Sax-led five-piece playing catchy, folk inspired melodies from their album Lowlands, as well as some brand new compositions. Featuring Tony Woods (saxes), Mike Outram (guitar), Robert Millett (vibes), Andy Hamill (bass) and Milo Fell (drums).'This is "now" jazz music of excellent quality' (John Critchinson - Musician Magazine)
Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm
For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html
Admission: Free (subject to availability)
Jam Night at The Boileroom
Bring your instrument and jam with the house band and order some noodles at the noodle bar.
All genres welcome.
Admission: £1 donation
For more Info : http://www.theboileroom.net
All genres welcome.
Admission: £1 donation
For more Info : http://www.theboileroom.net
Spoken Word / Poetry Night
Once a month event, usually with a special guest.
Venue : The Boileroom, Guildford : Map
Admission : Free
Venue : The Boileroom, Guildford : Map
Admission : Free
Free Wednesdays at Painshill Park Jan & Feb 2007
Painshill Park in Cobham is offering free entry every Wednesday during January and February to residents of Surrey. This is one of the most important 18th Century parks in Europe and has a beautiful 160 acre landscape with a gothic temple and a romantic ruined abbey. The Painshill tearoom will be offering a range of light refreshments and award-winning wines from the painshill vineyard. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the park and proof of residence will be required at the ticket office to take advantage of this offer.
Venue: Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JE
For more info see : http://www.painshill.co.uk
Venue: Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JE
For more info see : http://www.painshill.co.uk
Best of One Night Stand - Acoustic 19th January 2007
A this Best of One Night Stand event, were six of the favourite acts from previous One Night Stand events. By way of a warmup, and an added bonus, we were treated to another couple of numbers by Mateusz, a jazz pianist from Poland. See photo.
JO COLLINS: This bright young star started off with 2 of her own songs, “Reality” and “Bed of Roses” on the electric keyboard. Her sultry singing style and powerful voice, reminiscent of Eddie Reader and Alicia Keys, some of her main influences, and its was a cover of Ms Keys “If I Ain’t Got You” that she performed next. Then came 2 other covers James Morrison’s “You Give Me Something” and Christina Aguilera’s “Underappreciated”. See photo.
MICHAEL BERK: This young man plays instrumental guitar. His first track was his own composition called “F**k All Reviewers”. Then came a cover of “Yes in Deed” by Si Oliver, a very soulful melody. This was followed by one of his own called “The Return” and Louis Armstrong’s classic “What a Wonderful World”. Then another of his own “Bells” and finished with “Danny Boy”. See photo.
ROLAND CHADWICK: Perhaps he turned-up believing that this was a comedy stand-up night, or was it the passing resemblance to Billy Connolly, but he instantly made the audience feel part of the act. He started with 3 of his own songs “Jenny's Sunday, “Laughing Spinoza” and “Betty Keft”. Then a cover of Big Joe Williams’ “Baby Please Don’t Go” and finished with Led Zeppelin’s “Bron-y-Aur Stomp”. See photo.
THE BALLINSKY PROJECT: Nathan Ball plays the guitar, and looks a little like Captain Jack Sparrow on a GHD, but don't hold that against him. He is ably accompanied by Adrianne Wallinsky. If you’ve ever dreamt like me, of Nicole Kidman playing the cello, then come see Adrianne. They played 5 of their own songs “assumptions”, “rhetoricism”, “sky trees”, “6 by 4” and “Points mean Prizes”. They have a CD available called “Ctrl-Z Session” with 9 tracks. The name as every geek will know is from the computer keyboard shortcut command for undo. See photos.
THE SAM PAINE TRIO: This 3-piece band has Sam Paine and Ben Owens on Guitar and John Hillier on the drums. They played 1 cover of Jack Johnson’s “Waiting Wishing” and 5 songs written by Sam Paine, “Lightning”, “No Regrets”, “Travelling Man”, “Sky's Crying”, and “Hold on Me” the latter 3 can be found on his Solo acoustic CD called "Travelling Man". See photos.
DAVID IMRIE TRIO: This band has David Imrie on Lead vocals and guitar, Robert Illesh on Mandolin and Banjo, and Ben Kidds on the double bass. They started 6 songs from their forthcoming as yet untitled album, “Back to the Country”, “Until the Sun Shines”, “Mountain Song”, “The Wild Horses”, “Man O Woe” and “A Spirit Wandering”. Along with a cover of Ray LaMontagne’s “Trouble”.Sadly by this time the disco had started downstairs and the floor was vibrating. See photos.
Photos: See pictures of these artists in the Imagery Section
For more info: One Night Stand - Acoustic in the News Section or http://www.onenightstandacoustic.co.uk
Venue: Jagz, Station Hill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9EG
Admission: by Ticket only £5 (doors 7:30pm, start 8:15pm, end 11pm)
JO COLLINS: This bright young star started off with 2 of her own songs, “Reality” and “Bed of Roses” on the electric keyboard. Her sultry singing style and powerful voice, reminiscent of Eddie Reader and Alicia Keys, some of her main influences, and its was a cover of Ms Keys “If I Ain’t Got You” that she performed next. Then came 2 other covers James Morrison’s “You Give Me Something” and Christina Aguilera’s “Underappreciated”. See photo.
MICHAEL BERK: This young man plays instrumental guitar. His first track was his own composition called “F**k All Reviewers”. Then came a cover of “Yes in Deed” by Si Oliver, a very soulful melody. This was followed by one of his own called “The Return” and Louis Armstrong’s classic “What a Wonderful World”. Then another of his own “Bells” and finished with “Danny Boy”. See photo.
ROLAND CHADWICK: Perhaps he turned-up believing that this was a comedy stand-up night, or was it the passing resemblance to Billy Connolly, but he instantly made the audience feel part of the act. He started with 3 of his own songs “Jenny's Sunday, “Laughing Spinoza” and “Betty Keft”. Then a cover of Big Joe Williams’ “Baby Please Don’t Go” and finished with Led Zeppelin’s “Bron-y-Aur Stomp”. See photo.
THE BALLINSKY PROJECT: Nathan Ball plays the guitar, and looks a little like Captain Jack Sparrow on a GHD, but don't hold that against him. He is ably accompanied by Adrianne Wallinsky. If you’ve ever dreamt like me, of Nicole Kidman playing the cello, then come see Adrianne. They played 5 of their own songs “assumptions”, “rhetoricism”, “sky trees”, “6 by 4” and “Points mean Prizes”. They have a CD available called “Ctrl-Z Session” with 9 tracks. The name as every geek will know is from the computer keyboard shortcut command for undo. See photos.
THE SAM PAINE TRIO: This 3-piece band has Sam Paine and Ben Owens on Guitar and John Hillier on the drums. They played 1 cover of Jack Johnson’s “Waiting Wishing” and 5 songs written by Sam Paine, “Lightning”, “No Regrets”, “Travelling Man”, “Sky's Crying”, and “Hold on Me” the latter 3 can be found on his Solo acoustic CD called "Travelling Man". See photos.
DAVID IMRIE TRIO: This band has David Imrie on Lead vocals and guitar, Robert Illesh on Mandolin and Banjo, and Ben Kidds on the double bass. They started 6 songs from their forthcoming as yet untitled album, “Back to the Country”, “Until the Sun Shines”, “Mountain Song”, “The Wild Horses”, “Man O Woe” and “A Spirit Wandering”. Along with a cover of Ray LaMontagne’s “Trouble”.Sadly by this time the disco had started downstairs and the floor was vibrating. See photos.
Photos: See pictures of these artists in the Imagery Section
For more info: One Night Stand - Acoustic in the News Section or http://www.onenightstandacoustic.co.uk
Venue: Jagz, Station Hill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9EG
Admission: by Ticket only £5 (doors 7:30pm, start 8:15pm, end 11pm)
Clark Tracey Quintet 19th January 2007
Drums-led quintet, twice nominated as Best Small Group in the British Jazz Awards, in standards and originals. Featuring Simon Allen (reeds), Mark Armstrong (trumpet), Zoe Rahman (piano) and Pete Billington (bass)
Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm
For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html
Admission: Free (subject to availability)
Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm
For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html
Admission: Free (subject to availability)
One Night Stand - Acoustic 16th January 2007
Review: This showcase event in the ONSA series was held at the Jagz club in Ascot, Berkshire. There were 11 acts on the bill, some experienced performers and others debuting.
MATEUSZ: First to take the stage was a Polish jazz pianist, a very talented young man who knew how to play with his organ, a roland electronic keyboard, that is. He played 3 tunes.
FINCH: an aurburn-haired 30-something, with an acoustic guitar, she played 2 of her own songs, ??? and ???, and a Scissor Sisters's cover "Take your mama out tonight".
RICHARD HINGLEY: middle-aged and follicly challenged, but he certainly could play the guitar, again with 2 of his own songs, "Questions and answers", and "In another world", and a playlist favourite Neil Young's "Rocking in the free world".
CLAIRE McAULEY: She has played here before. Blonde shoulder length hair and the style and vocal range of Joni Mitchell. She played 3 of her own songs, Brookline, nameless and The Beatles's "Ob-La-Di".
MIDNIGHT RIDER: 3 guys with guitars including 1 with an electric bass, so much for acoustic, and a drummer. The name of the band, as any of you who know your American history will know, comes from Paul Revere's ride from Charlestown to Lexington. They played 3 of their own songs, "Don't let the world become undone", "Let you go", and "100 miles an hour".
CHRIS REED: A young man from New Zealand, playing his first set in this country, his 3 songs were "Broken", "Silence", and "Stay with me".
GILL HOLDSWORTH: a pretty young lady with light brown/dark blonde and a guitar, who played 3 tracks with no vocals, including U2's "With or without you". This got a laugh from those in the crowd who knew that the nights MC, Mark, fronts U2 tribute band Blood Red Sky.
LINDSAY WEST: a friend of Claire McAuley, she played 2 of her own songs.
JIM KELLEHER: who also played and picked the guitar without vocals, in the Jose Gonzalez style. He played 2 of his own songs, "Eye of the storm", and "Twist", and another playlist favourite, but still a great track Nirvana's "Smells like teen spirit".
BIKINI BACK SPECIAL: An oddly named band and oddly dressed too, both in coats, one with a russian hat who played the guitar and another perched on a high stool, playing the tom toms and marakas. Weird, but kind of wonderful.
CONCEPT: who started off with just the lead vocalist and a guest keyboard player, Alice, for a charming melody "Stupid Sacrifice". Then the singer picked up his guitar and was joined by another guitarist and a female flutist, for "Wrecking what I have". Their last track was "Hero of my soul".
Altogether it was a great evening of live acoustic music.
For more info see: One Night Stand - Acoustic or http://www.onenightstandacoustic.co.uk
MATEUSZ: First to take the stage was a Polish jazz pianist, a very talented young man who knew how to play with his organ, a roland electronic keyboard, that is. He played 3 tunes.
FINCH: an aurburn-haired 30-something, with an acoustic guitar, she played 2 of her own songs, ??? and ???, and a Scissor Sisters's cover "Take your mama out tonight".
RICHARD HINGLEY: middle-aged and follicly challenged, but he certainly could play the guitar, again with 2 of his own songs, "Questions and answers", and "In another world", and a playlist favourite Neil Young's "Rocking in the free world".
CLAIRE McAULEY: She has played here before. Blonde shoulder length hair and the style and vocal range of Joni Mitchell. She played 3 of her own songs, Brookline, nameless and The Beatles's "Ob-La-Di".
MIDNIGHT RIDER: 3 guys with guitars including 1 with an electric bass, so much for acoustic, and a drummer. The name of the band, as any of you who know your American history will know, comes from Paul Revere's ride from Charlestown to Lexington. They played 3 of their own songs, "Don't let the world become undone", "Let you go", and "100 miles an hour".
CHRIS REED: A young man from New Zealand, playing his first set in this country, his 3 songs were "Broken", "Silence", and "Stay with me".
GILL HOLDSWORTH: a pretty young lady with light brown/dark blonde and a guitar, who played 3 tracks with no vocals, including U2's "With or without you". This got a laugh from those in the crowd who knew that the nights MC, Mark, fronts U2 tribute band Blood Red Sky.
LINDSAY WEST: a friend of Claire McAuley, she played 2 of her own songs.
JIM KELLEHER: who also played and picked the guitar without vocals, in the Jose Gonzalez style. He played 2 of his own songs, "Eye of the storm", and "Twist", and another playlist favourite, but still a great track Nirvana's "Smells like teen spirit".
BIKINI BACK SPECIAL: An oddly named band and oddly dressed too, both in coats, one with a russian hat who played the guitar and another perched on a high stool, playing the tom toms and marakas. Weird, but kind of wonderful.
CONCEPT: who started off with just the lead vocalist and a guest keyboard player, Alice, for a charming melody "Stupid Sacrifice". Then the singer picked up his guitar and was joined by another guitarist and a female flutist, for "Wrecking what I have". Their last track was "Hero of my soul".
Altogether it was a great evening of live acoustic music.
For more info see: One Night Stand - Acoustic or http://www.onenightstandacoustic.co.uk
LiveLink in association with the ACM
This fortnightly event at The Boileroom in Guildford is a showcase for the bright young stars of the Academy of Contemporary Music, also in Guildford. Live music from all genres.
Venue: Boileroom, Guildford : Map
Admission : £2
Venue: Boileroom, Guildford : Map
Admission : £2
Pop Toys @ 21 South Street 13th January 2007
This event has 3 bands for the price of one. Headling are Reading-based band Wire Jesus, they will be supported by A Genuine Freakshow & To The Barricades.
Venue: South Street Arts Centre, 21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU
Admission: £4
For more info: http://www.readingarts.com/southstreet
Venue: South Street Arts Centre, 21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU
Admission: £4
For more info: http://www.readingarts.com/southstreet
PD3 (Pete Downes Trio) with Dick Pearce 12th January 2007
PD3 has joined forces with legendary trumpet player Dick Pearce to form an electrifying contemporary jazz quartet. Their performance includes material from new CD 'Live', recorded at Pizza Express, together with jazz standards. With Pete Downes (electric & acoustic guitar), Dick Pearce (trumpet & flugelhorn), Andy Coe (bass) and Tim Bruce (drums)
Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm
For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html
Admission: Free (subject to availability)
Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm
For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html
Admission: Free (subject to availability)
Jam Night at the Boileroom
Bring your instrument and jam with the house band and order some noodles at the noodle bar.
All genres welcome.
Admission: £1 donation
For more Info : http://www.theboileroom.net
All genres welcome.
Admission: £1 donation
For more Info : http://www.theboileroom.net
Flag Project - Yinka Shonibare 9th January 2007
This project provides a platform for international artists to reflect on ideas associated with flags, from patriotism and national identity to pageantry and celebration. The raising of Yinka Shonibare's specially commissioned flag responding to the situation in the Middle East. The raising of the flag will be accompanied by Andrew Crowley performing Charles Ives' The Unanswered Question and a performance by poet Kat Francois. After there will be a panel debate with Richard Cork, Gilane Tawadros and Yinka Shonibare on art and conflict follows the flag raising in the Hayward Pavilion.This is the first in an ongoing series of artist-designed flags and part of a wider initiative of temporary outdoor artworks across the site.
Venue: Jubilee Gardens South Bank, and Harward Gallery, London : 6pm
Admission: Free, but booking essential
Venue: Jubilee Gardens South Bank, and Harward Gallery, London : 6pm
Admission: Free, but booking essential
One Night Stand - Acoustic 9th January 2007
This is a Workshop event, see (One Night Stand - Acoustic in the News Section), a chance to try out new material.
Venue: Jagz, Station Hill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9EG
Admission: by Ticket only £3 (doors 7:30pm, start 8:15pm, end 11pm)
Venue: Jagz, Station Hill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9EG
Admission: by Ticket only £3 (doors 7:30pm, start 8:15pm, end 11pm)
Acoustic Fridays at Farnham Maltings
Live acoustic sets by artists such as Big Wednesday, Alastair Brown, Laura Colegate, Rachel Deadman, Ecoute, Brian Flack, Case Hardin, Mike Henson, Chris Howard, James Hurley, Billy Irvine, Rachel Mari Kimber, Lightyears, Logo, Charis Luke, Jenny-Lynn Smith, Dan Mulhern, Anna Neale, Dan Page, Retrograde Inversion, Rob Reynolds, Sequoia, Andy Stedman, Subdelta, Susy Thomas, The Wide Eyes, Wildstar, Wire Jesus, and Without Grace.
Venue : Farnham Maltings, Farnham, Surrey : Map
Admission : Ticket only £5 (£4 for students, 5 for price of 4 at some performances)
More Info : http://www.acousticfridays.com or http://www.myspace.com/acousticfridays.com
Venue : Farnham Maltings, Farnham, Surrey : Map
Admission : Ticket only £5 (£4 for students, 5 for price of 4 at some performances)
More Info : http://www.acousticfridays.com or http://www.myspace.com/acousticfridays.com
Zoe Rahman Trio 5th January 2007
Nominated for the Nationwide Mercury Prize in 2006, compelling and innovative pianist in groove-based jazz standards and inventive originals, featuring Oli Hayhurst (bass) and Gene Calderazzo (drums)
Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm
For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html
Venue: Front Room at the QEH, London - start 5:15pm
For more info see: http://www.rfh.org.uk/main/series/26.html
Admission: Free (subject to availability)
Fatboy Slim (aka Norman Cook) 1st January 2007
See in the New year in style on the South coast with Britain's favourite DJ and some great music. He will play to 20,000 people on Brighton's Madeira Drive, opposite Brighton beach. Tickets to the event were made available only to Brighton residents, although inevitably some are available to buy on eBay.
Admission: Ticket only (Ebay?)
Admission: Ticket only (Ebay?)
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