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Steve Simone presents History of Motown
The seasoned singer and entertainer presents an hour of chat, looking at the legendary era of Motown.
This detailed presentation includes a look at the driving forces behind the music and original video clips of the artists.
WHY? A unique analysis of the whole of Motown – from the songwriters and producers to the choreographers and singers
Studio
£12 (£10 conc)
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She'Koyokh - First Dance on Second Avenue
Described by The Guardian as 'one of the finest British-based exponents of global music', She’Koyokh is a virtuosic, versatile and prize-winning band playing klezmer and Sephardic music and songs from the Balkans and Turkey.
Their latest album, First Dance on Second Avenue, was nominated in the 2018 Songlines World Music Awards and received 5 stars in the Evening Standard and fROOTS.
Their show is an intoxicating and inspiring blend of vocals, clarinet, flute, bagpipes, guitar, accordion, double bass and percussion. Their members hail from Turkey, the Balkans and the UK and their repertoire is rooted in tradition. From Jewish weddings, Romanian mountains, Serbian villages, Bulgarian festivals and Turkish saunas, each song has a story to tell about love, life, sadness and joy. There is a saying in the Balkans that this music makes you cry and dance at the same time.
WHY? The band are regular visitors to BBC Radio 3 and recently composed and performed a klezmer concerto as a prelude to Mahler’s 1st Symphony with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
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£14 (£12 Supporters)
Swing into Spring - Tina May (vocalist)
Presented by Jazz at the Farm
Tina's stunning range, creative dexterity and repertoire equally suits her on-stage performances in Paris, New York and recently, Australia as well as the intimate club-style presentation of Jazz at Norden Farm.
Supported by a special Quartet, Will Gibson (alto & tenor sax), Alex Hutton (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass) and David Ingamells (drums).
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£15 (£13 conc), £5 under 16s
The Pendulum Quintet
Presented by Jazz at the Farm.
Featuring sparklingly creative musicians from the stable of The Pendulum Jazz Orchestra, who are rapidly rising to become the UK's young jazz statesmen. You will know them!
WHY? With Simon Allen (saxes), Paul Jordanous (trumpet), Alex Hutton (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums).
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£15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s)
Songs from Ireland
Pat Abernethy (from Belfast) and Dave Marsden (from Dublin) return to their Irish roots for this intimate evening of music and stories.
All the songs reflect the Irish spirit in its many forms - nostalgia, romance, emigration, politics, loss, humour and more. Between songs, you will also be regaled with stories from their days in Ireland.
WHY? Featuring songs from the likes of Paul Brady, Tommy Makem, The Furey Brothers, Van Morrison and Val Doonican
Presented by Isosceles
Studio
£14 (£12 conc)
Rock and Roll Cabaret
It's 1959 and a stormy night forces a group of friends to run for shelter at their local diner.
They only have the wireless and their guitars for entertainment. The friends reminisce on their favourite songs from the 1950s. Featuring the music of Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Bill Haley and many more, this is definitely a night to remember!
WHY? A journey back in time to celebrate the music of Rock and Roll!
Studio
£10
London Astrobeat Orchestra
A West African re-enactment of The Beatles’ last ever recorded studio album Abbey Road.
The London Astrobeat Orchestra are a funky, rhythmic, anthemic, percussive, and earth-shatteringly tight live band. They perform the treasured Beatles classics over a backbeat of Afro-Mandingue grooves embellished with intricate Malian Kora.
WHY? This is AfroBeatleMania!!!
Courtyard Theatre
£15 (£13 Supporters)
The Clark Tracey Quintet
Presented by Jazz at the Farm.
Internationally renowned multi-award winning Clark Tracey has led his own ensembles for more than 30 years. These have included Guy Barker, Zoe Rahman and Alec Dankworth along with many other now familiar names.
Clark's latest group is Sean Payne (sax), James Copus (trumpet), Elliott Sanson (piano) and James Owston (bass). They are joined by Clark on drums.
WHY? The quintet has been tipped as Clark’s best line up for several years
Studio
£15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s)
Never 42
The UK’s premier Level 42 tribute band.
Never 42 is the expression of their combined passion for the musicianship of Mark King, Mike Lindup and the upbeat jazz funk sound that is Level 42. They perform with an uncanny accuracy which has earned them a thumbs up from Mark King.
The impressive five piece band are individually brilliant musicians. They bring to the band extensive musical careers which includes touring and alongside professional session musicians.
WHY? Expect to hear all the favourites – Livin it up (The Sun Goes Down), Lessons In Love, Something About You, The Chant Has Begun, Starchild, Are You Hearing What I Hear, Hot Water… and so many more!
Courtyard Theatre
£17
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