The Stables October to December 2015 by Matthew Sanders

Issue no 58 OCT - DEC 2015

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OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2015

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Jim Marshall Auditorium October 6 - 14 November 15 - 24 December 25 - 29 Stage 2 October - December 32 - 42 Learn & Take Part 44 - 50 Also on sale 51 And not forgetting 52 - 53 Booking information 55 Diary 56

information key Friends and Founders are entitled to a 10% discount. Please notify the box office when making your reservation. New shows are open for public booking from Tuesday 8 September prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

Nell Bryden

Fri 6 November

Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin Thu 8 October

James Rhodes Wed 4 November

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Educational denotes an education event or a concert with an associated education event. Ask Box Office for details. This event takes place in Stage 2.

Support our Vision for 2020 From 27 August 2015, we will be introducing an optional donation of £1 on all box office transactions. As we approach the 50th Anniversary of The Stables in 2020, our ambitions over the next five years include the creation of a new flexible performance and education space, but we also need to ensure that the current facilities are maintained and modernised. The total cost of this programme of work is expected to be in the region of £10 million. Your support now will help us to realise our plans and provide us with a secure platform from which to present world-class concerts and educational opportunities for the next 50 years and beyond. Thank you in advance for your support and understanding!

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Nizlopi Thu 12 November

Eska Thu 26 November

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FAMILY FESTIVE TREAT

New International Encounter and The Stables invite you to join them on the greatest adventure ever imagined…

Book before 30 September and save on the cost of your tickets!

Join Phileas Fogg and his faithful servant Passepartout in their audacious plan to navigate the globe in just 80 days. With only a bag full of money, a pocket watch and a wager to win, Fogg sets out on the most celebrated literary journey of all time. Based on Jules Verne’s famous novel and combining clowning, live music, storytelling and an international ensemble, Around the World in 80 Days takes you on a high-speed, madcap, transcontinental race against the clock.

One policeman, two comrades, three cab rides, four continents, five trains, six ships and just 80 days to get back home! Suitable for everyone over 6 years old. Performance lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes (including interval).

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‘an exceptionally witty adventure’ The Guardian ****

‘This delightful, well-paced show sparkles with wit and originality... a deliciously fresh Christmas show. Original, funny and beautifully acted’ The Stage ****

December 2015 Tue 22

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7pm

Wed 23

3pm

7pm

Thu 24

11am

3pm

Fri 25

NO PERFORMANCES

Sat 26

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3pm

Sun 27

11am

3pm

Mon 28

1.30pm (relaxed performance*)

5pm

Tue 29

1.30pm

5pm

Wed 30

1.30pm

5pm

Thu 31

11am

3pm

FAMILY FESTIVE TREAT

Tuesday 22 December 2015 to Saturday 2 January 2016

Performance times

January 2016 Fri 1

NO PERFORMANCES

Sat 2

11am

3pm

*This performance is specifically designed to welcome people who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including people with an autism spectrum condition, sensory and communication disorders or a learning disability. There will be a more relaxed attitude to noise and movement and some small changes will be made to the lighting and sound effects.

Ticket prices

Early Bird Discounts! Save £1 per ticket if you book and pay before Wednesday 30 September.

Band A

Band B

Green All tickets

£16

Uniformed groups

£12

Blue Adults

£18.50

£17.50

Children

£16.50

£15.50

Family ticket

£65

£61

Over 60s and registered unemployed £17.50

£16.50

Groups 15+

£16.50

£17.50

Red

Around the World in 80 Bites

Adults

£20

£19

Children

£18

£17

Family ticket

£71

£67

Groups 15+

£19

£18

Make the most of your visit to The Stables and enjoy a delicious bite to eat in Café in2, our in-house cafe/restaurant*. Ask at the box office or visit stables.org for more information.

Orange All tickets

£12

*advance-booking is recommended

Groups 15+

£11

Family ticket consists of 4 seats to include a minimum of 2 children Disabled customers bringing a carer can claim 25% discount off the carer’s ticket

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OCTOBER JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Mostly Autumn

Fleetwood Bac

Date: Friday 2 October, 8pm Tickets: £16.50 in advance, £17.50 on the door

Date: Saturday 3 October, 8pm Tickets: £16 (standing only available)

Mostly Autumn were winners of Best Live Concert and Best Female Vocalist (Olivia Sparnenn-Josh) in last year’s Classic Rock Society awards. The band’s musical palette is diverse – they draw on influences from the golden age of rock while developing their own sound that both captures the essence of that era and looks forward to the future. They have earned themselves a name for their outstanding live shows and have been described as ‘the best band you have never heard’. mostly-autumn.com Like this? Try this:

The Enid 30 October

Morgan & West’s Utterly Spiffing Spectacular Magic Show for Kids (and Childish Grown-Ups)

Fleetwood Bac were the world’s first Fleetwood Mac tribute band. The classic Mac sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and that infamous on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with the passion and energy that won them the ultimate seal of approval from the real Fleetwood Mac members, including Mick ‘Big Daddy’ Fleetwood and original guitarist Peter Green. Included in this spectacular two-hour show are several songs from the Green days, plus some of Stevie’s biggest solo hits. fleetwoodbac.com Like this? Try this:

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Stars from The Commitments Date: Sunday 4 October, 8pm Tickets: £23 & £25

Date: Saturday 3 October, 1.30pm Tickets: £9, children £7.50, family of 4 £30

Time-travelling Victorian magic duo Morgan & West unload another boxful of bafflement and impossibility. Witness a mountain of mysterious magic, a hatful of hyper-reality and – of course – a truckful of tricks and tea. Mixing brainbusting illusion and good old-fashioned tomfoolery, Morgan & West present a show for all the family, where magic and silliness abound! Fun for ages 5 to 105. morganandwest.co.uk Like this? Try this:

Around the World in 80 Days 22 December – 2 January

This nine-piece soul band from Dublin features cast members and musicians from the original film production of The Commitments and has more than 1,500 shows worldwide under its belt. They perform all the hits from the multi-million selling soundtrack albums and the Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe and Bafta award-winning film, including Mustang Sally, Chain of Fools, Take Me To The River, Try A Little Tenderness, Nowhere to Run, In The Midnight Hour and many more. Like this? Try this:

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Tom Baxter Date: Monday 5 October, 8pm Tickets: £15

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Moulettes & Nizlopi 12 November

Wishbone Ash Date: Tuesday 6 October, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Discover for yourself why the music of Wishbone Ash still endures after 45 years and why they retain their reputation as one of the busiest bands in rock. Enjoy the perfect mix of classic tracks including The King Will Come, Throw Down The Sword and Blowin’ Free and material from their illustrious back catalogue of albums, as well as the latest, highly acclaimed Blue Horizon. Their outstanding musicianship and distinctive, classic twin-guitar sound has influenced groups from Thin Lizzy to Iron Maiden. wishboneash.com Like this? Try this:

Focus 20 October

Date: Wednesday 7 October, 8pm Tickets: £19 & £14 (see page 8 for subscription offer) Improvisation BACH Cello Suite No.1 in G BWV.1007 TAVENER Threnos BRITTEN Cello Suite No.3 Op.87 SOLLIMA Lamentatio Bach’s cello suites are exquisite, and the first, the opening of which will be familiar as ‘that piece’ from many TV and film appearances, is no exception. John Tavener’s Threnos takes you back in time, evoking haunting medieval plainsong. Benjamin Britten’s cello suite uses a cacophony of Russian tunes to reflect on death while Sollima’s short and energetic Lamentatio is a showstopper. matthewbarley.com A Celebration of Peter

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Classical Supper

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After gathering broad critical and public acclaim for his first two albums – Feather & Stone and Skybound – Tom Baxter took time out to rediscover his passion for the guitar and his love of songwriting. It was a journey that took him from the wilds of Devon, through the foothills of India and the mountains of Southern Spain and finally to California. The end result was The Uncarved Block – Part One, which showcases his masterful guitar-playing and the raw, confessionary depth of his lyrics and voice. tombaxter.com

Matthew Barley

OCTOBER

with support from Rob Richings

Why not make your evening complete with a tasty pre-concert Classical Supper? Two courses for £16 or three courses for £20 (vegetarian options available). Advance booking is essential – call the box office to book a table.

Roots & Herbs: The Blakey Project featuring Jean Toussaint, Byron Wallen, Andrew McCormack Date: Thursday 8 October, 8pm Tickets: £16 To commemorate the life of the great Art Blakey 25 years after his passing, saxophonist Jean Toussaint has been busy organising a project he calls Roots & Herbs: The Blakey Project. Inspired by Toussaint’s time with Blakey’s award-winning Jazz Messengers and borrowed from the Messengers’ Blue Note record of the same name, Roots & Herbs features an all-star line-up of British jazz musicians to explore the music of the legendary bandleader. jeantoussaint.com Like this? Try this:

B lack Martis 31 October – Stage 2

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OCTOBER

Music in the Round is the UK’s largest promoter of chamber music outside London. As a partner organisation of MITR, The Stables is delighted to present an annual series of chamber concerts, featuring the UK’s leading musicians and ensembles.

AT THE STABLES

Tickets £19 & £14 / Students £6, family of four £44 & £34 Subscriptions*: Book two concerts and save 10%; Book three concerts and save £15%

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Matthew Barley (cello)

Wednesday 7 October, 8pm

Improvisation BACH Cello Suite No.1 in G BWV.1007 TAVENER Threnos BRITTEN Cello Suite No.3 Op.87 SOLLIMA Lamentatio If you’re after an evening of pure beauty and serenity, this is the concert for you. Bach’s cello suites are exquisite, and the first, the opening of which will be familiar as ‘that piece’ from countless TV and film appearances, is no exception. John Tavener’s Threnos takes you back in time, evoking haunting medieval plainsong. Benjamin Britten’s cello suite uses a cacophony of Russian tunes to reflect on death, while Sollima’s short and energetic Lamentatio is a show-stopper. Matthew Barley is known across the globe as an incredible cellist whose performances and musical choices focus on connecting people with music.

A Celebration of Peter Cropper

Wednesday 2 December, 8pm

featuring Kathy Gower (violin), Moray Welsh (cello), Martin Roscoe (piano) HAYDN Piano Trio in C HobXVI No.27 SMETANA Piano Trio in G minor Op.15 BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in B flat Op.97 Archduke This concert marks what would have been the 70th birthday of Peter Cropper, leader of the legendary Lindsay String Quartet and the founder of Music in the Round, who died suddenly in May. This is an opportunity to reflect on the immense impression he made on chamber music worldwide, both as a brilliant performer and as an endlessly passionate advocate for the glorious repertoire that he championed.

Doric String Quartet

Wednesday 10 February 2016, 8pm

Alex Redington (violin), Jonathan Stone (violin), Hélène Clément (viola), John Myerscough (cello) HAYDN Quartet in E flat Op.76 No.6 BARTOK Quartet No. 4 in C HAYDN Quartet in D minor Op.76 No.2 Fifths The Doric String Quartet is widely regarded as the leading British string quartet of the new generation, receiving glowing responses from audiences and critics across the globe. Their programme features a fascinating and exuberant collection of music. Haydn has been credited as the ‘father’ of string quartet writing and many believe the Opus 76 quartets stand out as the pinnacle of his chamber music works. With a strong flavour of Hungarian folk music, Bartok’s 4th Quartet is a dramatic demonstration of the vivid colours and changing sounds that a string quartet can produce. 7pm: Pre-concert talk (free to ticket holders but must be booked in advance). Find out more about Haydn and the music in tonight’s concert with cellist John Myerscough.

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CLASSICAL SUPPERS

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Steve Forbert

Date: Friday 9 October, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Date: Sunday 11 October, 8pm Tickets: £13.50

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Are You Experienced? Tribute to Jimi Hendrix 19 March 2016

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

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N ils Lofgren 28 October

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Legend are seven great musicians and singers dedicated to the life and music of the late, great Bob Marley. A fantastic tribute to the acknowledged King of Reggae, Legend’s two-hour show covers the very best of Bob Marley and The Wailers’ timeless classics. The musicianship is flawless, with that irresistible reggae groove compelling you to move and the presence of Bob Marley himself invoked in the skilled and respectful portrayal by bandleader Michael Anton Phillips.

More than thirty years after his first hit, Steve Forbert is still writing acclaimed songs, having released 14 studio albums including a Grammy-nominated tribute to Mississippi legend Jimmie Rodgers. His songs have been performed by the likes of Keith Urban, Rosanne Cash and Marty Stuart, and he has been inducted into the Mississippi Hall of Fame. Steve has just finished a brand new album due for release this autumn ahead of a major European tour. steveforbert.com

OCTOBER

Legend: Tribute to Bob Marley

Bruce Cockburn Date: Tuesday 13 October, 8pm Tickets: £21

Date: Saturday 10 October, 8pm Tickets: £21.50 A vintage dance band in every sense of the word! For 45 years the Pasadena Roof Orchestra have been recreating the sounds of a golden era of music from the 1920s and 30s. Enjoy beautifully arranged songs from Irving Berlin, Ray Noble, Cole Porter and their contemporaries, and relive the electrifying hot jazz of Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington. The vocalist and bandleader is the suave Duncan Galloway and the orchestra’s current line-up has never sounded better. As one reviewer put it: “pure champagne”. pasadena.co.uk Like this? Try this:

Syd Lawrence Orchestra 29 January 2016

Bruce Cockburn has always been a restless spirit. Over the course of four decades, the celebrated Canadian artist has travelled to the corners of the earth out of humanitarian concern – often to trouble spots experiencing events that have led to some of his most memorable songs. As a songwriter, Bruce is revered by fans and musicians alike. His songs have been covered by such diverse artists as Elbow, Jimmy Buffett, Judy Collins, the Skydiggers, Anne Murray and the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia. brucecockburn.com Like this? Try this:

A n Evening with Judy Collins 18 October

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Date: Wednesday 14 October, 8pm Tickets: £15

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OCTOBER

Yiddish Twist Orchestra

Beardyman Date: Thursday 15 October, 8pm Tickets: £18

Following two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 and 2014, Beardyman is proud to present the debut UK tour of his critically acclaimed show, One Album Per Hour. The world-class, multi-award-winning musician and comedian transcends mere mimicry to produce studio quality compositions faster than most could imagine them. The vocal shaman emits and manipulates any conceivable sound with a manic wit that will have you rocking with laughter as a whole album is created live, based on your suggestions. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 18+). beardyman.co.uk Like this? Try this:

D aniel Sloss 3 December

Viva Santana Yiddish Twist Orchestra is an all-star band whose music pays homage to the genius of Willy Bergman – the unjustly forgotten beatnik funkateer who, in the 1950s, got the slums and salons on both sides of the water dancing to a pounding London beat known as der schvitz, a delirious mix of West Indian Calypso, mambo, surf guitar, classic Yiddish songs and English beat rhythms. yiddishtwistorchestra.com Söndörg

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MEAL DEAL: A YIDDISH FEAST For an additional £17 per head you can enjoy A Yiddish Feast at The Stables (vegetarian options available) served in Café in2. Please go to stables.org for menu details. Book in advance on 01908 280832 to reserve your table.

Date: Friday 16 October, 8pm Tickets: £20 Voted one of the top five must-see tribute bands by Classic Rock magazine, Viva Santana have taken their superb interpretation of the Carlos Santana Latino rock/blues back catalogue from Cuba to Spain. Expect classy guitar licks set over danceable percussion as the band roll their way through Samba Pa Ti, Changes, Soul Sacrifice, Oye Como Va, Smooth and other highlights from Santana’s 30-year career. The seven-piece Viva Santana features Spanish wizard Marcos Rodriguez on electric and acoustic guitars. vivasantana.co.uk Like this? Try this:

A re You Experienced: Tribute to Jimi Hendrix 19 March 2016

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Joanne Shaw Taylor

Date: Saturday 17 October, 8pm Tickets: £28

with support from Federal Charm Date:

Monday 19 October, 8pm

Tickets: £18.50

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Foster & Allen 3 November

An Evening with Judy Collins with support from Ari Hest Date: Sunday 18 October, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 For more than 50 years Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines as brightly as ever, with new generations taking inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry. judycollins.com Like this? Try this:

Bruce Cockburn 13 October

Celebrated British blues rock guitarist and singersongwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor returns to the UK this autumn for a national tour. Joanne will perform songs from her recent critically acclaimed album The Dirty Truth, as well as songs from her previous three albums White Sugar, Diamonds in the Dirt and Almost Always Never. Her band features Oliver Perry (drums), Tom Godlington (bass) and Joe Leadbetter (keyboards). joanneshawtaylor.com Like this? Try this:

L aurence Jones Band 20 December – Stage 2

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Charlie is well known for keeping concert-goers enthralled with his heartfelt, telling lyrics and his very human anecdotes. His music ranges from inspirational to country, ballad to anthem, and he is as entertaining on stage as he is melodic. His own songwriting blends easy-on-theear folk, country, ballads and blues with a strong and often personal lyric content. This, mixed with his wit and repartee, has led to a winning formula that has made an impact on so many professionals and fans alike. charlielandsborough.com

OCTOBER

Charlie Landsborough

Focus Date:

Tuesday 20 October, 8pm

Tickets: £20 With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus manifested themselves at the start of the 1970s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-rock exports. Fronted by founding member Thijs Van Leer and best known for their hits Hocus Pocus, House of The King and Sylvia, the iconic Dutch music masters are back with their tenth album, which is guaranteed to please their legions of fans! focustheband.com Like this? Try this:

M ostly Autumn 2 October

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Yoruba Women Choir

Mugenkyo Taiko Drums

Date: Wednesday 21 October, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

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The massively popular and inspiring Yoruba Women Choir proves that gospel is still a force to be reckoned with. Fusing church songs with popular songs by the likes of King Sunny Ade, Chief Ebenezer Obey and Fela Kuti, they present them in the Yoruba tradition. The leader of this extraordinary vocal powerhouse, Bola Are, has been a household name in Nigeria for more than 25 years and has released over 50 recordings. She has transformed the choir into a national treasure – it is to Nigeria what the South African Gospel Singers are to South Africa and The Harlem Gospel Choir is to America. Like this? Try this:

Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends 15 November

Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums, mysterious masked choreography with inventive lighting, muscular synchronisation timed to perfection and infectious belly laugh humour – experience it all in this spellbinding display of sheer athleticism. Mugenkyo have developed a spectacular and passionate style, fusing the traditional taiko spirit with a contemporary look and sound and creating a modern stage performance that has captivated audiences everywhere. taiko.co.uk Like this? Try this:

O tava Yo 28 February 2016

Sinatra: The Centennial Concert Date:

Vonda Shepard

Friday 23 October, 8pm

Tickets: £17 & £19

Saturday 24 October, 8pm

Tickets: £22.50 & £25

Date: Thursday 22 October, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 American singersongwriter Vonda Shepard is coming back to tour the UK. Vonda first shot to fame through her appearances and performances on the smash hit TV show Ally McBeal. These included the Top 10 hit single Searching My Soul which led to an international hit album. Currently working on her 14th album, Vonda is looking forward to bringing new songs to her British fans alongside hits and old favourites. vondashepard.com Like this? Try this:

Elkie Brooks 28 November

Celebrating 100 years since the icon was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, this show is far more than a tribute to Frank Sinatra. It encapsulates not only the wonderful music of the original legend, but also the remarkable personality of the star who ruled the world of entertainment for more than half a century. From his debut with Harry James in 1939, through the swinging golden years at The Sands during the 1960s, to his final goodbye at the MGM Grand in 1994, the magic of Sinatra is captured perfectly by David Alacey, with special guests Anita Harris and Kenny Lynch. Like this? Try this:

S yd Lawrence Orchestra 29 January 2016

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Keith Ball and the Jazzmen

Date: Sunday 25 October, 8pm Tickets: £21.50

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The Blues Band 10 December

Ian Parker Date: Monday 26 October, 8pm Tickets: £15

Kenny Ball had one main wish before he passed away in 2013 and that was for his son, Keith, to carry on his legacy. In the year up to his death, Keith had been accompanying his father on stage and when Kenny was admitted to hospital, he took over the band which is committed to playing Kenny’s wonderful music enjoyed by millions all over the world. kennyball.co.uk Like this? Try this:

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In this, the 50th anniversary of his charttopping hit Yeh, Yeh, Georgie Fame hits the road for a very limited number of UK tour dates, performing alongside his sons. With his muchloved blend of jazz and rhythm’n’blues, Georgie has consistently worked in the highest musical circles and has become an icon of the British music scene. So far there have been more than 20 albums and 14 hit singles, including the number ones Getaway and The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde. georgiefame.absoluteelsewhere.net

Tuesday 27 October, 8pm

Tickets: £17.50

OCTOBER

Georgie Fame

P asadena Roof Orchestra 10 October

Nils Lofgren Date:

Wednesday 28 October, 8pm

Tickets: £47.50

Guitar hero? Consummate showman? Electrifying live performer? Ian Parker is all these things, but let’s face it, it’s the songs that really count. Ian offers something for everyone – rock, blues, roots, soul, gospel, funk are all to be found in the musical melting pot of a man fast becoming Britain’s best-loved blues/roots performer. ianparker.biz Like this? Try this:

Marcus Malone Band 18 October – Stage 2

After touring with Bruce Springsteen on both the 201213 Wrecking Ball tour and the 2014 High Hopes tour, Nils Lofgren is back to perform his own legendary live show. Known for his world-class guitar playing and on-stage acrobatics, Nils is a true rock legend in his own right. He will be joined for an acoustic set by multi-instrumentalist Greg Varlotta. Expect classic Lofgren favourites including Shine Silently, I Came to Dance, Keith Don’t Go and many others from his vast back catalogue. nilslofgren.com Like this? Try this:

S teve Forbert 11 October

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Dave Koz

The Unthanks

Date: Thursday 29 October, 8pm Tickets: £21.50

Date: Saturday 31 October, 8pm Tickets: £15 (standing only available)

The undisputed superstar of the saxophone and a ninetimes Grammy nominee, Dave Koz is the king of smooth jazz and has his very own star on Hollywood Boulevard to prove it. The hardest working man in showbusiness is always the hottest ticket in town and following previous sell-out appearances, he is returning to The Stables for a fifth time. Playing with Dave will be Oli Silk on keyboards, Mark Jaimes on guitar, Marc Parnell on drums and Frank Felix on bass. davekoz.com Peter White Like this? Try this: 10 November

The Enid: Dust Date: Friday 30 October, 8pm Tickets: £19

Nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and the only British folk representation in The Guardian’s and Uncut’s best albums of the last decade (worldwide, all genres), The Unthanks are Tyneside sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank. Rather than embarking on a grand celebration, The Unthanks are quietly marking their 10th anniversary this year with a short tour of small intimate spaces, with a pared-back line-up. Their feeling is that if folk music is a lifelong pursuit, 10 years is just a drop in the ocean. the-unthanks.com L au

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Footpath of Fame – your chosen name or The Enid present the follow-up tour to their critically acclaimed The Bridge Show. Dust will be a highly ambitious audiovisual production directed by TV magician Simon Drake (Channel 4’s The Secret Cabaret). The band’s founder Robert John Godfrey was crowned Visionary at the Progressive Music Awards 2014, while lead vocalist Joe Payne was voted Best Male Vocalist in the 2014 Prog magazine readers’ poll. Dust will be the band’s first official release since the highly acclaimed comeback album Invicta in 2012. theenid.co.uk Like this? Try this:

Steve Rothery Band 7 November

text engraved onto a brick and placed amongst many celebrities in our exclusive Footpath Name a Seat – a seat in the auditorium with your chosen name on it Gift Vouchers – treat someone to a great night of entertainment Your support helps us to continue providing music and music-making opportunities for children and adults alike. For more information contact the Box Office on 01908 280815 or email development@stables.org

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Foster & Allen

Date: Sunday 1 November, 8pm Tickets: £24

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Eliza Carthy, Jackie Oates, Lucy Farrell & Kate Young 11 December

Elio Pace: The Billy Joel Songbook Date: Monday 2 November, 8pm Tickets: £20

Following two phenomenal, sold-out performances at The Stables, we are thrilled to announce a special return of The Billy Joel Songbook performed by Elio Pace and his band who will be filming and recording the performance for a live Blu-ray, DVD and CD. Come and join the excitement and be in the audience for this amazing show and unique event. eliopace.com Like this? Try this:

Talon 18 & 19 November

Celebrating 40 years together in the music business, Foster & Allen will perform a string of their hits including Bunch of Thyme, Maggie, After All These Years, I Will Love You All My Life and Old Flames. They will also play some of their recent recordings including Gold & Silver Days and A Hug, as well as songs from their new 40th anniversary celebration CD due out this autumn. fosterandallen.ie Like this? Try this:

C harlie Landsborough 17 October

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Eddi Reader was brought into the limelight with Fairground Attraction’s single Perfect and album First of a Million Kisses, both of which topped the British charts. However, it has been her subsequent solo albums which have signalled her increasing ability to assimilate different musical styles and make them all very much her own. From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi brings to life all forms of song. eddireader.co.uk

Tuesday 3 November, 8pm

Tickets: £25

NOVEMBER

Eddi Reader

An Evening with James Rhodes Date:

Wednesday 4 November, 8pm

Tickets: £19.50 Maverick concert pianist James Rhodes discusses his controversial memoir Instrumental live on stage – a brutally honest, moving and compelling story that was almost banned. Music has been the one thread that has held him together through the ups and downs of his extraordinary life. Presented with James’s trademark mix of humour, searing honesty and inspiring piano performances, Instrumental is an impassioned tribute to the therapeutic powers of music and its potential to transform all of our lives. (Please note the show contains strong language and adult content and is not suitable for young children.) jamesrhodes.tv Like this? Try this:

M atthew Barley 7 October

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Nell Bryden Sir Scallywag and the Battle of Stinky Bottom

Date: Friday 6 November, 8pm Tickets: £15

presented by Ensemble 360 and narrator Polly Ives Date: Friday 6 November 2015, 11am & 1pm Tickets: £6.50; free teacher’s ticket with every 10 seats booked Schools’ Concert; recommended for children age 3+

Nell Bryden’s new single, Waves, is the third single taken from her Wayfarer album and follows enormous radio support for the previous two singles, All You Had and Wayfarer. It is also Nell’s first duet and features Mercury-nominated singer songwriter Tom McRae sharing vocal duties. Says Nell about Wayfarer: “This album is a breakthrough for me, a total departure. It’s so up-tempo, and my life is up-tempo right now. I feel very, very happy.” nellbryden.com Like this? Try this:

E ddi Reader 1 November

Steve Rothery Band with support from Matt Stevens Date: Saturday 7 November, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

When King Colin sets his sights on finding the famous Golden Sausage, there’s only ONE person for the job, Sir Scallywag! But will the six-year-old knight be mighty enough to defeat the filthy trolls and win the Stinkiest Battle Ever? Join professional musicians Ensemble 360 and narrator Polly Ives for a children’s concert packed full of live classical music, vivid story-telling, bright illustrations and lots of audience participation. Music in the Round’s award-winning Children’s Composer in Residence, Paul Rissmann, has written the music, set to the brilliant new children’s story written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Korky Paul (Penguin, 2015). Before the concert, why not buy the book and download the free participation pack and Learn the Songs YouTube video from musicintheround.co.uk?

In a rare UK appearance, Marillion guitarist and founder member Steve Rothery performs tracks from his highly successful album The Ghosts of Pripyat with his band, followed by a selection of older Marillion rarities with guest vocalist Martin Jakubski. steverothery.com Like this? Try this:

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Glyndebourne Touring Opera Billy Budd by Benjamin Britten Date: Sunday 8 November, 11.15am (with lunch interval after the end of Act I at approx. 12.45pm; the screening will finish at approx. 3.30pm) Tickets: £12 & £10, under 16s £5

A Celebration of Peter

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Glyndebourne Touring Opera return to The Stables with a film screening of their acclaimed 2010 production of Benjamin Britten’s opera Billy Budd. The tense and stifling atmosphere on board a ship during the Napoleonic wars, with discipline brutally enforced and danger of attack ever present, is powerfully evoked in this production by Michael Grandage. Britten and his librettists E.M. Forster and Eric Crozier present a situation where a man’s innocence, a shining goodness as embodied in the character of Billy, is not enough to save him. And at the heart of it all lies an insinuating emotional ambiguity, making this opera a deeply disturbing and unforgettable experience. Sung in English with English supertitles

The Stables in association with Independent Cinema Milton Keynes presents

The Phantom of the Opera

with a live score performed by Minima

Date: Sunday 8 November, 8pm Tickets: £12.50 & £10 Beneath the sewers of the Paris Opera House dwells a masked figure. He is the Phantom, a hideously disfigured composer whose dream it is to turn chorus singer Christine into a diva. Lon Chaney, the ‘Man of a Thousand Faces’, dominates this classic film adaptation of the 1910 novel by Gaston Leroux. His ghastly make-up and outrageous performance made this one of the great classics of American silent film. This screening will feature a new original score performed live by acclaimed soundscapers Minima. This event is part of six very special film events across Milton Keynes – ic-mk.org – and a nationwide programme: LOVE: Films to fall in love with... Films to break your heart – bfi.org.uk/love minimamusic.co.uk It’s a Wonderful Life

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Lau

Jeremy Hardy

with support from Simi Stone

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Date: Monday 9 November, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

The Bell That Never Rang is the acclaimed new album from the U.K’s most musically celebrated folk trio Lau, who are following up its release with a November-December UK tour. Since their debut album in 2007, Lau have picked up four Best Group awards at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and the individual members have all won recognition for their acclaimed solo works. lau-music.co.uk Admiral Fallow Like this? Try this: 13 November – Stage 2

Date: Tuesday 10 November, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Over the years Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Armed with an unparalleled combination of lyricism and energy, he combines elements of jazz, pop and classical guitar to create a sound that is unique while at the same time accessible to a broad audience. peterwhite.com

Jeremy Hardy begins his fourth decade as a stand-up this year. That’s a more dramatic way of saying he started 31 years ago and, without a lottery win, probably has at least another 31 years to go. Last year, the 10th series of Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation was broadcast on Radio 4. He is also well known for his appearances on The News Quiz and I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) jeremyhardy.co.uk Like this? Try this:

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Moulettes & Nizlopi

Peter White

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Wednesday 11 November, 8pm

Tickets: £15 (£5 concession for unemployed – not available online, proof of status required at box office)

Dave Koz 29 October

with support from Heg & the Wolf Chorus Date:

Thursday 12 November, 8pm

Tickets: £17.50

Folk world favourites Moulettes join forces with top-selling duo Nizlopi for a set of dates that add up to the biggest headline UK tour either artist has embarked upon to date. moulettes.co.uk nizlopi.com Like this? Try this:

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Nearly Dan

Date: Friday 13 November, 1.30pm and Saturday 14 November, 10.30am & 1.30pm Tickets: £12.50, front row ‘Danger’ seats £15, school groups £8.50

Date: Saturday 14 November, 8pm Tickets: £18

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Around the World in 80 Days 22 December – 2 January 2016

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E lio Pace: The Billy Joel Songbook 2 November

Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends

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Now introducing Tyrannosaurus Rex to the stage, Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to life as you’ve never seen them before. From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, marvel and interact with extraordinaryily lifelike dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show. But watch out, not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem... Direct from the West End, Dinosaur Zoo is fast becoming a worldwide phenomenon, offering guaranteed fun for all the family aged 3 and upwards. dinosaurzoolive.com

Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and illusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. The 10-piece band promise all of the Steely Dan favourites in a two hour-plus show featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam, Aja and Gaucho. nearlydan.co.uk

NOVEMBER

Dinosaur Zoo

Date: Sunday 15 November, 8pm Tickets: £25 & £27.50

Nine Below Zero Date: Friday 13 November, 8pm Tickets: £18.50 To mark the rerelease of their two critically acclaimed A&M studio albums from the 1980s, Nine Below Zero are reforming their classic Young Ones line-up for a special one-off UK tour this autumn. The two classic albums, Don’t Point Your Finger and Third Degree, were repackaged, remastered and released through Universal Music earlier this year. The band’s original drummer, Mickey ‘Stix’ Burkey, will rejoin the band for the tour. ninebelowzero.com Like this? Try this:

Dr Feelgood 12 March 2016

The Fisherman’s Friends are shanty singers from Port Isaac in Cornwall who have delighted visitors and locals there for more than 15 years, with almost 300 live performances under their belts. And fisherman’s friends they truly are – each and every member of this unique group are, or have been, fishermen, lifeboat men and coastguards in Port Isaac. Their uplifting repertoire embraces songs and shanties not only from Cornwall but also from Liverpool, Ireland, Africa, the West Indies and the US. thefishermansfriends.com Like this? Try this:

Y oruba Women Choir 21 October

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Acknowledgements The Stables would like to give a special thanks to the following for their valuable support:

Date: Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 November, 8pm Tickets: £22

Arts Council of England, McCann Homes Ltd, Dame Cleo Laine, Foundation for Sport & The Arts, Jim Marshall, Sir John Dankworth, Mancini Institute, Milton Keynes Arts Association, The Wavendon Foundation.

Now in their 18th year together, Talon have been recognised by the Agents Association of Great Britain as the UK’s official number one Eagles tribute show. Their latest production will feature all the classic Eagles hits from the timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy, Desperado, Take It To The Limit and Life In The Fast Lane. talonmusic.co.uk Like this? Try this:

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Jo Brand: Work in Progress

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Ricky Ross with support from Roxanne de Bastion

Date: Tuesday 17 November, 8pm Tickets: £15

Date: Friday 20 November, 8pm Tickets: £26.50

Long established as one of the UK’s best comics, Jo Brand returns to her stand-up roots this winter trying out brand new material. In her break from stand-up Jo has written and starred in the BBC TV series Getting On, for which she won a BAFTA. She also put her cooking to the test on The Great Comic Relief Bake Off and was such a success that she was named as host of the hugely popular The Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice. (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+)

Ricky Ross will embark on his most intimate UK tour yet performing songs from his extensive songwriting catalogue. Ricky formed Deacon Blue more than 30 years ago and it is now 28 years since the band released their debut album Raintown. Their latest album A New House was released last year and is filled with a sense of joy and forwardlooking energy.

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B ig Country 7 December

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Date: Saturday 21 November, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Bridge House Theatre: It’s A Wonderful Life Date:

Sunday 22 November, 8pm

Tickets: £22.50

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Joanne Shaw Taylor 19 October

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T he Phantom of the Opera 8 November

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Maybe it’s her Celtic spirit or her delicate heart that makes Sandi Thom such a unique singer-songwriter. This refreshingly honest artist is not only a truly gifted musician, playing piano, guitar and harmonica, but also a pioneer in the music industry, having paved the way for a generation of digital newcomers. Likened to a modern-day Joni Mitchell but with the voice of Janis Joplin, her music carries a strong message delivered by a performance that cuts right to your heart. sandithom.com

Relive the iconic story of idealist George Bailey whose dreams look set to be dashed by small-town scandal and big business. Alone on a bridge, he decides that everyone would be better off without him... or would they? It falls to hapless guardian angel Clarence to try and save him. In a new production that premiered to excellent reviews in London last year, the magical story of Frank Capra’s iconic film is retold as a radio play, complete with sound effects created live on stage. bbtheatre.com

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Sandi Thom

Söndörg Date: Monday 23 November, 8pm Tickets: £12.50, students £9.50 Building from delicate filigree patterns of intertwining strings to dazzling displays of furious fingerwork, Söndörg (shoen-doer-goe) bring a vigorous virtuosity to their fresh interpretations of Hungarian folk music. At the core of their sound is the tambura, a manysized mandolin-like instrument, which they embellish through their multi-instrumental talents. The band formed in 1995, gathering international momentum over five albums – the latest of these aptly titled Tamburocket. sondorgo.hu Otava Yo

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NOVEMBER

A touring season of concerts bringing the newest and most exciting music from around the globe to a local setting in partnership with 11 of the best music venues in the UK.

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Namvula (Zambia/UK)

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Wednesday 30 September, 8pm

Zambian afro-folk: evocative, lyrical and refreshing Evocative and lyrical, Namvula draws heavily on her Zambian heritage as well as referencing her Scottish roots and life in the diaspora to produce an intoxicating and unique blend of uplifting global sounds. One of the few Zambian artists performing in Europe, Namvula has shared the stage with artists including legendary South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela and award-winning Zambian vocalist Maureen Lilanda before embarking on her current solo project.

“One of the most original newcomers of the year” The Guardian namvula.com

Söndörg (Hungary)

Monday 23 November, 8pm

A band of brothers in an invigorating celebration of Hungarian roots Building from delicate filigree patterns of intertwining strings to dazzling displays of furious fingerwork, Söndörg (shoen-doer-goe) bring a vigorous virtuosity to their fresh interpretations of Hungarian folk music. At the core of their sound is the tambura, a many-sized mandolin-like instrument, which they embellish through their multi-instrumental talents. The band formed in 1995 and have been honing their skills ever since, gathering international momentum over five albums – the latest of these aptly titled Tamburocket.

“one of Europe’s most versatile and exciting bands” Songlines magazine sondorgo.hu

Otava Yo (Russia)

Sunday 28 February 2016, 8pm

Subversive energy and tongue-in-cheek wit: Russian folk revisited Steaming out of St Petersburg in white vests, peasant dress and ushankas on head with ear-flaps akimbo, Otava Yo bring the proud traditions of Russian folksong to the 21st century. Expect lyrical gusil, global guitar, wailing bagpipes, expert fiddle-scraping, pumping bass and pounding drum, driving songs of rural romance, heroic sailors, goats and pancakes – all delivered with casual wit and bursts of ensemble choreography. otava-yo.spb.ru/en/

Perotá Chingó (Argentina/Brazil)

Wednesday 13 April 2016, 8pm

Itinerant voices of raw beauty and magnetic simplicity None of this was planned, but a chance meeting, a hitch-hike trip and a viral video clip later, Argentinian chicas Lola Aguirre and Julia Ortiz found themselves fronting a band with fans already numbering hundreds of thousands. Since that seminal summer of 2011 Perotá Chingó have toured all over Latin America, and more recently Europe. Their repertoire takes inspiration from their travels – original songs appear alongside chacareras, sambas, reggae and much in-between, always performed in their signature style of free-spirited simplicity.

“spontaneous and magical” Rolling Stone perotachingo.com.ar

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Date: Tuesday 24 November, 8pm Tickets: £26

Eska Date: Thursday 26 November, 8pm Tickets: £15

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Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span are touring with a new live show. Last year saw the release of a deluxe version of their album Wintersmith in collaboration with Sir Terry Pratchett. The band look forward to continuing this story – audiences will see them perform these new gems alongside the classics that have made them one of the most successful British folk rock bands ever. steeleyespan.org.uk Like this? Try this:

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Fotheringay 8 December

Chris Ramsey with support from Carl Hutchinson Date: Wednesday 25 November, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 Critically acclaimed standup comedian, star of BBC2’s Hebburn and the man who once got pizza delivered to a moving train embarks on his biggest stand-up tour yet. Join him as he explores getting older, finding yourself, taking responsibility, realising you are no longer a child, and all of the other terrifying realisations that come with being dragged kicking and screaming into modern adulthood. (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) chrisramseycomedy.com Like this? Try this:

Rob Beckett 9 December

Possessing one of the best and most memorable voices in the UK right now, Eska weaves together diverse musical elements – hints of folk, soul, psychedelia and electronica – and pairs them with stirring lyrics born from burning passion. Her selftitled debut album hosts production credits from cult British electronic artist Matthew Herbert (known for remixing Björk, R.E.M. and Yoko Ono), Louis ‘slipperz’ Hackett and Dave Okumu of The Invisible (previous winners of iTunes Album of the Year in the UK). eskaonline.com O tava Yo

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Classic Clapton: 30th Anniversary Tour

The Barron Knights

Date: Friday 27 November, 8pm Tickets: £16.50

The world’s number one Eric Clapton tribute band makes a welcome return to The Stables as part of their 30th anniversary tour. Classic Clapton features front-man Mike Hall who not only looks like Eric but sings and plays guitar like him, too! Over the past 30 years they have become something of a rock institution. During the course of a twohour show the whole of EC’s illustrious career is covered with all of his hits: Wonderful Tonight, I Shot The Sheriff, Lay Down Sally, Crossroads, Tears in Heaven, Layla and even an unplugged segment. classic-clapton.com Like this? Try this:

Viva Santana 16 October

Date: Sunday 29 November, 8pm Tickets: £21 & £23

The legendary Barron Knights are back with their highly acclaimed show Soundtrack of our Lives. Known as ‘The Guv’nors’ by their peers and with 32 world tours under their belt, it’s great to welcome them back home at The Stables. Lots of new songs, beautiful harmonies, plenty of fun – and, of course, the audience won’t let them go unless they play the William Tell overture and sing some old favourites. barronknights.com Like this? Try this:

T he Blues Band 10 December

Box Clever Theatre present

A Christmas Carol

Date: Monday 30 November, 1.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets: £12 adults, £10 children and schools, family of four £40

Elkie Brooks Date: Saturday 28 November, 8pm Tickets: £32 Elkie Brooks is one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. Now in the fifth decade of her career, she is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles, million-selling albums and awards, her annual tours are a treat for fans old and new. elkiebrooks.com Like this? Try this:

Vonda Shepard 22 October

A brand-new adaptation of Dickens’ atmospheric ghost story of Christmas brought to life through Box Clever’s characteristic cocktail of textual accuracy, fun, lively action, music and audience participation. As the actors bring Scrooge to life, the audience will join him on the journey that he is forced to make through his past, present and future, until laughter and goodness replace the ice in his heart. (Suitable for family audiences and children in schools years 5-11). boxclever.com Like this? Try this:

A round the World in 80 Days 22 December-2 January

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Date: Tuesday 1 December, 8pm Tickets: £20

Roy Orbison & the Traveling

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A Celebration of Peter Cropper (1945-2015) featuring Kathy Gower (violin), Moray Welsh (cello), Martin Roscoe (piano) Date: Wednesday 2 December, 8pm Tickets: £19 & £14 (see page 8 for subscription offer) HAYDN Piano Trio in C HobXVI No.27 SMETANA Piano Trio in G minor Op.15 BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in B flat Op.97 Archduke This concert marks what would have been the 70th birthday of Peter Cropper, leader of the legendary Lindsay String Quartet and founder of Music in the Round, who died suddenly in May. This is an opportunity to reflect on the immense impression he made on chamber music worldwide. Doric Quartet

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Buddy Holly and the Cricketers herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that’s now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies! Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family.

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Buddy Holly and the Cricketers: Holly at Christmas

Daniel Sloss: Dark with support from Kai Humphries Date: Thursday 3 December, 8pm Tickets: £14.50

Don’t miss the smash-hit new show from Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning comedy half-man-half-Xbox! Daniel has sold out seven consecutive Edinburgh Fringe seasons, made TV appearances including Sunday Night at The Palladium and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, had his own BBC show and co-created online sitcom M.U.F.F. He is currently working on his pilot for Warner Brothers Studio... He’s also totally sick of people calling his comedy ‘dark’. (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) danielsloss.com Like this? Try this:

C hris Ramsey 25 November

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Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders

Big Country: The Best of Tour

Date: Saturday 5 December, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Andy Fairweather Low first came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 1960s saw the band clock up hit after pop hit with tracks including Bend Me Shape Me, Hello Suzy and (If Paradise is) Half As Nice. But if you were paying close attention, then you might have picked up a clue to Andy’s future musical collaborations in the magnificent Gin House. Since the early days he has gone on to work with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Roger Waters and hundreds more. andyfairweatherlow.com The Blues Band Like this? Try this: 10 December

Date: Monday 7 December, 8pm Tickets: £25 & £22.50

Following the incredible success of their 30th anniversary Steeltown tour, Big Country set off again to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs taken from their multimillionselling and number one hit albums. The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home, Fields of Fire, In A Big Country, Chance, Wonderland, Look Away, The Teacher plus many more... bigcountry.co.uk Like this? Try this:

R icky Ross 20 November

Fotheringay

Stephen K Amos: The Laughter Master

Date: Tuesday 8 December, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Date: Sunday 6 December, 8pm Tickets: £17

Fresh from sell-out tours of Australia and New Zealand, the maestro of feel-good comedy is back on tour with his new show. As heard on BBC Radio 4’s Life: An Idiot’s Guide and What Does the K Stand For? (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) stephenkamos.com Like this? Try this:

Richard Herring 2 April 2016

Fotheringay are returning bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for a spectacular string of live dates that follow the release of their latest album, the four-CD set Nothing More: The Collected Fotheringay (Universal) and the release of former lead singer Sandy Denny’s biography I’ve Always Kept A Unicorn by Mick Houghton.Featuring Jerry Donahue, Gerry Conway and Pat Donaldson with very special guests Kathryn Roberts, PJ Wright and Sally Barker fotheringay.com Like this? Try this:

S teeleye Span 24 November

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Date: Wednesday 9 December, 8pm Tickets: £14

Eliza Carthy, Jackie Oates, Lucy Farrell & Kate Young Date:

Friday 11 December, 8pm

Tickets: £18.50

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Daniel Sloss 3 December

The Blues Band Date: Thursday 10 December, 8pm Tickets: £24

Many of the Blues Band’s fans weren’t even born when these five virtuosos, already music industry veterans, decided to fly in the face of musical fashion in 1979 and form a band ‘just to play the blues’. No one could have predicted that, 35 years on, they’d still be dazzling audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity. The lineup features Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher. thebluesband.net Like this? Try this:

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Magic: A Kind of Queen Date:

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The star of BBC1’s Live at the Apollo, BBC2’s Mock the Week and Channel 4’s 8 out of 10 Cats is back with a brand new hour of funnies, and this time he’s taking on the big issues like Kit Kats and flatbread! (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+). robbeckettcomedy.com

Carthy, Oates, Farrell & Young is a super-group featuring four of the major stars of British music. Each is a brilliant and distinctive singer and a master fiddle-player in their own right, and together they form a stunning ensemble. Performing material from Laylam, the album they recorded with Bella Hardy, as well as solo numbers, their set is an inspiring measure of the quality of British roots music. carthyoatesfarrellandyoung.com

DECEMBER

Rob Beckett: Mouth of the South

Saturday 12 December, 8pm

Tickets: £21

Magic, the first and still the best tribute to Queen, perform all the band’s greatest hits plus some you may not have heard for a while. With five vocals to back up the powerful lead vocal of the dynamic Roger Brown, Magic create all the complex harmonies that are Queen’s trademark recording sound. This, along with two guitars, bass, drums and the brilliant piano and keyboard skills of Dave Chapman, produces a sound that is second to none. Magic creates all the excitement of a Queen live show – not to be missed. magicakindofqueen.co.uk Like this? Try this:

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Go West

Westrock

Date: Sunday 13 & Monday 14 December, 8pm Tickets: £27.50

Date: Thursday 17 December, 8pm Tickets: £21

We Close Our Eyes was released in 1985 and reached number five in the UK charts before becoming a top 10 hit in the USA. This success was followed by three more UK top 10 hits: Call Me, Goodbye Girl and Don’t Look Down. The album Go West sold more than one and a half million copies worldwide and remained in the UK charts for 83 weeks, establishing the band as one of the greatest songwriting duos to emerge in the 1980s. Enjoy Go West live at The Stables, with Peter Cox and Richard Drummie playing their greatest hits. gowest.org.uk Johnny Hates Jazz

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This sensational production takes you on a magical, nostalgia-packed journey around America’s West Coast of Sound featuring hit after hit from legendary artists including The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Toto, The Doobie Brothers, Journey, America, Santana plus many more. T alon

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Cleo’s Christmas Show Dates: Friday 18 December, 8pm & Saturday 19 December, 2.30pm Tickets: £32 & £29.50* Kick off the festive season in style and take your seat for Cleo’s annual Christmas celebration. She’s invited a host of friends and family to create a show packed with great music and seasonal fun, as well as some surprises along the way. Sinatra: The Centennial Concert

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The Stables offers an inspirational and unique setting for a wide range of meetings, conferences, team building musical workshops and business focussed events. We provide a dedicated Event Team, experienced Technical Crew and a first class Catering Team who will provide you with everything you need to deliver your perfect event.

• Mancini Foyer – suitable for receptions/exhibitions

• Jim Marshall Auditorium – 398 seat flexible conference/meeting area • Stage 2 – adaptable area for meetings/ workshops/product launches

The style layout is perfect for our meetings and the staff are so professional and on hand to help at all times. We enjoy returning every year, as we find it to be an ideal venue that meets the needs of our business.

•H ospitality Room – perfect for smaller meetings/workshops/break-out area

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Stage 2 is The Stables’ second performance space – intimate, relaxed and informal. The ideal place to catch a star of tomorrow on their way up, or see the stars of today experiment with new material. So come and hear the latest new music and comedy, relax and enjoy a drink with friends! You’ll always find something to delight and intrigue you in Stage 2, whatever your tastes.

pg 32-42 Stage 2 is also available to hire for meetings and seminars. For further information please call the Development team on 01908 280815

...and check out our café-bar Café in If you are looking for a restaurant for a pre-show meal, then look no further. Café in2 has a reputation for top quality food and tasty dishes at a reasonable price. What’s more, it has friendly, helpful staff and the perfect atmosphere, making it ideal for a pre-concert meal. Café in2 is open from 6pm on concert nights. Such has been the success of Café in2 that it is very often fully booked, so to be sure of a table we recommend that you make your reservation well in advance. For more information and the current menu visit stables.org and click on the link to Café in2. To reserve a table please call the Café in2 booking line on 01908 280832 or email stables@stables.org

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OCTOBER

Charlie Dore & Boo Hewerdine Date: Sunday 4 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

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Steve Skaith (Latin Quartet) Date: Thursday 1 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Steve Skaith is the singer-songwriter with Latin Quarter, best known in the UK for the 1986 hit single Radio Africa and their later collaboration with the Bhundu Boys from Zimbabwe. Latin Quarter will return in 2016 with a new album. In the meantime, and in collaboration with Steve Jeffries (the band’s keyboard player), Steve has produced an album, Bare Bones, which strips down some of the older songs into their simplest forms: guitar, piano and voices. Like this? Try this:

Martyn Joseph 30 January 2016

Theo Jackson Band Date: Friday 2 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

While his heart belongs to jazz, Theo Jackson’s soul lies in music that can cross boundaries and genres. His debut album Shoeless and the Girl features fresh and original songs with a distinctive voice, drawn from the imagination of a natural storyteller. To celebrate the UK release of the album, Theo is joined by some of the musicians featured on the recording: Huntly Gordon (double bass) and Marco Quarantotto (drums). Expect sizzling swing and a sense of fun from this lively line-up. theojackson.com Like this? Try this:

Black Martis 31 October – Stage 2

Charlie Dore and Boo Hewerdine are both often referred to in the context of the long list of superstars who have covered their original songs: Natalie Imbruglia, Eddi Reader, Tina Turner, George Harrison... They have something else in common: they are part of a rare breed of professional songwriters for others but who are extraordinary on stage in their own right. They deliver their songs with a powerful authenticity and beautiful vocals, revealing captivating and compelling stories between songs. charliedore.com boohewerdine.net Like this? Try this:

Eddi Reader 1 November

The Fresh Dixie Project Date: Tuesday 6 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

The Fresh Dixie Project are one of the UK’s most exciting cross-over jazz ensembles. Their unique sound combines the subtle intricacies of jazz with elements of pop, rock and soul. 2014 saw the release of their EP Dress Pretty, Dance Ugly to great acclaim. The band went on to gain radio play and support from Tom Robinson on BBC 6 Music, Simon Raymonde at Amazing Radio and Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2. freshdixieproject.com Like this? Try this:

Vonda Shepard 22 October

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Jordan Reyne Date: Saturday 10 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

OCTOBER

Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin Date: Thursday 8 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin are one of the most exciting and innovative duos to appear on the folk/roots/ acoustic scene in recent years – a journey that has resulted in their winning Best Duo at the 2014 BBC Folk Awards. With a rapidly expanding following and a truly unique sound that effortlessly spans many genres, they have been touring constantly for the past three years, winning new fans of all ages wherever they go. philliphenryandhannahmartin.com Like this? Try this:

Lau 9 November

Jordan Reyne uses two live-looping machines to sample her own voice in the moment of performance, meaning no two shows are ever exactly the same. Open tunings and layers of harmony and rhythm weave together, supporting lyrics that are a mixture of the folkloric and political. jordanreyne.com Like this? Try this:

Babajack 25 November – Stage 2

The Rails Date: Wednesday 14 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Jill Barber Date: Friday 9 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

At first listen, what sets Jill Barber apart is her distinctive voice. But it’s her ability to write an immediately memorable song that has made her one of Canada’s most recognisable artists. The songs on Fool’s Gold (her latest album) are delivered by the distinct, evocative voice of an artist who has drawn inspiration from a cross-section of musical genres. jillbarber.com Like this? Try this:

Luke Jackson Trio 23 October – Stage 2

The Rails are running. English singer-songwriter duo Kami Thompson and James Walbourne have reached deep into their rich musical histories to concoct the kind of sharp, true folk rock blend rarely heard since the 1970s. Produced with indie legend Edwyn Collins and featuring folk frontierswoman Eliza Carthy on fiddle, The Rails’ debut album Fair Warning is a little wonder, packed with traditional and original songs that stand outside time yet resonate with contemporary urgency. therailsofficial.com Like this? Try this:

Balsamo Deighton 11 November – Stage 2

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Date:

Keith James: The Songs of Nick Drake

Thursday 15 October, 8.45pm

STAGE One of the greatest and most influential guitarists in the world, Preston Reed has been captivating audiences globally for almost three decades with the two-handed integrated percussive style he began developing in the 1980s. Blues, rock, metal, funk, jazz and classical styles are distilled into a breathtaking visual and sonic experience – a border-hopping musical language that tells stories without words. prestonreed.com Like this? Try this:

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Saturday 17 October, 8.45pm

Tickets: £14

Tickets: £12.50

OCTOBER

Preston Reed

harlie Dore & Boo Hewerdine C 4 October – Stage 2

A number of years have passed since singer and guitarist Keith James won widespread acclaim for his stunningly beautiful series of concerts entitled The Songs of Nick Drake. This new concert will offer, as far as can be possible, a fresh and rewarding set list and will include an interpretation of a Molly Drake composition, a transcription of a poem by William Blake (Nick’s greatest influence) and a song by Sixto Rodriguez. keith-james.com Like this? Try this:

The Simon & Garfunkel Story 17 February 2016

Marcus Malone Band Date:

Sunday 18 October, 8.45pm

Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

4Square Date:

Friday 16 October, 8.45pm

Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

4Square’s trademark show features Nicola Lyons’s simultaneous fiddle-playing and clog dancing along with virtuoso mandolin from Michael Giverin, all galvanised by the driving sounds of Jim Molyneux’s piano and Dan Day’s percussion. The result is a fusion of folk, jazz, Latin and any other musical style they feel the inclination to absorb. 4squaremusic.co.uk Like this? Try this:

Rant 14 November – Stage 2

Detroit-born Marcus Malone has been making quite an impact on the European concert and festival circuit during the past few years. Last year he finished recording his sixth CD, Stand or Fall, on Redline Music, a collection of original blues-based rock songs mixed by Jerry Stevenson and mastered by Mazen Murad. It was nominated for Best Recorded Session 2014 by European Blues Awards. A new album is due for release this autumn. marcusmalone.com Joanne Shaw Taylor

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The Dreaming Spires

Date: Wednesday 21 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Thursday 29 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Sean McLoughlin 4 December – Stage 2

Luke Jackson Trio Date: Friday 23 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

When The Dreaming Spires released their first album Brothers In Brooklyn, Q magazine described it as “... the most thrilling country rock debut album since Big Star”. Since then, the band have gone from strength to strength with a unique British-tinged brand of Americana. The climax of this development was a performance on BBC1’s Andrew Marr Show, with Marr himself calling them one of the best live bands in Britain. thedreamingspires.co.uk Like this? Try this:

Café in2 is open until 8pm with any orders taken after 7.30pm being served in the foyer. After 8pm light snacks will be available from the bar.

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Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Joseph Wilson; headliner is Milo McCabe. Line-up may be subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+)

OCTOBER

Screaming Blue Murder

Balsamo Deighton 11 November – Stage 2

Albany Down Date: Friday 30 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £13.50 (standing gig)

Over the past few years Luke Jackson has been making a name for himself, opening for artists including Marillion, Show of Hands and Martyn Joseph. In late 2014 he decided to form a new trio with Connor Downs (percussion) and Andy Sharps (bass). After a hard week’s work in the studio,they managed to capture something special and following the release of the CD This Family Tree in April, they are now on the road. Don’t miss this chance to hear them live. lukepauljackson.com Like this? Try this:

Jill Barber 9 October – Stage 2

London-based Albany Down are a contemporary rock band with influences ranging from classic acts Led Zeppelin and Thunder to modern bands such as The Black Keys and Clutch. They combine a vintage rock-blues sensitivity with a contemporary aggressive energy. The band features Paul Muir on vocals, guitarist Paul Turley, drummer Donna Peters and bassist Billy Dedman, and they have already recorded two albums with award-winning producer Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers, INME, Super Furry Animals). albanydown.com Like this? Try this:

Wishbone Ash 6 October

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OCT/NOV

Beck Goldsmith Date: Saturday 7 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Black Martis is an instrumental piano-based trio from Milton Keynes. While their set-up may resemble that of a standard jazz trio, the music does not. Mixing pounding rock and samba-fuelled rhythms, aggressive bass lines and flowing piano riffs, the band create a sound big enough to surprise the unsuspecting onlooker in more ways than one. Loyalty to any particular genre goes out of the window and what is left is a truly passionate sound unrestrained by what is expected. blackmartis.co.uk

When Beck Goldsmith’s distinctive vocals featured on the trailer to BBC drama The Village, it reached out and struck a chord with an already gathering audience. Haunting and intimate, her cover of the hymn I Vow to Thee My Country brought a contemporary edge that unearthed new power and poignancy in the well-loved song. Goldsmith’s music is cinematic in mood and atmosphere. It has warmth and depth, with dark undercurrent, poetic lyricism and textured instrumentation. beckgoldsmith.co.uk

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Black Martis Date: Saturday 31 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Theo Jackson Band 2 October – Stage 2

Nicolas Meier & Peter Oxley

Ruth Trimble 7 December – Stage 2

Balsamo Deighton

Date: Tuesday 3 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Wednesday 11 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

These are two masterly guitarists, although very different in style. Peter Oxley has been playing on the British jazz scene since 1997 with everyone from Stacey Kent to Gilad Atzmon, while Nicolas Meier, originally from Switzerland, has toured the world, absorbing musical idioms en route. Their recent release Chasing Tales features an array of changing sounds, moods and textures that is gorgeous, fascinating and apparently limitless. peteoxley.com meiergroup.com

Steve Balsamo and Rosalie Deighton met more than 10 years ago at Grammy award-winning producer Martin Terefe’s London recording studio. Bonding over a love of 1970s singer/ songwriters, country music and cake, they vowed one day to record together. Influenced by everyone from Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris to Crowded House, Steve Earle, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Balsamo Deighton’s songs pretty much nod, wink and steal from them all. They are currently putting the finishing touches to their debut album with producers Tim Hamill and Ben Robbins. balsamodeighton.com

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Peter White 10 November

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The Rails 14 October – Stage 2

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Screaming Blue Murder Date: Wednesday 18 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

John Bramwell 11 December – Stage 2

Rant Date: Saturday 14 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Formed in 2007 by a group of Glasgow-based music students, indie-folk band Admiral Fallow released their debut album, Boots Met My Face, in 2011 and its widely-acclaimed successor, Tree Bursts In Snow, the following year. They’re now back with a new album, Tiny Rewards, which was released in May. Fresh from a European tour and a summer of festivals, including T In The Park and Latitude, and in support of the new album’s release on double vinyl with bonus tracks, Admiral Fallow make their debut at The Stables. admiralfallow.com

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Sally-Anne Hayward; headliner is Anthony King. Line-up may be subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+)

NOVEMBER

Admiral Fallow Date: Friday 13 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £13 in advance, £15 on the door (standing gig)

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Tiff Stevenson 4 February 2016 – Stage 2

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Nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014, Rant is the meeting of four of Scotland’s finest fiddle players, two from the Shetland Islands and two from the Highlands. Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, Sarah-Jane Summers and Lauren MacColl join forces to create a rich and vibrant sound, evocative of the exciting scene they create music in. rantfiddles.com Eliza Carthy, Jackie Oates, Like this? Try this: Lucy Farrell & Kate Young 11 December

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NOVEMBER

2 STAGE

Martin Stephenson

Árstíðir

Date: Friday 20 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

Date: Tuesday 24 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50

Martin Stephenson has been one of the UK’s best-loved musicians for 30 years. Always popular on the circuit, his live performances are an exuberant tour-de-force combining heart-in-yourmouth intimacy with playful humour and warm self-deprecation. Never pandering to a particular scene, his lightness of touch on a varied mix of musical styles is immediately apparent. His path was destined to be a lifelong journey through the music he loves: folk, ragtime, jazz, rockabilly, show tunes, punk-pop and country. daintees.co.uk Matt Woosey

Like this? Try this: 18 December – Stage 2

Jim Boyes with Belinda O’Hooley: Sensations of a Wound Date: Saturday 21 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Not many bands can lay claim to the kind of dramatic career development that the Icelandic band Árstíðir has enjoyed. Formed in the wake of the 2008 stock market crash, they found themselves catapulted to the top of the Icelandic music charts within six months of their debut. Their latest album Hvel is a collection of songs which weave both traditional and electronically-inspired instrumental threads together with soaring vocal harmonies, and that critics have described as “beautiful and atmospheric” and “utterly mesmerizing”. arstidir.com Moulettes & Nizlopi

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Babajack Date: Wednesday 25 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Sensations of a Wound is an original and moving story of a Yorkshire soldier caught up in the enormity of the First World War. It brings together the first-hand wartime accounts of his grandfather, Jim’s newly written and traditional songs and Belinda O’Hooley’s subtle, innovative piano accompaniments. Like this? Try this:

Coope, Boyes & Simpson 12 April 2016

Babajack are fast becoming one of the most sought-after acts on the UK and European gig and festival circuits. Their unique blend of roots/blues/folk fusion, described by Classic Rock magazine as “an intoxicating brew of blues, folk and roots music”, makes for a scintillating show combining great musicianship, passion and energy guaranteed to wow any audience. babajack.com Like this? Try this:

Marcus Malone Band 18 October – Stage 2

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Gary Stewart Date: Thursday 3 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Natasha Seale Quartet Date: Tuesday 1 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Somewhere between Stevie Nick’s funky soul and Amy Winehouse’s torch-song jazz, you’ll find Tash. Hers is a burnished, passionate sound both old and new – energised and emotional music for music-lovers. After treading the West End boards and touring the world as Donna in the smash hit musical Mamma Mia!, Tash returns to her jazz roots with her acoustic quartet for an evening of contemporary classics, standards and self-penned tunes from the debut album Walk Awake. natashasingsjazz.com Like this? Try this:

Jill Barber 9 October – Stage 2

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Ruth Trimble

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Gary Stewart is a singer-songwriter from Perthshire, now living in Yorkshire. His songs have a Celtic flair and are influenced by Paul Simon, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and Carole King. His two albums and E.P. have received radio play from Steve Lamacq and Janice Long. Gary is no stranger to the festival circuit, having played Kendal Calling, Greenman, Glastonbury, Underneath The Stars, Larmer Tree Festival and many more. In addition to writing and performing his own music, Gary also plays drums for Hope & Social (Tour De France 2014) and guitar for Rosie Doonan (Peter Gabriel/Birdy/The Mighty Doonans) garystewart.bandcamp.com

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Ben Maggs played an outstanding set in support of The Christians earlier this year, receiving rapturous applause from the capacity audience who had joined him in song by the end of the set. Now he returns to The Stables for a headline show. With Ben’s beautifully expressive vocals and melodic lyricism carried exquisitely by resonant acoustic guitar, you can expect nothing less than the full and free expression of the heart and soul of this talented troubadour. benmaggsmusic.co.uk

NOV/DEC

Ben Maggs Date: Friday 27 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Charlie Dore & Boo Hewerdine 4 October – Stage 2

‘an exceptionally witty adventure’ The Guardian ****

Dates: T uesday 22 December to Saturday 2 January A perfect Christmas treat for all the family.

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DECEMBER

2 STAGE

Sean McLoughlin: Whatever It Takes

Ruth Trimble

Date: Friday 4 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10

Date: Monday 7 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Sean McLoughlin is back with his sharpest and most hilarious stand-up yet. Following his hit debut Backbone (named by The List one of the top five free shows of 2013’s Edinburgh Fringe), Sean’s second show I Will Prevail was met with tremendous underground success. It played to packed houses and gained critical acclaim, culminating in a nomination by fellow comedians for the Best Performer Barry Award. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+). seanmcloughlincomedy.wordpress.com

Belfast-based singersongwriter Ruth Trimble is no stranger to The Stables, having performed here on numerous occasions alongside Beth Nielsen Chapman and, more recently, Kimmie Rhodes. On the back of extensive UK touring in support of other artists, including Clannad, she will be performing for the first time in her own right as part of her Each Christmas Till Then tour, promoting material from both her Christmas album of the same name, and her debut release Things I Want To Say. A recent regular on Bob Harris’s BBC Radio 2’s playlist, Ruth’s music is finally starting to get the recognition it deserves. ruthtrimble.com

Ed Byrne

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Steve Winch

Kimmie Rhodes 27 January 2016 – Stage 2

Dexeter & Laura Oakes

Date: Saturday 5 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door (standing gig)

Date: Wednesday 9 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Following last year’s sold-out show at The Stables, singer-songwriter and troubadour Steve Winch is thrilled to be returning for what promises to be another great night. Joined by his band of world-class musicians (Steve Askew on bass and vocals, Kristian Carter on drums and percussion and Danny Winch on guitar, mandolin and vocals), Steve will be playing songs from his first three albums as well as debuting new material scheduled for a December release. stevewinch.co.uk

Dexeter are a modern UK country band. The four-piece have gone from strength to strength, playing regularly in London and UK country festivals including C2C, Yeehaw, Fort San Antone Fest and MidWinterFest. They released their second fully crowd-funded album – Four Thousand Miles To Nashville – in July to a sold-out crowd at London’s Camden Barfly. Laura Oakes is a wonderfully talented country music singer from Liverpool. After graduating from Leeds College of Music, she began recording her first single Don’t Let It Hit Ya, which was released in 2013 and landed in the Top 20 on the iTunes Country Chart. Her second single Snakes & Ladders followed in 2014 with similar success. dexeterband.co.uk

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Martin Stephenson 20 November – Stage 2

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The Dreaming Spires 29 October – Stage 2

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Screaming Blue Murder

with support from Dave Fidler

Date: Wednesday 16 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Friday 11 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £16

Admiral Fallow 13 November – Stage 2

Hedna’s Vintage Nightclub Date: Saturday 12 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £15 until 25 October; £18.50 thereafter

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Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Peter Brush; headliner is James Sherwood. Line-up may be subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+)

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I Am Kloot’s singer-songwriter John Bramwell returns to the stage this autumn, armed with his first set of brand new songs since the band’s 2014 top ten album Let It All In. During 2014 the Mercury prize nominated songwriter sporadically played at venues throughout the UK. After 50 or so performances and armed with a new-found confidence in his storytelling abilities, he set about recording new songs for his debut solo single Times Arrow. With these recordings ready for release to coincide with a tour, and a bag of classic songs and great stories, John brings poetry and great guitar playing along with a beautiful and unique voice. johnbramwell.com

DECEMBER

John Bramwell

Stephen K Amos 6 December

Acknowledgements The Stables would like to give a special thanks to the following for their valuable support: Arts Council of England, McCann Homes Ltd, Dame Cleo Laine, Foundation for Sport & The Arts, Jim Marshall, Sir John Dankworth, Mancini Institute, Milton Keynes Arts Association, The Wavendon Foundation.

Wot ho! If you enjoy the music of the 1930s and 40s then you’ll love an evening at Hedna’s – your passport to an age of style, fashion, social dancing and vintage dance tunes, played in the setting they were meant to be heard. This is a chance to wear your best classic clothing and immerse yourself in an evening of pure, exclusively vintage entertainment. homefrontfriends.org.uk Like this? Try this:

Pasadena Roof Orchestra 10 October

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DECEMBER

Laurence Jones Band Date: Sunday 20 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door (standing gig)

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Matt Woosey Date: Friday 18 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

When Matt Woosey performs, it’s not hard to tell that this is a man who has lived the life and has worked hard for his status as one of the most gifted songwriters of his generation. His most recent album Wildest Dreams combines a vast array of musical influences which give life to an unaffected set of songs that have been reviewed in glowing terms by leading music industry critics. The album has been compared to artists as varied as Tim Buckley, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, John Martyn and Jim Morrison. mattwoosey.co.uk Martin Stephenson

Like this? Try this: 20 November – Stage 2

A buzz rapidly started to build around Laurence Jones well before the release of his 2012 debut album Thunder In The Sky, and he soon began making a big name for himself. He was voted Young Artist of the Year in the British Blues Awards 2014 and in the same year won the final of the first UK European Blues Challenge. This year Laurence will be representing the UK in the Brussels European Blues Challenge... watch this space! laurencejonesmusic.com Joanne Shaw Taylor

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Jazz Matters at the Stables Enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning (11.30am start) at The Stables in the company of a host of great names from the world of jazz. Founded by The Stables’ Life President Sir John Dankworth, Jazz Matters is hosted by invited special guests. For full programme details, please visit stables.org

Live Jazz Matters From time to time Jazz Matters goes live in Stage 2, with music from invited artists. September 27: Georgia Mancio October 25: David Lee (piano), Alec Dankworth (bass), drums tbc November 22: Phil DeGreg Trio with Dave Green & Steve Brown December 6: The James Pearson Trio: The History of the Piano Tickets: £12

Jazz Matters

September 13: Jacqui Dankworth in conversation with Brian Peerless October 11: The Singer & The Song with Mark Burgess November 15: Ian Shaw in Conversation with Graham Pass December 13: Jazz on Film with Brian Peerless Tickets: £8

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LEARN AND TAKE PART

Basic Principles of Music Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 5 September, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £32 Whether you are a beginner looking for a way into understanding music, or an intermediate or experienced musician looking for a refresher or to fill gaps in your knowledge, this information-packed day aims to help you de-mystify music theory. Starting with the most basic terminology and theory, the workshop covers the nature of sound, how music started, what the key of a song is and how to find it and what some of the more complicated ideas mean. The day will be particularly helpful to those taking their first steps in learning to play, whatever the instrument. Please note this day is more of a tutorial than a hands-on workshop, and includes supporting notes. Course leader Pete Normanton is a highly experienced musician and guitar teacher, specialising in making music accessible to the non-musician. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime. Like this? Try this:

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Over 2U Date: Thursdays 17 September and 10 December - Stage 2 Tickets: £5 to non-performers, £2 to performers

Have you ever attended one of The Stables’ Education events? Maybe you’ve been to ukulele, harmonica or songwriting workshops, or worked hard for six weeks on the Ceilidh or Rock Experience courses. Well, now is the time to get the Over 2U experience, The Stables’ very own open mic’ night. If you have sat at home thinking “I can do that”, or felt disappointed when all your hard work at the workshop you attended ends up being used to entertain your cat, then this is the night for you! Over 2U provides a safe environment for a line-up of people with similar talents and experience, supporting each other through what might be their first stage appearance. If you are interested in performing please contact education@stables.org before booking.

Intro to Music Recording and Production – Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop

Dates: Saturday 26 September, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £45

Join us in The Stables’ rehearsal and control rooms for this music technology and recording workshop and hands-on studio session. Our popular one-day introduction is ideal for beginners or those who want a refresher. Admission includes workshop resources and audio files of the tracks you produce. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session. Tea/coffee provided. Please bring a packed lunch. Like this? Try this:

I ntro to Music Recording and Production – Part 2 21 November

Conga Drumming for Improvers Course Adult/Age15+ Course

Date: Sundays 27 September, 18 October, 15 November and 6 December, 11am-2pm Course fee: £65 This course is for those with some conga drumming experience who are looking to develop their skills and knowledge of Latin percussion. Drawing on traditional and popular Cuban and Brazilian styles, this course will help to increase your confidence in playing congas. We’ll explore one and two-drum patterns, work on exercises to develop coordination and independence as well as rhythms for a small ensemble. Please bring a pair of congas if you have them, or contact education@stables.org if you need to borrow them (limited numbers available). Please contact us in advance if you are unsure about your previous playing experience and suitability for the course.

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Bodhran for Beginners

Date: Sunday 27 September, 2.30-5.30pm Workshop fee: £22

Date: Sunday 4 October, 1-4pm Workshop fee: £22

The Cajon (wooden box) is the smallest drum kit in the world and the perfect powerful accompaniment instrument to any kind of band, providing a full snare and rich bass sound. Cajones come in various shapes, sizes and styles and during this one-day workshop you’ll get hands-on experience to fully discover the range of possibilities this versatile instrument can provide. Covering tones, exercises and rhythms, this workshop is suitable for kit drummers and hand drummers alike. Please bring a cajon (with snare) if you have one, or contact education@stables.org if you need to borrow one (limited numbers available). Ravin ‘Raz’ Jayasuriya is a professional percussionist and award-winning tutor with more than 20 years’ experience specialising in Cuban and Brazilian music.

The bodhran (pronounced bow-ran), or Irish frame drum, has grown from its use in traditional Irish music to become a popular instrument used across many forms of Celtic, folk and contemporary roots music. This beginner’s level workshop introduces aspiring players to the bodhran and will include all basic drum techniques, traditional and contemporary rhythms and drum care advice. Instruments will be provided. Aimée Leanoard has been a teacher and performer for more than 20 years. She has performed and recorded with the group Anam, and teaches all levels from beginner to advanced. She is also a singing teacher, choir leader, musical director and comes from a family of bodhran makers.

Adult/15+ Workshop

Blues Guitar Workshop – Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 3 October, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £34

If you can play E7, A7 and B7, you are ready to learn the blues! In this practical workshop, Joff Watkins demystifies V-IV-Is, turnarounds, shuffles and basic basslines and introduces fundamental blues techniques including finger picking, hammer-ons and pull-offs, using examples from classic blues recordings. You will need to bring a six-string acoustic guitar. Joff is an accomplished blues player who combines performing and teaching, and leads the highly popular blues harmonica workshops at The Stables. Tea/ coffee provided. Please bring a packed lunch.

Adult/Age15+ Workshop

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Cajon Workshop – Beginners

Bodhran for Beginners – Part 2

Like this? Try this: 6 December

Ukulele Workshop – Beginners Part 2 Adult/Age15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 10 October, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £34 Tutor Sara Spade returns with a chance for ukulele players to improve their skills. Building on Beginners Part 1 this workshop will help you to develop your rhythm and melody playing skills, add new chords and combine different strokes for rhythmic effects. Using a mix of contemporary and vintage material, you’ll also get the chance to practice as a ukulele band and try out playing the melody, accompanying and adding colour to the musical arrangements. Previous attendance at Ukulele Beginners Part 1 is recommended and you will need to bring a soprano or concert-sized ukulele. Tea/ coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime. O ver 2U

Like this? Try this: 17 September

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Funky Folk Rhythm Guitar Adult/15 + Workshop

Date: Sunday 11 October, 1-4pm Workshop fee: £22 Ever wondered how to spice up your strumming and get more variety in your rhythm guitar playing – especially when accompanying other instruments or singers? This workshop will explore right hand techniques and patterns to make your playing more funky and exciting, with a focus on learning and adapting different rhythmic styles to accompany traditional tunes. The day is suitable for guitar players who can already play a few different chord sequences and strumming patterns. Please bring a steel-strung acoustic guitar. Tutor Andy Glass has a wealth of experience as performer, guitar teacher and workshop leader. His playing across different musical styles ranges from soul/funk as guitarist for Bill Withers and Geno Washington, through progressive rock with his own band Solstice to folk with acclaimed ceilidh band 3sticks. Funky Folk Rhythm Guitar

Like this? Try this: – Part 2 15 November

Introduction to Live Sound Engineering

Melodeon Workshop – Beginners Part 1 Adult/Age15+ Workshop

Date: Sunday 18 October, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £36 Expert melodeon player Simon Care is back with another chance to try the small but mighty squeezebox, with instruments provided so beginners can have their first go. Drawing on traditional English dance tunes, the workshop will introduce basic technique, how to play with rhythm and feel and how to play with other musicians. The days is for anyone with an interest in English folk music and dance or who just wants to try a squeezebox for the first time. You do not need to be able to read music notation and no previous squeezebox or folk music experience is required, but a basic knowledge of music (e.g. scales, chords, time signatures) will help. Notes will be provided. Tea/coffee provided. Please bring a packed lunch.

Conga Drumming for Beginners Adult/Age15+ Workshop

Date: Sunday 18 October, 2.30-5.30pm Workshop fee: £22

Adult/age 15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 17 October, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £38

Are you an aspiring sound engineer or a musician who wants to understand how to use PA and get a better sound at your gigs? This workshop offers a basic introduction to the world of live sound engineering and will cover types of microphone and placement, basic parts of a PA, how to use a mixing desk and how to use basic EQ. It is suitable for complete beginners and for anyone who has gaps in their understanding of live sound. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime. Intro to Music Recording

Like this? Try this: and Production – Part 1 26 September

An ideal workshop for anyone new to hand-drumming or interested in finding out more about conga drumming or Latin-American rhythms. We’ll look at basic techniques, including palm/ finger movements and hand-shapes for producing open tones, bass tones and slap, as well as exercises for developing tone, independence and coordination. You will also learn some Brazilian and Cuban rhythms, with parts for one, two and three drums, as well as how the individual lines fit together with bell patterns and the clave rhythm. Notes will also be provided. Ravin ‘Raz’ Jayasuriya is a professional percussionist and award-winning tutor with more than 20 years’ experience specialising in Cuban and Brazilian music. C onga Drumming

Like this? Try this: for Improvers Course September to December

Treat someone special – gift vouchers are available from the Box Office

Mandolin Beginners

Date: Saturday 24 October, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £42

Date: Saturday 24 October, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £36

Following on from the absolute beginners Sax from Scratch workshop, this Refresher workshop will enable students to have more fun playing one of our saxophones, or bring their own sax, with a view to developing their skills and techniques. It is ideal for those that have attended previous Sax from Scratch workshops, or for other early beginners who would like to develop their playing. Tutor Ian Hill studied music at the Birmingham Conservatoire and Guildhall School of Music and has more than 15 years’ experience teaching and facilitating individuals and groups of young and adult learners. Tea/ coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.

The mandolin is a popular instrument used in a range of styles including country, bluegrass, traditional folk and Irish music. It is great as a melody or rhythm instrument and this workshop will introduce both styles of playing. It will look at basic technique, simple tunes, chord shapes and progressions, and playing as a group and is suitable for those who have some basic experience of stringed instruments (such as guitar, ukulele, banjo, bouzouki, violin) and who can play basic open chords and a few scales or tunes. An ability to read tablature is useful but not essential. Instruments will be provided, but If you have a mandolin please bring it along. Tutor Paul Roberts is an experienced guitar and mandolin teacher and performer, who has played in a range of rock and folk bands, in folk clubs, festivals and for ceilidhs.

Adult/15+ workshop

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Adult/15 + workshop

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Refresher Sax from Scratch

October Half Term Special Project

Young Musicians Folk Band Dates: Monday 26, Tuesday 27 & Thursday 29 October Junior group (ages 9-12: 10am-12.30pm each day) Teenage group (ages 13-16: 1.30-4pm each day) Course fee: £20 for 3 sessions for Milton Keynes residents or attending a Milton Keynes school. (For those outside of MK contact education@stables.org for further information. There are a limited number of bursaries available to support young people who would otherwise be unable to attend – contact education@stables.org for further information.)

Whether you’re a budding young folk player or simply want to have a go at playing traditional music and folk instruments for the first time, these sessions will offer the chance to work alongside top UK folk artists. You will have the opportunity to try different traditional instruments including fiddle, harp, melodeon and penny whistle, learn some traditional tunes and be part of a big folk band. You don’t need to read music as learning will be done by ear. For the junior group you should be able to play simple tunes from memory and have done some playing in a group. For teenage group you need be able to play simple tunes from memory, know something about scales and chords and have done some playing in a group – (as a rough guide Grade 1 or above for Junior, Grade 3 or above for Teenage, on any instrument). The workshop will be led by Luke Daniels, Emma Sweeney and Colm McGonigle, all experienced professional folk musicians and teachers. For more information see stables.org/learning/Young Players Folk To book a place contact the Box Office on 01908 280800 Supported by Milton Keynes Music Education Hub

Box Office: 01908 280800 email: stables@stables.org stables.org

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Ukulele Workshop – Beginners Part 1

More Principles of Music Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/Age15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 31 October, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £34 Come and take part in the ukulele revival! This fun and accessible instrument is making a comeback for serious musicians as well as in education. Learn the basics of playing, ukulele techniques and how to accompany songs. No prior experience is necessary. You will need to bring a soprano or concert-sized ukulele. Tutor Sara Spade is an experienced performer, songwriter and teacher. As well as enjoying a busy performing career, she regularly teaches guitar, ukulele and song writing to all ages. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.

Saxophone from Scratch Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 31 October, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £42 Have you ever wanted to try the saxophone but didn’t know where to start? Do you want to try it for the first time or have a go before buying one? Led by saxophone player and teacher Ian Hill, this workshop takes you on a on a gradual step-by-step approach to making your first sounds, breathing tips, exercises, learning fingerings and scale patterns and playing simple melodies from those scales, first individually and then as part of the group. You’ll be in a small group of beginners and in a friendly and supportive learning environment. All instruments are provided, but if you have your own, please bring it along. Ian studied music at the Birmingham Conservatoire and Guildhall School of Music and has more than 15 years’ experience teaching and facilitating individuals and groups of young and adult learners. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime. Like this? Try this:

Refresher Sax from Scratch 24 October

Date: Saturday 7 November, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £32 This workshop is a follow up to the Basic Principles of Music session, re-capping and exploring in more depth some of the basic concepts that help you to understand music. We’ll look at the nature of musical sound and tone, tuning, temperament, transposing between keys, different clefs and time signatures, more complex harmony and chords as well as arranging for different instruments. It is strongly recommended that you attend Part 1 before attending this workshop. Please note this day is more of a tutorial than a hands-on workshop, and includes supporting notes. Course leader Pete Normanton is a highly experienced musician and guitar teacher, specialising in making music accessible to the non-musician. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime. Basic Principles of Music

Like this? Try this: 5 September

Sing and Strum – Easy guitar and fun songs to sing with children Adult/15+ Course

Date: Saturdays 7, 14, 21 and 28 November, 10am-12noon Course fee: £45 for four sessions This course is suitable for primary and nursery teachers, early years and childcare workers, and for anyone working with young children where singing and music-making would help their work. Parents, grandparents and other carers are also welcome. Judy Barker will help you learn simple guitar chords, rhythm skills and songs to help give you confidence to enjoy making music with children. You don’t need to be able to read music or have played before. All you need is enthusiasm and a guitar! All participants will receive a CD and song pack. You will need to bring an adult-size nylon strung (classical) guitar (if you need advice on getting a guitar contact education@stables.org or 01908 280821).

Booking fees apply – please turn to page 55 for details.

Adult/15 + workshop

Date: Saturday 14 November, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £32 Have you ever wanted to have a go on the guitar but weren’t sure where to start? Or maybe you’d like to buy one but not sure what to look for? Perhaps you have one but just need some good advice to get going, or you’ve tried to learn but got a bit stuck? This workshop aims to provide absolute beginners with plenty of information and advice, including how to start playing and practicing, as well advice on buying a guitar and avoiding costly mistakes. You’ll learn about the different parts of the guitar, tuning, ‘open’ chords, understanding ‘tab’, using a capo, and how to strum to simple songs, as well as useful non-playing exercises to help develop your playing technique. We’ll look at look at typical beginners’ problems, and de-mystify some of the musical terms you might come across. If you have a guitar, please bring it along. Some guitars will be available for you to try on the day. Workshop leader Pete Normanton has played and taught guitar for many years, and regularly leads workshops at The Stables.

Funky Folk Rhythm Guitar – Part 2 Adult/15 + workshop

Date: Sunday 15 November, 1-4pm Workshop fee: £22 In Part1 we looked at various right hand rhythm techniques aimed at accompanying a variety of typical tune and dance types. In Part 2 the focus will be on the left hand, investigating typical chord progressions and some alternative ways of voicing these. Both parts 1&2 will be useful whatever genre you play and will also help develop your skills whether you’re accompanist or a songwriter. Please bring a steel strung acoustic guitar. Andy Glass has a wealth of experience as performer, guitar teacher and workshop leader. His playing across different musical styles ranges from soul/funk as guitarist for Bill Withers and Geno Washington through progressive rock with his own band Solstice to folk with acclaimed ceilidh band 3sticks. Like this? Try this:

Funky Folk Rhythm Guitar – Part 1 11 October

Intro to Music Recording and Production – Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 21 November, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £45

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Guitar for Absolute Beginners

Aimed at those who have attended the Introduction to Music Recording and Production Part 1 workshop or who already have some experience of music technology, this follow-up day will introduce microphone technique, effects and processors, synthesis, MIDI and mixing and mastering – in short everything you need to create great pieces of music in your own home. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session. Tea/coffee provided. Please bring a packed lunch. Like this? Try this:

I ntro to Music Recording and Production – Part 1 26 September

Harmonica Workshop – Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 5 December, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £32

Have you ever thought about taking up the harmonica? Tutor Joff Watkins returns to The Stables for another session of this popular one-day workshop. Covering the basics of tuneplaying, chord-playing and blues improvisation, it is suitable for all. No prior experience is necessary but you will need to bring a 10-hole harmonica in C. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.

Box Office: 01908 280800 email: stables@stables.org stables.org

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How To Make Up Chord Sequences Adult/Age 15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 5 December, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £32 This fast-paced workshop is designed to de-mystify the process of making up the chords to a song and to help you learn how chords are made up and put together in a sequence. You will look at examples of popular songs in different styles in both major and minor keys, starting with simple chord sequences and then progressing to more advanced ones, exploring how these can add extra colour and depth to your music-making. Suitable for guitarists, keyboard players and anyone else wanting to make up chords to songs, the workshop includes a hands-on opportunity to try out the techniques you need to make up your own chord progressions. Full notes will be supplied to take away. You should already have some understanding of scales and chords (e.g. from our Basic Principles of Music workshop). If you are a guitar player, please bring an acoustic guitar and capo (the workshop will also look at how to use a capo to simplify awkward chords by changing key). Some keyboards are available for keyboard players (please advise at time of booking if needed). Tutor Pete Normanton is an experienced musician and guitar teacher who also presents the popular Basic Principles of Music workshop at The Stables.

Ceilidh Experience Adult/15+ Course

Dates: Sundays 24 & 31 January, 7 & 28 February, 6 March 2016 10am-12.30pm; 13 March afternoon rehearsal (4pm) and evening performance (7.30pm) Course fee: £87.50 (£67.50 students) for all six sessions

Bodhran Beginners – Part 2 Adult/15 + workshop

Date: Sunday 6 December, 1-4pm Workshop fee: £22 This workshop will build on the basic technique for playing jigs and reels, introduce playing for slip jigs, slides, polkas, hornpipes, and explore back hand technique (bass lines), triplet work and using the rim. It is suitable for those who have their own bodhran and have some basic playing technique, including those who have been on previous Beginners part 1 workshops. Participants need to bring their own bodhran. Aimée Leanoard has been a teacher and performer for more than 20 years. She has performed and recorded with the group Anam and teaches all levels from beginner to advanced. She is also a singing teacher, choir leader, musical director, and comes from a family of bodhran makers. Bodhran for Beginners

Like this? Try this: – Part 1 4 October

The Ceilidh Experience is a chance for anyone interested in traditional and folk music to play in a band and play at a ceilidh. You’ll learn tunes and come together as small ceilidh bands, getting ready to perform at a final event for dancers and folk fans of all ages. You’ll be supported by experienced professional tutors and ceilidh band performers, and have the opportunity to practice with a ‘caller’ and perform on stage, acoustically and with amplification. While the course is suitable for any instrument, acoustic instruments are especially welcome. You should already be able to play tunes from memory, ideally at dance speed and be prepared to do some tune practice between sessions. For more information please contact education@stables.org

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And not forgetting... Tickets are still available for the following shows in September: SEPTEMBER Thu 3

The Big Chris Barber Band

Fri 4

The Misfitz

Sat 5

Shakatak

Sun 6

Voice of the Heart

Tue 8

Doc Brown

Wed 9 – Thu 10

Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells for Two

Fri 11

Sean Hughes

Sat 12

Jump & Katie Buckhaven

Sun 13

John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest

Tue 15

Worbey & Farrell’s House Party

Juliet Kelly

Wed 16

Martin Taylor

Thu 17

The Nimmo Brothers

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The Real Thing

Mim Grey

Sat 19

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers

Jane Taylor

Sun 20

100 Years of Jazz in 99 Minutes

Tue 22

Simply Dylan

Wed 23

Bernie Marsden

Thu 24

Marty Wilde

Ashton Lane

Fri 25

Tenors Un Limited

Jamie Beau

Sat 26

No Jacket Required

Wed 30

Namvula

Bernie Marsden Wed 23

Marty Wilde Thu 24

Tenors Un Limited Fri 25

Namvula Wed 30

For full details visit stables.org Box Office: 01908 280800 email: stables@stables.org stables.org

Also On Sale Now Ed Byrne 26 & 27 January

Heather Small 24 February

Jenny Eclair 6 March

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM ALL SHOWS START AT 8PM JANUARY 2016 Wed 3 Howard Jones £21 Sat 9 Signed, Sealed, Delivered £21 Fri 15 Larry Miller £16 Sat 16 Dreaming of Kate £18.50 Thu 21 Think Floyd £23 Fri 22 Oysters3 £17.50 Sat 23 Jay Rayner: Songs of Food & Agony £18* Tue 26 Ed Byrne: Wed 27 Outside Looking in £19

Tue 9 The Dublin Legends £25 & £27.50 Wed 10 Doric String Quartet £19 & £14, students £6 Thu 11 Fairport Convention £26 Fri 12 Roy Orbison & the Travelling Wilburys Tribute Show £17.50 Sat 13 David O’Doherty £16 Wed 17 The Simon & Garfunkel Story £18.50 Fri 19 Jazz at Café Society £15

Fri 29 Syd Lawrence Orchestra £21.50 & £23.50

Wed 24 Heather Small £39.50

Sat 30 Martyn Joseph £18

Fri 26 Tommy Tiernan: Out of the Whirlwind £18

FEBRUARY Thu 4 Christian Garrick & the Budapest Café Orchestra £16

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Sat 27 Martin Carthy & John Kirkpatrick £16

Sun 28 Otava Yo £12.50, students £9.50

MARCH Thu 3 Johnny Hates Jazz £20 Fri 4 The Three Degrees £29.50 Sun 6 Jenny Eclair: How To Be A Middle Aged Woman £17.50 Wed 9 Limehouse Lizzy £18.50 Fri 11 Nights on Broadway: The Bee Gees Story £21 Sat 12 Dr Feelgood £19.50 Sat 19 Are You Experienced?: Tribute to Jimi Hendrix £19.50 Thu 24 Dane Baptiste £12 Sat 26 T-Rextasy £22.50 Thu 31 Hotclub of Cowtown £17.50

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New shows are open for public booking from Tuesday 8 September prior to which Stables Friends have priority. *fundraising performance for Wavendon Allmusic Plan

Perota Chinga 13 April

APRIL Fri 1 Gerry Cross The Mersey: An Evening with Gerry & the Pacemakers £24 Sat 2 Richard Herring £15 Wed 6 Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham £17.50 Sun 10 Back to Basie £19.50

Electric & Acoustic Strawbs 28 April

Sat 14 Ultimate Bowie £21

Sat 13 Fred’s House £10 (adv) / £12 (door)

Sun 15 Swinging at the Cotton Club £22 & £20

Fri 26 The James Brothers £10 (adv) / £12 (door)

Fri 20 G2 Genesis Sat 21 £21.50 (£19.50 if both performances booked in same transaction) Sat 28 Pete Brown & the New GrassCutters £16.50

Tue 12 Coope, Boyes & Simpson £15

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Wed 13 Perota Chinga £12.50, students £9.50

JANUARY

Sun 17 Colin Blunstone Band £20 Tue 19 The Fureys £20 Sat 23 The Bon Jovi Experience £21 Thu 28 Electric & Acoustic Strawbs £18.50

MAY Fri 13 9Bach £15

Tiff Stevenson 4 February – Stage 2

ALL SHOWS START AT 8.45PM

Wed 27 Kimmie Rhodes £10 (adv) / £12 (door) Fri 29 Hattie Briggs £10 (adv) / £12 (door) Sat 30 The River Chickens £10 (adv) / £12 (door)

MARCH Thu 3 Beth Porter & the Availables £10 (adv) / £12 (door) Fri 4 Chris Martin £10 (adv) / £12 (door) Tue 8 Andy Panayi Trio: Tenor Madness £10 (adv) / £12 (door) Wed 9 Hannah Sanders £10 (adv) / £12 (door)

APRIL Fri 15 Dave Nachmanoff £12 (adv) / £15 (door) Sat 23 Casa Magarita’s House of Love £10 (adv) / £12 (door)

FEBRUARY Thu 4 Tiff Stevenson: Mad Man £10 (adv) / £12 (door) Tue 9 Marco Marconi Trio £10 (adv) / £12 (door)

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Mon 26 Ian Parker Tue 27 Keith Ball & the Jazzmen Wed 28 Nils Lofgren Thu 29 Dave Koz Thu 29 The Dreaming Spires Fri 30 The Enid Fri 30 Albany Down Sat 31 The Unthanks Sat 31 Black Martis NOVEMBER Sun 1 Eddi Reader Mon 2 Elio Pace: The Billy Joel Songbook Tue 3 Foster & Allen Tue 3 Nicolas Meier & Pete Oxley Wed 4 An Evening with James Rhodes Thu 5 Sarah Millican – SOLD OUT Fri 6 Sir Scallywag and the Battle of Stinky Bottom Fri 6 Nell Bryden Sat 7 Steve Rothery Band Sat 7 Beck Goldsmith Sun 8 Glyndebourne Touring Opera: Billy Budd Sun 8 The Phantom of the Opera Mon 9 Lau Tue 10 Peter White Tue 10 Joe Lycett – SOLD OUT Wed 11 Jeremy Hardy Wed 11 Balsamo Deighton Thu 12 Moulettes & Nizlopi Fri 13 Dinosaur Zoo Fri 13 Nine Below Zero Fri 13 Admiral Fallow Sat 14 Dinosaur Zoo Sat 14 Rant Sat 14 Nearly Dan Sun 15 Jazz Matters: Ian Shaw Sun 15 Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends Tue 17 Jo Brand Wed 18 Talon Wed 18 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Thu 19 Talon Fri 20 Ricky Ross Fri 20 Martin Stephenson Sat 21 Sandi Thom Sat 21 Jim Boyes & Belinda O’Hooley

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Sat 22 Live Jazz Matters: Phil DeGreg Trio Sun 22 It’s a Wonderful Life Mon 23 Söndörg Tue 24 Steeleye Span Tue 24 Árstíðir Wed 25 Chris Ramsey Wed 25 Babajack Thu 26 Eska Fri 27 Classic Clapton Fri 27 Ben Maggs Sat 28 Elkie Brooks Sun 29 The Barron Knights Mon 30 A Christmas Carol DECEMBER Tue 1 Buddy Holly & the Cricketers Tue 1 Natasha Seale Quartet Wed 2 A Celebration of Peter Cropper Thu 3 Daniel Sloss Thu 3 Gary Stewart Fri 4 Sean McLoughlin Sat 5 Andy Fairweather Low Sat 5 Steve Winch Sun 6 Live Jazz Matters: The James Pearson Trio Sun 6 Stephen K Amos Mon 7 Big Country Mon 7 Ruth Trimble Tue 8 Fotheringay Wed 9 Rob Beckett Wed 9 Dexeter & Laura Oakes Thu 10 The Blues Band Fri 11 Eliza Carthy, Jackie Oats, Lucy Farrell & Kate Young Fri 11 John Bramwell Sat 12 Magic: A Kind of Queen Sat 12 Hedna’s Vintage Nightclub Sun 13 Jazz Matters: Jazz on Film Sun 13-Mon 14 Go West Wed 16 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Thu 17 Westrock Fri 18-Sat 19 Cleo’s Christmas Show * Fri 18 Matt Woosey Sun 20 Josh Widdicombe – SOLD OUT Sun 20 Laurence Jones Band Tue 22 – Sat 2 Jan Around the World in 80 Days

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OCTOBER Thu 1 Jenny Eclair – SOLD OUT Thu 1 Steve Skaith Fri 2 Mostly Autumn Fri 2 Theo Jackson Band Sat 3 Morgan & West Sat 3 Fleetwood Bac Sun 4 Stars from The Commitments Sun 4 Charlie Dore & Boo Hewerdine Mon 5 Tom Baxter Tue 6 Wishbone Ash Tue 6 The Fresh Dixie Project Wed 7 Matthew Barley Thu 8 Roots & Herbs Thu 8 Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin Fri 9 Legend: Tribute to Bob Marley Fri 9 Jill Barber Sat 10 Pasadena Roof Orchestra Sat 10 Jordan Reyne Sun 11 Jazz Matters: The Singer and the Song Sun 11 Steve Forbert Tue 13 Bruce Cockburn Wed 14 Yiddish Twist Orchestra Wed 14 The Rails Thu 15 Beardyman Thu 15 Preston Reed Fri 16 Viva Santana Fri 16 4Square Sat 17 Charlie Landsborough Sat 17 Keith James: The Songs of Nick Drake Sun 18 An Evening with Judy Collins Sun 18 Marcus Malone Band Mon 19 Joanne Shaw Taylor Tue 20 Focus Tue 20 Jon Gomm – SOLD OUT Wed 21 Yoruba Women Choir Wed 21 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Thu 22 Vonda Shepard Fri 23 Mugenkyo Fri 23 Luke Jackson Trio Sat 24 Sinatra: The Centennial Concert Sat 24 Hedna’s Vintage Nightclub – SOLD OUT Sun 25 Live Jazz Matters: David Lee Sun 25 Georgie Fame

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