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The Woodwards is the alter ego of Peter Schuyff, a singer, songwriter and artist from New York, USA.

From 1982 Pete actually was renowned as a painter. His work was collected in Hollywood by Dennis Hopper and Sylvester Stallone among others and in fashionland he is given some high-profile commissions by Gianni Versace.

We welcome the return of Gideon Conn to Preston. Gideon has wowed at major festivals and toured with some fantastic artists including Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, 6 Day Riot and Jason Mraz. He released a catchy, hip hop/indie crossover single called 'I Want You Around' which was well received by radio - playlisted on Xfm and awarded breakfast single of the week on BBC 6 music as well being championed by Huw Stevens and Rob da Bank on Radio 1.

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One of the contemporary acoustic scene's most eccentric and individual performers will embark on a brief tour of the United Kingdom this spring. The wild eyed vaudevillian known as "New York's angriest yodelling banjo player" will be making 11 personal appearances in 11 days including a performance at The Continental on Thursday March 4th.

Detroit born and circus raised, Eller has built a strong following in

A special acoustic event held in the snug area with two fine local acts for your listening pleasure. Seamus Mcloughlin has been a legend in the Preston area for many years - and was once part of 'Treehouse 3'. He is joined by Dan Wilde (from Blackpool) who has recently released his debut EP and much is expected of him.

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The North West’s premier experimental music night is back for another evening of far out sounds.  This month, legendary Blackpool-based experimental combo The Ceramic Hobs attack the stage again as part of their ‘Oz Oz Alice’ project. The Hobs have been a fixture on the experimental music scene since forming way back in 1995 and count Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore as one of their fans.

Steve West, who rose to fame as the drummer of the critically acclaimed seminal US indie rock band Pavement, comes to The Continental on Friday January 29th as lead vocalist of cult outfit Marble Valley, who will be joined on the night by popular local nu-folk merchants Ivan Campo.

Here’s a Christmas party with a difference – and everyone’s invited! The North West’s most popular Eighties Tribute Band AND a super 80s disco will have you bopping well into the night at this great event organised by Zest UK, the most exciting activity and social club in the Northwest! For an advance ticket for this great event, contact Melissa at melissa@zestuk.co.uk