If Hastings has a problem it’s the happy fact there’s way too much choice some evenings – and last night was no exception, calling for an early departure from one great show at The Stag to catch the opening act over at Crowley’s.

Arkansas Dave was back for his second show at the increasingly popular Stag and he didn’t dissapoint. If the pub keeps up this quality of programming they are going to seriously put themselves on the musical map…

We were torn over whether or not to stay for the second half – but the draw of three very different bands over at Crowley’s was too strong, and we were particularly glad we made the trip to catch the majority of the set from the opening act, Notes From The Underground.

The whole night proved a very worthwhile one though, with both Colden Drystone and Al Mitchell & The New Born Sinners hitting the spot perfectly with their respective takes on power pop and rock riffs.

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