The Stables brochure no 48

Issue no 48 Mar-Jun 2013

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MARCH - JUNE 2013

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Jim Marshall Auditorium: March

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April

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May

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June

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Stage 2 March - June

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Learn & Take Part

Seth Lakeman

Tues 21 May see page 21

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Also On Sale

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Booking information

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Beth Nielsen Chapman Mon 11 -Tue 12 Mar see page 5

Johanna Juhola Thu 18 April see page 13

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

New shows are open for public booking from 29 January 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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Theo Jackson Band Tue 14 May

Karine Polwart Wed 15 May

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Jive Talkin’

Date: Friday 1 March, 8pm Tickets: £17

Date: Tuesday 5 March, 8pm Tickets: £18

The Manfreds

Like this? Try this: 4 April

Uriah Heep

Supported by Virgil & the Accelerators Date: Sunday 3 March, 8pm Tickets: £25, £27.50

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Mick Avory, Ian Gibbons, John Dalton and Dave Clark, four long-term members of the legendary Kinks with over sixty years of service between them, join forces to present the Kast Off Kinks. This is a wonderful show comprising all the hits of The Kinks (most of which these guys played on) and the songs, coupled together with one or two witty anecdotes concerning life with The Kinks, make this is a must see show! www.kastoffkinks.co.uk

Featuring the stunningly convincing vocals of brothers Darren and Gary Simmons as Barry and Robin Gibb, as well as Jarrod Loughlin as Maurice Gibb, these three leading men collectively have career highs including starring in London’s West End, numerous worldwide TV appearances and performing live with the Bee Gees themselves.

The Jive Talkin’ band features some of the greatest performers in the country today and recreates with perfection the extensive Gibb Brothers’ repertoire.

Never before has there been a more complete Bee Gees experience, making audiences both young and old feel as if they are actually at a Bee Gees concert! The show also features a stunning acoustic medley of some of Bee Gees’ earlier hits showcasing the uncanny voices of the three lead singers creating a truly emotional musical journey. www.beegeesstory.com

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Abba Reunion

Like this? Try this: 13 July

Sam Lee & Friends Date: Wednesday 6 March, 8pm Tickets: £15, £16.50

Uriah Heep’s rock concerts take audiences by storm as they play their greatest hits around the world. Regarded as one of the influential rock acts of the early 1970s alongside the likes of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, Uriah Heeps’s distinctive music features massive keyboard sounds, strong vocal harmonies and great guitar riffs. The band’s repertoire features hits over four decades from the 70s through to the present day including Gypsy, Easy Livin’, July Morning and Lady in Black. www.uriah-heep.com Fish

Like this? Try this: 27 May

Mercury Award and BBC Radio 3 Folk Award nominee Sam Lee is the latest folk singer to revitalise ancient traditional songs by tackling them with an intense, modern attitude.

His album Ground of Its Own is mesmerising and compelling and Sam is fast becoming accepted as a new pioneer, defining the sound, sight and texture of contemporary folksong. His live band, Sam Lee & Friends, carve a new acoustic with their homemade, mongrelised instrumentation using unconventional contemporary arrangements that challenge preconceptions of what traditional folk should sound like. www.samleesong.co.uk Lady Maisery

Like this? Try this: 31 May - Stage 2

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Ruby Turner

Wootton Music Night

Date: Thursday 7 March, 8pm Tickets: £21 Ruby Turner is a national and international treasure, having already been awarded the prestigious Gold Badge Award for her contribution to British music.

Ruby is one of the leading vocalists in Jools Holland’s much-loved Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, regularly performing with them and appreciated by his audience, but this concert will see Ruby perform her own tracks, with her own band, from her back catalogue and most recent gospel-inspired album, I’m Travelling On. “Soul, Gospel, and R&B: Ruby Turner is truly the genuine article. Blessed with a voice that can breathe life and meaning into any song, whether it be a passionate ballad or a fast groove.”

The Guardian

www.rubyturner.com

Date: Saturday 9 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £10.50 (concessions £6.50)

This year, Wootton Upper School & Arts College will be bringing you a sell-out evening of your favourite Beatles songs. You will be blown away by the wealth of talent from all our young performers as you enjoy a wonderful evening of foot-tapping non-stop musical entertainment with a few surprises along the way, so be sure to book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Wootton Upper School

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Like this? Try this: Battle of the Bands 17 April

Charlie Landsborough

Ceilidh Experience Concert & Dance

Date: Friday 8 March, 8pm Tickets: £28

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

Charlie Landsborough is one of the good guys. Talented, funny, hard-working, good-natured - what you see is what you get. Little surprise then that he’s got legions of loyal fans. Multi-award-winning and critically acclaimed, Charlie brings his brand of country/spiritual music back to The Stables. 2012 saw the release of his 25th album and he recently released his autobiography, Storyteller.

Since his first big hit, What Colour Is the Wind, he has never looked back. www.charlielandsborough.com

Come along and join in the dancing as participants from the Ceilidh Experience course present their new bands created especially for tonight, and playing a feast of traditional tunes for dancers and folk fans of all ages.

Our guest dance caller will guide you through the steps, in what promises to be a fun evening of dance and music.

No previous Ceilidh dance experience needed! Suitable for adults and older children. www.stables.org/Whats_on/Event/Ceilidh_Experience_ Concert_and_Dance_20130310

The Fureys

Like this? Try this: 16 April

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Promoted by Wootton Upper School

Shooglenifty

Like this? Try this: 7 May

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

Beth Nielsen Chapman

Jane Siberry

Like this? Try this: 29 May

Simon Evans: Friendly Fire Date: Wednesday 13 March, 8pm Tickets: £14 “Do you know what? I don’t care what everyone says. The Emperor’s New Clothes is not that great a story.” Fearsome iconoclast Simon Evans is back with a brand new show, and nothing and no-one is safe from the critical glint of his tiny, tiny eyes. Join him as he dismantles the lies - from Fairy Tales to post-match analysis – that confound us all.

“Sizzlingly entertaining … Beautifully crafted devastatingly funny gags … Deliciously haughty contempt.” The Guardian

www.simonevanscomedianetc.com Mark Thomas: Bravo Figaro

Like this? Try this: 27 February

Supported by Ben Glover Date: Thursday 14 March, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Gretchen Peters joins us touring her new album Hello Cruel World. The title is a pun on the famed exit line, a joke that sweetens this captivating music spun from a year of turmoil. The Grammy nominated singer-songwriter from Nashville calls Hello Cruel World her “most close-to-thebone work, written at a time when I felt absolutely fearless about telling the truth.” She keeps the accent on beauty throughout this, her ninth disc, with both her poetic language and the spare, evocative sounds she created supporting her organic story-telling. www.gretchenpeters.com Loudon Wainwright III

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One of the pre-eminent singer-songwriters of her generation, Beth Nielsen Chapman is a multi-award-wining artist whose songs have topped the American charts. Hits such as Sand and Water, All I Have Even and As It All Goes By qurhave endeared her to millions of BBC Radio 2 listeners. She returns to The Stables for an intimate acoustic performance featuring numbers from her extensive back catalogue and her critically acclaimed new release, This Mighty Sky, a collection of songs inspired by the wonders of the universe.

Beth will be running a song-writing workshop on Saturday 9 March - see page 37 for details. www.bethnielsenchapman.com

Gretchen Peters

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Date: Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 March, 8pm Tickets: £27.50

Like this? Try this: 2 May

YolanDa Brown Date: Friday 15 March, 8pm Tickets: £16.50

MOBO Award-winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown is regarded as the emerging voice of mainstream jazz in the UK. Yamaha artist Brown has toured with The Temptations, Courtney Pine, Diana Krall and played with Jools Holland’s Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts by the University of East London and also invited to meet the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace. Her album April Showers May Flowers peaked at No1 on the jazz charts. www.yolandabrown.co.uk Julian Smith

Like this? Try this: 21 June

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Dennis Locorriere Date: Saturday 16 March, 8pm Tickets: £20 Dennis Locorriere still has one of the finest voices ever and that’s 26 years after the group he sang for decided to call it a day. And the group, that happy but edgy band who clocked up hit after pop hit, was the one and only Dr Hook. Dennis Locorriere was the voice of Dr Hook, the lead singer on all those hit records and beautiful songs. As one of the biggest bands across the world in the seventies and early eighties, Dr Hook’s plaudits are impressive. Dennis’s voice has now graced sales of more than 50 million records and he was the only member of Dr Hook involved with every record they released. www.dennislocorriere.com

Hazel O’Connor: Breaking Glass Barefoot Supported by Sword in Air

Date: Tuesday 19 March, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Graham Gouldman –

Hazel O’Connor is back, celebrating the release of the remastered DVD of the iconic movie Breaking Glass which launched her into the spotlight.

Her unforgettable songs from the film including Eighth Day, Will You, Big Brother and If Only seem even more relevant in present times. Teaming up with saxophonist Clare Hirst (Bellestars, Communards, David Bowie) and pianist/ vocalist Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics), the superb blend of voices adds to the vibrant performance. Expect songs delivered with passion and fire – a soulful dip into Hazel’s stunning portfolio with stories along the way.

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“They were absolutely fantastic, bringing the entire audience roaring to its feet.” Daily Telegraph

Like this? Try this: Heart Full of Songs

www.hazeloconnor.com

Bourgeois & Maurice: Sugartits Date: Sunday 17 March, 8pm Tickets: £12

T’Pau

Like this? Try this: 12 May

The New 4 Poofs & A Piano: Bigger, Louder, Harder, Longer!!

Date: Thursday 21 March, 8pm Tickets: £15

Treading the line between comedy, cabaret and a goth-popcatwalk nightmare, Bourgeois & Maurice defy categorisation.

The cult musical duo have established themselves as one of the international cabaret scene’s darkest, sharpest, funniest acts with their award-winning catchy-as-hell songs, racking up performances around the world from New York to Belgrade, London to Melbourne. Their latest show Sugartits sees Georgeois Bourgeois and Maurice Maurice tackle some of the most pressing issues of our time. Covering phonehacking scandals, ecological disasters and the sexual allure of a tax return, they set out to solve every issue of the 21st century using only a piano, a few plasticky instruments and a very warped sense of right and wrong. Not suitable for under 16s. May contain strong language and adult material. www.bourgeoisandmaurice.co.uk Meow, Meow

Like this? Try this: 30 May

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Like a phoenix from the ashes, the New 4 Poofs and a Piano show is Bigger, Louder, Harder, Longer!! Building on their brand of camp, irreverent, naughty but fun entertainment that reaches across original comedy writing, musical parodies, pop standards, dance and physical comedy, this new line-up of the fab four (with original member Big Dave Wickenden at the helm) will have everyone from students to the blue rinse brigade reaching for their Tena Ladies! Featuring the legendary Bobby Crush at the piano!

May contain strong language and adult material.

Suitable for 16+ www.4poofsandapiano.com Meow, Meow

Like this? Try this: 30 May

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Ensemble 360 & Polly Ives Family/schools’ concert Age 3+

The Lamours

Presented by Twinwood Events Date: Saturday 23 March, 8pm Tickets: £19

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Sir Scallywag and the Golden Underpants Wednesday 20 March, 1pm Tickets: £5 (free teacher’s ticket with every 10 seats booked)

Rumpelstiltskin

Like this? Try this: 4 May 11.30am & 2pm

Ensemble 360 & Deborah Findlay – Paris Salon Date: Wednesday 20 March, 8pm – FREE pre-concert talk 7pm Tickets: £13.50, £18.50, students £6 Programme includes DEBUSSY Syrinx, STRAVINSKY Suite Italienne: Introduction and Minuet & Finale, RAVEL Pavane pour une Infante Défunte - arr. Birtel, DEBUSSY Prélude à l’après-midi d’un Faune The Paris Salon was a centre of social and artistic life and none was finer than the one run by Winnaretta Singer, a grand patron of the arts. Her energies transformed the salon into a creative crucible that formed pioneering music by Fauré, Debussy and others.

We are delighted to welcome actress Deborah Findlay who will, in the guise of Winnaretta, introduce this world inhabited by Proust, Diaghilev, Isadora Duncan, Jean Cocteau, Virginia Woolf, Colette and many others. www.musicintheround.co.uk nne Reid – In A New Key A Like this? Try this: 16 June

Fronted by the fabulously talented Lola Lamour, this youthful and energetic new band is destined for great things. Their eclectic mix of music genres spanning seven decades performed in their own unique style takes you on a rollercoaster ride, combining fabulous melodies and hypnotic rhythms. Swing, soul, tango, blues and rockabilly amazingly and effortlessly follow each other, connected by this vintage-style band in a way rarely heard before.

They brought the house down at the Twinwood Festival last year and tonight it’s your turn! www.thelamours.com Hedna’s

Like this? Try this: 15 June - Stage 2

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This laugh-out-loud musical adventure is the new children’s concert by Music in the Round’s Children’s Composer in Residence Paul Rissmann, based on the book written by Giles Andreae, illustrated by Korky Paul and published by Puffin, Penguin Books Ltd. When King Colin’s Golden Underpants go missing and the royal bottom is bared, it’s Sir Scallywag to the rescue! Brave and bold, courageous and true, he’s the perfect knight for the job… and what does it matter that he’s only six? To receive your free participation pack, contact the Box Office. www.musicintheround.co.uk

Henning Wehn: Henning Knows Bestest Date: Sunday 24 March, 8pm Tickets: £14.50

German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn is a fountain of knowledge. There’s no shortcut to success, hard work will eventually pay off and there is no shame in paying tax. But what he knows bestest is that his comedy shows are a guaranteed success. Either he’s funny or he confirms a national stereotype.

It’s a win-win situation. Wunderbar! May include strong language and adult material. Suitable for age 16+.

“Side-splittingly funny.” The Times

www.henningwehn.de Screaming Blue Murder

Like this? Try this: 17 April

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Fork: Electrovocal Circus

Dr Feelgood

Date: Tuesday 26 March, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Date: Thursday 28 March, 8pm Tickets: £16.50

A smash hit from last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Fork have reinvented the art of a cappella. You’d swear there were instruments on stage, but every sound you hear – from pristine vocals to rock guitar riffs and powerful basslines – is produced by the human voice. Fork give contemporary covers their own unique vocal twist, from the angelic harmonies of Coldplay’s Viva La Vida to the intricacies of their rousing Gaga medley, spiced up with a large helping of Fork’s trademark humour. Fork never fail to fulfill the promise they make at every show - by the end, you WILL be dancing! www.fork.fi The Magnets

Like this? Try this: 23 May

Steeleye Span Date: Wednesday 27 March, 8pm Tickets: £24

Folk rock pioneers, pop stars, an inspiration to generations - Steeleye Span have been many things, and are now a six-piece again. This show sees them visit the classics that have made them one of the most successful British folk rock bands ever. 2013 finds Maddy Prior - the voice of Steeleye for 38 years - back at the helm of a line-up featuring band stalwart and fiddler extraordinaire Peter Knight, Rick Kemp on bass, Peter Zorn and Julian Littman on guitars and Liam Genockey on the drum stool.

“Don’t miss them!” The Independent

www.parkrecords.com Feast of Fiddles

Like this? Try this: 12 April

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Dr Feelgood remain one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in global success with hit singles including Milk and Alcohol, Roxette, Back in the Night, Down at the Doctors, She Does it Right, Going Back Home and See You Later Alligator, which gave the group their first gold record. The current line-up features Kevin Morris on drums, Phil Mitchell on bass and Steve Walwyn on guitar. Vocalist Robert Kane (formerly of The Animals) is the most recent addition, joining in 1999 after the tragic death of Lee Brilleaux. www.drfeelgood.org Deborah Bonham Band

Like this? Try this: 11 April

Ian Hunter Date: Friday 29 March, 8pm Tickets: £25

As leader of 70s British rock legends Mott the Hoople and as a hugely influential solo artist, Ian Hunter is widely revered as one of rock’n’roll’s most compelling performers and one of its most articulate songwriters. Tonight, enjoy an intimate evening with Ian, accompanied by Andy York (John Mellencamp) and Dave Rowe (Johnny Cash).

Ian Hunter as you’ve never heard him before! www.ianhunter.com Fish 27

Like this? Try this: May

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The Manfreds

Date: Saturday 30 March, 8pm Tickets: £15

Date: Thursday 4 April, 8pm Tickets: £23.50

“Stand-up gold.” The Guardian

www.chrisramseycomedy.com Richard Herring

Like this? Try this: 24 May

The Manfreds, with original ‘front man’ Paul Jones, will be performing many of the tracks from the highly acclaimed album ‘The Five Faces Of Manfred Mann’, which is to be re-released as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, along with a mix of their biggest hits and the jazz and blues songs for which they are famous. Paul Jones, with his award winning harmonica sound, will be joined by Mike Hugg on keyboards, Tom McGuinness on lead guitar, Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass guitar and Simon Currie on saxophone/flute-all excellent musicians who will provide a full evening’s entertainment with a few ‘surprise’ renditions of their work. www.themanfreds.com

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Following sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival and London’s Soho Theatre and due to overwhelming popular demand, the Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and star of BBC Two’s brand new sitcom, Hebburn, extends his nationwide tour into spring 2013. How did we get here?

Elaborately laid plan, or just pure fluke? Who knows… do you feel lucky? Perhaps you should. As seen on Celebrity Juice, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Russell Howard’s Good News. May contain strong language or adult material. Suitable for age 16+.

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Chris Ramsey: Feeling Lucky

The Searchers

Like this? Try this: 31 May

The Shee Date: Wednesday 3 April, 8pm Tickets: £15

The Shee are an exceptional all-female band showcasing three powerful vocalists and an astonishing level of instrumental prowess. Their diverse range of individual musical influences combines to produce an adventurous brew of Folk, Gaelic, Scots and Bluegrass. Following the release of their third album, Murmurations, this tour is the first chance to hear all of their new music in a concert setting. Expect slow airs, Gaelic ballads, original songs, high-energy tunes, hypnotic riffs and of course... clog dancing!

“An all-female revelation… fresh, feisty music” fRoots

www.theshee.com Karine Polwart

Like this? Try this: 15 May

Clare Teal: The Divas and me!

Date: Friday 5 April, 8pm Tickets: £23.50 Our very own Queen of Swing celebrates the music of her heroes and heroines, the leading lights of jazz and big band world Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, Doris Day and many of their illustrious contemporaries.

The multi-award-winning singer and Radio 2 broadcaster also demonstrates the influence these characters have had on her own acclaimed catalogue of work, celebrating the Great American Songbook, The Great British Songbook, contemporary covers and originals with the help of a top flight band led by pianist Grant Windsor with Simon Little on bass and Ben Reynolds on drums.

Don’t miss this evening of feel good music inspired by the greats and played by the best. www.clareteal.co.uk Emily Saunders

Like this? Try this: 11 June

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The Bon Jovi Experience

Chas n Dave

Date: Saturday 6 April, 8pm Tickets: £20

Date: Tuesday 9 April, 8pm Tickets £25

Throughout their career, Bon Jovi have sold over 120 million albums worldwide and performed more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans. The Bon Jovi Experience is an outstanding tribute to Bon Jovi and the only Bon Jovi tribute band in the world to have actually played and shared a stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself! The Bon Jovi Experience perform all the great hits including Livin’ On a Prayer, Keep the Faith, Bad Medicine and You Give Love a Bad Name. www.jonbyjovi.com

Adding a second date at The Stables this spring, due to popular demand, this show will summarise the whole history of the band. The first half will consist of Chas & Dave’s pub set, ending with Gertcha from 1979 - the start of their success. The second half will feature all their hits since then. Gertcha was followed by The Sideboard Song, Rabbit and Ain’t No Pleasing You. Further hits included Margate and London Girls and in 1986 they had a top six record with Snooker Loopy. Chas & Dave are great musicians and know how to give an audience a good time! www.chasanddave.net

Are You Experienced –

Like this? Try this: Jimi Hendrix Tribute 25 May

Acker Bilk & his Paramount Jazz Band

Sons of Cream

Date: Sunday 7 April, 8pm Tickets: £20

In a career spanning over six decades, Acker Bilk is a national treasure of the UK jazz scene. In 1961 he made the record books when Stranger on the Shore became the first ever recording to be number one simultaneously in the USA and UK, remaining in our charts for 55 weeks. Tonight he is joined by Ian Bateman (trombone), John Day (bass), Ritchie Bryant (drums), Enrico Tomasso (trumpet) and Colin Wood (piano) www.ackersmusicagency.co.uk Echoes of Ellington

Like this? Try this: 14 June

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Jake & Elwood

Like this? Try this: 3 May

Date: Wednesday 10 April, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Cream was undeniably the first rock supergroup of the 1960s.

Although the band was together for less than three years, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton left a gigantic impression on the world of rock music forever. Ginger Baker’s son, Kofi, along with Jack Bruce’s son, Malcolm, team up with guitarist Godfrey Townsend to pay humble tribute to the world’s greatest power trio. This dynamic threesome, fittingly titled Sons of Cream, captures the mood and energy of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, while each of the members adds his own distinctive style. Townsend sings and solos with virtuoso ease, and Bruce sings and lays down strong and innovative bass lines, all the while complimenting Baker’s complex polyrhythms, inherited directly from his father. www.sonsofcream.com Albert Lee

Like this? Try this: 2 June

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Date: Thursday 11 April, 1.30pm Tickets: £11.50, £12.50

Rumpelstiltskin

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Deborah Bonham Band

Supported by Steve Rodgers Date: Thursday 11 April, 8pm Tickets: £12.50

Date: Friday 12 April, 8pm Tickets: £17

2013 sees the 20th outing of this band of friends which promises a new album launch, a booklet about the band’s history as well as the usual glorious live show. It all started in a folk club as a bit of an idea in 1993 and has developed into a UK folk-rock institution. Six of the country’s best fiddle players front a cracking band of guitars, keyboards, sax and accordion, held together by the grandfather of folkrock drumming, Dave Mattacks. The show includes solos, original and traditional songs, a few iconic rock references and theme tunes plus mighty ensemble arrangements to stir the soul and get the feet tapping.

“The best fiddle players of a generation.” fRoots

www.feastoffiddles.co.uk

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Adapted from her own book of children’s poetry, popular TV presenter Michaela Strachan will take families on a delightful journey through an alphabet jungle of animal rhymes. From Antelopes to Zebras, from Orphaned Orangutans to Polar bear dentistry, this is a whistle stop interactive show full of poetry, dancing, music and lots of fascinating wildlife facts, directed by award-winning Malachi Bogdanov. Michaela will be signing copies of her book after the show. Running time-1 hour.

Suitable for children aged 3 - 8 (& Key Stage 1) www.michaelastrachan.co.uk

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Celtic Fiddle Festival

Like this? Try this: 4 June

Counterfeit Stones: Knock Up Your Daughters Date: Saturday 13 April, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Deborah Bonham, sister of John, aunt of Jason, returns to The Stables touring material from her new release Spirit recorded in the UK and Nashville. The album title truly sums up the ethos of this remarkable vocalist who draws on a rich vein of influences from Etta James to Bonnie Raitt and whose blistering live performances have led to invitations to open for the likes of Paul Rodgers, Robert Plant and Paul Weller and to perform at festivals from Canterbury to Glastonbury, Cambridge to Cropredy. www.deborahbonham.com Never the Bride

Like this? Try this: 1 June

The Counterfeit Stones celebrate their 22nd anniversary and Sir Mick’s 70th birthday with yet another sham rock experience. Their skillfully mixed cocktail of classic hits, retro costume and humour continues to intoxicate young and old alike - 100% proof that a good shot always hits the target.

This hooky masterpiece, hilariously mockumenting the history of the Rolling Stones from 1962, will take you back if you were there; or make you wish you were, if you weren’t.

Why pay a fortune to see originals as ants in a mega-dome, when for a fraction of the price you can smell the sweat of faking brilliance? It’s phony rock ‘n’ roll but a real bargain! www.thecounterfeitstones.net Hats Off To Led Zeppelin

Like this? Try this: 24 August

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Quercus Featuring June Tabor (voice),

Ian Ballamy (sax) and Huw Warren (piano) Date: Sunday 14 April, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Quercus brings together three of the UK’s most creative and original musicians to create beautiful poignant music that transcends musical genres. Drawing on each player’s repertoire of originals, timeless folk songs and reclaimed standard repertoire, the trio subtly recolour the music with their individual palettes to create exquisite acoustic chamber music. It would be hard to put together a group which offers more heartfelt music; from June’s gripping voice and intense delivery to Iain’s gloriously mellifluous melodies and Huw’s lyrical off-kilter musicality, the trio carries the audience on a journey through tales of love and loss, bloody battles and beguiling originals. Quercus are touring in 2013 to celebrate their first release on ECM Records. www.ballamy.com/quercus Claire Martin & The Montpellier

Like this? Try this: Cello Quartet 9 June

Ricky Ross: Untold Stories

The Fureys & Davey Arthur Date: Tuesday 16 April, 8pm Tickets: £20

Renowned for their hit songs including I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, Leaving Nancy and Steal Away, The Fureys & Davey Arthur have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 35 years and are making their 15th appearance at The Stables. Responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination, they have received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls in the world, their emotive songs stirring many emotions, tears and laughter, sadness and joy. A Fureys concert is always a night to remember. www.thefureys.com Paul Brady

Like this? Try this: 6 May

Bedfordshire Battle Of The Bands Promoted by Wootton Upper School

Date: Wednesday 17 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £10 (£6 concessions)

Date: Monday 15 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £22.50

Deacon Blue front man, Ricky Ross, hits the road again performing songs from Deacon Blue and his solo career and telling the stories behind the songs. In 2012 Ricky celebrated 25 years in Deacon Blue, they released a Top 20 album and sold out their 17 date UK arena tour. This intimate tour presents an opportunity to hear tracks from his new solo album Trouble Came Looking and his extensive back catalogue. www.deaconblue.com Midge Ure

Like this? Try this: 7 June

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The Bedfordshire Battle of the Bands is a friendly competition promoting contemporary new student bands from secondary schools within the county. With sponsorship from Marshall Amplifiers and support from Wootton Upper School & Arts College, the event promises an opportunity to listen to a range of diverse and exciting contemporary music. The whole event has been organised by BTEC level 3 Music students and there is an exciting guest band which will be judging the performances and also performing on the night. A great mix of music and fun - be ready to rock!

Wootton Music Night

Like this? Try this: 9 March

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Johanna Juhola

Date: Thursday 18 April, 8pm Tickets: £12.50, students £9.50

Panic Room make a triumphant return to The Stables this Spring, hot on the heels of their phenomenal success with latest album S K I N. Led by the soaring voice and magnetic stage-presence of frontwoman Anne-Marie Helder, winner of the Best Female Vocalist Award for 2011 and 2010 (as voted for by the 50,000 readers of a major music magazine), the band are made up of five incredibly gifted musicians, who have played with legends such as Simply Red, Fish, Ultravox, Toto, Keith Emerson, and Robert Palmer. Featuring all of the magical new material from S K I N plus highlights from the band’s first two albums, this is a show not to be missed.

Expect music of epic grandeur, spine-tingling beauty and gutsy raw power, all delivered with the sheer passion and sense of genuine joy that has made Panic Room one of the best-loved live bands on the circuit today. www.panicroom.org.uk

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Charismatic and playful accordionist Johanna Juhola conjures a magical world that blends Buenos Aires tango halls with forest-dark Finnish landscapes.

Laced with both melancholic nostalgia and uplifting exuberance, Johanna’s music is an original blend of contemporary tango and inventive use of electronica.

A well-known face on Finland’s music scene, her opener track commissioned for the 2007 Eurovision song contest was watched by tens of millions around the world. Johanna’s innovative performances with her Reaktori quartet captivate with their musical wizardry and cheeky theatricality, a buttons-and-bellows charm attack Finnish-style.

Date: Friday 19 April, 8pm Tickets: £14

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Woburn Sands Band Date: Saturday 20 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £12 (£10 for age 16 and under)

“Humour, surprises, sensitivity, originality…

Johanna’s music is golden-rimmed and sunny.” Trad Mag

www.johannajuhola.net Lady Maisery

Like this? Try this: 30 May Stage 2

MEAL DEAL For an additional £14 per person you can enjoy a Finnish Feast here at The Stables (vegetarian options available) served in Café in2.

Please go to www.stables.org for menu details.

Book in advance through the Box Office to reserve your table.

The programme will run the gamut from big band sounds to classical, jazz to pop, brass band originals and arrangements of your favourite melodies - all in one show.

True family entertainment from your favourite local brass band. Soloists from within the Band will be featured in this, the fifty-first concert in the Drakeloe Series. www.woburnsandsband.co.uk Glenn and Friends

Like this? Try this: 10 May

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The Cavern Beatles

Spiers & Boden: Backyard Songs

Date: Sunday 21 April, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

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

The Cavern Beatles are widely regarded as being as close to the real thing as it’s possible to get. In a show which marks the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ first UK tour, be prepared to enjoy all the hits of the Fab Four in a two-hour show that is completely live with breathtaking attention to detail. The Cavern Beatles is the only Beatles band fully endorsed and licensed by the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool and as ambassadors of “the most famous club in the world”, they once again recreate the music that has now influenced three generations. The band’s members, as well as being talented instrumentalists and singers, are hugely dedicated Beatle fans, intent on recreating their individual character to an unprecedented standard. www.cavernbeatles.com Counterfeit Stones

Like this? Try this: 13 April

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Described as “the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene” and winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for Best Duo, founders of folk big-band Bellowhead, Jon Spiers (melodeon, concertina) and Jon Boden (voice, fiddle, guitar, stompbox) have made the genre of spontaneous, punky English folk very much their own stomping ground.

Loud, proud, and with just a few acoustic instruments, they create a multitude of textures upon which they present traditional stories and dance music. For this tour fans are invited to suggest folk gems with Milton Keynes significance that John and Jon can learn and perform at the gig, whether it be a traditional song collected nearby or a dance tune associated with the area. So, leave your suggestions on the website, www.backyardsongs.com and join us on St George’s Day for a unique bespoke gig. www.backyardsongs.com Seth Lakeman

Date: Monday 22 April, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

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Tom Paxton Date: Thursday 25 April, 8pm Tickets: £26.50

Albert Hammond has been writing hit songs for over forty years. This is not to say that it has been forty years since his first hit; rather there hasn’t been a single decade in which Albert hasn’t written multiple hit songs since he scored his first hit with Little Arrows at the age of 24.

His songs have been responsible for the sale of over 360 million records worldwide including over 30 chart-topping hits. Many of his most beloved songs, like The Air That I Breathe and When I Need You, have become hits multiple times with various artists, decade after decade. www.alberthammond.net Graham Gouldman

Like this? Try this: 5 May

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Tom Paxton’s songs are known and loved around the world.

The Last Thing On My Mind, Ramblin’ Boy, and Bottle Of Wine are just a few of his truly timeless works. His generosity to both audiences and fellow musicians is renowned, and his passion for justice and the ties that bind people together is unwavering: for all this and more, Tom Paxton ranks as one of the most revered musicians of his generation. www.tompaxton.com Brooks Williams

Like this? Try this: 25 May - Stage 2

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Marcella Detroit

Date: Friday 26 April, 8pm Tickets: £21

Date: Sunday 28 April, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

“Danielz is a curator of Bolan’s life, a perfectionist protector of the legacy. T.Rextasy play with a poignant, flamboyant skill.” The Observer

www.trextasy.com The Jackie Generation

Like this? Try this: 22 June

Stackridge Date: Saturday 27 April, 8pm Tickets: £16

It seems extraordinary that April 2013 sees Stackridge celebrating 42 years of music-making. Yet here they are once again, sounding fresher and more contemporary than many bands half their age, and it is live on stage that Stackridge really shine. Expect glorious tunes, quirky lyrics and superb musicianship all created with a sense of fun.

We can guarantee that audiences will leave with a smile on their faces and a spring in their steps! www.stackridge.net Tir Na Nog

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T’Pau

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T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for more than 20 years, a career that ironically outlives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management. Truly a rock’n’roll concert for all ages, if you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you!

Marcella Detroit is a vocalist, guitarist and songwriter. She was a member of the band Shakespears Sister, along with Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama.

Detroit’s soprano voice provided lead vocals on their biggest hit, Stay, which was No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart for eight weeks in 1992. While she is best known for her work with Shakespears Sister, she has had a much wider career. She began in 1972 playing in Bob Seeger’s band. Before long, she was playing in Eric Clapton’s band, writing Lay Down Sally for Clapton along the way. She has also released four solo pop albums, had a cameo role in Absolutely Fabulous, and added her distinctive voice to tracks by people like Alice Cooper, Aretha Franklin, and even The Simpsons. She has two albums due for release in early 2013. www.marcella-detroit.com

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The Lumberjacks

Starring Stewart Francis, Craig Campbell and Glenn Wool Date: Monday 29 April, 8pm Tickets: £16

Between them, Canadian stand-up comedians Craig Campbell, Stewart Francis and Glenn Wool have appeared on Mock The Week, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Live At The Apollo, Russell Howard’s Good News and Dave’s One Night Stand. They have also toured solo across the UK, US, Scandinavia, Canada and Australia. Expect to hear a wealth of new material as well as classic routines.

“Veritable barrage of one-liners and perfectly crafted gags.” Sunday Times (Stewart Francis) “Effortlessly funny. You have to go and see Glenn Wool.” The Guardian “Bringing a tale to life like a young Billy Connolly.”

Edinburgh Evening News (Craig Campbell) Screaming Blue Murder

Like this? Try this: 15 May - Stage 2

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Chris Wood Date: Tuesday 30 April, 8pm Tickets: £15

Kyle Eastwood Quintet Date: Wed 1 May, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Chris Wood has been nominated for BBC Folk Award twelve times and received six awards from just three albums.

Joan Armatrading was so taken with Chris’s writing she invited him as special guest onto her 50 date UK tour.

During the Armatrading tour, he’s travelled the country, eavesdropping on conversations from pound shops to tea rooms, army recruiting centres to hotel saunas collecting ‘the poetry of recession’. His response is None The Wiser, a fourth solo album. Justin Mitchell (Keyboards/Trumpet) and Felix Krish (Bass) join Chris as he sings humble hymns and sweeping statements. From Alzheimers to William Blake, Wood lovingly takes the pulse of his homeland and this could be his best album yet. www.chriswoodmusic.co.uk Show of Hands

Like this? Try this: 9 May

Loudon Wainwright III Date: Thursday 2 May, 8pm Tickets: £29.50 The legendary singersongwriter Loudon Wainwright III returns to The Stables performing tracks from his extensive back catalogue and new album Older Than My Old Man Now. Speaking of the lead track The Here & the Now, Wainwright says ‘singersongwriter contemporaries of mine have recently taken to writing memoirs and autobiographies. I decided I would try to tell the story of my swinging life in a three-and-a-half-minute song.’ With a CV boasting Grammy Awards and acclaimed albums, as well as roles in films directed by Tim Burton, Martin Scorsese and Cameron Crowe, he is one of the great US storytellers. www.lw3.com Beth Nielsen Chapman

Like this? Try this: 11 and 12 March

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The eldest son of actor Clint Eastwood, Kyle was brought up listening to records of jazz stars such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Miles Davis.

Since signing to Candid Records in 2004, he has toured extensively around the world, performing at the likes of The Olympia, Paris, The Monterey Jazz Festival, the Blue Notes in Tokyo and New York and Ronnie Scott’s. The music resonates with swing, groove and funk overtones driven by Kyle’s virtuosity on electric and upright bass.

“Eastwood and his band create music from the heart: uplifting, reflective and beautiful.”

All About Jazz

www.kyleeastwood.com Ivo Neame and Jim Hart

Like this? Try this: 10 September - Stage 2

JAZZ NIGHT SPECIAL Get the pizza or pasta of your choice with salad from the buffet table and a glass of wine, bottled beer or draught soft drink for just £13 per person.

Vegetarian options available. Served in Café in2.

Slices of pizza and other snacks also available across the bar. Go to www.stables.org for menu details.

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

Date: Saturday 4 May, 8pm Tickets: £14.50

Spend an evening in Chicago to witness the masters at work as they explode on stage with their soul, rhythm and blues musical extravaganza backed by the totally live powerhouse that is the incredible Black Rhino Band.

Featuring all the great classics including Soul Man, Living in America, Everybody needs Somebody, It’s a Man’s World, I Feel Good, Sweet home Chicago, Georgia, Shake your Tail Feather and many more. You will be dancing in the aisles within minutes! www.jakeandelwood.co.uk

Hilarious world-class stand-up from internationally acclaimed star of Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance, Channel 4’s Comedy Gala 2012, Best of Edinburgh Comedy Festival, Jason Manford’s Comedy Rocks’ and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.

No gimmicks, just great craic!

Chas n Dave

Like this? Try this: 9 April

Hiccup Theatre: Rumpelstiltskin Date: Saturday 4 May, 11.30am & 2pm Tickets: £8.50, under 16s £7, family of 4 £28

Follow the troubled Miller’s daughter as she tries to outwit the greatest trickster of them all. He’s sneaky, he’s cheeky, he’s Rumpelstiltskin! Straw turns to gold, magic and mayhem are in the air... Before the sun rises will our brave heroine be able to solve the riddle and save the day or will rotten Rumpel double cross her once and for all?

Hiccup Theatre spins live music, puppetry and mischievous storytelling into a golden new version of this classic fairy-tale by acclaimed, Olivier award-winning writer Mike Kenny. Suitable for 3-7 years and their grown-ups. www.hiccuptheatre.co.uk Michaela Strachan’s

Like this? Try this: Really Wild Adventures 11 April

“Comedy of the highest order, inspired ramblings, quiet genius!” The Independent

www.jimeoin.com Screaming Blue Murder

Like this? Try this: 15 May - Stage 2

Graham Gouldman: Heart Full Of Songs

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Jimeoin: What?!

Date: Friday 3 May, 8pm Tickets: £23

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Jake & Elwood Blues

With Rick Fenn, Mick Wilson and Mike Stevens Date: Sunday 5 May, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Anyone who’s attended a 10cc concert in recent years is likely to have seen band co-founder Graham Gouldman’s opening acoustic set, featuring some of the hits he wrote for other artistes. The success of those performances, in which fellow 10cc band members back Gouldman, has evolved into Heart Full of Songs, a ninety-minute acoustic performance designed for intimate concert settings. The show will feature 10cc classics such as I’m Not In Love and Dreadlock Holiday, pre-10cc Gouldman hits such as Bus Stop and Look Through Any Window (written for The Hollies), Heart Full of Soul and For Your Love (The Yardbirds) and No Milk Today (Herman’s Hermits) as well as songs from his highly acclaimed new solo album Love And Work, and some surprises. www.grahamgouldman.info Albert Hammond

Like this? Try this: 22 April

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Paul Brady

Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash

Date: Monday 6 May, 8pm Tickets: £21.50 Paul Brady, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is one of Ireland’s most highly regarded and successful artists. He crosses musical boundaries again and again, incorporating folk, rock, blues traditional Irish and classic pop styles into his songwriting. Songs such as The Island, Crazy Dreams, Nobody Knows, Follow On, The Long Goodbye, and Paradise Is Here have, over the years, given joy and emotional sustenance to generations of Irish at home and abroad. An evening with Paul Brady on stage is a captivating experience, and this great talent can easily be compared to his contemporaries such as Jackson Browne, Van Morrison, Richard Thompson and Mark Knopfler. www.paulbrady.com The Fureys

Like this? Try this: 16 April

Supported by Motherlode

Date: Wednesday 8 May, 8pm Tickets: £22

Wishbone Ash’s heritage as one of the most enduring and best-loved British rock acts is assured, synonymous with high quality guitar-driven rock music. Classic album releases such as Argus, Pilgrimage, There’s the Rub, New England and Live Dates defined the Wishbone Ash sound. Martin Turner performs the band’s best-loved works with his current line-up, remaining faithful to the original Wishbone Ash blueprint focusing on material from the classic eras of Wishbone Ash, featuring stage favourites and classic album tracks. www.wishboneash.co.uk Uriah Heep

Like this? Try this: 3 March

Shooglenifty Date: Tuesday 7 May, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Show of Hands

With special guests Miranda Sykes and Rex Preston Date: Thursday 9 May, 8pm Tickets: £20

Shooglenifty is one of Scotland’s most unique musical exports. This six-man band is credited as being the originators of acid-croft, a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic traditional music and dance grooves that band members describe as “hypno-folkadelic ambient trad.”

A supremely dexterous and witty live band, their energetic live performances have kept them in constant demand around the world.

“This is tradition standing on its head, doing cart wheels and pole vaulting over every barrier in sight.” The Irish Times

www.shoogle.com Celtic Fiddle Festival

Like this? Try this: 4 June

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After a fourth sell-out show at London’s Royal Albert Hall in April 2012, concert and festival favourites Show of Hands come to The Stables showing just why they have been showered with accolades.

Accompanied by striking double bass player/ vocalist Miranda Sykes, England’s finest acoustic roots act will be showcasing their new album Wake the Union, a journey through the heart of two landscapes (UK & North America) united by a common tongue and musical heritage. Their inimitable music, crossing from folk roots into blues, rock, country, trad and world, is played out on an array of instruments from slide guitar to fiddle, mandolin to South American cuatro.

A whole world in one gig. www.showofhands.co.uk Chris Wood

Like this? Try this: 30 April

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T’Pau

Date: Friday 10 May, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Date: Sunday 12 May, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Echoes of Ellington

Like this? Try this: 14 June

Ultimate Bowie

T’Pau is a hugely successful pop/rock band fronted by Carol Decker. Instantly memorable with a big voice and a bigger mass of red hair, Carol made an undeniable impact on the public. The band had a plethora of worldwide hits, including Heart & Soul, which stayed on the U.S billboard chart for six months, peaking at number four and of course most notably China In Your Hand, which occupied the number one slot in the UK for five weeks. T’Pau will be celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2013 with the release of a Greatest Hits album and this UK tour. www.tpau.co.uk Julia Fordham

Like this? Try this: 6 July

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After touring with the History of the Big Bands with Andy Abraham last year, Barisons Swing Band return to The Stables with their new Glenn Miller show featuring the fabulous close harmony group The Three Belles, paying tribute to the well-loved Andrew Sisters. Miller’s matchless hits are all here including Tuxedo Junction, Little Brown Jug, Pennsylvania 6-5000, String of Pearls, In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, Rhapsody in Blue, Oh When the Saints and Chattanooga Choo Choo to name just a few.

All played by this fantastic 13-piece big band who excel in the showmanship and pure quality that set the original Miller band miles apart from the rest. www.barisonsproductions.com/index.php/productions/ glenn-and-friends

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Glenn & Friends

Oli Brown Band Date: Tuesday 14 May, 8pm Tickets: £16

Date: Saturday 11 May, 8pm Tickets: £20 David Bowie has frequently reinvented his music and image, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential innovators over the last five decades. Ultimate Bowie pays tribute to the work of this global superstar, in a show that is visually stunning and vocally impressive. 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 like 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! www.ultimatebowie.com -Rextasy T Like this? Try this: 26 April

It’s a long climb from the schoolyards of Norwich to the top table of the British Blues scene, but Oli Brown has scaled it in just four years. The pivotal moment came at 15, when he was invited to the US as the guest of Blinddog Smokin’ which led to a mentoring scheme, with Oli sharing bills with Buddy Guy and Taj Mahal. Since then, audiences have been mesmerised by his stunning performances and unique take on the blues, mixing funk, jazz and rock and he has picked up multiple awards and toured extensively throughout the world. “a British bluesman to rival Trucks and Bonamassa.” Uncut

www.olibrownband.com John the Conqueror

Like this? Try this: 11 May - Stage 2

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Karine Polwart

G2 Genesis

Date: Wednesday 15 May, 8pm Tickets: £16

Date: Friday 17 & Saturday 18 May, 8pm Tickets: £20 (£18 if booking for both shows)

With glowing reviews for the evocative lyricism and cinematic musical depth of her new album Traces, Scottish singer-songwriter Karine Polwart returns to The Stables with her two regular touring collaborators, brother Steven Polwart (guitars & vocals) and Fair Islander Inge Thomson (accordion, percussion and vocals). Karine’s talent for crafting unique, enduring melodies, her gift for saying just enough without overstating her case, the range and dynamism of her arrangements, all come together in songs of powerful contemporary relevance. She also has the purest and most approachable of singing voices, drawing the listener towards her in the same way one might lean towards a late night tale by the fireside. www.karinepolwart.com The Shee

Like this? Try this: 3 April

Curtis Stigers Date: Thursday 16 May, 8pm Tickets: £30 Curtis Stigers is recognised as one of the world’s leading jazz singers. With one of the most distinctive voices in music, the singer/ saxophonist/songwriter pushes the boundaries of conventional jazz performers and continues to blaze a path as one of his generation’s finest and most original interpreters of modern songs.

Throughout his career, Curtis has been celebrated for a surprisingly wide variety of impressive accomplishments from his early pop chart success with several self-penned, top-ten singles and hit albums to being named as BBC Radio 2 Jazz Artist of the Year. Curtis returns to the UK with his American band and will showcase his new CD Let’s Go Out Tonight produced by Larry Klein as well as performing his well-known hit songs.

“An exuberant combination of artistry and raw emotion.” The Times

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G2 Definitive Genesis pays tribute to a vintage period in Genesis’ long and colourful history, the four-man Seconds Out era (197578), whilst also dipping back into the earlier Gabriel years. In 2012 G2 played two sold-out nights at The Stables, performing the albums Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound, A Trick of the Tail and Wind & Wuthering in their entirety over the two nights.

May 2013 sees a return of G2 for a different Genesis-soaked weekend, with more plans afoot for something special on the set-lists. So take a little trip back and relive those wonderful moments of your Genesis musical history with G2. www.g2online.co.uk Fish

Like this? Try this: 27 May

Oriole & Basquiat Strings Date: Sunday 19 May, 8pm Tickets: £15

Two of Britain’s most critically acclaimed and popular instrumental groups are touring together for the first time.

Their leaders Jonny Phillips (Oriole) and Ben Davis (Basquiat Strings), great friends for many years, have much in common from classical, Brazilian, and jazz music to travel and humour.

The bands also share the same drummer, Seb Rochford (Polar Bear). Although both utilize the earthy raw sounds of folk/ jazz/classical music informed by tradition, the sound of the their two groups varies greatly. Both groups have new albums.

Oriole’s first album since Jonny’s return from Spain - Every Day New was released in May 2012 to the usual critical success, whereas Basquiat Strings, whose first album was nominated for the Mercury award, will be releasing their exceptional second album - Basquiat Strings - part II – as part of the May 2013 tour. www.myspace.com/basquiatstrings Claire Martin and the

Like this? Try this: Montpellier Cello Quartet 9 June

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Richard Herring: Talking Cock

Date: Tuesday 21 May, 8pm Tickets: £20, £22.50

Date: Friday 24 May, 8pm Tickets: £15

Screaming Blue Murder

Like this? Try this: 15 May - Stage 2

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Celebrated folk-inspired singer-songwriter and virtuoso fiddler Seth Lakeman has released six albums including 2005’s Mercury-nominated Kitty Jay and his latest album, Tales from the Barrel House which confirms Seth’s innate knack for writing both foot-stomping, sing-along songs and more tender, thoughtful ballads. Seth began his musical career early, playing music in his native Devon with his parents and two brothers. He’s now performed everywhere from Libya to Texas, as well as featuring on just about every major festival bill across the UK. www.sethlakeman.co.uk

It’s an object of shame and pride; it inspires laughter and fear; it’s a symbol of power, yet it’s incredibly fragile; it can be a pound of flesh or an ounce of winkles, it can be used to express both love and hate; it creates life, it can condemn us to death... and it can do wees as well. How can one tiny flap of sponge and sinew be all these things? Richard Herring intends to find out in this tenth anniversary update of the critically acclaimed show that exposes the truth about men and their flutes of love. Sell-out at the Edinburgh Fringe 2002 and Melbourne Comedy Festival 2003, translated and performed in over a dozen European countries, published as a book by Ebury press. Suitable for ages 16+, may contain adult material. www.richardherring.com

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The Magnets Date: Thursday 23 May, 8pm Tickets: £15

The Magnets are a six-man a cappella group that take the age-old concept of unaccompanied singing and transform it into cutting edge, contemporary entertainment. By fusing glorious harmony vocals with jaw-dropping beatboxing, they create a sound as rich as any band with instruments... all from the mouth alone. The Magnets give iconic songs an all-vocal remix, from Joy Divison to the Scissor Sisters, in a show packed with musical sophistication, smart choreography, audience participation and a thoroughly British charm. They join us to showcase material from their brand new album. www.themagnets.com Fork

Like this? Try this: 26 March

Spinadisc at The Stables Spinadisc is a specialist music shop in The Stables’ foyer, selling CDs, DVDs, magazines and signed memorabilia. Previously-owned collectable CDS are also bought & sold.

Genres covered include rock, pop, jazz, blues, folk, classical & alternative.

Contact 07956 581519 or email spinadisc@stables.org Profits help support the music and education programmes at The Stables

PMC generously support The Stables by supplying equipment for the Mancini Forum, Stage 2 and Recording Studio

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

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Are You Experienced?

Lulo Reinhardt’s Latin-Swing Project

Date: Saturday 25 May, 8pm Tickets: £19

Date: Tuesday 28 May, 8pm Tickets: £16

Are You Experienced? are the world’s number one tribute to Jimi Hendrix, the only real legendary rock guitarist the world has ever seen. Could anyone possibly measure up to him?

Well, when you listen to singer and guitarist John Campbell, you very quickly realise that it can be done! The guitar work is note-perfect and at the same time beautifully fluent.

The voice IS Hendrix, and the persona of the man himself is on the stage, personified by John Campbell, who bears a striking physical resemblance to Jimi.

“The sound that came from his guitar was genuine talent.” The Sunday Telegraph.

Lulo Reinhardt is the grand-nephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardt, but the family’s musical ties run deeper than that, for Lulo is also the nephew of the gypsy violin master Shnuckenack Reinhardt and comes from a lineage peppered throughout with highly talented musicians. Lulo represents one of the most unique voices in gypsy-jazz music today. His five-piece Latin-Swing Project combines pure gypsy-swing music with elements of Latin music such as flamenco, tango and bossa nova. www.lulo-reinhardt-project.de Eduardo Niebla

Like this? Try this: 17 February

Jane Siberry Date: Wednesday 29 May, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

www.areyou-experienced.co.uk Hats Off to Led Zeppelin

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Fish: The Moveable Feast Tour Date: Monday 27 May, 8pm Tickets: £23.50 A welcome return to The Stables for the former Marillion frontman whose solo material has built on his already solid reputation as singer and songwriter, defying trends and fashion. His career, spanning almost 20 years of the entertainment industry, is notable for his charismatic stage performances and uncompromising lyrics. www.fish-thecompany.com Panic Room

Like this? Try this: 19 April

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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 and When I Was A Boy cemented her status as one of the world’s foremost performance artists. Jane’s songs have been covered by numerous artists, with particular success by k.d Lang on her renditions of Love is Everything, Haint It Funny and a stunning reading of The Valley. This is guaranteed to be a very special evening with Jane performing solo. www.janesiberry.com The Good Lovelies

Like this? Try this: 21 June - Stage 2

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Never The Bride

Date: Thursday 30 May, 8pm Tickets: £15

Date: Saturday 1 June, 8pm Tickets: £16.50

“She purrs, she roars, she makes Pussy Galore look like a frump.” Sydney Central

www.meowmeowrevolution.com Bourgeois & Maurice

Like this? Try this: 17 March

The Searchers Date: Friday 31 May, 8pm Tickets: £24

Nikki Lamborn, an intense singer with radiant charisma is magnificently accompanied by gifted pianist, Catherine Feeney. They have written, recorded and toured internationally for over 25 years with an awe-inspiring who’s who of music. Their song The Living Tree was a hit for Dame Shirley Bassey and they masterminded her memorable Glastonbury appearance and produced her Top Ten album Get The Party Started. These immensely talented women have written and recorded six albums to date, and their latest CD/DVD, In Concert At The Stables Theatre is out now. Performing with their world-class band, Never The Bride’s unique music is an eclectic fusion of rock, blues, soul, folk, jazz, always from the heart and guaranteed to raise not only the roof but the soul. www.neverthebride.com

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By popular demand cabaret star, international singing sensation and post post-modern showgirl Meow Meow, makes her debut in Milton Keynes for one night only. A star of the Olivier award-winning show LaClique, Meow’s unique brand of kamikaze cabaret kitsch and performance art exotica has hypnotised audiences worldwide!

From Paris to Berlin, San Francisco to Shanghai, with sell-out seasons from the Sydney Opera House to New York’s David Bowie Highline Festival. May contain strong language and adult material.

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Deborah Bonham

Like this? Try this: 11 April

Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes Date: Sunday 2 June, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Now celebrating their 50th Anniversary, The Searchers’ remarkable career continues. With such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room and total record sales well in excess of 40 million, they still have great appeal to audiences of all ages. They tour the globe as much today as they have done throughout a fantastic career spanning five decades. Combined with anecdotes and reminiscences, the concert includes all their famous hits, plus many album recordings, B-sides and a selection of other collector and well-known favourites. www.the-searchers.co.uk The Manfreds

Like this? Try this: 4 April

Celebrating his 70th birthday this year, double Grammy award winner Albert Lee returns with his multitalented band Hogan’s Heroes. Albert is without a doubt one of the world’s finest guitar-players. “He is a great great player, fluid, lyrical and free” and “above all he is a truly wonderful singer, soulful and strong” (to quote Eric Clapton). Albert has appeared at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads festival on two previous occasions and is on the bill to play again in 2013, this time at Maddison Square Gardens. He also played at The Concert for George (a tribute at the Royal Albert Hall to George Harrison). www.albertleeandhogansheroes.com Brian Houston & Robert Vincent

Like this? Try this: 21 April - Stage 2

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Date: Tuesday 4 June, 8pm Tickets: £16

Date: Friday 7 June, 8pm Tickets: £20

Called “three of the finest folk violinists anywhere” by The Washington Post, Celtic Fiddle Festival celebrates the violin in all its globe-trotting variations. Fiddlers Kevin Burke (Ireland), Christian Lemaître (Brittany, France) and André Brunet (Quebec, Canada) showcase a fascinating juxtaposition of international and individual styles. Along with acclaimed guitarist Nicholas Quemener from Brittany, the quartet combines their talents, musical traditions, and spontaneous humour for an evening of dazzling energy and subtle grace. These traditional masters showcase their regional repertoires and together conjure an experience of breathtaking performances. www.kevinburke.com Feast of Fiddles

Like this? Try this: 12 April

Opera North: The Girl I Left Behind Me Featuring Jessica Walker (mezzo) and James Holmes (piano)

Date: Thursday 6 June, 8pm Tickets: £16, £17.50 A supremely well-sung and coolly contemporary look at one of the most intriguing questions of musical theatre – just what is it that makes a woman in trousers so appealing? With just a piano, a microphone and a few well-chosen items of male attire, mezzo-soprano Jessica Walker and theatre director Neil Bartlett conjure up an entire world, from the swaggering cross-dressers of the Victorian Music Hall, to the ambiguous boy-heroes of Mozart and Strauss.

A provocative, flirtatious and deliciously personal one-woman guide to a whole forgotten chapter of female performance. www.operanorth.co.uk/projects/the-girl-i-left-behind-me Ensemble 360

Like this? Try this: 20 March

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Midge Ure has shape-shifted his way through the UK music scene for over 35 years, from prototype boy band with Slik, electronic pioneer with Visage, rock guitarist with Thin Lizzy, chart topper with Ultravox and his solo career, to charity fund raiser with Band Aid. Ure has adapted to the ebb and flow of his career performing with large bands, power trios and his solo acoustic shows with which he sticks to his mantra that a good song can be stripped down to its basics and still stand close inspection. Midge’s shows in 2013 will reflect his full career, including solo songs such as If I Was, and Ultravox songs from Vienna up to new songs from the brand new Ultravox CD “Brilliant” released in May 2012. www.midgeure.com Ricky Ross

Like this? Try this: 15 April

The Northern Soul Tour Date: Saturday 8 June, 8pm Tickets: £21.50

The late great Edwin Starr’s band The Team (with lead vocalist Angelo Starr) 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 lead vocals, performing all the fantastic Edwin Starr classics, plus dynamic performances of some great Northern Soul covers. Northern Soul legend Lorraine Silver recorded Lost Summer Love which is still a massive record on the Northern Soul & Scooter scene. www.theteam-online.co.uk Botown

Like this? Try this: 19 July

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Date: Sunday 9 June, 8pm Tickets: £16.50

Quercus

Like this? Try this: 14 April

Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells For Two: 40th Anniversary Concert

Date: Thursday 13 June, 8pm Tickets: £16.50 Eve Selis isn’t just a singer - she’s an emotion transducer who converts country, R&B, blues, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll signals into a megawatt zap that galvanizes everyone in its path. And as with fellow frontwomen Bonnie Raitt, Joan Osborne, Maria McKee and Melissa Etheridge, the cauterizing power of Selis’s voice can arc-weld material from almost any genre into a personal manifesto.

She joins us touring material from latest album Family Tree, from swamp-rock to plaintive country heartbreakers topped off with Leonard Cohen’s masterpiece Hallelujah. www.eveselis.com Gretchen Peters

Like this? Try this: 14 March

Pete Long’s Echoes Of Ellington Orchestra

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Claire Martin brings her wealth of experience as a jazz vocalist into a brand new arena with the Brighton-based Montpellier Cello Quartet.

This exciting new venture combines her love of the Great American Songbook and popular classics with brand new arrangements especially commissioned for this project by internationally renowned composers including Sir Richard Rodney Bennet, Mark Anthony Turnage and Django Bates. Unlike anything Claire has ever done before, this chamber-jazz adventure promises to be a magical fusion that brings a new sonic perspective to songs such as Kurt Weills’ My Ship, Tom Waits’ Old Boyfriend’s and Lennon and McCartneys’ She’s Leaving Home. www.clairemartinjazz.com

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Claire Martin with the Montpellier Cello Quartet

Date: Friday 14 June, 8pm Tickets: £19.50, £21.50

Date: Wednesday 12 June, 8pm Tickets: £19.50 Two talented Australian musicians playing over twenty instruments bring to life Mike Oldfield’s seminal album in a unique theatrical performance. Multi-instrumentalists Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts have arranged the entire score of Tubular Bells to be played by just two blokes, its subtle beauty and richly layered madness intact. This herculean feat leaves the musicians drenched in sweat and audiences on the edge of their seats, as they race from instrument to instrument. Join us for a memorable night as these ambitious musicians undertake the challenge of recreating the original album as faithfully as possible with just four hands and four feet.

“The musical equivalent of the triathlon-with bells on.” The Scotsman

www.tubularbellsfortwo.com he Little Unsaid & Cate Ferris T Like this? Try this: 16 April - Stage 2

Duke Ellington was the composer, pianist and bandleader who emerged from Harlem and became a world force. No other jazz musician has produced such a volume of hits - It Don’t Mean a Thing (if it ain’t got that Swing), Take the A Train, Mood Indigo, Prelude to a Kiss, Things ain’t what they used to Be, I got it Bad, Jam with Sam, C Jam Blues, Harlem Airshift, I‘m beginning to see the Light, Perdido and many others. Under the direction of Pete Long all these will be brought to life as if The Duke was directing his own orchestra. You’ll also able to witness the incredible singing and trumpet playing of Georgina Jackson. The critics can’t be wrong!

“In Pete Long, reeds player, raconteur, bandleader and all-round wit, we have a genuine home-grown treasure.” The Times

www.plong.co.uk Dutch Swing College Band

Like this? Try this: 12 July

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Anne Reid – In A New Key Date: Sunday 16 June, 8pm Tickets: £19.50, £21.50 *

Anne Reid - star of Last Tango in Halifax, Ladies of Letters, Upstairs Downstairs, Marchlands, Dinnerladies and The Mother in her new solo cabaret show, an evening of song, nostalgia and humour. With her Musical Director, award winning pianist Stuart Hutchinson.

“Beautifully crafted programme.” Classical Source

*Fundraising concert in aid of Wavendon All Music Plan Clare Teal

Like this? Try this: 5 April

Julian Smith Date: Friday 21 June, 8pm Tickets: £18

The Jackie Generation: The Supersonic 70s Show Date: Saturday 22 June, 8pm Tickets: £17 Taking the UK by storm, the Supersonic 70s show is quite simply the hottest ticket in town!

This incredible live show full of classic 70s hits, featuring a six-piece band and the incredible vocals of Janey Bombshell and Mark Keen, will take you from the towering majesty of Queen and ELO, the pin-up pop of The Osmonds, David Essex and David Cassidy to the classic sounds of The Carpenters, Saturday Night Fever and Grease. So come join the band in their travelling 70s time machine, back to the days when pop really was at its peak. www.supersonic70s.com T-Rextasy

Like this? Try this: 26 April

Tenors UnLimited – The Rat Pack of Opera Date: Friday 28 June, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Julian Smith graduated from Birmingham Conservatoire in 1991 and has since pursued a successful musical career, including many appearances at the Birmingham Jazz Festival, under his own name and also as Jools Gianni, the name he used on the Chilled 2 The Sax CD. His career suddenly moved to another level in 2009 when he gained second place on Britain’s Got Talent, with 700,000 public telephone votes.

Highlights since then have included playing with his idol Kenny G at the Royal Albert Hall and being given one of his signature model saxophones, recording with Julian Lloyd Webber, Paul Potts and many others for Classical Relief for Haiti and performing for Prince Charles at Clarence House. www.juliansmithsax.co.uk Dave Koz

Like this? Try this: 7 July

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Tenors UnLimited embark on their 10th anniversary tour with a beautiful evening of classical crossover melodies and stunning vocal harmony. The clever combination of opera classics and modern day favourites will include songs from their previous albums Brand New Day and Viva La Vita as well as a sneak peak of new material from their upcoming studio album. Encompassing some of the best works from Bizet to Puccini, Bublé to Bocelli and whether your favourite song is Nessun Dorma, Come What May, O Sole Mio, You Raise Me Up, Volare or Time to Say Goodbye, this evening promises a fabulous musical journey. www.tenorsunlimited.com Blake

Like this? Try this: 31 August

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Baluji Shrivastav presents:

Date: Saturday 29 June, 8pm Tickets: £14 (under 16s £10)

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

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Like this? Try this: 19 July

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Indian maestro and Musical Director Baluji Shrivastav, who has played with Stevie Wonder, Coldplay and recorded with Massive Attack amongst other formidable artists, has brought together incredible musicians from around the world who are blind or partially sighted. Their uplifting music moves between songs from Iran, Lebanon, Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, to soulful Gospel and Blues to sublime Indian Ragas and Western Classical compositions. Driven by the intensity of an inner vision they celebrate the power of music to transform lives.

This UK tour builds on the success of the London dates in 2012 and the participation of members of the Orchestra at the London 2012 Paralympic Closing Ceremony. www.baluji.com

Arts Council of England, McCann Homes Ltd, Dame Cleo Laine, Foundation for Sport & The Arts, Jim Marshall, Sir John Dankworth, Mancini Institute, Milton Keynes Arts Association, The Wavendon Foundation.

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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!

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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 www.stables.org and click on the link to Café in2.

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Steven Sproat

Kit Holmes

Maverick, award-winning saxophonist Gilad Atzmon and the Orient House Ensemble are back on the road with their latest album Songs Of The Metropolis. For the last 12 years the quartet have been touring all over the world, stunning audiences with their firebrand performances packed with drama, pathos, luscious harmonies and wit.

Atzmon’s latest compositions are a sweeping homage to our great cities, from Moscow to Buenos Aires and beyond.

Each tune is at once reminiscent and hopeful; in a time of great uncertainty and turbulence Atzmon and the Orient House Ensemble deliver melodies that provide an anchor to wherever it is that we call home. Gilad Atzmon (clarinet, sax), Yaron Stavi (bass), Eddie Hick (drums), Frank Harrison (piano)

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The Good Lovelies

Like this? Try this: 21 June - Stage 2

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

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Steven Sproat returns to The Stables showcasing new album Fruit For The Soul. With over 35 years’ playing experience, he’s appeared at festivals including Edinburgh and Cheltenham Jazz Festivals and clubs such as The Mean Fiddler and Ronnie Scott’s, supporting the legendary Jools Holland in 2012 at various dates around the UK. Fruit For The Soul shows the maturity of his songwriting and ability to discover catchy melodies and hooks. Stick around long enough and people start to notice - and that’s what’s beginning to happen at last to this fine independent artist. www.stevensproat.co.uk

Gilad Atzmon & The Orient House Ensemble

March

Date: Friday 1 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

“A subtle blend of East and West that’s brutal and beautiful.” BBC

www.gilad.co.uk

Date: Saturday 2 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Kit’s trademark sultry vocals and virtuoso guitar playing have wowed audiences across the UK through extensive touring with the guitar hero John Etheridge. Her recent gigs include Paul McCartney’s LIPA, a performance for Bill Bryson and Andy Kershaw and a headline at the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain.

Expect an enthralling and energetic live performance of blues-driven roots with a soul sensibility from Kit and guitarist Allan Greenwood, who will be joining her for tonight’s performance.

Drake.” The Observer

“Macy Gray meets Nick

www.kitholmes.co.uk Jane Siberry

Like this? Try this: 29 May

K yle Eastwood Quintet

Like this? Try this: 1 May

Adam Isaac Date: Friday 8 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Adam Isaac has spent the past 10 years as a gigging musician playing many venues and festivals around the UK and has recently released his debut album Train Tracks. He supported Joss Stone on her UK tour in 2009, has been named brand ambassador for British freesports lifestyle brand Animal, and in 2012 made it to the quarter final stages of BBC’s The Voice UK with the legendary Sir Tom Jones as coach. His anthemic, edgy rock/ pop sound draws influence from bands like Muse, Coldplay, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Oasis, Stereophonics and more. www.adamisaac.com R icky Ross

Like this? Try this: 15 April

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

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Katherine Ryan: Nature’s Candy Additional date by popular demand

As seen on BBC’s Mock The Week, Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Sky’s John Bishop’s Only Joking BBC2’s Episodes, Dave’s One Night Stand and more. Having experienced motherhood, divorce and MTV, this award-winning comedian proves the things in life that make us bitter can actually be quite delicious and hilarious. May contain strong language and adult material. Suitable for age 16+ “Young, pretty, smart and acridly funny.”

Sunday Times

www.katherineryan.co.uk The Lumberjacks

Screaming Blue Murder Date: Wednesday 20 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

Tonight compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Marc Lucero and headliner Rob Heeney. Lineup may be subject to change. May contain strong language and adult material.

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

Like this? Try this: Screaming Blue Murder 17 April

Ruarri Joseph Date: Friday 22 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Like this? Try this: 29 April

The Willows Date: Wednesday 13 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

The Willows are a folk roots band. Regularly compared to the likes of Alison Krauss & Union Station and Laura Marling, their musical style pulls influences from both Americana and UK folk traditions. Fronted by the stunningly distinctive voice of Jade Ward, supported by rich vocal harmonies and sensitive acoustic musicianship, The Willows have a distinctively refreshing sound that continues to captivate and inspire audiences everywhere they go. www.thewillowsband.co.uk Kim Richey Like this? Try this: 8 May - Stage 2

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Ruarri Joseph joins us touring his new album Brother.

The record - Ruarri’s fourth studio album to date is inspired and propelled by ideas of friendship, relationships and family. Inspired by Bob Dylan, the singer-songwriter’s work has also earned him favourable comparisons to the chart-topping pop savvy sounds of Damian Rice and David Gray, artists which through no coincidence Joseph now shares management with.

“An intimacy somewhere between Bon Iver and Cat Stevens.” Uncut

www.ruarrijoseph.co.uk S eth Lakeman

Like this? Try this: 21 May

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Call Me Unique

Date: Saturday 23 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Saturday 30 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Gretchen Peters

Like this? Try this: 14 March

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Lisbee Stainton’s 2010 album Girl On An Unmade Bed led to widespread critical acclaim, national airplay and tours across the UK and mainland Europe supporting Joan Armatrading and Paul Carrack. As one of the UK’s brightest new songwriters, Lisbee’s latest album Go has seen her star continue to rise. The Daily Mirror describe Go as “an edifying experience”, while The Independent on Sunday said of the 24-year-old singer “She’s talented.” www.lisbeestainton.com

A budding performer since primary school, Birmingham-based Call Me Unique regularly performs at the some of the best-known venues and music festivals across the country. Heavily influenced by jazz, soul and the lost art of jazz scat-singing, she’s been described as merging the sounds of Lily Allen, Jill Scott and Billie Holiday, with clever hints of idols Lisa Lopes, Lauren Hill and Ella Fitzgerald. Combining these elements and influences with modern rap, beautiful melodies and soulful, thought-provoking lyrics, and delivered with a voice of breathtaking beauty over subtle arrangements, her sound truly is “Unique”. Supported by her young, multi-talented band, this will be a special, intimate performance at The Stables not to be missed. www.callmeunique.co.uk

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M1 Music Night: Soul Urban Poet

Supported by Oli Whyman and Lisa Pressnell Date: Friday 29 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £8 in advance, £10 on the door Soul Urban Poet has been writing poetry as long as he can remember, surrounding himself in hip-hop culture since he was thirteen. Inspired by artists such as Tupac, Sam Cooke and Skinny Man, Soul’s focus turned from listening to music to making music and now he has found the balance between expressing himself musically whilst writing poetically. He has been rapping on a serious level for six years. Using real-life experiences, he captivates you and makes you want to know more. What really stands out about his music is his eloquent delivery and unique flow. He lives up to his name with his emotive, thought provoking and ambitious lyrics. www.soulurbanpoet.tk Call Me Unique Like this? Try this: 30 March – Stage 2

Like this? Try this: 7 March

Jazz Morley Date: Thursday 4 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Jazz Morley possesses a voice with natural soulfulness beyond her 23 years of age, a rich, warm, emotive voice capable of the tiniest whisper of love to the full vent of a woman scorned. In February 2011 Jazz took part in the BBC Introducing Musicians’ Masterclass at Abbey Road Studios and last summer she was invited to perform at both the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. But despite this attention, she’s a girl you’re more likely to find padding about bare foot on the beach, walking through puddles in wellies or driving Barry (her battered but beloved van) to the next gig.

“Haunting vocals, oozing with the pain of heartache and beautifully humble production make Jazz’s records an enthralling listen. A storming live presence leaves no excuse to miss the experience of seeing her live.” Music Week

www.jazzmorley.co.uk E lkie Brooks

Like this? Try this: 7 December

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Ewan McLennan

WitTank

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

Date: Thursday 11 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

Ewan is a young, up-and-coming folk singer-guitarist who has been making headlines over the past year performing at festivals, clubs and concert halls across the UK and beyond. His recent nominations for both the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and Scots Trad Awards confirm this ongoing success. Ewan’s music covers the broad range folk music has to offer, from powerful and moving ballads to lively dance tunes and melancholic airs strikingly arranged for the guitar and his debut album Rags & Robes has been hailed as an “unalloyed delight” RocknReel www.ewanmclennan.co.uk

Like a battering ram to the funny bone, the stars of BBC3’s Live at The Electric bring their lavish parade of inventive characters and sketch magnificence to venues nationwide.

Hotly tipped as ones to watch for the future, why not catch them now, in the present? May contain strong language or adult material. Suitable for age 16+.

Karine Polwart

Like this? Try this: 15 May

The Dixie Ticklers Date: Tuesday 9 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

“A dazzling display of sketch genius... There isn’t a single down moment in WitTank’s exhilaratingly perfect set.” List

www.wittank.com S creaming Blue Murder

Like this? Try this: 17 April

Richard Navarro Date: Friday 12 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Led by clarinettist Dom James, The Dixie Ticklers combine their deep love and understanding of New Orleans music with fresh modern arrangements and grooves. They are currently touring material from their latest album, Standing Pat. The record is an in depth study of New Orleans jazz, and the band has put today’s date on early jazz styles, religiously staying true to the polyphonic approach that shaped the music of the initial pioneers such as Louis Armstrong, King Oliver and Jelly Roll Morton. They have toured much of Europe and further afield including a three week tour of Australia in 2012 and even caught the attention of New Orleans enthusiast Woody Allen who has a copy of their first demo. Dom James (clarinet), William Rixon (trumpet), Nicholas Costley-White (guitar), Tommy Antonio (bass), Daoud Merchant (drums/ washboard), Zands (percussion) www.dixieticklers.co.uk Dutch Swing College Band

Like this? Try this: 12 July

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Richard Navarro is a singer-songwriter combining killer melodies with punchy lyrics and a strong soul sensibility and swing. On stage he is a captivating multi-instrumentalist, using live looping to bring layers of vocals, brass and strings into his set and backed up by his band including Grammy award-winning percussionist Rees Bridges. Tracks from Richard’s debut album ‘Along the Lines’ have been playlisted on BBC local radio stations through word-of-mouth alone, and in February 2013, Richard will be featured in a Radio 2 documentary entitled ‘Joan’s Songwriters’, following his experiences leading up to and following his support of Joan Armatrading on her recent UK tour. www.richardnavarro.co.uk C urtis Stigers

Like this? Try this: 16 May

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The Little Unsaid & Cate Ferris

www.thelittleunsaid.com www.cateferris.com Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells

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Screaming Blue Murder Date: Wednesday 17 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

Tonight compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Diane Spencer and headliner James Dowdeswell. Lineup may be subject to change. May contain strong language and adult material.

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

Like this? Try this: Screaming Blue Murder 15 May – Stage 2

Jimmy Brewer is a songwriter, a guitar player and a singer, but he is not your typical sad acoustic troubadour. He has the power to silence a room with little more than an intro.

He captures an audience and takes them on an emotional rollercoaster ride, leaving them exhausted, amazed and fulfilled. Growing up he found inspiration amongst his parents’ record collection. His early influences such as the Rolling Stones and The Beatles are still perhaps the most important, but with the addition of the old school sounds of Nat King Cole and Fats Domino through to the more contemporary styling of Jeff Buckley, the quirkiness of David Bowie, the wit of Jerry Reed and the imagination of Tom Waits. This diverse range of influences is very much in evidence on his debut album As Time Stands Still demonstrating that the craft of classic songwriting is still very much alive and well. www.jimmybrewer.co.uk

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“Broken beats, mournful synths and strings, distant pipes and John’s plaintive Celticinfluenced vocals come together to make one enchantingly eclectic brew.” SoulCulture “Cate Ferris’s evocative word paintings…delivered with haunting, goose bumps on the neck, vocals.” Red FM

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

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The Little Unsaid is the musical alter-ego of John Elliott, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and composer. As well as regularly performing John also composes music for film and theatre and is working on his second album. Using guitar, keyboard, loop station and drum, Cate Ferris captivates audiences with her magical songs and incredible voice.

Folk and dark soul lie at the heart of her sound, and the largely acoustic instrumentation is tinged by hard hitting lyrics and intricate harmonies.

M1 Music Night: The Jimmy Brewer Band

April

Date: Tuesday 16 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

S tephen Langstaff

Like this? Try this: 19 May Stage 2

Brian Houston and Robert Vincent Date: Sunday 21 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

The irrepressible Brian Houston encapsulates the spirit that makes independent music so important. Never releasing the same album twice, his music is as surprising as it is honest and joyful. From its opening gospel moans and brass stabs his new album Shelter is rocked up to the limit with guitar playing to die for. Robert Vincent is a searingly honest Liverpool singer-songwriter whose mix of folk, rock and country is like a Mersey Van Morrison or a Scouse Springsteen. www.brianhouston.com www.robertvincentmusic.com E ve Selis

Like this? Try this: 13 June

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John The Conqueror

Date: Saturday 27 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Date: Saturday 11 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Lotte Mullan

Lotte Mullan is touring her unique brand of storytelling contemporary folk with her second album, the follow up to her stunning debut ‘Plain Jane’. A whirlwind year which saw her signing a film deal with Elton John’s Rocket Pictures, she’s also been live in session with BBC Radio 4’s Jenni Murray on Woman’s Hour as well as touring with Scott Matthews, Newton Faulker and Albert Hammond. Her second album comes from a yearning for the British countryside. Lotte grew up in rural Suffolk but moved to London in her teens to ‘live the dream’ and after eight years found herself torn between two different communities and ways of life; she found herself exploring a return to her roots whilst listening to the likes of Nick Drake and Bob Dylan. This is Lotte’s first solo tour and promises to be an intimate evening of stories and song with this engaging and talented young musician. www.lottemullan.com Chris Wood

Like this? Try this: 30 April

John The Conqueror’s self-titled debut album is an amalgamation of the many sounds and styles, old and new, mined from both the North and the South. Cousins Pierre Moore (vocals & guitar) and Michael Gardner (drums) are natives of Jackson, MS, while bassist Ryan Lynn hails from Philly where the trio now call home. Together they mix a bedrock of raw deep blues with funk, soul, punk and scuzzed-up rock ‘n’ roll into one helluva potent musical Molotov cocktail.

“They will bring you from the church to the juke joint in four quick minutes.” Mad Chicago

www.johntheconqueror.com O li Brown Band

Like this? Try this: 14 May

Theo Jackson Band Date: Tuesday 14 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Kim Richey Date: Wednesday 8 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

The 15-year musical journey that has led Kim to her new album, released to tie in with her May tour dates, has been a dream run. Aside from two Grammy nominations, she has released five critically acclaimed albums, been listed in the Top 10 Albums of 1999 in US Time Magazine for her album Glimmer, and been given 4 stars in Rolling Stone and named Alt-Country Album of the Year in People Magazine for her album Rise. www.kimrichey.com Beth Nielsen Chapman

Like this? Try this: 11 and 12 March

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Vocalist and pianist Theo Jackson is quickly becoming a recognisable figure on the UK jazz scene. His performances bring a mix of familiar jazz standards from the likes of Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane and Charlie Parker alongside his own original songs which take inspiration from the timeless writing of Duke Ellington and Stevie Wonder. His energetic and engaging performance style has seen Theo become a regular fixture at many of London’s most prestigious venues including The 606 Jazz Club and The Pizza Express Jazz Club. Theo will be accompanied by his regular trio of Shane Allessio (double-bass) and Jason Reeve (drums). Expect sizzling swing and great interaction from these exciting young musicians. www.theojackson.com C urtis Stigers

Like this? Try this: 16 May

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M1 Music Night: Howlin Hootin Owls

Date: Wednesday 15 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

Tonight compere Angie McEvoy introduces rising star Andrew Watts and headliner Ian Moore. Lineup may be subject to change. May contain strong language and adult material.

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Stephen Langstaff Date: Sunday 19 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Expect a rip-roaring evening of blues and boogie, delicate acoustic finger-picking and a fair cut of rock ‘n’ roll from this young up-and-coming five piece band influenced by the likes of Tom Waits, The Black Keys and The Rolling Stones. www.howlinhootinowls.com J ohn the Conqueror

Like this? Try this: 11 May

Acknowledgements The Stables would like to give a special thanks to the following for their valuable support: Arts Council of England, McCann Homes Ltd, Dame Cleo Laine, Foundation for Sport & The Arts, Jim Marshall, Sir John Dankworth, Mancini Institute, Milton Keynes Arts Association, The Wavendon Foundation.

Stephen Langstaff is rapidly becoming one of the UK’s most prolific singer-songwriters. Soulful and brimming over with bare emotion, he has earned comparisons with Tracy Chapman and Jeff Buckley, writing powerful, haunting songs delivered with complete conviction. He has toured the UK as opening act for The Lightning Seeds and as part of the 02 Academy Tour and notched up appearances at Latitude, Greenbelt and The Wicker Man festivals. www.stephenlangstaff.co.uk Ricky Ross

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Brooks Williams

Lady Maisery

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

Date: Friday 31 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Brooks Williams is the proverbial triple threat - plays a fiery guitar, has a rich and silky voice, and writes hook-laden songs. He is one of the most commanding performers on the acoustic roots and blues scene and is ranked one of the world’s Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists. In the timehonoured road-warrior tradition, he has honed his songs and performances, playing everywhere from Dallas to London, Istanbul to Anchorage, Detroit to Glasgow, Nairobi to Belfast, New York to Sardinia. He has gigged with Taj Mahal, John Hammond, Billy Bragg, Little Feat, Maria Muldaur and Shawn Colvin to name but a few and is also half of State Of The Union, a collaborative duo with singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine.

“Harmonically sophisticated and breathtakingly beautiful.” Guitar Player

www.brookswilliams.com Eric Bibb

Like this? Try this: 22 October

Paper Aeroplanes Date: Tuesday 28 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Sarah and Richard of Paper Aeroplanes grew up 30 miles from each other along the coast of West Wales, in houses you could see the sea from. They spent their formative years walking on cold beaches, messing in rock pools and finding records in charity shops – a world, and two hour drive, away from the nearest music scene. After featuring on BBC drama Lip Service and recent radio support from 6Music’s Lauren Laverne, Nemone and Cerys Matthews plus Steve Lamacq and Bob Harris on Radio 2, Paper Aeroplanes have been very busy. They have three headline tours under their belt and recent sell-out shows in London, Birmingham, Norwich and The Stables in May 2012. www.paperaeroplanesmusic.com Lotte Mullan

Like this? Try this: 27 April

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Forged from the voices of Hannah James (Kerfuffle), Hazel Askew (The Askew Sisters) and Rowan Rheingans (Fidola), Lady Maisery explore vocal harmony to breathtaking effect, through their fresh interpretations of songs and ballads.

Their debut album, Weave and Spin, received much critical acclaim and was declared an Album of the Week by The Independent and they were nominated for the Horizon Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 and for Best Debut at the 2012 Spiral Awards. Lady Maisery break new ground as one of the first UK groups to explore the tradition of diddling or tune singing, which has nearly died out in England, but is still prevalent in Scandinavia and other parts of Europe. Whether singing unaccompanied, or with backing from their combined instrumental talents on accordion, harp and fiddle, be prepared to be enchanted by rich harmonies and sumptuous clashes. www.ladymaisery.com S piers and Boden

Like this? Try this: 23 April

Dan Whitehouse Date: Saturday 1 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Dan Whitehouse is a “sensational” (BBC 6 Music) singer songwriter with “lyrics that involuntarily swerve your gaze to the sky” (Music Week) and “really, really gorgeous songs” (BBC Radio 2). His music is steeped in timeless roots traditions, laced with lyrical twists that narrate modern life. Following on from his 3 EPs (The Balloon, The Bubble, The Box), in 2012 he released “a serene and nuanced debut album” (Guitarist), acoustic at heart and sensitively embellished with a creative band of musicians who add their distinctive sounds to Dan’s muse, including pedal steel legend BJ Cole. www.dan-whitehouse.com T he Little Unsaid & Cate Ferris

Like this? Try this: 16 April - Stage 2

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Hedna’s – The Vintage Nightclub Promoted by Harry & Edna, Vintage Sweethearts

Date: Saturday 15 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 to 17 March, £14.50 18/03-14/06, £16 on the door

www.emilysaunders.co.uk Clare Teal

Like this? Try this: 5 April

Daliso Chaponda: Laughrica Thursday 13 June, 8.45pm Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Award-winning Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda began his career in 2004 headlining the Don’t Let Them Deport Me Comedy Show as a plea to officials to have his Canadian visa extended.

The show was sold out, well reviewed and frenzied letters were written to bureaucrats. He was forced to leave anyway after one final show, 2005’s They’re Deporting Him Anyway. He has gone on to work as a writer and comedian in Africa and the UK. A versatile comedian equally comfortable talking politics, romance, filth or religion, he has performed in churches, casinos and strip clubs as well as across the UK comedy circuit.

“Uplifting, and above all, funny.”

Edinburgh Festival Guide

www.daliso.com Screaming Blue Murder

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“Emily Saunders is a very classy improvisational act on 21st century Latin-jazz – Peyroux meets Parlato, with a lot of personal quirks thrown in.”

John Fordham, Jazzwise

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Widely regarded as possessing one of the most unique, unusual yet refreshing voices today, Emily brings tunes from her latest CD, Outsiders Insiders. With Brazilian-tinged influences, rich dark grooves and her warm, enveloping voice she draws the audience into an alluring soundscape. Emily has a rich sultry sound and effortless instrumental style. It is not only Saunders’ masterful voice, but also her talent as a songwriter and arranger that sets her above the rest. Her dark, sultry ballads and poetic lyrics are offset by exuberant, hip swaying grooves as she combines and arranges for voice, horns and rhythm creating a fascinating and unusual sound. Her quintet include Byron Wallen (Trumpet), Bruno Heinen,(Keys), Larry Bartley (Bass).

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Date: Tuesday 11 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Wot ho! If you enjoy the music of the 30s and 40s then you’ll love an evening at Hedna’s because for one night Hedna’s becomes your passport to an age of style, fashion, social dancing and vintage dance tunes, played in the setting they were meant to be heard. Hedna’s is a chance to wear your best classic clothing and immerse yourself in an evening of pure, exclusive vintage entertainment. www.harryandedna.co.uk G lenn and Friends

Like this? Try this: 10 May

The Good Lovelies Date: Friday 21 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Recent winners of the 2010 Juno for Roots Album of the Year and of the 2009 New Emerging Artist Award from the Canadian Folk Music Awards, the Good Lovelies are making waves across Canada and beyond. The aptly named Good Lovelies are Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore, all of them best friends and refugees from solo careers.

Described as folk-roots and western swing, the Torontobased trio relies on unerring three-part vocal harmonies, clever songs and, onstage, convulsively funny repartee. www.goodlovelies.com J ane Siberry

Like this? Try this: 29 May

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

Date: Saturday 2 March & Saturday 18 May, 10am - 3pm Tickets: Course fee £32

If you can play E7, A7 and B7, you are ready to learn the blues! In this practical workshop, Joff Watkins demystifies V-IV-Is, turnarounds, shuffles and basic basslines and introduces blues techniques such as finger picking, hammer-ons and pull-offs, using examples from classic blues recordings. Joff is an accomplished player who combines performing and teaching, including leading the popular harmonica workshops here at The Stables.

Participants will need to bring a 6 string acoustic guitar.

Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime

Over 2U Date: Thursday 7 March & Thursday 6 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £5 to non-players & £2 to players

An exciting opportunity to show off those new or hidden talents. Ever attended one of the Stables Education events, like the ukulele, harmonica or songwriting workshops, or worked hard for six weeks on the Ceilidh or Rock Experience? Now is the time to use those talents and get the experience of the Over 2U open mike night. It’s a safe environment with lots of other people with similar talents and experience, supporting each other through what might be their first stage appearance. You won’t have a better opportunity to take that first step!

Beth Nielsen Chapman Songwriting Master class Balancing Craft and Creative Flow

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 9 March, 10am - 4pm Tickets: Course fee £75 (to include lunch and refreshments) Following a hugely successful workshop in 2010 we are delighted to welcome back Beth Nielsen Chapman leading one of her much sought-after creative song-writing workshops. A renowned writer of many hits for other artists as well as herself, Beth is in demand as a song-writing teacher and creative coach, having taught at such schools as the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama, the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts and Berklee School of Music in Boston, and numerous festivals and venues internationally. Beth presents her unique and inspiring style of teaching in much the same way she approaches writing itself. For any writer in need of a boost of creative energy, this journey into the workings of the creative flow will cover some great tips and advice on how to step fully into your centre and find your voice, in writing and singing as well as keeping your balance in the performance of your songs.

Songwriters of all genres will benefit from her unique and inspiring teaching style.

There will be an invitation only FREE Song-writing Intensive session with Beth immediately following this workshop (4.30-5.30pm) with a limited number of participants hand-picked by Beth in advance. To apply for this special opportunity, book for Beth’s Masterclass and you’ll be sent an email address where you can send one mp3 and copy of lyrics (mandatory). Please specify if you are also the artist performing on the track.

For more details go to www.stables.org/learning Beth Nielsen Chapman is performing at The Stables on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 March – see page 5 for details

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Basic Principles of Music

Date: Saturday 16 March, 10am - 4pm Tickets: Course fee £27 (£14 students)

Date: Saturday 13 April 10am - 4pm Tickets: Course fee £32

We are delighted to welcome back vocal animateur Gitika Partington for our annual Big Sing event. This one-day workshop will include an exciting mix of a cappella arrangements in a variety of musical styles. Suitable for beginners, community choirs and anyone interested in harmony singing, Gitika is a highly experienced workshop leader who has worked with all ages and abilities.

An information packed day aiming to de-mystify music theory, whether you are an 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.

Starting with the most basic terminology and theory, the day covers the nature of sound, how music started, pitch, scales, and chords, what the key of a song means and how to find it, and what do some of the more complicated ideas mean.

Through explaining basic concepts and simplifying complicated terminology, the day aims to help you understand the principles of music. Particularly helpful to those taking their first steps in learning to play, whatever the instrument. (You do not need to bring your instrument but if you do have an acoustic guitar, please bring it along). Course leader Pete Normanton is a highly experienced musician and guitar teacher, specialising in making music accessible to the “non-musician”.

Adult/15+ workshop

Waves and Raves 2 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 23 March, 10am - 4pm Tickets: Course Fee £32 (£57 when booked with Waves and Raves 1)

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Aimed at those who have attended the Waves and Raves 1 course or who already have some experience of music technology, this follow-up course introduces microphone technique, samplers, effects, processing, mixing and mastering. The course is based in our recording studio and led by John Bowman. Admission includes a resource pack and a copy of a CD that participants will create during the session. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session. Tea/coffee provided.

Snack bar open at lunchtime.

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

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Harmonica Workshop - Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 20 April, 10am - 3pm Tickets: Course fee £32

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

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Ukulele Workshop – Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 20 April, 10am - 3pm Tickets: Course fee £32

Ukulele tutor Sara Spade returns with a chance for ukulele players to further develop their playing. Building on Beginners Part 1 this new workshop will help you move on in your rhythm and melody playing skills, adding new chords, techniques, and combining different strokes for rhythmic effects. Using a mix of contemporary and vintage material, you’ll also get chance to practice as a ukulele band and take on the different roles of accompanying, melody and adding colour to the musical arrangements.

Previous attendance at Ukulele Beginners Part 1 is recommended. Participants will need to bring a soprano ukulele. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.

Ukulele Workshop – Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 27 April, 10am - 3pm Tickets: Course fee £32

Come and take part in the ukulele revival! This fun and accessible instrument is making a comeback for serious musicians and in education. Learn the basics of playing, how to accompany songs and ukulele techniques. 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. Sara brings the ukulele up to date as an instrument to accompany contemporary songs, as well keeping it rooted in a tradition of performing authentic vintage material. No prior experience necessary! Participants will need to bring a soprano ukulele. Tea/coffee provided.

Snack bar open at lunchtime.

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Harmonica Workshop – Beginners Part 1

Date: Saturday 27 April, 10am - 3pm Tickets: Course fee £32

Date: Saturday 11 May, 10am - 3pm Tickets: Course fee £32

Joff Watkins returns with another workshop to help you move on with blues guitar. The course will cover 12 bar progressions, the blues scale and shuffle rhythms in more depth through tunes by Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed and John Lee Hooker. Participants will need to bring a 6 string acoustic guitar. Prior attendance on Beginners part 1 is recommended. Joff Watkins is an accomplished blues player who combines a performing and teaching career in both harmonica and guitar, including leading the highly popular blues harmonica workshops at The Stables. Tea/ coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.

Have you ever thought about taking up the harmonica?

Harmonica tutor Joff Watkins returns to The Stables for another session of this popular one-day workshop. The Beginners Part 1 workshop will cover the basics of tuneplaying, chord-playing and blues improvisation and is suitable for all interested participants. No prior experience necessary! Participants will need a 10-hole harmonica in C. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.

Adult/15+ Workshop

Melodeon Beginners Adult/15 + workshop

Date: Sunday 28 April, 10am - 4pm Tickets: Course fee £36

Expert melodeon player Simon Care is back with another chance to try the small but mighty squeezebox, with instruments provided so beginners can have their first go.

Drawing on traditional English dance tunes, the workshop will introduce basic technique, how to play with rhythm and feel, and how to play with other musicians. This is for anyone with an interest in English folk music, folk dance, or trying a squeezebox for the first time. Participants do not need to read music notation, no previous squeezebox or folk music experience is required but a basic knowledge of music (scales, chords, time signatures) will help. Notes provided.

Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.

Supported by Hobgoblin Music.

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Blues Guitar Workshop – Beginners Part 2

Spinadisc at The Stables Spinadisc is a specialist music shop in The Stables’ foyer, selling CDs, DVDs, magazines and signed memorabilia. Previously-owned collectable CDS are also bought & sold.

Genres covered include rock, pop, jazz, blues, folk, classical & alternative.

Contact 07956 581519 or email spinadisc@stables.org Profits help support the music and education programmes at The Stables

PMC generously support The Stables by supplying equipment for the Mancini Forum, Stage 2 and Recording Studio

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Introduction to Live Sound Engineering Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 11 May, 10am - 4pm.

Tickets: Course fee £32

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. The course will cover types of microphone and placement, basic parts of a PA, how to use a mixing desk, and how to use basic EQ. This course is suitable for complete beginners, or for people who have gaps in their understanding of live sound. Tea/Coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.

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Waves & Raves 1 Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 8 June, 10am - 4pm Tickets: Course fee £32 (£57 when booked with Waves and Raves 2)

John Bowman’s popular one-day introduction is ideal for beginners or those who want a refresher. Join us in The Stables’ rehearsal room and control room for this music technology and recording workshop and hands-on studio session. Admission includes a resource pack and CD. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session.

Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.

The Rock Experience Adult/15+ Course

Date: Sundays 9, 16, 23, 30 June, 7 & 14 July, 10am - 1pm. Final performance on Sunday 14 July, 1pm - 11pm Tickets: Course fee £80 (£55 concessions)

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

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

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

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• Join our group of volunteers and become a Stablemate.

• Purchase Gift Vouchers which can be exchanged for tickets at The Stables.

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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, whether you are a back-bedroom guitarist, budding vocalist, or interested in forming a band of your own, The Rock Experience 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 in a gig on The Stables stage.

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, contact the Stables Education Department for more information at education@stables.org

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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 all young people interested in music, regardless of playing standard - there is no minimum grade of entry.

Young people take part because they love music.

Jazz Matters

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Summer 2013 at The Stables

For further information on how to apply and to download an application form go to www.stables.org/Learning/music_camps Teenage Camps (13-17 years) Sun 28th July - Sat 3rd Aug or Sun 4th Aug - Sat 10th Aug Junior Camp (8-12 years) Sun 11th Aug - Sat 17th Aug Fees including all tuition, food and camping facilities:

Teenage Camps £290, Junior Camp £270

Sir John Dankworth

Date: Sundays 24 March, 14 April, 26 May 11.30am - 1pm Tickets: £6 Spend a couple of hours discussing all things jazz in these informal gatherings in Stage 2 at The Stables.

Founded by The Stables’ Life President, Sir John Dankworth, Jazz Matters is hosted by invited special guests. A great way for people of all ages to learn more about jazz and share musical experiences.

Live Jazz Matters Date: Sundays 10 March, 28 April, 12 May 11.30am - 1.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance or £12 on the door Once a month Jazz Matters goes live in Stage 2 with music from invited artists, so come and enjoy some stunning live jazz on a Sunday morning.

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The City’s own Professional Orchestra 2013 Season

‘Chamber Roots’ season

Performed by MKCO Brass Ensemble

Saturday 11th May 2013 at 7.30pm The Venue Walton – ‘Chamber Roots’ season Romantic Cello Concerto Grosso Handel Variations on a theme by Tchaikovsky, op35a Arensky Coleridge-Taylor 4 Novellettes Nocturne/ Andante Cantabile Tchaikovsky Haydn Cello Concerto, Hob. VIIIb, D major Principal Conductor: Sian Edwards Soloist: Bozidar Vukotic, Principal Cello

Tickets £10 : £20

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Sunday 21st April 2013 at 7.30pm Milton Keynes Theatre Romantic Piano Consecration of the House Overture Beethoven Piano Concerto no.1, op.25, G minor Mendelssohn Symphony no.2, op.73, D major Brahms Ashley Fripp Soloist

Hilary Davan Wetton Founder Conductor

Friday 7th June 2013 at 7.30pm A Night at the Movies..

Milton Keynes Theatre Featuring music from the films – James Bond, Brief Encounter, Gone with the Wind, The Godfather, The Sting, The Magnificent Seven, Chariots of Fire, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gladiator And many more!

Saturday 2nd March 2013 at 7.30pm Stantonbury Campus Theatre Season Iberian Dreams Granados Suite Carmen Suite Ritual Fire Dance Four Spanish Pieces

arr. Crees Bizet de Falla Albeniz

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

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

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

• Leave a gift in your will to help nurture the next generation of musicians.

• Join our group of volunteers and become a Stablemate.

• Purchase Gift Vouchers which can be exchanged for tickets at The Stables.

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Also On Sale Now July Sat 6 Julia Fordham Sat 6 Tir Na Nog Sun 7 Dave Koz Thu 11 Peter Howarth Fri 12 Dutch Swing College Band Sat 13 Abba Reunion Sun 14 The Rock Experience Concert Thu 18 Spooky Men’s Chorale Fri 19 Botown August Sat 24 Hats Off To Led Zeppelin Fri 30 The Diamond Decades – Tribute to Neil Diamond Sat 31 Blake

September Fri 6

Richard Digance

Tue 29 Walter Trout

Sat 7 Shakatak

Tue 29 The Young’uns

Tue 7 DuoPlus: Ivo Neame & Jim Hart

November Tue 5 The Zombies

Sat 14 The Real Thing

Fri 15 80s Mania

Mon 23 Sarah Millican – SOLD OUT

Wed 20 Screaming Blue Murder

Fri 27 Henning Wehn

Sun 24 & Mon 25 Talon

October Sat 5 11.30am & 2pm Full House: Big Red Bath Tue 8 Marco Marconi Trio Wed 16 Screaming Blue Murder Sat 19 Nearly Dan

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Sat 30 The Barron Knights December Fri 6 Magic: A Kind of Queen Sat 7 Elkie Brooks Wed 11 Screaming Blue Murder

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DATA PROTECTION: From time to time we may contact you with information about our events and PROSCENIUM events at other arts venues. Please let Box STAGE Office know if you do not wish to receive such information.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this diary is correct at the time of printing.

However, THRUST STAGE The Stables reserves the right to make alterations if necessary. Some of our programming has the benefit of supporting artists and we may not always be able to bill them.

CA with ACCESS: The Stables welcomes people disabilities. The auditorium and StageCB CC2 benefit from an infra-red hearing loop. PleaseCDinform the CE box office of any special requirementsCF CG when you book your tickets.

CH CJ Balcony The bar and Café in2 FACILITIES: CK CL open at 5.30pm on concert nights. Smoking is Sound Desk not permitted in the building. A large free car LEFT DOOR ENTRANCES RIGHT DOOR park is situated beside our auditorium.

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BOX OFFICE: 01908 280800 Textphone users please call 18001 01908 280800. Core Box Office hours: MondaySaturday 10am-6pm (open later on show nights). Sunday 5pm-8pm show nights only.

ONLINE BOOKING: www.stables.org Booking available 24 hours a day POST: The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LU EMAIL: boxoffice@stables.org FAX: 01908 280825 HANDLING CHARGE: With the exception of personal callers, all bookings are subject to a handling charge of £2.60, including postage.

Separate internet booking charges apply.

See website for details.

CONCESSIONS: Concessions available.

Call Box Office for details on 01908 280800

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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 and a charge of £2.60 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 www.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 www.stables.org

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MARCH Fri 1 Kast Off Kinks Fri 1 Steven Sproat Sat 2 Elkie Brooks – SOLD OUT Sat 2 Kit Holmes Sun 3 Uriah Heep Tue 5 Jive Talkin’ Tue 5 Gilad Atzmon Wed 6 Sam Lee & Friends Thu 7 Ruby Turner Fri 8 Charlie Landsborough Fri 8 Adam Isaac Sat 9 Wootton Music Night Sat 9 Katherine Ryan: Nature’s Candy – SOLD OUT Sun 10 Live Jazz Matters Sun 10 Ceilidh Experience Concert Sun 10 Katherine Ryan: Nature’s Candy Mon 11 & Tues 12

Beth Nielsen Chapman Wed 13 Simon Evans Wed 13 The Willows Thu 14 Gretchen Peters Fri 15 YolanDa Brown Sat 16 Dennis Locorriere Sat 16 Hedna’s – The Vintage Nightclub Sun 17 Bourgeois & Maurice Tue 19 Hazel O’Connor Wed 20 Sir Scallywag & The Golden Underpants Wed 20 Ensemble 360 –

In A Paris Salon Wed 20 Screaming Blue Murder Thu 21 New 4 Poofs & A Piano Fri 22 Chas & Dave – SOLD OUT Fri 22 Ruarri Joseph Sat 23 The Lamours Sat 23 Lisbee Stainton Sun 24 Jazz Matters Sun 24 Henning Wehn Tue 26 Fork Wed 27 Steeleye Span Thu 28 Dr Feelgood Fri 29 Ian Hunter Fri 29 Soul Urban Poet Sat 30 Chris Ramsey Sat 30 Call Me Unique APRIL Wed 3 Thu 4 Thu 4 Fri 5 Fri 5

The Shee The Manfreds Jazz Morley Clare Teal Ewan McLennan

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Sat 6 The Bon Jovi Experience Sun 7 Acker Bilk Tue 9 Chas n Dave Tue 9 The Dixie Ticklers Wed 10 Sons of Cream Thu 11 Michaela Strachan’s Really Wild Adventures Thu 11 Deborah Bonham Band Thu 11 WitTank Fri 12 Feast of Fiddles Fri 12 Richard Navarro Sat 13 Counterfeit Stones Sun 14 Jazz Matters Sun 14 Quercus Mon 15 Ricky Ross Tue 16 The Fureys Tue 16 The Little Unsaid & Cate Ferris Wed 17 Bedfordshire Schools Battle Of The Bands Wed 17 Screaming Blue Murder Thu 18 Johanna Juhola Fri 19 Panic Room Fri 19 M1 Music Night: The Jimmy Brewer Band Sat 20 Woburn Sands Band Sun 21 The Cavern Beatles Sun 21 Brian Houston & Robert Vincent Mon 22 Albert Hammond Tue 23 Spiers & Boden Thu 25 Tom Paxton Fri 26 T-Rextasy Sat 27 Stackridge Sat 27 Lotte Mullan Sun 28 Live Jazz Matters Sun 28 Marcella Detroit Mon 29 The Lumberjacks Tue 30 Chris Wood MAY Wed 1 Kyle Eastwood Quintet Thu 2 Loudon Wainwright III Fri 3 Jake & Elwood Blues Sat 4 11.30am & 2pm Hiccup Theatre: Rumpelstiltskin Sat 4 Jimeoin Sun 5 Graham Gouldman Mon 6 Paul Brady Tue 7 Shooglenifty Wed 8 Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash Wed 8 Kim Richey Thu 9 Show of Hands Fri 10 Glenn & Friends Sat 11 Ultimate Bowie

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Sat 11 John The Conqueror Sun 12 Live Jazz Matters Sun 12 T’Pau Tue 14 Oli Brown Band Tue 14 Theo Jackson Band Wed 15 Karine Polwart Wed 15 Screaming Blue Murder Thu 16 Curtis Stigers Fri 17 & Sat 18

G2 Genesis Sun 19 Oriole & Basquiat Strings Sun 19 Stephen Langstaff Tue 21 Seth Lakeman Thu 23 The Magnets Fri 24 Richard Herring Fri 24 MI Music Night: Howlin Hootin Owls Sat 25 Are You Experienced: Jimi Hendrix Tribute Sat 25 Brooks Williams Sun 26 Jazz Matters Mon 27 Fish Tue 28 Lulo Reinhardt Tue 28 Paper Aeroplanes Wed 29 Jane Siberry Thu 30 Meow, Meow Fri 31 The Searchers Fri 31 Lady Maisery JUNE Sat 1 Never The Bride Sat 1 Dan Whitehouse Sun 2 Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes Tue 4 Celtic Fiddle Festival Thu 6 Opera North: The Girl I Left Behind Me Thu 7 Midge Ure Sat 8 The Northern Soul Tour Sun 9 Claire Martin & the Montpellier Cello Quartet Tue 11 Emily Saunders Wed 12 Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells For Two Thu 13 Eve Selis Thu 13 Daliso Chaponda Fri 14 Echoes of Ellington Sat 15 Hedna’s – The Vintage Nightclub Sun 16 Anne Reid: In a New Key* Fri 21 Julian Smith Fri 21 The Good Lovelies Sat 22 The Jackie Generation Fri 28 Tenors Unlimited: The Rat Pack of Opera Sat 29 Inner Vision Orchestra

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email:stables@stables.org

* Fundraising concerts in aid of Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd

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