The Stables Brochure Issue 67

Issue 67 December 2017-March 2018

The Laine Dankworth Centre | Wavendon | Milton Keynes

world class music & entertainment

Scamp Theatre and Freckle Productions present

Supported using public funding by

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Issue 67 Dec - Mar 2018

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STAGE 2 December - March

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LEARN & TAKE PART December - March

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And not forgetting Also on sale Booking information Diary

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Reginald D Hunter

Friday 2 March page 21

Stick Man

information key Friends and Founders are entitled to a 10% discount. Please notify the box office when making your reservation.

New shows which are open for public booking from Tuesday 14 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.

This event takes place in Mancini Forum.

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Monday 18 - Sunday 24 Dec page 3

Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys Sunday 11 Feb page 16

Lee Mead: 10 Years Since Joseph!

The Anniversary Tour Sunday 25 Feb page 20

Scamp Theatre and Freckle Productions present

Monday 18 - Sunday 24 December Touching, funny and utterly original, Scamp Theatre’s delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is coming to The Stables this Christmas!

What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree?

This award-winning production features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.

LUNCH AT THE STABLES Make your visit to The Stables complete by enjoying lunch in our popular Café in 2 restaurant. An appetising family menu will be available from 11.30am each day during the run of Stick Man. Pre-booking is essential – please call the box office to reserve a table.

DECEMBER

Running time: approx. 1hr

Mon 18 Tue 19

1.30 pm 11.30 am

1.30 pm

Wed 20

11.30 am

1.30 pm*

Thu 21

11.30 am

1.30 pm

Fri 22

11.30 am

1.30 pm

Sat 23

11.30 am

1.30 pm

3.30 pm

Sun 24

11.30 am

1.30 pm

3.30 pm

Ticket prices Adults Children under 16 Family ticket

£14 £12 £48

Relaxed performance Schools

£11 £11

Restricted view

£10

(two adults, two children)

(one free teacher’s ticket for every 10 tickets booked)

*RELAXED PERFORMANCE: Everyone is welcome to attend this performance, which is specifically designed for people who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including people with an autism spectrum condition, sensory and communication disorders or a learning disability.

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Cara Dillon: Upon A Winter’s Night LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING

Date: Friday 1 December, 8pm Tickets: £21.50

Come and join the exceptional Cara Dillon for what will undoubtedly be a magical and memorable festive experience. Following the release of her highly anticipated Christmas album Upon A Winter’s Night, Cara and her band will be performing classic carols, Celtic hymns and other seasonal songs to celebrate and share in the Christmas spirit. A tradition in the making. caradillon.co.uk Kathryn Roberts

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The Barron Knights: Soundtrack of Our Lives Date: Saturday 2 December, 8pm Tickets: £23 & £21 The Barron Knights are back with plenty of new songs that will have you singing along. As well as playing all their hits, the band has to perform the most requested ever flamenco piece and the William Tell overture.

They influenced Bill Wyman to buy a guitar and introduced their Abbey Road studios session pianist Elton John to Lennon and McCartney the day Hey Jude was recorded. barronknights.com Chris Farlowe and the

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Jesca Hoop

with support from Lucas Oswald Date: Sunday 3 December, 8pm Tickets: £15 Since being encouraged to go into music by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan, who employed her as a nanny, Californian singersongwriter Jesca Hoop has released five diverse albums, including 2017’s well-received Memories Are Now. The album nods to pastoral folk, madrigal, country pop and alt-rock, addressing issues as diverse as virtual and domestic warfare, the myth of online connectivity and the first shoots of new love. jescahoop.com Mary Gauthier

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Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert

LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING

Date: Monday 4 December, 8pm Tickets: £24 “I originally intended to call the show I’ll Millennial You in a Minute but my promoter considered the title ‘off-puttingly baffling’.

That’s my own chainsaw in the photo, by the way. Is life that bad or have we good reason to complain about it? Are we filled with righteous anger at a world gone wrong or are we all just a bunch of whiny little brats? In short, are we spoiled?” (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) edbyrne.com Reginald D Hunter

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No Jacket Required

Date: Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 December, 8pm Tickets: £23

Date: Saturday 9 December, 8pm Tickets: £19

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Over the past two decades Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK. Their 20th anniversary tour features all those classic Eagles hits from the band’s timeless back catalogue, including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more. talonmusic.co.uk

The UK’s top tribute band returns to The Stables, this time as part of their A Trick Of The Light UK tour.

Don’t miss this spectacular show featuring a 12-piece band led by frontman Dave Whitehouse, who celebrates 20 years as the country’s leading Phil Collins tribute vocalist. From Sussudio to That’s All, and Against All Odds to Invisible Touch, the evening includes more than two hours of hits by Phil Collins and Genesis, spanning three decades of chart-topping success. nojacketrequired.co.uk

DECEMBER

Talon: The Best of Eagles

A New Flame:

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Classic Clapton

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19 January 2018

The Blues Band Date: Thursday 7 & Friday 8 December, 8pm Tickets: £26 Many of The Blues Band’s fans weren’t even born when these five virtuosos, already music industry veterans, decided to fly in the face of musical fashion in 1979 and form a band ‘just to play the blues’. No one could have predicted that, 38 years on, they’d still be dazzling audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity.

Some 20 albums and thousands of gigs later, they’ve earned a reputation around the world as one of the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms. thebluesband.net

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Meow Meow DECEMBER

Date: Tuesday 12 December, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

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pre-concert dining Before the show starts, enjoy a tasty meal in our in-house restaurant Café in 2.

To be sure of getting a table, call the box office on 01908 280800 to make a reservation.

Visit www.stables.org for details of our a la carte current menu and specially themed meal deals.

Steeleye Span In Concert

LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING

Date: Sunday 10 December, 8pm Tickets: £26 Folk-rock pioneers Steeleye Span are touring with a new live show. Maddy Prior, the voice of the band, leads a line-up featuring faces old and new. Having just released the album Dodgy Bastards to great critical acclaim, the band will perform new gems alongside classics that have made them one of the most successful British folk-rock bands ever. steeleyespan.org.uk Fairport Convention

Like this? Try this: 6 February 2018

International singing sensation and purr-fect post, post-post-modern showgirl Meow Meow is back!

She’ll take you on a wild journey of obsessive love songs, tired old tricks and gorgeous suicide ditties, navigating the uncharted territory between Weimar era wit, 1930s Shanghai show tunes, 60s French pop and post-punk hilarity. Expect sequins and satire, Brel, Brecht, punk – and politics. Mayhem. Magnificence. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) meowmeowrevolution.com David McAlmont:

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Mostly Autumn Date: Thursday 14 December, 8pm Tickets: £16.50 in advance, £17.50 on the door

Mostly Autumn have been listed among the top 100 best prog bands of all time and were the winners of Best Live Concert and Best Female Vocalist 2014 (Olivia Sparnenn-Josh) in the Classic Rock Society awards. The band draw on influences from the golden age of rock but have developed their own unique sound that captures the essence of that era and yet looks to the future. mostly-autumn.com Promoted by Mostly Autumn

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Cleo’s 90th Christmas

* These shows are fundraising performances for Wavendon Allmusic Plan Portrait by Sven Arnstein ©

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What better way to kick off the festive season in style than by taking your seat for Cleo’s annual Christmas celebration? In her 90th birthday year, she’s invited a host of friends and family – including renowned clarinettist Emma Johnson and much-loved TV actor Kevin Wheatley – to create a show packed with great music and seasonal fun, as well as some surprises along the way.

DECEMBER

Date: Friday 15 & Saturday 16 December, 8pm Tickets: £32 & £29.50*

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The Kanneh-Mason Piano Trio Date: Sunday 17 December, 2.30pm Tickets: £17.50

Beethoven:

Piano Trio in C Minor,

Op.1, No.3 Rachmaninov: Trio élégiaque No 1 in G Minor Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.1 in D Minor, Op.49 (1st movement) Shostakovich: Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op.67

The Kanneh-Mason Piano Trio consists of three award-winning siblings who have been playing music together since they were very young. They have performed as a trio in venues all over the UK and in the United States, playing at international music festivals and concert venues. Each member of the trio also has a busy schedule of solo, concerto, orchestral and chamber music engagements.

Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason is joined by brothers Braimah on violin and Sheku, who won the 2016 BBC Young Musician competition, on ‘cello. kannehmasons.com Red Priest

Like this? Try this: 9 February 2018

LUNCH AT THE STABLES Free tickets for Under-25s As a member of the CAVATINA Trust ticket scheme, which enables young people to enjoy live chamber music, we are able to offer a limited number of free tickets to 8-25-year-olds for this concert. To book these tickets, please contact the box office.

Lunchtime Sunday Roast

For an additional £18 for two courses or £22 for three, you can enjoy a Sunday roast lunch (vegetarian options available) served in Café in 2. Book in advance through the box office to reserve your table.

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Bootleg Blondie Christmas Show Date: Sunday 17 December, 8pm Tickets: £16 There aren’t many tribute bands that can say they’ve been endorsed by the original group, but Bootleg Blondie is one of them.

They are the only Blondie tribute to play on some of the same stages as Debbie Harry and co. From the world-famous CBGB’s in New York to the Isle of Wight Festival, Bootleg Blondie have earned their credentials on an international level. blondietributeband.co.uk Cloudbusting:

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The Albion Band: An Albion Christmas Date: Wednesday 20 December, 8pm Tickets: £19.50 An Albion Christmas has been touring for nearly 20 years attracting sell-out audiences across the UK. Featuring the combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band), Simon Care (Edward II) and the guvnor himself, Ashley Hutchings, this show takes you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain. albionchristmas.co.uk Fairport Convention

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Moulettes Date: Thursday 21 December, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

One of the UK’s most unique touring bands, Brighton-based Moulettes formed in the early 2000s and have fast become renowned for their breathtaking live shows. Lead singer and songwriter Hannah Miller creates an otherworldly framework in which fantastical characters move between the realms of nature, magic and science. Out of this approach Preternatural was born – an eclectic 11-track opus for the natural world, and the strange and beautiful creatures in it. December marks the concluding chapter of Moulettes’ two-year Preternatural tour. moulettes.co.uk Levellers Acoustic

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Stick Man Date: Monday 18-Sunday 24 December (see page 3 for more information)

Scamp Theatre and Freckle Productions present

Think Floyd

Date: Saturday 13 January, 8pm Tickets: £26

Date: Thursday 18 January, 8pm Tickets: £24

Heatwave and Odyssey

Legend of a Band:

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David McAlmont presents

New Flame: A Tribute to Simply Red

Date: Wednesday 17 January, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Date: Friday 19 January, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Inspired by the legendary 1956 concert at which Billie Holiday’s music was accompanied by extracts from her autobiography Lady Sings The Blues, David McAlmont gives his unique interpretations of the Lady Day catalogue. The show includes many of Holiday’s best-known songs, ranging from the optimism of her 1930s work through her 1940s Torch songs to her self-penned classics Don’t Explain and Lady Sings The Blues – and many more. Alex Webb leads an accompanying band featuring Sue Richardson (trumpet), Katy Jungmann (tenor, clarinet), Flo Moore (bass) and Sophie Alloway (drums).

With more than 30 top 40 singles and several of the best-selling albums of the past four decades to choose from, A New Flame brings you a truly memorable evening of great music. This exceptional nine-piece band recreates every slick groove and perfect melody from Mick Hucknall’s remarkable global career in an unparalleled display of authenticity and style, guaranteed to keep you dancing and singing all night. anewflame.info

Billie Holiday at Carnegie Hall

Meow Meow

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Backed by a powerhouse band including brass section, a superb cast of singers speeds through a rendition of Motor City classics – truly doing justice to the phenomenon that is soul! With hits including Reach Out I’ll Be There, Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough and, of course, Signed Sealed, Delivered, the show takes you on a journey through time, celebrating Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, The Temptations and The Supremes, as well as many others who defined the soul era.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s first release, Think Floyd’s brand new production for 2017 features music from all 15 Pink Floyd albums, from The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, through Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here, to The Endless River. The production is backed by an impressive laser light show and a dedicated team of sound and lighting engineers. With more than 20 years’ experience faithfully recreating the legendary sound of Pink Floyd live on stage, it’s no wonder Think Floyd are regarded as the definitive Pink Floyd Experience. thinkfloyd.net

JANUARY

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

The Lionel Ritchie Songbook

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Los Pacaminos

Back to Bacharach

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featuring Paul Young

Date: Sunday 21 January, 8pm Tickets: £23

Date: Saturday 20 January, 8pm Tickets: £21

Los Pacaminos features Paul Young, Drew Barfield, Mark Pinder, Steve Greetham, Jamie Moses and Melvin Duffy (the UK’s premier pedal steel player). The band plays the very best in Tex Mex border music, from The Texas Tornadoes and Ry Cooder to Los Lobos and even Roy Orbison. This is a tequila-fuelled Tex Mex party night, as each venue becomes the perfect cantina setting for a great night’s rocking with the cactus-sharp, tequila-filled, stetson-wearing magnificent six, Los Pacaminos! lospacaminos.com Palmerston

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

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Aynsley Lister: Eyes Wide Open tour

Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Date: Tuesday 23 January, 8pm Tickets: £16.50

Matt Edwards Band

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In 1967 Syd Lawrence formed what was to become the UK’s most successful and longestrunning Big Band, performing in theatres all over Europe and regularly featuring on countless TV shows. Fifty years on the orchestra is still going strong, led by virtuoso trombonist Chris Dean. Come and celebrate many glorious years of swing! syd-lawrence-orchestra.com

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Aynsley Lister’s 2016 album Eyes Wide Open is a bold, confident and accessible slice of contemporary blues-rock that promises to bring him yet more accolades, as well as introduce his genreblending sound to a new audience. Self-assured, inventive and richly textured, he brings his 18 years of hard touring, 11 album releases and all his experience as a musician to fruition. aynsleylister.co.uk

JANUARY

Date: Friday 26 January, 8pm Tickets: £23.50 & £21.50

Goodmen Orchestra

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Eduardo Niebla in Concert: Stunning Flamenco Jazz Date: Thursday 25 January, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 Hailed by The Guardian for his “exquisite guitar playing”, Eduardo Niebla is a formidable flamenco jazz guitar virtuoso and master of today’s generation.

Continually seeking out new musical terrain, he has traversed the worlds of jazz, classical and world music, collaborating with such diverse partners as sitar maestro Nishat Khan, Lol Coxhill (sax) and Craig David. Tonight he presents an amazing repertoire of “stunning flamenco jazz” (The Sound) drawn from his latest albums, with guitarist Matthew Robinson. eduardoniebla.com D on Perera

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For an additional £20 per head you can enjoy A Taste of Spain (vegetarian options available) served in Café in 2. Book in advance through the box office to reserve your table.

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Martyn Joseph Date: Saturday 27 January, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

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Martyn Joseph is a performer like no other. A jaw-dropping guitar player who has developed a unique percussive style, with a powerful showstopping voice, he has been called the ‘Welsh Springsteen’, but there are also shades of John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews in there as well. Martyn will be showcasing songs from across the years, including some new material. martynjoseph.net Kathryn Roberts

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Wolf Hall Live

performed by The Locrian Ensemble and Debbie Wiseman Date: Sunday 28 January, 8pm Tickets: £25 & £22.50 Hilary Mantel’s award-winning novel Wolf Hall was transformed into a riveting six-part drama by the BBC to huge acclaim in 2015. Accompanying Thomas Cromwell’s machinations and hushed conversations in shadowy palace corners was an unforgettable score, composed by Debbie Wiseman and performed by members of The Locrian Ensemble; the subsequent CD of the soundtrack reached number one in the classical charts. Tonight’s concert sees Debbie and the ensemble perform selections from her acclaimed score, alongside extracts from Wolf Hall and its sequel Bring Up The Bodies read by Anton Lesser, who played Thomas More in the BBC series.

7-7.30pm: Pre-Concert talk with Debbie Wiseman.

Free to ticket-holders, but must be booked in advance

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For an additional £19 per head you can enjoy A Taste of Tudor England (vegetarian options available) served in Café in 2.

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Sultans of String

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Date: Tuesday 30 January, 8pm Tickets: £16

Date: Thursday 1 February, 8pm Tickets: £20

Direct from success in London’s West End, a sold-out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back on the road. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th anniversary celebration features a full live band performing all the hits, including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com

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Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys

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Sultans of String are an “energetic and exciting band with talent to burn!” (Maverick Magazine). This Canadian trio have thrilled audiences across the world with their genrehopping passport of Celtic reels, flamenco, gypsy jazz, Arabic and Cuban rhythms. The band has received multiple awards and accolades, plus invitations to perform with such luminaries as The Chieftains, Sweet Honey In The Rock and David Bromberg. sultansofstring.com

Talon

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Mary Gauthier

with very special guest Aaron Lee Tasjan Date: Wednesday 31 January, 8pm Tickets: £16

A Louisiana-native turned Nashville-resident, Mary Gauthier has led an extraordinary life. A teenage runaway who found her first shelter among addicts and drag queens, struggled with drug addiction and became a chef/owner of three restaurants in Boston before selling them in 2001 to become a full time songwriter. Mary’s songs have been praised by both Bob Dylan and Tom Waits and recorded by the likes of Jimmy Buffett, Blake Shelton, Boy George, Tim McGraw and Candi Staton. marygauthier.com

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Shappi Khorsandi: Mistress & Misfit Date: Friday 2 February, 8pm Tickets: £15 Shappi Khorsandi presents England’s unsung heroine, Emma Hamilton. For too many years she has been known as just ‘Nelson’s mistress’, a bit of a harlot. Women’s lib wasn’t a ‘thing’ in Georgian times, so Emma moved mountains to haul herself from ‘scullery maid’ to ‘Lady Hamilton’. Yes, she occasionally danced on tables naked to get ahead in life, but who hasn’t?

As a fellow naked dancer on tables, Shappi is inspired by Emma, although she never wants hair big enough to house mice in. shappi.co.uk Shazia Mirza

Like this? Try this: 10 March

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The Mods Band

Sam Outlaw

Date: Saturday 3 February, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Date: Monday 5 February, 8pm Tickets: £16

All your favourite 1960 sounds are here: The Small Faces, The Kinks, The Who, The Animals, The Rolling Stones, Nashville Teens, The Yardbirds, The Doors, Spencer Davis and Desmond Dekker to name just a few. Come and experience a real celebration of the best music from the 1960s, letting this great band transport you back to those magical times – maximum entertainment guaranteed! themodsband.co.uk

Since the release of his 2015 debut Angeleno, Sam Outlaw remains one of Los Angeles’ only modern country singers to earn international acclaim. With his follow-up Tenderheart he shows an impressive refinement of his artistic identity. Sonically, the album elaborates on his SoCal Country sound: a sun-bleached, Bajainfluenced twang that deftly points to country’s neo-traditionalists and LA’s legendary singersongwriters, while thematically, it’s a thesis on self-discovery and the power of love. samoutlaw.com Mary Gauthier

Like this? Try this: 31 January

Counterfeit Stones

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Adam Wakeman & Damian Wilson

Fairport Convention

with special guests Winter Wilson Date: Tuesday 6 February, 8pm Tickets: £28

Date: Sunday 4 February, 8pm Tickets: £14.50 After many successful shows over the past two years, Adam Wakeman (keyboard player with Ozzy Osborne and Black Sabbath) and Damian Wilson (Mostly Autumn, Praying Mantis) are embarking on their latest acoustic tour. Featuring Damian on vocals and acoustic guitar, and Adam on piano, vocals and acoustic guitar, they’ll be playing songs from their individual back catalogues and artists they have worked with, along with tracks from their joint albums, intertwined with stories and memories from their extensive touring careers. adamwakeman.co.uk damian-wilson.net Mostly Autumn

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Fairport Convention have attracted critical acclaim: the band won a coveted BBC Lifetime Achievement Award; Radio 2 listeners voted Fairport’s ground-breaking Liege & Lief the most influential folk album of all time; and their story has been celebrated with a major documentary on BBC Four. This year’s winter tour will feature a mix of long-established Fairport favourites and new material from their most recent studio album, 50:50@50, celebrating their golden anniversary. fairportconvention.com Steeleye Span

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Ronnie Scott’s All Stars present

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Date: Thursday 8 February, 8pm Tickets: £21.50 & £19.50

Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world-class live jazz, narration and rare archive images and footage, Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take to the stage to celebrate The Ronnie Scott’s Soho Songbook. Featuring music from many of the jazz greats who have performed at this iconic venue, the show provides a unique glimpse into its incredible history.

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The Ronnie Scott’s Soho Songbook

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Chris Ingham Quartet 18 February

Red Priest: The Baroque Bohemians Date: Friday 9 February, 8pm Tickets: £18; family of four £48 The world-famous baroque quartet led by ‘superhuman’ recorder player Piers Adams and the devilish fiddler Adam Summerhayes are transformed into a wild ‘baroque gypsy’ band. They relive the extraordinary virtuosity of early Bohemian baroque masters, explore melodies from a 1730 Slovakian fiddler’s tune-book, revel in the gypsy-influenced music of Telemann and reimagine music by Handel and the original Red Priest, Antonio Vivaldi – all in their own inimitable, high-octane style. redpriest.com W olf Hall Live

Like this? Try this: 28 January

SUPPER AT THE STABLES Classical Supper

Free tickets for Under-25s As a member of the CAVATINA Trust ticket scheme, which enables young people to enjoy live chamber music, we are able to offer a limited number of free tickets to 8-25-year-olds for this concert. To book these tickets, please contact the box office.

Enjoy a pre-concert classical supper (£18 for two courses, £22 for three) served in Café in 2. Book in advance through the box office to reserve your table.

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Dr Feelgood Date: Saturday 10 February, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

gift ideas Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s, Dr Feelgood remain one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. The raw and uncompromising performance style resulted in the album Stupidity that immediately went to number one in the UK charts. Dr. Feelgood have also enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including Milk and Alcohol, Roxette, Back in the Night, Down at the Doctors, Going Back Home and See You Later Alligator. drfeelgood.org The Blues Band

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Like this? Try this: 7 & 8 December 2017

Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys Date: Sunday 11 February, 8pm Tickets: £16

Michigan songbird Lindsay Lou returns to the UK with her band and a brand new album. The popular four-piece have taken the Shetland Folk Festival and HebCeltFest by storm on previous visits and after flying in for their own (sold-out) headline show at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections in 2017, they soon became the talk of the town. lindsayloumusic.com Sultans of String

Like this? Try this: 30 January

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King for a Day: the Nat King Cole Story Date: Wednesday 14 February, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Featuring world-class live music from vocalist Atila and a stellar group of musicians, narration and projected archive images, this thoughtful and entertaining new show takes a fresh look at the life and work of the timeless Nat King Cole.

Nat’s vocal styling in songs such as Nature Boy, Unforgettable and When I Fall in Love defined a golden era of music and earned him a place in the history of American music as one of its most iconic vocalists.

Goodmen Orchestra

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Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Tribute Show

Date: Sunday 18 February, 11.30am Tickets: £14 Dudley Moore’s fame as part of the Pete‘n’Dud comedy duo in the 1960s and beloved Hollywood comic actor has rather overshadowed his achievements as a dazzling jazz pianist and composer of wit and emotional depth. The Chris Ingham Quartet revisit Moore’s 1960s music, with sounds from his fabulous 1960s Decca jazz trio albums, the TV show Not Only But Also and the brilliant movie soundtracks for Bedazzled and 30 Is A Dangerous Age, Cynthia. chrisingham.co.uk

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Griff Rhys Jones: Where Was I?

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The Chris Ingham Quartet: The Jazz of Dudley Moore

This fantastic show celebrates the music of 1980s super group The Traveling Wilburys.

The Wilburys never toured, perhaps due to the untimely death of Roy Orbison in 1988, and so their fans never got to see them perform together in a live concert. With that in mind, Paul Hopkins has joined up with four talented singers and musicians who together have formed this incredible tribute show. travelingwilburystribute.co.uk The Simon & Garfunkel Story

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Dates: Thursday 15 & Friday 16 February, 8pm Tickets: £18

Bruce Adams Quartet

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Date: Saturday 17 February, 8pm Tickets: £18

The South Date: Sunday 18 February, 8pm Tickets: £29.50 & £27.50

Join the star of Not the Nine o’clock News, Smith & Jones and Three Men In A Boat as he airs stories, anecdotes, reminiscences and outright lies from 40 years of travelling down rivers and up mountains, into Africa, out of India and across the arid wastes of the BBC canteen.

It’s a career, if you mean bouncing chaotically downhill without a map. griff-rhysjones.co.uk Henry Blofeld: 78 Retired

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With a recent reshuffle complete, The South are a full team again and raring to go! Their live show promises to continue to celebrate and perform the classic Beautiful South songs along with songs from The South’s debut album Sweet Refrains and maybe even new material as well. thesouth.co.uk Nick Heyward Band

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SUNDAY SESSIONS MANCINI FOYER

Enjoy some fabulous Sunday-morning jazz in the Mancini Forum (The Stables’ main foyer).

We’ll be presenting an enticing mix of established names and rising stars of the UK jazz scene in a relaxed, cabaret-style setting – the perfect way to start the day.

The Chris Ingham Quartet: The Jazz of Dudley Moore Date: Sunday 18 February, 11.30am Tickets: £14 The Chris Ingham Quartet revisit the music of beloved comic actor Dudley Moore, with sounds from his fabulous 1960s Decca jazz trio albums, the TV show Not Only But Also and the brilliant movie soundtracks for Bedazzled and 30 Is A Dangerous Age, Cynthia.

Bruce Adams Quartet Date: Sunday 11 March, 11.30am Tickets: £14 Not only is trumpeter Bruce Adams one of the jazz scene’s most dramatic and stimulating performers, he is also a tremendously affable companion.

Today he presents his take on the American Songbook.

Rosanno Sportiello Trio Date: Sunday 17 June, 11.30am Tickets: £14 The fabulous Italian-American swing pianist Rossano Sportiello joins bassist Dave Green and drummer Steve Brown for a morning of live jazz at The Stables.

Doors open at 11am and before each concert you can enjoy a cup of coffee and a hot bacon roll, along with a full bar and snack bar service – the Sunday papers will be available too! After the music has finished our in-house restaurant Café in 2 will be serving a two- or three-course lunch (full menu details are available on www.stables.org – pre-booking strongly advised).

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LA NG THAT NING FEELI MOR

Date: Thursday 22 February, 8pm Tickets: £14

Following his sold-out show in 2017, Matt Cardle returns to The Stables for what promises to be another incredible evening of entertainment.

Over the past seven years Matt has become a household name as a multi-platinum recording artist and award-winning West End actor. Be sure to grab tickets while you can for an evening with one of the UK’s best male vocal and songwriting talents of the last decade. mattcardlemusic.com

Congratulations!

It’s 2018 and you’re still here!

So is Mitch, (“the country’s leading musical satirist” – The Times) looking backwards, forwards and sideways trying to make the world a better place, one silly song at a time. Join him as he looks back over what for the lack of a better word he still refers to as his ‘career’ and ponders where he – and indeed all of us – might be going next. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) mitchbenn.com

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Mitch Benn: I’m Still Here

Date: Tuesday 20 February, 8pm Tickets: £30 & £25

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Matt Cardle

Ed Byrne

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Peter Donegan featuring the Lonnie Donegan Band Date: Wednesday 21 February, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 Almost inevitably, Peter Donegan has been performing since the age of five, given that the ‘Godfather of British Rock n Roll’ and ‘King Of Skiffle’, the late Lonnie Donegan, is his father. Lonnie inspired every British Invasion band from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin. Even The White Stripes’ Jack White cites Lonnie as one of his major influences. This great music legacy runs through Peter’s veins and is clearly evident in his live performances. peterdonegan.com

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The Searchers

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Chouk Bwa Libète Date: Friday 23 February, 8pm Tickets: £12.50; students £9.50 Chouk Bwa Libète are a traditional Haitian Mizik Rasin (‘roots music’) ensemble bringing together the essence of Haitian Vodou without unnecessary frills. Their music rises in waves of percussion, vocals and dance, authentically inspired in the moment and communicating nothing but the unique joy of this shared spontaneity. With deep roots in the religious rites of West African Vodún, their repertoire blends traditional songs with compositions by lead vocalist and poet Jean-Claude ‘Sambaton’ Dorvil. choukbwalibete.info T oko Telo

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Vonda Shepard Date: Saturday 24 February, 8pm Tickets: £25

Lee Mead: 10 Years Since Joseph! The Anniversary Tour Date: Sunday 25 February, 7pm (please note start time) Tickets: £24 Join Lee Mead and his amazing band for an evening of song from his smash hit shows and career to date including Wicked, Phantom Of The Opera, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Legally Blonde, Miss Saigon, Tommy and Les Misérables as well as songs from his previous four top 20 and current albums. leemead.co.uk

Following the success of her 2015/2016 tours which saw her sell out venues across the UK, Vonda Shepard will be returning to play with her full band. Vonda first shot to fame through her long-running appearances, performances and musical accompaniment on the smash hit US TV show Ally McBeal. Tonight’s concert includes favourites such as Tell Him, Maryland, Hooked On A Feeling, I Only Want To Be With You, Walk Away Rene and You Belong To Me. vondashepard.com Martine McCutcheon

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Kerry Ellis

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Date: Tuesday 27 February, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Date: Friday 2 March, 8pm Tickets: £23

In a show featuring hits such as Stormy Monday via Handbags & Glad Rags to his massive number one hit Out of Time, enjoy a great evening of music from this legendary blues and soul singer whose voice is as strong and unforgettable as ever. He’s guested with some of the greats, including Van Morrison, and toured with The Manfreds, PJ Proby and many others.

Catch him now with the Norman Beaker Band, one of the best in the business. chrisfarlowe.co.uk

Due to popular demand comedian Reginald D Hunter has extended his critically acclaimed UK tour. Reginald’s searingly honest material has garnered him a popular fan base that spans the generations. His appearances on television have included the hugely popular three-part BBC2 series Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The South, which documented Reginald’s epic road trip from North Carolina to New Orleans through 150 years of American popular song. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) reginalddhunter.com

Colin Blunstone

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Reginald D Hunter: Some People v Reginald D Hunter FEB/MAR

Chris Farlowe & the Norman Beaker Band

Ed Byrne

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Legend of a Band: Tribute to the Moody Blues

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Date: Saturday 3 March, 8pm Tickets: £22 Enjoy the music of the Moody Blues in the company of a supergroup of legendary musicians, singers and songwriters in a brand-new show for 2018. Drummer Gordy Marshall played with the Moody Blues for more than 25 years and is joined by a band drawn from current 10cc lead singer Mick Wilson plus Tim Maple, Malcolm Moore, Lindsay Goodhand, Patrick Smyth and Patrick Duffin. Sit back and enjoy impeccable performances of Nights in White Satin, Go Now, Tuesday Afternoon and many more. legendofaband.com No Jacket Required

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Albert Lee Band

Martin Taylor & Ulf Wakenius

Date: Sunday 4 March, 8pm Tickets: £26

Date: Wednesday 7 March, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Double Grammy award-winner Albert Lee returns to the UK, this time accompanied by his great Electric Band. Undoubtedly one of the world’s finest guitarists, Albert is also an accomplished piano player and has a fine singing voice that can ‘tear it up’ rock’n’roll style.

Co-writer of Country Boy, writer of many other great songs and always in demand by other artists, Albert has played on countless sessions worldwide. albertlee.co.uk Chris Farlowe &

Like this? Try this: the Norman Beaker Band 27 February

Blazin’ Fiddles

Two of the world’s greatest jazz guitarists, Martin Taylor and Ulf Wakenius, have joined forces for an unforgettable live show. They bring with them a unique legacy in European jazz. Martin worked with Stephane Grappelli for 11 years, filling the guitar chair for Django Reinhardt, while Ulf worked with Oscar Peterson for 10 years, filling the guitar chair for Joe Pass, Herb Ellis and Barney Kessel. They have also collaborated with greats including Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, Jeff Beck and George Harrison. martintaylor.com ulfwakenius.net The Chris Ingham Quartet

Like this? Try this: 18 February

Date: Tuesday 6 March, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

acknowledgements Celebrating their 20th year in 2018 – and with the release of their ninth album, The Key – no other band has quite managed to capture the excitement, passion and sensitivity of Scottish music all at once. With a Blazin’ Fiddles performance comes the rare opportunity to hear a range of regional expressions from Scotland’s Highlands and Islands as well as the individual style of each fiddler – Inverness’s Bruce MacGregor, Shetlander Jenna Reid, Nairn’s Rua Macmillan and Orcadian Kristan Harvey – in an exciting blend of ensemble and solo sets. blazinfiddles.com Sultans of String

Like this? Try this: 30 January

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Date: Thursday 8 March, 8pm Tickets: £25

Date: Saturday 10 March, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Why pay a fortune to see ants in a stadium when for a fraction of the price you can get up close and smell the faking brilliance of the Counterfeit Stones? Now in their 27th year, these PrankStars continue to deliver the best ‘Mock‘n’Roll’ show on the circuit. Packed with big hits, retro fashion, vintage guitars and a huge dollop of Spinal Tap humour, it’s Satis-fiction guaranteed. thecounterfeitstones.com

The Kick Inside, released in 1978, was the debut album that announced to the world the genius of Kate Bush. The hit single Wuthering Heights stopped everyone who heard it in their tracks, yet every song on the album was proof that here was a musical imagination like no other. Throughout 2018, Cloudbusting will be celebrating 40 years of Kate with a new show recreating elements of her debut album amid a fresh retrospective of hits and classic tracks from across her career. cloudbustingkatebushtribute.com

Classic Clapton

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Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush MARCH

Counterfeit Stones: Fake It, Black

Bootleg Blondie

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Heatwave & Odyssey Date: Friday 9 March, 8pm Tickets: £39.50 & £37.50

Bruce Adams Quartet Date: Sunday 11 March, 11.30am Tickets: £14

Return to the glory days of disco, funk and soul with real dance music legends and enjoy a sensational evening of non-stop, dancefloor anthems including Boogie Nights, Going Back To My Roots and Use It Up Wear It Out. Heatwave perform Mind Blowing Decisions, Always and Forever, Gangsters of the Groove, The Groove Line and Too Hot to Handle, while, direct from the Big Apple, special guests Odyssey take us back to our roots with Native New Yorker, Inside Out and If You’re Looking for a Way Out.

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Not only is trumpeter Bruce Adams one of the jazz scene’s most dramatic and stimulating performers, he is also a tremendously affable companion. Today he presents his take on the American Songbook. bruce-adams.co.uk The Chris Ingham Quartet

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Stan & Mabel and the Race for Space

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performed by Ensemble 360 and narrator Polly Ives

AT THE STABLES

Date: Wednesday 14 March, performances at 11am & 1pm Tickets: £7.50 (one free teachers ticket with every 10 seats booked)

Schools’/Family concert for ages 3 to 7/ Foundation/Key Stage 1 Duration: approximately one hour, no interval Stan and Mabel are back! And this time, they’re joined by a whole carnival of animals as they escape from the School for Wild and Dangerous Animals in search of a safe place to call their home.

This specially commissioned concert features a brand new illustrated story by top children’s author Jason Chapman with original music from Paul Rissmann. The concert includes projected images and some irresistibly catchy songs with actions, ideal for engaging young children in high quality music, as well as firing up their imaginations Prepare for the concert before the day with free comprehensive digital learning resources which develop children’s music-making and enrich school life.

Find them at www.musicintheround.co.uk Funded by Mayfield Valley Arts Trust, Sheffield City Council, Arts Council England, The Lindsay Foundation, Andrew McEwan Fund , Foyle Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Individual donors

Raghu Dixit Date: Wednesday 14 March, 8pm Tickets: £20 Often hailed as India’s biggest cultural and musical export, Raghu Dixit’s unique brand of infectious, happy music transcends age, genre and even language. His music is strongly rooted in Indian traditions and culture and is presented with a very contemporary, global sound. Raghu’s music has been acclaimed the world over – he’s played to more than 100,000 people in his home state, on several stages at Glastonbury Festival and even for Her Majesty the Queen. raghudixit.com Toko Telo

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Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman

Levellers Acoustic

with support from Ginger Wildheart

Cara Dillon

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Goodmen Orchestra present

Benny Goodman’s 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert: 80th Anniversary Date: Friday 16 March, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Benny Goodman’s 1938 Carnegie Hall concert is revered by big band and music fans worldwide and recordings of that historic event are still sold 80 years later. Ex-Jools Holland arranger and star soloist Pete Long doesn’t have Gene Krupa, Harry James, Lionel Hampton and Teddy Wilson in the Goodmen Orchestra, but he does have the cream of London’s big band players guaranteeing all the passion and frenzy of the original concert. Featuring unforgettable tunes such as Sing, Sing, Sing, Don’t Be That Way, Body & Soul, One O’Clock Jump and China Boy. plong.co.uk Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Like this? Try this: 26 January

Emerging victorious from the ups and downs of label deals, spats with the music press and the wear and tear of touring, the Levellers are still going strong after 30 years in the industry. The band sold more platinum, gold, and silver albums in the 1990s than any other act. They’ve had seven top 40 albums, including the number one album Zeitgeist, and a number of top 40 singles including This Garden, Hope St, Just the One and What a Beautiful Day. levellers.co.uk

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Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have long established themselves as one of the UK folk scene’s most rewardingly enduring partnerships. Winners of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo in 2016 and 2013, the couple share an intimacy and strength of passion on stage that has won them many fans and an enviable reputation as “songwriters par excellence” (fRoots). kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com

Date: Saturday 17 March, 8pm Tickets: £29.50

MARCH

Date: Thursday 15 March, 8pm Tickets: £14.50

Steeleye Span

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Ceilidh Experience Concert & Dance Date: Sunday 18 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £7

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.

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T-Rextasy

Date: Tuesday 20 March, 8pm Tickets: £20

Date: Friday 23 March, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

As part of their 40th anniversary tour, Irish legends The Fureys return for another great night of music, songs and stories. Hear them sing their timeless classics including I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields of France and The Old Man as well as songs from their new CD The Times They Are A Changing. thefureys.com

T-Rextasy are now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan and T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc’s family, estate and original T.Rex members. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’.

If you want to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you! trextasy.com

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The Fureys

The Dublin Legends

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Turin Brakes

Jackson Live In Concert

Date: Thursday 22 March, 8pm Tickets: £27.50 & £25

Date: Saturday 24 March, 8pm Tickets: £23

After an impressive 17 years together, seven studio albums and more than one million records sold worldwide, the estimable London four-piece Turin Brakes have announced their eighth studio album Invisible Storm (coming in January 2018), followed by a major UK tour. One of the finest indie bands of the last decade with seven top 40 hits to their name, this a band that’s weathered many Invisible Storms, that are sure of who they are and know that there’s always a story left to tell... turinbrakes.com

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Ultimate Bowie

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Jackson Live in Concert sees long-time fan and hugely talented Ben recreate the Michael Jackson experience with his stunning rendition of all his favourite songs. Ben’s portrayal has to be the most accurate and exciting tribute to the King of Pop ever to have toured UK theatres.

He is joined on stage by his incredible band and dancers who work their way through all the hits.

Nights on Broadway:

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Henry Blofeld: 78 Retired Date: Sunday 25 March, 8pm Tickets: £20

This is the fifth year that Battle of the Bands will be hosted by The Stables. Every year Bedfordshire schools send their best bands to compete and become champions. A popular local band will judge the event which is organised by Inspiring Music Hub and Bedford Music Hub and sponsored by local companies Marshall Amplification and Kawai Keyboards. Come and see the musical talent of the future!

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Griff Rhys Jones

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Date: Tuesday 27 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £10; concessions £6

MARCH

Henry ‘My Dear Old Thing’ Blofeld is one of Britain’s most loved and recognisable broadcasters. This spring, he is touring the country with his last-ever theatre show, jampacked full of unheard anecdotes from on and off the pitch, as well as stories from the TMS box not allowed on the radio! Don’t miss the chance to wave a bat in honour of the cherished, golden voice of cricket. henryblofeld.co.uk

Bedfordshire Schools Battle of the Bands

Promoted by Inspiring Music Hub and Bedford Music Hub

The Secret Sisters Date: Wednesday 28 March, 8pm Tickets: £15

pre-concert dining Before the show starts, enjoy a tasty meal in our in-house restaurant Café in 2.

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The Secret Sisters are an Americana singing and songwriting duo – sisters Laura and Lydia Rogers. Following a tough couple of years, they’re back with a new album – You Don’t Own Me Anymore – a beautiful document of hardship and redemption and a story about how passion and pure artistry can be the strongest sort of salvation. secretsistersband.com Lilly Hiatt

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Kossoff...The Band Plays On

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Date: Thursday 29 March, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 Singer Terry Slesser has put together a fine ensemble of musicians to pay tribute to the legendary guitarist Paul Kossoff. Terry was vocalist in Kossoffs’ post-Free outfit Back Street Crawler and this tour marks the first time since the 1970s that Terry has taken the Backstreet Crawler catalogue (and some choice Free tracks) on the road. Also included in tonight’s line-up are Uli Jon Roth (UFO, Wild Horses) and Pat Travers’ drummer Clive Edwards. kossoffthebandplayson.com Limehouse Lizzy

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Nights on Broadway: The Bee Gees Story Date: Friday 30 March, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Nights On Broadway present a tribute to the Bee Gees featuring their incredible songs drawn from the 1960s through to the 90s. With musical authenticity and in particular the accurate recreation of the vocal talents and harmonies of the Bee Gees, this show gives the audience the experience of being at a Bee Gees concert.

The six-piece live band blend the classic hits, acoustic medleys, songs written for other major artists and dance-floor fillers to tell the story of the Bee Gees from start to finish. nightsonbroadway.net Talon

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John Robins: The Darkness of Robins Date: Saturday 31 March, 8pm Tickets: £14.50 John Robins – 2017’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner – returns reflecting on love, loss and lamenting the fact he can’t break up with himself. The standup, vibe magnet and London’s saddest DJ would love to promise The Darkness of Robins won’t be an hour-long yell of a show, but he can’t. He’ll shout, snarl and sneer in his attempts to grapple with life’s fall-outs in what promises to be a pivotal moment in his being. Powerful, angst-ridden comedy at its finest, this is a must-see from one of the UK’s brightest talents. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) johnrobins.com Ed Gamble

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Stage 2 is the ideal place to catch a star of tomorrow on their way up or enjoy more established artists experimenting with new material. With a capacity of just 80 for most gigs, there’s always an intimate and relaxed feel to proceedings.

The Stables’ second performance space: intimate, relaxed and informal

STAGE 2

stage 2

Stage 2 hosts around 120 concerts each year of all shapes and sizes – folk, rock, blues and much more besides – along with a good smattering of comedy and theatre nights.

So come and hear the latest new music and comedy, relax and enjoy a drink with friends!

Don’t miss these exciting artists making their Stage 2 debuts...

Kaia Kater

Harriet

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Larry Dean

Fri 9 May

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DECEMBER

Jam Experiment

Date: Saturday 2 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

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

Bedfordshire singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls is the creator of original, personal songs that deserve their own category of Anglo-Americana.

Having released two well-received albums recorded in Nashville plus a live album featuring recordings from Vintage TV appearances, Danni’s reputation as one of the UK country/ Americana scene’s leading ladies continues to grow. In 2017 she was nominated by the UK Americana Music Association for the Album of the Year and hand-picked as support for Shakin’ Stevens’ extensive UK tour. danninicholls.com

Jam Experiment are a young London-based band and winners of the 2014 Jazz North Introduces scheme. The line-up includes the winner of the inaugural BBC Young Musician Jazz Award, saxophonist Alexander Bone, along with trombonist Rory Ingham, Toby Comeau on piano/ keyboard, Joe Lee on bass and Jonny Mansfield on drums. The group displays a fresh, energetic and honest approach to original compositions and arrangements. jamexperiment.com

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Danni Nicholls

Ashton Lane

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Lucid

Ed Gamble

Date: Monday 4 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Wednesday 6 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £14

Lucid are a folk-rock band from the Isle of Wight.

Their distinctive sound is full of stunning close vocal harmonies and rich melodies woven with violin, guitar and keys. The band comprises pianist Blue Brown, guitarist Sunny Brown, bass player Ollie Ducie and violinist Nik Potts and their music is enjoyed at festivals, concerts and events all year round on the island and beyond. 2017 marks the band’s 10th anniversary and also sees the release of their fourth studio album. facebook.com/musiclucid

Following the huge success of his 2016 tour, that ‘gobby little toe rag’ Ed Gamble is back with a brand new lumbering beast of a comedy show.

As seen on Mock the Week (BBC2), Drunk History (Comedy Central), Conan (TBS), Almost Royal (E4), Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), as well as countless other things (three other things). (May contain strong language and adult content; suitable for 16+) edgamble.co.uk

Fairport Convention

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John Law’s Re-Creations

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Larry Dean

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Pete Lincoln (The Sweet)

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Pete Lincoln first picked up a guitar at the age of 11 and pretty much hasn’t put it down since, having made his career as a singer and musician.

From 1996 to 2005, Pete enjoyed his time as frontman for the 1970s band Sailor, most famous for their hits Glass Of Champagne and Girls, Girls, Girls. In 2005 he joined glam rockers The Sweet, and is still touring extensively with the band as lead vocalist and bass player. petelincoln.com

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DECEMBER

Date: Thursday 7 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door

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Mick Wilson (10cc)

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Roving Crows

Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion

Date: Friday 8 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Saturday 9 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Roving Crows push the boundaries of the Celtic folk genre and play with genuine passion, energy and soul. A vibrant mix of Celtic-inspired fiddle alongside original and intelligent lyrics backed by pounding, tribal and electronica-infused dance grooves, the band comprises fiddle, electric and acoustic guitar, electric five- and six-string bass, pumping bongo percussion rhythms and vocals.

They released their latest album Bury me Naked in April. rovingcrows.com

Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion is a truly independent and original band at the cutting edge of the British blues scene. They create a luxurious and irresistible sound, displaying great skills and artistic finesse.

Zoë’s dynamic and commanding vocal delivery is both eclectic and suave at the same time. The band’s exciting live set is based around rootsy originals, featuring strong catchy riffs, interesting arrangements and exciting grooves. bluecommotion.com

Sultans of String

Like this? Try this: 30 January 2018

Geoff Achison

Like this? Try this: 17 April 2018

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The Pictish Trail

STAGE 2

DECEMBER

with support from Monoganon Date: Monday 11 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door The Pictish Trail’s eloquent songs are as wildly varied as his selection of brightly coloured bobble hats and have seen him get mentioned in the same breath as his heroes Beck, The Beta Band and Hot Chip. His extraordinary vocals reveal hidden depths and have been accompanied by everything from acoustic guitar to a full-on four-piece metal band to throbbing dance beats and samples – often during the course of the same gig. pictishtrail.co.uk Jesca Hoop

Like this? Try this: 3 December

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Date: Wednesday 13 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Ana Silvera Date: Saturday 16 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Raised in London, singer-songwriter Ana Silvera’s upbringing fostered a love of folk music as well as learning the art of storytelling and poetry from her mother who was a writer and teacher. Since the release of her debut album The Aviary in 2012, Ana’s work has garnered broad acclaim from audiences and critics alike. In 2011, she was commissioned to write and perform a seven part song cycle entitled Oracles, a live recording of which is due for release in 2017. anasilvera.com Miranda Sykes

Like this? Try this: 16 February 2018

Stick Man Date: Monday 18-Sunday 24 December (see page 3 for more information)

Scamp Theatre and Freckle Productions present

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Matthew Osborn Spencer and the headliner is Paddy Lennox. Line-up may be subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) Ahir Shah

Like this? Try this: 15 February 2018

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Inlak’esh

with support from Kasia Wardman

Before the show starts, enjoy a tasty meal in our in-house restaurant Café in 2.

To be sure of getting a table, call the box office on 01908 280800 to make a reservation.

Visit www.stables.org for details of our a la carte current menu and specially themed meal deals.

STAGE 2

pre-concert dining

JANUARY

Date: Saturday 20 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Inlak’esh are a four-piece instrumental acoustic band from Milton Keynes who work tirelessly on creating succulent, ear-pleasing yet hard-hitting grooves, delivering distinctive and intricate Spanish scale to Arabian influenced melodies.

Once the ear drums adjust to the fact there are no vocals, the toes start tapping, the heads get nodding and the room begins to move to the charm of this multi-culturally influenced melting pot of sound. inlakesh.co.uk Sultans of String

Like this? Try this: 30 January

Andy Zaltzman

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

A founder and ever-present member of The Blues Band, Gary Fletcher performs a compelling mix of originals and classic covers straddling blues, Americana and folk, playing guitar, slide, banjo, mandolin and ukulele. Tonight’s concert also showcases the exceptional talents of Tom Leary (Feast of Fiddles, Lindisfarne, Tanna) on violin and mandolin and Alan Glen on harmonica (Yardbirds, Nine Below Zero). garyfletchermusic.net Blues Band

Like this? Try this: 7 & 8 December 2017

Date: Friday 26 January, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 Andy Zaltzman is a stand-up comedian, broadcaster and author who has firmly established himself in the vanguard of British comedy with his unique brand of political satire. He is the writer and presenter of the global hit satirical podcast The Bugle. Andy’s numerous and diverse TV appearances include 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Dave’s One Night Stand (Dave) and Newsnight (BBC Two).

(May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) andyzaltzman.co.uk Griff Rhys Jones

Like this? Try this: 17 February

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STAGE 2

FEBRUARY

Kaia Kater Date: Saturday 3 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Born of AfricanCaribbean descent in Québec, Kaia Kater grew up between two worlds: one her family’s deep ties to Canadian folk music in her Toronto home; the other the years she spent learning and studying Appalachian music in West Virginia. Her acclaimed debut album Sorrow Bound (2015) touched on this divide, but her second album, Nine Pin (2016), delved even further, casting an unflinching eye at the realities faced by people of colour in North America every day. Her songs are fuelled by her rich low tenor vocals, jazz-influenced instrumentation and beautifully understated banjo. kaiakater.com Miranda Sykes

Like this? Try this: 16 February

The Rockabellas: As Time Goes By Date: Friday 2 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £16 This velvety vocal trio have been called to the musical front line to lift the spirits of ladies and gentlemen all over the world.

Combining bespoke big band arrangements, top-to-toe pinup couture and stunning closeharmony vocals, The Rockabellas serve up a perfectly nostalgic mix tape as they embark on a musical journey through the decades celebrating toe-tapping tunes from the days of deco and wartime songbirds right through to modern day pop. therockabellas.com Promoted by The Rockabellas

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The Willows Date: Sunday 4 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

The Willows blur the boundaries between contemporary song and folk traditions on either side of the Atlantic. The band was formed in Cambridge by husband and wife (Cliff Ward and Jade Rhiannon) and Ben Savage via a chance meeting on Gumtree! Since then the band’s lineup and sound has grown considerably with Evan Carson (Sam Kelly, Changing Room) on drums, John Parker (Nizlopi) on double-bass and Katriona Gilmore (Gilmore & Roberts, Albion Band) on fiddle. thewillowsband.co.uk Mouletttes

Like this? Try this: 21 December 2017

Andrew McCormack’s Graviton Mark Nevin Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Andrew McCormack consistently challenges himself to explore new and very different musical styles as an artist.

Andrew’s latest project is Graviton. In simple terms, gravitons are tiny particles that carry the ‘force’ of gravity. It is what brings you back down to Earth when you jump. For the Graviton album, Andrew has assembled an A-List of the most sought-after musicians in the modern jazz world, all of whom bring something special to the mix.

The music may be best described as ‘ProgJazz’: a mix of Steve Reich and Tigran Hamasyan, without boundaries. mccormackmusic.com

Fairground Attraction founder, songwriter and double Brit award-winner Mark Nevin takes his brilliant band on tour in 2018.

Beside writing the classic Perfect (which celebrates 30 years since topping the charts around the world) and the much-loved album First of a Million Kisses, his songs have been recorded by the likes of David Bowie, Morrissey, Ringo Starr, Joe Cocker and Kirsty MacColl. He is joined by original Fairground Attraction band-mates Simon Edwards on bass, Roger Beaujolais, on vibraphone and drummer Richard Marcangelo. marknevin.com

John Law’s Re-Creations

Like this? Try this: 6 March

Eddi Reader

Like this? Try this: 15 & 16 May

Tom Dibb Date: Thursday 8 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Roots-influenced singer-songwriter Tom Dibb is bringing his good-vibe acoustic music back to the UK after completing his 35,000km overland tour to Australia. Having performed in 24 countries, Tom is has just finished recording his first LP, Ground Up. His musical influences include the John Butler Trio, Bob Marley and Counting Crows, and he has been compared to Jack Johnson, Newton Faulkner and Bedouin Soundclash, though with his own distinctive altcountry edge. tomdibb.com Sam Outlaw

Like this? Try this: 5 February

STAGE 2

Date: Saturday 10 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £17

FEBRUARY

Date: Tuesday 6 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

Ahir Shah Date: Thursday 15 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 In an age of global socio-political turmoil, comedian Ahir Shah presents a show about freedom, fascism, history, hope, resistance... and milk. His previous show enjoyed packed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Soho Theatre and on a national tour.

In it, he theorised that we were being tugged in contradictory directions by a potential brighter future and resurgent worst of the past. He’s currently trying to work out how to build that future in a time when the past appears to be winning. He’s got loads of jokes about it.

(May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) ahirshah.com Shazia Mirza

Like this? Try this: 10 March

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FEBRUARY

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Date: Friday 16 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

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

Miranda Sykes, the acclaimed singer and bassist with Show of Hands, is returning to her roots.

She will be touring as she started out: one woman, one bass and one guitar. Borrowed Places is a project that draws its inspiration primarily from the songs and landscapes of her native Lincolnshire but seen through the eyes of someone who has lived away for many years.

Miranda interprets the soul of the land and takes her audience on a journey that resonates with us all, wherever we live – it is one you won’t want to miss. mirandasykes.com

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Diane Spencer and; headliner is Steve Best; lineup maybe subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.)

STAGE 2

Miranda Sykes: Borrowed Places

Cara Dillon

Like this? Try this: 1 December 2017

Harriet

Ed Gamble

Like this? Try this: 6 December 2017

Hayley McKay Date: Friday 23 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 in advance

Date: Saturday 17 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £20 Having just completed her acclaimed debut UK tour which saw her sell out venues across the UK, Harriet will be playing some further shows across the country. This glorious singer, reminiscent of Karen Carpenter, has been a regular voice on Radio 2 and championed by both Graham Norton and Paul O’Grady. Performing songs from her highly recommended debut album and some stunning covers, this is an evening not to be missed. harrietsmusic.com Vonda Shepard

Like this? Try this: 24 February

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booking fees apply – please turn to page 52 for details.

We’re delighted to welcome Hayley McKay and her band, who will bring their unique brand of pop/electro/country music to The Stables. From Newcastle to Nashville this extraordinarily gifted singer-songwriter has captivated audiences with her incredible vocals. Hayley is currently touring the UK promoting her new album which will be available shortly. Remember the name – Hayley McKay is definitely one to watch on the national music scene! hayleymckay.co.uk Danni Nicholls

Like this? Try this: 2 December 2017

Son of Town Hall

Date: Saturday 24 February, 8.45pm Tickets: £13.50

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

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Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman 15 March

Julian Littman Date: Friday 2 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

A member of folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span for the past six years, Julian Littman has been part of one of the band’s most productive periods. It’s a natural fit for Julian, who has played alongside Gerry Rafferty, Pete Townsend, Dexys Midnight Runners, Richard and Linda Thompson and Barbara Dickson. He has released two solo albums and is touring the live show FolkSoulBrother.

Steeleye Span

Like this? Try this: 10 December 2017

STAGE 2

India Electric Co. use traditional instruments in contemporary styles to explore diverse themes from Eastern Europe, Irish traditions and urban alienation to end up with something “quirky and glittery – a veritable musical magpie’s nest” (BBC Radio 3). After releasing their debut album The Girl I Left Behind Me in 2015 they began extensively supporting and accompanying Midge Ure throughout Europe. They are currently embarking on their first tours of Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia and Ireland to coincide with the release of their latest recordings. indiaelectricco.com

Imagine if Simon and Garfunkel were lost at sea, salt in their beards, wind at their backs and whiskey in their bottles.

What songs would they sing while stomping like melodious madmen on the boards of their boat? Welcome to the mythic world of Son of Town Hall, the unusual union of Ben Parker of London and David Berkeley of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ben and David have imagined a world that transcends time and space, complete with Victorian-era outfits, meditations about the sea and songs that beg you to sing along. sonoftownhall.com

FEBRUARY

India Electric Co.

The Willows

Like this? Try this: 4 February

John Law’s Re-Creations Date: Tuesday 6 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Known mainly for his acclaimed trio Congregration, which performs his own compositions mixing jazz, classical and electronica, John Law has put together a stunning new group of young musicians, playing his arrangements of other people’s tunes. Their new CD features inventive, creative re-workings of jazz standards and beautiful swing tunes, as well as stylish arrangements of pop classics such as Fields of Gold and Norwegian Wood. johnlaw.org.uk Andrew McCormack’s Graviton

Like this? Try this: 6 February

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Kitty Macfarlane

STAGE 2

MARCH

Date: Wednesday 7 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Kitty Macfarlane is a Somersetbased singer and songwriter. Her lyrics combine honest snapshots of everyday humanity with the bigger questions that have connected minds and voices for centuries, driven by her own finger-picked guitar. In 2016 Kitty released her debut EP Tide & Time and gained her first national airplay on the BBC Radio 2 folk show with Mark Radcliffe. She also completed an extensive national support tour with award-winning duo Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman. kittymacfarlane.com Kathryn Roberts

Like this? Try this: & Sean Lakeman 15 March

Larry Dean Date: Friday 9 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £8 Edinburgh comedy award nominee Larry Dean brings his critically acclaimed new show on tour following a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run and a debut appearance on BBC1’s Live At The Apollo. Enjoy “unexpected and excellent” (**** Sunday Times) storytelling from one of UK comedy’s fiercest new talents. As seen on Live From The BBC and Comedy Central at the Comedy Store. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) larrydeancomedy.com Stephen Bailey

Like this? Try this: 7 April

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Shazia Mirza: With Love From St Tropez Date: Saturday 10 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £15 Following her critically acclaimed, sell-out international tour, The Kardashians Made Me Do It, comedian Shazia Mirza announces her brand new stand-up show.

“A show about lies and truth – or is that the same thing? Nudity and the periodic table, these things hold the key to the future. How much do you wear? What do you look like, and will they let you in? Oh, and don’t you dare wear more than dental floss on a French beach.” (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) shazia-mirza.com Shappi Khorsandi

Like this? Try this: 2 February

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Date: Wednesday 14 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Juliet Meyers and the headliner is Pierre Hollins; line-up maybe subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.)

Ahir Shah

Like this? Try this: 15 February

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

Date: Wednesday 21 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door

Folk artist Hannah Scott is picking up a loyal following thanks to her distinctive voice, strong melodies and thoughtprovoking lyrics.

She has found her musical home with creative partner Stefano Della Casa and they return to headline Stage 2 for the third time. Hannah’s music has been played regularly on the BBC as well as being chosen by BBC Introducing as their Track of the Week on three occasions. hannahscott.co.uk

Matt Edwards is a songwriter/ vocalist/guitarist from the south of England with an exciting three-piece live band. From blues to rock, jazz and funk to folk – his style of writing showcases subtle flavours from them all and gels them into a powerful original sound with definite blues rock roots. After touring his current album Four Berry Jam, Matt has just recorded his third solo album which is due for release early 2018. mattedwardsmusic.com

Emily Maguire

STAGE 2

Matt Edwards Band MARCH

Hannah Scott

Aynsley Lister

Like this? Try this: 23 January

Mick Wilson (10cc): solo acoustic

Like this? Try this: 8 & 9 June

Ashton Lane Date: Friday 16 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 Ashton Lane are husband and wife duo Esther and Tim O’Connor and they are part of a new wave of homegrown modern Americana/ country music originating in the UK. Last year Ashton Lane performed at the famous Country 2 Country festival in London, as well as receiving nominations in two categories at the British Country Music Awards for best duo and best song. Their most recent album – Nashville Heart – also received five-star reviews and radio support around the UK and Europe. ashtonlaneofficial.com Danni Nicholls

Like this? Try this: 2 December 2017

Date: Saturday 24 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door

Mick Wilson’s love for music started when his parents bought him a guitar for Christmas in 1969 – his passion for pop music is just as strong today as it was then. Mick has performed and recorded with artists including Lionel Ritchie, Alice Cooper, Kylie Minogue, Alison Moyet, Chris Rea and Cliff Richard. He has also become a regular in the latest incarnation of 10cc, taking on lead vocal duties and playing percussion, guitar and keyboards. mickywilson.com Pete Lincoln

Like this? Try this: 7 December 2017

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MARCH STAGE 2

Clive Carroll

The Vignettes

Date: Sunday 25 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Friday 30 & Saturday 31 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £15

An inspirational evening of medieval lute music, Spanish guitar classics, Delta Blues and hints of Chet Atkins and Django Reinhardt, through to the Beatles.

Having started playing guitar at the age of nine, Clive Carroll has established himself as one of the leading acoustic guitar players in the world. He has produced four albums to date, all of which illustrate his impeccable technique combined with an eclectic mix of musical influences, ranging from early classical to contemporary jazz. clivecarroll.co.uk Martin Taylor & Ulf Wakenius

Like this? Try this: 7 March

The Stables Bar

The Stables Bar is open from 7pm on concert nights, serving a wide range of drinks for you to enjoy during the evening.

The Vignettes are Pippa Gearing and Lizzie Deane, two incredibly accomplished and experienced singers and musicians – and the best of friends! Their brand new cabaret show brims with a feel-good mix of songs, covering genres from musical theatre and jazz to pop (with a smattering of classical and original songs thrown in for good measure), all accompanied by a live band. You’re guaranteed to leave on cloud nine!

Promoted by The Vignettes

Try our new guest beers, available while stocks last December:

Abbot Ale from Greene King Brewery, Bury St Edmunds

Jan/Feb:

Becket’s Honey Ale from Phipps Northampton Brewery Company

March:

Spitfire from Shepherd Neame, Favershams

If Gin’s Your Thing We also stock a wide range of gins including Hendricks, Bombay Sapphire, Gordons and our new special – Warner Edwards Rhubarb Gin

Winter Warmers On sale from December: Mulled wine, Captain Morgan Dark Rum and our selection of whiskies

Drivers Drinks We now stock non-alcoholic Becks Blue and Heineken Zero plus a wide range of soft drinks

Save Time at the Bar! You can pre-book your interval drink at any till before the show starts and collect from our dedicated Interval Order area

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If you are looking for somewhere to eat before the show, then look no further. Café in 2 enjoys a reputation for top quality food and tasty dishes at a reasonable price.

CAFÉ IN 2

café in 2

Call Café in 2 on 01908 280832 or email stables@stables.org to book a table

Café in 2 is open from 6pm on concert nights.

For more information and the current menu visit stables.org and click on the link to Café in 2.

To be sure of a table we recommend that you make your reservation well in advance – call the box office on 01908 280800 or email stables@stables.org – please advise us of any dietary requirements when making your reservation.

From time to time Café in 2 offers a specially devised menu to complement the accompanying concert.

MEAL DEALS Enjoy themed meals to complement the evening’s concert.

A TASTE OF SPAIN

Eduardo Niebla Duo | Thursday 25 January

A TASTE OF TUDOR ENGLAND

Wolf Hall Live | Sunday 28 January

A TASTE OF HAITI

Chouk Bwa Libète | Friday 23 February

A TASTE OF SOUTHERN INDIA

Raghu Dixit | Wednesday 14 March

A CLASSIC MENU Before the following concerts, we will be offering a classic menu (£18 for two courses; £22 for three).

THE KANNEH-MASON PIANO TRIO

Sunday 17 December

RED PRIEST

Friday 9 February

THE STABLES SUNDAY SESSIONS Our popular Sunday morning concerts feature rising stars and established names from the world of jazz. After the music has finished, a tasty two- or three-course Sunday lunch will be served in Café in 2 (£18 for two courses; £22 for three) ALAN BARNES & DAVE NEWTON

Sunday 10 December

THE CHRIS INGHAM QUARTET

Sunday 18 February

BRUCE ADAMS QUARTET

Sunday 11 March

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LEARN & TAKE PART

learn and take part Workshops & Courses

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JANUARY 2018

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Saxophone from Scratch

Sat 13 Jan

9.30am-12.30pm

Adult/15+

£25

Introduction to Music Recording and Production Part 1

Sat 13 Jan

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£48

Conga Drummer Beginners

Sun 14 Jan

2.30-5.30pm

Adult/15+

£24

Introduction to Live Sound Engineering

Sat 20 Jan

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£40

Harmonica Beginners Part 1

Sat 27 Jan

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£33

FEBRUARY

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Ukulele Beginners Part 1

Sat 3 Feb

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

How to make up chord sequences

Sat 10 Feb

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£35

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 1

Sat 17 Feb

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 2

Sat 24 Feb

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£48

MARCH

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Introduction to Finger-Style Guitar

Sat 3 Mar

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£35

Ukulele Beginners Part 2

Sat 10 Mar

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

Over 2 U

Thu 22 Mar

8.45pm

APRIL

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Finger-Style Guitar Part 2: Introduction to Self-Accompaniment

Sat 28 Apr

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£35

COURSES

Date

Suitability

Fee

Ceilidh Experience

Jan-Mar 2018

Adult/15+

£90 (£70 Students)

Introduction to Stage Lighting

Jan/Feb 2018

Adult/16+

£60

Saxophone Improvers

Sats 13 Jan, 10 Feb & 10 Mar 1-4pm

Adult/15+

£52

Conga Drummers for Improvers

Suns 14 Jan, 18 Feb & 18 Mar 11am-2pm

Adult/15+

£52

£5 non-performers; £2 performers

Time

10am-4pm

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Adult/15+ Course Date: Sundays 21 & 28 January, 4 & 25 February, 4 March 2018, 10am-12.30pm; Sunday 18 March, 4pm afternoon rehearsal and 7.30pm evening performance Course fee: £90 (£70 students) for six sessions

LEARN & TAKE PART

Ceilidh Experience

Playing for dancing can stretch you as a musician, but can also be one of the most rewarding musical experiences. The Ceilidh Experience is a chance for anyone interested in traditional and folk music 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 be supported in the sessions by experienced professional tutors and ceilidh band performers, have the opportunity to practice with a ‘caller’ and perform on a professional stage and learn how to perform acoustically and with amplification. All instruments are welcome, but acoustic ones especially so! You should already be able to play tunes from memory, ideally at ’dance speed’ and be prepared to do some tune practice between sessions.

Introduction to Stage Lighting Adult/16+ Course Dates: Saturdays 27 January and 17 February 2018, 10am-4pm: two-part course Course fee: £60 Day 1 Introduction to the venue; basic principles of lighting; health & safety aspects; intro to lighting equipment, including lanterns, lighting control consoles; basics of lighting design; types of rigging equipment

Day 2 Operation of lighting consoles; lighting design and use of colour and effects; lighting concert, theatre and other events If you have an interest in the technical side of presenting concerts, theatre performances and events this two-part course is a great way to learn about stage lighting. Content will include basic lighting theory and design principles as well as an introduction to equipment and technical terms.

Working with a variety of lighting stage equipment, you will get practical experience – including rigging, focussing and operating – in a professional environment and see how the lighting elements come together in putting on an event or show.

The course will be led by experienced professionals and is especially suitable for those who already have a little technical knowledge and experience, perhaps gained through school, college or with amateur groups.

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Saxophone from Scratch Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 13 January, 9.30am-12.30pm Workshop fee: £25 Have you ever wanted to try the saxophone but didn’t know where to start?

This workshop offers absolute beginners the chance to have a go. Starting with the absolute basics, we take a step-by-step approach to getting your first sounds and also cover breathing tips, exercises, how to learn fingerings and scale patterns as well as playing simple melodies from those scales. No previous musical experience is required. You’ll be in a small group of beginners in a friendly and supportive learning environment. Instruments are provided for use in the workshop, but if you have your own saxophone please feel free to bring it along for advice and comparison, especially if it is one you may be practicing on after the workshop.

Introduction to Music Recording and Production Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 13 January,10am-4pm Workshop fee: £48 This popular Part 1 workshop is ideal for beginners, for those who want a refresher or anyone who would like a basic introduction to recording and production using music technology. Working from The Stables’ studio and control room and also on the main stage, this hands-on workshop will look at microphone and production techniques and how to record different instruments. We’ll be using MAC computer and Logic Software, but in a way that also covers the principles that apply generally across other Digital Audio Workstations software such as Ableton, Cubase and Sonar. The focus will be on recording and production rather than just creating within the software and you’ll be able to take away audio files of tracks produced to further practice the skills you’ve learned. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session to learn how best to record it.

(A Part 2 follow-on workshop on Sat 24 February looks in more detail into studio based recording and production – see page 47 for more details)

Saxophone Improvers Course Adult/15+ Course Dates: Saturdays 13 January, 10 February & 10 March, 1-4pm Course fee: £52 This new course offers new or returning saxophonists the opportunity to learn through a structured programme of study, designed to develop core technical, performance and improvisation skills. The course is aimed at students at beginners and improvers levels, incorporating a mixture of scale and study work, duet and group performance and improvisation activities. The focus is on building confidence and competence in a supportive environment which enables students to progress in their musical development. It is Ideal for those that have their own instrument (Alto sax) and attended previous Stables Improving Beginners workshops. If you have any other level of recent sax playing experience contact education@ stables.org for further advice.

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Adult/15+ Course Date: Sundays 14 January,18 February & 18 March, 11am-2pm (Three-session course) Course fee: £52 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 on rhythms for a small drumming ensemble. The course is for those with some conga drumming experience who are looking to further their skills and knowledge of Latin percussion.

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 also contact us if you are unsure about your playing level and suitability for this course.

Conga Drumming Beginners Workshop

Introduction to Live Sound Engineering

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Sunday 14 January, 2.30-5.30pm Workshop fee: £24

Date: Saturday 20 January, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £40

An ideal workshop for anyone new to hand drumming or interested in finding out more about conga drumming or Latin-American rhythms. We’ll look at basic techniques including palm/finger movements and hand shapes for producing open tones, bass tones and slap, as well as exercises for developing tone, independence and coordination. You’ll also learn some Brazilian and Cuban rhythms, with parts for one, two three drums and how the individual lines fit together with bell patterns and the ‘clave’ rhythm.

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 look at different types of microphone and placement, basic parts of a PA and how to use a mixing desk and basic EQ. It is suitable for complete beginners or for those who have gaps in their understanding of live sound.

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box office 01908 280800

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LEARN & TAKE PART

Conga Drumming for Improvers Course

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LEARN & TAKE PART

Harmonica Workshop: Beginners Part 1

Ukulele Workshop: Beginners Part 1

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 27 January, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £33

Date: Saturday 3 February, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35

Have you ever thought about taking up the harmonica? Harmonica tutor Joff Watkins returns to The Stables for another session of this popular one-day workshop. The Beginners Part 1 workshop will cover the basics of tune-playing, chord-playing and blues improvisation and is suitable for all interested participants – no prior experience is necessary but you will need to bring a 10-hole harmonica in C.

Debbie Wiseman pre-concert talk Date: Sunday 28 January, 7-7.30pm Tickets are free to Wolf Hall Live concert ticket holders, but please book a separate talk ticket at the box office.

Join award-winning composer Debbie Wiseman MBE for a special pre-concert talk. There will be an opportunity to ask her questions as she explores the art of composing scores for film and TV, and how she approached creating the original music for Wolf Hall (see page 12 for further details on the concert).

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booking fees apply – please turn to page 52 for details.

Come and take part in the ukulele revival!

This fun and accessible instrument is making a comeback in popular music and in education. Learn the basics of playing, how to accompany songs and ukulele techniques. No prior experience is necessary but you will need to bring a soprano- or concert-sized ukulele with you.

How to make up Chord Sequences Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 10 February, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £35 This workshop is designed to de-mystify the process of making up the chords to a song. Suitable for guitarists, keyboard players and anyone else interested in the process, it will look at examples of popular songs in different styles, starting with simple chord sequences and progressing to more advanced ones, and looking at how more complex chords can add colour and depth. This fast-paced workshop covers basic principles that relative beginners will need to understand, but also more complex extended chord sequences that more experienced players will find useful. Full notes will be supplied to take away. You should have some understanding of scales and chords. If you are a guitarist, please bring an acoustic guitar and capo. Some keyboards will be available (please advise at time of booking if needed).

Introduction to Finger-Style Guitar

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15 + Workshop

Date: Saturday 17 February, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35

Date: Saturday 3 March,10am-4pm Workshop fee: £35

In this practical workshop, blues musician Joff Watkins introduces the blues, demystifies V-IVIs, turnarounds, shuffles and basic basslines and introduces fundamental techniques such as finger picking, hammer-ons and pull-offs, using examples from classic blues recordings. You will need to be comfortable with the chords of E, A and B7 and be able to change confidently between them.

It will also be helpful if you know what a scale is but not essential as the blues scale will be introduced in a very practical way.

This follow-up workshop to our Guitar for Improvers workshop is also suitable for improving beginners who have been playing for a while but would like some extra help in moving on.

Fingerstyle guitar uses right hand fingers to play note patterns as an alternative to strumming and is used in a wide variety of styles and accompanying songs. This workshop will explore different finger-picking patterns for different songs and see how capos help us use “friendly” open chords in various keys. We look at how classical guitarists play and explore one simple impressive classical piece, as well as looking at ‘self-accompanied’ playing where we play melody and accompaniment at the same time. Notes will be provided. To benefit from this workshop you need to have been playing for at least 6-12 months and be able to play most of chords G, C, D, A, E, F, Am, Dm, Em, Bm, F#m, B7, G7, F7.

Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 24 February,10am-4pm Workshop fee: £48 This workshop follows on from Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 1and will look in more depth at microphone technique, effects and processors, synthesis, MIDI, mixing and mastering, and the techniques you need to create great recordings in your own home or DIY studio. The workshop uses MAC computer and Logic Software, but in a way that also covers the principles that apply generally across other Digital Audio Workstations software such as Ableton, Cubase and Sonar. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session.

LEARN & TAKE PART

Blues Guitar Workshop: Beginners Part 1

Ukulele Workshop: Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: 10 March, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35 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.

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box office 01908 280800

www.stables.org

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Over 2U Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Thursday 22 March,8.45pm Tickets: £5 to non-players & £2 to players 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 songwriting workshops or worked hard for six weeks on the Ceilidh or Rock Experience. Now is the time to use those talents and experience Over 2U, The Stables own ‘open mic’ night for anyone who has taken part in a Stables course or workshop.

Over 2U provides a safe environment with a lineup 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.

Finger-Style Guitar Part 2: Introduction to Self-Accompaniment Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 28 April, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £35 For players who have the basics of finger-picking from the part 1 workshop. Now you’ve learned to use individual right-hand fingers to ‘finger-pick’ chords to accompany songs, you can develop that technique into a more advanced way of playing guitar where you play both melody and the accompanying chords at the same time. In this workshop you’ll learn how to develop your right-hand finger co-ordination through finger exercises and through playing simple but impressive classical style pieces as examples. Previous attendance on the part 1 workshop is strongly recommended. Contact education@stables.org if you have any questions about your experience or suitability for this workshop.

June/July 2013

The Rock Experience

Adult/15+ Course

Dates: Sundays 3, 10, 17, 24 June & 1 July, 10am-1pm;

Sunday July (includes performance) The Rock Experience is the perfect 8 course for all 1-11pm Newly-formed bands are also welcome, but final please aspiring rock and pop musicians who would like

contact the Stables Learning and Participation

the chancefee: to play in a£90 band, meet(£70 other musicians Department for further beforesessions booking – Course students) foradvicesix and learn from experienced tutors. Whatever your education@stables.org instrument, whether you are a bedroom-guitarist,

a budding vocalist or interested in forming The Rock Experience is for aspiring rock and a band of your own, The Rock Experience pop musicians would like the chance is a great opportunity towho take the first steps. to play in a band, meet other musicians and You’ll be supported and coached by our tutors rehearsal and performance skills, finishing on learninfrom experienced tutors.

Whatever your the final Sunday with a gig on The Stables stage. instrument and whether you are a bedroom You need to have some experience of playing your instrument and to be confident enough to have guitarist, budding vocalist or To interested book a place,in call the a go playing alongside other people, but no previousa band experience of is necessary. on 01908 forming band your own, box theoffice course is 280800 a great opportunity to take the first steps. You’ll be supported and coached by our tutors in rehearsal and performance skills, finishing

Venue: The Stables, Wavendon, Milton Keynes Dates: Sundays 9, 16, 23, 30 June & 7, 14 July Times: Times: 10am-1pm ( 14 July from 3pm onwards) Final performance: Sunday 14 July, 7.30pm Cost: £80 (concessions £55)

Suitable for everyone aged 15 and above

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on the final Sunday with a gig on stage at the Stables in front of an audience.

You need to have some experience of playing your instrument and be confident enough to have a go playing alongside other people, but no previous band experience is necessary. If you are in an existing or newly-formed band and would like to take part, please contact education@stables.org

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INFORMATION

And not forgetting...

Tickets are still available for the following shows in November:

NOVEMBER

Date

Date

Edgelarks

Wed 1

The Best of Queen

Fri 17

Soft Machine

Thu 2

Judie Tzuke

Sat 18

The Saze Project

Sun 5

Heg & the Wolf Chorus

Sat 18

The Big Gilson Band

Mon 6

Daria Kulesh

Sun 19

Julie Fowlis

Tue 7

Samantha Fish

Mon 20

Phill Jupitus

Wed 8

Lianne Carroll

Wed 22

Peter White

Thu 9

Adam Holmes/Rachel Sermanni

Wed 22

Kaz Hawkins Band

Thu 9

Roxy Magic

Thu 23

Charlie Landsborough

Fri 10

Mark Thomas

Fri 24

Blue Rose Code

Fri 10

Winter Mountain

Fri 24

Simon Amstell

Sat 11

Ricky Ross

Sat 25

Monk Misteriroso

Sun 12

Mawkin

Sat 25

Simians of Swing

Tue 14

Sensational Chocolate

Sun 26

Bernie Marsden

Wed 15

Swinging at The Cotton Club

Sun 26

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Wed 15

Andrew Roachford

Tue 28

Kokomo

Thu 16

Colin Riley: In Place

Wed 29

Buddy Holly & the Cricketers

Thu 30

Samantha Fish

Andrew Roachford

Mon 20 email stables@stables.org

Tue 28 box office 01908 280800

www.stables.org

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INFORMATION

Also on sale JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM APRIL Wed 4 Limehouse Lizzy £18.50 Fri 6

Mark Thomas: Showtime from the Frontline £20/unwaged £15

Thu 26 Colin Blunstone £21

Wed 23 Mark Steel £15

Fri 27 An Audience with Ian 7.30pm Waite & Oti Mabuse £28

Thu 24 Kerry Ellis £25

Sat 28 Tenors Unlimited £20

Sat 26 Swing with Laughter

£25 & £22.50

Sat 7 Gigspanner Big Band £17.50

Sun 29 Ruby Turner £23

Thu 31 The Jive Aces £20

Fri 13 The Amazing 11.30am Bubble Man

£12 (full) £10 (child)

MAY

JUNE

Wed 2 An Acoustic Evening

with Martine McCutcheon

£27.50 & £25

Sat 2 The Woodstock

Experience with

Melanie Masson £18.50

Sat 5 Ultimate Bowie £22.50

Thu 7 The Searchers £24

Tue 17 An Evening with Sir

Michael Parkinson £35

Thu 10 Liza Pulman Sings Streisand

£21 & £19.50

Fri 8 Classic Clapton £18.50

Wed 18 Toko Telo

£12.50, students £9.50

Fri 11 Invisible Din £16

Thu 19 Show of Hands Duo £23

Sat 12 Jeremy Hardy

£14/unwaged £5

Sat 21 Woburn Sands Band 7.30pm £12/under-16s £5

Tue 15 - Eddi Reader Wed 16 £26

Sun 22 Jon Boden £20

Thu 17 Stacey Kent £22

Tue 24 Feast of Fiddles £20

Fri 18 - G2 Genesis Sat 19 £25

(£23 if both shows booked)

Sat 14 Back to Basie £19.50 Sun 15 Tom Paxton £19.50

Wed 25 The Dublin Legends

£27.50 & £25

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ALL SHOWS START AT 8PM, EXCEPT WHERE STATED

Tue 22 Jason Donovan £25

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Thu 14 Piccadilly Dance Orchestra:

Great Gatsby Night £19.50 Sat 16 Northern Soul

Tour Live £22.50 Sun 17 The Lionel Richie Songbook £21.50 Sat 30 Magic:

A Kind of ELO £22

INFORMATION

I ndicates a new show which is open for public booking from Tuesday 14 November prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

SHOWS START AT 8.45PM , STAGE 2 ALL EXCEPT WHERE STATED

Wed 4 The Jellyman’s Daughter

£10 adv/£12 door

Fri 6 Nick Heyward Band £21.50 Sat 7

80s Mania £23.50 & £22

SUNDAY SESSIONS IN THE MANCINI FORUM

Tue 17 Geoff Achison & the

UK Souldiggers £12.50

AUGUST Sat 25 Shakatak £18.50

Wed18 Screaming Blue

Murder Comedy Club

£10 adv/£12 door

Hats Off To Led Zeppelin £18.50

SEPTEMBER

11.30AM

JUNE Sun 17 Rossano

Sportiello Trio £14

Sat 21 Don Perera

£10 adv/£12 door

Sat 1 Supersonic 70s £18.50

Thu 26

Fri 28 Lee Hurst:

Mucking About £18

Lilly Hiatt £10 adv/£12 door

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MAY Tue 8

OCTOBER

Fri 12 The Real Thing £25

JUNE Fri 8 & Emily Maguire Sat 9 £12

Sat 14 Sarah Munro £12

Sat 14 The Drifters £25

Fri 5 Bye Bye Baby:

A Celebration of

Frankie Valli £23.50

Sat 26 Palmerston £12

Sat 7 Stephen Bailey:

Can’t Think Straight £12.50

Fri 13 Bratislava Hot Serenaders £22.50

Fri 31

Thu 17 Reg Meuross

with Anna Tanvir

£10 adv/£12 door

APRIL

JULY

Juliet Kelly: Bond to Bowie £10 adv/£12 door

Tue 15 Birds of Chicago

£10 adv/£12 door Wed 16 Screaming Blue

Murder Comedy

Club

£10 adv/£12 door

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booking information How to book

Support our Vision for 2020

Core box office opening hours:

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

Monday – Saturday: 10am-6pm (until 8pm on show nights); Sunday: 5-8pm (show nights only) IN PERSON: the box office is located in the main foyer

BY PHONE: 01908 280800 during opening hours as stated above; text phone users please call 18001 01908 280800.

ONLINE: www.stables.org

BY POST: please write to The Box Office, The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LU

BY EMAIL: boxoffice@stables.org

Concessions/discounts

Payment options

Concessions are available on selected performances and where they apply are indicated on the ticket pricing details.

You can pay by cash if booking in person; we accept Visa, Mastercard and Visa Delta.

Gift Vouchers

Reservations

Gift vouchers (any denomination) for The Stables and for Café in 2 and Bar (available in £5 denominations) are available to purchase from the box office.

Ticket reservations must be paid for within three days of booking (excluding groups and Friends of The Stables who can reserve for up to seven days). We are unable to reserve tickets without payment within seven days prior to the performance.

Data protection We would like to add or retain your details to keep you informed about future events promoted by The Stables.

When you make your first booking with us, you will be asked whether you want to receive such information. To be removed from our mailing lists at any time, please call or email the box office boxoffice@stables.org

Transaction Fees All bookings (in person, by phone or via internet) are subject to a transaction charge of £2.80. Internet bookings are subject to an additional booking fee of £1.80 per ticket.

seating plan Shaded areas represent seating levels not prices. Each show is individually priced.

This seating plan gives a general overview of The Stables main auditorium. Please ask a member of our box office staff at time of booking if you have questions regarding the choice of your seats

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Access information The Stables welcomes people with disabilities. For full access information, please visit the information section on our website at www.stables.org The Stables is accessible to wheelchair users and other customers with limited mobility.

There is a lift available giving access to seats on lower accessible levels. We can accommodate eight people in wheelchairs per performance, subject to availability. We have volunteer customer assistants available at the majority of events to provide assistance.

Please ask a member of our box office team at the time of booking if you have any questions or concerns about your access around the building

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Facilities for Hearing Impaired Customers The main auditorium is fitted with an Ampetronic system.

To use this system you must have a hearing aid with either a switchable or auto-detect T-Setting built in. Stage 2 customers will need to wear a hearing necklace, available from the box office. If you wear a hearing device please inform a member of the box office team when booking your tickets so that they can seat you in the area of the auditorium where the signal is strongest.

Assistance Dogs Assistance dogs are welcome, but please advise us when you book so that we can allocate appropriate seats and inform you of any special effects that might affect your dog’s comfort.

Eating and drinking at The Stables On performance nights, our popular in-house restaurant Café in 2 is open for pre-show meals and light-bites.

Service starts at 6pm and advance booking is highly recommended – please call the box office on 01908 280832 to make a reservation.

The Stables main bar (located in the foyer) is open from 7pm on performance nights. Coffee, teas and other refreshments are available from the snack bar in the main foyer.

Tickets are sold by The Stables Theatre Ltd subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) Tickets are sold on behalf of The Stables Theatre Ltd for itself or as agent for other promoters. 2) Tickets cannot be refunded except on the cancellation or substantial alteration of the performance. The Stables may be able to resell tickets when shows are sold out – a charge of £2.80 will apply (charge waived for Stables Founders and Friends only where The Stables Theatre Ltd is the promoter. 3) The Promoter reserves the right to refuse admission to any venue if it reasonably considers such refusal to be necessary for the safety and convenience of other customers or for the proper running of the venues and events. 4) Latecomers cannot be admitted until a suitable break or interval in the performance. 5) Smoking is not permitted in any part of a venue unless designated as a smoking area. 6) Every effort is made to present shows at suitable sound levels, however levels may vary according to artists’ requirements, over which the Promoter has no control and concerts may be loud. Refunds will not be given on a matter of personal taste or noise level experienced. 7) The Promoter presents a range of seated and standing events and cannot always guarantee uninterrupted views as the stage setup, as determined by the artist, may vary and some people may stand around you. 8) Some performances may have a support artist before the main act and the Promoter may not know this in advance. 9) Some artists may use strong language. The Promoter has no control over this. 10) Internet ticket sales are subject to booking fees and transaction charges which are levied to cover the cost of third party web/financial service providers and as such cannot be refunded. 11) By purchasing and/or using a ticket you consent for yourself and for any person using a ticket purchased by you to being photographed, filmed or recorded as an audience member when official photography, filming or audio recording is taking place. If you have difficulties with this please contact the Box Office on 01908 280800 before purchasing tickets. Please note that all other unauthorised photography, filming or audio recording is not permitted and the Promoter reserves the right to confiscate equipment used/material gained in this way and/or remove offending individuals from the show. 12) Tickets sold or offered for sale by any person or persons other than The Stables, the Promoter or their authorised agents will not be honoured. 13) Please note some shows may contain flashing lights or smoke effects. The Promoter cannot always provide / specific warnings of these in advance to customers. 14) The Stables means The Stables Theatre Ltd (company no.

3224226). Please check stables.org or contact the box office for full current terms and conditions of ticket purchase as they may vary. The Promoter means The Stables or the promoter of the event for which the ticket is sold, in which case The Stables acts as the agent of that promoter. The Stables is owned by Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd (Charity No 261645) which aims to engage the widest range of people with music in all its diversity. As a non-profit making charitable organisation, any surplus made through the programme is re-invested in its artistic and educational projects.

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INFORMATION

diary at a glance DECEMBER

JANUARY

Fri 1

Cara Dillon

Mon 8

Michael McIntyre SOLD OUT

Sat 2

The Barron Knights

Tue 9

Michael McIntyre SOLD OUT

Sat 2

Danni Nicholls

Sat 13

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Sun 3

Jesca Hoop

Wed 17 Billie Holiday at Carnegie Hall

Mon 4

Ed Byrne

Thu 18

Think Floyd

Mon 4

Lucid

Fri 19

A New Flame: A Tribute to Simply Red

Tue 5

Talon

Fri 19

Gary Fletcher

Tue 5

Jam Experiment

Sat 20

Los Pacaminos

Wed 6

Talon

Sat 20

Inlak’esh

Wed 6

Ed Gamble

Sun 21

Back to Bacharach

Thu 7

The Blues Band

Tue 23

Aynsley Lister

Thu 7

Pete Lincoln

Thu 25

Eduardo Niebla Duo

Fri 8

The Blues Band

Fri 26

Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Fri 8

Roving Crows

Fri 26

Andy Zaltzman

Sat 9

No Jacket Required

Sat 27

Martyn Joseph

Sat 9

Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion

Sun 28

Wolf Hall Live

Sun 10

Alan Barnes & David Newton SOLD OUT

Tue 30

Sultans of String

Sun 10

Steeleye Span

Wed 31 Mary Gauthier

Mon 11 Paul Chowdhry SOLD OUT

Thu 1

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Tue 12

Fri 2

Shappi Khorsandi

Meow, Meow

Wed 13 Go West SOLD OUT

Fri 2

The Rockabellas

Wed 13 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Sat 3

The Mods Band

Thu 14

Mostly Autumn

Sat 3

Kaia Kater

Fri 15

Cleo’s 90th Christmas*

Sun 4

Adam Wakeman & Damian Wilson

Sat 16

Cleo’s 90th Christmas*

Sun 4

The Willows

Sat 16

Ana Silvera

Mon 5

Sam Outlaw

Sun 17

The Kanneh-Mason Piano Trio

Tue 6

Fairport Convention

Sun 17

Bootleg Blondie

Tue 6

Andrew McCormack’s Graviton

Wed 7

Sarah Millican SOLD OUT

Thu 8

The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars

Thu 8

Tom Dibb

Mon 18 - Stick Man Sun 24

Christmas treat for all the family see page 3

Wed 20 The Albion Band Thu 21

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FEBRUARY

Mon 11 The Pictish Trail

Moulettes

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INFORMATION

Indicates a new show which is open for public booking from Tuesday 14 November, prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

Fri 9

Red Priest

Thu 8

Counterfeit Stones

Sat 10

Dr Feelgood

Fri 9

Heatwave & Odyssey

Sat 10

Mark Nevin

Fri 9

Larry Dean

Sun 11

Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys

Sat 10

Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush

Wed 14 King for a Day: the Nat King Cole Story

Sat 10

Shazia Mirza

Thu 15

Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Tribute Show

Sun 11

Bruce Adams Quartet

Thu 15

Ahir Shah

Wed 14 Stan & Mabel and the Race for Space

Fri 16

Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Tribute Show

Wed 14 Raghu Dixit

Fri 16

Miranda Sykes

Wed 14 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Sat 17

Griff Rhys Jones

Thu 15

Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman

Sat 17

Harriet

Thu 15

Hannah Scott

Sun 18

Chris Ingham Quartet

Fri 16

Goodmen Orchestra

Sun 18

The South

Fri 16

Ashton Lane

Tue 20

Matt Cardle

Sat 17

Levellers Acoustic

Wed 21 Peter Donegan & the Lonnie Donegan Band

Sun 18

Ceilidh Experience Concert & Dance

Wed 21 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Tue 20

The Fureys

Thu 22

Mitch Benn

Wed 21 Matt Edwards Band

Fri 23

Chouk Bwa Libète

Thu 22

Turin Brakes

Fri 23

Hayley McKay

Fri 23

T-Rextasy

Sat 24

Vonda Shepard

Sat 24

Jackson Live

Sat 24

India Electric Co.

Sat 24

Mick Wilson

Sun 25

Lee Mead

Sun 25

Henry Blofeld

Tue 27

Chris Farlowe & the Norman Beaker Band

Sun 25

Clive Carroll

Tue 27

Bedfordshire Schools Battle of the Bands

MARCH Fri 2

Reginald D Hunter

Wed 28 The Secret Sisters

Fri 2

Julian Littman

Thu 29

Kossoff: The Bands Play On

Sat 3

Legend of a Band: Tribute to the Moody Blues

Fri 30

Nights on Broadway: The Bee Gees Story

Sat 3

Son of Town Hall

Fri 30

The Vignettes

Sun 4

Albert Lee Band

Sat 31

John Robins

Tue 6

Blazin’ Fiddles

Sat 31

The Vignettes

Tue 6

John Law’s Re-Creations

Wed 7

Martin Taylor & Ulf Wakenius

Wed 7

Kitty Macfarlane

Quick Key:

Public booking

Friends and Founders discount applies

For more information see page 2

Educational

Stage 2

Mancini Forum

*Fundraising concert in aid of Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd

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Your Perfect Conference Venue!

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

For further details please contact the Development Office on 01908 280815 or development@stables.org

become a Friend of The Stables

By becoming a Friend of The Stables you’ll be helping to support one of the UK’s favourite concert venues. You’ll also be entitled to a range of benefits designed to make your visits to us even more enjoyable.

Your support will enable us to plan for the future with greater confidence and ensure we can continue to develop our world-class music and education programmes.

Membership starts at just £30 per year To become a Friend please call The Stables box office on 01908 280800.

Alternatively, pick up a membership form from the box office or join online at stables.org Thank you for your support!

Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd (Registered charity number 261645)

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