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We’ve just found out about another venue which has regular live music that has escaped our Listings section It’s the Salt Bar & Kitchen at Hythe Marina, and they have live jazz every Sunday afternoon. Singer Zoe Schwarz accompanied
by Rob Koral on guitar will be playing there on Sunday October 22 from 2pm to 5pm. We’ll keep you posted on forthcoming events.

‘Hog The Limelight’ is an initiative by Hampshire County Council which puts entertainment in village halls all over Hampshire from September to April.
Organised by the County’s Arts Service, there’s a strong musical presence amongst the many events, but also childrens entertainment and workshops, adult workshops, theatrical presentations, cabaret and comedy, talks and dance and art productions. Amongst the musical delights around Hampshire are Mazaika, a gypsy music troupe, The Barcodes, jazz and blues with soul and top UK guitarist Gordon Giltrap. For full details visit the Couty’s interactive website www.hogthelimelight.co.uk  where you can also sample music and find out more about the performers and artists.

The Platform Tavern in Southampton, long known as an excellent music venue, has branched out with a fish restaurant in adjoining premises. Here’s an example of the kind of delicious food on offer there:
Starters:
Oysters au naturel - £7.50
King Scallops - £ 7.95
Langoustine & Prawn medley - £ 7.95
Green Lip mussels - £ 5.95

Mains:
Lobster Thermidor - £ 19.95
Whole baked Sea Bass - £10.95
Skate Wings - £10.95
Troute Almonde - £ 8.95

There are also some non-fishy meals available like”
Fillet Steak - £12.95
Tagliatelle Carbonara - £ 7.95

For more details have a look at www.platformtavern.com  or ring 02380 337232.
We hope to do a restaurant review there soon, so look out for it in our Food & Things section.

Stylish singer Corinne Bailey Rae who we first tipped for stardom on this website two years ago has announced that her forthcoming UK and European tour, originally scheduled for October, is being rescheduled for March 2007.

This means that her appearance at Southampton Guildhall on October 7, (which incidentally sold out immediately) has been rescheduled for Wednesday March 21, 2007.

Corinne’s unprecedented worldwide success, particularly in the USA, has meant that many of the plans put in place earlier in the year have had to be revised. As a result, Corinne Bailey Rae is extending her North American touring and promotional commitments through the autumn and will now be touring the UK and Europe in March 2007.

For further information please contact James Heward at Pomona 01422 846 900 / jamesheward@pomonauk.co.uk

Don't miss our completely revised Food & Things section. A list of 160 restaurants, pubs, wine bars, bistros, hotels and cafes that we have eaten in and liked. Set out geographically, we hope it will help you find a decent place to
eat. Please mention Playing Out Loud if you visit any of the establishments listed!

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Wednes October 25


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Peter Bruntnell Railway Inn, Winchester
Saturday October 28


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Tim O'Brien
Talking Heads, Southampton
Sunday October 29 


The Long Blondes The Joiners, Southampton
Friday October 27