Issue 63 Dec 2016-Mar 2017
The Laine Dankworth Centre | Wavendon | Milton Keynes
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MAY 63 Dec-Mar 2017 Issue JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM
front cover artists contents JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM December January February March
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STAGE 2 December - March
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LEARN & TAKE PART December - March
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And not forgetting Also on sale Booking information Diary
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Ruby Turner
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Thursday 23 March page 29
Popa Chubby Fri 20 January - page 11
Friends and Founders are entitled to a 10% discount. Please notify the box office when making your reservation. New shows which are open for public booking from Tuesday 15 November prior to which Stables Friends have priority.
Kimmie Rhodes Sun 26 February - page 42
Educational denotes an education event or a concert with an associated education event. Ask Box Office for details. This event takes place in Stage 2. This event takes place in Mancini Forum.
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Darius Brubeck Quartet Tue 21 February - page 20
Friday 23 – Saturday 31 December
“If you are a kid, if you have kids, if you ever were a kid, go and see The Snow Dragon” Three Weeks *****
Performance times: 1.30pm & 3.30pm daily (nb no performances on Sun 25 & Mon 26 December) Relaxed performance: Wednesday 28 December, 1.30pm*
Ticket prices: £12; children under 16 £10; families (two adults, two children) £40 Groups (10+): £9 with one free ticket for every 10 purchased Relaxed performance: All tickets £9
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The night of the Snow Dragon approaches… Billy has everything a young goat could need – and more besides. On New Year’s Eve, he is looking forward to the annual visit of the legendary Snow Dragon who will bring him even more goodies... But when Billy bumps into some hungry wolves in the forest, New Year’s Day seems a long way off. How will he escape? And has he been naughty or nice? Toe-tapping songs and lots of laughs for everyone aged 3 and up, from the company that brought you The Gruffalo and The Snail and the Whale.
ENJOY LUNCH
FAMILY FESTIVE TREAT
presents
Running time: approx.1hr Suitable for all ages 3+
Make your Christmas visit to The Stables complete by enjoying a tasty morsel or two in our popular Café in 2 restaurant. An appetising menu designed with the whole family in mind will be available from 11.30am each performance day during the run of The Snow Dragon. Pre-booking is essential – please call the box office to reserve a table. The Snack Bar will also be open for light refreshments.
*RELAXED PERFORMANCE - Everyone is welcome to attend this performance, which is specifically designed for people who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including people with an autism spectrum condition, sensory and communication disorders or a learning disability. There will be a more relaxed attitude to noise and movement and some small changes will be made to the lighting and sound effects.
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James Hunter Six Date: Thursday 1 December, 8pm Tickets: £18
did you know? Formed in Leighton Buzzard in 1960, The Barron Knights were asked to be the support act for both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones in their early days. James Hunter, “the UK’s greatest soul singer” (MOJO magazine), is back with his fourth album, Hold On! Uncut calls it “an absolute belter if you like R&B raw, red-blooded and defiantly vintage”. It’s a perfect portrait of an artist at the top of his game. Billboard charts, Grammy nominations and Van Morrison collaborations aside, James has earned an international reputation as a rhythm’n’blues troubadour for his command of the microphone both on stage and in the studio. jameshuntermusic.com
See The Barron Knights perform live on Sat 3 Dec
Ruby Turner
Like this? Try this: 24 January
The Barron Knights Date: Saturday 3 December, 8pm Tickets: £23 & £21 The legendary Barron Knights are back with their highly acclaimed show Soundtrack of our Lives. Known as ‘The Guv’nors’ by their peers and with 32 world tours under their belt, it’s great to welcome them back home at The Stables. Lots of new songs, beautiful harmonies, plenty of fun – and, of course, the audience won’t let them go unless they play the William Tell overture and sing some old favourites. barronknights.com The Searchers
Like this? Try this: 15 June
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Buddy Holly & The Cricketers: Holly at Christmas Date: Sunday 4 December, 8pm Tickets: £21
This breathtaking show has rock’n’rolled audiences across the globe and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along and dancing in the aisles. It stars some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK whose combined West End credits include Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock. The show was endorsed as Britain’s most popular Buddy Holly act when the boys guested on BBC One’s The One and Only. Roy Orbison and the Traveling
Like this? Try this: Wilburys Tribute Show 17 February
Date: Tuesday 6 & Wednesday 7 December, 8pm Tickets: £22
Think Floyd
Like this? Try this: 26 January
The Demon Barbers Lock-In: Christmas Carol Date: Friday 9 December, 8pm Tickets: £20
Date: Saturday 10 December, 2pm Tickets: £12; under 16s £5
As usual Woburn Sands Band’s programme will run the gamut from big band sounds to classical, jazz to pop and arrangements of some of your best-loved melodies, all in one show. More than a hint of seasonal interest will be included. Come along for some true family entertainment from your favourite local brass band, with soloists from the band featured in this, the 58th concert in the Drakeloe series. Promoted by Woburn Sands Band
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Talon present a brand new production of their award-winning Best of Eagles show. The first half delivers an in-depth look at the early Eagles roots before visiting the brilliant Hell Freezes Over and going right through to the critically acclaimed Long Road Out of Eden. The second half features classic Eagles hits from the band’s timeless back catalogue. talonmusic.co.uk
Woburn Sands Band DECEMBER
Talon: The Complete History Tour LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING
Christian O’Connell: You’ve Ruined My Morning… And Other Fan Mail Date: Saturday 10 December, 8pm Tickets: £15
Half-gig, half-dance show and half-panto! Join the award-winning team of musicians and dancers for 150% of the very best live festive music, song and dance. Featuring ‘folk powerhouse’ The Demon Barbers, artists from Breaking Tradition Dance Company, a new seasonal repertoire and a ‘slightly unhinged’ approach to their family-friendly stage shows, this show is “guaranteed to raise weary spirits and send an audience home smiling”(The Telegraph)! thedemonbarbers.co.uk The Transports
Like this? Try this: 31 January
Christian O’Connell has collected multiple radio awards as a national DJ, but he’s also collected multiple death threats, hate mail and abusive complaints. Christian has collated them all for you to hear in this show. You’ll be stunned at what people actually complain about. Following last season’s sold-out national tour, enter Christian’s world of A-list weirdos, offended clowns and angry cat lovers. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) christianoconnell.com Chris Ramsey
Like this? Try this: 11 March
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Andy McKee
Acoustic Alchemy
Date: Monday 12 December, 8pm Tickets: £17.50
Date: Wednesday 14 December, 8pm Tickets: £20
Andy McKee is among the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. His youthful energy and attention to song structure and melodic content elevate him above the rest. He entertains both the eye and the ear as he magically transforms the steel string guitar into a full orchestra through the use of altered tunings, tapping, partial capos, percussive hits and a signature two-handed technique. andymckee.com
Since 1987, Acoustic Alchemy have pushed the limits of the acoustic guitar’s potential by embracing a spectrum of musical styles ranging from straight-ahead jazz, folk, rock, world music and beyond. Through it all, their overriding mission has been to reach the broadest audience possible by pushing the potential of instrumental music to embrace a wide spectrum of styles without being limited to any specific genre. acoustic-alchemy.net
Paolo Angeli & Derek Gripper
Like this? Try this: 13 February
Big Country: The Seer 30th Anniversary Tour Date: Tuesday 13 December, 8pm Tickets: £25 & £22.50
Following the successful 30th anniversary Steeltown tour, Big Country now celebrate the 30th anniversary of the album that followed that release, The Seer. The band will perform the album in its entirety and visit their stunning catalogue of songs taken from their number one hit albums. Their classic hits and live favourites include Harvest Home, Fields of Fire, In A Big Country (which sold two million copies), Chance and Wonderland. bigcountry.co.uk Howard Jones
Like this? Try this: 29 March
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Andy McKee
Like this? Try this: 12 December
Mostly Autumn Date: Thursday 15 December, 8pm Tickets: £16.50 in advance/ £17.50 on the door
Counted among the top 100 best prog bands of all time and winners of Best Live Concert and Best Female Vocalist 2014 (Olivia SparnennJosh) in the Classic Rock Society awards, Mostly Autumn have a diverse musical palette. They draw on influences from the golden age of rock but have developed their own unique sound that captures the essence of that era and yet looks forward to the future. Promoted by Mostly Autumn mostly-autumn.com G2 Genesis
Like this? Try this: 19 & 20 May
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DECEMBER
Cleo’s Christmas Show
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Dates: Friday 16 & Saturday 17 December, 8pm Tickets: £32 & £29.50* Kick off the festive season in style and take your seat for Cleo’s annual Christmas celebration. She’s invited a host of friends and family to create a show packed with great music and seasonal fun, as well as some surprises along the way. Already confirmed on the bill are Jacqui Dankworth, Alec Dankworth, Emily Dankworth, Ian Shaw, Lorna Dallas, Peter Fisher, Charlie Wood and The Silk Street Singers. Syd Lawrence Orchestra
Like this? Try this: 27 January
*These shows are fundraising performances for Wavendon Allmusic Plan Portrait by Sven Arnstein ©
Christmas gift ideas Can’t think what to give those special people in your life for Christmas? Look no further... The Stables has all the answers! Footpath of Fame – your chosen name or text engraved onto a brick and placed amongst many celebrities in our exclusive Footpath Name a Seat – a seat in the auditorium with your chosen name on it Gift Vouchers – treat someone to a great night of entertainment For more information contact the Box Office on 01908 280815 or email development@stables.org
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Maddy Prior & the Carnival Band: Carols & Capers Date: Sunday 18 December, 8pm Tickets: £25
Following the hugely popular 25th anniversary Christmas tour, renowned folk singer Maddy Prior joins up once again with the Carnival Band 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 stamp on a range of familiar and not-so-familiar festive fare. maddyprior.co.uk
Laurence Jones & BabaJack Date: Wednesday 21 December, 8pm Tickets: £15
Don’t miss this double-bill showcasing some of the finest blues talent around. Regular visitors to The Stables, BabaJack open the evening with their unique brew of blues, roots and folk. No less a legend than Walter Trout has described Laurence Jones as a cross between Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy –the 24-year-old has won plaudits from far and wide. laurencejonesmusic.com babajack.com Popa Chubby
Like this? Try this: 20 January
The Transports
Like this? Try this: 31 January
A New Flame: The Songs of Simply Red Date: Tuesday 20 December, 8pm Tickets: £16.50 With more than 30 Top 40 singles and several of the best-selling albums of the last four decades to choose from, A New Flame brings you a truly memorable evening of great music. The exceptional nine-piece band recreates every slick groove and perfect melody from Mick Hucknall’s remarkable global career in an unparalleled display of authenticity and style, guaranteed to keep the audience dancing and singing all night. The Christians
Like this? Try this: 10 February
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Tall Stories presents
Friday 23 – Saturday 31 December Please turn to page 3 for more details
Ramin Karimloo and the Broadgrass Band
Tenors UnLimited
Like this? Try this: 25 February
Ruby Turner
Like this? Try this: 23 March
Bootleg Blondie Date: Friday 13 January, 8pm Tickets: £15
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. bootlegblondie.com Hazel O’Connor
Like this? Try this: 7 March
Backed by a powerhouse band that includes a mighty brass section, a superb cast of boy and girl singers truly do justice to the phenomenon that is soul. Featuring classic tunes including Reach Out I’ll Be There, Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone and, of course, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, this varied show takes you on a journey celebrating the music of Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops and The Temptations as well as many others who defined the soul era.
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Olivier and Tony award nominee Ramin Karimloo is best known for playing leading roles in both of the West End’s longest running musicals – The Phantom and Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera and Jean Valjean, Enjolras and Marius in Les Misérables. Ramin’s show will incorporate a range of influences from the rootsy sound of bluegrass to the passionate drama of theatre. Featured hits will include Bring Him Home, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables and Music of the Night. raminkarimloo.com
Date: Saturday 14 January, 8pm Tickets: £26
JANUARY
Date: Thursday 12 January, 8pm Tickets: £25
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Stephen K Amos Date: Sunday 15 January, 8pm Tickets: £16 Globe-trotting laughter master Stephen K Amos returns with his new show. In the past 12 months, Stephen has performed his unique brand of feel-good comedy all over the UK as well as in Europe and Australasia. And what did he find when he got there? People. People like you and me and some of them said the most ridiculous things. To his face! (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) stephenkamos.com Chris Ramsey
Like this? Try this: 11 March
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The Pitmen Poets
featuring Billy Mitchell, Jez Lowe, Bob Fox & Benny Graham Date: Tuesday 17 January, 8pm Tickets: £20
The Pitmen Poets celebrate the songs, humour and culture of North East England’s coal mining tradition, bringing together four of the region’s leading champions of its musical heritage. With archive footage and photographs, this is a journey through the centuries of a once-great industry, from the songs that saw it thrive to those that saw its demise and the resulting aftermath. thepitmenpoets.co.uk
An Evening with Tom Paxton with special guests Cathy and Marcy Date: Thursday 19 January, 8pm Tickets: £29.50 Tom Paxton has enjoyed a music career spanning more than 50 years. Those five decades have seen the recording of many enduring songs and thousands of live performances around the world, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award in 2009. As he performs timeless classics including The Last Thing On My Mind, Bottle Of Wine and Ramblin’ Boy, Tom’s famously generous nature and desire to bring people together shine through. tompaxton.com Al Stewart
Like this? Try this: 15 April
Lindisfarne
Like this? Try this: 14 April
Miles Jupp: Songs of Freedom Date: Wednesday 18 January, 8pm Tickets: £17 Astronauts. Regrets. The sexes. Social media. Hipsters. Poo. Rage. Medicine. Manners. Identity. Lost stuff. Other stuff. Miles Jupp (stand-up, actor, writer, thinker, father, husband, worrier, fool, star of Rev. and host of The News Quiz) hits the road in a freshly ironed shirt and some robust trousers and tries to make some bloody sense of it all. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) milesjupp.co.uk David O’Doherty
Like this? Try this: 28 February
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Popa Chubby
Ronnie Scott’s All Stars present
Mud Morganfield
Like this? Try this: 19 March
Date: Saturday 21 January, 8pm Tickets: £21 & £19.50
Combining world-class live jazz from the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, narration, rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s Story is a visual and musical celebration of this worldfamous jazz club. The show charts its rise from a basement bar where local musicians would jam, through its trials and tribulations and landmark performances to today’s status as an internationally acclaimed jazz venue. ronniescottsallstars.co.uk
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New Yorker Popa Chubby has been hard rocking the blues in his fierce and soulful way for more than 25 years. He is a force to be reckoned with on the guitar and his tempestuous, soulful playing has never been more powerful. With a performance style he describes as “the Stooges meets Buddy Guy, Motörhead meets Muddy Waters and Jimi Hendrix meets Robert Johnson”, Popa is an endearing character and one of the genre’s most popular figures. His most recent album, Catfish, was released in 2015. popachubby.com
The Ronnie Scott’s Story JANUARY
Date: Friday 20 January, 8pm Tickets: £16.50
Tubby Hayes: A Man in a Hurry
Like this? Try this: 18 February
Back to Bacharach
did you know? A native New Yorker, Popa Chubby’s first gigs were on the NYC punk scene as a guitarist for what he describes as a “crazy Japanese special effects performance artist in a kimono called Screaming Mad George who had show inspired by horror-movies.”
See Popa Chubby perform live on Fri 20 Jan
Date: Sunday 22 January, 8pm Tickets: £23
Back to Bacharach celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach, one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th century. Together with Hal David he penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits of all time. Songs featured in the show include Alfie, Anyone Who Had A Heart, Arthur’s Theme, I Say A Little Prayer For You and Magic Moments. back-to-bacharach.co.uk Leo Sayer
Like this? Try this: 16 May
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Ruby Wax: Frazzled
Think Floyd
Date: Tuesday 24 January, 8pm Tickets: £20
Date: Thursday 26 January, 8pm Tickets: £23.50
Comedian, actor and writer Ruby Wax also has a Masters degree in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy from Oxford University. A follow-up to her sell-out touring show, Sane New World, Ruby’s latest book A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled is your passport to saner living. She might not be sane herself, but she does a pretty good imitation. rubywax.net
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Susan Calman 19 February
G2 Genesis
Like this? Try this: 19 & 20 May
Syd Lawrence Orchestra
Jo Brand Date: Wednesday 25 January, 8pm Tickets: £17.50
Join comedy legend Jo Brand for an evening of razor sharp stand up with special guest Donald Trump... only kidding, he wouldn’t dare! Instead Jo will be supported by her long time comedy friend Andy Robinson. All profits from tonight’s performance will be going to The Children’s Air Ambulance U.K. (registered charity 1098874). Promoted by The Children’s Air Ambulance Sarah Pascoe
Like this? Try this: 30 March
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Think Floyd are renowned for their stunning celebration of one of the world’s greatest bands. With more than 20 years’ experience, they faithfully recreate the legendary sound of Pink Floyd live on stage. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s first release, Think Floyd’s brand new production for 2017 features music from all 15 albums. The show starts with the 1967 classic The Piper at the Gates of Dawn and finishes with the band’s final release in 2014: The Endless River. thinkfloyd.net
Date: Friday 27 January, 8pm Tickets: £23.50 & £21.50
Following a sell-out tour in 2016, Chris Dean and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra return with another dose of the best entertainment in town. As well as musical spontaneity, you are guaranteed a laugh or two as Chris hits the mark with a swing extravaganza. In short, it’s another cracking show from the current King of Swing featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more. syd-lawrence-orchestra.com Charlie Parker on Dial
Like this? Try this: 5 February
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Date: Monday 30 January, 8pm Tickets: £22.50
Martyn Joseph is a performer like no other – he’s an amazing guitar player who has developed a unique percussive style, teamed with a powerful show-stopping voice. He has been called ‘The Welsh Springsteen’ but there are shades of John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews in there as well. 2015 marked the release of Martyn’s latest studio album, Sanctuary, and he’ll be showcasing these recent songs, along with other familiar and much-loved material. martynjoseph.net
An all-star band performs the Grateful Dead’s celebrated album Live Dead album in its entirety. The band features Tom Constanten, original Grateful Dead pianist; Mark Karan, lead guitarist with Bob Weir’s Rat Dog and The Other Ones, along with Slick Aguilar, Richard Newman and Tony Morley, all formerly of Jefferson Starship.
Gren Bartley
Are You Experienced? Jimmy
Like this? Try this: Hendrix Tribute 31 March
The Transports: Peter Bellamy’s Folk Opera
Like this? Try this: 11 February
John Shuttleworth Date: Sunday 29 January, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 John Shuttleworth hits the road for his farewell tour. Can sole agent Ken Worthington pull out all the stops and make John a star before his retirement? As befits a man living on borrowed time, John considers life’s major issues: the rise in popularity of hi-vis protective wear, the suitability of the plastic lid on takeaway coffee cups and the excitement he felt when sucking his first mint. shuttleworths.co.uk David O’Doherty
Like this? Try this: 28 February
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Live Dead 69
Date: Saturday 28 January, 8pm Tickets: £18
JANUARY
Martyn Joseph
featuring The Young’uns, Faustus & Nancy Kerr Date: Tuesday 31 January, 8pm Tickets: £19.50 Join some of Britain’s leading folk musicians for a timely re-telling of Peter Bellamy’s legendary folk ballads The Transports. Here is a rare chance to see BBC award-winners The Young’uns, Faustus, Nancy Kerr and members of Bellowhead perform together on stage. This new production combines The Transports’ incredible music with spellbinding story-telling. At a time when migration makes headlines daily, this tale of past migration shows how little has changed in the global movement of desperate people. transports.theyounguns.co.uk The Pitmen Poets
Like this? Try this: 17 January
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FEBRUARY
Fairport Convention: 50th Birthday Tour
with support from Sally Barker Date: Wednesday 1 February, 8pm Tickets: £27.50
Enjoy an evening of musical celebration with Fairport Convention at this golden anniversary concert. Credited with originating British folkrock, Fairport first took to the stage in 1967’s Summer of Love. To mark its 50th year, the band has released a brand new CD, 50:50@50, and tonight’s concert will feature a selection of tracks as well as long-established favourites from their extensive repertoire. fairportconvention.com Lindisfarne
Like this? Try this: 14 April
Toploader
Date: Friday 3 February, 8pm Tickets: £15 Experience the incredible sound of Otis Redding’s music as two of the UK’s most exciting raw soul acts join forces to mark 50 years since his untimely death in 1967. This uplifting show pairs charismatic Burundian singer songwriter Mudibu with Hammond and horns from The Jezebel Sextet. The eight-piece band will be performing classics including Respect, My Girl, Mr Pitiful, Love Man and Try A Little Tenderness. jezebelsextet.com Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Like this? Try this: 14 January
with support from The Shantics
The Mods Band
Date: Thursday 2 February, 8pm Tickets: £18.50
Date: Saturday 4 February, 8pm Tickets: £18
Since forming in 1997 Toploader have more than two million album sales to their name and a string of top 20 hits. Their debut album Onka’s Big Moka remained in the top five of the UK album chart for six months earning them four Brit Award nominations. The band’s highly anticipated fourth album Seeing Stars includes the upcoming singles Roll With The Punches and Boom Song and is scheduled for release in early 2017. toploaderofficial.com
All your favourite 1960 sounds are here: The Small Faces, The Kinks, The Who, The Animals, The Rolling Stones, Nashville Teens, The Yardbirds, The Doors, Spencer Davis and Desmond Dekker to name just a few. Come and experience a real celebration of the best music from the 1960s, letting this great band transport you back to those magical times – maximum entertainment guaranteed! themodsband.co.uk
The Christians
Like this? Try this: 10 February
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Mudibu and the Jezebel Sextet: The Music Of Otis Redding
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The Christians
Like this? Try this: 10 February
Charlie Parker on Dial
Tubby Hayes:
Like this? Try this: A Many in a Hurry 18 February
PIZZA/PASTA SPECIAL
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This acclaimed words-and-music show is a thrilling journey through a key period in alto saxophone legend Charlie Parker’s recording career, taking us session by session through his years (1946-47) with Ross Russell’s Dial label. During this period Parker recorded timeless jazz classics such as Ornithology, Night in Tunisia, Relaxin’ At Camarillo, Scrapple From The Apple and Klacto-veesedstene. Vocalist Vimala Rowe also makes an appearance to illustrate the rare recordings Parker made with singers.
FEBRUARY
Date: Sunday 5 February, 8pm Tickets: £15
Get the pizza or pasta of your choice with salad from the buffet table and a glass of wine, bottled beer or draught soft drink for just £14 per person. Vegetarian options available. Served in Café in 2. Slices of pizza and other snacks are also available across the bar. Call the box office to book a table.
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The Christians Date: Friday 10 February, 8pm Tickets: £21.50
Georgina Jackson Quartet: Singin’ & Swingin’ Date: Sunday 12 February, 11.30am Tickets: £12 Renowned for an endless string of soulful yet socially aware hits, including Forgotten Town, Ideal World, Born Again, Harvest for the World and What’s in a Word, The Christians enjoyed huge acclaim in the late 1980s and early 90s both in the UK and Europe. Their current UK tour sees them hark back to their well-known back catalogue, as well as songs from their 2015 album WE. thechristianslive.co.uk Toploader
Like this? Try this: 2 February
Lucy Porter Date: Saturday 11 February, 8pm Tickets: £14
In this hilarious new show of heartfelt personal revelations and incisive cultural observations, stand-up Lucy Porter will cover some or all of the following: censorship, generational conflict, theological ethics, home-brewing, quizzing, Britpop of the 1990s, falconry and Gary Wilmot. Lucy is a regular on TV and radio including QI, Mock The Week and The News Quiz. (Please note the show may contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) lucyporter.co.uk Sara Pascoe
Like this? Try this: 30 March
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Georgina Jackson is one of the foremost women in British jazz. With her quartet show Singin’ & Swingin’ she presents her selections from the Great American Songbook and brings the house down with a number of showcase arrangements featuring her explosive lead trumpet sound. For more information, turn to page 17
Forever in Blue Jeans Date: Sunday 12 February, 8pm Tickets: £19.50
A perfect feast of entertainment with superb singers, dancers and musicians playing the best in country music and rock‘n’roll. The show features songs from Patsy Cline, Garth Brooks, Elvis Presley and Billy Ray Cyrus as well as hits from the great Western musicals including Oklahoma and Paint Your Wagon. The show ends with everyone invited to the party for the Grand Finale of the great Neil Diamond hit Forever In Blue Jeans. foreverinbluejeans.uk.com Gerry Cross The Mersey
Like this? Try this: 26 April
THE STABLES SUNDAY SESSONINS MANCINI FORUM
Each month on a Sunday morning, you’ll be able to come and listen to some fabulous live jazz in the Mancini Forum (the main foyer at The Stables). We’ll be presenting an enticing mix of established names and rising stars of the UK jazz scene in a relaxed, cabaret-style setting – just perfect for a Sunday morning. Georgina Jackson Quartet: Singin’ & Swingin’ Date: Sunday 12 February, 11.30am Tickets: £12 A superb singer and a fabulous trumpeter, Georgina Jackson presents her selections from the Great American Songbook which feature a number of showcase arrangements featuring her explosive lead trumpet sound.
Mark Crooks Quartet: Kings of the Clarinet Date: Sunday 19 March, 11.30am Tickets: £12 Award-winning clarinettist Mark Crooks presents a celebration of Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw, two giants of jazz clarinet and both world famous bandleaders.
Polly Gibbons & James Pearson Date: Sunday 23 April, 11.30am Tickets: £12 Polly Gibbons is one of the most respected and talked about young singer-songwriters of her generation. Her debut UK jazz album, My Own Company, with James Pearson on piano, was released to critical acclaim in 2014.
The Stables will be opening its doors from 11am, so 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 our website – pre-booking strongly advised).
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Paolo Angeli & Derek Gripper Date: Monday 13 February, 8pm Tickets: £12.50 (students/children in full-time education £9.50) A genre-defying double bill of daring contrast and beauty from two brilliant guitarists. Paolo Angeli, the Sardinian guitar sorcerer, extracts beautiful multi-layered music from his uniquely prepared guitar. Derek Gripper has produced some of South Africa’s most extraordinary musical works by fusing the country’s disparate creative traditions with styles drawn from across the world. derekgripper.com paoloangeli.com A ndy McKee
Like this? Try this: 12 December
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Limehouse Lizzy Date: Wednesday 15 February, 8pm Tickets: £18.50 Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Phil Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy well and truly alive. The band have added a tribute to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore into their show. From winning their official PRS award, TV appearances and being recruited to record and tour with members of the original Thin Lizzy, Limehouse Lizzy enter their 21st year with their most explosive show and critically acclaimed line-up yet. limehouselizzy.co.uk
acknowledgements 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 • The Wavendon Foundation
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The late 1980s saw the birth of one of the most famous supergroups of all time, The Traveling Wilburys. With the Wilburys never touring, partly due to the untimely death of Roy Orbison in 1988, their fans never got to see them in a live concert. With that in mind, Paul Hopkins has joined up with four other talented singers and musicians to create this incredible tribute show. With an easy, relaxed style and excellent vocals, these guys will give you an amazing night of entertainment. travelingwilburystribute.co.uk
FEBRUARY
Date: Thursday 16 & Friday 17 February, 8pm Tickets: £18
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Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
Like this? Try this: 4 December
Tubby Hayes: A Man in a Hurry with the Simon Spillett Quartet
Date: Saturday 18 February, 8pm Tickets: £12.50 & £10 For ten years from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s, jazz musician, composer and arranger Tubby Hayes became a household name in Britain. Between 1960 and 1969, Tubby was voted Jazz Musician of the Year in the influential Melody Maker Music Awards no fewer than eight times. He performed with the likes of Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and Henry Mancini to name just a few. He was the first solo UK jazz performer to be invited to play in the United States, where Miles Davis attended Tubby’s first gig in New York. The first half of the evening will feature a screening of Tubby Hayes – A Man In A Hurry. Narrated by actor and Hayes fan Martin Freeman, the film charts the life and times of Tubby Hayes and features exclusive interviews with many of the musicians that worked with, and were influenced by, him. In the second half the Simon Spillett Quartet will perform a set featuring music composed by and related to Tubby. simonspillett.com C harlie Parker on Dial
Like this? Try this: 5 February
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Susan Calman: The Calman Before The Storm
Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush
Date: Sunday 19 February, 8pm Tickets: £16
Date: Wednesday 22 February, 8pm Tickets: £19.50
It’s Susan Calman’s 10th year in comedy and she’s back with a brand new show. You may have seen or heard her on shows like QI, The News Quiz or Mock the Week. The show? 90 minutes of comedy that you will enjoy if you’re over 16, like what she does and won’t be so drunk that she has to throw you out. Seriously. It’s going to be epic. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) susancalman.com Miles Jupp
Like this? Try this: 18 January
Darius Brubeck Quartet Date: Tuesday 21 February, 8pm Tickets: £15
This new two-hour concert showcases Cloudbusting’s recent performance of the Hounds of Love album against a dazzling selection of Kate Bush, including Wuthering Heights, Babooshka and This Woman’s Work. Mandy Watson as the voice of Kate doesn’t disappoint. She encompasses Kate’s range with uncanny yet effortless accuracy and explores the emotional core of the songs without ever resorting to caricature. cloudbustingkatebushtribute.com Bootleg Blondie
Like this? Try this: 13 January
Barbara Dickson Date: Thursday 23 February, 8pm Tickets: £36
Following the success of the CD Cathy’s Summer, which featured many new compositions, The Darius Brubeck Quartet are back. You can expect a sparkling selection of jazz standards, jazz sounds from South Africa as well as some classics from Darius’s father, the great Dave Brubeck. dariusbrubeck.com Ronnie Scott’s All Stars
Like this? Try this: 21 January
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Multi-millionselling recording artist Barbara Dickson and her accomplished band return to The Stables. Barbara will perform a wonderful range of material drawing on her folk roots as well as globally recognised hits such as The Caravan Song, Another Suitcase in Another Hall and many more. barbaradickson.net Elkie Brooks
Like this? Try this: 10 March
Dr Feelgood
Nine Below Zero
Like this? Try this: 4 March
Date: Sunday 26 February, 8pm Tickets: £14.50 Adam Wakeman and Damian Wilson embark on their debut duo acoustic tour, featuring Damian on vocals and acoustic guitar and Adam on piano, vocals and acoustic guitar. They’ll be playing songs from their individual back catalogues and from artists they have worked with, along with tracks from their new album Weir Keeper’s Tale, all intertwined with stories and memories from their extensive touring careers. adamwakeman.co.uk
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Dr Feelgood have enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including Milk and Alcohol, Roxette and Down at the Doctors. The current line-up features the rhythm section of Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass, both 29 years in the band, and Steve Walwyn on guitar who has been with the band for 23 years. Vocalist Robert Kane is the most recent addition, joining in 1999 after the tragic death of Lee Brilleaux. drfeelgood.org
Adam Wakeman & Damian Wilson FEBRUARY
Date: Friday 24 February, 8pm Tickets: £20
Life Dead 69
Like this? Try this: 30 January
David O’Doherty: Big Time Date: Tuesday 28 February, 8pm Tickets: £17
Tenors UnLimited Date: Saturday 25 February, 8pm Tickets: £19.50 Tenors UnLimited embark on their 10th anniversary tour with a beautiful evening of classical crossover melodies and stunning vocal harmonies. The combination of opera classics and modern-day favourites will include songs from their previous albums Brand New Day and Viva La Vita as well as a sneak peak of new material from their upcoming studio album. Encompassing some of the best works from Bizet to Puccini, Bublé to Bocelli, this evening promises a fabulous musical journey. tenorsunlimited.com Ramin Karimloo
Like this? Try this: 12 January
David O’Doherty – the Aldi Bublé, the Ryanair Enya – is delighted to present a brand new show of talking and songs played on a crappy keyboard from 1986. David’s comedy has been nominated for best-show awards at the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals and he spent last summer on tour around America with Flight of the Conchords. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) davidodoherty.com Sean McLoughlin
Like this? Try this: 23 February
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Seann Walsh: One for the Road
Nights on Broadway: The Bee Gees Story
Date: Wednesday 1 March, 8pm Tickets: £14
Date: Friday 3 March, 8pm Tickets: £21
Described by The Guardian as “unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation”, the Lie-in King returns with a brand-new show. However dishevelled he may be, the Foster’s Comedy Award nominee is also one of the best comics in the country. With a keen observational mind, Seann can spot the absurdity in everything and convert it to perfectly delivered stand-up comedy. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) seannwalsh.com
Nights on Broadway present a tribute to the Bee Gees with this fantastic concert featuring the Gibb brothers’ incredible songs from the 1960s through to the 1990s. The show is totally live, with a seven-piece band that prides itself on musical authenticity and, in particular, the accurate recreation of the Bee Gees’ vocal talents and harmonies. Costume changes complement the show to give a full Bee Gees experience. nightsonbroadway.net
Chris Ramsey
Like this? Try this: 11 March
Counterfeit Stones: Satis-Fiction
Jackson Live
Like this? Try this: 24 March
Nine Below Zero Date: Saturday 4 March, 8pm Tickets: £18.50
Date: Thursday 2 March, 8pm Tickets: £24 Why pay a fortune to see ants in a stadium when for a fraction of the price you can get up close to the faking brilliance of the Counterfeit Stones? Their latest shakedown promises a night of pure, unadulterated Xerox-rock. For 25 years these pie-eyed pipers have delivered the best Rolling Stones’ ‘rusical’ on the circuit. Packed with big hits, outrageous fashion, vintage guitars and a huge dollop of “Spinal Tap” humour, it’s Satis-Fiction guaranteed. thecounterfeitstones.com Sensation:
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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 latest album 13 Shades of Blue was released in September. The current line-up features Dennis Greaves (vocals/guitar), Mark Feltham (harmonica), Mickey Burkey (drums) and Ben Willis (bass). ninebelowzero.com Dr Feelgood
Like this? Try this: 24 February
Hazel O’Connor
Elkie Brooks
Date: Tuesday 7 March, 8pm Tickets: £20
Date: Friday 10 March, 8pm Tickets: £34
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Big Country
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Albert Lee Band Date: Thursday 9 March, 8pm Tickets: £25 Two-time Grammy Award winner Albert Lee is undoubtedly one of the greatest guitarists the world has ever seen. Albert has appeared and recorded with many of the finest artists in the music industry, including Glen Campbell, Dave Edmunds, Dolly Parton, Bobby Bare, Joan Armatrading and Joe Cocker. He has been voted Guitar Player magazine’s “Best Country Guitar Picker” no fewer than five times. albertlee.co.uk Balsamo Deighton
Like this? Try this: 10 March
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Award-winning singer-songwriter Hazel O’Connor is joined by Clare Hirst (Bellestars, Communards, David Bowie) on sax and Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics) on keyboards. Hazel’s unforgettable songs from the iconic film Breaking Glass, including Eighth Day, Will You, Big Brother and If Only, seem even more relevant in our present times. Expect a soulful introspective dip into Hazel’s stunning portfolio, mixing the old and the new. hazeloconnor.com
Elkie Brooks is one of the most popular singers the UK has ever produced. Now in the fifth decade of her career, she is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. Performing some of her classic hits, blues and jazz, an electric evening with Elkie Brooks is guaranteed to leave you begging for more. elkiebrooks.com Barbara Dickson
Like this? Try this: 23 February
Chris Ramsey: Is That Chris Ramsey? Date: Saturday 11 March, 6.30pm (please note start time) Tickets: £20 A brand new stand up show for 2017 from the comedian you’ve seen on The Royal Variety Performance, Celebrity Juice, Hebburn, Live At The Apollo and in various newspapers when he was wrongly arrested in a hotel in his underpants. Is that Chris Ramsey? Yes it is. On his biggest UK tour yet. Get tickets while you can. (May contain strong language and adult material - suitable for 16+) chrisramseycomedy.com Christian O’Connell
Like this? Try this: 10 December
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Skerryvore
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MARCH
Date: Sunday 12 March, 8pm Tickets: £17.50
like us on facebook Celtic rock band Skerryvore first formed on the tiny lsle of Tiree off Scotland’s west coast in 2005. The band’s members are Tiree-born brothers Daniel Gillespie (accordion) and Martin Gillespie (bagpipes, whistles & accordion), Fraser West (drums and vocals), Alec Dalglish (lead vocals and guitar), Jodie Bremaneson (bass), Craig Espie (fiddle) and Alan Scobie (keyboards.) The band have released six albums, including Decade in 2015, celebrating 10 years on the road. skerryvore.com
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The Fureys
Like this? Try this: 28 March
Camille O’Sullivan: The Carny Dream Date: Wednesday 15 March, 8pm Tickets: £19 The star of Olivier award-winning show LaClique, Camille O’Sullivan enjoys a formidable international reputation for her intensely dramatic interpretations of the songs of Jacques Brel, Nick Cave, Tom Waits, David Bowie and more. Dark, sexy, fierce, amusing and mesmerising, Camille transforms each song into an intense, emotional and theatrical experience, drawing her audience into a world illuminated by the dark and the light. Expect joy and pure passion. camilleosullivan.com Barb Jungr Sings Dylan
Like this? Try this: 3 March
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Mark Crooks Quartet: Kings of Clarinet Date: Sunday 19 March, 11.30am Tickets: £12 Award-winning clarinettist Mark Crooks presents a celebration of Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw, two giants of jazz clarinet and both world famous bandleaders. Benny, darling of the Jitterbug crowd, achieved great success with his Orchestra after the famous Carnegie Hall Concert of 1938 Artie was the acknowledged ‘King of the Clarinet’ and had worldwide hits including Begin the Beguine, Frenesi and Summit Ridge Drive. For more information, turn to page 17
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MARCH
The Stables and Music in the Round present
MARVELLOUS MOZART
Marvellous Mozart Celebrating the music and life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Friday 17 & Saturday 18 March Science has Einstein, art has Michelangelo, football has Messi... and music has Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart!
Discover some of this great composer’s finest music at our first ever classical music festival. There will be lots to enjoy between the concerts too: sing with us, bring the family for workshops – and our in-house restaurant Café in 2 will be serving food and drink throughout.
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Our in-house restaurant Café in 2 will be serving food throughout the weekend, and the Mancini Forum café will be open for light refreshments.
Festival package: £43 Includes the following events: Ensemble 360 Concert (17 Mar), Mozart in Focus, Mozart: The Man Revealed and Ensemble 360 concert (18 Mar) Saturday package: £28.50 Includes the following events: Mozart in Focus, Mozart: The Man Revealed and Ensemble 360 concert (18 Mar) Ensemble 360 concerts: FREE tickets for under-25s As a member of the CAVATINA Trust, which exists to enable young people to enjoy live chamber music, we are able to offer a limited amount of free tickets to under-25s for both of the evening Ensemble 360 concerts. To book these tickets please contact the box office.
Classical Supper Fri 17 & Sat 18 March, available from 5.30pm Enjoy a tasty pre-concert meal; £16 for two courses and £20 for three. Family-friendly Lunch Menu Sat 18 March, available from 12 noon until 2pm For any of the above menu options please call the box office to make a reservation.
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FRIDAY 17 MARCH
SATURDAY 18 MARCH
7pm HOSPITALITY SUITE
10—11am STAGE 2
Welcome to � the Weekend
Come & Make
Join members of Ensemble 360 and John Suchet for a drink and nibbles before the concert to celebrate the opening night of this menagerie of Mozart. Tickets: £30 (includes Ensemble 360 concert ticket)
8—9.45pm JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM
Ensemble 360� Opening Concert� introduced by John Suchet
For all you mini-maestros and musical makers, join in with our music themed art and craft workshop. A great warm up for the family concert. Tickets are free, but limited numbers – please book in advance For ages 3+ and their grown-ups
10—10.45am & 12.15—1pm REHEARSAL ROOM
Music Box Flute Quartet in D K385 String Quartet in D minor K421 Violin Sonata in E minor K304 Piano Quartet in G minor K478 This is an evening with Mozart at his most irresistible. It’s all here – sophistication, playfulness, insight, wit, disarming charm, and that extra sparkle of magic that marks his music out from everyone else’s.
Sing, play, move, and explore! 45 minutes of songs, games, and hands-on musical fun with professional musicians from Ensemble 360. Tickets: £5 For ages 3-6 and their grown ups
Tickets: £17.50 Please note all timings are approximate.
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Mozart for Mini Maestros
Tickets: Adults £8; children under 16 £7; family of four £28 For ages 3-10 and their grown-ups
Tickets: £12 (includes ticket for evening Ensemble 360 concert)
5—6pm JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM
John Suchet presents
Mozart: The Man Revealed
MARVELLOUS MOZART
In this family concert full of interaction and entertainment, members of Ensemble 360 are joined by presenter Andy Smith, arranger for BBC’s Ten Pieces, to introduces some of Mozart’s most adored music from classical greats to his musical twists on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
The Bring & Sing Choir will give an informal performance of Ave Verum Corpus with Ensemble 360 as part of the evening’s concert. Please contact education@stables.org if you’d like to take part in this event.
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11am—12noon JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM
In this fascinating talk, the popular presenter and writer John Suchet sheds new light on the man behind the many myths. John will be signing copies of his books at the end of the talk.
3—3.45pm JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM
Mozart In Focus
Tickets: £10
It is a universal wisdom passed down through the generations that Mozart was a genius. But hang on a minute – why? Julian Horton has some answers and with help from members of Ensemble 360 he will illustrate them with live music. Tickets: £5
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Ensemble 360� Closing Concert
3—4.30pm STAGE 2
Bring & Sing with Simon Berridge
The beauty of Mozart’s music is at its most poignant in apparently simple pieces such as the motet Ave Verum Corpus. We warmly invite all enthusiastic singers to join this session led by professional singer and choral animateur Simon Berridge to explore this choral masterpiece alongside popular and traditional songs.
Flute Quartet in A K298 Quintet for piano and wind in E flat K452 Ave Verum Corpus with Bring & Sing choir Clarinet Quintet in A K581 Another glorious programme of wonderful music, including Mozart’s sublime Clarinet Quintet - the perfect way to end this busy festival day. Tickets: £17.50
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SCHOOLS CONCERTS
MARCH
Schools Concerts The Chimpanzees of Happytown
performed by Ensemble 360 and Polly Ives (narrator) Date: Friday 17 March, 11am Tickets: £7.50 (one free teachers ticket with every 10 seats booked) Suitable for ages: 3-7 (Foundation/Key Stage 1) Duration: approx. 60 minutes (no interval) Ensemble 360 and narrator Polly Ives are back with their latest amazing musical performance for young children. Follow the story of Chutney the chimp as he and his beautiful tree help to spread colour and happiness throughout the town. This imaginative and inspirational piece composed by Paul Rissmann and based on the lively and colourful children’s book The Chimpanzees of Happytown by Giles Andreae. The concert includes projected images from the book and some irresistibly catchy songs with actions, ideal for engaging young children in high quality music, as well as firing up their imaginations. Learn the songs and buy the book before the concert at www.musicintheround.co.uk Free teachers pack available. Schools Inset sessions also available – contact education@stables.org for more information Funded by Mayfield Valley Arts Trust, Sheffield City Council and Arts Council England
Ulla’s Odyssey
performed by OperaUpClose Date: Wednesday 22 March, 1pm Tickets: £7.50 (one free teachers ticket with every 10 seats booked) Suitable for ages: 7+ (Key Stage 2) Duration: approx. 60 minutes (no interval) Olivier Award-winning OperaUpClose present this new opera, inspired by Homer’s Odyssey. Ulla’s Odyssey follows a feisty 14-year-old girl as she attempts to become the youngest person to sail the world single-handedly. Inspired by real life teenagers such as Laura Dekker, Ulla’s Odyssey has an inspirational heroine, playful references to classical literature and pop culture and a strong environmental message. It explores issues of human impact on the natural environment as well as personal responsibility and friendship. Free Teachers Packs available. Also Interactive KS2 workshops available. Contact education@stables.org for more details.
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Oysters 3
Ruby Turner
Date: Wednesday 22 March, 8pm Tickets: £17.50
Date: Thursday 23 March, 8pm Tickets: £22.50
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Lindisfarne
MARCH
John Jones, Alan Prosser and Ian Telfer, the three founder members and creative heart of folk-rock legends Oysterband, invite you to an evening of fresh acoustic performance and off-the-wall stories. The evening will provide an insight into their sometimes turbulent, often funny history, with great songs from every era of a unique career. oysterband.co.uk
With a voice that has been likened to Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin, Ruby Turner continues to win the hearts and minds of an ever-growing fan base. Many of Ruby’s songs been covered by artists such as Lulu, Yazz and Maxi Priest, while her vocal prowess has been employed to good effect by Brian Ferry, Mick Jagger, Steve Winwood and Jools Holland. rubyturner.com James Hunter Six
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Jackson Live
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Date: Friday 24 March, 8pm Tickets: £22.50
did you know? Ruby Turner’s big break came in the 1980s when she was asked to sing with Culture Club at the height of their popularity.
See Ruby perform live on Thu 23 March
Jackson Live sees the hugely talented Ben recreate the Michael Jackson experience with a stunning rendition of all the King of Pop’s best-loved hits. He is joined on stage by his band and dancers who work their way through all the hits. He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice! Jackson Live features live vocals and music, fabulous costumes and, of course, all the signature dance moves. Pure MJ! jacksonliveinconcert.co.uk Nights on Broadway:
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Sklamberg & the Shepherds Date: Sunday 26 March, 8pm Tickets: £12.50 (students £9.50) Three renowned performers of Eastern European Jewish music come together in this exceptional new trio: Lorin Sklamberg, co-founder of the legendary Klezmatics; the uniquely innovative clarinettist Merlin Shepherd, and the remarkable vocalist/pianist Polina Shepherd, originally from Siberia. With mournful solo clarinet, bouncy village songs and fiery vocals, their performance takes us on a breathtaking musical journey that is full of spirited joy and deep emotion. sklambergandtheshepherds.wordpress.com P aolo Angelo & Derek Gripper
Like this? Try this: 13 February
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T-Rextasy
Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham
Date: Saturday 25 March, 8pm Tickets: £22.50
Date: Monday 27 March, 8pm Tickets: £17.50
T-Rextasy are now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan and T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc’s family, estate and original T.Rex members. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’. If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you! trextasy.com
Having toured together since 1986 to packed concert halls all over the world, Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham continue to charm audiences with their stunning music and on-stage charisma. Witty and humorous banter sits alongside tunes that tug the heartstrings, and joyous reels and melodies that have feet tapping along at their ever popular concerts. philandaly.com
Ultimate Bowie
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Skerryvore
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The Fureys
Sara Pascoe
Date: Tuesday 28 March, 8pm Tickets: £20
Date: Thursday 30 March, 8pm Tickets: £12
MARCH JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM
Irish legends the Fureys have been selling out concerts worldwide for more than 39 years. They return to The Stables for another great night of music, songs and stories. Hear them sing their timeless classics including When You Were Sweet 16, I Will Love You, The Old Man and From Clare To Here, plus songs from their new release, The Times They Are A Changing. thefureys.com
After publishing a book exploring the evolution of the female body, comedian Sara Pascoe now considers further issues – will pornography lead to our extinction? Are humans naturally bad? How do we become better? Do we really have to die, and gulp, should she have a baby? Sara has appeared on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You?, 8 out of 10 Cats and a load of other programmes that can’t be listed due to word count restrictions. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) sarapascoe.com Lucy Porter
Like this? Try this: 11 February
Le Vent Du Nord
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Howard Jones: The Songs, The Piano, The Story Date: Wednesday 29 March, 8pm Tickets: £23 Howard Jones has sold more than eight million albums across the globe and is one of a select group of British artists who have ‘broken America’. Howard’s solo shows are an intimate trip through his 30-year music career. Many of his best-known songs were composed on his favourite instrument, the piano. Howard shares some behind-the scenes stories and reveals the inspiration for the songs in this special acoustic show. howardjones.com Hazel O’Connor
Like this? Try this: 7 March
Are You Experienced? A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix Date: Friday 31 March, 8pm Tickets: £20
Are You Experienced? are the world’s number one tribute to legendary rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Could anyone measure up to him? Well, when you listen to singer and guitarist John Campbell, you realise it can be done! The guitar work is note perfect and beautifully fluent. The voice IS Hendrix, and the persona of the man himself is on stage, personified by John Campbell who bears a striking physical resemblance to Jimi. areyou-experienced.co.uk Hats off to Led Zeppelin
Like this? Try this: 26 August
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From time to time Café in 2 offers a specially devised menu to complement the evening concert MAKING TRACKS MEAL DEALS Making Tracks is our popular season of concerts bringing the newest and most exciting music from around the globe. For an additional £17.50 per head you can enjoy themed meals to complement the evening’s concert. FROM THE MED TO THE CAPE Paolo Angeli & Derek Gripper | Monday 13 February 2017 A TASTE OF EASTERN EUROPE
Sklamberg & The Shepherds | Sunday 26 March 2017
THE STABLES SUNDAY SESSIONS & SUNDAY LUNCH Our new season of Sunday morning concerts featuring rising stars and established names from the world of jazz. Following each concert a tasty two- or three-course Sunday lunch will be served in Café in 2. (£16 for two courses; £20 for three) GEORGINA JACKSON QUARTET Sunday 12 February MARK CROOKS QUARTET
Sunday 19 March
POLLY GIBBONS & JAMES PEARSON
Sunday 23 April
PIZZA/PASTA SPECIAL Get the pizza or pasta of your choice with salad from the buffet table and a glass of wine, bottled beer or draught soft drink for just £14 per person. Vegetarian options available. Served in Café in2. Slices of pizza and other snacks are also available across the bar. CHARLIE PARKER ON DIAL Sunday 5 February THE SNOW DRAGON | 23-31 December Make your Christmas visit to The Stables complete by enjoying lunch before the show. An appetising menu designed with the whole family in mind will be available from 11.30am each performance day. Pre-booking is essential – call the box office to reserve a table. The Snack Bar will also be open for light refreshments.
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STAGE 2
stage 2
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 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!
Just some of the artists who have performed in Stage 2 in recent years...
The Shires
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Sarah Millican
King King
Sean Taylor
Date: Friday 2 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door
Date: Sunday 4 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door
Kit Holmes
Roving Crows Date: Saturday 3 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Roving Crows are an original must-see act with roots in folk and Celtic music. Renowned for their highenergy live performance, their shows pull together funkedup traditional tunes and catchy original songs. As well as touring almost constantly, the band has released two albums and two EPs since their launch in 2009. Their most recent album Deliberate Distractions received four-star reviews in the Financial Times and R2 magazine. rovingcrows.com Jaywalkers
Matt Woosey Band
Like this? Try this: 16 December
Walker & McCallum Guitar Duo
Like this? Try this: 24 March
Like this? Try this: 11 December
STAGE 2
Anglo-American songstress Sarah Gillespie has released three studio albums, gathering a snowballing fan base enchanted by her unique blend of poetic, streetwise lyricism, jazz, blues and folk. For the past five years she has toured extensively in the UK and played festivals, theatres and clubs across Europe and the US. Her 2013 album Glory Days earned Sarah the best reviews of her career and her new album The Roundhouse Bounty was released in September. sarahgillespie.com
Sean Taylor is one of the most exciting and hardworking names on the roots and blues scene. The response to his most recent album The Only Good addiction Is Love was sensational – on BBC Radio 2 it has been played by Bob Harris, Paul Jones and Mark Radcliffe. Sean has played Glastonbury Festival three times and other festival appearances include Cambridge Folk Festival, Beautiful Days, Port Fairy Folk Festival (Australia) and Celtic Connections. seantaylorsongs.com
DECEMBER
Sarah Gillespie
Date: Tuesday 6 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £12
Manchester guitarists Mike Walker and Stuart McCallum are renowned nationally and internationally for their work on electric guitar. For this new duo they use four different acoustic guitars to re-imagine and re-sculpt their own original compositions and some well-known jazz standards into fresh shapes. By embracing each other’s musicality and wealth of experience, Mike and Stuart evoke a combination of chilled-out bliss, creating music that is a balm for the soul. mike-walker.co.uk stuartmccallum.com Andy McKee
Like this? Try this: 12 December
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Krissy Matthews Band
Date: Wednesday 7 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door
Hedna’s Vintage Nightclub Date: Saturday 10 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £15 until 12 Nov; £18.50 thereafter
STAGE 2
DECEMBER
with support from Rory Evans
Over the past five years, blues rock singersongwriter and guitarist Krissy Matthews has performed live on stage with the likes of John Mayall, Clem Clempson and Jeff Healey and provided the support for artists including Robben Ford, Joe Bonamassa and TOTO. He has also appeared at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s for the Marshall Class 5 Amp Launch and recorded a live session at BBC Maida Vale for the Paul Jones Blues Show. krissymatthews.com Laurence Jones & BabaJack
Like this? Try this: 21 December
A Big Christmas Night In at The Stables in aid of Macmillan
featuring Amber Falconer, KJ Lonsdale Perkins and Leah Vassel
Wot ho! If you enjoy the music of the 1930s and 40s then you’ll love an evening at Hedna’s – your passport to an age of style, fashion, social dancing and vintage dance tunes, played in the setting they were meant to be heard. This is a chance to wear your best classic clothing and immerse yourself in an evening of pure, exclusively vintage entertainment. Promoted by Harry & Edna The Rockabellas
Like this? Try this: 4 February
Jaywalkers Date: Sunday 11 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door
Date: Friday 9 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50 seated
Following last year’s amazing evening Amber Falconer and friends are back again to raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. The evening will feature popular covers (old and new) plus original material. Promoted by Jo Falconer
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In the past year, Jaywalkers have cemented their place as one of the most exciting, virtuosic and entertaining young bands working on the British folk scene. The music they create is a mixture of folk and bluegrass – it’s innovative, rooted deeply in tradition and exhilarating. jaywalkers.co.uk Worry Dolls
Like this? Try this: 25 February
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Date: Wednesday 14 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door
Date: Friday 16 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £12
STAGE 2
Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Sarah Callaghan; headliner is Matt Price. Line-up maybe subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+)
Matt Woosey Band DECEMBER
Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
Matt Woosey’s acclaimed shows dart between folk, roots, ambient and electronica. He’s an artist who slips the creative straitjacket of the modern industry, a trailblazer with no reverse gear and a performer who drags the acoustic guitar kicking and screaming into fresh relevance. Matt’s eighth studio album, Desiderata, captures the most daring and progressive music of his career. Tonight’s show will feature Matt performing solo and then with his band. mattwoosey.co.uk
Chris Ramsey
Like this? Try this: 11 March
Lee Nelson
Sean Taylor
Date: Thursday 15 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £15
Like this? Try this: 4 December
Tall Stories presents
Friday 23 – Saturday 31 December Please turn to page 3 for more details
A unique opportunity to come and see me perform some brand new material in an intimate venue for not much money, before it’s any good. leenelson.com Chris Ramsey
Like this? Try this: 11 March
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Date: Sunday 15 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door
STAGE 2
JANUARY
Iain Morrison & Michael Chorney
Iain Morrison is a writer, singer and musician from the Outer Hebrides. He met American composer, guitarist and saxophonist Michael Chorney at the 2011 Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow while they were both working on Anaïs Mitchell’s folk opera Hadestown. Iain’s most recent album Eas is a collection of songs based around piobaireachd, the classical music of the Scottish pipes. Michael is a member of Vermont-based jazz quartet Hollar General. iainmorrisonmusic.com michaelchorney.com Skerryvore
Like this? Try this: 12 March
Alex Cornish Date: Saturday 21 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Alex Cornish is a singersongwriter from Dunbar, Scotland. He has produced four critically acclaimed albums, toured all over, enjoyed heavy rotation on BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music and his songs have been featured in numerous films and television shows. Alex is performing a series of solo acoustic shows in January to promote his forthcoming fifth album. alexcornish.com Toploader
Like this? Try this: 2 February
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Churchfitters Date: Friday 27 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Churchfitters are a folk band like no other. Three virtuoso musicians from England and France strut their stuff on a stage that bristles with instruments, adding flute, banjo, dulcimer, tin whistle, guitar, ukulele, electric hub-cap bass-bouzouki and a sackful of percussion to their ensemble. Throw in some exquisite harmonies, a slew of startlingly original songs along with a few jokes and you’ve got a high-energy show that always leaves audiences cheering for more. churchfitters.com The Demon Barbers
Like this? Try this: 8 December
Ray Cooper Date: Sunday 29 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Ray Cooper is a singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist currently living in Sweden. His first solo album, Tales of Love War and Death by Hanging, was released in 2010. For many years Ray was a member of the folk group Oysterband before leaving the band in 2013 to pursue a solo career. His second album Palace Of Tears (2014) has a distinct nordic flavour with the inclusion of Swedish fiddles and the Finnish kantele which runs like a seam throughout the album. raycooper.org Oysters 3
Like this? Try this: 22 March
The Rockabellas
Date: Wednesday 1 & Thursday 2 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door
Date: Saturday 4 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £15
Tony Momrelle
Like this? Try this: 6 April
With killer heels and killer harmonies, this velvety vocal trio have been called to the musical frontline to lift the spirits of ladies and gentlemen all over the world with their unique combination of stunning close-harmony vocals, bespoke big band arrangements and top to toe pin-up couture! In this special one-nightonly concert, they will be serving up a perfectly nostalgic mix of toe-tapping tunes from jazz and swing sensations, right through to modern day pop. Promoted by The Rockabellas therockabellas.com
STAGE 2
After a hugely successful support slot for Brother Strut at The Stables in 2015, Nicky is back touring her newly released Mischief EP. This is a playful and earthy groove mix of all things that have come from her musical soul at some point in time. Nicky’s old skool influences including George Benson and Bill Withers to newer artists like Lianne La Havas and Michael Kiwanuka will leave you in no doubt who has shaped her entire musical journey so far. nickyprince.co.uk
FEBRUARY
Nicky Prince
Hedna’s Vintage Nightclub
Like this? Try this: 10 December
Strange Face: Adventures with a Lost Nick Drake Recording
Trichotomy Date: Tuesday 7 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door
Date: Friday 3 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £13 in advance, £15 on the door
Writer and performer Michael Burdett discovered a lost Nick Drake recording in a skip in the 1970s. 30 years later, he set off around the country offering strangers the opportunity to hear it in exchange for being photographed. Out of this came a collection of photos and stories from people all over Britain, including Billy Bragg, Martin Freeman and Noel Fielding. The result is a quirky, funny and poignant award-winning solo show – a celebration of life coincidences and the legacy of singer-songwriter Nick Drake. thestrangefaceproject.com Barb Jungr Sings Dylan
Like this? Try this: 3 March
Australian jazz trio Trichotomy return to the northern hemisphere for the first time since 2013, bringing with them a new album that pushes their already original perspective on modern piano jazz into absorbing new territories. Led by pianist/composer Sean Foran, with John Parker on drums and Samuel Vincent in the bass chair, the rich textural palette of the trio is now further enhanced with live electronic processing, stimulating diverse new sounds from the group. trichotomymusic.com Jon Shenoy’s Draw By Four
Like this? Try this: 7 March
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Date: Friday 10 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door
Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Date: Wednesday 15 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door
STAGE 2
FEBRUARY
Ashton Lane
Ashton Lane are part of the new wave of home-grown modern country music originating in the UK. Fronted by singer-songwriter Esther O’Connor, the band performed at the Country 2 Country festival last year and received two British Country Music Award nominations (for best duo and best song). Their most recent album Nashville Heart received five-star reviews in the UK press and won radio support across the UK and Europe. ashtonlaneofficial.com
Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Allyson June Smith; headliner is Jonny Awsom. Line-up maybe subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) grenbartley.com Sean McLoughlin
Like this? Try this: 23 February
Police Dog Hogan
Like this? Try this: 19 April
Gren Bartley Date: Saturday 11 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Gren Bartley is a prolific and exceptional songwriter. Featuring stunning harmonies, driving percussion and intricate string arrangements for cello and violin, Gren’s music has been captivating audiences across the UK and creating something truly original in the underground folk scene. His acclaimed 2015 album Magnificent Creatures was recorded and produced by Gavin Monaghan (Robert Plant, Ryan Adams, Nizlopi). grenbartley.com Roving Crows
Like this? Try this: 3 December
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Andy Zaltzman: Plan Z Date: Saturday 18 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 The marginally less successful half of satirical podcast The Bugle, performed with John Oliver since 2007, returns to plot his planet’s path to and/or from preservation and/or perdition. In a show encompassing national identity, hope, fear and live action democracy, Andy will address diverse issues such as the past, the present and the future, body-surfing and the unending volcano of confused fury that is modern global politics. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) andyzaltzman.co.uk Lucy Porter
Like this? Try this: 11 February
Jally Kebba Susso & Manding Sabu
Worry Dolls
Sklamberg & The Shepherds
Like this? Try this: 26 March
Sean McLoughlin Date: Thursday 23 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10
STAGE 2
Jally Kebba Susso learnt kora from his father and elder brother from the age of seven. By the age of 13 he was touring internationally across West Africa, Belgium, Holland and UK. After moving to London from his native Gambia, he formed his band Manding Sabu in 2007 and released their first album Malaye Warr in 2012. His second album Banjul-London is due for release in January. jallykebbasusso.com
FEBRUARY
Date: Sunday 19 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 in advance, £15 on the door
Date: Saturday 25 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door
London’s Worry Dolls have been rapidly building momentum with their unique approach to indiefolk. Formed in late 2010, the duo met at Paul McCartney’s school of music in Liverpool. What sets Worry Dolls apart is their tongue-in-cheek, honest lyrics and their refusal to sing ‘cliché love songs’. Since their first EP, Worry Dolls’ sound has grown as their influences have towards the rootsier sounds of Nashville and the Appalachian mountains – but still with a strong UK stamp. worrydollsmusic.com Jaywalkers
Like this? Try this: 11 December
Kimmie Rhodes Date: Sunday 26 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50
There’s panic on the streets. Terrorists, politicians and Kardashians have made the human race hell-bent on its own self-destruction. Luckily, Sean McLoughlin (the misanthrope’s misanthrope) has been hitting the self-destruction button his whole life and might just have the experience to get us all through this fog... Sean’s 2015 show Whatever It Takes was a big hit at the Edinburgh Fringe. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) seanmcloughlincomedy.wordpress.com Sara Pascoe
Like this? Try this: 30 March
Singersongwriter Kimmie Rhodes is a native Texan who calls Austin home. A creative and prolific artist, she has recorded and released a total of sixteen solo CDs. Kimmie’s multi-platinum selling songs have been recorded by such stellar acts as Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris. Her most recent album Cowgirl Boudoir was released in 2015. kimmierhodes.com Ashton Lane
Like this? Try this: 10 February
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Chris Cleverley
Date: Wednesday 1 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £15
Date: Saturday 4 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door
STAGE 2
Lisbee Stainton
Singer-songwriter Lisbee Stainton has 19 years of songwriting under her belt, released four studio albums and has performed all over the UK, Europe and Scandinavia supporting artists such as Joan Armatrading, Seth Lakeman, Gretchen Peters, Paul Carrack, Paul Brady and Judy Collins among others. Lisbee is about to release her fifth studio album, Then Up, which, as well as her own solo writing, contains cowritten songs with Eleanor McEvoy, Charlie Dore and Tom Robinson. lisbee.com
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Eddi Reader 30 April
Award-winning singer-songwriter Chris Cleverley is renowned for his ability to draw audiences to the edge of their seats with hauntingly delivered tales of ghost women, lonesome clock towers and lovelorn mariners. Chris’s debut album Apparitions sailed into The Telegraph’s top 70 folk albums of 2015. Chris will be bringing his dynamic live solo sound to The Stables for an evening of raw, unashamed lyricism and inventive arrangements of traditional song. chriscleverley.com The Transports
Like this? Try this: 31 January
Jon Shenoy’s Draw By Four Date: Tuesday 7 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door
Barb Jungr sings Bob Dylan Date: Friday 3 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £19 Barb Jungr enjoys a formidable reputation as an international live performer and recording artiste. Barb has perfected the art of interpretation to such a level that listeners are often astonished to discover that songs they thought they knew well have been wonderfully transformed when Barb weaves her magic spell. She has attracted particular acclaim for her work on the songs of Bob Dylan, which has produced two critically acclaimed albums and a series of award-winning transatlantic shows. barbjungr.co.uk Camille O’Sullivan
Like this? Try this: 15 March
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Draw By Four take the classic 1960s organ quartet into brand new territory. Mixing stark ethereal voices with gritty Hammond boogaloo, the band draws on a wide palette of sounds that build the foundation for an infectious mix of groove-based original compositions, enchanting ballads and unique arrangements of avant-pop songs. The line-up features Jon Shenoy (tenor sax, clarinets), Kristian Borring (guitar), Dave Hamblett (drums) and Will Bartlett (organ). Trichotomy
Like this? Try this: 7 February
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Balsamo Deighton
George Montague
Date: Friday 10 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £14
Date: Thursday 16 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance/£12 on the door
MARCH STAGE 2
Americana duo Balsamo Deighton have released their debut album, Unfolding. Respected vocalists, musicians and songwriters in their own right, Steve Balsamo and Rosalie Deighton have joined forces to record a collection of ‘grown up songs on the human condition’. Influenced by a wealth of classic writers and musicians – from Gram Parsons, Crowded House and Steve Earle to Tom Petty, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss – Balsamo Deighton’s songs pretty much nod and wink to them all. balsamodeighton.com
Pianist and guitarist George Montague is known for entertaining and rousing audiences in uplifting song with his versatile vocals. George enhances his phenomenal live shows by featuring live-looping vocal harmonies and beatboxing, creating remarkable hooks to accompany his abiding melodies producing dynamic performances. The full richness of his sound can soon be experienced on his captivating and extraordinarily ear-catching new album Curiouser and Curiouser George. Leo Sayer
Like this? Try this: 16 May
Claire Hastings Date: Sunday 19 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door
Ashton Lane
Like this? Try this: 10 February
Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Date: Wednesday 15 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Hari Sriskantha; headliner is DebraJane Appelby. Lineup maybe subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) balsamodeighton. com
Claire Hastings is a folksinger-songwriter originally from Dumfries. In 2015 Claire won the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year award. Last year saw her release her highly anticipated debut album Between River and Railway as well as embarking on tours throughout Scotland, England and New Zealand. Now based in Glasgow, Claire also sings with The Claire Hastings Band, Top Floor Taivers and in a duo with Robyn Stapleton. clairehastings.com
Andy Zaltzman
Like this? Try this: 18 February
Chris Cleverley
Like this? Try this: 4 March
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Kit Holmes
STAGE 2
MARCH
with Al Greenwood Date: Friday 24 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door “Macy Gray meets Nick Drake,” said The Observer. Kit’s trademark sultry vocals, virtuoso guitar and feisty fiddle playing have wowed audiences across the UK, through extensive touring with John Etheridge. Her bluesdriven roots with a soul sensibility have guaranteed her three headline shows at the International Guitar Festival. This tour celebrates 12 years of gigs and will include new material from her fourth CD, You Took The Blues. kitholmes.co.uk Barb Jungr sings Bob Dylan
Like this? Try this: 3 March
Bilal Zafar: Cakes Date: Monday 27 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee 2016 Bilal Zafar brings us his highly anticipated debut show. Join Bilal as he takes you on a hilarious journey of how his Twitter handle, @zafarcakes, became a focal point for the misguided rage of the global far right when it was mistaken for the account of a Muslim-only bakery. Having provoked the outrage of such defenders of Britishness as Katie Hopkins and the Daily Star, Cakes shows how Bilal used humour to respond to the prejudice and abuse increasingly faced by British Muslims today. (May contain strong language and adult content; suitable for 16+) bilalzafarcomedy.com Stephen K Amos
Like this? Try this: 15 January
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Gigspanner Date: Wednesday 29 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £15
Since his departure from folk-rock pioneers Steeleye Span at the end of 2013, legendary fiddle player Peter Knight has turned his full attention to his trio Gigspanner and in the process has firmly established their burgeoning reputation as one of the most innovative acts on the folk/roots scene. Peter is joined by Roger Flack on guitar and Vincent Salzfaas on percussion, both of whom are powerful and intelligent musicians in their own right. gigspanner.com Maddy Prior and the
Like this? Try this: Carnival Band 18 December
Greg Coulson Date: Friday 31 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Greg is already an accomplished and highly respected musician with a track record including lengthy spells in the legendary Two Tone/Ska band The Selecter and in the West End as a lead in Close To You: The Burt Bacharach Musical. Tonight he’ll be performing own special, fiery, impassioned brand of rhythm‘n’blues, putting his own stamp on the music of the greats who inspire him – Jerry Lee Lewis, Booker T, Taj Mahal and more. gregcoulson.co.uk Krissy Matthews Band
Like this? Try this: 7 December
Your Perfect Conference Venue!
The Stables offers an inspirational and unique setting for a wide range of meetings, conferences, team building musical workshops and business focussed events. We provide first class dedicated Events, Technical and Catering Teams who will provide you with everything you need to deliver your perfect event. • Jim Marshall Auditorium – 398 seat flexible conference/meeting area • Stage 2 – adaptable area for meetings/ workshops/product launches •H ospitality Room – perfect for smaller meetings/workshops/break-out area
• Mancini Foyer – suitable for receptions/exhibitions • Rehearsal Room, Green Room and Dressing Rooms – also available to hire • Free Car Parking for 250 cars
The style layout is perfect for our meetings and the staff are so professional and on hand to help at all times. We enjoy returning every year, as we find it to be an ideal venue that meets the needs of our business.
Angie Lawrence, CSR & Internal Communications Manager, Domino’s Pizza
For further details please contact the Development Office on 01908 280815 or development@stables.org email stables@stables.org
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LEARN & TAKE PART
learn and take part The workshop was really enjoyable and at the right level for a beginner – not intimidating as they sometimes can be.
Learning and participation are central to The Stables’ activities, bringing music to the widest possible audience. Our learning and participation programme works with people of all ages and levels of ability and across many musical styles. With lifelong learning at its heart, the programme includes workshops, courses, talks, concerts and training. The Stables aims to encourage people to become involved in music, whether by developing existing skills or offering a musical experience for the first time. The programme offers events for children and young people, through to opportunities for more experienced audiences and music makers. Our outreach work and partnerships aim to support people across the region who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in musicmaking activities.
Fantastic course, exactly what I had been looking for and the only one of its type I have managed to find – superb!
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DECEMBER
Date
Time
Suitability
Fee
Guitar for Improvers
Sat 3 Dec
10am-4pm
Adult/15+
£32
Cajon Beginners Workshop
Sun 4 Dec
2.30-5.30pm
Adult/15+
£22
Improving Beginners Saxophone
Sun 11 Dec
9.30am-12.30pm OR 1-4pm
Adult/15+
£25
JANUARY
Date
Time
Suitability
Fee
Introduction to Live Sound Engineering
Sat 14 Jan
10am-4pm
Adult/15+
£39
Saxophone from Scratch
Sun 15 Jan
9.30am-12.30pm OR 1-4pm
Adult/15+
£25
Mandolin Beginners Workshop
Sun 15 Jan
10am-3pm
Adult/15+
£37
Conga Drumming Beginners Workshop
Sun 15 Jan
2.30-5.30pm
Adult/15+
£23
Introduction to Music Recording & Production Part 1
Sat 21 Jan
10am-4pm
Adult/15+
£48
Guitar for Absolute Beginners
Sat 21 Jan
10am-4pm
Adult/15+
£33
Harmonica Workshop – Beginners Part 1
Sat 28 Jan
10am-3pm
Adult/15+
£33
Ukulele Workshop – Beginners Part 1
Sat 28 Jan
10am-3pm
Adult/15+
£35
FEBRUARY
Date
Time
Suitability
Fee
Melodeon Beginners Workshop
Sat 4 Feb
10am-3pm
Adult/15+
£37
Blues Guitar Workshop – Beginners Part 1
Sat 4 Feb
10am-3pm
Adult/15+
£35
Basic Principles of Music
Sat 11 Feb
10am-4pm
Adult/15+
£33
Conga Drumming Workshop – Beginners Part 2
Sun 12 Feb
2.30-5.30pm
Adult/15+
£23
English Folk Guitar Workshop
Sat 18 Feb
10am-3pm
Adult/15+
£35
Refresher Sax from Scratch
Sat 25 Feb
9.30am-12.30pm OR 1-4pm
Adult/15+
£25
Introduction to Music Recording & Production Part 2
Sat 25 Feb
10am-4pm
Adult/15+
£48
MARCH
Date
Time
Suitability
Fee
Harmonica Workshop – Beginners Part 2
Sat 4 Mar
10am-3pm
Adult/15+
£33
Ukulele Workshop – Beginners Part 2
Sat 11 Mar
10am-3pm
Adult/15+
£35
Cajon Beginners Workshop
Sun 19 Mar
2.30-5.30pm
Adult/15+
Over 2 U
Thu 23 Mar
8.45pm
£23 £5 non-performers; £2 performers
Blues Guitar Workshop – Beginners Part 2
Sat 25 Mar
10am-3pm
Adult/15+
£35
COURSES
Date
Time
Conga Drumming for Improvers
Sundays 15 Jan, 12 Feb & 19 Mar
Jazz Experience for Beginners World Rhythms for Drumkit: New Orleans/Mardi Gras
Suitability
Fee
11am-2pm
Adult/15+
£51
Sundays 22 & 29 Jan, 5 & 26 Feb, 5 & 12 Mar
10am-1pm
Adult/15+
£87.50 (students £67.50)
Saturdays 4 Feb & 11 Mar
10am-1pm
Adult/15+
£50
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Introduction to Live Sound Engineering Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 14 January, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £39
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. This workshop will cover types of microphone and placement, basic parts of a PA, how to use a mixing desk, and how to use basic EQ. It is suitable for complete beginners or for anyone who has gaps in their understanding of live sound.
Saxophone from Scratch Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Sunday 15 January, 9.30am-12.30pm or 1-4pm (choice of two workshop times) Workshop fee: £25 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.
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Mandolin Beginners Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Sunday 15 January, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £37 The mandolin is a popular instrument used in a range of styles including country, bluegrass, traditional folk and Irish music. It is great as a melody or rhythm instrument and this workshop will introduce both styles of playing. It will look at basic technique, simple tunes, chord shapes and progressions and is suitable for those who have some basic experience of stringed instruments (such as guitar, ukulele, banjo, bazouki, violin) and who can play basic open chords and a few scales or tunes. An ability to read tablature is useful but not essential. Please bring a mandolin if you have one, or contact education@stables. org if you need to borrow one (limited numbers available).
Conga Drumming for Improvers Course Adult/15+ Course Date: Sunday 15 January, 12 February & 19 March, 11am-2pm Course fee: £51 This course is for those with some conga drumming experience who are looking to further their skills and knowledge of Latin percussion. Drawing on traditional and popular Cuban and Brazilian styles, we’ll explore one and two-drum patterns, work on exercises to develop coordination and independence and work on rhythms for a small ensemble. Please bring a pair of congas if you have them, or contact education@stables. org if you need to borrow them (limited numbers available). Please contact us if you are unsure about your previous playing experience and suitability for the course.
Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Sunday 15 January, 2.30pm-5.30pm Workshop fee: £23 An ideal workshop for anyone new to hand drumming or interested in finding out more about conga drumming or Latin-American rhythms. We’ll look at basic techniques including palm/ finger movements and hand shapes for producing open tones, bass tones and slap, as well as exercises for developing tone, independence and coordination. You’ll also learn some Brazilian and Cuban rhythms, with parts for one, two three drums and how the individual lines fit together with bell patterns and the ‘clave’ rhythm. Notes will be provided.
Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 21 January, 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). Admission includes workshop a resource pack and audio files of tracks produced. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session.
Guitar for Absolute Beginners Adult/15 + Workshop Date: Saturday 21 January, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £33 Have you ever wanted to have a go on the guitar but weren’t sure where to start? Or maybe you’d like to buy one but not sure what to look for? This workshop aims to provide absolute beginners with plenty of information and advice, including how to start playing and practicing, as well as 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 nonplaying exercises to help develop your playing technique. We’ll look at look at typical beginners’ problems, and de-mystify some of the musical terms you might come across. If you have a guitar, please bring it along. Some guitars will be available for you to try on the day.
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Conga Drumming Beginners Workshop
Harmonica Workshop – Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 28 January, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £33
Have you ever thought about taking up the harmonica? Tutor Joff Watkins returns to The Stables for another session of this popular one-day workshop. Covering the basics of tune playing, chord playing and blues improvisation, it is suitable for anyone new to the harmonica. You will need to bring along a 10-hole harmonica in C.
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The Jazz Experience for Beginners Adult/15+ Course Date: Sundays 22 & 29 January, 5 & 26 February, 5 &12 March, 10am-1pm; end of course performance Sunday 12 March, 2pm Course fee: £87.50 (£67.50 students) Ideal for instrumental players new to jazz, this six-session course will 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 a performance on the final afternoon. Before the course start you will be directed to some listening examples and you will also need to be familiar with the following scales and chords: • Concert pitch instruments: C, Bb & G “Blues” scales C, Eb & F Major scales • Bb instruments: D, C & A “Blues” scales D, F & G Major scales • Eb instruments: A, G & E “Blues” scales A, C & D Major scales • Chords (rhythm section): EbMaj7 & AbMaj7 Cm7, Fm7, Gm7 & Am7 G7, C7, F7, Bb7, Eb7, Ab7 & D7 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. If you are unsure or have any other level of experience contact education@stables.org for further advice.
Ukulele Workshop – Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 28 January, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35 Come and take part in the ukulele revival! This fun and accessible instrument is making a comeback for serious musicians as well as in education. Learn the basics of playing, ukulele techniques and how to accompany songs. No prior experience is necessary but you will need to bring a soprano or concert-sized ukulele. Tutor Sara Spade is an experienced performer, songwriter and teacher. As well as a busy performing career she regularly teaches guitar, ukulele and songwriting to all ages.
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Melodeon Beginners Adult/15 + Workshop Date: Saturday 4 February, 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. Notes will be provided.
Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 4 February, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35 Blues musician Joff Watkins introduces the blues, demystifies V-IV-Is, turnarounds, shuffles and basic basslines, and introduces fundamental blues techniques such as finger picking, hammerons and pull-offs, using examples from classic blues recordings. You will need to bring a six-string acoustic guitar and you should be comfortable with the chords of E, A, and B7 and be able to change confidently between them. It will also be helpful if you know what a scale is, but not essential as the blues scale will be introduced in a very practical way.
World Rhythms for Drumkit: New Orleans & Mardi Gras Rhythms
Basic Principles of Music Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 11 February, 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.
Adult/15+ Course
Conga Drumming Workshop – Beginners Part 2
Date: Saturdays 4 February & 11 March, 10am-1pm (two-part course) Course fee: £50
Date: Sunday 12 February, 2.30-5.30pm Workshop fee: £23
This short course will introduce New Orleans and Mardi Gras rhythms as applied to the drum set. It will break down each drum part that makes up the vibrant, funky sound of New Orleans and then apply it to contemporary grooves for the drum kit. More advanced participants will tackle harder parts and those with less experience will learn and play easier parts. We will use drum notation as well as picking rhythms up by ear. By the end of the workshop you will have a greater understanding of New Orleans rhythms and how to apply them on the drum kit. This course is for drummers of all abilities, from Grades 1 to 8 or with equivalent experience (contact us if you are unsure that previous experience it suitable). Please note this workshop is for very limited numbers. Bring your own drum set, but for those unable to transport a set we have a limited number available – contact education@stables.org. Please note this is a twopart course – you are signing up for both parts.
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Blues Guitar Workshop – Beginners Part 1
Adult/15+ Workshop
The aim of this workshop is to enrich your knowledge of conga drumming, to help you become aware of the interplay between several congas and to train physical stamina on the instruments. We’ll study a range of Cuban and Brazilian rhythms with two-drum conga patterns for one player. We’ll continue developing work on all conga sounds (including open slaps and muffled tones) and look at more complex exercises including palm/finger movements and rudiments. This workshop is suitable for anyone who has done Conga Part 1 or has some experience of conga drumming. Contact education@stables.org if you would like to inquire if the course is suitable for your level of experience.
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English Folk Guitar: an introduction to playing and accompanying tunes and songs Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 18 February, 10am-3pm Course fee: £35 For any acoustic guitarist open tuning can really extend your instrumental voice. This workshop will look at song accompaniment and arrangement in open tuning – exploring mixing chords and melody, looking at diads and extending chords, relating it to the scale and right hand rhythm accompaniment. It is suitable for intermediate (or above) level players who have some understanding of how scales and chords are made up, are able to play chord sequences and different strumming patterns and to accompany some songs from memory. You will need to bring a steel-string guitar (preferably strung with standard medium gauge strings), a capo and clip-on electronic tuner. No prior knowledge of written music needed as material will be taught by ear.
Refresher Sax from Scratch
Introduction to Music Recording and Production Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 25 February, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £48 Aimed at those who have attended the Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 1 course or who already have some experience of music technology, this follow-up course will introduce microphone technique, effects and processors, synthesis, MIDI and mixing and mastering – in short everything you need to create great pieces of music in your own home. The workshop will use MAC computer and Logic Software, but use them to look at the principles that apply generally across DAWS (Digital Audio Workstations).If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session.
Harmonica Workshop – Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 4 March, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £33
Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 25 February, 9.30am12.30pm OR 1-4pm (choice of two workshop times) Workshop fee: £25 Following on from the absolute beginners Sax from Scratch workshop, this Refresher workshop will enable students to have more fun playing one of our saxophones, or bring their own sax, with a view to developing their skills and techniques. It is ideal for those that have attended previous Sax from Scratch workshops, or for other early beginners who would like to develop their playing.
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Joff Watkins returns for one of our popular oneday harmonica workshops. Beginners Part 2 will consolidate the work you have already done on improvisation, tune playing and chugging at the first workshop and move on to the fundamental blues technique of note bending. You will need a 10-hole harmonica in C and prior attendance on Beginners Part 1 is recommended.
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Over 2 U Adult/15 + Workshop
Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 11 March, 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.
Cajon Beginners Workshop Adult/15 + Workshop Date: Sunday 19 March, 2.30-5.30pm Workshop fee: £23
Date: Thursday 23 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £5 to non-performers; £2 performers 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 ukulele, harmonica or song-writing workshops, or worked hard for six weeks on the Ceilidh or Rock Experience. Well, now is the time to use those talents and get the experience of Over 2U, The Stables’ very own ‘open mic’ night for anyone who has taken part in a Stables course or workshop. Over 2U provides a safe environment for a line-up of people with similar talents and experience, supporting each other through what might be their first stage appearance. 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.
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Ukulele Workshop – Beginners Part 2
Blues Guitar Workshop – Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 25 March, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35
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).
Joff Watkins returns with another workshop to help you move on with the blues guitar. By looking at tunes by Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed and John Lee Hooker, you’ll learn about 12-bar progressions, the blues scale and shuffle rhythms in more depth. You will need to bring a six-string acoustic guitar and prior attendance on Beginners Part 1 is recommended.
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June/July 2013
The Rock Experience
Adult/15+ Course
Dates: Sundays 4, 11, 18, 25 June, 2 July, 10am-1pm; Sunday 9 July 1-11pm (includes final performance) The Rock Experience is the perfect course for all Newly-formed bands are also welcome, but please aspiring rock and pop musicians who would like
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and learn from experienced tutors. Whatever your instrument, whether you are a bedroom-guitarist, a budding vocalist or interested in forming a band of your own, The Rock Experience is a great opportunity to take the first steps.
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The Rock Experience is for aspiring rock and pop musicians who would like the chance to play in a band, meet other musicians and be supported and coached by our tutors learnYou’ll from experienced tutors. Whatever your in rehearsal and performance skills, finishing on the final Sunday with a gig on The Stables stage. instrument and whether you are a backYou need to have some experience of playing your bedroom budding vocalist or interested instrument guitarist, and to be confident enough to have To book a place, call the a go playing alongside other people, but no in forming a band of your own, is a previous band experience is necessary. box the officecourse on 01908 280800 great opportunity to take the first steps. You’ll be supported and coached by Venue: The Stables, Wavendon, Milton Keynes
Dates: Sundays 9, 16, 23, 30 June & 7, 14 July Times: Times: 10am-1pm ( 14 July from 3pm onwards) Final performance: Sunday 14 July, 7.30pm Cost: £80 (concessions £55)
Suitable for everyone aged 15 and above
our tutors in rehearsal and performance skills, finishing on the final Sunday with a gig on stage at the Stables in front of an audience. You need to have some experience of playing your instrument and be confident enough to have a go playing alongside other people, but no previous band experience is necessary. If you are in an existing or newly-formed band and would like to take part, please contact education@stables.org
National Youth Music Camps July/August 2017 Each summer young people aged 8 to 17 from throughout the UK and abroad come together to take part in an inspiring weeklong musical experience. From orchestral playing to jazz improvisation, from harmonica sessions to steel pan performance, from music theatre production to recorder and rock bands, the National Youth Music Camps has it all.
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The camps are suitable for all young people interested in music, regardless of playing standard and there is no minimum grade of entry. Young people take part because they love music. For further information on how to apply and to download an application form go to www.stables.org/Learning/music_camps
Sunday 30 July – Saturday 5 August | Sunday 6 – Saturday 12 August
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Sunday 13 – Saturday 19 August
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And not forgetting... Tickets are still available for the following shows in November: NOVEMBER
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Steve Harley Acoustic Trio
Tue 1
Remi Harris Project
Tue 1
Society of Strange & Ancient Instruments
Wed 2
Cain Rising
Thu 3
Ben Maggs
Fri 4
Nearly Dan
Sat 5
Leddra Chapman
Sun 6
Chango Spasiuk
Mon 7
Maz O’Connor
Tue 8
Bootleg Sixties
Thu 10
Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi
Thu 10
Taiko Meantime: Dojoji Taiko
Fri 11
Judith Owen
Fri 11
Julia Fordham
Sat 12
Catfish
Sat 12
Peter White
Sun 13
Badfinger
Cardboard Fox
Mon 14
Wed 23
Soft Machine
Tue 15
Winter Mountain
Tue 15
Sharon Shannon Band
Wed 16
Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
Wed 16
The High Kings
Thu 17
Silje Nergaard
Thu 17
Nell Bryden
Fri 18
Ben Smith & Jimmy Brewer
Fri 18
Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri
Sat 19
Comedy Club 4 Kids Christmas Cracker
Peacock Angell
Sat 19
Sun 27
Gervase Phinn
Sun 20
New Generation Blues Triple Bill
Sun 20
An Evening with James Hill & Anne Janelle
Tue 22
Badfinger
Wed 23
An Evening with Stray
Thu 24
Andreas Tophøj & Rune Barslund
Fri 25
Ellie Taylor
Sat 26
Comedy Club 4 Kids Christmas Cracker
Sun 27
Alan Barnes Jazz Christmas Carol
Tue 29
Brian Houston
Tue 29
Bernie Marsden
Wed 30
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Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri
Sat 19
Bernie Marsden
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Also on sale Rory Bremner
Al Stewart
Eddi Reader
Mon 10 Apr
Sat 15 Apr
Sun 30 Apr
JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM APRIL Sun 2 Fay Hield & the Hurricane Party £17.50 Wed 5 Andy Parsons £15 Thu 6
ony Momrelle T £15
Fri 7 Brian Kennedy £17.50 Sat 8 The Rat Pack with Anita Harris £25 & £22.50 Sun 9
eorgie Fame G £22
Mon 10 Rory Bremner £20 Wed 12 Feast of Fiddles £19 Fri 14 Lindisfarne £27.50 & £25 Sat 15 Al Stewart £37.50 Tue 18 An Audience with Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe £28 Wed 19 Police Dog Hogan £16
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Thu 20 An Evening with Ian McCulloch £19.50 Wed 26 Gerry Cross the Mersey £24 Thu 27 Dillie Keane £25 & £23 Sat 29 Jake & Elwood £23 Sun 30 Eddi Reader £25 MAY Wed 3 The Simon & Garfunkel Story £18.50
Tue 16 Leo Sayer £75 (VIP) & £30 Thu 18 Courtney Pine featuring OMAR £27.50 & £25 Fri 19 - Sat 20
G2 Genesis £23.50 (£22 if both shows booked simultaneously)
Fri 26 Panic Room £17.50 JUNE Thu 1 Ben Waters Big Band £17.50
Sat 6 Ultimate Bowie £21.50
Fri 2 Brian Poole & The Tremeloes £23.50
Sun 7 Emma Johnson’s Clarinet Goes to Town £17.50
Sat 3 Pete Brown & The New Grasscutters £16.50
Thu 11 Kast Off Kinks £17.50
Sat 10 Northern Soul Tour £22.50
Fri 12 Hackney Colliery Band £18.50
Tue 13 Le Vent du Nord £16.50
Sat 13 Dutch Swing College Band £21.50 & £19.50
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Thu 15 The Searchers £24 Fri 16 Magic: A Kind of ELO £21
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Indicates a new show which is open for public booking from Tuesday 15 November prior to which Stables Friends have priority.
Emma Johnson
Leo Sayer
Sun 7 May
Tue 16 May SHOWS START AT 8.45PM , STAGE 2 ALL EXCEPT WHERE STATED
Fri 23 Sensation: The Music of The Who £18.50 JULY Sat 8 Supersonic 70’s Show £18.50 Sat 22 Roxy Magic £17.50 AUGUST Sat 26 Hats Off To Led Zeppelin £18.50 SEPTEMBER Sun 3 Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy £17.50 Fri 8 - Sat 9
Elio Pace: The Billy Joel Songbook £22.50 & £20
Sat 16 Abba Forever £22 Fri 22
The Real Thing £24
Sat 23 Shakatak £18.50 Sat 30 The Three Degrees £29.50
APRIL
Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy
Sun 3 Sep MAY Tue 2 Solstice £10 (adv)/£12 (door)
Sat 1 Michael Armstrong £10 (adv)/£12 (door)
Tue 9 Calan £14
Wed 5 Geoff Achison & Kyla Brox £12.50 (adv)/ £14 (door)
Thu 11 Geoff Norcott £12
Thu 6 Tinderbox £10 (adv)£12 (door)
Wed 17 Screaming Blue Murder £10 (adv)/£12 (door)
Sat 13 Charlie Dore £13
Sat 8 Jonny & the Baptists £10 (adv)/£12 (door)
Sat 20 Scott Gibson £10
Sun 9 Emily Mae Winters £10 (adv)/£12 (door)
Fri 26 Rik Van Den Bosch £10 (adv)/£12 (door) JUNE
Wed 12 Sari Schorr & the Engine Room £12
Fri 2 Stillhouse £10 (adv)/£12 (door)
Fri 14 Luke Daniels £10 (adv)/£12 (door)
Tue 6 Natasha Seale £10 (adv)/£12 (door) Sat 10 Emily Maguire £12
Wed 19 Screaming Blue Murder £10 (adv)/£12 (door)
SUNDAY SESSIONS
Wed 26 Daryl Kellie & Jon Hart £10 (adv)/£12 (door)
Sun 23 Polly Gibbons April & James Pearson £12
Sat 29 Shelley Preston £17.50
Sun 21 Jay Phelps Quartet May £12
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booking information Support our Vision for 2020
How to book
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.
Core box office opening hours: 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
Concessions/discounts
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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 via internet) are subject to a transaction charge of £2.80. Internet bookings are subject to an additional booking fee of £1.80 per ticket.
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Facilities for Hearing Impaired Customers
The Stables has free car-parking on site (vehicles and contents are left entirely at owner’s own risk). There are a limited amount of disabled parking spaces available (not bookable in advance).
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.
Access information 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
Accessible Toilets 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.
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 £2.80 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.
email stables@stables.org
box office 01908 280800
www.stables.org
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diary at a glance Alex Cornish
James Hunter Six
Sun 22
Back to Bacharach
Fri 2
Magic: A Kind of Queen – SOLD OUT
Tue 24
Ruby Wax
Fri 2
Sarah Gillespie
Wed 25 Jo Brand
Sat 3
The Barron Knights
Thu 26
Think Floyd
Sat 3
Roving Crows
Fri 27
Sun 4
Joanna Eden – SOLD OUT
Fri 27
Sun 4
Buddy Holly & the Cricketers
Sat 28
Sun 4
Sean Taylor
Mon 5
Jenny Eclair – SOLD OUT
Tue 6
DECEMBER
Tue 28
David O’Doherty
MARCH Wed 1
Seann Walsh
Wed 1
Lisbee Stainton
Syd Lawrence Orchestra
Thu 2
Counterfeit Stones
Churchfitters Martyn Joseph
Fri 3
Nights on Broadway: The Bee Gees Story
Sun 29
John Shuttleworth
Fri 3
Barb Jungr sings Bob Dylan
Sun 29
Ray Cooper
Sat 4
Nine Below Zero
Talon
Mon 30
Live Dead 69
Tue 6
Walker & McCallum Guitar Duo
Tue 31
The Transports
Sat 4
Chris Cleverley
Wed 7
Talon
Tue 7
Hazel O’Connor
Wed 7
Krissy Matthews Quintet
Tue 7
Jon Shenoy’s Draw By Four Albert Lee Band
FEBRUARY Wed 1
Fairport Convention
Wed 1
Nicky Prince
Thu 9
Fri 9 The Demon Barbers Lock-In: Christmas Special
Thu 2
Toploader
Fri 10
Elkie Brooks
Fri 9
A Big Christmas Night In at The Stables
Thu 2
Nicky Prince
Fri 10
Balsamo Deighton
Fri 3
Mudibu & the Jezebel Sextet
Woburn Sands Band
Sun 12
Skerryvore
Sat 10
Christian O’Connell
Strange Face: Adventures with a Lost Nick Drake Recording
Chris Ramsey
Sat 10
Fri 3
Sat 11
Hedna’s Vintage Nightclub
The Mods Band
Wed 15 Camille O’Sullivan
Sat 10
Sat 4
Sun 11
Go West – SOLD OUT
Sat 4
The Rockabellas
Sun 11
Jaywalkers
Sun 5
Charlie Parker on Dial
Wed 15 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
Mon 12
Andy McKee
Thu 16
George Montague
Tue 13
Big Country
Fri 17
Schools concert: Chimps of Happy Town
Fri 17 - Sat 18
Marvellous Mozart
Sun 19
Sunday Sessions: Mark Crooks Quartet
Sun 19
Claire Hastings
Thu 8
The Blues Band – SOLD OUT
Wed 14 Acoustic Alchemy Wed 14 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Thu 15
Mostly Autumn
Thu 15
Lee Nelson
Fri 16
Cleo’s Christmas Show
Fri 16
Matt Woosey Band
Sat 17
Cleo’s Christmas Show
Sun 18
Maddy Prior & the Carnival Band
Tue 20
A New Flame
Wed 21 Laurence Jones & BabaJack Fri 23 - Sat 31
The Snow Dragon (nb no performance 25 & 26 Dec)
JANUARY
Tue 7
Trichotomy
Fri 10
The Christians
Fri 10
Ashton Lane
Sat 11
Lucy Porter
Sat 11
Gren Bartley
Sun 12
Sunday Sessions: Georgina Jackson Quartet
Sun 12
Forever in Blue Jeans
Mon 13
Paolo Angeli & Derek Gripper
Wed 15 Limehouse Lizzy
Wed 22 Schools concert: Ulla’s Odyssey
Wed 15 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
Wed 22 Oysters 3
Thu 16 - Roy Orbison & the Travelling Wilburys Fri 17 Tribute Show Sat 18
Tubby Hayes: A Man in a Hurry
Sat 18
Andy Zaltzman
Sun 19
Susan Calman
Thu 23
Ruby Turner
Fri 24
Jackson Live
Fri 24
Kit Holmes
Sat 25
T-Rextasy
Sun 26
Sklamberg & the Shepherds
Mon 27
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham
Thu 12
Ramin Karimloo
Sun 19
Jally Kebba Susso
Fri 13
Bootleg Blondie
Tue 21
Darius Brubeck Quartet
Sat 14
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Wed 22 Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush
Mon 27 Bilal Zafar
Sun 15
Stephen K Amos
Thu 23
Barbara Dickson
Tue 28
Sun 15 Iain Morrison & Michael Chorney
Thu 23
Sean McLoughlin
Tue 17
Wed 29 Howard Jones
The Pitmen Poets
The Fureys
Fri 24
Dr Feelgood
Wed 18 Miles Jupp
Sat 25
Tenors UnLimited
Thu 19
Tom Paxton
Sat 25
Worry Dolls
Thu 30
Sara Pascoe
Fri 20
Popa Chubby
Sun 26
Adam Wakeman & Damian Wilson
Fri 31
Are You Experienced?
Sat 21
Ronnie Scott’s All Stars
Sun 26
Kimmie Rhodes
Fri 31
Greg Coulson
Quick Key:
Public booking
Friends and Founders
Wed 29 Gigspanner
Educational
For more information see page 2
Stage 2
Mancini Forum
* Fundraising concerts in aid of Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd
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box office 01908 280800
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