Wednesday 26th March 08 - Off The Road at The Adelphi

Much has been made of Liverpool's cultural heritage of late; a City of Culture, no less! Geographically isolated, Hull is a city more Off The Road than on it. We at Urban Artz believe Hull is just as culturally rich and diverse, as that other former fishing and slaving community. Judge for yourselves in the convivial surroundings of the recently refurbished New Adelphi as once again we bring you the following quality-assured entertainment: With regular Urban Artz hosts Andy Hempel and Sean Wilson. Appearing this month will be:

Martyn - Stand and Deliver Beat Poetry and Rock n' Roll Poetry Nick Boldock - Founder member of acclaimed literary agitators the Renegade Writers Ukulele Bill - Beaming in from a massive intergalactic tour (of Cottingham) No-Nothings - Exhilarating Rock n'Roll, well versed in the Garage-Punk-Psychobilly tradition. Sam Jones - Quintessentially English, melodic and lyrically versatile. Awash with Antlers - Bewitching-sotto-voiced-oneiric-electric-folk. Natalie Roe - Influenced by the traditional English and American folk movement. From 8pm - 11pm Bus-Fare: £3.00

For more information, or to get involved in future events, contact Jayney Wright on 0785 23 11 631, or check out www.myspace.com/urbanartz

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