Reviews

  • “Buzzing” with Benoit!

    “Buzzing” with Benoit!

    A “Fly on the Wall” Review w/ Patsy Solanki It was Saturday night at the stunning (and very much packed!) Henry Ward Hall in Hastings. The air buzzing with anticipation. Some local and some had travelled a fair distance to see Benoit Viellefon and his sensational Hot Club Orchestra. I spotted co-respondent shoes and seamed…

  • The America Ground Musical – First Take

    The America Ground Musical – First Take

    26 June 2024 As an American living in Hastings, I’m often told half-remembered versions of the story of The America Ground. I sort of know the story, but I’m fuzzy on the details. So when Bob Tipler, landlord at The Albion and now budding-playwright and songwriter, invited me to the final dress rehearsal for his…