La Casa Vecchia & The Grey Lady

The Grey Lady Sessions: PAUL DUNTON ORCHESTRA + OLD MERCIA
2025-11-22 19:00 - 23:30 (Europe/London) | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Join us on Nov 22nd at The Grey Lady Sessions featuring superb local original music from The Paul Dunton Orchestra and Old Mercia.

Welcome to The Grey Lady Sessions featuring PAUL DUNTON ORCHESTRA and OLD MERCIA! Join us at The Grey Lady for an unforgettable candlelit concert. Expect top draw cinematic pop and alt folk / Americana vibes!

The Paul Dunton Orchestra
Tunbridge Wells based musician Paul Dunton leads his own cross-over orchestra providing an uplifting mix of americana and cinematic pop. Performing a mix of Paul’s own compositions and a varied selection of uniquely arranged standards, from the likes of Fleetwood Mac and Daisy Jones and The Six, through to Massive Attack and London Grammar.
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www.Instagram.com/paulduntonorchestra
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Old Mercia
Old Mercia are a band based in and around Royal Tunbridge Wells. We know each other from our hometown, Lichfield, a city deep in the old kingdom of Mercia which has inspired a lot of the music that we make. We found ourselves, by chance, all living in the same area after years apart, so picked up our instruments and carried on the journey. Making music never really left any of us and Old Mercia covers a lot of that time in-between.
A blend of folk, indie and rock, our songs explore themes of nostalgia, loss, rebellion and love, telling modern stories of Middle England.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/old_mercia
Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/old_mercia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/old_mercia
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The Princess band
2025-11-28 19:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Stephanie Benson, also known as Princess Akua Ohenewaa Asieanem of Kokobin, is a UK-based Ghanaian international singer and performer rooted in jazz music. In Ghana, she has been described as the queen of jazz.
Guests can dine from our full A La Carte menu or have a drink and enjoy the music.

The Tar Babies
2025-11-29 19:00 - 2025-11-30 00:30 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
The Tar Babies: A Groovy Christmas Journey! Get ready to embark on a musical time warp with The Tar Babies. These modern-day children of ‘Flower Power’ are your ticket to a 60s and 70s musical extravaganza. With influences ranging from The Beatles to Hendrix and beyond, they’ll transport you to a bygone era of legendary tunes.

Open Mic: Singers Night
2025-12-02 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-03 19:00 - 22:00 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
A welcoming evening for all vocalists, from beginners to pros! Sing with live piano accompaniment by Roger Lewin in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Bring sheet music, backing tracks, or your own original songs. Great vibes, great music, and great food – come sing or just enjoy the show!
Entry £5 for singers and listeners. Questions? Email singersnight@yahoo.com.

The Grey Lady Sessions: SORREL NATION + ANOUSKA ASSISI
2025-12-03 19:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Join us for a spellbinding night of original music from Sorrel Nation and Anouska Assisi at The Grey Lady Sessions!

Sorrel Nation – Biography
“You have a signature voice, when I hear you sing I will know it is Sorrel Nation”
(Richard Elkington, Owner The Drawingroom Chesham)
“Sorrel’s voice is off the scale stunning”
(Gill Tee, Co-founder Black Deer Festival)
Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk-rock to country and engages audiences with emotive lyrics, 70s inspired style and a voice full of soul that can truly open the heart.
2024 saw multiple new releases from Sorrel including a single featuring Steve Balsamo in May, the delicate and beautiful live EP ‘Thirty Summers’ in July and the critically acclaimed debut studio album ‘Lost En Route’ in October. Sorrel performed at Black Deer, Isle of Wight and Cambridge Folk Festivals amongst others and continues to tour the festival circuit over summer with The Magic Teapot music venue in her beloved campervan, Dory.
Sorrel accomplished two successful UK wide tours in 2024, including her first ever solo tour in April and first full band tour in October to accompany the release of ‘Lost En Route’, an album Sorrel is immensely proud of. 2025 will be no different as Sorrel embarks on three tours and exciting festival appearances to promote her debut album and its release on vinyl in March.
And yes…Sorrel Nation is her real name.
YouTube Video – Live band from ‘Lost En Route’ Tour 2024
YouTube Video – Lonely Road Picture Show (live ‘Wild Solitude’)
Show review:
https://threechordsandthetruthuk.blogspot.com/2024/10/gig-review-sorrell-nation-temperance.html
www.sorrelnationmusic.com
Anouska Assisi Biography
Acoustic pop singer songwriter Anouska Assisi encapsulates a broad range of musical genres into a unique sound. Anouska Assisi’s songs have catchy hooks along with thoughtful and considered lyrics, making music something people can really relate to. Taking inspataions from pop Idols Ed Sheeran and KT Tunstall, Anouska Assisi uses a loop station to build original music live, in front of audiences all around the UK; transforming songs from a single strum on the guitar to a full blown production in minutes using just her voice, guitar and Pedals.
‘Naked Truth’ is Anouska Assisi’s first studio EP release. It has veins of; lessons learnt, first love and family, running through it. Anouska Assisi supports many established artists live and headlines independent shows with her loyal & organic fan base filling the venues. Constantly collaborating with new artists and writing new material daily, keep a look out for Anouska Assisi’s upcoming releases and live shows.
Anouska’s 2nd studio EP ‘You’re my Light’ is out on the 21st of November. You can check out Anouska’s latests singles here https://open.spotify.com/artist/5L7ckIdP5nUSPxzpMY0ldx?si=Jy8eMDhAQeGfH4IJPf9lLQ
https://www.anouskaassisi.com

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SOLD OUT: Christmas Party Nights with DJ
2025-12-04 08:00 - 17:00 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Step into the festive spirit with our vibrant Thursday Christmas Party! Enjoy a delicious seasonal menu followed by a lively evening of music and dancing. From classic Christmas favourites to upbeat party tunes, the dance floor will be calling your name all night long.
✨ 2 Courses – £35.00 per person✨ 3 Courses – £40.00 per personIncludes a DJ and dancing until midnight.
Perfect for groups of up to 80 guests – ideal for colleagues, friends, or festive social gatherings.
📧 For bookings and enquiries, email: hello@70-72thepantiles.co.uk
Let’s make it a Thursday night to remember – great food, great music, and plenty of festive cheer!

If you would like to book or have any questions, please email us at hello@70-72thepantiles.co.uk

SOLD OUT: Christmas Party Nights with Live Music
2025-12-05 19:00 - 2025-12-06 01:00, 2025-12-06 19:00 - 2025-12-07 01:00, 2025-12-12 19:00 - 2025-12-13 01:00, 2025-12-13 19:00 - 2025-12-14 01:00, 2025-12-19 19:00 - 2025-12-20 01:00, 2025-12-20 19:00 - 2025-12-21 01:00 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Get ready to celebrate the festive season in style! Join us for the ultimate Christmas Party experience, complete with a delicious festive menu, live music, and dancing into the night. Whether you’re grooving to timeless classics, belting out your favourite Christmas hits, or enjoying upbeat party anthems, our live band will have you on your feet all evening.
✨ 2 Courses – £40.00 per person✨ 3 Courses – £45.00 per personIncludes live music and dancing until half midnight.
Perfect for groups of up to 80 guests – ideal for office parties, friends, or festive family get-togethers.
📧 For bookings and enquiries, email: hello@70-72thepantiles.co.uk
Make this Christmas one to remember – great food, great music, and unforgettable festive vibes!

If you would like to book or have any questions, please email us at hello@70-72thepantiles.co.uk

Standup for Pickering
2025-12-09 19:30 - 23:00 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
A night of stand-up comedy. All proceeds will go to the Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre, Monsoon Road, Tunbridge Wells.

With 3 sold out shows in the bag, we’re up to it again – The “gags for mags team” are re-uniting for a charity fund raiser. We PROMISE you an evening of laughter with our 10 local comics.
About the comics:
In January 2025 a group of aspiring comedians keen to give stand-up comedy a try responded to a dodgy looking Facebook ad and gathered in the back room of the St. Johns Yard pub.
Under the tutelage of local stand-ups Mike Jubb and his sister Mags, the group, from all over Kent and ranging in age from mid twenties to late sixties, learnt the basics of comedy, then they wrote and rehearsed their shows.
On Thursday 20th March 2025 the rag-tag gang gave their performances to a packed out crowd at the Grey Lady in Tunbridge Wells. With a wide range of styles, from puns to monologues and covering a range of subjects from dogs to poor shower habits, the night was a roaring success!
Our next gig was on 2nd July for TW Forum for the NSPCC. After selling this out in 1 week, the TW Forum team gave us another night – and that sold- out too!
So we’re up to it again – please join us for a brilliant night out in support of an excellent local charity.
About The Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre Charity:
Most people are affected by cancer in some way during their lives and many find this a traumatic and lonely experience. The charity aims to help and support anyone going through the emotion of cancer, from diagnosis onwards, be they patients, their family, friends or carers. They have a drop-in Centre in Tunbridge Wells and, being entirely run by volunteers and self-funded, are reliant on donations. Every penny given goes towards the services they offer..
For more information – https://pickeringcancercentre.org/

The Grey Lady Sessions: Lineup TBC
2025-12-14 19:00 - 23:30, 2025-12-30 19:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom

WENSCH + JENNIFER LEE RIDLEY + SOPHIE CHARLES
2025-12-17 19:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Join us for a fab Grey Lady Sessions on Dec 17th with WENSCH, JENNIFER LEE RIDLEY & SOPHIE CHARLES.

(bar & dining available, seated concert)

Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

Christmas Party Nights with DJ
2025-12-18 08:00 - 17:00 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom

The Boxing Day Sessions: HARRY WHITTY BAND + PAUL DUNTON ORCHESTRA
2025-12-26 19:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Join us for our fantastic Boxing Day Bonanza at The Grey Lady Music Lounge with the superb Harry Whitty Band and The Paul Dunton Orchestra!
This will be an all seated ticket only concert. Bar available all evening. The kitchen will be closed but any patrons are welcome to ‘order in’ and we can provide plates and cutlery.
Harry Whitty Band Biography
Harry Whitty is a multi-instrumentalist, pianist, arranger and composer performing most regularly on keyboards, bass and trombone. Harry currently works with his own band The Flaming Alligators, Dana Gillespie and Dino Baptiste – as well as his new duo with Chelsea Becker. Harry has played across the world at venues such as The Regal Theatre (Adelaide, Australia), Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (London), Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 606 Club (London) and Honky Tonk Jazz Club (Belgium).
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The Grey Lady Sessions: GEORGE WOOSEY + HANNAH RICHARDS
2025-12-27 19:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Get ready for an awesome night or local original music from George Woosey and Hannah Richards! This is your chance to catch these incredible artists up close, experiencing their crafted melodies and captivating story telling. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their music, don’t miss out on The Grey Lady Sessions—music, atmosphere, and good times all in one spot!
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The Grey Lady Sessions: DAVID MIGDEN & THE TWISTED ROOTS + CALICO
2025-12-28 19:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Get ready for an unforgettable live experience with David Migden & The Twisted Rootssharing the bill with Calico (full band set) at The Grey Lady Sessions! Ticket only event, all seated candlelit concert. Bar available all evening, kitchen closed but all patrons welcome to order in!
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

The Grey Lady Sessions: CHARLIE RIVERS BAND + ANNA HOWIE BAND
2025-12-29 19:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Get ready for a superb night of local music with The Charlie Rivers Band and The Anna Howie Band! This in-person gig promises great vibes, superb original music, and an unforgettable atmosphere. Come hang out, make some memories at The Grey Lady Sessions. Don’t miss out on this awesome show!
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New Year's Eve 2025 at The Grey Lady
2025-12-31 19:00 - 2026-01-01 02:00 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Ring in the New Year at The Grey Lady, where you can choose your perfect celebration style. Whether you’re looking for a vibrant dinner experience or a night of drinks and dancing, The Grey Lady has you covered.
Dinner & DJ Experience (£99 per person)
Start your evening with an exquisite three-course meal and continue the night with lively beats from our in-house DJ. With a dedicated table for the evening, you’ll enjoy a full dining experience in our cosy, stylish setting while gearing up to celebrate in style. This option includes a Pantiles NYE wristband (valued at £20) for access to live music, outdoor DJs, and the midnight countdown on the Pantiles.
Drinks & DJ Experience (£30 per person)
If you’re joining for drinks only, take advantage of our festive atmosphere and music without dinner reservations. This option includes a Pantiles NYE wristband (valued at £20) for access to live music, outdoor DJs, and the midnight countdown on the Pantiles.
Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the celebration continues until 2:00 AM.
Let’s toast to the New Year together!
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A TABLE AT LA CASA VECCHIA RESTAURANT, YOU SHOULD BOOK USING OPENTABLE BY CLICKING THE FOLLOWING LINK.

Retro Funky Disco (Free Entry)
2026-01-16 20:00 - 2026-01-17 01:00 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Join us on Friday 16th of January for a night of Retro Funky Disco from 8pm-1am by LG Discos / Lost in House Music.

Candela Night (salsa & reggaeton beats)
2026-01-30 19:00 - 2026-01-31 01:00 | Kent
A night of pure Latin energy , your ticket includes a 45-min dance session with the rhythms of salsa and reggaeton, followed by a party filled with the hottest beats.
Our incredible Cuban DJ will light up the room with authentic Latin flavour.
End of January , come lift your spirit, move your body, and finish the month on fire.
Epic night. Don’t miss it.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

The Grey Lady Sessions: JAMES LLOYD SMITH + OLD MERCIA
2026-01-31 19:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Get ready for an unforgettable night as James Lloyd Smith teams up with Old Mercia for The Grey Lady Sessions. Superb local original music to an intimate seated audience by candlelight.
James Lloyd Smith is an Indie Folk artist from The Garden of England. Crafting an atmospheric, grounded soundscape through home recording, James Lloyd Smith blends intricate melodies with organic instrumentation – all self-recorded and produced. Steeped in the language and tones of the natural landscape, Lloyd Smith combines earthy reflections with personal introspection. And like the shifting seasons, his lyrics ebb and flow between solitude and renewal, loss and rediscovery. James Lloyd Smith’s music invites listeners into a world of nostalgia, introspection, and quiet beauty, making space for both melancholy and hope.Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/james.lloyd.smithMy Last Single ‘Lake Walk’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3XrOK37rqk This special in-person event promises great vibes, awesome tunes, and a cozy atmosphere. Whether you’re a fan or new to their sound, come hang out and enjoy some killer live music!
Old Mercia are a band based in and around Royal Tunbridge Wells. We know each other
from our hometown, Lichfield, a city deep in the old kingdom of Mercia which has inspired a
lot of the music that we make. We found ourselves, by chance, all living in the same area
after years apart, so picked up our instruments and carried on the journey. Making music
never really left any of us and Old Mercia covers a lot of that time in-between.
A blend of folk, indie and rock, our songs explore themes of nostalgia, loss, rebellion and
love, telling modern stories of Middle England
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

Laura & Co Jazz Trio
2026-02-06 19:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Enjoy an evening of live jazz with the ‘Laura & Co’ Jazz Trio, featuring vocalist Laura Lawton, guitarist Stuart Jackaman and bassist James Sunney.

You’ll get to enjoy a wonderful mix of jazz standards recorded over the years by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Peggy Lee, Etta James, Nina Simone and many more.

Valentines Day with Ashton Harley (Sinatra)
2026-02-14 19:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Join us for an evening of live music and great food, featuring Ashton Harley as Sinatra. Enjoy timeless classics performed live in an intimate setting.
Expect smooth vocals, classic swing and a soundtrack that pairs perfectly with good company and good food.
Dine from our set-menu, or order from our A La Carte menu.

If you would like to book a table in the restaurant downstairs without live music, click here.

The Grey Lady Sessions: SoSo + The Fabulous Hoolies
2026-02-21 19:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Join us on Feb 21st for a stellar Grey Lady Sessions with SoSo and The Fabulous Hoolies. (All seated show) Bar & Dining available.

Get ready for an awesome show with SoSo and The Fabulous Hoolies live at The Grey Lady Sessions!
SoSo is Seán O’Connell (singer/rhythm guitar), Mick Rybacki (bass), Pete Fish (keyboards) and Carl Ebbage (drums), who perform in the Kent area. Singer-songwriter Seán has been a musician since 1976. Mick plays bass for a number of local bands including popular local combo Higgs & the Bosons. Pete has played keyboard longer than he can remember and was in the Rolling Stoned tribute band. Multi-instrumentalist Carl is one of Tunbridge Wells’ most in-demand musicians and is the mainstay keys man with The Varlies. SoSo’s influences range from the 60s through to now and the songs have been described as ‘once heard, never forgotten’.
Listen to SoSo on Spotify: Only Myself to Blame
SoSo on Soundcloud
The Fabulous Hoolies Ignite the stage with their explosive Funk-Rock revival.
Back and funkier than ever, The Fabulous Hoolies are igniting stages with a high-voltage blend of funk, rock, and mischievous humour. Featuring a refreshed lineup of seasoned musicians with a rare twin saxophones attack and powerhouse rhythm section, their signature mix of razor-sharp wit, tight funky rhythms, and high energy guarantee a night to remember. The Fabulous Hoolies are quickly building a reputation. Their unmistakable funk-rock sound has lit up London’s legendary 100 Club, the Chelsea Arts Club, the Tunbridge Wells Forum, and the Local & Live Main Stage, captivating crowds wherever they play. Now the Fab 5 are charging into their next chapter with a revitalised sound and a renewed sense of mission. Fully primed and ready, they’re set to turn every gig into a full-throttle celebration.Get your tickets and join the party.
Links
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheFabulousHoolies
Instagram: www.instagram.com/therealhoolies
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

The Grey Lady Sessions: DORIS AMY + AMELI
2026-02-27 19:00 - 23:30 | The Grey Lady, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TW, United Kingdom
Join on Fri 27th Feb at The Grey Lady for a headline set from up & coming singer-songwriter Doris Amy and wonderful support from Amelie

The Grey Lady Sessions: DORIS AMY + AMELIE
Get ready for an unforgettable night with DORIS AMY and AMELIE live in concert. Doors open 7.15pm bar & dining available. Ticket only event (all seated)
DORIS AMY
Singer-songwriter Doris Amy is from Tunbridge Wells, Kent. At seventeen, Doris is a prolific composer of engaging, original music. She released her first single in 2023 followed by her EP Boxes in 2024; her new song Need a Friend is out in Spring 2026. She has performed locally at pubs, cafes and festivals with a quiet confidence and versatility that belies her age. Doris is planning to study songwriting and performing at university while continuing to build an audience for fans for her catchy, memorable songs.

AMELIE
Amelie is an up and coming rock / pop singer and songwriter based in West Sussex. She started writing songs during a period of rehabilitation following a major knee operation. This helped her to cope with the long days of being unable to walk around.
Amelie has a musical theatre background, but when she purchased her first guitar at the age of 12 this changed.
Currently studying Music Performance at BN1 Arts in Brighton, Amelie has performed at festivals such as Elderflower Fields, Forest Row and Engine Rooms, as well as larger venues such as Brighton Dome and Concorde 2 in Brighton.
Amelie is planning to study songwriting at university in late 2026.
Influenced by artists such as Paramore, Olivia Rodrigo and Maggie Lindemann, her music contains themes of heartbreak, betrayal and the life of a teenager.
She intends to release her first single at the end of this year.
Amelie is also the lead singer in a band called Distortion Divas who convert pop songs into rock.

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