Band directory

RHYTHM THIEVES Funky, folky and fun. Firm favourites at festivals, pubs, parties and events around the Midlands and beyond, Rhythm Thieves are a lively must-see band who deliver an unforgettable and highly entertaining night out. “Full of fire and enthusiasm” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 “Great, super, lovely - our resident band” Genevieve Tudor. BBC Radio Midlands Folk Show. “If they don’t make you smile, you’re probably dead.” Wheaton Aston Folk Festival Tel: 01568 770 134, e-mail rhythmthieves@hotmail.com THE ROTUNDAS are a pair of jolly chaps who sing and play contemporary versions of industrial and social folk songs from Birmingham and the Black Country. Listen on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/therotundas and contact us at our Facebook page @TheRotundas or email therotundasband@gmail.com SHRED BELLY Ludlow/Shropshire based acoustic duo, playing covers of popular ‘Dad’s Rock’ songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and more. Full band can also be available. All bookings and enquiries please contact: Kevin on 07873 426205 or Paul on 07957 247851. SILVER BRANCH (Ceilidh and Concert Band). CEILIDH BAND with caller. Available for weddings/ birthday parties/fund raisers, etc. For photos/videos please see our Facebook page. For further enquiries, ring David on 01981 540832 or Anna on 07980 961187. SILVER BRANCH (UN-CALLED FOR) - Five piece cutting edge instrumental Folk Band. Concerts/gigs. SIMON THE PIPER Highland Piper with 20 years experience. Available for all occasions - weddings, funerals, Burn’s Night, Hogmanay, festivals, processions etc. Based in Hereford. Call 07791 045831 or facebook.com/ simonthepiper Email simonthepiper@hotmail.com SINGLED OUT Experienced, 3-piece band covering the best pop and rock music from the 50’s to the current era. We focus on great tunes that don’t usually get played by other bands, but which everyone will know. Of course, we do some of the more usual songs as well! www.singledoutband.com email: info@singledoutband. com Phone 07518 291 676. SIR DANCELOT 4/5 piece ceilidh/twmpath band. Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music of the British Isles and beyond for miles around and leagues beneath. Concertina, mandolin, fiddles, whistles, cittern, jews harp... Available for weddings, parties and public events. For information and bookings, contact: Cornelius 01686 411147 corns@mousemusic.co.uk or Peter 07561 820509. www.sirdancelot.co.uk SLIPPERY SLOPE Silly, melancholy and beautiful music played on accordion, fiddle, guitar and steel pan. From ska to klezmer via a Parisian cafe and a Russian vodka bar. For more info please call Jo or Ben on 01981 510136 see www.slipperyslope.org.uk or email slipperyslope@hotmail.com STONED CHERRIES Are: Dave Evans, guitar, mandolin, vocals; Roger Pugh, guitar, mandola, vocals; Aly May, whistles, vocals and Matt Donaldson, bass, percussion and vocals. A dynamic folk / rock fusion of original, traditional and modern songs and tunes. Roger 01885 483425 / 07779 694615 / pugh@live.co.uk or Dave 01886 822132 / 07817 220016 / dgand2@btinternet.com www.dgand2.wix.com/thestonedcherries

STEADY EDD & THE BOOGIEMEN Boogie Woogie and its best, jazz and soul - let the good times roll! Contact Edd, on 01432 769077, www.steadyedd.co.uk THE SULTANA BROTHERS Fine R&B from one of the best bands around! The ultimate hip swingin’, foot tappin’ party band - guaranteed to help you dance the night away. For bookings/enquiries contact Phil 07791 129391 or Adam 07855 037092. Website www.thesultanabrothers.vpweb.co.uk or find us on Facebook.com/ thesultanabros THE VILLAGE QUIRE spine-tingling harmonies sung with all the emotional clout, subtlety of expression and love of life that you get when voices are raised together in song. Sensational vocals mingled with enthralling stories. Various shows to book, including ‘Songs for Silas’ melting harmonies and tall tales inspired by H. E. Bates’ evergreen My Uncle Silas. “... Absolutely delighted that you have chosen to weave your magical sound around that old rogue, Silas.” Victoria Wicks (Skins, Shadowlands and H. E. Bates’ grand-daughter). For bookings / further info ring 01497 847676 www.villagequire.org.uk / www.songsforsilas.org.uk VINTAGE JAZZ REVIVAL Ludlow-based, 6-piece, New Orleans/Trad band. Comprising trumpet, sax, trombone, banjo, tuba and drums, playing and singing popular foot-tapping songs mostly from the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. Available for all functions. See us every Tuesday at the Rose and Crown in Ludlow. Tel: Rob 01584 318088, email: vintagejazzrevival@gmail. com website: www.vintagejazzrevival.co.uk

WHISKEY RIVER is a 5/6 piece electric Americana band that play swamp blues, Cajun, Zydeco and good country music to set the dance floor rocking. To suit smaller venues and smaller budgets, pruned down acoustic versions of the band are available as “The Whiskey River Quartet”, “The Whiskey River Trio” or as a Duo [“The Whiskey River Boys”]. Laissez les bon temps rouler!! Contact Martin, phone: 07846 669890, 01432 342018, email: martin@whiskeyriver.co.uk. website: www.whiskeyriver. co.uk TRIO TANGENTE Violin and vocal led spicy fun energetic Latin/Tango/Hot Club/ Gypsy influenced band. For all occasions. Contact Faith 07870 320022.

Just post the details of your band (around 40 words) with a cheque for £40 payable to Broad Sheep and post to: The Lodge, Westhide, Hereford, HR1 3RQ ONLY £40 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR

just call Clare on 01432 850444 or email: info@broadsheep.com

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Mon 2 - Wed 11 March HEREFORDSHIRE PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL Classes for people of all ages and abilities. Come and watch at venues throughout Hereford including Hereford Racecourse, Hereford 6th form College, Holy Trinity Church, Powell Theatre and Zimmerman Hall. Encore Enterprises. Further details www.encore-enterprises.com or 01432 853219. Wed 4 - Fri 6 March HENRY’S WAR + WHEN APPLES FALL REGAL COMMUNITY THEATRE present two original Jeremy Boaz’s World War II era short plays. Regal Cinema, Tenbury Wells, 7.30pm, £9.50, 01584 811442. Fri 6 March WITCH HUNT Can we use witchcraft to take down the Patriarchy? Imagine Vic and Bob doing ‘The Crucible’. For ages 16+. Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 8pm, £15.50/£13.50, 01743 281281. Sun 8 March THE DISAPPEARING ACT OPEN SKY. Blending new writing and visual physical theatre, Open Sky tells the tale of magician’s assistant Edie Rose, who, in her 60th year is finally hosting her own show. The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £12/£6, 01743 234970. Arts Alive. Thurs 12 March A LITTLE SPACE MIND THE GAP. ‘A Little Space’ is where we can escape the world and be ourselves. Where we can say whatever we want, do whatever we feel and where no-one will ever bother us. Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, 7.30pm, £17/£15, 01874 611622. 46

Thurs 12 - Sat 14 March THE OPPOSITE SEX OFF CENTRE THEATRE present the first full length play by popular comedy playwright, David Tristram. Set in the 1980’s, it is a contemporary farce about marital infidelities and its consequences. Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, £12, 01600 772467. Fri 13 March THE OWL, THE PUSSYCAT & EDWARD LEAR DON’T GO INTO THE CELLAR THEATRE COMPANY. Tall tales concerning the life and times, the people, flora and fauna Edward Lear encounters, and his own inimitable philosophy of life. Jonathan Goodwin writes and performs in a show directed by himself and Gary Archer. The Judge’s Lodging, Presteigne, 7.30pm, £12, 01544 260650. Sat 14 & Sun 22 March BLEAK HOUSE THE PANTALOONS, in their own inimitable style present this hilarious, tragic and romantic by turns, Dickens’ darkly masterpiece. 14 March - Market Theatre, Ledbury, 7.30pm, £14, students £8, 07967 517125. 22 March - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7pm, £15.50/£13.50, 01743 281281. Wed 18 March WANTED Exploring the stories of five extraordinary women who share a passion for standing up for what is right. A powerful drama littered with humour, honesty and heart. In celebration of Women’s History Month. The Courtyard, Hereford, 7.45pm, 01432 340555. FrI 20 & Tues 31 March THE UNREMARKABLE DEATH OF MARILYN MONROE DYAD PRODUCTIONS. An hour before her death, alone in her bedroom and overdosed on pills, the woman behind the icon unravels in a stark confessional. 20 March - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, 7.30pm, £16/£14, 01743 281281. 31 March - Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, 7.30pm, £14/£12, students £7, 01873 850805. Fri 20 March NOVELLO AND SON Rosamund Shelley stars as the legendary Madame Clara Novello Davies, mother of Ivor, and no shrinking violet... Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, 7.30pm, £14, 01600 772467. Fri 20 March DONE TO DEATH BY JOVE! The 39 Steps meets Agatha Christie via Holmes and Watson. Theatr Hafren, Newtown, 7.45pm, £13, 01686 614555.

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