The Stables brochure March to June 2018

Issue 68 March -June 2018

The Laine Dankworth Centre | Wavendon | Milton Keynes

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Issue 68 Mar - June 2018

front cover artists contents JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM March April May June

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STAGE 2 March - June

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LEARN & TAKE PART March - June

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CafĂŠ in 2 And not forgetting Also on sale Booking information Diary

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Beth Nielsen Chapman

information key

Monday 12 - Tuesday 13 March page 7

Up Close and Personal with Martine Wednesday 2 May page 21

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

New shows which are open for public booking from Tuesday 6 February prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

Matthew Whitaker Trio Friday 13 April page 15

Educational denotes an education event or a concert with an associated education event.

Ask Box Office for details.

This event takes place in Stage 2.

This event takes place in Mancini Forum.

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Raghu Dixit Wednesday 14 March page 8

Coming to The Stables in July English premiere

Karine Polwart & The Royal Lyceum Company present

Wind Resistance

created by Karine Polwart

“A poignant, unflinching and beautiful show. Its music will resonate for a long time.”

Telegraph *****

“Exquisite songs and storytellings, both traditional and original, delivered by Polwart with a quite extraordinary combination of gentleness, strength, humour and sheer command of her art.”

Scotsman *****

The Irish Times ***** The Observer *****

Date: Thursday 26 - Saturday 28 July, 8pm Tickets: £27.50 The runaway hit of the Edinburgh International Festival 2016, a compelling fable for our modern world, Wind Resistance is written and performed by multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, Karine Polwart.

Every autumn, 2,500 pink-footed geese fly from Iceland and Greenland to winter at Fala Flow, a protected peat-bog south-east of Edinburgh. From this windy plateau, Karine surveys the surrounding landscape through history, birdlore and personal memoir. Ideas of sanctuary, maternity, goose skeins, Scottish football legend, conservation, and medieval medicine all take flight, in a spellbinding alchemy of song, story and potent lighting and electro-acoustic effects.

Nominated for Best New Play, Best Production, Best Director and winner of Best Music & Sound at the CATS (Critic’s Awards for Theatre in Scotland) 2017, Karine was also shortlisted for Best Actor in the Sunday Herald Culture Awards. karinepolwart.com

The List ***** The Stage ***** Herald *****

These performances are presented as part of IF: Milton Keynes International Festival 2018

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Women in Rock

Albert Lee

Date: Thursday 1 March, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

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

Don’t miss the UK’s only live show dedicated to the world’s greatest female rock legends.

Featuring three of the most powerful female singers on the live music scene, together with an awesome touring band, Women In Rock delivers a show-stopping performance covering all the greats through the decades. The show pays tribute to the likes of Pat Benatar, Stevie Nicks, Joan Jet, Heart, Vixen, Cher, Bonnie Tyler, Kiki Dee, Janice Joplin, Alanis Morrissette, Patti Smith, Halestorm and many more. womeninrock.co.uk

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

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

Viva Santana

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Classic Clapton

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Blazin’ Fiddles Date: Tuesday 6 March, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

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

Like this? Try this: 24 April

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Heatwave & Odyssey

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

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

Two of the world’s greatest jazz guitarists join forces for an unforgettable live show. Martin Taylor worked with Stephane Grappelli for 11 years, filling the guitar chair for Django Reinhardt, while Ulf Wakenius worked with Oscar Peterson for 10 years and played for Joe Pass, Herb Ellis and Barney Kessel. martintaylor.com ulfwakenius.net

Return to the glory days of disco, funk and soul in the company of these dance music legends and enjoy a sensational evening of dance-floor anthems. Heatwave provide the boogie with their spine-tingling falsettos on tracks such as Mind Blowing Decisions, Always and Forever, The Groove Line and Too Hot to Handle, while direct from the Big Apple, special guests Odyssey take us back to our roots with Native New Yorker, Inside Out and If You’re Looking for a Way Out.

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Martin Taylor & Ulf Wakenius

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Giorgio Serci & Jonny Phillips

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Supersonic 70s

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Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush

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

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

Date: Saturday 10 March, 8pm Tickets: £19.50 The Kick Inside, released in 1978, was the debut album that announced to the world the genius of Kate Bush. The hit single Wuthering Heights stopped everyone who heard it in their tracks… yet every song on the album was proof that here was a musical imagination like no other! Throughout 2018, Cloudbusting will be celebrating 40 years of Kate Bush with a new show recreating elements of her debut album amid a fresh retrospective of hits and classic tracks from across her career. cloudbustingkatebushtribute.com Women in Rock

Like this? Try this: 1 March

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SUNDAY SESSIONS MANCINI FORUM

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

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

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

Dominic Alldis Trio Date: Sunday 22 April, 11.30am Tickets: £14 The Dominic Alldis Trio comprises pianist and arranger Dominic Alldis, former Ronnie Scott’s Quintet bassist Andrew Cleyndert and former John Taylor drummer Martin France. They have made a speciality of playing jazz arrangements of classical and opera themes, folk songs, originals and standards from the Great American Songbook.

Giorgio Serci & Jonny Phillips: Guitar Journeys Date: Sunday 20 May, 11.30am Tickets: £12.50 Two of Europe’s leading acoustic players take you on a musical journey following the development of the guitar from its origins in Spain and North Africa along a path across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

Rossano Sportiello Trio Date: Sunday 17 June, 11.30am Tickets: £14 Italian-American swing pianist Rossano Sportiello is joined by bassist Dave Green and drummer Steve Brown. After graduating in classical piano aged only 16, Rossanno transferred his allegiance to jazz and became known as leading exponent of the stride style.

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

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Bruce Adams Quartet

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

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Date: Sunday 11 March, 11.30am Tickets: £14

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Beth Nielsen Chapman

with support from Robert Vincent Dates: Monday 12 & Tuesday 13 March, 8pm Tickets: £29.50 & £27.50 Beth Nielsen Chapman’s brand-new studio album, Hearts Of Glass, is a powerful collection of songs that dig deep into the place within us where vulnerability meets strength. The songs, mostly written by Beth, include several new compositions, from the haunting Epitaph For Love to the instant classic You’re Still My Valentine and the infectious Enough For Me. Hearts Of Glass will take you right into the centre of truth and the full dance of contradictions that inhabit love and life. bethnielsenchapman.com Gretchen

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20 May

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Stan & Mabel and the Race for Space

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performed by Ensemble 360 and narrator Polly Ives

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

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

This specially commissioned concert features a brand-new illustrated story by top children’s author Jason Chapman, with original music from Paul Rissmann. The concert includes projected images and some irresistibly catchy songs with actions, ideal for engaging young children in high quality music, as well as for firing up their imaginations.

Prepare for the concert before the day with free comprehensive digital learning resources which develop children’s music-making and enrich school life.

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

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

Like this? Try this: 18 April

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For an additional £20 per head you can enjoy A Taste of Southern India (vegetarian options available) served in Café in 2.

To reserve a table, call the box office on 01908 280800.

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Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman

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

Jon Boden

Like this? Try this: 22 April

Goodmen Orchestra present

Benny Goodman’s 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert: 80th Anniversary

Come and join in the dancing as participants from the Ceilidh Experience course present their new bands created especially for tonight and perform a feast of traditional tunes for dancers and folk fans of all ages. Our guest dance caller will guide you through the steps in what promises to be a fun evening of dance and music. No previous Ceilidh dance experience needed! Suitable for adults and older children.

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With their landmark fifth album Personae, Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman introduce us to a host of new characters and stories from their fertile and energetic musical imaginations. Drawing on the British folk tradition’s natural backdrops while weaving in their own distinct and eclectic flavours, selfpenned songs sit comfortably alongside traditional ballads. An evening in the company of this muchloved and highly respected couple, twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo, is intimate, inclusive, warm and inspiring. kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com

Date: Sunday 18 March, 7.30pm Tickets: £7

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with support from Sunjay

Ceilidh Experience Concert & Dance

Caravan Date: Monday 19 March, 8pm Tickets: £21.50

Date: Friday 16 March, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Benny Goodman’s 1938 Carnegie Hall concert is revered by big band and music fans worldwide.

Ex-Jools Holland arranger and star soloist Pete Long doesn’t have Gene Krupa, Harry James, Lionel Hampton and Teddy Wilson in the Goodmen Orchestra, but he does have the cream of London’s big band players, guaranteeing all the passion and frenzy of the original concert. Featuring unforgettable tunes such as Sing, Sing, Sing, Don’t Be That Way, Body & Soul, One O’Clock Jump and China Boy. plong.co.uk Piccadilly Dance Orchestra

Like this? Try this: 14 June

Formed in Canterbury in 1968, Caravan are considered by many to be the undisputed, unsung heroes of the British prog movement.

Often described as one of the most formidable acts to emerge from the 1960s progressive rock scene, over the years they have managed to achieve cult status and have maintained a passionate and die-hard following. officialcaravan.co.uk G2 Genesis

Like this? Try this: 18 & 19 May

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The Fureys

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

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The Dublin Legends 25 April

Unchained: The Best of Joe Cocker Date: Wednesday 21 March, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the hit single With A Little Help From My Friends, Paul Cox (British Blues Awards 2016 nominee) and his seven-piece band bring their brilliant Joe Cocker tribute show to The Stables.

One of the greatest rock singers the UK ever produced, Joe Cocker enjoyed a string of hit singles and albums throughout a career that ran from 1964 until his sad death in 2014. Paul never fails to excite his audience with his sensual, warm and rocky voice which many have compared to Cocker himself. werememberjoecocker.com Classic Clapton

Like this? Try this: 8 June

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

Turin Brakes

with support from Eliza Shaddad Date: Thursday 22 March, 8pm Tickets: £27.50 & £25 After an impressive 17 years together, seven studio albums and more than one million records sold worldwide, Turin Brakes started 2018 with the release of their eighth studio album Invisible Storm, followed by a major UK tour. One of the finest indie bands of the last decade with seven top 40 hits to their name, this is a band that’s weathered many Invisible Storms and knows that there’s always a story left to tell... turinbrakes.com The Lake Poets

Like this? Try this: 2 May

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T-Rextasy

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

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

Come and see the musical talent of the future!

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Ultimate Bowie

Like this? Try this: 5 May

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

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T-Rextasy are now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan and T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc’s family, estate and original T.Rex members. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’. If you want to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you! trextasy.com

Bedfordshire Schools Battle of the Bands

Promoted by Inspiring Music Hub and Bedford Music Hub

Jackson Live In Concert Date: Saturday 24 March, 8pm Tickets: £23

pre-concert dining

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

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

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

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

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

The Lionel Richie Songbook

Like this? Try this: 17 June

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The Secret Sisters

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with support from Danni Nicholls Date: Wednesday 28 March, 8pm Tickets: £15

The Secret Sisters are an Americana singing and songwriting duo, sisters Laura and Lydia Rogers.

Following a tough couple of years, they’re back with a new album, You Don’t Own Me Anymore, a beautiful document of hardship and redemption and a story about how passion and pure artistry can be the strongest sort of salvation. secretsistersband.com Lilly Hiatt

Like this? Try this: 28 April

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

Nights On Broadway present a tribute to the Bee Gees featuring their incredible songs drawn from the 1960s through to the 90s. With musical authenticity and in particular the accurate recreation of the brothers’ vocal talents and harmonies, this show gives the audience the experience of being at a Bee Gees concert. The six-piece band blend the classic hits, acoustic medleys, songs written for other major artists and dance-floor fillers to tell the story of the Bee Gees from start to finish. nightsonbroadway.net Supersonic 70s Show

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

Like this? Try this: 26 April

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

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John Robins: The Darkness of Robins Date: Saturday 31 March, 8pm Tickets: £14.50 2017’s Edinburgh Comedy Award winner John Robins returns to reflect on love and loss and lament the fact he can’t break up with himself. The standup, vibe magnet and London’s saddest DJ would love to promise The Darkness of Robins won’t be an hour-long yell of a show, but he can’t. He’ll shout, snarl and sneer in his attempts to grapple with life’s fall-outs in what promises to be a pivotal moment in his being. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) johnrobins.com Gary Delaney

Like this? Try this: 25 October

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Phil Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy well and truly alive. After winning their official PRS award, many successful TV appearances and being recruited to record and tour with members of the original Thin Lizzy, Limehouse Lizzy are back with their most explosive show and critically acclaimed line-up yet. limehouselizzy.co.uk

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Date: Wednesday 4 April, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Kossoff… The Band Plays On

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Georgie Fame Date: Thursday 5 April, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

In this very special and intimate evening, audiences will be treated to Georgie Fame’s hits alongside music from the artists who have influenced him – all interspersed with personal stories and anecdotes from his incredible career. With his much-loved blend of jazz and rhythm’n’blues, Georgie has consistently worked in the highest musical circles and has become a true icon of the British music scene. georgiefame.co.uk Albert Lee

Like this? Try this: 4 March

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Mark Thomas: Showtime from the Frontline Date: Friday 6 April, 8pm Tickets: £20; unwaged £15 (proof of status required) Name the comedian who might say: “I wonder if I can set up a comedy club… in a refugee camp... in Palestine?” Of course, it’s Mark Thomas.

Dodging cultural and literal bullets, Israeli incursions and religion, Mark and his team set out to run a comedy club in Jenin in the West Bank, only to find that it’s not so simple to celebrate freedom of speech in a place with so little freedom. Mark tells this story alongside Faisal Abu Alhayjaa and Alaa Shehada, two performers, actors and now aspiring comics from the Jenin Club. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) markthomasinfo.co.uk

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Gigspanner Big Band Date: Saturday 7 April, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 As a trio, Gigspanner, formed by Steeleye Span’s erstwhile fiddle player Peter Knight, have built a massive reputation for dismantling traditional music and song and reassembling it into “music of intelligently crafted brilliance” (Songlines). BBC Folk Award winners Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin are described by The Guardian as being “subtle, bravely original... a combination of virtuosity, intensity and charisma”.

Their appearances together as the Gigspanner Big Band are a rare but highly sought-after affair, thanks to performances of dazzling musicianship and arresting chemistry. gigspanner.com Show of Hands Duo

Like this? Try this: 19 April

JCM: Jon Hiseman, Clem Clempson and Mark Clarke

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Date: Monday 9 April, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Following the passing of musician friends Larry Coryell and Allan Holdsworth in the first few months of 2017, drummer Jon Hiseman conceived the idea of a tribute album to all the great players he had had the privilege of working with and who had greatly influenced his music. JCM (Jon Hiseman, Clem Clempson and Mark Clarke) pay tribute to Graham Bond, Jack Bruce, Gary Moore, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Ollie Halsall, John Mole, Larry Coryell and Allan Holdsworth with their new album, Heroes, due for release in early 2018. jcmband.com Caravan

Like this? Try this: 19 March

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The Amazing Bubble Man Date: Friday 13 April, 11.30am Tickets: £12 adults; £10 under-16s

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

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Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for more than 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. His show has sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the last 10 years.

Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised. amazingbubbleman.com AnimAlphabet

Like this? Try this: 12 May

Matthew Whitaker Trio

Richard Herring: Oh Frig I’m 50 Date: Thursday 12 April, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 Star of Radio 4’s Relativity, Richard Herring gets to the half century and looks at how his life has changed in the last decade, from irresponsible, single kidult, literally fighting his way through a mid-life crisis, to married father who is mid-way to the telegram from the Queen (though given she will be 140 in 2067, she might forget to send it). (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) richardherring.com Jeremy Hardy

Like this? Try this: 12 May

Date: Friday 13 April, 8pm Tickets: £15 Not yet old enough to vote, Matthew Whitaker is one of the most electrifying jazz artists to enter the scene this decade.

His performances have earned him comparisons to Stevie Wonder – not only a phenomenal talent, the pianist and organist has also been blind from birth. Under the auspices of the Jazz Foundation of America, Matthew released his debut album Outta The Box early last year featuring 10 outstanding tracks introducing listeners to his composing and arranging skills. matthewwhitaker.net John Law’s Re-Creations

Like this? Try this: 6 March

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Tom Paxton & The DonJuans APRIL

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Date: Sunday 15 April, 8pm Tickets: £29.50

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

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

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and US folk icon Tom Paxton returns to the UK to perform 12 shows with very special guests, Grammywinning singersongwriter duo The DonJuans (Don Henry and Jon Vezner). Collectively their songs have been covered by the likes of Harry Belafonte, John Mellencamp, Miranda Lambert, Neil Diamond and Ray Charles. tompaxton.com Eddi Reader

Like this? Try this: 15 & 16 May

Mary Coughlan Date: Monday 16 April, 8pm Tickets: £18

Back to Basie Date: Saturday 14 April, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Capturing the sound and spirit of the legendary ‘Swingin’ Machine’, Back to Basie have been presenting Count Basie tribute concerts throughout Britain and Europe to universal acclaim since 2001. Directed by trumpet player Paul Lacey, the band features top London session musicians and jazz soloists all dedicated to playing the music of Count Basie’s second great orchestra of the 1950s and 1960s. basie.co.uk The Jive Aces

Like this? Try this: 31 May

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With 16 albums to her name since 1985, Mary Coughlan is Irish vocal royalty. Encompassing the grief of Billie Holiday, the soul of Van Morrison and the defiance of Edith Piaf, her expressive voice straddles jazz, blues, folk, chanson and pop with a timeless brilliance.

Overcoming childhood trauma, alcoholism and drug addiction, Mary’s ability to connect so emotionally with her songs and her audience is the gift that was forged from an extraordinary life. marycoughlanmusic.com Donna Taggart

Like this? Try this: 15 June

Parkinson: Our Kind of Music

20–29 July 10 amazing days

Swing with Laughter

Like this? Try this: 26 May

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

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• Arts Council England • Dame Cleo Laine • Dentons • Jim Marshall

• PRS for Music Foundation

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A theatrical journey through Sir Michael Parkinson’s musical DNA in words, pictures and performance.

Through on-stage conversation with his long-term producer, collaborator and son Mike, clips from his classic and extensive archive and live performances by the multi-talented Joe Stilgoe, we take a fascinating, entertaining and informative journey to the musical heart of Sir Michael Parkinson via Barnsley, 1960s Manchester, Wood Lane and Broadcasting House.

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Date: Tuesday 17 April, 8pm Tickets: £35

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Toko Telo Date: Wednesday 18 April, 8pm Tickets: £12.50; students £9.50 Toko Telo features the stunning guitar work of D’Gary, accordion wizardry from Regis Gizavo and soulful vocals from Monika Njava. Honoured at home and acclaimed abroad, these heroes of Madagascan music come together with Toko Telo (‘group of three’) to revisit their shared southern roots. Interpreting traditional musical styles such as tsapiky, jihe and beko with sublime musicianship and artistry, Toko Telo provide the perfect introduction to some of the best music Madagascar can offer. aniorecords.com/portfolio/toko-telo R aghu Dixit

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Woburn Sands Band Date: Saturday 21 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £12; under-16s £5

Date: Thursday 19 April, 8pm Tickets: £23 Steve Knightley and Phil Beer are two extraordinary craftsmen with one unique sound.

Dovetailing old songs with new, this is an unmissable celebration of the duo’s enduring impact on roots, acoustic and folk music. Multi-award-winning and with five sell-out Royal Albert Hall shows under their belts, the original duo format makes a rare return to more intimate settings. Steve and Phil’s special guest is compelling musician and fellow Devonian Geoff Lakeman, chieftain of the brilliant Lakeman tribe. showofhands.co.uk

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Count Arthur Strong is Alive & Unplugged Date: Friday 20 April, 8pm Tickets: £22.50 Alone, solo and by himself, with no one with him, the show business Colossasus takes us back on a journey through his early career. Using the latest technology and all that, he will be delving into his own personal box of video cassettes and talking us (you) through the highlights of his glittering TV career, with many of his trademark stories we’ve come to love him for. If you only buy one ticket for something this year make sure it’s this… and bring someone with you. countarthurstrong.com Richard Herring

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Dominic Alldis Trio Date: Sunday 22 April, 11.30am Tickets: £14

The Dominic Alldis Trio comprises pianist and arranger Dominic Alldis, former Ronnie Scott’s Quintet and Stan Tracy bassist Andrew Cleyndert and former Loose Tubes, Kenny Wheeler and John Taylor drummer Martin France. They have made a speciality of playing jazz arrangements of classical and opera themes, folk songs, originals and standards from the Great American Songbook. dominicalldis.com Rossano Sportiello Trio Like this? Try this: 17 June

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Date: Tuesday 24 April, 8pm Tickets: £20

Jon Boden is best known as the lead singer of folk juggernaut Bellowhead. Jon’s first solo tour in 2016, presenting the self-penned songs of Painted Lady, material from Bellowhead, Spiers & Boden and Songs From The Floodplain, won huge critical acclaim... don’t miss this second opportunity to see one of the foremost stars of the UK folk scene going solo. jonboden.com

Feast of Fiddles are really a band of friends who put on a show performed with passion, joy and a liberal dose of fun. Typically, fiddlers Peter Knight (Steeleye Span), Chris Leslie (Fairport Convention), Brian McNeill (Battlefield Band), Ian Cutler (Bully Wee), Tom Leary (Lindisfarne) and Garry Blakeley (Band of Two) add their large range of fiddle-playing styles to the rock back-line of guitars, keyboards, sax and accordion – all held together by legendary drummer Dave Mattack. feastoffiddles.co.uk

Gigspanner Big Band

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The Dublin Legends Date: Wednesday 25 April, 8pm Tickets: £27.50 & £25

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Following the sudden death of founding member Barney McKenna in 2012 and John Sheahans’ decision to retire, it was agreed that The Dubliners would come to an end – thus The Dublin Legends were born. Sean Cannon, Paul Watchorn, Gerry O’Connor and Shay Kavanagh continue to play all the classic songs and ballads known the world over: Whiskey in The Jar, Dirty Old Town, The Wild Rover, Seven Drunken Nights, The Rare Auld Times, Molly Malone, The Irish Rover, Black Velvet Band and many more.

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Nobody sings like Colin Blunstone, the mild-mannered man from St.Albans, who became one of Britain’s most respected and popular vocalists.

Lead singer with The Zombies, his distinctive voice manages to be both sweetly angelic and deceptively strong. Now Colin is out playing solo dates with his own fabulous band featuring songs from his 50-year musical career, including She’s Not There, I Don’t Believe In Miracles and Say You Don’t Mind. colinblunstone.net Kossoff… The Band Plays On

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Ian Waite & Oti Mabuse: Rhythm Of The Night UK Tour

Date: Friday 27 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £28

Strictly Come Dancing pros Ian and Oti always push the boundaries of dance to bring out the best of their celebrity partners – both of them have been finalists in the hit BBC show. Tonight they will perform a dance showcase spectacular designed to dazzle and wow you.

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Tenors Un Limited are proud to present their latest show, performing works from their previous albums and tours as well as new repertoire. This concert series combines the rich vocal harmonies for which Tenors Un Limited are known – there’s sure to be something for everyone in this programme of popular classical music. tenorsunlimited.com Blake

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Ruby Turner Date: Sunday 29 April, 8pm Tickets: £23 One of the country’s best-loved soul and gospel divas, who gives sell-out tours with the Jools Holland Orchestra, stops by for an up-closeand-personal night at The Stables. Ruby’s fans have followed her since way back when she sang with Culture Club, through to her appearance at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee concert in 2012. Expect to hear plenty of those earthy, warm, heart-rending ballads with which she first made her name, along with a selection of her own songs. rubyturner.com Juliet Kelly

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Eric Bibb Date: Tuesday 1 May, 8pm Tickets: £32 & £30

Martine McCutcheon found fame as Tiffany Mitchell in Eastenders in the 1990s before releasing her platinum-selling debut solo album You, Me & Us in 1999 containing the number one single Perfect Moment. Now Martine has returned to the studio. Most of the tracks on her latest album Lost and Found were co-written with her husband, the multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Jack McManus – and she has never sounded better!

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Jason Donovan

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Marty Wilde & The Wildcats Date: Thursday 3 May, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Grounded in the folk/blues tradition, Eric Bibb’s sound is unique, no matter which direction he chooses. Never trend-led, never dictated to by commercial concerns, not chasing chart positions or volume sales – Eric follows his heart and it hasn’t steered him wrong yet, propelling the blues into a new century. ericbibb.com Hans Theesink &

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One of the greatest names of the 1950s and 60s music scene looks back at a career spanning more than 50 years. Join Marty and members of The Wildcats as he presents a stunning evening of rock memories from his own vaults and pays homage to friends who helped to shape British rock’n’roll. The show includes many of his personal favourites such as Bad Boy, Jesamine, Teenager in Love, Rubber Ball, Jezebel and Sea of Love. martywilde.com The Searchers

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Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita

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Date: Friday 4 May, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

This sublime, critically acclaimed and multiaward-winning collaboration between two adventurous virtuoso musicians – Welsh harpist Catrin Finch and Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita – delivers a stunning exhibition of worldclass musicianship. Drawing deep on their own diverse traditions and transforming them with remarkable synergy, Catrin and Seckou have built a formidable reputation for extraordinary performances. Following the huge success of their debut release, their long-awaited second album SOAR launches in April. catrinfinchandseckoukeita.com Toko Telo

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Ultimate Bowie Date: Saturday 5 May, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

In 2016 the world lost a great music legend, David Bowie. The legacy he left his fans is a superb catalogue of music from a stellar career spanning more than 40 years. In an authentic celebration and salute to David, aka Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke, the UK’s number one David Bowie tribute show, starring Ed Blaney, will transport you across the golden years of Bowie, from Spaceboy to Superstar. ultimatebowie.uk The Cavern Beatles

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Jon Culshaw & Bill Dare: The Great British Take Off Date: Sunday 6 May, 8pm Tickets: £20

Comedian and impressionist Jon Culshaw and legendary comedy producer Bill Dare come to The Stables for an evening of unscripted, unrehearsed, spontaneous comedy and conversation as politicians, sports personalities and celebrities old and new are all up for a roasting. You, the audience, help choose which characters appear and what direction the show takes. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.)

Mark Steel

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Joe McElderry Date: Tuesday 8 May, 8pm Tickets: £30 & £25 Joe McElderry’s performances as Joseph in Bill Kenwright’s production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat have received five-star acclaim from critics.

Having released his fifth album Saturday Night at the Movies in 2017, Joe is now embarking on a new concert tour. With his easy wit and charm, a great night’s entertainment is guaranteed. joemcelderryofficial.com Jason Donovan

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Albums Show: ESP 2.0 Elio Pace’s Billy Joel Songbook Date: Friday 11 May, 8pm Tickets: £16

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Liza Pulman Sings Streisand Date: Thursday 10 May, 8pm Tickets: £21 & £19.50 Liza Pulman, the acclaimed singer and comedienne and onethird of the satirical and much-loved comedy trio Fascinating Aïda, returns to The Stables by popular demand with her show Liza Pulman Sings Streisand. This is no Stars In Their Eyes or Channel 5 biopic; this is sexy, sassy Liza weaving together history, humour and harmony as she celebrates the songs of the great Barbra Streisand with her six-piece band, the Stardust Ensemble. lizapulman.com Kerry Ellis

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ESP 2.0 will perform their stunning new album 22 Layers Of Sunlight (due for release in April) and material from the enthusiastically reviewed 2016 prog rock album Invisible Din. Using complex rhythmic structures overlaid with modern progressive rock elements and orchestral movements, the music creates an intense, dramatic but ultimately uplifting experience. ESP 2.0 features Peter Coyle (ex-Lotus Eaters) on vocals, Mark Brzezicki on drums and Tony Lowe on guitar, plus a full band.

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There’s just no stopping the incredible success of the critically acclaimed Billy Joel Songbook led by the phenomenal Elio Pace and his band.

Having sold out theatres across the UK and Europe, they now bring you a brand-new, exclusive 10-date tour performing Billy Joel’s classic albums Glass Houses and An Innocent Man. Elio and his band are delighted to be joined by a very special guest David Brown – Billy Joel’s lead guitarist on both original albums. eliopace.com

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JCM

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AnimAlphabet The Musical Date: Saturday 12 May, 2pm Tickets: £12 adults; £10 under-16s; family ticket £40 The fun family musical adventure returns for a brand new UK tour. High-energy actors, colourful puppets, amazing characters and fantastic songs combine to create AnimAlphabet The Musical, a family musical unlike any other. Funny, joyful, fast-paced and bursting with a soundtrack of witty songs written

by Al and Sam of the platinum-selling band The Hoosiers, this is a show that will delight, excite and entertain families. animalphabetmusic.com The Amazing Bubble Man

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Jeremy Hardy Live

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Date: S aturday 12 May, 8pm Tickets: £14; unwaged £5 (proof of status required) Jeremy Hardy is in his fourth decade as a stand-up this year. That’s a more dramatic way of saying he started 33 years ago and, without a lottery win, probably has at least another 33 years to go. In 2014, the 10th series of Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation was broadcast on Radio 4. He is also well known for his appearances on The News Quiz and I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue.

Indeed, Alan Bennett recently said he likes him “but he’s only on the radio”. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) jeremyhardy.co.uk Richard Herring

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The Cavern Beatles Date: S unday 13 May, 8pm Tickets: £21.50

The Cavern Beatles are widely regarded as being as close to the real thing as it’s possible to get; they’re the only Beatles band fully endorsed and licensed by Liverpool’s famous Cavern Club.

As ambassadors of ‘the most famous club in the world’, they once again recreate the music that has now influenced three generations. cavernbeatles.com

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Eddi Reader

with support from Siobhan Miller Dates: T uesday 15 & Wednesday 16 May, 8pm Tickets: £26 With an MBE for outstanding contributions to the arts, three Brit awards, a number one single and eight critically acclaimed solo albums, what sets Eddi Reader apart is the depth and quality of her performance and her ability not only to move the listener, but also to connect her experience to that of her audience. eddireader.co.uk Beth Nielsen Chapman

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Stacey Kent Date: T hursday 17 May, 8pm Tickets: £22

Two of Europe’s leading acoustic players take you on a musical journey following the development of the guitar, from its origins in Spain and North Africa along a path across Europe, Africa and the Americas. giorgioserci.com jonnyphillips.com

Internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated vocalist, Stacey Kent, returns to the UK for a very limited number of tour dates, featuring music from her latest album I Know I Dream. This beautiful collection of songs includes American standards, bossa nova classics and chansons, as well as original songs and reprises of some of Stacey’s most loved repertoire – including music from her Grammy-nominated album, Breakfast on the Morning Tram. staceykent.com

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Liza Pulman Sings Streisand 10 May

G2 Genesis Dates: Friday 18 & Saturday 19 May, 8pm Tickets: £25 (£23 if both shows booked in same transaction) G2 Genesis pay tribute to a vintage period in Genesis’s long and colourful history – the four-man Seconds Out era and earlier Gabriel years. With a repertoire extending from the 1970 Trespass album to 1980’s Duke, G2 faithfully recreate some of the finest progressive rock ever written.

G2 are making their annual visit to The Stables and will again perform two different sets over the two nights, bringing more than four hours of music to this fantastic and intimate setting. g2online.co.uk Caravan

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Date: S unday 20 May, 11.30am Tickets: £12.50

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Gretchen Peters

with support from Kim Richey Date: S unday 20 May, 8pm Tickets: £25 For two decades, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville’s most beloved and respected artists.

She was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell, who called her “both a songwriter and a poet (who) sings as beautifully as she writes.” He said of her song The Matador: “it moved me so greatly, I cried from the soles of my feet.” gretchenpeters.com Beth Nielsen Chapman

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Kerry Ellis Date: T hursday 24 May, 8pm Tickets: £25

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Mark Steel: Every Little Thing is Going to Be Alright Date: W ednesday 23 May, 8pm Tickets: £15 This time last year, it seemed highly unlikely the UK would vote to leave the EU; Donald Trump was a buffoon who surely wasn’t going to beat Hilary Clinton, and Mark was living the married suburban ideal. A year later it’s all gone to absolute s***! But don’t worry, the star of Radio 4’s Mark Steel’s in Town, and newspaper columnist of the year, is back on the road with his new show, guaranteed to make the world seem even more mental than it is.

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

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The West End’s favourite leading lady will sing songs from Bond to Bareilles to Bacharach and more, telling stories from her career to date.

Kerry released her latest hit album, Golden Days, with Brian May in April last year. Her many leading role credits include Nancy in Oliver!, Grizabella in Cats at the London Palladium, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady and Fantine in Les Misérables. She has released several top 40 albums and is in huge demand around the world for her concert work. kerryellis.com Liza Pulman Sings Streisand

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Jason Donovan and his Amazing Mid-Life Crisis Tour Date:

Friday 25 May, 8pm (extra date

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Aged 49½ and with a wealth of tantalising tales under his belt, this autobiographical show takes Jason’s looming 50th birthday as its starting point and will zigzag back and forth through his life. Hear new stories (and possibly one or two you’ve heard before!) plus some of the songs you know and love for a night like no other! jasondonovan.com Martine McCutcheon

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Swing with Laughter

Jon Allen

Date: S aturday 26 May, 8pm Tickets: £25 & £22.50

Date: Wednesday 30 May, 8pm Tickets: £16.50

Tubular Bells Live

Jon Allen’s tough and tender voice is back on his fourth and most soulful record to date. The highly acclaimed singer-songwriter will release Blue Flame in May, his first album in almost four years.

While Allen’s previous albums have all contained soulful elements, Blue Flame represents his first out-and-out soul record. “I love artists like Bill Withers and Bobby Womack who incorporate acoustic guitar and folky elements to their sound and still make it soulful and funky. That was what I really wanted to achieve with this new record.” jonallenmusic.com

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Our Kind of Music

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Variety is back with a capital V as legendary entertainers Kenny Lynch and Don Maclean swap their golf clubs for a unique night of comedy and music, in the company of some talented friends. Joining Kenny and Don will be West End leading lady Anita Harris, multi-talented impressionist Jessica Martin and compere David Alacey.

Mudibu & the Jezebel Sextet

Date: S unday 27 May, 8pm Tickets: £25

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The Jive Aces Date: T hursday 31 May, 8pm Tickets: £20

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the album that launched Virgin Records, join Phil Toms and his Tubular Band as they faithfully recreate Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells in its entirety, along with hit singles including Moonlight Shadow, Five Miles Out and To France and a selection of instrumental works from Hergest Ridge to Return to Ommadawn. Previous performances have sold out to an international audience and were supported by Richard Branson, producer Tom Newman and, via social media, Mike Oldfield himself. tubularbellslive.com Promoted by Phil Toms

The UK’s leading jive and swing band present their spectacular Jump, Jive & Wail show with guests Miss Amy Baker and the JiveSwing.com Lindy Hoppers. Renowned worldwide for their high-energy showmanship, they wowed the judges on Britain’s Got Talent with their showstopping version of I Wanna Be Like You. The band’s live show includes When You’re Smiling, Mack The Knife and Sing, Sing, Sing and other classics, plus originals such as La Dolce Vita. jiveaces.com Back to Basie

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The Life & Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah Date: Friday 1 June, 8pm Tickets: £22 He befriended Nelson Mandela, fought in the 1980s race riots and recorded radical and relevant reggae music with Bob Marley’s former band. Benjamin Zephaniah was unable to read and write at school but became one of Britain’s most remarkable poets. And now Benjamin is back with his first tour in eight years, to coincide with the release of his autobiography. In this compelling and inspiring show he will explain how he fought injustice and discrimination to lead a remarkable life, while sharing a selection of favourite stories and poems. benjaminzephaniah.com

Kast Off Kinks Date: Sunday 3 June, 8pm Tickets: £17.50 The Kast Off Kinks are former members of legendary band The Kinks, back together playing great music and reliving the good times while keeping the songs alive that made them a household name.

This great line-up features Mick Avory, Ian Gibbons and John Dalton alongside Dave Clarke. Expect an evening of iconic hits including You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Days, Waterloo Sunset, All Day and All of the Night. kastoffkinks.co.uk The Cavern Beatles

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The Woodstock Experience featuring Melanie Masson

Date: Saturday 2 June, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

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Experience the Summer of Love in a celebration of music from the concert that changed the world. Woodstock was one of the most pivotal moments in music history, so take a trip back with us and sing along to some of the greatest music from the festival, including Bad Moon Rising, I Want to Take You Higher, America, Summertime, Hey Joe and many, many more!

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John Coghlan’s Quo

Date: Thursday 7 June, 8pm Tickets: £24

Date: Saturday 9 June, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

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John Coghlan was the drummer with Status Quo for more than a decade. After leaving Quo in 1981, he put together new bands Diesel and Stranger before forming John Coghlan’s Quo in the late 1990s. The current band consists of John on drums with Mick Hughes on guitar and vocals, Rick Chase on bass and vocals and Rick Abbs on guitar and vocals. If you enjoy an evening of long-lost classic album tracks with a mixture of Quo’s greatest hits, then this gig is a must. johncoghlan.com

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Marty Wilde & The Wildcats

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The Searchers’ remarkable career continues.

With classic hits including Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, they have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry. Complete with anecdotes and reminiscences, this concert includes all their famous hits plus many album recordings, B-sides and a selection of other collector and much-loved favourites. the-searchers.co.uk

The Best of Joe Cocker

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Date: Friday 8 June, 8pm Tickets: £18.50

Ryan McGarvey & Laurence Jones: double-bill Date: Tuesday 12 June, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Classic Clapton, the world’s number one Eric Clapton tribute band, make a welcome return to The Stables with their first concert in the south of England since 2015. They will perform all of EC’s classic songs including Wonderful Tonight, Tears in Heaven, Crossroads, I Shot The Sheriff, Cocaine, Lay Down Sally and, of course, Layla!

There will even be an ‘unplugged’ segment. classic-clapton.com G2 Genesis

Like this? Try this: 18 & 19 May

An unmissable double-bill of blues-rock! With strong songs, award-winning vocals, fierce guitar playing, an unstoppable work ethic and an undying love for the blues flavoured hard rock he pours from his soul, Ryan McGarvey has been compared to the best in the business. Laurence Jones was introduced into the Hall of Fame in the British Blues Awards for winning Young Artist of the Year 2014, 2015 and 2016. The blues cub has become a man with a plan, turning heads and making jaws drop with his take-no-prisoners, incendiary live set and his stunning records.

Sari Schorr & the Engine Room

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Piccadilly Dance Orchestra: Great Gatsby Night

The Omaghborn sensation began singing when she was 22 and she’s been recording and performing ever since.

Donna’s distinctive emotional singing style has drawn comparisons with the likes of Eva Cassidy, Mary Black and Alison Krauss. She shot to fame in 2016 when in just one week her stunning rendition of Jealous of the Angel went viral, sending her album straight to number one on the Billboard World Music Catalogue Charts. donnataggart.com Mary Coughlan

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Northern Soul Live

with special guest Lorraine Silver Date: Saturday 16 June, 8pm Tickets: £22.50

Date: Thursday 14 June, 8pm Tickets: £19.50

Michael Law founded his Piccadilly Dance Orchestra in 1988 – and to celebrate 30 years of music-making, he is delighted to bring a very special 30th anniversary concert programme to The Stables. From the Charleston and Black Bottom of the 1920s, through the beautiful classic songs of the 1930s, to swing and jazz mayhem, the orchestra presents a night of razzle dazzle, featuring some of the greatest music of the golden jazz age. pdo.org.uk Bratislava Hot Serenaders

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The late, great Edwin Starr’s band The Team and special guest northern soul legend Lorraine Silver perform soul and Motown hits including Agent 00 Soul, 25 Miles, Stop Her On Sight, Landslide, War, Eye To Eye Contact and many more. Angelo Starr (Edwin’s brother) has taken over on lead vocals, performing all the fantastic Edwin Starr classics and some great northern soul covers. Lorraine recorded Lost Summer Love, still a massive favourite on the northern soul and scooter scene.

Ruby Turner

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Lee Nelson: Serious Joker Date: Thursday 21 June, 8pm Tickets: £20

The fabulous ItalianAmerican swing pianist Rossano Sportiello joins bassist Dave Green and drummer Steve Brown for a morning of live jazz at The Stables. Rossano was born in Vigevano, Italy, and graduated in classical piano aged only 16. Having transferred his allegiance to jazz, he became known as an exponent of the stride style and was compared to the late Ralph Sutton and Dave McKenna, but that understates his playing range. He can, as they say, do it all. rossanosportiello.com Dominic Alldis Trio

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The Lionel Richie Songbook Date: Sunday 17 June, 8pm Tickets: £21.50 Endorsed by Lionel Richie, this brandnew production features a stellar line-up of worldclass musicians including the awesome Malcolm Pitt as the voice of Lionel Richie.

Following his recent TV appearances with the man himself on the BBC’s Graham Norton Show and ITV’s Sunday Night At The Palladium, Malcolm delivers a powerhouse and breathtaking performance as the iconic Lionel Richie in this must-see theatre production, which features all the greatest hits. lionelrichiesongbook.com Jackson Live

Like this? Try this: 24 March

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Date: Sunday 17 June, 11.30am Tickets: £14

JUNE

Rossano Sportiello Trio

Due to huge demand, Lee is extending his smash-hit tour for a second (and final) time, adding an extra 30 dates to his huge 150-show run. You’ve seen him sneaking into places he shouldn’t be – now come and see him where he most definitely should be: live on stage with his sensational Serious Joker Ttur. All profits from the show will be going to Lee. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) leenelson.com Gary Delaney

Like this? Try this: 25 October

Ben Waters Big Band Date: Friday 22 June, 8pm Tickets: £17.50

Rock‘n’roll, boogie woogie, blues and hardhitting original numbers played by some of the best musicians in the world provide the format for this sensational band led by international pianist Ben Waters. Having played, recorded and performed with the crème de la crème of the rock‘n’roll world, Ben has selected band members who love this music as much as he does. Expect a performance that will tickle your musical taste buds and get you shaking that tail feather! benwaters.com Back to Basie

Like this? Try this: 14 April

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Magic: A Kind of ELO

Date: Sunday 24 June, 8pm Tickets: £16

Date: Saturday 30 June, 8pm Tickets: £22

James Warren, singer, songwriter and founder member of much-loved prog-rock eccentrics Stackridge and 80s pop duo The Korgis will present an evening of brand new songs from his recent album Innocent Bystander with his fantastic new eight-piece band. James will also be performing a fabulous selection of old favourites (along with some rarely-performed curios) from all phases of his 40-year career.

A rock-and-poptastic evening not to be missed!

Magic perform the classic songs of the Electric Light Orchestra with breathtaking precision.

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

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

JUNE

James Warren & Friends

Barclay James Harvest

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

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

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

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

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

Lilly Hiatt

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The Lake Poets

Wed 2 May

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Tue 15 May

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John Law’s Re-Creations

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

Date: Tuesday 6 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

STAGE 2

MARCH

Julian Littman

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

Gigspanner Big Band

Like this? Try this: 7 April

Son of Town Hall Date: Saturday 3 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Imagine if Simon and Garfunkel were lost at sea, salt in their beards, wind at their backs and whisky in their bottles. What songs would they sing while stomping like melodious madmen on the boards of their boat? Welcome to the mythic world of Son of Town Hall, the unusual union of Ben Parker of London and David Berkeley of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ben and David have imagined a world that transcends time and space, complete with Victorian-era outfits, meditations about the sea and songs that beg you to sing along. sonoftownhall.com The Lake Poets

Like this? Try this: 2 May

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

Like this? Try this: 13 April

Kitty Macfarlane Date: Wednesday 7 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Kitty Macfarlane is a Somerset-based singer and songwriter. Her lyrics combine honest snapshots of everyday humanity with the bigger questions that have connected minds and voices for centuries, driven by her own finger-picked guitar.

In 2016 Kitty released her debut EP Tide & Time and gained her first national airplay on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe. She also completed an extensive national support tour with award-winning duo Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman. kittymacfarlane.com Kathryn Roberts

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Larry Dean Date: Friday 9 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £8

STAGE 2

Stephen Bailey

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Date: Wednesday 14 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

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

Henning Wehn

Shazia Mirza: With Love From St Tropez

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Hannah Scott

Date: Saturday 10 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £15

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

Following her critically acclaimed, sell-out international tour, The Kardashians Made Me Do It, comedian Shazia Mirza is back with her brand new stand-up show.

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

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

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

Bilal Zafar

Like this? Try this: 29 April

MARCH

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

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Emily Maguire

Like this? Try this: 8 & 9 June

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MARCH STAGE 2

Ashton Lane

Clive Carroll

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

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

Ashton Lane are husband and wife duo Esther and Tim O’Connor and they are part of a new wave of homegrown modern Americana/country music originating in the UK. Last year Ashton Lane performed at the famous Country 2 Country festival in London and received nominations for best duo and best song in the British Country Music Awards.

Their most recent album – Nashville Heart – also received five-star reviews and radio support around the UK and Europe. ashtonlaneofficial.com

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

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

Palmerston

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Don Perera

Matt Edwards Band Date: Wednesday 21 March, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Matt Edwards is a songwriter/ vocalist/ guitarist from the south of England with an exciting three-piece live band.

From blues to rock, jazz and funk to folk – his style of writing showcases subtle flavours from them all and gels them into a powerful original sound with definite blues-rock roots. After touring his current album Four Berry Jam, Matt has just recorded his third solo album which is due for release early this year. mattedwardsmusic.com

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Sari Schorr & the Engine Room 10 May

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Like this? Try this: 21 April

Mick Wilson: solo acoustic Date: Wednesday 28 March, 8.45pm EXTRA DATE ADDED Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door

Mick Wilson’s love for music started when his parents bought him a guitar for Christmas in 1969 – his passion for pop is just as strong today as it was then. Mick has performed and recorded with the likes of Lionel Richie, Alice Cooper, Kylie Minogue, Alison Moyet, Chris Rea and Cliff Richard. He was also a former member of most recent incarnation of 10cc. mickywilson.com Legend of a Band:

Like this? Try this: Tribute to the Moody Blues 3 March

The Vignettes

Promoted by The Vignettes

Date: Saturday 7 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50 Meet your new potty-mouthed best friend, who supported Katherine Ryan and Jenny Éclair on their recent sell-out UK tours. Stephen Bailey’s friendly, open brand of gossipy humour has made him one of the most enjoyable acts on the UK comedy circuit today. He is “annoyingly sharp” (The New Current) and in 2015, his show was nominated for the Amused Moose Comedy Award (Best Show). (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) stephenbaileycomedy.co.uk

STAGE 2

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

Stephen Bailey: Can’t Think Straight

MAR / APR

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

Lee Hurst

The Jellyman’s Daughter

Like this? Try this: 28 September

Date: Wednesday 4 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Irit

Scottish duo The Jellyman’s Daughter land squarely in the middle of a strange crossroads between bluegrass, post-rock, folk and soul. Mixing their unique vocal harmonies with wild and visceral cello, driving guitar and sweet mandolin, Emily and Graham write their songs together with a focus on doing something new. The Jellyman’s Daughter have played extensively in the UK and have toured across Europe and Canada, while also showcasing the past two years at Folk Alliance in Kansas City. thejellymansdaughter.com

Cool, sultry, playful and gloomy all at once, Irit is a fresh new voice. Her influences include singers who have found their own, unique voices and stories to tell: Bjork, Beth Gibbons, Imogen Heap and Kate Bush.

Showcasing her effortlessly cool, insouciant vocals, Irit’s new album Hello is full of cheerful, catchy melodies concealing surprisingly edgy lyrics. In it, she sings about sleeping with her gun, about falling for married men, about liars and the man she’s ready to throw away: it’s as if the Latin jazz of Astrid Gilberto has been possessed by the soul of PJ Harvey.

The Secret Sisters

Like this? Try this: 28 March

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

Puppini Sisters

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Date: Friday 13 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10

Geoff Achison & the UK Souldiggers Date: Tuesday 17 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50

STAGE 2

APRIL

Jonny & the Baptists: The World Is A Mess, Here Are Some Songs

It’s very hard to tour topical material these days.

For multi-award-nominated musical comedy stars Jonny & the Baptists, it’s been a real nightmare.

Every time they try to write something silly about the world, the world does something even sillier.

Either way, this spring they’re coming to Milton Keynes with lots of new songs (and some old ones) to try to make sense of the mess. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) jonnyandthebaptists.co.uk Larry Dean

Like this? Try this: 9 March

Sarah Munro Date: Saturday 14 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 With a delicate songbird’s voice reminiscent of Eva Cassidy and Katie Melua, Sarah Munro’s music has been championed by legendary lyricist Don Black, as well as by Jamie Cullum and Michael Ball, both of whom featured her debut single For Eternity on their BBC Radio 2 shows. Her debut album Say Hello To You features 10 original songs with a strong emphasis on lyrics and storytelling, plus a stunning interpretation of the classic Autumn Leaves. sarahmunromusic.com Emily Maguire

Like this? Try this: 8 & 9 June

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Following a sell-out tour earlier this year, Geoff Achison returns to the UK for a run of shows at festivals, music clubs, theatres and arts centres. From the deep south of Australia, his exciting blend of raw blues and funky grooves has created scores of devoted fans around the world. He was chosen as one of the Top Ten Hottest New Guitarists by Guitar Player magazine and was included in the Top 100+ Guitarists You Should Know roster. geoffachison.com Keith Thompson

Like this? Try this: 20 April

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Date: Wednesday 18 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Maureen Younger and the headliner is Jim Smallman; line-up may be subject to change.

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

Bill Zafar

Like this? Try this: 29 April

Horny Handed Tons of Soil

Don Perera

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

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

STAGE 2

Benjamin Zephaniah

Like this? Try this: 1 June

APRIL

The City is alive. Wandering the streets, The Child, The Poet and Death trace memories and map dreams onto a landscape shifting under the spell of time. Award-winning poet, playwright and folk musician Lizzie Nunnery and Vidar Norheim share an evening of words and music inspired by the late, great Adrian Henri.

Don Adam Perera is a classical guitarist and teacher whose wide repertoire spans many genres including classical, romantic, tango and Spanish. After graduating from Trinity College of Music, where he won the Montague Cleeve guitarist award in 2008, he travelled South America to explore both the culture and native tango music. Don then returned to Trinity where he completed his Master of Music degree in guitar performance. donadamperera.com Clive Carroll

Like this? Try this: 25 March

Keith Thompson (solo acoustic) Date: Friday 20 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Having toured the length and breadth of the UK and Europe both as a solo artist and with his band, a couple of years ago Keith released an acoustic album, Steel Strings & Bruised Reed, to much critical acclaim. Now in 2018 he has followed that with a new acoustic-based album, Two Minutes To Midnight. The blues and rock influence is still evident and the result on stage and on the album is a very raw and honest collection of songs. Keith uses a loop station to subtle effect on several numbers, recording guitar parts on the fly to produce a big sound! densitymusic.com Geoff Achison

Like this? Try this: 17 April

Kimmie Rhodes: Radio Dreams Tour with Bob Harris Date: Sunday 22 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £13 Radio Dreams is a ‘duet memoir’ which invites readers into the unique and private world of platinumselling songwriter and recording artist Kimmie Rhodes and her deceased soul mate, the radio personality Joe Gracey, Jr. Riding with fellow outlaws Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Cowboy Jack Clement, Emmylou Harris, and other famous and infamous characters, they helped make American music history before facing Gracey’s final cancer battle. To co-incide with the release of Radio Dreams and a companion audio documentary and retrospective CD (co-produced with Radio 2’s Bob Harris), Bob and Kimmie present a special “conversation with”. kimmierhodes.com Jill Jackson

Like this? Try this: 14 June

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Michael Roach

Date: Thursday 26 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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

STAGE 2

APRIL

Lilly Hiatt

Rootsy singer-songwriter Lilly Hiatt had a lot to live up to when she chose to make music her career – her father is John Hiatt, one of America’s leading songwriters. She made her recording debut in 2008, singing backing vocals on her father’s album Same Old Man and also began playing out with her own band. In 2011, Lilly Hiatt & the Dropped Ponies released their debut album, Let Down. After plenty of touring, Lilly returned in 2015 with her second album, Royal Blue. After beating a troublesome drinking problem, her experiences formed the basis of her third album, Trinity Lane, which was released last August. lillyhiatt.com

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The Secret Sisters 28 March

Yvonne Lyon Date: Friday 27 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £12.50 Yvonne Lyon is among the UK’s brightest and best emerging singer-songwriters.

Having supported Eddi Reader throughout the UK, performed with Beth Nielsen Chapman and cowritten with Boo Hewerdine, Yvonne continues to establish herself as an artist of considerable significance. Her new album Metanoia is her eighth solo studio release, a combination of previously unreleased songs and reinvented older tracks. yvonnelyonmusic.com Beth Nielsen Chapman

Like this? Try this: 12 & 13 March

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Michael Roach sings and plays guitar in an East Coast style of blues that dates back to the 1920s. After spending several years learning directly from such well-known figures as John Jackson, John Cephas and Jerry Ricks, Michael has developed his own style and is now an exceptional performer. michaelroach.com Eric Bibb

Like this? Try this: 1 May

Bilal Zafar: Biscuit Date: Sunday 29 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 Join 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer nominee and Hackney Empire New Act of the Year winner of the same year as he explores the fascinating world of online dating and finding love on social media in increasingly confusing times.

Bilal has appeared on Channel 4, BBC Three, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Asian Network, and has written for the The Independent. (May contain strong language and adult material; suitable for 16+.) bilalzafarcomedy.com Shazia Mirza

Like this? Try this: 10 March

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Edgar Broughton Date: Friday 4 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

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Edgar Broughton was a founder member of the Edgar Broughton Band in the 1960s. He is well known as one of the most strident of protest singers, but at times one of the most accessible – with a surprisingly diverse repertoire of self-penned material, including some truly thoughtful and beautiful music of great originality. His solo performance is an emotive, entertaining tour de force containing both old favourites and new songs from the heart. edgarbroughton.com Reg Meuross

Like this? Try this: 17 May

Jimmy Livingstone

The Lake Poets Date: Wednesday 2 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

The Lake Poets is Martin Longstaff, a multiinstrumentalist and songwriter from Sunderland.

Inspired by artists such as Elvis Perkins, Carole King, Villagers, Feist, Van Morrison, Fionn Regan, John Martyn, Wilco and Neil Young, Martin’s output as The Lake Poets is as haunting as it is beautiful. Lead single Your Face has received more than four million Spotify plays as well steady daytime airplay on BBC Radio 2, Radio X and BBC 6 Music. thelakepoets.com Son of Town Hall

Like this? Try this: 3 March

Date: Saturday 5 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door By music industry standards, Jimmy Livingstone is a late starter.

His working life has taken him from smelting foundries in the Black Country to being naked in a box at the ICA, from building sites to directing AAA video games. But music has always been there, tapping on his shoulder and his songs offer explicitly honest snapshots of a rich, chaotic life. His new album Airplane Mode was released at the end January. jimmylivingstone.com Lilly Hiatt

Like this? Try this: 26 April

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MAY

Sari Schorr & the Engine Room

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Date: Thursday 10 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £13 in advance, £15 on the door

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Juliet Kelly: Bond to Bowie Date: Tuesday 8 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

New York-based Sari Schorr initially gained prominence throughout the blues world after several years of touring the US and Europe with blues legend Joe Louis Walker and renowned guitarist Popa Chubby. Sari has received critical acclaim for her blustery vocals and emotionally charged performances and is described by many blues pundits as a modern-day hybrid of Janis Joplin and Tina Turner. Her debut album Force of Nature was released in 2016. sarischorr.com Matt Edwards Band

Like this? Try this: 21 March

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

Acclaimed singer and songwriter Juliet Kelly shines a spotlight on her favourite songs from stage and screen. Bringing her warm personality and a jazzy flavour to the songs that feature in classic movies, musicals and TV shows, Juliet will take you on a whistle-stop tour through the ages of musical entertainment. She has released four albums to critical acclaim and has appeared at clubs and festivals throughout the UK and Europe with concerts in Italy, Germany, Greece and Russia. julietkelly.com Kerry Ellis

Like this? Try this: 24 May

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Heir of the legendary group Touré Kunda, the first African group to achieve worldwide fame in the 1980s, Modou Touré was born into music.

He spent all his childhood and young adult life in Senegal and then moved to London to pursue his music career. He sings evocatively of the ills of modern society, the teachings of the elders, friendship and romantic relationships, hope...

His ultimate finesse, his pure and sharp guitar playing harmoniously introduces drums, bass, percussion and the electric guitar. modoutoure.com Toko Telo

Like this? Try this: 18 April

Birds of Chicago

Reg Meuross

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

Date: Thursday 17 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Date: Wednesday 16 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Presenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!

Compere Andrew Bird introduces rising star Naomi Cooper and the headliner is Brendon Burns; line-up may be subject to change.

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

Jonny & the Baptists

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STAGE 2

The Secret Sisters

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MAY

Birds of Chicago were born in 2012 when JT Nero began writing for his vocal star-muse, Alison Russell. Both were accomplished singersongwriters with projects of their own, Nero with JT and the Clouds and Alison with the acclaimed Canadian roots outfit Po’ Girl, but together there was an unmistakable chemistry. On Real Midnight, their 2016 album release, Birds of Chicago alternate moody rock swagger with the ghostliest of soundscapes. The album is a suite, full of wayward, joyful, lonesome voices raised up against the night. birdsofchicago.com

Described by Mark Radcliffe on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show as a “brilliant singer songwriter with a social conscience”, Reg Meuross tours the UK with an award-winning catalogue of 10 highly acclaimed albums. Reg accompanies his beautiful tenor vocal masterfully on guitar and the occasional touch of harmonica, banjo or dulcimer. His sets include story songs bringing characters from history to life, songs of protest and some of the most heart-wrenching love songs ever written, performed with depth and spellbinding delivery. regmeuross.com Edgar Broughton

Like this? Try this: 4 May

Hans Theessink & Brooks Williams: Steady Rollin’ Blues Date: Thursday 24 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door Sharing a love for the old songs, Piedmont fingerpicking and bottleneck slide, these two ambassadors of country blues are keeping the tradition alive and well.

With numerous recordings and a packed tour schedule, Hans and Brooks have been delighting audiences for countless years and are in great demand on the roots music circuit at festivals, clubs and concert halls. theessink.com brookswilliams.com Eric Bibb

Like this? Try this: 1 May

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Palmerston

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MAY / JUN

with support from Fraser & Toots Date: Saturday 26 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 This wonderfully entertaining fivepiece band will be showcasing new material from their (as yet untitled) new album. Regularly performing their music, described as British Americana, at festivals and theatres around the country, the band already have three albums under their belt, as well as a live DVD recorded at Birmingham Town Hall when they appeared alongside Albert Lee and the legendary Ralph McTell. An evening of thought and fun is guaranteed. palmerston.biz Ashton Lane

Like this? Try this: 16 March

Antonio Forcione & Sarah Jane Morris Date: Friday 1 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £16.50 Sarah Jane Morris and Antonio Forcione have been compared to an impressive array of musical geniuses including Janice Joplin and Tom Waits (vocally), as well as Jimi Hendrix (instrumentally), and exude a wonderful chemistry when performing together.

Their collaborative album, Compared to What?, includes songs of conscience, wry comedy, love songs and some memorable covers, notably Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan and The Police classic Message In A Bottle. This concert touches heights of great musical beauty both in Antonio’s unique virtuoso guitar playing and Sarah Jane’s legendary octave-spanning voice. antonioforcione.com sarahjanemorris.co.uk The Woodstock Experience

Like this? Try this: 2 June

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Maz O’Connor & Jack Carty Date: Saturday 2 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £12 in advance, £14 on the door

Maz O’Connor and Jack Carty are two of the most engaging songwriters on the UK acoustic scene. Jack has recently relocated from Australia following the considerable success of four fulllength albums, two EPs, national awards and sold out shows across all seven states. Maz has spent a year developing new repertoire for a wider, more contemporary audience after being hailed as one of the UK folk scenes brightest stars. 2018 sees their paths converge for one very special tour, celebrating independent voices and the power of great songwriting. mazoconnor.com jackcarty.com Kathryn Roberts &

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Geoff Muldaur Date: Thursday 7 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Geoff Muldaur is one of the great voices and musical forces to emerge from the folk, blues and folkrock scenes centred in Cambridge, MA and Woodstock, NY. During the 1960s and 70s he made a series of highly influential recordings as a founding member of the Jim Kweskin Jug Band and Paul Butterfield’s Better Days group. With his magical voice and singular approach to American music still intact, Geoff is once again touring the world.

Recent performances have included The Lincoln Center in New York City and the Royal Festival Hall in London. geoffmuldaur.com The Woodstock Experience

Like this? Try this: 2 June

Jill Jackson

Dates: Friday 8 & Saturday 9 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £12

Date: Thursday 14 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door

A classically trained multi-instrumentalist with five albums and two books to her name, Emily Maguire is truly “a talent to be reckoned with” (R2 Magazine), her strong, thought-provoking lyrics, supremely expressive vocals and spellbinding live performances winning her fans across the globe. Tracks from her 2017 album A Bit Of Blue have been played on BBC radio across the UK with the uplifting single For Free played on Radio 2. Together with her partner and bass player Christian Dunham, Emily has been touring arts centres across the UK with a stunning new show. emilymaguire.com

Jill Jackson is an award-winning Americana artist based in Glasgow. Jill burst onto the UK music scene as the frontwoman of rock band Speedway, with whom she scored several UK top 10 hits. Shying from the limelight for a few years, she then spent a lot of time on the road supporting and touring with artists such as Bryan Adams and Rod Stewart, as well as writing for former Spice Girl Melanie C. In 2016, Jackson emerged as a solo artist and she now continues to enjoy playing live and writing new material. jilljackson.co.uk

JUNE

Emily Maguire

STAGE 2

Sarah Munro

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Beatrix Players

Emma Stevens Date: Tuesday 12 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door British singersongwriter and multi-instrumentalist Emma Stevens first picked up a guitar at the age of two and has since learnt cello, piano, banjo, ukulele and mandolin. Emma has achieved four consecutive play-listed singles on BBC Radio 2, extensive radio play in the UK, Europe and Australia and supported the likes of Take That, Wet Wet Wet, Train, Albert Lee and Simply Red. Since losing her mum to cancer in 2012, Emma has dedicated her life to her music, writing messages of positivity, hope and love. emmastevensmusic.com Donna Taggart

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Ashton Lane

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Date: Saturday 16 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door Beatrix Players are the 2017 winners of the Limelight Award bestowed upon the best new artist of the year at the Progressive Music Awards held at London’s Globe Theatre.

They return to The Stables off the back of their special guest slot with prog legend Carl Palmer for an intimate performance of tracks from their acclaimed debut album, Magnified. The band’s sound world comprises florid, adventurous music that operates at the interface between folk, prog and baroque chamber pop. beatrixplayers.co.uk ESP 2.0

Like this? Try this: 11 May

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MARCH 2018

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Learn to Play Day

Sat 17 Mar

10am-4pm

Harmonica Beginners Part 2

Sat 24 Mar

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£33

APRIL

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Blues Guitar Part 2

Sat 7 Apr

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

Mandolin Beginners

Sat 7 Apr

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£37

Ukulele Beginners Part 1

Sat 14 Apr

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

Refresher Sax from Scratch

Sat 14 Apr

9.30am-12.30pm

Adult/15+

£25

Finger Style Guitar Part 2

Sat 21 Apr

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£35

Fingerpicking Country Blues Guitar

Sat 28 Apr

1-4pm

Adult/15+

£26

MAY

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Introduction to Live Sound Engineering

Sat 5 May

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£40

Conga Drumming Beginners

Sun 6 May

2.30-5.30pm

Adult/15+

£24

Basic Principles of Music

Sat 12 May

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£33

Songwriting Beginners

Sun 13 May

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£37

Ukulele Beginners Part 2

Sat 26 May

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£35

JUNE

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Guitar for Absolute Beginners

Sat 2 Jun

10am-4pm

Adult/15+

£33

Blues Jam

Sat 9 Jun

10am-3pm

Adult/15+

£40

Over 2 U

Thu 21 Jun

8.45pm

Adult/15+

£5 non-performers; £2 performers

Free

COURSES

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Saxophone Improvers

Sats 14 Apr, 26 May & 14 Jul Sun 10 Jun

1-4pm (except 10 Jun: 1:30-4:30pm)

Adult/15+

£69

Conga Drummers for Improvers

Suns 22 Apr, 6 May, 10 Jun & 8 Jul

1.30-4.30pm (except 8 Jul: 11am-2pm)

Adults/15+

£67

Rock Experience

Suns 3 & 10 Jun, Sat 16 Jun, Suns 24 Jun, 1 & 8 Jul

10am-1pm (8 Jul: 2-11pm)

Adults/15+

£90 (students £70)

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Learn To Play Day

Date: Saturday 17 March, 10am-4pm Free event Learn to Play Day is part of a national event inspired by Music for All, the UK musical instrument industry charity. Learn to Play Day is all about the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to learn to play music. Across the UK, Learn to Play Day offers free taster lessons on a large array of musical instruments – in 2017 more than 12,000 free lessons were given to novices and musicians alike.

Many people would love to try out an instrument before committing to buy, and this is where The Stables, in association with renowned musical instrument manufacturer Korg, have come to the rescue!

There will be short taster lessons on the day allowing you to try your hand at playing keyboards, drums and guitars. You can also learn some music production skills on a range of synthesizers and groove boxes. Attendees under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.

Entrance is free and you can just come along on the day and have a go on the various instruments.

Or to be sure of a place on one of the lessons of your choice, please register by going to www.korg. com for a FREE VIP priority ticket.

All pre-registrations will be entered into a free prize draw, with the chance to win a TM50 Tuner/ Metronome, a must-have item for anyone learning to play a musical instrument.

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KORG UK in association with The Stables present

KORG UK Ltd are a subsidiary of KORG Japan and own the KORG and VOX amplification brands. KORG also distribute Takamine Guitars, Mapex Drums, Paiste cymbals and Vic Firth Drumsticks across the UK and Ireland.

Harmonica Workshop: Beginners Part 2

Blues Guitar Workshop: Beginners Part 2

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Workshop

Date: Saturday 24 March, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £33

Date: Saturday 7 April, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35

Our popular one-day harmonica workshops continue with this Beginners Part 2 day. This session will consolidate the work you have already done on improvisation, tune playing and chugging at the Beginners Part 1 workshop and move on to the fundamental blues technique of note bending. Participants will need a 10-hole harmonica in C. Prior attendance on Beginners Part 1 is recommended.

Joff Watkins returns with another workshop to help you move on with the blues guitar.

By looking at tunes by Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed and John Lee Hooker, you’ll learn about 12-bar progressions, the blues scale and shuffle rhythms in more depth.

You will need to bring a six-string acoustic guitar and prior attendance on Beginners Part 1 is recommended.

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Mandolin Beginners Adult/15 + Workshop Date: Saturday 7 April, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £37

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

Ukulele Workshop: Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 14 April, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35

Come and take part in the ukulele revival!

This fun and accessible instrument is making a comeback in popular music and in education.

Learn the basics of playing, how to accompany songs and ukulele techniques. No prior experience is necessary but you will need to bring a soprano- or concert-sized ukulele with you.

Saxophone Improvers Course Adult/15+ Course Dates: Saturdays 14 April, 26 May, 14 July, 1-4pm; Sunday 10 June, 1.30-4.30pm Course fee: £69 This course offers new or returning saxophonists the opportunity to learn through a structured programme of study, designed to develop core technical, performance and improvisation skills. The course is aimed at students at beginners and improvers levels, incorporating a mixture of scale and study work, duet and group performance and improvisation activities. The focus is on building confidence and competence in a supportive environment which enables students to progress in their musical development. It is Ideal for those that have their own instrument (Alto sax) and attended previous Stables Improving Beginners workshops.

If you have any other level of recent sax playing experience contact education@ stables.org for further advice.

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Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 14 April, 9.30am-12.30pm Workshop fee: £25

Finger Style Guitar Part 2: Introduction to Self-Accompaniment Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 21 April, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £35

Following on from the absolute beginners Sax from Scratch workshop, this Refresher workshop will enable students to have more fun playing one of our saxophones, or bring their own sax, with a view to developing their skills and techniques. It is ideal for those that have attended previous Sax from Scratch workshops, or for other early beginners who would like to develop their playing.

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Refresher Sax from Scratch

For players who have the basics of finger-picking from the part 1 workshop.

Now you’ve learned to use individual righthand fingers to ‘finger-pick’ chords to accompany songs, you can develop that technique into a more advanced way of playing guitar where you play both melody and the accompanying chords at the same time.

In this workshop you’ll learn how to develop your right-hand finger co-ordination through finger exercises and through playing simple but impressive classical style pieces as examples.

Previous attendance on the part 1 workshop is strongly recommended. Contact education@ stables.org if you have any questions about your experience or suitability for this workshop.

Conga Drumming for Improvers Course Adult/15+ Course Date: Sundays 22 April, 6 May, 10 June (1.30-4.30pm) & 8 July (11am-2pm): four session course Course fee: £67 Drawing on traditional and popular Cuban and Brazilian styles, this course will help to increase your confidence in playing congas. We’ll explore one and two drum patterns, work on exercises to develop coordination and independence as well as on rhythms for a small drumming ensemble. The course is for those with some conga drumming experience who are looking to further their skills and knowledge of Latin percussion.

Please bring a pair of congas if you have them or contact education@stables.org if you need to borrow them (limited numbers available). Please also contact us if you are unsure about your playing level and suitability for this course.

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Fingerpicking Country Blues Guitar with Michael Roach Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 28 April, 1-4pm Workshop fee: £26 A chance to develop your finger-picking skills to play country blues and ragtime guitar, looking at chords used in a blues song form and techniques for developing rhythm. You will learn how to pick out the melody lines with your finger while your thumb is alternating the bass line.

Suitable for guitarists with some experience of playing and who are beginning to fingerpick, you should know the chords in the key of C (C, F and G ) and key of E (E, A, and B7) and be able to change confidently between the chord shapes. You do not need to be able to read music as all learning will be by ear, but some written notes in the form of tab will be given to help. Please bring a six-string acoustic guitar along with you.

Michael Roach is the Founder/Director of Blues Week. He spent several years learning directly from such well-known figures as John Jackson, John Cephas and Jerry Ricks. With six albums to his credit Michael is firmly established in traditional blues music circles. He will be performing in Stage 2 on Saturday 28 April at 8.45pm.

Introduction to Live Sound Engineering Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 5 May, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £40 Are you an aspiring sound engineer? Or a musician who wants to understand how to use PA and get a better sound at your gigs? This workshop offers a basic introduction to the world of live sound engineering and will look at different types of microphone and placement, basic parts of a PA and how to use a mixing desk and basic EQ. It is suitable for complete beginners or for those who have gaps in their understanding of live sound.

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Beginners Conga Drumming Adult/Age15+ Workshop Date: Sunday 6 May, 2.30-5.30pm Workshop fee: £24 An ideal workshop for anyone new to hand drumming or interested in finding out more about conga drumming or Latin-American rhythms. We’ll look at basic techniques including palm/finger movements and hand shapes for producing open tones, bass tones and slap, as well as exercises for developing tone, independence and coordination. You’ll also learn some Brazilian and Cuban rhythms, with parts for one, two three drums and how the individual lines fit together with bell patterns and the ‘clave’ rhythm.

Basic Principles of Music Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 12 May, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £33 Whether you are a beginner looking for a way into understanding music, or an intermediate or experienced musician looking for a refresher or to fill gaps in your knowledge, this information-packed day aims to help you de-mystify music theory. Starting with the most basic terminology and theory, the workshop covers the nature of sound, how music started, what the key of a song is and how to find it and what some of the more complicated ideas mean.

The day will be particularly helpful to those taking their first steps in learning to play, whatever the instrument. Please note this day is more of a tutorial than a hands-on workshop, and includes supporting notes.

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Guitar for Absolute Beginners

Adult/15 + Workshop

Adult/15 + Workshop

Date: Sunday 13 May, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £37

Date: Saturday 2 June, 10am-4pm Workshop fee: £33

Unlock your creative potential as a songwriter with a day of inspiring techniques lead by singer-songwriter Sara Spade. Whether you already play an instrument or are just interested in the lyrics, this course aims to give you the tools you need to get started, get crafting and finish your own songs, in a safe and fun atmosphere. In individual and co- writing exercises you will share your songs and begin to develop the openness and ability to give and listen to constructive feedback. We will also analyse some of your favourite songs, their structure, elements and what it is that makes them work for you, so you can think about other approaches to songwriting. You’ll also look at some of the areas where songwriters need help, such as how to ignore ‘the self-critic’, healthy writers’ habits, listening to the inner voice, ‘noticing’ good ideas, throwing ideas away, developing your identity and unblocking a ‘writer’s block’. If you play an instrument please bring it along. Some keyboards are available – contact education@stables.org if you think you may need one.

Have you ever wanted to have a go on the guitar but are not sure where to start? Or maybe you’d like to buy one but you’re not sure what to look for?

This workshop aims to give absolute beginners a great starting point, with lots of information and advice, including how to start playing and practicing, and advice on buying a guitar and avoiding costly mistakes. You’ll learn about the different parts of the guitar, tuning, ‘open’ chords, understanding ‘tab’, using a capo, and how to strum to simple songs, as well as useful ‘non-playing exercises’ to help develop playing technique. There will be a small amount of playing on the day at a level suitable for absolute beginners – if you have a guitar, bring it along. Some guitars will be available for you to try on the day.

Ukulele Workshop: Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 26 May, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £35 Tutor Sara Spade returns with a chance for ukulele players to improve their skills. Building on Beginners Part1 this workshop will help you to develop your rhythm and melody playing skills, add new chords and combine different strokes for rhythmic effects. Using a mix of contemporary and vintage material, you’ll also get the chance to practice as a ukulele band and try out playing the melody, accompanying and adding colour to the musical arrangements. Previous attendance at Ukulele Beginners Part 1 is recommended and you will need to bring a soprano or concert-sized ukulele.

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Songwriting Beginners workshop

20–29 July 10 amazing days

you want a unique experience this summer…

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June/July 2013

The Rock Experience

Adult/15+ Course

Dates: Sundays 3 & 10 June, Saturday 16 June, Sundays 24 June & 1 July;

Sunday July, 2-11pm (includes final performance at 7.30pm) The Rock Experience is the perfect 8 course for all Newly-formed bands are also welcome, but please aspiring rock and pop musicians who would like

contact the Stables Learning and Participation

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

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

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

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

Suitable for everyone aged 15 and above

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

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

Blues Jam Workshop for guitar & harmonica players Adult/15+ Workshop Date: Saturday 9 June, 10am-3pm Workshop fee: £40 If you’ve completed our Part 2 harmonica or blues guitar workshops and are ready to take it to the next level, this is the workshop for you.

Join regular blues tutor Joff Watkins plus a guest tutor for this rare opportunity to really get to grips with performing the blues. Working in groups and in pairs you will explore playing blues and improvising in different keys, how to accompany soloists and how to back up and support others in a group, as well as techniques, scales, riffs, licks, fills, melody and bass line playing. Places are limited places so book early. Harmonica players will need to bring harmonicas in keys of C, D and A.

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

Date: Thursday 21 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £5 to non-performers; £2 to performers An exciting opportunity to show off those new or hidden talents.

Have you ever attended one of The Stables’ Education events? Maybe you’ve been to ukulele, harmonica or songwriting workshops or worked hard for six weeks on the Ceilidh or Rock Experience. Now is the time to use those talents and experience Over 2U, The Stables own ‘open mic’ night for anyone who has taken part in a Stables course or workshop. Over 2U provides a safe environment with a line-up of people with similar talents and experience, supporting each other through what might be their first stage appearance. You will not have a better opportunity to take that first step! If you are interested in performing please contact education@stables.org before booking

pre-concert dining

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Over 2 U

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

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

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

National Youth Music Camps July/August 2018 Each summer young people aged 8 to 17 from throughout the UK and abroad come together to take part in an inspiring weeklong 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.

Teenage Camps (13-17 years) Junior Camp (8-12 years)

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

For further information and to apply, visit www.stables.org/Learning/music_camps

Sunday 29 July – Saturday 4 August | Sunday 5 – Saturday 11 August

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Sunday 12 – Saturday 18 August

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I F: MILTON KEYNES INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

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I F: MILTON KEYNES INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

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CAFÉ IN 2

café in 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

A TASTE OF SOUTHERN INDIA A TASTE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

Raghu Dixit | Wednesday 14 March Toko Telo | Wednesday 18 April

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

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BRUCE ADAMS QUARTET

Sunday 11 March

DOMINIC ALLDIS TRIO

Sunday 22 April

GIORGIO SERCI & JONNY PHILLIPS

Sunday 20 May

ROSSANO SPORTIELLO TRIO

Sunday 17 June

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INFORMATION

And not forgetting...

Tickets are still available for the following shows in February:

Date

FEBRUARY

Date

Shappi Khorsandi

Fri 2

The Rockabellas

Fri 2

Roy Orbison & the Travelling Wilburys Tribute Show

Thu 15

The Mods Band

Sat 3

Ahir Shah

Thu 15

Kaia Kater

Sat 3

Adam Wakeman & Damian Wilson

Sun 4

Roy Orbison & the Travelling Wilburys Tribute Show

Fri 16

The Willows

Sun 4

The South

Sun 18

Sam Outlaw

Mon 5

Matt Cardle

Tue 20

Andrew McCormack’s Graviton

Tue 6

The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars

Thu 8

Peter Donegan and the Lonnie Donegan Band

Wed 21

Tom Dibb

Thu 8

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Wed 21

Red Priest

Fri 9

Mitch Benn

Thu 22

Dr Feelgood

Sat 10

Chouk Bwa Libete

Fri 23

Mark Nevin

Sat 10

Hayley McKay

Fri 23

Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys

Sun 11

Vonda Shepard

Sat 24

King for a Day: the Nat King Cole Story

Wed 14

India Electric Co.

Sat 24

Chris Farlowe & the Norman Beaker Band

Tue 27

Vonda Shepard

Mitch Benn

Sat 24

Thu 22 email stables@stables.org

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INFORMATION

Also on sale Nick Heyward Band

Blake

Joan Armatrading

Fri 6 Jul

Tue 28 Aug

Mon 10 & Tue 11 Sep

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM JULY

ALL SHOWS START AT 8PM, EXCEPT WHERE STATED

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

Sat 1 Supersonic 70s Wed 3 Steeleye Span £18.50

£26

(re-scheduled date) Fri 7 Elio Pace: The Billy Sat 7 80s Mania

Joel Songbook Thu 4 Mudibu &

£23.50 & £22

£24.50 & £22.50

the Jezebel Sextet Thu 12 The Manfreds £15 Mon 10- Joan Armatrading £25 Tue 11 £45 Fri 5 Bye Bye Baby: Fri 13 Bratislava Hot

A Celebration of Sat 15 Abba Forever Serenaders

Frankie Valli £22.50 £22.50 £23.50 Sun 16 Voice of the Heart: Sat 14 The Drifters Sat 6 Lindisfarne

Tribute to Karen £25

£27.50 & £25 Carpenter Thu 26- Karine Polwart: £21 Thu 11 John Lees Barclay Sat 28 Wind Resistance

James Harvest Thu 20- Henning Wehn: £27.50

£27.50 Sat 22 Get On With It AUGUST Fri 12 The Real Thing £19.50 £25 Fri 24 Alistair McGowan Wed 26 Daphne’s Flight £15 Sat 13 Theatre of £18.50 2pm Widdershins Sat 25 Shakatak Thu 27 Keith James:

£12; under 16s £10; £18.50

The Songs of

family of four £40

Nick Drake Tue 28 Blake £16 Sat 13 Nearly Dan £27 £18 Fri 28 Lee Hurst: Fri 31 Hats Off To

Mucking About Sun 14 Jason Byrne

Led Zeppelin

£18 £19.50 £18.50 Fri 6 Nick Heyward Band £21.50

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INFORMATION

I ndicates a new show which is open for public booking from Tuesday 6 February prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

Henning Wehn

Rob Newman

Clare Teal

Thu 20-Sat 22 Sep

Wed 31 Oct

Fri 16 Nov NOVEMBER

Thu 25 Gary Delaney:

Gagster’s Paradise £17 Sat 27 Viva Santana £22 Wed 31 Rob Newman:

Total Eclipse

of Descartes £15 NOVEMBER Fri 9 Nine Below Zero £18.50 Tue 13 Wishbone Ash

£22.50 Fri 16 Clare Teal £27.50 Sat 24 Best of Queen £23.50 Fri 30

Fleetwood Bac £20

DECEMBER

Thu 8

Wed 19 Albion Band £19.50 Thu 20 Bootleg Blondie £17

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

SEPTEMBER Sat 1

Joe Miles & Pete Riley £10 adv/£12 otd

Kelly Oliver £10 adv/£12 otd

Wed 19 Screaming Blue

Murder Comedy Club

£10 adv/£12 otd DECMBER Wed 21 Screaming Blue

Murder Comedy Club

£10 adv/£12 otd

Sat 29 Jimmy Aldridge &

Sid Goldsmith

£10 adv/£12 otd OCTOBER Wed 3 Scott Gibson:

Anywhere but Here £10 Tue 9

Babelfish £10 adv/£12 otd

Sun 14 Fred’s House £12

Sat 1 The Barron Knights £23 & £21

Wed 17 Screaming Blue

Murder Comedy Club

£10 adv/£12 otd

Sun 2 No Jacket Required £19

Sat 20 Dave Nachmanoff

£14 adv/£16 otd

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ALL PERFORMANCES TAKE PLACE IN THE STABLES SPIEGELTENT, THE POINT CAR PARK, CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES, MK9 3NB SEE PAGES 54-55 FOR MORE DETAILS

JULY Fri 20 & Sat 21, 7pm; Sun 22, 2.30pm

Casus: Driftwood

Sat 21, 9pm

Brother Strut

Sun 22, 8pm

Mark Watson

Fri 27, 7.30pm

Tom Allen

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Support our Vision for 2020

Core box office opening hours:

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

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

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

ONLINE: www.stables.org

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

BY EMAIL: boxoffice@stables.org

Concessions/discounts

Payment options

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

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

Gift Vouchers

Reservations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Accessible Toilets There are three accessible public toilets – one as part of the main toilet area situated in the foyer; further toilets are located next to the ladies and within the gents, both accessible from the auditorium.

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The Stables has free car-parking on site (vehicles and contents are left entirely at owner’s own risk). At busy times, your exit from the car park may be slightly delayed – thank you for your patience. There are a limited amount of disabled parking spaces available (not bookable in advance).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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INFORMATION

diary at a glance MARCH

Wed 28 Mick Wilson

Thu 1

Women in Rock

Thu 29

Kossoff: The Bands Play On

Fri 2

Reginald D Hunter SOLD OUT

Fri 30

Nights on Broadway: The Bee Gees Story

Fri 2

Julian Littman

Fri 30

The Vignettes

Sat 3

Legends of a Band: Tribute to the Moody Blues SOLD OUT

Sat 31

John Robins

Sat 31

The Vignettes

Sat 3

Son of Town Hall

Sun 4

Albert Lee Band

Wed 4

Tue 6

Blazin’ Fiddles

Wed 4

The Jellyman’s Daughter

Tue 6

John Law’s Re-Creations

Thu 5

Georgie Fame

Wed 7

Martin Taylor & Ulf Wakenius

Fri 6

Mark Thomas

Wed 7

Kitty Macfarlane

Sat 7

Gigspanner Big Band

Thu 8

Counterfeit Stones SOLD OUT

Sat 7

Stephen Bailey

Fri 9

Heatwave & Odyssey

Fri 9

Larry Dean

Sun 8

Sunday Sessions: Alan Barnes & Dave Newton SOLD OUT

Sat 10

Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush

Sat 10

Shazia Mirza

Mon 9

JCM: John Hiseman, Clem Clempson & Mark Clarke

Sun 11 Bruce Adams Quartet

Thu 12

Richard Herring

Mon 12 Beth Nielsen Chapman

Thu 12

Irit

Tue 13

Fri 13

The Amazing Bubble Man

Wed 14 Stan & Mabel and the Race for Space

Fri 13

Matthew Whitaker Trio

Wed 14 Raghu Dixit

Fri 13

Jonny & the Baptists

Wed 14 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Sat 14

Back to Basie

Thu 15

Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman

Sat 14

Sarah Munro

Thu 15

Hannah Scott

Sun 15 Tom Paxton & the DonJuans

Fri 16

Goodmen Orchestra

Mon 16 Mary Coughlan

Fri 16

Ashton Lane

Tue 17

Parkinson: Our Kind of Music

Levellers Acoustic SOLD OUT

Tue 17

Geoff Achison & the UK Souldiggers

Sat 17

Beth Nielsen Chapman

Limehouse Lizzy

Sun 18 Ceilidh Experience Concert & Dance

Wed 18 Toko Telo

Mon 19 Caravan

Wed 18 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Tue 20

Thu 19

Show of Hands Duo

Wed 21 Unchained: The Best of Joe Cocker

Thu 19

Horny Handed Tons of Soil

Wed 21 Matt Edwards Band

Fri 20

Count Arthur Strong

Thu 22

Turin Brakes

Fri 20

Keith Thompson

Fri 23

T-Rextasy

Sat 21

Woburn Sands Band

Sat 24

Jackson Live

Sat 21

Don Perera

Sat 24

Mick Wilson SOLD OUT

Sun 22 Sunday Sessions: Dominic Alldis Trio

The Fureys

Sun 25 Clive Carroll

Sun 22 Jon Boden

Tue 27

Sun 22 Kimmie Rhodes

Bedfordshire Schools Battle of the Bands

Wed 28 The Secret Sisters

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Tue 24

Feast of Fiddles

Friends and Founders discount applies

Educational

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Mancini Forum

For more information see page 2

Wed 25 The Dublin Legends

Sun 20 Gretchen Peters

Thu 26

Colin Blunstone

Wed 23 Mark Steel

Thu 26

Lilly Hiatt

Thu 24

Kerry Ellis

Fri 27

An Audience with Ian Waite and Oti Mabuse

Thu 24

Hans Theesink & Brooks Williams

Fri 27

Yvonne Lyon

Fri 25

Jason Donovan

Sat 28

Tenors Un Limited

Sat 26

Swing with Laughter

Sat 28

Michael Roach

Sat 26

Palmerston

Sun 29 Ruby Turner

Sun 27 Tubular Bells Live

Sun 29 Billal Zafar

Wed 30 Jon Allen

MAY

Thu 31

INFORMATION

Indicates a new show which is open for public booking from Tuesday 6 February prior to which Stables Friends have priority.

The Jive Aces

Tue 1

Eric Bibb

Wed 2

Up Close and Personal with Martine

Fri 1

The Life & Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah

Wed 2

The Lake Poets

Fri 1

Antonio Forcione & Sarah Jane Morris

Thu 3

Marty Wilde & The Wildcats

Sat 2

The Woodstock Experience

Fri 4

Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita

Sat 2

Maz O’Connor & Jack Carty

Fri 4

Edgar Broughton

Sun 3

Kast Off Kinks

Sat 5

Ultimate Bowie

Thu 7

The Searchers

Sat 5

Jimmy Livingstone

Thu 7

Geoff Muldaur

Sun 6

John Culshaw & Bill Dare

Fri 8

Classic Clapton

Tue 8

Joe McElderry

Fri 8

Emily Maguire

Tue 8

Juliet Kelly

Sat 9

John Coghlan’s Quo

Wed 9

Albums Show: Elio Pace’s Billy Joel Songbook

Sat 9

Emily Maguire

Tue 12

Ryan McGarvey & Laurence Jones

Thu 10

Liza Pulman Sings Streisand

Tue 12

Emma Stevens

Thu 10

Sari Schorr & the Engine Room

Thu 14

Piccadilly Dance Orchestra

Fri 11

ESP 2.0

Thu 14

Jill Jackson

Sat 12

AnimAlphabet The Musical

Fri 15

Donna Taggart

Sat 12

Jeremy Hardy Live

Sat 16

Northern Soul Live

Sat 12

Modou Touré

Sat 16

Beatrix Players

JUNE

Sun 13 The Cavern Beatles

Sun 17 Sunday Sessions: Rossano Sportiello Trio

Tue 15

Eddi Reader

Sun 17 The Lionel Richie Songbook

Tue 15

Birds of Chicago

Thu 21

Lee Nelson: Serious Joker

Wed 16 Eddi Reader

Fri 22

Ben Waters Big Band

Wed 16 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Sun 24 James Warren & Friends

Thu 17

Stacey Kent

Sat 30

Thu 17

Reg Meuross

Fri 18

G2 Genesis

Sat 19

G2 Genesis

Sun 20

Sunday Sessions: Giorgio Serci & Jonny Phillips

email stables@stables.org

Magic: A Kind of ELO

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Your Perfect Conference Venue!

10% discount on Room Hire Hold your event at The Stables before 30 June 2018 and receive 10% discount on room hire.

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

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

become a Friend of The Stables

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

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

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

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

Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd (Registered charity number 261645)

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