Described in John Robb's definitive book on post punk ("Death To Trad Rock") as "the misfits' misfits" and comprising an ever fluctuating line up, based around lyricist/singer Robert Lloyd, the Nightingales enjoyed cult status in the early 80s as darlings of the credible music scene and were championed by John Peel, who said of them "their performances will serve to confirm their excellence when we are far enough distanced from the 1980s to look at the period rationally and other, infinitely better known, bands stand revealed as charlatans".

Since restarting the group have been more productive than ever: releasing seven vinyl singles, a couple of EPs, two 6 song mini albums, nine full length studio albums plus a movie soundtrack and a double live LP. They have regularly toured the UK, mainland Europe and also the USA numerous times, playing various festivals and recording many radio sessions along the way. The band continue to operate with no actual manager, booking agent, et al, but they get by. And they work equally well with pop musicians, rock n rollers and the avant garde.

This is an early show, with doors at 5pm, and an expected finish by 9pm.

Price includes a 50p venue levy