Art's Music Lounge
in The Bar at Shrewsbury House, Bushmoor Crescent, PLUMSTEAD SE18 3EG
Doors open 7pm until 10.30pm
Live music from 8pm
Friday 29th May
A Evening of live music and vinyl reminiscing with
Big Joe Louis
A big welcome back to Big Joe Louis who is a dynamic performer and one of the busiest musicians in the UK.
Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, he made London his home as a young man and quickly established himself through live shows, soon earning record contracts with the legendary Blue Horizon and Ace Records labels.
Acclaimed albums, as well as a string of dancefloor-dynamite 45s in the US and Europe, spread his name and reputation far and wide and he’s taken his music around the world, touring North America, Australasia, Africa, the Caribbean, Russia and virtually every European country. In addition, he’s recorded, toured and performed with dozens of veteran blues and gospel artistes, both famous and obscure.
For the live music section of the night Joe will be accompanied by Matt Radford on upright bass.
However, before that he thought it would be fun to play some vinyl 45s that he loves and have been his inspiration with me giving him a 'helping hand.'
Tickets: £10 in advance with no commission (£12 on the door if available)
From tickets please email John at plumstravaganza@gmail.com
Seating is available for everyone.
However, please note that dancing is positively encouraged, if not actually demanded!
The BAR is card only and although there is no draught beers, a full range of bottle conditioned ales & beers from BEXLEY BREWERY are on offer + wines, spirits & soft drinks at very competitive prices.
Friday 26th June
An Intimate Evening of Blues with Chicago born
Robbin Kapsalis
Internationally acclaimed blues artist Robbin Kapsalis brings the soul of Chicago's Southside to an up-close, intimate setting. Rooted in the city's legendary blues tradition and shaped by Atlanta's rich musical heritage, Robbin delivers a commanding vocal presence that blends classic blues grit with a fresh, contemporary spirit.
In this special duo performance, expect an evening of beloved blues classics alongside original songs from Robbin's critically praised catalogue, including music from her latest release The Blues Is In The House — nominated in the USA for a Blues Music Award. Featured in Living Blues Magazine and recognized by the Washington Area Music Association and the International Songwriting Competition, Robbin Kapsalis is an artist who doesn’t just honour the blues tradition — she helps shape its future.
Come experience her powerhouse artistry in an intimate, personal setting accompanied by Geoff Peel on guitar.
Tickets: £10 in advance with no commission (£12 on the door if available)
Friday 24th July
An Evening with British Reggae legend
Jimmy Lindsay & His Band
Jimmy Lindsay, who was born on January 26th 1950 in Kingston, Jamaica. is a genuine reggae/soul artist with a cultured musical history.
At the age of nine he and his family relocated to the UK where his musical career began as a soul singer in the sixties. Jimmy came to fame as the front man of Cymande in the 70’s. His undisputed excellence when commanding vocal authority and technique is delivered with a remarkable confidence and passion. Jimmy then went on to a solo career and found himself at the forefront of British reggae aligning himself with reggae greats as Joe Gibbs, Jimmy Cliff, Bob Andy and Bob Marley. Further, Jimmy’s song writing delves deeper into the roots of reggae and communicates a powerful message through his Jamaican roots touching your soul and dancing feet. The strength of song writing is documented on three solo albums ‘Where Is Your Love’, ‘Children Of Rastafari’, and Jimmy Lindsay and Rasuji Live at The Venue 1980.
His chart success includes his superlative re-working of the 1977 British Reggae award winning single Commodores’ ‘Easy’ and ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’.
Tickets: £15 in advance with no commission (£18 on the door if available)
Art's Music Lounge will be joining the Shrewsbury House Summer Festival on Friday 7th & Saturday 8th August.
Watch this space for details.
Autumn Dates for 2026
Friday 18th September
An evening of powerhouse Blues vocals
The Dawnette Fessey Trio
with Remi Banklyn (guitar) & Francesca Nnoka Shaw (upright bass)
Friday 23rd October
The return of American Soul man Freddie and his Italian sidekick on bass guitar
Freddie Hall & Claudio Citarella
Friday 20th November
Contemporary Country Blues Party with
Elsie Franklin
Vocals & guitar
+
Andy Twyman
One Man Band
HOW TO GET TO ART'S MUSIC LOUNGE
From Central London the quickest and most direct route is via the ELIZABETH LINE to Woolwich and then the 244 bus (destination Queen Elizabeth Hospital and NOT Abbey Wood, which is the wrong way). Alight the bus at the Eaglesfield Road (the first stop in Shrewsbury Lane) at the top of Shooter's Hill and then a few minutes walk. Don't go further along Shrewsbury Lane as you walk the opposite way to Shrewsbury House.
The other options nearby are the railway stations at WELLING (from Kent) and BLACKHEATH (from London) with the 89 bus from each taking you to the top of Shooters Hill, followed by a short walk.
If you are coming by car there is Disabled parking on site and free parking in the surrounding streets.
