One month on from their exultant afrobeat night at The Cellar, The Sea Slugs once again invite you to stomp your feet, shake your hips and sing in solidarity, as we see the night through with their groove-laden politically motivated music.

Watch the Sea Slugs at New Years at The Art House:

"The Sea Slugs are the product of a wide array of political, humanitarian and musical motivations, joining together with a collective condemnation of intolerance and a strong sense of human solidarity. This is all expressed through irresistible, stomping grooves, hard hitting horn lines, and infectious call and response vocals. The result is a visceral, often turbulent sound with a subversive edge."

They'll be returning to The Art House to share with you hours of live original music (with the odd Fela Kuti classic thrown in for good measure of course!) Bring a cushion to sit in front, or your dancing shoes to prance at the back!

Last time they were here, we had the thrill of seeing in the new year with them, and we are very excited to welcome them back for the second instalment of what they hope to be a series of monthly gigs in Southampton.

Not sure how we are going to get this lot in, but it's going to be fun trying!

Rob Bygrave - Guitar.
David Cefai - Guitar & Vocals.
George Connolly - Alto Sax.
Pedro D G Correia - Vocals.
Ross Gordon - Drums.
Beth Hopkins - Alto & Bari Sax.
Arthur Kelly - Trumpet.
Rob Kitney - Tenor Sax.
Chris Lucas - Keys.
David Phillips - Bass.
Dave Sanders - Alto & Bari Sax.
Matthew Scarterfield - Trumpet.
Will Scott-Hartley - Congas.
Jo Stevens - Woodblock, Cowbell & Vocals.
Sian Unwin - Shekere.
Alex Wesson - Trombone.

Hometown: Southampton
Influences: Fela Kuti, Salif Keita, Antibalas, Orchestra Baobab, Amadou & Mariam, Vieux Farka Toure

It's right where you are!

Accessibility info:-

The event is suitable for adults, young people and older children - children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Young children are also welcome to come along but be aware some poems may contain adult content (although we try to keep these until after children have left!).

The event is held on our first floor, which is accessible by a wide staircase with a sturdy banner, and seating is provided. We regret that, due to space and other constraints, we are unable to relocate this particular event to the ground floor for those who require level access - so sorry.

Travel information:-

We are a city centre venue and parking can be in short supply. If you are driving, please make sure you leave plenty of time to find a space click here for a map of where the nearest parking spaces can be found.

We are about 10 minutes walk from Southampton City Centre train station and on the route for most city centre buses.

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