A big thank you to Someone Anyone last night for another superb performance.
And today is Carnival day, so this Old Town is about to get very busy. Later than our usual Saturday music session times at 8pm Pass the cat will grace our stage with some *rhythm suction* and *polyrhythmic grooves".
... And remember if you can't make it to everything that is happening in and around the town, Hastings 87.7 Carnival FM will be there to keep us up to date.
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With carnival week in full swing and the big parade happening tomorrow its certainly been anything but a quiet week. Last night we had Mighty Sounds, and wow was it one mental session! So a massive thank you is in order for their performance, and of course to all you lovely people who came along to support.
But tonight we have another superb band at 8.30pm, Someone Anyone will be playing some Soul, Jazz and a little bit of everything in between. So get yourselves down here f...or another epic live performance.
Don't forget Hastings 87.7 Carnival FM will be keeping you in the loop with everything else that is happening with carnival week.
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The week leading up to Hastings Old Town Carnival 2018 has been rattling by at a clip, but there's still plenty happening and more to come:
Opposite us, on Courthouse Street currently is the daily Brocante; at 5pm on the Reeves Corner it's the annual Whelk Eating Competition followed by the Grand Auction at 6.30pm.
Later on from 8pm on stage inside the Jenny we welcome back the mighty Mighty Sounds for an evening of Dub, Dancehall and Reggae.
... If you can't make it to any of the week's events rember that you can tune in to Hastings 87.7 Carnival FM for commentary on proceedings.
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Rhythm Suction and polyrhythmic grooves

Soul , Jazz and everything in between.

Music to melt the heart inspired by the folklore, legend, history and landscape of Sussex.

Carnival FM will be broadcasting from our function room throughout the week! And ...... Our Live Music Line Up Thursday 2nd August @ 8pm - Mighty Sounds
... Friday 3rd August @ 8.30pm Someone/Anyone
Saturday 4th August CARNIVAL DAY @ 8pm - Pass the Cat
Sunday 5th August @ 4pm Chalk Horse Music
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We hope you're all excited and ready for the Hastings Old Town Carnival week.
While all the madness is going on we will of course be supplying you with some amazing real ales and of course that all important epic musical entertainment.
On Thursday there will be no Sea Shanty Sessions this week,
... However we will have Mighty Sounds on stage for you from 8pm. The guys cover all the territory from lovers rock to ruff and tuff dancehall deejaying and their horn and riddim sections are an A team of experienced and seasoned musicians with backgrounds in everything from indie to jazz, sharing a common love of reggae.
On Friday 3rd August at 8.30pm, Someone Anyone return with Harry Osborne - Guitar and lead vocals, James Gulliver- Drums and BVs, Jamie Thomas - Bass, Daniel McConkey - Sax, Poppy Prescott - vocals,. Lewis Todd - Guitars and vocals. They are a superb group of extremely talented musicians with a massive love for the music they play.
On Saturday @Pass the cat will again grace our stage with some Rhythm Suction and polyrhythmic grooves.
On Sunday The brilliant Chalk Horse Music inspired by the folklore, legend, history and landscape of Sussex.
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A massive thanks to Creole Jazz for a superb evening of traditional New Orleans Jazz.
Today you're in for a real treat, we have the astoundingly brilliant wee Northumberland lass, Sister Suzie and Band from 4pm. Get yourselves down here and get ready for an afternoon of dancing and Suzies explosive rhythm and blues vocals.

Well its the start of Hastings Old Town Carnival week, so get ready for a busy week.
Tonight at 8.30pm we have Tenderhooks Brighton based alt rock pop blues everything but the kitchen sink originals . They craft unbearably catchy, singalong, uplifting, toe tapping tunes.

Blues and Roll with a little lady with a big voice.You cant help but smile and tap your feet to her explosive mixture of rhythm and blues,

Traditional Jazz in it's most awesome form!

A big thank you to The Mercurials yesterday for another afternoon of exquisitely crafted music.
This week we have even more wonderfully brilliant live acts for you.
On thursday at 9pm The RX Shantymen present the Shanty Sessions - In the words of Alan Griffiths there will be Songs of the sea, songs of temperance (hah) and songs by ladies. Choruses to join in with, ale to sup, an evening to enjoy. Come and join in.
... On Friday 27th at 8.30pm, Tenderhooks are in the house with their alt rock pop blues everything but the kitchen sink style. They craft unbearably catchy, singalong, uplifting, toe tapping tunes.
On Saturday 28th at 6pm, Creole Jazz join us for an evening of New Orleans Trad Jazz.
Then on Sunday 29th July at 4pm Sister Suzie and band are back! The Little lady with a great big voice, there's no way you can sit still when she performs her explosive mixture of rhythm and blues.
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The Mercurials are with us again from 4pm this afternoon to perform exquisitely crafted originals, instrumentals and rearranged covers, all in their unique stylistic blend incorporating Spanish, Folk, Jazz, Folk and Blues

A big thank you to the chaps from The Long Haul last night for another epic gig. This evening at 6pm its a first for the Jenny with a young Hastings singer song writer by the name of Victoria McDonnell and friends.

Tonight at 8.30pm The Long Haul will storm the barn with some Western swing, Americana, two step Texas shuffles and classic country.

A massive thank you to the Garry Blakeley Band for another outstanding Pirate Day performance, and of course to all you crazy pirates for the support.
This week we have another brillinat line up of amazing live acts .
Thursday 19th at 9pm, sees the return of The RX Shantymen with the Sea Shanty Sessions. An evening of shanty and maritime music.
... Friday 20th at 8.30pm The Long Haul are a Brighton based band who play Western swing, Americana, two step Texas shuffles and classic country.
Saturday 21st at 6pm Victoria McDonnell and friends are on stage. Victoria is young singer-songwriter & guitarist from East Sussex.
Sunday 22nd at 4pm, The Mercurials return, so you can expect a perfect blend of Folk, Blues Jazz and Latin with dynamic guitar work, tempered and overlaid with fine vocal harmonies.
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Went to see the Desert Turkeys play on Sunday afternoon. A great pub with a great atmosphere and great music. The choice of real ales makes it even nore appealing

We visited Hastings to attend a funeral and rather than drive 4 hours home afterwards we booked a room overnight. The funeral was early afternoon and, although our room wasn't ready, we were allowed to get changed and leave our bags in another room which wasn't being used. Whilst we were at the funeral they moved our gear to our room.



Excellent choice of beers which we sampled that evening and breakfast which was directly across the street in the Land of Green Ginger was excellent.

We love this pub - we came to stay in the rooms upstairs, very pleased we did, cheers.

Unfortunately I was double booked in a different hotel so needed to find something quick. Hurray for the Jenny Lind. Perfectly situated in the old town near all the vintage emporiums and just a hop, skip and a jump from George Street.



The room itself was on the second floor so no noise heard from the pub. Fridge included in the room with 2 bottles of water and milk for your tea. Although room was small it's perfectly adequate for 1 night away.

Breakfast is included at the Land of Green Ginger across the road and it's by far and away one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long while. The staff advise that the food is cooked fresh to order and although we had to wait 15 minutes for it to arrive (not long really!) it was definitely worth the wait. Try the sausages!!

I'd definitely return to the Jenny Lind when returning to Hastings.

Only walked past it so far whilst looking for a house in the old town, the atmosphere was spilling out on to the street with people in full costume, I could have easily been drawn in and look forward to the day I am back down there to enjoy it

Lovely welcome! Decent rooms at a very reasonable price! Breakfast of site but no problem at local cafe! Darn good music venue too!

I had I nice warm welcome today at your wonderful pub nice beers and a wonderful bar .thanks to Sarah who was helpful on service.

P s I think I left my betting slip there for tonight's football if I did and it wins have a drink on me

Omg the bet came in just looked

Great welcoming pub. Me and my dog Bertie love it here when we we visit Hastings.I am allergic to shopping,so the wife disappears to the shops and Bert and I relax with a few pints of Long Mans superb ales

Great pub. Always great music and a fantastic age range - what makes hastings great!

Great place with loads of interesting real ales and craft brews

Great beer and bands - say no more...this pub rocks!!!

Good atmosphere, great selection of beers and helpful staff.�

Fantastic beer and atmosphere ..great live music be there on 25th may .need to find out more about there darts team to .

Extremely friendly locals pub with a fine selection of ales (and a loyalty card system where the eleventh pint is free - you don't have to drink 10 in a session to get your freebie either...) and a convivial atmosphere. A good stage for viewing gigs (I was there for such a purpose) with excellent sight lines wherever you stand in the bar. I've always used other pubs in the Old Town on previous visits but I won't be overlooking the Lind next time I'm in town!

Every time I come to the Jenny Lind there is always a magical happy vibe. The true atmosphere of what Hastings Old Town is about. What an absolute Gem!

Came in to see a soul band on the Friday night. HDabeilliant night. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and TEN real ales from breweries near and far. Loved it so much we returned Saturday night to see a R n R band. Another great night.

By far and away the best pub in Hastings and Rother, great beer, great staff, lovely clientele and KC and Linda are very welcoming and succeed in making everyone feel part of a community, be they a regular or in my case a 'not so regular'.

Always had a great time here, especially love Blair great band. Friendly atmosphere. 0nly downside is it's a bit narrow in the bar area and not enough room as it gets very busy.

A fantastic pub for a drink, snack and a dance, with regular live music. Vocal Explosion choir visit this venue each Thursday to wind down when the RX Shanty men are performing; always a great night!