February Kollab 2025

Febuary Kollab is full to bursting with gorgeous music and open mic slots waiting to be claimed.

Jon Sharps sails in from the west and Luan Luan flies in from the east, two song-writing finger-style guitar players with very different vibes! More about them both below.

Not only that, we have a local Kollaboration of violin, guitar and singing. Mervyn Wallis, Garima Ulrich and Jan Ashford join forces with songs of River, Sea, Love and a Magpie! Gentle harmonies and heartfelt violin weave a thread into a colourful landscape.

Please email [email protected] for an open mic slot, all forms of creativity welcome!

Or just come to listen, that's just as important and valued!

There's no bar, so please bring your own drinks, hot or cold, alcohol or otherwise.

*We'll start promptly at 7pm*

Looking forward to seeing you,

Katrina x

LUAN LUAN

From Madrid based in Brighton, known for their contagious blend of indie-pop meets funk, r&b and soul, Luan Luan isn’t following any rulebook. Energetic and fuelled with charm, you can feel this songwriter’s stunning presence from the get-go. Luan Luan has a story to tell as a young immigrant with a very diverse musical background and living experiences in the UK. They write music as a way of reaching a deeper understanding of personal experiences, and perceptions of the world that surround us, through a synaesthetic lens. They have the power to bring the audience inside their vibrant and rhythmic style of playing: their finger-style guitar work adds a very rhythmic edge to their writing, beautifully underpinning their catchy melodies, and an unexpected saxophone reflects another deep level of their expressive songwriting.

JON SHARPS

Jon Sharps is a finger-style guitar player who combines intricate fingerpicking with rich songwriting. He is influenced by the great folk and blues artists of the 20th century and writes original songs that sound timeless and authentic. He is fascinated with crafting lyrics and skilfully uses metaphor and imagery to tell his stories. Based in Hampshire Jon plays in a band called ‘The Washed Out Parade’ who have just recorded their debut album, due for release in 6th April.

KOLLAB FEEDBACK

"Wanted to say thank you for a really lovely open mic last night. This morning was the first time I have woken up feeling joyful without and dread dreams in the night for about two weeks. You created a really safe space and welcoming event. Loved your poems and they way you perform them is so engaging and absorbing. Marvellous. Thank you"

"Kollab last night was fab, and you hold the space in such a lovely, relaxed, friendly, helpful, kind, and yet still very organised (!) way. Also, amazing poetry! I've never been to anything like that before. I enjoyed it so much I will definitely be aiming to come to more"

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