Read on to find out about our up-coming events:
- Jazz night
- Acoustic night
- Shamanic Drumming
- Drumming Circle
- Flamenco Evening
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First Friday Jazz Club – Next one 2nd November
Professional bands playing every first Friday.
Doors open at 8pm for 8.30pm start. Tickets £10 on the door.
Licenced bar and coffee shop will be open.
Bands coming up…
November 2nd 2018
The Darktown Strutters who have appeared before.
http://www.darktownstrutters.co.uk/index.html
Foot-tapping fun with the Darktown Strutters!
This popular seven-piece band plays rumbustiuous good-time Dixieland jazz with energy and exuberance. They bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the traditional jazz scene with a formula which combines fun and entertainment with classic Dixieland in the Eddie Condon/Alex Welsh style.
The band is led by trumpeter Geoff Nichols. Hailed for his musical skills by Humphrey Littleton, Geoff has played with many of the jazz greats including his close friend Acker Bilk, and was a major figure in the 1950s traditional jazz revival, fronting the legendary Avon Cities Band for 50 years. He later led the celebrated Blue Notes band.
Also in the line-up is double gold disc pianist Colin Frechter. Colin has played with many top jazz bands but has also performed with numerous other artistes: The Four Tops, Brotherhood Of Man, Sacha Distel, Shakin’ Stevens, Elaine Paige, The Troggs, Des O’ Connor, Showaddywaddy, Joe Brown, The Bay City Rollers, Robbie Williams, Nazareth, Cilla Black, Tom Waite, Take That and Elton John – to name but a few!
The band has built up a devoted following in the South-West among people who like to tap their feet, laugh and enjoy a good night out.
Expect banter and humour – a great night’s entertainment!
Geoff Nichols (trumpet, tenor horn, vocals), Tony James (bass, vocals), Pete Middleton (clarinet), John Bradley (banjo, guitar and vocals), Colin Frechter (keyboard), Tony Mann (trombone, Sousaphone).
Trad jazz at its best!
December 7th 2018
The Jazz Detectives
Jesse Molins on guitar, Paul Lerwill on drums, Jules McDonald – vocals, Martin Henning on bass and Charlie Hearnshaw on sax and clarinet.
Seamless delivery from great musicians with cool vocals from Jules and a laid back but danceable vibe. Colour, texture, harmony – plus a few suprises – it was all there – liberally embellished with stunning guitar and sax solos from Jesse and Charlie.
Doors open at 8pm for 8.30pm start. Tickets £10 on the door.
Licenced bar and coffee shop will be open.
Every second Friday – Acoustic Night – 7.30 for 8pm
Join us for an evening of live music hosted by Jim Watts. Music sung and played by talented singers, musicians and songwriters – this in NOT an Open Mic so expect a high quality of music.
There will be a licensed bar and the cafe will be open for tea, coffee and soft drinks.
£4 per person – pay on the door.
Next date is 12th October 2018.
Every first Thursday starting – next one 1st November
Shamanic Drumming Group
7.30pm – 9.30pm with Keri Dedman-Manning
Join us for a nurturing and supportive drumming group. Drums can be provided. Cost £6 per session.
Drumming Circle every second Thursday
Next one 11th October and then 8th November.
Every second Thursday. £4 per session. All welcome! Bring a drum or use ours. Just come and have some rhythmic fun! This will just be a freestyle drumming session.
7pm – 8.30pm. Includes a cuppa!
Why drum?
Drumming is amazing and good for you! Research shows that it reduces tension, anxiety and stress, accelerates physical healing, and boosts the immune system . It also helps control chronic pain.
Flamenco Evening
Saturday 10th November
