The Stables: October to December 2018 by Matthew Sanders

Issue 70 October - December 2018

The Laine Dankworth Centre | Wavendon | Milton Keynes

world class music & entertainment

LI VE ON STAG E

Tabby McTat ÂŠ 2009 Julia Donaldson and Axel Schef r. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children s Books

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Issue 70 Oct - Dec 2018 APRIL

Welcome to The Stables Located in the village of Wavendon, Buckinghamshire and only a few minutes’ drive from the centre of Milton Keynes, The Stables is one the UK’s best-loved music venues. Founded by the world-famous jazz musicians Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine in 1970, the venue now presents more than 400 performances each year in its two auditoria – the Jim Marshall Auditorium (capacity 398) and Stage 2 (capacity 80) – and welcomes more than 100,000 customers through its doors. A varied programme of music-related workshops and courses for all ages and abilities is also available.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Issue 70 Oct - Dec AUGUST 2018

front cover artists contents JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM October November December

6 - 15 16 - 23 23 - 28

STAGE 2 October - December

29 - 42

CafĂŠ in 2

LEARN & TAKE PART October - December

44 - 52 53

And not forgetting Also on sale

54 - 55

Booking information

56 - 57

Diary

58 - 59

Curtis Stigers

Saturday 3 November

page 16

Gwyneth Herbert Tuesday 16 October page 10

information key Friends and Founders are entitled to a 10% discount. Please notify the box office when making your reservation.

ROB.GREEN Thursday 1 November page 35

New shows which are open for public booking from Tuesday 4 September prior to which Stables Friends have priority. Denotes an education event or a concert with an associated education event. Ask Box Office for details.

LI VE ON STAGE

Tabby McTat

This event takes place in Stage 2. This event takes place in Mancini Forum.

Tabby McTat ÂŠ 2009 Julia Donaldson and Axel Schef r. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children s Books

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Mon 17 - Sun 30 December pages 4-5

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Freckle Productions present adapted from the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

DECEMBER

Tabby McTat

Monday 17 - Sunday 30 December

How perfectly, perfectly happy we are. Meee-ew and the old guitar. How purrrr-fectly happy we are!

”

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“ Me, you and the old guitar,

Family Christmas Show

Tabby McTat is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar. Together they sing their favourite songs, delighting the crowds, until one day Fred disappears. Separated and alone, Tabby finds shelter and a new life with all the home comforts that any cat could dream of. However, memories of his life with Fred haunt him, and he sets off to search the streets for his long-lost friend. Interwoven with original songs, Tabby McTat is the heartwarming tale of friendship and loyalty from the team behind Stick Man Live, 2017’s sell-out Christmas show. Suitable for children and families of all ages. Running time: approximately one hour Ticket prices Adults £15 Children under 16 £13 Family ticket £52

DECEMBER Mon 17

1.30pm

Tue 18

11.30am

1.30pm

(two adults, two children)

Wed 19

11.30am

1.30pm

Carers accompanying disabled patrons £11.25 Groups of 10+ £12 Schools £11

Thu 20

11.30am

1.30pm

Fri 21

11.30am

1.30pm

Sat 22

11.30am

1.30pm

3.30pm

£11

Sun 23

11.30am

1.30pm

3.30pm

Mon 24

11.30am

1.30pm

Tue 25

No Performances

Wed 26

11.30am

1.30pm

Thu 27

11.30am

1.30pm*

Fri 28

11.30am

1.30pm

Sat 29

11.30am

1.30pm

3.30pm

Sun 30

11.30am

1.30pm

3.30pm

(one free ticket with every 10 purchased)

Relaxed performance

*BSL-INTERPRETED & RELAXED PERFORMANCE (Thu 27 Dec, 1.30pm): This performance is specifically designed for people who will benefit from a more relaxed environment, including those with an autism spectrum condition, sensory and communication disorders or a learning disability. This performance will also be sign-language interpreted.

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OCTOBER

Mudibu & The Jezebel Sextet Date: Thursday 4 October, 8pm Tickets: £15

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Experience the incredible sound of Otis Redding’s music as two of the UK’s most exciting raw soul acts join forces to celebrate the King of Soul. This uplifting show pairs charismatic Burundian singer-songwriter Mudibu with Hammond and horns from The Jezebel Sextet. You’ll hear many Otis classics, including Respect, My Girl, Mr Pitiful, Hard To Handle, Love Man and Try A Little Tenderness – all performed by an eight-piece band with an incredible sound that’s guaranteed to get you on the good foot! jezebelsextet.com Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Like this? Try this: 12 January 2019

An Evening of Eric & Ern Date: Tuesday 2 October, 8pm Tickets: £22 This brilliant homage, packed full of those famous comedy sketches, hits all the right notes! From Greig’s Piano Con-certo to Mr Memory, it’s a show full of Morecambe and Wise’s best-loved routines, songs and sketches and, of course, features a musical guest. The show evokes memories of times when whole families would huddle around the telly on Sunday evenings. You’ll feel you’ve experienced the real thing and been taken back to a world of sunshine and laughter. ericandlittleern.co.uk

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Gyles Brandreth 27 April 2019

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Bye Bye Baby: A Celebration of Frankie Valli Date: Friday 5 October, 8pm Tickets: £23.50 Bye Bye Baby is a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon Jersey Boys and the timeless, iconic music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Incredible four-part harmonies and roof-raising falsetto complete with energetic, stylish choreography and an excellent four-piece band ensure this will be a night to remember! The show features Frankie’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You. byebyebabylive.co.uk Roy Orbison & the Travelling

Like this? Try this: Wilburys

8-9 February 2019

The Sons of Pitches: 100 Number One Hits

Date: Wednesday 10 October, 8pm Tickets: £20

Date: Sunday 7 October, 8pm Tickets: £29.50 & £27.50

Only Men Aloud

Like this? Try this: 11 December

Following sold-out theatre tours of Change Management, award-winning comedian, comedy writer and director Andy Hamilton is back with his first-ever up close and personal show. Andy will look back at his extensive comedy career which began in 1976 when he contributed to Radio 4’s Weekending and has seen him pick up a raft of awards for co-writing and co-directing, including such household TV classics as Drop The Dead Donkey and Outnumbered.

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Winners of BBC Two’s The Naked Choir in 2015, vocal group The Sons of Pitches return to The Stables with their latest show. Expect fast-paced medleys and mind-bending mash-ups as the group attempt to hit their target of 100 legendary tracks in just one evening. From Michael Jackson to The Beatles, Abba to Eminem, the show caters to audiences of all ages and is not to be missed. Pre-show meet-and-greet tickets available: £20.50 (must be bought in conjunction with a top price concert ticket; only bookable in person or by phone). thesonsofpitches.co.uk

OCTOBER

with support from Jaz Ellington

An Evening with Andy Hamilton

Marcus Brigstocke

Like this? Try this: 28 November

Seann Walsh: After This One, I’m Going Home Date: Tuesday 9 October, 8pm Tickets: £14 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and the self-dubbed ‘Lie-In King’, Seann Walsh is “unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation” (The Guardian). Returning from his run in the US where he made his television debut appearance on Conan, Seann is back on tour in the UK. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) seannwalsh.com Jimeoin

Like this? Try this: 20 February 2019

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OCTOBER

John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest Date: Thursday 11 October, 8pm Tickets: £27.50 Don’t miss John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest first UK concert tour for two years, which will see the band promote a new studio album and celebrate the wonderful music of BJH over a staggering 50 years. This legacy includes a series of classic albums such as Barclay James Harvest, Barclay James Harvest And Other Short Stories, Barclay James Harvest Live (a double album which became their first UK chart album) and the platinum-selling Gone To Earth.

pre-concert dining Before the show starts, enjoy a tasty meal in our in-house restaurant Café in 2. To be sure of getting a table, call the box office on 01908 280800 to make a reservation.

Visit www.stables.org for details of our a la carte current menu and specially themed meal deals.

barclayjamesharvest.com Wishbone Ash

Like this? Try this: 13 November

The Real Thing Date: Friday 12 October, 8pm Tickets: £25 Following the sad news that Eddy Amoo passed away earlier this year, fellow band members Chris and Dave issued the following statement: “Chris and Dave are devastated by the loss of their brother and friend Eddy and have been overwhelmed by the love and support of fans, colleagues and the people of Liverpool. Chris and Dave have made the decision to continue The Real Thing’s 2018 tour. The fans’ outpouring of support makes us realise how much love there is out there for The Real Thing, and we’re doing this for them and for Eddy, who was the greatest showman. It would have been Eddy’s wish for us to carry on and still feel the force.” Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Like this? Try this: 12 January 2019

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Theatre of Widdershins: Snow White, Rose Red, Bear Brown Date: Saturday 13 October, 2pm Tickets: £12; under-16s £10; family of four £40 Snow White and Rose Red – sisters, twins, best friends – have lived in the forest since they were babes in the wood. When their quiet life is interrupted by a friendly bear, a new chapter begins. But why has the bear chosen them as playfellows? Why is there sadness in his eyes? And who on earth is that rude little man with a ridiculously long beard they keep bumping into? All questions will be untangled in this new show from the Woods of Widdershins, using puppets, storytelling, original music and a fantastical fairytale forest. (Suitable for ages 4 and up.) widdershins.co.uk Tabby McTat

Like this? Try this: 17-30 December

Nearly Dan

acknowledgements • Arts Council England Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan are saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans desperate to hear the meticulously crafted sounds of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. The 10-piece band promise all of the Steely Dan favourites in a two-hour 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

• Dame Cleo Laine • Dentons • Jim Marshall • PRS for Music Foundation

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

OCTOBER

Date: Saturday 13 October, 8pm Tickets: £18

• The Wavendon Foundation

Talon

Like this? Try this: 7 & 8 November

Elégie: Rachmaninoff, A Heart in Exile

performed by Lucy Parham (piano) & Henry Goodman (narrator) Date: Sunday 14 October, 2.30pm Tickets: £19.50 ((£7.50 for 8-25 year olds) Known internationally for her Composer Portrait concerts, pianist Lucy Parham has created a new programme chronicling the life of composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff. The concert includes many of his best-loved works for solo piano, including a selection of Preludes, ÉtudesTableaux and Moments Musicaux, some of his own transcriptions and the haunting Elégie, as well as works by Scriabin and Tchaikovsky. Rachmaninoff’s own words, from letters and writings, will be interwoven into the programme and read by much-loved actor Henry Goodman. Henry has worked extensively in film, TV and theatre; his films include Taking Woodstock (2009), The Damned United (2009) and Private Parts (1997). lucyparham.com Philharmonia Orchestra Trio

Like this? Try this: 4 December

SUNDAY LUNCH

Enjoy a two- or three-course pre-concert lunch in Café in 2. Advance booking is strongly recommended - to reserve a table, call the box office on 01908 280800.

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OCTOBER JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Legend: A Tribute to Bob Marley

Gwyneth Herbert: Letters I Haven’t Written

Date: Sunday 14 October, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Date: Tuesday 16 October, 8pm Tickets: £15

Legend are seven great musicians and singers dedicated to the life and music of the late, great Bob Marley. This two-hour show covers the very best of Marley’s timeless classics, including Is This Love, No Woman No Cry, Waiting In Vain, Exodus, I Shot The Sheriff, Jamming and Could You Be Loved. T-Rextasy

Like this? Try this: 16 March 2019

When was the last time you wrote a letter? Tag, swipe, meme, like; the way we communicate is constantly changing. Letters I Haven’t Written invites you on a voyage into the lost art of letterwriting through music and film by award-winning composer/ performer Gwyneth Herbert and leading video artist Will Duke. Original songs are interwoven with film and live video to create a captivating story that takes audiences from a blank piece of paper to the joyful sharing of voice. gwynethherbert.com Clare Teal

Like this? Try this: 16 November

The SaraBeth Trio

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Date: Wednesday 17 October, 8pm Tickets: £15 Individual solo artists in their own right, SaraBeth, Glen Mitchell and Vickie Vaughn have come together to form harmony powerhouse The SaraBeth Trio. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the Texas, London and Kentucky natives have attracted the attention of renowned producer Paul Worley who produced the Dixie Chicks and Martina McBride. With chart-topping songs, Grand Ole Opry performances, industry awards and world tours between them, The SaraBeth Trio give every audience a dynamic, unforgettable show. sarabethmusic.com Danni Nicholls

Like this? Try this: 10 November

Diabel Cissokho

Taiko Meantime

Like this? Try this: 23 November

MEAL DEAL

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Senegalese musician Diabel Cissokho is part of the great line of Cissokho griots. His musical pedigree is exceptional. International tours with his family’s band Bannaya led to a long stint as Baaba Maal’s kora player and tours with acclaimed musicians Kandia Kouyate, Pee Wee Ellis, Omar Pene and Youssou N’Dour. Now well established in the UK, Diabel’s virtuosic talent has been welcomed everywhere from WOMAD and Glastonbury to London’s Barbican, where he performed alongside Femi Kuti, Cheikh Lo and Manu Dibango. diabelcissokhomusic.com

OCTOBER

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

For an additional £20 per head you can enjoy A Taste of West Africa (vegetarian options available) served in Café in 2. Book in advance through the box office to reserve your table.

Pasadena Roof Orchestra Date: Friday 19 October, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Led by Duncan Galloway, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra have gained a worldwide reputation for their recreations of popular dance music from the 1920s and 1930s. The show includes impeccable arrangements played by some of the UK’s finest musicians. Enjoy the sumptuous music of Ray Noble and his Orchestra, hot jazz from Duke Ellington and melodies that were made famous by Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby and Al Bowlly. Warning – this show contains comedy of a British nature! pasadena-roof-orchestra.com Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Like this? Try this: 25 January 2019

China Crisis: Flaunt The Imperfection Tour Date: Saturday 20 October, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Liverpool legends China Crisis will be performing their classic album Flaunt The Imperfection in its entirety. The founding duo behind China Crisis – Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon – will be joined on stage by a stellar band of musicians hand-selected by them for these momentous performances. The band will also perform their many other hits including Wishful Thinking, Arizona Sky, Christina, Tragedy And Mystery and Scream Down At Me. Glenn Tilbrook

Like this? Try this: 29 October

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SUNDAY SESSIONS MANCINI FORUM

Enjoy some fabulous Sunday-morning jazz in the Mancini Forum (The Stables’ main foyer). We’ll be presenting an enticing mix of established names and rising stars of the UK jazz scene in a relaxed, cabaret-style setting – the perfect way to start the day. Peter Horsfall Quartet: Tony Bennett Songbook Date: Sunday 21 October, 11.30am Tickets: £14 Celebrating Tony Bennett’s classic albums with legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans, Pete is joined by a stellar trio of the UK’s finest musicians: Mike Gorman (piano), Matt Skelton (drums) and Adam King (bass).

Paul Higgs: A Brief History of Jazz Date: Sunday 9 December, 11.30am Tickets: £14 Ace jazz trumpeter Paul Higgs is joined by Chris Ingham (piano), George Double (drums) and Jerome Davies (bass) for a delightful musical tour of the history of jazz, playing hits by legendary greats such as Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Chet Baker, and Miles Davis.

Doors open at 11am and before each concert you can enjoy a cup of coffee and a hot bacon roll, along with a full bar and snack bar service – the Sunday papers will be available too! After the music has finished our in-house restaurant Café in 2 will be serving a two- or three-course lunch (full menu details are available on www.stables.org – pre-booking strongly advised).

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ENJZYOYSUNDAY

LA NG THAT NING FEELI MOR

Emily Barker

with support from Jack Carty

Date: Sunday 21 October, 11.30am Tickets: £14 Pete Horsfall’s “bittersweet beautiful voice” (BBC Radio 3) will capture the magic of one of the alltime greats, Anthony Dominick Benedetto – better known as Tony Bennett. Celebrating Bennett’s classic albums with legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans, Pete is joined by three of the UK’s finest musicians: Mike Gorman (piano), Matt Skelton (drums) and Adam King (bass). peterhorsfall.com Gabrielle Ducomble Quartet

Like this? Try this: 18 November

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers Date: Sunday 21 October, 8pm Tickets: £25 Bay City Roller frontman Les McKeown tells the story of how five guys from Edinburgh became a worldwide pop sensation. Les and his four-piece band perform songs that influenced the original group as they forged their way in the music business, as well as all the hits including Bye Bye Baby, Summer Love Sensation, I Only Want To Be With You and Shang A Lang. lesmckeown.com T-Rextasy

Like this? Try this: 16 March 2019

Emily Barker is perhaps best known as the writer and performer of the awardwinning theme to the BBC crime drama Wallander starring Kenneth Branagh. She has released music as a solo artist as well as with various bands including The Red Clay Halo, Vena Portae and Applewood Road. The success of Emily’s 2017 album release Sweet Kind of Blue, with its seamless mix of soul, blues, country and folk influences, helped land her the accolade of UK Artist of the Year 2018 at the UK Americana Awards. emilybarker.com

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Peter Horsfall Quartet: Tony Bennett Songbook

OCTOBER

Date: Monday 22 October, 8pm Tickets: £15

Danni Nicholls

Like this? Try this: 10 November

Peter White Date: Tuesday 23 October, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 Peter White’s dream of travelling the world playing music came true in 1975 when he joined singersongwriter-folkie Al Stewart in an association lasting 20 years, playing piano, guitar and becoming co-writer on many songs. He eventually became a solo artist in 1990 and now has 15 albums to his name. Known for his lyrical melodies and unique sound on acoustic guitar, he has maintained a reputation as one of the most prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Kim Cypher Band

Like this? Try this: 6 November

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Släpstick

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OCTOBER

performed by Wereldband Date: Wednesday 24 October, 8pm Tickets: £27.50 & £25 Flying violins! Speed-skating ballerinos! This show has it all. Släpstick is an ode to the timeless comedy of Charlie Chaplin, the Marx Brothers, Spike Jones and Laurel & Hardy, a spectacular collection of musical and humorous acts rooted in the slapstick tradition but with a very modern twist. A perfect blend of virtuosic musicianship, lung-bursting physical comedy and heartfelt nostalgia, the show features five world-class performers who between them have mastered more than 100 instruments. slapstick.nl Rainer Hersch’s Victor Borge

Like this? Try this: 25 September

Katrina (ex-Katrina & the Waves) Date: Friday 26 October, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 The rock’n’roll girl from the 1980s with the powerful voice and catchy songs is back with a dynamite new band and a new album… and she’s still rockin’! Grammynominated band Katrina and The Waves achieved international success with their iconic 1980s hit Walking on Sunshine and were the last UK winners of the Eurovision Song Contest with Love Shine A Light in 1997. Katrina has enjoyed successful solo tours in the UK, Europe and North America. katrinasweb.com Go West

Like this? Try this: 12 December

Viva Santana Date: Saturday 27 October, 8pm Tickets: £22

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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 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.com Wishbone Ash

Like this? Try this: 13 November

Snakecharmer

Date: Sunday 28 October, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Limehouse Lizzy

Like this? Try this: 3 April 2019

Date: Tuesday 30 October, 11.30am & 1.30pm Tickets: £9.50 Told through magical, theatrical chamber music and performed by three exceptional musicians, Smile is a delightful musical adventure for children aged 3 to 5 and their families. Based on the book Augustus and His Smile by Catherine Raymer, it tells the story of Augustus the tiger and his search for his smile, and features a range of chamber music from Bach to Bartok as well as original pieces devised by the ensemble. The music and the musicians combine with magical intuitive design and direction to bring this enchanting story to life. These performances take place in the Mancini Forum (main foyer) at The Stables. Seating will be relaxed on cushions for children with chairs behind for adults.

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Six of the UK’s most highly esteemed and experienced rock musicians have joined forces to create Snakecharmer. Original Whitesnake member Neil Murray has teamed up with Laurie Wisefield (Wishbone Ash), Harry James (Thunder, Magnum), Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne), Chris Ousey (Heartland) and rising star and new member Simon McBride to bring you classic twin-guitar based rock as it should be played. snakecharmer.org

Smile OCTOBER

with support from Zal Cleminson’s Sin Dogs

Tabby McTat

Like this? Try this: 17-30 December

Glenn Tilbrook Date: Monday 29 October, 8pm Tickets: £21

Rob Newman: Total Eclipse of Descartes Date: Wednesday 31 October, 8pm Tickets: £15

Have guitar, will travel. That’s been Glenn Tilbrook’s unwavering mantra in a musical career stretching back to the 1970s and which shows no signs of dimming as he sets out on the road again for a string of solo shows. It’s a mix of electric and acoustic solo gigs that are the focus of his attention, relishing the opportunity to get up close and personal with his legion of fans. glenntilbrook.com China Crisis

Like this? Try this: 20 October

In a world gone crazy, can philosophy help? This brilliant new show tries to give you the answer. Rob Newman (stand-up legend, best-selling novelist, Radio 4 Sony Award winner) attempts to piece together a philosophy for our troubled times by sifting through 3000 years of thought: from Pythagoras to Artificial Intelligence by way of Pavlov’s dogs, Jane Goodall’s chimpanzees and Frankie Howerd’s trousers. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) robnewman.com An Evening with Andy Hamilton

Like this? Try this: 10 October

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Tom Baxter: Solo Tour

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NOVEMBER

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Date: Friday 2 November, 8pm Tickets: £16.50

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One of the most distinguished song craftsmen of the 21st century has made his longawaited return to record. Tom Baxter recently unveiled his first official release in a decade, The Other Side Of Blue. The album is Tom’s most searingly personal work to date, performed entirely solo and with gorgeous illustration on guitar and piano. tombaxter.com

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Nerina Pallot

Like this? Try this: 19 November

Curtis Stigers Date: Saturday 3 November, 8pm Tickets: £32.50

George Hincliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain: When This Lousy War Is Over Date: Monday 5 November, 8pm Tickets: £32

Curtis Stigers regularly barnstorms concert halls, festivals and clubs everywhere from Moscow to Manhattan, accompanied one night by his quartet, another by big band or orchestra. He has released new work nearly every year since he started recording, frequently collaborating with his musical heroes. Along the way, this musician, who began his career playing standards in a hotel lobby while moonlighting as drummer in a punk rock band, has redefined the constitution of contemporary jazz. curtisstigers.com Clare Teal

Like this? Try this: 16 November

Commemorating the centenary of The Great War, When This Lousy War is Over is a funny, musically rewarding and thought provoking concert for all ages, giving us a window on the world in 1914-18 through the popular music of the time. This inspirational show carries the Ukulele Orchestra’s trademark humour, originality and passion through stomping marches, early jazz, poignant ballads, catchy melodies and even a touch of Hawaiian music. ukuleleorchestra.com

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Private Peaceful 25-26 November

Sally Barker

with Chris Conway & Dan Britton

Since their formation in 1977 Nine Below Zero have developed a reputation as one of the best blues bands in the country. The band was already well established by the time they signed to A&M Records in 1980 and was forever captured on their classic album 1980s Live At The Marquee. Their most recent album 13 Shades Of Blue was released in 2016. The current eightpiece line-up features Dennis Greaves (vocals/ guitar), Mark Feltham (harmonica), Mickey Burkey (drums) and Ben Willis (bass). ninebelowzero.com

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Whether singing as Tom Jones’ finalist on BBC One’s The Voice, performing the songs of Sandy Denny in the reformed Fotheringay or joining the other members of the revered fem-folk group The Poozies, Sally Barker brings any song gloriously to life. Tonight she’ll be joined by Chris Conway and Dan Britton, a powerful multi-instrumental duo of singer-songwriters who have played together for more than 25 years. sallybarker.co.uk chrisconway.org

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

NOVEMBER

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

Nine Below Zero

The Blues Band

Like this? Try this: 7 December

Oysterband

Like this? Try this: 20 November

Danni Nicholls

Talon Dates: Wednesday 7 & Thursday 8 November, 8pm Tickets: £23

Over the past two decades Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the UK’s most successful touring shows. The band’s Greatest Hits Tour 2018 will feature the Eagles’ timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes and Life In The Fast Lane. Talon’s ability to evolve and go from strength to strength in delivering bigger and better shows year on year continues with what promises to be an evening to remember… talonmusic.co.uk Fleetwood Bac

Like this? Try this: 30 November

Date: Saturday 10 November, 8pm Tickets: £16

The past year has seen Bedford-born and based Danni Nicholls supporting the legendary Shakin’ Stevens on his UK tour, opening for Lucinda Williams and The Secret Sisters and playing prestigious festivals all over the world. Her album Mockingbird Lane was nominated UK Album of the Year and Danni herself UK Artist of the Year by the Americana Music Association. With a growing reputation as one of the UK’s leading country/Americana artists, she returns to The Stables to support the release of her new album. danninicholls.com The SaraBeth Trio

Like this? Try this: 17 October

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The High Kings

Wishbone Ash

Date: Sunday 11 November, 8pm Tickets: £21

Date: Tuesday 13 November, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

The High Kings, true heirs of Ireland’s folk heritage, return to The Stables as part of their 10th anniversary world-wide tour. Their new show will feature fan favourites from the group’s extensive catalogue alongside some new additions too. With their unique blend of rousing and insightful music, The High Kings are marking out a new and bright era for Irish folk music. thehighkings.com T he Fureys

Like this? Try this: 7 March 2019

Discover for yourself why Wishbone Ash remain one of the most enduring and popular bands in British rock. With millions of albums sold, their iconic twin-guitar sound inspired bands from Thin Lizzy to Iron Maiden and produced a host of classics tracks including The King Will Come, Throw Down The Sword and Blowin’ Free. wishboneash.com John Lees’ Barclay James

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Focus Date: Monday 12 November, 8pm Tickets: £22

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Enjoy an evening of classic rock Dutchstyle as these unlikely 1970s chart toppers (Hocus Pocus and Sylvia) bring their virtuoso Hammonds and flutes back to the stage. Still featuring founder member and rock music’s only yodeller Thijs Van Leer and world-class drummer Pierre Van Der Linden. focustheband.com Wishbone Ash

Like this? Try this: 13 November

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Roy Ayers Band

Date: Saturday 17 November, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 & £15 God’s Home Movie, Horse’s second studio album was released 25 years ago. Roll forward to today and like a good wine, the singer-songwriter’s voice has continued to mature and is still effortless in its breadth and depth. The tour focuses on Gods Home Movie which will be performed in its original track order. There will also be other rare B sides from the singles of the time to enjoy as well as Horse classics from the past three decades. horsemcdonald.com

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The superb vibraphonist Roy Ayers crafted a winning mix of soul, world music and jazz that rode high on the jazz and R’n’B charts throughout the 1970s and 80s. He’s now considered a pioneer of the UK’s acid jazz movement and his work is also widely sampled by American hip-hop producers. Roy has earned his place in pop history as one of the few modern jazz musicians who blueprinted a pop sound with his band, not with his instrument. royayers.com

Horse: God’s Home Movie 25th Anniversary tour

NOVEMBER

Date: Thursday 15 November. 8pm Tickets: £26

Jane Siberry

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ROB.GREEN

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Clare Teal: The Swing’s The Thing Date: Friday 16 November, 8pm Tickets: £27.50 This brandnew show sees Clare and her trio traverse a rich landscape of timeless and sparkling material, featuring standards from the grand masters of the Great American Song Book, Cole Porter and Rodgers & Hart and the witty and urbane song stylists of the 1950s and 60s such as Cy Coleman, Carolyn Leigh and Dave Brubeck. And there’s always a nod to more contemporary writers and originals to enjoy as well. clareteal.co.uk Gwyneth Herbert

Like this? Try this: 16 October

Gabrielle Ducomble Quartet Date: Sunday 18 November, 11.30am Tickets: £12.50 Blending suave tones with natural charm and sophistication, Gabrielle Ducomble embarks on her fourth live tour, presenting a programme of French chanson, Brazilian choros, modern jazz and tango. Original songs from her new self-penned album are interspersed with unique reworkings of tunes by the likes of Piaf, Brel and Piazolla. The line-up features Gabrielle Ducomble (vocals), Nicolas Meier (guitar), Richard Jones (violin) and Nick Kacal (bass). gabrielleducomble.com Peter Horsfall Quartet

Like this? Try this: 21 October

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David O’Doherty: You Have To Laugh Date: Sunday 18 November, 8pm Tickets: £19

Unhook your mindbras. Star of BBC Two’s Live At The Apollo and Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, David O’Doherty is back on tour with a brand-new show made up of talking and songs played on a crappy keyboard from 1986. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) davidodoherty.com Jimeoin

Like this? Try this: 20 February 2019

Nerina Pallot Date: Monday 19 November, 8pm Tickets: £18.50 With her acclaimed new album Stay Lucky out now, Nerina Pallot has announced an extensive UK and Ireland headline solo tour. The album, her sixth, has been the most critically acclaimed of her career with The Sunday Times calling it “a masterclass in sly songwriting” and Mojo, Classic Pop and the Sunday Express all giving it four-star reviews. nerinapallot.com Tom Baxter

Like this? Try this: 2 November

Oysterband Date: Tuesday 20 November, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Oysterband, the multi-award-winning outfit that brought passion, power and not a little poetry to folk and roots music, enter their 40th year as vital and creative as ever, with some of the finest songs in the modern folk canon to their name: Put Out The Lights, When I’m Up (I Can’t Get Down), Blood Wedding, The Oxford Girl and Native Son. These and many others from their vast back catalogue will be featured as they undertake a year of touring and festivals to celebrate four decades of a unique and fiercely independent career. oysterband.co.uk Lindisfarne

Like this? Try this: 6 October

Hothouse Flowers Date: Wednesday 21 November, 8pm Tickets: £29.50 & £27.50

Something amazing happens when Hothouse Flowers step onto the stage – something that has been shaped by more than 30 years of singing and playing all over the world, yet no two shows have ever been the same! There is a sense of musical adventure, an impulse to reach new heights and depths in music where the unspoken aim is that the band and the audience become one and the world becomes a different place for a while. hothouseflowers.com Roddy Frame

Like this? Try this: 4 November

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Flash: Best of Queen

Date: Thursday 22 November, 8pm Tickets: £16.50

Date: Saturday 24 November, 8pm Tickets: £23.50

Flash have been paying homage to the world’s most theatrical rock band since 2002, and in that time have had a huge impact on audiences across the world. Claudio Desideri plays an uncannily realistic Freddie with just the right look and stage persona to enable him to recreate the magic that made Queen’s live shows so very special.

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An unmissable doublebill! Blues guitarist Ben Poole is being described as one the most exciting young artists to come out of the UK for a long, long time. His live shows are energetic and impassioned, giving the audience just what they want. As one half of Scotland’s highly respected Nimmo Brothers, Stevie Nimmo has been a respected figure throughout the blues and roots world for more than 20 years. Having toured extensively with the critically acclaimed blues rock outfit over the last few years, Stevie is now in full stride with his fullon, electric, no-holds-barred trio format. benpooleband.com stevienimmo.com

NOVEMBER

Ben Poole & Stevie Nimmo

G2 Genesis

Carvin Jones

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Taiko Meantime: Resonance Tour Date: Friday 23 November, 8pm Tickets: £19 & £17 Taiko Meantime’s latest show explores the concept of resonance through Japanese Taiko drumming: how the vibrations of one instrument affect another; how the exuberance of a single player energises the whole group, and how the force of many performers together shakes the audience both physically and emotionally. With new repertoire ranging from delicate composition to explosive crowd-pleasing barnstormers, this show promises to be a feast for the ears, eyes and internal organs! rhythmworks.com/taikomeantime Diabel Cissokho

Like this? Try this: 15 October

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Private Peaceful

by Michael Morpurgo Dates: Sunday 25 November, 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Monday 26 November, 1pm Tickets: £16, concessions £14, family ticket £56, schools £12 (one free ticket with every 10 booked)

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Scamp Theatre present

Commemorating the 100th year anniversary of the end of World War One, Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line. (Suitable for ages 8+) ‘Private Peaceful at the theatre is a moving experience that not only tells the story of a young soldier’s final day in World War One, but perhaps more importantly conveys the strength of human spirit.’ Michael Morpurgo “The horrors of war and the joyfulness of life are bound up together in this magnificent show.” The Scotsman ***** G eorge Hincliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Like this? Try this: 5 November

Elis James & John Robins: The Holy Vible

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers: Holly at Christmas

Date: Monday 26 November, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Date: Tuesday 27 November, 8pm Tickets: £22

Reading. Signing. Vibing. Stars of Radio X Elis James and John Robins have captured the hearts and minds of a generation, and it’s time that generation had a book. Join Elis and John for a live reading from their debut book The Holy Vible. They’ll deal with topics as diverse as shame, Ronnie O’Sullivan and Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci, and also give a rare glimpse into the off-air world of commercial radio’s most unproduceable presenters.

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again 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 festive gift for all the family.

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Roy Orbison & the Travelling

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Marcus Brigstocke: Devil May Care

Fleetwood Bac

Date: Wednesday 28 November, 8pm Tickets: £16

Stephen K Amos

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Joanna Eden: Jazz At The Movies – A Swinging Christmas

Fleetwood Bac are the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac tribute band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself and the only Mac tribute to authentically replicate the classic Rumours line-up. The sound, the look and the on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with the passion and energy that has won the seal of approval from ‘Big Daddy’ Mick and earned an excellent reputation among Mac fans. fleetwoodbac.com Talon: The Best of the Eagles

Like this? Try this: 7 & 8 November

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A new stand-up show from multi-awardwinning comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Snowflake, Nazi, Remoaner, Trot, Libtard, Brextremist, Feminazi, Piers Morgan... As we divide each other up into more and more unpleasant categories of evil, it is time to establish, once and for all, what is good and what is bad. Who better to arbitrate in these challenging divisive times than Lucifer himself? (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) marcusbrigstocke.com

NOV / DEC

with support from Rob Rouse

Date: Friday 30 November, 8pm Tickets: £20

The Barron Knights Date: Saturday 1 December, 8pm Tickets: £23 & £21

Date: Thursday 29 November, 8pm Tickets: £16 & £14 Sold out annually at Ronnie Scott’s from 2012 to 2017, this festive jazz entertainment is the perfect way to swing into the holidays. Fronted by acclaimed singer Joanna Eden (“The UK’s answer to Norah Jones and Diana Krall” Time Out) and featuring the groovy sounds of the Chris Ingham Quartet, Jazz At The Movies – A Swinging Christmas gathers jazzy festive favourites made famous by Ella, Eartha, Frank, Doris, Dean, Bing and a whole gang of cool celluloid cats and hip Hollywood chicks. jazzatthemovies.com Clare Teal

Like this? Try this: 16 November

In their early days they influenced Bill Wyman to buy a guitar and introduced their Abbey Road studios session pianist Elton John to Lennon and McCartney the day Hey Jude was recorded. Now The Barron Knights are back with plenty of new songs that will have you singing along. As well as playing all their hits, the band has to perform the most requested ever flamenco piece and the William Tell overture. barronknights.com An Evening of Eric & Ern

Like this? Try this: 2 October

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No Jacket Required: Tribute to Phil Collins Date: Sunday 2 December, 8pm Tickets: £19 The UK’s top Phil Collins tribute returns by popular demand as part of their 15th anniversary tour. This stunning 11-piece band perform two hours of non-stop hits from Phil’s award-winning solo career, plus a little Genesis thrown in for good measure. From Another Day In Paradise to Easy Lover and the classic In The Air Tonight, there’s something for everyone in this spectacular show which spans three decades of chart-topping success. A sellout show every time they play here, so don’t miss out – book early! nojacketrequired.co.uk G2 Genesis

Like this? Try this: 17 & 18 May 2019

Philharmonia Orchestra Trio: Piazzolla’s Four Seasons Date: Tuesday 4 December, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 Join Philharmonia Orchestra violinist Adrián Varela on a musical adventure through his homeland of Uruguay and beyond. Adrián and his tango trio lead you through a year in the bustling life of Buenos Aires in Piazzolla’s take on the Four Seasons, as well as discovering the origins of his iconic tango style in the music of Bach. Travel from Argentina to Brazil as he charts the influence of Uruguayan folk music on the bossa nova style and explores the friendship between Piazzolla and Vinicius de Moraes, lyricist for international hits including Girl from Ipanema and Chega de Saudade. Gabrielle Ducomble Quartet

Like this? Try this: 18 November

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Uli Jon Roth Date: Wednesday 5 December, 8pm Tickets: £28 & £26

Former Scorpions guitarist Uli Jon Roth is widely regarded as one of the greatest-ever guitar players. To celebrate his 50th anniversary as a performer, he’ll be giving a short series of special concerts in the UK. The two hour-plus programme will consist of carefully selected highlights from Uli’s entire musical career. ulijonroth.com Wishbone Ash

Like this? Try this: 13 November

Mostly Autumn Date: Thursday 6 December, 8pm Tickets: £17 in advance, £18 on the door

Winners of best track (Sight of Day) and best female vocalist (Olivia Sparnenn-Josh) in the 2017 Classic Rock Society awards, Mostly Autumn have built their fan base the old-fashioned way by playing live at every opportunity. Ranked among the top 100 best prog bands of all time, their musical palette is diverse, and while they draw on influences from the golden age of 1970s rock, they have developed their own unique sound and style that both captures some of the essence of that heady era and yet looks forward into the future. mostly-autumn.com Promoted by Mostly Autumn

The Blues Band

Date: Sunday 9 December, 11.30am Tickets: £14 Ace jazz trumpeter Paul Higgs is joined by Chris Ingham (piano), George Double (drums) and Jerome Davies (bass) for a delightful musical tour of the history of jazz, playing hits by legendary greats including Bix Beiderbecke, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Chet Baker and Miles Davis. paulhiggs.co

Many of The Blues Band’s 21st-century fans weren’t even born when these five virtuosos 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, nigh on 40 years later, they’d still be dazzling audiences with their showmanship and skill. They’ve earned a reputation around the world for being one of the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms. The band have a new studio album due for release in May 2019 entitled The Rooster Crowed. thebluesband.net

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Paul Higgs: A Brief History of Jazz

DECEMBER

Date: Friday 7 December, 8pm Tickets: £28

Gabrielle Ducomble Quartet

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Nine Below Zero

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Woburn Sands Band Date: Saturday 8 December, 7.30pm Tickets: £12, under-16s £5

The Adventures of Andy Kershaw Date: Sunday 9 December, 8pm Tickets: £15

The Woburn Sands Band presents A Concert for Christmas. The programme will run the gamut from big band sounds to classical, jazz to pop and arrangements of some of your best-loved and very seasonal melodies, all in one show. Come along for some true family entertainment from your favourite local brass band, with soloists from the band featured in this, the 62nd concert in the Drakeloe series.

Andy Kershaw’s one-man show has become a hugely successful highlight of many literary festivals – including a sold-out appearance at Hay-onWye – and a popular draw at theatres and arts centres around the UK. Fascinating and often hilarious, the two-hour audiovisual presentation treats the audience to recollections from a life spent on the front lines of rock’n’roll and on the front lines of some of the world’s most extreme and dangerous countries.

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Only Men Aloud

Go West

Date: Tuesday 11 December, 8pm Tickets: £25

Date: Wednesday 12 December, 8pm Tickets: £29.50

Only Men Aloud have been delighting audiences around the world for well over 15 years. The men have become well known for their strong vocals and their varied and eclectic repertoire. A typical OMA concert will feature many different styles of music including Welsh hymns and folksongs, opera and music theatre as well as swing and pop music. OMA have now recorded five studio albums and plans are taking place for a sixth, later this year. They continue their busy touring and concert schedule, right across the UK and beyond. onlymenaloud.com

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The Sons of Pitches 7 October

Pop sensation Go West have played live around the world continuously since their inception in 1984 and they saw out 2016 with a hugely successful UK tour with 80s contemporaries Nik Kershaw and T’Pau, playing to 32 packed houses. They have certainly earned their reputation as an outstanding and exciting live act. gowest.org.uk Katrina

Like this? Try this: 26 October

Cleo’s Christmas Show Date: Friday 14 & Saturday 15 December, 8pm Tickets: £32.50 & £30* 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. * These shows are fundraising performances for Wavendon Allmusic Plan Portrait by Sven Arnstein ©

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Date: Thursday 13 December, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Date: Sunday 16 December, 8pm Tickets: £26

Cara Dillon, possessed of one of the most celebrated folk voices to have come out of Ireland, will be touring her Christmas show Upon A Winter’s Night for a third year running this December. Cara will be joined by her wonderful band who weave Celtic and folk rhythms alongside reverent and atmospheric carols while Cara holds the darkness at bay with the purity of her voice. caradillon.co.uk

Following the hugely popular 25th anniversary Christmas tour, renowned folk singer Maddy Prior joins up once again with the Carnival Band during the festive season for their unique celebratory show Carols & Capers. Together they mix Renaissance, modern and ethnic instruments with a refreshingly cavalier attitude and plenty of humour, putting their inimitable stamps on a range of familiar and not-so-familiar festive fare. carnivalband.com

Siobhan Miller

Like this? Try this: 18 November

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Maddy Prior & the Carnival Band: Carols & Capers

DECEMBER

Cara Dillon: Upon A Winter’s Night

The Albion Band

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The Scummy Mummies Christmas Show Date: Tuesday 18 December, 8pm Tickets: £15 Ho, Ho, Ho… it’s The Scummy Mummies Christmas Show. Back by popular demand, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing a special Christmas-themed comedy show to The Stables. Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out. Based on the UK’s number one Kids and Family Podcast, as recommended by The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and BBC’s Woman’s Hour. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) scummymummies.com Sara Pascoe

Like this? Try this: 14 November

Albion Band Christmas Show Date: Wednesday 19 December, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

An Albion Christmas has been touring for nearly 20 years attracting sell-out audiences across the UK. Featuring the combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band), Simon Care (Edward II) and the guv’nor himself, Ashley Hutchings, this show takes you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain. albionchristmas.co.uk Fairport Convention

Like this? Try this: 13 February 2019

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Bootleg Blondie Date: Thursday 20 December, 8pm Tickets: £17 There aren’t many tribute bands that can say they’ve been endorsed by the original group, but Bootleg Blondie is one of them. They are the only Blondie tribute to play on some of the same stages as Debbie Harry and co. From the world-famous CBGB’s in New York to the Isle of Wight Festival, Bootleg Blondie have earned their credentials on an international level. blondietributeband.co.uk T-Rextasy

Like this? Try this: 16 March 2019

Gerald Dickens presents

A Christmas Carol

Date: Friday 21 December, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Gerald Dickens returns to The Stables with his masterful one-man performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The internationally renowned show features more than 30 different characters and Gerald inhabits each one as his great-great-grandfather did more than 100 years ago. From the first line to the last, audiences become part of this magical tale. geralddickens.com Gyles Brandreth

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Stage 2 is the ideal place to catch a star of tomorrow on their way up or enjoy more established artists experimenting with new material. With a capacity of just 80 for most gigs, there’s always an intimate and relaxed feel to proceedings.

The Stables’ second performance space: intimate, relaxed and informal

STAGE 2

stage 2

Stage 2 hosts around 120 concerts each year of all shapes and sizes – folk, rock, blues and much more besides – along with a good smattering of comedy and theatre nights. So come and hear the latest new music and comedy, relax and enjoy a drink with friends!

Three upcoming Stage 2 headline artists who you might have already have enjoyed in the Acoustic Tent at this year’s IF: Milton Keynes International Festival

Fred’s House

Sunday 14 October 29

Katey Brooks

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Jinder

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STAGE 2

OCTOBER

Scott Gibson: Anywhere But Here Date: Wednesday 3 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 Winner of 2016’s Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer, Scott Gibson was just 16 when he first tasted freedom and set off on a voyage of self-discovery. His destination? Kavos, of course. Where else? In his breathlessly inimitable style, Scott takes you on an epic odyssey that charts the choppy waters of youth. A blisteringly funny hour on the escapism and hedonism that travel promises, this is a story about friendship, love, pool parties, travel insurance and the Greek third-choice goalie. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) scottgibsoncomedy.co.uk Carl Hutchinson

Like this? Try this: 31 January 2019

Ayesha Hazarika: Girl on Girl – The Fight for Feminism Date: Friday 5 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £15 Phew! After Weinstein and #MeToo, women of the world have finally united… for a good old-fashioned bitch-fight! Who cares about smashing the patriarchy when you can go full-on Prisoner: Cell-Block H? So what happened to feminism? Is it too posh? Too white? When did Germaine Greer become Richard Littlejohn? Whose feminism is it anyway? Ex-political adviser and regular pundit on Sky, BBC, CNN and LBC, Ayesha analyses the fight for feminism with humour and honesty, and asks: are sisters doing it to themselves? (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) Sara Pascoe

Like this? Try this: 14 November

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Barb Jungr & John McDaniel: Float Like A Butterfly Date: Sunday 7 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £20 One of the world’s great cabaret singers, Barb Jungr is a genuine original, deploying warmth, high drama and sensitive musicality to reinvent everything she sings. Her supple and versatile voice glows like a hearth on a winter’s day and her emotional intelligence is faultless – she knows just how a song should feel. In her latest show, she teams up with musical director John McDaniel to explore the music of Police front man turned solo superstar Sting. barbjungr.co.uk Gwyneth Herbert

Like this? Try this: 16 October

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Fred’s House

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

Date: Sunday 14 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

STAGE 2

Babelfish are a contemporary jazz quartet featuring Brigitte Beraha (voice), Barry Green (piano), Chris Laurence (double bass) and Paul Clarvis (percussion). Their debut album Babelfish was released in 2012. Their second album Chasing Rainbows (2015) is a collection of beautiful songs in English, French, Italian or unknown language (a Babelfish is a fish that you put in your ear and which then translates anything into your own language). They are currently planning the release of their third album: a journey inside their favourite books through the vehicles of jazz, Latin, classical, folk and improvised music. brigitteberaha.com

Fred’s House make summery, 1970s West Coast-inspired folk/rock but have their own distinctively fresh sound that is very much part of now. This group of musicians have the rare ability to sweep you away with their gorgeous three-part harmonies, moving lyrics, infectious melodies and uplifting grooves. Among their many influences are bands such as Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles. They scooped the prestigious Syd Barrett Pride of Cambridge Award at the NMG Awards 2017 and just got back from touring China as part of the Nanjing International Jazz and World Music Festival. fredshousemusic.co.uk

OCTOBER

Babelfish

Sally Barker with Chris Conway

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Tom Barford Group

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Dunn Wiv Whiskey Date: Saturday 13 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £5 Dunn Wiv Whiskey are Malcolm Dunn, Whiskey Bob and Gerald Claridge. Their songs, all written by Malcolm, represent a distinctive sound that sits within the realms of contemporary folk. The title track of their new CD Jonquille has already received widespread acclaim. Support will be provided by folk band Scarecrow and Rebecca Ryan.

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Emily Mae Winters

Date: Tuesday 16 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Thursday 18 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

STAGE 2

Hanna Haas & Kevin Pearce

A brilliant double-bill of upcoming singersongwriters. Hanna Haas is from Portland, Oregon, and new to the UK. Her recordings feature contributions from Chris Lynch and Ben Berry (Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra) as well as Erin Chapin (Rainbow Girls). A veteran of Latitude and Wilderness Festivals, Essexbased Kevin Pearce has been quietly chipping away at his career and has unleashed a fine new album on the world – So On – which was released in December last year. Dreamy, open soundscapes are topped off with a keening, really quite beautiful voice, accompanied live by a fluent and fluid acoustic guitar style. Bella Hardy

Like this? Try this: 19 October

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Fast-rising star on the UK folk/ country/ Americana scene, Emily Mae Winters has that rare quality in a singer that makes critics reach for the superlatives. Influenced by the likes of Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris and Sarah Jarosz, Emily combines straight-to-the-heart bitter sweetness with her unique passion and drama in performance. Her debut album Siren Serenade was released last year and she is currently working on new material. emilymaewinters.com Danni Nicholls

Like this? Try this: 10 November

Bella Hardy: Hey Sammy Acoustic Tour Date: Friday 19 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £14

Date: Wednesday 17 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Meryl O’Rourke and the headliner is Ian Cognito. Line-up may be subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) Paul Foot

Like this? Try this: 22 November

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Bella Hardy, acclaimed songwriter and traditional music luminary, released Hey Sammy in 2017, a record that bears the stamps of extensive musical expeditions far from home. Humanist hymns, ancient Chinese poems, feminist battle cries and the title track’s reflections on the rise of racism in Britain make this her most widereaching and richly rewarding album to date. This autumn, Bella takes to the road with only her two fiddles and harmonium for company, stripping back the instrumentation from her latest record to return the songs to their newly written forms. bellahardy.com Luke Daniels & Nancy Kerr

Like this? Try this: 29 October

Dave Nachmanoff

Matt Woosey Band

Like this? Try this: 28 November

STAGE 2

Dave Nachmanoff has toured the world both on his own and as the guitarist and opening act for Al Stewart. After performing with folk legend Libba Cotten at the age of nine and then playing in a rock band with his two brothers, Dave slowly built a grassroots following touring all over the world. A truly independent singer-songwriter, Dave has enjoyed a varied and unpredictable career. davenach.com

OCTOBER

Date: Saturday 20 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £14 in advance, £16 on the door

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Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage Date: Sunday 21 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door

The Dovetail Trio Date: Thursday 25 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Huddled round a microphone, singing intimate duets with just a mountain dulcimer, dobro and guitar, Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage are a folk duo who look and sound classically timeless, yet feel refreshingly unique. Their material is as joyful and fun as it is intense, but the common factor is the duo’s warmth and confidence in each other; their natural ease and connection is clearly evident on their recorded music and a genuine pleasure to witness on stage. hannahbenmusic.com Luke Daniels & Nancy Kerr

Like this? Try this: 29 October

Presenting England’s traditional songs with a bold and fresh approach, The Dovetail Trio explore familiar narratives with infectious energy and a passion for musical heritage. This collaboration effortlessly combines the talents of BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominee Jamie Roberts, BBC Performing Arts Award winner Rosie Hood and Newcastle Folk Degree alumnus Matt Quinn. The Dovetail Trio’s debut album Wing of Evening, released in 2015, featured a number of unusual versions of traditional English songs alongside an American folk story, a traditional Scottish whaling song and even a French/Canadian tune set. dovetailtrio.com Moore Moss Rutter

Like this? Try this: 13 November

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STAGE 2

OCTOBER

forest of fools

STANDING GIG

Date: Friday 26 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Charting a course into the depths of the musical unknown, forest of fools fuse traditional instruments with funked-up, high-tempo beats. In the blink of an eye, you’ll be whisked from the courtyards of Medieval England to an underground warehouse party. The resulting composition is as ground-breaking as it is sonically beautiful; a true musical odyssey for the 21st century. forestoffools.com Oysterband

Like this? Try this: 20 November

RESCHEDULED DATE Julian Littman Date: Saturday 27 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

A member of folk-rock pioneers Steeleye Span for the past six years, Julian Littman has been part of one of the band’s most productive periods. It’s a natural fit for Julian, who has played alongside Gerry Rafferty, Pete Townsend, Dexys Midnight Runners, Richard and Linda Thompson and Barbara Dickson. He has released two solo albums and is currently touring his live show FolkSoulBrother. Lindisfarne

Like this? Try this: 6 October

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Luke Daniels & Nancy Kerr Date: Sunday 28 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door

This new double-headliner show promises to be a stunning mix of contemporary folk music and inspired instrumental virtuosity. Since Luke Daniel’s landmark solo statement What’s Here What’s Gone in 2014, he’s put down several more markers on the musical map. Revolve and Rotate had him transporting the 19th century’s closest thing to hi-fi, the giant steel discs of the polyphon, to modern transcription. Nancy Kerr is one of the most celebrated folk musicians of her generation and has won six folk awards from BBC Radio 2. lukedanielsmusic.com nancykerr.co.uk The Dovetail Trio

Like this? Try this: 25 October

The Luck Date: Wednesday 31 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door The Luck is brother and sister duo Max and Esmay Luck. Their 2018 alt-folk sound emerged after listening to many of the great Americana bands of their childhood, including Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty. They formed a band together in 2011 and have spent the past few years performing and recording in California. They found an audience on the streets of San Francisco, playing at the infamous Pier 39, and established an online television channel where they perform concerts three times a week. They are now back in their hometown, London, ahead of the release of their debut album. theluckmusic.com Raevennan Husbandes &

Like this? Try this: Hanna Haas 16 October

Date: Sunday 4 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Nottingham-based singer songwriter ROB.GREEN has drawn upon the varied genres of music he grew up with – soul, R’n’B, indie and rock – to inform his own distinctive sound and style. In 2016 his self-titled ROB.GREEN EP debuted in the iTunes Album Chart Top 40. In 2017 Rob performed at the BBC Proms as part of Clare Teal’s Swing No End Proms and he also supported Grammy nominee Eric Bibb on the Netherlands leg of his Migration Blues tour. This year Rob rejoined both artists on their respective tours. robgreenmusic.com

Singer-songwriter Katey Brooks’ unique sound epitomizes the culturally diverse environment in which she grew up. Born to musical parents and raised between Bristol, London and Arizona, the Indie Award nominee is best described as Joni Mitchell meets a female Hozier, with all the haunting intensity and every bit of the soul. Katey packed in tours in Europe, Australia and Canada last year, along with a host of shows with her band. She is currently in the studio finishing her brand new album, set for release later this year. kateybrooks.com

Roy Ayers Band

Like this? Try this: 15 November

Kelly Oliver

Like this? Try this: 8 November

Catfish

Kim Cypher Band

Date: Saturday 3 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door

Date: Tuesday 6 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Catfish have carved a reputation as an excellent live band with a phenomenal front man in 23-year-old guitarist/vocalist Matt Long, who plays with a real passion for the blues. In 2016 they won a British Blues Award and this year they won the UK Blues Award for Blues Act of the Year (England). Their album Broken Man was voted album of the year for 2017 by the Independent Blues Broadcasters Association. catfishbluesband.co.uk

Kim Cypher is one of the UK’s most exciting female saxophonists, vocalists and composers, having developed her own unique ‘funky’ style of saxophone playing, built upon influences by great players such as Maceo Parker, Pee Wee Ellis, Andy Sheppard and Grover Washington. Kim’s debut album Make Believe was released at the end of 2016, receiving a glowing review from London Jazz News and being featured on Clare Teal’s BBC Radio 2 show. kimcypher.co.uk

The Blues Band

Like this? Try this: 7 December

STAGE 2

Katey Brooks

Date: Thursday 1 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

NOVEMBER

ROB.GREEN

Peter Horsfall Quartet

Like this? Try this: 21 October

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Kelly Oliver NOVEMBER

acknowledgements

STAGE 2

Date: Thursday 8 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

The Stables would like to give a special thanks to the following for their valuable support: • Arts Council England • Dame Cleo Laine • Dentons • Jim Marshall • PRS for Music Foundation • The Wavendon Foundation

Kelly Oliver is a singersongwriter, guitarist and harmonicist, described by The Times as an artist who “blends traditional with bold indie-pop”. Her debut album This Land gained a four-star review from The Telegraph and her second album Bedlam was included in The Sunday Times’ Essential New Releases and was nominated for Best Album from a Female Artist 2016 by Folkwords. Kelly will be performing at The Stables as she tours the release of her third studio album. kellyoliver.co.uk Maddy Prior &

Like this? Try this: the Carnival Band 10 December

Carvin Jones Date: Wednesday 7 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50 Voted into the Top 50 all-time blues rock guitarists by Guitarist Magazine and championed by Eric Clapton as “the next up-andcoming blues rock player”, Texan-born but Arizona-domiciled Carvin Jones is the man of the moment. The Phoenix Thunderbolt is one of the most exciting performers of his generation. Playing two guitars at once, standing upside down or bunny hopping across the stage – you will never forget a Carvin Jones show! carvinjones.com Catfish

Like this? Try this: 3 November

Graham Fellows: Out of Character Date: Friday 9 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £13 Graham Fellows has performed as the character John Shuttleworth for more than 25 years, delighting audiences throughout the UK with his songs and quirky take on everyday life. Now Graham, minus purple leather jacket and fawn slacks (but fully clothed!), steps out from behind the keyboard to plug in his guitar and sing his own songs: revelatory, humorous and sometimes sad. He will talk about Shuttleworth and his other comic characters as well as his pivotal acting role on Coronation Street and becoming a teenage pop star as Jilted John. grahamfellowsmusic.com Paul Foot

Like this? Try this: 22 November

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Tide Lines

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

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

STAGE 2

Luna Rossa bring their shimmering, breathtaking music to The Stables. Starring Anne-Marie Helder and Jonathan Edwards, the award-winning songwriting team behind the epic rock anthems of Panic Room, Luna Rossa originally began life as a ‘little sister’ project... a chilled outside room where the duo could express their more intimate and acoustic ideas. But since the huge critical success of their debut album in 2013, Luna Rossa have exceeded all expectations by blossoming into one of the most popular, exciting and highly respected groups on the international acoustic scene. lunarossa.co

Tide Lines are four young guys originally from the Highlands of Scotland. Their roots run from Hebridean Islands to Lochaber through Alness and Lossiemouth to the West End and South Side of Glasgow. Forged from the literature and music of the areas they grew up in, Tide Lines meld romantic, rural life with a record collection of classic American songwriters. Imagine, if you will, a 1970s Springsteen and an E-Street Band of bagpipes and electronics! tidelinesband.com

NOVEMBER

Luna Rossa

Lau

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Mostly Autumn

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Moore Moss Rutter Date: Tuesday 13 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Tom Moore, Archie Churchill-Moss and Jack Rutter hail from three distinct regions of the UK – they combine musical material, style and tradition from Norfolk, Somerset and Yorkshire respectively. Since 2009, Moore Moss Rutter have been meticulously reworking English tunes and compositions into sets and songs. Their aim is to carefully create soundscapes of mellow and precisely engineered beauty, as well as wild builds of tension and tempestuous climaxes. The trio have performed widely at venues and events ranging from Glastonbury to folk clubs and living rooms. mooremossrutter.co.uk The Dovetail Trio

Like this? Try this: 25 October

Sean Taylor Date: Friday 16 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Sean Taylor is one of the most exciting and hard-working names on the international roots and blues circuit. His new album Flood & Burn was recorded in Austin, Texas, with legendary producer Mark Hallman (Carole King, Ani Di Franco). Sean has toured all over the UK, Europe and Australia and supported the likes of John Fogerty, Neville Brothers, Robert Cray, Richard Thompson, Tony Joe White and Arlo Guthrie. seantaylorsongs.com Dave Nachmanoff

Like this? Try this: 20 October

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STAGE 2

NOVEMBER

Siobhan Miller Date: Sunday 18 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door

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Worry Dolls

support from Jake Morrell Date: Saturday 17 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £14 Americana Music Association UK Song of the Year nominees Worry Dolls are an exciting duo born out of the joint talents of multiinstrumentalists Zoe and Rosie, whose debut album Go Get Gone was released in 2017. Serendipity brought Zoe and Rosie together at an open mic when they were 18 and studying music in Liverpool. The album release was followed up by a muchtalked about main-stage show at the Cambridge Folk Festival and several plays on BBC Radio 2. worrydollsmusic.com Emily Mae Winters

Like this? Try this: 18 October

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One of the foremost traditional singers in Scotland, Siobhan Miller is an exceptional talent. Her soulful and stirring renewal of traditional song has won her the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Traditional Track as well as Scots Singer of the Year an unprecedented three times at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, while her two albums have also received widespread critical acclaim. siobhanmiller.com Cara Dillon

Like this? Try this: 13 December

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Date: Wednesday 21 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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

Like this? Try this: 23 March 2019

Paul Foot: Image Conscious Sarah Gillespie LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING

Graham Fellowes

STAGE 2

“Greetings. I am one of the world’s comedians and I’m here to tell ye about my show. Have you ever considered the unique predicament of the soft-shell crab? Well, I have. That animal is absolutely ridiculous. What about the many, MANY problems that occur when organising a suburban orgy? The catering, for example. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg, which incidentally is a terrible type of lettuce.” (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) paulfoot.tv

Anglo-American songstress Sarah Gillespie has received widespread critical acclaim for her three albums that mix elements of jazz, folk and blues with her trademark streetwise lyricism. She has toured extensively in the US, Europe and the UK, building a fanbase enchanted by what critics have described as her ‘outstanding, hilarious and explosive’ live shows. Her debut collection of poetry, Queen Ithaca Blues, was published last year as part of the London Jazz Festival. Tonight she will be showcasing material from her newest album Wishbones in a special intimate concert. sarahgillespie.com

NOVEMBER

Date: Thursday 22 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £14

Date: Saturday 24 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Gwyneth Herbert

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Winter Mountain Date: Friday 23 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

pre-concert dining Singer/songwriter Joe Francis is Winter Mountain. Hailing from the wild and beautiful northern shores of Cornwall, Winter Mountain is an extraordinary talent. His soulful voice, beautiful melodies, energy and charisma are reminiscent of a time before digital recording, when the emphasis fell on the importance of the performance and the essence of the song. Winter Mountain has released two successful albums and toured with the likes of Seth Lakeman, Seal, Guy Garvey of Elbow and Richard Thompson. wintermountain.co.uk

Before the show starts, enjoy a tasty meal in our in-house restaurant Café in 2. To be sure of getting a table, call the box office on 01908 280800 to make a reservation.

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Moore Moss Rytter

Like this? Try this: 13 November

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STAGE 2

NOVEMBER

Ruth Trimble Date: Tuesday 27 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Songwriting started out as a private hobby for Northern Ireland’s Ruth Trimble, but after winning a scholarship to attend one of Beth Nielsen Chapman’s songwriting workshops in Nashville in 2009, she decided to take a break from her job as a pharmacist to write and record her debut album Things I Want To Say in 2012. Ruth has recently released her third album Before The Rain, a body of work which has already been winning extensive radio play and attention nationwide. ruthtrimble.com Kelly Oliver

Like this? Try this: 8 November

Paolo Morena: TheMightySmall Date: Thursday 29 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door If you thought you’d seen and heard it all music-wise, you’d better prepare for TheMightySmall: a one-man band for the 21st century. The music grabs you from the very first breath and takes you on an emotional journey of soulful melodies and classic rock, hailing the distant tones of Van Morrison, Jeff Buckley and a slight hint of Dylan. The live-looping approach to performance, wrangling loops in similarly compelling style to a professional plate spinner while turning out perfectly crafted multi-instrumental electro/folk/ rock mash-ups, is a show to behold. themightysmall.com Tom Baxter

Like this? Try this: 2 November

Matt Woosey Band Date: Wednesday 28 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 Matt Woosey’s time is now. His eighth studio album, Desiderata, captured the most daring and progressive music of his career. His acclaimed solo shows dart between folk, roots, ambient and electronica. He’s an artist who slips the creative straightjacket of the modern industry, a trailblazer with no reverse gear, a performer who drags the acoustic guitar kicking and screaming into fresh relevance. Now living and playing in Germany, Matt has found a group of musicians who join him on the road and add ever-changing dynamics to his music. mattwoosey.co.uk Paolo Morena

Like this? Try this: 29 November

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Date: Tuesday 4 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Jaywalkers, one of the UK’s finest acoustic Americana, bluegrass and country bands, are on a large UK tour with a brand-new album! The band effortlessly creates a unique sound based on their collective and individual musical backgrounds. Add good humour, tasteful arrangements and exceptional musicianship to the mix and they are guaranteed to put a smile on your face. jaywalkers.co.uk

Tom Barford is bringing his band to The Stables for the first time as part of a UK tour following the release of his debut album Bloomer. Tom took part in jazz workshops at The Stables while growing up, and he is very much looking forward to playing here. His musical influences include Brad Mehldau, Mark Lockheart, John Scofield, Paul Motion, Iain Ballamy and Troyka. tombarford.com

STAGE 2

Tom Barford Group

Date: Saturday 1 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

DECEMBER

Jaywalkers

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Babelfish

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Chris Wood

Lucid Date: Sunday 2 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Formed in 2007 on the Isle of Wight, Lucid have a distinctive folk-rock sound driven by brilliant vocal harmonies. Their unique sound is woven together with violin, guitar, bass and keys, all of which are played to the highest callibre. Their well-crafted songs take you on journey from joyful melody to darker rock, with some breathtaking violin work thrown in for good measure. Their lyrics can just be fun, while other songs explore the problems of being human in a poetic and thoughtful way. lucidband.co.uk Lindisfarne

Like this? Try this: 6 October

Date: Thursday 6 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £16 Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the unofficial history of the Englishspeaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. His most recent album So Much to Defend has received wide critical acclaim and includes reflections on minor league football, empty nest syndrome, learning to swim, cook-in sauce and, not least, the gecko as a metaphor for contemporary society. chriswoodmusic.co.uk Bella Hardy

Like this? Try this: 19 October

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DECEMBER STAGE 2

Matthew Floyd Jones: Richard Carpenter is Close to You Date: Friday 7 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £14 In a world where rainy days and Mondays collide, one man’s solitary journey to find himself has only just begun… The piano player from Frisky & Mannish plays the piano player from The Carpenters in a razorsharp parody play about a life spent playing the piano. Richard used to be on top of the world, to the left of (and slightly behind) Karen. Now he’s back with a vengeance, only to find out it’s not exactly yesterday once more anymore. matthewfloydjones.co.uk Paul Foot

Like this? Try this: 22 November

Jinder

with support from Peter James Millson Date: Saturday 8 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Jinder has carved a reputation as a craftsmanlike songwriter and dynamic live performer, counting among his fans Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, country rocker Ryan Adams and indie pop colossi Coldplay, who were so enamoured of Jinder’s early work that they flew him to New York in 2003 to provide the entertainment at their Madison Square Garden after-show party. His most recent album – Presents… KingSize Blackfoot – is an intense and joyful exploration of American blues and roots music. jinder.co.uk

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Jane Siberry Date: Friday 14 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £18.50 Iconic and enigmatic, Canadian Jane Siberry is one of the world’s most unique and gifted singer/ songwriters. Blessed with a sincere integrity and emotional depth, her work has spanned three decades, with the release of 14 studio albums and performances on concert stages around the world. Jane’s songs have been covered by numerous artists, with particular success by k.d Lang on her renditions of Love is Everything, Haint It Funny and a stunning rendering of The Valley. This is guaranteed to be a very special evening with Jane performing some of her most beautiful music. janesiberry.com Horse

Like this? Try this: 17 November

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Date: Wednesday 19 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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

Like this? Try this: 4 April 2019

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If you are looking for somewhere to eat before the show, then look no further. Café in 2 enjoys a reputation for top quality food and tasty dishes at a reasonable price.

STAGE 2

Café in 2 is open from 6pm on concert nights. For more information and the current menu visit stables.org and click on the link to Café in 2.

CAFÉ IN 2

café in 2

Call Café in 2 on 01908 280832 or email stables@stables.org to book a table

To be sure of a table we recommend that you make your reservation well in advance – call the box office on 01908 280800 or email stables@stables.org – please advise us of any dietary requirements when making your reservation.

From time to time Café in 2 offers a specially devised menu to complement the accompanying concert. MEAL DEALS Enjoy themed meals to complement the evening’s concert. A TASTE OF WEST AFRICA

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A TASTE OF JAPAN

Taiko Meantime | Friday 23 November

SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE STABLES Before our Sunday afternoon classical concerts and following our Sunday Sessions jazz concerts, we’ll be serving a tasty two- or three-course Sunday lunch. LUCY PARHAM

Sunday 14 October

PETER HORSFALL QUARTET

Sunday 21 October

GABRIELLE DUCOMBLE QUARTET

Sunday 18 November

A BRIEF HISTORY OF JAZZ

Sunday 9 December

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LEARN & TAKE PART

learn and take part Workshops & Courses

SEPTEMBER

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Intro to Live Sound Engineering

Sat 8 Sep

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£40

Ukulele Beginners Part 1

Sat 15 Sep

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

Cajon Beginners

Sun 16 Sep

2.30-5.30pm

Adult/15+

£23

Sax from Scratch

Sat 22 Sep

9.30am-12.30pm

Adult/15+

£25

Level 2 Live Sound Engineering

Sat 22 Sep

9.30am-4.30pm

Adult/15+

£70

Intro to Jazz Improvisation

Sun 30 Sep

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£33

OCTOBER

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Harmonica Beginners Part 1

Sat 6 Oct

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£33

Melodeon Beginners

Sun 7 Oct

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£37

Over 2 U

Thu 11 Oct

8.45pm

£5 non-performers; £2 performers

Ukulele Beginners Part 1

Sat 20 Oct

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

Funky Folk Rhythm Guitar Part 1

Sat 20 Oct

10am-12.30pm

Adult/15+

£23

NOVEMBER

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Harmonica Beginners Part 2

Sat 10 Nov

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£33

Basic Principles of Music

Sat 10 Nov

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£33

Intro to Music Recording & Production Part 1

Sat 17 Nov

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£48

Ukulele Beginners Part 2

Sat 24 Nov

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

DECEMBER

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Guitar for Absolute Beginners

Sat 1 Dec

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£33

Funk Folk Rhythm Guitar Part 2

Sat 8 Dec

10am-12.30pm

Adult/15+

£23

Over 2 U

Thu 13 Dec

8.45pm

Adult/15+

£5 non-performers; £2 performers

COURSES

Dates

Time

Suitability

Fee

Conga Study Group

Suns 16 Sep, 28 Oct, 11 Nov & 2 Dec

11am-2pm

Adult/15+

£67

Saxophone Study Group

Sats 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 10 Nov & 8 Dec

1-4pm

Adult/15+

£69

Saxophone Improving Beginners

Sats 13 Oct, 10 Nov & 8 Dec

9.30am-12.30pm

Adult/15+

£52

Conga Drumming Improvers

Suns 28 Oct, 11 Nov & 2 Dec

2.30-5pm

Adult/15+

£52

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Ukulele Workshop: Beginners Part 1

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 8 September, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £40

Date: Saturday 15 September, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35

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 look at different types of microphone and placement, basic parts of a PA and how to use a mixing desk and basic EQ. It is suitable for complete beginners or for those who have gaps in their understanding of live sound.

Come and take part in the ukulele revival! This fun and accessible instrument is making a comeback in popular music and in education. Learn the basics of playing, how to accompany songs and ukulele techniques. No prior experience is necessary but you will need to bring a soprano- or concert-sized ukulele with you.

LEARN & TAKE PART

Introduction to Live Sound Engineering

Conga Study Group Adult/15+ Course Dates: Sundays 16 September, 28 October, 11 November & 2 December, 11am-2pm (four-session course) Course fee: £67 This group is for those who have been playing congas for a while and have previous experience of playing traditional and popular Cuban or Brazilian styles. Ideally participants will have attended previous Stables Conga Beginners and Improvers courses or have a lot of playing experience from other groups. Please contact us at education@stables.org before booking if you are interested in this course and we can advise you if your experience is suitable. Please bring a pair of congas if you have them, or contact education@stables.org if you need to borrow them (limited numbers available).

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Cajon Beginners Workshop

Saxophone from Scratch

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Sunday 16 September, 2.30-5pm Workshop fee: £23

Date: Saturday 22 September, 9.30am12.30pm Workshop fee: £25

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. During this one-day workshop you’ll get handson 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).

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? Starting with the absolute basics, this workshop takes you on a on a step-by-step approach to making your first sounds, breathing tips, exercises, learning fingerings and scale patterns and playing simple melodies from those scales. No previous musical experience is required. You’ll be in a small group of beginners and in a friendly and supportive learning environment. Instruments are provided for use in the workshop, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it along for advice and comparison, especially if it is one you may be practicing on after the workshop.

Level 2 Live Sound Engineering Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 22 September, 9.30am-4.30pm Workshop fee: £70 This course expands on the Introduction to Live Sound Engineering course, putting it into practice and working with a live band on stage in the main auditorium at The Stables. For those who work with, or want to work with, live musicians, this course will be an aid to seeing how the components of a live sound system work together, optimising the sound from the stage monitors, communicating with the band, effectively positioning microphones, balancing the mix and using effects and dynamic processors efficiently and creatively. You’ll review the key concepts from the part 1 workshop before looking in more detail at the PA system in the main auditorium. You’ll then work in two smaller groups, swapping over practical exercises. Each group will rig the stage, sound-check and run a short performance with the band while the other practices on a small digital desk and PA, setting up signal paths using dynamic and effect processors and becoming familiar with EQ operation and feedback control. Questions are welcome at all times and professional support is on hand throughout the day. Participants should have attended The Stables’ Introduction to Live Sound Engineering Level 1 and/or be familiar with the operation and functions of a live sound desk, a graphic equaliser, effect units and stage monitors. You will be using digital mixing desks – previous experience using a digital desk is not essential but would be an advantage. If you have not done the Introduction course but you think your previous experience is suitable please contact education@stables.org to discuss.

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Adult/15+ Course Dates: Saturdays 22 September, 13 October, 10 November, 8 December, 1-4pm (four session course) Course fee: £69

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Saxophone Study Group

This course is for saxophonists with more than two years’ experience and looking to reach an intermediate standard (equivalent to Grade 3 plus) on their instrument. You will have the opportunity to learn through a structured programme of study, incorporating a mixture of scale and study work, duet and group performance and improvisation activities. The focus is on having fun, building confidence and competence in a supportive environment which enables students to progress in their musical development. Contact us on eduction@stables.org to find out availability of places and also so we can advise you if your recent sax playing experience is suitable for the course.

Introduction to Jazz Improvisation

Harmonica Workshop: Beginners Part 1

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Sunday 30 September, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £33

Date: Saturday 6 October, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £33

Led by John Bowman, this workshop is for anyone who wants to develop their listening and playing skills without the use of written music. You do not need to have had any previous jazz playing experience. The workshop will take you through simple rhythm and note playing exercises, and build to everyone playing as a band and improvising in a well-known jazz standard. The workshop is open to all instrumentalists – just let us know what you play when you book. You need to be familiar with basic scales and arpeggios on your instrument.

Learn the basics of playing harmonica in this popular workshop, where you’ll be introduced to tune-playing, chord-playing, and blues improvisation. No previous harmonica experience necessary, but you’ll need to bring a 10-hole harmonica in C. Tutor Joff Watkins is a leading performer and teacher of blues harmonica and blues guitar, and has introduced hundreds of new players to the blues! If you get bitten by the harmonica bug and want to take it further, watch out for our part 2 workshop later in the year.

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Melodeon Beginners Workshop

Over 2 U Dates: Thursday 11 October & 13 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £5 to non-players & £2 to players

Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Sunday 7 October, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £37 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 day 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.

An exciting opportunity to show off those new or hidden talents. Have you ever attended one of The Stables’ Education events? Maybe you’ve been to a ukulele, harmonica or songwriting workshop or worked hard for six weeks on the Ceilidh or Rock Experience. Now is the time to use those talents and experience Over 2U, The Stables own ‘open mic’ night for anyone who has taken part in a Stables course or workshop. Over 2U provides a safe environment with a line-up of people with similar talents and experience, supporting each other through what might be their first stage appearance. You will not have a better opportunity to take that first step! If you are interested in performing please contact education@stables.org before booking.

Saxophone Improving Beginners Course Adult/15+ Course Dates: Saturdays 13 October, 10 November & 8 December, 9.30am-12.30pm (three session course) Course fee: £52 This new course offers returning saxophonists the opportunity to learn as part of a saxophone group via a fun programme of practical musical activities and performance. It aims to help students develop core technical, performance and improvisation skills and build confidence. Students must have their own instruments and ideally have attended previous Stables Saxophone from Scratch, Refresher and Improving Beginners workshops. If you have any other recent playing experience and are interested in joining the course contact education@stables.org for further advice.

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Funky Folk Rhythm Guitar Part 1

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 20 October, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35

Date: Saturday 20 October, 10am-12.30pm Workshop fee: £23

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Ukulele Workshop: Beginners Part 1

Have you 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.

Conga Drumming Improving Beginners Course Adult/15+ Course Dates: Sunday 28 October, 11 November & 2 December, 2.30pm-5pm (three-session course) Course fee: £52 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 on rhythms for a small drumming ensemble. The course is for those with some conga drumming experience, ideally from The Stables Conga Beginners workshops. 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 also contact us if you are unsure about your playing level and suitability for this course.

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Harmonica Workshop: Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 10 November, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £33 Our popular one-day harmonica workshops continue with this Beginners Part 2 day. This session will consolidate the work you have already done on improvisation, tune playing and chugging at the Beginners Part 1 workshop and move on to the fundamental blues technique of note bending. Participants will need a 10-hole harmonica in C. Prior attendance on Beginners Part 1 is recommended.

Basic Principles of Music Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 10 November, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £33 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’.

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Introduction to Music Recording and Production Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 17 November, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £48 Join us in The Stables’ studio and control room 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. The workshop will use a MAC computer and Logic Software, but in a way that looks at the general principles that apply across all DAWS (Digital Audio Workstations) software such as Ableton, Cubase, Sonar. You will focus on recording and production rather than just creating within the software and you’ll be able to take away audio files of tracks produced to further practice the skills you’ve learned. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session to learn how best to record it. (A Part 2 follow-on workshop on 12 January 2019 will look in more detail at studiobased recording and production.)

Ukulele Workshop: Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 24 November, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35 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.

Adult/15 + Workshop Date: Saturday 1 December, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £33 Have you ever wanted to have a go on the guitar but are not sure where to start? Or maybe you’d like to buy one but you’re not sure what to look for? This workshop aims to give absolute beginners a great starting point, with lots of information and advice, including how to start playing and practicing, and 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 playing technique. There will be a small amount of playing on the day at a level suitable for absolute beginners – if you have a guitar, bring it along. Some guitars will be available for you to try on the day.

Introduction to Music Recording and Production Part 2 ADVANCE NOTICE Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 12 January 2019, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £48

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Guitar for Absolute Beginners

Aimed at those who have attended the Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 1 course or who already have some experience of recording and music technology, this follow-up course will look in more depth at microphone technique, effects and processors, synthesis, MIDI, mixing and mastering as well as the techniques you need to create great recordings in your own home or DIY studio. The workshop uses MAC computer and Logic Software, but uses them to look at the principles that apply generally across Digital Audio Workstations software such as Ableton, Cubase, Sonar. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session.

Funky Folk Rhythm Guitar Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 8 December, 10am-12.30pm Workshop fee: £23 In Part 1 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 help develop your skills whether you’re accompanist or a songwriter. Please bring along a steel strung acoustic guitar.

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The Jazz Experience for Beginners Adult/15+ Course

COMING UP IN 2019!

Dates: Sundays 27 January, 3 & 10 February, 3, 10 & 17 March 2019, 10am-1pm; end of course performance Sunday 17 March 2019, 2pm Course fee: £92 (£72 students) For instrumental players new to jazz, this six-session course will help introduce you to the language and repertoire of jazz. With the help of expert tutors you’ll work through activities and play in both small and large groups, all designed to help you begin to understand the roots of jazz and how to begin playing it. You’ll also work towards learning a selection of well-known jazz tunes from memory, in preparation for an informal performance on the final afternoon. The course is open to players of piano, guitar, bass, drum kit, brass, reed or woodwind, but numbers of rhythm section instruments (bass, drums, guitar, piano) are limited in order to balance the bands. You’ll also be directed to some listening examples before the course and will need to be familiar with the following scales and chords: Concert pitch instruments: Bb, F, Eb ‘Blues’ scales; Bb, C, Db, D, Eb Major scales Bb instruments: C, G, F ‘Blues’ scales; C, D, Eb, E, F Major scales Eb instruments: G, D, C ‘Blues’ scales; G, A, Bb, B, C Major scales Chords (rhythm section): Major7: Bb, D, Eb; Min7: C, D, Eb, G; 7: Bb, C, Eb, F, Ab

The Stables Bar

The Stables Bar is open from 7pm on concert nights, serving a wide range of drinks for you to enjoy during the evening.

Guest Beers Due to public demand Adnams Southwold and Adnams Ghostship will both be back in the months running up to Christmas.

Drinks for Autumn In addition to Bombay Sapphire, Hendricks, Gordons and Rhubarb, we now have Edinburgh Gin in stock. Or why not try a tipple from our whisky offerings – Jack Daniels, Famous Grouse, Jamesons and Glenmorangie – to warm you on the cooler autumn evenings.

Drivers Drinks We now stock non-alcoholic Becks Blue and Heineken Zero plus a wide range of soft drinks

Save Time at the Bar! You can pre-book your interval drink at any till before the show starts and collect from our dedicated Interval Order area

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INFORMATION

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

SEPTEMBER

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SEPTEMBER

Date

Supersonic 70s Show

Sat 1

Chastity Brown

Thu 20

Joe Miles & Pete Riley

Sat 1

Sidewinder

Fri 21

Jawbone

Thu 6

James & Black

Sat 22

Elio Pace

Fri 7

Northern Flyway

Sun 23

Jersey Budd

Fri 7

Matt Ricardo vs The World

Sun 23

Sax Appeal

Sat 8

Blues Caravan

Mon 24

Andy Fairweather Low

Sun 9

Rainer Hersch’s Victor Borge

Tue 25

Leveret

Wed 12

Kaz Hawkins Duo

Tue 25

Maya Youssef Trio

Thu 13

Daphne’s Flight

Wed 26

Sam Bailey

Fri 14

Keith James

Thu 27

Abba Forever

Sat 15

Lee Hurst

Fri 28

Voice of the Heart

Sun 16

The Demon Barbers: Quest

Sat 29

Robert Mitchell’s Epiphany III

Tue 18

Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith

Sat 29

Big Chris Barber Band

Wed 19

SamRemo

Sat 29

Winter Wilson

Wed 19

Rich Hall’s Hoedown

Sun 30

Blues Caravan

Daphne’s Flight

Mon 24

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Wed 26 box office 01908 280800

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Also on sale Ramin Karimloo

Judy Collins

Barbara Dickson

Wed 16 Jan

Wed 30 Jan

Wed 27 Feb

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

ALL SHOWS START AT 8PM, EXCEPT WHERE STATED

Wed 30 Judy Collins Sat 23 Legend of a Band: Go Now, Music of the £25 Sat 12 Signed, Sealed, Moody Blues Thu 31 Carl Hutchinson: Delivered £23 I Know I Shouldn’t £26 Sun 24 Lau Behave Like This £18.50 Tue 15 Aynsley Lister £15 £17 Wed 27 Barbara Dickson FEBRUARY £38 Wed 16 Ramin Karimloo: Thu 7 Stephen K Amos From Now On Thu 28 Steve Harley £17.50 £25 Acoustic Trio Fri 8 & Roy Orbison & £27.50 Fri 18 A New Flame: Tribute Sat 9 the Travelling to Simply Red MARCH Wilburys Experience £18.50 £18.50 Sat 2 Jackson Live in Concert Sat 19 Back to Bacharach Sun 10 Ronnie Scott’s All Stars: £24 60th Anniversary Tour £23 Sun 3 Naturally 7 £22.50 & £21 Fri 25 Syd Lawrence £25 Orchestra Wed 13 Fairport Convention Mon 4 Sharon Corr & £28 £23.50 & £21.50 Vonda Shepard Fri 15 Nights on Broadway Sat 26 Martyn Joseph £35 £23 £19 Sat 16 Dr Feelgood Wed 6 Ed Gamble: Blizzard Sun 27 Eban Brown £15 £21 (former lead singer Thu 7 The Fureys with The Stylistics) Wed 20 Jimeoin: Result! £21.50 £17.50 £25 & £22.50 JANUARY

Fri 22 The Christians £24

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Fri 8 Albert Lee Band £26

INFORMATION

I ndicates a new show which is open for public booking from Tuesday 4 September prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

Jason Donovan

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

Lucy Porter

Tue 12 Mar

Tue 26 Mar

Thu 4 Apr SHOWS START AT 8.45PM , STAGE 2 ALL EXCEPT WHERE STATED

Sat 9 King for A Day: The Nat King Cole Story £20 Tue 12 Jason Donovan & his Amazing Life Crisis Tour £27.50 Thu 14 Richard Digance £17.50

FEBRUARY

Wed 3 Limehouse Lizzy £19

Thu 7

The Black Feathers £10 adv/£12 otd

Thu 4 Lucy Porter: Pass It On £15

Fri 15

Jally Kebba Susso £12

Sat 6 Story of the Guitar Heroes £21

Wed 20 Miranda Sykes £12

Tue 9 Hazel O’Connor £20

Sat 13 The Mods Band £18.50

Sat 23 Lost Voice Guy £16

Tue 16 Cavern Beatles £22

Tue 26 Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham £17.50

Sat 20 Are You Experienced: Tribute to Jimi Hendrix £20

Wed 27 Beds Schools Battle of the Bands £10 (concs £6)

Sat 27 Gyles Brandreth: Break A Leg £20

MARCH

Sun 7 Feast of Fiddles £21

Sat 16 T-Rextasy £24 Wed 20 Erja Lyytinen & Chantel McGregor £17.50

APRIL

Sun 3 Glenn Wool: Wools Gold II (The Iron Pirate) £14 Thu 7 The Blackheart Orchestra £10 adv/£12 otd Sun 31 Andrew Maxwell: Showtime £14 APRIL Sun 13 The Hut People £10 adv/£12 otd

Thu 28 Woman to Woman £37.50 & £35

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Support our Vision for 2020

Core box office opening hours:

As we approach the 50th Anniversary of The Stables in 2020, our ambitions 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. We have introduced an optional donation of £1 on all box office transactions. 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.

Monday – Saturday: 10am-6pm (until 8pm on show nights); Sunday: 5-8pm (show nights only) IN PERSON: the box office is located in the main foyer BY PHONE: 01908 280800 during opening hours as stated above; text phone users please call 18001 01908 280800. ONLINE: www.stables.org BY POST: please write to The Box Office, The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LU BY EMAIL: boxoffice@stables.org

Concessions/discounts

Payment options

Concessions are available on selected performances and where they apply are indicated on the ticket pricing details.

You can pay by cash if booking in person; we accept Visa, Mastercard and Visa Delta.

Gift Vouchers

Reservations

Gift vouchers (any denomination) for The Stables and for Café in 2 and Bar (available in £5 denominations) are available to purchase from the box office.

Ticket reservations must be paid for within three days of booking (excluding groups and Friends of The Stables who can reserve for up to seven days). We are unable to reserve tickets without payment within seven days prior to the performance.

Data protection We would like to add or retain your details to keep you informed about future events promoted by The Stables. When you make your first booking with us, you will be asked whether you want to receive such information. To be removed from our mailing lists at any time, please call or email the box office boxoffice@stables.org

Transaction Fees All bookings (in person, by phone or online) are subject to a transactional charge of £3.00. Online bookings are subject to an additional booking fee of £1.80 per ticket.

seating plan Shaded areas represent seating levels not prices. Each show is individually priced. PROSCENIUM STAGE

This seating plan gives a general overview of The Stables main auditorium. Please ask a member of our box office staff at time of booking if you have questions regarding the choice of your seats

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The Stables welcomes people with disabilities. For full access information, please visit the information section on our website at www.stables.org The Stables is accessible to wheelchair users and other customers with limited mobility. There is a lift available giving access to seats on lower accessible levels. We can accommodate eight people in wheelchairs per performance, subject to availability. We have volunteer customer assistants available at the majority of events to provide assistance. Please ask a member of our box office team at the time of booking if you have any questions or concerns about your access around the building

There are three accessible public toilets – one as part of the main toilet area situated in the foyer; further toilets are located next to the ladies and within the gents, both accessible from the auditorium.

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The Stables has free car-parking on site (vehicles and contents are left entirely at owner’s own risk). At busy times, your exit from the car park may be slightly delayed – thank you for your patience. There are a limited amount of disabled parking spaces available (not bookable in advance) We also have a small bicycle rack available to the left of the main public entrance.

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Facilities for Hearing Impaired Customers

The main auditorium is fitted with an Ampetronic system. To use this system you must have a hearing aid with either a switchable or auto-detect T-Setting built in. Stage 2 customers will need to wear a hearing necklace, available from the box office. If you wear a hearing device please inform a member of the box office team when booking your tickets so that they can seat you in the area of the auditorium where the signal is strongest.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome, but please advise us when you book so that we can allocate appropriate seats and inform you of any special effects that might affect your dog’s comfort.

Eating and drinking at The Stables

On performance nights, our popular in-house restaurant Café in 2 is open for pre-show meals and light-bites. Service starts at 6pm and advance booking is highly recommended – please call the box office on 01908 280832 to make a reservation. The Stables main bar (located in the foyer) is open from 7pm on performance nights. Coffee, teas and other refreshments are available from the snack bar in the main foyer.

Tickets are sold by The Stables Theatre Ltd subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) Tickets are sold on behalf of The Stables Theatre Ltd for itself or as agent for other promoters. 2) Tickets cannot be refunded except on the cancellation or substantial alteration of the performance. The Stables may be able to resell tickets when shows are sold out – a charge of £3.00 will apply (charge waived for Stables Founders and Friends only where The Stables Theatre Ltd is the promoter. 3) The Promoter reserves the right to refuse admission to any venue if it reasonably considers such refusal to be necessary for the safety and convenience of other customers or for the proper running of the venues and events. 4) Latecomers cannot be admitted until a suitable break or interval in the performance. 5) Smoking is not permitted in any part of a venue unless designated as a smoking area. 6) Every effort is made to present shows at suitable sound levels, however levels may vary according to artists’ requirements, over which the Promoter has no control and concerts may be loud. Refunds will not be given on a matter of personal taste or noise level experienced. 7) The Promoter presents a range of seated and standing events and cannot always guarantee uninterrupted views as the stage setup, as determined by the artist, may vary and some people may stand around you. 8) Some performances may have a support artist before the main act and the Promoter may not know this in advance. 9) Some artists may use strong language. The Promoter has no control over this. 10) Internet ticket sales are subject to booking fees and transaction charges which are levied to cover the cost of third party web/financial service providers and as such cannot be refunded. 11) By purchasing and/or using a ticket you consent for yourself and for any person using a ticket purchased by you to being photographed, filmed or recorded as an audience member when official photography, filming or audio recording is taking place. If you have difficulties with this please contact the Box Office on 01908 280800 before purchasing tickets. Please note that all other unauthorised photography, filming or audio recording is not permitted and the Promoter reserves the right to confiscate equipment used/material gained in this way and/or remove offending individuals from the show. 12) Tickets sold or offered for sale by any person or persons other than The Stables, the Promoter or their authorised agents will not be honoured. 13) Please note some shows may contain flashing lights or smoke effects. The Promoter cannot always provide / specific warnings of these in advance to customers. 14) The Stables means The Stables Theatre Ltd (company no. 3224226). Please check stables.org or contact the box office for full current terms and conditions of ticket purchase as they may vary. The Promoter means The Stables or the promoter of the event for which the ticket is sold, in which case The Stables acts as the agent of that promoter. The Stables is owned by Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd (Charity No 261645) which aims to engage the widest range of people with music in all its diversity. As a non-profit making charitable organisation, any surplus made through the programme is re-invested in its artistic and educational projects.

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diary at a glance OCTOBER

Sun 21 Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers

Tue 2

An Evening of Eric & Ern

Sun 21 Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage

Wed 3

Steeleye Span SOLD OUT

Mon 22 Emily Barker

Wed 3

Scott Gibson

Tue 23

Thu 4

Mudibu & the Jezebel Sextet

Wed 24 Släpstick

Fri 5

Bye Bye Baby: Celebration of the Music of Frankie Valli

Thu 25 Gary Delaney SOLD OUT

Fri 5

Ayesha Hazarika

Fri 26

Katrina (ex-Katrina & The Waves)

Sat 6

Lindisfarne SOLD OUT

Fri 26

forest of fools

Sun 7

The Sons of Pitches

Sat 27

Viva Santana

Sun 7

Barb Jungr & John McDaniel

Sat 27

Julian Littman

Tue 9

Seann Walsh

Sun 28 Snakecharmer

Tue 9

Babelfish

Sun 28 Luke Daniels & Nancy Kerr

Thu 25 The Dovetail Trio

Wed 10 An Evening with Andy Hamilton

Mon 29 Glenn Tilbrook

Thu 11 John Lees Barclay James Harvest

Tue 30

Smile

Fri 12

The Real Thing

Tue 30

Woman to Woman SOLD OUT

Fri 12

Geoff Norcott SOLD OUT

Wed 31 Rob Newman

Sat 13

Theatre of Widdershins: Snow White, Rose Red, Bear Brown

Wed 31 The Luck

Sat 13

Dunn Wiv Whiskey

Thu 1

Woman to Woman SOLD OUT

Sat 13

Nearly Dan

Thu 1

ROB.GREEN

Sun 14 Lucy Parham: Elégie

Fri 2

Tom Baxter

Sun 14 Legend: A Tribute to Bob Marley

Sat 3

Curtis Stigers

Sun 14 Fred’s House

Sat 3

Catfish

Tue 16

Gwyneth Herbert

Sun 4

Roddy Frame SOLD OUT

Tue 16

Hanna Haas & Kevin Pearce

Sun 4

Katey Brooks

Mon 5

George Hincliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Thu 18 Diabel Cissokho

Tue 6

Sally Barker with Chris Conway & Dan Britton

Thu 18 Emily Mae Winters

Tue 6

Kim Cypher Band

Fri 19

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Wed 7

Talon

Fri 19

Bella Hardy

Wed 7

Carvin Jones

Sat 20

China Crisis

Thu 8

Talon

Sat 20

Dave Nachmanoff

Thu 8

Kelly Oliver

Fri 9

Nine Below Zero

Wed 17 The SaraBeth Trio Wed 17 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Sun 21 Peter Horsfall Quartet

Peter White

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NOVEMBER

Friends and Founders discount applies

Educational

Mancini Forum

Stage 2

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Fri 9

Graham Fellows

Thu 29 Paolo Morena

Sat 10

Danni Nicholls

Fri 30

Fleetwood Bac

Sun 11 The High Kings

DECEMBER

Sun 11 Luna Rossa

Sat 1

The Barron Knights

Mon 12 Focus

Sat 1

Jaywalkers

Tue 13

Wishbone Ash

Sun 2

No Jacket Required

Tue 13

Moore Moss Rutter

Sun 2

Lucid

Wed 14 Sara Pascoe SOLD OUT

Tue 4

Philharmonia Orchestra Trio

Wed 14 Tide Lines

Tue 4

Tom Barford Group

Thu 15 Roy Ayers Band

Wed 5

Uli Jon Roth

Fri 16

Clare Teal

Thu 6

Mostly Autumn

Fri 16

Sean Taylor

Thu 6

Chris Wood

Sat 17

Horse

Fri 7

The Blues Band

Sat 17

Worry Dolls

Fri 7

Matthew Floyd Jones

Sun 18 Gabrielle Ducomble Quartet

Sat 8

Woburn Sands Band

Sun 18 David O’Doherty

Sat 8

Jinder

Sun 18 Siobhan Miller

Sun 9

Paul Higgs

Mon 19 Nerina Pallot

Sun 9

The Adventures of Andy Kershaw

Tue 20

Tue 11

Only Men Aloud

Oysterband

INFORMATION

Indicates a new show which is open for public booking from Tuesday 4 September, prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

Wed 21 Hothouse Flowers

Wed 12 Go West

Wed 21 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Thu 13 Cara Dillon Christmas Show

Thu 22 Ben Poole & Stevie Nimmo

Fri 14

Cleo’s Christmas Show*

Thu 22 Paul Foot

Fri 14

Jane Siberry

Fri 23

Taiko Meantime

Sat 15

Cleo’s Christmas Show*

Fri 23

Winter Mountain

Sun 16 Maddy Prior & the Carnival Band

Sat 24

Flash: Best of Queen

Sat 24

Sarah Gillespie

Mon 17- Tabby McTat Sun 30

Christmas fun for all the family see pages 4-5 for details

Sun 25 Private Peaceful Mon 26

Tues 18 The Scummy Mummies Christmas Show

Mon 26 Elis James & John Robins

Wed 19 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Tue 27

Buddy Holly & the Cricketers

Thu 20 Bootleg Blondie

Tue 27

Ruth Trimble

Fri 21

Wed 19 Albion Band

Gerald Dickens: A Christmas Carol

Wed 28 Marcus Brigstocke Wed 28 Matt Woosey Band Thu 29 Joanna Eden

*fundraising performances in aid of Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd

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