Clive Parker-Sharp is promising Rye one of the first live events post-lockdown

He will present his novel ConeBoy via readings and live acoustic music.

Part of a short tour promoting the book, and possibly one of the first post-lockdown live events in the country, it will offer a one-hour show, with Q&A and book-signing, at 7pm on Friday, July 10 at Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill.

“It’s a free event, so please be early to catch a seat!” said spokeswoman Mandy Sharp.

“The Members, Spizz Energi, and Athletico Spizz 80 are a few of the pioneering punk groups Clive Parker-Sharp has played with, and a founding member and songwriter in 80’s mega-band Big Country; also Jesus And Mary Chain spin-off The Expressway, as well collaborating with art-rocker Marshall Star.

“Clive’s first book The Box came out in 2012, now being adapted for TV. The new book, the semi-autobiographical work Coneboy, is teased out in spoken word and song by Clive and Marshall.

“Bring your own refreshments and follow government guidelines.”