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The Greys

About Me


The Greys pub in Southover street Brighton has built itself a persona that continues to grow far beyond it's tiny interior and strange box-like shape. Known not only for its eccentricity, Belgian beers, mad chef, diverse clientele and it's location half way up the 3rd steepest hill in Brighton, the Greys is also a cult music venue.
Past acts include; Georgie Fame, Tiny Tim, Arthur Brown, Damien Rice, Thea Gilmore, members of Lambchop, Fionn Reagan, John Otway, Martin Simpson, John Renbourne, Clive Carroll, Duke Special, Teddy Thompson, members of The Grateful Dead, Isaac Guillory ( RIP ), Jackie Leven, Andy White, Bap Kennedy, Perter Bruntnell and James Walbourne, Luke Doucet, Kid Harpoon, Martha Tilston, Steve Tilston, Electric Soft Parade, Chip Taylor, Tim Rose, Martin Harley, The Mountain Firework Co., Paul Zenon, John Cooper Clarke, The Mavericks, Tom Bresch, Mike West, The Bobby McGee's, Fence collective bands, Eric Taylor, Oh susanna, Kiki Dee, Charlie Dore, Martin Carthy, Mark Chadwick ( Levellers ), Lena Lovich, Tommy Allsup ( The Buddy Holly winter dance party '59 ), members of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackfoot, The Curst sons, Jason Ringenberg, Jay Farrar ( Uncle Tupelo ), Fred Eaglesmith, Wiz Jones, Herbie Flowers, David Thomas ( Pere Ubu ), Nick Harper, Davey Graham, Geoff Muldaur, Gene Parsons, Woody Mann, Pierre Bensusan, Kevin Montgomery, Tom Ovans, Boo Hewerdine, Mick thomas, Gorden Haskell, Daryll Purpose, Jason McNiff, PP Arnold, Jonny Moynihan, Jim Bryson, Tom Pacheco, Stewboss, Eleanour McEvoy, Fischer-Z, The Arlenes, Bill Mallonee, Johnny Dickinson, Hot Club of Cowtown, Chris T-T, The Hat, Monster Bobby, Shirley Collins, The Copper Family, Lyricool Lipz, Rory McLeod, Earl Okin, Stefan Grossman, Patrick Fitzgerald, Attila the Stockbroker, Pete McCarthy, Clive Gregson and ( deep breath! ) Country Joe McDonald.
The pub is often seen as a route into Brighton for up and coming songwriters and many a local act has been hand picked to play the Greys stage after they have been spotted performing at venues in town.
Damien Rice played his first Brighton show at the Greys in 2002. He now sells out the Dome and Americans like him. Say no more.....

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 19/07/2007
Band Website: www.greyspub.com
Band Members: Chris, Gill, Mark, Roz and Chandler the dog...... plus a crack team of student helpers ready to keep you watered and fed, and to tuck you in at night. ( ok...so we made that bit up! )
Influences: Harveys Sussex Best Bitter, Timothy Taylors Landlord, Leffe Blonde, Satan Red, Carmen Carmeniere, Staropramen, Pinot Grigio rose, Westmalle dubbel and the finest quality organic sirloin steaks that our chef can rustle up!
Sounds Like: Ok.... Check...ch-ch-ch-ch-check out our fantastically diverse and borderline fanatical cd collection. There's possibly something for everyone! Well, ok....maybe not everyone. Here's what WE DON'T PLAY; Trance, R'n'B ( Damn, we should reclaim that for what it used to stand for! ), Techno, House, Bungalow, Hip-Hop, Hardcore , Punk ( again...great...but not over dinner! ), Top 40 'Now that's what i call dismal 74' compilation, Cliff Richard, New wave of New Rave (yawn!), any other genre that the N.M.E just made up 'cos they took a back hander from Warner Brothers, dominoes.

Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Race for Life

                 Gill and her team are doing the RACE FOR LIFE again this year in aid of Cancer research. Saturday 4th July at Stanmer Park If you would like to sponsor her for this inv...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:31:00 GMT

Free gig and cheap beer!

Quick note about tonight.The 'Sandy Buglass Band' and 'Buckshot Soup' will be playing rockin' country and bluegrass music tonight at the 'Greys' and entrance is FREE!Also, we have one cask of Hepworth...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:36:00 GMT

Beer Festivals and Gigs etc

Afternoon all   A few things to tell you about - some music, some drink, some community and some of personal interest. cheers Chris     Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June   "CEL...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:30:00 GMT

Tony McManus and other gigs

Hello all Just a quick heads-up for a few gigs coming up over the next couple of months. Stcking with "quality not quantity" means we're managing to get the very best performers just for you - ...
Posted by on Thu, 28 May 2009 05:59:00 GMT

Drookit Dogs and Carol Cleveland

 MONDAY 25TH MAY     3.00PM   £7  (Joint ticket with DROOKIT DOGS  £12)  CAROL CLEVELAND in "POM POMS UP!" From puberty to post-Python, from glamour girl to glamour gran, share the glitz and grit thro...
Posted by on Mon, 18 May 2009 09:19:00 GMT

Eurovision Saturday

EUROVISION SATURDAY!   Yes - this saturday we will be covering the Eurovsion Song Contest in all it's gory (sorry - glory!) on our big screen (uurgh!)   See JADE perform another Lloyd-We...
Posted by on Thu, 14 May 2009 04:18:00 GMT

The Greys Gigs and Quizzes

Happy Bank Holiday everyone!   Just a quickie to keep you up to date with what's happening!   Firstly, a gentle reminder about our GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ every Sunday evening at 8pm.   A...
Posted by on Wed, 06 May 2009 07:13:00 GMT

The Copper Family at The Greys

LAST MINUTE BOOKING!!Their only gig in Brighton this year! MONDAY 27th April     8.30PM      £9   THE COPPER FAMILY Yes - this really is your only opportunity to see and hear Brighton's most famous fo...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:29:00 GMT

The Greys Gigs, Food and Quizzes

Hi there one and all Just a quickie to keep you up to date with what's happening! Firstly, a gentle reminder about our GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ every Sunday evening at 8pm. All the usual cash and wine p...
Posted by on Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:09:00 GMT

Gigs, Food and Quizzes at The Greys

Hi there one and all Just a quickie to keep you up to date with what's happening! Firstly, a gentle reminder about our GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ every Sunday evening at 8pm.Next quiz night Sunday 29th Ma...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:33:00 GMT