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The Counterfeit Stones: Not Fake Away
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Saturday 25 March, 8pm £31, standing £23.50
Why pay a fortune to see ants in a stadium when, for a fraction of the price, you can get up close and smell the faking brilliance of The Counterfeit Stones? Their latest fast shuffle, Not Fake Away, promises yet another night of pure, unadulterated CopyRock. Packed with big hits, retro fashion and vintage guitars, it’s Satis-fiction guaranteed.
LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Hats Off To Led Zeppelin 26 Aug
Joanna Eden Band: Love Quiet Tour
Sunday 26 March, 11.30am £16.50
The Joanna Eden Band combine the energy and rhythmic virtuosity of South American music with the intimacy and honesty of Joanna’s acclaimed originals. The band have supported numerous legendary artists including The Buena Vista Social Club, Van Morrison, Omara Portuondo and Jamie Cullum.
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George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Sunday 26 March, 8pm £41 & £38.50
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain have plucked, sung, joked and whistled with the likes of Clean Bandit, Robbie Williams, Madness, Cat Stevens and Blue Peter. The world’s very first ukulele orchestra is not just about ukuleles – it’s all about entertainment, joy, fun, strum and artistry.
LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band 11 Mar
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The Fureys
Tuesday 28 March, 8pm £26
The Fureys are one of Ireland’s most influential folk and traditional bands. Fureys classics such as I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, Red Rose Café, The Old Man, From Clare To Here and The Green Fields of France have become the soundtrack to the lives of fans all over the world.
LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Michael English 24 Sep
Martin Simpson
Wednesday 29 March, 8pm £19
Equally at home playing English traditional folk, American folk and blues or his own compositions, Martin Simpson is consistently named as one of the world’s finest fingerstyle guitarists. Martin is a virtuoso player who conveys his diverse treasure trove of material from the heart, performing with rare subtlety, intensity and honesty.
LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Chris Smither 26 Apr
Bedfordshire Schools Battle of the Bands
Thursday 30 March, 7.30pm £11 (concessions £7)
Come and see Bedfordshire’s epic musical talent of the future! The Battle of the Bedfordshire Schools’ Bands is back – live – at The Stables. Each Bedfordshire school sends their best bands to perform in an on-stage event, in the hope of becoming champions. The event is organised by Inspiring Music Hub and Bedford Music Hub and sponsored by local companies including the awesome TT Rockstars.
Promoted by Inspiring Music Hub and Bedford Music Hub
Police Dog Hogan
Friday 31 March, 8pm £19.50
Police Dog Hogan are led by singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist James Studholme. Featuring fiddle, banjo, accordion, trumpet, bass and drums, the band create a mosaic of sounds and songs including husky ballads mourning lost loves, footstompers about the West Country and full-throated, multiharmony anthems. Their song Devon Brigade was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2018 Americana Music awards.
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Simon Evans: The Work of the Devil
Saturday 1 April, 8pm £19.50
Simon Evans’ most recent show, Genius 2.0 (“a masterclass” ***** The Scotsman) provided a hilarious analysis of the departure of any visible sign of intelligence from modern life. But his new show raises the stakes, with his usual excoriating views of a world on fire given a perspective shift from personal revelations that turned his world upside down this year.
LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Marcus Brigstocke 14 Apr
Axel Blake: In Style
Sunday 2 April, 8pm £22.50
Britain’s Got Talent 2022 winner Axel Blake is heading out on the road with his new show In Style. From the wilds of Dunstable, Axel arrived on the country’s living room screens as Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer pick on Britain’s Got Talent. His observational comedy paired with his witty charm captivated the audience, propelling him to be crowned 2022 champion of the hit show.
LIKE THIS? TRY THIS John Robins 29 Sep
