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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Essex Arms
The Essex Arms is a grassroots music venue in Brentwood, Brentwood. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Essex Arms books Blues, Indie, Punk, Rock, Tribute acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Brentwood venue directory.
The Essex Arms is a character pub and grassroots live music venue at 14 Warley Hill, Brentwood, Essex (CM14 5HA). Long known locally for its entertainment line-up, it hosts live bands, gigs and open-mic nights in its 'SX'/Seaxe bar, alongside blues jams, quiz nights, jive-swing dance classes, karaoke and tribute acts. Promoters such as JAR (Just Another Rebellion) run regular multi-band original-music nights here featuring high-voltage rock'n'roll and punk-leaning acts, with tickets typically £10-£20. There's a patio beer garden, Marlowe's burgers and a private function room. Contact 01277 201164. (Note: imported as 'Watford' with an Ember Inns Watford website - both incorrect; the source listing and JAR gigs are at the Brentwood Essex Arms.)
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10 Warley Hill, Brentwood, Brentwood, CM14 5HA
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The Essex Arms books Blues, Indie, Punk, Rock, Tribute. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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10 Warley Hill, Brentwood, Brentwood, CM14 5HA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Brentwood venues nearby.
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