The Acoustic Café is a twice monthly showcase taking place at The Newtown Pippin this week featuring purveyors of quality alternative folk noir rock and roll The Velveteen Orkestra, pianist and singer Mike Lemin performing original songs as well as some unusual cover versions, blues and roots from Paul Player, duo Nunk who will be performing for us for the first time and songs with a social conscience from He Fired First, starts 7.30pm, admission free, to book for dining go to  info@thenewtownpippin.com