Restaurant review: EastZEast

Ventured to EastZEast last night for a friend’s birthday meal. The traditional Punjab cuisine and  modern interior is obviously a big hit with fellow Prestonians as the place was packed.

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Turn up, tune in & donate!

Two local bands join forces on Thursday 11th March to raise much needed funds for the Green Gecko Project, a charity based in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The organisation runs a school and safe haven for local street children. A place they can eat, wash, learn and play. Playing on the night are tropical popsters Coco Shackle and the brilliant Boy Del Mundo. The night starts at 7.30pm at the Ship Inn, Fylde Road Preston. Entry – Free. Donations welcome.

The Sound of the Underground

Dr Hoffmann aka Norbert Papp spent the first half of the new millennium building a reputation as one of the most sought after events promoters in Hungary, his renowned Techno nights pulling in crowds of over a thousand people per night. In 2005 after a series of unfortunate events he left Hungary for the UK and thought he had turned his back on the music scene for good. Two years later he rediscovered his passion for music. A radio production course at Preston FM inspired his ground breaking foray into radio with his electronic dance music show, the Blind Spot.

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New York’s angriest yodelling banjo player at The Continental

“New York’s angriest yodelling banjo player”, one Curtis Eller, will be dropping in on Preston’s Continental on Thursday 4th March as part of his brief UK tour. Curtis is a dynamic solo performer with a huge cult following who sings about, amongst many other things, pigeon racing, performing elephants and John Wilkes Booth.

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Heart to heart

It’s that time of year when fluffy teddies, helium hearts and red roses clamour for attention in shop windows. Yes folks in case you haven’t noticed Sunday is Valentine’s Day! here are our top tips for places to check out over the weekend….

The Mystery Tea House is brewing up a special Valentine’s blend, the very tempting Temple of Love tea combines pink amaranth and jasmine flower. For just £2.40 this hot brew should thaw even the frostiest of hearts. If your amour fancies something a little stronger, and is of legal age, slip along to Fives for a Pixies Wing.

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For Humanity’s Sake!

Local bands are to unite to raise funds for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal. Two more acts have been added to the line up which includes Ignition/UK, Baboon, The Black Vipers, Evil Blizzard and The Chaotix.

The fundraiser takes place on Friday 5th February 2010 at The Mad Ferret 8pm onwards. Entry with donation.

Turn up, tune in & help out!

Image Credit: Ignition UK courtesy Simon Cordall.

Performers Wanted!

Ever fancied performing at a fringe frestival? Local theatre company Screaming Theatre are on the hunt for a range of acts to perform at this year’s Preston Tringe Festival.

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