Lion Inn

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Every Sunday Afternoon from 1.30pm to 3.30pm Live Jazz

JANUARY 2010
Jan.03 Tommy Saville & the Organisation: Pianist, big-band leader and former Mr Jazz of local radio, Mr Saville, directs his splendid quintet with an abundance of energy.

10 Pete Wilde Quintet: Pete teams up with saxophone maestro, Ben Martin, to guarantee a session of invention and quality. Look out for some great flugel- horn solos!

17 Joanna Hudson + Bob Hudson Quartet: Father and daughter can work together! Joanna is often in the recording studios these days. And we all know that Bob's skill in backing vocalists is second to none.

24 Nicola Farnon Quartet: The dynamicbassist/vocalist, Ms Farnon, is ably supported by Jim Corry (sax), Andy Cholerton(pno) and Phil Johnson (d). A musical treat from Sheffield.

31 Mostly Ellington: A new band to look forward to! Ace reedmen John Marshall and Mal Trott get together for some tasty interpretations of The Duke's immortal compositions.

FEBRUARY 2010
07 Jake McMahon Quartet: "The Lion's" almost-resident trio are here again to back Derbyshire-based saxophonist, Jake McMahon. Originally from Edinburgh, Jake has travelled extensively as a jazz musician including trips to Australia.

14 Take 4 with Mellow: Vocalist, Mellow Avstreih, based in Leicester and popular throughout the Midlands returns to entertain her Nottingham fans. Pianist, Pete Chapman, leads the backing band.

21 Teddy Fullick Quintet: Teddy moved from London to Nottingham over 30 years ago and has been working in the U.K. and abroad as trumpet-player, vocalist and promoter while based here. Bob Hudson is featured on piano and vocals.

28 Mulligan Soup: Another new band with a strong flavour of the Gerry Mulligan Quartet that was so popular in the 50s. Nick Smith leads on baritone sax., Benny Lee is on trumpet and the two-piece rhythm-section comprises John Porter and Stevie Smith on bass and drums, respectively.

every sun eve...The Last Pedestrians songwriters open mic 7pm (free drink for every performer)

every tues eve...old Nick Trading Company and guests (free drink for every performer and free food) 9 till 12 miidnight

every wed eve..Phils Quiz wiyh beer and cash prizes

every thurs eve..Open Mic with the Boothill Toetappers(free drink for every performer and free food)

ABOUT THE LION

The Lion Inn is located in New Basford next to Shipstone Street tram stop and Shipstone's Brewery. We are also ideally placed en-route to Nottingham city centre which is only about two miles away. This red brick building has been a pub since the late 1800's and has some very interesting features. These include a well indoors and you can have access to underground caves which make up our cellar. Today, this is a very popular traditional, one roomed pub with two bars and a real fire for the cold weather. Being well known for our quality real ales, live music and superb home cooked food we have a clientele to match our versatility. People come from the local community and much further afield to enjoy what we have to offer. Many customer visit to listen to the free varied live music which is played at the weekends. There is Live Jazz played on Sunday afternoons while you enjoy a Sunday lunch or quality pint. This is extremely popular so come early to avoid disappointment. The friendly team are awaiting your visit.