SongSmith at Mayors Arms - Great live original music every Friday. This week the live music includes A Band Named Brian, Laienda, and semi-finalist Songwriter of the Year‭ ‬2007,‭ ‬Richard Riley promoting his first self penned album‭ '‬Not Here But When'. Music starts 8:00-11:00 admission £3:00 Read on for more details of the bands and musicians.

A Band Named Brian - "Brian Madigan writes pithy, cynical, piercing songs about life – they make you think, they make you laugh – then he hits you with an edgy lyric that could easily make you cry." Tim Carroll, FolkWords.

Laienda - Laienda's unique and fresh sound is created using influences from Spain,‭ ‬Eastern Europe and the folk traditions of the British Isles.‭ ‬They have been described as a‭ '‬Tiny Tornado‭' ‬creating a storm of deeply felt,‭ ‬passionate music and powerful stage presence while maintaining a party atmosphere.

Richard Riley - Intimate and personal,‭ ‬songs from the heart and soul.‭ ‬Semi-finalist Songwriter of the Year‭ ‬2007,‭ ‬Richard Riley is promoting his first self penned album‭ ‘‬Not Here But When‭’ ‬a personal collection of songs with references from Paul Simon,‭ ‬James Taylor,‭ ‬Nick Drake,‭ ‬The Beatles,‭ ‬Chuck E Weiss,‭ ‬Steely Dan,‭ ‬JD Souther,‭ ‬etc.‭ ‬etc.‭ ‬A touching and referential journey through the heart and soul of a talented guitarist and songwriter.‭ ‭