City of Derry Jazz Festival 2014 programme

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Contents

Festival Information Welcome New in 2014 Festival Favourites Must See Events Festival Highlights Listings: Thursday 1st May Listings: Friday 2nd May Listings: Saturday 3rd May Listings: Sunday 4th May Listings: Monday 5th May Workshops Accomodation

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Information Website www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com Event Line Tel: (028) 7137 6545 Accommodation & Weekend Breaks Tel: (028) 7126 3511 Flight Information Tel : (028) 7181 0784 www.cityofderryairport.com Press Office Tel: (028) 7137 6504 Email jazz@derrycity.gov.uk This document is available upon request in a number of formats including large print, Braille, PDF, audiocassette and minority languages.

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Music City welcomes you to Jazz 2014 It’s hard to believe that it’s 13 years

since the first notes of the City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival sounded back in 2001. Now the five day music extravaganza is a permanent fixture in the social calendar, attracting over 35,000 visitors annually for the biggest celebration of music in Northern Ireland.

2014 is a significant year for all things musical in the North West, as Derry’s Music City programme continues to nurture, inspire and champion local talent, following on from our hugely successful year as City of Culture in 2013.

This year’s Speakeasy theme tips a nod to the past when music was enjoyed behind closed doors, with covert late night underground events, glamorous costumes and exciting new sounds.

Nowadays we prefer to put our performers on a pedestal, showcasing some of the finest musical talents in the business, from Carmen Ghia and the Hotrods to Ricky Cool and the In Crowd.

Don’t miss the chance to experience Derry hospitality at its very best, with the finest live acts from far and wide taking to the stage in over 60 venues, as pubs, clubs, cafés, hotels and even 3

schools, throw open their doors for a truly LegenDerry welcome.

As always event sponsors Diageo allow us to bring you even more top quality free entertainment at a whole host of venues throughout the city; jump on the free Guinness Jazz Trail and enjoy a weekend jam-packed with sheer unadulterated entertainment.

NEW IN 2014 This year as always the festival will

shine the spotlight on some of the brightest new names on the music scene. The programme for 2014 features a diverse range of talent, including some of the most formidable figures in jazz, blues, folk, rock – and even traditional music.

Adding another music genre to the programme this year, folk fans will be thrilled to catch Kate Rusby at the Millennium Forum, whose stunning voice has earned her the title of the “Barnsley Nightingale”. The star of all the best national folk festivals, Kate’s outstanding talent has been acknowledged with a much coveted Mercury Music Prize nomination.

Sharing the Forum bill this year will be the talented Stephen James, who brings his unique one man show to the city to tell the story of popular 60’s singing legend Frankie Valli. This “Jersey Boys” style performance will have you dancing in the aisles, as James brings the music of the 60’s to life.

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NEW IN 2014

Adding some pizzazz to the

proceedings is the inimitable Ricky Cool and the In Crowd, who will be taking to the stage at various venues over the weekend.

Ricky has had a colourful career working with big names such as Robert Plant before joining The Big Town Playboys, which began his long-term partnership with Andy Silvester of Savoy Brown and Chicken Shack. One of the hottest front men in the business, Ricky now leads the band who have toured with such greats as the legendary Jerry Lee Lewis.

For traditional music fans the festival introduces two of the most progressive bands on the contemporary trad scene.

Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin hosts a night of jazz-infused folk and traditional music 5

featuring critically-acclaimed bands

Kan & Buille, brought together in an

exclusive line-up for this year’s City of Derry Jazz Festival.

A real highlight of this year’s festival is the return of the Glenn Miller Orchestra who will bring their unique sound to the impressive Corinthian Ballroom at the City Hotel, Saturday 3rd May. Or for something totally different, slip on your best dress and enjoy the sultry sounds of a bygone era under the cover of darkness, as the Playhouse Speakeasy Bar opens its doors to a top secret session each night. Enjoy live music in a sumptuous setting and all the atmosphere of a real prohibition era venue - just make sure you remember the secret password!

NEW IN 2014

Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th may Experience the excitement of the prohibition era and enjoy jam sessions and live performances in a sumptuous 1920’s style Speakeasy Club setting. Obtain the secret password to gain access to a night of forbidden fun. Dance the night away to some fabulous music whilst enjoying a variety of “Prohibition” cocktails. .............................................................

Time: 10pm Admission: £1

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Festival Favourites Each year the festival welcomes back

some familiar faces who over the years have helped to make the City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival the biggest and best event of its kind in the country. Music fans flock to catch their regular festival favourites, with bands returning year on year for the warm welcome, great craic and first rate hospitality. And this year is no different, with a programme brimming with talent from all over the globe.

Jazz aficionados will be queuing up once again to hear the soulful sounds of Dana Masters and her band who make a welcome return this year, adding a touch of class to the festival with their sultry renditions of old classics.

If you prefer your entertainment served up with more oomph, then fans of retro rockabilly will be delighted to see the return of Carmen Ghia and the Hotrods, whose high octane performances have venues packed to the rafters every year.

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Other acts revisiting the Derry jazz

scene this year are the fantastic Oo Bop Sh’Bam, who will be tiring out the crowds with their lively set. They will be joined by royal revellers the Kings of Rhythm who never fail to get the crowds going, and Ska legends Ska Beats.

They share the billing with the cream of the local jazz scene led by Derry’s own father of jazz Gay McIntyre, who has been entertaining music lovers in the North West for over 60 years. Two of the most talented musicians to hail from Ireland, Paul McIntyre and David Lyttle will also be adding to the local talent quota.

Add to the programme the Blues Katz, TV favourites the Jive Aces and the Jiveoholics and you have a festival lineup to remember – all you have to do is pick your favourites!

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must see Events Thursday 1st May

Mayor’s Charity Event The Jazz festivities swing into action on Thursday with an opening party to remember, featuring three of the best acts to grace the programme. On Thursday the dynamic Derry Soulseekers, will be joined by festival favourites Oo-Bop Sh’Bam and Jiveoholics for a musical celebration embracing blues, jump, jive, swing and rhythm that will have you dancing the night away.

All proceeds from this event will go towards the Mayor’s annual charity fund in aid of Macmillan Cancer Research. ....................................................................................

Venue: Tyrconnell Suite, Tower Hotel Time: 8pm Admission: £5 in aid of MacMillan Cancer Research Tickets available from Tower Hotel: (028) 7137 1000

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must see Events Saturday 3rd May

Glenn Miller Jazz Ball Live in the Corinthian ballroom

Despite his untimely death at the age of 40, Glenn Miller is remembered today for the beloved music he produced. These songs included classic swing sensations like “In the Mood,” “A String of Pearls,” “Little Brown Jug” and “Moonlight Serenade.”

Though the Big Band era has passed his music still holds the same allure today that it did during his life. The melodies and sounds of the Glenn Miller Orchestra charm audiences of all ages.

On Saturday May 3rd its only fitting that the Corinthian Ballroom at the City Hotel takes on a truly 40s theme as the Glenn Miller legacy lives on. Support is provided by The Jive Aces. ...............................

Venue: City Hotel Time: support 9pm main act 11.30pm Tickets: £10.00

available from the City Hotel: (028) 7136 5800

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must see Events Sunday 4th May

Festival Finale featuring The Puppini Sisters supported by The Jive Aces & Jaydee Brass Band

It’s time to don your best threads, put your dancing shoes on and throw some impressive shapes at the Festival Finale. Headline act at the festival finale is the globally renowned swing-pop trio, the Puppini Sisters, who celebrate the sounds and fashions of the 1930s-40s in true classic style with their close vocal harmonies and synchronised moves, combining their own arrangements of old classics, jazzy reinventions of rock hits, and self-penned original songs. ..........................................................

Venue: Da Vinci’s Hotel Time: 8pm Tickets: £12.50 available from Da Vinci’s Hotel: (028) 7127 9111

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Festival Highlights Thursday 1st May

Anthony Strong Since releasing his debut major label album in 2013, Anthony has been featured on the front page of France’s biggest daily newspaper Le Figaro, performed to millions live on German television and been described by the British press as “a major talent hotly tipped to take his place in the retro-contemporary jazz pantheon alongside Jamie Cullum and Michael Bublé.” In November 2013 his debut release reached #1 on the US iTunes Jazz Charts. .........................................................

Venue: Spiegeltent, guildhall sq.

Time: 10pm Admission: £5 tickets Available from playhouse (028) 7126 8027

Thursday 1st May

The Jive Aces

supported by The Red Stripe Band Join Festival regulars the Jive Aces and the Red Stripe Band for an evening of lively fun, live in the Grillroom. ........................................

Venue: Da Vinci’s Hotel Time: red stripe band 9.30pm the jive aces 11.30pm Admission: Free

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Festival Highlights Friday 2nd May

Kate Rusby Of all the stars in Folk Music’s wondrous firmament, few shine as brightly as Yorkshire’s Kate Rusby.

A remarkable interpretive singer, Kate’s soulful vocals resonate with the wistful beauty of an earthbound angel. ....................................................

Venue: The Millennium Forum Time: 8pm Tickets: £20.50 available from the Millennium Forum Box Office: (028) 7126 4455 www.millenniumforum.co.uk

Friday 2nd May

Brass Impact Big Band One of Scotland’s favorite music acts, Brass Impact –- play an eclectic mix of jazz, motown, big band and modern day music.

Their old style arrangements of contemporary favourites are a guaranteed draw for music fans of all ages. .....................................................

Venue: WATERSIDE THEATRE Time: 8.30pm Tickets: £5

available from The Waterside Theatre Box Office: (028) 7131 4000

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Friday 2nd May

Gypsy Folk Klub presents

Jazz Festival Special The North Strand Kontra Band

(Dublin) The North Strand Kontra Band is a seven piece instrumental ensemble who play a mix of original and traditional material.

Balkan Alien Sound (Derry)

Balkan Alien Sound are a high octane, dance driven seven piece folk fusion group that offer a melting pot of Irish, Klezmer, Gypsy and Balkan stylings in their own original sound.

Gypsy Disko

International mix of contemporary world, roots, folk and jazz between sets from Gypsy Folk Radio DJ. ...............................................

Venue: Sandinos Time: 9pm Admission: ÂŁ7 information available from (028) 7130 9297

Friday 2nd May

Dana Masters & the Masters of Jazz Dana Masters is a powerful Soul / Gospel / Jazz vocalist from Columbia, Ohio who now resides in Belfast where she performs regularly with renowned jazz musicians Linley Hamilton, David Howell, Scott Flannigan, Carl Harvey and Steve Davis. She is a considerable force in the local Jazz scene and will be for some time. ........................................................

Venue: The Playhouse Time: 8pm Tickets: ÂŁ5 available from The Playhouse Box Office: (028) 7126 8027 14

Festival Highlights

SATURDAY 3RD MAY

Paul McIntyre Trio and Special Guests

Festival regular Paul McIntyre returns to the Playhouse with special guest Gay McIntyre, Dave Fleming on Double Bass and Myles Drennan on Drums. For an afternoon of classical jazz music this is a show not to be missed. Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. .......................................................

Venue: The Playhouse Time: 3pm Tickets: £5 available from The Playhouse Box Office (028) 7126 8027

SATURDAY 3RD MAY

David Lyttle Trio Hot Press magazine describes David Lyttle as ‘a one-man industry’ for his work as a performer, writer, producer and record label owner. Lyttle appears at the festival this year with his trio featuring teenage guitar star Andreas Varady, who he discovered and began mentoring at age twelve. ......................................

Venue: The Playhouse Time: 8pm Tickets: £5 available from The Playhouse Box Office (028) 7126 8027

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SATURDAY 3RD MAY

DLD Second Line Jazz Performance It’s time to step up and step out on Shipquay Street for the DLD Second Line Jazz Parade. Second line street performances have always been connected to New Orleans, traditionally referred to as the birthplace of the Jazz. ...........................................

Venue: City Centre Time: 1pm Information Available from: (028)

7126 8027

SATURDAY 3RD MAY

An Evening with Anne Tracey & Friends Jazz with a twist!

Anne Tracey, along with friends and family present an eclectic mix of music and song. With performances by local, national and international singers and musicians, Anne promises an unforgettable, exciting musical event. .............................................

Venue: HOLYWELL, 8 - 14 Bishop Street Time: 8pm Admission: ÂŁ8 Payable at door of venue 16

Festival Highlights SATURDAY 3RD MAY

Kyle Eastwood Kyle is a universally respected musician having made a name for himself in the music industry with a sound that resonates with swing, groove and funk overtones (talent obviously doesn’t grow far from the tree as his Dad is actor Clint Eastwood). A virtuoso bassist on electric and upright as well as a talented composer with a keen ear for great tunes as well as the subtleties of modern jazz, he is right at the forefront of the contemporary scene, having chosen to immerse himself in the music he loves. ...................................

Venue: SPIEGELTENT, Guildhall SQ Time: 7.30pm tickets: ÂŁ8

AVAILABLE FROM THE PLAYHOUSE (028) 7126 8027

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an cultúrlann presents

SATURDAY 3RD MAY

Kan & Buille Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin hosts a night of jazz-infused folk and traditional music with two of the most progressive bands on the scene Kan & Buille, brought together in an exclusive line-up for this year’s City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival.

Kan are one of the leading lights on the UK & Irish folk scene – a trad-fusion quartet breaking new ground by marrying their folk heritage with contemporary and jazz sensibilities. Buille was formed in 2004 by Armagh born brothers Niall and Caoimhín Vallely, along with Paul Meehan and Brian Morrissey as a vehicle to perform a body of new music composed by Niall. The music was based on traditional forms but freely borrowed stylistic elements from various genres including jazz, blues, Eastern European music and contemporary classical music ...........................................................

Venue: an Cultúrlann Time: 9pm Tickets: £10.00 available from an Cultúrlann: (028) 7136 5800 18

Festival Highlights sunday 4th may

The Frankie Valli Story Introducing The Frankie Valli Story - A OneMan “Jersey Boys” style show, brilliantly sewn together chronologically by American narrator Stephen James, aided cleverly by video projection. ....................................................

Venue: The Millennium Forum Time: 8pm Tickets: £12.50, £15, £17.50 available from Millennium Forum Box Office: (028) 7126 4455

Sunday 4th May

Paul McIntyre Trio and special guests Experience an evening of high class jazz entertainment with the Paul McIntyre Trio with special guests Gay McIntyre on Alto Sax and Richie Buckley on tenor saxophone, also featuring Dave Fleming on Double Bass and Myles Drennan on Drums. This ever popular show has become a must for regular festival goers. ......................................

Venue: The Playhouse Time: 5pm Tickets: £5 available from The Playhouse Box Office: (028) 7126 8027

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SUNDAY 4TH MAY

The Rumble Club - Sandinos with very special guests

Carmen Ghia & the Hot Rods and ‘Jamboree’ Gerry Robinson Listen up Kats and Kittens! Beatnik Dan and Hot Rod Todd will be transforming Sandinos venue into the jumpin’, jivin’ and wailin’ den of inequity that is THE RUMBLE CLUB. Also on the bill Jazz Festival favourites, Carmen Ghia and the Hot Rods. The lovely Miss Carmen and the boys will be on fire with their own brand of rockin, boppin and swingin ear candy that’ll get your toes a-tappin and your bones a-shakin.

And if that’s not enough for you, there’s also the Legenderry rockabilly dj ‘Jamboree’ Gerry Robinson to look forward to. With Big Gerry on the wheels of steel you are guaranteed all thriller with no filler! So make a date and don’t be late.

Dust off those dancin’ shoes and be there! ...............................................

Venue: Sandinos Time: 8pm Admission: £8 available from Sandinos 028 7130 9297

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Festival Highlights

SUNDAY 4TH MAY

James Huish & Michael Bublé Tribute James Huish was born to sing. A true veteran of musical theatre James has starred in numerous productions from Grease to West Side Story, not to mention West End concerts of Miss Saigon and Les Miserables. Having left behind his theatre roots, don’t miss the chance to catch his jazz and swing classics when he makes his return to this year’s festival. ...........................................

Venue: Waterfoot Hotel Time: 9pm Tickets: £10 available from the Waterfoot Hotel: (028) 7134 5500

SUNDAY 4TH MAY

The Housem8’s Popular local band the Housem8’s take to the stage at the Everglades Hotel.

These talented musicians are a hugely entertaining live act who interact with their audience ensuring the dance floor is always full and jiggling. For this year’s Jazz Festival the band will be joined by an additional 4 piece brass section. ...............................................

Venue: Everglades Hotel Time: 9pm Tickets: £5 available from the Everglades hotel (028) 7132 1066 21

SUNDAY 4TH MAY

Bennigan’s Jazz Club

Derry’s year-round jazz club

Meilana Gillard Quintet (USA)

6pm - 7.30pm

A Graduate of New York’s highly acclaimed New School, Meilana has performed at major festivals around the world. Not only is she a highly acclaimed tenor saxophonist, she is also a very fine vocalist and composer.

John Leighton featuring Cleveland Watkiss 9pm - late

The man behind Derry’s weekly Jazz club. The show will feature music from his upcoming album and some tracks from his recent release Dramatic Life. He is in fine company with multi award winning vocalist Cleveland Watkiss. Performing with artists as diverse as Wynton Marsalis, Bob Dylan and Bjork, Watkiss was recently described by the Evening Standard as ‘Best male Jazz singer in Britain’. ........................................

Venue: Bennigans bar Time: 6pm Admission: Free

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Festival Highlights

SUNDAY 4TH MAY

“Under the Boardwalk” Celebrating 50 Years of The Drifters Live in the Corinthian Ballroom, City Hotel “Under the Boardwalk,” is a celebration of the Drifters music spanning over 50 years and will feature all the hits in a two hour spectacular trip down memory lane with Gillie Leroy Jones and his band .

The guys are no strangers to Ireland and have carved out a niche in the market for some ten years as one of the leading Drifters tribute acts playing the circuit. Backed with the legendary Memphis Groove, a band of passionate musicians that need no introduction locally. Derry men Jim Whiteside and Colum Arbuckle are joined on stage with Plunkett Mc Combe and a full brass section. ..........................................................................................

Venue: City Hotel Time: support 9.30pm main act 11pm Tickets: £10.00 available from the City Hotel: (028) 7136 5800 23

SUNDAY 4TH MAY

Curtis Stigers We are hugely excited to welcome multi-platinum selling singer, saxophonist, producer and songwriter CURTIS STIGERS to the festival hot off the launch of his newest album, ‘Hooray for Love’.

Since 2001 Curtis Stigers has firmly stamped his name in Jazz circles with 7 albums out so far and many awards under his belt. In 2003 his album “You Inspire Me” was the London Times´ ‘Jazz Album of the Year’, in 2007 Stigers was named ‘Jazz Artist of the Year’ by BBC Radio 2, and in 2010 Stigers won the German Jazz Echo in the category ‘Best International Male Jazz Singer’. He has performed at most major jazz festivals and iconic jazz clubs around the world and is a regular at concert halls on both sides of the Atlantic. We will also be hoping to hear a few songs from the early years when Curtis first appeared on the scene in the early 90s with hit songs ‘I Wonder Why’ and ‘You´re all that Matters to Me’.

“An artist of genuine class and laconic charm” The Guardian “A Rockin’ Jazzman” New York Times Appearing at The Jazz Spiegeltent, with only 300 tickets available, this is a one off opportunity to get up close and personal and experience an evening to remember with this acclaimed artist. Support provided by Mission Impossible. ..........................................................

Venue: Spiegeltent, guildhall sq Time: Support 6pm Main Act 7.30pm tickets: £12.50 available from the playhouse box office: (028) 7126 8027 24

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thursday 1st may _____________________ Harry Connolly Band Foyleside Shopping Centre 2pm 028 7137 7575

_____________________ Calgach Singers

_____________________ Open Mic

_____________________ Victoria Geelan

hosted by Kevin Rotherham Castle Bar 9pm 028 7136 0177

_____________________ The Weekends

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Foyleside Shopping Centre 6pm 028 7137 7575

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The Ice Wharf 10pm 028 7127 6610

_____________________ Red Stripe Band

Da Vinci’s Bar 9.30pm 028 7127 9111

_____________________ Harry Connolly Band 9.30pm

The City Hotel 028 7136 5800

Derry Soulseekers Mayor’s Charity Event

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Tower Hotel 8pm 028 7137 1000 £5 Admission in aid of MacMillan Cancer Research

_____________________ Mind Benders Karma Restaurant 8pm 028 7137 3656

_____________________ Ursula McHugh Café Del Mondo 9pm 028 7136 6877

Gweedore Bar 10pm 028 7126 3513

_____________________ Kings of Rhythm

_____________________ Dave Martin Saffron 7.30pm 028 7126 0532

Bennigans Bar 10pm 028 7126 1119

The Roaring 40’s The Metro 10pm 028 7126 7401

_____________________ Gary Curran Jack’s Bar 10pm 028 7126 7267

_____________________ Bobbie Harvey Jiveoholics Mayor’s Charity Event Tower Hotel 9.30pm 028 7137 1000 £5 Admission in aid of MacMillan Cancer Research

Grand Central 10pm 028 7141 8920

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The Bentley Bar 10pm 028 7137 1665

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_____________________ Frankie & Ian Molly’s Cafe 1pm 028 7136 9128

Oisin Cannon & Oisin Cannon & Thumpin Jellyfish Masons Bar 10pm 028 7136 0177

_____________________ The Pontius Pilots Dungloe Bar 10.45pm 028 7126 7716

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_____________________ Jive Aces Foyleside Shopping Centre 3pm 028 7137 7575

_____________________ John & Fiona Trotter Tower Hotel 3pm 028 7137 1000

_____________________ Jon Ross & Friends

Sandwich Co. (Diamond) 4pm 028 7137 0751

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_____________________ Morgan O’Kane Sandinos 5pm 028 7130 9297

_____________________ Harry Connolly Band Tower Hotel 5pm 028 7137 1000

_____________________ Declan McLaughlin & The High Flats Masons Bar 5.30pm 028 7136 0177

_____________________ Bourbon Swing Band Grand Central 6pm 028 7141 8920

_____________________ Phyllis Curran Foyleside Shopping Centre 6pm 028 7137 7575

Oo-bop-sh’bam Mayor’s Charity Event Tower Hotel 11pm 028 7137 1000 £5 Admission in aid of MacMillan Cancer Research

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_____________________ Derry Jazz Quartet City Hotel 4.30pm 028 7136 5800

_____________________ Lee Hedley Band Da Vinci’s Bar 5pm 028 7127 9111

_____________________ Jim McDermott & Friends Jive Aces

Da Vinci’s Bar 11pm 028 7127 9111

River Inn 5pm 028 7136 7463

Ronnie Greer Hammond Organ Trio Bennigans Bar 6pm 028 7126 1119

_____________________ Noella Hutton Sooty Olive 7pm 028 7134 6040

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_____________________ Greggi G & His Crazy Gang

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Dana Masters

Ricky Cool City Hotel 9pm 028 7136 5800

The City Hotel 7pm 028 7136 5800

_____________________ R Paul Timberquay 7pm 028 7137 0020

_____________________ Benny Browne Saffron 7:30pm 028 7126 0532

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The Playhouse 8pm 028 7126 8027 £5 Admission

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Gabriel Pascal Blake Masons Bar 7:30pm 028 7136 0177

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Balkan Alien Sound Sandinos Bar 9pm 028 7130 9297 £7 Admission

_____________________ Rebecca Harkin Trio

_____________________ Gerard Bradley Quartet & Joan Talbot Everglades Hotel 8pm 028 7132 1066

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Kate Rusby

Millennium Forum 8pm 028 7126 4455 £20.50 Admission

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Café Del Mondo 9pm 028 7136 6877

_____________________ Glen Rosborough Band Masons Bar 9pm 028 7136 0177

_____________________ Wild Kings of Rhythm Karma Restaurant 8pm 028 7137 3656

_____________________ Jazz Talk Grand Central 8pm 028 7141 8920

____________________ Dave Martin Custom House 8pm 028 7137 3366 27

Clarendon Bar 10pm 028 7136 3705

Brass Impact Band Waterside Theatre 8:30pm 028 7131 4000 £5 Admission

_____________________ Portobello Da Vinci’s Grillroom 9pm 028 7127 9111

_____________________ Derry Soulseekers Collon Bar 10pm 028 7136 7877

_____________________ Cat Scratch Fever Monico Bar 10pm 028 7126 3121

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_____________________ Gary Curran Pitchers Wine Bar 10pm 028 7135 2222

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_____________________ The Pontius Pilots O’Diochans Bar 10pm 028 7136 6532

_____________________ The Odd Couple Argyle Bar 10pm 028 7126 4248

_____________________ The Ska Beats Blue Katz

Metro 10pm 028 7126 4905

_____________________ Sensation Downeys Bar 10pm 028 7126 0820

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River Inn 10pm 028 7136 7463

_____________________ Red Stripe Band The Delacroix 10pm 028 7126 2990

_____________________ Emma Breslin Badgers Bar 10pm 028 7136 3306

_____________________ Mark Black & the Trips The Magnet 10pm 028 7135 4497

_____________________ Jive Aces The Bentley 10pm 028 7137 1665

_____________________ Declan McLaughlin & The High Flats Park Bar 10pm 028 7126 4674

_____________________ Horizon Campbells Bar 10pm 028 71312949

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_____________________ Oisin Cannon & Thumpin Jellyfish The Ritz Bar 10pm 028 7134 2421

_____________________ Grianne Duffy Band

Oo-bop-sh’bam

White Horse Hotel 10pm 028 7186 0606

The Ice Wharf 10pm 028 7127 6610

_____________________ The Nooks

_____________________ King Rat Anchor Inn 10pm 028 7136 8601

_____________________ Palais Swing Band Gweedore 10pm 028 7137 2138

Carmen Ghia & the Hotrods

Tower Hotel 10pm 028 7137 1000

_____________________ Undercover The Derby Bar 10pm 028 7136 1635

Phoenix Bar 10pm 028 7126 8978

_____________________ Darryl Hendricks Brunswick Superbowl (Martha’s Vineyard) 10pm 028 7137 1999

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_____________________ Big Tim’s Karaoke

_____________________ Jiveoholics

_____________________ Andrew Monk

_____________________ Harry Connolly Band

_____________________ Ronnie Greer Blues Band

_____________________ DLD Second Line Jazz Performance

Castle Bar 10pm 028 7136 0177

Tinney’s Bar 10.30pm 028 7136 2091

_____________________ Gerald i2

Da Vinci’s Bar 11pm 028 7127 9111

Grand Central 11pm 028 7126 7826

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Tower Hotel 12.30pm 028 7137 1000

City Centre 1pm 028 7126 8027

_____________________ Martin John

Masons Bar 10.30pm 028 7136 0177

Da Vinci’s Bar 1pm 028 7127 9111

Tracey’s Bar 10:45pm 028 7126 9700

Molly’s Café 1pm 028 7136 9128

_____________________ Frankie & Ian

_____________________ Jaywalkers _____________________ The Roaring 40’s

Mindbenders Duo

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Dungloe Bar 10:45pm 028 7126 7716

The Rocking Chair 11pm 028 7128 1200

_____________________ Michael Watters Duo Grand Central 1pm 028 7126 7826

_____________________ Phyllis Curran Saffron 2pm 028 7126 0532

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Paddy Sherlock & Les Swinging Lovers City Hotel 11pm 028 7136 5800

_____________________ The Weekends Jack’s Bar 11pm 028 7126 7267

Triggerman Masons Bar 12 midnight 028 7136 0177

Jim McDermott & friends Badgers Bar 3pm 028 7136 3306

_____________________ Jazz Ladds The City Hotel 2pm 028 7136 5800

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Café Jazz Project Foyleside Shopping Centre 3pm 028 7137 7575

_____________________ Derry Jazz Quartet Rocking Chair 3pm 028 7128 1200

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Gary & Sue Dance Workshop

Collon Bar 3pm 028 7136 7877

_____________________ Ursula McHugh Sandwich Co (Diamond) 4pm 028 7137 0751

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_____________________ Cat Scratch Fever The City Hotel 5pm 028 7136 5800

_____________________ Blue Katz

Kan & Buille

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_____________________ Kevin Rotherham & Guests

Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin 7pm 028 7126 4132

Castle Bar 8pm 028 7136 0177

Paul McIntyre & Guests

_____________________ The Ska Beats

The City Hotel 7.30pm 028 7136 5800

Da Vinci’s Bar 4pm 028 7127 9111

Tower Hotel 5pm 028 7137 1000

Playhouse 3pm 028 7126 8027 £5 Admission

_____________________ Dave Martin Timberquay 7pm 028 7137 0020 _____________________ Portobello

_____________________ Dougie Breslin

Foyleside Shopping Centre 6pm 028 7137 7575

_____________________ Stevie Blues Mason’s Bar 6pm 028 7136 0177

_____________________ Kings of Rhythm Dungloe Bar 7pm 028 7126 7716

Ruth James

Custom House 8pm 028 7137 3366

_____________________ The Spangles The Rec Club 8pm 028 7186 0519

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saturday 3rd may _____________________

_____________________ Palais Swing Band

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Waterfoot Hotel 9pm 028 7134 5500

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Kyle Eastwood

Spiegeltent, Guildhall SQ 7.30pm 028 7126 8027

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Rebecca Harkin Trio Jive Aces

The City Hotel 9pm 028 7136 5800

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Saffron 9.30pm 028 7126 0532

_____________________ The Odd Couple Glendermott Cricket Club 9.30pm 028 7134 6577

_____________________ David Lyttle

Playhouse Theatre 8pm 028 7126 8027 £5 Admission

_____________________ Ricky Cool & the In Crowd Karma Restaurant 8pm 02871 373656

Carmen Ghia & The Hotrods

Da Vinci’s Grillroom 9.30pm 028 7127 9111

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_____________________ Gerard Bradley & Joan Talbot Duo

Mason’s Bar 8pm 028 7136 0177

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Everglades Hotel 9.30pm 028 7132 1066

_____________________ Harry Connolly Band

Café Del Mondo 8pm 028 7136 6877

_____________________ The Cassettes

Fiona Trotter Band

Clarendon Bar 10pm 028 7136 3705

Ursula McHugh

White Horse Hotel 9.30pm 028 7186 0606

_____________________ Red Stripe Band Gweedore Bar 10pm 028 7137 2138

Listings

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saturday 3rd may _____________________ Undercover Pitchers Wine Bar 10pm 028 71 358 811

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_____________________ The Pontius Pilots Collon Bar 10pm 028 7136 7877

_____________________ Sensation Argyle Bar 10pm 028 7126 4248

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_____________________ Horizon Derby Bar 10pm 028 7136 1635

_____________________ Darryl Hendricks Downeys Bar 10pm 028 7126 0820

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Lee Hedley Band

Rocking Chair 10pm 028 7128 1200

_____________________ Cat Scratch Fever River Inn 10pm 028 7136 7463

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The Roaring 40’s Tinney’s Bar 10pm 028 7136 2091

_____________________ The Weekends O’Diochans Bar 10pm 028 7136 6532

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_____________________ Grianne Duffy Band Metro Bar 10pm 028 7126 4905

_____________________ Greggi G Ice Wharf 10pm 028 7127 6610

Badgers Bar 10pm 028 7136 3306

_____________________ King Rat _____________________ Brass Impact Band

The Delacroix 10pm 028 7126 2990 Anchor Inn 10pm 028 7138 8601

_____________________ Dougie Breslin

The Bentley 10pm 028 7137 1665

The Ska Beats

_____________________ Blue Katz

Wild

The Magnet 10pm 028 7135 4497

The Swamp Brothers

Phoenix Bar 10pm 028 7126 8978

_____________________ The Commotions The Ritz Bar 10pm 028 7134 2421

Tower Hotel 10pm 028 7137 1000

_____________________ Johnny Quigley Band Monico Bar 10pm 028 7126 3121

_____________________ The Jaywalkers Park Bar 10pm 028 7126 4674

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Listings

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saturday 3rd may _____________________ Bourbon Swing Band

pure jazz

sunday 4th may _____________________

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra

Sharon Graham

Tracy’s Bar 10.45pm 028 7126 9700

_____________________ Jiveoholics Dungloe Bar 10.45pm 028 7126 7716

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The City Hotel 11pm 028 7136 5800 £10 Admission

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‘Local Voices’ John Deery, Glen Rosborough & Ronan Kearny Grand Central 11pm (Upstairs) 028 7126 7826

_____________________ Jim McDermott & friends

Grand Central 11pm (Downstairs) 028 7126 7826

_____________________ Palais Swing Band Da Vinci’s Spirit Room 1pm 028 7127 9111

_____________________ Rebecca Harkin trio Kings of Rhythm City Hotel 11pm 028 7136 5800

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White Horse Hotel 1pm 028 7186 0606

_____________________ Café Jazz Project Everglades Hotel 1pm 028 7132 1066

_____________________ Mr E Trio

Derry City Social Club 11pm 028 7137 4281

_____________________ Paddy Sherlock & Les Swinging Lovers

Sandwich Co. (Diamond) 10.30am 028 7137 0751

Grand Central 2pm 028 7126 7826

J.P. Mac

Mason’s Bar 11pm 028 7136 0177

_____________________ Ruth James Saffron 2pm 028 7126 0532

_____________________ Red Stripe Band The City Hotel 2pm 028 7136 5800

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Listings

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sunday 4th may

_____________________ Jim McDermott & Friends 2.30pm Tower Hotel 028 7137 1000

_____________________ The Weekends Gweedore bar 3pm 028 7126 3513

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_____________________ Lee Hedley Band

_____________________ Low Minor

_____________________ Declan McLaughlin & the High Flats

_____________________ Gerard Bradley with Joan Talbot

The City Hotel 5pm 028 7136 5800

Masons Bar 5pm 028 7136 0177

_____________________ Derry Jazz Quartet

Masons Bar 7:30pm 028 7136 0177

Karma Restaurant 8pm 028 7137 3656

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Tower Hotel 5:15pm 028 7137 1000

_____________________ Dano & Friends Victoria Geelan Band Sandinos 3pm 028 7130 9297

_____________________ Kings of Rhythm Collon Bar 3pm 028 7136 7877

_____________________ R Paul Foyleside Shopping Centre 3pm 028 7137 7575

_____________________ Sensation

Castle Bar 6pm 028 7136 0177

_____________________ Cat Scratch Fever Dungloe Bar 7pm 028 7126 7716

_____________________ Benny Browne Sooty Olive 7pm 028 7134 6040

_____________________ CafĂŠ Jazz Project

Playhouse 5pm 028 7126 8027

Spiegeltent, Guildhall Sq. 7.30pm 028 7137 3366

_____________________ Andy Monk Custom House 8pm 028 7137 3366

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Saffron 7:30pm 028 7126 0532

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Delacroix 3pm 028 7126 2990

_____________________ Paul McIntyre & Guests

Curtis Stigers

Meilana Gillard Quintet

Bennigans Bar 8pm 028 71261119

Noella Hutton

Timberquay 7:30pm 028 7137 0020

_____________________ Paddy Sherlock & Les Swinging Lovers Tower Hotel 9pm 028 7137 1000

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Listings

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sunday 4th may

_____________________ Jive Aces

_____________________ Bourbon Swing Band

_____________________ Wide Mouth Frogs

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_____________________ Kings of Rhythm

_____________________ Wild

Da Vinci’s 9pm 028 7127 9111

Rumble Club:

Carmen Ghia & The Hotrods Sandinos 9pm 028 7130 9297 £8 Admission

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Monico Bar 10pm 028 7126 3121

The Delacroix 10pm 028 7126 2990

_____________________ Cradle Rock Masons Bar 10pm 028 7136 0177

_____________________ Jiveoholics The Bentley 10pm 028 7137 1665

_____________________ The Ska Beats James Huish

Waterfoot Hotel 9pm 028 7134 5500 £10 Admission

_____________________ John & Fiona Trotter The Derby Bar 9.30pm 028 7136 1635

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Pitchers Wine Bar 10pm 028 7135 8811

_____________________ Cat Scratch Fever Clarendon Bar 10pm 028 7136 3705

_____________________ Decky McLaughlin Jack’s Bar 10pm 028 7126 7267

_____________________ Johnny Quigley & Family Badgers Bar 10pm 028 7136 3306

Foyle Showband City Hotel 9.30pm 028 7136 5800 £10 Admission

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_____________________ Darryl Hendricks Metro 10pm 028 7126 7401

_____________________ Blue Katz The Magnet 10pm 028 7135 4497

Park Bar 10pm 028 7126 4674

Argyle Bar 10pm 028 7126 4248

_____________________ Oisin Cannon & Thumpin JellyFish O’Diochans Bar 10pm 028 7136 6532

_____________________ Greggi G Downeys Bar 10pm 028 7126 0820

_____________________ King Rat Phoenix Bar 10pm 028 7126 8978

_____________________ Mark Black & The Trips Tinney’s Bar 10pm 028 7136 2091

_____________________ Portobello Abercorn Bar 10pm 028 7126 5467

_____________________ Rebecca Harkin Trio Grand Central 10pm 028 7126 7826

_____________________ Red Stripe Band Da Vinci’s 10pm 028 7127 9111

Listings

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sunday 4th may

_____________________ Ricky Cool & the in Crowd Ice Wharf 10pm 028 7127 6610

_____________________ The Housem8’s Everglades Hotel 10pm 028 7132 1066

_____________________ The Jaywalkers Gweedore 10pm 028 7137 2138

_____________________ The Nooks Anchor Inn 10pm 028 7136 8601

_____________________ The Roaring 40’s City Hotel 10pm 028 7136 5800

monday 5th may _____________________ Horizon

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Campbells Bar 10pm 028 7131 2949

_____________________ Jaydee Brass Band Da Vinci’s Bar 10:30pm 028 7127 9111

_____________________ Sensation Rocking Chair 10:30pm 028 7128 1200

_____________________ Jazz Talk

Derry Jazz Quartet The City Hotel 2.30pm 028 7136 5800

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Tracey’s Bar 10:45pm 028 7126 9700

_____________________ Lee Hedley Band Dungloe Bar 10:45pm 028 7126 7716

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_____________________ Undercover

Jive Aces

Dungloe Bar 3pm 028 7126 7716

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Collon Bar 10pm 028 7136 7877

_____________________ The Puppini Sisters Da Vinci’s bar 11pm 028 7127 9111

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Mindbenders River Inn 4pm 028 7136 7463

_____________________ The Commotions

John Leighton & Cleveland Watkiss

The Bentley 7pm 028 7137 1665

Bennigans Bar 10pm 028 7126 1119

The Drifters

The City Hotel 11pm 028 7136 5800 £10 Admission

_____________________ Jam Session with Thumpin Jellyfish Masons Bar 10pm 028 7136 0177

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workshops

Friday 2nd May

DLD Second Line Jazz Workshop The DLD Second Line Jazz Workshop is a free two-hour performance-based workshop presented by Second Line NI and the JayDee Brass Band in preparation for the DLD Second Line Jazz Performance on Saturday, 4 May 2013. The workshop will cover an instrument-specific sectional and full ensemble rehearsal lead by members of the JayDee Brass Band. This event is open to instrumentalists aged 18 and under and gives our young musicians the opportunity to work closely with international jazz professionals. ..........................................................................

Venue: Playhouse Theatre Time: 2pm - 5pm information at (028) 7126 8027

saturday 3rd May

Dance Workshops The Jazz festivities swing into action on Thursday with an opening party to remember. Pick up the rhythm of the festival beat with Gary & Sues ever popular dance workshop . All ages welcome. .........................................

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Monday 21st - Friday 25th April

Music Hothouse is back...

As part of City of Derry Jazz & Big Band festival we are incredibly excited to announce the return of the Music Hothouse this Easter at the Nerve Centre. The Music Hothouse ethos revolves around fostering new musical talent by giving access to mentoring, tutoring and workshops from industry professionals to highlight the best practices available today. Music Hothouse is intense to the max, comprising five days dedicated to the pursuit of musical excellence. We are inviting 30 young musicians (aged 1118 years) to avail of this fantastic opportunity to develop musicianship, form bands, jam, create and perform with like-minded young individuals.

Derry as Music City 2014 is offering up many events for young people and as part of the Jazz Festival trail, they will perform at the one and only Craft Village Courtyard, so you can strut your stuff on the same stage as the best musical talent from Ireland and further afield. If all this wasn’t enough the awesomely talented Neil Cowley will conduct a one off live performance workshop the evening before the event to highlight the intricacies of stage craft, building confidence and how to handle audience interaction with ease. Music Hothouse shall be happening at the Nerve Centre on the week of 20 24 April 2014 with the final showcase performance on 3rd May in the Craft Village Courtyard. Neil’s workshop will be on the evening of 3rd May from 6pm - 9pm.

If you are up for the most rewarding and challenging musical experience you will ever have then we look forward to seeing you here at the Nerve Centre in the near future. For further info and to register your interest contact m.coyle@nervecentre.org.

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Venue: NERVE CENTRE for information contact (028) 7126 0562 / M.COYLE@NERVECENTRE.ORG

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accomodation

Tower Hotel hhhh 17-19 Butcher St, Derry-Londonderry BT48 6HL 028 7137 1000 www.towerhotelderry.com One night dinner, Bed & Breakfast (£129.00 for 2 people) (Subject to availability).

City Hotel hhhh Queens Quay, Derry-Londonderry BT48 7AS 028 71 365800 www.cityhotelderry.com Two nights bed & full Irish breakfast with dinner on 1 evening of your choice in Thompsons Restaurant (£135 per person sharing).

Travelodge 22-24 Strand Rd, Derry-Londonderry BT48 7AB 0870 191 1733 www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/225/Derry-hotel £99 Room only

Waterfoot Hotel hhhh Caw Roundabout, 14 Clooney Rd, Derry-Londonderry BT47 6TB 028 7134 5500 www.waterfoothotel.com Two nights Bed & Breakfast & a 3 course evening meal (£160.00 for 2 people) 1 night Bed & Breakfast (2 people sharing) £85.00

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Hastings Everglades Hotel hhhh Prehen Rd Derry-Londonderry BT47 2NS 028 7132 1066 Room only from £75 Bed and Breakfast from £95 Dinner, Bed and Breakfast from £60 per person sharing.

Best Western Plus White Horse Hotel hhh 68 Clooney Rd Derry-Londonderry BT47 3PA 028 7186 0606 Offer available Friday 2nd May – 4th May. Two nights Bed & Breakfast.

4 Course Evening Meal each evening.

Entry to Grainne Duffy Band on Friday Evening @ 10pm.

Entry to Ursula McHugh on Saturday Evening @ 10pm.

4 course Sunday lunch with entertainment by Rebecca Harkin Trio from 1pm. £149.00 Per Person Sharing.

All rates include full use of our leisure centre, ample Car Parking & complimentary WIFI.

Ramada Da Vinci’s hhhh 15 Culmore Rd Derry-Londonderry BT48 8JB 028 7127 9111 Room Only rates from £99 per night Two nights Bed & Full Irish Breakfast plus dinner on 1 evening from £139per person sharing.

Complimentary private parking for 250+ spaces.

Complimentary Wi-Fi .

Complimentary entertainment Thurs, Fri & Sat. Jazz Festival Finale with the Puppini Sisters in the Grillroom – Tickets £12.50pp.

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Gerry Henderson The local music community was saddened by the recent sudden death of Gerry Henderson, Manager of Henderson Music.

Gerry was a strong champion of music events in the city and supporter of the Jazz festival.

Festival organisers past and present wish to extend our condolences to his family.

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