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SELLING WELL WEB PRICE-£14.00 DOOR -£14.00
Thursday 02 September Beatles, Blues and Blue Violin Project Doors Open: 7.30pm Event Begins: 8pm Event Ends: 11pm
Beatles Blues & Blue Violin Project Former E.L.O. and Electric Light Orchestra Part ll members and current members of The Orchestra Phil Bates & Mik Kaminski with Tina McBain from the Eleanor Rigby Experience Featuring: Beatles, Blues And Blue Violin Project - Beatles, Blues and Blue Violin Project Now on its fifth UK tour, the highly acclaimed acoustic 'Beatles, Blues and Blue Violin Project' comes to town and does exactly what it says on the tin exploring some new arrangements of Beatles songs, especially where the Beatles and the Blues meet. Alongside this, Mik (he of the famous ELO’s Blue Violin), Phil Bates and Tina McBain will be performing some of the classic ELO material, some great blues and material from Phil's solo repertoire. A show that no self respecting fan of The Beatles, ELO or the blues and great musicianship will want to miss. MORE

WEB PRICE-£8.00 CONCESSIONS-£8.00 DOOR -£10.00
Thursday 09 September The Bluebird Blues Doors Open: 7.30pm Event Begins: 8pm Event Ends: 11pm
The Bluebird Blues Band The Bluebird Blues – featuring Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley with Bob Hall Awarded 3 Maple Blues Awards in 2010, including Songwriters Of The Year, vocalist Diana Lee Braithwaite, whose African-American family hail from Florida, and Kansas-born multi-instrumentalist Chris Whiteley keep the tradition of acoustic blues alive through their concerts of fine original songs. The Bluebird Blues recounts the story of Bluebird Records, the pre-eminent record label of the thirties and forties. A world-class blues singer, Diana Braithwaite has been dubbed “Canada’s National Treasure”. Chris Whiteley has played with blues legends Taj Mahal, John Hammond and John Lee Hooker. Together they are joined by Bob Hall, poll-winning British blues and boogie pianist, for a unique and varied night with great vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin, harmonica, trumpet and percussion. Featuring: The Bluebird Blues Band - Awarded 3 Maple Blues Awards in 2010, including Songwriters Of The Year, vocalist Diana Lee Braithwaite, whose African-American family hail from Florida, and Kansas-born multi-instrumentalist Chris Whiteley keep the tradition of acoustic blues alive through their concerts of fine original songs. The Bluebird Blues recounts the story of Bluebird Records, the pre-eminent record label of the thirties and forties. A world-class blues singer, Diana Braithwaite has been dubbed “Canada’s National Treasure”. Chris Whiteley has played with blues legends Taj Mahal, John Hammond and John Lee Hooker. Together they are joined by Bob Hall, poll-winning British blues and boogie pianist, for a unique and varied night with great vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin, harmonica, trumpet and percussion. www.boogie.demon.co.uk MORE

WEB PRICE-£10.00 CONCESSIONS-£8.00 DOOR -£12.00
Friday 10 September Rachel Laurence - The Key to the Garden Doors Open: 7.30pm Event Begins: 8pm Event Ends: 10pm
Rachel Laurence Once upon a time a little girl from Salford opened the door to an abandoned garden. Fifty years later she captured that magical moment in 'The Secret Garden'. Francis Hodgson Burnett (1824-1924) was a bestselling writer, international celebrity and fiercely independent woman, most famous in her lifetime as the author of 'Little Lord Fauntleroy'. But it is 'The Secret Garden, that has ensured her immortality , and a place in the hearts of generations of readers - the tale of a little girl for whom happiness blossoms in a neglected garden. 'The Key to The Garden' is a funny, fast moving and vibrant production in which actress and writer Rachel Laurence tells the fascinating magical, sometimes tragic and ultimately uplifting story of a vivacious dedicated and romantic writer. Frances Hodgson Burnett's astounding talent and energy led her from industrial Lancashire, via rural Tennessee, to the highest rank of Washington society - yet she took a lifetime to find peace in her own Secret Garden. 'The Key to the Garden' is produced by Hunt and Laurence and directed by Sandra Hunt. A beautiful story, engagingly told by Rachel's witty text and sensitive, moving performance.... thank you for bringing such a great show to us! Theatre by the Lake, Keswick Featuring: Rachel Laurence - Rachel Laurence has worked extensively on stage and screen, appearing recently as the music hall comedienne Jessie in “Feed” at the Oldham Coliseum. Other favourite roles have included Cecily in “The Importance of Being Earnest’, Liz in “Billy Liar” and, for American TV, Cynthia Lennon in “John and Yoko, a Love Story”. Other TV work includes “GBH”, ‘Heartbeat”, “A Very British Coup”, “Tales of the Unexpected”, “Coronation Street”, “Grange Hill”, “Doctors”, “Eastenders” and “Cold Feet”. Films include “Business as Usual”. “A Day in Summer” and “Gunpowder”. Rachel has contributed articles and reviews to newspapers and magazines, and has written plays & theatrical revues, including adaptations of Mrs. Gaskell’s “Cranford”, and “Lady Molly of Scotland Yard” by The Baroness Orczy. http://web.me.com/robertslaurence/HuntLaurence/Welcome.html MORE

WEB PRICE-£10.00 CONCESSIONS-£9.00 DOOR -£12.00
Sunday 12 September Billy Mitchell & Bob Fox Doors Open: 7.30pm Event Begins: 8pm Event Ends: 11pm
Billy Mitchell & Bob Foxx This coming together of two great artists is bound to entertain audiences who love folk, the north, geordies and a good banter in addition to spending the evening in close quarters with two very charismatic gentlemen! Their wonderful selection of northern songs spans Jimmy Nail’s ‘Big River’ to Lindisfarne’s ‘Meet Me On The Corner’ all delivered with consummate musicianship. The duo’s on-stage banter has also been known to regularly reduce audiences to gibbering wrecks. Featuring: Billy Mitchell & Bob Foxx - Billy started playing the guitar in the early sixties when they were all made of wood and mostly the same colour. He formed a ‘beat group’ with some pals at the local youth club and played local clubs and pubs till the sad arrival of full time employment forced their demise. He then joined with former beat group pals to form a ‘folk group’ during the great ‘folk scare’ of the late sixties and early seventies. The Callies showed the good people of Newcastle what they thought folk music should sound like. They recorded one album, went to London, didn’t like it... then came home. After a spell in Vancouver, Canada, Billy was invited to return to England to join Jack the Lad with members of the recently split Lindisfarne. Then followed four albums and four years touring the UK and Europe, playing every venue known to man and some that weren’t… At the end of the seventies he joined with Peter McIntyre to form the hilarious Maxie & Mitch who have spent the last twenty four years playing music in a very funny way to people all over the world who fancied a laugh… 1996 saw Billy join Newcastles’ favourite sons Lindisfarne who enjoyed critical acclaim for their live concerts in the UK and the USA, and their subsequently-released albums of new songs Here Comes the Neighbourhood and Promenade. Since Lindisfarne's retirement in 2003, Billy has embarked on a very successful solo career with his Backtrackin' show and CD, and in 2005 he recorded The Devil's Ground album, which received critical acclaim and extensive radio play. In 2006, he celebrated his 60th birthday by forming the first ever Billy Mitchell Band, who played an emotional ‘sell out’ concert at The Sage, Gateshead. Billy has recently dipped back into his ‘folk roots’ by collaborating with Bob Fox on two UK tours and a highly acclaimed ‘live’ album Five-star B&B. MORE

WEB PRICE-£15.00 CONCESSIONS-£12.00 DOOR -£16.00
Thursday 16 September The New Orleans Serenaders Doors Open: 7.30pm Event Begins: 8pm Event Ends: 11pm
The New Orleans Serenaders The New Orleans Serenaders have achieved critical acclaim by their performances of the music of Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory and Jelly Roll Morton, bringing to life musical selections from all phases of their careers such as King Porter Stomp, Maple Leaf Rag, West End Blues, Climax Rag, Down Home Rag, Tom Cat Blues, and many more. The Band has made many successful appearances in New Orleans at the Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Satchmo Summer Fest and the French Quarter Festival. In addition they have toured Europe on several occasions, initially in 2001 at the Ascona New Orleans Jazz Festival to celebrate the centennial of Louis Armstrong’s birth. They have recorded two CDs for the GHB label in New Orleans. Featuring: The New Orleans Serenaders - Band Leader CLIVE WILSON (trumpet) Originally from England, arrived in New Orleans in 1964 and eventually settled in the city, becoming an active member with several local bands. He studied trumpet with some of the legends such as Kid Howard, DeDe Pierce, Punch Miller and Alvin Alcorn, gaining further experience as a member of the Young Tuxedo Brass Band and the orchestra of Papa French. Since forming his own group, The Original Camellia Jazz Band, Clive has toured and recorded many times with clarinettist Herb Hall and pianist Jeanette Kimball. ---- MORE

WEB PRICE-£12.00 CONCESSIONS-£8.00 DOOR -£12.00
Friday 17 September Fast Woman (performed by) Sandra Hunt Doors Open: 7.30pm Event Begins: 8pm Event Ends: 10.30pm
Fast Woman Performed by Sandra Hunt Written by Stewart Howson Directed by Fine Time Fontayne Daredevil Helle Nice was a fast woman in every sense: in life, in love and in motor-racing. Roaring through the 1920’s she danced her way to notoriety at the Casino de Paris, posed nude for Parisian photographers and risked her life many times in adventures as diverse as skiing, high wire acts, mountaineering and speed record attempts. Her skill and courage brought her success; her brazen media-savvy brought her enemies – one in particular. In him she met her match. Hunt and Laurence presents the extraordinary life of Helle Nice, artists’ model, dancer and champion racing driver. She went from the dreariness of peasant France to the demi-monde of 20’s Paris to the death defying racing circuits of Europe and America. She was sultry, sexy, dancing half naked; she was gritty, driven, taking the chequered flag ahead of the pack. A media darling, a practiced self-publicist, her world crashed with an accusation of ‘Nazi collaborator’. A jealous male or a kernel of truth? Featuring: Fast Woman (performed By Sandra Hunt) - Sandra Hunt, like Helle Nice, began her career as a dancer performing in cabaret and nightclubs as well as theatres. Sandra says “I have also modelled for my local art group but appeared nude only in the privacy of my own bathroom! Her television work includes roles in ‘Cold Feet’, ‘The Street’, ‘Coronation Street’, ‘Emmerdale’, ‘Heartbeat’, ‘Where The Heart Is’ and ‘Doctors’. And highlights in a long theatrical career are her remarkable performance as Fanny Cradock in her solo show ‘Fanny Cradock - the Life and Loves of a Kitchen Devil’ written by Julia Darling, Mary Granard in the hilarious ‘Lady Molly of Scotland Yard’ and half of the ladies in the moving and delicately funny ‘The Ladies of Cranford’ both adapted by and performed with Rachel Laurence. http://web.me.com/robertslaurence/HuntLaurence/Welcome.html MORE

WEB PRICE-£20.00 CONCESSIONS-£20.00 DOOR -£22.00
Saturday 18 September VIntage in a Tea Cup Doors Open: 6.30pm Event Begins: 6.30pm Event Ends: 8pm
Vintage in a teacup in Chapel Arts Cafe Little Old Betsy invites you to an evening of frolic, fun and wicked delights. Indulgent teas: pink bubbly, gin in a teacup, finger sandwiches, luscious cakes and patisserie. Plus vintage clothes and the fabulous dressing up box. Then hit the town running! An intimate experience so numbers are limited. Come alone or in a group but book early to be sure of a place. Remember - Nobody puts Betsy in a corner...! Featuring: Vintage In A Tea Cup - MORE

WEB PRICE-£9.00 CONCESSIONS-£8.00 DOOR -£10.00
Saturday 18 September Rachel Harrington and Rod Clements Doors Open: 7.30pm Event Begins: 8pm Event Ends: 11pm
Rachel Harrington Seattle country-soul sensation Rachel Harrington is the rising star of Americana, who is keeping the ancient art of the musical storyteller alive. The source of her inspiration comes from her early life in a strict Pentecostal family in Oregon & her musical influences, including gospel music & her father’s secret soul record collection, which she would listen to when the family were out at church. Rachel will be accompanied by the inimitable Rod Clements, solo singer-songwriter and master slide guitarist and Bert Jansch collaborator and producer, dobro guru and Lindisfarne founder member whose illustrious credentials read like a who’s who of the folk-roots world. Featuring: Rachel Harrington - Rachel Harrington comes from a Pentecostal upbringing in the state of Oregon; country, to be sure, but listening to her you'd think it was Appalachia in 1934, so convincing is her traditional song writing and her plaintive singing. This is not an affectation, it shows, as in Cormac McCarthy's novels, how close the past is to the present out in the country. In Rachel's songs the story comes first, but the music isn't far behind with her lovely voice and the stellar cast of musicians that accompany her on her just released second album, City of Refuge MORE

WEB PRICE-£8.00 CONCESSIONS-£8.00 DOOR -£8.00
Thursday 23 September Jerry Harmon (support Sean Taylor) Doors Open: 7.30pm Event Begins: 8pm Event Ends: 11pm
Jerry Harmon Grammy nominee Country Bluegrass singer and 7th generation Appalation story teller Jerry Harmon will be intertaining in the Chapel Arts cafe this September supported by the very much up and coming and rather wonderful Sean Taylor www.seantaylorsongs.com. As well as singing his heartwarming brand of Southern song Jerry will be telling his humerous hart warming tales including some of the 'Jack Tales' though not the one that everybody knows (ie Jack and the Beanstork) His great grandfather brought these tales over from the Uk and Jerry's family have been keeping the tradition alive ever since! This show is suitable for adults and children alike. Featuring: Jerry Harmon - Jerry Harmon was born into a family rich in the tradition of music. His home, deep in the foothills of the Blue Ridge / Appalachian mountains, reverberated daily to the sound of music in many different forms. Harmon’s musical career was launched at an early age, strumming a banjo fashioned from wood and groundhog hide by his uncle Gene. Radio programmes featuring Hank Williams Sr, Flatt & Scruggs and Ray Price also proved a lasting influence. At the age of 12, with his Sears & Roebuck Truetone guitar in hand and an earnest determination, Harmon tackled the first of years of self givent music lessons from a book by the famed North Carolina guitarist Arthur Smith. After years of local and regional performing Harmon gained recognition as an outstanding guitarist, singer and songwriter. He begin to appear at such events as North Carolina’s renowned Merle-Fest, The Bath International Music Festival, The Edinburgh International Festival,and The Winnipeg Folk Festival. He has shared the bill with some of America’s most celebrated musicians: Ricky Skaggs, Tony Rice, Marty Stuart, Earl Scruggs, Dolly Parton and others. Jerry has quickly gained recognition as an amazing performer in the UK and mainland Europe performing at major events there after years of success as a performer in America. MORE

NEARLY SOLD OUT WEB PRICE-£30.00 CONCESSIONS-£28.00 DOOR -£32.00
Saturday 25 September Stacey Kent & Her Musicians Doors Open: 7.30pm Event Begins: 8pm Event Ends: 11pm
Stacey Kent The story of Stacey Kent's rise to international fame reads like a very short Hollywood script. American language student visits Europe to study French, Italian and German for a Masters degree in comparative literature. Her life takes an unexpected twist that sees Stacey Kent become one of the world's foremost jazz singers. Featuring: Stacey Kent - Stacey, a recent addition to the Blue Note roster of recording artists, now boasts seven best-selling albums including ‘Breakfast on the Morning Tram’ and ‘The Boy Next Door’ both of which achieved Gold status, a string of awards, including the 2001 British Jazz Award and 2002 BBC Jazz Award for 'Best Vocalist,' the 2004 Backstage Bistro Award for best live performance and the 2006 -Album of the Year- MORE

WEB PRICE-£13.00 CONCESSIONS-£12.00 DOOR -£15.00
Friday 01 October 20th Century Foxes: Cabaret from the age of glamou Doors Open: 7.30pm Event Begins: 8pm Event Ends: 1am
Foxes Take yourself back to the golden age of glamour and cool for an evening of lively cabaret that whisks you smoothly from smoky '50s New York Clubs to '60s Sunset Strip on the strains of swing music driven by a superb local six-piece band and the finest crooners. Relax in vintage style with cocktails and enjoy magic, comedy and variety featuring lindyhop dance sensations Hoppin' Mad. Dress to impress, because there'll be prizes for the best glad rags, as well as the best dancers. The evening is brought to you by Bath-based swing singer and musician Gavin Lazarus in partnership with the Biggsound Band led by Adam Biggs. Featuring: 20th Century Foxes - MORE

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