Squash Blossom presents Americana artist Bobby Lee at CHIp on Saturday 11th November, with support from Ead Wood.

Doors open 6pm with a DJ set.

Bobby Lee trades in a wide screen brand of cosmic country-folk, full of space and pawn shop guitars. There are touches of JJ Cale’s analogue Americana, the swampy groove of Tony Joe White and Richard Thompson’s sinewy, modal guitar work. Amps hum in the warm afternoon sun, kids and dogs snooze on the grass and broken drum machines keep time with the universe…

Bobby released his debut album, Shakedown in Slabtown, in August 2020, on his own Natural Histories imprint, which Mojo Magazine described as “word of mouth sensation amongst discerning heads.” It was swiftly followed by Origin Myths in March 2021, released on the legendary Tompkins Square Records, becoming album of the week on Huey Morgan’s 6Music show and gaining support from BBC’s Late Junction, No Depression, The Guardian, NTS and WFMU. His collaboration, “Walking With Trees”, a collaboration with Mia Doi Todd, was released in September 2021 via Re:Warm. His third album Endless Skyways was released June 2023 via Tompkins Square.

“Heady instrumental vignettes of imagined scenes and moods….an erudite and electrifying ripper” **** Mojo Magazine
“a spiritual guide for the contemporary ultra-heady Americana jam cult, delivers a defining culmination of his signature cosmic farmstead choogle” New Commute

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Bring along your clothes or household items that need mending, teach and learn mending techniques, share skills and discover new ones. We are in the centre of town with some great fabric and hardware shops locally. We all want to know how to make do and mend more. CHIp is looking for more people to support and lead this session so please pop in or drop us a line at hello@chipcic.co.uk if you know someone who can help.

Every Saturday afternoon we have a film club at CHIp, it's like a book club where we watch a film chosen by Ed and we come together every week to discuss it. The films are recommended each week, or posted on our social media accounts @chipcic We also have a general movie quiz to test your knowledge against the resident film buffs. And a new feature... FILM FIGHTS! A debating group where contestants must argue why their answer to a subjective movie question is the right answer. All for the grand prize or bragging rights. So come along and geek out with us.

@mendacitypoetry every Friday at CHIp #communityhubipswich

From 2pm til 4pm 47 St Nicholas St Ipswich

Bring your poetry to read or come to listen.

#poetry #mendacity #mendacitypoetry #meetup #freeevents #ipswich #hipswich #ipswichisawesome #creativespace #emptyshops #communityhub

Come and paint at CHIp. Regan Roberts is here every Friday morning, you can bring your own paints or use ours. It’s a quiet and very chill group, with a gentle atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Regan also hosts a Monday evening painting group, entry £5 + booking fee. Keep an eye on our socials for ticket links.

Bring along your clothes or household items that need mending, teach and learn mending techniques, share skills and discover new ones. We are in the centre of town with some great fabric and hardware shops locally. We all want to know how to make do and mend more. CHIp is looking for more people to support and lead this session so please pop in or drop us a line at hello@chipcic.co.uk if you know someone who can help.

Craft projects each week led by CHIp traders Magda and Cheryl, from crochet to knitting, felting and embroidery. Bring your own materials or use some of ours for a donation.

Every Saturday afternoon we have a film club at CHIp, it's like a book club where we watch a film chosen by Ed and we come together every week to discuss it. The films are recommended each week, or posted on our social media accounts @chipcic We also have a general movie quiz to test your knowledge against the resident film buffs. And a new feature... FILM FIGHTS! A debating group where contestants must argue why their answer to a subjective movie question is the right answer. All for the grand prize or bragging rights. So come along and geek out with us.

A friendly drumming group for everyone from beginners to advanced percussionists. Some instruments provided or bring your own. We have neighbours so very loud drums are not advisable, there is a fantastic crew of people learning berimbau so come to share your skills or learn something new.

@mendacitypoetry every Friday at CHIp #communityhubipswich

From 2pm til 4pm 47 St Nicholas St Ipswich

Bring your poetry to read or come to listen.

#poetry #mendacity #mendacitypoetry #meetup #freeevents #ipswich #hipswich #ipswichisawesome #creativespace #emptyshops #communityhub

Come and paint at CHIp. Regan Roberts is here every Friday morning, you can bring your own paints or use ours. It’s a quiet and very chill group, with a gentle atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Regan also hosts a Monday evening painting group, entry £5 + booking fee. Keep an eye on our socials for ticket links.

This is a fantastic opportunity to share your ideas and perceptions of a given text each week. Spend time with new people discussing important issues and concepts about art, life and society. Some might call it philosophy, or cultural theory but led by the marvellous Rachel Davy all ideas are on the table. (art by Rachel Davy)

Bring along your clothes or household items that need mending, teach and learn mending techniques, share skills and discover new ones. We are in the centre of town with some great fabric and hardware shops locally. We all want to know how to make do and mend more. CHIp is looking for more people to support and lead this session so please pop in or drop us a line at hello@chipcic.co.uk if you know someone who can help.

Craft projects each week led by CHIp traders Magda and Cheryl, from crochet to knitting, felting and embroidery. Bring your own materials or use some of ours for a donation.

Every Saturday afternoon we have a film club at CHIp, it's like a book club where we watch a film chosen by Ed and we come together every week to discuss it. The films are recommended each week, or posted on our social media accounts @chipcic We also have a general movie quiz to test your knowledge against the resident film buffs. And a new feature... FILM FIGHTS! A debating group where contestants must argue why their answer to a subjective movie question is the right answer. All for the grand prize or bragging rights. So come along and geek out with us.

A friendly drumming group for everyone from beginners to advanced percussionists. Some instruments provided or bring your own. We have neighbours so very loud drums are not advisable, there is a fantastic crew of people learning berimbau so come to share your skills or learn something new.

@mendacitypoetry every Friday at CHIp #communityhubipswich

From 2pm til 4pm 47 St Nicholas St Ipswich

Bring your poetry to read or come to listen.

#poetry #mendacity #mendacitypoetry #meetup #freeevents #ipswich #hipswich #ipswichisawesome #creativespace #emptyshops #communityhub

Come and paint at CHIp. Regan Roberts is here every Friday morning, you can bring your own paints or use ours. It’s a quiet and very chill group, with a gentle atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Regan also hosts a Monday evening painting group, entry £5 + booking fee. Keep an eye on our socials for ticket links.

This is a fantastic opportunity to share your ideas and perceptions of a given text each week. Spend time with new people discussing important issues and concepts about art, life and society. Some might call it philosophy, or cultural theory but led by the marvellous Rachel Davy all ideas are on the table. (art by Rachel Davy)

Each week creative writers just starting out or published, come together to read and share their work. Let by Rita or Ed there’s often a mini writing excercise during the workshop. Bring something to read or just come to listen and write.

Bring along your clothes or household items that need mending, teach and learn mending techniques, share skills and discover new ones. We are in the centre of town with some great fabric and hardware shops locally. We all want to know how to make do and mend more. CHIp is looking for more people to support and lead this session so please pop in or drop us a line at hello@chipcic.co.uk if you know someone who can help.

Craft projects each week led by CHIp traders Magda and Cheryl, from crochet to knitting, felting and embroidery. Bring your own materials or use some of ours for a donation.

Every Saturday afternoon we have a film club at CHIp, it's like a book club where we watch a film chosen by Ed and we come together every week to discuss it. The films are recommended each week, or posted on our social media accounts @chipcic We also have a general movie quiz to test your knowledge against the resident film buffs. And a new feature... FILM FIGHTS! A debating group where contestants must argue why their answer to a subjective movie question is the right answer. All for the grand prize or bragging rights. So come along and geek out with us.

A friendly drumming group for everyone from beginners to advanced percussionists. Some instruments provided or bring your own. We have neighbours so very loud drums are not advisable, there is a fantastic crew of people learning berimbau so come to share your skills or learn something new.

@mendacitypoetry every Friday at CHIp #communityhubipswich

From 2pm til 4pm 47 St Nicholas St Ipswich

Bring your poetry to read or come to listen.

#poetry #mendacity #mendacitypoetry #meetup #freeevents #ipswich #hipswich #ipswichisawesome #creativespace #emptyshops #communityhub

Come and paint at CHIp. Regan Roberts is here every Friday morning, you can bring your own paints or use ours. It’s a quiet and very chill group, with a gentle atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to share your ideas and perceptions of a given text each week. Spend time with new people discussing important issues and concepts about art, life and society. Some might call it philosophy, or cultural theory but led by the marvellous Rachel Davy all ideas are on the table. (art by Rachel Davy)

Each week creative writers just starting out or published, come together to read and share their work. Let by Rita or Ed there’s often a mini writing excercise during the workshop. Bring something to read or just come to listen and write.

Every Saturday afternoon we have a film club at CHIp, it's like a book club where we watch a film chosen by Ed and we come together every week to discuss it. The films are recommended each week, or posted on our social media accounts @chipcic We also have a general movie quiz to test your knowledge against the resident film buffs. And a new feature... FILM FIGHTS! A debating group where contestants must argue why their answer to a subjective movie question is the right answer. All for the grand prize or bragging rights. So come along and geek out with us.