November 2005. The Inn on the Green was buzzing that night — freezing outside, weed drifting off the balcony, and that unmistakable feeling that something special was unfolding.

It wasn’t just another gig. It was a fundraiser for Prisoners Abroad, and the line-u

We had the pleasure of the one and only Howard Marks — Mr Nice — a man whose charm could fill any room. His stories, his grin, that slow Welsh drawl; you could feel the crowd hang on every word.

Howard helped a lot of people, including myself, for which I’ll always be grateful 🙏.
A true gentleman in every sense of the word — gone way too soon.

Then Alabama 3 Acoustic stripped it all back and still hit hard — raw, righteous, and real.

Next up, Lois Winstone (Ray Winstone’s daughter) and her band Crack Village tore through a set that left the room buzzing and the floor shaking.

The whole night was caught through the lens of Peter Adamc — every flash, every grin, every drop of sweat.

It was one of those nights that remind you why music matters — a mix of soul, solidarity, and a few misfits doing what they do best.

Author’s Note

Written by Tommy Kennedy IV — remembering the nights that made London tick.
For more stories, flashbacks, and tales from the underground, visit www.tommykennedyiv.com.

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Flashback to November 2005 at The Inn on the Green — a wild night with Howard Marks, Alabama 3, Lois Winstone, and the spirit of London’s underground.

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