The Equatorial Group

The Equatorial Group play The Jenny Lind on Saturday 28 November, starting at 7pm. It's a free entry night, so you can just turn up and find a spot.

They bring a mix of roots-pop, folk rock and alt-country, and they're the only act on the bill. If those three labels sound like they're pulling in different directions, it's because they are: the roots-pop side leans into the melodic, the folk rock keeps it grounded in acoustic textures, and the alt-country adds that wide-open, Americana edge. It's a broad enough spread that the set should hold its own without needing a support act to fill the gaps.

The Jenny Lind is an inn in the heart of Hastings Old Town, a two-minute walk from the beach and the historic Stade area, surrounded by the charm of a medieval Cinque Port with Tudor character. It's known for its cask ale, served from ten hand-pulls, and has two cosy bars and several garden areas. Beyond drinks, the inn stages live music, comedy and food and drink events, with a programme that ranges from folk and shanty sessions to full bands and visiting performers, always with real ales and ciders at the bar.

So, The Equatorial Group on Saturday 28 November, 7pm at The Jenny Lind, 69 High Street, Hastings Old Town, TN34 3EW. Entry is free.