The Stables brochure: Issue 66

Issue 66 October-December 2017

The Laine Dankworth Centre | Wavendon | Milton Keynes

world class music & entertainment

Supported using public funding by

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Issue 66 Oct-Dec 2017

front cover artists contents JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM October November December

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STAGE 2 October - December

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LEARN & TAKE PART September - December

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And not forgetting Also on sale Booking information Diary

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Meow, Meow

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 5 September prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

Tuesday 12 December page 27

Rhiannon Giddens Tuesday 21 Nov - page 22

The Kanneh-Mason Piano Trio Sunday 17 Dec - page 29

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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Scamp Theatre & Freckle Productions present DECEMBER

Stick Man

Monday 18 - Sunday 24 December

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.

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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!

“WONDERFULLY EXUBERANT AND IMAGINATIVE! OUR THREE-YEAR OLD WAS ENGROSSED FROM START TO FINISH.”

Time Out – Critics’ Choice Ticket prices Adults Children under 16 Family ticket

(two adults, two children)

Relaxed performance Schools

£14 £12 £48 £11 £11

DECEMBER Mon 18

1.30 pm

Tue 19

11.30 am

1.30 pm

Wed 20

11.30 am

1.30 pm*

Thu 21

11.30 am

1.30 pm

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

Fri 22

11.30 am

1.30 pm

Running time: approximately 1hr

Sat 23

11.30 am

1.30 pm

3.30 pm

Most suitable for all aged 3+ but all ages welcome.

Sun 24

11.30 am

1.30 pm

3.30 pm

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

ENJOY LUNCH AT THE STABLES

Make your Christmas visit to The Stables complete by enjoying a tasty morsel or two in our popular Café in 2 restaurant.

An appetising menu designed with the whole family in mind will be available from 11.30am each performance day during the run of Stick Man. Pre-booking is essential – please call the box office to reserve a table. The Snack Bar will also be open for light refreshments.

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OCTOBER

LATE ADDITION TO PROGRAMME Marti Pellow LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING

Date: Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 September, 8pm Tickets: £30* standing only Marti Pellow is one of Britain’s iconic music stars. Having achieved the highest accolades with Wet Wet Wet, one of the most successful bands in UK pop history, he is now enjoying a highly successful career as both a solo artist and as a leading musical theatre star. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience Marty performing music and songs from across his career in the intimate setting of The Stables. martipellowofficial.co.uk Ricky Ross

Like this? Try this: 25 November * Fundraising concerts in aid of Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Peggy Seeger Date: Tuesday 3 October, 8pm Tickets: £16.50 Peggy Seeger’s long-awaited memoir, First Time Ever, will be published in October.

To celebrate, Peggy will be touring a show in which she’ll mix extracts from the book with the songs that have meant the most to her over the years. Expect anecdotes from her remarkable career delivered with her trademark wry humour together with performances of well-known songs and others you may not have heard before. peggyseeger.com Charlie Landsborough

Like this? Try this: 10 November

Bye Bye Baby: A Celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Date: Wednesday 4 October, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Date: Sunday 1 October, 8pm Tickets: £22 This fun-packed show features timeless classics from the Great American Songbook – those wonderful songs that lifted people’s spirits during the Depression era and made household names of singers such as Bing Crosby, Al Bowlly and Fred Astaire. The musicians of the Pasadena Roof Orchestra master the arrangements of the fabled American orchestras such as those led by Duke Ellington and Fletcher Henderson, while also paying tribute to the great British dance band leaders. pasadena.co.uk Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Like this? Try this: 26 January 2018

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Bye Bye Baby takes you back in time on a musical journey through the career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, whose songs graced such films as The Deer Hunter, Dirty Dancing and Grease. From their early beginnings in the 1950s, when Frankie joined the group, this show celebrates their greatest hits such as Beggin’, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man, Let’s Hang On, Who Loves You and Grease through to a superb grand finale medley. byebyebabylive.co.uk Nights on Broadway

Like this? Try this: 30 March 2018

Electric Strawbs

Date: Saturday 7 October, 2pm Tickets: £12 adults, £10 children under 16, £40 family ticket Join Peter on a hilarious adventure through the fields and forest as he discovers new sounds and noises.

With new music lovingly inspired by Prokofiev’s classic, this is Peter and the Wolf as you’ve never heard it before, using a variety of instruments and objects, including musical vegetables!

Combining imaginative puppetry, physical comedy and fun interaction, the show will have children aged four and over jumping for joy. goblintheatre.co.uk

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Strawbs emerged out of the British folk movement of the mid-1960s, starting life as the Strawberry Hill Boys playing bluegrass.

They moved into the mainstream in 1967 by making the first Strawbs album, All Our Own Work, with Sandy Denny. The current Strawbs line-up comprises Dave Cousins, lead guitarist Dave Lambert, bass player Chas Cronk and drummer Tony Fernandez, who recorded and toured together in the 1970s. They are joined by keyboard virtuoso Dave Bainbridge of Iona. strawbsweb.co.uk

Goblin Theatre: Peter and the Wolf OCTOBER

Date: Thursday 5 October, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Stick Man

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Steeleye Span

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Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders

Hope & Social Date: Saturday 7 October, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

featuring The Hi Riders Soul Review Date: Friday 6 October, 8pm Tickets: £23

Andy Fairweather Low first came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 1960s saw the band clock up hit after pop hit with tracks including Bend Me Shape Me, Hello Suzy and (If Paradise is) Half As Nice. Tonight’s show features the The Hi Riders Special Soul Review comprising an extended brass section and Hammond organ. andyfairweatherlow.com The Blues Band

Like this? Try this: 7 & 8 December

Eight years, five albums, thousands of gigs, Glastonbury and many a pub and front room up and down the country – Hope & Social do the things every band does. But then so much more. A people’s band at heart, they involve their audiences in as many ways as possible: singing on their records, appearing in their videos and by always making their shows life-affirming experiences. With their energetic, joyful, dancealong music and impeccable showmanship, Hope & Social create a truly unmissable experience. hopeandsocial.com Moulettes

Like this? Try this: 21 December

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Choral Stimulation Date: Sunday 8 October, 8pm Tickets: £20

Choral Stimulation are a multi-award-winning a cappella group based in Glasgow. Aptly described as ‘a drinking group with a serious singing problem!’ this tight-knit group of friends love singing and making people smile with their harmonious, jazzy pop covers, incredible solo voices and funky vocal sound effects. In 2015 the choir beat more than 400 others from all over the UK choirs to become finalists in the BBC’s The Naked Choir. choralstimulation.wordpress.com Fisherman’s Friends

Like this? Try this: 3 November

Focus

with support from Burnt Out Wreck Date: Monday 9 October, 8pm Tickets: £21

With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus established themselves at the start of the 1970s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-rock exports. Fronted by founding member Thijs Van Leer and best known for their hits Hocus Pocus, House of The King and Sylvia, the iconic masters are back! focustheband.com Soft Machine

Like this? Try this: 2 November

James Yorkston, Kris Drever & Withered Hand Date: Tuesday 10 October, 8pm Tickets: £16.50 This Songwriters’ Circle Tour sees all three artists on stage throughout, sharing stories and providing accompaniment for each other’s material. A native of Fife, James Yorkston was an integral early member of the Fence Collective whose reach across contemporary music continues to lengthen.

Kris Drever is a Scottish contemporary folk musician and songwriter, and also the vocalist and guitarist of award-winning folk trio Lau. Withered Hand is the songwriting output of Dan Willson. A cult figure in the Scottish music scene since 2009, Dan has released two widely acclaimed albums, New Gods (2014) and Good News (2009). jamesyorkston.co.uk krisdrever.com witheredhand.com Jon Boden

Like this? Try this: 22 April 2018

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Joe Brown: Just Joe

Date: Wednesday 11 October, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Dates: Friday 13 & Saturday 14 October, 8pm Tickets: £27.50

with support from Lee Forsyth Phillips

Come and enjoy an audience with Joe Brown: uncut, solo and uncensored. Joe will talk about his early days, growing up in London’s East End, becoming a rock‘n’roll pioneer and touring with the likes of Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury and Gene Vincent. All this before headlining shows with The Beatles as his opening act. As well as the stories and anecdotes, the show will feature plenty of music, with Joe’s old friend and superb guitarist Henry Gross joining him on stage. joebrown.co.uk

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To mark the 40th anniversary of the release of the landmark single 2-4-6-8 Motorway, Tom Robinson and his current band pay tribute to the original line-up by performing the entire Power In The Darkness album. His incendiary live quartet features Faithless drummer Andy Treacey, Richard Ashcroft’s guitarist Adam Phillips and keyboard virtuoso Jim Simmons, plus Tom himself on bass and lead vocals. tomrobinson.com

OCTOBER

Tom Robinson Band

Andy Fairweather Low

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Hugh Cornwell

Like this? Try this: 18 October

Legend: A Tribute to Bob Marley Date: Thursday 12 October, 8pm Tickets: £19 Legend are seven talented musicians and singers dedicated to the music of the great Bob Marley.

A fantastic tribute to the acknowledged King of Reggae, Legend’s two-hour show covers the very best of Bob Marley and The Wailers’ timeless classics. The musicianship is flawless, with that irresistible reggae groove compelling you to move, and the presence of Bob Marley himself invoked in the skilled and respectful portrayal by bandleader Michael Anton Phillips.

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T-Rextasy 23 March 2018

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SUNDAY SESSIONS MANCINI FORUM

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 Remi Harris Trio Date: Sunday 15 October, 11.30am Tickets: £12 The Remi Harris Trio take the characteristics of gypsy swing and infuse them with influences from jazz, blues, rock’n’roll, funk and world music.

The trio’s repertoire features an eclectic mix of original compositions, jazz standards and new arrangements of music from the likes of Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery and Charlie Parker.

Joanna Eden: Embraceable Ella Date: Sunday 19 November, 11.30am Tickets: £14 In this joyful celebration of her vocal hero Ella Fitzgerald, Joanna Eden mines the rich seam of Ella Fitzgerald’s unrivalled canon with humility, style and obvious deep affection. The show features the throwaway A Tisket A Tasket as well as later songbook classics including Cole Porter’s Every Time We Say Goodbye. Joanna is joined by Chris Ingham on piano.

Alan Barnes & Dave Newton Date: Sunday 10 December, 11.30am Tickets: £12 These multiple-award-winners cover a vast repertoire from Louis Armstrong to Chick Corea and play with an empathy that can only come with long experience. David is one of the greatest solo jazz pianists this country has ever produced and Alan plays multiple reed instruments – all the saxes, clarinet and bass clarinet

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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Graham Gouldman’s Heart Full of Songs The Remi Harris Trio The Remi Harris Trio take the characteristics of gypsy swing and infuse them with influences from jazz, blues, rock’n’roll, funk and world music.

The trio’s repertoire features an eclectic mix of original compositions, jazz standards and new arrangements of music from the likes of Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery and Charlie Parker. remiharris.com Joanna Eden

Like this? Try this: 19 November

Back in 1972, Graham Gouldman was a founder member of 10cc. The band enjoyed a string of top 10 hits, including three number ones: Rubber Bullets, I’m Not In Love and Dreadlock Holiday.

It’s the enduring popularity of these tracks and Graham’s love of playing songs acoustically that led to the formation of Heart Full of Songs. The show features many of the 10cc numbers, as well as Bridge To Your Heart (from Graham’s time in Wax) and material from his acclaimed solo album Love And Work. grahamgouldman.info

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Date: Sunday 15 October, 11.30am Tickets: £12

Date: Monday 16 October, 8pm Tickets: £25

OCTOBER

with support from Ben Smith and Jimmy Brewer

Legend of a Band:

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Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers Date: Sunday 15 October, 8pm Tickets: £25 Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers return to The Stables due to popular demand!

The band will be performing all their greatest hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, Remember, All of Me, Summerlove Sensation, Give a Little Love and many more. lesmckeown.com Graham Gouldman’s

Like this? Try this: Heart Full of Songs 16 October

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Hugh Cornwell

Clare Teal & her Trio

Date: Wednesday 18 October, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Date: Friday 20 October, 8pm Tickets: £27.50 & £25

Hugh Cornwell is one of the UK’s finest songwriting talents and accomplished live performers.

This acoustic performance will feature songs spanning his entire career from early Stranglers to the current day, including new and never-before-performed songs from the forthcoming studio album Villains. Hugh’s last studio release, Totem and Taboo, won rave reviews. hughcornwell.com

As much as she loves fronting her Big Band or her Hollywood Orchestra, award-winning singer and BBC Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal still revels in performing in more intimate venues accompanied by piano, bass and drums. Featuring everything from swing to sublime ballads, Clare’s concerts with her trio are renowned for their fabulous arrangements interspersed with her warm and witty storytelling. clareteal.co.uk

Tom Robinson Band

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Joanna Eden

The Urban Folk Quartet Date: Thursday 19 October, 8pm Tickets: £15

Since forming in 2009, The Urban Folk Quartet’s genre-defying, all-embracing approach to folk music has captivated audiences in high-energy performances across the world. After releasing their critically acclaimed album The Escape in 2015, the band recorded shows on their international Escape tour. These recordings were featured on Live III, released last year. The launch tour has already taken in dates in France and England and carries on at home and abroad well into 2017. theufq.com Roving Crows

Like this? Try this: 8 December

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Like this? Try this: 19 November

Nearly Dan Date: Saturday 21 October, 8pm Tickets: £18

Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker.

The 10-piece band promise all the Steely Dan favourites in a two-hour-plus show featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the super-cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam, Aja and Gaucho. nearlydan.co.uk Fleetwood Bac

Like this? Try this: 4 November

Martin Simpson AT THE STABLES

Haydn Quartet Op.33 No.2 Janacek Quartet No.1, Kreutzer Sonata Ravel Quartet Op.35 in F

The Kanneh-Mason Piano Trio

Like this? Try this: 17 December

Free tickets for Under-25s

Lunchtime Sunday Roast

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.

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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Date: Sunday 22 October, 2.30pm Tickets: £18, family ticket £48

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Above all, Martin conveys his diverse treasure trove of material from Their beautifully balanced programme not the heart, performing with rare subtlety, only gives us a chance to hear what intensity makes and honesty – a true master of his stand art. out their interpretations of Haydn so impressively, but also showcases the martinsimpson.com irresistible Gallic charm their compatriot Peggy of Seeger Like this? Ravel’s Try this: beguiling Maurice string quartet.

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OCTOBER

Van Kuijk Quartet

Date: Tuesday 24 October, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Jason Byrne:

The Man with Three Brains Date: Sunday 22 October, 8pm Tickets: £19.50 Jason has three brains which kick into action when he hits the stage. His left brain scans the audience and room, looking for improv moments. His right brain collates stand-up material and stunts, poised to dish out the funnies at speed.

His centre brain is Jason’s coach, pushing him to the limit. The fastest-thinking comic around will not only trip himself up, but probably you, too.

(May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) jasonbyrne.ie

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Ed Byrne 14 November & 4 December

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Habib Koité & Bamada OCTOBER

with support from Sura Susso Date: Monday 23 October, 8pm Tickets: £15

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Showcasing the best of his wide-ranging back catalogue, Malian star Habib Koité is joined on stage by his band Bamada, some of whom have played with him for almost 30 years. This is a rare opportunity to catch one of Mali’s leading musicians live. Habib’s music is rooted in Malian and West African rhythms and melodies, while embracing a variety of musical styles including blues, flamenco and Afro-Cuban. He has collaborated with everyone from Malian legend Toumani Diabaté to blues greats Eric Bibb and Bonnie Raitt. habibkoite.com C houk Bwa Libete

Like this? Try this: 23 February 2018

MEAL DEAL

For an additional £19 per head you can enjoy A Taste of West Africa (vegetarian options available) served in Café in 2. Book in advance through the box office to reserve your table.

Martin Simpson Date: Tuesday 24 October, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Forty years after he recorded his first album, Golden Vanity, Martin Simpson is known as a guitarist of formidable talent. Equally at home playing English traditional folk, American folk and blues or his own compositions, he is consistently named as one of the finest finger-style guitar players in the world. Martin’s latest album, Trails and Tribulations, a collection of songs about nature, about travels and about real life stories, has just been released. martinsimpson.com Peggy Seeger

Like this? Try this: 3 October

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The Story of the Guitar

Heroes

Date: Wednesday 25 October, 8pm Tickets: £20 Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May and Slash are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes you will have a chance to experience in this amazing show.

This phenomenal live concert style ‘rockumentary’ is performed by the talented and renowned musician Phil Walker and his exceptional band. With more than 20 guitars used on stage, the show accurately recreates the sound and ambience of each guitar hero, starting from the 1950s to the present day. storyofguitarheroes.com Supreme Queen

Like this? Try this: 17 November

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Brandy Clark

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Rhiannon Giddens

Like this? Try this: 21 November

Counterfeit Stones

Date: Friday 27 October, 8pm Tickets: £22 The undisputed shining superstar of the smooth jazz genre and a ninetimes Grammy nominee, saxophonist Dave Koz is, quite simply, the best there is. The hardestworking man in show business is always the hottest ticket in town and following previous sell-out appearances at The Stables, we are delighted to welcome Dave back on his 2017 UK tour. Appearing with him will be Oli Silk on keyboards, Mark Jaimes on guitar, Marc Parnell on drums and Frank Felix on bass. davekoz.com Peter White

Voted one of the top five must-see tribute bands

by Classic Rock magazine, Viva Santana have taken their superb interpretation of the Carlos Santana Latino rock/blues back catalogue from Cuba to Spain. Expect classy guitar licks set over danceable percussion as the band roll their way through Samba Pa Ti, Changes, Soul Sacrifice, Oye Como Va and other highlights from Santana’s 30-year career. vivasantana.com

Like this? Try this: 8 March 2018

Dave Koz

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Date: Saturday 28 October, 8pm Tickets: £21

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Brandy Clark is one of America’s leading country music singersongwriters.

Her songs have been recorded

by Sheryl Crow, Miranda Lambert, The Band Perry, Reba McEntire and Kacey Musgraves, to name but a few.

Brandy’s latest album Big Day in a Small Town was nominated as Best Country Album in this year’s Grammy awards. brandyclarkmusic.com

Viva Santana OCTOBER

Date: Thursday 26 October, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Hot Club of Cowtown Date: Sunday 29 October, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Since its beginnings in the late 1990s, the Hot Club of Cowtown’s star has continued to rise. Lauded for its “downhome melodies and exuberant improvisation” (The Times), the band has set up camp at the crossroads where country meets jazz and chases the blues away.

Their latest album Midnight on the Trail is a vintage mix of 12 Western swing songs and cowboy ballads hand-collected to reflect the spirit and joy of the American West. hotclubofcowtown.com

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John Smith

Soft Machine Legacy

Date: Monday 30 October, 8pm Tickets: £15

Date: Thursday 2 November Tickets: £17.50

John Smith has played to audiences all over the world in festival tents, living rooms and sold-out concert halls.

His uniquely intimate take on love, loss or even a mythic murder ballad, combined with his innovative guitar work, has won him a loyal following. John has selfreleased four albums, the most recent of which – Headlong – came out at the end of June.

Soft Machine were one of the greatest UK avant/ jazz-rock bands of all time and their work continues to be name-checked by today’s hip experimentalists.

Former band members John Etheridge (guitars), Roy Babbington (bass), John Marshall (drums) are joined by Theo Travis (saxophone/flute). johnetheridge.com/softmachinelegacy

Adam Holmes & The Embers

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John Illsley Band

Focus

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Fisherman’s Friends Date: Friday 3 November, 8pm Tickets: £30

Date: Tuesday 31 October, 8pm Tickets: £21.50

The bass guitarist of Dire Straits has enjoyed a remarkable musical journey since 1977, selling more than 120 million albums and picking up a few Grammys along the way, as well as an Ivor Novello award in 1988 for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. Tonight’s show will feature all of Dire Straits’ best-loved hits, including Sultans of Swing, Money for Nothing and Brothers in Arms, plus songs from John’s latest album Long Shadows. johnillsley.com Talon

Like this? Try this: 5 & 6 December

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Bound together by lifelong friendship and shared experience, Fisherman’s Friends have met on the harbour in their native Port Isaac om Cornwall for more than 25 years to raise money for charity, singing the traditional songs of the sea handed down to them by their forefathers. They sang for HM The Queen at her Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012, were selected to perform for Prince Charles and Camilla during their 2016 tour of Cornwall and were honoured with the Good Tradition Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2011. thefishermansfriends.com Feast of Fiddles

Like this? Try this: 24 April 2018

Fleetwood Bac

Pam Ayres

Date: Saturday 4 November, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Date: Monday 6 November, 8pm Tickets: £29

3 March 2018

Henry Blofeld

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JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Legend of a Band:

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Pam Ayres has been making the nation laugh for more than 40 years. Her charming, understated manner belies a rare comic precision and her hairtrigger timing, her eye for the absurd details of everyday life and unforgettable turn of phrase all combine to make her a true national treasure. Recent radio broadcasts include Just A Minute and Loose Ends and five of her own series of Ayres On The Air for BBC Radio 4. pamayres.com

NOVEMBER

The classic Mac sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and that infamous on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with the passion and energy that won them the ultimate seal of approval from the real Fleetwood Mac members including Mick ‘Big Daddy’ Fleetwood and original Mac guitarist Peter Green! Included in this spectacular two-hour show are several songs from the Peter Green days, plus some of Stevie’s biggest solo hits. fleetwoodbac.com

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Julie Fowlis Date: Tuesday 7 November, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

The Saze Project Date: Sunday 5 November, 8pm Tickets: £12.50; students £9.50 Saze hails from the stark landscapes of Southern Albania – a polyphonic music with the power to entrance any listener, even if they are strangers to the culture of this long-isolated country. This hand-picked ensemble includes some of the finest contemporary performers of this mesmerising style originating in the cradles of Saze, opening a window into Albania’s fascinating musical traditions.

Habib Koité & Bamada

Like this? Try this: 23 October

Julie Fowlis is a renowned Scottish singer widely heralded for championing traditional Gaelic in her performances. She returns to The Stables for this beautifully intimate concert in support of her upcoming album release this autumn. With a career spanning 10 years and four studio albums, she will forever be recognised for singing the theme song to Brave, Disney Pixar’s Oscar-winning animated film. Enjoy the best of traditional Scottish vocals, backed by Fowlis’s vibrant band featuring some of Scotland and Ireland’s finest instrumentalists. juliefowlis.com Cara Dillon

Like this? Try this: 1 December

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MAKING TRACKS

Adventures in well-travelled music Making Tracks brings brand new music from the corners of the world to The Stables. From the almost classical to the hot and groovy, the big and bold to the small and intimate – this is the best music you’ve never heard!

The Saze Project Southern Albanian music lost and found Date: Sunday 5 November, 8pm Tickets: £12.50; students £9.50 Saze hails from the stark landscapes of Southern Albania – a polyphonic music with the power to entrance any listener, even if they are strangers to the culture of this long-isolated country. Urban instruments such as clarinet and violin took their inspiration from the iso-polyphonic singing of the villages where vocalists follow the ancient patterns of ‘lead’ and ‘cutting’ voices to improvise swirls around the melody, with moods ranging from aching, blues-like ‘kaba’ to joyful dances. This hand-picked ensemble includes some of the finest contemporary performers of this mesmerising style, opening a window into Albania’s fascinating musical traditions.

Chouk Bwa Libeté Drums, poetry and trance from Haiti’s Vodou heartlands Date: Friday 23 February 2018, 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 by the moment and communicating nothing but the unique joy of this shared spontaneity. Their repertoire blends traditional songs with compositions by lead vocalist and poet Jean-Claude ‘Sambaton’ Dorvil. The celebratory power of their sound has already ignited audiences at major festivals around the world, including Roskilde, WOMAD and Amsterdam Roots. choukbwalibete.info

Toko Telo The best of Madagascar: Soulful traditions reinvented with sublime artistry Date: Wednesday 18 April 2018, 8pm Tickets: £12.50; students £9.50 A dazzling all-star trio from an exceptionally rich musical country, Toko Telo features the stunning guitar work of D’Gary, accordion wizardry from Regis Gizavo and soulful vocals from Monika Njava. Honoured at home and acclaimed abroad, these heroes of Madagascan music come together with Toko Telo (‘group of three’) to revisit their shared southern roots. Interpreting traditional musical styles like tsapiky, jihe and beko with sublime musicianship and artistry, Toko Telo provide the perfect introduction to some of the best music that Madagascar can offer. toko-telo.com

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For an additional £19 per head you can enjoy themed menus with each of the above shows served in our in-house restaurant Café in 2 – full menu details are available on www.stables.org.

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Date: Friday 10 November, 8pm Tickets: £28

Join stand-up comedian, poet, improviser and TV stalwart Phill Jupitus for more than an hour of tales, laughs and diversions.

Watch in delight and/or horror as this experienced funny man drags laughs out of the chaos of his own life and the uncertain world that surrounds it. On BBC Radio 4 Phill is a regular panelist on I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue, and he was resident curator on The Museum of Curiosity. (May contain strong language and adult content; suitable for 16+)

Charlie Landsborough is a performer who is difficult to categorise, as he covers everything from beautiful ballads to folk, blues, country, rock‘n’roll, pop, gospel and anthem. Awards include Best Songwriter, Best Song, Best Male Vocalist, Best Album and International Country Album of the Year. It is his talent for spinning the yarn that sees him venturing into the realm of comedy, offering a fine complement to his music and giving the concerts a real sense of intimacy. charlielandsborough.com

Ed Byrne

Like this? Try this: 14 November & 4 December

Peter White

Over the years, Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Growing up in Hertfordshire but now residing in California, Peter always looks forward to playing The Stables, not far from his old stomping grounds. The show will contain a mix of Peter’s original songs and some of the classic songs of yesteryear along with a worldclass band. peterwhite.com Dave Koz

John Craigie

Like this? Try this: 11 October

Simon Amstell: What Is This?

Date: Thursday 9 November, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Like this? Try this: 27 October

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Charlie Landsborough

Date: Wednesday 8 November, 8pm Tickets: £15

NOVEMBER

Phill Jupitus: Juplicity

LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING

Date: Saturday 11 November, 8pm Tickets: £23 Following a series of critically acclaimed, sold-out international tours, Simon Amstell begins his fifth stand-up tour in the UK. What Is This? promises to be a deeply personal, funny exploration of beauty, intimacy, freedom, sex and love. Simon (Carnage, Grandma’s House, Never Mind the Buzzcocks) has won two British Comedy Awards, a Royal Television Society Award, a Broadcast Award and a Chortle Award, and has been nominated for a BAFTA. (Please note the show may contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) simonamstell.com Jason Byrne

Like this? Try this: 22 October

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Monk Misterioso: A Journey into the Silence of Thelonious Monk featuring The All Star Misterioso Band Date: Sunday 12 November, 8pm Tickets: £16.50 Joined by Orphy Robinson (vibes), Dudley Phillips (bass), Rowland Sutherland (flute) and Filomena Campus (vocals), award-winning vocalist Cleveland Watkiss and pianist Pat Thomas will recreate the world of the great jazz pianist Thelonius Monk to mark the centenary of his birth in 2017. Stefano Benni’s text movingly explores Monk’s extraordinary seven-year creative and personal silence in response to McCarthyism at the end of his life. Come along and celebrate the legendary creator of Misterioso in what promises to be a provocative jazz show. theatralia.co.uk T he Remi Harris Trio

Like this? Try this: 15 October

PIZZA/ PASTA SPECIAL

Get the pizza or pasta of your choice with salad from the buffet table and a glass of wine, bottled beer or draught soft drink for just £14 per person. Vegetarian options available. Served in Café in2.

Slices of pizza and other snacks are also available across the bar.

Call the box office to book a table.

Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING

Date: Tuesday 14 November, 8pm (also Mon 4 Dec) Tickets: £24 “I originally intended to call the show I’ll Millennial You in a Minute but my promoter considered the title, ‘offputtingly 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?” Ed is widely regarded as one of the finest observational comics in the industry and his television credits are countless (provided you’re really bad at counting). (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) edbyrne.com Phill Jupitus

Like this? Try this: 8 November

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Bernie Marsden Date: Wednesday 15 November, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

At a rough guesstimate Bernie Marsden’s name appears on 100 albums – maybe more.

In addition to a long-running solo career, the Buckinghamshire-born guitarist has been a recording musician since the early 1970s via membership of such groups as Whitesnake, UFO, Wild Turkey, Babe Ruth and Paice Ashton Lord. berniemarsden.com Dr Feelgood

Like this? Try this: 10 February 2018

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Kokomo

Date: Saturday 18 November, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Following the sell-out success of the Songs & Stories 2015/16 tour, Judie Tzuke is back on the road performing these special acoustic concerts, featuring an intimate evening of old favourites, new songs and tales from across her life and career.

Judie is one of the UK’s finest singer-songwriters and is known all over the world for her timeless song Stay With Me Till Dawn, and her many top 10 albums, including the revered classic Welcome to the Cruise. tzuke.com

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British soul pioneers Kokomo built their reputation and loyal following with a series of awesome live shows in the 1970s. Featuring some of UK’s finest musicians and vocalists who shared a deep passion for American soul music, Kokomo were in a class of their own and in 1975 took London by storm! A series of packed reunion gigs in 2014 with seven original members of the line-up proved that the band’s reputation as one of the finest ‘groove’ units ever to come out of this country remains largely intact. kokomo.band

Judie Tzuke: Songs & Stories, Back on the Road

NOVEMBER

Date: Thursday 16 November, 8pm Tickets: £21.50

Graham Gouldman’s

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Kaz Hawkins Band

Like this? Try this: 9 November

16 October

Supreme Queen Date: Friday 17 November, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Supreme Queen have been paying homage to the world’s most theatrical rock band since 1995.

Scott Maley plays an uncannily realistic Freddy with just the right look, stage persona and, most importantly of all, an incredibly powerful voice. Scott is joined on stage by a talented band, including Nathan Mathers who brings all the electric guitar virtuosity required to play a very convincing Brian May. Their attention to detail is truly impressive and extends to their use of the exact same equipment used by Queen in their heyday. supremequeen.co.uk Counterfeit Stones

Like this? Try this: 8 March 2018

Joanna Eden: Embraceable Ella Date: Sunday 19 November, 11.30am Tickets: £14 In this joyful celebration of her vocal hero Ella Fitzgerald, Joanna Eden mines the rich seam of Ella Fitzgerald’s unrivalled canon with humility, style and obvious deep affection. The show features the throwaway A Tisket A Tasket as well as later songbook classics including Cole Porter’s Every Time We Say Goodbye.

Joanna is joined by Chris Ingham on piano. joannaeden.net Clare Teal

Like this? Try this: 20 October

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Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy

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NOVEMBER

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Date: Sunday 19 November, 8pm Tickets: £19.50 As a celebration of the late Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and the instrumental rock classics of ELP, Carl Palmer, a founding member of both ELP and Asia has announced an extensive 2017 world tour. Carl will present bold, new arrangements of ELP’s best-loved instrumental music, as well as that of other composers. Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy is a red-hot power trio that features Carl on drums and percussion, guitarist Paul Bielatowicz and bassist Simon Fitzpatrick. carlpalmer.com Focus

Like this? Try this: 9 October

Samantha Fish

with support from The Rainbreakers Date: Monday 20 November, 8pm Tickets: £16.50 While she’s well known as a purveyor of blues, having been lauded by such legends as Buddy Guy, the Royal Southern Brotherhood and Luther Dickinson, Samantha Fish’s real love is simply raw, scrappy rock’n’roll. So it’s little wonder that when it came to recording her new album, Chills & Fever, she set her sights on Detroit, the home of soul and Motown, as well as the much edgier rock’n’roll of Iggy Pop, Jack White and The White Stripes. samanthafish.com

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Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion 9 December

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Rhiannon Giddens: The Freedom Highway Tour with support from Kaia Kater

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Date: Tuesday 21 November, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Following the release of her second solo album Freedom Highway, Rhiannon Giddens will tour the UK and Ireland this autumn. Freedom Highway includes nine original songs Rhiannon wrote or co-wrote, along with a traditional song and two civil rights-era songs, Birmingham Sunday and Staple Singers’ well-known Freedom Highway, from which the album takes its name. rhiannongiddens.com Jesca Hoop

Like this? Try this: 3 December

Liane Carroll Date: Wednesday 22 November, 8pm Tickets: £15 Liane Carroll has been a pillar of the British jazz and soul scene for more than 35 years.

She has collaborated with the likes of Paul McCartney, Gerry Rafferty, Long John Baldry and drum and bass outfit London Elektricity with whom she appeared at Glastonbury Festival 2017. Her latest album The Right To Love, released in August, received five stars from The Guardian and Jazzwise Magazine. lianecarroll.co.uk Joanna Eden

Like this? Try this: 19 November

Roxy Magic

RE-SCHEDULED DATE

with support from Anthony D’Amato Date: Saturday 25 November, 8pm Tickets: £26.50 Legendary Deacon Blue frontman and founding member Ricky Ross returns with a string of UK solo dates. The Short Stories Vol 1 tour will showcase his brand new album of the same name, as well as songs from his extensive catalogue from Deacon Blue and beyond. deaconblue.com

Cloudbusting:

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Mark Thomas: A Show that Gambles on the Future Date: Friday 24 November, 8pm Tickets: £16

Few predicted the events of 2016. And even fewer seem to know where we are going.

Comedian Mark Thomas sets out to discover what the future has in store for us by collecting and examining his own predictions and those of his audiences before gambling on their outcome.

By making futurologists of us all, he will create a fantastical, hilarious and possibly accurate vision of the world. And maybe even make a few quid on the side. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) markthomasinfo.co.uk Phill Jupitus

Like this? Try this: 8 November

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Roxy Magic are the UK’s best and longestrunning tribute to Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry. They recreate entirely live material that spans four decades, from futurist art-rock through to the classic nostalgic standards.

Their aim is to give the audience a fabulously entertaining evening, and high quality musicianship and a very convincing Bryan Ferry look-and-sound-alike combine to do just that! roxymagic.co.uk

Ricky Ross: Short Stories Vol 1 UK Tour 2017

NOVEMBER

Date: Thursday 23 November, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Go West

Like this? Try this: 13 December

The Air Ambulance Service presents

Sensational Chocolate

Date: Sunday 26 November, 1pm Tickets: £12 adults; £8 under-16s; children must be accompanied by an adult

An unmissable afternoon of chocolate making, music, comedy and fun for all the family to join in.

One of the world’s leading master chocolatiers Paul A Young will lead a celebration of everyone’s favourite indulgence and demonstrate the art of making chocolate. Paul will be joined by a host of celebrity friends and performers.

There will be music, singing, dancing and chocolate – what more could anyone want?

Promoted by the Air Ambulance Service

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Swinging at the Cotton Club

Colin Riley: In Place

Date: Sunday 26 November, 8pm Tickets: £22

Date: Wednesday 29 November, 8pm Tickets: £16.50

Swinging at the Cotton Club celebrates the music and dance of New York’s most celebrated nightclub of the 1920s and 30s.

Performances by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller would have had the club swinging while dancers such as Bojangles Robinson and the Nicholas Brothers lit up the stage with their breathtaking routines. The exhilarating dance and music of the Cotton Club is recreated by the fabulous Lindy Hop Dance Company and The Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra. swingingatthecottonclub.com

In Place provides a rich new listening experience: an evocative set of songs performed by vocalist Melanie Pappenheim and an ensemble with specially created texts from contemporary writers whose work explores a sense of place. Working in collaboration with Robert Macfarlane, Selina Nwulu, Paul Farley, Nick Papademitriou, Richard Skelton, Autumn Richardson and Jackie Morris, composer Colin Riley has fashioned a unique and beautiful work for contemporary ears; a unique soundscape of sung melodies, lush orchestrations, field recordings and spoken conversation. colinriley.co.uk

Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Like this? Try this: 28 January 2018

Andrew Roachford Date: Tuesday 28 November, 8pm Tickets: £19.50 Ever since bulldozing his way onto the scene with Cuddly Toy and Family Man and other unforgettable tracks in the late 1980s, Andrew Roachford’s maverick take on music has spread far and wide.

With platinum- and gold-selling albums, a career that spans two decades, and the last five years seeing him writing and singing on everything from top-five selling international dance tracks to co-writing and touring with Mike and the Mechanics, Andrew is undeniably a prolific and unique talent. roachford.co.uk Ricky Ross

Like this? Try this: 25 November

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Buddy Holly & the Cricketers: Holly at Christmas Date: Thursday 30 November, 8pm Tickets: £21.50

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

Roy Orbison & the Travelling

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15 & 16 February 2018

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

Julie Fowlis

Like this? Try this: 7 November

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 play 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. Book early! barronknights.com Joe Brown

Like this? Try this: 13 & 14 October

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 singer-songwriter 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

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Come and join the exceptional Cara Dillon for a night of Christmas songs in 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 Christmas songs to celebrate and share in the Christmas spirit. A tradition in the making. caradillon.co.uk

Jesca Hoop

DECEMBER

Cara Dillon: Upon A Winter’s Night

Rhiannon Giddens

Like this? Try this: 21 November

Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert Date: Monday 4 December, 8pm (also Tues 14 Nov) 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 Mark Thomas

Like this? Try this: 24 October

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DECEMBER

The Blues Band Dates: Thursday 7 & Friday 8 December, 8pm Tickets: £26

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.

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 Bernie Marsden

Like this? Try this: 15 November

Talon: The Best of Eagles Dates: Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 December, 8pm Tickets: £23

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 their 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

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Fleetwood Bac 4 November

No Jacket Required Date: Saturday 9 December, 8pm Tickets: £19 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 New Flame:

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Meow, Meow

Date: Sunday 10 December, 11.30am Tickets: £12 These multiple-awardwinners cover a vast repertoire from Louis Armstrong to Chick Corea and play with an empathy that can only come with long experience. David is one of the greatest solo jazz pianists this country has ever produced and Alan plays multiple reed instruments – all the saxes, clarinet and bass clarinet. alanbarnesjazz.com davidnewton.biz Frank Griffith and

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Steeleye Span In Concert 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’s 2017 performances will see them perform new gems alongside classics that have made them one of the most successful British folk-rock bands ever. steeleyespan.org.uk

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The Albion Band 20 December

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Alan Barnes & David Newton

International singing sensation and purr-fect post, post postmodern 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

DECEMBER

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

Go West Date: Wednesday 13 December, 8pm Tickets: £28 Pop sensation Go West have played live around the world continuously since their inception in 1984 and they saw out 2016 with a hugely successful UK tour with 80s contemporaries Nik Kershaw and T’Pau, playing to 32 packed houses. They have certainly earned their reputation as an outstanding, exciting live act. gowest.org.uk

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New Flame: A Tribute to Simply Red 19 January 2018

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DECEMBER

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

feeling peckish?

Our snack bar is open from 7pm serving a variety of snacks (sweet and savoury), soft drinks, teas and coffees. Or why not enjoy a luxury Marshfield Farm ice-cream during the interval?

Mostly Autumn were 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 both captures the essence of that era and yet looks into the future. mostly-autumn.com Promoted by Mostly Autumn

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Like this? Try this: 9 October

Cleo’s 90th Christmas Date: Friday 15 & Saturday 16 December, 8pm Tickets: £32 & £29.50* 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 to create a show packed with great music and seasonal fun, as well as some surprises along the way. * These shows are fundraising performances for Wavendon Allmusic Plan Portrait by Sven Arnstein ©

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The Kanneh-Mason Piano Trio

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

Van Kuijk Quartet

Like this? Try this: 22 October

Free tickets for Under-25s

Lunchtime Sunday Roast

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.

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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Beethoven:

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

DECEMBER

Date: Sunday 17 December, 2.30pm Tickets: £17.50

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

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The Mods Band 3 February 2018

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Stick Man Date:

Monday 18-Sunday 24 December (See pages 4-5 for more information) Scamp Theatre and Freckle Productions present

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DECEMBER

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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 acrossthe 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 Steeleye Span

Like this? Try this: 10 December

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Moulettes Date: Thursday 21 December, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 One of the UK’s most unique touring bands, Brightonbased Moulettes formed in the early 2000s and have fast become renowned for their breathtaking live shows. Lead singer and songwriter Hannah Miller creates an other-worldly framework in which fantastical characters move between the realms of nature, magic and science. Out of this approach of 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’ twoyear Preternatural tour. moulettes.co.uk Jon Boden

Like this? Try this: 22 April 2018

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...

Wildwood Kin

Tue 24 October

Sofie Hagen

Kaz Hawkins Band

Sun 29 October

Thu 9 November

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OCTOBER

Rosie Houlton

Date: Sunday 1 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Thursday 5 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

STAGE 2

Carol Laula

Carol Laula’s live performances are warm, embracing, intimate and engaging – an immersive experience to be shared by everyone in the audience and on stage. Her eight albums have showcased Laula’s vibrant voice and soulful folk-pop songwriting, interwoven with strands of country and blues. carollaula.co.uk Rodney Brannigan

Like this? Try this: 15 October

Join local girl Rosie Houlton as she returns to Milton Keynes for an evening of song and sassy banter, with classics from musical theatre, cabaret and pop.

Following a successful run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe festival, Rosie Sings: Facts About Me tells the story of Rosie’s journey from MK to Scotland. The show would not have been possible without those who supported the show via the Crowdfunder drive.

As a thank you to these donors this performance will also feature some rather special song requests… (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) rosie-sings.com Promoted by Rosie Houlton

Yianni Agisilaou: The Simpsons Taught Me Everything I Know Date: Friday 6 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

become a friend Get some great benefits including priority booking, discounted tickets and the What’s On Brochure four times a year!

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“Hi, I’m Yianni. I’m here to tell you about my new show coming to The Stables – a hilarious and cromulent look at how The Simpsons has embiggened my life and how I almost became the replacement voice for Mr Burns and Smithers! Whether you’re a Simpsons tragic or just an everyday fan, it’ll be fun-diddlyun!” (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) ycomedian.com Steve Bugeja

Like this? Try this: 13 October

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Dunn Wiv Whiskey

Date: Saturday 7 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £5

Frank Griffith & The Polo Sticks Date: Tuesday 10 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Frank Griffith’s band The Polo Sticks features Alan Barnes and Martin Nickless joining him on clarinets along with Charlie Wood on piano, Dave Jenkins on bass and Les Cirkel on drums.

The band’s repertoire includes Ellington classics such as Mood Indigo and Drop Me Off in Harlem, Benny Goodman’s A Smooth One and the ever popular Don’t Be That Way. The Polo in the band’s name refers to 1930s/40s Chicago clarinettist Danny Polo who boasted appearances with Claude Thornhill and Jack Teagarden. frankgriffith.co.uk Alan Barnes & David Newton

Like this? Try this: 10 December

Date: Wednesday 11 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Musically comparable to John Prine, with the humour and wit of Mitch Hedberg, the humble, gracious and hilarious John Craigie is one of the best storytellers of our time. Born and bred in California, John has charmed audiences in all 50 United States and throughout much of Europe with a DIY spirit seldom seen these days. His latest release, No Rain, No Rose, is a beautiful collection of carefully selected stories featuring many collaborations with close friends, including The Shook Twins and Gregory Alan Isakov. johncraigiemusic.com

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A contemporary folk collaboration of solo singer-songwriters from Northampton, Malcolm Dunn and Whiskey Bob perform a mix of their own original songs and covers, sometimes with a variety of musical instrument sounds produced by Bob on his midi-guitar setup. The songs on the new cd Not ‘til yesterday are all written by Malcolm and represent a selection of his work as he has made his interesting path through life into the songs.

Promoted by Malcolm Dunn

John Craigie OCTOBER

with support from Kenneth J Nash & Stevie Jones and the Wildfires

Charlie Landsborough

Like this? Try this: 10 November

Dom Pipkin: The Soul of New Orleans Piano Date: Thursday 12 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Keyboard player to Paloma Faith and Paul Weller, Dom Pipkin pursues his lifelong devotion to keeping alive the deep tradition of New Orleans piano by giving up the pop high life and touring his highly popular journey through barrelhouses, brothels and the Big Easy. The show features stories of the men and women behind the great movements of piano blues and jazz and some breathtaking piano playing. dompipkin.co.uk Liane Carroll

Like this? Try this: 22 November

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STAGE 2

OCTOBER

Steve Bugeja: Summer Camp Rodney Branigan Date: Friday 13 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door In 2009, Steve Bugeja spent his summer working at a kids camp in America. He was woefully ill-equipped, disastrously naive and notoriously bad with children – this is the true story of what happened. Following two critically acclaimed sell-out Edinburgh Fringe runs, Steve returns with his third solo show. A former BBC New Comedy Award winner, he has appeared on Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central and BBC Radio 4’s Fresh From The Fringe. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) stevebugeja.com Yianni Agisallaou

Like this? Try this: 6 October

Keith James: The Songs of Leonard Cohen LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING

Date: Saturday 14 October, 8.45pm (also Thu 2 Nov) Tickets: £15 Songwriter Leonard Cohen was an unflinching character with an exact sense of prose, a wry humour and the courage to wrestle with the unspoken, forgiving human frailty with the brush of each line. With a lifetime reputation for performing in this exact way, and an undying love of the ‘pure song’, Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material in the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable, exposing the solitary inner strength of his greatest songs in their original perfect form. keith-james.com The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Like this? Try this: 2 May 2018

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Date: Sunday 15 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Rodney Branigan is a Texan-raised Londoner who learned to play in Austin, performed in Los Angeles, crafted songs in Nashville and then put it all together in the UK. Vocally comparable to Jeff Buckley and with outstanding guitar playing, Rodney has been described as “impossibly talented” by Music Connections USA and “a living legend” by the BBC. He’s played Glastonbury, toured the globe and opened for Jack Johnson, G Love, Show of Hands and Billy Bragg. rodneybranigan.com Martyn Joseph

Like this? Try this: 27 January 2018

Wille & the Bandits support from Claude Hay

Date: Tuesday 17 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £13 Essentially Wille & the Bandits is a classic bluesrock three-piece much in the vein of Cream or The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

However, the use of more bizarre instrumentation and eclectic influences in the songwriting often pushes them more into a world music or progressive category. The band seems to leave an equally astounding impression on audiences of all ages and musical backgrounds with their energetic and soulful performances. willeandthebandits.com Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion

Like this? Try this: 9 December

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Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

These four critically acclaimed artists will perform ‘in the round’ a selection of songs each from their respective past and present releases. Also expect neverseen-before collaborations and impromptu additions.

STAGE 2

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Sally-Anne Hayward and the headliner is Dan Nightingale. Line-up may be subject to change.

(May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+)

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

OCTOBER

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

Emma Stevens, Megan O’Neill, James Fredholm & Mark Sullivan

emmastevensmusic.com megan-oneill.com facebook.com/jamesfredholmpoetry facebook.com/marksullivanmusic Ashton Lane

Like this? Try this: 16 March 2018

Ed Gamble

Like this? Try this: 6 December

Jess Morgan & Dan Whitehouse Date: Friday 20 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Two of the UK’s most talked-about emerging songwriters tour together in October, featuring sets from both artists as well as a collaboration. Theirs is a striking musical partnership that started when the pair wrote and recorded songs for Dan’s debut album That’s Where I Belong in 2016. In the same year, Jess released her own album Edison Gloriette to widespread acclaim. Tonight’s show is a chance to hear fresh new songs along with favourites from both artists’ catalogues. dan-whitehouse.com jessmorgan.co.uk Edgelarks

Like this? Try this: 1 November

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OCTOBER

Megan Henwood

Date: Sunday 22 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Friday 27 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

STAGE 2

4Square

Manchester’s ferocious folk foursome are now in their 10th year of wowing audiences from all corners of Europe and beyond. The band’s trademark show features the spectacle of Nicola Lyons’s simultaneous fiddle playing and clog dancing and virtuosic mandolin from Michael Giverin, galvanised by the driving sounds of Jim Molyneux’s piano and Dan Day’s percussion.

The result is an infusion of folk, jazz, Latin and any other musical style they feel the inclination to absorb.

4squaremusic.co.uk

Megan first came to the attention of the world in 2011 following the release of her critically acclaimed debut album Making Waves which saw her songs played on national and regional radio and play-listed on BBC Radio 2. She has since played live in all corners of the UK and is a regular performer at all the major UK music festivals: Glastonbury, Cambridge, Larmer Tree, Wilderness and Secret Garden Party among them. Her third solo album is due for release in September. meganhenwood.com Emma McGrath

Like this? Try this: 3 November

Urban Folk Quartet

Like this? Try this: 19 October

Wildwood Kin Date: Tuesday 24 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £12, standing only

Wildwood Kin are an acclaimed Anglo/Americana trio from Exeter comprising sisters Beth and Emillie Key and their cousin Meghann Loney. Last year their debut single Warrior Daughter spent several weeks on the Radio 2 playlist. They also feature on every track on Seth Lakeman’s 2016 top 20 album Ballads of the Broken Few. Having just signed to Sony’s newly revived Silvertone label, they are currently recording their own album due for release this year. wildwoodkin.com Danni Nicholls

Like this? Try this: 2 December

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Catfish Date: Saturday 28 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

British blues band Catfish have carved a reputation for themselves as an excellent live act with a phenomenal frontman in 22-year-old guitarist/vocalist Matt Long. The band received two nominations in the British Blues Awards 2015 and followed this with three more in 2016.

They released their much-anticipated second album Broken Man in January which is made up of almost entirely original material. This is blues with a very broad brush – from epic prog anthems to stripped-back piano ballads. catfishbluesband.co.uk Samantha Fish

Like this? Try this: 20 November

Sofie Hagen

with support from Edd Hedges

featuring Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin with support from The Little Unsaid Date: Wednesday 1 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £15

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Harrow Fair Date: Tuesday 31 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Miranda Mulholland and Andrew Penner began writing music together while working in Toronto’s Soulpepper Theatre Company. With Harrow Fair, the duo has created a musical framework which explores songwriting enhanced by heavy kick drum, rootsy guitar and scorching fiddle. One part stomping songs that echo early country and rock’n’roll, the other part gritty ballads that sound sweet and haunted, their evocative and rapidly expanding collection of songs is utterly foreign, oddly familiar and deeply gratifying. harrowfair.ca Mawkin

Like this? Try this: 25 November

STAGE 2

Sofie Hagen is unquestionably one of the most talked-about comics of the moment. A modern legend in her native Denmark, she burst on to the British scene by winning Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Festival 2015; her 2016 followup show, Shimmer Shatter, was a second total sell-out. This, her biggest national tour to date, is a brand new show packed with brilliant, offbeat observation, passionate argument – and jokes.

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

Edgelarks fly in on the tailwind of BBC award-winning duo Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin. The new band name comes with a new project that takes the roots of their previous work, from the traditional music of the British Isles to Indian classical slide guitar to the stomping roots party of Phil’s beatbox harmonica – and adds a strong stem of original writing that runs wilder with each repeat play. philliphenryandhannahmartin.co.uk

OCT/NOV

Date: Sunday 29 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

Edgelarks

Jess Morgan & Dan Whitehouse

Like this? Try this: 20 October

Keith James: The Songs of Leonard Cohen Date: Thursday 2 November, 8.45pm (also on Sat 14 Oct) Tickets: £15 Songwriter Leonard Cohen was an unflinching character with an exact sense of prose, a wry humour and the courage to wrestle with the unspoken, forgiving human frailty with the brush of each line. With a lifetime reputation for performing in this exact way, and an undying love of the ‘pure song’, Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material in the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable, exposing the solitary inner strength of his greatest songs in their original perfect form. keith-james.com The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Like this? Try this: 2 May 2018

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Date: Friday 3 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

STAGE 2

NOVEMBER

Emma McGrath

like us on facebook facebook/TheStablesMK Emma McGrath is a 17-year-old singersongwriter from north London. In 2015 her self-released hit Sit With Me caught the attention of BBC Introducing who awarded it Track Of The Week twice, and Radio 2 where it received plays from both Dermot O’Leary and Bob Harris.

Topping off a great 2015, Emma was awarded the PRS Foundation’s Lynsey de Paul prize.

Emma is now heading into the studio to record her mini-album scheduled for release in late autumn. emmamcgrath.co.uk

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Megan Henwood

Like this? Try this: 27 October

Big Gilson Band

featuring Del Bromham Date: Monday 6 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Brazilian blues rock guitarist Big Gilson has honed his chops gigging for many years in Brazil, Argentina, Europe and the US. He has opened for Steve Winwood on his Brazilian tour, Johnny Rivers and twice for the master B.B. King.

He returns to the UK to celebrate 30 years of being influenced by British blues and rock and with a new album XXX. Big will be joined on stage by Stray’s legendary guitarist Del Bromham for one unforgettable guitar show. biggilson.com Bernie Marsden

Like this? Try this: 15 November

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Kaz Hawkins Band Date: Thursday 9 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 Northern Ireland’s multi-awardwinning songwriting songstress Kaz Hawkins is no longer its best-kept secret. Kaz’s stellar rise to success will be no surprise to fans around the world who she has wooed for years with her deep, powerful voice, original songwriting and soulful tracks. The latest of them featured in the band’s Feelin’ Good album which won International Blues Broadcasters Association Album of the Year 2016. kazhawkins.com Samantha Fish

Like this? Try this: 20 November

Date: Tuesday 14 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Blue Rose Code is Edinburghborn Ross Wilson. The past few years have seen Ross produce his most exciting work to date including the album The Ballad of Peckham Rye, which was nominated for the prestigious Scottish Album Of The Year award. …And Lo! The Bird Is On The Wing followed up as a second album and was coupled with an extensive tour, the end of which was marked by a sell-out Celtic Connections show at Glasgow’s City Halls with Sarah Jarosz. bluerosecode.com

The Simians of Swing are no ordinary jazz group; they are storytellers in the great comic-book tradition.

Each number on their eponymous album is a soundtrack to a hero or villain – all are legends with tales of revenge, tragedy and romance. The band is led by trumpeter Andy ‘Monkey’ Davies and bass-player Lorenzo Bassignani. Other members include Sara Dowling (vocals), Ant Law (guitar), Ivo Neame/Sam Leak (piano) and Saleem Raman (drums). simiansofswing.co.uk

Winter Mountain

Like this? Try this: 24 November

Ben Maggs

LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING

Date: Saturday 11 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Acclaimed singer-songwriter Ben Maggs is sure to enchant and mesmerise you with songs that will leave your heart tingling. Ben has been headlining all over the UK as well as supporting The Proclaimers, The Christians and Leo Sayer’s 2017 UK tour, including his show at The Stables. Inspired by wild nature, human nature and the nature of love, Ben creates tapestries with the colourful threads of his stunningly beautiful vocals, melodies and poetic lyrics, all wrapped in the warmth of artfully played acoustic guitar. benmaggsmusic.co.uk Blue Rose Code

Like this? Try this: 10 November

STAGE 2

Simians of Swing

Date: Friday 10 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

NOVEMBER

Blue Rose Code

Jam Experiment

Like this? Try this: 5 December

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Date: Wednesday 15 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Maureen Younger and the headliner is Jim Smallman. 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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STAGE 2

NOVEMBER

Daria Kulesh & Jonny Dyer Date: Sunday 19 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

gift ideas Footpath of Fame – your chosen name or text engraved onto a brick and placed amongst many celebrities in our exclusive Footpath Name a Seat – a seat in the auditorium with your chosen name on it Gift Vouchers – treat someone to a great night of entertainment Your support helps us to continue providing music and music-making opportunities for children and adults alike.

For more information contact the Box Office on 01908 280815 or email development@stables.org

Heg & The Wolf Chorus

Like this? Try this: 18 November

Heg & The Wolf Chorus

Adam Holmes & The Embers and Rachel Sermanni

Date: Saturday 18 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Wednesday 22 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Bristol-based folk band Heg & The Wolf Chorus perform their acclaimed debut release Raising The Fires. Inspired by traditional Scottish folklore, this concept album tells the story of a witch who was wrongfully burnt at the stake. The scorned woman casts a spell, ending the world as we know it and conjuring all the mythological creatures back to roam the Earth. This latest release presents the band’s distinctive sound and Heg’s visionary songwriting on a scale unlike anything they have released before, bringing theatrical elements to their performance. hegandthewolfchorus.com

Two of the brightest stars on the UK music scene today bring their double-bill tour to The Stables. Adam Holmes and his band The Embers combine the textures of classic artists such as Paul Simon, Neil Young and Ryan Adams with a hint of Scotland to provide their own brand of soulful roots music. Rachel Sermanni possesses one of the most beautiful and singular voices in music. This, together with the force of her astonishing live presence and richly melodic songs, has made her a must-see live act. adamholmesandtheembers.com rachelsermanni.co.uk

Mawkin

Like this? Try this: 25 November

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With her striking voice and strong Russian and Ingush heritage, Daria Kulesh is a rising star on the UK folk scene. Her solo release Long Lost Home has enjoyed rave reviews. An album for our times, it explores themes of displacement and (in)tolerance, identity and integrity, humanity and strength in the face of adversity. Daria will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Jonny Dyer.

When Jonny’s wonderful instrumental skills are combined with Daria’s stunning voice, warm humour and chemistry abound. daria-kulesh.co.uk

Ricky Ross

Like this? Try this: 25 November

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Winter Mountain

acknowledgements

STAGE 2

The Stables would like to give a special thanks to the following for their valuable support:

NOVEMBER

Date: Friday 24 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

• Arts Council England Winter Mountain is singer-songwriter Joe Francis. Hailing from the beautiful northern shores of Cornwall, he is a songwriter in the truest sense of the word: think of Paul Simon’s lyrical poetry and Bruce Springsteen’s high energy and passion meeting the roots of folk/ country. Winter Mountain recently released his second album – I Swear I Flew – to unanimously positive reviews and national radio play. He is returning to The Stables with his band following a well-received solo acoustic support for Seth Lakeman in the main hall in March this year. wintermountain.co.uk

• Dame Cleo Laine • Dentons • Jim Marshall • PRS for Music Foundation • The Wavendon Foundation

Blue Rose Code

Paul Foot: Tis Pity She’s A Piglet

Like this? Try this: 10 November

Mawkin

Date: Thursday 23 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £14

Date: Saturday 25 November, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

In Paul Foot’s first new show in two years, Professor Ketchup and his camembert piglet join forces as he tackles the big issues such as terrorism. Plus Ant ‘n Dec, immigration, X-Factor and breakfast. The multiaward-winning Mr Foot has appeared on numerous TV and radio programmes including Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Would I Lie To You, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and The Infinite Monkey Cage on BBC Radio 4. (May contain strong language; suitable for 16+) paulfoot.tv

In 2015 Mawkin delivered their self-produced and critically acclaimed album The Ties That Bind. With a host of rebel-rousing folk songs and instrumentals, the band modernise traditional folk material with their own touch and have excited audiences with their artillery of loud, boisterous, foot-stomping live sets. mawkin.co.uk

Ed Byrne

Like this? Try this: 14 November & 4 December

Roving Crows

Like this? Try this: 8 December

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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

STAGE 2

Danni Nicholls

Wildwood Kin

Like this? Try this: 24 October

Ed Gamble

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

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 Steeleye Span

Like this? Try this: 10 December

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Simians of Swing

Like this? Try this: 14 November

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Date: Wednesday 6 December, 8.45pm Tickets: £14 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 (ComedyCentral), 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 Screaming Blue Murder

Like this? Try this: Comedy Club

13 December

Pete Lincoln (The Sweet)

Les McKeown’s

Like this? Try this: Bay City Rollers 15 October

Like this? Try this: 20 November

Date: Friday 8 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 Celticinspired 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 Mawkin

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 Schwarz’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 Samantha Fish

Roving Crows

Like this? Try this: 25 November

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

STAGE 2

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

Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion

DECEMBER

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

The Pictish Trail 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 Blue Rose Code

Like this? Try this: 10 November

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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

STAGE 2

DECEMBER

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Matthew Osborn 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

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.

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 Jesca Hoop

Like this? Try this: 3 December

Try our new guest beers, available while stocks last September: H ooky from Hook Norton Brewery, near Banbury October:

Ghostship from Adnams Brewery, Southwold

November:

Southwold from Adnams

December:

bbot Ale from Greene King Brewery, A Bury St Edmunds

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.

LEARN & TAKE PART

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 For an additional £19 per head you can enjoy themed meals to complement the evening’s concert.

A TASTE OF WEST AFRICA

Habib Koité & Bamada | Monday 23 October

A TASTE OF ALBANIA

The Saze Project | Sunday 5 November

A CLASSIC SUNDAY LUNCH Before the following concerts, we will be offering a classic Sunday roast.

VAN KUIJK QUARTET

Sunday 22 October

THE KANNEH-MASON PIANO TRIO

Sunday 17 December

THE STABLES SUNDAY SESSIONS Our popular Sunday morning concerts feature rising stars and established names from the world of jazz. After the music a tasty two- or three-course Sunday lunch will be served in Café in 2.

THE REMI HARRIS TRIO

Sunday 15 October

JOANNA EDEN

Sunday 19 November

ALAN BARNES & DAVE NEWTON

Sunday 10 December

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learn and take part Workshops & Courses

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SEPTEMBER

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Guitar for Absolute Beginners

Sat 16 Sept

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£33

OCTOBER

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Mandolin Beginners

Sun 1 Oct

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£37

Conga Drumming Beginners

Sun 8 Oct

2.30-5.30pm

Adult/15+

£23

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 1

Sat 14 Oct

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

Tabla Beginners

Sat 14 Oct

10am-1pm

Adult/15+

£24

Refresher Sax from Scratch

Sat 14 Oct

9.30am-12.30pm

Adult/15+

Over 2 U

Thu 19 Oct

8.45pm

Basic Principles of Music

Sat 21 Oct

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£25 £5 for non-performers; £2 for performers £33

NOVEMBER

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Harmonica Beginners Part 2

Sat 4 Nov

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£33

Ukulele Beginners Part 1

Sat 4 Nov

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

Melodeon Beginners

Sun 5 Nov

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£37

Cajon Beginners

Sun 5 Nov

2.30-5.30pm

Adult/15+

£23

Refresher Sax from Scratch

Sat 11 Nov

9.30am-12.30pm

Adult/15+

£25

Guitar for Improvers

Sat 11 Nov

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£32

Introduction to Music Recording & Production Part 2

Sat 25 Nov

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£48

DECEMBER

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 2

Sat 2 Dec

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

Ukulele Beginners Part 2

Sat 2 Dec

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

Funky Folk Rhythm Guitar

Sat 9 Dec

10am-12.30pm

Adult/15+

£23

Over 2 U

Thu 14 Dec

8.45pm

Adult/15+

£5 for non-performers; £2 for performers

COURSES

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Saxophone Improvers

Sats 14 Oct, 11 Nov & 9 Dec

1-4pm

Adult/15+

£51

Ceilidh Experience

Jan-Mar 2018

Adult/15+

See page 52 for more info

Introduction to Stage Lighting

Jan & Feb 2018

Adult/16+

See page 52 for more info

10am-4pm

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Adult/15+ Workshop

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Date: S aturday 16 September, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £33

The success of our music and education programme depends on the generous support of many individuals and organisations.

• Become a Friend of The Stables – benefits include priority booking and ticket discounts.

• Name A Seat – your chosen name on a seat in the auditorium.

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Have you ever wanted to have a go on the guitar but are not sure where to start? Or maybe you’d like to buy one but you’re not sure what to look for? This workshop aims to give absolute beginners a great starting point, with lots of information and advice, including how to start playing and practicing, and advice on buying a guitar and avoiding costly mistakes. You’ll learn about the different parts of the guitar, tuning, ‘open’ chords, understanding ‘tab’, using a capo, and how to strum to simple songs, as well as useful ‘non-playing exercises’ to help develop playing technique. There will be a small amount of playing on the day at a level suitable for absolute beginners, but the workshop is mainly about giving you information to help you understand the guitar and decide what you would like to do next. If you have a guitar, bring it along. Some guitars will be available for you to try on the day.

Mandolin Beginners Workshop

For further information please call 01908 280800 or email development@stables.org

Conga Drumming Beginners Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Sunday 1 October, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £37

Date: Sunday 8 October, 2.30pm-5.30pm Workshop fee: £23

The mandolin is a popular instrument used in a range of styles including country, bluegrass, traditional folk and Irish music. It is great as a melody or rhythm instrument and this workshop will introduce both styles of playing. It will look at basic technique, simple tunes, chord shapes and progressions, and playing as a group and is suitable for those who have some basic experience of stringed instruments (such as guitar, ukulele, banjo, bazouki, violin) and who can play basic open chords and a few scales or tunes. An ability to read tablature is useful but not essential. Please bring a mandolin if you have one, or contact education@stables.org if you need to borrow one (limited numbers available).

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.

Tutor Paul Roberts is an experienced guitar and mandolin teacher and performer, who has played in a range of rock and folk bands, in folk clubs, festivals and for ceilidhs.

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Guitar for Absolute Beginners

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gift ideas Footpath of Fame – your chosen name or text engraved onto a brick and placed amongst many celebrities in our exclusive Footpath Name a Seat – a seat in the auditorium with your chosen name on it Gift Vouchers – treat someone to a great night of entertainment Your support helps us to continue providing music and music-making opportunities for children and adults alike.

For more information contact the Box Office on 01908 280815 or email development@stables.org

Blues Guitar Workshop: Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 14 0ctober, 10am-3pm 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.

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Tabla for beginners: An introduction to Indian percussion Adult/15 + Workshop Date: Saturday 14 October, 10am-1pm Workshop fee: £24 From traditional Indian music through to Bollywood and popular music, the sound and rhythms of the tabla have become a recognised sound and an exciting ingredient used by musicians all over the world. This workshop offers beginners the chance to explore the tabla drums, study playing techniques and learn some of the basic rhythms. Led by award-winning composer and producer Kuljit Bhamra MBE, the workshop will also introduce participants to Kuljit’s new universal Indian Drum Notation System which allows music students and teachers to learn play the tabla by following a written score. Participants must be interested in hand percussion and have a sense of rhythm. tabla drums will be supplied, but you are also welcome to bring your own if you have them.

Saxophone Improvers Course Adult/15+ Course Dates: Saturdays 14 October, 11 November & 9 December, 1-4pm Course fee: £51 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.

Basic Principles of Music

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday

14 October or 11 November, 9.30am-12.30pm Workshop fee: £25

Date: Saturday 21 October, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £33

Following on from the absolute beginners Sax from Scratch workshop, this Refresher workshop will enable students to have more fun playing one of our saxophones, or bring their own sax, with a view to developing their skills and techniques.

It is ideal for those that have attended previous Sax from Scratch workshops, or for other early beginners who would like to develop their playing. Tutor Ian Hill studied music at the Birmingham Conservatoire and Guildhall School of Music and has more than 15 years’ experience teaching and facilitating individuals and groups of young and adult learners.

Over 2U Dates: Thursday 19 October or 14 December, 8.45pm Workshop fee: £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.

Whether you are a beginner looking for a way into understanding music, or an intermediate or experienced musician looking for a refresher or to fill gaps in your knowledge, this information-packed day aims to help you de-mystify music theory. Starting with the most basic terminology and theory, the workshop covers the nature of sound, how music started, what the key of a song is and how to find it and what some of the more complicated ideas mean. The day will be particularly helpful to those taking their first steps in learning to play, whatever the instrument. Please note this day is more of a tutorial than a hands-on workshop, and includes supporting notes. Course leader Pete Normanton is a highly experienced musician and guitar teacher, specialising in making music accessible to the ‘non-musician’.

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Refresher Sax from Scratch

Harmonica Workshop: Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 4 November, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £33

Joff Watkins returns for one of our popular oneday harmonica workshops. Beginners Part 2 will consolidate the work you have already done on improvisation, tune playing and chugging at the first workshop and move on to the fundamental blues technique of note bending. Participants will need a 10-hole harmonica in C. Prior attendance on Beginners part 1 is recommended.

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Ukulele Workshop: Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 4 November, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35

Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Sunday 5 November, 2.30-5.30pm Workshop fee: £23

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.

The Cajon (wooden box) is the smallest drum kit in the world and the perfect accompaniment instrument to any kind of band, providing a full snare and rich bass sound. Cajones come in various shapes, sizes and styles and during this one-day workshop you’ll get hands-on experience to fully discover the range of possibilities this versatile instrument can provide.

Covering tones, exercises and rhythms, this workshop is suitable for kit drummers and hand drummers alike. Please bring a cajon (with snare) if you have one, or contact education@ stables.org if you need to borrow one (limited numbers available).

Melodeon Beginners

Guitar for Improvers

Adult/15+ Workshop

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Cajon Beginners Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Sunday 5 November, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £37

Date: Saturday 11 November, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £32

Expert melodeon player Simon Care is back with another chance to try the small but mighty squeezebox, with instruments provided so beginners can have their first go. Drawing on traditional English dance tunes, the workshop will introduce basic technique, how to play with rhythm and feel and how to play with other musicians. The day is for anyone with an interest in English folk music and dance or who just wants to try a squeezebox for the first time. You do not need to be able to read music notation and no previous squeezebox or folk music experience is required, but a basic knowledge of music (e.g. scales, chords, time signatures) will help.

This follow-up workshop to our Guitar for Absolute Beginners is also suitable for beginners who may have been playing for a while but would like some extra help in moving on. This workshop concentrates on how to use chords and scales to play songs. It covers strumming and finger-picking techniques. You’ll learn about open, closed and bar chords and approaches to playing ‘movable’ shapes, chord types (focusing on major, minor and seven(th) chords). We also cover plectrums and types that suit you, tab notation and how it relates to standard music notation, and also how and why to use a capo. To take part in this workshop you should know how to tune your guitar, the names of the strings and be able to play most, if not all, of the following chords: G, C, D, D7, A, Am, G7, E, Em, B7. You should also know the 12 chromatic notes and how to make up a major scale from them (the 2-2-1-2-2-2-1 or T-T-S-T-T-T-S rule).

Contact education@stables.org if you have any questions about your experience or suitability for this workshop. Please bring a guitar (acoustic preferred), guitar tuner and a capo.

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Ukulele Workshop: Beginners Part 2

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 25 November, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £48

Date: Saturday 2 December, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35

Aimed at those who have attended the Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 1 course or who already have some experience of recording and music technology, this follow-up course 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.

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.

Blues Guitar Workshop: Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 2 December, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35 Joff Watkins returns with another workshop to help you move on with the blues guitar. By looking at tunes by Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed and John Lee Hooker, you’ll learn about 12-bar progressions, the blues scale and shuffle rhythms in more depth. You will need to bring a six-string acoustic guitar and prior attendance on Beginners Part 1 is recommended.

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Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 2

Funky Folk Rhythm Guitar Adult/15+ Workshop Date:

aturday 9 December, S 10am-12.30pm Workshop fee: £23 Have you ever wondered how to spice up your strumming and get more variety in your rhythm guitar playing – especially when accompanying other instruments or singers? This workshop will explore righthand techniques and patterns to make your playing more funky and exciting, with a focus on learning and adapting different rhythmic styles to accompany traditional tunes. The day is suitable for guitar players who can already play a few different chord sequences and strumming patterns. Please bring a steel-strung acoustic guitar. Tutor Andy Glass has a wealth of experience as performer, guitar teacher and workshop leader. His playing across different musical styles ranges from soul/funk as guitarist for Bill Withers and Geno Washington, through progressive rock with his own band Solstice to folk with acclaimed ceilidh band 3sticks.

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Ceilidh Experience

COMING UP IN 2018!

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 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

Low res

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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INFORMATION

And not forgetting...

Tickets are still available for the following shows in September:

SEPTEMBER

Date

Date

Preston Reed

Fri 1

Blake

Sat 2

Miles Hunt & Erica Nockalls of The Wonder Stuff

Tues 19

Joe Miles

Sat 2

Mads Mathias

Wed 20

Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy

Sun 3

An Evening with Nik Kershaw

Thu 21

Richard Digance

Thu 7

The Real Thing

Fri 22

Elio Pace: The Billy Joel Songbook

Fri 8

Shakatak

Sat 23

The Blackheart Orchestra

Fri 8

Rob Richings

Sat 23

Elio Pace: The Billy Joel Songbook

Sat 9

An Evening with Martin Kemp

Sun 24

Joni’s Soul: The Joni Mitchell Project

Sun 10

Mode9

Sun 24

Marti Pellow

Mon 11 Tues 12

Charlie Fink: Cover My Tracks

Tue 26

Chris Pureka

Tue 26

Paul Zerdin

Wed 13

Gordon Giltrap

Thu 28

Jay Rayner Quartet

Thu 14

Big Chris Barber Band

Fri 15

Voice of the Heart: Tribute to Karen Carpenter

Fri 29

Abba Forever

Sat 16

Steve Winch & The Inception

Fri 29

Ute Lemper

Sun 17

The Three Degrees

Sat 30

Marcus Malone

Sun 17

Matt Richardson

Sat 30

Charlie Fink: Cover My Tracks

The Three Degrees

Tue 26 email stables@stables.org

Sat 30 box office 01908 280800

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Also on sale JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM JANUARY 2018 Sat 13 Signed, Sealed, Delivered £26 Fri 19 A New Flame: Tribute to Simply Red £17.50

Wed 14 King for A Day: The Nat King Cole Story £18.50 Thu 15 Roy Orbison & The & Fri 16 Travelling Wilburys Tribute Show £18

Sun 21 Back to Bacharach £23

Fri 23 Chouk Bwa Libete £12.50, students £9.50

Fri 26 Syd Lawrence Orchestra £23.50 & £21.50

Sat 24 Vonda Shepard £25

Sat 27 Martyn Joseph £18.50 Sun 28 Wolf Hall Live £25 & £22.50 FEBRUARY Sat 3 The Mods Band £18.50 Tue 6 Fairport Convention £28 Thu 8 The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars Soho Songbook £21.50 & £19.50 Fri 9 Red Priest: The Baroque Bohemians £18; free tickets available to under-25s (restrictions apply) Sat 10 Dr Feelgood £19.50 Sun 11 Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys £16

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ALL SHOWS START AT 8PM, EXCEPT WHERE STATED

Sun 25 Lee Mead 7pm £24 MARCH Sat 3 Legend of a Band: Tribute to the Moody Blues £22 Sun 4 Albert Lee Band £26 Wed 7 Martin Taylor & Ulf Wakenius £18.50 Thu 8 Counterfeit Stones £25 Fri 9 Heatwave & Odyssey £39.50 & 37.50 Sat 10 Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush £19.50 Thu 15 Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman £14.50

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Fri 16 Goodmen Orchestra: Benny Goodman’s 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert £22.50 Tue 20 The Fureys £20 Fri 23 T-Rextasy £22.50 Sat 24 Jackson Live In Concert featuring Ben & Band £23 Sun 25 Henry Blofeld: 78 Retired £20 Fri 30 Nights on Broadway: The Bee Gees Story £22.50 APRIL Wed 4 Limehouse Lizzy £18.50 Sat 7 Gigspanner Big Band £17.50 Fri 13 The Amazing 11.30am Bubble Man £12 (adult), £10 (child) Wed 18 Toko Telo £12.50, students £9.50 Sun 22 Jon Boden £20 Tue 24 Feast of Fiddles £20

INFORMATION

Indicates a new show which is open for public booking from Tuesday 5 September prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

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

Wed 25 The Dublin Legends £27.50 & £25 Fri 27 An Audience with 7.30pm Ian Waite & Oti Mabuse £28

JANUARY 2018 Fri 19 Gary Fletcher £10 adv/£12 door FEBRUARY Sat 3 Kaia Kater £10 adv/£12 door

Wed 2 The Simon & Garfunkel Story £20

Tue 6 Andrew McCormack’s Graviton £12

Sat 5 Ultimate Bowie £22.50

Thu 8 Tom Dibb £10 adv/£12 door

Thu 10 The Best of Liza Pulman £21 & £19.50

Sat 10 Mark Nevin £17

MAY

Fri 11 Invisible Din £16 Thu 17 Stacey Kent £22 Sat 26 Swing with Laughter

£25 & £22.50 JUNE Fri 8 Classic Clapton £18.50 Sat 16 Northern Soul Tour Live £22.50 Sat 30 Magic: A Kind of ELO £22

Sat 24 Mick Wilson £12 adv/£14 door Sun 25 Clive Carroll £10 adv/£12 door MAY Thu 10 Birds of Chicago £10 adv/£12 door JUNE Fri 8 & Emily Maguire Sat 9 £12

Thu 15 Ahir Shah £12 Fri 16 Miranda Sykes £12 Fri 23 Hayley McKay £10 adv/£12 door MARCH Sat 3 Son of Town Hall £10 adv/£12 door

SUNDAY SESSIONS IN THE MANCINI FORUM

11.30AM

FEBRUARY 2018 Sun 18 The Chris Ingham Quartet: The Jazz of Dudley Moore £14 JUNE Sun 17 Rossano Sportiello Trio £14

Tue 6 John Law’s Re-Creations £10 adv/£12 door Sat 10 Shazia Mirza: With Love from St Tropez £15 Fri 16 Ashton Lane £12

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booking information Support our Vision for 2020

How to book

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.

Core box office opening hours: 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

Concessions/discounts

BY EMAIL: boxoffice@stables.org

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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www.stables.org

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INFORMATION

diary at a glance Fri 20

Clare Teal & her Trio

Sun 1

OCTOBER Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Fri 20

Jess Morgan & Dan Whitehouse

Sun 1

Carol Laula

Sat 21

Nearly Dan

Tue 3

Peggy Seeger

Sat 21

Emma Stevens, Megan O’Neill, James Fredholm

Wed 4

Bye Bye Baby:

A Celebration of Frank Valli & The Four Seasons

Sun 22

Van Kuijk Quartet

Thu 5

Electric Strawbs

Sun 22

Jason Byrne

Thu 5

Rosie Houlton

Sun 22

4Square

Fri 6

Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders

Mon 23 Habib Koité & Bamada

Fri 6

Yianni Agisilaou

Tue 24

Martin Simpson

Sat 7

Goblin Theatre: Peter & the Wolf

Tue 24

Wildwood Kin

Sat 7

Hope & Social

Wed 25 The Story of the Guitar Heroes

Sat 7

Dunn Wiv Whiskey

Thu 26

Brandy Clark

Sun 8

Choral Stimulation

Fri 27

Dave Koz

Mon 9

Focus

Fri 27

Megan Henwood

Tue 10

James Yorkston, Kris Drever & Withered Hand

Sat 28

Viva Santana

Tue 10

Frank Griffith & The Polo Sticks

Sat 28

Catfish

Wed 11 Tom Robinson Band

Sun 29

The Hot Club of Cowtown

Wed 11 John Craigie

Sun 29

Sofie Hagen

Thu 12

Legend: A Tribute to Bob Marley

Mon 30 John Smith

Thu 12

Dom Pipkin

Tue 31

John Illsley Band

Fri 13

Joe Brown: Just Joe

Tue 31

Harrow Fair

Fri 13

Steve Bugeja

Sat 14

Joe Brown: Just Joe

Sat 14

Keith James: The Songs of Leonard Cohen

Sun 15

The Remi Harris Trio

Sun 15

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers

Sun 15

Rodney Brannigan

Mon 16 Graham Gouldman’s Heart Full of Songs Tue 17

Wishbone Ash SOLD OUT

Tue 17

Wille & the Bandits

Wed 18 Hugh Cornwell Wed 18 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Thu 19

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The Urban Folk Quartet

booking fees apply – please turn to page 56 for details.

& Mark Sullivan

NOVEMBER Wed 1

Jason Donovan SOLD OUT

Wed 1

Edgelarks

Thu 2

Soft Machine Legacy

Thu 2

Keith James: The Songs of Leonard Cohen

Fri 3

Fisherman’s Friends

Fri 3

Emma McGrath

Sat 4

Fleetwood Bac

Sun 5

The Saze Project

Mon 6

Pam Ayres

Mon 6

Big Gilson Band

Tue 7

Julie Fowlis

INFORMATION

Indicates a new show which is open for public booking from Tuesday 5 September, prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

Wed 8

Phill Jupitus

Thu 9

Peter White

Fri 1

Cara Dillon

Thu 9

Kaz Hawkins Band

Sat 2

The Barron Knights

Fri 10

Charlie Landsborough

Sat 2

Danni Nicholls

Fri 10

Blue Rose Code

Sun 3

Jesca Hoop

Sat 11

Simon Amstell

Mon 4

Ed Byrne

Sat 11

Ben Maggs

Mon 4

Lucid

Sun 12

Monk Misterioso

Tue 5

Talon

Tue 14

Ed Byrne

Tue 5

Jam Experiment

Tue 14

Simians of Swing

Wed 6

Talon

Wed 15 Bernie Marsden

Wed 6

Ed Gamble

Wed 15 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Thu 7

The Blues Band

Thu 16

Kokomo

Thu 7

Pete Lincoln

Fri 17

Supreme Queen

Fri 8

The Blues Band

Sat 18

Judie Tzuke

Fri 8

Roving Crows

Sat 18

Heg & The Wolf Chorus

Sat 9

No Jacket Required

Sun 19

Joanna Eden

Sat 9

Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion

Sun 19

Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy

Sun 10

Alan Barnes & David Newton

Sun 19

Daria Kulesh & Jonny Dyer

Sun 10

Steeleye Span

DECEMBER

Mon 20 Samantha Fish

Mon 11 Paul Chowdhry SOLD OUT

Tue 21

Mon 11 The Pictish Trail

Rhiannon Giddens

Wed 22 Liane Carroll

Tue 12

Wed 22 Adam Holmes & The Embers/Rachel Sermanni

Wed 13 Go West

Thu 23

Roxy Magic

Wed 13 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Thu 23

Paul Foot

Thu 14

Mostly Autumn

Fri 24

Mark Thomas

Fri 15

Cleo’s 90th Christmas*

Fri 24

Winter Mountain

Sat 16

Cleo’s 90th Christmas*

Sat 25

Ricky Ross

Sat 16

Ana Silvera

Sat 25

Mawkin

Sun 17

The Kanneh-Mason Piano Trio

Sun 26

Sensational Chocolate

Sun 17

Bootleg Blondie

Sun 26

Swinging at The Cotton Club

Tue 28

Andrew Roachford

Mon 18 - Stick Man Sun 24

Quick Key:

Thu 21

Buddy Holly & the Cricketers

Public booking

Christmas treat for all the family see pages 4-5

Wed 20 The Albion Band

Wed 29 Colin Riley: In Place Thu 30

Meow, Meow

Friends and Founders discount applies

For more information see page 2

Moulettes

Educational

Stage 2

Mancini Forum

*Fundraising concert in aid of Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd

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box office 01908 280800

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