I have been reading your web page and although I have been to the Lion Inn I did not realise that it had a real musical flavour to it, although I knew it had a grand piano.!!
Reading that you like to put on all kinds of music I wonder if you would be interested in an American band that will be over here in July to play the Americana Festival in Newark. They are The Amazing Rhythm Aces, a truly fantastic Country Rock Band who can also delve into the blues. I believe people have been begging the Americana to get this band back to the festival.
Although they play festivals their gigs can range from 100 to 300 people. Knowing what The Lion is like I am sure they would create a superb night.
They do have a website which is www.theaces.com and the guy you could contact would be Jeff[Stick]Davis and his site is Stick@theaces.com. I know Stick is looking to get some gigs for the band while they are over here.
I am in touch with Stick and he would not mind if I were to send you a sample cd if you wanted one.
I hope this might be of some interest to you
This band have ben around for years and are truly awesome!...just pick up a CD..the neville brothers rave over them..(So do litle feat!)..its a pity cause this calibre of band only come around once!!..this band have been huge in the states!..Merry xmas ...Don