Whats New
Mon, 30/01/2012 - 19:30
Mon, 27/02/2012 - 19:30
G.B.H plus Billyclub and Total Bloody Chaos
Date:
Thu, 22/03/2012 - 19:30
After Subhumans’ blistering show here last September, The Continental is proud to bring another legendary UK punk act to Preston - G.B.H!
Trembling Bells & Jane Weaver plus the Three:Four– Friday 22nd April from 8pm – Tickets £5 advance / £6 on the door
Date:
Fri, 22/04/2011 - 20:00
Trembling Bells
Trembling Bells are 21st century troubadours who know their history; joyously attempting to synthesise traditional folk forms with the bathetic romanticism of country music, the deceptive complexity of medieval music and the swagger of classic rock.
Ska Face - Friday 30th March 2012 8pm
Date:
Fri, 30/03/2012 - 20:00
Ska Face is a ten piece ska band from the wrong side of the tram tracks in England's original ghost town - Blackpool on Sea. Formed in April 2010 the band are enjoying a meteoric rise through the live ranks, packing venues to capacity.
Ska Face performs all the classics - The Specials, Bad Manners, The Selecter, Madness. A full 4-piece brass section sets them apart from other acts, as does their enigmatic and energetic singer Tony Montana.
Open Deck Night 3 - Wednesday 25th January 2012 9pm – Free entry
Date:
Wed, 25/01/2012 - 21:00
Turn up with some vinyl or CDs and spin a 10 to 20 minute set (numbers depending) of choice cuts. All welcome – from the newbie to the seasoned pro.
No need to send in demos and get selected as this takes away from the spirit of Open Deck.
All starts 9pm on Wednesday 25th January. Entry is free.
Join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/OpenDeck
Louise Jordan plus supports TBC
Date:
Sun, 11/03/2012 - 19:30
“Absolutely Glorious.” Fatea Magazine
“This is one of the best debut albums I have ever heard, definitely five star. I cannot believe she has done it all herself. This girl is one to look out for.” Richard Digance, BBC
Must Die Records presents Ceramic Hobs Vinyl Launch Night - Tuesday 28th February 2012 8:30pm - £4 on the door free CD first 25)
Date:
Tue, 28/02/2012 - 20:30
Must Die Records present a night of experimental, sound-scape and noise art/music to celebrate the launch of Ceramic Hobs 7inch vinyl "33 Chilean Miners"
Playing live will be:
Ceramic Hobs
Psychedelic experimental sludge rock legends.
Natural Snow Buildings, Woodcraft Folk and the Totally Wired Collective
Date:
Thu, 08/03/2012 - 20:00
We are really pleased to be hosting this show! An ultra-rare pairing of two genuinely enigmatic outfits, this is a superlative one-off.
NATURAL SNOW BUILDINGS
After seeing this great act's UK debut at the TUSK festival in Newcastle last year, we resolved to bring them to Preston the first chance we got. This is their debut UK Tour after more than 10 years of their beautiful and magical emissions from Vitres in France.
Francois and the Atlas Mountains, The Bookies Runner & Stephen Hudson & the Fiat Pandas - Tuesday 31st January 2012 8pm - Tickets £5 adv / £6 door
Date:
Tue, 31/01/2012 - 20:00
The delightful French singer-songwriter, musician and animator brings his collection of Gallic chamber-pop and chanson to the UK, performing songs from his latest album 'E Volo Love'.
Recently signed to Domino Records, François’ playful vocals croon above electronic beats, African rhythms, rich piano chords, shimmering electric guitars and an all-female polyphonic vocal group to create a colourful sound-world.
Monster Music Mayhem with Quantum Beats and more - Saturday 21st January 9pm - £4 on the door
Date:
Sat, 21/01/2012 - 21:00
After last year’s smash, here’s more Monster Music Mayhem from Quantum Beats (space rock techno), Kooky (original set), DJ Clumsy (Madhatters Sound System) and Scott MJ (mashin’ monster tunes, don't you know!). Shake off the January blues and laugh at the city being eaten by a giant octopus!
All starts at 9pm - £4 entry.
‘Lock-In’ Acoustic Night in the Snug - Thursday 19th January 7pm - £4 on the door
Date:
Thu, 19/01/2012 - 19:00
On 19th Jan, come join us for a relaxed night of live acoustic music in the Snug, with:
Vinnie Peculiar
Jamie Brewer
Stu Blundell
Simone Villiers
Rosie and Warren
The doors open at 7:30pm and the night’s entertainment kicks off at 8pm. Come along and get warm by the fire.