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.
THURSDAY 4 JUNE - Fabulous acoustic jazz can be heard every Thursday at The Silk Road Restaurant. The Trio
consists of Cookie Jones on drums, Ray D'Inverno on piano keys and John Banks on bass. The jazz is music we all
recognise and can tap our feet to (nothing too modern) and runs from 8pm - 11pm. Take advantage of the Silk Road
Restaurant's 2or1 offer (cheapest main course is free) which is only available on Jazz Thursdays.
FRIDAY 5 JUNE - See Serita, The Silk Road Belly Dancer, when you book a table this Friday. Serita has acquired a vast
knowledge of all Middle Eastern dance. Each style is accompanied by its own rhythms, costumes and movements.
Each one interesting and beautiful to watch. Serita is at her best when the Restaurant audience participates in the
fun but equally great when customers just want to sit back and be entertained. This Friday Serita will be joined by
our Resident DJ for even more of a Silk Road party and to top it all off the menu will be an EAT AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE
HOT AND COLD BUFFET for just £15pp.
SATURDAY 6 JUNE - The Silk Road Restaurant's resident DJ Andy will be back again tonight to host a fabulous
musical journey through the Sounds of Summer with Latin overtones - should be a great party night. Book a table at
the Silk Road for superb Mediterranean cuisine, set amongst theatrical and dramatic surroundings and listen to
some great tunes. There is a dance floor which will soon get full and the table at The Silk Road is always yours for
the night - there are no sittings. So spend an evening with your friends and have a blast.
SUNDAY 7 JUNE - Val's fun belly dance class for just £5 inc. soft drink from 6-7pm.
THURSDAY 11 JUNE - Fabulous acoustic jazz can be heard every Thursday at The Silk Road Restaurant. The Trio
consists of Cookie Jones on drums, Ray D'Inverno on piano keys and John Banks on bass. The jazz is music we all
recognise and can tap our feet to (nothing too modern) and runs from 8pm - 11pm. This Thursday Cookie has invited
David Browne over as his special guest, who is a sensational, gritty jazz vocalist. Hear him once and you will want to
come back time and time again. Take advantage of the Silk Road Restaurant's 2or1 offer (cheapest main course is
free) which is only available on Jazz Thursdays.
FRIDAY 12 JUNE - Enjoy a real party night at the Silk Road Restaurant in - Latin style. The Band - Limon y Sentimiento
Latino - sing and play a superb repertoire of music in the Buena Vista style so make sure you bring along your
dancing feet and if you can salsa, even better. Enjoy our full Hot and Cold Mediterranean buffet and all the
entertainment for the set price of £15.00pp as an offer to introduce this incredible band to West Sussex. It will be a
night to remember.
SATURDAY 13 JUNE - See Serita, The Silk Road Belly Dancer, when you book a table this Saturday when Serita will be
joined by our Resident DJ for even more of a Silk Road party and to top it all off the menu will be a super three course
demi buffet for just £25pp. The Silk Road Belly Dancers will be here so book tonight for a real fun and colourful
evening out.
SUNDAY 14 JUNE - Val's fun belly dance class for just £5 inc. soft drink from 6-7pm.
THURSDAY 18 JUNE - Fabulous acoustic jazz can be heard every Thursday at The Silk Road Restaurant. The Trio
consists of Cookie Jones on drums, Ray D'Inverno on piano keys and John Banks on bass. The jazz is music we all
recognise and can tap our feet to (nothing too modern) and runs from 8pm - 11pm. Take advantage of the Silk Road
Restaurant's 2or1 offer (cheapest main course is free) which is only available on Jazz Thursdays.
FRIDAY 19 JUNE - Kemal Kusabbi night. This sensational funky soul band play everything from the Average White
Band & Bill Withers to Stevie Wonder. There is always a dance floor set aside which is full when Kemal is here. Enjoy
the regular A La Carte Menu where the table is yours for the evening - no sittings! The Silk Road will entertain you all
night long not only with a fabulous menu & decor but also with one of the best funky soul bands in the UK to dance to.
SATURDAY 20 JUNE - See Serita, The Silk Road Belly Dancer, when you book a table this Saturday. This Saturday
Serita will be joined by our Resident DJ for even more of a Silk Road party and to top it all off the menu will be a super
three course demi buffet for just £25pp, whereby you can tuck in to a massive selection of starters (as much as you
like) and then your main course choices are served to you, followed by a dessert selection.
SUNDAY 21 JUNE - Val's fun belly dance class for just £5 inc. soft drink from 6-7pm.
THURSDAY 25 JUNE - Fabulous acoustic jazz can be heard every Thursday at The Silk Road Restaurant. The Trio
consists of Cookie Jones on drums, Ray D'Inverno on piano keys and John Banks on bass. The jazz is music we all
recognise and can tap our feet to (nothing too modern) and runs from 8pm - 11pm. Take advantage of the Silk Road
Restaurant's 2or1 offer (cheapest main course is free) which is only available on Jazz Thursdays.
FRIDAY 26 JUNE - The Charlotte Glasson band will take you on a world journey of jazz, playing everything from Gypsy
jazz to New Orleans with some Latin thrown in. See Charlotte make use of a dozen different instruments including
the Fender Rhodes, Saw, Clarinet, Violin, piano and lots of percussions. Fabulous and amazing to watch and listen to.
Enjoy a fantastic night of great music and delicious Mediterranean cuisine in sumptuous surroundings.
SATURDAY 27 JUNE - See Serita, The Silk Road Belly Dancer, when you book a table this Saturday. This Saturday
Serita will be joined by our Resident DJ for even more of a Silk Road party and to top it all off the menu will be a super
three course demi buffet for just £25pp, whereby you can tuck in to a massive selection of starters (as much as you
like) and then your main course choices are served to you, followed by a dessert selection.
8-10 Arcade Road, Littlehampton. 01903 722055
Please see below for further details of programme plus entertainers profiles and other events.
THURSDAY 4 JUNE - Fabulous acoustic jazz can be heard every Thursday at The Silk Road Restaurant. The Trio
consists of Cookie Jones on drums, Ray D'Inverno on piano keys and John Banks on bass. The jazz is music we all
recognise and can tap our feet to (nothing too modern) and runs from 8pm - 11pm. Take advantage of the Silk Road
Restaurant's 2or1 offer (cheapest main course is free) which is only available on Jazz Thursdays.
FRIDAY 5 JUNE - See Serita, The Silk Road Belly Dancer, when you book a table this Friday. Serita has acquired a vast
knowledge of all Middle Eastern dance. Each style is accompanied by its own rhythms, costumes and movements.
Each one interesting and beautiful to watch. Serita is at her best when the Restaurant audience participates in the
fun but equally great when customers just want to sit back and be entertained. This Friday Serita will be joined by
our Resident DJ for even more of a Silk Road party and to top it all off the menu will be an EAT AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE
HOT AND COLD BUFFET for just £15pp.
SATURDAY 6 JUNE - The Silk Road Restaurant's resident DJ Andy will be back again tonight to host a fabulous
musical journey through the Sounds of Summer with Latin overtones - should be a great party night. Book a table at
the Silk Road for superb Mediterranean cuisine, set amongst theatrical and dramatic surroundings and listen to
some great tunes. There is a dance floor which will soon get full and the table at The Silk Road is always yours for
the night - there are no sittings. So spend an evening with your friends and have a blast.
SUNDAY 7 JUNE - Val's fun belly dance class for just £5 inc. soft drink from 6-7pm.
THURSDAY 11 JUNE - Fabulous acoustic jazz can be heard every Thursday at The Silk Road Restaurant. The Trio
consists of Cookie Jones on drums, Ray D'Inverno on piano keys and John Banks on bass. The jazz is music we all
recognise and can tap our feet to (nothing too modern) and runs from 8pm - 11pm. This Thursday Cookie has invited
David Browne over as his special guest, who is a sensational, gritty jazz vocalist. Hear him once and you will want to
come back time and time again. Take advantage of the Silk Road Restaurant's 2or1 offer (cheapest main course is
free) which is only available on Jazz Thursdays.
FRIDAY 12 JUNE - Enjoy a real party night at the Silk Road Restaurant in - Latin style. The Band - Limon y Sentimiento
Latino - sing and play a superb repertoire of music in the Buena Vista style so make sure you bring along your
dancing feet and if you can salsa, even better. Enjoy our full Hot and Cold Mediterranean buffet and all the
entertainment for the set price of £15.00pp as an offer to introduce this incredible band to West Sussex. It will be a
night to remember.
SATURDAY 13 JUNE - See Serita, The Silk Road Belly Dancer, when you book a table this Saturday when Serita will be
joined by our Resident DJ for even more of a Silk Road party and to top it all off the menu will be a super three course
demi buffet for just £25pp. The Silk Road Belly Dancers will be here so book tonight for a real fun and colourful
evening out.
SUNDAY 14 JUNE - Val's fun belly dance class for just £5 inc. soft drink from 6-7pm.
THURSDAY 18 JUNE - Fabulous acoustic jazz can be heard every Thursday at The Silk Road Restaurant. The Trio
consists of Cookie Jones on drums, Ray D'Inverno on piano keys and John Banks on bass. The jazz is music we all
recognise and can tap our feet to (nothing too modern) and runs from 8pm - 11pm. Take advantage of the Silk Road
Restaurant's 2or1 offer (cheapest main course is free) which is only available on Jazz Thursdays.
FRIDAY 19 JUNE - Kemal Kusabbi night. This sensational funky soul band play everything from the Average White
Band & Bill Withers to Stevie Wonder. There is always a dance floor set aside which is full when Kemal is here. Enjoy
the regular A La Carte Menu where the table is yours for the evening - no sittings! The Silk Road will entertain you all
night long not only with a fabulous menu & decor but also with one of the best funky soul bands in the UK to dance to.
SATURDAY 20 JUNE - See Serita, The Silk Road Belly Dancer, when you book a table this Saturday. This Saturday
Serita will be joined by our Resident DJ for even more of a Silk Road party and to top it all off the menu will be a super
three course demi buffet for just £25pp, whereby you can tuck in to a massive selection of starters (as much as you
like) and then your main course choices are served to you, followed by a dessert selection.
SUNDAY 21 JUNE - Val's fun belly dance class for just £5 inc. soft drink from 6-7pm.
THURSDAY 25 JUNE - Fabulous acoustic jazz can be heard every Thursday at The Silk Road Restaurant. The Trio
consists of Cookie Jones on drums, Ray D'Inverno on piano keys and John Banks on bass. The jazz is music we all
recognise and can tap our feet to (nothing too modern) and runs from 8pm - 11pm. Take advantage of the Silk Road
Restaurant's 2or1 offer (cheapest main course is free) which is only available on Jazz Thursdays.
FRIDAY 26 JUNE - The Charlotte Glasson band will take you on a world journey of jazz, playing everything from Gypsy
jazz to New Orleans with some Latin thrown in. See Charlotte make use of a dozen different instruments including
the Fender Rhodes, Saw, Clarinet, Violin, piano and lots of percussions. Fabulous and amazing to watch and listen to.
Enjoy a fantastic night of great music and delicious Mediterranean cuisine in sumptuous surroundings.
SATURDAY 27 JUNE - See Serita, The Silk Road Belly Dancer, when you book a table this Saturday. This Saturday
Serita will be joined by our Resident DJ for even more of a Silk Road party and to top it all off the menu will be a super
three course demi buffet for just £25pp, whereby you can tuck in to a massive selection of starters (as much as you
like) and then your main course choices are served to you, followed by a dessert selection.
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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!
KHALED - Khaled first started dancing for us around three years ago, upon a
good customer's recommendation and we haven't looked back! He is an
Egyptian belly dance teacher and runs a number of classes across West
Sussex. He is also known Internationally as a brilliant entertainer and is
regularly booked to perform all over the World. We are hugely lucky to have
him on our team.
Khaled is always keen to bring something different to his dance every time he
comes here. Sometimes he may dance with lit candles on his head - another
time he will dance on top of a drum or a table - another time he might bring
along a famous face to join in his performance. With Khaled we never know
what will happen!
Being a very rare male belly dancer has led me to promote him,
predominantly for 'Girlie Nights Out' at the Restaurant, always hugely
populated by members of his dance classes. Well behaved men, however, are
also welcome! He is technically superb, with a grin as wide as the Suez and a
personality to suit.
He is terrific fun, a lovable character and can create an atmosphere totally
unlike anything else you will ever experience.
good customer's recommendation and we haven't looked back! He is an
Egyptian belly dance teacher and runs a number of classes across West
Sussex. He is also known Internationally as a brilliant entertainer and is
regularly booked to perform all over the World. We are hugely lucky to have
him on our team.
Khaled is always keen to bring something different to his dance every time he
comes here. Sometimes he may dance with lit candles on his head - another
time he will dance on top of a drum or a table - another time he might bring
along a famous face to join in his performance. With Khaled we never know
what will happen!
Being a very rare male belly dancer has led me to promote him,
predominantly for 'Girlie Nights Out' at the Restaurant, always hugely
populated by members of his dance classes. Well behaved men, however, are
also welcome! He is technically superb, with a grin as wide as the Suez and a
personality to suit.
He is terrific fun, a lovable character and can create an atmosphere totally
unlike anything else you will ever experience.
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.
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