We are delighted to welcome to the Club the multi-talented consummate entertainer that is Martin Newell. Singer, songwriter, poet, author, guitarist and pianist – a man of many parts with music ranging from rock to pop to folk.
He has an extraordinary history in the music industry. Founder member of the legendary ‘Cleaners from Venus’, co-writer of songs with pop star Captain Sensible, his first solo album ‘The Greatest Living Englishman’ produced by XTC’s Andy Partridge and later hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as a rock classic.

More recently and more locally, folk fans will have encountered Martin blending his poetry with the music of the talented folk ensemble’The Hosepipe Band’.
Achieving fame as a pop poet, featuring on BBC radio shows and literature festivals and resident pop poet for 2 national newspapers over 28 years, Martin was said to be the UK’s most published living poet
Martin continues to fill venues on his tours with 2 sold out London gigs this year with ‘The Gardeners’ at Bush Hall. We are delighted that he has managed to fit us into his schedule.
So don’t miss this one!
Expect a fabulous evening of songs (some great covers and his own superb songs) poetry, anecdotes and classy musicianship.

The first part will start with a small number of floor spots (which MUST be pre-booked) followed by Martin’s first 45 minute set.
After a short interval we’ll have one or two more floor spots to warm up then Martin’s second 45 minute set.
A magnificent performer, not to be missed!
Admission £8 — Concessions £7 — Floor spot performers £5
(TO BOOK FLOOR SPOTS call Alan on 01206 827759)
NB Club Admission is CASH ONLY and
The RBL Bar is CARD ONLY