Stables brochure Dec 2015 to March 2016 by Matthew Sanders

Issue no 59 DEC 2015 - MAR 2016

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DECEMBER 2015 - MARCH 2016

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Jim Marshall Auditorium December 6-9 January 10 - 14 February 15 - 21 Stage 2 December - March 28 - 40 Learn & Take Part 41 - 46 And not forgetting 47 Also on sale 48-49 Booking information 51 Diary 52

information key Friends and Founders are entitled to a 10% discount. Please notify the box office when making your reservation. New shows are open for public booking from Monday 16 November prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

Clare Teal

Fri 4 Dec see page 6

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

Support our Vision for 2020

Alexander Armstrong Thu 14 January

The Puppini Sisters Wed 16 Mar

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Dillie Keane Fri 18 Mar

Findlay Napier Fri 18 Mar

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Thank you to all our customers who have been supporting our optional £1 donation on all box office donations – the response has been very positive. As we approach the 50th Anniversary of The Stables in 2020, our ambitions over the next five years include the creation of a new flexible performance and education space, but we also need to ensure that the current facilities are maintained and modernised. The total cost of this programme of work is expected to be in the region of £10 million. Your support now will help us to realise our plans and provide us with a secure platform from which to present world-class concerts and educational opportunities for the next 50 years and beyond.

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Independent Venue Week 25-31 January 2016

The Stables is proud to be part of Independent Venue Week, a seven-day celebration of small music venues around the UK and a nod to the people that run them, week in, week out. These venues give artists their first experience of playing live in front of an audience and for fans,

The following Stables gigs are being presented as part of Independent Venue Week 2016:

somewhere to get up close to artists who one day may well be playing stadiums and festival main stages. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England, Independent Venue Week brings together these venues along with breaking and established artists, promoters, labels, media, bloggers and tastemakers to create a nationwide series of gigs at the end of January.

Kimmie Rhodes Wednesday 27 January, 8.45pm – Stage 2

Martyn Joseph Saturday 30 January, 8pm

Patty Griffin Monday 25 January, 8pm

John Coghlan’s Quo Thursday 28 January, 8pm

The River Chickens Saturday 30 January, 8.45pm – Stage 2

Will Robert Tuesday 26 January, 8.45pm – Stage 2

Hattie Briggs Friday 29 January, 8.45pm – Stage 2

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FAMILY FESTIVE TREAT

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

Tuesday 22 December 2015 to Saturday 2 January 2016 ‘an exceptionally witty adventure’ The Guardian ****

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Based on Jules Verne’s famous novel and combining clowning, live music, storytelling and an international ensemble, Around the World in 80 Days takes you on a high-speed, madcap, transcontinental race against the clock. One policeman, two comrades, three cab rides, four continents, five trains, six ships and just 80 days to get back home! Suitable for everyone over 6 years old. Performance lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes (including interval).

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

Around the World in 80 Bites Make the most of your visit to The Stables and enjoy a delicious bite to eat in Café in2, our in-house cafe/restaurant*. Ask at the box office or visit stables.org for more information. *advance-booking is recommended

Performance times December 2015 Tue 22

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7pm

Wed 23

3pm

7pm

Thu 24

11am

3pm

Fri 25

NO PERFORMANCES

Sat 26

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3pm

Sun 27

11am

3pm

Mon 28

1.30pm (relaxed performance*)

5pm

Tue 29

1.30pm

5pm

Wed 30

1.30pm

5pm

Thu 31

11am

3pm

FAMILY FESTIVE TREAT

Join Phileas Fogg and his faithful servant Passepartout in their audacious plan to navigate the globe in just 80 days. With only a bag full of money, a pocket watch and a wager to win, Fogg sets out on the most celebrated literary journey of all time.

January 2016 Fri 1

NO PERFORMANCES

Sat 2

11am

3pm

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

Ticket prices

Band A

Band B

Green All tickets

£16

Uniformed groups

£12

Blue Adults

£18.50

£17.50

Children

£16.50

£15.50

Family ticket

£65

£61

Over 60s and registered unemployed £17.50

£16.50

Groups 15+

£16.50

£17.50

Red Adults

£20

£19

Children

£18

£17

Family ticket

£71

£67

Groups 15+

£19

£18

Orange All tickets

£12

Groups 15+

£11

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

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DECEMBER JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers: Holly at Christmas

Daniel Sloss: Dark

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

Date: Thursday 3 December, 8pm Tickets: £14.50

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

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

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Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilbury Tribute Show 12 February

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

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

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D ane Baptiste 24 March

Festive Fiesta: Clare Teal and her All Star Big Band Date: Friday 4 December, 8pm Tickets: £35 & £32.50*

Stables favourite Clare Teal presents a special festive show which will be recorded live for broadcast on Clare’s BBC Radio 2 show on 20 December. Her band will be conducted by world class trumpeter, composer and arranger Guy Barker. As well as a sparkling programme of classic tunes and songs with a seasonal twist, expect a few surprises along the way along with some special guests. clareteal.co.uk *This is a fund-raising performance for Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd Like this? Try this:

S winging at the Cotton Club 15 May

Booking fees apply – please turn to page 51 for details.

Date: Saturday 5 December, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

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The Blues Band 10 December

Stephen K Amos: The Laughter Master

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

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

H oward Jones 3 February

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

Big Country: The Best of Tour

DECEMBER

Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders

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

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

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

Richard Herring 2 April

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

M artin Carthy & John Kirkpatrick 27 February

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DECEMBER JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Eliza Carthy, Jackie Oates, Lucy Farrell & Kate Young Date: Friday 11 December, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

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

Date: Monday 14 December, 8pm Tickets: £27.50 We Close Our Eyes was released in 1985 and reached number five in the UK charts before becoming a top 10 hit in the USA. This success was followed by three more UK top 10 hits: Call Me, Goodbye Girl and Don’t Look Down. The album Go West sold more than one and a half million copies worldwide and remained in the UK charts for 83 weeks, establishing the band as one of the greatest songwriting duos to emerge in the 1980s. Enjoy Go West live at The Stables, with Peter Cox and Richard Drummie playing their greatest hits. gowest.org.uk Like this? Try this:

J ohnny Hates Jazz 3 March

Magic: A Kind of Queen

Lindisfarne

Date: Saturday 12 December, 8pm Tickets: £21

Date: Tuesday 15 December, 8pm Tickets: £27.50 & £25*

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

Formed in 1970, Lindisfarne are widely regarded as one of the UK’s greatest folk-rock bands. The unpretentious style of the Tyneside tunesmiths and their effortless connection with audiences came as a breath of fresh air in a jaded scene. The band has enjoyed many highs and lows over the years, but in recent years a successful series of concerts at Newcastle’s City Hall, which recreate the Christmas shows of their 80s heyday, has given fresh impetus to the band. We’re delighted to welcome them back for a special one-off gig after an absence of more than 10 years from The Stables. *This is a fundraising performance for Wavendon All Music Plan

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artin Carthy & John Fitzpatrick M 27 February

Go West

Dreaming of Kate 16 January

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F otheringay 8 December

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with special guest singer Amy Kakoura

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

Date: Wednesday 16 December, 8pm Tickets: £15

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Lindisfarne 15 December

This sensational production takes you on a magical, nostalgia-packed journey around America’s West Coast of Sound featuring hit after hit from legendary artists including The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Toto, The Doobie Brothers, Journey, America, Santana plus many more. Like this? Try this:

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Richard Durrant is not only a world-class, virtuoso guitarist, he is also a creative force and his Christmas shows are amongst his most beautiful creations, full of surprises and midwinter charm. With the evocative and wintry sound of early music from Christian, pagan and folk traditions as well as many wonderfully distinctive Durrant originals, these concerts have become a much-loved part of Christmas for audiences throughout the UK. richard-durrant.com

DECEMBER

Richard Durrant: Candlelit Christmas Concert

T he Dire Straits Experience 21 February

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

Like this? Try this: 23 January *These shows are fundraising performances for Wavendon Allmusic Plan Portrait by Sven Arnstein ©

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DEC/JAN

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

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

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

See pages 4-5 for more details

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Brubecks play Brubeck

Date: Saturday 9 January, 8pm Tickets: £25

Date: Tuesday 12 January, 8pm Tickets: £22.50*

Possibly the best soul revue of its kind in Europe! Backed by a powerhouse band that includes a mighty brass section, the cast of boy and girl singers truly do justice to the phenomenon that is soul. From Reach Out I’ll Be There and Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone to Ain’t No Mountain High Enough and, of course, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, this varied show takes you on a journey celebrating the music of Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, The Temptations and The Supremes as well as many others who defined the soul era.

There was a long personal and professional connection between Dave Brubeck, Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine, and John and Cleo’s son, the virtuosic bass player Alec Dankworth was Brubeck’s regular bass player for a number of years. Darius (piano), Chris (bass and trombone) and Dan (drums) together with UK sax star Dave O’Higgins will perform their father’s famous hits, but they continue adding music from the family repertoire. Critics and audiences alike respond to the personal involvement, musical interplay and joy on stage as the group performs music created by one of American music’s all-time greats. *This is a fund-raising performance for Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd

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The Three Degrees 4 March

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C leo’s Christmas Show 18 & 19 December

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Date: Thursday 14 January, 8pm Tickets: £23*

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Cleo’s Christmas Show 18 & 19 December

Larry Miller Fundraising Night Date: Friday 15 January, 8pm Tickets: £16

This is a special fundraising concert featuring Larry Miller’s band and special guests Bernie Marsden and Del Bromham playing songs from guitarists that have influenced Larry’s playing including Rory Gallagher, Jimi Hendrix and Gary Moore. Larry recently suffered a stroke and although his condition is improving, he will be unable to play tonight. Being a professional musician, most of Larry’s income comes from live gigs. This fundraising night will help support Larry through this difficult time and we hope to see Larry back on stage in the future. Like this? Try this:

Dave Kelly & Maggie Bell 22 March

Date: Saturday 16 January, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

With a remarkable resemblance both in vocal style and appearance, the extraordinary singer and performer Maaike Breijman brings the music of Kate Bush to stages all over Europe. A fantastic live band that has worked with major international artists, combined with numerous costume changes, dance routines and stage props all help Maaike amaze her audience as she effortlessly performs songs spanning the whole of Kate’s career. dreamingofkate.com Like this? Try this:

G 2 Genesis Friends 20 & 21 May

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The much-loved presenter of BBC TV’s Pointless returns to his roots as a classically trained musician and is set to surprise and delight in his first major concert tour of his much anticipated debut album, A Year of Songs. Forty years after he became a choirboy, Alexander will be performing an eclectic mix of popular classics and favourites such as A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, On Days Like These, A Stranger in Paradise and Londonderry Air. Join Alexander as he takes to the stage with his live band for a jam-packed evening of song and laughter. *This is a fundraising performance for Wavendon All Music Plan

Dreaming of Kate JANUARY

Alexander Armstrong: A Year of Songs LIVE

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JANUARY

Think Floyd

featuring complete performances of The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here

Date: Thursday 21 January, 8pm Tickets: £23 With more than 20 years’ experience of recreating the legendary Pink Floyd sound live on stage, Think Floyd are embarking on a sensational nationwide tour. This brand new production features The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here – arguably two of the most influential albums of all time. These masterpieces will be performed from start to finish, along with a whole range of classic Pink Floyd from Syd Barrett through to The Division Bell. thinkfloyd.net Like this? Try this:

G2 Genesis 20 & 21 May

Jay Rayner: Songs of Food and Agony Date:

Saturday 23 January, 8pm

Tickets: £18*

The renowned restaurant critic, Masterchef judge and presenter of BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet has one other skill. He’s also a jazz pianist. And now he brings The Jay Rayner Quartet: Songs of Food and Agony, to the stage: an ensemble of top flight musicians performing tunes from the Great American food and drink songbook. Woven through with anecdotes from his life being paid to eat out on somebody else’s dime, he also talks about growing up with his mother, the agony aunt Claire Rayner. Featuring the singer Pat Gordon Smith, bassist Robert Rickenberg and saxophonist Dave Lewis. *This is a fundraising performance for Wavendon All Music Plan

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Date: Friday 22 January, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

C leo’s Christmas Show 18 & 19 December

Patty Griffin Date:

Monday 25 January, 8pm

Tickets: £23.50

Oysterband as you don’t know them... 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 not-entirelydiscreet stories – an insight into their history, sometimes turbulent, often funny, and featuring great songs from every era of a unique career. oysterband.co.uk Like this? Try this:

Fairport Convention 11 February

Patty Griffin is a Grammyaward winning artist who has achieved great acclaim for her songwriting as well as her powerful voice. Her first two albums, Living With Ghosts and Flaming Red, are considered seminal albums in the singer-songwriter genre, while Children Running Though won Best Album and led to her being named Best Artist at the 2007 Americana Music Awards. Her latest album Servant of Love was released in September 2015. pattygriffin.com

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Cale Tyson 10 May

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John Coghlan’s Quo

Date: Tuesday 26 & Wednesday 27 January, 8pm Tickets: £19

Date: Thursday 28 January, 8pm Tickets: £16

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David O’Doherty 13 February

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That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap. Has a new show! (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) edbyrne.com

John was the drummer with Status Quo for more than a decade. After leaving Quo in 1981, he put together new bands Diesel and Stranger, before forming John Coghlan’s Quo during the late 1990s. The current line-up consists of John on drums with Baz Barry, Mick Hughes from NWOBHM boogie band Predatür and Rick Chase completing the lineup. If you enjoy a combination of long-lost classic album tracks with a mixture of Quo’s greatest hits, all delivered with a 70s vibe, then a John Coghlan’s Quo gig is a must. johncoghlan.com

JANUARY

Ed Byrne: Outside Looking In

D r Feelgood 12 March

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! Friends membership – benefits include priority booking and ticket discounts Stables gift vouchers – treat someone to a great night of entertainment. Vouchers for concert tickets and Café in2 are available Footpath of Fame – the perfect gift for a music lover Name a Seat – a seat in the auditorium with your chosen name on it

Your support helps us to continue providing music and music-making opportunities for children and adults alike.

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Syd Lawrence Orchestra: The Swinging Big Band Date: Friday 29 January, 8pm Tickets: £23.50 & £21.50

Listen to the music of the swing era brought back to life with the youthful verve that made it the smash-hit pop music of its day. The show features the sounds of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Quincy Jones, Billy May, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many more. Let this captivating and exciting performance transport you back to those glory days of live music. syd-lawrence-orchestra.com Like this? Try this:

Cafe Society Swing 19 February

Back to Bacharach Date: Sunday 31 January, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Back to Bacharach celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach, one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th century, who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits of all time. This exciting production is performed by three of the West End’s finest singers accompanied by a 10-piece band. Songs featured in the show include Alfie, Anyone Who Had A Heart, Arthur’s Theme, Always Something There To Remind Me, Close To You, I Say A Little Prayer For You and Magic Moments. back-to-bacharach.co.uk Like this? Try this:

Martyn Joseph Date: Saturday 30 January, 8pm Tickets: £18

C lare Teal 4 December

An Evening with Howard Jones solo: the songs, the piano and the stories supported by Elise Yuill Date: Wednesday 3 February, 8pm Tickets: £21

Martyn Joseph is a performer like no other – he’s an amazing guitar player who has developed a unique percussive style, teamed with with a powerful showstopping voice. He has been called ‘The Welsh Springsteen’ but there are shades of John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews in there as well. Last autumn saw the release of Martyn’s new studio album, and he’ll be showcasing these new songs along with other familiar and much loved material. martynjoseph.net Like this? Try this:

Cooper, Boyes and Simpson 12 April

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-thescenes stories and reveals the inspiration for the songs in these special acoustic shows. howardjones.com Like this? Try this:

J ohnny Hates Jazz 3 March

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FEBRUARY

Christian Garrick & The Budapest Café Orchestra Date: Thursday 4 February, 8pm Tickets: £16

Otava Yo

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MEAL DEAL: A TAST OF EASTERN EUROPE For an additional £17 per head you can enjoy A Taste of Eastern Europe at The Stables (vegetarian options available) served in Café in2.

Please go to stables.org for menu details. Book in advance on 01908 280832 to reserve your table.

Lee Hurst

The Mods Band

Date: Friday 5 February, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Date: Saturday 6 February, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Lee Hurst is back on the road with his next stand-up show... Comedy show No. 9. It’s a show, it’s the ninth one and it’s comedy. What else do you need to know? Come along for a night of laughs with that bald bloke you thought was dead. (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) leehurst.com Like this? Try this:

Richard Herring 2 April

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Led by jazz violin superstar Christian Garrick, The Budapest Café Orchestra play traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia. Klezmer, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czadas and beautiful ballads – such as the theme to Schindler’s List and Andy Statman’s beautiful Flatbush Waltz – are all featured. Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires, a show by the BCO is good enough to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube! budapestcafeorchestra.co.uk

If you haven’t seen them before, all your favourite 1960s bands 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. So 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 Like this? Try this:

A re You Experienced? Tribute to Jimi Hendrix 19 March

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Chris Wood

The Dublin Legends

Date: Sunday 7 February, 8pm Tickets: £14

Date: Tuesday 9 February, 8pm Tickets: £27.50 & £25

Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the un-official history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. His writing has been said to share the same timeless quality as Richard Thompson at his best. Following collaborations with Martin Carthy, Andy Cutting, Jean Francois Vrod and The Imagined Village among others, Chris moved centre stage enjoying both critical and commercial success on a far wider scale. He is now amassing a new tranche of songs which will appear on his fifth album, due to be released in 2016. chriswoodmusic.co.uk Like this? Try this:

Martin Carthy & John Kirkpatrick 27 February

Sean Cannon, Eamonn Campbell, Gerry O’Connor and Paul Watchorn are all true legends of Irish folk music. Sean and Eamonn were members of The Dubliners for close to 30 years while Gerry joined them for the final part of their 50th anniversary tour. Paul toured the world as a member of Derek Warfield’s Sons Of Erin. The Dublin Legends will continue The Dubliner’s legacy, performing classic tracks including Whiskey in The Jar, Dirty Old Town, The Wild Rover, Seven Drunken Nights, The Rare Auld Times and Finnegan’s Wake. dublinlegends.com Like this? Try this:

T he Fureys 19 April

Doric String Quartet

Alex Redington (violin), Jonathan Stone (violin), Hélène Clément (viola), John Myerscough (cello) Date: Wednesday 10 February, 8pm Tickets: £19 & £14; students £6; family of four £44 & £34 HAYDN Quartet in E flat Op.76 No.6 BARTOK Quartet No. 4 in C HAYDN Quartet in D minor Op.76 No.2 Fifths The Doric String Quartet is widely regarded as the leading British string quartet of the new generation, receiving glowing responses from audiences and critics worldwide. Their programme features a fascinating and exuberant collection of music. Haydn has been credited as the ‘father’ of string quartet writing and many believe the Opus 76 quartets stand out as the pinnacle of his chamber music works. With a strong flavour of Hungarian folk music, Bartok’s 4th Quartet is a dramatic demonstration of the vivid colours and changing sounds that a string quartet can produce. 7pm: Pre-concert talk (free to ticket-holders but must be booked in advance). Find out more about Haydn and the music in tonight’s concert with cellist John Myerscough. A Celebration of Peter Cropper

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CLASSICAL SUPPER Why not make your evening complete with a tasty preconcert Classical Supper? Two courses for £16 or three

courses for £20 (vegetarian options available). Advance booking is essential – call the box office to book a table.

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

Fairport Convention

David O’Doherty: We Are All in the Gutter, But Some of Us Are Looking at David O’Doherty Date: Saturday 13 February, 8pm Tickets: £16

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Lindisfarne 15 December

Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Tribute Show Date: Friday 12 February, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

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E d Byrne 26 & 27 January

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Hailed as the originators of British folk-rock music, Fairport Convention have been one of Britain’s best-loved bands for nearly 50 years. Launched in 1967’s ‘Summer of Love’, former members include Richard Thompson and the late Sandy Denny. Today’s band members retain a passion for live performance, making Fairport one of the most entertaining bands on the concert circuit. fairportconvention.com

David O’Doherty, the Lidl Enya, the broken Bublé, is delighted to present an evening of talking and songs played on a stupid keyboard from 1986. Life is like a box of chocolates, but one where somebody else has eaten all the chocolates. And replaced them with mouse heads and dishwasher tablets. As seen and heard on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and The Unbelievable Truth for BBC Radio 4. (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) davidodoherty.com

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Date: Thursday 11 February, 8pm Tickets: £26

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Footpath of Fame – your chosen name or The late 1980s saw the birth of one of the most famous super-groups 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 Like this? Try this:

The Searchers 22 June

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The Simon & Garfunkel Story Date: Wednesday 17 February, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Date: Sunday 14 February, 8pm Tickets: £18

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The Temperance Seven: Still Crazy After All These Years!

Direct from success in London’s West End, a sold-out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back on the road. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th anniversary celebration features a full live band performing all the hits, including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed! thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com Who could have predicted that a band that hit the top of the charts in 1961 with songs that were already 40 years out of date would still be around in 2016, playing the same style of music… now more than 80 years out of date! The current band members maintain the inimitable Temperance Seven sound, the hilarious deadpan tomfoolery and the sartorial elegance of their forebears. The main difference is that they now have a vast repertoire with new items constantly being added: jazz classics from the past, original compositions and novelty numbers. thetemperanceseven.co.uk Syd Lawrence Orchestra

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MEAL DEAL: A Taste of Casablanca at Rick’s Café In2 To tie in with the screening of Casablanca in Stage 2 on the same evening we are offering a Moroccan-themed menu. The cost will be £20 per person and full menu details will be available on The Stables website. To reserve a table please call the box office.

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Cafe Society Swing Date: Friday 19 February, 8pm Tickets: £15 Cafe Society Swing tells the true story of the legendary New York nightclub which was the city’s first racially desegregated music venue. From 1938 to 1949 Cafe Society played host to legendary names including Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, Sarah Vaughan and Count Basie. The script is drawn from many sources, including testimony from Terry Trilling-Josephson, the surviving widow of club owner Barney Josephson. The eight-piece band is fronted by Vimala Rowe, one of the most talked-about vocalists on the London jazz scene, and also features vocalist and guitarist Ciyo Brown and musical director Alex Webb. Like this? Try this:

T he Cavern Beatles 27 May

S yd Lawrence Orchestra 29 January

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Date: Saturday 20 February, 8pm Tickets: £32.50 & £29.50

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Electric & Acoustic Strawbs 28 April

The Dire Straits Experience

featuring former Dire Straits members Chris White (saxophone) and Chris Witten (drums) Date: Sunday 21 February, 8pm Tickets: £32.50

It was against the backdrop of a two-decade break since Dire Straits disbanded – and an increasing demand to hear one of the most dramatic songbooks in rock history played live again – that members of the band formed The Straits for a charity show at The Royal Albert Hall in 2011. By the time The Straits ended, three and a half years later, the band had played more than 150 shows in 25 countries around the world. The journey continues in The Dire Straits Experience – come and re-live the hits including Sultan of Swing, Brother In Arms, Money For Nothing and Walk of Life. direstraitsexperience.com Like this? Try this:

Think Floyd 21 January

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Both a Fellow of the Royal College of Music and a Professor at the London College of Music, Rick Wakeman (former Yes keyboard player, Watchdog presenter and renowned Grumpy Old Man), has led a rich and varied life. In his one-man show, he recounts hilarious and unlikely anecdotes from a career which has included musical collaborations with David Bowie, Cat Stevens, Black Sabbath and Elton John, as well as worldwide tours with his own bands, punctuated by displays of dazzling virtuosity on the piano in his One Man Shows. Come along and find out why life is rarely dull for Rick or those around him! rwcc.com

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Heather Small Date: Wednesday 24 February, 8pm Tickets: £39.50

After selling several million records, winning two Brit Awards and the Mercury Music Prize and performing across the globe, Heather Small has become one of the most successful female recording artists of recent years. Since her success with M People, she has released two solo albums and also branched out into the world of television, regularly appearing on a wide variety of entertainment shows. Spend an evening in the company of a musical superstar! mpeople-heathersmall.co.uk Like this? Try this:

J ohnny Hates Jazz 3 March

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Devon Allman Band

Martin Carthy & John Kirkpatrick

Date: Thursday 25 February, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Date: Saturday 27 February, 8pm Tickets: £16

Son of the great Gregg Allman, guitarist and songwriter Devon Allman is the founder of Honeytribe and a member of the bluesrock supergroup Royal Southern Brotherhood. In 2103 he released a solo album and early the following year 2014, Devon entered a Chicago studio with a cast of seasoned blues veterans from the bands of Luther Allison, Buddy Guy, Charlie Musselwhite, and others. The end result was Ragged & Dirty, an album of originals and covers. devonallmanband.com Like this? Try this:

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Tommy Tiernan: Out of the Whirlwind Date: Friday 26 February, 8pm Tickets: £18

These two leading interpreters of English folk traditions – folk guitarist/singer Martin Carthy and squeezebox virtuoso/ singer John Kirkpatrick – are long-time collaborators in a variety of seminal musical projects: from John’s iconic 1976 Morris tunes album Plain Capers through Steeleye Span to Brass Monkey. Their enjoyment of playing together shines through in their performances – warm, natural and charismatic. Pure English folk pedigree! Like this? Try this:

O ysters3 22 January

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

Now entering his 20th year as a stand-up, Ireland’s number one comedian is also starting to take some very exciting risks. Profound, dark, and silly too, his performances mesmerise audiences in a way that is joyful, uplifting, inspirational and, most importantly, always very funny. Tommy taps into the wider consciousness and manages to express what some people feel deeply but might not have an opportunity to express, while always retaining his great charm and roguishness that allow him to say things others couldn’t get away with. (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) tommytiernan.com Like this? Try this:

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Otava Yo Date: Sunday 28 February, 8pm Tickets: £12.50, students £9.50

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

Johnny Hates Jazz Date: Thursday 3 March, 8pm Tickets: £20

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In 1987, as the era of Electronic Pop and New Romantics was reaching its culmination, Anglo-American group Johnny Hates Jazz were catapulted to success with the release of their single Shattered Dreams. Their album Turn Back The Clock entered the UK charts at number one and went double platinum. In 2010, original members Clark Datchler and Mike Nocito decided to come back together to write, record and produce a brand new Johnny Hates Jazz album for the modern era. Magnetized was completed and released in 2013. johnnyhatesjazz.com Like this? Try this:

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The Three Degrees Date: Friday 4 March, 8pm Tickets: £29.50

With more than 50 years in the industry, the Ladies have retained all three of their major qualities – their beauty, their sparkling choreography and their precise vocal harmonies. Today the group consists of Valerie Holiday, Helen Scott and Freddie Pool. Valerie and Helen are ‘senior members’, both beginning in the 1960s in Philadelphia. The Three Degrees are in The Guinness Book of World Records, as the longest running female vocal trio in history, and they show no signs of slowing down. thethreedegrees.com Like this? Try this:

Signed, Sealed, Delivered 9 January

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Date: Sunday 6 March Tickets: £17.50

Professional Grumpy Old Woman, Splash survivor, amateur soup-maker and novice knitter, Jenny Eclair is younger than Madonna but eats crisps and likes wine. Semi-bearded and suffering from outbreaks of gout and hysteria, she puts middle age under the microscope and decides whether to laugh, cry or buy a dachshund! You are most welcome to join her, just button your cardi up properly and wipe that lipstick off your teeth. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+). jennyeclair.com Like this? Try this:

T iff Stevenson 4 February – Stage 2

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Russ Ballard

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Formerly lead vocalist and guitarist with Argent, Russ Ballard has gone on to have a long and successful solo career as both musician and songwriter. Russ’s show will include a selection of classics, including God gave rock and roll to you, Hold you head up, I don’t believe in Miracles and Liar, plus songs from his new album.

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Jenny Eclair: How To Be A Middle Aged Woman

Date: Tuesday 8 March, 8pm Tickets: £21.50

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C olin Blunstone Band 17 April

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Limehouse Lizzy

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Dr Feelgood 12 March

Bill Laurance Quartet Date: Thursday 10 March, 8pm Tickets: £15 Grammy award winner and original member of the internationally acclaimed Snarky Puppy, Bill Laurance released his debut album Flint in 2014 going straight to number one in the iTunes Jazz Charts and receiving international critical acclaim. His second album Swift was released on GroundUP music in spring 2015. Joining Bill for tonight’s gig will be an all-star UK line-up: Richard Spaven (drums), Jon Harvey (bass) and Felix Higinbottom (percussion). billlaurance.com Marco Marconi Trio

Like this? Try this: 9 February – Stage 2

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. Call the box office to book a table.

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 Like this? Try this:

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Renowned for their actionpacked pyrotechnic-fuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Phil Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive and well. Expect Celtic-influenced tracks such as Whisky in the Jar and Black Rose, classic numbers including The Boys are Back in Town and Sarah, along with the razzamatazz you’ve come to expect from one of the most highly rated acts on the circuit. limehouselizzy.co.uk

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Date: Wednesday 9 March, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

T he Simon & Garfunkel Story 17 February

Dr Feelgood Date: Saturday 12 March, 8pm Tickets: £19.50 Dr Feelgood have enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including Milk and Alcohol, Roxette, Back in the Night and Down at the Doctors, which gave the group their first gold record. 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 (formerly of The Animals) is the most recent addition, joining in 1999 after the tragic death of Lee Brilleaux. drfeelgood.org Like this? Try this:

T he Mods Band 6 February

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Ceilidh Experience Concert and Dance Date: Sunday 13 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £6.50 Come along and join in the dancing as participants from the Ceilidh Experience course present their new bands created especially for tonight and perform a feast of traditional tunes for dancers and folk fans of all ages. Our guest dance caller will guide you through the steps in what promises to be a fun evening of dance and music. No previous ceilidh-dance experience needed! Suitable for adults and older children. Like this? Try this:

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The Puppini Sisters: The Highlife Tour Date: Wednesday 16 March, 8pm Tickets: £29.50 & £27.50

Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Date: Thursday 17 March, 8pm Tickets: £14

Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand new show exploring the rationality of his worldview. Irrational will see Romesh examine the issues close to his heart and explain why everybody else is wrong about them. The past two years have been incredible for Romesh with his two critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival shows, Rom Wasn’t Built In A Day and Rom Com, being nominated for the coveted Edinburgh Festival Awards for Best Show 2014 and Best Newcomer in 2013. This new show promises to be just as much of a hit! (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+). romeshranganathan.co.uk Like this? Try this:

D aliso Chapondha 10 February – Stage 2

Fascinating Aïda’s Dillie Keane Date: Friday 18 March, 8pm Tickets: £25 & £23

In the eight years since they came together, The Puppini Sisters (Marcella Puppini, Kate Mullins and Emma Smith) have received accolades from fans as disparate as Prince Charles and Cyndi Lauper, have been awarded gold and multi-platinum discs and have performed on iconic stages all over the world. Their new album, which was funded completely by a Pledge campaign, will combine their own arrangements of classics from the Thirties to the Fifties, jazzy reinventions of pop hits and self-penned original songs, and is sure to thrill fans old and new. thepuppinisisters.com Like this? Try this:

Dillie Keane 18 March

Dillie Keane takes a short break from her Fascinating Aïda gal pals to present her first solo show in 557 years. With brand new tunes, grand old favourites, gorgeous songs of love and hilarious songs of utter wickedness, Dillie will break your heart, mend it again and have it sent to the cleaners for pressing. And she’ll give you her recipe for chutney while she’s at it. For one night only. Don’t miss! Like this? Try this:

G yles Brandreth 17 July

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Date: Saturday 19 March, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

The Cavern Beatles

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Tickets: £16 Maggie Bell (Stone the Crows) and Dave Kelly (The Blues Band) renewed their partnership last year after a two year lay-off and are now touring the UK in 2016. Their on-stage chemistry is immediately apparent, and stems from their love and respect for the music they play. Although both coming originally out of blues/soul explosion of the late 1960s, their repertoire is far broader than just that. When they first got together they just wanted to sing any song that took their fancy, and so their set includes folk, rock, country, gospel as well as blues and soul. Like this? Try this:

Z oe Schwarz Blue Commotion 23 January – Stage 2

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Are You Experienced? are the world’s number one tribute to Jimi Hendrix, the only real legendary rock guitarist the world has ever seen. Could anyone measure up to him? Well, when you listen to singer and guitarist John Campbell, you quickly realise it can be done! The guitar work is noteperfect and at the same time beautifully fluent. The voice IS Hendrix, and the persona of the man himself is on the stage, personified by John Campbell who bears a striking physical resemblance to Jimi. areyou-experienced.co.uk

Dave Kelly & Maggie Bell MARCH

Are You Experienced?: Tribute to Jimi Hendrix

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Dane Baptiste

T-Rextasy

Date: Thursday 24 March, 8pm Tickets: £12

Date: Saturday 26 March, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

The past 18 months have been non-stop for the Independent’s ‘Face to Watch in 2015’, Dane Baptiste. After the success of his debut show Citizen Dane, he has completed two sold-out runs at The Soho Theatre (with additional dates added due to phenomenal demand), written and starred in his own sitcom for the BBC and performed at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Now he’s back with the first nationwide tour of his critically acclaimed smash hit show, Reasonable Doubts. (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) danebaptiste.co.uk Like this? Try this:

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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 Like this? Try this:

U ltimate Bowie 14 May

Hotclub of Cowtown Date: Thursday 31 March, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

The Jive Aces Date: Friday 25 March, 8pm Tickets: £18.50 Having become the first ever band to reach the semifinals of Britain’s Got Talent followed by a performance for Her Majesty The Queen as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, The Jive Aces have established themselves as the UK’s top jive and swing band. The yellow-suited sextet are renowned for their hot, swinging music and high-energy stage show performing songs made famous by the likes of Bobby Darin, Louis Prima and Sammy Davis Jnr as well as a selection of superb originals. jiveaces.com Like this? Try this:

Swinging at the Cotton Club 15 May

Since its beginnings in the late 1990s, Hot Club of Cowtown’s star has continued to rise as its reputation for jaw-dropping virtuosity and earth-shattering live shows has become the band’s global brand. Lauded for its “down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation” (The Times), Hot Club of Cowtown has always weaved together a combination of seemingly disparate styles together to its own magical effect, setting up camp “at that crossroads where country meets Jazz and chases the blues away” (Independent). hotclubofcowtown.com Like this? Try this:

S winging at the Cotton Club 15 May

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

•M ancini Foyer – suitable for receptions/ exhibitions

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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.

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

pg 29-40 Stage 2 is also available to hire for meetings and seminars. For further information please call the Development team on 01908 280815

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

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Sean McLoughlin: Whatever It Takes

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

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

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

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

Findlay Napier 18 March – Stage 2

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

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

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Natasha Seale Quartet

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

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

Martyn Joseph 30 January

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

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

Kimmie Rhodes 27 January – Stage 2

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

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

Patty Griffin 25 January

John Bramwell with support from Dave Fidler Date: Friday 11 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £16 I Am Kloot’s singersongwriter John Bramwell returns to the stage this autumn, armed with his first set of brand new songs since the band’s 2014 top ten album Let It All In. During 2014 the Mercury prize nominated songwriter sporadically played at venues throughout the UK. After 50 or so performances and armed with a new-found confidence in his storytelling abilities, he set about recording new songs for his debut solo single Times Arrow. With these recordings ready for release to coincide with a tour, and a bag of classic songs and great stories, John brings poetry and great guitar-playing along with a beautiful and unique voice. johnbramwell.com Like this? Try this:

Martyn Joseph 30 January

Hedna’s Vintage Nightclub Date: Saturday 12 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £18.50

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

Harry & Edna present Casablanca 14 February – Stage 2

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Jinder with support from Peter John Millsom Date: Thursday 17 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Jinder is an artist most often described as ‘the songwriter’s songwriter’. Having plied his trade in relative obscurity for 17 years and nine artfully constructed albums, his music is adored by those in the know, often drawing comparisons with fellow shadow-dwelling denizens such as Bill Fay and Townes Van Zandt. 2015’s exquisite album Traditional Dark is a deeply personal, ethereal work, walking a faintly etched line between acoustic sadcore and alternative country/folk. Support comes from critically acclaimed songsmith Peter James Millsom, whose superb forthcoming second album True And False, produced by Boo Hewerdine, is due for release in 2016. jinder.co.uk Like this? Try this:

Steve Winch 5 December – Stage 2

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

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

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Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Peter Brush; headliner is James Sherwood. Line-up may be subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) Café in2 is open until 8pm with any orders taken after 7.30pm being served in the foyer. After 8pm light snacks will be available from the bar.

Matt Woosey

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Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

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

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

Like this? Try this: 15 January

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Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion

Date: Saturday 9 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50

Date: Saturday 23 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Adam Wakeman & Damian Wilson

For the first time, Adam Wakeman (Black Sabbath) and Damian Wilson will embark on a duo acoustic tour, featuring Damian (Threshold, Headspace) on vocals and acoustic guitar and Adam on piano, vocals and acoustic guitar. They’ll be playing songs from their individual back catalogues and artists they have worked with, along with tracks from their new album. Intertwined with stories and memories from their extensive touring careers, this is a show not to be missed. adamwakeman.co.uk damian-wilson.net The River Chickens

Like this? Try this: 30 January – Stage 2

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The band’s exciting live set is based around its rootsy originals and features strong catchy riffs and exciting grooves, all providing the perfect vehicle for Zoë Schwarz’s yearning, passionate and commanding vocal style and Rob Koral’s unmistakable touch and flow on guitar. The highly accomplished rhythm section of Pete Whittaker-Hammond (organ) and Paul Robinson (drums) brings massive musical authority with the ability to push the music in unpredictable and exciting directions. Zoë has made a considerable impact in a very short space of time and is one of those new artists who have added a fresh approach and vibrancy to the thriving UK blues scene. Like this? Try this:

Laurence Jones Band 20 December – Stage 2

Will Robert Date: Tuesday 26 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door It was in January 2015 that Will Robert’s local BBC Introducing station in Cambridge picked up the track City Lights, taken from his debut EP Transitions and quickly passed it onto Fearne Cotton. A week of playlisting on Radio 1 followed with support from Huw Stephens. Last summer also saw the release of Will’s second single, the uplifting and catchy Best Laid Plans which once again gained support from Radio 1. He will be starting his very own 20 date headline tour in January next year to coincide with the release of his brand new EP through Virgin EMI in February. willrobert.com Like this? Try this:

Lucan Mills 12 March - Stage 2

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The River Chickens

Date: Wednesday 27 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Saturday 30 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Hattie Briggs Date: Friday 29 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Live music for The River Chickens is not a spectator sport, it is an immersive experience that demands your participation. Soaring harmony guitars, effortless melodies entwined into modern rock anthems and a pounding rock rhythm section – that is The River Chickens experience. The band’s first EP of original songs is now in its third re-press while the debut album awaits finishing touches, pencilled for release in late summer 2016.The River Chickens return to The Stables following last year’s show-stopping support slot with their good friends Virgil and the Accelerators. theriverchickens.wix.com Like this? Try this:

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Singer-songwriter Kimmie Rhodes is a native Texan who calls Austin home. Kimmie’s multi-platinum selling songs have been recorded by such stellar acts as Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, Joe Ely, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris. A creative and prolific artist, she has recorded and released a total of 16 solo CDs, written and produced three musical plays and a catalogue of hundreds of songs, and published a novella/ cookbook. kimmierhodes.com

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Kimmie Rhodes

Adam Wakeman & Damian Wilson 9 January – Stage 2

The East Pointers Date: Wednesday 3 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Hattie Briggs is a Gloucestershire-based singer-songwriter and a 2014 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award nominee. She released her debut album Red & Gold last April. The album includes a cover of Eva Cassidy’s version of Fields Of Gold, produced by Eva’s brother, Dan Cassidy, who also plays a violin solo on the record. She completed her first national tour supporting Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman at 25 gigs around the UK, including The Stables, in April and May 2015. hattiebriggs.co.uk Like this? Try this:

Hannah Sanders 9 March – Stage 2

The East Pointers are three young men from Canada whose talent and penchant for traditional Celtic tunes of decades past greatly belie their respective ages. Each member of the band – banjoist/vocalist/step-dancer Koady Chaisson, fiddle-player/vocalist Tim Chaisson and guitarist/vocalist Jake Charron – is an accomplished musician in his own right, and their union produces a blend of Celtic tunes, songs and step-dances moulded into something uniquely Canadian via a history that goes back generations. eastpointers.ca Like this? Try this:

The James Brothers 26 February – Stage 2

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FEBRUARY

The Changing Room

Date: Thursday 4 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10

Date: Saturday 6 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

What makes a person? Ideas, labels, sexuality or even slogan t-shirts? Products are anthropomorphised and the cult of personality reigns supreme. Are we being sold our identity? As seen on Mock the Week, Drunk History, The Apprentice: You’re Fired and People Just Do Nothing and as heard on Radio 4 Extra, 7 Day Saturday, Woman’s Hour and BBC Radio Scotland. (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) tiffstevenson.co.uk

This is rootsy, Celtic-infused, original folk. Heavily influenced by the industrial heritage of Cornwall, the Looe-based band are ambassadors for collaboration. Their songs feature rousing choruses and catchy hooks that will keep you swaying and humming all week. Accordion, guitar, bodhran, harp and banjo plus award-winning vocals deliver a winning combination and unique sound. Winners of the 2015 International Pan Celtic Song Contest, the band has released a Cornish language version of some of their original songs on an EP called Splann. thechangingroommusic.com

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Tiff Stevenson: Mad Man

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Jenny Eclair 6 March

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PerKelt 15 March – Stage 2

Marco Marconi Trio

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

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Following great reviews for their latest album Nordik, released under the renowned 33Jazz label, the Marco Marconi Trio are touring the UK. Narko features many of Marco’s own compositions, carefully arranged for Trio and brought to life by established and highly respected jazz artists Enzo Zirilli on drums and Andrea Di Biase on double bass. The interplay between the trio members and the music they create totally draws the audience in, and offers listeners the chance to hear some of the finest jazz around on the scene today. www.marcomarconi.com Like this? Try this:

Bill Laurance Quartet 10 March

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Daliso Chaponda: Love Sucks

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Date: Sunday 14 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 until 31 December; £12.50 thereafter

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The fairytales lied to you. There is no happy ever after. Divorce is inevitable. Holding hands spreads germs. Daliso Chaponda, the deranged comedian behind Don’t Let Them Deport Me and Laughrica, presents a celebration of loneliness, bitterness, heartbreak, bad kissing and overpriced chocolate. In the course of the past year, two of his ex-girlfriends got married. Their big white dresses taunted him from Facebook and he was forced to consider age-old questions like ‘Will I die alone?’ and ‘Should I consider ordering a mail order bride?’ (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) daliso.com

Harry and Edna present Casablanca

FEBRUARY

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

Dane Baptiste 24 March

Fred’s House Date: Saturday 13 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Fred’s House are an award-winning band based in Cambridge, mixing elements of folk, country, classic rock and West Coast. The five-piece have racked up 400 gigs in the past five years and are rapidly gaining a following for their outstanding live shows across the UK. They released their much- anticipated debut album Bonnie & Clyde in 2014 to critical acclaim. Their songs feature the vocals of songwriting duo Griff Jameson and Vikki Gavin, whose voices blend to create a beautiful and powerful sound, along with Gafyn Jameson on bass, Alister Bunclark on keys and ‘The Happiest Drummer’ Paul Richards completing the line-up. This tour marks the release of their second studio album. fredshousemusic.co.uk

Make this Valentines weekend extra special by enjoying a screening of Casablanca, one of the greatest love stories ever told. Made even more special with the film being shown on the big screen in our own (Ricks) Cafe. Immerse yourself into the atmosphere by wearing your best Casablanca outfits – fez’s welcome! Hedna’s Vintage Nightclub

Like this? Try this: 12 December – Stage 2

MEAL DEAL: A Taste of Casablanca at Rick’s Café In2 To tie in with the screening of Casablanca we are offering a Moroccan-themed menu. The cost will be £20 per person and full menu details will be available on The Stables website. To reserve a table please call the box office.

Beth Porter & The Availables

Like this? Try this: 3 March – Stage 2

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Screaming Blue Murder Comedy club Date: Wednesday 17 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star George Rigden; headliner is Michael Fabbri. Line-up may be subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) Café in2 is open until 8pm with any orders taken after 7.30pm being served in the foyer. After 8pm light snacks will be available from the bar. Daliso

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Keston Cobblers’ Club Date: Wednesday 24 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50

Based on folklore but full of modern kick, Keston Cobblers’ Club’s music is catchy, contemporary pop-folk. Over the past few years, the band have been steadily building a name for themselves and winning over an army of loyal fans. Their most recent album, Wildfire, builds on the band’s bedrock of urgent anthems, thumped drums, sweet strums and tuba – combining these elements with 90s synth hooks, huge orchestral waves and choral arrangements which the band describe as ‘a blanket of voices’. kestoncobblers.club The Changing Room

Daniel Pearson

Like this? Try this: 6 February – Stage 2

Date: Friday 19 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

The James Brothers Date: Friday 26 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

The past few years have seen indie troubadour Daniel Pearson quietly build a reputation as one of the best new singer-songwriters around. Blending elements of indie rock, country and soul, his immediately accessible songs deliver the emotional connection and honesty that only instinctively great songwriting can provide. His third album Alone, Together was released in August and showcases a confident artist building an impressive catalogue of work. A compelling live performer, Pearson has toured the UK the US and performed at major festivals across England. danielpearson.net Like this? Try this:

John Bramwell 11 December – Stage 2

The James Brothers come from Australia and New Zealand, lands in which the traditional songs and tunes of the British Isles have evolved their own unique characteristics, like musical marsupials. And it’s these songs and tunes, along with several of their own making, that The James Brothers have brought together to play on their album launch tour. James Fagan is best known as one half of Nancy Kerr and James Fagan (musically and maritally), but has also been spotted playing guitar and bouzouki in The Cara Dillon Band. Jamie McClennan is a Kiwi who found himself in a duo with Scotland’s BBC-award-winning Emily Smith (whom he also married) and has also been sighted on fiddle, whistle and guitar next to the likes of The Waifs, Beth Nielson Chapman, Brian Finnegan and John McCusker. thejamesbrothers.co.uk The East Pointers

Like this? Try this: 3 February – Stage 2

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Beth Porter & The Availables

Fred’s House 13 February – Stage 2

Chris Martin: This Show Has A Soundtrack Date: Friday 4 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Movies always have a soundtrack… so why can’t a stand-up show? Join “one of the UK’s best observationalists” (The Guardian) for a brand new stand-up show accompanied by its own original soundtrack. Chris has been a favourite at comedy festivals in the UK and worldwide since his sell-out 2011 fringe debut. 2014 saw him take to the road with his first nationwide tour, while last year took him to the highly respected Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide comedy festivals. (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) chrismartincomedy.co.uk Daliso Chapondha

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An award-winning classical musician in her own right, Beth embraced the folk scene and was taken in by their fraternity, touring and sessioning with the likes of Eliza Carthy, Jim Moray, Jackie Oates and Bellowhead. Beth sings her endearing songs with a pure yet fragile voice accompanying herself on either cello or ukulele, and it is this signature sound that forms the core of her debut album Open Doors. The Availables, on strings, piano, drums and bass, expand the arrangements from the ethereal to the cinematic, epic and playful, delivering an album of undeniable richness. bethporterandtheavailables.co.uk

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

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Andy Panayi Trio: Tenor Madness Date: Tuesday 8 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Tenor Madness is Andy Panayi’s tribute to the great Sonny Rollins, the last man standing of the great innovators of the 1950s and a survivor in a world where so many huge talents were wasted and lost. With Andy on sax and featuring Percy Pursglove (bass) and Andrew Bain (drums), the Trio performs a range of song and jazz standards. Alongside the music is a narrative which seeks to explain this incredible jazz phenomenon. andypanayi.co.uk Try this: Marco Marconi Trio

Like this? Try this: 9 February – Stage 2

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MARCH

PerKelt

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

Date: Tuesday 15 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Hannah Sanders is fast building a reputation as one of the most exciting English folk singers around. Her debut album Charms Against Sorrow was released in February 2015 to critical acclaim, with Mike Harding hailing it “absolutely fantastic... every track is a pearl!” Rapidly becoming known for her captivating, intimate live performances, Hannah is touring the UK and the US, both solo and accompanied by Ben Savage throughout 2015/16. hannahsandersfolk.com

PerKelt have performed their unique, Celtic Medieval speed folk since 2008. All the band’s members are highlyqualified, accomplished and award-winning musicians, performing on recorder, harp, guitar, percussion, and vocals. They perform passionate and energetic, strong, melodic Celtic sounds, through original composition with content drawn from Medieval and traditional sources. PerKelt have released three highly acclaimed albums, won Best Live Act in the UK at the 2014 Exposure Music Awards and were placed First Runner Up at the 2015 Bath Folk Festival New Shoots Competition. perkelt.com

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Hannah Sanders

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Hattie Briggs 29 January – Stage 2

Lucan Mills

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

The Changing Room 6 February – Stage 2

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Date: Wednesday 16 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

After wowing festival goers last summer, rap artist Lucan Mills is coming home for a unique performance at The Stables. Originally from Winchester, Lucan is a fresh, young talent delivering real lyrics and well-constructed verses drawing inspiration from real life experiences. He won the UK Channel U competition, defeating a bunch of talented and prospective acts in the UK, and has performed with various artists including Chipmunk, G-Unit, Ironik, Kano, N Dubz, Tinie Tempah and has freestyled on-stage with Ed Sheeran. lucanmills.com Like this? Try this:

Will Robert 26 January – Stage 2

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Jamali Maddix; headliner is Sally-Jessica Fostekew. Line-up may be subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) Café in2 is open until 8pm with any orders taken after 7.30pm being served in the foyer. After 8pm light snacks will be available from the bar. Like this? Try this:

Daliso Chapondha 10 February – Stage 2

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Findlay Napier is one of the most highly regarded performers and creative forces on the Scottish music scene. He made his name touring and recording with multi-awardwinning traditional Scottish folk band Back of the Moon. Findlay is also well known as the host of Celtic Connections’ Late Night Sessions and for his Hazy Recollections concert series which showcases the very best in new roots music. His album, VIP: Very Interesting Persons, features 10 songs about real-life characters that have led very interesting lives and is one of The Telegraph’s top 10 folk albums of 2016. findlaynapier.com

Singer-songwriter Marry Waterson belongs to the one of the best-known folk dynasties in Britain. The singer and experimental songwriter Lal Waterson is her mother and her cousin is Eliza Carthy. Two Wolves is Marry’s new album, made in collaboration with David A. Jaycock. Their material is intriguing and highly personal, with impressively strong melodies as they explore their place in the world with a suite of melancholy, poetic songs. marrywaterson.com

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Gary Stewart 3 December – Stage 2

Joanna Eden: Joni & Me Date: Saturday 19 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50

Singer-songwriter and mentor to Sam Smith, Joanna Eden celebrates the music of her hero Joni Mitchell. With heartfelt reflections on the life of a songwriting pioneer and how she has inspired her own songs, Joanna is joined by acclaimed pianist Chris Ingham and rising star of bass and guitar Lewis Andrews. Joni is perhaps the most beloved songwriter of all musicians, so expect to see players in their element! joannaeden.com Like this? Try this:

Ruth Trimble 7 December – Stage 2

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Date: Tuesday 22 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Marry Waterson & David A. Jaycock

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

MARCH

Findlay Napier

Hannah Sanders 9 March – Stage 2

Greg Russell & Kieran Algar Date: Thursday 24 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Two-time BBC Folk award winners Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar met in 2011. The duo were signed to Fellside Records and in July 2012 released their debut album, The Queen’s Lover. Numerous tours followed as the duo developed and honed their stage craft, becoming one of the most sought after young acts on the English folk scene. In January 2013, the pair picked up the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk award. Their third album is due for release in March 2016. russellalgar.co.uk Like this? Try this:

Beth Porter & The Availables 3 March – Stage 2

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MARCH

Hunter & The Bear Date: Friday 25 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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• Become a Friend of The Stables – benefits include priority booking and ticket discounts. • Name A Seat – your chosen name on a seat in the auditorium. • Leave a gift in your will to help nurture the next generation of musicians.

Hunter & The Bear’s love of classic rock bands like Lynyrd Skynryd and The Band shines through in both their song-writing and live performance – a powerful blend of folk, rock and country, with strong vocal harmonies and soaring guitar lines. hunterandthebear.co.uk Like this? Try this:

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

Live Jazz Matters From time to time Jazz Matters goes live in Stage 2, with music from invited artists. December 6: The James Pearson Trio – The History of the Piano January 10: Daryl Sherman February 14: TBC March 13: Marlene VerPlank with John Pearce, Paul Morgan, Bobby Worth Tickets: £12

Jazz Matters

December 13: Jazz on Film with Brian Peerless January 24: TBC February 28: Mark Nightingale in conversation March 20: Digby Fairweather in conversation Tickets: £8

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Conga Drumming for Improvers Course

Date: Saturday 9 January, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £32

Date: Sundays 10 January, 21 February, 13 March, 11am-2pm Course fee: £65

Adult/15+ Workshop

Have you ever thought about taking up the harmonica? Tutor Joff Watkins returns to The Stables for another session of this popular one-day workshop. Covering the basics of tuneplaying, chord-playing and blues improvisation, it is suitable for all. No prior experience is necessary but you will need to bring a 10-hole harmonica in C. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime. Harmonica Beginners Part 2

Like this? Try this: 27 February

Saxophone from Scratch Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 9 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? Led by saxophone player and teacher Ian Hill, this workshop takes you on a on a gradual step-bystep approach to making your first sounds, breathing tips, exercises, learning fingerings and scale patterns and playing simple melodies from those scales, first individually and then as part of the group. You’ll be in a small group of beginners and in a friendly and supportive learning environment. All instruments are provided. Ian studied music at the Birmingham Conservatoire and Guildhall School of Music and has more than 15 years’ experience teaching and facilitating individuals and groups of young and adult learners. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime. Refresher Sax from Scratch

Like this? Try this: 5 March

Adult/Age15+ Course

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

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Harmonica Workshop – Beginners Part 1

Conga Drumming Beginners

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Cajon Beginners Workshop Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Sunday 10 January, 2.30-5.30pm Workshop fee: £22 The Cajon (wooden box) is the smallest drum kit in the world and the perfect powerful accompaniment instrument to any kind of band, be it blues, hip hop, boogie, rock, pop, folk or latin – providing a full snare and rich bass sound. Cajones come in various shapes, sizes and styles and during this one-day workshop you’ll get hands-on experience to fully discover the range of possibilities this versatile instrument can provide. Covering tones, exercises and rhythms, this workshop is suitable for kit drummers and hand drummers alike. Please bring a cajon (with snare) if you have one, or contact education@stables. org if you need to borrow one (limited numbers available). Ravin ‘Raz’ Jayasuriya is a professional percussionist and award-winning tutor with more than 20 years’ experience specialising in Cuban and Brazilian music. Tea/coffee provided. Refresher Sax from Scratch

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Basic Principles of Music Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 16 January, 10am- 4pm Workshop fee: £32 Whether you are a beginner looking for a way into understanding music, or an intermediate or experienced musician looking for a refresher or to fill gaps in your knowledge, this information-packed day aims to help you de-mystify music theory. Starting with the most basic terminology and theory, the workshop covers the nature of sound, how music started, what the key of a song is and how to find it and what some of the more complicated ideas mean. The day will be particularly helpful to those taking their first steps in learning to play, whatever the instrument. Please note this day is more of a tutorial than a hands-on workshop, and includes supporting notes. Course leader Pete Normanton is a highly experienced musician and guitar teacher, specialising in making music accessible to the non-musician. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime. Like this? Try this:

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

Date: Saturday 23 January, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £34

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

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B lues Guitar Beginners Part 2 19 March

Ceilidh Experience Adult/15+ Course

Dates: Sundays 24 & 31 January, 7 & 28 February, 6 March 2016 10am-12.30pm; 13 March afternoon rehearsal (4pm) and evening performance (7.30pm) Course fee: £ 87.50 (£67.50 students) for all six sessions The Ceilidh Experience is a chance for anyone interested in traditional and folk music to play in a band and play at a ceilidh. You’ll learn tunes and come together as small ceilidh bands, getting ready to perform at a final event for dancers and folk fans of all ages. You’ll be supported by experienced professional tutors and ceilidh band performers, and have the opportunity to practice with a ‘caller’ and perform on stage, acoustically and with amplification. While the course is suitable for any instrument, acoustic instruments are especially welcome. You should already be able to play tunes from memory, ideally at dance speed and be prepared to do some tune practice between sessions. For more information please contact education@stables.org

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Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 30 January, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £38 Are you an aspiring sound engineer or a musician who wants to understand how to use PA and get a better sound at your gigs? This workshop offers a basic introduction to the world of live sound engineering and will cover types of microphone and placement, basic parts of a PA, how to use a mixing desk and how to use basic EQ. It is suitable for complete beginners and for anyone who has gaps in their understanding of live sound. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime. Introduction to Music Recording

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

Date: Sat 30 January, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £46

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

Like this? Try this: Production Part 2 12 March

Ukulele Workshop – Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 6 February OR Saturday 20 February, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £34 Come and take part in the ukulele revival! This fun and accessible instrument is making a comeback for serious musicians as well as in education. Learn the basics of playing, ukulele techniques and how to accompany songs. No prior experience is necessary 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.

LEARN AND TAKE PART

Introduction to Live Sound Engineering

Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime. Like this? Try this:

M andolin Beginners 13 February

Mandolin Beginners Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 13 February, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £36 The mandolin is a popular instrument used in a range of styles including country, bluegrass, traditional folk and Irish music. It is great as a melody or rhythm instrument and this workshop will introduce both styles of playing. It will look at basic technique, simple tunes, chord shapes and progressions, and playing as a group and is suitable for those who have some basic experience of stringed instruments (such as guitar, ukulele, banjo, bouzouki, violin) and who can play basic open chords and a few scales or tunes. An ability to read tablature is useful but not essential. Instruments will be provided, but If you have a mandolin please bring it along. Tutor Paul Roberts is an experienced guitar and mandolin teacher and performer, who has played in a range of rock and folk bands, in folk clubs, festivals and for ceilidhs. Like this? Try this:

U kulele Beginners Part 1 6 or 20 February

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

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Conga Drumming Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Sunday 21 February, 2.30-5.30pm Workshop fee: £22 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 co-ordination. You will also learn some Brazilian and Cuban rhythms, with parts for one, two and three drums, as well as how the individual lines fit together with bell patterns and the clave rhythm. Notes will also be provided. Ravin ‘Raz’ Jayasuriya is a professional percussionist and award-winning tutor with more than 20 years’ experience specialising in Cuban and Brazilian music. Like this? Try this:

Conga Drumming for Improvers 10 Jan, 21 Feb, 13 Mar

Melodeon Beginners Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Sunday 21 February, 10am- 3pm Workshop fee: £36 Expert melodeon player Simon Care is back with another chance to try the small but mighty squeezebox, with instruments provided so beginners can have their first go. Drawing on traditional English dance tunes, the workshop will introduce basic technique, how to play with rhythm and feel and how to play with other musicians. The days is for anyone with an interest in English folk music and dance or who just wants to try a squeezebox for the first time. You do not need to be able to read music notation and no previous squeezebox or folk music experience is required, but a basic knowledge of music (e.g. scales, chords, time signatures) will help. Notes will be provided. Tea/coffee provided. Please bring a packed lunch. Like this? Try this:

Harmonica Workshop – Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 27 February, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £32

Joff Watkins returns for one of our popular one-day 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. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime. H armonica Beginners Part 1

Like this? Try this: 9 Jan

Refresher Sax from Scratch Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 5 March, 9.30am-12.30pm 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. Tutor Ian Hill studied music at the Birmingham Conservatoire and Guildhall School of Music and has more than 15 years’ experience teaching and facilitating individuals and groups of young and adult learners. Tea/ coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime. S axophone from Scratch

Like this? Try this: 9 or 23 Jan

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

More Principles of Music

Date: Thursday 10 March, 8.45pm Workshop fee: £5 to non-players & £2 to players

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 12 March, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £32

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 courses. Well, now is the time to use those talents and get the Over 2U experience, The Stables’ very own open mic’ night. If you have sat at home thinking “I can do that”, or felt disappointed when all your hard work at the workshop you attended ends up being used to entertain your cat, then this is the night for you! Over 2U provides a safe environment for a line-up of people with similar talents and experience, supporting each other through what might be their first stage appearance. You will not have a better opportunity to take that first step!

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

If you are interested in performing please contact education@stables.org before booking Like this? Try this:

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

B asic Principles of Music

Like this? Try this: 16 January

Blues Guitar Workshop – Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 12 March, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £46

Date: Saturday 19 March, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £34

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

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. Joff is an accomplished blues player who combines a performing and teaching career in both harmonica and guitar, including leading the highly popular blues harmonica workshops at The Stables. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.

Tea/coffee provided. Please bring a packed lunch. Like this? Try this:

Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 1 30 January

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Over 2U

T ry this: Blues Guitar Beginners

Like this? Try this: Part 1

23 January

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

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From Singer To Artist with Joanna Eden Adult/16+ Course Dates: Saturday 19 March, 2-4pm Course fee: £ 22

A very special opportunity for emerging and developing singer-songwriters. As well as being a successful performer, songwriter and teacher, Joanna Eden mentored the young Sam Smith for nine years and learned much about the emergence of an artist in that time. In this session Joanna will explore what it means to be an artist, what does it mean to live a life of joyful music making and can an artist’s struggle to emerge and be appreciated by music lovers and by the music industry sometimes mean a loss of creative identity. For Joanna music is much more than a career; it’s a way of life, and she hopes to encourage singers to face their fears and see themselves not just as singers but as true artists! Joanna believes we all need mentors and we can all become mentors, and when we find and make friends with our true inner-artist we become a bigger, fuller and better person. All these philosophies will be explored in a mix of presentation, talk, discussion, vocal warm ups and – of course – in song! Participants should have some solo performance experience, some songwriting experience and be familiar with harmonising. Some preparation material will be sent out prior to the workshop. Please note this is not a songwriting workshop or singing technique workshop as such, and is not suitable for absolute beginners, but is an opportunity for those who have already begun to explore their own performing and songwriting identity. For more information please contact education@stables.org Joanna Eden: Joni & Me

Like this? Try this: 19 March – Stage 2

Bodhran Beginners workshop Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Sunday 20 March, 1-4pm Workshop fee: £22 The bodhran (pronounced bow-ran), or Irish frame drum, has grown from its use in traditional Irish music to become a popular instrument used across many forms of Celtic, folk and contemporary roots music. This beginner’s level workshop introduces aspiring players to the bodhran and will include all basic drum techniques, traditional and contemporary rhythms and drum care advice. Instruments will be provided. Aimée Leanoard has been a teacher and performer for more than 20 years. She has performed and recorded with the group Anam, appeared at many festivals around the world, and teaches all levels from beginner to advanced. She is also a singing teacher, choir leader, musical director and comes from a family of bodhran makers. Like this? Try this:

Cajon Beginners workshop 10 January

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And not forgetting... Tickets are still available for the following shows in November: NOVEMBER Mon 2 Elio Pace Tue 3 The Misfitz Sat 5 Foster & Allen Nicholas Meier & Peter Oxley Wed 4 An Evening with James Rhodes Fri 6 Sir Scallywagg and the Battle of Stinky Bottom Nell Bryden Sat 7 Beck Goldsmith Sun 8 Glyndebourne Touring Opera: screening of Billy Budd The Phantom of the Opera Mon 9 Lau Tue 10 Peter White Wed 11 Jeremy Hardy Balsamo Deighton Thu 12 Moulettes and Nizlopi Fri 13-Sat 14 Dinosaur Zoo Fri 13 Nine Below Zero Admiral Fallow Sat 14 Nearly Dan Rant Sun 15 Jazz Matters: Ian Shaw Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends Wed 18-Thu 19 Talon Wed 18 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Fri 20 Ricky Ross Martin Stephenson Sat 21 Sandi Thom Jim Boyes & Belinda O’Hooley Sun 22 Live Jazz Matters: Phil DeGreg Trio It’s a Wonderful Life Mon 23 Sondorgo Tue 24 Steeleye Span Wed 25 Chris Ramsey Babajack Thu 26 Eska Fri 27 Classic Clapton Ben Maggs Sun 29 The Barron Knights Mon 30 A Christmas Carol

Sandi Thom Sat 21

Eska Thu 26

The Barron Knights Sun 29

A Christmas Carol Mon 30

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

Also On Sale Now Colin Blunstone 17 April

The Fureys 19 April

Ruby Turner 24 April

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM ALL SHOWS START AT 8PM, EXCEPT WHERE STATED APRIL 2016 Fri 1 Gerry Cross The Mersey: An Evening with Gerry & the Pacemakers £24 Sat 2 Richard Herring £15

Sun 17 Colin Blunstone Band £20 Tue 19 The Fureys £20

Sun 3 Sax Appeal £16.50

Thu 21 The Rubettes featuring Alan Williams £20

Wed 6 Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham £17.50

Sat 23 The Bon Jovi Experience £21

Thu 7 Liza Pulman Sings Hollywood £20

Sun 24 Ruby Turner £22.50

Sat 9 Counterfeit Stones £24 Sun 10 Back to Basie £19.50 Tue 12 Coope, Boyes & Simpson £15 Wed 13 Perota Chinga £12.50, students £9.50 Thu 14 Mark Steel £15 Fri 15 Feast of Fiddles £19

Sat 16 Woburn Sands Band 7.30pm £12, under 16 £10

Tue 26 Bridget Christie £16 Thu 28 Electric & Acoustic Strawbs £18.50

MAY

Sat 14 Ultimate Bowie £21Sun 15 Swinging at the Cotton Club £22 & £20 Tue 17 Heather Peace £22.50 Wed 18 Phronesis £15 Thu 19 Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman £14.50 Fri 20 G2 Genesis Sat 21 £21.50 (£19.50 if both performances booked in same transaction) Fri 27 The Cavern Beatles £18.50 Sat 28 Pete Brown & the New Grasscutters £16.50

Fri 6 An Audience with Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe with live music JUNE from Luke Upton Sat 4 The Manfreds £28 £24 Tue 10 Cale Tyson Thu 9 Russell Kane: Right Man, £15 Wrong Age £16 Fri 13 9Bach £15 Fri 10 The Blockheads £21.50

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New shows are open for public booking from Monday 16 November prior to which Stables Friends have priority. *fundraising performance for Wavendon Allmusic Plan

John Cooper Clark 16 June

Gyles Brandreth 17 July

STAGE 2 Sat 11 Supersonic 70s Show £18.50 Thu 16 John Cooper Clarke £22.50 Sat 18 John Verity £15 Tue 21 Blazin Fiddles £17.50 Wed 22 The Searchers £24 Sat 25 The Northern Soul Tour £22.50

JULY Sat 16 80s Mania £23 & £21.50 Sun 17 Gyles Brandreth £19 Fri 22 Deborah Bonham £12.50

Mark Watson 17 July – IF: MK International Festival

ALL SHOWS START AT 8.45PM, EXCEPT WHERE STATED

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Sat 2 The Galleons £10 (adv) / £12 (door)

Sun17 Mark Watson: I’m Not Here The Stables Spiegeltent, Willen Lake £17

Fri 15 Dave Nachmanoff £12 (adv) / £15 (door) Sat 16 Hat Fitz & Cara £10 (adv) / £12 (door) Tue 19 Benjamin Folke Thomas £10 (adv) / £12 (door)

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Wed 20 Screaming Blue Murder £10 (adv) / £12 (door) Sat 23 Casa Magarita’s House of Love £10 (adv) / £12 (door)

MAY Sun 8 Jane Bower presents 2.30pm Daddy’s Diaries £10 (adv) / £12 (door) Sat14 Kieran Goss £15 Wed18 Screaming Blue Murder £10 (adv) / £12 (door)

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 Your support helps us to continue providing music and music-making opportunities for children and adults alike. For more information contact the Box Office on 01908 280815 or email development@stables.org

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Milton Keynes

The Venue, Walton High Saturday 14 November 2015 at 7.30pm

City Orchestra

Conductor – Damian Iorio Soloist – Giulio Biddau The Venue, Walton High Friday 8 January 2016 at 7.30pm Conductor – Damian Iorio Soloist – Tamsin Waley Cohen

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The Venue, Walton High Friday 4 March 2016 at 7.30pm Conductor – Damian Iorio

Milton Keynes City Orchestra Milton Keynes College, Chaffron Way Campus, West Leadenhall, Milton Keynes MK6 5LP Telephone: 01908 684116 • info@mkco.org • www.mkco.org

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I have many years experience in the piano trade having worked for and been trained by both Steinway & Sons and Yamaha. I started my apprenticeship in 1997 after leaving school and I have been fortunate enough to be able to earn a living as a piano tuner/technician ever since.

SERVICES Tuning

I work with everyone from beginners to professional pianists and everywhere from homes to concert halls with the aim of helping you to get the most out of your instrument. I provide everything from piano tuning and repairs to more in depth technical work such as voicing, regulation, maintenance and servicing.

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Booking fees apply – please turn to page 51 for details.

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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.

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diary - at a glance

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Public booking

Thu 14 Fri 15 Sat 16 Thu 21 Fri 22 Sat 23 Sat 23

Alexander Armstrong* Larry Miller Fundraising Night Dreaming of Kate Think Floyd Oysters3 Jay Rayner* Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion

Sun 24 Jazz Matters Mon 25 Patty Griffin Tue 26 Ed Byrne Tue 26 Will Robert Wed 27 Ed Byrne Wed 27 Kimmie Rhodes Thu 28 John Coghlan’s Quo Fri 29 Syd Lawrence Orchestra Fri 29 Hattie Briggs Sat 30 Martyn Joseph Sat 30 The River Chickens Sun 31 Back to Bacharach FEBRUARY Wed 3 Howard Jones Wed 3 The East Pointers Thu 4 Christian Garrick & the Budapest Café Orchestra Thu 4

Tiff Stevenson

Fri 5 Sat 6 Sat 6

Lee Hurst The Mods Band The Changing Room

Sun 7 Tue 9 Tue 9

Chris Wood The Dublin Legends Marco Marconi Trio

Wed 10 Doric String Quartet Wed 10 Daliso Chaponda Thu 11 Fairport Convention Fri 12 Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Tribute Show Sat 13 David O’Doherty Sat 13 Fred’s House Sun 14 Live Jazz Matters Sun 14 The Temperance Seven Sun 14 Harry & Edna present Casablanca Wed 17 The Simon & Garfunkel Story Wed 17 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Fri 19 Cafe Society Swing Fri 19 Daniel Pearson

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Sat 20 Yet Another Evening with Rick Wakeman Sun 21 The Dire Straits Experience Wed 24 Heather Small Wed 24 Keston Cobblers’ Club Thu 25 Devon Allman Band Fri 26 Tommy Tiernan Fri 26 The James Brothers Sat 27 Martin Carthy & John Kirkpatrick Sun 28 Jazz Matters: Mark Nightingale Sun 28 Otava Yo MARCH Thu 3 Johnny Hates Jazz Thu 3 Beth Porter & the Availables Fri 4 The Three Degrees Fri 4 Chris Martin Sun 6 Jenny Eclair Tue 8 Russ Ballard Tue 8 Andy Panayi Trio Wed 9 Limehouse Lizzy Wed 9 Hannah Sanders Thu 10 Bill Laurance Quartet Fri 11 Nights on Broadway Sat 12 Dr Feelgood Sat 12 Lucan Mills Sun 13 Live Jazz Matters: Marlene VerPlank Sun 13 Ceilidh Experience Concert & Dance Tue 15 PerKelt Wed 16 The Puppini Sisters Wed 16 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Thu 17 Romesh Ranganathan Fri 18 Dillie Keane Fri 18 Findlay Napier Sat 19 Are You Experienced? Sat 19 Joanna Eden Sun 20 Jazz Matters: Digby Fairweather Tue 22 Dave Kelly & Maggie Bell Tue 22 Marry Waterson & David A.Jaycock Thu 24 Dane Baptiste Thu 24 Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar Fri 25 The Jive Aces Fri 25 Hunter & The Bear Sat 26 T-Rextasy Thu 31 Hotclub of Cowtown

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DECEMBER Tue 1 Buddy Holly & the Cricketers Tue 1 Natasha Seale Quartet Wed 2 A Celebration of Peter Cropper Thu 3 Daniel Sloss Thu 3 Gary Stewart Fri 4 Festive Fiesta: Clare Teal & her All Star Big Band Fri 4 Sean McLoughlin Sat 5 Andy Fairweather Low Sat 5 Steve Winch Sun 6 Live Jazz Matters: The James Pearson Trio Sun 6 Stephen K Amos Mon 7 Big Country Mon 7 Ruth Trimble Tue 8 Fotheringay Wed 9 Rob Beckett – SOLD OUT Wed 9 Dexeter & Laura Oakes Thu 10 The Blues Band – SOLD OUT Fri 11 Eliza Carthy, Jackie Oates, Lucy Farrell & Kate Young Fri 11 John Bramwell Sat 12 Magic: A Kind of Queen Sat 12 Hedna’s Vintage Nightclub Sun 13 Jazz Matters: Jazz on Film Sun 13 Go West - SOLD OUT Mon 14 Go West Tue 15 Lindisfarne Wed 16 Richard Durrant Wed 16 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Thu 17 Westrock Thu 17 Jinder Fri 18 Cleo’s Christmas Show * -Sat 19 Fri 18 Matt Woosey Sun 20 Josh Widdicombe – SOLD OUT Sun 20 Laurence Jones Band Tue 22 Around the World -Thu 31 in 80 Days JANUARY Sat 2 Around the World in 80 Days Sat 9 Signed, Sealed, Delivered Sat 9 Adam Wakeman & Damian Wilson Sun 10 Live Jazz Matters: Daryl Sherman Tue 12 Brubecks play Brubeck*

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