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The Big Berkshire Beach Gig
Enjoy a sensational night of music from five local bands, plus three acoustic acts!
The evening wouldn't be complete without beach breaks between the sets so that you can relax in a hammock on our Goan inspired beach, all to a soundtrack of live acoustic music. What better way to see out the summer?!
THE LINE UP:
Rain Crew
This 4-piece band, based in Reading, are thrashing out punk-tinged indie-pop hits the only way they know how. They have supported the likes of Massmatiks and Echoic and have played at a range of venues such as West End Centre, Readipop and O2 Academy Islington.
Before the Breakdown
An alternative rock band from Reading/London who brought out their debut album Fake Me Up only a year after forming. This high energy 4-piece have been shaking up their local scene since! Why not check out some of their tracks on Spotify before the gig?
State the Case
This three-piece rock band take influence from rock 'n' roll, grunge and pop punk. They'll be performing original material, alongside some select covers that are guaranteed to get the audience moving!
Toxic Sofa
Bracknell based Toxic Sofa are a husband and wife team Kim Halliday and Tim Bastock. They perform a mix of original songs based on their amusing observations on life and covers in a cabaret folk style.
Grain
Four-piece band made up of students from Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School. This alternative/indie rock group will be performing their own original songs, influenced by the likes of Arctic Monkeys and Catfish and the Bottlemen.
Plus acoustic sets from:
Tara Deane
Tara Deane is regularly compared to the like of Lucy Spraggan and Imelda May. Her debut single Staying Young won three awards with an online radio station back in 2014. More recently, as well as performing, she has been constantly on the radio promoting her album, Set It Free, which was released in July. Tara is joined by Matt Merry on cajon/drums and Marcus Lewis on bass.
Dan Pryde
Burnham based singer and guitarist Dan has been playing professionally in pubs. clubs and at festivals for just over two years. He'll be performing a mix of originals and covers, influenced by the like of Green Day, Gaz Brookfield, David Bowie, Oasis, My Chemical Romance and the Beatles.
Abi Powell
Bracknell based Abi has been performing a local venues and festivals for over 5 years. She writes her own music, and released her first EP in 2015. She also performs a collection of well-known covers to entertain the crowd.
£8 | This is a standing event with some allocated seating
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Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash
The original Wishbone Ash line up forged a unique musical identity. It was synonymous with high quality guitar-driven melodic rock music.
Martin Turner continues to perform the band’s best loved works. He is joined by Danny Willson and Misha Nikolic (guitars) and drummer Tim Brown. They perform classic tracks from the extensive Wishbone Ash repertoire and new music that remains true to the original style.
WHY? Featuring a full performance of Wishbone Ash’s classic 1970 first album
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James and Black
Bruce James and Bella Black joined musical forces in Austin, Texas.
The roots of their music spring from the tradition of the Southern Soul from Texas, New Orleans and Memphis, yet they are no throwback. The foundation of James & Black is the voices and stories in their songs. They are joined by Sam Kelly (drums) and Richard Sadler (bass).
WHY? This is the American duo’s first UK tour
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£14 (£12 Supporters)
Christian Garrick and his Budapest Cafe Orchestra
Christian Garrick (violin, darabuka)
Eddie Hession (button accordion)
Adrian Zolotuhin (guitar, saz, balalaika, domra)
Kelly Cantlon (double bass)
The Budapest Café Orchestra were established in 2009 by British composer, violinist and band leader, Christian Garrick.
They play traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the world. Raucous, toe-tapping Balkan and Russian numbers are combined with jazz and swing inflections. Klezmer, Romanian Doinas and Hungarian Czardas are awarded fresh treatments before they give way to a disarmingly beautiful arsenal of ballads such as the Schindler's List theme or Andy Statman's bitter sweet The Flatbush Waltz. The diverse repertoire often even strays over into the technicolour territory of many a well-loved film or television score.
WHY? ‘Back by popular demand, the fiery vivacity and awe-inspiring musicianship of the finest purveyors of Eastern European gypsy music this side of a Lada scrap heap will leave you with a grin on your face and rhythm in your feet’ The Times
‘The music is magic in their hands’ Sean Rafferty BBC Radio 3
‘Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires - plus a few surprises along the way - hugely entertaining, immense skill and profound musicianship, a show by the BCO is good enough to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube!’ Songlines
‘The boys from the BCO eek out an interesting advantage over others in that they are musically connected to the culture rather than culturally connected to the music and this manifests itself in their performances which are among the most fulfilling live entertainment spectacles you are ever likely to find of any genre’ BBC Celtic Connections
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Acoustic Guitar - Beginners
Led by Richard Lee.
Always wanted to learn guitar but never got around to it? Want to trade your air guitar skills for real guitar skills? It is never too late to learn. Learn guitar right from the beginning. These are fun and informative lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years’ experience.
Summer
Wed 6 Jun – 4 Jul and 11 Jul – 8 Aug
8.15pm – 9.15pm
£40 per 5 week course
Thur 7 Jun – 5 Jul and 12 Jul – 9 Aug
7pm – 8pm
£40 per 5 week course
Autumn
Wed 12 Sept – 10 Oct and 31 Oct – 28 Nov
8.15pm – 9.15pm
£40 per 5 week course
Thur 13 Sept – 18 Oct (exc 27 Sept) and 1 Nov – 29 Nov
7pm – 8pm
£40 per 5 week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 12 Sep from £40
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Teddies Music Club
Sing • Dance • Play
We’ll get you bouncing, jumping, tickling, giggling, laughing, oh and singing!
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Summer
Wednesdays (exc 4 Apr, 11 Apr and 30 May)
10am – 11am
£6 (including one adult) | £4 per sibling or additional adult
Autumn
Wednesdays (from 12 Sept exc 24 Oct)
10am – 11am
£6 (including one adult) | £4 per siblings or additional adult
Suitable for ages 0-5 years.
Please book one free 'Accompanying Adult' tickets for this workshop, and a free 'Baby Seat' if you are bringing a baby under 6 months
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Led by Richard Lee.
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Wed 6 Jun – 4 Jul and 11 Jul – 8 Aug
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£40 per 5 week course
Autumn
Wed 12 Sept – 10 Oct and 31 Oct – 28 Nov
7pm – 8pm
£40 per 5 week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 12 Sep from £40
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Led by Richard Lee.
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Summer
Thur 7 Jun – 5 Jul and 12 Jul – 9 Aug
8.15pm – 9.15pm
£40 per 5 week course
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£40 per 5 week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 13 Sep from £40
- 20 Sep
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Maidenhead Community Choir
Led by Tina Reibl.
An opportunity for all those who enjoy singing a toe-tapping repertoire, from Bach to the Beatles and Gershwin to Gospel. No audition or sight-reading required.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Summer
Tues 1 May – 17 Jul (exc 29 May and 5 Jun)
7pm - 8.15pm
£80 per 10 week term
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 11 Sep from £90
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