The Stables What’s On June – October 2010
Box office 01908 280800
The Stables in association with Strangeface presents
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
From the ghost story by Charles Dickens
21 December 2010 – 8 January 2011, various times and prices, see www.stables.org for details
“You’ve never seen anything like me before!” says the Ghost of Christmas Present. Strangeface
have created an amazing adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost story A Christmas Carol.
Dramatic masks, fascinating puppets and a magical set combine to create an entrancing heady
brew, both moving and comic. This festive performance is suitable for age 7+ and includes the
company’s ever-popular “backstage tour”, a chance to take a close-up look at the puppets, set
and instruments and meet the performers after the show.
Strangeface have been touring nationally since 2001 and are equally at home in grand old
theatres as rural halls in the Highlands. The company’s distinctive style blends quick changes,
mask and puppet play with original live music and spooky soundscapes. A masked chorus leads
the characters through the hidden doors and windows of the higgledy-piggeldy set and their
conversations with the audience make each performance unique.
What the press said about Strangeface’s production of A Christmas Carol…
“All the ingredients of a medieval morality play with a Tim Burton-esque touch… Made the hair
on the back of my neck prickle with delight.” Total Theatre
“First Class.” Metro
“An unusual and unexpected treat. There are plenty of laughs… My two boys were full of
questions and insights on the journey back home. It really got them thinking.” Sunderland
Echo
Music In The Round
Tickets from £5
Cropper/Welsh/Roscoe Trio
Wednesday 6 October 8pm (free pre-concert talk 7pm)
Haydn Piano Trio No.18 in A, Mozart Piano Trio in E K.542, Tchaikovsky Piano Trio in
A minor Op.50 In Memory of a Great Artist
Three world-class chamber musicians come together to do what they love most; play music.
Their passion for music is clear in their hugely entertaining, high-energy performances. Here they
perform Haydn’s spirited and lively Piano Trio in A and Mozart’s Trio in E, a gentle piece of simple
beauty, alongside Tchaikovsky’s emotive Piano Trio in A minor. Tchaikovsky dedicated this piece
to the memory of his teacher and close friend, pianist and composer Nikolai Rubinstein.
The Hanover Band
Wednesday 17 November 8pm
Programme includes: Handel Trio Sonata No.2 in D minor, Rameau Piece for
Harpsichord, Vivaldi Trio Sonata in D minor Op.1 No.12 Follia
As one of the UK’s most prominent period instrument ensembles, the Hanover Band endeavour
to achieve the most authentic sound possible, giving audiences a fascinating insight into the
sound world of 18th and 19th century music. Here the group performs music by some of the
Baroque’s most celebrated composers, including the first pieces Handel wrote, alongside some
lesser-known gems.
The Danish Quartet
Wednesday 2 February 2011 8pm
Mozart Quartet in C K.465 Dissonance, Nielsen Quartet in G minor Op.13, Beethoven
Quartet in E flat Op.127
This young Danish string quartet is renowned for its powerful impact onstage and fresh approach
to well-known repertoire. Here they perform Mozart’s famous Dissonance Quartet, which takes its
nickname from the tense harmonies that open the piece. The energetic and dramatic Quartet in
G minor is considered to be the milestone at which Nielsen reached his prime as a string quartet
composer. In Beethoven’s late, great Quartet in E flat each part has equal importance, creating a
totally new sound world to that of his previous quartets.
“I cannot imagine a more involved performance.” The New York Times
I Fagiolini
Wednesday 9 March 2011 8pm
Programme includes: Janequin Le Chant des Oiseaux, Tomkins Was Ever Wretch
Tormented, Orlando Gough New Work (regional premiere), Monteverdi Incenerite
Spoglie, Ellington It Don’t Mean a Thing - Arr. Hollingworth
I Fagiolini is a world-renowned vocal ensemble specialising in both early and contemporary
music, with a unique presentation style that brings the beauty and drama of music to life. In
2011 I Fagiolini celebrates its 25th anniversary. To mark the occasion this programme includes a
special new commission by Orlando Gough, which is based on the life of one of the 16th century’s
most flamboyant poets, Torquato Tasso.
“An irrepressible force in the early music world, bringing bags of style, energy and
dramatic excitement to everything they touch.” International Record Review
Ensemble 360
Wednesday 6 April 2011 8pm
Poulenc Sextet in C, Dvorak String Quintet in G Op.77, Brahms Trio in E flat Op.40,
Brahms Hungarian Dances (excerpts) - Arr. Nicholas Charron
Ensemble 360 brings together eleven musicians of international reputation to perform music for a
variety of combinations. They are renowned not only for their world-class playing but also for the
way in which they communicate their passion and enthusiasm for the music to audiences. They
have recently recorded Poulenc’s Sextet in C, so are no strangers to this animated and witty
piece. Brahms’s Hungarian Dances are based on gypsy tunes and full of explosive energy.
To receive a brochure with full details of all five concerts in the Music In The Round series call
the Box Office on 01908 280800 or email stables@stables.org
www.musicintheround.co.uk
JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM
JUNE
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel – LAST FEW TICKETS LEFT
Wednesday 2 & Thursday 3 June 8pm
Tickets £27.50, £29.50
Much-loved British rocker Steve Harley has been touring for over 30 years and shows no sign of
slowing down. A prolific songwriter and lyricist, Steve’s setlist is packed with all his big songs;
Judy Teen, Here Comes The Sun and of course the smash hit Make Me Smile (Come Up And See
Me) which is a feel-good highlight of every show. With his first new studio album in 5 years
released in spring 2010, Steve’s performances now include some brilliant new songs that are sure
to be future classics.
www.steveharley.com
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Alan Price
Friday 4 June 8pm
Tickets £19.50
The name Alan Price immediately summons up some of the most memorable sounds in the last
40 years: from the Animals’ House Of The Rising Sun to his quirky take on Randy Newman’s
Simon Smith And His Amazing Dancing Bear to his many hits with Georgie Fame, including the
most famous Rosetta. His induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 1994 was testimony to
his achievements throughout his career in the music industry’.
www.alanprice.com
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Julie Fowlis
Saturday 5 June 8pm
Tickets £16
A star in the Scots Gaelic firmament. Her albums Mar A Tha Mo Chridhe and Cuilidh took the
musical culture of the Western Isles to new frontiers. Having previously been nominated in the
New Horizon category, Julie went on to win Singer Of The Year in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
The new album Uam melds further explorations of Fowlis’s Hebridean roots with influences from
live touring and musical collaborations over the last two years.
www.juliefowlis.com
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Suzy Bogguss
Monday 7 June 8pm
Tickets £19.50
Grammy, CMA & ACM Award winner Suzy Bogguss is widely regarded as one of country music’s
finest singer-songwriters, walking the line between critical acclaim and commercial success. Fans
and critics alike have admired Suzy’s vocal style, musicianship, and meaningful lyrics for nearly
two decades. In 2007 she released her critically-acclaimed album Sweet Danger, which
succeeded in bringing her talents to an even wider audience. This was followed by last year’s
Wine, Women and Song tour with Gretchen Peters and Matraca Berg.
For £31.50 you can enjoy a taste of all-American home cookin’ (vegetarian options available)
served in Café in2. Includes a ticket for the concert. Go to www.stables.org for menu details.
Book in advance through the Box Office to reserve your table.
www.suzybogguss.com
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Allan Holdsworth
Tuesday 8 June 8pm
Tickets £17.50
Allan Holdsworth is widely regarded by fans and contemporary musicians as one of the 20th
century's most prominent guitarists. He is one of a handful of musicians who has consistently
proven himself as an innovator in between and within the worlds of rock and jazz music. Many of
music's best-known instrumental masters cite Holdsworth as that rare and shining voice—a
legendary player who continues to push the outer limits of instrumental technique and the
electric guitar's range of tonal and textural possibilities.
www.therealallanholdsworth.com
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Promoted by The Misfitz
The Misfitz – Music for Macmillan
Wednesday 9 June 8pm
Tickets £12
After their snowbound performance at The Stables in February 2009, The Misfitz return for a
summer fixture to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and The Stables' own Next Stage
Appeal. The reputation of this local covers band to give good value for money is legendary. Once
again, they deliver a song-packed evening with a wide mix of music to suit everyone. Come and
join the fun and be prepared for some rhythms to get your feet tapping. All proceeds from the
show will be shared between the two charities.
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The Enid
Thursday 10 June 8pm
Tickets £17.50
Composer Robert John Godfrey was one of the first musicians to experiment with using a
symphony orchestra, forming the world’s foremost symphonic rock band, The Enid, in 1974. He
has now reformed The Enid with original drummer Dave Storey, Max Read on vocals and
keyboards plus Jason Ducker on guitars and Nicholas Willes on bass and percussion. Early 2010
sees completion of Godfrey’s latest work, Journey’s End - powerful, romantic, uplifting and
thought-provoking. See this unique band live with tracks old and new, in the intimate setting of
The Stables.
"The Orb Meets Pink Floyd Meets The Berlin Philharmonic." Time Out
www.theenid.co.uk
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John Hegley
The Adventures of Monsieur Robinet
Saturday 12 June 8pm
Tickets £14, £12 concessions
Poet and singer Hegley’s new show includes tales about a Frenchman with some unusual [but
clean] habits, which include burying his dog’s kennel and his own luggage pieces. The stories
appear alongside other new works, which include a poem about a non-talking parrot and some
animal impersonations with the aid of a handkerchief. Suitable for most people over seven. The
audience are invited to sing along. But not to dance. Much.
“Typically brilliant songs and stories about a Gallic small-town hero with a dog called
Chirac” The Guardian
www.johnhegley.co.uk
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Ben Montague & Leddra Chapman
Tuesday 15 June 8pm
Tickets £12.50
Ben Montague’s debut single Can’t Hold Me Down was playlisted on Radio 2 for five weeks,
signposting him as one of the UK’s brightest melodic rock talents, offering an alternative to the
world of reality-show gimmickry. With a quintessentially English voice which is both pure and
unique, Leddra Chapman had written enough original songs to start playing live gigs by the time
she was 14. Her early demos created a buzz and soon she was invited to play Manchester’s In
The City music conference. Catch these two young talents on their way up.
www.benmontague.co.uk
www.leddrachapman.com
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In association with Music In The Round
Ensemble 360
Wednesday 16 June 8pm
Tickets £12.50, £17.50, students £5, family of 4 £30, £40
Programme includes: Poulenc sextet for wind & piano in C, Dvorak string quintet in G
Op.77, Brahms horn trio in E flat op.40, Brahms Hungarian dances (excerpts)
Ensemble 360 have an enviable reputation as an ensemble of great musical quality and integrity.
It brings together eleven world-class musicians, sharing one musical vision, believing in concerts
being informal, friendly and relaxed occasions, performed in the round where possible, as this
format brings with it an intimacy that other layouts cannot match. It is from this 'in the round'
format that the group takes its name.
www.musicintheround.co.uk
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Stacey Kent
Thursday 17 June 8pm
Tickets £19.50, £21.50
Jazz vocalist Stacey Kent now boasts six best-selling albums, a string of awards (including the
British Jazz Award and the BBC Jazz Awards for Best Vocalist and Album of the Year), plus a fan
base that enables her to sell out concert halls around the world. Stacey's last album, Breakfast
On The Morning Train, has gone platinum in France and gold in Germany, and was nominated for
a 2009 Grammy Award. Spring 2010 sees the release of Stacey’s eagerly anticipated new album,
Raconte-Moi on Blue Note.
www.staceykent.com
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They Will Rock You
Friday 18 June 8pm
Tickets £18
Celebrating the 35th anniversary of Bohemian Rhapsody, the UK’s number one Queen tribute
show is coming to town. Recreating the fun, the musicianship and the showmanship of Queen’s
legendary live performances, we travel back to a time when Queen topped the charts with
Another One Bites The Dust, We Are The Champions and of course the legendary Bohemian
Rhapsody. Prepare to be entertained, exhilarated and rocked till you drop!
www.easytheatres.com
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Boogie Pete Live
Saturday 19 June 2pm
Tickets £9, or £8 for groups of 10+
Are you ready to boogie with Pete from CBeebies’ Boogie Beebies? Based on the highly
successful BBC children’s TV series Boogie Beebies, catch the much-loved Pete Hillier in his hit
stage show Boogie Pete Live! Join Pete as he shows you some moves, some magic and some
silliness in this fun-packed show for children of all ages.
www.boogiepete.com
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Chas & His Band
The Rock Rabbit & Roll Tour
Saturday 19 June 8pm
Tickets £19.50
Sadly Dave has retired from the music business, but the legend goes on! Chas continues touring
to rave reviews. The first half features Chas’s tribute to rock ‘n’ roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis, with
songs and stories from the days when Chas toured and recorded with him. All the Chas & Dave
hits are in the second half – Ain’t No Pleasing You, Gertcha, Margate and Snooker Loopy along
with tracks from Chas’s new solo album.
www.chashodges.com
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Nick Lowe
Monday 21 June 8pm
Tickets £25*
Many kinds of sounds can be found in Nick Lowe’s Technicolor sonic scope, from rock to country
to soul to pop. He’s been performing for 40 years, but is as fresh today as the first time he
stepped on stage and his songs are as solid as the earth, yet carry no lingering hype or
heaviness. Nick’s latest album, At My Age, is such a cause for certain celebration that fans and
neophytes alike should mark its release as a date to remember. This is special delivery rock, pop
and soul, straight from the heart of one of music’s finest masters.
www.nicklowe.net
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*A fundraising concert in aid of Wavendon Allmusic Plant Ltd
Blazin’ Fiddles
Tuesday 22 June 8pm
Tickets £16.50
Take a group of the hottest contemporary Scottish fiddle players and you’ve got the awardwinning Blazin’ Fiddles on your hands. Like rare single malts, each member of Blazin’ Fiddles
draws the distinct flavour of music from their part of the highlands and islands, coming together
in a fiery blend that raises the roof. Fiddlers Catriona Macdonald, Bruce Macgregor, Allan
Henderson and Iain Macfarlane are joined by Anna Massie on guitar/fiddle and Andy Thorburn on
keyboard to form one of the best live acts today.
www.blazin-fiddles.co.uk
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Stars From The Commitments
Thursday 24 June 8pm
Tickets £22
The energy and excitement of Alan Parker's movie has been transferred into a thrilling,
unforgettable live experience that will stir your soul. It stars Dick Massey (Billy "The Animal"
Mooney) on drums & percussion and Kenneth McCluskey (Derek "The Meatman" Scully) on guitar
from the BAFTA winning, Grammy and Oscar-nominated 1991 hit movie The Commitments.
Songs include Mustang Sally, Chain Of Fools, Try A Little Tenderness, Take Me To The River, In
The Midnight Hour and many more. This Dublin band has plenty of soul power!
www.thecommitments.net
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The Sounds Of Burt Bacharach
Friday 25 June 8pm
Tickets £18.50
It's difficult to think of anyone else who has delivered musical goods as impeccably and
consistently as Burt Bacharach. This production, created by Chris Dean (regularly seen at the
Stables with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra) offers up sunny classics that bring memories from four
decades. Each and every song is a timeless hit - Walk On By, The Look of Love, Raindrops Keep
Falling On My Head, Alfie and many many more, performed by the most accomplished musicians
and singers. A stylish show that’s not to be missed!
www.syd-lawrence-orchestra.com
Al Stewart
Sunday 27 June 8pm
Tickets £26.50
Magical history tours have been Al Stewart’s trademark since the early 70s. While his 1976
international hit Year Of The Cat was tied to no specific time, his other work from those years
yields more historically-anchored hits combining finely-drawn character studies with detailed
settings ranging across continents and centuries. The emotions behind the actions are always
recognizable – love, greed, wanderlust, jealousy, complacency, curiosity, regret, hope. Everything
changes with time – except basic human motivations, which Stewart is marvelous at detailing.
“Still doing what he does best, and clearly his best is as good as ever.” Miami Herald
Dr John
Sunday 28 June 8pm
Tickets £36.00
Dr John is universally celebrated as the living embodiment of the rich musical heritage exclusive
of New Orleans, with his unique blend of voodoo mysticism, funk, rhythm & blues, psychedelic
rock and Creole roots. After a half century of creating music, he continues to dazzle and delight
audiences across the globe. He’s at the height of his creative output right now, having recently
released tribute albums to Duke Ellington and Johnny Mercer, and last year received the Grammy
Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album for his 2008 release The City That Care Forgot,
considered to be his finest recording for 20 years.
Horse
Tuesday 29 June 8pm
Tickets £15
Horse recorded Coming Up For Air (her 8th album) after losing both parents in quick succession.
In it, she shares her experiences of life, loss, love and even lust! This show encompasses these
brilliant new songs and glorious back catalogue with full band. Will Young has recently covered
her song Careful, which promises to introduce her to a much wider audience. She is incredible!
www.randan.org
Julian Smith
Wednesday 30 June 8pm
Tickets £18
Julian Smith’s distinctive soprano saxophone sound has been heard all over the world on Sony’s
Classic Chillout Series, under his previous stage name Joolz Gianni. He achieved runner-up
placement in Britain’s Got Talent 2009 with 700,000 telephone votes and millions of YouTube
views. Since the show, he has been invited to play for the Prime Minister, toured arenas with the
other BGT finalists and even played for Prince Charles. He duetted with Kenny G at The Albert
Hall, and his album Chilled 2 The Sax was released by Sony.
“A huge talent.” Simon Cowell
www.facebook.com/pages/Julian-Smith-Saxophonist
JULY
Dr Phil’s Rude Health Show
Thursday 1 July 8pm
Tickets £16
If you only see one doctor this year, make it Dr Phil... Phil Hammond is a GP, writer, broadcaster
and possibly the only comedian to have appeared at a public inquiry. He is Private Eye's medical
correspondent and has appeared on Have I Got News for You, The News Quiz, The Now Show
and Countdown. He is rude about everything (politicians, doctors, death, drugs, sex, himself) but
in a funny way. Free swabs and sick notes for all.
“One of the most entertainingly subversive people on the planet.” The Guardian
www.drphilhammond.com
Joe Brown
Friday 2, Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 July
Tickets £21.50
It was half a century ago that Joe joined his first band, and he’s been confounding people’s
expectations on a regular basis ever since. In 2002 he appeared at the Glastonbury Festival and
his 50th Anniversary album (released February 2009) went gold, selling over 120,000 copies in
the UK alone, with his 50th Anniversary Concert featuring guests such as Mark Knopfler, Jools
Holland, Dennis Locorriere and Dave Edmunds. An extraordinary talent and an enduring rock
legend - Joe Brown.
“One of the best guitar players around, he is the genuine article.” Mark Knopfler
www.joebrown.co.uk
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Marshall Amplification generously support Joe Brown on Saturday 3 July.
Batucada Sound Machine
Thursday 8 July 8pm
Tickets £15
Batucada Sound Machine fuse Brazilian batucada rhythms with Pacific soul and funk. They create
sizzling music, blending not just Brazilian, but also Cuban and Afro-beat rhythms, adding hip-hop,
carefully crafted percussion, slick horns and soulful vocals. The result? A truly global sound unlike
any other. Famed for their blistering live performances, they were soon playing major festivals
like WOMAD and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, alongside global heavyweights such as Damien
Marley, Ozomatli and The Spanish Harlem Orchestra. BSM now perform around the world, getting
audiences to jump, dance and stamp their feet screaming for more – so you’ll want to take
advantage of the dancefloor that will be specially created for this event!
“This debut of Latin music, with its related funk family of samba, hip-hop, salsa and
dub – all the time laced with a Brazilian spice – should propel BSM into the spotlight;
where they belong”. Rip It Up
www.batucadasoundmachine.com
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For £27 per person you can sample a taste of Latin America (vegetarian options available) served
in Café in2.
Includes a ticket for the concert.
Go to www.stables.org for menu details. Book in advance through the Box Office to reserve your
table.
Abba Forever
Friday 9 July 8pm
Tickets £18.50
A superb recreation of possibly the world‘s greatest pop band. The unique Abba sound is
replicated with an incredible attention to detail. Two outstanding singers complete the line-up,
adding the essential glitz and glamour to this well-polished, gently humorous show. Top class
musicianship, dynamic non-stop choreography and stunning visuals ensure that Abba Forever
captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour
spectacular.
www.abbaforever.co.uk
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The Mods Band
Saturday 10 July 8pm
Tickets £16.50
If you were at The Stables for The Mods’ first visit last year, you’ll know it was a great
atmosphere, with the audience singing along! If you haven’t seen them before, all your favourite
60s bands are here; The Small Faces, The Kinks, The Who, The Animals, The Rolling Stones,
Nashville Teens, The Yardbirds, The Doors, Spencer Davis and Desmond Dekker to name a few.
So come and experience a real celebration of the best 60s music, letting the band transport you
back to those magical times - maximum entertainment!
www.themodsband.com
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Maureen Lipman & Jane Bower: My Name With Yours
Sunday 11 July 8pm
Tickets £16, £19.50
“Darling Ma, My main aim at the moment is not to do anything remotely like Ruth. Not easy,
because I find she knows and does everything.” Thus wrote Joyce Grenfell to her mother in
1939, regarding the actress Ruth Draper, without whose influence Joyce readily acknowledged
that she would never have thought of performing monologues. My Name with Yours offers a
double portrait of two unique solo performers, examining Ruth’s influence on Joyce, celebrating
their similarities and delighting in their differences.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Monday 12 July 8pm
Tickets £19.50
For over thirty years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band.
The group's distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles,
manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such barnburners as Tuff Enuff and Wrap It Up.
With over 20 albums recorded and millions sold, The Fabulous Thunderbirds tour the world
performing their own unique style of music. Ranging from pop anthems like Powerful Stuff to the
low-down blues of Chicago, this brand of honest music brings fans back time and again.
www.fabulousthunderbirds.com
Richard Hawley
With support from special guest Robert Forster.
Wednesday 14 July, 8pm
Tickets £25
Sheffield-born singer songwriter Richard Hawley is a Mercury Prize nominated artist who has
played with the likes of Pulp, Longpigs and Nancy Sinatra. Appearing for the first time at the
Stables he’ll perform a repertoire of original songs melding classic Americana with true grit
Northern Britain.
Since his Top Ten album Lady’s Bridge, Richard has flexed his musical muscles on numerous
projects including work with Arctic Monkeys and Elbow as well as co-producing and co-writing
Tony Christie’s album Made In Sheffield.
His latest album, Truelove’s Gutter, is his most musically adventurous to date, with a rich, dark
and exquisitely melancholy sound. Richard calls it his ‘most honest, adult album yet’ with its guiltwracked confessionals, ballads of broken lives and tender tributes to friends.
Showstopper! – The Improvised Musical
Friday 16 July 8pm
Tickets £14.50
A brand new musical is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning hit of
both the West End and the Edinburgh Festival. Audience suggestions help to create a show on
the spot, as the all-singing, all-dancing cast improvise with unpredictable and frequently hilarious
results. Packed with drama, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies, Showstopper will have
you singing all the way home!
“Astonishing. Showstopper! has everything you could want from a blockbuster
musical. It just happens to be made up on the spot.” Metro
www.showstopperthemusical.com
Promoted by Rockschools
Rockschools Summer Concert
Saturday 17 July 6pm
Tickets £8.50
Rockschools was created over 15 years ago to help 6-18 year olds realize their musical potential.
Currently it has over 40 bands, ranging from the Cosmic Chicks to the Deadly Demons and
everything in between! They all have one thing in common though – they make great rock music!
www.rockschools.co.uk
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The Rock Experience Concert
Sunday 18 July, 7.30pm
Tickets £5.50
This concert will showcase local bands who have taken part in The Stables’ 2010 Rock Experience
course. All performers have taken part in five weeks of workshops to develop their technique and
rehearse material for their set. For further information about the Rock Experience workshops see
the stables website at www.stables.org or contact education@stables.org
www.stables.org
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The Big Chris Barber Band
Thursday 22 July 8pm
Tickets £20
Chris Barber leads his 11-piece band, playing a wide selection of his favourite music, from his
roots in New Orleans style in Bourbon Street Parade (still his signature tune) to the early music of
Duke Ellington (Black & Tan Fantasy and Jubilee Stomp) and Sidney Bechet (Petite Fleur) and
on to soulful blues like Miles Davis' All Blues - and probably back to When the Saints! The Big
Chris Barber Band combine all these ingredients into an evening of exciting and often moving
Jazz and Blues music, great entertainment for all.
www.chrisbarber.net
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Brian Poole & Chip Hawkes
Friday 23 July 8pm
Tickets £21.50
This wonderful show features all the hits of international recording stars The Tremeloes. It
features the two original singers of The Tremeloes, Len “Chip” Hawkes and Brian Poole. This
musical journey takes you back to the early 60s with such hits as Twist And Shout, Candy Man
and the group’s first No 1 Do You Love Me, through to the later 60s and 70s hits such as Here
Comes My Baby, Suddenly You Love Me and their worldwide No 1 Silence Is Golden and many
more. This is a fabulous evening of 60s nostalgia!
www.brianpoole.com
www.chiphawkes.net
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AUGUST
Jessie Buckley
Friday 20 August 8pm
Tickets £16.50
Stunning Irish born vocalist Jessie Buckley who rose to warm public attention with her on BBC1's
I'd Do Anything and went on to star in A Little Night Music in the West End presents her
acclaimed Great American Songbook project, expertly backed by pianist Joe Thompson (the best
kept secret in British jazz according to The Observer’s Dave Gelly) and bassist Rob Rickenberg.
“I have never seen a cabaret debut as accomplished, daring and confident as that
made by Jessie Buckley, still only 20 years old.” The Stage
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The Hamsters
Saturday 21 August 8pm
Tickets £16
The Hamsters have long been established as one of our premier live attractions. Although
primarily playing their own brand of rootsy rock, blues and Americana, they're also widely
regarded as the UK's leading interpreters of the music of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top, and will no
doubt be featuring some tonight. A new feature of the show that's proving very popular with
their fans will be a few acoustic songs - following the band's appearance at the Acoustic Festival
of Great Britain in May.
"Nobody does the music of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top better (apart from the real ZZ
Top).” The Times
www.thehamsters.co.uk
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The Summer of Love Orchestra
Starring The New Amen Corner
Thursday 26 August 8pm
Tickets £18
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair if you are going to this concert because you’ll soon be
in a Summer of Love mood - this music is full of that feel good factor. This powerhouse of a live
show features one of the most exciting bands around, period clothing, authentic equipment and with the band encouraging their fans to don 60s attire - really breathes life back into what must
be music’s finest decade. This show has to be the ultimate for anybody who’s looking for a
nostalgic, fully authentic trip back to the 60s!
www.newamencorner.com
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The Pasadena Roof Orchestra
Friday 27 August 8pm
Tickets £19.50
In 2010 the Pasadena Roof Orchestra is enjoying its 40th anniversary celebrations. Right from the
start in November 1969, it has delighted audiences with its mix of swing and hot dance music. Its
reputation is as legendary in its own right as the bands from the 1920s and 1930s that inspired
it. Original arrangements and the fact that only the best musicians make the line-up in this
orchestra make it the most authentic swing and dance orchestra of (post) modern times - see for
yourself and join the party!
www.pasadena.co.uk
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SEPTEMBER
Larry Garner & The Norman Beaker Band
Thursday 2 September 8pm
Tickets £15
Larry Garner is one of the top blues artistes touring the world today, with songs that are stories
of his past and everybody’s present. When Larry first came to England he toured with the
Norman Beaker Band, and at last they are reunited. The Norman Beaker Band have been at the
forefront of the UK blues scene for over 3 decades, working with BB King, Buddy Guy, Alexis
Korner, Van Morrison and many more. A coming-together of modern-day troubadours with
something new to say!
www.myspace.com/larrygarnerblues
www.normanbeakerband.com
U2-2
Friday 3 September 8pm
Tickets £17.50
U2 have sold more than 150 million records, won 22 Grammy Awards and are one of the most
critically and commercially successful groups in the history of popular music. U2-2 is an
unbelievably authentic tribute to U2 - musically, vocally and visually. Very few tribute bands can
boast direct praise from the band they are emulating, but U2-2 is one such band. Why? Because
U2-2 are as close to the original U2 as it’s possible to be, and nothing less will do.
www.u2-2.com
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Shakatak
Saturday 4 September 8pm
Tickets £16.50
In 2010 Shakatak celebrate their 30th anniversary, having enjoyed a level of success rarely
paralleled in contemporary music - but then Shakatak are a particularly unusual group. Because
of the nature of their music, their fan base is far-reaching, whilst always retaining an
underground element. This paradox sees the band, known primarily as serious jazz/funk
musicians, enjoying both high cult status and instant recognition as a household name.
"This music still glows as brightly as that first hearing... Shakatak aren't just a band,
they were the soundtrack to our lives." Ronnie Scott’s house magazine
www.shakatak.com
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The Bootleg Sixties
Sunday 5 September 8pm
Tickets £16.50
The Overtures - one of the finest exponents of Sixties music in the world today – present The
Bootleg Sixties, a show packed with great music from all the classic British artists of the decade,
back-dropped by fantastic visual footage, including archive material from each town and city
hosting the show. Add in some guest appearances, some fab 60’s costumes and The Overtures’
own inimitable performance, and you’ve got an unforgettable journey with the songs, stars and
images of pop music’s greatest decade.
www.thebootlegsixties.com
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Heidi Talbot
Tuesday 7 September 8pm
Tickets £14
Having cut her teeth as lead singer with Irish American all-female outfit Cherish The Ladies, Heidi
Talbot is right at home in the twin worlds of Irish traditional and roots music, celebrating her
traditional influences while giving her distinctive voice its own space. She is no box-ticking singer
in search of a cosy lounging space, but an artist invigorated by the search for alternative ways of
inhabiting a song. Heidi tours as a trio with multi-instrumentalist John McCusker and guitarist Boo
Hewerdine.
“Talbot is exquisite… Björk combined with Enya.” Village Voice
www.heiditalbot.com
Voice of the Heart – Karen Carpenter
Thursday 9 September 8pm
Tickets £17.50
This stunning show celebrates the music of The Carpenters in an evening guaranteed to lead
Carpenters fans through some magical memories. The performance includes Yesterday Once
More, Goodbye To Love, Close To You, Mr Postman, Top Of The World, Sweet Sweet Smile,
Jambalaya and all the hits that every Carpenters fan adores, alongside songs from Karen’s last
and most poignant album Voice Of The Heart. With superb vocals from Carole Gordon and the
brilliant Blue Jeans Band, Singers and Dancers it will be a sparkling night to remember.
www.foreverinbluejeans.uk.com
Milestones
Kind of Blue
Friday 10 September 8pm
Tickets £16
A celebration of the music of Miles Davis, including music connected with Miles and a reprise of
the landmark Kind Of Blue album, paying due respect to the original whilst allowing the musicians
to express themselves. Other music includes new arrangements of Davis classics and a new suite
composed by the leader Terry Seabrook on the theme of Miles Davis. Featuring Graham Flowers
on trumpet, Alan Barnes on alto & baritone saxes, Ian Price on tenor sax, Terry Seabrook on
piano, Paul Whitten on bass and Spike Wells on drums.
www.milestonesjazz.co.uk
Richard Digance
Saturday 11 September 8pm
Tickets £16
Richard Digance is quite simply one of the most entertaining acts you will ever see. His brilliant
self-penned comic songs are introduced with panache, style and outrageous humour. He’s an
evergreen performer who appeals to all ages, making him still one of Britain's top comedy and
music attractions. He is highly respected by fellow comedians for his original material and by
musicians for being one of Britain's top acoustic guitarists.
www.richarddigance.com
Promoted by Fiori Musicali
Fiori Musicali
Sunday 12 September 7.30pm
Tickets £13, £18, £23 (concessions available)
Programme includes: Mozart – Clarinet Concerto, Wanczura – Symphony no.2
(Russian), Tchaikovsky – Serenade for strings
Following last season's Concierto de Aranjuez of Rodrigo, Fiori Musicali continue their popular
concerto series with Mozart’s evocative Clarinet Concerto - a top ten UK favourite, and familiar
from the film Out of Africa. Colin Lawson – head of the Royal College of Music and the world’s
leading exponent of the basset clarinet – joins Fiori to make Mozart’s masterpiece a must-see
event for classical audiences.
“A brilliant, absolutely world-class player." Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
www.fiori-musicali.com
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Panic Room
Wednesday 15 September 8pm
Tickets £12.50
Led by stellar Mostly Autumn frontwoman Anne-Marie Helder (whose voice has been compared to
Carole King, Kate Bush and even Robert Plant and Jeff Buckley), Panic Room’s sound is strong,
edgy, and full of catchy hooks and choruses. There are future hits aplenty here, but listen
carefully and you’ll hear lots of diverse influences - jazz, blues, funk, folk, even classical - and it’s
this love of musical experimentation that really shines through Panic Room’s sound.
“…They have the indefinable hallmark of greatness.” Classic Rock
www.panicroom.org.uk
Scott McKeon Band
Thursday 16 September 8pm PB
Tickets £12.50
23-year-old McKeon’s unique blend of rock and electric blues has been wowing audiences as he
gains critical acclaim as one of the most talented guitarist/singer-songwriters on the UK
rock/blues scene. Scott fuses blues with classic electric guitar rock to create a sound that’s
contemporary, but it’s the raw energy of his live performances that sends audiences into
raptures. Now his new album Trouble exposes the unparalleled talent of this master craftsman.
“Great chops & fierce tones mean he’s a future blues torchbearer without a doubt.”
Guitarist Fretbuzz
www.scotmckeon.com
Howard Jones
Friday 17 September 8pm
Tickets £18.50
Keyboard legend Howard Jones comes to town with a show featuring new material from his
critically acclaimed ‘Ordinary Heroes’ album alongside the hits such as ‘ What Is Love’ , ‘New
Song’ , ‘Like To Get To Know You Well’, ‘No One Is To Blame’, ‘Everlasting Love’ and the
haunting ‘Hide and Seek’. This acoustic show will feature Jones on piano and vocals,
accompanied by Jonathan Atkinson on percussion. With stories and anecdotes from his 26 year
career, Jones will take you on an emotional rollercoaster ride not to be missed. Get your tickets
now!
Vampires Rock
Saturday 18 September 8pm
Tickets £25
With a twist of rock and a hint of comedy and jam-packed with the greatest rock anthems ever,
Vampires Rock is a show like no other. Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von
Rockula, owner of the Live and Let Die club, and his formidable singers, dancers and musicians
blast their way through all your favourites including We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Highway
to Hell, Since You’ve Been Gone, Sweet Child Of Mine, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Devil Gate
Drive, I Love Rock n Roll, Poison and many more!
www.vampiresrock.com
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Girlyman
Wednesday 22 September 8pm
Tickets £14.50
Imagine if the Indigo Girls got together with Paul Simon and created Peter, Paul and Mary - only
sexier! This is the first UK tour from the winners of the Best USA Singer-Songwriter’s Award at
the Independent Music Awards, a band that are simply mindblowingly brilliant, so good you just
never want them to leave the stage. Think Simon & Garfunkel, think Mamas and Papas and think
“I must be in heaven” when you hear them. Soaring, beautiful folk-pop - wonderful stuff, indeed.
“Heartbreakingly beautiful. Theirs is a sound you could happily drown in.” Maverick
Magazine
www.girlyman.com
Uiscedwr
Thursday 23 September 8pm
Tickets £12.50
Phenomenal folk trio Uiscedwr are one of Britain’s most exciting contemporary bands. Featuring
Anna Esslemont on fiddle and vocals, with guitar and six-string bass wizard Nick Waldock and
Cormac Byrne (of Seth Lakeman Band fame) on bodhran and percussion, this is the most thrilling
modern folk music you’re ever likely to hear. Fatter, funkier and folkier than ever before, their
eclectic repertoire is tempered by a dash of Latin, jazz, blues and klezmer.
www.uiscedwr.com
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The Magnets
Friday 24 September 8pm
Tickets £17.50
The Magnets are the UK's top professional a cappella group. Their music fuses glorious vocal
harmonies with jaw dropping beatboxing to create a sound as rich as any band with
instruments... all from the voice alone. In their current show Gobsmacked! The Magnets give
iconic songs an all-vocal remix, from Joy Divison to the Scissor Sisters, in a show packed with
musical sophistication, smart choreography, audience participation and thoroughly British charm.
www.themagnets.com
The Real Thing
The You To Me Are Everything Tour
Saturday 25 September 8pm
Tickets £22.50
You To Me Are Everything is Britain‘s No 1 love song – hear it performed by Britain’s No 1 soul
band, still featuring three original singers, Chris & Eddy Amoo and Dave Smith. In the 1970s they
had a total of 3 number one hits; You To Me Are Everything, Can’t Get By Without You and Feel
The Force. So come and feel the force and relive the sounds of the 70s and 80s as they cover
some great disco hits alongside their own material - Celebration, Ladies Night and Ain’t No
Stopping Us Now, to name a few!
www.theofficialrealthing.com
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In Association with Making Tracks
Le Trio Joubran
Sunday 26 September 8pm
Tickets £12.50
Samir, Wissam and Adnan are the sons of a master luthier, who is the son of a master luthier;
their family is steeped in the 4,000-year saga of the oud, ancestor of the guitar. Le Trio Joubran
have transformed this instrument into their passion, their skill and their life, performing on ouds
built by Wissam, who was the first Arabic luthier to graduate from the Stradivarius Institute in
Cremona, Italy, where he mastered the construction of violins and ouds. Their mastery of this
beautiful, exotic instrument is complete as they join us to tour their new album Majâz. The title
means “metaphor”, appropriate to an ensemble that plays instrumental music inspired by poetry.
www.letriojoubran.com
For £24.50 per person you can sample a taste of Palestine (vegetarian options available) served
in Café in2.
Includes a ticket for the concert.
Go to www.stables.org for menu details. Book in advance through the Box Office to reserve your
table.
Martin Taylor’s Spirit of Django
Tuesday 28 September 8pm
Tickets £21.50
To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Django Reinhardt, one of the founders of European
jazz, guitarist Martin Taylor has reformed his award-winning group Spirit of Django after a 15
year hiatus for a new album and tour. Martin Taylor first came to prominence in the 70s through
his work with violinist Stephane Grappelli and has gone on to collaborate with artists as diverse
as Jeff Beck, Jamie Cullum, Bill Wyman and Bryn Terfel.
www.martintaylor.com
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Dennis Locorriere & Tomorrow Road
Thursday 30 September 8pm
Tickets £23
Dennis Locorriere’s voice is recognised the world over, but his own story is now so much more
than Dr Hook. His contemporary achievements now feature a brand new CD entitled Post Cool,
two live concert DVDs and a three disc box set, augmented by major appearances at both
Glastonbury and Cropredy festivals. His wonderful band Tomorrow Road is drawn from some of
the best musicians in the UK, performing the best of his solo work and the catalogue of classic
songs from his former band.
www.dennislocorriere.com
OCTOBER
Ruby Turner
Friday 1 October 8pm
Tickets £20
For many years Ruby Turner has been regarded as having one of the greatest voices the UK has
ever produced. Ruby can breathe life and meaning into a song whether it is a passionate soaring
ballad or a soulful up-tempo groove. Her career to date has been sensational, featuring the hits
If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) and I'd Rather Go Blind. Blessed with a voice that has been
likened to Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin, Ruby continues to win the hearts and minds of an
ever growing and diverse fan base.
www.rubyturner.com
Nearly Dan
Saturday 2 October 8pm
Tickets £16.50
Less tribute and more homage to the jazz-influenced bestsellers Steely Dan, Nearly Dan is
saviour to the legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously-crafted grooves and
allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagan, Walter Becker et al when chances to hear the real thing are
so rare. Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their
namesakes. Their uncannily precise imitations are testament to hours of rehearsal and a great
deal of talent.
www.nearlydan.co.uk
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Mugenkyo
Sunday 3 October 8pm
Tickets £16.50, £18.50
Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with layers of percussive soundscapes and
delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display of precise choreography and sheer athleticism,
this year featuring the graceful, mesmerizing dance artist Lale Sayoko. Through years of rigorous
touring as Europe’s leading taiko drum group, Mugenkyo have developed a gritty passionate style
that is uniquely their own, retaining the traditional spirit of taiko yet creating a contemporary
sound and a modern stage show that has captivated audiences everywhere…
“Drumming as an almost religious experience… Exhilarating to behold." The Glasgow
Herald
www.taiko.co.uk
For an additional £12 per person you can enjoy a pre-show taste of Japan (vegetarian options
available) served in Café in2.
Includes a ticket for the concert.
Go to www.stables.org for menu details. Book in advance through the Box Office to reserve your
table..
Felix Dexter
Multiple Personalities In Order
Tuesday 5 October 8pm
Tickets £15
Critically acclaimed for his characters and performance on BBC 2's Bellamy's People and the star
of Radio 4’s highly successful spoof phone-in show Down The Line, the award-winning comedian,
writer and actor Felix Dexter heads out on tour with his new stand-up and character show,
Multiple Personalities In Order.
“Felix is just astonishing; he uses language brilliantly and has a great comic style, a
really funny man.” Paul Whitehouse
www.felixdexter.com
Oysterband Acoustic
Thursday 7 October 8pm PB
Tickets £18
Following the success of their acoustic retrospective album The Oxford Girl And Other Stories, the
band re-invent more classic Oyster songs and rarities in a live show far removed from their usual
full-on performances, but no less intense and moving. Great songs and powerful lyrics acquire
new depth and intensity through imaginative, spare arrangements and evocative singing,
bringing acoustic instruments to the fore – just the way they started out, 30 years ago.
“One of the most irresistible bands of the last decade. And the one before that too.”
fRoots
www.oysterband.co.uk
Midge Ure
Wednesday 13 October 8pm
Tickets £20
As a musician who has received Ivor Novello and Grammy awards along with his flotilla of gold
and platinum records, Midge really needs very little introduction. Musical success is seldom
measured in timespans of more than a few years, but by the time his single If I Was went to No
1 in 1985 he had already crammed several musical lifetimes into his previous 10-year career with
Slik, The Rich Kids, Thin Lizzy, Visage, Ultravox and of course the most famous one-off group in
musical history, Band Aid.
www.midgeure.com
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Four Parts Guitar
Gordon Giltrap, John Etheridge, Clive Carroll & Ray Burley
Thursday 14 October 8pm
Tickets £17.50
Since the success of Three Parts Guitar in 2009 Ray, John and Gordon thought they would like to
do it again. A concert with Clive Carroll at High Barn recording studios in November led to the
inclusion of yet another guitarist - and Three became Four! The music is spontaneous, exciting,
and very lovely with all four players bringing their individual magic to the mix. The concerts will
be a mix of solo, duo, trio and quartet pieces.
www.raymondburley.com
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Tommy Tiernan
Crooked Man
Friday 15 October 8pm
Tickets £16
Multi award-winning Irish superstar comic Tommy Tiernan embarks on a long-awaited UK tour
with his new show Crooked Man, a journey of honest, unashamed laughs. It’s a no-holds-barred
rollercoaster ride as Tommy continues his relentless interrogation of the big ideas - sex, religion,
family - viewed through the lens of his own curious quirks and indignant sense of outrage. He
has an instinctive way of crafting words to bring his anecdotes to vivid life and make the jokes
truly resonate. A high-intensity, high-octane treat, but not for the faint-hearted!
www.tommytiernan.com
Walter Trout
Supported by Mitch Laddie
Monday 18 October 8pm
Tickets £22.50
The ever-brilliant Walter Trout returns to The Stables as part of his UK tour to promote his new
Provogue Records CD entitled Common Ground. Walter Trout remains one of the world’s top
blues/rock guitarists and his hard-hitting show never fails to please. Support comes from fellow
Provogue artist and Walter Trout mentor Mitch Laddie.
www.waltertrout.com
Georgie Fame
Thursday 21 October 8pm
Tickets £20
Georgie - with his much loved blend of jazz and rhythm & blues - has become an Icon of the
British music scene. So far there’ve been more than twenty albums and fourteen hit singles,
including the Number 1 hits Yeh Yeh, Getaway and The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde. Add to this a
long list of collaborations with some of music’s most famous names (Muddy Waters, Gene
Vincent, Bill Wyman, Eric Clapton and Van Morrison, amongst many others) and in Georgie Fame
you have bona fide musical legend!
www.georgiefame.absoluteelsewhere.net
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Legend – The Bob Marley Experience
Friday 22 October 8pm PB
Tickets £16.50
Legend are seven great musicians and singers dedicated to the music of the late, great Bob
Marley. Their show covers the very best of Bob Marley and The Wailers’ timeless classics, with all
your favourite Marley hits brought to you in this fantastic tribute to the acknowledged king of
reggae. The musicianship is flawless, with that irresistible reggae groove compelling you to move
and the presence of Bob Marley himself invoked in the band’s skilled, respectful portrayal.
www.legendlive.co.uk
Fleetwood Bac
Saturday 23 October 8pm
Tickets £17
Fleetwood Bac are the world’s best Fleetwood Mac tribute band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood
himself, and the only one to replicate the classic Rumours line-up. The sound, the look, the
mystical atmosphere and on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with great passion and energy.
Songs featured include: Dreams, Don’t Stop, Go Your Own Way, Tusk, Gypsy, Rhiannon, Little
Lies, Black Magic Woman, Seven Wonders, Big Love, Albatross, Green Manalishi, Need Your Love
So Bad, The Chain and more.
“Fans of the real thing will certainly not be disappointed.” The Stage
www.myspace.com/fleetwoodbac
Skinny Molly
Tuesday 26 October 8pm PB
Tickets £15
Led by guitarist/vocalist Mike Estes (formerly with Southern rock giants Lynyrd Skynyrd), Skinny
Molly play a vibrant blues-rock show steeped in the best Alabama traditions. With a new CD due
soon to follow the bands excellent self titled debut Skinny Molly are a band definitely on the up.
The band’s powerful set will include some new material, some traditional Southern riffs and a few
Skynyrd Hits – look out for Freebird!
www.skinnymollyrocks.com
Jacqui Dankworth
Friday 29 October 8pm
Tickets £18
Celebrating Sir John Dankworth's life in music, this concert is a very personal celebration of a
colloborative album John and Jacqui began together two years ago, recorded at Sir John's home,
where the young musicians they were working with brought John's arrangements to life, sharing
laughter, stories and great music. The concert features classic standards from the album such as
A Nightingale sang In Berkley Square, Folks Who Live On The Hill and In The Still Of The Night,
all arranged with Sir John's touch of genius and sung from the heart. Come and enjoy!
Viva Santana
Saturday 30 October 8pm
Tickets £17.50
This year’s show is not only a celebration of 40 years of Carlos Santana, but also 10 amazing
years of Viva Santana. This anniversary concert features some very special guests as Viva
Santana recreate the moods, sounds and atmosphere of Santana's music with passion, heart,
soul and chilling accuracy, taking you through the Santana years with a stunning two-hour show,
from Santana 1, Abraxas and Moonflower to the recent hits from Supernatural, Shaman and All
That I Am.
www.vivasantana.com
The Stables @ The Spiegeltent…
… is an unforgettable festival experience, bringing The Stables’ celebrated music, cabaret and
comedy programme into Campbell Park in the heart of Central Milton Keynes as part of IF: Milton
Keynes International Festival 2010.
The Victorian Spiegeltent is an elaborate, luxurious travelling dance hall, built in Belgium in the
early 1900s, beautifully constructed and full of stained glass and mirrors. Spiegeltents were the
haunt of night owls, heartbreakers and dream chasers and the Victorian Spiegeltent has an
incredibly sophisticated, decadent feel and finish, making it perfect for anyone who wants to
experience an unforgettable summer evening’s entertainment. To enter into the world of the
Spiegeltent is a magical experience, so don’t delay, book your tickets today via The Stables’ box
office!
Please note that all seating is unreserved and some shows may be a mix of seated and standing.
Most shows will run straight through without intervals.
To find out more about IF: Milton Keynes International Festival 2010 go to
www.ifmiltonkeynes.org and register your email address to get updates, breaking news and
much more!
16-25 July – 10 extraordinary days in 2010
Karbido: The Table
Unallocated seating
Friday 16 7.30pm, Saturday 17 July 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets £12.50, £10 under 16s, family ticket £40 (2 adults + 2 u16s)
The lights go down and four men dressed in black emerge to sit around a table as if about to
play a game of poker. But this is a table with a difference! It’s a musical instrument, kitted out
with guitar fretboards, flutes, a didgeridoo and ultra-sensitive pickups, detecting even the most
delicate vibrations and transforming them into sounds to create an electrifying hour-long concert.
Karbido “play” the table, with sticks, bows, knives, their hands and a mixing desk, taking you on
a mindblowing musical journey.
“An electrifying acoustic journey around the globe… an inspired DIY concert.
Superb.” The Independent
www.karbido.com
Hetain Patel: Ten
Unallocated seating
Sunday 18 July 2pm
Tickets £10
Rooted in a personal exploration of the rich spectrum between British and Indian identities,
dance, live music and spoken word collide in Ten. Three men make this cultural journey, brought
together by the contagious rhythm of an ancient Indian ten-beat time cycle. This seductively
physical performance is visual artist Hetain Patel’s first piece for theatre.
www.hetainpatel.com
Flam
Unallocated seating
Sunday 18 July 4.30pm
Tickets £10
Two women meet for coffee. They greet each other and sing together, sharing new gossip and
old banter. The language is at once familiar and strange. They provoke one another, needle one
another, bully one another, support one another and enjoy one another’s company. Clearly they
have a shared past. Flam is a unique piece of voice theatre, exploring the vocal and physical skills
of two extraordinary performers, Melanie Pappenheim (whose ethereal voice features on Doctor
Who) and jazz singer Rebecca Askew (Kora Song Radio).
“…Quite brilliant…A hilarious singing lesson in unison and counterpoint. Witty,
touching and virtuosic, Flam is a little gem.” Sunday Telegraph
www.melaniepappenheim.com
Rich Hall
Unallocated seating
Sunday 18 July 8pm
Tickets £15
Edinburgh fringe favourite and Perrier Award winner Rich Hall is back on the road. Looking like a
Pearl Jam roadie, Rich is a master of absurdist irony – he particularly likes to lay into Americans
and life across the Pond at every opportunity. As Rich Hall the stand-up, he’s performed at the
major comedy clubs in Britain and across the world, charming sell-out audiences each year at the
Edinburgh Festival. His TV work includes Rich Hall’s Cattle Drive, Rich Hall’s Fishing Show and
numerous appearances on BBC2 panel show QI.
“Now is the time to grab this chance to see the great man at work.” The Guardian
www.offthekerb.co.uk
Orkestra Del Sol
Standing tickets
Tuesday 20 July 8pm
Tickets £12
Bursting with anarchic humour, wildly skilful musical arrangements and a roguish sense of
theatre, Orkestra del Sol’s blend of rolling Middle Eastern rhythms, soaring horn lines and New
Orleans sass has charmed audiences throughout the UK and across the globe. Bring your dancing
shoes and join in the Orkestra’s unruly musical escapades - what is Phil Philidopolis' top
semiquaver speed? How long is Gregovic’s deadliest solo? Who can match Lorenzo’s harmonic
capacity? A show for all the family!
“…Their on-stage music-making and theatricality is irresistible.” The Scotsman
www.orkestradelsol.co.uk
Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds
Unallocated seating
Wednesday 21 July 8pm
Tickets £16.50
The Bad Shepherds (Adrian Edmondson, Troy Donockley and Andy Dinan) play punk songs on
folk instruments. Why? Because they really like the noise, they love folk instruments and it works.
They do songs by The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Stranglers, The Jam, Sham 69, The
Undertones, The Ramones, The Buzzcocks, The Specials, Talking Heads, Squeeze and even
Kraftwerk! (Alright, they're not all punk, but they come from the same era). They've given the
songs a bit of a Celtic feel and stuck in the odd reel and jig, but occasionally they just thrash!
“...Not just the hit of this festival [Leceister Big Session], but probably every other
Festival this summer.” fRoots
www.thebadshepherds.com
Frisky & Mannish’s School of Pop
Unallocated seating
Wednesday 21 July 10pm
Tickets £10
School is in session, and pop is on the syllabus. By the time class is dismissed, you’ll know your
Kate Bush from your Kate Nash, your D-I-S-C-O from your D-I-V-O-R-C-E, and your Eternal
Flame from your That’s Not My Name. Frisky & Mannish will twist and shout you through fifty
years of pop with astonishing musical skill and a death-defying lack of restraint. The hit
Edinburgh 2009 show has stormed audiences at London’s Soho Theatre, the Sydney Opera
House and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
“If you don’t enjoy Frisky & Mannish, you have no soul.” Chortle
www.friskyandmannish.co.uk
Bellowhead
Standing tickets
Thursday 22 July 7:45pm
Tickets £25
The rousing, sharp-suited Bellowhead are a multi-talented group of 11 musicians with more than
a hint of music-hall about them. They play a plethora of styles from around the world - big band,
soul, jazz-funk, classical strings– yet retain a unique sensitivity to English traditional music. 2010
is already lining up to be another amazing year in the life of this unique, genre-busting band, as
they’ve just won Best Live Band for an incredible 4th time at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, with
singer Jon Boden voted Folk Singer of the Year.
“With the exception of The Who, Bellowhead are surely the best live act in the
country.” The Independent
www.bellowhead.co.uk
The Boy With Tape on His Face
Unallocated seating
Thursday 22 July 10pm
Tickets £10
Combine the sheer, childlike absurdity of Vic Reeves with the genius of Charlie Chaplin and you
have Sam Wills, The Boy with Tape on His Face. Wills’ piercing blue eyes stare out over a
rectangle of gaffer tape as he holds his audience spellbound with each hilarious, unpredictable
manoeuvre. Drawing on silent film, mime, magic, puppetry, Motown and the films of Patrick
Swayze, this pensive, curious soul approaches everything as a potential friend or plaything,
creating a world where shoes sing, empty dresses dance and the only certainty is laughter.
“Charming, mischievous and engaging... with a touch of vaudeville.” Chortle
www.theboywithtapeonhisface.com
Janek Schaefer’s Lucky Dip Disco for Under 7s
Unallocated seating
Saturday 24 July 2pm
Tickets £5
Antonio Forcione Duo
Unallocated seating
Friday 23 July 8pm
Tickets £14
Award-winning guitar virtuoso Antonio Forcione joins forces with dynamic Brazilian percussionist
Adriano Adewale to create passionate, original world-class world music! Hailed as the “Jimi
Hendrix of the acoustic guitar”, Antonio breaks the mould of conventional guitar sounds be it in
the field of jazz, Spanish, African, Italian, Brazilian or improvised music. To hear his soulful, jazzy,
flamenco-tinged guitar melodies masterfully blended with Adriano’s African and Latin rhythms is
an unforgettable musical experience.
“…Forcione… should never be stifled by a label; so go in to the record store and look
under jazz, world music, acoustic music, or maybe just ‘genius’.” Observer
www.antonioforcione.com
STAGE 2
Kaz Simmons
Tuesday 1 June 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 in advance, £11.50 on the door
Kaz's songs are personal and often humorous, detailing aspects of life, love and the London
transport system. Fusing Spanish and Brazilian classical guitar styles with quirky twists and turns,
they are not your usual pop-jazz songs. Kaz and her band will perform tunes from her as yet-tobe-titled new album, as well as gems from her previous critically acclaimed albums Different
Smile and Take Me Home.
www.kazsimmons.com
Paul Liddell
Wednesday 9 June 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 in advance, £11.50 on the door
Paul Liddell is a folk/alternative/rock troubadour from the North East of England. Minstrel would
perhaps be a better description that troubadour, since last year Paul clocked up hundreds of gigs
all over the UK and was named as the most-gigged songwriter by the PRS. At various points
along this never-ending tour, he supported Billy Bragg and Florence and The Machine, and
performed main stage sets at Beverley Folk Festival and Hull Freedom Festival. His new EP Help
Yourself Float is out on March 28th 2010.
www.paulliddell.com
Del Bromham
Saturday 12 June 8.45pm
Tickets £12
Del Bromham was and still is the singer/songwriter and mainstay behind the band Stray. Making
his first public performance at the age of thirteen, he has seen and been though many musical
changes. Tonight Del will be recounting stories from his long career and playing a selection of
songs, not only his own compositions but also others by artistes he feels have been an influence
on him. Del has been very busy with Stray recently, so this is rare opportunity to catch him in a
solo acoustic performance.
www.delbromham.co.uk
Jack McNeill & Charlie Heys
Thursday 17 June 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 in advance, £11.50 on the door
Jack is from Cumbria and Charlie is from Hampshire, and the two met in the middle while
studying at the Birmingham Conservatoire. They’ve since gone on to make two albums, were
finalists in the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards and have performed all over the country at folk
festivals, clubs and arts venues. Jack and Charlie’s songs and take inspiration from all folk
traditions and are about the people, places and adventures they find themselves caught up in.
Their new album The Northern Road is out now.
www.myspace.com/jackmcneillandcharlieheys
Rod Clements
Wednesday 23 June 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 in advance or £11.50 on the door
From his early days as a founder member of Lindisfarne, via his mid-period work with Bert
Jansch, to touring with Thea Gilmore and the release of his latest solo album Odd Man Out, the
career of Rod Clements reads like a who’s who of contemporary British folk roots. After three
decades in the business, Rod’s latest album shows him to be a consummate artist who has never
rested on his laurels, either as a songwriter or as a live performer.
“A man emerging from the Lindisfarne years and carving his own unique furrow in
inimitable style.” BBC Radio Scotland.
www.rodclements.com
M1 Music Night: Cherry Lee Mewis
Friday 25 June 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 in advance, £11.50 on the door
It’s two years since Cherry’s first album, Little Girl Blue, introduced a new audience to her
smoldering sound, securing her place as one of the rising stars of the UK blues scene and taking
her music from the tiny clubs of Bedford to festivals across the UK and Europe. Her second
album, Southbound Train, is a heady mix of foot-stomping barnburners and bluesy slow-cooked
rockers with a dash of jazzy shuffle, supported by a band of slick smokin’ musicians.
www.cherryleemewis.com
Joanne McIver & Christophe Sauniere
Thursday 8 July 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 in advance, £11.50 on the door
Piper Joanne McIver and harpist Christophe Saunière recorded a CD together entitled Leaving
Arran, based on a book of bagpipe tunes Joanne wrote about her home island and which helped
Christophe to rediscover his Celtic roots. This led to tours throughout Europe and another three
albums, The Dwarfie Stone (2004), Glenfinnan to Glasgow (2006) and The Three Sisters (2008).
Launched in February 2008, again with entirely original material, The Three Sisters is composed
around a story that Joanne wrote about the Machrie standing stones on the west coast of Arran.
www.mciversauniere.com
John Law Trio
The Art of Sound
Tuesday 7 September 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 in advance, £11.50 on the door
John Law’s trio The Art of Sound, with Sam Burgess and Asaf Sirkis, has established a reputation
as one of the UK’s most creative small ensembles. The new trio sound includes subtle electronic
effects in bass and piano and the addition of unusual instruments such as glockenspiel and hang
to the drum sound, with some electronic ‘toys’ added to the piano. With their wide-ranging
dynamics, the trio go from poised, romantic ballads to heavy rock-sounding anthems. And plenty
of jazz and rhythmic grooves!
“If there’s one jazz ensemble on the British scene that wows you with sheer technical
brilliance, it’s surely this one.” The Telegraph
www.myspace.com/johnlawmusic
Will Kevans
Friday 10 September 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 in advance, £11.50 on the door
Will Kevans is a UK-based singer-songwriter and master of the catchy pop tune and lyric. His
song, Dialling Tone, recently won an award in the prestigious International Songwriting
Competition. His unique Nashville-influenced brand of hooky songs have given this performer
quite a reputation on the live circuit. His heartfelt and catchy songs reflect life’s experience and
the human condition, making him the thinking man’s Johnny Cash, by way of Nick Lowe.
www.willkevans.com
Simon Brodkin
Lee Nelson’s Well Good Tour
Thursday 16 September 8.45pm PB
Tickets £12.50
The legend behind Lee Nelson's Well Good Show (BBC3) brings some funnies to people in the UK
who don't have a TV. Last chance to see him before his trial. Qwalit-eeey! This loveable
delinquent is the creation of critically-acclaimed character comedian Simon Brodkin. Brace
yourselves for “proper mad” fun as irrepressible South London geeza Lee "Nelsy" Nelson takes
his Well Good Show on the road, unleashing tales of mischief-making, dubious life lessons and
general scallywaggery.
“Great comic inventions played with a real star quality.” The Times
www.myspace.com/simonbrodkin
Edwina Hayes
Friday 17 September 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 adv/ £11.50 door
Edwina Hayes is a singer/songwriter described by Nanci Griffith as “the sweetest voice in
England”. She spends most of her time on the road performing her songs to an ever-increasing
audience of fans and supporting major artists on tour, opening for Van Morrison, Nanci Griffith,
Roger McGuinn, Jools Holland, Loudon Wainwright III, Daniel Beddingfield, KT Tunstall, Ruby
Turner and Lulu. In 2008 she released her well received second album Pour Me A Drink and is
currently making her third album Good Things Happen Over Coffee.
Derrin Nauendorf
Wednesday 22 September 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 in advance, £11.50 on the door
With his constantly-changing alternative guitar tunings and big variety of different musical styles,
Nauendorf is a fascinating, multi-layered troubador who has climbed the ladder the hard way. His
music incorporates a melting pot of blues, folk and Americana, and with his cutting lyrics,
powerful delivery and a strong and unique playing style he’s one of those musicians who leaves
his audience asking “How does he DO that?”
“Just amazing! A man who deserves to be a major player in the music world.” Maverick
Magazine UK
www.derrinnauendorf.com
M1 Music Night: Chrystina Tomlin
Friday 24 September 8.45pm PB
Tickets £9.50 in advance, £11.50 on the door
Chrystina Tomlin is an exciting new act on the UK scene, a bit like KT Tunstall with a dash of
Alanis Morrisette about her, and we’ve enjoyed her material immensely. Local promotion from
BBC Three Counties Radio has given Chrystina some well-deserved airplay, and with many gigs
under her belt now including Storm and Sound at London's Leicester Square, The Clapham Grand
and The Pitz in Milton Keynes (supporting Solstice), Chrystina is creating a buzz no-one can
ignore!
www.chrystinatomlin.com
Sinead Madden
Thursday 30 September 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 in advance, £11.50 on the door
After flirting with the folk side of life for over ten years, Sinead Madden has taken a definitive
step into the singer-songwriter genre with ease and grace. Her sensational debut album Honey
Promises is a stunning collection of beautifully crafted songs playing on every human emotion.
Her storytelling is full of immaculate melodies, capturing the heart and soul and seducing you to
live in the moment. Her vocals, reminiscent of Jewel and Sarah Mclachlan, are mesmerizing and
exquisite at every turn.
www.myspace.com/sineadmaddenmusic
Sandi Russell’s Render Me My Song
Tuesday 5 October 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 in advance, £11.50 on the door
Classically trained Sandi Russell has sung jazz with top musicians on both sides of the Atlantic. To
Lionel Hampton, she was an ‘extraordinary singer’, to Humphrey Lyttelton ‘hair-raising!’ Her
recent albums have been praised by for her unique voice on the jazz scene and as a master class
in top-notch jazz. Render Me My Song showcases Sandi’s exceptional vocal talents, from
spirituals to the blues, Toni Morrison to rap. In very sassy live performance, it’s a crash-course in
200 years of African American music and culture.
“A stunning one-woman show with a difference.” Brian Priestly
www.sandirussell.co.uk
Megson
Tuesday 12 October 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 in advance, £11.50 on the door
The duo Megson are fast becoming hot property on the British folk and roots scene, and their
three albums On The Side, Smoke Of Home and Take Yourself A Wife have chronicled that
blossoming creative talent. Since their genesis in 2004 they’ve played up and down the country
at folk clubs and festivals, supporting bands such as Show of Hands and Seth Lakeman. Now
their tour dates sell out and they’ve received nominations for Best Duo in the 2009 & 2010 BBC
Radio 2 Folk Awards.
"For my money Megson are amongst the most exciting trailblazers of British contemporary
folk." Seth Lakeman
www.megsonmusic.co.uk
Jenna Witts
Friday 15 October 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 in advance, £11.50 on the door
Last seen here at The Stables in January supporting Steve Knightley, this accomplished young
West Country singer-songwriter, keyboards player and acoustic guitarist is really making her
mark on the folk scene. Discovered by Steve Knightley, Jenna co-wrote Show of Hands’ song
Seven Days - a highlight of their album Country Life - and also appeared in their 2007 sell-out
show at the Royal Albert Hall. Jenna has also supported Seth Lakeman, Martyn Joseph, Phil Beer,
Martin Simpson and Boo Hewerdine.
“Absolutely fabulous. Look out for her gigs - she’s going places.” Radio Caroline
www.myspace.com/jennadwitts
Screaming Blue Murder
Wednesday 20 October 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 adv/£11.50 door
Lou Brown
Tuesday 26 October 8.45pm
There can't be many songwriters who can draw inspiration from their love of The Sound of Music
and the legend of bluesman Robert Johnson. Lou Brown combines these influences and more in
a blend of folk, country and pop that is gaining her fans across the world, including DJ Johnnie
Walker, who recorded Lou live at Glastonbury Festival for BBC Radio 2. Calm the Rising Waters is
her new album. With a bigger, brighter sound and featuring the instrumental and production
skills of Clive Gregson, it looks set to gain her even more fans and admirers.
M1 Music Night: The Joyful Noise
Saturday 30 October 8.45pm
Tickets £9.50 in advance, £11.50 on the door
The Joyful Noise are old school but new. They're rootsy, with Americana, Gypsy swing, 1920s
jazz, reggae, calypso, pop and plenty of joy (that’s obvious from the name). And when The Joyful
Noise play, the audience will be bouncing up and down. They’re real, earthy, good folk with only
one goal, to make a great vibe and spread it around, and that’s got to be good. Paul Heaton,
Miles Hunt and Rob da Bank think so too. Rob’s just booked them for Bestival again - and they’ve
only been together a year!
www.saraspade.com
LEARN & TAKE PART SECTION
The Rock Experience
Adult/15+ Course
Sunday 6, 13, 20, 27 June, 11 July 10am – 1pm
Course fee £75 (£50 concessions)
For aspiring rock and pop musicians who would like the chance to play in a band, meet other
musicians and learn from experienced tutors. Whatever your instrument, whether you are a
back-bedroom guitarist, budding vocalist, or interested in forming a band of your own, The Rock
Experience is a great opportunity to take the first steps. If you would like to take part, contact
the Stables Education Department for more information at education@stables.org.
Ukulele Workshop - Beginners
Adult/15+ Workshop
Saturdays 12 June, 11 September 10am - 3pm
Course fee £26
Come and take part in the ukulele revival! This fun and accessible instrument is making a
comeback for serious musicians and in education. Under the expert guidance of Steven Sproat,
learn the history of the instrument, the basics of playing, how to accompany songs and some of
the special ukulele techniques. Steven is a performer, teacher and author of ukulele books for
adults and children. No prior experience necessary!
The Lion who Wanted to Love –
Schools Concert with Ensemble 360
Ages 2 to 7 (Pre-school / key Stage 1)
Wednesday 16 June 2010 1pm
Tickets £4 - free teacher’s ticket with every 10 seats booked
Meet Leo. Lions are usually fierce and strong but Leo just didn’t fit in, he just wanted to love
everybody and play with his friends all day long. Following on from the success of Giddy Goat last
year, Ensemble 360 and narrator Polly Ives return with another lovable character and a great
introduction to music for young children. After the show there’s a chance to meet the musicians,
hear the instruments up close and join in with some creative activities. (Concert approx 45
minutes + 15 minute meet the musicians).
Music Mites
Pre-school Music Workshop
Thursdays 24 June, 22 July, 23 September, 21 October 10am – 11am
Tickets £6.00
Fun music making sessions for children aged 2 - 5 and their carers. Lead by Cathy Kelly with
guest musicians. Lots of music based activities, songs, instruments - meet the musicians and
learn more about the instruments they play. Why not pop in for a coffee before the session? Our
coffee bar is open from 9.15am, with lots of colouring and making activities in the foyer for the
kids before the session starts.
Waves and Raves 2
Adult/15+ Workshop
Saturday 10 July 10am – 4pm
Course Fee £30 or £55 when booked with Waves and Raves 1
Aimed at those who have attended the Waves and Raves Course or who already have some
experience of music technology, this follow-up course will introduce microphone technique,
samplers, effects, processing, mixing and mastering. The course is based in our recording studio
and led by John Bowman.
Ukulele Workshop – Beginners Part 2
Sat 10 July 10am - 3pm
Adult/15+ Workshop
Course fee £27
The ukulele revival marches on! Steven Sproat returns with another workshop for aspiring ukulele
players. Beginners Part 2 will take you further into the instrument, looking at strumming
techniques, fingerpicking and learning new songs. Steven is a performer, teacher and author of
ukulele books for adults and children. Suitable for anyone who has already attended one of our
beginners workshops or who has a little ukulele playing experience.
Waves and Raves 1
Adult/15+ Workshop
Sat 11 September 10am – 4pm
Course fee £31 or £57 when booked with Waves and Raves 2
John Bowman’s popular one-day introduction is ideal for beginners or those who want a
refresher. Join us in The Stables’ rehearsal room and control room for this music technology
workshop and hands-on studio session. Admission includes a resource pack and CD. If you play
an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session.
Harmonica Workshop – Beginners
Adult/15+ Workshop
Saturday 25 September 10am – 3pm
Course fee £27
Have you ever thought about taking up the harmonica? Harmonica tutor Con O’Neill returns to
The Stables for another session of this popular one-day workshop. The beginners’ workshop will
cover the basics of tune-playing, chord-playing and blues improvisation and is suitable for all
interested participants. No prior experience necessary! Participants will need a 10-hole harmonica
in C, or buy one on the day.
Blues Guitar Workshop – Beginners Part 2
Adult/15+ Workshop
Saturday 25 September 10am – 3pm
Course fee £27
Following our 2 sell-out Beginners Part 1 workshops in January and June, Joe Green returns with
another workshop to help you move on with blues guitar. Today you will go into the blues scale
more in depth and look at shuffle rhythms, as well as playing tunes by Howling Wolf and Jimmy
Read. Please bring a 6-string acoustic guitar.
The Stables and Create present
Creative:Space
Sunday 26 September 11.30am or 2.15pm
Adult £6 Children £4 or Family Ticket £15 (2 adults and 2 children)
Creative:Space events are unique, interactive music concerts designed specifically for disabled
children and their families. Each 75-minute event gives families the opportunity to hear and play
live music, dance and create masks in a relaxed friendly environment. The music will be
performed by the exceptionally talented pianist Derek Paravicini with the amazing and funky
Badd Ass Brass. Create’s workshop leader will be there to encourage everyone to get involved
through singing, dancing and movement.
We gratefully acknowledge financial assistance for this event from Arts Gateway MK.
Mandolin Workshop with Simon Mayor
Adult/15+ Workshop
Saturday 9 October 10am-3pm
Course Fee £30
We welcome back the country's leading exponent of the mandolin. Simon Mayor will take an indepth look at all aspects of mandolin playing: right and left hand techniques, tremolo, use of
chords, position shifting, closed position playing, decorative techniques and much more. You'll
leave with a selection of tunes in music and tablature will have ample time for questions during
and after the session.You will need to bring your own mandolin
The Ceilidh Experience
Adult/15+ Workshop
Sundays 10 & 17 October, 7, 14 & 21 November 10am – 12.30pm
Course fee £78 (£50 students) for 6 sessions
The Ceilidh Experience is for anyone interested in traditional and folk music who would like the
chance to play in a band and play at a ceilidh. During the sessions you’ll learn tunes and come
together as small ceilidh bands, getting ready to perform at a final event for dancers and folk
fans of all ages.
Banjo Workshop with Richard Collins
Adult/15+ Workshop
Saturday 9 October 10am-3pm
Course Fee £30
Join one of the UK’s best banjo players for an inspiring workshop. Richard is one of the top
bluegrass banjo players in the UK and also highly regarded as a mandolinist and guitarist. He will
take an in-depth look at all aspects of banjo playing: right and left hand techniques, tremolo, use
of chords, position shifting, closed position playing, decorative techniques and much more. You'll
leave with a selection of tunes in music and tablature will have ample time for questions during
and after the workshop.You will need to bring your own banjo.
Waves and Raves 2
Adult/15+ Workshop
Saturday 16 October 10am – 4pm
Course Fee £31 or £57 when booked with Waves and Raves 1
Aimed at those who have attended the Waves and Raves course or who already have some
experience of music technology, this follow-up course will introduce microphone technique,
samplers, effects, processing, mixing and mastering. The course is based in our recording studio
and led by John Bowman.
Introduction to Live Sound Engineering
Adult/15+ Workshop
Saturday 23 October 10am - 3pm
Course fee £27
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. The course will cover types of microphone and placement, basic parts of a
PA, how to use a mixing desk, and how to use basic EQ. This course is suitable for complete
beginners, or for people who have gaps in their understanding of live sound.
Young People’s Introduction to Jazz Improvisation
Ages 12-18
Wednesday 27 October 10am – 3pm
Course fee £21
John Bowman leads a fun day for young players who want to develop their listening and playing
skills without the use of written music. The workshop is open to all instrumentalists age 12 and
over. You need to be familiar with basic scales and arpeggios on your instrument. Please bring a
packed lunch.
Young People’s Jazz Improvisation – Moving On
Ages 12-18
Thursday 28 October 10am – 3pm
Course fee £21
John Bowman leads a day for young players who already have some experience of improvisation,
and who would like to develop skills playing in a group. The workshop is open to all
instrumentalists age 12 and over who have attended a previous introduction workshop or who
have improvised in a group before. The workshop will take a closer look at jazz harmony beyond
the basic level of the introductory workshop. You need to be familiar with a range of scales and
arpeggios on your instrument. Please bring a packed lunch.
Jazz Matters
Sundays 5, 12 & 26 September, 3, 10, 24 & 31 October 11.30am – 1pm
Tickets £5
Spend a couple of hours discussing all things jazz in this series of weekly gatherings held in Stage
2 at The Stables. Founded by The Stables’ Life President, Sir John Dankworth, these informal
sessions are hosted by invited special guests and are a great way for people of all ages to learn
more about jazz and share musical experiences.
Live Jazz Matters
Sundays 19 September & 17 October 11.30am – 1.45pm
Tickets £8 in advance, £9.50 on the door
Once a month Jazz Matters goes live in Stage 2 with music from invited artists, so come and
enjoy some stunning live jazz on a Sunday morning.
ALSO ON SALE
November
Wed 3 Julian Clary
Sat 6 The Red Bullets
Tue 9 Peter Donegan & The Lonnie Donegan Band
Thu 11 Tom Paxton
Fri 12 Chris Addison
Sat 13 Theatre of Widdershins – Arabian Nights
Sat 13 Martyn Joseph
Wed 17 The Hanover Band
Wed 17 Screaming Blue Murder
Thu 18 Demon Barber Roadshow
Sat 20 Woburn Sands Band
Sun 21 & Mon 22 Talon
Tue 23 O’Hooley & Tidow
Thu 25 The Teak Project
Sat 27 London Community Gospel Choir
December
Sat 4 The Barron Knights
Tue 7 Michael Janisch’s Purpose-Built Quintet
Tue 14 John Shuttleworth
February
Wed 2 The Danish Quartet
Thu 17 Gyles Brandreth
March
Wed 9 I Fagiolini
April
Wed 6 Ensemble 360