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SUMMARY:SWING FROM PARIS
DESCRIPTION:Swing from Paris biography: \nOften described as ‘the finest gypsy jazz in the Cotswolds’\, Swing from Paris are a UK quartet of violin\, guitars and double bass. Inspired by the great swing bands of the 1930s and ‘40s\, they present their own versions of music by Gershwin\, Piazzolla\, John Lewis\, Django Reinhardt\, Stéphane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France. They’ve been seen on the BBC’s Hairy Bikers\, and have appeared at major jazz festivals including Cheltenham\, Brecon and the Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois sur Seine. Expect stylish jazz and vintage swing. \n  \nListen: \nSpotify Afternoon in Paris (2022) Bandcamp swingfromparis.bandcamp.com \n  \nWatch: \nTu vuò fà l’americano https://youtu.be/0vTa94ExdSo La mer https://youtu.be/FNRFiIYRV7U \nI can’t believe that you’re in love with me https://youtu.be/9SV0FfE0paw \n  \nLinks: \nWeb swingfromparis.co.uk/ \nFacebook facebook.com/swingfromparis Instagram instagram.com/swingfromparisofficial/ \n  \nImages: media pack \n  \nReviews: \n“Their arrangements are consistently intelligent\, interesting and inventive… their love for\, and knowledge of\, their chosen material is wide and deep\, but nevertheless they put their own stamp on it.” ★★★★☆– The Jazz Mann \n  \n“Clever interpretations and adaptations … what a performance by this Cotswold-based combo” – Nub News \n  \nAudience comments: \n“Absolutely wonderful. Don’t miss it!” \n“A truly spectacular and accomplished group” \n“Fabulous musicians\, fabulous arrangements. Can’t recommend enough!” “Highly recommended. Wonderful performance” \n  \nContact: \nFenner Curtis: 07821 049 821 | Andy Bowen: 07922 159 574 Email: swingfromparis@gmail.com
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/swing-from-paris/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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SUMMARY:RHOLBEN
DESCRIPTION:Rholben’s interpretations of the traditional music of Wales are full of tenderness\, wit\, and\ndeep emotion. The sublime voice of Siriol Davies\, who grew up in South Wales\, is\nsupported by thoughtful guitar\, melodic double bass\, sweeping\, soaring strings\, and\nsumptuous vocal harmonies.\nSiriol takes the Welsh language songs and the tunes of her childhood and\, together with\nsome of the most highly respected and sought after traditional musicians to be found\,\ncreates a sound that somehow feels light and current whilst also feeling as weighty and as\nold as the hill from which they take their name.\nFfurfiwyd Rholben yn Rhydychen i berfformio caneuon ac alawon gwerin Cymreig.\nAelodau’r grŵp yw Siriol Davies (llais\, obo)\, John Ruddock (gitâr)\, Giles Lewin (ffidil)\,\nJane Griffiths (ffidil a fiola) a Colin Fletcher (bas dwbl)\nDehongliadau tyner\, meddylgar ac emosiynol o gerddoriaeth traddodiadol Cymru yw eu\nprif repertoire\, ynghyd ag ambell i gan Galisiaidd\, gan fod Siriol a John hefyd yn\naelodau o’r band Eingl-Gymreig-Galisiaidd\, Xogara. Mae Giles yn aelod o’r Carnival Band\na Jane a Colin yn aelodau o’r Owl Light Trio a nifer o fandiau gwerin.\nMae llais swynol Siriol\, sy’n enedigol o’r Fenni\, yn cyfuno gyda gitâr meddylgar\, bas\ndwbl cydgordiol\, llinynau esgynnol ag harmonïau persain i gyflwyno casgliad o ganeuon\ngwerin Cymreig.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/rholben/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240225T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
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SUMMARY:The Marvin Muoneké Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Marvin Muoneké\, one of the South West’s up and coming jazz artists\, is a singer-songwriter and performing artist with a voice that has been often referred to as rich\, deep and smooth. Bringing the songs and sounds of mid-20th century jazz and popular music to modern listeners of all ages\, Marvin possesses a rare and beautiful presence that can light up any audience of any venue within seconds. In 2015\, he did a brief stint with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra\, conducted by Mark Armstrong. Over the last ten years\, Marvin has performed in several theatres and clubs at home and abroad\, including The Weston Playhouse\, Southampton’s Concorde Club\, Pizza Express Holborn\, Theatre Royal Winchester and the Pavilion Gabriel on Champs-Élysées in Paris. Marvin is also a vocalist with award-winning swing band\, Down For The Count\, Weston-super-Mare based Boulevard Swing Big Band.\nHis Quartet\, consisting of some of the finest jazz musicians in the South West can play hot and cool\, bringing a great sound of music tinged with exuberance and excitement. Marvin is extremely excited to come back with his band to Abergavenny after a very successful performance at the 2022 BMJ Wall2Wall Jazz Festival\, breathing new life into legendary jazz standards and introducing original songs too.\nJoining Marvin on the bandstand is:\nSamuel Joyce – Piano:\nSamuel is an experienced and accomplished teacher\, musician and composer.\nAfter graduating from the Jazz studies course at Leeds College Of Music in 2008 he has gone on to teach\, perform and write in many varied roles and capacities.\nFederico Leonori – Bass:\nFederico is a double bass player based in Bristol\, he is often seen playing with various bands throughout the UK and mainland Europe.\nFederico started playing the bass guitar in his teens. The accidental discovery of Mingus’s music was his inspiration in starting to play jazz and the double bass. He later enrolled for a Master Degree in Classical Double Bass at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory of his hometown Rome\, while pursuing an active performing schedule in Classical Orchestras\, Jazz Big bands and small groups. He graduated under the guidance of one of the leading European double bass player\, Daniele Roccato\, in 2014. During his studies\, he deepened his knowledge of the jazz idiom by attending masterclasses and workshops. Federico was also lucky enough to have the chance to study with many jazz legends including John Abercrombie\, Uri Caine\, Cameron Brown\, Eddie Gomez & Dave Liebman.\nRyan Thrupp – Drums\nRyan recently graduated with a First from the Royal Welsh College jazz degree course and besides his jazz activities plays with funky festival favourites Cut Capers and appeared on live BBC TV from Glastonbury 2023 with afro-beat balafon player N’famady Kouyaté.\nMarvin is extremely excited to come back with his band to Abergavenny after a very successful performance at the 2022 BMJ Wall2Wall Jazz Festival\, breathing new life into legendary jazz standards and introducing original songs too.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-marvin-muoneke-quartet/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240211T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240211T213000
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SUMMARY:The BMJazz Collective plus guest Chris Cobbson
DESCRIPTION:BMJ Collective involves a number of talented young jazz musicians\, drawn mainly from the Cardiff area. They partner Black Mountain Jazz through the year on some of its programmes and workshop projects.\nThis event brings together the current tutors of our latest youth project BMJazz Katz – Jack Mac (sax and vocals)\, Ryan Thrupp (drums) and Nick Kacal (bass)\nThey are joined for this performance by guitarist Chris Cobbson.\nChris Cobbson was one of the original members of Courtney Pine’s Jazz Warriors. He has performed with many national and international musical ensembles\, including Osibissa and the Ghanain jazz ensemble Baraka\, bringing this ensemble to Black Mountain Jazz Club in 2023.\nWe currently have 18 students twice a month at Melville Centre-Abergavenny. There is room for more if you know any interested young musicians?\nThis gig is part of a series\, giving an opportunity to INSPIRE these young minds and see their tutors perform in the Theatre and show what is possible if you enjoy the learning journey and make the most of your chosen instrument.\nBy attending this exciting event\, you will be both supporting this new YOUTH initiative by Black Mountain Jazz Club and also help to keep jazz alive in the younger generations of musicians in Abergavenny.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-bmjazz-collective-plus-guest-chris-cobbson/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20240108T121638Z
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SUMMARY:ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE ZIMBABWE
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URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/all-you-need-is-love-zimbabwe/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240128T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20240109T174501Z
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SUMMARY:Under Milk Wood
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Suite Inspired by Dylan Thomas’s “Under Milk Wood” is an album released in 1965 by the English pianist Stan Tracey and his quartet. \nThe music was written in response to Dylan Thomas’s 1953 BBC radio play – ‘Under Milk Wood’. It has often been cited as one of the best jazz recordings made in the United Kingdom. \nDylan Thomas died in November 1953 and there was a memorial performance of Under Milk Wood in New York later that year. The first radio broadcast of this epic work was on 25th January 1954 – almost exactly 70 years ago. \nTo celebrate this milestone\, Black Mountain Jazz has invited Stan Tracey’s son\, Clark Tracey\, to bring his quartet to The Melville Theatre to recreate this iconic album\, with readings from Under Milk Wood interspersed with the music. \nFor an interesting read\, visit Jazzwise via this link. \nThis promises to be an exciting and popular celebration and we recommend early booking. \n______ \nTicket price £20 \nFriends of BMJ £18 \nUnder 18s £10 \nhttps://thelittleboxoffice.com/blackmountainjazz
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/under-milk-wood/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240123T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240310T220000
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SUMMARY:BMJazz Katz
DESCRIPTION:Black Mountain Jazz launched its youth big band project at the start of 2023. Its future looks healthy for at least another three years with an Abergavenny Town Council Grant that provides much welcomed funding support.\nBringing together a handful of talented and experienced tutors\, BMJazz Katz is a workshop project which gives people aged 10 to 19 years (ish) the opportunity to learn to play together in a jazz ensemble.\nOpen to those who play any instrument\, including voice\, to a ‘reasonable level’ for their age. The sessions incorporate a mixture of individual and group playing\, focusing on rhythm\, feel\, balance and fun.\nAll professional musicians\, the workshop tutors bring their knowledge and enthusiasm and help students feel comfortable\, capable and part of the conversation.\nIntegral to the programme are three performances\, the first of which is being arranged for March.\nNew members are always welcome and there is an open invitation to come along to one of the workshops and give it a try. The next workshop is on Sunday 7th January (2.30pm to 4.30pm) at Abergavenny’s Melville Centre.\nFor more information please use the contact form on BMJ’s website – www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmjazz-katz/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231208T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230913T102709Z
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SUMMARY:FOLK TALES with Taff Rapids
DESCRIPTION:There is a rise in the popularity of Americana in the UK and these seasoned performers have come together to create Cardiff’s newest bluegrass band.\nTaff Rapids Stringband brings the skills of Siôn Russell Jones\, David Grubb\, Josh Goodey and Darren Eedens together around the mic in the old Bluegrass tradition to share songs of times past. \nLovers of fiddle and banjo will not want to miss their quick pickin’ and high and lonesome harmonies!! \nThere are no amps or drums here\, just acoustic instruments\, energy and tradition. \nMae’r poblogrwydd o gerddoriaeth Americana wedi codi yn y Ddeyrnas Unedig a mae’r perfformwyr brofiadol hyn wedi dôd at ei gilydd i ddod a gerddoriaeth bluegrass i Gaerdydd. Mae’r TAFF RAPIDS STRINGBAND yn uno sgiliau Siôn Russell Jones\, David Grubb\, Josh Goodey a Darren Eedens er mwyn harnesio’r steil traddodiadol a cyffrous yma mewn ffordd cyfoes. Mae nhw’n chwarae’n gyflym ac yn canu yn gytgord – mae’n siwr fydd cefnogwyr o’r ffidil a’r banjo ddim eisiau eu golli nhw’n chwarae. Does dim amps neu drymiau yma\, dim ond egni\, angerdd a traddodiad.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/folk-tales-with-taff-rapids/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
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SUMMARY:Keith James: The Songs of Leonard Cohen
DESCRIPTION:These remarkable songs – stripped back\, honest\, naked\, and sensual.\n‘There is a crack in everything\, that’s how the light gets in’ Cohen’s most memorable and visionary line from his song ANTHEM. If ever there was a sentence in modern poetry to reflect on and give hope and understanding to us all\, it is this line. The concert begins with ANTHEM. \nEnigmatic\, mysterious\, and sub textural\, songwriter Leonard Cohen was an unflinching character\, with an exact sense of prose\, wry humour\, and the courage to wrestle with the unspoken.  He conveyed human frailty and indulgence with the stroke of each word. The chilling announcement of Leonard’s death marked the end of an era. His music befriended an entire generation. Within every line of his writing\, he has been challenging us to listen more carefully\, speak more thoughtfully\, think more deeply\, and recognise our own vulnerability. Our World misses him very much. \nWith a lifetime reputation of performing in this exact way and an undying love of the ‘pure song’ Keith James gives you a concert of Cohen’s amazing material.\nIn the most intimate and sensitive way imaginable\, Keith exposes the solitary inner strength of Cohen’s greatest songs in their original perfect form. Keith has performed an extensive tour of this concert in Theatres and Arts Centres across the UK\, giving over 550 concerts to more than 150\,000 people. This has proved to be one of the greatest honours in Keith James’ 40 year career. \nIncluded in the concert are Cohen’s well-known songs: Famous Blue Raincoat\, Sisters of Mercy\, Suzanne\, and Hallelujah\, alongside his rarer and profound writings\, such as If It Be Your Will\, Joan of Arc\, and Secret Life. Also included are Keith’s dramatic performances based on the work of Federico Garcia Lorca – Cohen’s greatest influence. Keith has also transcribed into song one of Leonard’s poems from his collection ‘Book of Longing‘ written whilst on retreat during the 1990s. \nTickets:\nBuy online: tickets link is towards the end of this page.\nReserve & pay cash on the door: call 01873 853167 to reserve your tickets\, then collect on the door and pay by cash.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/keith-james-the-songs-of-leonard-cohen/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231126T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231126T223000
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SUMMARY:BMJ Presents Claire Roberts Trio - Carmen McRae Remembered
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, singer and violinist Claire Roberts ventures into the bebop vocal style of one of her biggest inspirations\, Carmen McRae.\nOriginally from Carmarthen Claire Victoria Roberts was first introduced to the sounds of jazz by her father\, a gypsy jazz violinist. She went on to study classical music and composition at Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music and at Bangor University\, and remains resident in Manchester. \nRoberts is a highly versatile musician who was written for classical ensembles large and small\, and also for dance and theatre.  She has also worked with Manchester based pianist\, composer and improviser Adam Fairhall as part of his “The Imaginary Delta Project”. \nA major part of her musical career is as fiddle player\, pianist and joint lead vocalist with the busy and popular Manchester based Texas Swing ensemble The Swing Commanders. \nTickets available from blackmountainjazz.co.uk
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj-presents-claire-roberts-trio-carmen-mcrae-remembered/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231123T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
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SUMMARY:FOLK TALES with Filkin's Drift
DESCRIPTION:Filkin’s Drift weave together intricate melodies from the folklore of their homes\, Wales and Gloucestershire. Their music combines the traditional and the contemporary\, blending fiddle and guitar with their close vocal harmonies.\nThe duo take you on a journey from delicate Welsh folk-songs to traditional English dance tunes. Ornate interplay between two instruments conjures up a Baroque soundworld\, while their foot-stomping fiddle tunes have been igniting audiences across the UK. \nSeth and Chris have fast gained a reputation on the folk scene for their dynamic and entertaining performances. Previous performances include St George’s Bristol\, Leeds Conservatoire\, and Llangollen International Eisteddfod. \nSeth Bye is a violinist\, composer and educator. He has performed in venues from the Royal Albert Hall to the Cecil Sharpe House and at festivals including Boomtown\, Greenman and Shambala. Aside from Filkin’s Drift\, Seth performs with long acclaimed Balkan band\, The Destroyers\, recently featured on BBC 1 opening the commonwealth games. He has toured with Giffords Circus\, performing on fiddle\, banjo and accordion. \nChris Roberts’ training in classical guitar means he soars effortlessly through jigs and reels with an unrivaled purity in his steel-string playing. His performances across the UK and Europe have been praised for their “beautifully varied timbres\, real virtuosity” and for being “simply mesmerising” (The British and International Federation of Festivals). As well as playing with Filkin’s Drift\, Chris tours with pop singer Tanita Tikaram\, writes lullabies with new parents\, and delivers workshops in SEND schools. \n‘Hugely entertaining’ | Rock n Reel Magazine \n‘They are utterly mesmerising. Hovering around a single microphone with tunes full of waterfall guitar and fabulous violin’ | Bristol 24/7 \n‘Exquisite tune playing mixes effortlessly with irresistible grooves and an engaging chemistry’ | Dan Walsh BBC Folk Awards Musician Of The Year Nominee\, Urban Folk Quartet
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/folk-tales-filkins-drift/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231029T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231029T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
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SUMMARY:BMJ Presents - Shirley Smart Trio
DESCRIPTION:Shirley’s trio draws on her eclectic background to bring together her jazz\, blues and world music influences.\n\n\nShirley Smart is recognised as one of the UK’s most versatile and creative cellists.  Her trio draws together the vibrant and eclectic mixture of influences resulting from 10 years present living in Jerusalem before establishing herself on the UK scene.  Joined by John Crawford\, one of the UK’s leading jazz pianists\, who shares her interest in Latin and world influenced jazz\, and long term collaborator\, and flamenco master Demi Garcia Sabat\, their first album ‘Long Story Short’ was released in 2018 to critical acclaim. \n“Smarts playing is particularly remarkable throughout. She readily demonstrates a wide range of techniques incorporating an understanding of improvisation drawn from a jazz background and her extensive knowledge of Arabic maqam..” Songlines \n\n“..some of the most inventive use of the cello I’ve heard for some time.” Kind of Jazz \n\n​ \nTickets available from blackmountainjazz.co.uk
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj-presents-shirley-smart-trio/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
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SUMMARY:FOLK TALES with Climbing Trees
DESCRIPTION:Blending multi-instrumentalism with pin-point harmonies\, Pontypridd’s Climbing Trees bring their distinctive Cymrucana sound to The Melville Centre amongst a run of stripped-back shows throughout Wales this Autumn.\nFeaturing Matthew Frederick\, Colenso Jones and Martin Webb\, the BBC Introducing favourites have made numerous television\, radio and festival appearances across the UK\, Europe and US\, recorded at London’s iconic Maida Vale Studios and performed with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales\, gaining airplay from the likes of Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson along the way. \nMarking a decade since the release of their debut album Hebron\, the band’s first tour in six years will also feature songs from the Welsh Music Prize-shortlisted follow-up Borders alongside brand new material\, with rumours of a long-awaited and much-anticipated third album on the horizon. \nReturning from hibernation with a first ever appearance in Abergavenny\, this is an evening not to be missed with one of Wales’ most endearing live acts. \n“A glistening musical experience” “Dynamic\, magnificent and stunning”\nBuzz Magazine From The Margins\n“If Steven Spielberg made music…” “Gorgeous vocals … a heart-warming treat”\nNew Sound Wales Alternative Friday\n“The sound of your soul soaring … one of my new favourite bands”\nBethan Elfyn\, BBC Radio Wales\n“Incredible. Gospel country soul that soars with angels. Hallelujah!”\nDavid Owens\, Media Wales\n“Homespun anthems\, custom-built for careening along the Welsh coast at the height of summer with the window wound down and the volume zapped up”\nWales Arts Review \nBandcamp\nFacebook\nSoundcloud\nTwitter\nInstagram\nYouTube
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/folk-tales-with-climbing-trees/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231001T230000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230619T131922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T134105Z
UID:4266-1695988800-1696201200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wall 2 Wall Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:A 3 day celebration of Jazz bought to you by one of the country’s leading jazz clubs – Black Mountain Jazz. \nA firm favourite in the musical calendar\, this year’s festival will see performances from a range of incredible performers and will showcase some amazing local talent.  With shows throughout the venue\, this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. \nThis year’s festival will see performances from a range of incredible performers including the Eddie Gripper Trio\, Laura Jurd Sextet and Sara Brown.  An absolute must in the Abergavenny musical calendar\, we are lucky to have such extraordinary talent visiting The Melville. \nWill pretty much every BMJ night selling out this year\, be sure to book your tickets now!!  Click here for full line-up and tickets.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/wall-2-wall-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230915T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230915T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230824T085243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T085243Z
UID:4486-1694806200-1694815200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wishful Slim
DESCRIPTION:A musical experience\, with traditional roots in the Blues & Rock\n(HIRE EVENT) \nA session musician in the 60s who played with The Chicken Shack\, London Cadillacs\, King Crimson and Chris Rea to name a few. \nIn those days lots of musician walked the streets of London not realising how famous they would become. \nHe lived on the same road as The Who and The Average White Band rehearsed in the flat above me –  great days busking and playing on the London music scene. \n“I moved around a lot in London\, Bristol\, Devon\, Hampshire Southampton and Cornwall\, always gigging and playing at various venues in bands or as a solo artist.  When I met my wife\, Pat\, I moved to Wales and we jointly decided to attend and take part in the Welsh music scene\, playing at open mics solo and duo with fellow musicians\, mainly in Abergavenny and the surrounding area. Hence this is how this evening’s event is happening. I have called on some friends of mine to come and play all sorts of musical genres but mainly the Blues and Rock n Roll\, with some Pop\, Jazz and Country thrown in for good measure.” \nCome along and have a great evening’s entertainment! \n£5 on the door\nBar open\nTo book\, call David on 07715 682628 \n(please note: this is a hire event)
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/wishful-slim/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230823T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230823T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230619T130747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T130747Z
UID:4263-1692819000-1692829800@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:BMJ Presents - Simon Spillett Quartet play Tubby Hayes
DESCRIPTION:Multi award-winning tenor saxophonist\, Simon Spillett honours the genius of Tubby Hayes.\nNone has been more inspired by Hayes than Simon Spillett\, multi award-winning tenor saxophonist (BBC Jazz Awards\, British Jazz Awards\, Jazz Journal’s Album of The Year) and author of the definitive Tubby biography\, The Long Shadow of the Little Giant.  Together with his quartet\, he has put together this celebration of the genius of Tubbs\, featuring compositions and arrangements from Hayes albums The Jazz Couriers In Concert\, Tubbs in New York and Mexican Green. \nOver his twenty-five year career Simon Spillett has worn almost as many hats as it’s possible to wear within jazz; instrumentalist\, quartet and big band leader\, recording artist\, author\, historian\, record producer\, archivist\, magazine columnist\, Social Media commentator and latterly blogger. \nHowever\, for all these varied skills he identifies most strongly as a powerfully swinging\, straight-ahead tenor saxophonist\, one capable of taking the audiences who hear him on a roller-coaster ride encompassing everything from energetic bebop to heartfelt balladry. \n“Straight-ahead\, high energy jazz is his line and he does it with aplomb”\nThe Guardian
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj-presents-simon-spillett-quartet-play-tubby-hayes/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230730T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230730T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230619T125019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T083428Z
UID:4260-1690745400-1690756200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:BMJ Presents - Debs Hancock Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Get ready from some smoky & sophisticated tones from well-loved local\, Debs Hancock as she takes you on a journey through some of the key performances and influences of jazz divas in the 20th century.\nDeb’s velvet vocals have graced stages at many a festival including Cheltenham\, Brecon\, Swansea and Fishguard Jazz. \nDevoted to the legacies of the great jazz divas; Ella Fitzgerald\, Sarah Vaughan\, Nina Simone and Dinah Washington – the Great American songbook is her book!  Performing with some of the best accompanying musicians in Wales\, prepare for a night of smooth and eclectic tunes perfectly hitting the jazz sweet spot! \nTickets available here
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj-presents-debs-hancock-quartet/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230618T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230618T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230322T100048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T100048Z
UID:4002-1687116600-1687127400@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Black Mountain Jazz Session - Chris Cobson's African Jazz Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Infectious African Rhythms blended with Western Jazz.\nThe fabulous guitarist Chris Cobson draws on his Ghanaian roots to create a show blended of tantalising rhythms.   We have Chris on guitars\, Phil Dawson – second guitar\, Paul Jefferies – basses and Richard Olatunde Baker on percussion creating a kaleidoscope of colour\, atmosphere and pace. Chris was one of the original members of Courtney Pine’s Jazz Warriors and he has performed with Osibissa\, Ghanain jazz ensemble Baraka and many more national and international musical ensembles. He has now formed this quartet who brilliantly showcase the musical amalgamation of African and Western jazz sounds. Not to be missed! \nTickets available from the Black Mountain Jazz Box Office
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/black-mountain-jazz-session-chris-cobsons-african-jazz-quartet/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230617T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230524T132636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T132636Z
UID:4183-1687030200-1687033800@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:An Evening of Opera & Song
DESCRIPTION:Simon Pratt and Ben Teague present an evening of opera and song as a fundraiser for Abergavenny Pride.\n\nAlongside some of the best known classical composers\, they will also present music from composers who were part of the LGBTQ+ community\, including Benjamin Britten\, Aaron Copland\, and Reynaldo Hahn. Simon and Ben have performed extensively in concert around South Wales\, and are looking forward to supporting Abergavenny Pride in this concert.\n\nTickets available at \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-night-at-the-opera-tickets-636560628977?\n\n\nPlease note: Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/an-evening-of-opera-song/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230521T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230521T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230322T095110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T095145Z
UID:3999-1684697400-1684708200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Black Mountain Jazz Session - Jonny Bruce Organ Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Brilliant trumpeter Jonny Bruce and his new Organ Quartet\n\n\nJonny Bruce is a superb trumpeter\, based in Bristol but with a national reputation. He is fluent in the whole history of jazz trumpet as he demonstrated some years back in his Trumpet Kings project\, in which he covered pieces from Louis Armstrong through to Freddie Hubbard.  For this Hammond organ based line-up Jonny has put together a more hard-bop and Blue Note style set\, including tunes from Horace Silver\, Roy Hargrove and Stan Getz.\n\n\nJoining Jonny in the front-line is the highly rated tenor saxophonist Greg Sterland who will be playing at the club for the first time. The line-up is completed by two young musicians who make a big impression; the superb keyboard player Guy Shotton and on drums it’s Alex Goodyear\, who is becoming one of the most in demand players on both the Bristol and Cardiff scenes.\n\nTickets available from The Black mountain Jazz Box Office
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/black-mountain-jazz-session-jonny-bruce-organ-quartet/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230512T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230512T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230411T105226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T181247Z
UID:4090-1683918000-1683927000@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:FOLK TALES - Race The Rain
DESCRIPTION:Race The Rain are a Brecon-based band\, playing powerful and uplifting indie folk.\nLed by Rose Segal\, Race The Rain came together in the Black Mountains and conjure the magic of the landscape through ethereal vocals\, driving bass and earthy percussion. \nDrawing influence from both obscure sources and more renowned acts\, such as Ben Howard\, expect a passionate and engaging evening of powerful music! \nRose Segal – Vocals\nMatt Lodge – Guitar\nJack Segal – Double Bass\nJon Pilgrim – Keyboard\nShane Healey – Percussion\nJamie Langford – Drums\n\nInstagram – racetherain_music\n\nFacebook – Race The Rain
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/folk-tales-race-the-rain/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230430T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230430T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230403T160413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T160413Z
UID:4069-1682883000-1682893800@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Black Mountain Jazz Session - YETii
DESCRIPTION:BMJ welcome ‘Yetii’ for this very special one off gig.\nYetii are an acoustic jazz trio playing original compositions. The music combines flowing melodies with expansive group improvisations\, interlocking grooves and evolving soundscapes. \n\n“instinctive and impressive ★★★★” The Jazz Mann\n“a trio of fluent and wildly inventive improvisers” London Jazz News\n“this is music that becomes like a friend as you journey with the trio through contrasting moods\, textures\, and tonal colours” At the Barrier (Album of the Year)\n“their own impressive brand of improvisation-rich\, acoustic\, Scandi-flavoured jazz” Bristol247\n\nExpect an intimate set featuring several brand new compositions as the band look forward to their second album release later this year. \n\nAlex Veitch – piano\nAshley John Long – double bass\nAlex Goodyear – drums\n\nFind out more here \nDoors at 7:30pm.  Performance begins at 8pm
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/black-mountain-jazz-session-yetii/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230429T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230520T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230403T161747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T123811Z
UID:4072-1682794800-1684620000@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Open Micers Life Stories
DESCRIPTION:A series of evenings delving into the histories of our local musicians presented by Richie Rich\nSat 29th April\, 6th\, 13th & 20th May.  7pm.  £4\nIn this series\, The Melville Theatre will welcome popular performers seen around venues over the years.  Hosted by local personality\, Richie Rich\, this series will give everyone the chance to find out the musical journeys of local musicians.  Performers will be showcasing material as well as participating in an Q&A. \n“I am intrigued\, as many other people will be\, to uncover the origins of these musicians.  This promises to be a great series of entertainment for all!” – Richie Rich
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/open-micers-life-stories/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230421T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230421T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230317T140250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T112936Z
UID:3965-1682103600-1682112600@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Spoken Word Open Mic - Part of Abergavenny Writing Festival
DESCRIPTION:As part of Abergavenny Writing Festival we’re celebrating inclusivity and diversity in the world of writing in Wales.\nThe Writing Festival kicks off social proceedings with an accessible spoken-word open-mic event here in the cosy and easy to access bar area.  The event will be hybrid so both audience and participants are able to join either in person or via a zoom link.  There will be closed captioning and BSL interpretation for the performance.\nThis event is delivered with the support of write4word through its ‘Press Speak Not Delete’ project\, creating a hybrid of physical performance and digital channels to develop a more diverse and accessible arts sector. \nThe open-mic programme is limited to 8 participants in the physical venue and 8 participants on-line. Performance slots are 4 minutes in length. \nGeneral entry £5\, entry for participants is also £5 but includes an additional complimentary ticket for a friend or family member. Please contact dominic@write4word.org to book a slot. \nClick this link to buy tickets
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/spoken-word-open-mic-melville/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:comedy,community,Event,music,Poetry,storytelling,talks,theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230413T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230413T213000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230302T125106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T123526Z
UID:3923-1681412400-1681421400@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:TRAM LINE BLUES feat. Howlin' Mat
DESCRIPTION:INTERNATIONALLY TOURING BLUES MAN\, HOWLIN’ MAT HEADS TO THE MELVILLE\nA BLUES musician who has performed everywhere from the Arctic Circle to the Sahara Desert. \nHowlin’ Mat – a singer\, guitarist and storyteller who travels thousands of miles a year playing the music he loves joins us in the Melville Bar on Thursday 13th April 2023. \nMat performs up to 200 shows a year and his escapades include him opening for the Happy Mondays\, spending an evening with Led Zeppelin legend John Paul Jones on an Island 130 miles inside the Arctic Circle in the middle of winter and having a birthday party with a notorious biker gang. \nArmed with his guitars and a slide on his finger\, Mat follows in the footsteps of his musical heroes such as Mississippi Fred McDowell and Muddy Waters and onstage he combines his musical talents with hilarious tales of his time on the road.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/blues-feat-howlin-mat/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230326T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230326T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230310T102403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T102844Z
UID:3946-1679859000-1679859000@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:BLACK MOUNTAIN JAZZ SESSION feat. Hot Club Gallois
DESCRIPTION:Conjuring up the swirling dance halls of 1940’s Paris!\nAt this month’s Black mountain Jazz Session\, we are delighted to feature Hot Club Gallois\, who combine a heady mix of Django Reinhardt classics\, swing-flavoured jazz standards and Hot Club Gallois originals. \nHot Club Gallois bring you the hottest pics of the swing era. An irresistible mix of fiery violin\, lyrical vocals\, virtuosic guitar and stomping bass\, you won’t want to stay in your seat! \nTickets Available from blackmountainjazz.co.uk
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/black-mountain-jazz-session/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:community,Event,music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230215T122249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T125709Z
UID:3856-1679598000-1679608800@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:FOLK TALES
DESCRIPTION:Piskey Led + Bryony Sier\nQuarterly Folk Night at The Melville Centre.\nThis month we are joined by the almighty ‘Piskey Led’…\nIn Cornwall\, to be ‘piskey led’ means to be led astray by faeries or pixies\, known in the Cornish dialect as ‘piskeys’. Myth has it that when walking home from the town\, poor souls would be tricked into wandering off into the wilderness by these mischievous little creatures. In reality\, folk looking for an excuse to explain their errant behaviour would blame it on the piskeys\, or lost drunkards would think themselves tricked by them\, inspiring the local saying: ‘piskey led is often whiskey led!’. \nIn the spirit of leading people off the beaten track\, Cardiff-based folk band Piskey Led play music that conjures a kaleidoscopic mix of traditions and styles\, drawn from Ireland\, Cornwall\, and England. With Cornish flautist Katie Lower\, Lancastrian double-bassist Josh Goodey\, and Irish guitarist and mandolin player\, James Bower and Chris Mercer\, they promise an incandescent show with a set-list hard to forget. \nSupport comes from Merthyr based acclaimed folk-pop artist\, Bryony Sier.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/folk-tales-2/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230226T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230226T220000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230118T114329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T114329Z
UID:3749-1677438000-1677448800@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Black Mountain Jazz Presents The Dave Jones Quintet
DESCRIPTION:The Dave Jones Quintet plays The Music of Kenny Garrett\nJones has long been a fan of the music of the great ex-Miles Davis saxophonist/composer Kenny Garrett\, particularly since hearing him on his late 1990s ‘Songbook’ album and live in London. That album featured Kenny Kirkland on piano (Dave’s favourite pianist)\, and so began the process of discovering Garrett’s other music\, both older and newer.\nNow in 2023\, it turns out that Andy Hague (drummer in Dave’s Quartet) has a great set of charts for a wide selection of Garrett’s tunes\, including November 15 and Brother Hubbard from ‘Songbook’\, and some favourite tunes from other albums including Boogety Boogety\, Chief Blackwater\, Native Tongue\, and of course A Hole in One. \nJones is now utilising Hague’s horn-playing skills again\, following a similar move for the ‘Crime Scenes and Subterfuge’ production music album (2020) and on gigs to promote Jones’ ‘Unfinished Sentences’ album (from 2021). Add the impressive Ben Waghorn/Dan Newberry (saxes\, flute)\, Ashley John Long/Chris Jones/Nick Kacal (bass)\, and Ryan Thrupp/Alex Goodyear (drums) to complete the Quintet from a pool of great players\, and their collective skills\, experience\, and credits make this a project to watch out for… \nBen Waghorn (saxes and flutes for NYJO\, Tommy Chase\, Slowly Rolling Camera and Keith Tippett\, Goldfrapp\, Kasabian and Portishead)\,  Ashley John Long (bass for John Law\, Brandon Allen\, Geoff Eales\, Alan Barnes\, Scott Hamilton\, and London Philharmonic Orchestra)\, Andy Hague (trumpeter for Portishead\, his own bands\, and Be-Bop Club in Bristol regular)\, and pianist Dave Jones has released numerous critically acclaimed albums\, performed internationally\, and has TV composition credits including ‘The Big Bang Theory’\, the US Open Golf Tournament\, ‘The Today Show’\, and ‘Location\, Location\, Location’. \nWatch the Dave Jones Quintet here \nTickets £8 – £16
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/black-mountain-jazz-presents-the-dave-jones-quintet/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:community,Event,music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T131251
CREATED:20230120T125342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T110433Z
UID:3752-1677160800-1677164400@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Tap Dancing Mermaid
DESCRIPTION:We’ve all heard thousands of stories written about The Moon but now the time has come to hear his magical\, mystical story about a young tap dancer who he watches at night.\nMixing up tap dance\, stunning puppetry\, live ukulele-ing and a beautiful story\, The Tap Dancing Mermaid is the\nsmash hit solo production from Tessa Bide Productions Ltd and it will make you want to stick\n50ps to your shoes and join in! \nGather round\, gather round for the Moon’s magical\, mystical story about a tippetty-top tap dancer who he has been watching at night. Marina Skippett creeps out of her house every night to shuffle and stomp on the boardwalk to the sounds of the sea. She can’t tap dance at home anymore since her evil\, tractor-sized Aunty banned it\, threatening to feed Marina’s dinners to the dog! But then\, one moonlit night\, Marina meets a mysterious\, watery boy called Leo\nswimming in the sea and her life is never the same again! \nThe “truly amazing one woman power house” Tessa Bide brings you her celebrated devised solo production\, called “just everything a children’s theatre experience should be” (Childplays). There are stunning puppets\, original live music to sing along to and tap dancing that will make you want to stick 50ps to your shoes and join in! For everyone aged 3 to 133. \nClick here to take a peek at The Tap Dancing Mermaid \nTickets: \nAdult: £9\nChildren (up to 12yrs): £5\nFamily (2 adults & 2 children): £25 \nCall 01873 853167 or email melvillecamanager@gmail.com to reserve your ticket.\nLimited Tickets.  Tickets on a first come first served basis.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/the-tap-dancing-mermaid/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:childrens events,community,Event,music,storytelling,theatre
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SUMMARY:Folk Tales - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\nAn Evening of Music in association with The Landworker’s Alliance featuring singer songwriter Kite Iya. \nWith her unique blend of ethereal vocals and jazz driven\, electronica inspired finger picking\, Kita Iya sings of\nthe human experience and conjures the magic that lies between reality and imagination. \nApproaching traditional folk with a contemporary style\, Kite’s sound showcases her deep spiritual connection with these islands\nand her experiences in both Andalucía and New Zealand. \nCome and enjoy a night of nourishing song with good folk and fine wines at The Melville Bar. \nAll donations to support further music sessions at The Melville \n \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/folk-tales/
LOCATION:Melville Centre Cafe-Bar\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,folk music,music
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