Stables brochure December 2014 - March 2015

Issue no 55 Dec 2014-March 2015

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DECEMBER 2014 - MARCH 2015

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artists

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Jim Marshall Auditorium: December 4-9 January 10 - 14 February 14 - 21 March 21 - 28 Stage 2 December - March

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Learn & Take Part

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Fascinating AĂŻda

Wed 4 March see page 22

Also on sale 49 And not forgetting 50 Booking information 51 Diary 52

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Seth Lakeman Sat 31 January

The Tiger Lillies Wed 11 March

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Barbara Dickson Tue 17 February

Melvyn Tan Sun 8 March

Founders may use their annual entitlement to free tickets, or receive a 10% discount should their allowance have been used; Friends are entitled to a 10% discount. Please notify Box Office when making your reservation.

New shows are open for public booking from Tuesday 11 November prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

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.

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Buy any time – book your tickets online 24 hours a day

Stuff & Nonsense presents

An early learning classic for ages 3 - 7 and parents too

Tuesday 16 to Sunday 21 December

Red “Who will help me plant these grains of wheat?”

“Not I,” said the Pig. “Not I,” said the Rat. “Not I,” said the Cow. “Fair enough,” said the Little Red Hen. “I’ll do it myself!”

Making bread is hard work, but it would be a lot easier if the lazy farmyard animals got off their reclining sofas and lent a hand! This ingenious adaptation of the nursery school favourite features a host of animal puppets, singalong songs and madcap comic routines. It’s a real treat for the whole family with no scary bits whatsoever!

“A truly enchanting hour for children – and their parents” The Stage

Performance times Tuesday 16 December, 1.30pm Wednesday 17 December, 11.30am & 1.30pm Thursday 18 December, 11.30am & 1.30pm Friday 19 December, 11.30am Saturday 20 December, 11.30am & 1.30pm Sunday 21 December, 11.30am & 1.30pm Running time: approximately one hour

Ticket prices £12, under-16s £10, family of four £40, schools/uniformed groups £9 (one free teacher’s ticket for every 10 tickets booked)

Enjoy Lunch at The Stables Make your Christmas visit to The Stables complete by enjoying a tasty morsel or two in our popular Café in2 restaurant. An appetising menu designed with the whole family in mind will be available from 12 noon each day during the run of The Little Red Hen. Pre-booking is essential – please call the box office to reserve a table.

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

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Katherine Ryan: Glam Role Model

Des O’Connor

Date: Monday 1 December, 8pm Tickets: £12

Date: Wednesday 3 December, 8pm Tickets: £25

A dude who is fast becoming a recognisable face on British TV with appearances on BBC One’s Live At The Apollo and Let’s Dance for Comic Relief, BBC Two’s Mock The Week, QI and Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats and more, Katherine Ryan embarks on her second UK stand-up tour. The fresh, often dangerously fierce, pop culture-obsessed Canadian was unaffected by publicised death threats and survived the world’s first crack-smoking mayor. (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) “Warped wit… striking presence… killer lines… calm confidence” Scotsman

www.katherineryan.co.uk Jo Caulfield

Like this? Try this: 22 March

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers: Holly at Christmas

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see a true show business legend live on stage in a wonderful evening of comedy, laughter and music. Des O’Connor is established as one of the world’s most popular and best-loved entertainers. Since landing his first television series in the UK in 1963, he has starred in his own mainstream television show every year. www.des-oconnor.com A n Evening with Gervase Phinn

Like this? Try this: 31 March

Euge Groove Date: Thursday 4 December, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Date: Tuesday 2 December, 8pm Tickets: £20

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is 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 the family.

“The audience were dancing in the aisles and roaring for more” The Stage Showaddywaddy

Like this? Try this: 14 February

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One of the most entertaining and popular stars in the smooth jazz world, Euge Groove has graduated from being sideman to Richard Marx and Tina Turner, not to mention a former member of Tower of Power, to becoming a top-selling act in his own right, with an illustrious discography to his name. Euge is back at The Stables for a show that is guaranteed to get you dancing in the aisles. www.eugegroove.com G erald Albright

Like this? Try this: 1 February

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

Date: Friday 5 December, 8pm Tickets: £21

T-Rextasy

Like this? Try this: 28 March

Jake and Elwood’s Christmas Party Show Date: Saturday 6 December, 8pm Tickets: £23 Jake and Elwood’s Christmas Party invites you to spend an evening in a Chicago winter wonderland to witness masters at work as they explode on stage for their soul and rhythm’n’blues Christmas musical extravaganza, backed by the live powerhouse that is the incredible Black Rhino Band. The show features some of the great classics including Soul Man, Everybody Needs Somebody, I Feel Good, Sweet Home Chicago and Shake Your Tail Feather, as well as a special guest appearance by Massa as Noddy Holder. www.jakeandelwood.co.uk Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Like this? Try this: 9 January

Date: Sunday 7 December, 3pm Tickets: £13.50, £18.50, students £6 4 Pieces (c1887-1891); Études-Tableaux, op.33; Piano Sonata No.1, op.28 The final concert in a series of six running throughout 2014 in which Artur Pizarro has performed the complete keyboard works of the celebrated Russian composer.

Artur Pizarro plays Rachmaninov is sponsored by M elvyn Tan

Like this? Try this: 8 March

ENJOY SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE STABLES Enjoy a pre-concert Sunday roast (vegetarian options available) in Café in2. Available from 12.15pm.

Book in advance on 01908 280832 to reserve your table.

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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 vocalists to back up the powerful lead vocals of the dynamic Roger Brown, Magic can recreate 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.

While not attempting to emulate Queen visually, Magic create all the excitement of a live Queen show. www.magicakindofqueen.co.uk

Artur Pizarro plays Rachmaninov

DECEMBER

Magic: A Kind of Queen

Almost the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band Date: Sunday 7 December, 8pm Tickets: £20 It’s half a century since Viv Stanshall and Rodney Slater conceived the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.

They’ve appeared with members of Monty Python, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, The Kinks and The Who as well as having a top five hit with Urban Spaceman. Comedians Stephen Fry, Adrian Edmondson, Eddie Izzard, Phill Jupitus, Paul Merton, Chris Morris and Bill Bailey have all named the Bonzos as a formative influence. Fans will be delighted to learn that Bonzos Roger Ruskin Spear, Rodney Slater and Sam Spoons have teamed up with super-pianist Dave Glasson and their Bonzo guests tonight to create more fun, music and subversive diversion in what is billed as their last ever live performance. www.threebonzosandapiano.co.uk T he Tiger Lillies

Like this? Try this: 11 March

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

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Acknowledgements

Maddy Prior and The Carnival Band Date: Tuesday 9 December, 8pm Tickets: £23

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.

Following their hugely popular 2012 Christmas tour, renowned folk singer Maddy Prior joins with The Carnival Band again for their unique celebratory, festive show, Carols and Capers. Together they mix renaissance, modern and ethnic instruments with a refreshing cavalier attitude and plenty of humour, putting their inimitable stamps on a range of familiar and not-so-familiar festive fare. This guarantees to be a Christmas party to remember.

“Maddy’s voice is clear as a bell. It actually sounds as if there’s a celebration going on” The Guardian

www.maddyprior.co.uk

Supported using public funding by

F airport Convention

Like this? Try this: 21 February

Cleo’s Christmas Show Dates: Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 December, 8pm Tickets: £29.50, £32* Songs! Jokes! Surprises! Guests! Plus highlights from 40 Years of Christmas at The Stables. Cleo invites you to kick off the festive season with her and her friends. Don’t miss it, you’ll regret it all year! Other guests to include Jacqui Dankworth, Charlie Wood, Emily Dankworth, Martha Shrimpton, Sarah Watts, Chris Shrimpton and Peter Fisher. The band line-up will be John Horler, Alec Dankworth, Jim Hart, Henry Lowther, Robbie Robson, Sarah Watts, Alison Neale, Simon Spillett and Jimmy Hastings Richard Digance

Like this? Try this: 8 March

*Fundraising concerts in aid of Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd

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

Date: Wednesday 10 December, 8pm Tickets: £23.50

Big Country: Celebrating 30 Years of Steeltown Support from Candi’s Dog

Date: Monday 15 December, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 & £25

I an McCulloch

Like this? Try this: 6 March

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If music matures like fine wine, 1979 was a vintage year.

That’s when Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, from the hugely successful Manfred Mann, returned to their first love, the blues. They imagined their ‘back to the roots’ project, The Blues Band, would simply earn some beer money. How wrong they were – the public were ready and waiting. And into the ranks came slide guitar ace and superb vocalist Dave Kelly, and legendary ex-John Mayall drummer Hughie Flint (replaced in 1982 by the renowned Rob Townsend of Family), with solid bass provided

by Gary Fletcher. www.thebluesband.com

Regarded by many as a classic, Big Country’s multi-million selling Steeltown went straight to the number one slot in the album charts. The band will perform songs from the album as well as the classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home, Fields of Fire, In A Big Country, The Teacher plus many more. The band – Bruce Watson (guitars/ vocals), Mark Brzezicki (drums, vocals), Jamie Watson (guitars/vocals) and former Simple Minds’ bassist/vocalist Derek Forbes – will be augmented on stage by Simon Hough, ex-front man for Denny Laine (Wings). www.bigcountry.co.uk

DECEMBER

The Blues Band

Fresh Cream

Like this? Try this: 10 March

Stuff & Nonsense present

Mostly Autumn Date: Sunday 14 December, 8pm Tickets: £16.50 (£17.50 on the door) Since forming back in 1996, Mostly Autumn have built a loyal following.

The band have earned themselves a name for their outstanding live shows and such luminaries as the late Richard Wright of Pink Floyd, Deep Purple’s Jon Lord and BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris himself are among their many fans. Their musical palette is diverse and while they draw on influences from the golden age of 1970s rock, they have developed their own unique sound and style that captures some of the essence of that heady era and yet looks forward into the future. www.mostly-autumn.com

Red Tuesday 16 to Sunday 21 December A perfect pre-Christmas treat for schools and all the family! see page 3 for details

Karnataka

Like this? Try this: 27 March

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Richard Durrant: Candlelit Christmas Concert Date: Tuesday 16 December, 8pm Tickets: £15

Guitarist Richard Durrant’s 2014 Christmas concert will have a magic all of its own, with repertoire from early music, Christian, pagan and folk traditions as well as many wonderfully distinctive Durrant originals. The concert will also feature specially commissioned visuals, the wonderful singing of special guest Amy Kakoura, the pre-recorded voice of Barry Cryer in Durrant’s own wintry guitar suite The Polar Bear, and lots of candles! www.richard-durrant.com Eduardo Niebla Experience

Like this? Try this: 4 February

Dreaming of Kate Date: Thursday 18 December, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

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 which has worked with a range of major international artists, 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. www.dreamingofkate.com A Kind of Queen

Like this? Try this: 5 December

Patti Boulaye Date: Wednesday 17 December, 8pm Tickets: £19.50 Award-winning singer and musical-theatre star Patti Boulaye presents her autobiographical show in which she tells her life-story through songs that have influenced her and that she has sung as a West End leading lady.

Patti came to prominence as a singer winning the ITV talent show New Faces. Her victory led to appearances on stage, film and television, including the starring role in The Music Machine, Carmen in Carmen Jones (The Old Vic and world tour) and Royal Command performances. She also had her own series, The Patti Boulaye Show, on Channel Four. She has released nine albums and 25 singles to date and is also the founder and President of the charity Support for Africa, which has built five clinics in rural Africa. www.pattiboulaye.com Cleo’s Christmas Shows

Like this? Try this: 11-13 December

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Lee Hurst: Things That Make You Go Aaargh Date: Friday 19 December, 8pm Tickets: £17 Stand-up comedian Lee Hurst is travelling throughout Britain to find out what really winds you up. Mostly people get on with living their lives, but everyone has at least one thing that pushes their button and sends them over the edge. What’s yours? Come along for a night of laughter and letting off steam. (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) www.leehurst.com J o Caulfield

Like this? Try this: 22 March

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Dickens’ A Christmas Carol performed by Gerald Dickens

Date: Saturday 20 December, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Date: Monday 22 December, 8pm Tickets: £15

Richard Digance Like this? Try this: 8 March

Turn Back the Clock: A selection of songs and monologues by Joyce Grenfell Date: Sunday 21 December, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 Performed by actress Cheryl Knight and originally conceived in honour of Joyce Grenfell’s centenary year, this gem of nostalgia from the golden age of revue is suitable for all ages. Delight in the truthful, funny and moving characters and revel in the evocation of one of the greatest female entertainers of the twentieth century. “a wonderful show that makes you cry as well as laugh and leaves you marvelling at Joyce Grenfell’s wit and wisdom” The Telegraph

www.hiddenpearl.co.uk/turnbacktheclock11.html Fascinating Aïda

Like this? Try this: 4 March

Enter the world of Charles Dickens in this ghostly tale for the festive season. Performing 26 different characters, Gerald Dickens brings his great, great grandfather’s most famous book to vivid and exciting life in an extraordinary theatrical tour de force. Gerald has made audiences all over the world laugh, cry, cheer and stamp as they become completely involved in the much-loved tale of Ebenezer Scrooge.

“A once-in-a-lifetime brush with literary history” New York Times

www.geralddickens.com

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Clap your hands, stamp your feet and laugh along as comedian Rainer Hersch conducts and hosts a brand new Yuletide treat: a jamboree of classic Christmas number ones.

Terrific comic entertainment served up with a big dollop of festive cheer, the show features much-loved tunes such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Hallelujah and Merry Christmas Everybody, plus a selection of cast-iron classics including Twelve Days of Christmas, Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and many, many more… www.rainerhersch.com

DECEMBER

Rainer Hersch: Christmas No.1 Singalong

A n Evening with Gervase Phinn

Like this? Try this: 31 March

Happy Christmas and New Year to all our customers!

Thank you for your support in 2014 and we look forward to seeing you again next year…

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

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Nils Lofgren

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Date: Thursday 8 January, 8pm Tickets: SOLD OUT

Date: Friday 9 January, 8pm Tickets: £24

Songwriter, virtuoso guitarist and pianist Nils Lofgren returns to the UK for the first time since 2011. After touring with Bruce Springsteen as a long-time member of the E Street Band on both the 2012-13 Wrecking Ball tour and 2014’s High Hopes tour, Nils is back to perform his own legendary live show. He will be joined for an acoustic set by multi-instrumentalist Greg Varlotta. Expect classic Lofgren favourites including Shine Silently, I Came to Dance, Keith Don’t Go and many others from his vast back catalogue. www.nilslofgren.com King King

Like this? Try this: 28 February

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.

J ake and Elwood’s

Like this? Try this: Christmas Party 6 December

Larry Miller Band

Red

Date: Saturday 10 January, 8pm Tickets: £16

Tuesday 16 to Sunday 21 December A perfect pre-Christmas treat for schools and all the family! see page 3 for details

Larry Miller is undeniably one of the must-see blues/rock guitarists, bringing his unique showmanship to every performance. He is famous for his mesmerising guitar playing and high octane shows and continues to wow audiences at UK and European festivals. If you like the music of Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore, Walter Trout or Jimi Hendrix, you’ll want to see Larry Miller. www.larrymiller.co.uk K ing King

Like this? Try this: 28 February

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Treat someone special Buy any – gift timevouchers – book your are available tickets online from24 thehours Box Office a day

The Classic Rock Show

Date: Sunday 11 January, 8pm Tickets: £15

Date: Wednesday 14 January, 8pm Tickets: £25

Barbara Dickson

Like this? Try this: 17 February

Mark Watson: Flaws

Following its sell out 2014 tour, The Classic Rock Show returns to perform the top 20 greatest-ever guitar riffs!

From the extraordinary opening sounds of Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love to Queen’s powerhouse anthem One Vision via AC/DC’s Back in Black and everything in between, this show will rock you to your core. Classic rock doesn’t get any better than this!

L imehouse Lizzy

Like this? Try this: 5 February

Date: Tuesday 13 January, 8pm Tickets: £16

Chris Standring Band

Combining his award-winning wit with thought-provoking insights, Mark Watson finds that as humans, despite our lack of perfection and poor decision-making, we’re pretty spectacular. He may not have all the answers to life’s most serious questions, but Flaws is sure to both humour and touch every generation of comedy fan. (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+)

Chris Standring returns with another musical left turn with Don’t Talk, Dance!, a progressive soul-jazz-dance influenced project featuring the best funk and soul studio musicians in Los Angeles. The 13-track set features Chris as arranger, orchestrator and producer, along with his signature solo jazz and fusion guitar sounds. Drawing on 1970s’ style funk and soul, Chris raises the bar once again with an album that is impossible to sit still to. www.chrisstandring.com

“Simply exhilarating” Daily Telegraph

www.markwatsonthecomedian.com Simon Amstell

Like this? Try this: 24 March

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Singer-songwriter Sally Barker is back, fresh from her flawless performances on BBC One’s The Voice (including a duet with her mentor Sir Tom Jones). The Poozies’ lead singer, who has supported Bob Dylan and Robert Plant, presents songs from her album Another Train as well as YouTube favourites Dear Darlin’ and Walk On By. www.sallybarker.co.uk

JANUARY

Sally Barker

Date: Thursday 15 January, 8pm Tickets: £15

G erald Albright

Like this? Try this: 1 February

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

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Jon Allen Band

Nearly Dan

Date: Friday 16 January, 8pm Tickets: £13.50

Date: Sunday 18 January, 8pm RESCHEDULED DATE Tickets: £17.50

Jon Allen has a voice you don’t forget. Just ask Jools Holland, who demanded Jon appear on Later… after hearing him on the radio. Or Duffy, who heard his version of Mercy and called him into the studio – only to find that he wasn’t the black soul man she had imagined. His new album, Deep River, contains some of his best work. On it he channels everyone from Dylan to Shakespeare, via Al Green, JJ Cale and John Martyn, and even manages to write a romantic song about bankers. www.jonallensongs.co.uk igel Stonier N Like this? Try this: 30 January – Stage 2

Snakecharmer Date: Saturday 17 January, 8pm Tickets: £19.50, £21.50 Six of the UK’s most esteemed and experienced rock musicians have joined forces to create Snakecharmer.

Original Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray have teamed up with Laurie Wisefield (Wishbone Ash), Harry James (Thunder, Magnum), Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne) and Chris Ousey (Heartland) to bring you classic twin-guitar-based rock as it should be played. Playing classic rock songs that they helped create, such as Whitesnake’s Here I Go Again, Fool For Your Loving, Don’t Break My Heart Again, Ready An’ Willing and Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City, together with other hits from the band members’ back catalogue, Snakecharmer are the genuine article. www.snakecharmer.org The Classic Rock Show

Like this? Try this: 14 January

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Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. Nearly Dan’s approach is faithful and as relaxed as that of their namesakes. They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert. The 10-piece Nearly Dan promises all the Steely Dan favourites in this two hour-plus show, featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam, Aja and Gaucho. www.nearlydan.co.uk T royka

Like this? Try this: 11 February – Stage 2

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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.

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T’Pau

Date: Thursday 22 January, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Date: Saturday 24 January, 8pm RESCHEDULED DATE Tickets: £21.50

Fresh Cream

Like this? Try this: 10 March

Sax Appeal Date: Friday 23 January, 8pm Tickets: £16.50

T he Christians

Like this? Try this: 8 May

The Glorious Fools: Celebrating the Music of John Martyn

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This extraordinary show, dubbed The Definitive Pink Floyd Experience, is renowned for its stunning celebration of one of the world’s greatest musical phenomena. The brand new Think Floyd production for 2015 celebrates the 40th anniversary of Wish You Were Here, featuring a performance of the entire masterpiece, along with the whole range of Pink Floyd classics, from Barrett to The Division Bell.

This is a must-see for all Pink Floyd fans! www.thinkfloyd.net

T’Pau are a hugely successful pop/rock band fronted by Carol Decker.

Instantly memorable with a big voice and an even bigger mass of red hair, Carol made an undeniable impact on the public.

The band had a plethora of worldwide hits, including Heart & Soul, which stayed on the US Billboard chart for six months, peaking at number four, and most notably China In Your Hand, which occupied the number one slot in the UK for five weeks. T’Pau celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2013 with a hugely successful UK tour. www.tpau.co.uk

JANUARY

Think Floyd

Date: Thursday 29 January, 8pm Tickets: £12.50

Following the launch of their Funkerdeen album at The Stables in February 2014, Sax Appeal will once again be bringing together five of the finest sax players in the UK along with a first-class rhythm section for an exciting evening of jazz, blues and funk. Leader Derek Nash is an award-winning saxophonist in his own right and received the British Jazz Award for best CD in 2012 (Joyriding).

Performing alongside him will be Paul Booth (Steve Winwood Band), Simon Allen (Stan Tracey Quartet), Bob McKay (Matthew Herbert Big Band), Scott Garland (Pete Cater Big Band), Mike Bradley (Thriller, West End), Phil Scragg (Just East of Jazz) and Pete Adams (Yusuf Islam, Nelson Rangell) www.saxappeal.co.uk Gerald Albright

Like this? Try this: 1 February

The Glorious Fools perform the music of the great John Martyn, one of the UK’s most influential writers and performers. A talented band play renditions of John’s best loved music from throughout his four-decade career. The Glorious Fools have played to great acclaim at major events in the UK over the past two years, presenting a mixture of folk, jazz and rock, reflecting Martyn’s diverse styles. www.gloriousfools.com F airport Convention

Like this? Try this: 21 February

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

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Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Gerald Albright

Date: Friday 30 January, 8pm Tickets: £21, £22.50

Date: Sunday 1 February, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

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. www.syd-lawrence-orchestra.com

Saxophonist Gerald Albright is in a class of his own.

His unique sound and ability to surprise his audience with something extraordinary ensures he always delivers a great show. He has sold more than one million albums in the US alone, and his work with artists including Phil Collins, Quincy Jones and Whitney Houston has been much acclaimed. Gerald’s own solo body of work has earned him several Grammy nominations and ensured his place as a superstar of the smooth jazz genre. He’ll be returning to The Stables with his new CD Slam Dunk. www.geraldalbright.com

Pete Long’s Echoes of Ellington

Like this? Try this: 21 June

John Coghlan’s Quo

Seth Lakeman Date: Saturday 31 January, 8pm Tickets: £24

Date: Tuesday 3 February, 8pm Tickets: £16

West Country folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman unearthed hidden histories and unsung everyday heroes in and around his native Devon and Cornwall to commemorate in song for his latest album Word of Mouth, released in February 2014. Guest instrumentalists give depth, drama and wings to songs in which working lives, majestic landscapes, the tragedy of war, the price of revolution and more are brought to life. www.sethlakeman.co.uk

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 and Pete Knight from NWOBHM boogie band Predatür completing the line-up. They’ll be performing many of Status Quo’s best-known hits as well as favourites from the Coghlan years. www.johncoghlan.com

Kathryn Tickell and The Side

Like this? Try this: 15 February

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S ax Appeal

Like this? Try this: 23 January

S nakecharmer

Like this? Try this: 17 January

Buy any time – book your tickets online 24 hours a day

Date: Wednesday 4 February, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Limehouse Lizzy Date: Thursday 5 February, 8pm Tickets: £18

T -Rextasy

Like this? Try this: 28 March

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Renowned for their action-packed 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. www.limehouselizzy.co.uk

FEBRUARY

The Eduardo Niebla Experience

Clem Curtis Date: Friday 6 February, 8pm Tickets: £20 A formidable flamenco-jazz guitar virtuoso, Eduardo Niebla is the master of today’s generation, technically superb, breathtakingly versatile and phenomenally talented. Inspired by tours to India, the Middle East and his Spanish homeland, Eduardo presents his stunning flamenco-jazz fused with a myriad of Eastern colours and a Gypsy-jazz edge. Ideally partnered by his brilliant trio, this is an amazing opportunity to hear world class guitar playing at its very best.

“Niebla is the king of Latin guitar, a world-class virtuoso” Time Out

www.eduardoniebla.com Juan Martin Like this? Try this: 12 May

MEAL DEAL: A TASTE OF SPAIN For an additional £17 per head you can enjoy A Taste of Spain 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.

Clem says: “It’s always been a great pleasure to be at The Stables and to perform for the many fans of The Foundations. Over the past 40 years it has given me immense joy to do the thing I love most – entertaining.

I’ve travelled around the world and am looking forward to coming home to my favourite venue right in my own back yard. The Foundations have been going since 1967, who would have thought that after all this time we would still be on the road? Come and enjoy an evening of fun, laughter, good music and dancing!”

S igned, Sealed, Delivered

Like this? Try this: 9 January

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Jackson Live

starring Ben and his incredible band and dancers Date: Saturday 7 February, 8pm Tickets: £21 Jackson Live sees the hugely talented Ben recreate the Michael Jackson experience with a stunning rendition of all his favourite songs.

Ben’s portrayal has to be the most exciting tribute to the King of Pop to have toured UK theatres.

He is joined on stage by his band and dancers who work their way through all the hits. He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice! Jackson Live features live vocals and music, fabulous costumes and, of course, all the signature dance moves. Pure MJ! www.jacksonliveinconcert.co.uk Nights on Broadway

Like this? Try this: 21 March

The Kast Off Kinks Date: Sunday 8 February, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Benyounes Quartet Date: Tuesday 10 February, 8pm Tickets: £13.50, £18.50, students £6 HAYDN Quartet in C Op.54 No.2 Tost; MENDELSSOHN Quartet in E flat Op.12; BRAHMS Quartet in A minor Op.51 No.2 Prize-winners at the 2012 1st International Sandor Vegh String Quartet Competition in Budapest, the Benyounes Quartet is gaining a reputation as one of the most engaging, dynamic and successful young quartets to have emerged in the UK in recent years. They have already performed at the Wigmore Hall, St Martin in the Fields, LSO St Luke’s, Vienna Konzerthaus and the Gstaad New Year Festival, and with Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company.

M elvyn Tan

Like this? Try this: 8 March

John Shuttleworth: A Wee Ken To Remember Date: Wednesday 11 February, 8pm Tickets: £16

A welcome return by The Kast Off Kinks who were put together in 1994 by Mick Avory, original drummer with The Kinks. With John Dalton on bass (1960s and 70s line up) and Ian Gibbons on keyboards (1980s and 90s line up), Mick is joined on guitar and vocals by Dave Clarke who has played with the Beach Boys, the Noel Redding Band and Tim Rose among others. Expect all the hits including You Really Got Me, Tired of Waiting, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Deadend Street and Waterloo Sunset. www.kastoffkinks.co.uk The Mods Band Like this? Try this: 20 February

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Versatile singer/organist John Shuttleworth wants to share fond memories of his favourite past weekends.

However, a typo on the poster means John is obliged to spend the evening paying homage to his next-door neighbour and sole agent – the diminutive Ken Worthington. He’ll probably end up doing both! In this brand new show, Shuttleworth will perform classic tunes such as Two Margarines and I Can’t Go Back To Savoury Now, as well as Bitter Sweet Memories, Relatives In Rotherham and other new ditties.

“His stand-up is second to none, his timing is impeccable, and you can practically warm your hands on his good nature” The Guardian

www.shuttleworths.co.uk S imon Amstell

Like this? Try this: 24 March

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Showaddywaddy

Date: Thursday 12 February, 8pm Tickets: £27.50

Date: Saturday 14 February, 8pm Tickets: £21.50

“An artist of genuine class and laconic charm” The Guardian

www.curtisstigers.com AJ Brown Trio

Like this? Try this: 2 December – Stage 2

Showaddywaddy have long been established as Europe’s most successful ever exponents of retro-inspired rock’n’roll.

The record speaks for itself: 23 Top 40 hit singles, with 10 top five hits including Under The Moon of Love, When and You Got What It Takes; 15 massive-selling albums including the Christmas number one in 1978; more than 50 Top of the Pops performances and countless industry awards. The demand for these legendary performers is every bit as strong today, serving as a testament to their outstanding reputation as live artists. www.showaddywaddy.net B uddy Holly and the Cricketers

Like this? Try this: 2 December

Toploader

Kathryn Tickell and The Side

Date: Friday 13 February, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Date: Sunday 15 February, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Having formed in 1997, with a string of more than 20 hits at home and abroad, Toploader’s debut album Onka’s Big Moka was an instant success, securing a top five spot in the British album charts for six months. But the band rose to global fame in the year 2000 with their cover of King Harvest’s Dancing In The Moonlight which maintained a top 40 position in the official UK charts for 50 weeks. www.toploaderofficial.com

Kathryn Tickell and The Side features world-renowned Northumbrian virtuoso Kathryn on pipes, fiddle and voice; Louisa Tuck (Royal Northern Sinfonia) on cello; Amy Thatcher, accordion and voice, and Ruth Wall, harps (lever, bray, wire-strung) and voice. The band’s eponymous debut album is a tour de force of lush soundscapes, stark lines and rich textures and, of course, stunning musicianship. www.kathryntickell.com

T’Pau

Like this? Try this: 24 January

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Curtis first appeared on the scene in the early 1990s with hit songs I Wonder Why and You´re all that Matters to Me, which have become soul classics over the years. His rendition of Nick Lowe’s (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace Love and Understanding was included in the massively successful soundtrack of The Bodyguard movie, selling more than 40 million copies. Over the years Curtis has performed and recorded with Eric Clapton, Elton John, Prince, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, George Benson, The Allman Brothers Band and many more.

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S eth Lakeman

Like this? Try this: 31 January

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Barbara Dickson Date: Tuesday 17 February, 8pm Tickets: £36

Barbara Dickson emerged from the Scottish folk revival of the 1960s and has become the biggest-selling Scottish female album artiste of all time. Known to a wider audience in the 1970s and 1980s with hits including Answer Me, Another Suitcase in Another Hall, The Caravan Song and I Know Him so Well, she enjoyed 10 years of chart success as a pop star. After a musical odyssey of 40 years creating music, playing guitar and piano, acting and songwriting, tonight is a culmination of her journey thus far. www.barbaradickson.net Sally Barker

Like this? Try this: 11 January

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Yet Another Evening With Rick Wakeman: The Music and Anecdotal Wit of an Old Age Pensioner with support from the Cadbury Sisters

Date: Wednesday 18 February, 8pm Tickets: £29.50 & £32.50 A Fellow of the Royal College of Music, Professor of the London College of Music, former Yes keyboard player, Watchdog presenter and renowned Grumpy Old Man, Rick Wakeman has led a rich and varied life.

In his one-man solo show, he combines displays of dazzling virtuosity on the piano with hilarious and unlikely anecdotes from a career which has included musical collaborations with David Bowie, Cat Stevens and Elton John. www.rwcc.com C arl Palmer

Like this? Try this: 2 March

Mark Thomas: Cuckooed Date: Thursday 19 February, 8pm Tickets: £16

Mark Thomas tells his true story of how Britain’s biggest arms manufacturer (BAE Systems) came to spy on a comedian. Ten years ago an activist and close friend of Mark’s was exposed as a spy for BAE Systems. Now Mark wants to find him and has some questions to ask. This is a true story and a personal and timely tale that tries to unearth what it means to be spied upon by a corporation under the sanction of the state. Expect plenty of laughs, some weird characters, documentary styles and probably a tear or two... (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) www.markthomasinfo.com L ee Hurst

Like this? Try this: 19 December

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An Evening With Julian Lloyd Webber

Date: Friday 20 February, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Date: Sunday 22 February, 8pm Tickets: £20 & £22.50

The Kast Off Kinks

Like this? Try this: 8 February

Fairport Convention

with support from Kevin Dempsey and Rosie Carson Date: Saturday 21 February, 8pm Tickets: £25

Hailed as the originators of British folk-rock, Fairport Convention remain one of the most entertaining bands on the live music scene. Fairport’s winter tour concerts will feature an intimate mix of material from their recent albums as well as classics from their earlier repertoire. The band has won a coveted BBC Lifetime Achievement award and Radio 2 listeners voted Fairport’s ground-breaking album Liege & Lief the most influential folk album of all time. Whether you are a long-time fan or a newcomer to their music, an evening with Fairport Convention will surprise and delight you. www.fairportconvention.com Maddy Prior and

Like this? Try this: the Carnival Band 9 December

Enjoy a brilliant evening of story-telling and live music as Julian Lloyd Webber takes you through a historical and musical journey of his life and career. He’ll be presenting clips of him performing and chatting with of many of the world-famous artists he’s worked with during his illustrious career including Nigel Kennedy, Elton John, his brother Andrew Lloyd Webber and Yehudi Menuhin. Julian will be joined by his wife and fellow cellist Jiaxin Lloyd Webber and pianist Pam Chowhan to perform works by his brother, Rachmaninov, Fauré, Bach and many others. www.julianlloydwebber.com

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If you haven’t seen them before, all your favourite 60s 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 a few. So come and experience a real celebration of the best 60s music, letting the band transport you back to those magical times – maximum entertainment! www.themodsband.co.uk

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Melvyn Tan

Like this? Try this: 8 March

Leddra Chapman Date: Tuesday 24 February, 8pm Tickets: £12

With a quintessentially English voice which is both pure and unique, and soulful and honest lyrics that come straight from the heart, Leddra is one of the most gifted young songwriters in Britain today. Over the past few years, a host of her tracks, including The One and All About You, have been play-listed by BBC Radio 2 and tonight she’ll be performing tracks from her new album Fidelity and Grace. www.leddrachapman.com Gretchen Peters

Like this? Try this: 18 March

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Colosseum Date: Wednesday 25 February, 8pm Tickets: £25

Trio Da Kali Date: Friday 27 February, 8pm Tickets: £12.50, students £9

The more time that passed since the day in November 1971 when jazz-rock pioneers Colosseum split up, the less likely it seemed they would ever work together again.

However, more than 30 years down the line, Jon Hiseman, Chris Farlowe, Clem Clempson, Dave Greenslade and Mark Clarke are still going strong. Tragically, saxophonist Dick Heckstall-Smith succumbed to an 18-month battle with ill health and died at the end of 2004. Jon’s wife and internationally renowned saxophonist Barbara Thompson stepped into Dick’s shoes during his illness and has now become a permanent member.

Rick Wakeman

Like this? Try this: 18 February

James Taylor Quartet Date: Thursday 26 February, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

James Taylor, one of the great British instrumentalists of his generation, has taken his trademark howling Hammond sound to the masses for more than 25 years. Still famed for its upbeat, energetic live shows, James’ quartet shows no sign of slowing down. The band’s relentlessly entertaining tunes take inspiration from the rare-groove style funk and boogaloo funk of the 60s and 70s. They are, without a doubt, one of the most important jazz-pop crossover outfits in British live musical history.

“James Taylor keeps it swinging, fun and unpretentious” Jazzwise

www.jamestaylorquartet.co.uk Troyka

Like this? Try this: 11 Feb – Stage 2

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The three musicians of Trio Da Kali hail from the Mande culture of Mali, from a heritage of distinguished griots, the caste of specialist hereditary musical artisans. Their performances offer a rare glimpse into the soul of the griot’s art, celebrating the African continent’s finest, most subtle and sublime music. The trio’s performance revolves around the soaring, rounded vibrato voice of Hawa Kassé Mady.

Few can match the lyricism and dazzling virtuosity of Lassana Diabaté on the balafon, while Mamadou Kouyaté completes the trio with punchy bass lines on the ngoni, West Africa’s oldest string instrument.

Son Yambu

Like this? Try this: 12 June

MEAL DEAL: A TASTE OF WEST AFRICA For an additional £17 per head you can enjoy A Taste of West Africa at The Stables (vegetarian options available) served in Café in2.

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Date: Saturday 28 February, 11.30am and 2pm Tickets: adults £9, under-16s £7.50, family of four £30

The Little Red Hen

Like this? Try this: 16-21 December

Date: Sunday 1 March, 8pm Tickets: £20

Five world-class musicians, singers and songwriters who, after years of touring and recording with some of the most iconic bands in the world, bring you a great new show highlighting the best British rock and pop music of a generation. This all-star band comprises drummer Gordy Marshall (The Moody Blues), keyboardist Paul Bliss (The Moody Blues, The Hollies), bassist Marcus Cliffe (The Manfreds), guitarist Huw Davies (The War of the Worlds) and current lead singer of 10cc Mick Wilson. Hits include Nights in White Satin, He Ain’t Heavy (He’s My Brother), We Don’t Talk Anymore, Forever Autumn, Do Wah Diddy and many more! www.thereflectionsband.co.uk

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Follow our three cheeky monkeys on their journey to wisdom! When should you tell a fib? When do you keep a secret? And when do you help your friends make sense of it all? Hiccup Theatre bring their exciting style to this classic Japanese proverb, juggling live music, puppetry and mischievous storytelling in a brand new version perfect for little ones and their grown-ups by acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning writer Mike Kenny. (Perfect for all little monkeys aged 3-7 and their families.) www.hiccuptheatre.co.uk

The Reflections

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P eter Howarth

Like this? Try this: 17 January – Stage 2

Carl Palmer ELP Legacy Date: Monday 2 March, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

King King Date: Saturday 28 February, 8pm Tickets: £15 The meteoric rise to prominence of British blues breakers King King has seen the band racking up a host of accolades culminating in 2012’s Best Band and Best Album at the British Blues Awards. The band’s unique brand of multi-faceted blues rock has won over audiences as diverse as The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival, the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, the internationally acclaimed Belgium Rhythm & Blues Festival in Peer and even Glastonbury. This is energetic and dynamic soulful blues/rock to lift the spirit! www.kingkingblues.com Larry Miller Band

Like this? Try this: 10 January

Carl Palmer, one of the most renowned drummers in rock history and a founding member of both Emerson Lake & Palmer and Asia, is returning to the world stage for an extensive solo tour with a show that presents bold, new arrangements of the best-loved instrumental music of ELP and other composers. A multimedia experience combining music and video projection, the Carl Palmer Legacy is a red-hot power trio that features Palmer on drums and percussion, guitarist Paul Bielatowicz and bassist Simon Fitzpatrick. www.carlplamer.com R ick Wakeman

Like this? Try this: 18 February

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Fascinating Aïda: Charm Offensive

Ian McCulloch

Date: Wednesday 4 March, 8pm Tickets: £25

Date: Friday 6 March, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Following a sold-out 2013 tour, three Olivier Award nominations and more than 10 million YouTube hits for Cheap Flights (their infamous anthem to budget air travel), Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza Pulman continue to celebrate more than 30 years of Fascinating Aïda with their hit show Charm Offensive. Expect topical new songs hot off the press, plus some outrageous old favourites, as Fascinating Aïda continue to grow old disgracefully!

Cleo’s Christmas Shows

Formed in Liverpool in 1978, Echo & the Bunnymen grew to become one of the UK’s most popular indie rock bands, responsible for hit albums and singles including The Cutter, Seven Seas, Bring on the Dancing Horses and The Killing Moon.

Iconic front man Ian McCulloch will be giving a rare solo performance, featuring stripped-down versions of classic Bunnymen tracks as well as songs from his own solo catalogue. This is a one-off chance to experience the sounds of a true icon of British indie music.

B ig Country

Like this? Try this: 15 December

Dr Feelgood Date: Saturday 7 March, 8pm Tickets: £18

Like this? Try this: 11-13 December

One Man Breaking Bad Date: Thursday 5 March, 8pm Tickets: £18.50 Join us on a rip-roaring ride through the greatest television show ever made. LA actor Miles Allen smacks the senses with his super-charged, crazily accurate renditions of all the iconic characters, including Walter White, Jesse, Saul, Skyler, Hank, Walt Junior, Mike and Gus Fring. With more than one million hits on YouTube and sell-out runs at comedy festivals in Melbourne and Edinburgh, Allen’s incredible impersonations break all six seasons down into one, exhilarating, hilarious tour de force performance.

“Miles Allen’s high-energy, warp-speed romp through all five seasons is bringing the house down every night” The Guardian Jonny and the Baptists

Like this? Try this: 21 April – Stage 2

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Formed in the early 1970s, Dr Feelgood remain one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. They 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. www.drfeelgood.org N ine Below Zero

Like this? Try this: 14 November

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Richard Digance

Date: Sunday 8 March, 2.30pm Tickets: £13.50, £18.50, students £6

Melvyn Tan is acknowledged to be one of the world’s top pianists and is a regular performer at London’s Wigmore Hall and Royal Festival Hall, New York’s Lincoln Centre, Vienna’s Konzerthaus and Musikverein, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw and festivals such as Salzburg and Edinburgh. Reviews unanimously acknowledge his phenomenal technical skills and scintillating virtuosity. www.melvyntan.com

Richard Digance has supported such stars as Steve Martin and Robin Williams, and played a guitar duet with Brian May of Queen. He is also a BAFTA-nominated entertainer and received the Gold Award from the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters in 2003, and is featured in The Virgin Anthology of Songwriters. It’s on stage Richard that is most comfortable, performing two hours of original material with just a guitar, no support acts, no gimmicks – just one man with a treasure chest of stories collected over 40 years in the music and entertainment industry. www.richarddigance.com C leo’s Christmas Shows

Like this? Try this: 11-13 December

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J S BACH English Suite No.2 in A minor; JOHN FIELD Three Nocturnes: No.4 in A, No.9 in E flat, No.6 in F; CHOPIN Three Nocturnes Op.9; LISZT Three Concert Studies: Il Lamento, La Leggierezza, Un Sospiro; CHOPIN Scherzo in B flat minor Op.30

Date: Sunday 8 March, 8pm Tickets: £16.50

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Melvyn Tan

Benyounes Quartet

Like this? Try this: 10 February

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Melvyn Tan Piano Masterclass Date: Sunday 8 March, 11.30am – 1.00pm Audience tickets: £3 In this rare opportunity, Melvyn Tan will guide a group of young piano students and adult amateur pianists through some of the pieces from the series Variations For Judith, a project that Melvyn has championed since 2007. As a surprise leaving present to Judith Serota, Executive Director of the Spitalfields Festival, leading composers agreed to contribute to a set of piano pieces for her to play, with the aim of guiding Judith on her retirement ambition to improve her piano-playing. All the pieces were variations on a theme: Bist du bei mir, a song for voice and continuo in J.S. Bach’s second Klavierbüchlein.

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Fresh Cream

featuring Malcolm Bruce, Will Johns and Chris Page Date: Tuesday 10 March, 8pm Tickets: £16.50 Although together for less than three years, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton had a massive impact on the rock music scene. Jack’s son Malcolm and Will Johns, son of legendary producer Andy Johns, team up to pay tribute to the world’s greatest power trio. Malcolm and Will capture the mood and energy of Cream and add their own distinctive styles. Chris Page joins them on drums to deliver an explosive performance you’ll never forget!

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The Tiger Lillies Date:

Mica Paris

presented by Aspire Media Productions Date: Thursday 12 March, 8pm Tickets: £27 Mica Paris, one of the UK’s most successful soul artists, will perform some of her classic hits as well as songs from her newly released album.

Mica has enjoyed huge success since bursting onto the music scene at 19 with her debut album, which later went platinum. In addition to the performance there are 25 higher-priced tickets available for a Meet-and-Greet opportunity for autographs, photos and a CD which you can have personally signed by Mica. www.micaparis.com P atti Boulaye

Wednesday 11 March, 8pm

Like this? Try this: 17 December

Roy Orbison and the Traveling Wilburys Tribute Show

Tickets: £18

Date: Friday 13 March, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

The Grammy nominated Godfathers of alternative cabaret are back on a tour with a show celebrating 25 years of dark and deviant theatrics. With an international reputation for being the foremost avant-garde band in the world, Olivier award-winners The Tiger Lillies never cease to surprise, shock and entertain with their inimitable musical style, conjuring up the macabre magic of pre-war Berlin and fusing it with the savage edge of punk.

“They create a truly extraordinary atmosphere on stage – a sort of dark gypsy cabaret shimmering with menace. The music is also gorgeously beautiful, tender and delicate – although the sweetness is almost always followed by an outrageously funny or horrible twist” **** The Scotsman

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Almost the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band 7 December

The late 1980s saw the birth of one of the most famous supergroups of all time, The Traveling Wilburys. With the Wilburys never actually 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. www.travelingwilburystribute.com The Reflections

Like this? Try this: 1 March

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The High Kings

Stuff & Nonsense present

Red Sunday 21 December A perfect pre-Christmas treat for schools and all the family! see page 3 for details

The Fureys

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Tuesday 16 to Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden, all renowned vocalists and musicians, have come together to create the most exciting Irish ballad group to emerge since The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem electrified the worldwide folk revival of the 1960s. The High Kings have sold out hundreds of shows, made numerous TV appearances and achieved platinum status with both their albums. The band will showcase their incredible versatility and skills as multi-instrumentalists, playing 13 instruments between them, bringing a rousing acoustic flavour to brand new songs as well as some old favourites. www.thehighkings.com

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Date: Saturday 14 March, 8pm Tickets: £16.50

Like this? Try this: 28 April

Ceilidh Experience Concert and Dance

Battle of the Bands

Date: Sunday 15 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £6.50

Date: Tuesday 17 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £10 (concessions £6)

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.

Ceilidh Experience course,

Like this? Try this: Jan-March (page 43)

promoted by Music for Bedford Borough

The Battle of the Bands is a friendly, contemporary music competition, open to all secondary and upper schools who wish to gain live performance experience at one of the UK’s leading music venues. An exciting professional guest band will act as judges and will also perform. With sponsorship from Marshall Amplifiers, The Sound Garage and the Twinwood Festival, the event promises to excite you with various musical styles performed by the musicians of the future. A great mix of music and fun – be ready to rock!

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Gretchen Peters Date: Wednesday 18 March, 8pm Tickets: £21.50

Gretchen Peters has risen to the top of her craft by writing and recording songs that explore the deep corners of life with empathy and integrity. She has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, The Neville Brothers, Patty Loveless, George Strait, Bryan Adams and Faith Hill. Of her own recordings, the Associated Press said, “this is not jukebox music – the stuff that exists to fill in the pauses in conversation. This IS the conversation.” Tonight she’ll be performing material from her forthcoming album Blackbirds. www.gretchenpeters.com Kim Richey

Like this? Try this: 3 December – Stage 2

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Nights on Broadway: Tribute to the Bee Gees Date: Saturday 21 March, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

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 vocal talents and harmonies of the Bee Gees. Costume changes complement the show to give a full Bee Gees experience. www.nightsonbroadway.net J ackson Live

Like this? Try this: 7 February

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Date: Sunday 22 March, 8pm Tickets: £15

Katherine Ryan

Like this? Try this: 1 December

Simon Amstell: To Be Free Date: Tuesday 24 March, 8pm Tickets: £21

Following sold-out residencies in New York and London, Simon Amstell embarks on his fourth international standup tour. With intense vulnerability and troubling honesty, Amstell explores freedom, joy, love, death, adventure, art, peace, sex, regret, success, eating, suffering, dreaming, healing, forgiving… and much more besides. (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) “Simon Amstell has a gift for taking a social norm and gently mocking it until it seems utterly ridiculous. Such ease and understatement makes him very good company” The New York Times

www.simonamstell.co.uk Mark Watson

Like this? Try this: 13 January

Date: Wednesday 25 March, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

The Korgis are best known for their worldwide hit singles Everybodys Got To Learn Sometime and If I Had You, released in 1980. The original duo are singer/guitarist/ keyboard player Andy Davis and singer/bass player James Warren, both also members of the ever popular band Stackridge. Although they appeared on television in many countries during the time of their international chart success, they chose not to be a live act. Now that is about to change – The Korgis, now as a five- piece band, are playing live for the first time in 2015. www.thekorgis.com

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Uninformed Opinions is pure stand-up comedy.

There are no gimmicks – simply Jo and her biting acerbic tongue.

This is the show for anyone who has ever wanted to scream: “Please shut up – you don’t know what you are talking about!”

Audiences can expect razor-sharp observations and scandalous one-liners, as Jo shares her opinions on everything from women who always pick the wrong partner and men who continually quote gangster films, to families arguing on trains and the growth of passive-aggressive corporate friendliness. (May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) www.jocaulfield.com

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T he Reflections

Like this? Try this: 1 March

Cara Dillon Date: Thursday 26 March, 8pm Tickets: £21

The extraordinary Irish singer makes music that transcends genres and crosses barriers. She has won every folk award going, but confesses to being no purist, making music that reaches beyond the constraints and limitations of tradition.

A Thousand Hearts, Cara Dillon’s fifth solo album, is another small masterpiece of song and emotion, ethereal and radiant, beautifully honed and perfectly true. www.caradillon.co.uk S eth Lakeman

Like this? Try this: 31 January

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Karnataka

The Furrow Collective

Date: Friday 27 March, 8pm Tickets: £15

Date: Sunday 29 March, 8pm Tickets: £14.50

Karnataka make their much anticipated return to The Stables performing brand new material from their forthcoming studio album, the follow up to 2010’s award-winning album The Gathering Light. Winning plaudits from BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris and Rick Wakeman, Karnataka have performed in the UK, the US and Europe alongside prestigious artists including Robert Plant and Porcupine Tree. Featuring the beautiful vocals of award-winning singer Hayley Griffiths (Riverdance) and the stunning guitar work of Enrico Pinna, Karnataka embrace symphonic, progressive and Celtic influences. www.karnataka.org.uk

Featuring the combined talents of Rachel Newton, Lucy Farrell, Emily Portman and Alasdair Roberts, this new collective brings together four of the finest, award-winning musicians on the UK folk scene and delves into the obscure world of balladry at its darkest and quirkiest. Each singer airs lesser-known gems from their traditional repertoire with an eclectic backing of harp, guitar, viola, concertina, banjo, musical saw and rousing harmonies. With a bold, improvisatory approach, their common focus is to capture the raw edges and fleeting magic of ballads, with storytelling taking centre stage.

Mostly Autumn Like this? Try this: 14 December

T-Rextasy Date: Saturday 28 March, 8pm Tickets: £22

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 Bolan’s family, estate and original ex-members of T.Rex. 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! www.trextasy.com Limehouse Lizzy

Like this? Try this: 5 February

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“… a quietly triumphant set” **** The Guardian

www.thefurrowcollective.co.uk K athryn Tickell and The Side

Like this? Try this: 15 February

An Evening with Gervase Phinn Date: Tuesday 31 March, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Gervase Phinn has been touring theatres across the country for more than 10 years as a hilarious raconteur. An Evening with Gervase Phinn will have you on the edge of your seat as he shares his hilarious and sometimes poignant tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. With his keen ear for the absurd and sharp eye for the ludicrous, Gervase has delighted audiences all over the UK with stories of his experiences as a school inspector. www.gervase-phinn.com D ickens’ A Christmas Carol

Like this? Try this: 22 December

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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.

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AJ Brown Trio

Beatie Wolfe

Date: Tuesday 2 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Friday 5 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

AJ Brown is a much in-demand singer-songwriter and saxophonist and one of the UK artists responsible for attracting a newer and younger audience to jazz.

AJ’s repertoire includes music from Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Michael Bublé, Frank Sinatra, Matt Monro, Stevie Wonder and Lennon and McCartney. His own compositions have quickly earned considerable popularity and are always included as part of his performances. www.aj-brown.co.uk

London-based singer-songwriter Beatie Wolfe’s new single Wish launched this summer at Chevening House, the foreign secretary’s official country residence, to 150 nationalities in attendance.

Following on from the success of her debut album 8ight, released as vinyl, lyric book and the world’s first 3D Interactive Album App and hailed “brilliant” by GQ magazine, Wish has a more organic feel thanks to input from Wynton Marsalis (Beatie’s new musical mentor). Beatie has recently been working with Wynton in New York and promoting her new single. Come and hear her perform live with her pack, legendary double-bass player Yaron Stavi and rising talent Adam Hayes. www.beatiewolfe.com

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Dan Whitehouse, Anja McCloskey and Rebecca De Winter

Kim Richey Date: Wednesday 3 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Two-time Grammy nominated Kim Richey is a storyteller who tugs at the heartstrings – with a voice so pure, arresting and honest, it aches with life’s truths. Over two decades Kim has released six critically acclaimed albums and written two number one singles, with four others hitting the top 10. Her songs have been recorded by Trisha Yearwood and James Morrison and she has sung on albums by Ryan Adams and Shawn Colvin.

“Richey entices you with sad and unembellished music that reveals an original spirit and then she ensnares you for keeps by making you consider all the noiseless sensations that no songs can ever contain” Billboard magazine

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J oanna Eden

Like this? Try this: 23 January – Stage 2

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Date: Saturday 6 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door A rare chance to immerse yourself in a triple bill of three very contrasting independent singer-songwriters. Now touring his sixth release, Dan Whitehouse has toured and recorded with leading artists in the folk-roots genre, including Simone Felice, Duke Special, BJ Cole and Danny & The Champions of The World. With influences including Abigail Washburn, Rufus Wainwright and Sharon Van Etten, Anja is already a relative veteran of the music scene, having gained a raft of experience playing with avant-garde performance orchestra The Irrepressibles and folk-rock trailblazers Haunted Stereo. Hailing from Bedford, Rebecca De Winter’s delightful and kooky repertoire will both entertain and enchant. She has previously supported the likes of Ivor Novello award-nominees The Leisure Society, Eve Selis and Amy Wadge. www.dan-whitehouse.com www.anjamccloskey.co.uk www.reverbnation.com/rebeccadewinter The Portraits and Minnie Birch

Like this? Try this: 8 March – Stage 2

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Date: Monday 8 December, 8.45pm

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Red Sky July return with Shadowbirds, the follow-up to their acclaimed, self-titled 2011 debut. Gorgeous harmonies, beautiful melodies, top-drawer songwriting, signature guitar playing and an Americana-inflected, alt-country twang are the name of the game for this accomplished London-based trio. Red Sky July are husband-and-wife duo Ally McErlaine (guitarist in 15 million-selling band Texas) and Shelly Poole (previously one half of million-selling duo Alisha’s Attic) along with former model Charity Hair (The Alice Band and, latterly, The Ailerons with Blur’s Dave Rowntree). www.redskyjuly.com West My Friend

Like this? Try this: 14 February - Stage 2

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Chris Wood Date: Friday 12 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £13.50

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Date: Wednesday 10 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Wendy Wason; headliner is Paul Pirie. 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.

Mark

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Chris Wood is one of England’s most vivid and arresting songwriters. Joan Armatrading presented Chris with the 2011 BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year award before inviting him as special guest onto her Autumn 2012 tour.

He has worked and collaborated with a long list of artists, most recently Dizraeli, Billy Bragg, Eliza and Martin Carthy in Simon Emerson’s Imagined Village. His duet with Eliza added to the Villagers winning another Folk Award for Best Traditional Song. www.chriswoodmusic.co.uk Like this? Try this:

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

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Red Shoes engage the audience with stories woven around chiming acoustic guitars, mesmerising lead vocals and melodic harmonies.

You will find yourself drawn into a world where their songwriting skills are beautifully revealed. Performing a mix of folk/roots music which occasionally dips its toe into music from across the Pond, they deliver memorable songs and leave you wanting more.

“Timeless, classic songs that you feel you already know” Folk and Roots

www.redshoes-music.com Red Sky

Like this? Try this: July 8 December – Stage 2

Peter Howarth with special guest Michael Armstrong Date: Saturday 17 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Peter is The Hollies’ lead singer, a long-time guitarist with Cliff Richard and star of the London West End show, The Roy Orbison Story. This is an intimate solo, unplugged performance and a rare opportunity to experience Peter’s amazing vocal talent and superb acoustic guitar arrangements of The Hollies, Cliff Richard and Roy Orbinson hits, including He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother, The Air That I Breathe and Jennifer Eccles. His special guest, the popular singer-songwriter Michael Armstrong, will be performing a selection of his own compositions, plus songs by artists who inspire him. www.peterhowarth.com T he Reflections

Like this? Try this: 1 March

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Date: Saturday 24 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Ninebarrow are an award-winning Dorsetshire folk duo who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition. Jon Whitley and James LaBouchardiere combine breathtaking vocal harmonies and melodies, delivering original songs that are inspired and rooted in the landscape and history of the British Isles.

Their debut album While the Blackthorn Burns was recorded and produced by the duo themselves and was hailed as “a landmark folk album of its time” (www.Folkwords.com) and “exceptional… totally wonderful” (Fatea Magazine) with harmonies that are used to “stunning effect” (www.Brightyoungfolk.com).

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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.

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Ninebarrow

“a fantastic duo” Seth Lakeman

www.ninebarrow.co.uk Supported using public funding by

Kathryn Tickell and The Side

Like this? Try this: 15 February

Nigel Stonier

Joanna Eden Date: Friday 23 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50 Lincolnshire-born Joanna Eden wrote and performed her first song Happy December at the age of seven. The daughter of a musician and a drama teacher, she could read music before she could write, studied piano from the age of four and left university 17 years later with her first tour (with college indie-band Precious), an all-consuming love of Ella Fitzgerald and a weakness for drummers. Since then, Joanna has released four albums.

She has performed her jazz-influenced original music all over the world and supported world-class artists including Jamie Cullum and the Buena Vista Social Club. www.joannaeden.com Clare Teal

Like this? Try this: 23 May

Date: Friday 30 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door If you’ve enjoyed the music of Thea Gilmore, Fairport Convention, Lindisfarne, The Waterboys or Martha Wainwright, you’ve probably already listened to Nigel Stonier. As a much indemand producer/songwriter Stonier has worked with all the above in recent years.

He co-wrote Thea Gilmore’s hit London which was adopted by BBC TV for its coverage of the 2012 Olympics, and he produced her recent top 40 album Regardless. He is also an acclaimed singer/ songwriter in his own right, with his single I Hope I Always – described by Bob Harris as “a contender for song of the year”– in constant rotation on BBC Radio 2. Meanwhile his recent new album Built For Storms was released to excellent reviews. www.nigelstonier.com Fairport Convention

Like this? Try this: 21 February

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Jaywalkers

Date: Tuesday 3 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

Date: Saturday 7 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Tom Green Septet

Mentioned three times as Jazzwise magazine’s One to Watch 2014 and winner of the 2013 Dankworth Prize for Jazz Composition, Tom Green is one of the most exciting young trombonists and composers of his generation. His Septet weaves together influences as diverse as Brazilian choro to New Orleans second line, to form tunes with striking melodies, colourful harmony and propulsive grooves.

Bringing together some of the most talented young musicians on the London jazz scene, the group creates a melodic, warm and distinct sound world using the full range of textures available in the seven-piece ensemble.

“Some of the most exciting original music I’ve heard for a long time” Dame Cleo Laine

www.tomgreen.org.uk Andrew McCormack Trio

Like this? Try this: 7 April – Stage 2

Marcus Bonfanti Date: Friday 6 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door The London-born blues guitarist was born and raised in a tiny flat to an English mother and an Italian father. Despite picking up the guitar for the first time at the age of 16 and being a self-taught guitarist, he has already packed in plenty having worked as a sideman for artists such as PP Arnold, Joe Lewis Walker, The Selecter and Findlay Brown.

Bonfanti is fast building a reputation as one of the most exciting acts on the UK live circuit.

“Intelligent, enthusiastic bluegrass-tinged folk” fRoots

www.jaywalkers.co.uk The Carrivick Sisters

Like this? Try this: and Cardboard Fox

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Troyka Date: Wednesday 11 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £9 in advance, £11 on the door Troyka are Chris Montague (guitars and loops), Joshua Blackmore (drums) and Kit Downes (organ), three young musicians based in London whose intense live shows have seen them hotly tipped to follow in the footsteps of Polar Bear and Portico Quartet and become the next young band to explode from the capital’s fertile jazz scene.

A multi-textured trio with a febrile imagination where no role is pre-defined, their music twists and mutates in an ongoing dialogue inspired by a shared love of Aphex Twin, the angular world of iconclastic New York saxophonist Tim Berne and the blues-jazz-rock groove of legendary Steely Dan and Billy Cobham guitarist Wayne Krantz.

“As if Jimmy Page had been reborn as Seasick Steve. Utterly spellbinding” The Times

“Three of the most important young jazz musicians we have in this country… they seem to be able to create extraordinary atmospheres within their improvisation” Jamie Cullum

www.marcusbonfanti.com

www.troykaband.wordpress.com

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Since reaching the finals of the BBC Young Folk Awards in 2008, Jaywalkers have cemented their place as one of the most exciting and entertaining young bands working on the British folk scene.

Creating a unique sound based on their collective and individual musical backgrounds, the band takes influence from folk, bluegrass, country and western swing music in the form of virtuoso instrumentals, three-part harmony and impressive slap bass. Following a summer of festival performances across the UK, Jaywalkers are on the road touring their third album.

Bach Reloaded

Like this? Try this: 3 March – Stage 2

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West My Friend

Date: Friday 13 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Saturday 14 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Kathryn Tickell and The Side

Like this? Try this: 15 February

The Vancouver Island-based West My Friend formed five years ago through music school at the University of Victoria. By 2011, they had released their first full-length album, Place, which garnered multiple Canadian award nominations, including Roots Album of the Year and Song of the Year at the Vancouver Island Music Awards. Their follow-up, When The Ink Dries, was released in March 2014.

The group continues to push the boundaries of what folk-roots music is, mixing quirky pop sounds with Canadian coastal folk and full orchestral arrangements into a genre all their own. www.westmyfriend.com

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Patsy Reid is one of the most admired musicians in the UK. In the past couple of years the former Breabach fiddle player has performed extensively with Kathryn Tickell, The Cecil Sharp Project and Zakir Hussain’s Pulse of the World. She also contributed violin, viola and cello to albums by Donald Shaw, Duncan Chisholm, Bella Hardy, Treacherous Orchestra and Tim Edey to name just a few. Now Patsy Reid takes centre stage – accompanied by an equally accomplished band – to bring us songs and tunes from her new album The Brightest Path. www.patsyreid.com

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D an Whitehouse, Anja

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Serious Blues featuring Giles Hedley

Date: Wednesday 18 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Saturday 21 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Bobby Mair; headliner is Carl Donnelly. Line up may be subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+)

Serious Blues is a versatile band building a name for its ability to satisfy UK blues fans in any sub-genre. Bassist Andy Hodge’s trio regularly features award-winning players and musicians of the very highest calibre in the search for the perfect groove, drawing on combined decades of experience across blues, rock, funk and many more! Having previously opened to critical and audience acclaim at The Stables for Focus and The Troggs, Andy and drummer Peter Hedley are proud to return with their own entertaining theatre show featuring the multi-talented veteran of British blues, Giles Hedley, on guitars, harmonica and vocals. www.andyhodgebass.com/discography2.htm

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.

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Jo Harman Date: Thursday 19 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50 in advance, £15 on the door

The Blues Band

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Garland Jeffreys Date: Thursday 26 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50

Recently voted Female Vocalist of the Year at the British Blues Awards, Jo Harman is an original British singer-songwriter/bandleader whose work is broadly influenced by blues, gospel, soul, country, rock and other roots sensibilities. Emerging initially as a ‘word of mouth’ independent, Jo remarkably secured more than 50 UK and European festival gigs in 2013, including prestigious slots at the likes of Cheltenham and Edinburgh Jazz Festivals.

Last summer, Jo released a new album Jo Harman and Company: Live At The Royal Albert Hall, recorded by the BBC. “the crowd believes in her performance every much as she does… by the end of Jo’s set we’re eating out of her hand” Classic Rock Blues Magazine

www.joharman.com Marcus Bonfanti

Like this? Try this: 6 February – Stage 2

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He’s been called an edgy urban poet, the sound of New York, a confessional singer-songwriter and an explorer of the links between rock, race and rebellion whose work should be taught in schools. With songs covered by artists as diverse as punk pioneers The Circle Jerks and the neo-folk band Vetiver, Garland Jeffreys is truly unclassifiable. Long known for his amazing roster of supporting musicians, including Dr. John, Sonny Rollins, James Taylor and Linton Kwesi Johnson, and forty years into his storied career, Jeffreys has no intention of slowing down. www.garlandjeffreys.com Albert Hammond

Like this? Try this: 26 April

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Soul Urban Poet: A Soul New Chapter

Dates: 31 January & 20 February (A FEW TICKETS REMAINING), 1 March, 7 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £15

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After the success of his single launch for I Love It at The Stables in October 2014, the spoken word/ hip-hop artist Soul Urban Poet returns in the new year to release new material and launch his second album A Soul New Chapter. After the success of his first album Urban Poetry back in 2011, Soul Urban Poet has been working non-stop, performing up and down the country, collaborating with different artists and generally making a bit of a name for himself.

He’ll be bringing some of the finest local talent with him for support, so this is definitely not a night to be missed.

Lee Nelson (tour warm-ups)

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Date: Saturday 28 February, 8.45pm Tickets £8.50 (standing gig)

“Soul Urban poet defines the new generation of UK hip-hop artists who seek to do away the lazy lyrical clichés that have plagued the genre for years” Ru Cook, Lost Boys Studio.

www.soulurbanpoet.com One Man Breaking Bad

Like this? Try this: 5 March

Stuff & Nonsense present

Red Tuesday 16 to Sunday 21 December A perfect pre-Christmas treat for schools and all the family! see page 3 for details

Lee Nelson is back with a brand new show!

You may have seen him host BBC One’s Live at the Apollo or caught him trying to join the England squad as Premier League footballer Jason Bent. Now see Lee perform live in a series of intimate gigs as he prepares for his highly anticipated nationwide tour.

(May contain strong language and adult material, suitable for 16+) “Never lost for words, never less than ingenious… a seamlessly entertaining touring show” The Times

www.leenelson.com Simon Amstell

Like this? Try this: 24 March

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Bach Reloaded Date: Tuesday 3 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Brought together by composer and acclaimed bassist Jenni Molloy in 2007, the trio features Stuart MacDonald on saxophone and Chris Sykes on drums. They take the music of Bach on an inspired and eclectic journey through the myriad worlds of jazz.

Using themes, quotes and snatches of music from Bach’s partitas, suites and sonatas, the trio whisk them up with other classic reference points from Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter, to music from North Africa and South Africa.

The result creates dynamic, vibrant and exciting new compositions that can be dramatic, funky, sensuous, poignant and full of swing. “new melodic storylines using jazz, tango, township-jive and understated funk. It’s an attractive chemistry that simmers in an engaging way at the outset” The Guardian

www.bachreloaded.com Troyka

Like this? Try this: 11 February – Stage 2

Date: Friday 6 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Kit’s trademark sultry vocals and virtuoso guitar playing have wowed audiences across the UK through extensive touring with guitar hero John Etheridge. Her recent gigs include Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, a performance for Bill Bryson and Andy Kershaw and a headline at the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain. Expect an enthralling and energetic live performance of blues-driven roots with a soul sensibility from Kit and guitarist Allan Greenwood, who will be joining her for tonight’s performance. “full of warmth… an absolute delight” Observer www.kitholmes.co.uk

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The Portraits and Minnie Birch

Kit Holmes

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Date: Sunday 8 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door The Portraits are husband and wife alternative-folk duo Jeremy and Lorraine Millington. Their last album Life In Sepia was released in 2013 and one song, Malala, a tribute to the Pakistani schoolgirl, was given airplay on BBC 6 Music by Tom Robinson. Their sound is a warm fusion of folk, music-theatre, jazz and classical styles with beautiful harmonies. Minnie Birch makes ‘sad music that will leave you happy’. She’s racked up some impressive moments in her musical career: supporting Joan Armatrading; recording with legendary producer George Shilling and receiving national radio play on BBC Radio 1 and 2.

“Can be summed up in one word... epic” Folk London (on the Portraits)

www.theportraitsband.com Red Sky July

Like this? Try this: 8 December – Stage 2

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

Eleanor McEvoy Date: Wednesday 11 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Eleanor McEvoy is one of Ireland’s most accomplished contemporary singer-songwriters.

She composed the song Only A Woman’s Heart, title track of A Woman’s Heart, the best-selling Irish album in Irish history. Her critically acclaimed canon of work spans eleven albums, forty singles, and appearances on numerous compilation albums. She is today recognized as Ireland’s most successful female singer-songwriter.

“The intimacy is almost embarrassing, so personal the delivery. You hear the breath leave her mouth, fingers on frets – musicians will delight in identifying each make of instrument. Oh! I think I’m in love” Hi-Fi News

www.eleanormcevoy.com The High Kings

Like this? Try this: 14 March

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Jaywalkers

Like this? Try this: 7 February – Stage 2

Date: Friday 13 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

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An exciting double bill of original bluegrass and folk.

Twin sisters Laura and Charlotte Carrivick are widely known throughout the UK folk scene. Their years of experience performing all over the UK and abroad have earned them a strong reputation for engaging live performances, multi-instrumental dexterity (fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and dobro), tight sibling harmonies and finely crafted original songs. Cardboard Fox is a new collaboration between the Carrivick Sisters (fiddle and guitar), virtuoso young mandolin player Joe Tozer and double bassist John Breese. The sound they create as a band is new and exciting, with a focus on intricate instrumental arrangements and pop songwriting sensibilities. www.thecarrivicksisters.co.uk www.cardboardfox.co.uk

Yvonne Lyon MARCH

The Carrivick Sisters and Cardboard Fox

Singer-songwriter Yvonne Lyon is among the best and brightest emerging talent currently from Scotland. Her 2009 album, Ashes & Gold, has been achieving five star reviews and combines poignant lyrics with strong, creative melodies, demonstrating a voice that can be both fragile and intense. She has consistently drawn and stirred crowds across the UK with her emotive performances. Yvonne has had the privilege of playing two live sessions on the Bob Harris Show on BBC Radio 2 and has also enjoyed several television appearances on BBC One and BBC Alba. “just stunning music” Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2

www.yvonnelyonmusic.com Barbara Dickson

Like this? Try this: 17 February

Hedna’s Vintage Nightclub Date: Saturday 14 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £15 (until 13 December);

£18.50 thereafter 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.

Turn Back the Clock

Like this? Try this: 21 December

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

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MARCH

2 STAGE

Screaming Blue Murder

The Hut People

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

Date: Saturday 21 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Iszi Lawrence; headliner is Howard Read.

Line up may be subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+)

Taking the audience on a musical journey around the world, English instrumental duo The Hut People are proving to be one of the most entertaining and best-loved acts on the UK folk scene today. Mixing global rhythms with folk tunes from Quebec to Spain, Scandinavia to Sussex and everywhere in between, this is a quirky celebration of our rich musical heritage. The show is like nothing you’ve ever seen before – expect feel-good dancing tunes, audience participation, step dancing, Quebecois foot-percussion (while playing the accordion!) and humour aplenty.

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:

“This is a brilliantly unique sound – a duo of piano accordion and percussion defiantly unbounded by British traditions as they stride into world music” The Scotsman Simon Amstell 24 March

www.thehutpeople.co.uk Ninebarrow

Like this? Try this: 24 January – Stage 2

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. For full programme details, please visit www.stables.org Founded by the Stables’ Life President Sir John Dankworth, Jazz Matters is hosted by invited special guests.

For full programme details, please visit www.stables.org

Live Jazz Matters From time to time Jazz Matters goes live in Stage 2, with music from invited artists.

November 30: Tom Green Quartet Tom Green (tombone), Sam Jones (piano), Misha Mullov-Abbado (double-bass), Scott Chapman (drums) December 14: Tony Kinsey Quartet John Horler (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass), Tony Kinsey (drums), Sam Mayne (alto) January 25: Tim Richards (piano) with Dominic Howles (double bass), Jeff Lardner (drums)

February 22: A Tribute to Tommy Whittle and his Quartet Art Themen (tenor), Richard Busiakiewcz (piano), Dave Green (bass), Clark Tracey (drums), Barbara Jay (narration) March 15: Marlene VerPlanck Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Jazz Matters December 7: Jazz on Film - Brian Peerless presents another programme of clips from films, TV, gigs and concerts January 11: tbc February 8: tbc Tickets: £6

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

Your Perfect Conference Venue!

The Stables offers an inspirational setting for a wide range of meetings, conferences and business-focussed events.

Our dedicated event team and experienced technical crew will provide you with everything you need to deliver your perfect event.

Our facilities include: • the Jim Marshall Auditorium, a 398-seat flexible venue with moveable staging and seating • Stage 2, a smaller venue accommodating between 40 and 120 people

• a large foyer area suitable for receptions and product launches for 250 • a hospitality/meeting room for 15-30 people to accommodate networking, break-out sessions or smaller hospitality events • outside areas suitable for a marquee to create further space for dining/hospitality • free car parking for up to 250 cars and easy access to major highways • state of the art sound and AV facilities • in-house catering team

For further details please contact the Development Office on 01908 280815 or development@stables.org Box Office: 01908 280800 email: stables@stables.org www.stables.org

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LEARN AND TAKE PART

Ukulele Workshop – Beginners Part 1

Blues Guitar Workshop – Beginners Part 1

Dates: Saturday 10 January

OR Saturday 21 February, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £34

Date: Sunday 11 January, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £34

Adult/Age 15+ Workshop

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. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.

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 basslines 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. Please bring a packed lunch.

Intro to Music Recording and Production – Part 1

Cajon Workshop – Beginners

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Sunday 11 January, 2.30pm-5.30pm Workshop fee: £22

Date: Saturday 10 January, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £38 or £72 when booked

with Intro to Music Recording

and Production Part 2

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 CD. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session.

Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.

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Adult/15+ Workshop

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.

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

Adult/Age15+ Course

Dates: Sundays 11 January, 8 February

and 22 March, 11am-2pm

(note 8 February 1pm-4pm) Workshop fee: £50 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.

Harmonica Workshop – Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 17 January, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £32 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 tune-playing, 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.

Ceilidh Experience Adult/15+ Workshop Dates: Sundays 18 and 25 January,

1 and 8 February

1 March, 10am-12.30pm; 15 March afternoon rehearsal (4pm) and evening performance (7.30pm) Course fee: £85 (£65 students) for six sessions

LEARN AND TAKE PART

Conga Drumming for Improvers Course

The Ceilidh Experience is for anyone interested in traditional and folk music who would like the chance to play in a band and play at a ceilidh. During the sessions 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 also have the opportunity to practice with a caller and work on a professional stage with sound equipment.

The course is suitable for any instrument, but 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.

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

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Saxophone from Scratch Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 24 January, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £40 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-by-step 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. Please bring a packed lunch.

Basic Principles of Music Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 31 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. This is a fastpaced workshop day, but supporting notes will be supplied.

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.

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Introduction to Live Sound Engineering Adult/age 15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 7 February, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £36

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.

Ukulele Workshop – Beginners Part 2 Adult/Age15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 14 February, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £34 Tutor Sara Spade returns with a chance for ukulele players to improve their skills.

Building on Beginners Part 1 this workshop will help you to develop your rhythm and melody playing skills, add new chords and combine different strokes for rhythmic effects. Using a mix of contemporary and vintage material, you’ll also get the chance to practice as a ukulele band and try out playing the melody, accompanying and adding colour to the musical arrangements. Previous attendance at Ukulele Beginners Part 1 is recommended and you will need to bring a soprano or concert-sized ukulele.

Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.

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

Blues Guitar Workshop – Beginners Part 2

Date: Sunday 15 February, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £38 or £72 when booked

with Intro to Music Recording

and Production Part 1

Date: Sunday 22 February, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £34

Adult/Age15+ Workshop

Aimed at those who have attended the Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 1 course or who already have some experience of music technology, this follow-up course will introduce microphone technique, effects and processors, synthesis, MIDI and mixing and mastering – 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. Tea/ coffee provided. Snack Bar open at lunchtime.

Melodeon Workshop – Beginners Part 1 Adult/Age15+ Workshop

Date: Sunday 15 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.

Snack bar open at lunchtime.

Adult/Age15+ Workshop

LEARN AND TAKE PART

Intro to Music Recording and Production – Part 2

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. Please bring a packed lunch.

Harmonica Workshop – Beginners Part 2 Adult/Age15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 28 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.

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

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Bodhran Workshop – Beginners

How To Make Up Chord Sequences

Date: Sunday 1 March, 1-4pm Workshop fee: £22

Date: Saturday 7 March, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £32

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.

Making up the chords to a song is often thought of as being complicated. This workshop is designed to de-mystify the process and help you learn how chords are made up and put together in a sequence.

This fast-paced workshop will look at examples of popular songs in different styles in both major and minor keys, starting with simple chord sequences and then progressing to more advanced ones, exploring how these can add extra colour and depth to your music-making.

Suitable for guitarists, keyboard players and anyone else wanting to make up chords to songs, the workshop includes a hands-on opportunity to try out the techniques you need to make up your own chord progressions. Full notes will be supplied to take away.

You should already have some understanding of scales and chords (e.g. from our Basic Principles of Music workshop).

If you are a guitar player, please bring an acoustic guitar and capo (the workshop will also look at how to use a capo to simplify awkward chords by changing key).

Some keyboards are available for keyboard players (please advise at time of booking if needed).

Tutor Pete Normanton is an experienced musician and guitar teacher who also presents the popular Basic Principles of Music workshop at The Stables.

Adult/Age15+ Workshop

Over 2U Date: Thursday 5 March, 8.45pm - Stage 2 Workshop fee: £5 to non-performers,

£2 to performers

Adult/Age15+ Workshop

Gitika’s Big Sing 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!

If you are interested in performing please contact education@stables.org before booking

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Adult/Age15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 7 March, 10am-3.30pm Workshop fee: £28 (£14 students) We are delighted to welcome back vocal animateur Gitika Partington for our annual Big Sing event.

This one-day workshop will include an exciting mix of a cappella arrangements in a variety of musical styles. Suitable for beginners, community choirs and anyone interested in harmony singing. Gitika is a highly experienced workshop leader who has worked with all ages and abilities.

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

Creative: Space

A music event for disabled children and their families

Date: Sunday 22 March, 11.45am-1pm or 2.45-4pm Tickets: Adult £6, children £4 or family ticket £15 (two adults and two children)

MKC Short Break Vouchers accepted – book in person or by post (reserve by phone and post

vouchers for confirmation – ticket reservations held for three days)

creative:space events are unique, interactive music concerts designed for disabled children and their families and are particularly suitable for children with communication, learning or sensory integration difficulties. Each 75-minute event gives families the opportunity to hear and play live music, dance and create masks in a relaxed and friendly environment. Concerts are informal with seating around tables with colouring activities.

LEARN AND TAKE PART

The Stables and Create present:

The music will be performed by talented pianist Derek Paravicini (who is blind and has severe learning difficulties) with a superb group of professional musicians. Create’s workshop leader will be there to encourage everyone to get involved through singing, dancing and movement.

There is lots of space for movement, and percussion instruments are handed out during the event so that families can join in the music-making and have fun!

If you would like to know more about this event or find out if it is suitable for your family, contact The Stables’ Education Department at education@stables.org Supported by BBC Children in Need and The Stables

National Youth Music Camps July/August 2015 Each summer young people aged 8 to 17 from throughout the UK and abroad come together to take part in an inspiring week-long musical experience. From orchestral playing to jazz improvisation, from harmonica sessions to steel pan performance, from music theatre production to recorder and rock bands, the National Youth Music Camps has it all.

For further information on how to apply and to download an application form go to www.stables.org/Learning/music_camps

The camps are suitable for all young people interested in music, regardless of playing standard and there is no minimum grade of entry. Young people take part because they love music.

Sunday 9 - Saturday 15 August Fees including all tuition, food and camping facilities: Teenage Camps £305, Junior Camp £285

Teenage Camps (13-17 years) Sunday 26 July - Saturday 1 August or Sunday 2 - Saturday 8 August

Junior Camp (8-12 years)

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

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Milton Keynes

City Orchestra

Wednesday 14 January 2015 at 7.30pm Milton Keynes Theatre Conductor – Damian Iorio Saturday 7 March 2015 at 7.30pm The Venue, Walton High Conductor – Sian Edwards Tuesday 14 April 2015 at 7.30pm The Venue, Walton High

For tickets visit:

www. mkco.org

Booking Now!

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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Also On Sale Now

Robin Trower 17 April

Andy Parsons 7 May

APRIL

Tinderbox

Peggy Seeger 10 June Wed 20 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Thu 2 Secret Love: A Sentimental Journey through the Life and Music of Doris Day

Fri 24 Joe McElderry Live & Unplugged Sat 25 The Bon Jovi Experience

Sat 4

John Verity

Mawkin

Tom Korni

Sun 26 Albert Hammond

Fri 29 G2 Genesis & Sat 30

Tue 7 Andrew McCormack Trio Fri 10 Feast of Fiddles Sat 11 Jimmy Webb

Andrew Lawrence

Fiona Hunter

Emily Maguire

The Monficats & Tinlin

Tue 28 The Fureys MAY Fri 1

Midge Ure

Tue 5 Kate Williams Quartet

Wed 15 4 Parts Guitar featuring Giltrap, Etheridge, Carroll & Burley

Thu 7 Andy Parsons: Live & Unleashed

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Paul Foot: Hovercraft in Gammon # Major

Fri 17 Robin Trower

Sat 9 Elio Pace plays the Billy Joel Songbook

Tia McGraff

Fri 8

The Christians

JUNE Tue 2 Tommy Smith & Brian Kellock Fri 5

The Manfreds

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Supersonic 70s Show

Sun 7 Albert Lee & Hogans Heroes James Hill & Anne Janelle Wed 10 Peggy Seeger with Calum MacColl & Neill MacColl Thu 11 Counterfeit Stones

Sat 18 Mariana Sadovska

Sun 19 Hazel O’ Connor

Sun 10 Kairos 4Tet

Fri 12 Son Yambu

Tue 21 Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman

Tue 12 Juan Martin

Sat 13 The Northern Soul Tour

Fri 15 The Demon Barbers XL

Fri 19 The Searchers

Sat 16 Ultimate Bowie

Sun 21 Pete Long’s Echoes of Ellington

Jonny & the Baptists: Rock The Vote

Ben Poole (standing gig)

Sat 23 Clare Teal

Wed 22 Courtney Pine

Amy Wadge & Pete Riley

Thu 23 Noah Stewart

Tue 19 Virgil and the Accelerators

Call the box office on 01908 280800

Tue 23 Martin Simpson, Andy Cutting & Nancy Kerr

www.stables.org

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And not forgetting...

Tickets are still available for the following shows in November: November Sat 1 Roger McGuinn Anna Massie/Mairearad Green Sun 2 Jazz Matters: Gordon Campbell Mon 3 Mary Gauthier Tue 4 Wishbone Ash Ollie Howell Quartet Wed 5 Dave Koz Thu 6 Hal Cruttenden Fri 7 - Sun 9 Joe Brown Fri 7 Winter Mountain Sat 8 Susan Black sings Piaf Mon 10 Anaïs Mitchell Tue 11 - Wed 12 Talon Wed 12 Luke Daniels Thu 13 Animals

Paul Liddell Fri 14 Legend: Tribute to Bob Marley Sat 15 Stuart Maconie

Tracey Browne/Raevennan Husbandes Sun 16 Artur Pizarro plays Rachmaninov

Susan Calman Mon 17 Mark Steel Tue 18 Peter White Wed 19 Martha Wainwright

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Thu 20 Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna Sat 22 Julia Fordham

Martin Harley Sun 23 The Cunning Little Vixen

Back to Basie Mon 24 A Celebration of Walter Trout’s Music Tue 25 Police Dog Hogan Wed 26 La Serenissima Thu 27 The Shires/Ward Thomas Fri 28 Jason Byrne

Stevie Nimmo Trio Sat 29 The Barron Knights

Keith James Sun 30 Moulettes Live Jazz Matters: Tom Green Quartet

Back to Basie Sunday 23

Police Dog Hogan Tuesday 25

The Barron Knights Saturday 29

Moulettes Sunday 30

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

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diary - at a glance

JANUARY Thu 8 Nils Lofgren SOLD OUT Fri 9 Signed, Sealed, Delivered Sat 10 Larry Miller Band Sat 10 Red Shoes Sun 11 Sally Barker Sun 11 Jazz Matters Tue 13 Mark Watson Wed 14 The Classic Rock Show

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Sun 1 The Reflections Sun 1 Lee Nelson Mon 2 Carl Palmer Tue 3 Bach Reloaded Wed 4 Fascinating Aïda Thu 5 One Man Breaking Bad Fri 6 Ian McCulloch Fri 6 Kit Holmes Sat 7 Dr Feelgood FEBRUARY Sat 7 Lee Nelson Sun 1 Gerald Albright Sun 8 Melvyn Tan Tue 3 John Coghlan’s Quo Sun 8 Richard Digance Tue 3 Tom Green Septet Wed 4 Eduardo Niebla Experience Sun 8 The Portraits and Minnie Birch Thu 5 Limehouse Lizzy Fri 6 Clem Curtis Tue 10 Fresh Cream Fri 6 Marcus Bonfanti Tue 10 The Carrivick Sat 7 Jackson Live Sisters/Cardboard Fox Sat 7 Jaywalkers Wed 11 The Tiger Lillies Sun 8 Kast Off Kinks Wed 11 Eleanor McEvoy Sun 8 Jazz Matters Thu 12 Mica Paris Tue 10 Benyounes Quartet Fri 13 Roy Orbison and the Traveling Wed 11 John Shuttleworth Wilburys Tribute Show Wed 11 Troyka Fri 13 Yvonne Lyon Thu 12 Curtis Stigers Sat 14 The High Kings Fri 13 Toploader Sat 14 Hedna’s Vintage Nightclub Fri 13 Patsy Reid & Friends Sat 14 Showaddywaddy Sun 15 Live Jazz Matters: Marlene

Ver Planck Sat 14 West My Friend Sun 15 Kathryn Tickell & The Side Sun 15 Ceilidh Experience Concert Tue 17 Barbara Dickson and Dance Wed 18 Rick Wakeman Tue 17 Battle of the Bands Wed 18 Screaming Blue Wed 18 Gretchen Peters Murder Comedy Club Wed 18 Screaming Blue Murder Thu 19 Mark Thomas Comedy Club Thu 19 Jo Harman Sat 21 Nights on Broadway Fri 20 The Mods Band Sat 21 The Hut People Fri 20 Lee Nelson Sun 22 Jo Caulfield Sat 21 Fairport Convention Tue 24 Simon Amstell Sat 21 Serious Blues Sun 22 Live Jazz Matters: Tommy Wed 25 The Korgis

Whittle Tribute Thu 26 Cara Dillon Sun 22 An Evening with Julian Fri 27 Karnataka Lloyd Webber Sat 28 T-Rextasy Tue 24 Leddra Chapman Sun 29 The Furrow Collective Wed 25 Colosseum Thu 26 James Taylor Quartet Tue 31 An Evening with Gervase Phinn

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DECEMBER Mon 1 Katherine Ryan Tue 2 Buddy Holly & The Cricketers Tue 2 AJ Brown Trio Wed 3 Des O’Connor Wed 3 Kim Richey Thu 4 Euge Groove Fri 5 Magic: A Kind of Queen Fri 5 Beatie Wolfe Sat 6 Jake & Elwood’s Christmas Party Show Sat 6 Dan Whitehouse, Anja McCloskey, Rebecca De Winter Sun 7 Jazz Matters: Brian Peerless Sun 7 Artur Pizarro Plays Rachmaninov Sun 7 Almost The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band Mon 8 Marcus Brigstocke

SOLD OUT Mon 8 Red Sky July Tue 9 Maddy Prior and The Carnival Band Wed 10 The Blues Band Wed 10 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Thu 11 Cleo’s Christmas Show* – Sat 13 Fri 12 Chris Wood Sat 13 Hedna’s Vintage Nightclub SOLD OUT Sun 14 Live Jazz Matters: Tony Kinsey Quartet Sun 14 Mostly Autumn Mon 15 Big Country Tue 16 The Little Red Hen – Sun 21 Tue 16 Richard Durrant Wed 17 Patti Boulaye Thu 18 Dreaming of Kate Fri 19 Lee Hurst Sat 20 Rainer Hersch’s Christmas No 1 Singalong Show Sun 21 Turn Back the Clock Mon 22 Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

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