Hi Everyone

You know, it's often said that a leopard can't change its spots, but I saw one do it the other day at the zoo.  (Then again it could've been a different leopard as there were a few and they were running around a bit...)

And with that particular confirmation that a trip to the opticians might be in order, it's time to to tell you what's happening at the Rising Sun this weekend

On Friday, we have CLUB VELOCITY

THE FOURBURY
"Wonderful old school indie.For fans of Felt/Sonic Youth/Jazz Butcher.Proper indie.Not on sale in Top Shop.  The sound of the Thames Valley" according to Noris Zeffirelli of Cryptic Promoter Monthly

THE CLEVER HANS
"Sassy post-rock gaze.Sexy times." is the considered opinion of Neville Passolini of Golf Snob quarterly

ROCKET KINGS
"New Indie Pop Kids on the block.Bitsnbobs of Sarah records.  Heavenley/The Flatmates/Shellys Children.Wonderful twee (that is not an insult)" so says Ronald Bertolucci of Salmon, Trout & Sea Trout

Another fine selection of beat combos for the enjoyment of us all courtesy of Velocity HQ and it looks just so:-

Saturday afternoon sees another YELLOW TEAPOT CAFE

Yellow Teapot is a family-friendly volunteer run cafe showcasing local artists' work as well as interesting books to browse, delicious homemade cakes and exotic teas to sample.

We're open from 1pm to 3pm and it's absolutely free!

And finally, Saturday evening and we bring you FIESTA LATINA

A fun and sociable dance night featuring a mix of Latin dances from tango to meringue, salsa to bachata and all the stops in between (La Rueda is a speciality). Very friendly evening in somewhere that could have been lifted straight out of Cuba. Come and enjoy some hot Latin rhythms.

We'll be open at 9pm and it'll cost you a paltry £6 on the door to get in

That’s everything for another week, just to remind you that we are, as always, at 30 Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2ST (If you pop it into your satnav or Google, we shall magically appear!)