After a number of successful top-twenty singles in the UK, the band went on to score unprecedented international success with the release of the classic ‘Nightbirds” recording and the title track has now become a standard in the popular music repertoire. This success was repeated with the top-ten hit “Down on the Street and the award-winning video established the band’s personnel of Jill Saward(lead vocs), Bill Sharpe(keys),Keith Winter(gtr), George Anderson(bass) and Roger Odell(drums). With the magic Al Jarreau/Shakatak combination,the group went on to record the track ‘Day by Day’ to further international acclaim. Along with this successful recording career, Shakatak had firmly established themselves as a vibrant live act, combining astute musicianship with a sense of fun that communicated strongly with world-wide audiences. Their performance in Japan’s Budoken Hall won them a Silver Award at the Tokyo International Song Festival-other awards include the “Best Instrumental Album’ for 6 consecutive years-and other live concerts of note have been the East meets the West Border Concert at the time of German re-unificationin 1989 and the open air concert in Cape Town for the Millennium Celebrations 2000 where they played in front of 250,000 people.Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music – but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group. Because of the nature of their music, their fan base is one that is far reaching while always retaining an ‘underground element’. This paradox sees the band, who are known primarily as serious jazz/funk musicians, enjoying both high ‘cult’ status and instant recognition as a household name.

You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms. Afternoon Tea will be served at 4.00pm with the help of the Fawlty Towers Team. The Fawlty Towers Show will commence, and you will enjoy a fabulous 3 course meal, followed by a disco. Sunday morning a full English breakfast as Basil, Sybil and Manuel say their goodbyes Fawlty style.

Come & join us for a great evening of country music at The Mercure Hotel in Brighton on Saturday 14th June 2025! After all of our previous events selling out, we want to bring the best country event to Brighton. For only £20 a ticket, you'll be treated to our live duo country singers Tennesse Whisky Duo, 30 minute session line dancing & our resident country music DJ who will be playing music from the likes of Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, Luke Combs, George Strait, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, John Denver & many more great country artists. These community spirited events are always a big hit with us & our attendees & we would love nothing more than to see another sell out event which you can enjoy. So come along in your cowboy hat, dust those boots off & have a night to remember with us. Remember, as Lainey Wilson says, Countrys Cool Again Minimum age 14, must be accompanied by an adult - Food and drink available, not included in ticket price - Tickets are non-refundable.