Archive for the ‘Music’ category

UnTapped Music Night

February 22nd, 2012

In association with Recharged Radio and The Perfect Pop Co Op “UnTapped” returns for its 2nd foray into the world of local unsigned and original music.  The next UnTapped Music Night is on Saturday 10th March featuring live and original music from Adam Barker and The Pins. The event starts at 8pm and is free entry.

For more info on the bands and to view the Perfect Pop Co Op monthly newsletter please use the links below:

http://www.adambarker.co.uk/

One of the hottest artists in the area, Adam Barker generates energy and excitement everywhere he performs. With a passion for music and entertaining Adam Barker will never cease to push the boundaries of music.

http://www.thepins.co.uk/ThePins/HOME.html

‘The band write dense instrumental lines and melodic vocals which will stick in your head for hours’ BBC Introducing

http://rechargedradio.com/

Then click on Sound of the Suburbs magazine

 

UnTapped 2012

January 3rd, 2012

2012 sees UnTapped move up a level with the live music offered at the WHT. In association with the Perfect Pop Co-Op and Recharged Radio http://rechargedradio.com the WHT will be bringing unsigned and upcoming acts the the pub to showcase their talents. Playing a mix of originals and original covers you may get to see the next Friendly Fires or The Feeling!

The first night of new and exciting music is Saturday 21st January. As always entry is free at the WHT so hopefully we will see you there!!

Winter Beer Festival Beer List

November 22nd, 2011

Well this weekend sees the first WHT Winter Beer Festival. Here’s the all important beer list for the event. On the bar across the weekend will be:

Adnams – Spiced Winter Beer – 4.0%
B & T – Shefford Old Dark (SOD) – 5.0%
Darkstar – Best Bitter – 4.0%
Hook Norton – Hooky Dark – 3.2%
Ilkley – Black Summit – 5.0%
Mauldons – Peggoty’s Porter – 4.1%
Milestone – Dark Galleon – 5.4%
Milestone – Rich Ruby – 4.5%
Oldershaws – Grantham Stout – 4.3%
Riverside – Autumn Ale – 4.0%
Roosters – Last Stand – 4.3%
St Austell – Trelawny – 3.8%
Thornbridge – Lord Marples – 4.0%
William Bros – Movember Whiskey Foxtrot – 4.6%

These beers will feature across our 7 real ale pumps starting Friday 25th thru to Sunday 27th Nov.

Plus remember Saturday evening we will be hosting the Duncan Fraser Jazz Trio from 8.30 onwards!

UnTapped Music Night

September 14th, 2011

Coming up on Saturday 24th September  The Freaky Dukes are playing live at the WHT.

A guitar led band who play a mix of 70′s – 00′s covers they are sure to play a little something for everyone.

The band will start at 8.30pm so come along and enjoy some good beer and good music!!

Lion Hart Beer Festival

July 20th, 2011

The 10th Anniversary Lion Hart Beer Festival is nearly upon us. The festival will take place from Friday 26th August 6pm until Bank Holiday Monday 29th August.

As usual the festival will take place across both pubs, the White Lion, Sopwell Lane and ourselves.

This year we will have over 50 different ales, ciders and perries including our own brew of Lion Hart Ale!!!

At the WHT we will be having various events across the weekend to compliment your drinking, these include; a curry tent on Saturday evening featuring 4 different curries; live music from The Fabulous Beatles in the pub also on Saturday evening; a gourmet burger BBQ on Sunday and an Hog Roast on BH Monday.

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Charity Music A Success

July 5th, 2011

Saturday 2nd July’s Charity Music Event as part of our Independence Day celebrations was a huge success. We managed to raise a staggering £824.60 for the Alzheimers Society. Thank you to all who contributed on the day, from the bands who donated their time, to the auction winners who paid a combined £100 for 2 Tshirts and to the customer who paid £5 for a bag of crisps because

all his change went into the charity bucket. Thank you all!

Live Music

June 2nd, 2011

Another Fine Mesh are playing live at the WHT on Saturday 11th June from 8.30pm onwards.

This local band play a mix of covers from the 60′s, 70′s, 80′s & 90′s.

Independence Day Party

May 13th, 2011

The WHT has many friends from across The Pond, so for the 2nd year in a row we will staging an Independence Day Party.

In true American style this year will be bigger and better than last!

There will be:

A Charity Music Festival in the Garden in aid of Groves house

An American Lager and Micro Brew Festival

An All American BBQ with Ribs and Steaks and ‘Slaw to name but a few things..

The big event will be on All Day on Saturday 2nd July to maximise the Independence Day celebrations