Bath Festival's Party in the City

PARTY IN THE CITY FRIDAY 13 MAY Sponsored by

FESTIVAL HUB

SATURDAY 14 – SUNDAY 15 MAY Sponsored by

Supported by thebathfestival.org.uk @thebathfestival #TheBathFestival #PartyInTheCity

WELCOME TO PARTY IN THE CITY 2022 Enjoy a great night out at the FREE Party in the City from 5pm on Friday 13 May, featuring live music across the city. Thousands of people are expected to flock to Bath to hear music of all genres, from choirs in churches, to samba on the streets, rock in pubs, or the cool sounds of jazz floating out in the late spring evening air. The stars of the local music scene will be playing indoor and outdoor venues, including Queen Square and Parade Gardens.

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Open up the leaflet to see the programme or download the Pixie app to find out who’s playing where and plan your evening entertainment.

Date: Friday 13 May Time: From 5pm – late Venue: Various venues in Bath City Centre Price: Free Event

Photo: Festival Commission 2018

THE PARTY IN THE CITY OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY AT KOMEDIA

SCHOOLS VOICES

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Our Schools Voices project brings together over 100 young people from 11 Bath secondary schools to create their own songs with Bath Philharmonia. The choir will share their talent and creativity through four uplifting, powerful songs exploring the theme of journeys.

Continue to dance the night away at Komedia after Party in the City, £6 entry (£1 of this will go towards supporting future Party in the City nights!). All your guilty pleasures under one roof.

Unleash your inner dancer, and cherish that dance floor with nostalgic numbers from the past mixed with the modern groovers.

13 May - 18:00 – 18:30 at St.Swithin’s Church

13 May - 23:00 – 03:00 at Komedia

Share your party using #PartyInTheCity

CONTINUE THE

PARTY AT THE BATH

FESTIVAL HUB ON QUEEN SQUARE

Visit our new Festival Hub in historic Queen Square over the first weekend of the festival.

Drop in and enjoy FREE live music, hands-on activities for families, entertainment and surprise pop-up performances.

Meet up with friends or workmates and make the most of the food and drink concessions to relax and soak up the festival atmosphere.

@thebathfestival #TheBathFestival #PartyInTheCity

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THE BATH FESTIVAL HUB AT QUEEN SQUARE SATURDAY 14 – SUNDAY 15 MAY Music Stage Saturday

Sunday

All day musical entertainment 11am – 10pm

Music and storytelling 11am - 3.30pm

Matt Owens and The D.V.P • Life in Mono Common Molly • Bath Festival Orchestra Orchestra of Everything Routes through Music

Bath Festival Orchestra Music for Miniatures: Musical Zoo Storytelling with Polly Tisdall

The Creative corner Activities & Family Fun from 11am - 3pm both days

Gardens Alive! with Blooming Whiteway and Marian Hill Collective Embroidery with Edwina Bridgeman • Beyond Beastly activities from Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution

Roaming and Interactive Entertainment Activities both days brought to you by

Kilter Theatre • Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein The Poetry Machine

Food and drink From coffee and cake in the day through to pizza and a pint at night our food stalls have got you covered.

Prairie Rose Bars • Mochi Bros Gelato • Vito Pizza • Grate Somerset

AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED! Follow @TheBathFestival to find out the latest line ups and timings.

13 - 21 MAY 2022

HIGHLIGHTS The Bath Festival 2022 is a celebration of music and literature with a diverse programme of more than 140 events over nine days in May. Check out some highlights!

CONCERT FOR THE PEOPLE OF BATH 19 May | 7.30pm – 9.30pm The Forum | £12 - £22 (excl. fees)

WOMEN ON TOP

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING 21 May | 7.30pm The Forum | £25 - £29 (excl. fees)

RACHEL PARRIS 15 May | 1pm - 2pm Komedia | £12 (excl. fees)

KARINE POLWART AND DAVE MILLIGAN 15 May | 7.30pm Komedia | £20 (excl. fees)

COLIN CURRIE GROUP AND SYNERGY VOCALS 20 May | 7.30pm - 8.45pm Bath Abbey | £15 - £30 (excl. fees)

THE BIRTH OF POP

JESS GILLAM ENSEMBLE

19 May | 8pm - 9pm Walcot House | £9 (excl. fees)

17 May | 8pm - 10pm Komedia | £15 - £25 (excl. fees)

SNAZZBACK 19 May | 7.30pm Komedia | £16.50 (excl. fees)

thebathfestival.org.uk

01225 463362

20 May | 7.30pm - 9.15pm The Forum | £18 (excl. fees)

@thebathfestival #TheBathFestival

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LUNA

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Holburne Picture Gallery “..truly enchanting..”, “..beautifully ethereal..” “Simply sublime.”

Just a few reviews from Luna’s performances in recent years. The Cornwall-based harpist and singer brings beautiful folk tunes and songs with her Celtic lever harp. @lunatheharp

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FIERY DRAGON COMPANY Acoustic/Pop

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Literature Lounge Fiery Dragon Company play flute, violin and English concertina.

Join us to hear music and songs in a lyrical, melodic style in the uncommon space between folk and classical. @FieryDragonCompany

18.00 - 18.30

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MILLIE GIBSON

Milsom Place Millie Gibson is a West Country singer-songwriter, composer, producer and multiinstrumentalist. Her music is deeply personal and reflective, transporting you from the smoky dimness of a candlelit jazz bar to a rock ‘n’ roll jive up! @milliegibsonmusic

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SOUNDWELL MUSIC THERAPY TRUST

Central United Reform Church, Percy Room Participatory music therapy session. Join Soundwell for a fully-interactive group musicmaking session using instruments from around the world. Our trained music therapists will facilitate this enjoyable musical exploration – no experience needed! @soundwellmusictherapytrust @SoundwellMTT

17.00 - 18.00

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NOW AND THEN

Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution (BRLSI) Held in the Jenyns Room, Now and Then perform a singalong of favourite songs from the last 60 years. With poetry

by David Punter.

17.30 - 17.50

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ORCHESTRA OF EVERYTHING

Queen Square A 30-piece community orchestra and singers playing an eclectic mix of rock, pop, jazz, TV/ film themes and the odd bit of classical - Bowie, Britney, Beethoven and Bond all in one place! @OrchestraOE

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18.00 - 18.20

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THE TOWPATH SINGERS

Bath Pizza Co Join The Towpath Singers at The Swan in Bradford on Avon every Wednesday to sing sea shanties and similar songs within an informal social setting. Anyone can join in.

18.00 - 18.20

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SOUNDING IT OUT

Central United Reform Church SIO are a mixed SATB choir.

We sing a huge variety of songs, from pop to gospel, world and folk, with the main ethos of the choir being that we enjoy singing together! @soundingitout

18.00 - 18.30

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CARLOS ALONSO, TENOR

Christ Church Carlos Alonso is a classical trained tenor based in Bath. He is delighted to return to Party in the City sharing his repertoire of operatic and popular songs. He will be accompanied by the great pianist Gerry Hoddinott.

JIGGIDY

No 1, The Royal Crescent Jiggidy is a multi-instrumental duo specialising in the folk songs and tunes of Ireland and the rest of the British Isles. However, they also perform their own compositions in addition to cover versions of popular songs. @JiggidyFolk

18.00 - 18.30

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WADE MERRITT

Parade Gardens Wade Merritt is a unique singersongwriter inspired by everything.

His music has an eclectic blend of styles with the essence of late 60s and early 70s sound. Intricate lyrics, captivating chords and meticulous melodies. @wademerrittofficial

18.00 - 18.30

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SOUND OF MEN

Queen Square Bristol-based acapella group singing traditional, folk, Georgian and songs of the sea.

18.00 - 18.30

St Swithin’s Church Flip this page over to read more about Schools Voices.

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JON POLLARD

Boston Tea Party (Alfred Street) Jon Pollard is a Wiltshire-based singer-songwriter. Expect awesome vocals, loop pedal backing, harmonica, guitar percussion and lead guitar solos.

Cover versions of some classic Bowie songs, Neil Finn and a few originals. @jonpollardmusic

18.00 - 18.30

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EASY PEELERS

Komedia The Easy Peelers are a Bathbased indie pop band full of chorus guitars, jangly riffs and catchy melody lines. With influences from Fleetwood Mac and The Smiths, they produce feel-good tunes with a great vibe. @eazypeelers

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18.00 - 19.00

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BROOSE

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44AD Artspace Broose established himself in Texas, as an influential singer songwriter, collaborating with bands such as Pop Poppins and TOOMuchTV. Broose will be performing some well-loved originals from his accomplished solo catalogue. @thebroosemuseum

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COLIN SMITH

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Holburne Café Colin is a solo pianist who enjoys playing an eclectic mixture of jazz standards and classic rock pieces. Colin also plays a few well-known classical pieces. @colinsmithpiano7 @colinsmith206

18.30 - 19.00

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MIGHTY DYNAMITE

St James Wine Vaults Mighty Dynamite are a joyful merging of musical styles. With their sideways look at life and love they’re getting feet dancing and faces smiling, sure to be your new favourite band. @MightyDynamite @bennettbikes

18.30 - 19.00

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BATH ACADEMY OF MUSICAL THEATRE

Widcombe Social Club For over ten years, BAMT has been leading the way in musical theatre training in Bath.

Students currently attending the Foundation Course will be performing hit songs from the shows. @BathAcademyofMT

18.30 - 19.30

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DR3W HALL TRIO

The Bath Brew House Dr3w Hall trio brings bluesy and soulful acoustic music. Followed with We Are Parkas who bring an unapologetic rock and roll from Bristol. Molly Green is a singersongwriter who brings a jazzy and soulful-based music style. @dr3w.uk

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SCHOOLS VOICES

18.00 - 18.45

Prospect Style - A Band For All Reasons

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BARRY AND THE FRIDGE MECHANICS

Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution (BRLSI) Barry and The Fridge Mechanics, performing lyrical, folk-rock music with a nod and a wink to Paul Simon and James Taylor. Plus poetry from David Punter. @barrylaneandthefridgemechanics @barry_lane

18.30 - 19.30

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BODY AND SOUL JAZZ DUO

The Drawing Rooms The night begins with Body and Soul Duo so sit back and relax at our late-night jazz session with the mellow tones of the Body and Soul duo, playing an eclectic mix of jazz classics you’ll know, and some classics you didn’t know were jazz… @bodyandsoulband

18.30 - 21.30

PLAY AT THE MUSEUM

The Holborne Museum Bath Spa University postgraduate students in Dance, Fine Art and Composition respond to the collection, the space, and the history of the Holburne Museum in a playful, cross disciplinary collaboration.

18.40 - 19.00

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KINGSWOOD JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Assembly Rooms Kingswood Jazz Orchestra present a show of jazz and pop classics - upbeat, toe-tapping entertainment for all!

18.40 - 19.10

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THE MAMILS

Bath Pizza Co The Mamils are a high-energy four piece covering everyone’s favourite rock & indie classics, come and join us at Party in the City for a dance and singalong! @​​themamils

@TheMamilsBand

Central United Reform Church Clarity is an open-access acappella choir who meet in Bath and Trowbridge. We sing uplifting songs on themes of nature, community and unity. Join us for a joy-filled performance of song! @ClarityChoir

18.45 - 19.15

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BATH PHILHARMONIA AND B&NES YOUNG CARERS

St Swithin’s Church For this special performance, Young Carers from Bath and North East Somerset are joined by the Bath Phil Creative Learning Team and members of Bath Philharmonia, where they perform four pieces created by the Young Carers over the course of a week. @bathphilharmonia

18.45 - 19.30

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THE REAL IMPOSTERS

The Canon Accept no substitute for the Real Imposters. They are going to bring a bewitching brew of bluesnjazznfunknrocknpop for you. Join them for good times and be glad you were there!

18.50 - 19.20

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JERROME RECORDERS

Christ Church Come and hear many different sizes of recorders played - from the large contrabass standing at 6ft tall down to the tiny soprano.

A treat for all recorder enthusiasts! @JerromeRecorders

18.50 - 19.20

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CHRIS TIMSON & ANNE GREGSON

Literature Lounge Chris and Anne are two-thirds of local harmony group Eagle Alley and have many years experience as a duo singing traditional and self-penned songs here and in the States.

18.50 - 19.20

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FEEDBACK

Milsom Place Feedback was formed in 2020, consisting of percussion and guitar. It started as a way for us to process ourselves, as we found it easier to sing difficult thoughts rather than say them.

18.50 - 19.20

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ZEPHYRIAN WOODWIND ORCHESTRA

Museum of Bath Architecture The Zephyrian Woodwind Orchestra was founded in 1994, as an amateur group for woodwind players of a high standard. Zephyrian has commissioned ‘Mor Gwyns from Judith Bailey, West Wind from Eddie McGuire Festival, Water Music by Michael Short, and Greenshaft Sonata from Geoffey Poole, who has played regularly in The Bath Festival since 2001.

18.50 - 19.20

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JOANNA COOKE

No 1, The Royal Crescent Blending soul, jazz, blues and pop, Joanna Cooke’s voice will stop you in your tracks and she’s got the songs to match. “This is how it’s done...soulful and epic” BBC Introducing.

Joanna Cooke @joanna.cooke @Joanna_Cooke

18.50 - 19.20

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BEN HUTCHESON

Parade Gardens Ben is the new generation of the recent pedigree of fresh English singer-songwriters. Critiqued as bridging the storytelling gap between the likes of Passenger, Ed Sheeran and Scotty McCreery. @benhutchesonsinger @ben_hutchesonmusic @BenHutcheson

18.50 - 19.20

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THE SOUL DESTROYERS

Queen Square More of a tribe than a band, the mighty Soul Destroyers have been playing their mix of cheese tinged, horn driven soul since Adam was a lad. A 13-piece line up, with six awesome horns, three singers and a rock solid rhythm section, it is an unnatural phenomenon of truly awe-inspiring musical power.

The Soul Destroyers

@thebathfestival #TheBathFestival | Share your party using #PartyInTheCity

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EVANGELINE

Komedia Evangeline is a 21-year-old, rocky indie pop artist from Portsmouth.

Taking creative influence from a range of styles like the lyrical intrigue of Hayley Williams, to the industrious riffs of psychedelic surf rock band, Ocean Alley and the beautiful harmony textures of pop princess, Ariana Grande. @evangelinemusic_ @evangelinemusic16

19:00 Onwards 19.00 - 19.30

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Holburne Picture Gallery Bishopston Wind Quintet plays a selection of American-inspired compositions, moving south from Connecticut, through the Mississippi Delta, and ending with fast and furious Brazilian dance melodies.

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MARK LAURENCE

Boston Tea Party (Alfred Street) Mark has been a regular performer around the local area for many years, also appearing on BBC Introducing this year. He performs a mix of 80s and 90s.

19.00 - 19.30

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WIDCOMBE CHOIR

Widcombe Social Club Community Widcombe’s very own no-audition community choir is open to all, regardless of singing experience.

We meet on Monday evenings to sing together, have fun, lift our spirits and make a great sound. New members are always welcome.

19.00 - 19.45

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PARADISE COMPLEX

44AD Artspace Paradise Complex are a talented Bath-based foursome whose charismatic frontwoman vocals, guitar skills and unique beats will have you on your feet with a selection of rock anthem favourites and original material.

19.00 - 19.50

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BATH CELEBRATION CHOIR AND FRIENDS

St. Michael’s Without Bath’s newest mixed voice (SATB) choir, rehearsing Thursday evenings in St Mary’s Church, bringing a collection of experiences from all around Bath. @bathcelebrationchoir

19.00 - 21.30

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BLOWOUT SAX COLLECTIVE

Blowout Saxophone School The world-famous Blowout Saxophone School is opening its doors to the public with live music with all the greatest saxophone tracks being played by students and teachers. @BlowoutSax

19.20 - 19.40

KES SOUL

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Assembly Rooms KES Soul are an auditioned ensemble who perform a mix of funk, soul, RnB, pop and original compositions and arrangements.

19.30 - 20.00

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BLUE VIOLET

Bath Pizza Co Described as ‘Civil Wars meets Black Keys’ by BBC Introducing and ‘Jane Austen meets Ian Banks’

by Steve Lamacq 6Music. Expect genre-crossing songwriting delivered with a raw beautifully anguished husk. Catch a special acoustic performance of songs from Blue Violet’s debut album Late Night Calls. @blueviolet

19.20 - 19.50

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DANNY MCMAHON

St James Wine Vaults Danny McMahon is a country/ pop singer-songwriter, currently the reigning ISSA Entertainer Of The Year. So far this year Danny’s latest EP Senses entered the iTunes Chart at No8 all genre, as well hitting number 1 in the Country Charts. He toured across the UK this year, and will soon be heading to play the States this summer.

19.40 - 20.10

Central United Reform Church Prior Park Jazz Funk band was formed out of the necessity to play music in bubbles during lockdown and has proved an enduring success. Playing funk classics and free improvisation jazz, this group of upper sixth students will brighten your day. @ppcmusic C

St Swithin’s Church This Bath-based community choir meets weekly to sing an eclectic mix of music and look forward to presenting a taste of the programme from their upcoming Summer Concert. @BathCitySingers F

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LITTLE WHITE LIES

The Pig and Fiddle Little White Lies is a pop-acoustic duo based in Bath. They formed at university while studying music. Influenced by Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, they write upbeat and anthemic music with catchy lyrics. They play originals and covers. @littlewhiteliesofficial C

BATH SHOW CHOIR

Widcombe Social Club Singing songs from smash hit West End musicals as well as lesser-known off-Broadway gems, all in acappella, Bath Show Choir is delighted to be performing at Party in the City.

19.40 - 20.10

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VOX POP & SOUL CHOIR

Christ Church A Bath-based vocal group for children who perform the latest pop hits, rock and soul classics!

VOX have been featured on BBC1, regularly record and perform in several concerts each year. @voxpschoir

@voxpopsoulchoir

19.40 - 20.10

AVYGAYLE

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Milsom Place Old soul and jazz but new, Avygayle meets contemporary lyrical messages by her boldness and vulnerability reflected through ode to epic ballads. Her music combines the vibrant vocal performance of Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, soulfulness from Carole King whilst creating jazz arrangement sounds of Amy Winehouse and Joy Crookes. @avygaylesmithmusic @avygayleofficial

19.40 - 20.10

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BATH FOLK SINGERS

Museum of Bath Architecture From rousing shanties to touching ballads, seasonal songs and stirring choruses, the Bath Folk Singers perform English folk songs in rich harmony. We are a local community choir that meets in Larkhall. @Bath Folk Singers

19.40 - 20.10

@elliemoonshineprohibitionband

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THE PORTRAITS

No 1, The Royal Crescent The Portraits are an Anglo-Irish acoustic duo from Somerset. Their songs tell stories of the world and the forgotten, and recently they’ve gained media coverage for their cover of Together In Electric Dreams released in memory of the lives lost during the pandemic. @The_Portraits @theportraitsmusic

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AGENT PHILBY & THE FUNTANS

Queen Square Fired in the forges of 1960s optimism, 1970s powercuts, and 1980s regret, The Funtans perform a genre-defying mix of seasick folk rock blues full of solace, sorrow and sour grapes. @funtans

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Holburne Café Jim Blackmann is a Bathbased singer-songwriter. He accompanies his mixture of indiefolk and Americana with guitar and piano, and evokes a mood of ‘misty windows; rainbow outside’.

His influences include Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen.

19.30 - 20.00

@elliemoonshineandtheprohibitionband

19.40 - 20.10

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JIM BLACKMANN

19.30 - 20.00

Parade Gardens Ellie Moonshine and The Prohibition Band is a six-piece, female-fronted, sassy, swing jazz band performing harmonic, and cheeky, classic and contemporary dance tunes, with a soupcon of burlesque, sax lead instrumentals.

19.40 - 20.10

BATH CITY SINGERS

19.30 - 20.00

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ELLIE MOONSHINE AND THE PROHIBITION BAND

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PRIOR PARK JAZZ-FUNK BAND

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BISHOPSTON WIND QUINTET

19.00 - 19.45

19.20 - 19.40

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Komedia Marrying the sounds of vocal soul, modern jazz and 90s hip-hop; Bristol collective CURA offer a new twist to the emerging UK neo-soul scene. Comprised of saxophonist and vocalist Rosie P, George Thomas on bass, and producer beat maker Ben Charlton as multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. @cura.collective

19.45 - 20.15

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NOCTIS CHAMBER CHOIR

St. Michael’s Without Originally conceived as a chamber choir for Bath Spa University alumni, Noctis has established itself as one of Bath’s premier vocal ensembles, a group of highly skilled choral singers, professional musicians, singing teachers and lay clerks, known for their versatility and innovation. @NoctisChCh

@noctischoir

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Assembly Rooms Bath Rock Choir has been getting the people of Bath singing in harmony for over 10 years. We are a non-auditioned choir, open to all, and specialise in uplifting pop and rock music. @rockchoirbathbristolcheltenhamstroudyate

20.00 - 22.15

COMEDY CLUB

Bath Forum Coffee House Showcasing some of the best emerging talent in Bath and the South West including Holly Leggett, Sam Micheal, Harry Rundle, Oliver Young, Sam Hawkins, Natalie Prescott, Matthew Alford and Capriella Hooper.

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VIVA VOCALS

Central United Reform Church Viva Vocals is a female voices community choir that mainly sings popular songs to backing tracks or piano accompaniment. The choir has also tackled four part acapella songs, so expect a mixture of both. @vivavocals

20.00 - 20.45

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Boston Tea Party (Alfred Street) Humm are a Bath-based contemporary-folk duo with stories to tell, minds to change and worlds to reimagine.

Combining melodic finger-style guitar, lush ethereal vocals and rich harmonium drones that leave audiences spellbound. @HummTheBand

20.00 - 20.45

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JASPER STOREY

The Canon Introspective indie troubadour incorporating soul and rock into a laidback, passionate performance.

With a raw, raspy voice that alternates between smooth and rough tones, delivered with the passion of classic soul and rock music and the confessional lyrical stance of the singer-songwriters of the 70s. @JasperStorey

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CHAMBER FUNK NOIR

Museum of Bath at Work Chamber Funk Noir instrumentals in the English Landscape tradition.

If Eric Ravilious or Barbara Hepworth had been musicians they’d have been in this band.

High Romantic Seriousness with a dance beat!

20.00 - 20.30

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Widcombe Social Club As Adam is to Eve, but in this case Eve came first! Enjoy the performance from a band of brothers who will join Sassparella for an amazing climax to the evening.

20.00 - 21.00

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WE ARE PARKAS

The Bath Brew House We Are Parkas bring an unapologetic rock and roll from Bristol. Expect nothing less than bone crushing riffs, anthemic choruses and songs that drip with irresistible attitude. @we_are_parkas

20.00 - 21.00

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BODY AND SOUL JAZZ DUO

The Drawing Rooms The night begins with Body and Soul Duo so sit back and relax at our late-night jazz session with the mellow tones of the Body and Soul duo, playing an eclectic mix of jazz classics you’ll know, and some classics you didn’t know were jazz… @bodyandsoulband

20.10 - 20.30

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SONGWAYS

St Swithin’s Church Rich variety of vibrant songs from America, South Africa, the Balkans and the UK. Love singing? Join us on Wednesday nights at St Swithin’s. @SongwaysJaneHarris @janesongways

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St James Wine Vaults Clemencie will bring you polished Synthpop that meets indie rock, which will make you want to dance around your kitchen and shout along to lyrics about an ex you never dated. @clemencieband

20.15 - 21.00

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ZOE NEWTON

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The Grapes Zoe Newton is an alt-country singer-songwriter based in Bristol.

Her intimate performance leads you through a stream of countryinfused acoustic songs about love, life, and heartbreak. @ZoeNewtonMusic @ZoeBNewton

20.20 - 20.40

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VAUGHAN HILL

St. Michael’s Without Vaughan Hill on the piano, with style and compositions based on blues, lounge cocktail standards, jazz, boogie, classical and avante garde influences.

20.20 - 20.40

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RUBIX GROOVE

Bath Pizza Co Do you love 80s music? Rubix Groove certainly do! This funky five-piece band have been together for six years and certainly know how to get the party started.

Playing all the classics you love.

Bring your leg warmers! @rubixgroove

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20.30 - 21.00

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20.40 - 21.00

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GILMORE N JAZ

Milsom Place Gilmore n Jaz is a Mediterraneanstyle guitar duo equivalent in musical terms to the scenic Amalfi Coast who play a form of free jazz in which both musicians improvise on an underlying harmonic and rhythmic pattern to original and popular standards. @Gilmore n’ Jaz

SASSPAFELLA

20.10 - 20.40

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BATH ROCK CHOIR

20.00 - 20.20

20.00 - 20.30

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DAISY CHAPMAN

Holburne Café Self-titled ‘Sinner’ songwriter and BBC Introducing favourite Daisy Chapman is a well-travelled pianist and vocalist who draws influences from the anti-folk world. Every song harbours a dark story of love, lust and loss told through her exquisite voice and piano, with Sue Lord on violin bringing the performance to harmonious ending every time. @DaisyChapman

20.30 - 21.00

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20.45 - Onwards

Museum of Bath Architecture The NoteAbles are a small acapella group singing upbeat songs from gospel to pop, via jazz, world music and blues. Songs to make you smile, get your toes tapping and warm the heart. We rehearse on Friday mornings in Monkton Combe village hall.

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ROCK N ROLL ANGELS

No 1, The Royal Crescent RnRA combine the songwriting talents of Shaun McCrindle (guitar and vocals) and Johnny Westrup (piano and vocals). Together, they play soulful Americana. Debut album Peaceful was released in 2018. New EP Lifelines due out in 2022. @rocknrollangels

20.30 - 21.00

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Parade Gardens They are covers Jim, but not as we know them! Sex Pistols on a banjo? Radiohead as a waltz?

A Bluegrass Stormzy?! Has the world gone mad...? Fear not dear reader it’s just the legendary Arkansaw Jukebox Collective - playing covers just like God intended... bluegrass style!

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THE RED BANDITS

Queen Square A memorable disco funk party band with a rockabilly twist! The Red Bandits’ performances are extremely fun and funky. Expect beautiful harmonies, party starting tunes, props and surprises along the way – bring your dancing shoes! @TheRedBandits

20.30 - 21.10

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RAMSHACKLE ORCHESTRA Christ Church Ramshackle Orchestra is a multigenerational string band providing a platform for players of all ages and abilities. They perform an eclectic repertoire of Celtic folk, gypsy tunes, Klezmer laments, Balkan dances and contemporary roots music. @NinasRamshackleOrchestra @Ramshac48742854

20.30 - 21.00

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KARYO

Komedia Karyo are a dynamic five-piece from London and Bristol. Their sound comprises an upbeat combination of hip-hop, ska, alt-rock and contemporary electronic music. @karyo_band

20.30 - 21.00

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SASSPARELLA

Widcombe Social Club Bath’s most entertaining all-female choir, Sassparella goes from strength to strength and returns tonight to a favourite venue.

20.40 - 21.00

LUCIS

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Assembly Rooms Directed by Francis Faux, Lucis has quickly established itself as one of the leading mixed voice choirs in the south west. Since its inception in 2014, the choir has performed in a number of prestigious venues, such as Carnegie Hall, Cadogan Hall, Wiltshire Music Centre and Bath Abbey. @lucis

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FRENCH CONNECTION

St. Michael’s Without French Connection ensemble plays foot-tapping music (to dance to) from the jazz swing era, including Latin, hot club and trad jazz.

20.50 - 21.10

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THE WEST WILTSHIRE SINGERS

St Swithin’s Church The West Wiltshire Singers community choir have greatly missed Party in the City over the past two years and are excited to perform songs from their current repertoire. @westwiltshiresingers

21:00 Onwards 21.00 - 21.30

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THE ARKANSAW JUKEBOX COLLECTIVE

20.30 - 21.00

Central United Reform Church The Silver Ring Choir of Bath was founded in 1951 and is an established and well-travelled mixed-voice choir with a varied repertoire. A late 70th Anniversary celebration concert is planned for October. @silverringchoirofbath

THE NOTEABLES

20.30 - 21.00

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THE SILVER RING CHOIR OF BATH

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St James Wine Vaults Dubbed ‘Bristol’s leading folkpop force’ by Tap The Feed, Sugarmoon are turning heads with daring and fun folk-pop, heavily laced with blues, jazz and rock. FFO The Beatles, The Doors, Belle & Sebastian. @​​sugarmoonband @sugarmoon_band PO

MAGPIE

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Bath Pizza Co A nine-piece covers band, with a fantastic horn section, the Shiny Things, playing a range of pop, rock and soul classics from the 60s to present day. @magpieband

21.00 - 21.45

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LOUIS STONE

Boston Tea Party (Alfred Street) Bristol-based singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Louis Stone found his passion for music at an early age. The multi-instrumentalist started to write and perform his own music appearing on stage at Bristol Harbouside Festival, performing one of his first songs Future for Rife Magazine. @louisstonemusic

21.00 - 21.45

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JUNCTION 18

Widcombe Social Club Widcombe’s greatest ever covers band continues its Never Say Never World Tour with a gig to make Party in the City dance. @junction18band

21.15 - 22.00

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ATHENA

The Canon Artistically independent and in-control of every aspect of the songs she writes, Athena has been creating dark alt-pop in Bath and Bristol since 2020. Her sound is both intimate and massive, delicate and explosive. @MusiqByAthena

21.20 - 22.00

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VOCAL WORKS GOSPEL CHOIR

Assembly Rooms The powerful and dynamic vocalists from VWGC perform a set bursting with uplifting pop and soulful classics. VWGC have toured with artists including Take That and released four of their own albums. @vocalworksgospelchoir @VocalWorksGC

21.20 - 22.00

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COMMON BEAR ATTACKS Milsom Place Not all bear attacks are fatal - or even unpleasant. Some of them, like our music, are more like big hugs that put a smile on your face… so come and be bearhugged - roar!

21.20 - 22.00

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HARLEM RHYTHM CATS

Parade Gardens Harlem Rhythm Cats guarantee to have you hip-shakin’ and toe-tapping’ with an infectious groove of boogie-woogie, jump blues and swing spanning from the early days of the genre right up to the present day. Bring your dancing shoes! @harlemrhythmcats

21.20 - 22.00

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UKE CAN’T BE SERIOUS

Museum of Bath Architecture Uke Can’t Be Serious is a Bath-based band who play for the joy of playing and to raise money for charities. They play an eclectic range of music from Hank Williams to Pink Floyd, from Blondie to Bob Dylan, from Oasis to Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark … and many others. @ukecantbeserious

SUGARMOON

21.15 - 22.00

21.20 - 22.00

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JANE LILLEY SINGERS

Central United Reform Church The Jane Lilley Singers are an allfemale choir, who are celebrating singing in and around Bath for 50 years next year. We sing across many different genres of music and enjoy them all.

21.20 - 22.00

FOLKLAW

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THE BILL SMARME ROCK’N’ROLL TRIO

Widcombe Social Club Good-time old-time rock n roll with a Smarmy bent. Bill Smarme, Marty Skiver and Mick Slapper rock out music that is cool for cats. @BillSmarme

21.50 - 22.30

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THE SURLINGS

St James Wine Vaults The Surlings push the boundaries of modern ‘pop’. Think 60s psychedelia fused with delicate folk-like vocals and instrumentation. By permeating diverse genres and stitching them together, The Surlings create something unique and original. @TheSurlings

@thesurlings

22.30 - 1.00

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EARL ST. JOHN DJS

The Bath Brew House Earl is a multi-talented, multitasking, mood-altering maverick of a music maker, bringing you a blend of sounds and the very best of Balearic cool house tunes. @djearlstjohn

22.30 - 23.15

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LIVE PIANO PARTY WITH GEORGE WILSON

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Queen Square FolkLaw’s music will get your feet tapping and your mind thinking. FolkLaw’s songs are a commentary on life, with earthy lyrics and vocals accompanied by Celtic fiddle and distinctive vocal harmonies. Described as “Show of Hands with a new wave ethic” (fRoots) and winning friends and fans wherever they go, FolkLaw are a unique blend of energised entertaining UK folk-rock.

The Drawing Rooms Followed by George Wilson Piano so come and join our very lively weekly piano bar featuring resident George Wilson playing lots of big tunes, singalong classics plus all your requests. @georgewilsonmusic1 @georgewilsonmusic

@Folklaw

21.20 - 22.15

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YEAR OF THE DOG

Komedia The fresh brass house-soul sound from Cardiff was formed at the Royal Welsh College of Music from where they graduated in 2020. Packed with brass-blasting punch, professional suave, and high energy, the Dogs are selling out gigs and rising fast. @yearofthedogband Year of the Dog @YOTDband

21:30 Onwards 21.00 - 22.00

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JEZZFUSION

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The Pig and Fiddle Bring along your blue suede shoes for an energetic mix of pop, rock, blues, country, folk and latin classics from David Vigar (vocals/ guitar), Jay Simms (ditto), Jen Carruthers (bass guitar) and Jez Broun (guitar). @JeremyBroun

21.30 - 23.30

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JONNY MELANCHOLY AND THE SAD COWBOYS

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Assembly Rooms Playing a wide range of rhythmic music from Miller to Beatles and Queen, in dance, jazz, latin and pop styles.

18.00 - 18.30

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St. Michael’s Without Formed by Maddy in 2013 with the sole intention of making and performing great music, Prospect Style consists of seven experienced musicians, playing an unexpectedly eclectic, toetappingly joyful mix of music.

A mixture of rock and roll, pop, classic rock and contemporary, a band for all reasons.

19:30 Onwards

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ON THE EDGE, THE SWING BAND OF U3A IN BATH

Museum of Bath Architecture A small group of friends, meeting to enjoy singing together: from Byrd to Britten, Gibbons to Gershwin, Pearsall to Piaf. This year we will feature some choral gems from Ukraine.

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18.15-18.45

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18.00 - 18.20

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THE BATHFORD SINGERS

18.40 - 19.00

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The Grapes Jonny Melancholy and the Sad Cowboys bring their infectious brand of country classics to the bar. Turn up, sing along or sit back and relax, as these guys and girls have it covered.

21.30 - 22.15

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LIVE PIANO PARTY WITH GEORGE WILSON

The Drawing Rooms Followed by George Wilson Piano so come and join our very lively weekly piano bar featuring resident George Wilson playing lots of big tunes, singalong classics plus all your requests. @georgewilsonmusic1 @georgewilsonmusic

21.30 - 22.30

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MOLLY GREEN

The Bath Brew House Molly Green brings a jazzy, soulful undertone combined with a love for RnB, reggae and disco make for an interesting style, unusual to other singer-songwriters of her age. @IAmMollyGreen

@janelilleysingers

@dannymcmahonuk

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