St George's Bristol - Folk Jazz World Gigs - Sept-Dec 2012 by Lucie Spaight

FOLK JAZZ WORLD GIGS

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“ BEST GIGS IN THE WEST.” ROBERT BROMAN, AUDIENCE MEMBER

WORLD CLASS MUSIC AT THE HEART OF THE CITY

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ReD BARAAT

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After storming performances in the USA and Canada, the seriously hot New Yorkbased dhol ‘n’ brass nine-piece marching band Red Baraat hits the UK with its incredibly powerful ‘dare you to sit still’ live show. Weaving a fun, infectious blend of Punjabi bhangra rhythms and rowdy New Orleans brass-band energy, and performing traditional songs, Indian pop and Bollywood tunes, this is music with chops, a swaggering party that will have you wearing out your dancing shoes. ‘music to shake any and all body parts to.’ ALL ABout JAZZ

redbaraat.com

£18; £15; £12

St George’s Bristol would like to thank all of our supporters: The Friends of St George’s Bristol John Ellerman Foundation

Paragon Concert Society

The Radcliffe Trust

Garfield Weston Foundation The Rayne Foundation

Promoted by Asian Arts Agency in collaboration with St George’s Bristol. Red Baraat UK tour developed and produced by Asian Arts Agency.

Thu 13 Sep 8pm JAZZ

THe neCkS Celebrating 25 years together, Australia’s incomparable masters of long-form improv return to the UK following rave reviews for their latest album, ‘Mindset’, and an acclaimed series of sell-out performances in 2011. Every Necks’ performance is a unique, site-specific event in which they ‘play’ the building as well as the instruments of piano, bass and drums. ‘One of the most extraordinary groups on the planet ... a sonic experience that has few parallels or rivals.’ the GuArdiAn thenecks.com £17 Promoted by St George’s Bristol.

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HumAn PLAneT REVEALED The BBC landmark TV series ‘Human Planet’ – from the world famous Natural History Unit – was nominated for eight BAFTAs, winning two. With stunning footage on the big screen, series producer Dale Templar presents an exclusive behindthe-scenes look at how she and her team (‘Planet Earth’, ‘Life’) made this incredible series, what went right and what went very wrong. An entertaining and informative evening, this is a must for anyone interested in travel, geography, the natural world, film, television and photography. ‘Astonishing stories … ﬂabbergasting footage … executed beautifully.’ the teLeGrAph on huMAn pLAnet

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String Theory is a resounding new series for St George’s autumn and spring programmes, with Balkan fiddle cosying up to banjo, bowed psaltery and mandolin, plus guitars of every shape, size and style from blues and bluegrass to a sacred choir of Fenders. The opening series is built around an extraordinary booking: Sarah jane morris’s ‘Cello Songs’ (Thu 15 Nov) sets melodies and lyrics by Tom Waits and others to the thrumming sound of a chamber group featuring five (and counting ...) cellos. Elsewhere, there’s folk-strings, Americana-strings, and even more stringed things to be announced for spring.

Meanwhile, there’s The unthanks with a live soundtrack to a new film, a St George’s debut for new folk stars Lau, and the welcome return to performing of the much-loved norma Waterson. Our jazz menu includes a rousing tribute to Jamaican genius Joe Harriott, Blue Note sax legend Greg Osby and UK hotshots kairos 4tet, with the Christmas treat of saxophonist Alan Barnes and pianist Dave newton in ‘100 Years of Jazz’.

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‘Tickell may be the best living advertisement for English folk music.’ the dAiLY teLeGrAph

Wed 3 Oct 8pm

foLK / spoKen Word

kATHRyn TICkeLL NORTHUMBRIAN VOICES The music of the Northumbrian pipes is one of the most beautiful sounds in the world and Kathryn Tickell is their leading ambassador and interpreter. For this unique show Kathryn and her sextet (which includes her father and fellowpiper, Mick Tickell) tell the story of the pipes from the shepherds of antiquity to the folk music of today, using stories, songs and music. kathryntickell.com

STRING THEORY GYpsY foLK / pop

STRING THEORY BLueGrAss / countrY

mAHALA RAI BAnDA

THe CARRIVICk SISTeRS / AWnA TeIXeIRA (PO’GIRL) In the first of a series of transatlantic roots sessions hosted by St George’s young associate artists Laura and Charlotte Carrivick, the bluegrass pickin’ and fiddlin’ twins from Devon open a terrific doublebill with Canada’s celebrated singer and multi-instrumentalist Awna Teixeira (of Po’ Girl fame). Accompanied by pianist Bart de Win, Awna (who plays accordion, guitar, banjo, ukelele and harmonica) creates “that classic old-time feel of back-porch spirituals”, mixed with folksongs of love and loss inspired by her Portuguese heritage.

£19

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Promoted by St George’s Bristol.

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Wild, uproarious gypsy music from one of Romania’s top bands, a 12-piece all-purpose unit with fiery fiddle joined by pumping brass (including tuba), accordion and a rocking rhythm-section to produce an irresistible blend of Roma wedding music, frantic rumba and Balkan reggae. Mahala Rai Banda – the name refers to the gypsy suburbs surrounding Romania’s cities – links musicians from the villages of Clejani, home to Taraf de Haidouks, and Zece Prajini in Moldavia, where Fanfare Ciocarlia come from, to form the first Roma supergroup of Balkan pop. ‘makes you feel like you’ve gatecrashed the Romanian wedding of the year.’ Arts desK £16 Promoted by St George’s Bristol.

‘The most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz over the last decade.’ VAnitY fAir

Thu 4 Oct 8pm JAZZ

FReD HeRSCH SOLO Five-times-Grammy nominated Fred Hersch has a strong claim to be regarded as the finest living exponent of solo jazz piano. He’s the first pianist in its 75-year history to play a week-long solo run at New York City’s legendary Village Vanguard nightclub (as documented on

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the 2011 album, ‘Alone At The Vanguard’). He’s made nearly 40 albums as leader or co-leader, and since 1993 has helped lead America’s performing arts community in support of action for HIV awareness. As a teacher of piano, he numbers among his former pupils Brad Mehldau, Ethan Iverson and Jason Moran. fredhersch.com £21 Promoted by St George’s Bristol.

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Thu 20 Sep 8pm

Thu 27 Sep 8pm

Wed 10 Oct 8pm

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STRING THEORY sWinG / foLK / cLAssicAL

mAnDOLInQuenTS Heard on BBC Radio shows as diverse as ‘In Tune’ and ‘Friday Night Is Music Night’, the appeal of this band of offbeat strummers is easy to understand. With good humour, infectious fun and dazzling virtuosity, The Mandolinquents make their St George’s debut with a diverse concert of music that takes in traditional airs, hot swing and fiery folk, via classics by Mozart, Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky. This is uplifting, one-of-akind musicianship that is guaranteed to surprise and delight.

A nu CIVILISATIOn ORCHeSTRA TRIBUTE TO JOE HARRIOTT: PARALLeL As part of the Jamaica 2012 Lively Up! festival celebrating 50 years of Jamaican independence, the 11-piece Nu Civilisation Orchestra (whose members include Gary Crosby, Nathaniel Facey and Byron Wallen) presents a sizzling tribute to jazz genius Joe Harriott, the incomparable alto saxophonist and composer who revolutionised British jazz. Born in Kingston in 1928, Harriott – who died in Southampton in 1973 – developed his own, independent interpretation of freely improvised music, infused with the bop and blues inspirations of his hero Charlie Parker and the vivid colours of the Caribbean.

Thu 11 Oct 8pm POP / JAZZ

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London JAZZ

Vocalist and pianist Susanna Wallumrød, the bewitching voice of Susanna and The Magical Orchestra, and the recent Purcell meets Nick Drake and Leonard Cohen collaboration with harpist Giovanna Pessi, ‘If Grief Could Wait’ (ECM), presents her new trio of Pal Hausken on drums and vocals and Helge Sten on guitar: an evening of exquisite melancholy to send shivers down the spine.

mandolinquents.com

livelyupfestival.com

susannamagical.com

£12; £6 Under-18s; Family Ticket available

£16

£19

Promoted by St George’s Bristol.

‘Sheer musical brilliance.’ BBc WorLd serVice

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‘Playing of blazing commitment.’

WORLD MUSIC

THE FREE mIGRATIOnS GLOBAL GATHeRInG The Global Gathering is a celebration – through music – of the exhilarating cosmopolitan diversity of Bristol and the South West. Packed full of free music, St George’s comes alive with the most eclectic line-up of top-class world musicians, drawn from many of the great migrant cultural traditions. All for free.

LIVELY UP! FESTIVAL JAZZ

Sun 7 Oct 6pm

Sun 14 Oct 6pm – 11pm

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For full line-up and running times please visit: stgeorgesbristol.co.uk ‘Oodles of rhythmically diverse, exotically minded and real good beats, grooves and songstuffs. Wondrous.’ Venue MAGAZine Free admission. Turn up at any time. No ticket required. Promoted by St George’s Bristol in collaboration with Amahoro Limited, BCfm Radio, Black History Month and Platforma Arts + Refugees Network. Dedicated to the memory of Lorraine Ayensu.

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‘Wallumrød’s voice takes your breath away, a presence as bewitching and unfathomable as any you’ll encounter.’

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Thu 18 Oct 8pm

Wed 24 Oct 7.30pm

Thu 25 Oct 8pm

FOLK / BLUES

FOLK / ROCK

JAZZ

jOHn RenBOuRn AND WIZZ jOneS

jOHn LeeS’ BARCLAy jAmeS HARVeST

kAIROS 4TeT / SAm CROWe GROuP

Folk, baroque and blues from two of the most important guitarists the UK has ever produced. John and Wizz are ﬂeetfingered instrumentalists whose back stories cover every major development in the acoustic revolution that led from skifﬂe to Pentangle and beyond. Tonight, in this rare duo date, they play both solo and together.

A new Barclay James Harvest tour is a cause for celebration. From its intricate, atmospheric, pastoral folk-rock to its surging symphonic anthems, this beloved progressive-rock band is still in great form, the musicianship superb and the timeless songs melodically inventive.

MOBO-winning Kairos, with composer / saxophonist Adam Waldmann joined by bassist Jasper Hoiby and pianist Ivo Neame (both of Phronesis) plus drummer Jon Scott, are the latest Brit-jazz sensation, playing rich, melodic music of great rhythmic drive and ﬂuency. Waldmann also features in the band of London-based but Bristol-born pianist and rising star Sam Crowe, together with bassist Hoiby, guitarist Will Davies and drummer Dave Smith.

‘Formidable technique in the company of good tunes … undeniably first class.’ BBc Music

john-renbourn.com / wizzjones.com £16 Promoted by St George’s Bristol.

Following a series of recent headline festival appearances in Europe this is the band’s most extensive UK tour in three years, a potent reminder of the group’s strengths: strong harmony singing, aggressive electric guitar, and swelling classical rock.

‘Striking compositions ... arresting sax … tradition-rooted and restlessly contemporary.’ the GuArdiAn

barclayjamesharvest.com

kairos4tet.com / samcrowe.com

£23

£13

Promoted by Mean Fiddler.

Promoted by St George’s Bristol.

Thu 8 nov 8pm JAZZ

THE ARuAn ORTIZ AND mICHAeL jAnISCH QuInTeT W/ GReG OSBy

Tue 30 Oct 7pm / 9pm LiVe foLK to fiLM

THe unTHAnkS SONGS FROM THE SHIPYARDS LIVE Following tributes to Robert Wyatt and Anthony Hegarty, Northumbrian folk-stars The Unthanks perform their latest project: a magical and haunting live soundtrack to director Richard Fenwick’s documentary film, ‘Songs From The Shipyards’. Blending traditional and contemporary songs (including Elvis Costello’s great Falklands War

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ballad, ‘Shipbuilding’) together with new material written especially for the show, The Unthanks deliver a deeply moving elegy for a lost industry and the people who worked in it. The film / performance lasts one hour, without interval. ‘The unthanks’ startling folk has all the eerie power of their native northumbria’s coast … Adrian mcnally’s ghostly piano entwining with Rachel and Becky unthank’s extraordinary voices on songs of love and loneliness.’ the GuArdiAn

World class jazz from the quintet of Cuban / US pianist Ortiz (a regular performer with the superstar Esperanza Spalding) and American-in-London bassist Janisch, with the US-team of trumpeter Raynard Colum, drummer Rudy Royston and the legendary alto saxophonist Greg Osby. It’s an amazing band and the rare opportunity to hear Greg Osby – whose Blue Note career ran to 13 albums as a leader, with a series on JMT before that – should not be passed up. The musicians will play acoustically, without a PA system. ‘Greg Osby [is] one of the most potent, complete and important saxophonists in jazz.’ JAZZtiMes

the-unthanks.com

aruan-ortiz.com / michaeljanisch.com / gregosby.com

£15

£17

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‘Morris sounds better than ever – deeper, sassier, sexier ... It’s thrilling stuff.’

WORLD E R PREMIE

Wed 28 nov 7.30pm PERFORMANCE STORYTELLING

THe THRee SnAke LeAVeS FAIRY TALES FOR GROWN-UPS FROM THE BROTHERS GRIMM

THE INDEPENDENT

Fri 16 nov 8pm STRING THEORY MiniMALisM / sAcred

ADRIAn uTLey GuITAR ORCHeSTRA / CHARLeS HAZLeWOOD / ARmy OF GeneRALS Thu 15 nov 8pm STRInG THeORy JAZZ

SARAH jAne mORRIS CELLO SONGS Twenty-odd years after ‘Don’t Leave Me This Way’ and her gender-bending re-working of ‘Me and Mrs Jones’, ex-Communard Sarah Jane Morris presents a special new project pairing her rich, sensuous voice with the sound of a cello orchestra, as heard on her fabulous album, ‘Cello Songs’. Together with her partner in the project, pianist, cellist and 08 Book now 0845 40 24 001

arranger Enrico Melozzi, plus a hot-shot band including jazz guitar star Tony Remy and the strings of the Celestial Cello Quartet, Sarah Jane will perform the entire song-cycle, which includes Tracey Chapman’s ‘Red Car’, Tom Waits’s ‘Blue Valentine’ and ‘Blower’s Daughter’ by Damien Rice, plus compositions by herself, Boy George and Debussy. If we cheer long enough, there might be a few old favourites, too.

In a unique new project, Portishead’s Adrian Utley and his Guitar Orchestra team up with Charles Hazlewood and members of his period instrument orchestra Army of Generals, to explore music by the great Estonian mystic Arvo Pärt. The almost mediaeval tones of an ensemble of electric guitars combine extraordinarily well with the smoky warmth of old gut-strung stringed instruments: a soundworld that has never before been explored.

sarahjanemorris.co.uk

Sat 17 nov 8pm STRInG THeORy FOLK

LAu Named ‘Best Group’ at the Radio 2 Folk Awards for three consecutive years, the guitar-fiddle-accordion and vocals trio of Chris Drever, Aidan O’Rourke and Martin Green has become the essential, must-see experience of UK folk, successfully weaving the traditional and the contemporary, instrumental virtuosity and heart-tugging songwriting into a seamless whole. This tour-date supports a brand new album, ‘Race the Loser’.

The forest is a place where marvels gleam in the shadows and the mysterious snake leaves bring transformation. 200 years after the Brothers Grimm’s magnificent collection of stories was first published, The Company of Storytellers, pioneers of the British performance storytelling revival, reform to bring their seminal piece, ‘The Three Snake Leaves’, to the stage once more, with newly devised music by Dylan Fowler and Gillian Stevens. This is rich and powerful storytelling for grown-ups, although your inner-child is entirely welcome. ‘One of the country’s most highly regarded storytellers … she awakens the imagination of the audience.’ the independent on sALLY poMMe-cLAYton

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‘Lau are so special.’ the GuArdiAn

£13

‘Inspiredly thrilling.’ Venue MAGAZine

lau-music.co.uk

Promoted by St George’s Bristol.

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mon 3 Dec 8pm

Wed 5 Dec 8pm

FOLK

STRInG THeORy FOLK

mADDy PRIOR / CARnIVAL BAnD CAROLS AND CAPERS 2012

nORmA WATeRSOn AND eLIZA CARTHy W/ THe GIFT BAnD

Following the hugely popular 2010 Christmas tour, Maddy Prior, widely recognised as the voice of English folk music, is joined once again by the Carnival Band for their unique, celebratory show of Christmas music. Mixing renaissance, modern and ethnic instruments with a refreshingly cavalier attitude and plenty of humour, they put their inimitable stamp on a range of familiar and not-so-familiar festive fare.

The most respected mother and daughter partnership in all of music appear with Martin Carthy and others to perform the songs from Norma Waterson’s sensational album ‘The Gift’, together with traditional classics and a few surprises. After a while away from the scene due to illness, this is a fabulous opportunity to welcome Norma back to St George’s and Bristol. Phil Alexander, Dave Donnelly and Dave Delarre complete the band.

‘Lyric and music alike are beauty itself … nobody can touch Prior: pure, genuine, a truly gorgeous voice.’

‘Still one of the greatest living singers on these islands from any genre.’ the dAiLY teLeGrAph

the independent

‘Britain’s foremost pop pioneer.’ nMe

eliza-carthy.com / watersoncarthy.com

patrickwolf.com / abiwade.com

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mon 10 Dec 8pm FOLK / ALTERNATIVE ROCK / POP

PATRICk WOLF ACOUSTIC Abi Wade support Over the space of ten years and five albums, the charismatic singersongwriter Patrick Wolf has confirmed himself as one of the UK’s genuinely interesting pop artists. Here, he digs deep into his illustrious catalogue for a very special acoustic performance. Centred on the grand piano, Celtic harp, and his richly honeyed voice, Wolf ﬂits between strange folk and lushly romantic love songs for an irresistible live set.

Thu 13 Dec 8pm

Sun 16 Dec 2.30pm matinee / 8pm

JAZZ

CHORAL / WORLD MUSIC / FOLK / CLASSICAL

ALAn BARneS / DAVID neWTOn 100 YEARS OF JAZZ

GASWORkS CHOIR

Two of the UK’s most acclaimed mainstream-to-modern masters, saxophonist Alan Barnes and pianist David Newton, celebrate a century of jazz through some of its most iconic tunes, from Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn and the Great American Songbook to Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis and beyond. Last seen here playing the Cannonball Adderley role in last year’s smash-hit ‘Kind of Blue’, alto and baritone man Barnes is also a very witty front-man whose introductions provide the perfect context for the music. His long-established duo with the superb Newton may well be his most essential setting, encouraging a bare-bones approach that really allows the structure of the songs to show through. The concert is performed without amplification.

Ali Orbaum and Dee jarlett conductors Bristol’s original and best-loved community choir returns to St George’s, its captivating new live set blending intoxicating arrangements with choral discoveries. 150-strong, the choir is justly popular for the warmth and enjoyment with which it performs and the sparkling concert atmosphere it creates. With classical music sitting alongside stirring ballads, lyrical folk and funky pop songs, this choir is a joy to experience. gasworkschoir.co.uk £7(£6) family matinee; £8.50(£7) evening All seats unreserved

‘Assured, beautifully played jazz.’ BBc Music

alanbarnesjazz.com £16 Promoted by St George’s Bristol.

Promoted by DHP.

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LEARN WITH US CHILDRen’S AnD FAmILy COnCeRTS LIVE AT ST GEORGE’S

Fri 18 – Sun 20 jan 2013 Various times

BRISTOL ACOuSTIC muSIC FeSTIVAL 2013 Bristol’s iconic, three-day acoustic music festival returns to St George’s celebrating its 10th anniversary with a mesmerising programme of brilliant Bristolian talent. £7 day tickets

SPOKEN WORD / FOLK

Promoted by Jelli Records. Supported by Bath Ales, BCfm Radio, the Post and BBC Radio Bristol.

mICHAeL mORPuRGO THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT IN THE WORLD A century after the famous 1914 Christmas Truce and the Anglo-German football match in No-Man’s-Land, a forgotten letter found by chance in an antique desk brings one soldier’s experience of the Great War hauntingly to life. Michael Morpurgo (master-storyteller and bestselling author of ‘War Horse’) joins the powerful a cappella English folk trio, Coope, Boyes & Simpson in this rare performance of his heart-warming and spine-tingling story.

Fri 25 jan 2013 8pm STRInG THeORy FOLK / MINIMALISM

SPIRO / THRee CAne WHALe

With a unique mix of creativity and interactivity, St George’s Bristol puts children at the heart of its magical, kid-friendly family shows.

Thu 31 jan 2013 8pm

For further information on Children’s and Family Concerts this autumn please phone the Box Office 0845 40 24 001 and request a CHILDRen’S AnD FAmILy COnCeRTS leaﬂet, or visit us online.

STRInG THeORy BLUES / AMERICANA

keLLy jOe PHeLPS

Recommended age: 8+ Running time: 70 minutes / no interval

A cinematic and breathtakingly beautiful double-bill pairs two ‘folk-meetsminimalism’ instrumental bands at the forefront of the new wave of inspirational English acoustic music.

Timeless Americana and blues from the Pacific North West singer, songwriter and guitarist, Kelly Joe Phelps. A genuine original beloved of luminaries such as Bill Frisell and Steve Earle, a live performance by the man is never less than compelling.

£16; £8 Under-18s; Family Ticket available

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Celebrating the playfulness and the pleasure of music, storytelling and taking part, St George’s CHILDRen’S AnD FAmILy COnCeRTS are colourful, engaging and imagination-tickling, full of quirky pleasures and energetic fun, and an utter delight (no matter what your age).

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Tue 18 Dec 7pm

A top-quality live concert experience can be a revelation at any age, but for children it can ignite a passion for music that stays with them for life.

Sun 16 Sep 3pm

mon 29 Oct 3.45pm

DRum BLOnDeS

WILD WORDS VIkRAm AnD THe VAmPIRe

From marimbas and glockenspiels to dustbins and planks of wood, this highly skilled all-female percussion duo conjures a snappy and infectious rhythm spectacular. £6 Under-18s; £8 Adults; Family Ticket available

The spellbinding storytellers Wild Words bring spooky stories and scary songs to an afternoon of ‘trick-or- treat’ tales that scream fun. £6 Children and Adults; Family Ticket available

Sun 7 Oct 2pm

muSICAL mySTeRy TOuR Simon Mayor (CBeebies’ ‘Zingzilla’) and Hilary James bring a dazzling array of unusual stringed instruments and a zany sense of fun to a sparkling set of children’s songs. £6 Under-18s; £8 Adults; Family Ticket available

Sun 4 nov 10am / 11.15am

BRISTOL ENSEMBLE BRASS / LAURA TANNER BAnGIn’ BRASS! Musicians of the Bristol Ensemble and presenter Laura Tanner blow raspberries (and their own trumpets) with a fantastic introduction to the wonderful world of the brass family. £6 Children and Adults; Family Ticket available

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THE CRyPT GALLERY The Crypt Gallery offers tranquil surroundings in which to enjoy exhibitions by new artists each season. Most works are for sale. Please contact the Box Office for details. Works may be viewed before and after lunchtime and evening concerts.

ARTISTS COnneCT

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For full exhibition details please visit: stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/art-galleries

A rotating exhibition of sublime artwork inspired by the natural and manmade world.

Stunning (and well travelled) wildlife photography.

exhibiting from 4 Sep – 23 Dec 2012.

St George’s Café Bar offers a uniquely atmospheric and informal setting to relax with friends before and after concerts, with the finest hospitality and an enticing selection of specially chosen wines, locally-produced beers and soft drinks, teas, coffee, cake and bar snacks.

CRYPT CAFÉ BAR

SAVe mOney!

FReeSTAGe LATE MUSIC SESSIONS

LISA RICHARDS

IVAnA ŠVABIC´ CAnnOn

A remarkable showcase of intricate and truly amazing paper cut art.

Disarming abstract linocuts, at once ascetic and opulent.

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exhibiting from 8 Sep – 10 Oct 2012.

exhibiting from 12 nov – 23 Dec 2012.

Family Ticket: buy four tickets to specially selected family-friendly events at the same time, and get the lowest priced ticket free.

And best of all admission is free.

Groups get more: It can be much more fun coming to see a concert when you’re with like-minded people. Whether a family and friends’ night out, a work’s social outing or a society coach trip, St George’s experienced and friendly Group Bookings team makes your trip extra special, with a series of exceptional benefits. Please contact the Box Office for further information and to book: 0845 40 24 001.

Visit stgeorgesbristol.co.uk for forthcoming FreeStage events.

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experience the best of late-night St George’s.

To enjoy a fantastic hot meal before a performance, St George’s has teamed up with the ‘seriously stylish’ (Venue Magazine) Goldbrick House – situated two minutes’ walk from St George’s on the corner of Park Street and Charlotte Street – to provide a special, varied and exciting ‘Early Evening’ menu.

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under-25s / Student / jobseekers Standby Ticket: the best available seats for any St George’s Bristol promotion for just £5. Standby tickets are available from the Box Office from one hour before the concert start time.

Free-entry late-night events at St George’s: late bars, exclusive drinks promotions and storming live music performances from fantastic guest musicians and DJs playing thrillingly diverse music.

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How to book In person – the Box Office entrance is located on the right hand side of the building, accessible from Great George Street (see opening times above). By telephone 0845 40 24 001 – all major credit cards (except American Express), Maestro and Delta cards are accepted. There is a £1 charge for each transaction where the total spend is over £15. Online – book online 24 hours a day at stgeorgesbristol.co.uk. Booking fee: £2.50 for each transaction (irrespective of the number of tickets being booked).

Children St George’s welcomes children but parents are asked to remember that some concerts, such as BBC broadcasts, may not be suitable for younger children. Babes in arms and young toddlers cannot be admitted to the auditorium for ticketed events unless otherwise stated. All children must be issued with a ticket. Data protection When you book a ticket your details are stored on the St George’s computer database. However, this information will only be used to send you details of events at St George’s and at other arts venues with your permission. Data Protection Act registration number: PZ5013390

Guide dogs Guide dogs are admitted to all parts of St George’s Bristol.

Facilities for cyclists There are a number of bicycle racks at the Great George Street entrance to the venue.

Sound reinforcement St George’s Bristol is equipped with a T-loop hearing system.

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Latecomers and readmission Admission will be offered at the first suitable break but admission and readmission cannot be guaranteed. The management reserves the right to refuse admission to any person.

Please note that on the first day of Friends’ Priority Booking and the first two days of General Booking the Box Office will be open from 10am – 6pm.

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General Booking / Online Booking opens Mon 13 Aug 2012

Refunds Tickets are not transferable and refunds can only be offered on events which are sold out.

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Friends’ Priority Booking opens Thu 9 Aug 2012

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Gala Friends’ Priority Booking opens Wed 8 Aug 2012

Facilities for disabled patrons St George’s welcomes all disabled concert-goers and the venue is fully-accessible from Charlotte Street. Please mention your particular needs to the Box Office when you book and all assistance will be given. Limited parking space is available for disabled ‘Blue Badge’ holders in the adjacent car park but must be reserved in advance – call the Box Office to check availability. Accessible toilet facilities are located within the bar, accessible by lift.

Customers are reminded that on-street parking is strictly controlled with the nearest car park located ten minutes away on Trenchard Street (travelbristol.org/drive).

When to book Patrons’ / Benefactors’ Priority Booking opens Tue 7 Aug 2012

Concessions Concession prices are stated in brackets after the full price. These apply to those in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance or benefits, registered disabled, senior citizens, young people under-18 and full-time students. Please note only one type of concession can be claimed per ticket. Concessions cannot be used in conjunction with any special offer.

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Amplification Due to the nature of our artistic programme, some events are amplified. If this causes any concern, please check with the Box Office when booking.

Plus: on any concert day the Box Office opens one and a half hours before the concert start time. On most concert days the Box Office remains open until the end of the interval.

If you would like your tickets posted to you, add 50p to your remittance. Otherwise your tickets will be held at the Box Office for collection.

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Box Office opening hours Mon to Sat: 12noon – 6pm

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FOLK JAZZ WORLD GIGS / CLASSICAL MUSIC / CHILDREN’S AND FAMILY CONCERTS AT A GLANCE SEPTEMBER MON 10 RED BARAAT BHANGRA BRASS THU 13 THE NECKS CULT IMPROV JAZZ SUN 16 DRUM BLONDES PERCUSSION DUO MON 17 BBC’S HUMAN PLANET REVEALED THU 20 KATHRYN TICKELL NORTHUMBRIAN VOICES SAT 22 TREORCHY MALE CHOIR WED 26 AD PARNASSUM DIDO AND AENEAS THU 27 CARRIVICK SISTERS / AWNA TEIXEIRA FRI 28 PAUL LEWIS SCHUBERT CYCLE VIII SAT 29 ST. MICHAEL’S CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA

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NOVEMBER CONTINUED FRI 9 LA NUOVA MUSICA ACIS AND GALATEA SAT 10 BRISTOL METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA TUE 13 THE CALLINO QUARTET THU 15 BEYOND THE BARLINE THU 15 LUNCHTIME CLASSICS DI XIAO THU 15 SARAH JANE MORRIS CELLO SONGS FRI 16 ADRIAN UTLEY GUITAR ORCHESTRA / CHARLES HAZLEWOOD ARVO PART SAT 17 LAU BBC FOLK GROUP OF THE YEAR TUE 20 RUSH HOUR CLASSICS DANIEL TONG THU 22 LUNCHTIME CLASSICS TOKI QUARTET FRI 23 LUCY PARHAM / BRENDAN COYLE REVERIE: THE LIFE OF DEBUSSY WED 28 BROTHERS GRIMM THREE SNAKE LEAVES THU 29 BEYOND THE BARLINE THU 29 LUNCHTIME CLASSICS INZPIR8TION FRI 30 PAUL LEWIS / IMOGEN COOPER PIANO FOUR-HANDS

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DECEMBER SAT 1 BRISTOL CLASSICAL PLAYERS / PIKE SUN 2 ENIGMA ORCHESTRA MON 3 MADDY PRIOR / CARNIVAL BAND FOLK TUE 4 BADMINTON SCHOOL MUSICIANS WED 5 NORMA WATERSON / ELIZA CARTHY FOLK THU 6 LUNCHTIME CLASSICS COSMOS & FRIENDS THU 6 BRISTOL GRAMMAR SCHOOL FRI 7 ELIAS QUARTET BEETHOVEN QUARTETS I SAT 8 BRISTOL CONCERT ORCHESTRA SUN 9 BRISTOL SCHOOLS CHAMBER CHOIR MON 10 PATRICK WOLF ACOUSTIC ALT. POP WED 12 TALLIS SCHOLARS SACRED VOCAL MUSIC THU 13 ALAN BARNES / DAVE NEWTON JAZZ 100 FRI 14 BRISTOL BACH CHOIR CELEBRATE! SAT 15 BRISTOL BACH CHOIR CELEBRATE! SUN 16 GASWORKS CHOIR TUE 18 MICHAEL MORPURGO BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER THU 20 LA SERENISSIMA VENICE BY NIGHT FRI 21 BRISTOL ENSEMBLE SPECTACULAR SAT 22 BRISTOL ENSEMBLE SPECTACULAR SUN 23 BRISTOL ENSEMBLE CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL SUN 23 BRISTOL ENSEMBLE VIVALDI CHRISTMAS

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