In lockdown – Hastings musicians 2020 - The Hastings Flyer Events Guide

As it looks increasingly unlikely that we will see any return to ‘gig-normality’ any time soon we thought we would re-acquaint you with the Hastings musicians you have been so missing…

Purely in order of when we have grabbed their ‘lockdown portraits’ (courtesy of Sara-Louise Bowrey of course…)

Nigel Martin

John Hornig

Sam Calver

Andy James Long

Joseph Clements

Joel White

SK

Priest

Fraktured Planet

Rebellion

Bunch

Swifta

Fraktured Planet

Katie Wren

Leon Knowles

Charlotte House

Sally Lampitt

Lorna Heptinstall

Dan & Lorna

Dan, Lorna & Bonnie

Makky Hall

Clive Barker

Helen Sharpe

Tom Jones

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

I’ve made a satirical album about the London Underground, as well as developing my sound for The Mystic Shed. I’ve also been teaching myself electronics to build pedals for local musicians, and cracking on with my university work.

Mystic Shed

Kit Slawson

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

I released a couple EPs under the nom de guerre ‘Noah Sebastian Selfridge’, one of which I made with my brother, both of which are available on Soundcloud! I also helped plant grass, built a log shed, wrote some words, dreamt of making “Shed-Noise” with Thomas “Larry Legs” Jones and enjoyed the fascinating stories of Arthur Machen.

Andrew Wilkins

King Size Slim

Dastardley Dudes

Craig ‘Messy’ Devlin

Tony Taylor

Jack Irving

Elaine Saunders

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

What I learnt in lockdown to slow right down, enjoy some real time with my family and the simple things in life. I created a home studio to continue my music show which showcases local musicians on Conquest Hospital Radio, Thursdays 8-10pm. Oh and bake lots.

Matt Frost

Reshad Rahman

Sam Margerison

Harvest Moonshiners

Mark Hardwick

Sandy Harris

Daniel Child

Alice Rowe

Gripper Lee 3

Martyn Lee

Trevor Croft

Richie Nice

Hannah-Lou and Trevor Moss

Max Williams

Tom Cole

Jon Porter

Peter O’Donnell

Jay Toole

Oscar

Stu Jordan

Frank from Blue Velvet

Bevali Francis

Karen Davies

Andrew Francis

Mark Storr-Hoggins

Andy Davies

G-Mac

Stevie Bart

Kelly Monro

Joe Thomas

Crystal Greenfield

John Sherry

Guy Gillo

Kathy Butler

Chris Young

Dave Francis

Gareth Rees

Gail Edmunds

Harry Osborne

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

I learnt to appreciate being busy. Found a lot of time to focus on gardening though which has been a blessing. Have worked on lots of new material and am really looking forward to making vibrations with other humans on a room at some point. re kindled an old love with Picnic bars!

Justin Ellis

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

Its hard to get hold of DIY materials! but easier to get on with ‘need to be done’ jobs without social distractions

Chris

Victoria McDonnell

John Sutter

Keith Osborne

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

just how much I love playing music with people, to people who love music.

Kaleigh Iris

Isaac Wright

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

I started running and then I quit running. I did lots of woodworking and drumming.

Ian Greensmith

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

Gardening, working on my allotment, lounging around with my cats, baking, online quizzes, and cajoling my imaginary friend Vic Templar to get on with his novel that’s not going to write itself.

Ash Jacobs

Bernard Jeffrey

Harry Thomas

Nicky and Nick

Tony Peek

Adam Daley

Bob Tipler

Jack Doyle

Debbie Greensmith

Albie Todd

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

I have learnt that a woodland bbq is a good way to spend time

James Maxted

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

There’s no such thing as too much tea

Dan Flanagan

Mark France

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

I’ve been working on more tracks and production.

Anna Page

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

Apart from the first month of fear when I think I had the virus, I’ve learnt that I really enjoy my own company and hanging out with my dachshunds. I’ve had fun performing online for Hastings Isolation station Beatles Day and playing my own songs for Now That’s What I Call Quarantine online festival, as well as appearing as a guest on the Resilience Manifesto Art Show. Through Hastings Thrives, I’m currently running a songwriting class online for 11-16 year olds, so it’s exciting hearing their ideas each week, and I’ve managed to retain a few pupils by moving my music tuition business online too. I’ve drunk a lot less alcohol, and have had more time to write and record songs, create some paintings and start my book, as well as update my website. I’m also enjoying making some videos and finally sorting out my house. It’s been lovely connecting with family and friends old and new, and just sitting and reading in the sunshine in my garden, appreciating life. I’m hoping we’re all learning to treat the planet and each other with much more respect in future.

Al Mitchell

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

During lockdown I’ve written and recorded a whole EP!

I’ve just put out the first single ‘Rubber For Cars‘.

Myself and my partner made a quarantine music video watch here:

Rufus Stone

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

That I can get a lot done without the brilliant distraction that gigs are!

Alphie Rolph

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

Over the lockdown I have finally learnt to appreciate doing nothing.

When it returns to normal no doubt we’ll all be super busy without a second to spare so it’s been nice making time for things that have been on my to-do list forever like reading the Lord of the Rings books.

Josh Jacobs

The TDK frontman ponders on the date of his next performance at Blackmarket VIP…

Ewan Fitzgerald

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

I’ve been learning to produce music and working in a solo record under the name Spine Flu (I chose it before this all started)

Jason Smith

What I did or learnt during lockdown?

I have co-written and recorded on over eight official singles, original pieces, I’ve been interviewed by The Drum Panel, produced arrangements for official videos and advertisements and taken professional pals drum lessons to refine my chops…I’m motivated and driven, more than ever.