Weekly Tuesday folk and acoustic session at The Stag Inn, where regulars and newcomers can sing around the table.
The Stag Inn hosts its folk and acoustic session tonight, Tuesday 3 November, from 8pm onwards. It's a regular fixture here in Hastings, running every Tuesday night, and it's one of the pub's longest-standing traditions — the session has been going for about forty years.
What makes it work is how open it is. You can pull up a chair and sit around the table with the regulars, or stand up and sing if you're feeling it. Newcomers are guaranteed a warm welcome, so you don't need to be a seasoned player to get involved. It's as much about the people as the music, and the long history of the night means there's a proper community of folk players and singers who keep it going week after week.
The Stag Inn is one of Hastings' premier venues for live music, and folk and acoustic are just part of what it does. Alongside the Tuesday session, the pub hosts Americana, indie, and country-tinged acts, so it's a good spot if you're into that side of things. If you're looking for something a bit more structured, there's also a Blues & Folk Club on the fourth Thursday of each month, from 8:30pm to 11pm, hosted by Liz & Rob.
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The folk session starts at 8pm tonight, and since it runs every Tuesday, you can drop in whenever suits you. If you're new to the scene, it's a low-pressure way to get into folk music in the town.
