Resurrection : Indie Night

04/04/2024

01/04/2024

A great cause

Help Paul Conium raise money to support Samaritans

31/03/2024

This feels like the right place to share this tribute.
Because you’re all music fans, you’ll understand. About 10 years ago, Mike and I first went to the famous Smiths Disco at the Star and Garter in Manchester. For those of you who have not visited, it’s a rundown Victorian pub that stands out like a sore thumb in what used to be the derelict area beside the Piccadilly Station tracks. It’s where Brassic is filmed, it housed the legendary Smile night, and of course the annual Mozarmy meet.
Apart from meeting the loveliest and most welcoming Smiths fans on the dancefloor, two of the staff members became my firm friends.

Andy Martin, licensee, promoter, manager, long-term campaigner and die-hard Half Man, Half Biscuit devotee sadly passed away suddenly last week, aged 52. Our thoughts go to his wife and 2 young girls, and all of the S&G family.

Andy was a true champion of the independent music scene. He fought tirelessly against the buy-out of the S&G and its almost certain destruction in the Mayfield makeover. He went to court against Network Rail and government bigwigs and won. Over the years, Andy saw the cash flow decrease to the point that the pub was running hand to mouth; one night’s takings to fund the next night’s stock. He ploughed everything in him to keep the venue open. During Covid, the pub received a grant, and then last year, a crippling £27000 tax bill because the grant apparently constituted ‘earnings’. And still the pub remained open. He was completely devoted to it. A true hero of the independent music scene. In a world full of capitalists and fat cats, it’s people like Andy that mean we can still go and see alternative bands.

Here’s a picture I took of Andy (right), Jane Horrocks, and the lovely Gaz, at the last Smiths night I went to.
If you want to know more about the Star and Garter, watch this https://youtu.be/4Jlmz4s2dCU?si=xEiOY8Ck_gaqnsGt
‘We found solace at the Star and Garter’ 😓

10/03/2024

Thank you so much to everyone that braved the rain last night and came to the Phoenix. We had an absolute BLAST and hope you did too. One of my favourite nights so far.
A few mentions:
Well done to Tom for dancing right until the very end. Those Sambas took a beating. 🕺
Happy birthday to Chicago Pete - when are you coming out of retirement for a special appearance? 🎂
Special pub-goers award goes to Nic and Spider, for being the absolute last ones left, making use of every minute of pub time 🍺
And the DJ 3-way (that’s the way we like it) making me laugh all night. 🎧 🎧 🎧

22/02/2024

Wooooo!

The Wedding Present have had eighteen UK Top 40 hit singles, not bad for a band that has stubbornly refused to play the record industry’s game.

17/12/2023

Big tune special last night! Thanks to everyone who came, what a celebration 🎉 🎄 🪩
And the next night for your diary is….
JANUARY payday, Friday 26th. Make sure you start dry Jan a few days early, ready to emerge from your cocoon of January blues for Disco 2000 (and twenty four 😩). Thanks for your continued support and have a peaceful and safe Christmas, from Wayne, Mike and Marie xx

09/12/2023

Some important 2024 dates coming up…
But for now, we’ll be DJing at the Phoenix next Saturday after the Manchester Calling gig. Free entry to the bar. Xx

18/11/2023

Donations made. Well done everyone x

16/11/2023

And another! This actually starts at 6pm, for all you over 40s who like an early night 😁 - in Dartington

16/11/2023

Something that might pique your interest!
I’m very excited.

15/11/2023

I am so fed up with seeing bands touring, scrolling down the dates and never seeing anything in Devon or Cornwall 😔

12/11/2023

The collection is open for a few more hours if anyone would like to add ANYTHING.
Currently, it stands at an amazing £456 🤩
All proceeds split between Mind and Pete’s Dragons.

All contributions will be split equally between Mind and Pete’s Dragons charities, to support people and families who have been impacted by mental health struggles.

11/11/2023

What an amazing night in tribute to our friend Simo. Thank you to everyone who attended, danced and contributed. So far we’ve raised £440 for Mind and Pete’s Dragons! The collection page is still live if you’d like to make a donation. https://app.collectionpot.com/pot/resurrection/

10/11/2023

We’re already up to 2 hours of requests 🤩 Get there early to hear your song!
Donate here 👇🏻👇🏻

10/11/2023

Please note the time change: 9-1

10/11/2023

Tonight’s the night!

All contributions will be split equally between Mind and Pete’s Dragons charities, to support people and families who have been impacted by mental health struggles.

04/11/2023

⭐️⭐️Donation pot ⭐️⭐️👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

All contributions will be split equally between Mind and Pete’s Dragons charities, to support people and families who have been impacted by mental health struggles.

04/11/2023

⭐️⭐️If you would like to get your requests in early, or you can’t make the night but would like to donate and request a song, here is the link! Make sure you include your name and song in the message xx⭐️⭐️
Total donation is £5 (£4 + £1)

All contributions will be split equally between Mind and Pete’s Dragons charities, to support people and families who have been impacted by mental health struggles.