The Orchestra Pit is proud to announce details of the 58th Scaledown this coming Friday, the 26th day of February, at the King & Queen. Arrive around 7 of the clock to be titillated and astounded by sonic and musical brilliance. As always, it is FREE so come with a smile. There will be six acts. ‘Who are they?’ you cry. We reply:

Original Beekeepers – It has been many a year since this quirky combo delighted the scaledown audience. Prepare to be refreshed by their witty ditties and their eccentric stage antics.

Blowpipes - Trombones galore with this impressive instrumental trio who blow improvisations and composition and rasp all kinds from traditional and classical to jazz.

The Fujii - A most welcome return for this charming duo comprising former welder & self-taught bottleneck guitarist Koichi "Fuji" Fujishima and master of the pocket trumpet Paul Shearsmith.

Verse Chorus Verse - The atmospherically brittle songwriting of Julian Simons is propelled into being through the medium of Verse Chorus Verse which involves himself and Hannah Higham playing their instruments in a satisfyingly delightful manner.

Same Actor - Imagine a sitar inserted into a laptop and manipulated in ways it was never meant to be and you're getting close to what Same Actor acheives with his sitar and laptop.

Aquilina - Whether performing solo, or as a four piece, Aquilina (based around Brixton bred Joseph Aquilina) play powerful, full-on rock using only acoustic instruments. With band members coming from Egypt, Chile, Malta and good ol' Blighty, they deliver a unique and exotic sound that stays with you long after they've finished playing...

'Tell us more O wise Orchestra Pit!' you splutter. We reply:

'Refer to our chuffing beautiful website for further information':

www.theorchestrapit.com/scaledown

See you Friday then.

The Orchestra Pit is beside itself with sheer merriment at your continued love and support.