SILK ROAD RESTAURANT EVENTS LIST
8-10 Arcade Road, Littlehampton. 01903 722055
Please see below for further details of programme plus entertainers profiles and other events.
Sunday 14 March - Mothers Day. Great Set menu planned with
music from our CD collection. Price tba.
Saturday 20 March - Serita, and DJ Andy. Sensational party night
with belly dancing and disco. Full buffet at just £22.00pp.
Thursday 25 March - Jazz Thursday. Cookie Jones on drums, Ray
D'Inverno on piano and Adrian Kendon on bass. Terrific acoustic
jazz that we can all recognise and enjoy. Take advantage of our
2for1 main course offer tonight (provided starters have been
ordered). Music from 8.30-11.00pm.
Saturday 27 March - Latin Jazz Party. Cookie Jones on drums and
percussions, Ray D'Inverno on piano and Adrian Kendon on bass,
with Raoul D'Oliviera on vocals plus the amazing Robin Jones on
congas and bongos. Music from 8.00-11.00pm. Terrific Latin night
with demi-buffet menu at £25.00pp including cost of entertainment.
You are advised to book a table.
8-10 Arcade Road, Littlehampton. 01903 722055
Please see below for further details of programme plus entertainers profiles and other events.
Sunday 14 March - Mothers Day. Great Set menu planned with
music from our CD collection. Price tba.
Saturday 20 March - Serita, and DJ Andy. Sensational party night
with belly dancing and disco. Full buffet at just £22.00pp.
Thursday 25 March - Jazz Thursday. Cookie Jones on drums, Ray
D'Inverno on piano and Adrian Kendon on bass. Terrific acoustic
jazz that we can all recognise and enjoy. Take advantage of our
2for1 main course offer tonight (provided starters have been
ordered). Music from 8.30-11.00pm.
Saturday 27 March - Latin Jazz Party. Cookie Jones on drums and
percussions, Ray D'Inverno on piano and Adrian Kendon on bass,
with Raoul D'Oliviera on vocals plus the amazing Robin Jones on
congas and bongos. Music from 8.00-11.00pm. Terrific Latin night
with demi-buffet menu at £25.00pp including cost of entertainment.
You are advised to book a table.
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SERITA - Our female belly dancer has been dancing at the Restaurant every
week since our opening party and is always accompanied by her lovely
husband, Brian. Her style has improved over the years to such a degree that
she easily compares, and would even beat, the best Turkish or Arabic dancers
on the circuit. She has been my most dedicated and loyal entertainer and
deserves to be top of my list. Her most distinguishable quality is her flashing
smile - which she shares with men and women alike. There are some
dancers, particularly in London, who perform almost to a pornographic level -
but not here! I am so proud of the fact that Serita dances with class and
elegance and is a joy for all to watch.
Serita has acquired a vast knowledge of different Middle Eastern dances, from
Lebanon to Egypt, Turkey and Kuwait. Each style is accompanied by its own
rhythms, instruments, costumes and movements. Each one interesting and
beautiful to watch. Serita is at her best when the Restaurant audience
participates in the fun. She will often have a few customers joining her -
dancing with sparkly belts or shiny scarves wrapped around their waists or on
their heads. It always results in lots of laughter and plenty of hand clapping.
A great night is always had by all whenever Serita is booked to entertain us!
week since our opening party and is always accompanied by her lovely
husband, Brian. Her style has improved over the years to such a degree that
she easily compares, and would even beat, the best Turkish or Arabic dancers
on the circuit. She has been my most dedicated and loyal entertainer and
deserves to be top of my list. Her most distinguishable quality is her flashing
smile - which she shares with men and women alike. There are some
dancers, particularly in London, who perform almost to a pornographic level -
but not here! I am so proud of the fact that Serita dances with class and
elegance and is a joy for all to watch.
Serita has acquired a vast knowledge of different Middle Eastern dances, from
Lebanon to Egypt, Turkey and Kuwait. Each style is accompanied by its own
rhythms, instruments, costumes and movements. Each one interesting and
beautiful to watch. Serita is at her best when the Restaurant audience
participates in the fun. She will often have a few customers joining her -
dancing with sparkly belts or shiny scarves wrapped around their waists or on
their heads. It always results in lots of laughter and plenty of hand clapping.
A great night is always had by all whenever Serita is booked to entertain us!
DJ ANDY - ' I think the best way to describe the Silk Road is to say that
certainly, when I am working there, forget about your troubles and go on holiday
for the night! Because that's what it feels like - the way the restaurant has been
fashioned lends itself to a concept that is so un-British, yet retains enough
familiarity to make one feel comfortable. An absolutely unique blend of social
ingredients that performs differently every weekend, yet always manages to
maintain a touch of class....... There is something about the place which
captures all that is dear to me. The clientele are exceptionally well behaved,
even the youngsters, and a bad night at the Silk Road is when nobody wants to
dance! I think that has happened about three times in the seven years I have
worked there! There is, in my opinion, only one way to improve the restaurant,
and that would be to make it fifty times bigger! I could then play to maybe five
hundred people instead of fifty or sixty - the bigger the better, the more the
merrier.
Although saying that, from a professional point of view, even if only four people
turn up all night, then I will still give it everything I have! No matter what, I will
always try to tailor my music to suit the people who have paid to listen to me.
Because when it comes down to it, I verily believe that one thing is more
important to me than anything else in my working life. EVERYBODY HAS THE
RIGHT TO BE ENTERTAINED.
As well as a love of music, I absolutely love making people laugh, and
generally helping them to have a good time. I look upon different songs in the
way that a mechanic looks at his spanners, each song a tool for a different job.
And there is always something for everyone.........so if you have booked a night
at the Silk Road for any occasion, or just a fun night out, please feel free to
email me at andrewjuby@hotmail.co.uk and I will make sure that I have the
music that you want on the night, together with any social requests.'
certainly, when I am working there, forget about your troubles and go on holiday
for the night! Because that's what it feels like - the way the restaurant has been
fashioned lends itself to a concept that is so un-British, yet retains enough
familiarity to make one feel comfortable. An absolutely unique blend of social
ingredients that performs differently every weekend, yet always manages to
maintain a touch of class....... There is something about the place which
captures all that is dear to me. The clientele are exceptionally well behaved,
even the youngsters, and a bad night at the Silk Road is when nobody wants to
dance! I think that has happened about three times in the seven years I have
worked there! There is, in my opinion, only one way to improve the restaurant,
and that would be to make it fifty times bigger! I could then play to maybe five
hundred people instead of fifty or sixty - the bigger the better, the more the
merrier.
Although saying that, from a professional point of view, even if only four people
turn up all night, then I will still give it everything I have! No matter what, I will
always try to tailor my music to suit the people who have paid to listen to me.
Because when it comes down to it, I verily believe that one thing is more
important to me than anything else in my working life. EVERYBODY HAS THE
RIGHT TO BE ENTERTAINED.
As well as a love of music, I absolutely love making people laugh, and
generally helping them to have a good time. I look upon different songs in the
way that a mechanic looks at his spanners, each song a tool for a different job.
And there is always something for everyone.........so if you have booked a night
at the Silk Road for any occasion, or just a fun night out, please feel free to
email me at andrewjuby@hotmail.co.uk and I will make sure that I have the
music that you want on the night, together with any social requests.'
SAMBOSSA - A six piece Brazilian Jazz band with singer & dancer that take
you straight to Rio! This is a Brighton based band of musicians, very well known
on the gig circuit. Their instruments include Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Flute,
Saxophone and guitars. Their full complement is actually 13 piece, but we can
only squeeze six of them in the Restaurant.
Their repertoire is very wide ranging and includes sambas and bossa novas from
Brazil through to Cuban Son, Brazilian Funk and New York Salsa - Mambo No. 5
to The Girl from Ipanema! It suits every age group from the very young to the
very old. Monica is the lead singer and to say she has the voice of a nightingale
is no exaggeration. Everyone just has a great time!
Although the music is intoxicating and takes you on a complete mood journey,
Sambossa's 'icing on the cake' has to be Marta - A Brazilian dancer of perfect
exotic quality and mind-blowing energy. Her costumes will amaze you and her
dancing has to be seen to be believed. She spins, she twirls, she rolls, she
jumps, she slides, she shimmies, she wiggles and she rocks!!!
Join us for a Sambossa night and enjoy the best party ever, the Brazilian way!
you straight to Rio! This is a Brighton based band of musicians, very well known
on the gig circuit. Their instruments include Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Flute,
Saxophone and guitars. Their full complement is actually 13 piece, but we can
only squeeze six of them in the Restaurant.
Their repertoire is very wide ranging and includes sambas and bossa novas from
Brazil through to Cuban Son, Brazilian Funk and New York Salsa - Mambo No. 5
to The Girl from Ipanema! It suits every age group from the very young to the
very old. Monica is the lead singer and to say she has the voice of a nightingale
is no exaggeration. Everyone just has a great time!
Although the music is intoxicating and takes you on a complete mood journey,
Sambossa's 'icing on the cake' has to be Marta - A Brazilian dancer of perfect
exotic quality and mind-blowing energy. Her costumes will amaze you and her
dancing has to be seen to be believed. She spins, she twirls, she rolls, she
jumps, she slides, she shimmies, she wiggles and she rocks!!!
Join us for a Sambossa night and enjoy the best party ever, the Brazilian way!
THE COOKIE JONES TRIO - A fabulous band in the Silk Road family of
entertainers. These musicians have all played and worked with the World's best
(Blue Mink, Wham, Gloria Gaynor & Barbra Streisand, for starters). Their
instruments include trumpet, fugal horn, bongos, congas, drums, keyboard, bass
& lots of percussions. The atmosphere they manage to create is almost one of
a 'jamming' session - as if they are totally unaware that people are listening -
just a bunch of guys out to enjoy themselves! The only time they become
aware that they are playing to an audience is when the music stops and the
applause takes over!
Their style is largely Latin influenced and their set always includes numbers
that allow each player to shine in solo, so that you can really appreciate the
skills of each artiste. If you are a fan of Latin swing and really want to see
something unique for Littlehampton, then do not miss a visit when Cookie
Jones is around.
entertainers. These musicians have all played and worked with the World's best
(Blue Mink, Wham, Gloria Gaynor & Barbra Streisand, for starters). Their
instruments include trumpet, fugal horn, bongos, congas, drums, keyboard, bass
& lots of percussions. The atmosphere they manage to create is almost one of
a 'jamming' session - as if they are totally unaware that people are listening -
just a bunch of guys out to enjoy themselves! The only time they become
aware that they are playing to an audience is when the music stops and the
applause takes over!
Their style is largely Latin influenced and their set always includes numbers
that allow each player to shine in solo, so that you can really appreciate the
skills of each artiste. If you are a fan of Latin swing and really want to see
something unique for Littlehampton, then do not miss a visit when Cookie
Jones is around.
LIMON Y SENTIMIENTO LATINO (LATIN FEELING) - Limon creates
music that will appeal to everyone from salsa and latin dancers to jazz lovers.
Limon's original compositions and arrangements reflect his Cuban origins in
this danceable Latin jazz with it's hot and spicy flavours. The quartet
comprises Limon on percussion/congas vocals, Dan Rehahn trombone/vocals,
Luke Rattenbury guitar and Andre Fry bass. Expect to hear Salsa, Cuban
Latin Jazz, Son, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo, Afro-Reggae and Afro-Latin.
This is a new band in the Silk Road profile and we have been warned to wear
comfortable shoes - so practice your salsa moves and book a table!
music that will appeal to everyone from salsa and latin dancers to jazz lovers.
Limon's original compositions and arrangements reflect his Cuban origins in
this danceable Latin jazz with it's hot and spicy flavours. The quartet
comprises Limon on percussion/congas vocals, Dan Rehahn trombone/vocals,
Luke Rattenbury guitar and Andre Fry bass. Expect to hear Salsa, Cuban
Latin Jazz, Son, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo, Afro-Reggae and Afro-Latin.
This is a new band in the Silk Road profile and we have been warned to wear
comfortable shoes - so practice your salsa moves and book a table!
JOHN STAR, MAGICIAN - John is a great member to have in our portfolio
because his act is so different from anything else we have at the Restaurant.
He is not only a member of the Inner Circle, but Hollywood's Magic Castle as
well (America's highest accolade). He now lives in Hollywood where he
performs nightly but travels to the UK around 3-4 times a year and he visits the
Silk Road each time he is here. John has performed several times for us and I
have watched many of his favourite magic tricks a number of times. There are
only a couple that I have managed to suss - the vast majority are still a total
mystery! His repertoire includes an ever-changing selection of top quality
tricks, made famous by the great masters as well as newcomers to the business
- David Blane being a notable example.
John's style is to go from table to table, armed with his knowledge and his
black briefcase and, together with lots of jokes and banter and a great sense of
humour, he manages to create a complete evening's entertainment.
because his act is so different from anything else we have at the Restaurant.
He is not only a member of the Inner Circle, but Hollywood's Magic Castle as
well (America's highest accolade). He now lives in Hollywood where he
performs nightly but travels to the UK around 3-4 times a year and he visits the
Silk Road each time he is here. John has performed several times for us and I
have watched many of his favourite magic tricks a number of times. There are
only a couple that I have managed to suss - the vast majority are still a total
mystery! His repertoire includes an ever-changing selection of top quality
tricks, made famous by the great masters as well as newcomers to the business
- David Blane being a notable example.
John's style is to go from table to table, armed with his knowledge and his
black briefcase and, together with lots of jokes and banter and a great sense of
humour, he manages to create a complete evening's entertainment.
Silk Road Restaurant Events
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Robin Jones will be
playing with his
fabulous band, King
Salsa at Ronnie Scotts
on the 10th April this
year. An amazing
musican. See him here
on the 27 March 2010.
playing with his
fabulous band, King
Salsa at Ronnie Scotts
on the 10th April this
year. An amazing
musican. See him here
on the 27 March 2010.