Stables brochure issue 61

Issue no 61 JUN - OCT 2016

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Jim Marshall Auditorium June 3-9 July 9 - 14 August 15 - 16 September 17 - 22 October 23 - 29 Stage 2 June - October

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The Stables Spiegeltent at IF:MK International Festival 40 - 48 Learn & Take Part

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And not forgetting

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Also on sale 56 - 57 Booking information 59 Diary 60

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Noah Stewart

Wed 14 September

SaraBeth & Glen Mitchell Sun 21 August

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Bollywood Brass Band Sun 11 September

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Gordie Mackeeman & His Rhythm Boys Tue 27 September

Mica Paris Fri 21 October

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

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

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

This event takes place in Stage 2.

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with special guest Menno Gootjes

Karnataka Date: Friday 3 June, 8pm Tickets: £15

Date: Wednesday 1 June, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

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Aynsley Lister 28 September

Graeme of Thrones Date: Thursday 2 June, 8pm Tickets: £18 Direct from sold-out shows in London’s West End, Graeme takes you on his own unique journey through the Seven Kingdoms. Unhappy with how his beloved books were realised for the TV series, he has taken it upon himself to show you how it should have been done.

Featuring a family tree wider than The Wall and more subplots than anyone can follow, it’s a roller-coaster ride of beheadings, incest and war. Created by some of the UK’s top comedy writers, Graeme of Thrones is an original and unauthorised parody of the international phenomenon that is Game of Thrones. See it before the inevitable lawsuits! graemeofthrones.com Like this? Try this:

Benjamin Bloom’s Last Man on Earth 28 October

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N ever The Bride 20 August

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Born in Amsterdam in 1948, Thijs Van Leer was brought up surrounded by classical music and culture. At the age of three he began his first piano lessons; at 10 he played solo piano at the Concertgebouw and at 11 he began flute lessons with his father. He became the flautist, singer and Hammond organ player for the world-renowned band Focus. After creating a solo double album, he is currently touring, sitting behind the grand piano telling his life story, accompanied by Menno Gootjes on acoustic guitar.

Karnataka are a symphonic progressive rock band featuring an international line-up of musicians. Their powerful live shows have captivated audiences across the UK, the US and Europe, and have also seen them perform alongside prestigious artists such as Robert Plant and Porcupine Tree. In 2015 the band released a new album, Secrets of Angels, which has received widespread critical acclaim in all the major rock publications including Classic Rock, Prog magazine, Powerplay and Fireworks. karnataka.org.uk

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An Acoustic Evening with Sir Thijs Van Leer

Romeo (The Magic Numbers) & Ren Harvieu Date: Monday 6 June, 8pm Tickets: £14.50

Romeo Stodart of London’s much-loved brother/sister harmony rock’n’roll combo The Magic Numbers teams up with Salford singing sensation Ren Harvieu for a rare performance comprising material from their respective back catalogues, debuting gems from their recent songwriting partnership and a few interesting reinterpretations of some choice classics. This is a unique show not to be missed.

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Lucy Parham & Alex Jennings: Rêverie – The Life and Loves of Claude Debussy Date: Sunday 5 June, 8pm Tickets: £19.50 Acknowledged as one of Britain’s finest pianists, Lucy Parham applies her sensitivity and imagination not only to concertos and recitals, but also to portraits in words and music of such composers as Schumann, Chopin, Liszt and Debussy.

This event will showcase Rêverie, which was written to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Claude Debussy’s birth. The narrative follows the composer from his initial success with the Prix de Rome in 1885 to his untimely death in 1918. It is punctuated with solo piano works ranging from the ever-popular lyricism of Clair de Lune and The Girl with the Flaxen Hair to such virtuosic showpieces as Jardins sous la pluie and the Etudes.

The narrative will be led by multi-award-winning actor Alex Jennings, who recently portrayed Alan Bennett in the film The Lady and the Van. lucyparham.com Benyounes String Quartet

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CLASSICAL SUPPER Why not make your evening complete by enjoying a tasty pre-concert Classical Supper? Two courses for £16 or three courses for £20 (vegetarian options available).

London Community Gospel Choir presents

The Blockheads

Date: Wednesday 8 June, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Date: Friday 10 June, 8pm Tickets: £21.50

The Bazil Meade Experience

Bazil Meade (founder of the London Community Gospel Choir) is also its charismatic and multi-talented leader, vocalist and keyboard player. The soulful front man can turn his hand to any genre. His arranging abilities and distinctive vocal tone – reminiscent of Bobby Womack, the O Jays and Sam Cooke – have established him as one of the most revered Gospel leaders in Europe. Bazil brings an energy and authenticity to his stage performance that makes watching LCGC a spiritual experience. lcgc.org.uk Mica Paris

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with support from Emily Capell

Formed in 1977 to promote Ian Dury’s album New Boots and Panties, The Blockheads are fronted by Derek ‘The Draw’ Hussey, who was Ian’s best friend and is now the band’s vocalist and wordsmith. Chaz Jankel, Norman WattRoy, John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher from the original band remain and the band is augmented by John Roberts on drums and a rolling line-up of saxophonists including Gilad Atzmon, Terry Edwards and Dave Lewis. These legendary Brit-funkers will be playing all the old favourites along with new material. theblockheads.com Like this? Try this:

R easons to be Cheerful 21 & 22 July – The Stables Spiegeltent

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Ronnie Spector

Date: Saturday 11 June, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Date: Monday 13 June, 8pm Tickets: £35 & £32.50*

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8 0s Mania 16 July

Acknowledgements The Stables would like to give a special thanks to the following for their valuable support: Arts Council England, Dame Cleo Laine, Dentons, Jim Marshall, Milton Keynes Arts Association, The Wavendon Foundation

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A very Sunshine 2 July

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It’s the hottest ticket in town – an incredible live show so jampacked with classic 70s hits, it’s no wonder it’s been described as the best 70s show in theatreland. Led by the Catsuit Wondergirl Janey Bombshell, Supersonic 70s takes you back to when pop was at its peak. From the towering majesty of Queen, ELO and The Carpenters, and the pin-up pop of The Osmonds, David Essex and David Cassidy, to the foot-stomping glam rock of Sweet and T.Rex, this show has them all. Add the classic sounds of Saturday Night Fever and Grease and you have a show so mouthwatering, even a Curly Wurly cannot out-chew it! supersonic70s.com

Ronnie Spector returns to the UK for concerts with Ronnie Spector Sings the Fabulous Ronettes. This is the iconic rock singer’s first show created specifically to pay tribute to the music of the ultimate girl group she co-founded as a teenager. Ronnie and her American band will perform all the Ronettes hits: Be My Baby, Baby I Love You, Do I Love You, Walking in the Rain as well as songs originally recorded by the group that became successful for other artists, including I Can Hear Music (Beach Boys) and Chapel of Love (Dixie Cups). ronniespector.com * this is a fund-raising performance in aid of Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd

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Supersonic 70s Show

Inglorious

with support from Western Sands Date: Tuesday 14 June, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Inglorious are five young men with a mutual love and respect of the classics of hard rock music, big guitar riffs and soulful vocals. Their influences stem from the iconic rock’n’roll shrine of the 1970s – bands in the classic rock genre as diverse as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Whitesnake, Bad Company, Aerosmith and the Rolling Stones. Formed in 2014, the band is fronted by Nathan James, who made a name for himself having sung for the multi-platinum selling Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Scorpions guitar legend Uli Jon Roth. Their debut album – Inglorious – was released in February. inglorious.com Like this? Try this:

H ats off to Led Zeppelin 27 August

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James Freedman: Man of Steal Date: Wednesday 15 June, 8pm Tickets: £15

It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing Date: Friday 17 June, 8pm Tickets: £21

James Freedman will steal a whole lot more than you might expect. One member of the audience will lose the most valuable thing possible – it could be you! Funny and fastfingered, James’ unique and extraordinary show exposes how the bad guys really work, as he shares a lifetime spent studying hustlers, street criminals and con men. Hailed a genius in his field by Derren Brown, stealth-crime expert James is the only man to have picked the pockets of the Mayor of London, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Governor of the Bank of England. It’s no wonder that his hands have been insured for £1 million. jamesfreedman.com Like this? Try this:

Pete Firman 1 July – Stage 2

John Cooper Clarke

P asadena Roof Orchestra

John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s as the original people’s poet and emerged as one of the leading voices of youth culture.

Thanks to his biting, satirical, political and very funny verse, delivered in a unique rapid-fire performance style, he became a seminal influence on the punk movement. His impact far transcended that cultural moment, however, and John became the world’s leading alternative literary figure, whose work is loved and recognised on a global scale. Today, John Cooper Clarke is as relevant and vibrant as ever and his influence is just as visible on pop culture.

(May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) johncooperclarke.com Like this? Try this:

Mark Thomas 29 September

In 1914, a young man called Edward Ellington wrote a simple piano piece entitled Soda Fountain Rag. Over the next 60 years, he would compose a canon of work that would have him recognised as the foremost American composer of any genre. At once visceral and elegant, the music is unique, exciting, earthy and refined. This concert will focus on the great hits – expect to hear Take The A Train, Satin Doll, Mood Indigo, Caravan, Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Sophisticated Lady and all your other Ellington favourites! plong.co.uk/ellington Like this? Try this: 1 October

Date: Thursday 16 June, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

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Pete Long’s Echoes of Ellington present

John Verity Date: Saturday 18 June, 8pm Tickets: £15 Following an amazing 2015 which began with a number one album in the Blues charts and continued with sold-out gigs and festivals in the UK and Europe, headlining in Germany to audiences in excess of 3,000, JV and the band started 2016 with a bang! A special show will be prepared for this concert, with the regular three-piece JV line-up augmented by the beautiful voice of good friend Bianca Kinane. Keyboard player Tom Wilson will join John, Bianca and the band on stage as they perform new songs as well as the regular JV band set for this one-night only appearance. johnverity.com D eborah Bonham Band

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The Searchers

Date: Sunday 19 June, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Date: Wednesday 22 June, 8pm Tickets: £24

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Tir na nOg 13 September – Stage 2

Blazin’ Fiddles Date: Tuesday 21 June, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 Blazin’ Fiddles are the world’s hottest contemporary fiddle group. Over the past 15 years no other band has quite managed to capture the excitement, passion and sensitivity of Scottish music. Each member of the band has a distinctive style; Inverness’s Bruce MacGregor, Shetlander Jenna Reid, Nairn’s Rua Macmillan and Orcadian Kristan Harvey will play a mix of ensemble and solo sets. Fiddles and bows blaze atop guitar and piano from Anna Massie and Angus Lyon, delivering a musically intoxicating evening for all. blazinfiddles.com Like this? Try this:

Blackbeard’s Tea Party 24 July – The Stables Spiegeltent

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L eo Green’s Sounds of the 50s 15 July

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With a style described as everything from Hillbilly-Pink Floyd to folk-pop to surreal Americana, New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams (aka The Grand Slambovians) return to play in the UK for the first time in two years. The band are tremendous crowd pleasers with a strong cult following throughout Britain, following a string of festival appearances including Glastonbury, Rhythm, Acoustic Festival of Great Britain and Beverley. slambovia.com

The Searchers’ remarkable career continues. With classic hits including Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away and When You Walk In The Room, they have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the music industry’s leading nation. Their solo concert is a highly entertaining show that has been enthusiastically and warmly received around the world.

Along with anecdotes and reminiscences, the evening includes all their famous hits, plus many album recordings, B-sides and other well-known favourites. the-searchers.co.uk

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The Slambovian Circus of Dreams

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Sensation: The Music of the Who

The Northern Soul Tour

Date: Thursday 23 June, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Date: Saturday 25 June, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

After 50 years of The Who, Sensation hits the road to celebrate the music of this timeless British band with a unique concert. Book your tickets now for an amazing musical journey taking you from My Generation to Who are You via Tommy and Quadrophenia, all performed with maximum rhythm and blues. From the team who brought you the five-star production of Tommy at London’s Greenwich Theatre, the show features musicians and singers from many West End and touring productions and promises a night of non-stop hits from one of the most influential bands of all time. Accept no Substitute!

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The Hillbenders 20 July – The Stables Spiegeltent

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, Landslide, War, Eye To Eye Contact and many more.

Angelo Starr has taken over on lead vocals, performing 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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M ica Paris 21 October

National Youth Jazz Orchestra Date: Sunday 26 June, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Magic: A Kind of ELO Date: Friday 24 June, 8pm Tickets: £21

Magic perform the classic songs of the Electric Light Orchestra with breathtaking precision. Their outstanding vocal and musical talents are augmented by Dave Chapman, a sensational keyboard player, who reproduces the complex orchestral sounds that are an integral part of the ELO legend, making this concert a must for all lovers of great music and harmony.

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Magic: A Kind of Queen 2 December

NYJO is world-famous as a glittering showcase for the country’s best young jazz musicians. In this concert NYJO deftly mixes established classics from the big band repertoire, new work by composers at the leading-edge of the art-form and special arrangements by band members.

From a hard-swinging rhythm section to a raft of hugely talented young soloists, this is a band in fine form. nyjo.org.uk Like this? Try this:

M r Benn Big Band 8 September

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Legend of a Band: Tribute to the Moody Blues

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

Date: Friday 1 July, 8pm Tickets: £21

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Martin Taylor 25 October

Mitch Benn: Don’t Believe a Word Date: Thursday 30 June, 8pm Tickets: £13 In his critically acclaimed new show, comedy musician Mitch Benn delights in the joys of being a sceptic. In a rocking performance that will make you laugh a lot and think a bit, Mitch will debunk myths, expose nonsense and grapple with the very nature of knowledge itself as he explains his unique evidence-based approach to life.

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Miles Jupp 7 September

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W ishbone Ash 19 October

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2016 sees Sarah Jane Morris and Antonio Forcione come together for a worldwide tour to promote their collaborative album Compared to What. This duo has been compared to an impressive array of musical virtuosos including Janice Joplin and Tom Waits (vocally) as well as Jimi Hendrix and Django Reinhardt (instrumentally). Compared to What covers a number of important current social issues, reflecting the urgent concern both artists feel for the plight of refugees. Alongside songs of conscience, the album includes wry comedy, love songs and some memorable covers, notably of works by Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan. sarahjanemorris.co.uk antonioforcione.com

Enjoy the music of the Moody Blues in the company of five legendary musicians, singers and songwriters... It’s a chance to experience impeccable performances of classic Moody Blues hits including Nights in White Satin, Go Now, Tuesday Afternoon, Legend of a Mind (Timothy Leary’s Dead), I Know You’re Out There Somewhere, Question, Isn’t Life Strange. Drummer Gordy Marshall and keyboard player Paul Bliss performed with The Moody Blues for over 20 years. They are joined by current 10cc lead singer Mick Wilson. Tim Maple, Leona Lewis’s and Westlife guitarist, and Malcolm Moore, James Blunt’s and Joss Stone’s bass player, complete the line-up.

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Sarah Jane Morris & Antonio Forcione

Avery Sunshine Date: Saturday 2 July, 8pm Tickets: £14.50 Avery Sunshine brings her “jazzy gospel voice that could loosen bricks from their mortar” (New York Times) to a style of feel-good music that’s all her own – a vibrant blend of soul, jazz, gospel and R&B. Since starting her solo career, Avery has shared the stage with Ledisi, Kem, Musiq Soulchild, Eric Benet and Rachelle Ferrell, as well as performing on Later... With Jools Holland and opening for BB King at the Royal Albert Hall. Her most recent album, The Sunroom, was released in 2014 and Call My Name, the first single from the album, reached number one on the R&B Billboard chart. averysunshine.com Like this? Try this:

L ondon Community Gospel Choir presents The Bazil Meade Experience 8 June

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Milton Keynes Rock Choir

Dougie MacLean

Date: Sunday 3 July, 7.30pm Tickets: £15

Date: Thursday 7 July, 8pm Tickets: £18

Enjoy an uplifting and exhilarating performance by the UK’s favourite contemporary choir.

Led by Lizzie Deane, more than 100 Milton Keynes Rock Choir members will perform a selection of fun, upbeat, feel-good songs from the Rock Choir repertoire. Rock Choir has over 20,000 members in more than 300 local communities nationwide. It offers an alternative experience to the traditional classical or community choir, pioneering a new approach to vocal training and entertainment.

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Tunde: Voice of the Lighthouse Family Date: Monday 4 July, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Dougie Maclean has developed a unique blend of lyrical, ‘roots-based’ songwriting and instrumental composition.

He is internationally renowned for his song Caledonia and his music for Hollywood film Last of the Mohicans. His songs have been covered by Paolo Nutini, Amy MacDonald, Ronan Keating, Mary Black, Frankie Miller, Cara Dillon, Kathy Mattea and many others. He has received two prestigious Tartan Clef awards, a place in the Scottish Music Hall of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement award from BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and an OBE! dougiemaclean.com Like this? Try this:

C ara Dillon 19 July – The Stables Spiegeltent

Ultimate Bowie Date: Friday 8 July, 8pm Tickets: £21

Tunde, the distinctive voice of The Lighthouse Family, reunited with Lighthouse Family producer Mike Peden, to record a selection of troubadour-influenced songs. Many of the songs he recorded are classics as well as lesserknown gems written by Elton John, Crosby, Stills & Nash, James Taylor, Leon Russell, Cat Stevens, Van Morrison, America, David Gates, Bill Withers, Todd Rundgren and even Barry White.

Romeo & Ren Harvieu

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Ed Blaney takes the spotlight and leads an eight-piece band that takes you from David Bowie’s early years, with hits such as Starman, through his remarkable career to songs including Let’s Dance, China Girl and many more.

The band is not called Ultimate Bowie for nothing – this show captures the essence and authenticity of David Bowie in concert! ultimatebowie.com Like this? Try this:

ensation: the music of The Who S 23 June

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Clem Curtis

Robben Ford

Date: Saturday 9 July, 8pm Tickets: £20

Date: Tuesday 12 July, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

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

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

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The Real Thing 16 September

Rock Experience Concert

In 1974 guitar virtuoso Robben Ford joined the historic fusion group Tom Scott & The L.A. Express and began touring with Joni Mitchell. Later that year George Harrison enlisted Ford and Scott to join him on his Dark Horse tour.

By the time Robben joined Miles Davis’ group in the 1980s, he’d developed a signature approach based on an axis of blues, jazz, pop and rock. Since leaving Davis’ band, he has primarily forged his own path — touring and cutting a series of varied sounding albums with the Ford Brothers, Blue Line and Renegade. Robben’s new album Into The Sun shines a new bright light on his artful, contemporary songwriting and stunning playing. robbenford.com Like this? Try this:

W arren Haynes 20 July

Leo Green’s Sounds of the 50s Date: Friday 15 July, 8pm Tickets: £22 & £20

Date: Sunday 10 July, 7.30pm Tickets: £6.50

This concert will showcase the bands who have taken part in The Stables 2016 Rock Experience course. All the performers have taken part in five weeks of workshops to develop their techniques and to rehearse material for their set.

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The Rock Experience course June-July

Following his hit BBC Radio 2 series, Leo Green presents Sounds of the 50s, live on stage with his musicians and singers. The show will belt out hits from the likes of Elvis, Buddy Holly, James Brown, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Bill Haley, Frankie Laine and many others, all woven around Leo’s stories and fabulous sax playing. theleogreenexperience.com Like this? Try this:

T he Searchers 22 June

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Eve Selis Band JULY

Date: Wednesday 13 July, 8pm Tickets: £17

SaraBeth & Glen Mitchell

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

Please go to stables.org for menu details. Book in advance on 01908 280832 to reserve your table.

80s Mania

Gyles Brandreth

Date: Saturday 16 July, 8pm Tickets: £23 & £21.50

Date: Sunday 17 July, 8pm Tickets: £19

Don’t miss Europe’s official 1980s multi-tribute concert featuring 25 chart-topping pop icons authentically recreated with a live band and awesome dancers. The show includes tributes to Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Culture Club, Madonna, Wham!, Dead or Alive, Madness and many more. It’s time to dig out your 80s fashions and party!

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Join Edinburgh Fringe award-winner Gyles Brandreth – wit and word-meister, former MP and government whip, Just A Minute regular, One Show reporter, QI, Have I Got News For You, Room 101, IT Crowd, Pointless and Countdown survivor – on an uproarious and unexpected magic carpet ride around the awesome world of words.

Whether it’s global domination you’re after – or getting some nookie on a Friday night – you need the right words to get the right results. Discover them right here. gylesbrandreth.net

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Supersonic 70s 11 June

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Eve Selis returns to the UK this summer with a tour supporting her new record, See Me With Your Heart, produced by Grammy award-winning producer Kenny Greenberg (Allison Moorer, The Mavericks, Joan Baez).

Greenberg and his team of Nashville’s finest have added a new dimension to Eve’s music, creating at once a vast sonic soundscape for her powerhouse vocals and a lush intimate backdrop for the most personal songs of her career. See Me With Your Heart, her first album in nearly five years, redefines who Eve Selis is as a singer, a songwriter and as an artist. eveselis.com

M iles Jupp 7 September

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The Band Plays On: A Celebration of Free and Paul Kossoff Date: Tuesday 19 July, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Guitarist Paul Kossoff was best known for his work with the rock band Free. To mark the 40th anniversary of his untimely deathin 1976, join Terry Slesser (Back Street Crawler), Jaz Lochrie (Bad Company) and Paul Buckton as they perform Paul’s music, including the Free classics All Right Now, Wishing Well, Little Bit of Love, The Hunter and many more.

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Wishbone Ash 19 October

Deborah Bonham Band with support from Jo Burt

Date: Friday 22 July, 8pm Tickets: £12.50 A regular worldwide festival favourite, Deborah Bonham and her powerful band (featuring players from Paul Rodgers, Black Sabbath and Rory Gallagher) began 2016 at the Giants of Rock. With enhanced versions of all of her albums being released this spring, including additional tracks for 2014’s album Spirit, featuring Robert Plant on harmonica, Deborah will be performing many of these songs, plus several originally recorded in 1985 for her debut album For You And The Moon together with previously unreleased songs. deborahbonham.com Like this? Try this:

J ohn Verity 18 June

Warren Haynes Date: Wednesday 20 July, 8pm Tickets: £27.50 & £25 Grammy award-winning artist Warren Haynes has been recognised as a cornerstone of the American music landscape and is revered as one of the finest guitar players in the world. As part of three of the greatest live groups in rock history – Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule and The Dead – his virtuosic artistry has led to thousands of unforgettable performances and millions of album and track sales. warrenhaynes.net Like this? Try this:

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Robben Ford 12 July

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SaraBeth & Glen Mitchell

Date: Friday 19 August, 8pm Tickets: £25

Date: Sunday 21 August, 8pm Tickets: £14.50

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Sons of Pitches 12 June

Never The Bride Date: Saturday 20 August, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

In the very heart of the notorious London rock’n’roll scene exists a whirlwind duo of female energy and ecstasy – meet Never The Bride. Bristol-born Nikki Lamborn carries the dynamo vocal lead, while Glaswegian Catherine ‘Been’ Feeney supplies the ‘sonic art’ with keys and vocals – accompanied by five more world class musicians. They plan to record this concert and would love you there in the audience. neverthebride.com Like this? Try this:

Deborah Bonham Band 22 July

The saying ‘everything is bigger in Texas’ comes to mind when describing powerhouse vocalist and Texas native SaraBeth. Born and raised in Dallas, she is a contemporary country singer-songwriter who is making her mark in Nashville as the sweetly southern artist with an edge.

Since moving to Nashville in 2001, Glen Mitchell has toured with many of its finest artists, playing lead guitar and on many occasions taking the role of band leader for artists including Darius Rucker, Billy Currington, Frankie Ballard, Lonestar and Joe Nichols. sarabethmusic.com Like this? Try this:

E ve Selis Band 13 July

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Fresh from appearances on The Graham Norton Show, Strictly Come Dancing and The One Show, British harmony trio Blake present a brand new tour featuring the finest songs from stage and screen, accompanied by projections and lighting that bring the cinematic magic to life. Linked together by the boys’ famous improvised banter, the show includes music from Hanz Zimmer, Ennio Morricone, Leonard Bernstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Leonard Cohen, The Beach Boys and many more. This is the ultimate celebration of movies and musicals, all sung in thrilling vocal harmony. blakeofficial.com

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Blake

Chris Farlowe & the Norman Beaker Band Date: Thursday 25 August, 8pm Tickets: £19.50 Chris Farlowe is widely regarded as one of the finest soul and rhythm‘n’blues voices the UK has ever produced. His most-loved record, Out Of Time, was written especially for him by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and was a smash number one single back in 1966. It remains one of the era’s most imperishable classics. Guitarist Norman Beaker has collaborated with the likes of British blues godfather Alexis Korner, Cream legend Jack Bruce and Chicago bluesmen Phil Guy. In the early 80s he formed his own highly accomplished blues band, which has gigged and toured as the regular backing band for the likes of Larry Garner, Jack Bruce and Chris Farlowe. chrisfarlowe.co.uk Like this? Try this:

P eter Howarth 9 June – Stage 2

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Dinosaur Zoo Date: Thursday 25 August, 1.30pm; Friday 26 August, 10.30am & 1.30pm; Saturday 27 August, 10.30am & 1.30pm Tickets: £12.50; ‘danger’ seats £15; groups 10+ £8.50 Back by popular demand, Dinosaur Zoo returns to The Stables, now introducing the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the stage.

Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to life as you’ve never seen them before. From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, marvel and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show.

But watch out. Not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem... Direct from the West End, this international hit show offers guaranteed fun for all the family ages 3+. Book now for this truly dinosaursome live show.

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Like this? Try this: 24 July – The Stables Spiegeltent

ENJOY A FAMILY FRIENDLY LUNCH Make the most of your visit to The Stables and enjoy a bite to eat in Café in2, our popular in-house restaurant.

The Style Councillors

Hats Off to Led Zeppelin

Date: Friday 26 August, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Date: Saturday 27 August, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

The Style Councillors are the ultimate tribute to The Style Council. With swirling Hammond organ and a classic horn section, the band, which features ex-Bad Manners brass section Trevor, Tony and Dave, will take you right back to the beginning for a trip through one of Paul Weller’s most productive periods as a songwriter. thestylecouncillors.com Like this? Try this:

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The Selecter 21 July – The Stables Spiegeltent

If you want silly wigs, naff impersonations and the wrong line-up, there are plenty of other ‘tributes’ out there. But if you want to experience the power and the passion of a Led Zeppelin concert, played by one of the most exciting rock ‘n’ roll bands on the circuit today, pick up the phone and book your ticket to see this show now!

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T he Band Plays On 19 July

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Date: Friday 2 September, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

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Mark Watson 17 July – The Stables Spiegeltent

Abba Forever

Date: Sunday 4 September, 8pm Tickets: £15 Leveret features three of England’s finest folk musicians in an exciting new collaboration.

Andy Cutting, Sam Sweeney and Rob Harbron are each regarded as masters of their instrument and are involved in numerous projects with a huge range of artists. Together their performances combine consummate musicianship, compelling delivery and captivating spontaneity. Leveret’s music is firmly rooted in the English tradition but the sound is fresh and new, with original settings of ancient tunes sitting alongside new compositions by some of today’s finest tunesmiths in the folk field. leveretband.com Like this? Try this:

G ilmore & Roberts 14 October – Stage 2

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Professional Grumpy Old Woman, Splash survivor, amateur soup maker and novice knitter, Jenny Eclair is younger than Madonna but eats crisps and likes wine. Semi-bearded and suffering from outbreaks of gout and hysteria, she puts middle age under the microscope and decides whether to laugh, cry or buy a dachshund. You are most welcome to join her, button up your cardi properly and wipe that lipstick off your teeth. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) jennyeclair.com

Leveret

SEPTEMBER

Jenny Eclair

Miles Jupp: Songs Of Freedom Date: Wednesday 7 September, 8pm Tickets: £17

Date: Saturday 3 September, 8pm Tickets: £21 The unique Abba look and sound are replicated with incredible attention to detail as Benny and Bjorn’s beautiful lyrics are sung in wonderful harmony by six performers on stage. Dynamic nonstop choreography, stunning visuals, topclass musicianship and an all-live performance ensure that the this two-hour spectacular captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus. abbaforever.co.uk Like this? Try this:

Voice of the Heart 18 September

Astronauts. Regrets. The sexes. Social Media. Hipsters. Poo. Rage. Medicine. Manners. Identity. Lost stuff. Other stuff.

Miles Jupp (stand-up, actor, writer, thinker, father, husband, worrier, fool, star of Rev. and host of The News Quiz) hits the road in a freshly-ironed shirt and some robust trousers and tries to make some bloody sense of it all. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+) milesjupp.co.uk Like this? Try this:

M ark Watson 17 July – The Stables Spiegeltent

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Mr Benn Big Band: As If By Magic

Shakatak

Date: Thursday 8 September, 8pm Tickets: £21

Date: Saturday 10 September, 8pm Tickets: £18

Mr Benn, the iconic children’s TV character, enters the fancy dress shop and emerges as the band leader of his own 17-piece jazz orchestra! Composer Duncan Lamont has revisited the music he wrote for the much-loved 1970s TV series and has come up with new arrangements of his iconic score. Tonight’s concert features a truly outstanding big band with some of the finest soloists in the UK giving the premiere performance of the Mr Benn suite. Still active today as both saxophonist and composer, Duncan will also be talking about his amazing career in the music business and of course the background to the one and only Mr Benn!

Special guest will be the incomparable Elaine Delmar, one of the many elite jazz vocalists to record Duncan Lamont’s songs (a list that includes Natalie Cole, Blossom Dearie and The Stables’ very own Dame Cleo Laine) and she will be performing some of them this evening. duncanlamont.com Like this? Try this:

Pete Long’s Echoes of Ellington 17 June

Richard Digance Date: Friday 9 September, 8pm Tickets: £16.50 Many people sing, play guitar and tell stories but not many have supported Steve Martin, Robin Williams or played a guitar duet with Brian May of Queen.

Richard Digance has. Richard is a rare performer in that he’s respected by comedians for his original material and by musicians for being an accomplished performer/guitarist. His evergreen career has been acknowledged through numerous awards within both the music and entertainment industries, from a BAFTA nomination as a TV entertainer to a Gold award from The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters. richarddigance.com Like this? Try this:

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The Barron Knights 3 December

Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely achieved in contemporary music. The band enjoys both cult status and popular recognition thanks to their many hits, including the singles Easier Said Than Done, Night Birds and Down on the Street. Shakatak have released more than 50 CDs plus three DVDs and their most recent recording, Across The World, came out in April 2011.

The six-piece line-up features the four original members: Bill Sharpe, Jill Saward, Roger Odell and George Anderson. shakatak.com Like this? Try this:

T he Real Thing 16 September

De Temps Antan Date: Tuesday 13 September, 8pm Tickets: £15

With an explosion of violin, accordion, harmonica, guitar, bouzouki (and foot-tapping!) De Temps Antan have become one of Quebec’s most powerful folk trio. With more than 500 shows in 15 countries, three albums, a nomination to ADISQ, and at the Canadian Folk Music Awards under their belts, De Temps Antan now enjoy an enviable worldwide reputation. With their new album Ce monde ici-bas, the band propels folk to a whole new level. They create a festive atmosphere, full of colour. detempsantan.qc.ca/en Like this? Try this:

T he High Kings 17 November

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Date: Sunday 11 September, 8pm Tickets: £16.50

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Don’t miss this evening of virtuosic violin playing and funky brass and drums which come together to create instrumental versions of film songs from Bollywood and the magical world of South Indian films. The show features video sequences from the original films, synched to the live music.

The Bollywood Brass Band is the UK’s pioneering Indian-style wedding band, playing the great tunes and danceable rhythms of Bollywood. Jyotsna Srikanth is Europe’s leading violinist from the South Indian classical tradition and also an accomplished western classical musician.

The evening will start with a curtain raiser performance of local young musicians supported by MK Music Education Hub, playing alongside the Bollywood Brass Band, following workshops held earlier in the day. bollywoodbrassband.co.uk Sona Jobarteh

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

Please go to stables.org for menu details. Book in advance on 01908 280832 to reserve your table.

Noah Stewart: In Love Again

Big Chris Barber Band

Date: Wednesday 14 September, 8pm Tickets: £32 & £30

Date: Thursday 15 September, 8pm Tickets: £23.50

Popular American tenor Noah Stewart is returning to the UK with a fabulous new show. See him perform classical favourites, hand-picked West End and big-screen masterpieces and lots more. In Love Again will be an evening of great songs performed in an intimate setting and is not to be missed! Noah says of his forthcoming tour: “The UK is a very special place for me and I cannot wait to return”. noahstewart.com

Europe’s finest traditional jazz and blues band is back.

The Big Chris Barber Band features everything from New Orleans to blues to late 1920s Ellington, all played with extraordinary panache and skill. Hits include Bourbon Street Parade, Jubilee Stomp, Ice Cream and When the Saints Go Marching In. You can count on an exciting evening of high quality jazz and blues which will appeal to aficionados and newcomers alike. chrisbarber.net

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Blake 19 August

SEPTEMBER

Carnatic Connections: Jyotsna Srikanth And The Bollywood Brass Band

N ational Youth Jazz Orchestra

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The Real Thing Date: Friday 16 September, 8pm Tickets: £23.50

Britain’s number one soul band celebrate an incredible 40 years in the business. The three original vocalists, Chris and Eddie Amoo and Dave Smith, perform with their own five-piece band in a performance that includes all their million-selling hits, including You To Me Are Everything, Can’t Get By Without You and Feel The Force. thelegendaryrealthing.com Like this? Try this:

Mica Paris 21 October

Beverley Craven Date: Saturday 17 September, 8pm Tickets: £21.50

Voice of the Heart: A Tribute to Karen Carpenter Date: Sunday 18 September, 8pm Tickets: £19.50 The legendary Karen Carpenter created an amazing catalogue of hit songs that are still played daily on radio stations throughout the UK. This stunning show celebrates the music of The Carpenters and will feature classic tunes including Once More, Goodbye To Love, Close To You and Only Yesterday as well as country favourites Top Of The World and Sweet Sweet Smile. With superb vocals from Carole Gordon and outstanding talent from the brilliant Blue Jeans Band and Singers, this will be a night to remember. voiceoftheheart.co.uk Like this? Try this:

F leetwood Bac 15 October

Madison Violet Date: Monday 19 September, 8pm Tickets: £12.50

Beverley Craven will be performing new songs alongside timeless classics Promise Me, Holding On, Woman To Woman, Love Scenes and many more. With a witty narrative and unforgettable melodies, her poignant sentiments will leave you with a warm glow of nostalgia and maybe even the odd tear. beverleycraven.com Like this? Try this:

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Julia Fordham 12 November

Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern have honed their skills over a number of years as writers, multi-instrumentalists and performers. Their first disc Worry the Jury was an introduction to the lush arrangements and radio-friendly harmonies that would become a Madison Violet hallmark. Madison Violet have sold-out shows across North America, Europe and Australia and with their new album Year Of The Horse, they’ve proven once again that they’re among Canada’s brightest songwriters. madisonviolet.com Like this? Try this:

N ever The Bride 20 August

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Johnny Cash Roadshow

Date: Tuesday 20 September, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Date: Saturday 24 September, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

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This is simply the best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world and the only show to be endorsed by the Cash family! The Johnny Cash Roadshow features respected singer/songwriter Clive John and introduces the Carter Sisters and brass section the ‘JC Horns’, all accompanied by emotive screen visuals. johnnycashroadshow.com Like this? Try this:

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers 30 September

Jimmy Webb: The Glenn Campbell Years

J immy Webb: The Glenn Campbell Years 21 September

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One of the world’s greatest songwriters, Albert Hammond has accumulated no fewer than 360 million records sold worldwide. Tonight is a chance to hear the songs, the stories behind them and the artists Albert has worked with over his career: from Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, and Julio Iglesias to Willie Nelson, Whitney Houston and Tina Turner. The concert features many of his classic hits including It Never Rains In Southern California, The Free Electric Band, The Air That I Breathe, Down By The River and One Moment In Time. alberthammond.com

SEPTEMBER

Albert Hammond

No Jacket Required Date: Sunday 25 September, 8pm Tickets: £19

Date: Wednesday 21 September, 8pm Tickets: £23 Over the past five decades Grammywinning songwriter Jimmy Webb has topped the charts, with hits including MacArthur Park, Up, Up and Away, All I Know, Didn’t We, Highwayman and Worst That Could Happen, working with artists from Richard Harris and Frank Sinatra to Linda Ronstadt and Art Garfunkel. Perhaps the most enduring partnership is his musical brotherhood with Glen Campbell, which produced hits including Wichita Lineman, By the Time I Get to Phoenix and Galveston just for starters. Tonight’s concert will demonstrate the talents of these two pop icons and the indelible mark their craftsmanship made on music worldwide. jimmywebb.com Like this? Try this:

Johnny Cash Roadshow 24 September

The UK’s top Phil Collins tribute returns by popular demand with their 2016 Trick of the Light tour, marking 40 years since Phil became lead vocalist with Genesis. This spectacular show features songs from the 1976 classic album A Trick Of The Tail through to the 1996 solo album Dance Into The Light. nojacketrequired.co.uk Like this? Try this:

E lio Pace: Billy Joel Songbook 22 October

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Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys

Mark Thomas: Red Shed

Date: Tuesday 27 September, 8pm Tickets: £16

Hailing from Prince Edward Island on Canada’s east coast, the multi-award-winning Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys serve up old-time roots music with an energy level that practically yanks you out of your seat by the collar. Sit back and marvel at Gordie’s great close-harmony bluegrass vocals, Peter Cann’s blistering guitar solos and the lively multi-instrumental talents of Thomas Webb and Mark Geddes. The band are an international sensation winning standing ovations wherever they go. gordiemackeeman.com Like this? Try this:

Rob Heron & the Teapad Orchestra 9 October – Stage 2

Date: Wednesday 28 September, 8pm Tickets: £16.50 Fresh from his richly deserved accolade as Guitarist of the Year in the British Blues Awards, and straight out of the studio, Aynsley Lister returns to The Stables with a brand new album.

Eyes Wide Open combines the songwriting craft of Home with the power of delivery of Tower Sessions. Back with his band, Aynsley will be showcasing his new material along with his popular favourites and some classic covers as you’ve never heard them before. Expect an evening of finely crafted songs performed with a passion and conviction that will have you hooked from the very first chord. aynsleylister.co.uk

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Red Shed is the third part in a trilogy that started with the multi-award-winning shows Bravo Figaro and Cuckooed.

Comedian and campaigner Mark Thomas returns to the place where he first started to perform in public: a red wooden shed in Wakefield, the Labour Club, to celebrate the club’s 50th birthday. Interviewing old friends and comrades, he pieces together the club’s history and works with it to campaign with some of the poorest workers in the country for their rights. It’s the story of the battle for hope and the survival of a community in a small wooden shed.

Part theatre, part stand-up, part journalism, part activism the show returns to Mark’s obsessions of community and struggle and will involve the audience (in a nice way) to help recreate the shed and its inhabitants. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) markthomasinfo.co.uk Like this? Try this:

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Date: Thursday 29 September, 8pm Tickets: £16

An Acoustic Evening with Sir Thijs Van Leer 1 June

J ohn Cooper Clarke 16 June

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers Date: Friday 30 September, 8pm Tickets: £25 Bay City Rollers icon Les McKeown is at it again! The Rollermania 2016 promises to be a unique voyage back to the 1970s, when Les and his legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts and The Bay City Rollers’ music became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers. Les brings back the all the thrill and excitement of Rollermania, performing all the original hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, Remember, Summerlove Sensation and Give A Little Love, as well as introducing new songs from the upcoming new Bay City Rollers album. lesmckeown.com Like this? Try this:

S upersonic 70s 11 June

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Date: Saturday 1 October, 8pm Tickets: £22

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National Youth Jazz Orchestra 26 June

Other ways you can support our work The success of our music and education programme depends on the generous support of many individuals and organisations.

Date: Tuesday 4 October, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Martin Hayes is regarded as one of the most extraordinary talents to emerge in the world of Irish traditional music.

His unique sound, his mastery of the fiddle and his acknowledgement of the past and his shaping of the future of the music combine to create an astonishing and formidable artistic intelligence. Dennis Cahill is a master guitarist, a native of Chicago born to parents from the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry. Dennis’ spare, essential accompaniment to Martin’s fiddle is acknowledged as a major breakthrough for guitar in the Irish tradition. They are also two of the five members of the Gloaming, one of the most important bands performing today from the modern Irish music scene.

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This fun-packed show features timeless classics from the Great American Songbook – those wonderful songs that miraculously lifted people’s spirits during the Depression era, and which made household names of singers such as Bing Crosby, Al Bowlly and Fred Astaire.

The musicians of the Pasadena Roof Orchestra master the arrangements and sound of the fabled American orchestras such as those led by Duke Ellington and Fletcher Henderson, while also paying tribute to the great British dance band leaders. So pack up your troubles, come on get happy, and experience an evening of superlative live music, with more than a dash of wit and humour. pasadena-roof-orchestra.com

Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill OCTOBER

Pasadena Roof Orchestra: Puttin’ on the Ritz!

W alker & McCallum Guitar Duo 6 December – Stage 2

Stacey Kent Date: Thursday 6 October, 8pm Tickets: £21.50

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Internationally acclaimed and Grammy-nominated vocalist Stacey Kent returns to The Stables with a brand new concert featuring music from her latest album Tenderly. The album sees Stacey return to familiar ground with her first album of standards and jazz-classics since the release of her 2003 breakthrough album The Boy Next Door, and features tracks such as The Very Thought of You, Tangerine, In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning and Embraceable You. staceykent.fr Like this? Try this:

C lare Teal 29 October

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Andy Fairweather Low

Andy Hamilton: Change Management

Date: Friday 7 October, 8pm Tickets: £23

Date: Sunday 9 October, 8pm Tickets: £20

Andy Fairweather Low first came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 1960s saw the band clock up hit after pop hit with tracks including Bend Me Shape Me, Hello Suzy and (If Paradise is) Half As Nice. But if you were paying close attention, you might have picked up a clue to Andy’s future musical collaborations in the magnificent blues track Gin House. Since the early days he has gone on to work with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Roger Waters and hundreds more. andyfairweatherlow.com

In his 60 years on this planet, comedy writer and performer Andy Hamilton has experienced many changes. For instance, he was once a 6 foot 4 inch-tall professional basketball player, until a tree fell on him. But, of course, change is an inescapable part of the human condition. Why? Is that fair?

Some changes are good, some bad. Why can’t they be more clearly labelled? How did we end up working longer hours?

Where did all the sparrows go? If you’re feeling flustered because of flux, Andy will teach you how to cope with the changes we have seen and the changes yet to come.

Contains mild peril. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.)

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Chris Farlowe & the Norman Beaker Band 25 August

M ark Thomas

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Viva Santana Date: Saturday 8 October, 8pm Tickets: £21

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, Smooth 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 Like this? Try this:

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Hats off to Led Zeppelin 27 August

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Date: Sunday 9 October, 2.30pm Tickets: £17.50; students £7.50; family of four £44

The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments Date: Wednesday 2 November, 8pm Tickets: £17.50; students £7.50; family of four £44

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Benyounes String Quartet

OCTOBER

Music in the Round is the UK’s largest promoter of chamber music outside London. As a partner organisation of MITR, The Stables is delighted to present an annual series of chamber concerts, featuring the UK’s leading musicians and ensembles.

MOZART Quartet in D K.575 BEETHOVEN Quartet in F Op.135 DEBUSSY Quartet in G minor Op.10

The Benyounes Quartet have been charming audiences with the freshness of their playing and compelling musical interpretations and we are delighted to welcome them back to The Stables.

For this recital they have chosen one of Mozart’s most relaxed and charming quartets, the last substantial work that Beethoven completed and Debussy’s groundbreaking string quartet. First performed in 1893, this sensuous piece immediately shows the influence of the Javanese music that Debussy heard at the famous Paris Exposition of 1889, and his beautifully subtle treatment of light and shade conjures up the artistic approach of his renowned contemporary, Claude Monet. benyounesquartet.com

CLASSICAL LUNCH/SUPPER

We think of the publicity stunt as peculiar to our age but the antics of Will Kemp, a shameless self-publicist and one of the leading actors in Shakespeare’s company, prove otherwise. In 1600 he danced his way from London to Norwich in nine days, entertaining an adoring public en route. The Society of Strange and Ancient instruments, with dancer, Steven Player, celebrate Will Kemp’s account of the journey, ‘Nine Daies Wonder’, with raucous dance tunes and more refined music of the Elizabethan age. strangeandancientinstruments.com Book both concerts and save 10%

MAKE YOUR VISIT COMPLETE BY ENJOYING A TASTY PRE-CONCERT LUNCH OR SUPPER. Why not make your evening complete with a tasty pre-concert Classical Lunch/Supper?

Two courses for £16 or three courses for £20 (vegetarian options available).

Advance booking is essential – call the box office to book a table.

SAVE THE DATES! A WEEKEND OF MOZART: 17-19 MARCH 2017

From Friday 17 to Sunday 19 March 2017 we will be presenting a weekend of concerts, workshops, talks and films based on the music and life of Mozart.

Full details will be announced in the autumn.

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The Lindisfarne Story

Fleetwood Bac

Date: Thursday 13 October, 8pm Tickets: £19.50 & £17.50

Date: Saturday 15 October, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Lindisfarne’s bestselling album, Fog on the Tyne, took them to the top of the UK charts in the 1970s, and songs like Run For Home and Meet Me On the Corner helped place them in people’s hearts as one of the best-loved bands from the North East. In this joyful celebration, former members Ray Laidlaw and Billy Mitchell perform many of the band’s classic songs and tell the inside story of Lindisfarne’s rise to fame, their concert tours, recording sessions, festival, radio and TV appearances as well as tales from behind the scenes. lindisfarnestory.co.uk Like this? Try this:

Dougie Maclean 7 July

Charlie Landsborough Date: Friday 14 October, 8pm Tickets: £28

Charlie Landsborough is generally thought of as a country singer. However, as his regular supporters will tell you, country music accounts for only a very small part of his concert repertoire and music catalogue. Charlie is an immensely talented star – a writer of remarkable songs, he is known and much-loved for his wonderful voice and ability to tell a fine tale. In spite of all of his fame and achievements, he remains warm, humble, down to earth and compassionate. charlielandsborough.com Like this? Try this:

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Dougie Maclean 7 July

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

M agic: A Kind of ELO 24 June

Dave Koz Date: Sunday 16 October, 8pm Tickets: £21.50 The undisputed superstar of the smooth jazz genre and a nine-times Grammy nominee, saxophonist Dave Koz is, quite simply, the best there is. The hardest working man in show-business is always the hottest ticket in town, and following previous sell-out appearances at The Stables, we are delighted to welcome Dave back on his 2016 UK tour. Appearing with him will be Oli Silk on keyboards, Mark Jaimes on guitar, Marc Parnell on drums and Frank Felix on bass. davekoz.com Like this? Try this:

P eter White 13 November

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Loudon Wainwright III

Date: Tuesday 18 October, 8pm Tickets: £18

with support from Chaim Tannenbaum

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Mark Watson 17 July – The Stables Spiegeltent

Wishbone Ash Date: Wednesday 19 October, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Wishbone Ash embarked on the nascent progressive rock scene in 1969, taking full advantage of a fertile musical environment to produce a distinctive brand of melodic rock.

Inspired equally by British folk traditions, American jazz and R&B, the group played to public and critical acclaim. More than 45 years later, having pioneered the use of twin lead guitars, Wishbone Ash have gained worldwide recognition, based firmly on a regime of continuous touring. Their latest studio release, Blue Horizon, continues to solidify their reputation as a musical force to be reckoned with. wishboneash.com Like this? Try this:

An Acoustic Evening with Sir Thijs Van Leer 1 June

Date: Thursday 20 October, 8pm Tickets: £32 “One of America’s most astute lyrical commentators” (Mojo magazine), the Grammy-winning folk musician and actor Loudon Wainwright III has inspired scores of singer-songwriters with his striking confessional style. His vast catalogue of songs swings from bittersweet and reflective to witty and wild, passing out nuggets of truth by unknotting the complicated ties that bind. He is the patriarch of one of today’s most famous musical families, and his acclaimed recent solo show, Surviving Twin, candidly explored his relationship with his father, the respected writer Loudon Wainwright, Jr. lw3.com Like this? Try this:

K eith James: The Music of Yusuf 21 October – Stage 2

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An evening of brilliantly observed, ever-evolving and hilarious stand-up from the internationally acclaimed star of TV shows including Live at the Apollo, The John Bishop Show, Channel 4’s O2 Gala and Sunday Night at the Palladium. Don’t miss Ireland’s own ‘Witruvian Man’ – live! (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) jimeoin.com

OCTOBER

Jimeoin: Renonsense Man

Mica Paris Date: Friday 21 October, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Mica Paris burst onto the scene in 1988 with her international hit My One Temptation and double platinum selling album So Good. With a career of hit records spanning three decades, Mica still remains revered by many as possibly the greatest soul-gospel voice from outside the United States. In recent years she has extended her talents as a television presenter, most notably as host for BBC 2’s What Not To Wear, a radio presenter for BBC Radio 2 show Soul Solutions and as an author with the five-star Amazon rated Beautiful Within. micaparis.com Like this? Try this:

T he Real Thing 16 September

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Elio Pace: The Billy Joel Songbook

Martin Taylor: 60th Birthday Tour

Date: Saturday 22 October, 8pm Tickets: £22 & £20

Date: Tuesday 25 October, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to experience The Billy Joel Songbook in this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singer-songwriter and piano-player Elio Pace and his magnificent six-piece band. Following his highly acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joel’s original touring band, Elio Pace delivers this sensational tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel. The show features the massive hits Uptown Girl, Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites including Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man. eliopace.com Like this? Try this:

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David Patrick Octet: The Rite of Spring

Award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor celebrates his 60th birthday and 45 years as a touring artist with a series of solo UK concerts. Widely considered to be the world’s foremost exponent of solo jazz and fingerstyle guitar, Martin Taylor’s high-profile fans include Jeff Beck, Jamie Cullum, Pat Metheny, Bill Wyman and Sir Michael Parkinson. It is his dazzling solo concerts, with a signature style that artfully combines his virtuosity, emotion and humour with a strong, engaging stage presence, that make this a show not to miss. martintaylor.com Like this? Try this:

Date: Sunday 23 October, 8pm Tickets: £16.50

S arah Jane Morris & Antonio Forcione 29 June

Liz Pichon’s Tom Gates Brilliant Bands and Doodle Tour Date: Wednesday 26 October, 1.45pm (show last 75 minutes) Tickets: £12

David Patrick’s stunning jazz reinterpretation of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring has received standing ovations at every performance since its premiere on 29 May 2013 – 100 years to the day from the premiere of the original production in Paris. Unique in featuring all of the main themes and orchestration, it seamlessly opens up into improvising sections featuring the members of the band.

The programme is balanced out by a short set of original jazz compositions arranged for the octet. davidpatrickmusic.com Like this? Try this:

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Angus Bayley’s Scrapbook 4 October – Stage 2

Come and join Liz Pichon, the creator of the best-selling Tom Gates Books, in a fun-packed, interative, music, monster and drawing event. This is your chance to ask Liz questions about Tom’s world and how it all began.

Learn to doodle like Tom and hear his favourite band in the whole wide world DUDE3. Then get ready to strike that Rock Star Pose (we’ve all been there!).

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D inosaur Zoo 25-27 August

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

Date: Friday 28 October, 8pm Tickets: £12.50

Anyone who has witnessed Glenn on the live stage can attest to the properness of his doings, as it were.

Armed with ready wit, raucous vibes and a shed-load of grin-inducing great songs, there are few musicians able to connect with their audience on such an immediate and warm level. The ever- burgeoning festival circuit is frequently enriched by Tilbrook the troubadour, whether he’s leafing through his own plentiful back pages or dashing off impromptu audience requests ranging from Jimi Hendrix to Tony Orlando and Dawn, and all points in between. glenntilbrook.com

Benjamin Bloom’s Last Man On Earth is a rock musical like no other, where live rock concert meets musical, circus, cabaret and cinema. Featuring the original songs of singer and piano maestro Benjamin Bloom and his fantastic band, the show tells the story of how the world went mad with greed and the unlikely hero who stepped up to save the day. The live music is punctuated by jaw-dropping circus and bedazzling cabaret acts, while the story is narrated in stunning video

by TV legend Hugo Myatt, of cult 80s show Knightmare.

In the words of Benjamin Bloom himself: “Welcome to my world, come on in and make yourself at home...” benjaminbloomproductions.com

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Boo Hewerdine & Dan Whitehouse 3 September – Stage 2

Stevie Nimmo & Ben Poole Date: Thursday 27 October, 8pm Tickets: £15

A double bill of great blues players! As one half of Scotland’s Nimmo Brothers, Stevie Nimmo has been a wellknown and respected figure throughout the blues and roots world for more than15 years. Don’t miss this chance to catch an artist at the top of his game doing what he does best – standing on stage playing his own music in his own passionate, inimitable fashion. Ben Poole is being talked of as ‘the’ new up-and-coming UK blues guitarist. Having already played with, and received critical acclaim from some of his heroes including Jeff Beck, Gary Moore and John Mayall, at just 27 years of age it appears that there is no stopping this young and incredibly gifted musician.

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Benjamin Bloom’s Last Man on Earth

Date: Wednesday 26 October, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

OCTOBER

Glenn Tilbrook: The Best of Times

Clare Teal & her Trio Date: Saturday 29 October, 8pm Tickets: £25 As much as she loves fronting her Big Band or her Hollywood Orchestra, award-winning singer and Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal still revels in performing in more intimate venues accompanied by piano, bass and drums. From swing to sublime ballads, Clare’s concerts with her Trio are renowned for their fabulous arrangements, interspersed with her warm and witty storytelling guaranteeing the audience something personal and very special. The eclectic song list features music from Cole Porter, Billy Strayhorn, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Van Morrison, Tim Rice and Sting, and will also include a selection of material from her new album Twelve O’Clock Tales. clareteal.co.uk Like this? Try this:

S tacey Kent 6 October

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Stage 2 is The Stables’ second performance space – intimate, relaxed and informal. The ideal place to catch a star of tomorrow on their way up, or see the stars of today experiment with new material. So come and hear the latest new music and comedy, relax and enjoy a drink with friends! You’ll always find something to delight and intrigue you in Stage 2, whatever your tastes.

pg 30-38 Stage 2 is also available to hire for meetings and seminars. For further information please call the Development team on 01908 280815

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...and check out our café-bar Café in If you are looking for a restaurant for a pre-show meal, then look no further. Café in2 has a reputation for top quality food and tasty dishes at a reasonable price.

What’s more, it has friendly, helpful staff and the perfect atmosphere, making it ideal for a pre-concert meal. Café in2 is open from 6pm on concert nights.

Such has been the success of Café in2 that it is very often fully booked, so to be sure of a table we recommend that you make your reservation well in advance.

For more information and the current menu visit stables.org and click on the link to Café in2.

To reserve a table please call the Café in2 booking line on 01908 280832 or email stables@stables.org

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British singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls hits the road, touring the UK with her critically acclaimed second album Mockingbird Lane which was recorded with some of Nashville’s finest musicians and is made up of “songs of the highest order, each a carefully crafted gem” (Maverick). Spanning the ‘Americana’ spectrum, accompanied by award-winning guitarist Max Milligan and showcasing her strong, soulful, captivating voice and songs, Danni’s performances have been lauded as “exciting, energetic and... totally absorbing” (Modernizeus). danninicholls.com

Suspicious emails pop up in our inbox and standard procedure is to delete on sight. But what happens when you reply? James Veitch has spent the past year responding to as many scam emails as he can.

Through a blend of traditional stand-up, interactive projections and music, he takes the audience on a journey through the schemes, investigates the nature of scamming, examines its role in our connected world, and explores his own psyche as he tries to understand why he finds pushing these cyber con-artists to their limits so very satisfying. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+). veitch.me

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Madison Violet 19 September

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Date: Wednesday 8 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

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James Veitch: dot.con

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

JUNE

Danni Nicholls & Max Milligan

S creaming Blue Murder

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Edwina Hayes Date: Saturday 4 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door

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Footpath of Fame – your chosen name or Edwina Hayes’ beautifully written songs, charming stage presence and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folk-Americana. She has opened numerous shows for Jools Holland and Van Morrison and performed her own gigs playing stages everywhere from Glastonbury Festival to the Royal Albert Hall. The title track of her album Pour Me A Drink was covered by Nanci Griffith who calls her “the sweetest voice in England”. Her Abbey Road Live Here Now album will be released later this year. edwinahayes.com Like this? Try this:

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JUNE

2 STAGE

Yvonne Lyon

Albany Down

Date: Friday 10 & Saturday 11 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50 (£11 if both shows booked in same transaction)

Date: Friday 17 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50 (standing gig)

Yvonne Lyon is among the UK’s brightest and best emerging singersongwriters. She returns to The Stables with songs from her much anticipated new album, Held. Having recently supported Eddi Reader throughout the UK, performed with Beth Nielsen Chapman and co-written with Boo Hewerdine, she continues to establish herself as an artist of considerable significance. On Friday 10th Yvonne will play tracks from her new Held, while on Saturday 11 she performs material from her back catalogue. yvonnelyonmusic.com Cara Dillon

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Kelly Oliver

with support from Emma McGrath Date: Thursday 16 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Albany Down are a contemporary rock band with influences ranging from classic acts like Led Zeppelin and Thunder to modern bands such as The Black Keys and Clutch. They combine a diapason of original songs with contemporary high energy rock. The band features Paul Muir on vocals, guitarist Paul Turley, drummer Donna Peters and bassist Billy Dedman and they have recorded three albums with award-winning producer Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers, INME, Super Furry Animals). They now invite you to join them to celebrate the release of their much anticipated Third Album The Outer Reach at this special new album showcase.

Promoted by Albany Down albanydown.com Like this? Try this:

I nglorious 14 June

The Hitman Blues Band Date: Wednesday 22 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Kelly Oliver made a life-changing decision to pursue a career performing her own material while travelling in Rio in 2013. On her return she explored local singer-songwriter opportunities and was immediately offered a slot at Hitchin Folk Club and soon after a place in their club tent at Cambridge Folk Festival. The Telegraph gave her debut album, This Land, a four-star review and included it in their top folk albums of 2014. Kelly also won Solo Singer of the Year at the NMG Awards. kellyoliver.co.uk Like this? Try this:

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Maz O’Connor 8 November – Stage 2

Hailing from the US, guitarist and vocalist Hitman is the real deal and has a strikingly charismatic personality. With his band and horn section, rest assured that you’ll get an evening of top notch entertainment and blues. In the US, The Hitman Blues Band have been nominated for the blues Grammies and have been finalists in the Memphis International Blues Challenge. hitmanbluesband.com Like this? Try this:

S tevie Nimmo and Ben Poole 27 October

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Date: Thursday 23 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £16

Bollywood Brass Band with Jyotsna Srikanth 11 September

Hannah’s Yard Date: Thursday 30 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door With an acoustic approach, local Olney-based musical collective Hannah’s Yard features the beautifully understated voice of 19 year-old singer Hannah Layton Turner. Having received their first national radio play on Mark Forrest’s BBC Introducing show in last November, BBC Three Counties Radio immediately awarded their debut single Introducing Track of the Week. Hannah’s Yard appeared on Robert Elms’ BBC Radio London show at the end of February marking a remarkable three months of progress for the collective.

Hannah and four of her musicians will be performing original songs from their forthcoming album Beginnings, together with an eclectic selection of covers, all given the Hannah’s Yard twist! hannahsyard.com Like this? Try this:

Beverley Craven 17 September

The UK’s top comedic conjuror returns to The Stables with his latest bag of tricks.

As seen on BBC1’s The Magicians, The Sarah Millican Television Programme and The John Bishop Show.

Expect Pete’s trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic – this is a show not to be missed! (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) petefirman.co.uk

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Date: Friday 1 July, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

STAGE

Sona Jobarteh brings her Taamo tour on a ten-date jaunt around the UK. To see the first woman kora-playing Griot from an ancient lineage that started in Mali and The Gambia is already a thrill – but as WOMAD audiences discovered last summer, her singing and electric band featuring hot rhythms is really something not to be missed. Her cousin Toumani Diabate brought many to the Kora, but this version rocks! sonajobarteh.com

Pete Firman: Edinburgh Festival preview

JUN / JUL

Sona Jobarteh

J ames Freedman: Man of Steal

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2 STAGE

Ian Moss

Guy Davis

Date: Saturday 16 July, 8.45pm Tickets: £16.50

Date: Friday 19 August, 8.45pm Tickets: £15

Don’t miss this rare UK appearance from Australian legend Ian Moss. For the past 40 years Ian has been lead guitarist/singer of probably Australia’s most iconic band Cold Chisel. The band has just achieved 7,000,000 albums sales in Australia and has just received a lifetime achievement award by the Australian Music Industry. Ian has also pursued his solo career to similar acclaim.

Tonight he performs his acclaimed Six String Acoustic show which is based on his platinum selling album Six String Acoustic and which highlights Ian’s extraordinary guitar playing and a set list which includes both Chisel and Ian’s greatest hits.

Promoted by Ade Prickett ianmoss.com.au

US acoustic bluesman Guy Davis has worn his heart on his sleeve all through his professional career which now encompasses more than 12 albums and has brought him great friendship with contemporaries including Charlie Musselwhite, the late Pete Seeger and Odetta.

His charismatic storytelling and acting ability has led to two off-Broadway shows including The Adventures of Fishy Waters - The Story of the Blues and on-Broadway appearances in Finian’s Rainbow. Since 2000 Guy has undertaken annual tours of the UK and audiences know that a show by him is always spellbinding. guydavis.com

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Albert Hammond 20 September

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R obben Ford 12 July

Adam Norsworthy 18–27 July 10 amazing days

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Date: Friday 2 September, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door (standing gig) Singer, guitarist and multi–instrumentalist Adam Norsworthy cut his teeth playing in various bands in his youth, forming the exciting, well-respected UK blues band The Mustangs in 2000. Nominated for four British Blues Awards, The Mustangs have a reputation for blistering live shows and Adam’s original songs saw them fast become a staple on the UK blues circuit. His songwriting has never been limited to the blues and his solo work draws upon a huge range of influences from the blues to Bowie and form Lindsey Buckingham to John Barry. His band features Wayne Proctor from King King, Mat Beable from Ben Poole andAlan Nimmo bands, Steve Wright from Connie Lush Band, Anna Brigham from Vittorio, and Bennett Holland. adamnorsworthy.co.uk Like this? Try this:

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S tevie Nimmo & Ben Poole 27 October

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Two acclaimed English songwriters and label mates touring together for the first time, both with new albums (due to be released on the same day, September 2 2016).

Boo Hewerdine is well known as one of the greatest (and busiest) songwriter performers in the business, but incredibly, it’s been seven years since Boo released his last studio album of original material. Dan’s career to date is a story of slow burn success, built upon positive word of mouth for his three self-released recordings and the many thousands of long, hard miles he’s spent touring around Europe, opening for a diverse range of talented artists including Josh Ritter, Julian Cope, Maria McKee, Mark Eitzel, Jesca Hoop, Peter Green, Richard Thompson, Lau, Sun Kill Moon and Willy Mason.

Passionate yet indefinable, Richard Navarro’s songs have drawn praise from none other than Robert Plant and Joan Armatrading, with tracks from his 2015 album Let Go Light gaining regular radio play across the UK, Mexico, Japan and Australia. Richard will be joined by double bassist Nicholas Thurston, combining epic, soaring vocals with punchy, post-folk arrangements of songs that mix lyricism and sharp social commentary with violins, keys, infectious bass lines and driving percussion. The duo’s show also features extraordinary live projected illustrations and animations drawn by Nicholas himself. richardnavarro.co.uk

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Glenn Tilbrook 26 October

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Date: Friday 16 September, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Richard Navarro

Date: Saturday 3 September, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

SEPTEMBER

Boo Hewerdine & Dan Whitehouse

G lenn Tilbrook 26 October

Lucid Date: Friday 23 September, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Tir na nÓg Date: Tuesday 13 September, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door Leo O’Kelly and Sonny Condell are two of the most original and influential songwriters and performers Ireland has ever produced.

Their guitars and voices wind and mesh gorgeously together.

John Peel championed the duo from the start, recording many Peel Sessions with them. In the 1970s they toured with bands as disparate as Jethro Tull, Procol Harum, The Who, Roxy Music and Steeleye Span as well as headlining their own theatre, college and club gigs, garnering a large cult following, which is still growing.

2015 saw the eagerly awaited release of a new studio album, The Dark Dance, their first since 1973! It has received glowing reviews. tirnanog.co.uk Like this? Try this:

The Slambovian Circus of Dreams 19 June

In 2007, chance encounters on the Isle of Wight brought together pianist Blue Brown, guitarist Sunny Brown, bass player Ollie Ducie and violinist Nik Potts to form folk-rock band Lucid. Four albums and more than 1000 performances later, Lucid’s musical journey continues.

Combining their individual writing and musical talents they produce a sound, which blends stunning vocal harmonies with rich melodies resulting in finely crafted songs reflecting their diverse musical influences. lucidband.co.uk Like this? Try this:

D ancing Years 27 November - Stage 2

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SEPT / OCT

2 STAGE

Jane Siberry

James Burrage

Date: Thursday 29 September, 8.45pm Tickets: £17.50

Date: Friday 7 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Iconic and enigmatic, Jane Siberry is one of the world’s most unique and gifted singer-songwriters. Blessed with a sincere integrity and emotional depth, her work has spanned three decades, with the release of 14 studio albums and performances on concert stages around the world. Her 1985 album The Speckless Sky was a huge critical and commercial success and the follow-up albums The Walking, Bound By Beauty, When I Was A Boy and her signature song Calling All Angels cemented her status. Jane’s current album Ulysses’ Purse has been released to rapturous acclaim and she will be performing tracks from this alongside her classics. janesiberry.com Like this? Try this:

TG Collective 28 May – Stage 2

Angus Bayley’s Scrapbook Date: Tuesday 4 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

With a distinctive, raspy and soulful vocal, James Burrage has been surprising many over the past year, making himself known in his local area of Colchester. The Open Mic winner of 2014 has mastered his trade through late nights at local pubs and clubs and is now packing out venues with his unique sound. James has built his craft through pin-dropping performances in a solo acoustic style, demonstrating his raw talent to pulling in a bustling crowd and creating a vibrant atmosphere with a talented four-piece band behind him. Join James’ journey and get behind him as he releases his first EP, Pure Gold. jamesburrage.co.uk Like this? Try this:

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Rob Heron & the Teapad Orchestra Date: Sunday 9 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Though he actually studied as a scientist, 26 year-old London-based Angus Bayley has never been far from music and has been an active pianist all the while, as well as a prolific composer. His music for Scrapbook is both pensive and poignant, clad in a delicate timbre of horns and strings (Daisy Watkins, Nick Sigsworth) – each tune a heartfelt ode that sits somewhere between jazz, folk and rock, underpinned by chord sequences that tell a story in their own right. Since forming in 2013 Scrapbook has gigged extensively across London, including a sell-out at the prestigious Jazz at the Oxford. angusbayley.co.uk David Patrick Octet Like this? Try this: 23 October

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Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra play their own brand of Western swing, blues, gypsy jazz and country, or North Eastern Swin’ as they’ve memorably coined it. Drawing on an eclectic range of styles and influenced by early 20th-century American music, with the addition of razor-sharp solos, irresistible arrangements and an expanding repertoire of original material, their music harks back to a golden age while staying perfectly modern. teapadorchestra.co.uk Like this? Try this:

G ordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys 27 September

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Screaming Blue Murder

Date: Friday 14 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Wednesday 19 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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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) met while studying at Leeds College of Music and released their debut album in 2008. Last year saw the release of their fourth album, Conflict Tourism, which appeared on several end-of-year best album lists and received national airplay on both BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music. gilmoreroberts.co.uk

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Amir Khoshsokhan; headliner is Tom Price. Line-up maybe subject to change.

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

Café in2 is open until 8pm with any orders taken after 7.30pm being served in the foyer. After 8pm light snacks will be available from the bar.

OCTOBER

Gilmore & Roberts

J ames Veitch

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Jo Harman Date: Thursday 20 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50

Leveret 4 September

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

Trumpeter Andre Canniere presents the music from his latest album inspired by poems of Rainer Maria Rilke and Charles Bukowski, appropriately combining the haunting and mystical elements of Rilke with the grit and boldness of Bukowski. Featuring saxophonist Tori Freestone, pianist Ivo Neame (of Phronesis fame), bassist Michael Janisch, US drummer Ted Poor (Bill Frisell, Cuong Vu, Ben Monder) and the guest vocalist Brigitte Beraha. andrecanniere.com Like this? Try this:

David Patrick Octet 23 October

Jo Harman is an award-winning vocalist who has performed at some of Europe’s most prestigious venues and with the likes of Patti Smith and Joan Baez. The Daily Mirror called her “the finest female soul blues vocalist in the UK” and Huey Morgan said on his Radio 2 programme “sometimes you hear a voice that leaves you speechless”. This intimate show features soulful, compelling performances of ‘bare-to-the-bone’ versions of Jo’s own songs and also her own take on songs that mean something special to her. joharman.com Like this? Try this:

D eborah Bonham Band 22 July

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Keith James: The Music of Yusuf – Cat Stevens Date: Friday 21 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £14 The amassed body of music from the hugely popular and adored singer-songwriter Cat Stevens made for a collection of ‘must-have’ records across a whole generation. Yusuf now campaigns on many educational and humanitarian issues and received the Man of Peace award by the Nobel peace laureates. This concert will give you far more than just the music itself; Keith James talks about the background to each song and performs some of them as all of us remember and others, carefully and intuitively re-voiced, respectfully re-interpreted with rich, balanced guitar arrangements and a more personal vocal approach. Proceeds and audience donations from this tour of concerts will go to the UNICEF UK Syrian Children’s appeal. keith-james.com Like this? Try this:

Loudon Wainwright III 20 October

Carl Hutchinson: The Fixer Date: Friday 28 October, 8.45pm Tickets: £10

See one of the UK’s most in-demand comedians as he does what he does best: hilariously squaring- off against life’s petty annoyances. From people who obnoxiously post motivational quotes on social media to those who urge you to put your phone in rice when you get it wet, Carl Hutchinson tackles a bunch of little, everyday issues in his latest show The Fixer. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable or 16+) carlhutchinson.net J ames Veitch

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Join the Stablemates YEAR-ROUND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE STABLES The Stables is one of the most popular and successful music venues in the UK, putting on more than 350 concerts each year and offering a wide-ranging programme of music workshops and courses.

How do we make this happen? Working alongside our small team of professional staff, there are more than 300 dedicated volunteers – the Stablemates – who provide invaluable support for many key duties in the Front of House, Technical and Catering departments.

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If you’re interested in volunteering at The Stables and are able to make a regular commitment, we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more about becoming a Stablemate, please contact Amanda Pickard, The Stables Customer Services Manager by her emailing at amanda. pickard@stables.org

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OCTOBER

Your Perfect Conference Venue!

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

We provide a dedicated Event Team, experienced Technical Crew and a first class Catering Team who will provide you with everything you need to deliver your perfect event.

• Jim Marshall Auditorium – 398 seat flexible conference/meeting area

•M ancini Foyer – suitable for receptions/exhibitions •R ehearsal Room, Green Room and Dressing Rooms – also available to hire • FREE Car Parking for 250 cars • STATE-OF-THE-ART sound and AV facilities

• Stage 2 – adaptable area for meetings/ workshops/product launches

The style layout is perfect for our meetings and the staff are so professional and on hand to help at all times. We enjoy returning every year, as we find it to be an ideal venue that meets the needs of our business.

• Hospitality Room – perfect for smaller meetings/workshops/break-out area

Angie Lawrence, CSR & Internal Communications Manager, Domino’s Pizza

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

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IF: MILTON KEYNES INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

15–24 July 10 amazing days

Family Events Music, Comedy & Cabaret Outdoor Spectaculars Acoustic Stage Food & Drink

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Miguel Chevalier: Magic Carpet

Gravity & Other Myths: A Simple Space

Friday 15 – Sunday 24 July Middleton Hall, centre:mk, MK9 3EP

Friday 15 – Sunday 17 July Spiegeltent, South Willen Lake Park, MK15 0DS

IF: 2016 Artist in Residence

A huge kaleidoscopic ‘carpet’, with shapes, colour and patterns that swirl and shape-shift.

A mesmerising experience enhanced by portable sonic lamps created by Ray Lee.

An awe-inspiring display of strength, skill, creativity and cat-like agility from acrobatic ensemble Gravity & Other Myths - ‘Cirque du Soleil with a fitful of grit’.

IF: MILTON KEYNES INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

15–24 July 10 amazing days

Programmed by The Stables

Commissioned by IF: 2016 and centre:mk

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Rimini Protokoll: Remote Milton Keynes

Festival Opening Night: Friday 15 July Mini Bowl, South Willen Lake Park, MK15 0DS

Friday 15 – Sunday 24 July The Hub & Central Milton Keynes locations

Taking place as night falls, this beautiful aerial ‘flying’ performance with live music uses the sky as its backdrop and takes place above the audience.

Closes with a firework finale.

A unique trail through Milton Keynes that explores the city in an entirely new way, with directions given though headphones. Savour the city and see it with fresh eyes…

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15–24 July 10 amazing days Rosemary Lee & Roswitha Chesher: Liquid Gold Is The Air Friday 15 – Sunday 24 July Queen’s Court, centre:mk, MK9 3EP

Station House Opera: Dominoes Saturday 16 July City Centre locations

A compelling video installation capturing vignettes and distilled moments from IF: 2014’s outdoor production of Under The Vaulted Sky. Screened within a pop-up garden in Queen’s Court.

An extraordinary 2 kilometre line of super-sized domino blocks will weave through shopping areas, leisure facilities, residential areas, restaurants, bars and boulevards.

Wes Goatley & Georgina Voss: Dowsing & Leylines Friday 15 – Sunday 24 July City Centre location (tbc)

Richard DeDominici: Superman IV Redux Filming: Friday 15 & Saturday 16 July Screening: Saturday 23 July

An installation that explores the interaction between technology, culture and society revealing unseen, everyday data and logistics systems, combining it with broadcast sound.

A reshoot and screening of iconic scenes of Superman IV which starred Christopher Reeve and Gene Hackman, and was filmed in Milton Keynes 30 years ago in 1986.

Commissioned by the Open University for IF: 2016

An IF: 2016 project delivered in association with Independent Cinema MK

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The Stables Spiegeltent

IF: Family Focus

Friday 15 – Sunday 24 July South Willen Lake Park, MK15 0DS

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July South Willen Lake Park, MK15 0DS

Fun for all the family!

Programmed by The Stables, this exotic temporary venue, with luxurious drapes, chandeliers, mirrors and stained glass is host to the best in comedy, cabaret, live music and new circus.

Programmed by The Stables, Family Focus is a feast of family-friendly shows for children and grown-ups to celebrate the beginning of the Summer holidays.

Most events are free to attend.

Acoustic Stage: The Stables Sessions

The Colour of Time at The World Picnic

Friday 15 – Sunday 24 July South Willen Lake Park, MK15 0DS

Sunday 24 July, Starts at Campbell Park Events Plateau

The ever-popular Acoustic Stage, located in the Arabian Bar Tent, is where you will find a busy line-up of exciting live music, emerging talent and unsigned bands.

This joyful dance-theatre parade through the streets is an exuberant, rainbow eruption of colour, music and dance, inspired by the traditional Indian festival of colours, Holi.

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For full programme listings visit: www.ifmiltonkeynes.org

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The following performances are presented as part of this year’s IF: Milton Keynes International Festival and are programmed by The Stables. They’ll take place in the sumptuous surroundings of The Stables Spiegeltent in South Willen Lake Park, which will provide a truly memorable setting and host to the very best in comedy, cabaret, live music and contemporary circus over the 10 days of the Festival. (All tickets sold subject to licence)

For full programme details of this year’s Festival visit ifmiltonkeynes.org Gravity & Other Myths present

A Simple Space

Date: Friday 15 July, 7.15pm Saturday 16 July, 7pm Sunday 17 July, 2.30pm Tickets: £20 (under 16s £18.50), £74 family of four (max 2 adults) Unreserved seating in the round Aptly described as ‘Cirque du Soleil with a fistful of grit’ and armed with cat-like agility, Australia’s Gravity & Other Myths is one of the most exciting acrobatic ensembles performing today. This awe-inspiring display of strength, skill and creativity, injected with a healthy dose of humour, sees seven acrobats push their physical limits without reserve in an exciting show that is simultaneously raw, frantic and delicate. Supported by live percussion and presented ‘in-the-round’, audiences can feel the heat, hear every breath, and be immersed in every moment. If you liked Casus at IF: 2014, you will love Gravity & Other Myths! gravityandothermyths.com.au

Ticket deal Buy a ticket for Gravity & Other Myths + The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (16 July) for £40

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Afro Celt Sound System + Support

Date: Saturday 16 July, 2pm & 8.45pm Tickets: £24 Unreserved seating, cabaret style

Date: Monday 18 July, 7.45pm Tickets: £22.50 Standing/dancing show with limited seating

From Tchaikovsky to Nirvana via David Bowie, Otis Redding and Spaghetti Western soundtracks, the world-renowned ukulele superstars bring their all-singing, all-plucking, toe-tapping music and witty banter to The Speigeltent. As they celebrate their 30th anniversary, see and hear for yourself why the appeal of the Ukes has led to sold out shows all over the world from the Royal Albert Hall to Sydney Opera House. Plucking brilliant!! ukuleleorchestra.com

Ticket deal Buy a ticket for the Uke Orchestra + Gravity & Other Myths (15-17 July) for £40

Mark Watson: I’m Not Here Date: Sunday 17 July, 8pm Tickets: £17 Unreserved seating, cabaret style A seemingly minor problem at an airport is the starting point for a spiralling examination of identity in the digital age and a search for meaning in our lives... Mark Watson is the multi-awardwinning comedy star of numerous TV shows including Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You. With an enormous number of jokes, as well as Watson’s customary flailing, chaotic audience interactions and all sorts of other fun, this promises to be a compellingly funny evening. markwatsonthecomedian.com

Ticket deal Buy a ticket for Mark Watson + Gravity & Other Myths (15-17 July) for £33

Afro Celt Sound System celebrate their 20th anniversary with a stunning new album and an exhilarating live show that takes their cross-cultural collaboration to another level. The Source celebrates the African and Asian roots brought to the band by long-term members N’Faly Kouyaté (vocalist, kora and balafon player) and Johnny Kalsi (Dhol drums). Along with founder member Simon Emmerson (guitars, cittern) the eclecticism of the band’s infectious sound embraces contributions from a host of other outstanding musicians. afroceltsoundsystem.org.uk

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Cara Dillon + Band Date: Tuesday 19 July, 7.45pm Tickets: £19.50 Unreserved seating, cabaret style Infused with the rich cultural heritage of her native County Derry, and posessing a rare and unique voice, Cara Dillon is one of the finest exponents of Irish song in music today.

With her 5-piece band and partner Sam Lakeman she is celebrated for entwining traditional and contemporary elements, earning commercial success, critical acclaim and accolades including Album Of The Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, The Meteor Music Award for Best Irish Female and Tatler magazine’s Woman Of The Year in Music. caradillon.co.uk

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Tommy Emmanuel: It’s Never Too Late Tour Date: Wednesday 20 July, 7.30pm Tickets: £25 Unreserved seating, cabaret style Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia’s most respected musicians. The legendary guitarist has a professional career spanning five decades and continues to intersect with some of the world’s finest musicians.

His unique style – he calls it ‘finger style’ – is akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays a piano, using all ten fingers.

Rather than using a whole band for melody, rhythm, bass, and drum parts, Tommy plays all that – and more – on one guitar. Beg borrow or steal a ticket... tommyemmanuel.com

Ticket deal Buy a ticket for Tommy Emmanuel + The HillBenders for £37.50

Date: Thursday 21 July, 7.45pm Tickets: £18 All standing/dancing show with limited unreserved seating Led by iconic frontwoman Pauline Black, legendary 2 Tone ska band The Selecter boasts a top line-up including Neil Pyzer (Spear Of Destiny) and Will Crewdson (Rachel Stamp) and is co-fronted by original member Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson. The anarchic passion that fuelled Selecter gigs when they toured with The Specials and Madness at the peak of their early fame is still there, and they’re also writing the best songs of their career (Subculture, released 2015) - a real feat given hits like Three Minute Hero, Missing Words and On My Radio. theselecter.net

Ticket deal Buy a ticket for The Selecter + Reasons To Be Cheerful for £33

Graeae Theatre Company

The HillBenders present

Reasons to Be Cheerful (concert version)

Date: Wednesday 20 July, 9.45pm Tickets: £15 Unreserved seating, cabaret style

Date: Thursday 21 July, 9.45pm & Friday 22 July, 7.45pm Tickets: £18, Concessions £15 Standing/dancing gig with limited unreserved seating

Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry

“Ever since I was a young boy I played the silver ball…”

Some 45 years after its release, the biggest rock opera of all time - The Who’s Tommy - has now been fully realised as a full length bluegrass tribute from The HillBenders from Springfield, Missouri. Unleashing virtuoso banjo, dobro, mandolin, bass, guitar and rock star vocals, the HillBenders bring a new energy and perspective to Tommy while paying total respect to The Who’s original vision. This live 75 minute performance covers the original album from start to finish. whograss.com

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The Selecter

Join Vinnie and his mates for an evening of raucous glee in this hugely popular concert show.

Reasons to be Cheerful celebrates Ian Dury and the Blockheads’ greatest hits and will raise the Spiegeltent’s roof with classic numbers including Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll, Spasticus Autisticus, Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick and more. Experience Dury’s lyrics in all their glory as British Sign Language, captioning and audio descriptive banter are seamlessly woven into the show. This is no ordinary gig – let’s ‘ave it! graeae.org

Ticket deal

Ticket deal

Buy a ticket for The HillBenders + Tommy Emmanuel for £37.50

Buy a ticket for Reasons To Be Cheerful + The Selecter for £33

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

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Date: Friday 22 July, 9.30pm & Saturday 23 July, 10pm Tickets: £16.50 Unreserved seating, cabaret style

Date: Sunday 24 July, 2pm Tickets: £10, (under 16s £9); £36 family of four (max two adults) Suitable for ages 6+, children to be accompanied by an adult Unreserved seating, theatre style

Festival favourite and divine Mistress of Ceremonies Lili la Scala is back with some of her most beloved cabaret reprobates to entertain you with these rollicking late night shows.

This dazzling cabaret spectacular is an evening to warm the heart and boggle the mind - come and feast your eyes upon a veritable variety smorgasbord of international comedy, magic, burlesque, music and more…

As Lili herself says “leave your inhibitions at the door and allow yourself to be transported to another world by my phenomenal acts”. Early booking advised. For ages 18+ lililascala.com

Ticket deal Buy a ticket for Gilded Lili + Reasons To Be Cheerful for £28

Like the name says it’s a Comedy Club 4 Kids! Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old. Catch the best comedians, stand-ups and sketch acts from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best... but without the rude bits! It’s just like a normal comedy club, except that it’s on in the daytime and kids are allowed in.

Non-patronising, pure awesome. comedyclub4kids.co.uk

Harry & Edna’s Vintage Day

Blackbeard’s Tea Party Ceilidh + caller Gordon Potts

Date: Saturday 23 July, 10.30am - 3pm Tickets: £10 (ball), £5 (dance class), £12.50 (class + ball)

Date: Sunday 24 July, 8pm Tickets: £14 Standing (dancing!) event with some seats available

All-dancing event, with limited unreserved seating ; vintage dress encouraged, not essential What would happen if Beyoncé and The Boswell Sisters met The Great Gatsby for the first time? The Time Travellers Ball is a fusion of 1920s big brassy sounds blended with electro swing. Compere Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq is your host, with vocals from The Wild Tonics and Charleston dancing from The Twin Swing. Pop into Sarah Do Wop’s Hair Salon and then get those toes a-tappin’ and arms a-flappin’ with a pre-Ball beginners Charleston dance class!

10.30am: Sarah Do Wop’s Hair Salon, £10 pre-bookable 11.30am-12.30pm: Charleston Dance Class, £5 1-3pm: Time Travellers Ball, £10 (£7.50 for class + ball) Visit ifmiltonkeynes.org for more details

Blackbeard’s Tea Party bring their brand of gutsy folk-rock to The Spiegeltent for the first time, mixing traditional songs, ceilidh and infectious rock-infused folk tunes with playful arrangements and driving dance rhythms guaranteed to have you on your feet. An energypacked, high-octane stage show – gather your friends, come along and ceilidh the night away to round off the 2016 Festival! blackbeardsteaparty.com

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Adult/15+ Course

The Rock Experience is for aspiring rock and pop musicians who would like the chance to play in a band, meet other musicians and learn from experienced tutors. Whatever your instrument and whether you are a back-bedroom guitarist, budding vocalist or interested in forming a band of your own, the course is a great opportunity to take the first steps. You’ll be supported and coached by our tutors in rehearsal and performance

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

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

Over 2U

How to Make Up Chord Sequences

Date: Thursday 2 June or Thursday 22 September, 8.45pm Tickets: £5 to non-players; £2 to players

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

An exciting opportunity to show off those new or hidden talents. Have you ever attended one of The Stables’ education events? Maybe you’ve been to ukulele, harmonica or song-writing workshops, or worked hard for six weeks on the Ceilidh or Rock Experience. Well, now is the time to use those talents and get the experience of Over 2U, The Stables’ very own ‘open mic’ night for anyone who has taken part in a Stables course or workshop. If you’ve ever wondered what next, then this night’s for you! Over 2U provides a safe environment for a line-up of people with similar talents and experience, supporting each other through what might be their first stage appearance. You will not have a better opportunity to take that first step!

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

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The Rock Experience

Dates: Sundays 5, 12, 19, 26 June & 3 July, 10am-1pm; Sunday 10 July, 1-11pm (including public performance) Course fee: £87.50 (£67.50 students) for 6 sessions

Adult/15+ Workshop

This fast-paced workshop is designed to de-mystify the process of making up the chords to a song and to help you learn how chords are made up and put together in a sequence. You will look at examples of popular songs in different styles in both major and minor keys, starting with simple chord sequences and then progressing to more advanced ones, exploring how these can add extra colour and depth to your music-making. Suitable for guitarists, keyboard players and anyone else wanting to make up chords to songs, the workshop includes a hands-on opportunity to try out the techniques you need to make up your own chord progressions.

Full notes will be supplied to take away. You should already have some understanding of scales and chords (e.g. from our Basic Principles of Music workshop). If you are a guitar player, please bring an acoustic guitar and capo (the workshop will also look at how to use a capo to simplify awkward chords by changing key). Some keyboards are available for keyboard players (please advise at time of booking if needed). Tutor Pete Normanton is an experienced musician and guitar teacher who also presents the popular Basic Principles of Music workshop at The Stables.

B asic Principles of Music

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‘Side by Side’ Jazz workshop with NYJO Date: Sunday 26 June, 2.30-4.30pm For young players ages 13-18 Would you like to be part of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra? Entry is usually by annual audition, but for one day only you can ‘sit in’ with the band, made up of some of the UK’s most talented jazz musicians aged under 25.

You can take part in a rehearsal, led by musical director Mark Armstrong, which will look at the fundamentals of jazz playing and how to create tight and stylish performances. You’ll look at groove, playing by ear, improvisation and how to use notated arrangements.

You’ll also have the chance to learn by ear and play different pieces drawing on the blues, different rhythmic styles, famous jazz tunes and using NYJO-exclusive arrangements.

If you’ve taken part in a band locally or at your school, then this session will be perfect to develop your skills. It will help build your general musical understanding as well as improve specific jazz knowledge. The session is suitable for young players aged 13-18 with an interest in jazz and with a range of technical levels and experience. It is open to all instruments within the jazz orchestra (but places are limited, especially for rhythm section players).

For more information and details of how to apply to take part, please contact education@stables.org and include the following information; Instrument, age, your improvisation experience (e.g. never improvised/tried a few times/or confident).

National Youth Jazz Orchestra

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Gypsy Jazz Guitar

Improving Beginners Saxophone

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 25 June, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £34

Date: Saturday 25 June, 9.30am-12.30pm or 1-4pm (choice of two workshop times) Workshop fee: £25

Gypsy jazz guitar is the swing style of jazz guitar often associated with its most famous player Django Reinhardt.

This workshop will introduce some of the fundamentals of this unique and enjoyable style of guitar and will focus on technique of rhythm playing, known as ‘La Pompe’, and particularly the right-hand technique based around the use of a very heavy pick. It is suitable for beginners and intermediate players who can play basic bar, triad and dominant chords and are comfortable understanding basic chord progression and theory. Learning will be by ear and there is no need to read music, though notes will be given to take away after the workshop. You will need to bring a steel-strung acoustic guitar and heavy/hard pick (some picks will be available to buy at the workshop). Tutor Will Ballard has been performing and playing guitar for 40 years, and in recent years has been playing and studying in Europe with Fapy Lafertin who teaches in the ‘manouche’ gypsy jazz guitar tradition.

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Blues Guitar Workshop Beginners Part 1 1 October

Following on from the absolute beginners Sax from Scratch and the Refresher Sax from Scratch workshops, this Improving Beginners workshop is suitable for students who have their own instrument (alto sax) and some recent sax playing experience, including attendance at previous Sax from Scratch and Refresher workshops. If you have any other level of experience contact education@stables.org for further advice. No previous experience of reading music is necessary as some music theory and notation will be introduced in the workshop. By the end of the workshop you will have begun to study, play and improvise on three jazz standards and also work on major, minor, dominant, and pentatonic scales. Saxophonist Ian Hill studied music at Birmingham Conservatoire and Guildhall School of Music and has more than 15 years’ experience of teaching and facilitating individuals and groups of young and adult learners.

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Ukulele Workshop – Beginners Part 1

Date: Sundays 11 September, 9 October, 13 November & 4 December, 11am-2pm Workshop fee: £65

Date: Saturday 24 September, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £34

Adult/15+ Workshop

This course is for those with some conga drumming experience who are looking to further their skills and knowledge of Latin percussion. Drawing on traditional and popular Cuban & Brazilian styles, it will help to increase your confidence in playing congas.

We’ll explore one and two-drum patterns, work on exercises to develop coordination & independence and work on rhythms for a small ensemble. Please bring a pair of congas if you have them, or contact education@ stables.org if you need to borrow them (limited numbers available). Please contact us if you are unsure about your previous playing experience and suitability for the course.

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Bodhran Beginners Workshop Part 2 27 November

Harmonica Workshop – Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 17 September, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £32 Have you ever thought about taking up the harmonica?

Tutor Joff Watkins returns to The Stables for another session of this popular one-day workshop. Cover the basics of tuneplaying, chord-playing and blues improvisation, it is suitable for all interested. No prior experience necessary but you will need a 10-hole harmonica in C. Like this? Try this:

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Conga Drumming for Improvers Course

Come and take part in the ukulele revival! This fun and accessible instrument is making a comeback for serious musicians as well as in education. Learn the basics of playing, ukulele techniques and how to accompany songs.

No prior experience is necessary but you will need to bring a soprano or concert-sized ukulele. Tutor Sara Spade is an experienced performer, songwriter and teacher. As well as a busy performing career she regularly teaches guitar, ukulele and songwriting to all ages.

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Introduction to Live Sound Engineering Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Sunday 25 September, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £38 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. This workshop will cover types of microphone and placement, basic parts of a PA, how to use a mixing desk, and how to use basic EQ. It is suitable for complete beginners or for anyone who has gaps in their understanding of live sound.

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Mandolin Beginners Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Sunday 25 September, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £36 The mandolin is a popular instrument used in a range of styles including country, bluegrass, traditional folk and Irish music.

It is great as a melody or rhythm instrument and this workshop will introduce both styles of playing.

It will look at basic technique, simple tunes, chord shapes and progressions, and playing as a group and is suitable for those who have some basic experience of stringed instruments (such as guitar, ukulele, banjo, bazouki, violin) and who can play basic open chords and a few scales or tunes. An ability to read tablature is useful but not essential. Please bring a mandolin if you have one, or contact education@stables.org if you need to borrow one (limited numbers available). Tutor Paul Roberts is an experienced guitar and mandolin teacher and performer, who has played in a range of rock and folk bands, in folk clubs, festivals and for ceilidhs.

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Ukulele Workshop Beginners Part 1 24 September

Blues Guitar Workshop – Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 1 October, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £34 In this practical workshop, blues musician Joff Watkins introduces the blues, demystifies V-IV-Is, turnarounds, shuffles and basic basslines, and introduces fundamental blues techniques such as finger picking, hammer-ons and pull-offs, using examples from classic blues recordings. You should be comfortable with the chords of E, A, and B7 and be able to change confidently between them. It will also be helpful if you know what a scale is, but not essential as the blues scale will be introduced in a very practical way. You will need to bring a six-string acoustic guitar. Joff is an accomplished blues player who combines performing and teaching, including leading the highly popular blues harmonica workshops here at The Stables.

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Harmonica Workshop Beginners Part 1 17 September

Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 1 October, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £46 Join us in The Stables’ studio and control room for this music technology and recording workshop and hands-on studio session. Our popular one-day introduction is ideal for beginners or those who want a refresher. The workshop will use a MAC computer and Logic Software, but in a way that looks at the general principles that apply across all DAWS (Digital Audio Workstations). Admission includes workshop a resource pack and audio files of tracks produced. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session.

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Bodhran Beginners workshop Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Sunday 2 October, 1-4pm Workshop fee: £22 The bodhran (pronounced bow-ran), or Irish frame drum, has grown from its use in traditional Irish music to become a popular instrument used across many forms of Celtic, folk and contemporary roots music. This beginner’s level workshop introduces aspiring players to the bodhran and will include all basic drum techniques, traditional and contemporary rhythms and drum care advice. Instruments will be provided. Aimée Leanoard has been a teacher and performer for more than 20 years. She has performed and recorded with the group Anam, appeared at many festivals around the world, and teaches all levels from beginner to advanced. She is also a singing teacher, choir leader, musical director and comes from a family of bodhran makers.

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B odhran Beginners Workshop Part 2 27 November

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Live Sound Engineering: Level 2

Date: Saturday 8 October, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £32

Date: Sunday 30 October, 9.30am-4.30pm Workshop fee: £67.50

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 informationpacked day aims to help you de-mystify music theory. Starting with the most basic terminology and theory, the workshop covers the nature of sound, how music started, what the key of a song is and how to find it and what some of the more complicated ideas mean.

The day will be particularly helpful to those taking their first steps in learning to play, whatever the instrument.

Please note this day is more of a tutorial than a hands-on workshop, and includes supporting notes. Course leader Pete Normanton is a highly experienced musician and guitar teacher, specialising in making music accessible to the nonmusician. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.

This course expands on the Introduction to Live Sound Engineering course, putting it into practice and working with a live band on stage in the main auditorium at The Stables. If you work with, or want to work with, live musicians, this course will be an aid to seeing how the components of a live sound system work together, optimising the sound from the stage monitors, communicating with the band, effectively positioning microphones, balancing the mix and using effects and dynamic processors efficiently and creatively. You’ll review the key concepts from the part 1 workshop before looking in more detail at the PA system in the main auditorium. You’ll then work in two smaller groups, swapping over practical exercises. Each group will rig the stage, sound-check and run a short performance with the band while the other practices on a small digital desk and PA, setting up signal paths using dynamic and effect processors and becoming familiar with EQ operation and feedback control. Questions are welcome at all times and professional support is on hand throughout the day.

Participants should have attended The Stables’ Introduction to Live Sound Engineering: Level 1 and/or be familiar with the operation and functions of a live sound desk, a graphic equaliser, effect units and stage monitors. You will be using Yamaha M7 and LS9 digital mixing desks – previous experience using a digital desk is not essential but would be an advantage. If you have not done the Introduction course but you think your previous experience is suitable please contact education@stables.org to discuss.

Tea/coffee provided. Bring a packed lunch.

Adult/15+ Workshop

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Saxophone from Scratch Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 8 October, 9.30am-12.30pm or 1-4pm (choice of two workshop times) Workshop fee: £25 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-bystep 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. Workshop leader Ian Hill studied music at the Birmingham Conservatoire and Guildhall School of Music and has more than 15 years’ experience of teaching and facilitating individuals and groups of young and adult learners.

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Basic Principles of Music

I ntroduction to Live Sound

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Also On Sale Now Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 19 November, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £46

Bodhran Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Sunday 27 November, 1-4pm Workshop fee: £22

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National Youth Music Camps July/August 2016 Each summer young people aged 8 to 17 from throughout the UK and abroad come together to take part in an inspiring week-long musical experience. From orchestral playing to jazz improvisation, from harmonica sessions to steel pan performance, from music theatre production to recorder and rock bands, the National Youth Music Camps has it all.

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

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

Sunday 7-Saturday 13 August Fees including all tuition, food and camping facilities: Teenage Camps £310, Junior Camp £290

Teenage Camps (13-17 years) Sunday 24-Saturday 30 July or Sunday 31 July-Saturday 6 August

Junior Camp (8-12 years)

Heritage Open Day Tours Date: Saturday 10 September, tours at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm Tickets: Tours are free, but must be booked in advance You’ve sat in the Jim Marshall Auditorium... you’ve enjoyed the music... the ambience... the acoustics...

But have you ever wondered how The Stables works as a building? 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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And not forgetting...

Tickets are still available for the following shows in May: MAY Sun 1 Brother Strut

Underhill Rose Mon 2 Rita Coolidge Tue 3 Laura Cantrell Wed 4 Bohem Ragtime Jazz Band Thu 5 King King

West My Friend Fri 6 An Audience with Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite Sat 7 Eric Bibb Sun 8 Jane Bower: Daddy’s Diaries

Eric Bibb Mon 9 Ryan McGarvey Tue 10 Cale Tyson

Tom Harrison Quartet Wed 11 Roy Ayers Thu 12 Mànran Fri 13 9Bach Sat 14 Keiran Goss Sun 15 Live Jazz Matters: Rossanno Sportiello

Swinging at the Cotton Club Mon 16 Teddy Thompson & Kelly Jones Tue 17 Heather Peace

Daoiri Farrell Wed 18 Phronesis

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Thu 19 Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman Fri 20 Heg & The Wolf Chorus Sat 21 The Mentulls Sun 22 Jazz Matters: Enrico Tomasso

Snowboy & The Latin Section Wed 25 Juan Martin’s Flamenco Trio Megson Thu 26 Formerly of Bucks Fizz Fri 27 The Cavern Beatles

Lauren Housley Sat 28 Pete Brown & the New Grasscutters

TG Collective Sun 29 Roy Hudd

Snowboy and the Latin Section Sun 22

Juan Martin’s Flamenco Trio Wed 25

Pete Brown & the New Grasscutters Sat 28

Roy Hudd Sun 29

For full details visit stables.org Box Office: 01908 280800 email: stables@stables.org stables.org

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Also On Sale Now The Boy with Tape on his Face 8 Nov

Judith Owen 11 Nov – Stage 2

Julia Fordham 12 Nov

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM ALL SHOWS START AT 8PM, EXCEPT WHERE STATED NOVEMBER Wed 2 Society for Strange & Ancient Instruments £17.50; students £7.50 family of four £44 Thu 3 Midge Ure £20 Fri 4 James Acaster: Reset £15 Sat 5 Nearly Dan £18 Sun 6 Leddra Chapman £12.50

Sat 10 Woburn Sands Band 7.30pm £12; under 16s £10

Sun 27 Comedy Club 4 2pm KidsChristmas Cracker £10 / children £9 family of four £36

Sun 11 Go West £28

Sun 27 Jason Byrne: Propped Up £17.50

Sun 18 Maddy Prior & the Carnival Band £25

JANUARY 2017

Tue 29 A lan Barnes Jazz Christmas Carol £19.50

Sat 14 Signed, Sealed, Delivered £26

Wed 30 Bernie Marsden £22

Sun 15 Stephen K Amos £16

DECEMBER

Tue 17 The Pitmen Poets featuring Billy Mitchell, Jez Lowe, Bob Fox & Benny Graham £20

Tue 8 The Boy with Tape on His Face £16

Fri 2 Magic – A Kind Of Queen £21

Sat 12 Julia Fordham £22

Sat 3 The Barron Knights £21 & £23

Sun 13 Peter White £17.50

Sun 22 Back to Bacharach £23

Sun 4 Buddy Holly & the Cricketers £21

Fri 27 Syd Lawrence Orchestra £21.50 & £23.50

Thu 17 The High Kings £21

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Thu 24 An Evening with Stray £14.50

Sun 29 John Shuttleworth £17.50

Fri 18 Nell Bryden £20

Mon 5 Jenny Éclair: How To Be A Middle Aged Woman £17.50

Sat 19 K iki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri £17

Tue 6 Talon & Wed 7 £22

Sat 4 The Mods Band £18

Sun 20 G ervase Phinn £17.50

Thu 8 The Blues Band £25

Sat 11 Lucy Porter £14

FEBRUARY

Treat someone special – gift vouchers Stables are Education available is from nowthe onBox Facebook Office

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

Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri 19 Nov

Fri 17 Roy Orbison & the Travelling Wilburys Tribute Show £18 Fri 24 Dr Feelgood £20

STAGE 2

ALL SHOWS START AT 8.45PM, EXCEPT WHERE STATED

NOVEMBER Tue 1 Remi Harris Project £10 (adv)/£12 (door) Wed 2 Paul Foot £14 Tue 8 Maz O Connor £10 (adv)/£12 (door) £8 student Thu 10 Stephanie Trick £12 (adv)/£15 (door) Fri 11 Judith Owen featuring Leland Skar £18.50 Sat 12 Catfish £10 (adv)/ £12 (door) Wed 16 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club £10 (adv)/£12 (door)

Gervase Phinn 20 Nov

Thu 17 Silje Nergaard £20 Sat 19 Peacock Angell £10 (adv)/£12 (door) Fri 25 Andreas Tophøj & Rune Barslund £10 (adv)/£12 (door)

Jason Byrne 27 Nov

Gift Ideas

Sat 26 Ellie Taylor £10 (adv)/£12 (door) Sun 27 Dancing Years £10 (adv)/£12 (door)

DECEMBER Fri 2 Sarah Gillespie £10 (adv)/£12 (door)

Footpath of Fame – your chosen

Tue 6 Walker & McCallum Guitar Duo £12

Name a Seat – a seat in the

Wed 7 Krissy Matthews Quintet £10 (adv)/£12 (door) Sat 10 Hedna’s Vintage Nightclub £15 Wed 14 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club £10 (adv)/£12 (door)

JANUARY 2017 Fri 27 Churchfitters £10 (adv)/£12 (door)

name or text engraved onto a brick and placed amongst many celebrities in our exclusive Footpath auditorium with your chosen name on it

Gift Vouchers – treat someone to a great night of entertainment Your support helps us to continue providing music and music-making opportunities for children and adults alike.

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

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Belonging to our Friends scheme entitles you to a range of benefits. riority booking P Discounted tickets Advance information And much more…

Membership starts at just £30 per year Call the box office on 01908 280800 to join today or visit www.stables.org

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BOX OFFICE: 01908 280800 Textphone users please call 18001 01908 280800. Core Box Office hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm (open later on show nights).

Sunday 5pm-8pm show nights only.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this diary is correct at the time of printing. However, The Stables reserves the right to make alterations if necessary. Some of our programming has STAGE the PROSCENIUM benefit of supporting artists and we may not always be able to bill them.

ONLINE BOOKING: stables.org Booking available 24 hours a day

ACCESS: The Stables welcomes people with THRUST STAGE disabilities. The Jim Marshall auditorium and Stage 2 both benefit from audio induction loop systems.

To take advantage of this facility in the Jim Marshall auditorium audience members should activate their hearing aid’s T-setting. The signal is stronger is certain areas of the auditorium – please ask a member of our CA CB box office team when booking your tickets for further CC CD information. Stage 2 customers will CE need to use a hearing necklace, CF CG available from the box office.

EMAIL: boxoffice@stables.org HANDLING CHARGES: All bookings (in person, by phone or via internet) will be subject to a handling charge of £2.80, including postage. Internet bookings will also be subject to a booking fee of £1.80 per ticket.

CONCESSIONS: Concessions available.

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For large print brochures, please call our Box Office on 01908 280800

Tickets are sold by The Stables Theatre Ltd subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) Tickets are sold on behalf of The Stables Theatre Ltd for itself or as agent for other promoters. 2) Tickets cannot be refunded except on the cancellation or substantial alteration of the performance. The Stables may be able to resell tickets when shows are sold out – a charge of £2.80 will apply (charge waived for Stables Founders and Friends only where The Stables Theatre Ltd is the promoter. 3) The Promoter reserves the right to refuse admission to any venue if it reasonably considers such refusal to be necessary for the safety and convenience of other customers or for the proper running of the venues and events.

4) Latecomers cannot be admitted until a suitable break or interval in the performance. 5) Smoking is not permitted in any part of a venue unless designated as a smoking area. 6) Every effort is made to present shows at suitable sound levels, however levels may vary according to artists’ requirements, over which the Promoter has no control and concerts may be loud. Refunds will not be given on a matter of personal taste or noise level experienced. 7) The Promoter presents a range of seated and standing events and cannot always guarantee uninterrupted views as the stage setup, as determined by the artist, may vary and some people may stand around you. 8) Some performances may have a support artist before the main act and the Promoter may not know this in advance. 9) Some artists may use strong language. The Promoter has no control over this. 10) Internet ticket sales are subject to booking fees and transaction charges which are levied to cover the cost of third party web/financial service providers and as such cannot be refunded. 11) By purchasing and/or using a ticket you consent for yourself and for any person using a ticket purchased by you to being photographed, filmed or recorded as an audience member when official photography, filming or audio recording is taking place. If you have difficulties with this please contact the Box Office on 01908 280800 before purchasing tickets. Please note that all other unauthorised photography, filming or audio recording is not permitted and the Promoter reserves the right to confiscate equipment used/material gained in this way and/or remove offending individuals from the show. 12) Tickets sold or offered for sale by any person or persons other than The Stables, the Promoter or their authorised agents will not be honoured. 13) Please note some shows may contain flashing lights or smoke effects. The Promoter cannot always provide / specific warnings of these in advance to customers. 14) The Stables means The Stables Theatre Ltd (company no. 3224226). Please check stables.org or contact the box office for full current terms and conditions of ticket purchase as they may vary.

The Promoter means The Stables or the promoter of the event for which the ticket is sold, in which case The Stables acts as the agent of that promoter. The Stables is owned by Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd (Charity No 261645) which aims to engage the widest range of people with music in all its diversity. As a non profit making charitable organisation, any surplus made through the programme is re-invested in its artistic and educational projects.

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

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JUNE Wed 1 An Acoustic Evening with Sir Thijs van Leer Thu 2 Graeme of Thrones Fri 3 Karnataka Fri 3 Danni Nicholls & Max Milligan Sat 4 The Manfreds – SOLD OUT Sat 4 Edwina Hayes Sun 5 Lucy Parham & Alex Jennings Mon 6 Romeo & Ren Harvieu Wed 8 The Bazil Meade Experience Wed 8 James Veitch Thu 9 Russell Kane – SOLD OUT Thu 9 Peter Howarth – SOLD OUT Fri 10 The Blockheads Fri 10 Yvonne Lyon Sat 11 Supersonic 70s Show Sat 11 Yvonne Lyon Sun 12 Sons of Pitches – SOLD OUT Mon 13 Ronnie Spector* Tue 14 Inglorious Wed 15 James Freedman Thu 16 John Cooper Clarke Thu 16 Kelly Oliver Fri 17 Pete Long’s Echoes of Ellington Fri 17 Albany Down Sat 18 John Verity Sun 19 The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Tue 21 Blazin’ Fiddles Wed 22 The Searchers Wed 22 Hitman Blues Band Thu 23 Sensation Thu 23 Sona Jobarteh Fri 24 Magic: A Kind of ELO Sat 25 The Northern Soul Tour Sun 26 National Youth Jazz Orchestra Wed 29 Sarah Jane Morris & Antonio Forcione Thu 30 Mitch Benn Thu 30 Hannah’s Yard JULY Fri 1 Legend of a Band Fri 1 Pete Firman Sat 2 Avery Sunshine Sat 2 The Hallows – SOLD OUT Sun 3 Milton Keynes Rock Choir Mon 4 Tunde: Voice of the Lighthouse Family Thu 7 Dougie MacLean Fri 8 Ultimate Bowie Sat 9 Clem Curtis Sun 10 Rock Experience Concert Tue 12 Robben Ford Wed 13 Eve Selis Band Fri 15 Leo Green’s Sounds of the 50s Sat 16 80s Mania Sat 16 Ian Moss Sun 17 Gyles Brandreth Tue 19 The Band Plays On

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Wed 20 Warren Haynes Fri 22 Deborah Bonham Band THE STABLES SPIEGELTENT – IF: MILTON KEYNES INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 15-24 JULY Fri 15 A Simple Space Sat 16 The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Sat 16 A Simple Space Sun 17 A Simple Space Sun 17 Mark Watson Mon 18 Afro Celt Sound System Tue 19 Cara Dillon Wed 20 Tommy Emmanuel Wed 20 The Hillbenders: Tommy Thu 21 The Selecter Thu 21 Reasons to be Cheerful Fri 22 Reasons to be Cheerful Fri 22 The Gilded Lili Revue Sat 23 Harry & Edna’s Vintage Day Sat 23 The Gilded Lili Revue Sun 24 Comedy Club 4 Kids Sun 24 Blackbeard’s Tea Party AUGUST Fri 19 Blake Fri 19 Guy Davis Sat 20 Never the Bride Sun 21 SaraBeth & Glen Mitchell Thu 25 Dinosaur Zoo Thu 25 Chris Farlowe & the Norman Beaker Band Fri 26 Dinosaur Zoo Fri 26 The Style Councillors Sat 27 Dinosaur Zoo Sat 27 Hats off to Led Zeppelin SEPTEMBER Fri 2 Jenny Éclair Fri 2 Adam Norsworthy Sat 3 Abba Forever Sat 3 Boo Hewerdine & Dan Whitehouse Sun 4 Leveret Wed 7 Miles Jupp Thu 8 Mr Benn Big Band Fri 9 Richard Digance Sat 10 Shakatak Sun 11 Bollywood Brass Band & Jyotsna Srikanth Tue 13 De Temps Antan Tue 13 Tir na nÓg Wed 14 Noah Stewart Thu 15 The Big Chris Barber Band Fri 16 The Real Thing Fri 16 Richard Navarro Sat 17 Beverley Craven Sun 18 Voice of the Heart Mon 19 Madison Violet Tue 20 Albert Hammond Wed 21 Jimmy Webb

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Educational

Thu 22

Henning Wehn – SOLD OUT

Fri 23

Henning Wehn – SOLD OUT

Fri 23 Lucid Sat 24 Johnny Cash Roadshow Sun 25

Wed 28 Aynsley Lister Wed 28 Lee Nelson – SOLD OUT Thu 29

Mark Thomas

Thu 29

Jane Siberry

Fri 30

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers

OCTOBER Sat 1

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Tue 4

Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill

Tue 4

Angus Bayley’s Scrapbook

Thu 6

Stacey Kent

Fri 7

Andy Fairweather Lowe

Fri 7

James Burrage

Sat 8

Viva Santana

Sat 8

Lee Nelson – SOLD OUT

Sun 9

Benyounes String Quartet

Sun 9

Andy Hamilton

Sun 9 Rob Heron & the Teapad Orchestra Thu 13

The Lindisfarne Story

Thu 13

Lee Nelson – SOLD OUT

Fri 14

Charlie Landsborough

Fri 14

Gilmore & Roberts

Sat 15

Fleetwood Bac

Sun 16

Dave Koz

Tue 18

Jimeoin

Tue 18

Andre Canniere

Wed 19 Wishbone Ash Wed 19 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Thu 20

Loudon Wainwright III

Thu 20

Jo Harman

Fri 21

Mica Paris

Fri 21

Keith James: The Music of Yusuf

Sat 22

Elio Pace: The Billy Joel Songbook

Sun 23

David Patrick Octet

Tue 25

Martin Taylor

Wed 26 Liz Pichon: Tom Gates Brilliant Bands and Doodle Tour Wed 26 Glenn Tilbrook Thu 27

Stevie Nimmo & Ben Poole

Fri 28 Benjamin Bloom’s Last Man on Earth Fri 28

Carl Hutchinson

Sat 29

Clare Teal

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Tue 27 Gordie MacKeeman & his Rhythm Boys

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* Fundraising concerts in aid of Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd

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