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Bowjangles
Bowjangles in concert
Bowjangles combine fiery musicianship with energetic dance moves, vaudeville comedy and four part harmony singing in a dazzling stage show which will leave you spellbound. This stunning act harks back to the good old days, when entertainment talent was truly multidimensional. You just won't believe what this four piece are capable of!
Age range: All ages
www.bowjangles.org
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Buffalo Gals
Buffalo Gals in concert
Buffalo Gals’ intoxicating style, incorporating Appalachian, Blues, Gospel, early Bluegrass, and novelties from the heyday of early country music, is punctuated with the stunning and thrillingly syncopated step-dance that has become one of their trademarks. The visual and musical delights of their performances, as well as their humour and rapport with their audiences, have made the band a favourite among aficionados of old-time country music and those completely new to its charms
Age range: all ages - mainly 12+
www.buffalogals.co.uk
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Hank Wangford & Brad Breath
No Hall 2 Small
Hank, after touring extensively round the villages of England on his “NO HALL TOO SMALL” tour has joined with an old compadre Andy Roberts (Brad Breath) for Round Two of his acclaimed show. Hank and Brad will be your guides delving into the dark underbelly of Country music and finding laughter within the misery of Life with original songs from their respective CDs and specially chosen obscure Country classics. Yodelling and a rope trick or two from Brad and Glimpses of Gloom from Hank. They are both passionate about Country music and seek to take the flame to non-believers. Very funny and great music.
Age range:
www.hankwangford.com
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James Hickman & Dan Cassidy
In concert
James Hickman and Dan Cassidy are a newly formed transatlantic folk and roots duo. Dan Cassidy (USA), an exciting and virtuosic fiddler, provides the tunes and harmony singing while James Nathan Hickman (UK), brings driving guitar playing and wonderfully unique vocals to their mixture of new and old folk music.
Age range: All ages
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Mamane Barka
The Lone Master of the Biram
Born into a family of Toubou nomads, Mamane grew up to become a celebrated musician with desert blues at his heart. A decade ago he heard about the beautiful sound of the biram, an enormous boat shaped 5-stringed harp sacred to the Boudouma people of Lake Chad. Mamane went to study with the only surviving master player, learning the instrument and it’s rituals and ancient, mythical songs. He now tours the world with percussionist Oumarou Adamou, the son of a Hausa griot whose trance-enducing percussion is the bedrock of this extraordinarily powerful desert blues.
Age range: ages 8+
www.accessallareas.info
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Mamane Barka
The Lone Master of the Biram
Born into a family of Toubou nomads, Mamane grew up to become a celebrated musician with desert blues at his heart. A decade ago he heard about the beautiful sound of the biram, an enormous boat shaped 5-stringed harp sacred to the Boudouma people of Lake Chad. Mamane went to study with the only surviving master player, learning the instrument and it’s rituals and ancient, mythical songs. He now tours the world with percussionist Oumarou Adamou, the son of a Hausa griot whose trance-enducing percussion is the bedrock of this extraordinarily powerful desert blues.
Age range: ages 8+
www.accessallareas.info
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Mamane Barka
The Lone Master of the Biram
Born into a family of Toubou nomads, Mamane grew up to become a celebrated musician with desert blues at his heart. A decade ago he heard about the beautiful sound of the biram, an enormous boat shaped 5-stringed harp sacred to the Boudouma people of Lake Chad. Mamane went to study with the only surviving master player, learning the instrument and it’s rituals and ancient, mythical songs. He now tours the world with percussionist Oumarou Adamou, the son of a Hausa griot whose trance-enducing percussion is the bedrock of this extraordinarily powerful desert blues.
Age range: ages 8+
www.accessallareas.info
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Mamane Barka
The Lone Master of the Biram
Born into a family of Toubou nomads, Mamane grew up to become a celebrated musician with desert blues at his heart. A decade ago he heard about the beautiful sound of the biram, an enormous boat shaped 5-stringed harp sacred to the Boudouma people of Lake Chad. Mamane went to study with the only surviving master player, learning the instrument and it’s rituals and ancient, mythical songs. He now tours the world with percussionist Oumarou Adamou, the son of a Hausa griot whose trance-enducing percussion is the bedrock of this extraordinarily powerful desert blues.
Age range: ages 8+
www.accessallareas.info
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Mervyn Stutter
Mervyn Stutter's Christmas Sprinkle
Mervyn Stutter is an actor, comedian, scriptwriter, satirical songwriter, founder member of The Flying Pickets and something of a national treasure; he performs at the Edinburgh Fringe every year and audiences love him. He’s worked on Radio, TV, in theatre and cabaret and knows how to tell stories and sing songs, poke fun at himself and the Baby Boomer generation. His sometimes wicked but always affectionate sense of humour brings warmth and joy to an audience that is happy to laugh both at his life and their own. You will simply love this show with a seasonal seasoning.
Age range: Adult
www.mervynstutter.com
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New Rope String Band
New Rope String Band
An indefinable confusion of music, comedy and circus that manages to please absolutely everybody. Their musicianship would be enough to grab the crowds, but they combine it with original humour and wit, back chat and general larking about that makes everybody smile. Book early, they will sell out!
Age range: Family
www.newropestringband.co.uk
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Siyaya Arts
in performance
Celebrate Black History Month with nine musicians and dancers on a joyous and spectacular celebration of music, dance and life in Africa. Travelling around Africa, treading over borders, crushing language barriers, Siyaya takes you on a journey that uncovers the joys of life through traditional and contemporary African song and dance. As seen dancing with Prince Charles at Glastonbury – now in your local hall!
Age range: ages 7 +
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Tattie Jam
Tattie Jam in concert
Seylan Baxter, one of Scotland’s best-known and most accomplished traditional cellists, joins multi-instrumentalist songwriter and composer Ruaridh Pringle to deliver a memorably spicy brew of traditional and original Scottish music. Soaring harmonised vocals, cello that’s at times keening, at others blistering, and driving guitar, tenor banjo and didgeridoo. “An outstanding performance of virtuoso musicianship, original compositions both vocal and instrumental, and great vocal harmonies…” (Tarbet Crack)
Age range: 9 - 90
www.tattiejam.com
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Teatro Che Y Moche
Oua Umplute
Theatre, music and mayhem combine in an award winning gypsy celebration of love, life and death. A band of Spanish gypsy musicians invite you to their crazy party, to hear the entertaining and boisterous tale of their grandfather's burial. One of Spain’s leading street theatre companies brings their award winning new work. Drawing on the universal language of theatre and inspired by Eastern European and gypsy music traditions, the actor/musicians are led by a Ukrainian virtuoso violinist.
Age range: Family
www.cheymoche.com
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The Devil's Violin
The Singing Bones
An entertaining blend of the best elements of storytelling, live music and theatre, spinning music and words together to create a richly evocative landscape. This is where the story spirits live. This is the place where heroes learn fear, a beautiful bird sings of a dark secret and Death is imprisoned in the shell of a nut. Charming and chilling by turns, it conjures unforgettable images in the mind's eye and raises the hair on the back of the neck.
Age range: 12+
www.thedevilsviolin.co.uk
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The New Budapest Café Orchestra
in concert
The New Budapest Café Orchestra play powerful and driving folk-based music from Eastern Europe, inspired by the music of European gypsies. Comprising five fabulous players of violins, guitar, accordion, double bass, saz & balalaika the New Budapest Café Orchestra plays an impassioned but often tender mixture of Hungarian Czardas, Russian and Ukranian folk songs and dances from Romania and Bulgaria as well as their own electrifying compositions. The music evokes vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires. Good enough to make you want to book a holiday in Budapest!
Age range:
www.chrisgarrick.com
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