Showcase Sunday - Phillip Watson, Elliot Smart, Ally Round and The Early Swerve!
Schedule
Sun Nov 09 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
17 High Street, Gravesend | Gravesend, EN
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A Showcase Sunday Special this November - 4 class acts take to the stage! Phillip Watson
What do you get when you mix Joe Strummer, Johnny Rotten, John Cooper Clarke and Paul Weller, you get Phillip Watson, a punk rock singer, guitarist and poet whose performances can transcend a way of life.
Elliot Smart
Solo Fingerstyle guitarist from Longfield
From classic to modern songs, Elliot specialises and performs instrumental arrangements on solo acoustic guitar
Playing at local open mics and showcases since 2017, Elliot has opened to playing gigs, festivals, private functions and weddings.
Ally Round
Hailing from Gillingham, Ally Round’s soulful voice and acoustic originals tell heartfelt stories of everyday life and love, from growing up in a 90s cul-de-sac to drowning sorrows down the pub. Ally’s repertoire of covers includes classic folk ballads, Britpop anthems and Eurovision winners.
The Early Swerve
South London’s Gangster-Folk/Nu-Skiffle band – blend blistering harmonies with ragged skiffle-punk grit. Their songs spin darkly comic tales of shady characters and barstool fables, crafting a sound that’s both fresh and timeless.
With four singles earning glowing reviews and thousands of streams, they’re gearing up to release their debut album early next year.
“Gangster-Folk/Nu-Skiffle — not sure it’s a Grammy category yet, but it should be!” – Mickey Bradley, The Undertones / BBC Ulster
“Darkly comic, sharply observed and brimming with energy.” – Happy Mag
“Great lyrics, great melody, great everything!” – The Face Radio
“Cheeky London folk grit meets underground rock brilliance.” – TJPL News
“Timeless yet entirely new — a superb showcase.” – Plastic Mag
“Raw, real, and packed with personality.” – Clout
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