Queens Head Inn
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Gig Guide
A new project for Aidan playing, amongst others, a series of tunes he
wrote whilst in the
The only place this side of
Rootzy country music from ukulele tottin' cow-girl songstress Jane and
Lyndon's great guitar work. A treat for y'all!
The band with the big trombone. Gareth's quintet will be playing tracks from his latest critically acclaimed CD 'Go Stop Go'; all new and original compositions and is the greatly anticipated follow-up to their debut from 2006 - "The Attack of the Killer Penguins”.” Nimble and inventive he seems to bring out the best in the instrument, from gutbucket slides and rasps on the up tempo material to a surprising tenderness on ballads.”- Ian Mann - www.thejazzmann.com.
http://www.garethtrombone.co.uk
Free and easy the music keeps coming
The authentic sound which grows and grows - well delivered songs of the
early days of country and urban blues. A great an enjoyable journey back
through time - Born out of
http://www.dominicnorcross.com
Keeping January warm with many and various delights. It’s
what the people make it - that could be you!
Great performances of the great women of jazz and
Blues. "Keeps on Churnin'" and hollers like a "Big Ten Inch
Record", Bridget's the real deal - "She's Got Good Dry Goods"
http://www.myspace.com/bridgetthebiggirlsblues
A truly great trio from “One of Europe's most
adventurous pianists” (Jazzwise); John's biography needs reading to be believed
and when he is joined by one of THE great rhythm sections on the contemporary
music scene in the form of the critically acclaimed drummer, Asaf Sirkis and
world renowned Russian bassist Yuri Goloubev its time to stop writing mere
words and let the music speak. “Creative music at a level not often heard... a
formidable technique.” Cadence,
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Anything goes, as long as YOU do it!
Great original stuff from this Bristolian
songmeister. James is a true talent and a very special privilege to have him
with us again. Refreshingly inventive and accessible
http://www.jameshollingsworth.com
Ceri returns with his quartet playing the later Miles
Davies repertoire. Following from his stunning rendition of the whole of
'In A Silent Way' on his last visit, we're all in for a sublime night.
http://www.myspace.com/cerirwilliams
A special honk.honk.parp night
Back with his superb blues guitar work which
transcends the stereotypes in technique, interpretation and repertoire.
Anything from primitive blues to sarabands with a sprinkle of Hopi Indian.
http://www.smallplanetmusic.com/will_killeen.htm
A true musician's musician - Stunning trio playing,
wonderfully inventive, always full of harmonic motion and interest. An alto
player not to be missed. His new CD is a veritable treat!
Our condiments to the clef!
The genuine blues article from the badlands of
Lydney. Truly authentic urban blues sound and commitment - a real treat and a
great band
- or be there!
The mighty Square return to give their unique treatment of mainstream and self
penned numbers. Gethyn Liddington's trumpet always hits the spot
Ludicrously simple - you come, you play
Blues from Ross - straight down the line with a
mixture of cigar box guitar, harmonica and sax expanding the unit to give that
big six piece sound.
Hottest
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Where the bread and butter of practice meets the
sandwich of experience
That old travellin' man tradition, JJJ will be
picking his way through the country blues repertoire as if you were sitting on
the back of a pickup truck loaded with 12-string, national steel, mandolin and a box load of other frogs. http://www.myspace.com/jukejointjohn
Another night of guitar bliss - this is how it should
be done! Fine, fine playing from a quartet borne to groove. Lee's approach to
guitar is always lyrical and packed with movement both harmonic and dynamic.
His quartet always kicks but the slap of Dayne Cronenberg's aluminium necked fretless is like an inner heartbeat.
http://www.leejones-guitarist.com/
An evening of made up stuff
Reliable, up-beat entertainment presenting a mixture
of self-penned number and reworked songs - great performer with bags of energy,
lots of fun, and stunning guitar ability. Great bass support from
Never mind the stunning musicianship, the depth of
knowledge, the 'feel' - Rod and his band are always good, good fun. Rod's
repertoire is as broad as his smile.
Why play on your own, when there's a whole band of
compatriots here?
Two travelling
blues men coming down from the hills from the depths of the forest. A great
travelogue of early blues with a true authentic sound. As they self advertise:
"Rent Parties, Jook Joints, Low Dives, Fish Fries, BBQs, Weddings and
Funerals. Sporting Houses a speciality at
reduced rates" We like these guys cos they do it right! http://www.ragtimejug.co.uk/
Taking the music of John Coltrane and pushing on,
riding on his wake - The 'dedication quintet are back for a night of intense,
spirited emotional playing. From upbeat energetic standard forms such as
"Mr P.C.", emotionally charged contemplative modal ballads like "Lonnie's
Lament", and free blowing creations of later period 'Trane. A guaranteed
evening of energy and passion - Lyndon Owen and Caractacus Downes on horns,
Dave Jones, piano, Ashley John Long, Bass, and Iolo Whelan, Drums.
http://www.coltranededication.co.uk
Jazz composers' special
Spirited and wondrous songs of betting, revolution, social injustice and
mirth? - all driven by an infectious mandocello - rootzy!!!
http://www.myspace.com/danjamesmandocello
One of the most original contemporary jazz trios in
the
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Its jazz: a hotbed of education and strict discipline
automatically obeyed by its students due to the supine oligarchy of post-modern
musical constructivism
A foot tapping special engendered by Django and the
rest of the Hot club de Paris. Belville Swing always project that atmosphere
normally developed by mixing coffee, absinthe and Gitanes.
A welcome return for the quintet of Jonathan Crespo (Tpt) and Tommy Harris (sax) showcasing their fresh
interpretation of mid and later period Miles Davis inspired tunes, with the
great rhythm section of Ian Poole (Dms) and Ashley John Long (Bass), with Jim
Barber (Pno).
http://www.jonathancrespo.com/
Come on and sit in with the house band
A proper night for dancing - a band that mixes
traditional Irish tunes with 70's funk tunes and a smattering of Cajun and
Breton. Exemplary squeezebox and fiddle led and underpinned by ever reliable
and inventive bassist Thad Kelly, the 'Flying Monkeys' role out a troupe of
superlative traditional players. Their last gig at the Albert Hall might just
prove the point. Supported by Music in Monmouth
Inspector Gadjo takes the spirit and flavour of Gypsy Jazz and stir in a cool helping of Bebop
and Latin Jazz. With influences from Django Reinhardt to Kenny Burrell, Charlie
Parker to Antonio Carlos Jobim the group have been gaining momentum across the
U.K after winning the prestigious Gypsy Idol competition at the 2009
International Gypsy Guitar Festival. Formed in early 2009 by young jazz
guitarist Will Barnes (now residing in Chepstow), the musicians each bring an
individual element to the group. Drummer George Jackson initially cut his teeth
on big band swing before embarking on a successful session career where he worked
with the likes of Roy Harper and Sting. Bassist Tommy Mills has a wealth of
experience playing Jazz,
Tunes a go-go. Open to all and everyone
The evocative duo playing their own brand of middle
eastern, Celtic and Scandinavian influenced tunes. If you like the output from
A radically new sound from some of the finest free
improvisers in the
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Its a time honoured
tradition folks - come and play
Redefining the blues by improvisation and extension -
a truly great guitarist adding layers of multicultural influences. Will is
always a joy to engage with and takes you to delightful places
Better and better every time we hear this trio.
Tremendous synergy and freedom of interpretation and a complete mastery of the
instruments and form by all three players. Kevin's alto sax is always lyrical,
inventive and accurate and the drum/bass interaction of Thad Kelly and Daisy
Palmer is positively telepathic. This band is the true face of modern jazz
playing in the
Week after week there's always something new
Alan is one of the foremost free saxophones players
in the
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