London’s Rhythm ’n’ Blues scene of the 1960s would have been very different without Twickenham’s very own Downliners Sect, who formed in 1963 and went on to inherit the Rolling Stones’ West End residency.

Original members Don Craine and Keith Grant are joined by Del Dwyer and John O’Leary to take their uniquely brash brand of R&B back to where it all began this October.

  • Downliners Sect; Eel Pie Club at The Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ; October 16 Doors 8:30pm, music from 9:15pm; Tickets £12 (£10 members); call 07732 322610 or visit eelpieclub.com.