The Stables brochure June - October 2019

Issue 73 June - October 2019

The Laine Dankworth Centre | Wavendon | Milton Keynes

world class music & entertainment

Supported using public funding by

box office 01908 280800 www.stables.org

Issue 73 Jun - Oct 2019 MARCH

Welcome to The Stables Located in the village of Wavendon, Buckinghamshire and only a few minutes’ drive from the centre of Milton Keynes, The Stables is one the UK’s bestloved music venues. Founded by the world-famous jazz musicians Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine in 1970, the venue now presents more than 400 performances each year in its two auditoria – the Jim Marshall Auditorium (capacity 398) and Stage 2 (capacity 80) – and welcomes more than 100,000 customers through its doors. A varied programme of music-related workshops and courses for all ages and abilities is also available.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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

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

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

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Issue 73 Jun - Oct MARCH 2019

front cover artists contents JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM June July August September October

6 - 12 13 - 17 18 - 19 20 - 25 26 - 33

CafĂŠ in 2

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STAGE 2 June - October

35 - 48

LEARN & TAKE PART June - October

49 - 56

The Leisure Society

Tuesday 24 September

page 24

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And not forgetting Also on sale

58 - 59

Booking information

60 - 61

Diary

62 - 63

Baluji Shrivastav Saturday 31 July page 17

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

Royal South Sunday 22 September page 24

New shows which are open for public booking from Friday 3 May prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

Denotes an education event or a concert with an associated education event. Ask Box Office for details.

The Tape Face Show

This event takes place in Stage 2.

Monday 23 September page 24

This event takes place in Mancini Forum.

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MUSIC CAMPS 4

booking fees apply – please turn to page 60 for details.

CHRISTMAS SHOW JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Scamp Theatre present

THE SCARECROWS’ WEDDING based on the best-selling book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler Date: Tuesday 17 - Sunday 29 December The team behind Stick Man present the best wedding ever, the best wedding yet…

“ENCHANTING AND HILARIOUS. BAGS OF SHEER FAMILY FUN.” The Stage ****

“CHARMING AND CHEERFUL. THESE SCARECROWS WILL MAKE EVERY CHILD SMILE.” Daily Mail **** Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows. Their wedding plans are all coming together until Harry leaves Betty’s side and the devilishly smooth Reginald Rake tries to take Harry’s place. Will Harry make it back in time to save their special day?

This heartwarming and award-winning adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling book is bursting at the seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable style.

It’s an epic love story that promises wit, drama and wedding bells! Packed with live music and laughter, this is one Christmas wedding you and your children will never forget!

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DECEMBER Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Sun 22 Mon 23 Tue 24 Wed 25 Thu 26 Fri 27 Sat 28 Sun 29

11.30am 1.30pm 11.30am 1.30pm 11.30am 1.30pm 11.30am 1.30pm 11.30am 1.30pm 11.30am 1.30pm 11.30am 1.30pm 11.30am 1.30pm No performances No performances 11.30am 1.30pm * 11.30am 1.30pm 11.30am 1.30pm

3.30pm 3.30pm

3.30pm 3.30pm

Running time: 55 minutes (no interval) Age recommendation: 3+ (but suitable for all) Ticket prices Adults Children under 16 Family ticket

£15 £13 £52

(two adults, two children)

Carers accompanying disabled patrons Groups of 10+ Schools

£11.25 £12 £11

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

Relaxed performance

£11

* RELAXED PERFORMANCE ON FRIDAY 27 DECEMBER AT 1.30PM: This performance is 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.

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Swinging at the Cotton Club Date:

Saturday 1 June, 8pm

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JUNE

Tickets: £22.50 This actionpacked show celebrates the music and dance of the Cotton Club, New York’s most celebrated nightclub of the 1920s and 30s. Performances by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald 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

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Big Chris Barber Band 10 September

Danielle Nicole Trio Date:

Sunday 2 June, 8pm

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?

save time at the bar!

Place your interval drinks order at the bar before the show starts

Tony Momrelle Date:

Wednesday 5 June, 8pm

Tickets: £17.50

Tickets: £18.50

Founding member, lead singer and bass player of Kansas City bluesrock band Trampled Under Foot, Danielle Nicole stepped out on her own in 2015 with her debut album Wolf Den. She returned last year with a follow-up release via Concord Records. Her distinctive, inventive bass work – which won her the Blues Foundation’s 2014 Blues Music Award for Best Instrumentalist, Bass – is the product of years of intensive roadwork. Although she had no experience with the instrument when she became Trampled Under Foot’s bassist, she now can’t imagine life without it. daniellenicolemusic.com

Tony Momrelle is one of the most exciting and significant soul musicians on the modern British stage. He was lead male vocalist of the famous British acid-jazz band Incognito for more than 16 years before launching his solo career. His acclaimed debut album Keep Pushing was released in 2015, followed by a Deluxe Edition 12 months later. With guest appearances from Talib Kweli, Chantae Cann and Tony Remy, the album offers an infectious mingling of 80s-inspired synths, jazzy keys, classic piano and soaring soul vocals. tonymomrelle.com

Storm Warning

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The Real Thing

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John Verity

Northern Soul Live

Date:

Date:

with special guest Beki Brindle Thursday 6 June, 8pm

Saturday 8 June, 8pm

The Blues Band

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Jon Allen

Friday 7 June, 8pm

Date:

Tickets: £22.50 Internationally acclaimed, Grammynominated vocalist Stacey Kent returns to the UK for a limited number of tour dates, featuring music from her latest album I Know I Dream. This beautiful collection of songs includes American standards, bossa nova classics and chansons, as well as original songs and reprises of some of Stacey’s most-loved repertoire. She’ll also be performing tracks from her Grammy-nominated album, Breakfast on the Morning Tram. staceykent.com Clare Teal

The Three Degrees

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Stacey Kent

Like this? Try this: 23 November

The late, great Edwin Starr’s band The Team and special guest northern soul legend Lorraine Silver perform soul and Motown hits including Agent 00 Soul, 25 Miles, Stop Her On Sight, War, Eye To Eye Contact and many more.

Angelo Starr (Edwin’s brother) has taken over on lead vocals, covering all the fantastic Edwin Starr classics and some great northern soul covers. Lorraine recorded Lost Summer Love, still a massive favourite on the northern soul and Scooter scene.

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John Verity is a man and musician who is blue to his soul. He has been one of the most consistent performers on the British blues rock circuit, from the early days opening for Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin in the US to his time as frontman with Argent. Joining John will be Liam James Gray on drums and bass supremo Roger Inniss (Blues Caravan, Laurence Jones, Elkie Brooks). johnverity.com

JUNE

Tickets: £23

Tickets: £16.50

Date:

with special guest Lorraine Silver

Sunday 9 June, 8pm

Tickets: £16.50

Jon Allen hit the charts in 2010 when his song Going Home featured in a Land Rover advert and reached 20,000 downloads. Since then, the folkrock singer songwriter has shared the stage with Mark Knopfler, KT Tunstall and José González, and can count Paul McCartney and Emmylou Harris as big fans. His most recent release was last year’s well-received Deep Flame. jonallenmusic.com Ralph McTell

Like this? Try this: 17 October

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Stuart Maconie: Jarrow, Road to the Deep South

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

JUNE

Date:

Tuesday 11 June, 8pm

Tickets: £16 In October 2016, writer and broadcaster Stuart Maconie walked 300 miles from Jarrow to London retracing the famous Jarrow Crusade 80 years on, through a divided, complex country that echoes 1936 in many ways. From choral evensong to curry house, from austerity to affluence, from Wearside to Westminster, join him on an entertaining, impassioned, enlightening journey through Britain then and now. Stuart is a bestselling author of travel, culture and social history books as well as one of Britain’s best-known radio presenters.

The Pitmen Poets

Like this? Try this: 23 October

Courtney Pine: Song (The Ballad Book) featuring Zoe Rahman Date:

Wednesday 12 June, 8pm

Tickets: £25 Legendary jazz hero Courtney Pine strips everything right back for the most intimate shows of his long and celebrated career, as he takes to the stage playing bass clarinet accompanied by fellow Mercury nominee and MOBO award-winning pianist Zoe Rahman. A vibrant and highly individual pianist/composer, Zoe has a style deeply rooted in jazz but also reflects her classical background and British/ Bengali heritage. courtney-pine.com Bonsai

Magic: A Kind of ELO Date:

Thursday 13 June, 8pm

Tickets: £23 (£22 if this show and The History of Queen on Friday 14 June are booked in the same transaction) Magic’s outstanding vocal and musical talents are augmented by the addition of Dave Chapman, a sensational keyboard player who reproduces the complex orchestral sounds integral to the ELO legend. This concert is a must for all lovers of great music and harmony.

Gilbert O’Sullivan

Like this? Try this: 16 October

The History of Queen starring Magic Date:

Friday 14 June, 8pm

Tickets: £23 (£22 if this show and Magic: A Kind of ELO on Thursday 13 June are booked in the same transaction) From Seven Seas Of Rhye to Made In Heaven, Magic will take you on a musical journey through the History of Queen. Freddie Mercury and Queen produced many hit records throughout their career – Magic give you a show covering many of these wonderful pieces of music in a rock’n’roll concert played as only they can.

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ABBA Forever

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Shappi Khorsandi: Skittish Warrior, Confessions of a Club Comic

Date:

Tuesday 18 & Saturday 22 June,

8pm

Tickets: £37.50 & £35

Saturday 15 June, 8pm

JUNE

Date:

Woman to Woman 2

Tickets: £15

Shazia Mirza

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Date:

Sunday 16 June, 8pm

Tickets: £17 Due to exceptional demand, Britain’s leading one-liner comic extends his 2018 tour with even more dates for 2019, returning to the road with another onslaught of lean, expertly crafted gaggery. A Mock The Week regular and recent star of the new Live At The Apollo series, Gary is renowned for a near-unrivalled volume of high-class gags.

You should expect no different from this highly acclaimed show. Please note Coolio will not be appearing. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) garydelaney.com Milton Jones

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Nell Bryden

Like this? Try this: 28 June

Ashley Blaker & Imran Yusuf: Prophet Sharing

Gary Delaney: Gagster’s Paradise Date:

Woman to Woman sees a unique collaboration between three of the UK’s most celebrated female singer-songwriters. Judie Tzuke, Beverley Craven and Julia Fordham will be taking to the stage together performing their classic hit singles and album tracks with their sensational five-piece band. This unforgettable experience will be a chance to hear much-loved songs including Stay With Me Till Dawn, Promise Me, Where Does The Time Go and Happy Ever After. wtwlive.com

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Comedian, author, cultural icon and idiot who agreed to be tortured on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!, Shappi Khorsandi is a woman of many parts. But live comedy is where she’s in her element, and now she sets out for the more welcoming destination of Milton Keynes. A brand-new show packed full of sharp-tongued gags and cultural observation, this is Shappi’s warts-and-all journey through the 1990s comedy scene, from breaking through on telly to then letting it all slip away. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) shappi.co.uk

Wednesday 19 June, 8pm

Tickets: £18 Two great religions. Two great comedians. The descendants of Abraham may have gone their separate ways but now stand-up comedian friends Ashley Blaker and Imran Yusuf – both stars of their own BBC shows – are joining forces in the most unlikely double act since Kermit and Miss Piggy (who neither Ashley nor Imran can eat!).

Originally brought together by a passion for the same football team, the pair are travelling the UK uniting people of every faith and none for an evening of laughter. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) ashleyblaker.com imranyusuf.com Shappi Khorsandi

Like this? Try this: 15 June

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Giddy Goat

featuring Ensemble 360 and narrator Polly Ives Dates: Wednesday 19 June, performances at 11am & 1pm Tickets: £7.50 (free teacher’s ticket with every 10 seats booked) For ages 3 to 7/Foundation/Key Stage 1 Duration: approximately 50 minutes, no interval

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School/Family concert

This musical tale follows the trials and tribulations of Giddy, a young mountain goat who is scared of heights, as he faces his fears and makes new friends. Based on the colourful children’s book by Jamie Rix and Lynne Chapman*, with music specially composed by Paul Rissmann, this captivating concert includes projected images and some irresistibly catchy songs with actions, ideal for engaging young children in high-quality music. It’s an ideal way to introduce children aged 3-7 to classical music, with plenty of audience participation and projections of images from the story. *Published by Orchard Books. Learn the songs and download the free teachers’ pack before the concert at musicintheround.co.uk. The comprehensive cross-curricular digital resources are ideal for any early years setting looking to develop their music-making and enrich their learning. Schools Inset sessions also available – contact education@stables.org for more information.

Chineke! Ensemble Date: Thursday 20 June, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

STRAUSS (arranged by Franz Hasenoehrl): Till Eulenspiegel einmal anders!

SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR: Nonet in F minor, Op.2 ERROLLYN WALLEN: Nnenna SAINT-SAËNS: Septet in E flat major, Op.65 WA MOZART: Oboe Quartet in F Major, K.370 Marmen String Quartet

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Free tickets for Under-25s

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

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The Chineke! Ensemble comprises the principal players of the Chineke! Orchestra, which was founded in 2015 to give career opportunities to black, minority ethnic musicians in the UK and from across the world.

In every programme, Chineke! feature a work or works by composers of BME heritage.

The son of a doctor from Sierra Leone and an English mother, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was a contemporary of Elgar, Holst and Vaughan Williams. Errollyn Wallen’s NNENNA was premiered at the Cambridge Festival in November 2018 and is scored for septet forces.

An attractive work full of catchy tunes, SaintSaëns’ Septet was written in 1879-80 for the Parisian Chamber Music Society with the unusual instrumentation of trumpet, string quintet and piano. Mozart’s ever popular Oboe Quartet completes the programme. chineke.org

CLASSICAL SUPPER AT THE STABLES Enjoy a two- or three-course pre-concert meal in Café in 2. Advance booking is strongly recommended – to reserve a table, please call the box office on 01908 280800.

Supersonic 70s Show

Kast Off Kinks

Date:

Date:

Friday 21 June, 8pm

Thursday 27 June, 8pm

Yes, it’s the hottest ticket in town! The Supersonic 70s Show is GLAM-packed with all those incredible hits from the greatest musical decade of them all... the 1970s!

Led by the Catsuit Wonder Girl vocalist Janey Bombshell, the band deliver a power-packed spectacle. From the towering might of Queen, Fleetwood Mac and ELO through the ‘pin-up pop’ of David Cassidy, David Essex and Donny Osmond to the sounds of Sweet, T.Rex and Suzi Quatro, you won’t have time to catch your breath! supersonic70s.com

The Kast Off Kinks are all former members of the band, back playing great music together and reliving the good times while keeping alive the songs that made The Kinks a household name.

This line-up features Mick Avory (original drummer on all the classic hits from 1964-1984), Ian Gibbons (keyboards/vocals, Kinks 1980s and 90s and still with Sir Ray Davies), John Dalton (bass/ vocals, Kinks 1960s and 70s) and Dave Clarke (guitar/vocals, formerly of the Beach Boys, Noel Redding and Tim Rose). kastoffkinks.co.uk

T-Rextasy

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Tickets: £18.50

JUNE

Tickets: £19.50

Kossoff: The Band Plays On

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L’Orchestre Afrisa International Date:

Sunday 23 June, 8pm

Tickets: £20 The musical legacy of the great Congolese rumba singer Tabu Ley Rochereau is respectfully carried on by a stellar line-up of his former musicians. Originally formed in 1970 out of the ashes of African Fiesta National, L’Orchestre Afrisa International loyally backed both Tabu Ley and his female protégé Mbilia Bel, the grand dame of Congolese music. Under the direction of saxophonist Modero Mekanisi, the band will perform some of the most memorable songs from the rumba era, many of which were rerecorded for the group’s excellent 2017 CD release Melanie.

Kanda Bongo Man

Like this? Try this: 10 October

MEAL DEAL

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

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Nell Bryden

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

JUN/JUL

Date:

Friday 28 June, 8pm

Tickets: £20 For her latest tour Nell Bryden has gone back to her roots and followed the traditional sonic footsteps of her idols Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin and Carole King. Nell’s new EP is called Soundtrack to Little Wing – Part 1, a reference to her soon-tobe-released debut novel, for which this music is a companion album. Expect a soulful, heartfelt performance from Nell and her band – an artist who is at her most comfortable on the road. nellbryden.com

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Eve Selis

Like this? Try this: 16 July

John Coghlan’s Quo Date:

Saturday 29 June, 8pm

Tickets: £18.50 John Coghlan was Status Quo’s drummer for more than a decade.

After leaving in 1981, he put together new bands Diesel and Stranger, before forming John Coghlan’s Quo in the late 1990s. The current line-up consists of John on drums, Mick Hughes from NWOBHM boogie band Predatür on guitar, Rick Chase on bass and vocals and Rick Abbs on guitar and vocals. If you enjoy a combination of long-lost classic album tracks and many of Quo’s greatest hits, then a John Coghlan’s Quo gig is a must. johncoghlan.com Wishbone Ash

Like this? Try this: 30 October

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Susie Dent: The Secret Life of Words Date:

Tuesday 2 July, 8pm

Tickets: £20 Take a journey into the curious, unexpected and downright surreal origins of the words we use every day.

Countdown’s Susie Dent will retell the adventures that lie hidden within such words as lasagne (involving a chamber pot) and bugbear (a terrorising monster) and explain the mysterious disappearance of kempt, gormful and ruly (and yes, you really can be gruntled). Alongside such forgotten stories you will hear Susie’s selection of the funniest moments from her 25 years on Countdown and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. susiedentlive.com

The Temperance Seven Date:

Wednesday 3 July, 8pm

Tickets: £18.50

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

JULY

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Who could have predicted that a band that hit the charts 50 years ago with songs and a style that were already 40 years out of date would still be around in 2019, playing the same style of music? The main difference now is that the band has a vast repertoire – jazz classics from the past, original compositions, novelty numbers… so whatever your taste in jazz, The Temperance Seven will play it for you! thetemperanceseven.co.uk Dutch Swing College Band

Like this? Try this: 12 July

Hello Again: The Story of Neil Diamond Date:

Thursday 4 July, 8pm

Tickets: £26

For more information contact the Box Office on 01908 280800 or email development@stables.org

Showaddywaddy Date:

Friday 5 July, 8pm

Tickets: £23.50

With evocative imagery, video and narration to enhance the magic, this great show takes you on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’s glittering 50-year career. From The Bang Years of the 1960s to the present day, you’ll soon find yourself singing along to all the hits including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, Love on the Rocks, America and many more. helloagain.show Elio Pace’s Billy Joel

Like this? Try this: Songbook 25 October

Showaddywaddy have long been established as Europe’s most successful exponents of retro-inspired rock’n’roll. Their record speaks for itself – 23 top 40 hit singles, including Under The Moon of Love, When, You Got What It Takes, 3 Steps To Heaven and Hey Rock & Roll.

Rock’n’roll music is truly alive and kicking in the hands of this amazing band. showaddywaddy.net Les McKeown’s Bay City

Like this? Try this: Rollers 1 December

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Kossoff: The Band Plays On Date:

Saturday 6 July, 8pm

Tickets: £17.50

LAST FEW TICKETS

Date:

Wednesday 10 July, 8pm

Tickets: £15 (restricted to four tickets per household, to be picked up on the door on the night and only bookable via phone or in person)

JULY JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Milton Jones: Warm Up Show

Renowned vocalist Terry Slesser has put together a fine ensemble of high-calibre musicians to pay tribute to legendary guitarist Paul Kossoff. Terry performed alongside Kossoff in the post-Free outfit Back Street Crawler. This new series of dates will feature rarely played highlights from the Back Street Crawler album Second Street alongside other numbers from Back Street Crawler’s back catalogue (and, of course, some choice Free tracks). kossoffthebandplayson.com

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Wishbone Ash 30 October

acknowledgements The Stables would like to give a special thanks to the following for their valuable support: • Arts Council England • Cavatina Trust • Dame Cleo Laine • Dentons • PMC • PRS for Music Foundation • The Wavendon Foundation

One Man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really. Milton reveals the truth about being an international spy before being given a disappointing new identity which forced him to appear on Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo. But this is also a love story with a twist, or at least a really bad sprain. Just gloriously daft nonsense or is there a deeper meaning? Every man has his price. Sainsburys, where good food costs less.

(Suitable for all ages.) miltonjones.com Jason Byrne

Like this? Try this: 21 November

Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams plus support from Sascha Osborn with Andy Hamill Date:

Thursday 11 July, 8pm

Tickets: £18 New York City-based band The Slambovian Circus of Dreams are back in the UK! Starting off as the (almost) heavy metal Ancestors in the 1990s, the band have taken all that is good in folk, country and Americana with a twist of Pink Floyd flavouring, and melded their own unique sound that’s at once familiar yet almost impossible to pigeonhole. Rubbing regular shoulders with icons of American music, the band have earned some serious endorsees.

Garth Hudson of The Band is a committed Slambovian fan describing frontman Joziah Longo as “an awesome songwriter”. slambovia.com Forest of Fools

Like this? Try this: 30 November

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Dutch Swing College Band

Rock Experience Concert

Date:

Date:

Friday 12 July, 8pm

Tickets: £22 & £20

Sunday 14 July, 7.30pm

Tickets: £6.50

JULY

Big Chris Barber Band

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The Strawbs: 50th Anniversary Acoustic Concert Date:

Saturday 13 July, 8pm

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

There’s a treat in store when the Dutch Swing College Band comes to town! This internationally acclaimed jazz band has recorded more than 100 albums and performs at festivals, theatres and royal occasions across the world. Don’t miss them as they make a welcome return to The Stables. dsc.nl/en

This concert will showcase local bands who have taken part in The Stables’ 2019 Rock Experience course. All performers have taken part in five weeks of workshops to develop their technique and rehearse material for their set.

Eve Selis Date:

Tuesday 16 July, 8pm

Tickets: £17.50

Tickets: £17.50

The Acoustic Strawbs of the 21st century consist of the founder, constant guiding force, originator and lead vocalist Dave Cousins, described by Rolling Stone magazine as the best Dylan influenced songwriter to come out of the UK. Alongside him are long-time band members lead guitarist Dave Lambert and the astonishingly versatile Chas Cronk, who together formed the front line of the classic 1970s Strawbs. strawbsweb.co.uk

Eve Selis is an internationally acclaimed folk, rock and country singersongwriter from San Diego, California, with a long and winding road behind her.

Drawing from the dark, rich soil of American music, she digs deep to create a towering opus of interconnected music, all dripping with her indelible “honey chipotle” voice. eveselis.com

JCM: In Memory of Jon

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Anaïs Mitchell

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Rick Wakeman

The Drifters

Dates: Wednesday 17 & Thursday 18 July, 8pm

Date:

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

JULY

Tickets: £35 & £32.50

Saturday 20 July, 8pm

Tickets: £27.50

In 2017, professional musician, broadcaster and raconteur Rick Wakeman made chart history when his Piano Portraits record became the first solo piano instrumental album to enter the UK’s Top 10 on release – a feat he repeated with the release of the follow-up Piano Odyssey last October. Both albums feature music that has been important to Rick on his personal musical journey, drawn from contemporary pop and rock as well as classical repertoire. rwcc.com Focus

Like this? Try this: 15 October

Live/Wire: AC/DC Show Date:

Friday 19 July, 8pm

Tickets: £17.50 Live/Wire is the AC/DC Show.

The hugely successful sixman tribute to rock music’s greatest band, complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls amps and two hours of high voltage rock’n’roll in a show that is critically acclaimed for its closeness in look and sound to the real thing. livewire.website Hats Off To Led Zeppelin

Like this? Try this: 30 August

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades. The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame and listed among the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. Don’t miss their brand-new show which features Saturday Night at the Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Up On The Roof, Under the Boardwalk and many more! thedrifters.co.uk The Three Degrees

Like this? Try this: 11 October

Rock Choir Live Date:

Sunday 21 July, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tickets: £15

Witness a spectacular display of uplifting, feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs performed by national phenomenon Rock Choir. Unique in the UK, with more than 30,000 members in over 400 local communities, Rock Choir offers an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir, with no auditions and no requirement to read music or have any previous singing experience. rockchoir.com Promoted by Rock Choir Ltd

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Baluji Shrivastav: Seasons of India Date:

Saturday 27 July, 8pm

Tickets: £15

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Be transported to India and experience its six seasons through the mesmerising music of Baluji Shrivastav OBE, celebrated blind Indian sitarist and composer, accompanied by tabla. Baluji’s performance will be a wonderful opportunity to hear classical Indian music at its best, with a selection of pieces from his upcoming album.

Firmly established in the Hindustani classical tradition, Baluji delights in exploring music in all its forms and has worked with a wide number of renowned artists including Stevie Wonder, Massive Attack, Noel Gallagher, Coldplay and Shakira. baluji.com

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

Spooky Men’s Chorale Date:

Wednesday 31 July, 8pm

Tickets: £25

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The Spooky Men’s Chorale emerged from the Blue Mountains of New South Wales 15 years ago, armed with no more than their impressively cavernous vocal chords, a nice line in deadpan and an ill-matched set of hats. Brandishing a shiny brand-new CD, Welcome To The Second Half, the Spookies return to the UK, ever more comfortable with their whimsical humour and musical breadth – a winning spectrum of Georgian songs, pindrop-beautiful ballads, highly inappropriate covers and immaculate man anthem. spookymen.com Blake

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Anaïs Mitchell

(creator of Hadestown)

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Date:

Thursday 22 August, 8pm

Tickets: £15 Anaïs Mitchell is a Vermont and Brooklynbased singersongwriter who comes from the worlds of narrative folksong, poetry and balladry. Among her recorded works are Child Ballads, Young Man in America and Hadestown, the latter of which she expanded into a musical. Hadestown opened at London’s National Theatre last November before transferring to Broadway where it will open in April. She is the recipient of a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award and the Folk Alliance International Spirit of Folk Award. anaismitchell.com Eve Selis

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Blake: Movies & Musicals Date:

Saturday 24 August, 8pm

Tickets: £27.50 Blake’s new tour will see them choose music from their favourite movies and musicals and arrange them with their own exclusive harmonies.

Songs from all the greats including Morricone, Barry, Bernstein and Bizet will be among many that feature in this brand-new tour.

Add to this a beautiful backdrop, incredible choirs and some hilarious stories and it all adds up to the perfect night out. blakeofficial.com Spooky Men’s Chorale

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Knightmare Live Date:

Friday 23 August, 8pm

Tickets: £15 Knightmare Live is back with more puzzles and perils for another quest for adventure.

The critically acclaimed comedy stage adaption of the cult TV classic offers you the chance to wear the iconic Helmet of Justice and brave Lord Fear’s evil lair. There will be magic, mayhem, monsters and… erm, anagrams. Please bring quest items for us to use in the show, the weirder the better. Fancy being a dungeoneer? Email newtreguard@gmail.com and swear fealty to the dungeon master himself, Treguard (tributes welcomed).

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Voice of the Heart: Tribute to Karen Carpenter Sunday 25 August, 8pm

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It’s now more than 30 years since the legendary Karen Carpenter passed away, leaving behind an amazing catalogue of hit songs and golden memories. This stunning show celebrates the music of The Carpenters and creates an evening guaranteed to lead everyone down a magical memory lane. voiceoftheheart.co.uk Gilbert O’Sullivan

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Hats Off To Led Zeppelin Date:

Friday 30 August, 8pm

Ben Waters Big Band Date:

Tickets: £19.50

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Saturday 31 August, 8pm

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Hats Off To Led Zeppelin has received many accolades over the years, most recently winning Best Led Zeppelin Tribute for the sixth year running at the National Tribute Awards, and Best Tribute Band in the UK 2017 as voted for by the Agents Association of Great Britain. These guys are a truly professional outfit guaranteed to give you a night that you won’t forget in a hurry! hatsofftoledzeppelin.com Viva Santana

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Following a phenomenal 30-year career, Ben Waters has decided to retire from public performances. He’ll be concentrating on a number of other projects, one being to oversee the career of his talented son, Tom Waters, who, at the tender age of 18, has already been playing saxophone for 10 years! Ben will be joining him along with some other top musicians for one last time at The Stables. His unique take on boogie woogie, rock‘n’roll and blues along with quirky compositions of his own guarantees an evening never to be forgotten. benwaters.com The Blues Band

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An Evening with Richard Jobson Cloudbusting: of The Skids: Songs & Stories The Music of Kate Bush with special guests Bruce & Jamie Watson of Big Country Date:

Thursday 5 September, 8pm

Tickets: £20 & £18

Sunday 1 September, 8pm

Tickets: £20 From school punk to modern-day film producer, Richard Jobson has lived a full and colourful life. A harrowing incident as a child left him suffering with epilepsy but he was a mere 15-year-old when he launched punk rock band The Skids in 1977 with his songwriting partner Stuart Adamson. With Richard tonight will be Bruce and Jamie Watson of Big Country, who will perform their own set before joining Richard for acoustic renditions of his back catalogue.

Pre-show meet-and-greet tickets available: £27.50 (must be bought in conjunction with a concert ticket; only bookable in person or by phone on 01908 280800). richardjobson.com Promoted by AGMP

India Electric Company Date:

Wednesday 4 September, 8pm

Tickets: £15 Sometimes folk, sometimes not. India Electric Company use traditional instruments in contemporary styles to explore diverse themes from Eastern Europe, Irish traditions and modern urban alienation. After releasing their debut album The Girl I Left Behind Me in 2015, they supported Midge Ure throughout Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Scandinavia. A full studio album will be released in spring 2020 to follow on from their innovative trilogy of EPs: EC1M, Seven Sisters and Tablelands. indiaelectricco.com The Leisure Society

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Cloudbusting have been championed by BBC One as one of the world’s most authentic tributes. Their passion for Kate Bush’s music has won over sceptical fans everywhere, challenging perceptions of what a tribute band can be and resulting in sell-out performances across the UK. Accompanied by eye-popping visuals that highlight the drama of the music, a Cloudbusting concert is an event no Kate Bush fan will want to miss. cloudbustingkatebushtribute.com Fleetwood Bac

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The Real Thing Date:

Friday 6 September, 8pm

Tickets: £25 The Real Thing are Chris Amoo and Dave Smith – still looking and sounding great! Their show features all their hits including their three number one singles from the 1970s and 80s: You To Me Are Everything, Can’t Get By Without You and Feel The Force. In addition they’ll be performing some fantastic covers including Ladies Night, Celebration, Good Times and Ain’t No Stopping Us Now in an action-packed show. therealthingofficial.com The Three Degrees

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Shakatak

Big Chris Barber Band

Date:

Date:

Saturday 7 September, 8pm

Tuesday 10 September, 8pm

Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely achieved in contemporary music. Their many hits include the singles Easier Said Than Done, Night Birds and Down On The Street and they have released more than 50 CDs – their most recent recording Time And Places came out in 2016. The six-piece line-up features the four original members: Bill Sharpe, Jill Saward, Roger Odell and George Anderson. shakatak.com

In 2018 Chris Barber celebrated his 65th anniversary as leader of his band on a full-time professional basis and the 70th anniversary of beginning his musical career. His orchestra – the Big Chris Barber Band – plays everything from New Orleans to blues to late 1920s’ Ellington with extraordinary panache and skill. On this special night you can expect to hear some favourite tunes: Bourbon Street Parade, Jubilee Stomp, Petite Fleur, Ice Cream, When the Saints Go Marching In and many more. chrisbarber.net

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Sunday 8 September, 8pm

Tickets: £17.50 Recently awarded an MBE in the 2019 New Year’s Honour List for services to music and charity, legendary British guitarist Gordon Giltrap sets out on a select series of shows across the UK. This innovative guitarist will be performing many of his incredible songs in what promises to be an electrifying solo acoustic show. Expect to hear classics including Heartsong and Lucifer’s Cage alongside new material from his latest album The Last of England. giltrap.co.uk Rick Wakeman

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Dutch Swing College Band

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Dougie MacLean

Gordon Giltrap Date:

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Tickets: £19.50

Date:

Wednesday 11 September, 8pm

Tickets: £18.50 Dougie MacLean is “Scotland’s pre-eminent singer-songwriter and a national musical treasure” (SingOut USA). He has developed a unique blend of lyrical, ‘roots-based’ songwriting and instrumental composition and built an international reputation as a songwriter, composer and extraordinary performer, which has led to concerts and festivals all over the world.

His performance during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (with Kylie Minogue and Lulu) was viewed by more than one billion people worldwide!

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Dates: Friday 13 - Sunday 15 September, 8pm Tickets: £33 Rock‘n’roll legend Joe Brown has gone from strength to strength as his contemporary achievements continue to gather momentum.

He has continued to break box office records and recently received MOJO magazine’s coveted Outstanding Contribution to Music Award as well as a much-deserved MBE. Joe won over a whole new generation of fans performing on Later With Jools Holland and playing his part closing the show at the Concert for George Harrison in 2002. joebrown.co.uk

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Joe Brown: 60th Anniversary Tour

Marty Wilde

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Gryphon Date:

Michael English in Concert

Thursday 12 September, 8pm

Tickets: £18.50

with special guests Keith & Lorraine McDonald Date:

Tuesday 17 September, 8pm

Tickets: £25

Since their last appearance at The Stables, Gryphon have released ReInvention, an all-new studio album of specially written, previously unheard material. No-one could ever pigeonhole the legendary and unpredictable Gryphon. But their music is just as it always was – imaginative, quirky, dazzling and full of humour. Every album and gig utilises at least 40 instruments, so the textures are varied and unfamiliar. Come along tonight and see them prove that ReInvention has certainly been worth the wait. thegryphonpages.com The Strawbs

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Following the huge success of Michael’s previous UK visits, he brings his fantastic show to The Stables for the first time. He will be joined by his superb band along with special guests Keith and Lorraine McDonald.

Michael has gone from strength to strength in the past five years packing out venues all over Ireland and the UK for concerts and dances.

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Date:

Wednesday 18 September, 8pm

Geoff Norcott: Taking Liberties Date:

Friday 20 September, 8pm

Tickets: £13.50

Legendary drummer and JCM founder Jon Hiseman died in June 2018. In the last year of his life, Jon formed JCM, a trio with Colosseum members Clem Clempson on guitar and Mark Clarke on bass. The group made an album, Heroes, that contained music written by former collaborators who Jon had outlived, among them Jack Bruce, Allan Holdsworth and Ollie Halsall. Ironically, the album will become a tribute to Hiseman himself.

Jon had wished for JCM to continue beyond his death and so the band moves on with Ralph Salmins now on the drums.

Geoff Norcott’s unique brand of provocative stand-up is hitting the road again with Taking Liberties. Whatever the contentious subject, he’ll be honest and blunt. Geoff has appeared frequently on Question Time and can be regularly seen putting the cat among the pigeons on UK political debate shows. You may have also heard him on his own Radio 4 comedy special or popping up on The Now Show. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.)

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Tickets: £19.50

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JCM: In Memory of Jon Hiseman

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Oh! What A Feeling!: Celebrating the Music of Lionel Richie & The Commodores Date:

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ABBA Forever Date:

Saturday 21 September, 8pm

Tickets: £23

Thursday 19 September, 8pm

Tickets: £22

Oh! What A Feeling! is back with a stellar lineup of world-class musicians to present a highoctane show celebrating the music of Lionel Richie & The Commodores. Following his recent TV appearances with the man himself on the BBC’s Graham Norton Show and ITV’s Sunday Night At The Palladium, Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breathtaking performance as the iconic Lionel Richie. ohwhatafeeling.co.uk The Real Thing

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ABBA Forever is one of the UK’s leading international tribute shows, and theatre audiences across the UK and Sweden have long enjoyed this superb recreation of possibly the world‘s greatest pop group. The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail by this seven-piece band. Two outstanding ABBA girls complete the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well-polished and gently humorous show. sweeneyentertainments.co.uk/abba-forever Supersonic 70s Show

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Royal South

The Leisure Society

Date:

Date:

Sunday 22 September, 8pm

Tickets: £16

Royal South: some southern twang, a British accent and brilliant three-part harmony. When the exciting new trio featuring SaraBeth, Glen Mitchell and Vickie Vaughn takes to the stage, there’s an energy that both the audience and members can’t deny. The mix of country and bluegrass influences shine through with a clever blend of acoustic and contemporary sounds. sarabethswagerty7.wixsite.com Hot Club of Cowtown

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The Tape Face Show Date:

Monday 23 September, 8pm

Tickets: £18 Tape Face returns to the UK with a brand new show! New Jokes, New Props, Same Tape. After storming the US and being seen by 51 million people online, Tape Face lands back on UK soil and hits the road. Grab a ticket and prepare for another storm.

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Tuesday 24 September, 8pm

Tickets: £16 Even before you get to the music there’s plenty to pique one’s interest with The Leisure Society. Main-man Nick Hemming began his career in shoegaze band The Telescopes and shared a further outfit with Paddy Considine and Shane Meadows. They’ve had two consecutive Ivor Novello nominations for Best Song Musically and Lyrically, and have enjoyed the endorsement of everyone from Guy Garvey to Brian Eno. Their long-awaited fifth album, Arrivals & Departures, is set for release this spring. the-leisure-society.tumblr.com India Electric Company

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Menuhin & Grappelli Remembered with Christian Garrick, Peter Fisher and friends Date:

Wednesday 25 September, 8pm

Tickets: £18 In a special programme, Stables’ favourites Christian Garrick and Peter Fisher return to perform a programme of pieces arranged specially for Yeheudi Menuhin and Stephane Grappelli by Nelson Riddle and Max Harris in their famous cross-over collaboration of the 1970s and 80s. Jealousy, A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square and Lady Be Good will feature among many other works. The remainder of the programme will showcase wonderful pieces from Christian and Peter’s own particular oeuvres – some Paganini or perhaps Chopin from Maestro Fisher – before the duo rekindle for a grand finale of yet more fiendish duo fiddling! chrisgarrick.com In The Footsteps of

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Martin Simpson Date:

Thursday 26 September, 8pm

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Gilmore & Roberts

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Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest Dates: Friday 27 & Saturday 28 September, 8pm

Sunday 29 September, 8pm

Tickets: £23

Star of Ab Fab The Movie and Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist, larger than life La Voix dazzles audiences with her incredible voice, natural wit and hilarious impersonations. With her band, she brings you bewitching renditions of jazz, musical theatre and pop classics that are scarily accurate impressions of her female icons – from Cher to Tina Turner, Shirley Bassey to Liza Minnelli, no diva is spared. A feast for the senses, this evening of frills, frocks and fun is one not to be missed! lavoix.co.uk

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The remarkable, intimate solo performances Martin Simpson gives go from strength to strength – every gig is a masterclass. Forty years after he recorded his first album, Golden Vanity, Martin is still regarded as a guitarist of formidable talent. Equally at home playing English traditional folk, American folk and blues as well as his own compositions, he is consistently named as one of the world’s finest fingerstyle guitar players. martinsimpson.com

SEPTEMBER

Tickets: £17.50

La Voix: Live, Loud & Fabulous

Barb Jungr

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Tickets: £25

Man

with special guest Edgar Broughton Date:

Monday 30 September, 8pm

Tickets: £17.50

Ed Byrne presents his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy hot on the heels of his touring hit, Spoiler Alert! Join Ed as he takes a long, hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has any traits that are worth passing on to his children. A household TV name, Ed has appeared on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, The Pilgrimage, Top Gear and QI in the past 12 months. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) edbyrne.com Jason Byrne

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With roots firmly planted in the fertile ground of the South Wales rock scene, Man were formed in 1968 and, pausing for a brief intake of breath in the late 1970s, have continued as a recording and gigging band to this day. 2018 marked the 50th anniversary of the band. Expect some old classics and new songs with a new studio album also scheduled for release.

Focus

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Al Stewart: Hits and Misses Tour with The Empty Pockets Date:

Alan Barnes Octet: Requiem Date:

Thursday 3 October, 8pm

Tickets: £17.50

Tuesday 1 October, 8pm

Tickets: £38 After touring the US for the past year with his band The Empty Pockets, Al Stewart has decided to bring the show to the UK. They will be joined

by Al’s long-time saxophonist Marc Macisso to play selections from his deep catalogue along with favourites Year Of The Cat, Time Passages, On The Border, Nostradamus and Roads To Moscow. alstewart.com Dougie Maclean

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Alan Barnes’ Requiem is a jazz and poetry commission commemorating the end of the First World War and subsequent conflicts, and which invites the audience to both remember the history of conflict and resolve to do better in the future. It brings together the creative imagination of poet Josie Moon and the dynamic composition talents of Alan Barnes and Pat McCarthy. The music is arranged by Alan for a stellar line-up of international artists: Dave Green, Gilad Atzmon, Mark Nightingale, Sebastiaan De Krom, Dean Masser and Neil Yates. alanbarnesjazz.com The Temperance Seven

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Bye Bye Baby: A Celebration of Frankie Valli

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Friday 4 October, 8pm

Tickets: £24 Bye Bye Baby are a jawdropping tribute to the musical phenomenon Jersey Boys and the timeless, iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Incredible four-part harmonies, roof-raising falsetto and energetic, stylish choreography ensures that Bye Bye Baby is a show to remember! The evening includes no fewer than 31 of Valli’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease and Working My Way Back To You. byebyebabylive.co.uk Hello Again:

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Dave Koz Date:

Sunday 6 October, 8pm

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The undisputed 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. Appearing with Dave will be Oli Silk on keyboards, Mark Jaimes on guitar, Marc Parnell on drums and Frank Felix on bass. davekoz.com

OCTOBER

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Shakatak

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Kanda Bongo Man: The King of Soukous Date:

Thursday 10 October, 8pm

Tickets: £16.50 Championed by John Peel and Andy Kershaw in the late 1980s, Kanda Bongo Man played a key role in introducing African and world music to the mainstream. Now with a huge and loyal fan base, his music still receives regular airplay on stations including BBC Radio 3 and Radio 6 Music. His exhilarating performances are exciting and energetic yet deeply rooted in the Congolese musical tradition of soukous. With his incredible seven-piece band behind him, don’t miss Kanda Bongo Man bring the joyous music and dance of central Africa for an unforgettable sunshine experience.

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featuring original members Helen Scott & Valerie Holiday Date:

Friday 11 October, 8pm

Tickets: £29.50 The Three Degrees are known across the world for their soulful voices, beautiful gowns and fabulous stage shows. Enjoy an evening of classic hits including When Will I See You Again, Dirty Ol’ Man and Take Good Care Of Yourself.

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The Three Degrees

The Real Thing

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Nearly Dan Date:

Saturday 12 October, 8pm

Tickets: £19 Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan are saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker.

Nearly Dan’s approach is faithful, though not reverential, and as tight as their namesakes.

They 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, and Donald Fagen’s classic solo masterpiece The Nightfly. nearlydan.co.uk Talon: The Best of The Eagles

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Theatre of Widdershins presents

Rumpelstiltskin Date:

Saturday 12 October, 2pm

Tickets: £12 Poor Polly Buckwheat, the Miller’s daughter, is in a bit of a pickle! If she doesn’t turn a roomful of straw into gold by morning, the greedy King will turn a bit nasty. But should she accept the kind help of an eccentric dwarf who mysteriously appears in her prison cell? Using its trademark puppets, music and storytelling, Widdershins aims to create gold on stage with this new version of the Grimm’s classic tale. widdershins.co.uk

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The Scarecrows’ Wedding 17-29 December

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John Lenehan: In the Footsteps of Laurel & Hardy Sunday 13 October, 2.30pm

Tickets: £15 & £12; under-16s £5

M enuhin & Grappelli

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CLASSICAL LUNCH

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Featuring some of the best-loved silent movies, we are delighted to bring you this Laurel & Hardy programme with piano accompaniment by renowned British pianist John Lenehan. Reviving the celebrated tradition of the improvising cinema pianist, John sets the scene for each film with a host of musical styles, resulting in a virtuosic tour-de-force – a perfectly fitting tribute to Stan & Ollie, the masters of silent comedy. In a programme of comedy classics, he just had to include Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin too! For full programme details visit stables.org johnlenehan.co.uk

OCTOBER

Date:

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Focus: 50th Anniversary Tour Date:

Tuesday 15 October, 8pm

Tickets: £22.50

acknowledgements The Stables would like to give a special thanks to the following for their valuable support: • Arts Council England • Cavatina Trust • Dame Cleo Laine • Dentons • PMC • PRS for Music Foundation • The Wavendon Foundation

With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus emerged at the start of the 1970s as the most successful 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 Dutch music masters have long enjoyed worldwide success. And now a new Focus era has arrived with the release of the band’s latest album – Focus 11 – earlier this year. focustheband.com JCM: In Memory of Jon

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Gilbert O’Sullivan

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Date:

Wednesday 16 October, 8pm

Enjoying one of the most creative and commercially successful periods of an outstanding career, Gilbert O’Sullivan has continued to look to the future, while his famous back catalogue has won respect and adoration all over the world.

2018’s self-titled album reached the top 20 and he now returns for a solo show that will see him present new songs alongside classics in an intimate and unforgettable setting. gilbertosullivan.co.uk Al Stewart

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Ralph McTell Thursday 17 October

Tickets: £28 One of the great storytellers, Ralph McTell is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter. He made his debut in 1968 with the album Eight Frames a Second and the release of Streets of London in 1974 earned him an Ivor Novello Award. In 2002 he was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Ralph is conducting a world tour promoting his new album Hill of Beans produced by the great Tony Visconti. ralphmctell.co.uk

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Date:

Friday 18 October, 8pm

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Marty Wilde & the Wildcats

Al Stewart 1 October

Marty Wilde began his career in 1957 and was one of the first British singers to play a leading part in those early formative and ground-breaking rock’n’roll years. With many hits and a host of wonderful songs from that era, Marty and his fabulous band the Wildcats take you back through some of the most exciting musical times this country has ever experienced. martywilde.com Joe Brown

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Fleetwood Bac Date:

Saturday 19 October, 8pm

Tickets: £21

Fleetwood Bac are the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac tribute band, the only Mac tribute to authentically replicate the classic Rumours line-up. The sound, the look and the on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with the passion and energy that has won the seal of approval from ‘Big Daddy’ Mick and earned an excellent reputation among Mac fans. fleetwoodbac.com Cloudbusting:

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Turin Brakes Acoustic

The Pitmen Poets

Date:

Date:

Sunday 20 October, 8pm

Wednesday 23 October, 8pm

Tickets: £20

Stuart Maconie: Jarrow –

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The Leisure Society

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Soft Machine Date:

Tuesday 22 October, 8pm

Tickets: £18 Soft Machine are 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) and John Marshall (drums) are joined by Theo Travis (saxophone/ flute). If you adore the jazz rock/fusion of Soft Machine in their heyday but with a fresh feel of Third-era, mixed with free jazz and searing guitar licks, then don’t miss this exciting show! softmachine.org Focus

Like this? Try this: 15 October

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

The estimable London four-piece are delighted to announce a UK acoustic tour starting in the autumn. This is a chance to see the band in their first full stripped-back acoustic tour since 2002.

They will be playing a range of songs spanning their 20-year career, which includes seven top 40 singles and six top 40 albums and worldwide sales of more than one million. turinbrakes.com

Following their sold-out UK appearances in 2017, the four Pitmen Poets return for their final tour.

Ex-Lindisfarne member Billy Mitchell, War Horse songman Bob Fox, leading exponent of Tyneside song Benny Graham and much-covered Durham songwriter Jez Lowe individually and collectively celebrate the triumphs, tragedy, humour and hard times of northeast England’s coal-mining tradition in an evening of music, song and spoken word. thepitmenpoets.co.uk

OCTOBER

Tickets: £22.50

Charlie Landsborough: The Farewell Tour Date:

Thursday 24 October, 8pm

Tickets: £28 In 2019, UK country music legend Charlie Landsborough plans to retire from touring to concentrate on writing and recording music. Before his retirement Charlie will be embarking on an extended tour of the UK. Charlie’s gigs are a night of beautiful ballads, folk, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, gospel and anthems. His talent and charttopping records received the ultimate recognition in 2011 when he was inducted into the British Country Music Hall of Fame. charlielandsborough.com M ichael English

Like this? Try this: 17 September

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OCTOBER JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

ALBUMS SHOW: Elio Pace’s Billy Joel Songbook

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

featuring David Brown

Tickets: £22.50

Date:

The UK’s finest dance band playing music from the roaring 1920s and elegant 1930s celebrates their 50th birthday in 2019. Led

by Duncan Galloway, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra have gained a worldwide reputation. Enjoy the sumptuous music of Ray Noble and his orchestra, hot jazz from Duke Ellington and melodies that were made famous by Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby and Al Bowlly. pasadena-roof-orchestra.com

Friday 25 October, 8pm

Tickets: £27.50 & £25.50 The ALBUMS SHOW is back!

Having sold out theatres across the UK and Europe, Elio returns to The Stables, this time performing two more Billy Joel classic albums in their entirety: Storm Front and The Stranger. Elio and his band are delighted to be bringing back their very special guest, direct from the US... legendary guitarist David Brown, who played lead guitar in Billy Joel’s band from 1978 until 1991. eliopace.com

Date:

Sunday 27 October, 8pm

Swinging at the Cotton Club

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Gilbert O’Sullivan

Like this? Try this: 16 October

Viva Santana Date:

Saturday 26 October, 8pm

Tickets: £22.50 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. The seven-piece Viva Santana features Spanish wizard Marcos Rodriguez on electric and acoustic guitars. vivasantana.com Kossoff: The Band Plays On

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Wishbone Ash

The Blues Band

Date:

Date:

Wednesday 30 October, 8pm

Thursday 31 October, 8pm

Tickets: £29.50

It’s a remarkable milestone few bands have achieved – 50 years of continual touring and recording, and always at the highest level.

As Wishbone Ash take their place among an exceptionally rare elite, they’ll be celebrating the occasion with a specially extended show – including back-projections – taking the audience on a unique journey through their illustrious history. wishboneash.com

Many of the Blues Band’s 21st century 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, 40 years on, they’d still be dazzling audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity. They’ve earned a reputation around the world as one of the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms.

OCTOBER

Tickets: £27.50 & £25

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

thebluesband.net Ben Waters Big Band

The Strawbs

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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.

Guest Beers Look out for our Guest Beers – changed monthly with details displayed on the Bar. We are currently featuring bottled ales from our local brewery, Concrete Cow

Guiness is Back!

To complement our premier range of beers & lagers

Gin Corner Check out our range of Gins with a new flavour of tonic from Franklins – Rhubarb with Hibiscus, Elderflower with Cucumber or Sicilian Lemon

Drivers Drinks New to our drivers’ drinks range are Franklins Fruits: Strawberry & Raspberry, Lemon & Elderflower, Apple & Rhubarb and Ginger Beer

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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CAFÉ IN 2

café in 2

Call Café in 2 on 01908 280832 or email stables@stables.org to book a table If you are looking for somewhere to eat before the show, then look no further. Café in 2 enjoys a reputation for top quality food and tasty dishes at a reasonable price.

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

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

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

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

MEAL DEALS Enjoy themed menus to complement the evening’s concert A TASTE OF AFRICA L’ORCHESTRE AFRISA INTERNATIONAL

Sunday 23 June

A TASTE OF INDIA BALUJI SHRIVASTAV

Saturday 27 July

A TASTE OF AFRICA KANDA BONGO MAN

Thursday 10 October

CLASSICAL LUNCH/SUPPER Before the music starts, enjoy a two- or three-course meal.

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CHINEKE! ENSEMBLE

Thursday 20 June

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF LAUREL & HARDY

Sunday 13 October

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

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

STAGE 2

stage 2

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

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

Look out for these Stage 2 artists making their headline debuts this season

Dean Owens

Tuesday 11 June

Fern Brady

Friday 6 September

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Sam Coe & The Long Shadows

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Saturday 28 September

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JUNE STAGE 2

April Blue

Heg & The Wolf Chorus

Date: Saturday 1 June, 8.45pm

Date: Friday 7 June, 8.45pm

Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

April Blue’s songs of life, lust and loneliness spring from a bed of brooding electronic soundscapes.

Frontman Ozz LP’s soulful vocals drive the music through scenes of lullaby and desperation, finding their perfect complement in the deep rhymes of rapper Ian Morcher. The four-piece take their inspiration from an array of artists including The Weekend, Royal Blood and The 1975, and their original sound has earned them recognition as Best Pop Artist at the NMG awards, Slickest Sound at the NVMAs and Track of the Week with BBC Introducing. aprilblue.co.uk

Heg & The Wolf Chorus have carved a name for themselves over the past six years with their unique brand of theatrical folk. Drawing inspiration from folklore, fairytales, family stories and even modern-day myths, their piano-driven songs blend together folk, theatre and classical in dramatic execution. With a core group of four musicians playing piano, flute, fiddle and double bass, and led by songwriter Heg Brignall’s bright and enchanting vocals, the band use tight fourpart harmonies to give a cinematic depth to their songs. hegandthewolfchorus.com

Tony Momrelle

Like this? Try this: 5 June

Charlie Dore & Julian Littman Date: Thursday 6 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £11 in advance, £13 on the door A night of eclectic, contemporary folk as multiaward-winner Charlie Dore, one of the UK’s most respected songwriters, teams up with long-time co-pilot Julian Littman of Steeleye Span to share her latest album, Dark Matter. Charlie promises another fastmoving show as the pair swap guitars, mandolin, harmonium, ukulele, piano and autoharp. Dark Matter has won two awards: Album of the Year and Best Lyrics from the USA Indie Acoustic Project 2018. charliedore.com Gigspanner Big Band

Like this? Try this: 22 November

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Gilmore & Roberts

Like this? Try this: 29 June

Cardboard Fox Date: Saturday 8 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Cardboard Fox are a unique and powerful combination of dextrous instrument playing, memorable songwriting and energetic live shows.

All four musicians have their musical roots in bluegrass but their collective influences reach much further. Formed in 2013, the band features the sibling harmonies of Charlotte and Laura Carrivick (the Carrivick Sisters), the extraordinary talents of young mandolin player Joe Tozer and the driving doublebass playing and harmony vocals of John Breese.

Winners of the 2015 Spiral Earth Award for Best Debut, the band released their latest album, Topspin, last year. cardboardfox.co.uk Hot Club of Cowtown

Like this? Try this: 6 November

Date: Tuesday 11 June, 8.45pm

Date: Friday 14 June, 8.45pm

Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Dean Owens is widely hailed as one of Scotland’s finest singersongwriters.

The title track of his most recent album Southern Wind won UK Song of the Year at the AMA-UK Awards 2019.

Armed with a searingly soulful voice, skilfully crafted songs and earworm-generating melodies, Dean is a hugely engaging live performer. His music conjures the open road’s wild romanticism or the copper burn of a single malt, distilling the Scottish and Americana into a unique blend of Celtic-spirited country soul. deanowens.com

Tracey Browne is a singersongwriter, multiinstrumentalist, session singer and producer from the northwest of England and is known for her work with acclaimed British songwriter Thea Gilmore.

With a brand-new studio album The Doctrine of Song, Tracey brings a solo show which features piano, acoustic guitar and tenor guitar, along with her own distinctive voice. These days a Stevie Simpson live show is pretty much what it says on the tin: One Bloke, One Mandolin (well two really) playing a whole bunch of original folk and country songs. traceybrowne.co.uk oneblokeonemandolin.com

Dougie MacLean

Like this? Try this: 11 September

STAGE 2

Tracey Browne & Stevie Simpson JUNE

Dean Owens & The Southerners

Anaïs Mitchell

Like this? Try this: 22 August

Storm Warning Date: Saturday 15 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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.

Storm Warning have been hailed as one of the UK’s top contemporary blues rock bands and are now promoting their fifth album.

Ex-Mick Ralph’s Band vocalist Son Maxwell and guitarist Bob Moore lead the group, backed by Ian Salisbury on keys, Derek White (Larry Miller band) on bass and ex-Mick Clarke drummer Russ Chaney. Their tracks have been played on radio stations across the world, including BBC Radio 2 for which they also recorded a live session broadcast for the Paul Jones Blues Show. stormwarning.co.uk The Blues Band

Like this? Try this: 31 October

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Andrea Valeri Date: Sunday 16 June, 8.45pm

STAGE 2

JUNE

Tickets: £14 in advance, £16 on the door World-renowned Italian fingerstyle guitarist Andrea Valeri visits the UK for a series of concerts and masterclass workshops.

Dubbed the ‘prince of the acoustic guitar’, Andrea is now a veteran of many of the biggest stages around the globe. He has released six solo albums and collaborated with some of the most important artists of the guitar and music world today, including John Doan, Goran Kuzminac, Daniele Bazzani and Buck Wolters.

Andrea will be giving an Acoustic Guitar Masterclass in the afternoon – see page 50 for details. andreavaleri.com Clive Carroll

Like this? Try this: 19 September

Joanna Eden: Both Sides Now at 50

Date: Thursday 20 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Minneapolisbased Her Crooked Heart present To Love To Leave, their debut album, made up of cyclical narratives and intertwining histories, each informing the next. Rachel Ries, the writer, multi-instrumentalist and producer behind Her Crooked Heart, has enlisted a powerful group of women to bring this record to the stage – women who can take on the feminine, humanist mantle of Her Crooked Heart and make it their own. The quartet blends classical and electric guitar, piano and vintage synths, cello, woodwinds and drum triggers. hercrookedheart.com Woman to Woman

Like this? Try this: 18 & 22 June

The Danny Giles Band & The Sharpeez (double bill) Date: Friday 21 June, 8.45pm

Date: Wednesday 19 June, 8.45pm

Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Tickets: £14

The Danny Giles Band are Danny Giles (guitar and vocals), Pat Garvey (drums) and Jon Chase (bass). They perform full-blooded rock with a twist of blues, gospel and soul, spiriting a nononsense attitude and paying very little attention to any of the boundaries placed before them.

The Sharpeez are old enough to know better but still they’re misbehaving with their blend of classic rock, west-coast jangle and rootsy bluesinfluenced attitude. With the arrival of their 2018 album Wild One, The Sharpeez have evolved into a major force. thedgb.co.uk sharpeez.webs.com

2019 marks 50 years since Joni Mitchell released her album Clouds, which features arguably her best-loved song, Both Sides Now. Singer-songwriter Joanna Eden presents a breathtaking show in celebration of her hero, lovingly recreating Joni’s masterpieces from Clouds and from her wider repertoire.

Audiences join Joanna on a musical journey through the myriad of ideas, textures, themes, voices and emotions of Joni’s canon. joannaeden.net Barb Jungr

Like this? Try this: 4 October S2

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Rachel Ries: Her Crooked Heart

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Storm Warning

Like this? Try this: 15 June

The Other Band

A Hundred Thousand Angels

Date: Saturday 22 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Tickets: £25 Lucinda Drayton, former lead singer of Bliss, has that unique ability to touch and open the heart. Completely at home on stage, she will invite you to accompany her on a mesmerising musical journey. Her songs traverse the big questions around love, death, consciousness and the divine. Her melodies are sometimes haunting and Celtic and at other times sassy and soaring. Joining her on guitar and piano is top London session player Marcus Cliffe.

STAGE 2

Steve Winch & The Inception

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Date: Friday 28 June, 8.45pm

JUNE

Following their successful appearance at 2018’s IF:Milton Keynes International Festival, The Other Band come and strut their stuff at The Stables. Their music is poppy, with jangling guitars and harmonies, and influenced by a wide range of artists from Suede to Rag’n’Bone Man. Optimistic in outlook and never taking themselves too seriously, The Other Band guarantee an evening of love and lovely melodies. theotherband.co.uk

featuring Lucinda Drayton & Marcus Cliffe

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Pete Firman: Edinburgh Preview

Gilmore & Roberts

Date: Thursday 27 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 The UK’s leading comedy magician returns to The Stables with his trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jawdropping magic.

He’s made dozens of television appearances, including ITV1’s The Next Great Magician and Tonight at the London Palladium, as well as BBC One’s Comic Relief and The John Bishop Show. petefirman.co.uk Paul Zerdin

Like this? Try this: 4 November

Date: Saturday 29 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award-winning songwriting with astounding musicianship and their trademark harmonies to create a powerful wall of sound. Nominated three times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Katriona Gilmore (fiddle, mandolin) and Jamie Roberts (guitar) released their debut album in 2008. Since then the duo have toured Canada and Europe, played some of the UK’s biggest acoustic festivals and won accolades for their genre-spanning work.

They released their fifth studio album, A Problem Of Our Kind, in October last year. gilmoreroberts.co.uk Martin Simpson

Like this? Try this: 26 September

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Daria Kulesh

Date: Tuesday 2 July, 8.45pm

Date: Friday 5 July, 8.45pm

Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door

Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

STAGE 2

JULY

Matt Long

Matt Long has carved himself a reputation as a stellar frontman of award-winning British blues band Catfish. Matt’s new band allows him to flex his songwriting muscles with a project focused on rockier riffs and showcasing his impeccable guitar wizardry. The band consists of Catfish band-mate Adam Pyke on bass and ex-Raven Eye drummer Kev Hickman on drums.

Catfish

Like this? Try this: 6 October

Shazia Mirza: Work in Progress Date: Thursday 4 July, 8.45pm Tickets: £13 Following the success of her critically acclaimed recent shows With Love From St. Tropez and The Kardashians Made Me Do It, Shazia Mirza is taking on the burning issues of our time in her latest show for 2019. What’s going on? Why does everyone hate each other, why does no one talk on the phone? And why are there no women left with real eyebrows? (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) shazia-mirza.com Shappi Khorsandi

Like this? Try this: 15 June

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With her striking voice and strong Russian and Ingush heritage, Daria Kulesh is a rising star and a unique character on the UK folk scene. Among numerous other accolades, her debut album Eternal Child was named runner-up in Best Album of 2015 from a Female Artist by FolkWords. Daria’s performance at The Stables is part of her Earthly Delights album launch tour and she is accompanied by Tristan Seume, a phenomenal guitarist, described by Gordon Giltrap as “one of the finest of the new acoustic generation”. daria-kulesh.co.uk/with-tristan-seume Lucy Ward

Like this? Try this: 1 December

Pete Firman: Edinburgh Preview Date: Saturday 6 July, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 The UK’s leading comedy magician returns to The Stables with his trademark blend of crowdpleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic.

He’s made dozens of television appearances, including ITV1’s The Next Great Magician and Tonight at the London Palladium, as well as BBC One’s Comic Relief and The John Bishop Show. petefirman.co.uk Paul Zerdin

Like this? Try this: 4 November

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

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STAGE 2

Fiddle player Ryan Young brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music. He recorded his debut album with triple Grammywinner Jesse Lewis.

Ryan holds a first class honours and a Masters degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has twice been a finalist in both the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards and the BBC Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year. ryanyoung.scot

JUL/AUG /SEP

Ryan Young & Jenn Butterworth

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Cara Dillon Christmas Show

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Paul Lamb & Chad Strentz Date: Saturday 24 August, 8.45pm Tickets: £15 in advance, £17 on the door Despite a long-running list of tour dates for Paul Lamb and The King Snakes, Paul Lamb and Chad Strentz are still finding time to take their duo show on the road, delivering outstanding Chicago blues with a bit of Delta spice. Paul has forged himself a place in the history books as one of the greatest harmonica players of our time. Chad has been at the top of the blues scene for over two decades, billed as one of the best blues singers in Europe.

As well as singing and playing guitar, he is also a highly regarded songwriter whose passion for music extends to rock’n’roll, rockabilly, soul, country, jazz and funk. paullamb.com chadstrentz.com Malone Sibun Band

Like this? Try this: 7 September

Ian Brown Date: Thursday 5 September, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door It’s 20 years since Ian gave up the muddy life of a farmer having decided he stood a better chance of being happy by swimming against the tide in the shark-infested waters of the music business while trying to save the world with a song. In those two decades he has managed artists, co-produced films, released records, co-written a number one single and the lead song in a West End hit, toured the UK, played Glastonbury, won friends and influenced people… and he’s writing a book!

Now he’s returning to the stage to play some of his songs that have graced the charts and so many more that haven’t. ianwbrown.com Ralph McTell

Like this? Try this: 17 October

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STAGE 2

SEPTEMBER

Fern Brady: Power & Chaos Date: Friday 6 September, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 As seen on Live From The BBC, Live From The Comedy Store, The Russell Howard Hour and Live At The Apollo, Fern Brady is one of the UK’s hottest comedy stars.

Known for being completely fearless, her new show will tackle sexuality, feminism, power, Brexit, Britishness, Scottishness and nationality – all with her caustic wit, exceptional writing and electric stage craft. Fern is embarking on her biggest tour to date with the show debuting in Australia before heading out across the UK and Europe. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) fernbrady.co.uk Shazia Mirza

Like this? Try this: 4 July

Malone Sibun Band Date: Saturday 7 September, 8.45pm

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

Tickets: £13 The UK based, Detroit soulful blues-rock star Marcus Malone teams up with explosive British blues rock guitarist Innes Sibun. Together these two stellar musicians promise a powerful mix of rock, blues, soul and funk, all underpinned by Marcus’ soulful songdriven quality and triggered by Innes’ high levels of intensity and his inherent melodic feel. It’s an exciting musical partnership born of the same musical influences, but one that offers them a broader canvas than before.

Danielle Nicolle Trio

Like this? Try this: 2 June

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Sara Spade presents a brand-new show featuring songs from her latest album and selections from early 20th-century music. There are stories and songs of favourite golden era jazz singers and a toe dipped into vintage comedy to uplift and delight you. Hailed as ‘Britain’s New Age Vintage Nightingale’, Sara takes everything wonderful about vintage music and wraps it up in her own inimitable light-hearted and irreverent style. You are guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. saraspade.com The Temperance Seven

Like this? Try this: 3 July

Clive Carroll Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Geoff Achison & The UK Souldiggers Date:

Tuesday 17 September, 8.45pm

Tickets: £15 in advance, £17 on the door Multi-awardwinning Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Geoff Achison returns to the UK for his 20th anniversary tour.

Hailing from the deep south of Australia, his exciting blend of raw blues and funky grooves has created scores of devoted fans around the world. He is a versatile artist who can deliver a complete show with nothing more than his soulful voice and virtuosic acoustic guitar style.

He is also a highly regarded electric guitarist able to deliver the full blues-rock experience with his outstanding combo The UK Souldiggers. geoffachison.com Ben Waters

Like this? Try this: 31 August

STAGE 2

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?

Enjoy an inspirational evening of medieval lute music, Spanish guitar classics, Delta Blues and hints of Chet Atkins and Django Reinhardt, through to the Beatles. Having started playing guitar at the age of nine, Clive Carroll is now regarded as one of the world’s leading acoustic guitar players. His recently released fourth album, The Furthest Tree, features the great classical guitarist John Williams. clivecarroll.co.uk

SEPTEMBER

Date: Thursday 19 September, 8.45pm

Andrea Valeri

Like this? Try this: 16 June

Hannah Scott Date: Friday 20 September, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Hannah Scott performs contemporary folk music and is picking up a loyal following thanks to her distinctive voice, strong melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. She has found her musical home with creative partner Stefano Della Casa and their well-received album Pieces Of The Night was released in 2018. Recent live highlights include a five-date tour of Germany and a busy summer of festivals including Barcelona’s Nits D’Estiu (Summer Nights). hannahscott.co.uk Rose Cousins

Like this? Try this: 13 October

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Tickets: £12

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

STAGE 2

SEPTEMBER

Steve Winch & The Inception Sam Coe & Date: Saturday 21 September, 8.45pm The Long Shadows

Steve Winch & The Inception are thrilled to be back on home turf playing The Stables. Inspired by mod fashion and culture, punk attitude and 1960s melodies and harmonies, Steve and the boys are a retro-fuelled, high octane shot of adrenaline. Expect an evening of catchy, killer tunes married to insightful lyrics covering life, love and everything in between. stevewinch.co.uk Kast Off Kinks

Like this? Try this: 27 June

Smith & Brewer Date: Friday 27 September, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

British Country Music Award nominees Sam Coe & The Long Shadows released their highly anticipated debut album Full Moon in 2018, which firmly positioned themselves at the forefront of the UK country/Americana music scene. This vibrant collection of honest, gutsy and heart-wrenching songs rides on a wave of 1970s retro countrypop. Previous performances include supporting Radio 2 favourites The Shires, plus two consecutive years at the O2’s C2C Country to Country Festival. samcoeandthelongshadows.com The Willows

Like this? Try this: 12 November

Keith James: The Music of Yusuf/Cat Stevens Date: Sunday 29 September, 8.45pm Tickets: £15

Ben Smith and Jimmy Brewer met at an event organised by Joan Armatrading for the acts she had chosen to support her on her 2015 tour.

Although they originally planned to just write together, they soon realised that their playing styles and voices complemented each other and they started playing as a duo. Since then, they have performed together all over the UK, notably as the support act to 10cc and Ralph McTell.

They recently finished work on their debut album, Another Shade Of. smithandbrewer.com Ralph McTell

Like this? Try this: 17 October

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As a gesture of belief in the possibility of harmony and understanding within all of us, Keith James presents an honest and loving reflection of the timeless and insightful music of Yusuf (Cat Stevens). The amassed body of music from this hugely popular and sincerely adored singer/songwriter made for a collection of must-have records across a whole generation. Tea For The Tillerman and Teaser And The Firecat were on everyone’s turntables and on every radio station, and live versions are played in concerts and bars to this day. keith-james.com Barb Jungr

Like this? Try this: 4 October

Mitch Benn: Catfish Ten Songs To Save The World Date: Sunday 6 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £14

Catfish have carved a reputation for themselves as an excellent live blues band with a phenomenal frontman in 24 year old guitarist/vocalist Matt Long who plays with real passion.

They received five nominations in the British Blues Awards and have just been awarded a UK Blues Award as Blues Act of the Year (England). Both their albums have reached number one in the IBBA Blues Airplay Charts and their album Broken Man was voted album of the year for 2017 by the Independent Blues Broadcasters Association.

They have a new album due out in April. catfishbluesband.co.uk

One broken world and 10 funny songs to fix it. From BBC Radio 4’s Now Show to his column in the New European, award-winning Mitch Benn spreads insight and laughs in equal measure. Join the “country’s leading musical satirist” (The Times) as, with a six string in hand and a head full of silly rhymes, he identifies the problems and proposes some (semi-serious) solutions.

(May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) mitchbenn.com The Horne Section

Like this? Try this: 28 November

Matt Long

Barb Jungr: Bob, Brel & Me

Like this? Try this: 2 July

Date: Friday 4 October, 8.45pm

Bonsai

Tickets: £20

Date: Tuesday 8 October, 8.45pm

In this brand new collection for 2019, Barb Jungr will turn her acclaimed ability at reinvention and reinterpretation to exploring her relationship with a set of Bob Dylan and Jacques Brel songs she has never tackled before on stage or on disc, all in original arrangements. They include Les Cœurs tendres (The tender hearts), Voir un ami pleurer (To see a friend break down and cry), Mr Tambourine Man and This Wheel’s on Fire.

Placed alongside them will be some of Barb’s own songs, written with a number of wonderful collaborators. barbjungr.co.uk

Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Joanna Eden

Like this? Try this: 19 June

STAGE 2

Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door

OCTOBER

Date: Thursday 3 October, 8.45pm

Selected for the Shape of Jazz to Come in 2018 in Jazzwise, Bonsai (formerly known as Jam Experiment) are an awardwinning London-based band. Formed in 2014, they have appeared on BBC Radio 3 and Jazz FM numerous times and played at leading jazz festivals and venues across the UK, including London Jazz Festival, Cheltenham Jazz Festival and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. They released their debut album Jam Experiment in 2017, followed by a 40-date UK tour.

Courtney Pine

Like this? Try this: 12 June

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Gypsyfingers Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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STAGE 2

OCTOBER

Date: Friday 11 October, 8.45pm

Gypsyfingers bring their psychedelic and cinematic folk-rock sounds to The Stables for a full band performance featuring piano, guitars, French horn, drums, keys and sweet vocal harmonies. Multi-instrumentalists Victoria Coghlan and Luke Oldfield draw on a wide range of influences including folk, rock, pop, prog and psych to create a fresh sound of their own described by Maverick Magazine as “a brilliant fusion of pop and folk-rock”. The band will be touring to promote the release of their sophomore album Stranger Things. gypsyfingers.com The Leisure Society

Like this? Try this: 24 August

Malcolm Dunn & Friends Date: Saturday 12 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 A poet and storyteller, Malcolm Dunn began his musical journey in 1972. Known for his singing voice, he is a gifted songwriter with a style that weaves poems around everyday life and events joining music that incorporates elements of blues and folk. His latest release, Reflective, is a carefully selected set of 30 songs that cover his wide range. This Stables concert features Malcolm singing and playing with some of his favourite musicians in an evening of intimate music.

Promoted by Malcolm Dunn

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Rose Cousins Date: Sunday 13 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Rose Cousins was nominated for Songwriter of the Year at the 2018 JUNO Awards and for Artist of the Year at the 2018 International Folk Awards.

A native of Prince Edward Island, Rose Cousins lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She deeply values being part of multiple music communities and is constantly fuelled by collaboration. rosecousins.com Hannah Scott

Like this? Try this: 20 September

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Judith Owen

Date: Tuesday 15 October, 8.45pm

Date: Tuesday 22 October, 8.45pm

Tickets: £15 in advance, £17 on the door

Tickets: £20

It has been two decades since Tom Gray and Mark Johnson started playing slide guitar together — Mark on bottleneck and Tom on lap steel — first for their own amusement in their homes and studios, and then in clubs, coffee shops and barbecue joints around Atlanta. With the addition of bass and drums, Delta Moon stormed onto the Georgia nightclub scene. After winning the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2003, the band widened its travels to include the US, Canada and Europe, and has worked steadily on the road and in the studio ever since. Delta Moon’s latest album, Babylon is Falling, was released last year.

Judith takes to the stage performing songs from her critically acclaimed new album redisCOVERed, a follow-up to her lauded albums Ebb & Flow and Somebody’s Child, the latter described as “one of the albums of the year” by The Independent. Judith will be joined by percussionist Pedro Segundo. judithowen.net

OCTOBER

Delta Moon

STAGE 2

Paul Lamb & Chad Strentz

Like this? Try this: 24 August

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Date: Wednesday 16 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Wendy Wason and the headliner is Tony Law. Line-up may be subject to change. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.)

Shazia Mirza

Like this? Try this: 4 July

Joanna Eden

Like this? Try this: 19 June S2

Winter Mountain Date: Friday 25 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door A rootsy songwriter with an extraordinarily soulful voice, Cornwall-born Winter Mountain has released two critically acclaimed albums with a third on the way. His electrifying talents are winning him new fans around the world and he has shared stages with artists including Seal, Richard Thompson, Rosanne Cash, Leann Rhimes, The Waterboys and Grammy-award winner Patty Griffin. A highly successful 2018 included a live session on BBC Radio 2. wintermountain.co.uk Heg & the Wolf Chorus

Like this? Try this: 7 June

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OCTOBER STAGE 2

Willy Porter

Kitty Macfarlane

Date: Saturday 26 October, 8.45pm

Date: Thursday 31 October, 8.45pm

Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Willy Porter blurs the line between indiefolk and rock with his finger-picking guitar sound, absorbing lyrics and playful, high-energy live performance style.

He has shared world stages with music icons Jeff Beck, Tori Amos and Paul Simon, carving out a successful solo career as an artist who makes music that resonates long after the last guitar chord fades. His live shows are guitar-driven events that are electrifying, dynamic and wholly original in the way that Willy’s voice blends and fuses with his galvanising fret work. willyporter.com

Kitty Macfarlane is a songwriter and guitarist from Somerset, whose music is rich with visual imagery and written with an eco-eye. Her trademark lies in remarkably mature songwriting, a marked empathy with the environment and a strong sense of place. Her debut album Namer Of Clouds was one of The Guardian’s Best Folk Albums of 2018 and has received airplay across BBC Radio 2, 3, 4 and 6 Music. Last year Kitty guest-presented two episodes of BBC Radio 4’s Tweet of the Day and earlier this year, she performed live in session on BBC Radio 2. kittymacfarlane.com Gilmore & Roberts Like this? Try this: 29 June

Al Stewart

Like this? Try this: 1 October

Heritage Open Day Tours Date: Saturday 14 September: tours at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm Tickets: Tours are free, but must be booked in advance, limited numbers You’ve sat in the Jim Marshall Auditorium… you’ve enjoyed the music, the ambience and the acoustics. But have you ever wondered how The Stables works as a building? What it’s like walking on the trampoline at the top of the main auditorium? How does fresh air reach you and the essential communications reach the control desk? And what’s The Stables experience like for our visiting artists? Led by architect Peter Hall, who will explain how The Stables was conceived, these Heritage Open Day tours will give you a unique opportunity to visit backstage areas and gain a better understanding of why The Stables is widely regarded as one of the UK’s finest music venues.

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LEARN & TAKE PART

learn and take part Workshops & Courses JUNE

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Fingerstyle Guitar Part 1

Sat 8 Jun

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£35

Harmonica Beginners Part 2

Sat 15 Jun

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£33

Andrea Valeri Guitar Masterclass

Sun 16 Jun

2.30-4.30pm

Adult/15+

£12

Intro to Live Sound Recording

Sat 29 Jun

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£40

JULY

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Bodhrán Beginners

Sun 7 Jul

1-4pm

Adult/15+

£24

Intro to Music Recording & Production Part 2

Sat 13 Jul

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£48

Ukulele Beginners Part 3

Sat 20 Jul

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

SEPTEMBER

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Harmonica Beginners Part 1

Sun 15 Sep

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£33

Basic Principles of Music

Sat 21 Sep

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£33

Saxophone from Scratch

Sat 21 Sep

9.30am-12.30pm or 1-4pm

Adult/15+

£25

Ukulele Beginners Part 1

Sat 28 Sep

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

OCTOBER

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Guitar for Absolute Beginners

Sat 12 Oct

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£33

Intro to Live Sound Engineering

Sat 19 Oct

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£40

Harmonica Beginners Part 2

Sat 19 Oct

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£33

Ukulele Beginners Part 2

Sat 26 Oct

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

Time

COURSES

Dates

Suitability

Fee

Conga Study Group

Sundays 15 Sep, 12 Oct, 10 Nov & 8 Dec 11am-2pm

Adult/15+

£69

Conga Improvers

Sundays 15 Sep, 12 Oct, 10 Nov & 8 Dec 2.30-5pm

Adult/15+

£69

9.30am-12.30pm

Adult/15+

£69

1-4pm

Adult/15+

£69

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£60

Adult/15+

£92 (£72 students)

Saxophone Improving Beginners Saxophone Study Group

Saturdays 28 Sep, 26 Oct, 23 Nov & 14 Dec Saturdays 28 Sep, 26 Oct, 23 Nov & 14 Dec

Advanced Notice Intro to Stage Lighting

Sundays 10 & 24 Nov

Ceilidh Experience

Sundays 19 & 26 Jan 2020, 9 & 23 Feb, 10am-2.30pm 8 & 15 Mar (15 Mar, 4pm-9.30pm)

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Fingerstyle Guitar Part 1: Acoustic Guitar Masterclass Introduction to Finger-Picking with Andrea Valeri Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 8 June, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £35

Date: Sunday 16 June, 2.30-4.30pm Tickets: £12

Intended for guitar ‘strummers’ who want to add other interesting ways of playing, this workshop introduces the use of righthand fingers to play chords by picking individual strings. We’ll cover some basic principles to get everyone on the same page and look at playing in ‘guitar-friendly’ keys. You’ll learn how a capo ‘engineers’ guitar-friendly keys from awkward keys and how you ‘transpose’ chords from difficult keys into these friendly keys.

You’ll also explore different picking patterns for various songs and experiment with your own picking patterns. We also look briefly at a ‘selfaccompanied’ style of playing both the tune and accompanying chords at the same time.

One of the world’s leading acoustic guitarists Andrea Valeri shares some of his guitar secrets and stories, tips and techniques in an exclusive guitar masterclass/workshop. This session will be inspiring to all levels of players, including beginners, but is particularly suitable for intermediate and advanced players. Through a mixture of talk, demonstration and playing, Andrea will explore some of the fingerstyle and flat-picking techniques, improvising, soloing, chord voicing and harmonization that feature in stand-out acoustic guitar performance.

See Andrea perform live in Stage 2 later on this evening – see page 38 for more details.

To benefit from this workshop you ideally need to have been playing for at least six months and be able to play most of chords G, C, D, A, E, F, Am, Dm, Em, Bm, F#m, B7, G7 and F7. Please bring a guitar (acoustic preferred), guitar tuner and a capo.

Introduction to Live Sound Engineering

Harmonica Beginners Part 2

Date: Saturday 29 June, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £40

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 15 June, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £33 Our popular oneday harmonica workshops continue with this Beginners Part 2 day. This session will consolidate the work you have already done on improvisation, tune playing and chugging at the Beginners Part 1 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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Are you an aspiring sound engineer? Or a musician who wants to understand how to use PA and get a better sound at your gigs? This workshop offers a basic introduction to the world of live sound engineering. It will cover types of microphone and placement, basic parts of a PA, how to use a mixing desk and how to use basic EQ. This course is suitable for complete beginners or for those who have gaps in their understanding of live sound.

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Ukulele Beginners Part 3

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Sunday 7 July, 1-4pm Workshop fee: £24

Date: Saturday 20 July, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35

The bodhrán (pronounced bow-ran) or Irish frame drum has grown from its use in traditional Irish music to become a popular instrument used across many forms of Celtic, folk and contemporary roots music. This beginner’s level workshop introduces aspiring players to the bodhrán and will include basic techniques, traditional and contemporary rhythms and advice on models/ sticks/diameters etc. You’ll will use the most common tune types (jigs/reels) to explore different styles and techniques of playing and how to build a good foundation for further playing. Instruments will be provided.

So you’ve got the basics down? You can strum and play chords and you can accompany some songs. What next?

How about getting beyond chordal accompaniment and into playing melodies?

This workshop will look at making song arrangements where the ukulele takes a lead role instead of the voice. Discover how to create more texture in your playing with licks, riffs, solos and good tone production. It’s time to make your ukulele ‘sing’! You will need to bring a soprano, concert or tenor ukulele.

Previous attendance at Ukulele Beginners Part 1 & Part 2 is recommended. If you have any other playing experience, please contact us at education@stables.org before booking.

Introduction to Music Recording and Production Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop

LEARN & TAKE PART

Bodhrán Beginners

Harmonica Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Sunday 15 September, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £33

Date: Saturday 13 July, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £48 Aimed at those who have attended the Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 1 workshop or who already have some experience of recording and music technology, this follow-up session 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 apply generally across Digital Audio Workstations software such as Ableton, Cubase and Sonar. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session.

Learn the basics of playing harmonica in this popular workshop, where you’ll be introduced to tune-playing, chord-playing, and blues improvisation. No previous harmonica experience is necessary, but you’ll need to bring a 10-hole harmonica in C. Tutor Joff Watkins is a leading performer and teacher of blues harmonica and blues guitar, and has introduced hundreds of new players to the blues! If you get bitten by the harmonica bug and want to take it further, watch out for our part 2 workshop later in the year.

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box office 01908 280800

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Conga Study Group Adult/15+ Course Dates: Sundays 15 September, 12 October, 10 November & 8 December, 11am-2pm (four-session course) Course fee: £69 This group is for those who have been playing congas for a while and have previous experience of playing traditional and popular Cuban or Brazilian styles. Ideally participants will have attended previous Stables Conga Beginners and Improvers courses or have a lot of playing experience from other groups.

Contact us at education@stables.org before booking if you are interested in this course and we can advise you if your experience is suitable. Bring a pair of congas if you have them, or contact education@stables.org if you need to borrow them (limited numbers available).

COMING UP IN 2020 Ceilidh Experience Adult/15+ Course Date: Sundays 19 & 26 January, 9 & 23 February, 8 March 2020, 10am-12.30pm; Sunday 15 March, 4pm afternoon rehearsal & 7.30pm evening performance Course fee: £92 (£72 students) for 6 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.

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Adult/15+ Workshop Dates: Sundays 15 September, 12 October, 10 November & 8 December, 2.30pm-5pm (four-session course) Course fee: £69

LEARN & TAKE PART

Conga Improvers

Drawing on traditional and popular Cuban and Brazilian styles, this course will help to increase your confidence in playing congas. We’ll explore one and two drum patterns, work on exercises to develop co-ordination and independence as well as on rhythms for a small drumming ensemble. The course is for those with some conga drumming experience who are looking to further their skills and knowledge of Latin percussion. Please bring a pair of congas if you have them or contact education@ stables.org if you need to borrow them (limited numbers available). Please also contact us if you are unsure about your playing level and suitability for this course.

Basic Principles of Music

Saxophone from Scratch

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

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

Date: Saturday 21 September, 9.30am-12.30pm OR 1-4pm Workshop fee: £25

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.

Have you ever wanted to try the saxophone but didn’t know where to start? Do you want to try it for the first time or have a go before buying one? Starting with the absolute basics, this workshop takes you on a on a step-by-step approach to making your first sounds, breathing tips, exercises, learning fingerings and scale patterns and playing simple melodies from those scales. No previous musical experience is required. You’ll be in a small group of beginners and in a friendly and supportive learning environment. Instruments are provided for use in the workshop, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it along for advice and comparison, especially if it is one you may be practicing on after the workshop.

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box office 01908 280800

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Ukulele Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 28 September, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35 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.

acknowledgements The Stables would like to give a special thanks to the following for their valuable support: • Arts Council England • Cavatina Trust • Dame Cleo Laine • Dentons • PMC • PRS for Music Foundation • The Wavendon Foundation

Saxophone Improving Beginners Course Adult/15+ Course Date: Saturdays 28 September, 26 October, 23 November & 14 December, 9.30am-12.30pm (four-session course) Course fee: £69 This new course offers returning saxophonists the opportunity to learn as part of a saxophone group via a fun programme of practical musical activities and performance. It aims to help students develop core technical, performance and improvisation skills and build confidence.

Students must have their own instruments and ideally have attended previous Stables Saxophone from Scratch, Refresher and Improving Beginners workshops. If you have any other recent playing experience and are interested in joining the course contact education@stables.org for further advice.

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Adult/15+ Course Dates: Saturdays 28 September, 26 October, 23 November & 14 December, 1-4pm Course fee: £69 This course is for saxophonists with more than two years’ experience and looking to reach an intermediate standard (equivalent to Grade 3 plus) on their instrument. You will have the opportunity to learn through a structured programme of study, incorporating a mixture of scale and study work, duet and group performance and improvisation activities.

LEARN & TAKE PART

Saxophone Study Group

The focus is on having fun, building confidence and competence in a supportive environment which enables students to progress in their musical development. Contact us on education@ stables.org to find out availability of places and also so we can advise you if your recent sax playing experience is suitable for the course.

Guitar for Absolute Beginners

Introduction to Live Sound Engineering

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 12 October, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £33

Date: Saturday 19 October, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £40

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.

Are you an aspiring sound engineer? Or a musician who wants to understand how to use PA and get a better sound at your gigs?

This workshop offers a basic introduction to the world of live sound engineering. It will cover types of microphone and placement, basic parts of a PA, how to use a mixing desk and how to use basic EQ. This course is suitable for complete beginners or for those who have gaps in their understanding of live sound.

email stables@stables.org

box office 01908 280800

www.stables.org

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Harmonica Beginners Part 2

Ukulele Beginners Part 2

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 19 October, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £33

Date: Saturday 26 October, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35

Tutor Sara Spade returns with a chance for ukulele players to improve their skills. Building on Beginners Part 1 this workshop will help you to develop your rhythm and melody playing skills, add new chords and Our popular one-day harmonica workshops combine different continue with this Beginners Part 2 day. This strokes for rhythmic effects. Using a mix of session will consolidate the work you have contemporary and vintage material, you’ll also already done on improvisation, tune playing and get the chance to practice as a ukulele band chugging at the Beginners Part 1 workshop and and try out playing the melody, accompanying on-tostables.qxp_Layout the fundamental blues technique of11:55 and adding colour to the musical arrangements. culture move plus ad 1 07/01/2019 Page 1 note bending. Participants will need a 10-hole Previous attendance at Ukulele Beginners Part harmonica in C. Prior attendance on Beginners 1 is recommended and you will need to bring a Part 1 is recommended. soprano or concert-sized ukulele.

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INFORMATION

And not forgetting...

Tickets are still available for the following shows in May:

MAY

Date

MAY

Date

Claire Martin

Wed 1

The Rutles

Wed 15

Sarah Jane Morris

Thu 2

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Wed 15

Sam Sweeney

Fri 3

Croft & Pearce

Thu 16

Andrew Lawrence

Fri 3

Emma Stevens

Fri 17

Tubular Bells for Two

Sat 4

George Montague

Sat 18

Luke Jackson

Sat 4

Natasha Seale

Sun 19

Marmen String Quartet

Sun 5

Antonio Forcione Quartet

Sun 19

Sharon Shannon & Seckou Keita

Tue 7

Dave Kelly & Christine Collier

Mon 20

Neil Angilley Trio

Tue 7

Some Kinda Wonderful

Tue 21

Samantha Fish

Wed 8

John Etheridge & Sweet Chorus

Wed 22

The 4 of Us

Wed 8

Reg Meuross

Wed 22

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Thu 9

Ultimate Bowie

Sat 25

Jim Causley

Thu 9

Frigg

Sun 26

Tenors UnLimited

Fri 10

Thea Gilmore

Mon 27

Kaia Kater

Fri 10

Nick Lowe’s Quality Rock & Roll Review

Tue 28

Country Radio Live

Sat 11

Rossano Sportiello Trio

Wed 29

Eleanor Conway

Sat 11

Dan Walsh Trio

Wed 29

The Tiger Lillies

Sun 12

Martin Carthy & Eliza Carthy

Thu 30

Patty Griffin

Tue 14

Thea Gilmore

Antonio Forcione Quartet

Mon 27

Sun 19

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INFORMATION

Also on sale Hot Club of Cowtown

Wed 6 Nov

Mugenkyo

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM NOVEMBER Fri 1

Count Arthur Strong: Is There Anybody Out There? £22.50

Sat 16 Nov

Thu 21 Jason Byrne £19.50 Fri 22

Gigspanner Big Band £20

Paul Zerdin £20

Sat 23 Clare Teal £28

Tue 5

The Delines £19.50

Sun 24 An Evening with Stray & Del Bromham £15

Thu 7 & Fri 8

Talon £25

Sat 9

T-Rextasy Acoustic with Strings £28

Sun 10 Peter White £18 Tue 12 The Willows £16 Sat 16 Mugenkyo £22 & £20

Tue 26 Blazin Fiddles £18.50 Thu 28 The Horne Section £25 Fri 29

Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri £20

Sat 30 Barron Knights £23.50 & £21.50 DECEMBER Sun 1

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers £25

Wed 20 Buddy Holly & the Cricketers £22.50

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Thu 21 Nov

ALL SHOWS START AT 8PM, EXCEPT WHERE STATED

Mon 4

Wed 6 Hot Club of Cowtown £17.50

Jason Byrne

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Tue 3 & Steeleye Span: Wed 4 50th Anniversary Tour £30 Fri 6

The Manfreds £26

Sat 7

No Jacket Required: Tribute to Phil Collins £19.50

Wed 11 Cara Dillon Christmas Show £22.50 Tue 17 - Scamp Theatre: Sun 29 The Scarecrow’s Wedding from £11 Fri 20

Bootleg Blondie £18

JANUARY 2020 Fri 17

The Rhythm Kings £25

Tue 21 Ed Byrne £25 Thu 23 Simply Re-Red £21

INFORMATION

Indicates a new show which is open for public booking from Friday 3 May, prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

Friends and Founders are entitled to a 10% discount.

Please notify the box office when making your booking.

Sat 23 Nov

Clare Teal

Fri 24

Syd Lawrence Orchestra £23.50 & £21.50

Sat 25 Back to Bacharach £24 FEBRUARY 2020 Fri 14 & Roy Orbison & the Sat 15 Travelling Wilburys Experience £19.50 MARCH 2020 Fri 6

Respect to Aretha £24.50

Thu 12 Sounds of Springsteen £22.50

STAGE 2

ALL SHOWS START AT 8.45PM , EXCEPT WHERE STATED

NOVEMBER Fri 1 Sat 2

Ian Parker Band £10 adv/£12 Glymjack £10 adv/£12 otd

The Horne Section

Mon 4

Thu 28 Nov

Tir na Nog £12 adv/£14 otd

Wed 6 Rowan Rheingans: Dispatches on the Red Dress £16.50 Thu 7

Cinelli Brothers £10 adv/£12 otd

Fri 8

Gnoss £10 adv/£12 otd

Tue 12 Marco Marconi Trio £10 adv/£12 otd Fri 15

Ruth Notman with Chris Conway & Dan Britton £10 adv/£12 otd

Wed 20 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club £10 adv/£12 otd Sat 23 Chris Cleverley £10 adv/£12 otd Wed 27 Noble Jacks £12

Wed 11 Dec

DECEMBER Sun 1

Lucy Ward £10 adv/£12 otd

Tue 3

Nicolas Meier World Group £10 adv/£12 otd

Wed 11 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club £10 adv/£12 otd JANUARY 2020 Fri 24 & Gary Fletcher Sat 25 Band £12 adv/£14 otd

SUNDAY SESSIONS IN THE MANCINI FORUM

11.30AM

NOVEMBER Sun 17 Clark Tracey Quintet £14 DECEMBER

Sat 30 Forest of Fools (Standing gig) £10 adv/£12 otd

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Cara Dillon

Sun 15 Paul Higgs: Shades of Miles £14

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INFORMATION

booking information How to book

Support our Vision for 2020

Core box office opening hours:

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

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

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

ONLINE: www.stables.org

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

BY EMAIL: boxoffice@stables.org

Concessions/discounts

Payment options

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

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

Gift Vouchers

Reservations

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

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

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

When you make your first booking with us, you will be asked whether you want to receive such information.

To be removed from our mailing lists at any time, please call or email the box office boxoffice@stables.org

Transaction Fees All bookings (in person, by phone or online) are subject to a transactional charge of £3.00. Online 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.

PROSCENIUM STAGE

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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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 £3.00 will apply (charge waived for Stables Founders and Friends only where The Stables Theatre Ltd is the promoter. 3) The Promoter reserves the right to refuse admission to any venue if it reasonably considers such refusal to be necessary for the safety and convenience of other customers or for the proper running of the venues and events. 4) Latecomers cannot be admitted until a suitable break or interval in the performance.

5) Smoking is not permitted in any part of a venue unless designated as a smoking area. 6) Every effort is made to present shows at suitable sound levels, however levels may vary according to artists’ requirements, over which the Promoter has no control and concerts may be loud. Refunds will not be given on a matter of personal taste or noise level experienced. 7) The Promoter presents a range of seated and standing events and cannot always guarantee uninterrupted views as the stage setup, as determined by the artist, may vary and some people may stand around you. 8) Some performances may have a support artist before the main act and the Promoter may not know this in advance. 9) Some artists may use strong language. The Promoter has no control over this. 10) Internet ticket sales are subject to booking fees and transaction charges which are levied to cover the cost of third party web/financial service providers and as such cannot be refunded. 11) By purchasing and/or using a ticket you consent for yourself and for any person using a ticket purchased by you to being photographed, filmed or recorded as an audience member when official photography, filming or audio recording is taking place. If you have difficulties with this please contact the Box Office on 01908 280800 before purchasing tickets.

Please note that all other unauthorised photography, filming or audio recording is not permitted and the Promoter reserves the right to confiscate equipment used/material gained in this way and/or remove offending individuals from the show. 12) Tickets sold or offered for sale by any person or persons other than The Stables, the Promoter or their authorised agents will not be honoured. 13) Please note some shows may contain flashing lights or smoke effects. The Promoter cannot always provide / specific warnings of these in advance to customers. 14) The Stables means The Stables Theatre Ltd (company no. 3224226). Please check stables.org or contact the box office for full current terms and conditions of ticket purchase as they may vary. The Promoter means The Stables or the promoter of the event for which the ticket is sold, in which case The Stables acts as the agent of that promoter. The Stables is owned by Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd (Charity No 261645) which aims to engage the widest range of people with music in all its diversity. As a non-profit making charitable organisation, any surplus made through the programme is re-invested in its artistic and educational projects.

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INFORMATION

diary at a glance JUNE

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JULY

Sat 1

Swinging at The Cotton Club

Tue 2

Susie Dent

Sat 1

April Blue

Tue 2

Matt Long

Sun 2

Danielle Nicole Trio

Wed 3

The Temperance Seven

Wed 5

Tony Momrelle

Thu 6

John Verity

Thu 4

Hello Again: The Story of Neil Diamond

Thu 6

Charlie Dore & Julian Littman

Thu 4

Shazia Mirza

Fri 7

Stacey Kent

Fri 5

Showaddywaddy

Fri 7

Heg & The Wolf Chorus

Fri 5

Daria Kulesh

Sat 8

Northern Soul Live

Sat 6

Kossoff: The Band Plays On

Sat 8

Cardboard Fox

Sat 6

Pete Firman

Sun 9

Jon Allen

Wed 10 Milton Jones

Tue 11

Stuart Maconie

Tue 11

Dean Owens

Thu 11

Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams

Wed 12 Courtney Pine

Fri 12

Dutch Swing College Band

Thu 13

Magic: A Kind of ELO

Fri 12

Ryan Young & Jenn Butterworth

Fri 14

The History of Queen

Sat 13

The Strawbs

Fri 14

Tracey Browne & Stevie Simpson

Sun 14

Rock Experience Concert

Sat 15

Shappi Khorsandi

Tue 16

Eve Selis

Sat 15

Storm Warning

Wed 17 Rick Wakeman

Sun 16

Gary Delaney

Thu 18

Rick Wakeman

Sun 16

Andrea Valeri

Fri 19

LiveWire: AC/DC Show

Tue 18

Woman to Woman

Sat 20

The Drifters

Wed 19 Giddy Goat

Sun 21

Rock Choir Live

Wed 19 Ashley Blaker & Imran Yusuf

Sat 27

Baluji Shrivistav: Seasons of India

Wed 19 Joanna Eden

Wed 31 Spooky Men’s Chorale

Thu 20

Chineke! Ensemble

AUGUST

Thu 20

Rachael Ries aka Her Crooked Heart

Thu 22

Anaïs Mitchel

Fri 21

Supersonic 70s Show

Fri 23

Knightmare Live

Fri 21

Danny Giles Band & The Sharpeez

Sat 24

Blake

Sat 22

Woman to Woman

Sat 24

Paul Lamb & Chad Strentz

Sat 22

The Other Band

Sun 23

L’Orchestre Afrisa International

Sun 25

Voice of the Heart: Tribute to Karen Carpenter

Thu 27

Kast Off Kinks

Fri 30

Hats Off To Led Zeppelin

Thu 27

Pete Firman

Sat 31

Ben Waters Big Band

Fri 28

Nell Bryden

SEPTEMBER

Fri 28

A Hundred Thousand Angels

Sun 1

An Evening with Richard Jobson

Sat 29

John Coghlan’s Quo

Wed 4

India Electric Company

Sat 29

Gilmore & Roberts

Thu 5

Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush

booking fees apply – please turn to page 60 for details.

Friends and Founders discount applies

Educational

Stage 2

Mancini Forum

For more information see page 3

Thu 5

Ian Brown

Fri 4

Barb Jungr

Fri 6

The Real Thing

Sun 6

Dave Koz

Fri 6

Fern Brady

Sun 6

Catfish

Sat 7

Shakatak

Tue 8

Bonsai

Sat 7

Malone Sibun Band

Thu 10

Kanda Bongoman

Sun 8

Gordon Giltrap

Fri 11

The Three Degrees

Tue 10

Big Chris Barber Band

Fri 11

Gypsyfingers

Sat 12

Theatre of Widdershins: Rumpelstiltskin

Wed 11 Dougie MacLean Thu 12

Gryphon

Fri 13

Joe Brown

Sat 12

Nearly Dan

Joe Brown

Sat 12

Malcolm Dunn

Sat 14

Sara Spade

Sun 13

In The Footsteps of Laurel & Hardy

Sun 15

Joe Brown

Sun 13

Rose Cousins

Tue 17

Michael English

Tue 15

Focus

Tue 17

Geoff Achison & The UK Souldiggers

Tue 15

Delta Moon

Sat 14

Wed 18 JCM: In Memory of Jon Hiseman

Wed 16 Gilbert O’Sullivan

Thu 19

Oh! What A Feeling!

Wed 16 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Thu 19

Clive Carroll

Thu 17

Ralph McTell

Fri 20

Geoff Norcott

Fri 18

Marty Wilde & The Wildcats

Fri 20

Hannah Scott

Sat 19

Fleetwood Bac

Sat 21

ABBA Forever

Sun 20

Turin Brakes Acoustic

Steve Winch & The Inception

Tue 22

Soft Machine

Royal South

Tue 22

Judith Owen

Mon 23

The Tape Face Show

Wed 23 The Pitmen Poets

Tue 24

The Leisure Society

Sat 21 Sun 22

Thu 24

Charlie Landsborough

Wed 25 Menuhin & Grappelli Remembered

Fri 25

Elio Pace’s Billy Joel Songbook

Thu 26

Martin Simpson

Fri 25

Winter Mountain

Ed Byrne

Sat 26

Viva Santana

Smith & Brewer

Sat 26

Willy Porter

Sat 28

Ed Byrne

Sun 27

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Sat 28

Sam Coe & The Long Shadows

Wed 30 Wishbone Ash

Sun 29

La Voix

Thu 31

The Blues Band

Sun 29

Keith James

Thu 31

Kitty Macfarlane

Mon 30

Man

Fri 27 Fri 27

INFORMATION

Indicates a new show which is open for public booking from Friday 3 May, prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

OCTOBER Tue 1

Al Stewart

Thu 3

Alan Barnes Octet

Thu 3

Mitch Benn

Fri 4

Bye Bye Baby

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Your Perfect Conference Venue!

15% discount on Room Hire Hold your event at The Stables before the end of October 2019 and receive 15% discount on room hire.

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

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

become a Friend of The Stables

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

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

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

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

Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd (Registered charity number 261645)

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