# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Acoustic Thursdays at The Stage Door:  From The Workshop. Alex Askew, Djentleman Jon, Nick Holmes
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Attention, good people of Dartford and beyond! Prepare your ears and your drink-holding hands for yet another night of musical mayhem and poetic shenanigans at The Stage Door on Thursday, April 3rd. Yes, that's right — we're back with more talent than should legally be allowed in one theatre side boozer!

The musical menu includes From The Workshop (a punk rocker and his suitcase, a folk singer and her voice, creating beautiful harmonies and thought-provoking songs), the mesmerizing Alex Askew (a skilled songwriter and live performer with studio and camera experience, also known from his band Knights of Nevada), and the brilliant Djentleman Jon (a solo acoustic act blending heavy metal and grunge styles for a unique listening experience). Adding depth and dimension to the evening, seasoned local poet Nick Holmes will share his powerful words between sets, bringing his decades of experience from the poetry scene to our stage.

Doors open at 7:30pm, and yes -- admission is completely FREE! Come grab a drink, find a cozy spot, and immerse yourself in an evening of sound and syllables. Bring your friends, your enemies, or that person you've been meaning to have an awkward conversation with - nothing breaks the ice like live music and poetry!

Your plans for the first Thursday night of April? Sorted. You're welcome.

From The Workshop

Alternative folk duo From The Workshop is Helen Rosemary and Jonnie Temple, both based in Bromley.  Jonnie, with 20 years of punk rock and ska, had started to embark on a solo folk adventure. After 20 years of not singing, Helen wanted to give it some and it turned out she was quite good after all (thank goodness).

Initially the idea of doing an acoustic alternative rock covers project seemed a novel idea, until Jonnie invited Helen to sing an original song that was close to both their hearts.  "Call Me Your Home" gave Helen her confidence and in doing so, she found her true voice. They began to work together, developing harmonies for Jonnie’s originals, capturing the hearts and stomachs of those who dared to listen.  

From The Workshop are continuously evolving, writing and performing original foot-stomping folk songs and heartfelt ballads, with themes reflecting their lives.

Jonnie brings his influences from a range of artists such as Show of Hands, Chris Cornell, Frank Turner, and Bayside, while Helen draws on musical theatre alongside a love of Radiohead, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell and Miranda Sykes, together crafting a unique blend of alternative/contemporary folk.
https://officialftw.com/

Alex Askew

Alex is a songwriter and live performer who has had experience in the studio and in front of a camera. Alex has also been involved in media campaigns on TV, radio and more. When not performing solo, Alex also performs in his band Knights of Nevada as well as a few other local acts.

Djentleman Jon

International Man of Misery! Djentleman Jon is a solo acoustic act blending heavy metal and grunge styles for a unique listening experience! He is to date the only acoustic act to perform at Metal to the Masses and win a qualifying heat!

Nick Holmes

Nick Holmes is a seasoned local poet whose writing journey began in his teenage years. A veteran of the poetry scene, Nick was a regular performer at the renowned Poetry Café in Covent Garden, London during the 1980s, and again from 2010 until the pandemic interrupted live performances.

In recent years, Nick has become a familiar voice in Gravesend's vibrant poetry community, frequently sharing his work at The Three Daws and The Mole Hole. His poetry explores diverse themes including history, nature and environmental concerns, gender and sexuality, keen observations of everyday life, and the complexities of human relationships.

Nick's distinctive style draws inspiration from literary giants such as Charles Bukowski, Sylvia Plath, and Isaac Rosenberg, while maintaining his own authentic voice that resonates with audiences across generations.



Poster artwork by Martin Crawford/

Organised by Daftpop Sounds

Daftpop Sounds is a Kent based music and events label founded in Beijing, China which focuses on bringing sounds and experiences off the beaten track to new audiences. As a label Daftpop shares exciting new music from around the world through digital releases, CDs, vinyl, cassette tapes, and events, and also offers small batch tape duplication and lathe cut vinyl to other labels and artists, with clients spanning everything from folk and indie pop to black metal. In terms of events the Unicat Attack! live electronic music/DJ parties is the brand’s flagship event, while previous productions include China’s edition of International Cassette Store Day and the multimedia immersive event series Shining Dimensions.

https://www.daftpopculture.com/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dartford/acoustic-thursdays-at-the-stage-door-from-the-workshop-alex-askew-djentleman-jon-nick-holmes/200027987926950
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, music, workshops, performances, live-music, theatre, trips-adventures, parties, pop
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Dartford
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Stage Door Public House
- **lat**: 51.445530333334
- **long**: 0.21661801999957
- **full address**: The Stage Door Public House, 37 Hythe Street, Dartford, DA1 1BE, United Kingdom,Dartford

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Acoustic Thursdays at The Stage Door:  From The Workshop. Alex Askew, Djentleman Jon, Nick Holmes being held?
  - **A:** Acoustic Thursdays at The Stage Door:  From The Workshop. Alex Askew, Djentleman Jon, Nick Holmes takes place on Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm at The Stage Door Public House, 37 Hythe Street, Dartford, DA1 1BE, United Kingdom,Dartford.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Acoustic Thursdays at The Stage Door:  From The Workshop. Alex Askew, Djentleman Jon, Nick Holmes is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dartford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Acoustic Thursdays at The Stage Door:  From The Workshop. Alex Askew, Djentleman Jon, Nick Holmes sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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