"They don't play together often, but when they do it's spectacular" 5***** R2 Magazine
The Gigspanner Big Band are a unique force in British folk music.
Their high-energy, virtuosic performances appeal equally to traditionalists and to those looking for something more experimental, and they have garnered praise from publications as varied as fRoots, The Telegraph and The Wire, where they were described as ‘melodically folk-rooted yet open and innovative beyond the constraints of genre’
Beginning life as a trio - with former Steeleye Span fiddle player Knight being...
The Exeter College Big Band returns to its traditional date for their end of year concert. We will be performing a wide range of music from well-established big band charts to soul and popular music. We have, as usual, some wonderful soloists and singers and this year we expect our Music Academy choir to join us in all the fun! The band is full of some of the best young musicians in Devon. We are delighted to be performing at the Barnfield Theatre once more and know that you’ll leave the show with a...
The Exeter College Big Band returns to its traditional date for their end of year concert. We will be performing a wide range of music from well-established big band charts to soul and popular music. We have, as usual, some wonderful soloists and singers and this year we expect our Music Academy choir to join us in all the fun! The band is full of some of the best young musicians in Devon. We are delighted to be performing at the Barnfield Theatre once more and know that you’ll leave the show with a...
Internationally acclaimed composer/bandleader Mike Westbrook brings his 19-piece Big Band back to the Barnfield for its Annual Xmas Extravaganza. Expect a cool and crazy mix of Jazz Classics, Christmas Songs, Ballads, Blues, Westbrook Originals and a few suprises.
Featured soloists with the Big Band include vocalist Kate Westbrook, saxophonists Stan Willis, Roz Harding, Lou Gare and Gary Bayley.
Trumpeters Mike Brewer, Dave Holdsworth and Sam Massey,
Trombonist Andy Dore, pianist Bill Bottle and drummer Coach York.
