The Hawley Arms Blog http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/ en ruthmottram@btinternet.com Copyright 2010 2010-02-12T21:26:56+00:00 Willy Vlautin’s book launch http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/willy-vlautins-book-launch/ http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/willy-vlautins-book-launch/#When:20:26:56Z On Monday, we were lucky enough to host Faber and Faber's book launch of Willy Vlautin's new novel, 'Lean on Pete'. The author and musician has been described by Mojo as one of America's most fundamental artists in words and music.Willy Vlautin is the author of two highly acclaimed novels, 'The Motel Life' (2006) and 'Northline' (2008) and is the front man of the band, Richmond Fontaine whose latest album is 'We used to think the freeway sounded like a river' (2009). An avid fan of horseracing, he can often be found writing behind a closed circuit monitor behind Portland Meadows race track. For more information see his website, www.willyvlautin.com. Many thanks to Angus Cargill, Willy's editor at Faber for organising the event with us.

]]> 2010-02-12T20:26:56+00:00 Happy New Year http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/happy-new-year/ http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/happy-new-year/#When:11:57:03Z Happy New Year to all our customers from everyone at The Hawley ArmsThank you to everyone who joined us in 2009 and to all of those who made New Year's Eve such a great party. We look forward to seeing lots of you in 2010 and hope it is a great year for you all!

]]> 2010-01-03T11:57:03+00:00 Hawley Sunday Sessions http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/hawley-sunday-sessions/ http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/hawley-sunday-sessions/#When:08:32:23Z The Hawley Arms has launched the Sunday Sessions, a showcase of up and coming talent every other Sunday in the first floor bar.These are acoustic sets, so perfect to wile away the late Sunday afternoon/evening to after a delicious roast. Music starts at about 5pm and there is no entrance fee. So come and join us and have a last weekend treat before Monday morning beckons. Next Session is Sunday 27th September.

]]> 2009-09-17T08:32:23+00:00 The Launch of Apocalypstick http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/the-launch-of-apocalypstick/ http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/the-launch-of-apocalypstick/#When:08:30:16Z Our new music night, Apocalypstick, launched in August with the Rumble Strips; see our music page for pictures. Next Monday, 7th September, sees Apocalypstick bring more new talent to The Hawley Arms' stage.Next Monday, 7th September, 'Floors and Walls' and 'Flashguns' will take to the Hawley's stage on the pub's first floor and we are very excited to announce that 'We Have Band' will headline the night. They released their first single, 'Oh' at the end of last year and have spent the first half of 2009 touring in Europe and America before returning home to compete in and win Glastonbury's Emerging Talent Competition. Come and see them in a small venue while you still have the chance!

There is no entrance fee, but we will be collecting donations for our nominated charity, Nordoff Robbins which does fantastic work with music therapy. For more information on the bands and Nordoff Robbins please see following links:

http://www.myspace.com/wehaveband

http://www.myspace.com/flashguns

http://www.myspace.com/floorsandwalls

http://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk

]]> 2009-09-03T08:30:16+00:00 Hawley Arms’ Football Triumph http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/hawley-arms-football-triumph/ http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/hawley-arms-football-triumph/#When:08:28:02Z The Hawley Arms beat The Lock Tavern on Wednesday 3rd JuneCongratulations to our football heros who beat The Lock Tavern's team 3-1 last Wednesday. For a picture of the champions see our gallery. A re-match is planned, so keep training boys!

]]> 2009-06-10T08:28:02+00:00 Hawley Arms and The Camden Crawl http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/hawley-arms-and-the-camden-crawl/ http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/hawley-arms-and-the-camden-crawl/#When:08:26:47Z The Hawley Arms takes part in Camden's annual music festival Friday 24th and Saturday 25th April.After being shut last year due to the fire, we are really excited about being one of Camden Crawl's venues for its annual music festival.

However, while you need to buy a Camden Crawl pass to enter other venues, entrance to the Hawley and the music will be free on both days.

A full line up of bands will be announced nearer the time, but it will include our very own Sam McCarthy (whose first single has been selling rapidly over the last few weeks); Brute Chorus; Operahouse; Lulu and the Lampshades; and Rob Skipper and The Musical Differences. We are also very excited that Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze fame and The Fluffers (Lord Large, Lucy Shaw and Simon Hanson) will be playing on Saturday with special guests including Drew McConnell (Babyshambles) and Carl Barat (Dirty Pretty Things).

We hope you'll come and join us celebrate the music, but if that's not your thing, you can relax away the weekend on the ground floor of The Hawley which will be operating as normal.

]]> 2009-04-17T08:26:47+00:00 Hawley Arms First Floor Closure http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/hawley-arms-first-floor-closure/ http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/hawley-arms-first-floor-closure/#When:08:24:37Z We're sorry for any inconvenience but the first floor bar will be closed from Monday 20th April to the evening of Thursday 23rd April.Since we reopened last November, the upper part of the stairway to the first floor has been encased in a temporary wooden structure, while we awaited the manufacture of a glass canopy, which will come out onto the roof terrace. This is the final part of the Hawley's rebuild and we are really excited that it is now ready to be installed. We look forward to its unveiling at the end of next week.

]]> 2009-04-17T08:24:37+00:00 Hawley Music Monday 9th March http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/hawley-music-monday-9th-march/ http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/hawley-music-monday-9th-march/#When:07:39:29Z To celebrate the launch of his first single, 'Cherrytree', Sam McCarthy will be playing at the Hawley next Monday 9th March.A close friend of the Nambucca crowd, Sam's first single has the classic good-times feel that imbues all the music that came out of the sadly now closed venue. 'Cherrytree' has a beautifully uplifting quality and is an unashamed singalong anthem. Join us at the Hawley on Monday and hear Sam play his new single live along with other of his tracks. Special guests will also be making an appearance. We hope to see you then.

]]> 2009-03-04T07:39:29+00:00 Hawley Music http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/hawley-music/ http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/hawley-music/#When:07:37:14Z Snow didn't stop Luke and Hugh from The Kooks playing a surpise gig at the Hawley last night...On the first Monday of the month, the Hawley puts on intimate gigs in its upstairs bar. Last night, lots of people came in from the snow, to watch Sam McCarthy play a set, including his upcoming brilliant first single, Cherry Tree. He was followed by the great Rob Skipper and the Musical Differences, before the suberb surprise of the night, Luke and Hugh from The Kooks, stepped up to play some new songs and some old favourites and proved themselves to be the perfect end to a fantastic night of music at the Hawley. If you want to find out about future gigs, sign up to our Hawley friends newsletter.

]]> 2009-02-03T07:37:14+00:00 Our new website http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/our-new-website/ http://www.thehawleyarms.co.uk/blog/detail/our-new-website/#When:07:36:01Z We've launched our new website and we hope you like it.It's great to have our new website up and running. Sign up for our Hawley Friends email update for news, info and special events.

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