Off with the Octopus Club is the Brainchild of Local Psychedelic DJ/promotor Phill Bettany. With a huge interest in the late sixties underground scene Phill pays homage to Underground Clubs like The U.F.O and Middle Earth which brought the music industry to the attention of such bands like The Pink Floyd and The Soft Machine. Its with these clubs and artists in mind that Off with the Octopus Club gets its unique atmosphere found in no other in todays musical climate. Growing in popularity every month, 'The Octopus' tracks down the best undeground records, bands and Live music inspired by the sixties psychedelic era.
Now in its 2nd year, Off With The Octopus Club is fast becoming the No1 Nightlife attraction in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, U.K. Centered around The Late Sixties Underground 'The Octopus Club' focuses on bringing you The Best D.J's, The best Live Bands and most importantly the best atmosphere any one could look for in a Retro-Sixties Club Night. Set in the Basement of the trendy Fat Cat Cafe Bar, Trinity Street, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, ST1 1HJ you are in for a great night out amongst great like minded people.
Resident D.J's Phill Bettany and Leon Jones spin their favourite 45's from the mod/freakbeat era, Garage nuggets from across the Atlantic, The Psychedelic Underground and Progressive sounds taking you into the early seventies.
Live Music is a huge part of 'The Octopus Club' and we do our best to bring you Some superb Acts, all of which are mostly influenced heavily by some period of the Sixties. Already to have graced their presence at 'The Octopus' are....The Black Apples, Tall Stories, Alfa 9, Ant Mayer, The Jannocks, The Velvet Texas Cannonball, The Solomons, Charlie Three Strings, Karl Faulkner, The High Plane Drifters..not forgetting the Capacity filled night with American Acts The Asteroid No4 and The Quarter After.
2009 is already shaping up to be a great one with some great Guest D.J's and Live Acts already confirmed. If its a night out full of superb retro-sixties sounds, Live Music or just a few drinks out with your friends 'Off With The Octopus Club' should be your first choice! and the best part of all about 'Off With The Octopus Club' is...its absolutely FREE!!
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