The Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre

Arthur Kay and The Originals Start: Sep 5 2008 Timezone: Etc/GMT Event starts at 8pm (our bar and doors open at 7pm) First gig in over 6 years see's Kent Ska and Rocksteady legends ARTHUR KAY & THE ORIGINALS return to the stage to perform a "best of" set to celebrate Arthur's Kay's 60th birthday. Since reforming ARTHUR KAY & THE ORIGINALS have signed to leading Ska & Reggae record label Moon Ska World. Support comes in the form of an duo accoustic set from special guests RHODA DAKAR (from 2-Tone legends Bodysnatchers and Special AKA) and Grammy award winner Nick Welsh (Selecter, Bad Manners, Lee Perry band 'Mojo' described Arthur Kay "as one of UK Ska's great unsung heros" and they were not wrong. Tickets £12 / £10 concs	BouGaRaBou Information Saturday 13th September. Event starts at 8pm (our bar and doors open at 7pm). We are pleased to announce that BougaraBou are returning.. BougaraBou presents Master Drummer Ben Baddoo and Neil Sparkes (Temple of Sound/ Transglobal Underground)alongside Kadialy Kouyate (Senegal) celebrating their passion for African Drum traditions and melodies. Incorporating music from Ghana, Senegal, Central and West Africa. Baddoo and Sparkes are regular performers at WOMAD festivals around the globe and Neil Sparkes appears on the new Peter Gabriel release "Big Blue Ball" on Real World Records. BouGaRaBou go to the source of the Afro-Latin Beat, Don't miss them! "BouGaRaBou offer a seamless blend of African percussion and melodic jazz improvisation. Original, daring, accessible and darn-right hypnotic, music that you feel rather than just hear." - Jamie Renton (fRoots / Straight No Chaser) The Drum Speaks.. Watch Out! Tickets £12 / £10 concs Phone
Argentine Tango South East Information Taster sessions at the Horsebridge- Saturday 13th September. Argentine Tango is a beautiful, sexy and constantly evolving social dance. Jon and Sarah teach tango full time and were trained in Buenos Aires & London by world-class tangueros. They would love to introduce you to the wonderful and sensual dance - the Argentine Tange. So, if you haven't tried the tango yet, don't be nervous!Everyone is welcome (you don't have to bring a partner). For a gentle introduction try the 1 hour taster session or for a longer, more detailed tast of the tango extend the taster to 2 and a 1/2 hours. £10 for 1 hour 12.00-1.00pm £20 for 2 and a 1/2 hours 12.00-1.00pm + 1.30-3.00pm Booking: Desirable contact: Jon and Sarah Website: Argentine Tango South East Exibitor_email info@atse.co.uk Phone 07761 785142 01227 459 225	Whitstable Winkle Comedy Festival Start: Sep 18 2008 End: Sep 21 2008 Timezone: Etc/GMT AT THE HORSEBRIDGE: FRIDAY 19TH September - PAPPY'S FUN CLUB Tickets £16.00 (includes entry to Brewery Bar) - Doors open 7.30pm- show starts 8.30pm Pappy's Fun Club is a comedy team made up of Ben, Brendan, Matthew and Tom. The last year has been brilliant for Pappy's. They performed in comedy venues across the UK; were heard on Radio 4's 28 Acts in 28 Minutes; were nominated as Chortle's Best Newcomer; begun work on their own self titled pilot for Radio 4; and, at the Edinburgh Festival with their second full-length show, received a string of fantastic reviews and a nomination for the If.Comedy Award for Best Show. Since then Pappy's have recorded their own TV show for Channel 4, their own radio show for Radio 4, and appeared as part of Comedy Shuffle on BBC3 and Comedy Cuts on ITV2. SATURDAY 2OTH September - STEPHEN FROST and the improv. All Stars! Tickets £18.00 (includes entry to Brewery Bar) Doors open 7.30pm - show starts 8.30pm Stephen Frost and the Improv All Stars Top comedy from the best improvisers around from Whose Line is it Anyway?. The comedy unfolds before your eyes. The giants of improvisation are Stephen Frost, Richard Vranch, Steve Stein, Jim Sweeney, Andy Smart It's all an hour from London, but a lifetime away from the normal routine. See Website for details:www.whitstablewinkle.co.uk Email:info@whitstablewinkle.co.uk whitwinklecomedy