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Nights on Broadway: The Bee Gees Story

Saturday 22 April, 8pm £26

Nights On Broadway: The Bee Gees Story celebrates the timeless music of the Bee Gees, faithfully recreated on stage as a fantastic live concert. Featuring many of the group’s incredible hit songs spanning four decades, this high-energy show gives the audience the experience of what it’s like to be at a real Bee Gees concert.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Hello Again The Neil Diamond Songbook 1 Sep

Woburn Sands Band

Sunday 23 April, 4pm £13.50, under-17s £6

A late afternoon concert from your favourite local brass band to celebrate St George’s Day with a programme including music from the Last Night of the Proms. Flag waving, a little singing –fun for everyone! A spring event to enjoy!

Presented by Woburn Sands Band

Mike Massé: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock

Monday 24 April, 8pm £24

Don’t miss YouTube icon Mike Massé performing some of the best classic rock songs of all time acoustically, including hits by The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, U2, Elton John, Rush and more. Mike is an internationally acclaimed artist whose arrangements are praised for their originality and emotional impact. Legends of rock have expressed their love and gratitude for his renditions of their finest works.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS The Story of Guitar Heroes 2 Mar

Peter White

Tuesday 25 April, 8pm £21

Peter White’s childhood dream of travelling the world playing music came true when he joined Al Stewart’s band in 1975 on piano and guitar. That association lasted 20 years during which time they wrote many songs together. Since relocating to California, Peter has toured the world playing his own unique style of music, and regularly returns to the UK to charm audiences and visit his old stomping grounds!

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Graham Gouldman’s Heart Full of Songs 21 Mar

Chris Smither

+ special guest Zak Trojano

Wednesday 26 April, 8pm £19

A profound songwriter and captivating performer, Chris Smither mesmerises listeners with his guitar playing, melding the styles of his two major influences – Lightnin’ Hopkins and Mississippi John Hurt – into his own signature guitar sound. Chris’s music draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, modern poets and humanist philosophers, and continues to earn accolades.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Jon Allen & The Luna Kings 16 Apr

Magical Bones: Soulful Magic

Thursday 27 April, 7.30pm £22.50 (post-show meet and greet £15; includes 30 minutes of close-up magic; must be bought in conjunction with main show ticket.) Following sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival and across the UK, Britain’s Got Talent finalist Magical Bones takes to the road with a new show full of the most awe-inspiring and high-energy magic you’ll see this year.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Pete Firman 3 Mar

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Friday 28 April, 8pm £25

With an unparalleled reputation across the UK, Europe and beyond, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra have been recreating the sounds of a golden era of music from the 1920s and 1930s to widespread acclaim for more than 50 years. Enjoy beautifully arranged songs from Irving Berlin, Ray Noble, Cole Porter and their contemporaries, and relive the electrifying hot jazz of Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Syd Lawrence Orchestra 20 Oct

Carl Hutchinson: Watch Till The End

Saturday 29 April, 7.30pm £16.50

Carl Hutchinson is back with a new show for 2023. Following a mammoth 87-date run last year, Carl got right back to work to produce his best show yet. If you’ve seen the Geordie in action before, you’ll know exactly what kind of amazing night you’re in for. If you haven’t, prepare to be dazzled by the UK comedy scene’s best-kept secret.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Ivo Graham 10 May

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Georgia Cécile Quintet

Wednesday 3 May, 8pm £25

Tipped as one to watch by Wonderland Magazine and Jazz FM, Georgia Cécile is at the helm of the new wave of UK jazz crossover artists. A gifted and engaging performer, Georgia has been championed by the likes of Gregory Porter and Jamie Cullum. She was crowned UK Jazz Act Of The Year and Vocalist Of The Year at the 2022 Jazz FM Awards

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Joanna Eden Band 26 Mar

Fisherman’s Friends

Thursday 4 May, 8pm £37 & £27.50

To date Fisherman’s Friends have nine albums, two feature films, a stage musical, a book and a TV documentary to their name. And for more than 30 years they have gathered at the harbour in their native Port Isaac to sing the songs of the sea that connect them to generations of Cornish fishermen that have come before them.

Promoted by SJM Concerts

The Tiger Lillies: From the Circus to the Cemetery

Friday 5 May, 8pm £25.50

As one of the foremost avant-garde cabaret bands in the world, Olivier Award-winners The Tiger Lillies never cease to surprise with their inimitable musical style, conjuring up the macabre magic of pre-war Berlin and fusing it with the savage edge of punk. Expect an evening of dark and deviant theatrics as the band delve into their back catalogue to present their most famous songs alongside some new surprises.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS La Voix 29 Jul

The Zombies

+ support from Bruce Sudano

Saturday 6 May, 8pm £31 & £27.50

Iconic British psychedelic pop legends The Zombies have returned to celebrate their long-awaited induction into the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame. Led by founding members vocalist Colin Blunstone and keyboardist Rod Argent, The Zombies’ 21stcentury line-up also features Steve Rodford on drums, renowned session guitarist Tom Toomey and newest member, Søren Koch.

This performance is a VAT fundraiser for The Stables

Tipitina

Sunday 7 May, 11.30am £15.50

Tipitina are the real thing, a hugely talented combo performing the red-hot music of Doctor John, James Booker, Professor Longhair and Fats Domino. The band have long been the leading attraction at the Birmingham Jazz Festival and favourites at both Upton Jazz and Upton Blues Festivals.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Potato Head Jazz Band 19 Jul

Hothouse Flowers: The Let’s Do This Thing Tour

+ support from Clare Sands

Sunday 7 May, 8pm £38.50

Hothouse Flowers are a rock’n’roll band, a traditional band, a soul band... a jam band with their own brand of jam on both sides of the bread! Despite performing for more than 30 years, there is a sense of unfinished business. Every night they want to play the best gig they have ever played and take the musical risks that can maybe make that possible.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Van Morrison 13, 14, 15 Mar

Elkie Brooks

Tuesday 9 May, 8pm £42.50

Now in the fifth decade of her career, Elkie Brooks is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of her generation. With numerous hit singles, million-selling albums and awards, her annual tours are a treat for fans old and new. As she performs some of her classic hits, blues and jazz, an electric evening with Elkie is guaranteed to leave you begging for more.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Judy Collins 4 Oct

Ivo Graham: My Future, My Clutter

Wednesday 10 May, 8pm £15.50

Bumbling wordsmith Ivo Graham returns to discuss three years of heavy duty pranking/parenting/procrastinating since Dave’s 2019 nominations for Best Comedy Show and Joke of the Fringe (“I’ve got an Eton College advent calendar, where all the doors are opened by my father’s contacts”). As seen on Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo and Have I Got News For You, and fondue-set winner on Richard Osman’s House Of Games.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Marcus Brigstocke 14 Apr

Show of Hands with Michael Wood

Thursday 11 May, 8pm £38.50

West Country legends Show of Hands – Steve Knightley and Phil Beer – join the renowned historian and broadcaster Michael Wood and singer-songwriter Kirsty Merryn to take us on a chronological journey through 800 years of English radical songs. Michael will provide the historical context and the three musicians will create the musical settings to songs that are the soundtrack to the People’s History.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band 19 Apr

Peter Cox

Friday 12 May, 8pm £29.50

Vocalist and frontman of Go West, Peter Cox is back with a new album. Produced by Gary Stevenson (Go West, Rick Astley) and John Mitchell (Enter Shikari, It Bites, Frost, Arena), the sound is an unmistakable mix of Peter’s unique, distinct vocals and superb songwriting skills. The first two singles from the album, Too Far Gone and She Wants Magic, both reached number one on the Heritage Chart.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Nik Kershaw Band 21 May

Johnny Cash Roadshow: From The Ashes Tour

Saturday 13 May, 8pm £29.50

The Johnny Cash Roadshow is back with a new show! Awardwinning Clive John pays homage to Cash’s career as the Man In Black, performing alongside his iconic wife June Carter (Meghan Thomas) and a genuine top-of-the-league band featuring double bass, Fender Telecaster and acoustic guitars, drums, piano, trumpet and four-part vocal harmonies.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Roy Orbison & The Traveling Wilburys Experience 9 Jun

Black Sabbitch

Sunday 14 May, 8pm £25

For over a decade, Black Sabbitch has been selling out shows and wowing even the most difficult to please Sabbath worshippers, gaining a loyal fan base and the respect of critics, fans and musicians alike. The band have become festival favourites, consistently performing with some of the world’s biggest names.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Wishbone Ash 25 Sep

An Evening with Ron Sexsmith

Monday 15 May, 8pm £31

Ron Sexsmith is one of Canada’s most accomplished singersongwriters. He has been awarded three Juno Awards and nominated 15 times, including eight nods for Songwriter of the Year. Ron has recently completed work on a new album which is scheduled to be released this year and is in keeping with his reputation for catchy, graceful melodies, drawing on love and the trials of everyday life.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Kris Drever 6 Jun

Gretchen Peters

+ special guest, Kim Richey

Tuesday 16 May, 8pm £38.50

Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014, Gretchen Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James, The Neville Brothers, Bryan Adams and Faith Hill. Her 2022/2023 UK tour celebrates a quarter century of performing in the UK and comes with the release of a new live album, The Show: Live from the UK

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Nell Bryden 8 Jul

Tim Kliphuis Trio: In Memory of Django

Wednesday 17 May, 8pm £20

Widely regarded as the successor to Stéphane Grappelli, Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis breathes new life into existing styles with a high-energy blend of classical, gypsy jazz and folk music, with a special nod in this performance to Django Reinhardt. His improvised sound is totally fresh and yet steeped in tradition.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Antonio Forcione 28 May

Tracy Borman: How To Be A Good Monarch

Thursday 18 May, 8pm £33.50

In a show packed with the good, the bad, the great and the mad, royal historian, broadcaster and chief curator of Hampton Court and The Tower of London, Tracy Borman takes us on a gripping, entertaining and informative audiovisual tour of 1000 years of the twists and turns of the British monarchy, from William the Conqueror to Charles III.

All or Nothing Experience Concert Show

Friday 19 May, 8pm £25.50

After three sell-out tours and a successful West End run of All Or Nothing: The Mod Musical, the show’s multi-talented cast perform the All Or Nothing Experience Concert Show, celebrating the music of the iconic mod band Small Faces. After the interval, the cast perform a sensational selection of groovy and soulful 1960s hits by the era’s best-loved artists.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS The Zombies 6 May

Ultimate Bowie

Saturday 20 May, 8pm £25

In this authentic celebration and salute to David Bowie, Ed Blaney transports you across the golden years of Bowie, from Space Boy to Superstar. A performer who easily commands the eyes of the audience every moment he’s on stage, Ed blends the past and present, revealing the many sides of Bowie’s personalities.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Counterfeit Stones 25 Mar

Sara Dowling

Sunday 21 May, 11.30am £16.50

British vocalist Sara Dowling is regarded as one of Europe’s most talented jazz singers. With Palestinian and Irish heritage, her sound is a vibrant fusion of nostalgic classical harmonies and intense American post-bop rhythms of the late 1960s.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Georgia Cécile Quintet 3 May

Nik Kershaw Band

Sunday 21 May, 8pm £36

Throughout his career, Nik Kershaw has attracted praise from legends such as Eric Clapton and Miles Davis – he’s also been nominated for four Brit Awards. Elton John famously described him as being “the best songwriter of his generation”. Nik continues to write and record (both for his own projects and for film and TV), and to perform his songs, old and new, to his faithful following all over the world.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Peter Cox 12 May

Eric Bibb: Ridin’ Tour

+ support from Michael Jerome Browne

Tuesday 23 May, 8pm £35

Two-time Grammy Award nominee Eric Bibb will be ridin’ onto UK shores in May. The world-renowned blues troubadour and his band will perform the classics he is known and loved for, while introducing brand new material from his much-anticipated forthcoming album, Ridin’, due for release this spring.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS Chris Smither 26 Apr