A Devon-wide organisation is presenting its third event this Winter, to usher in the coming of spring. Anyone with a love of jazz will find a rich tapestry of music, woven by a master of the genre.
The Piano and Me will feature Mike Westbrook and is being produced by the Devonshire Association’s Music and Folklore Section (DAMFS) which is a new organisation amalgamating two established groups. It is hosted in association with The Bridge Inn, Topsham which is a recognised venue for high quality music events.
Mike is taking a break from his larger gigs to present an up...
A Devon-wide organisation is presenting its third event this Winter, to usher in the coming of spring. Anyone with a love of jazz will find a rich tapestry of music, woven by a master of the genre.
The Piano and Me will feature Mike Westbrook and is being produced by the Devonshire Association’s Music and Folklore Section (DAMFS) which is a new organisation amalgamating two established groups. It is hosted in association with The Bridge Inn, Topsham which is a recognised venue for high quality music events.
Mike is taking a break from his larger gigs to present an up...
Exeter University Footlights presents Bandstand! Performing at the Exeter Northcott Theatre from 25th-28th January
Bandstand sees a group of WW2 veterans returning home and struggling to fit into their old lives whilst dealing with the lingering effects of the war. Forming a bond over their shared love of music, they form a swing band to compete in a national radio contest in New York City.
Footlights is Exeter's largest student musical theatre company who put on large-scale professional productions.
The Concert 'Swing into Christmas' brings the curtain down on the Crediton Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival, which runs from Wed 4th Dec to Sun 8th Dec. 'Swing into Christmas' features Andrew Daldorph on Piano, Chris Gradwell on Clarinet and Jim Rintoull on Double Bass. Refreshments are available and there is free parking. Tickets are available from outfitters A.E.Lee, 17 High Street, Crediton or www.ticketsource.co.uk or on the door after 6.30pm.
The CYD? Exeter Intensive is your chance to train in depth with a member of the CYD? Faculty. The 2019 Intensives will be held over 2 days, with a multitude of dance classes in various styles. The Intensives will allow dancers to work closely with the tutors and receive verbal and practical feedback throughout. The tutors will support and motivate the dancers in a fun, friendly and educational environment, covering all technical elements, performance techniques and industry tips. The intensives are perfect for any dancer wanting to build and develop their knowledge in their dance training...
Welcome drinks, canapes, raffle prizes, a charity auction and a boat unveiling, accompanied by live music from the Ronnie Jones Trio, will make for a fun-filled evening at Exeter’s The Terrace next Thursday to raise funds for Devon’s Row for the Ocean team.
With less than 100 days to go until their 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic against single-use plastic, Kirsty Barker, Rosalind Holsgrove-West, Kate Salmon, and Laura Try are organising a free night of celebration.
Row for the Ocean aims to raise money for South-West based charity Surfers Against Sewage to help fund SAS...
The popular City Steam Jazz Band return to the Manor Pavilion Theatre with their unique blend of popular music. Singer Vicki Campbell also returns for this performance with her guests Nikki Mae Butcher, Matt Colson, and David Finlay. Performance starts at 7.45pm and tickets are £12.
Tickets are selling fast for this popular concert and are available from the Manor Pavilion Theatre Box Office 01395 514413. Opening hours 10.00am to 2.00pm
Celebrate the festive season by attending a live concert at the elegant Berry Head Hotel.
Vocalist Maria Nicol, accompanied by pianists Ekaterina and Lee Shetliffe, will present a selection of light jazz compositions, easy listening classics and Christmas songs.
The evening will commence with a complimentary welcome drink. Meals are available to order and drinks may be purchased at the hotel bar. A raffle will take place during the interval.
Enjoy the moonlit sea views while listening to the soft and soulful vocal performance. This special evening will enrich the...
The Nigel Price Organ Trio – winner of the 2010 Parliamentary Jazz Awards for best jazz ensemble – is led by one of Britain’s finest guitarists.
Currently in the middle of a 56 date tour of the UK, Nigel Price is a regular performer at Ronnie Scott’s where he has racked up over 400 performances and spent three years with the James Taylor Quartet. His blend of flowing, fiery bebop lines, deep blues feeling and ability to swing hard has made him a big hit with jazz fans.
The alliance with Matt Home on drums and Ross Stanley on Hammond organ makes this one of the most exciting...
St Thomas/West Exe Jazz Band 40 Year Celebration Concert
This September sees 40 years of the West Exe, formerly St Thomas, Jazz Band. During that time we have given well over 400 performances in many venues. To celebrate we are presenting a concert in which the current band and many performers from the total of over 500 members will be taking part.
Many ex-members are involved in the music business, locally and nationally and have performed with international names in jazz. The concert promises a lively follow up to the successful 30 year event in the Barnfield in 2006....
