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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
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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:20260617T171527
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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:20260617T171527
CREATED:20230619T120409Z
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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:20260617T171527
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230915T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230915T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T171527
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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:20260617T171527
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230730T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230730T223000
DTSTAMP:20260617T171527
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T083428Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230618T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230618T223000
DTSTAMP:20260617T171527
CREATED:20230322T100048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T100048Z
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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:20260617T171527
CREATED:20230524T132636Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230521T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230521T223000
DTSTAMP:20260617T171527
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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:20260617T171527
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T181247Z
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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:20260617T171527
CREATED:20230403T160413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T160413Z
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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:20260617T171527
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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:20260617T171527
CREATED:20230317T140250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T112936Z
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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:20260617T171527
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T123526Z
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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:20260617T171527
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:20260617T171527
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:20260617T171527
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:20260617T171527
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T171527
CREATED:20230106T134248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T123030Z
UID:3731-1674932400-1674943200@melvillecentre.org.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T223000
DTSTAMP:20260617T171527
CREATED:20221205T152401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T153052Z
UID:3683-1674673200-1674685800@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:BMJ
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Black Mountain Jazz session\nFeat. BMJ collective with saxophonists Dan Newberry and Alex Clarke\nJoin the Black Mountain Jazz House band with 2 rising star sax players for a lively and fun night. \nThe BMJ Collective draws on a number of talented young professional musicians performing regularly in the South Wales and neighbouring areas. Between them they can offer a wide variety of line-ups and the opportunity to invite guest performers to join them.  Joining the BMJ Collective for this performance are rising young stars\, saxophonists Dan Newberry and Alex Clarke. \nTickets:\nStandard – £14\nFriends of BMJ – £12\nUnder 16’s – £8 \nAlso\, check out BMJ concert celebrating Women in jazz in Wales at The Borough Theatre\, a collaboration with Arts Council Wales. Thursday 9th February.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/bmj/
LOCATION:The Melville Theatre\, The Melville Centre\, Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, Monmouthshire\, NP7 5UD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221204
DTSTAMP:20260617T171527
CREATED:20221129T134810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T134953Z
UID:3622-1670025600-1670111999@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cait Davies Vocal Tuition Concert
DESCRIPTION:The students of Cait Davies Vocal Tuition present their annual\nChristmas concert\, featuring some festive favourites.\nCait trained in Musical Theatre at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts London and is\na Licentiate of Trinity College London. \nCait started Cait Davies Vocal Tuition in 2019\, starting with just a few students and\nteaching them from her living room. In 2020\, Cait made the decision to expand her\nbusiness\, which some thought a strange decision to make in the middle of a global\npandemic\, but she did it nonetheless. And now two years on she has 30 students\ncoming to her purpose built studio on a weekly basis\, performing in two concerts a year.\nStudents have the opportunity to enter for exams in Musical Theatre or Rock and Pop\, or\nthey can just learn for fun and confidence building. \nThis is and Invite Only Event\nFor more information on how to book\, contact Cait via her Facebook page\n@caitdaviesvocals or via email at caitdaviesvocaltuition@outlook.com
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/cait-davies-vocal-tuition-concert/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:Event,music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260617T171527
CREATED:20221123T103308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T103308Z
UID:3531-1669455000-1669480200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wales Early Music Forum Cymru workshop for singers
DESCRIPTION:Singing workshop in Abergavenny! \nA workshop for singers\, we will be singing nine works for Advent and Christmas which range in mood from slow\nand solemn to exuberant and lively\, and in difficulty from easy to more challenging. \nHosted by experienced organ scholar and choir director Emma Gibbins\, whose expertise includes numerous posts\nas director of music in London and Wales.  This workshop is sure to be informative and engaging and the perfect\nway to evoke the joy of Christmas through Music \n£18 Early Music Forum member \n£22 non-member \n£5 student \nTo book you place\, please contact Emma Wheelock  on 01600 74 04 12\nor to book online click here
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/wales-early-music-forum-cymru-workshop-for-singers/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:music,workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221118T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221120T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T171527
CREATED:20221110T175704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T180342Z
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Jazz - wall2wall Jazz Festival 2022
DESCRIPTION:Black Mountain Jazz  wall2wall Jazz Festival 2022 brings world class jazz musicians to the very heart of Abergavenny\nThere is something for everyone\, from Gospel singing Workshops\, youth BIG BAND workshops\, Jazz Storytime for little ones with Louby Lou\, a Photographic exhibition of previous BMJ performances by local photographer Kasia Ociepa. All of this is to compliment performances by both International and National Jazz performers. \n\nA Jazz harpist on a global tour      juliecampiche.com\nAmy Winehouse’s saxophonist       aaronliddard.com\nA smooth Gregory Porter style baritone vocalist.    marvinmuoneke.com\nA Big Band featuring Usk vocalist Debs Hancock.  monmouthbigband.co.uk.    www.debshancockjazz.com\nA free community day of jazz poetry\, the blues\, jazz videos and more\nA photographic exhibition by local jazz photographer Kasia Ociepa. kasiaociepaphotographer.pic-time.com/portfolio\n\nAll this in the heart of Abergavenny at The Melville Centre for the Arts. \nBook tickets here: https://thelittleboxoffice.com/blackmountainjazz \nTickets and Details are online www.wall2walljazz.co.uk \nFacebook @BlackMountainJazz.    Twitter @BlackMountainJazz \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/black-mountain-jazz-wall2wall-jazz-festival-2022/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221020T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221020T223000
DTSTAMP:20260617T171527
CREATED:20221007T061223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T071430Z
UID:3445-1666294200-1666305000@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mayor’s Charity Concert - In support of Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:The Hadron Colliders\nThe Melville Centre is delighted to host a return visit of the Hadron Colliders for this year’s Mayor’s Charity Concert in our 70 seat Melville Theatre. \nThe Mayor\, Tony Konieczny\, is a founder member of the band (guitar)\, with Dave Price on keys\, Julian Miles percussion\, Simon Burch (bass)\, & Emily Games (vocals). Proceeds of the concert will provide humanitarian aid for Kharkiv where the families and friends of many of the Ukrainian refugees who have come to the Abergavenny area still live. \nDownload the Hadron Colliders poster for Mayors Charity event Oct 20th. \nMelville Centre Abergavenny October 20th 2022\nDoors open: 7.30pmConcert starts 8.00pm\nBar available/ refreshments \nTickets: £10.00 available to reserve or purchase from The Melville Centre\, Abergavenny. Tel: 01873 853167 \nBook Tickets
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/mayors-charity-concert-in-support-of-humanitarian-aid-to-ukraine/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:Event,music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220925T223000
DTSTAMP:20260617T171527
CREATED:20220914T103225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T103225Z
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SUMMARY:BLACK MOUNTAIN JAZZ - details TBC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another fantastic evening hosted by BMJ! \n  \nDetails on their website\, more information to follow \n 
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/black-mountain-jazz-details-tbc/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:Event,music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220824T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T171527
CREATED:20220824T132258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T132258Z
UID:3386-1661328000-1661360400@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:TANGO JAZZ QUARTET; Black Mountain Jazz
DESCRIPTION:TANGO JAZZ QUARTET \nBMJ CLUB PROGRAMME \n\nSunday 28th August 2022: 8pm\nBar opens at 7.30pm\n\n  \n\nMelville Theatre: Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, NP7 5UD\nwww.tangojazzquartet.com\n\nJazz Quartet have played at our club and festival several times over the past years. In 2020\, the pandemic scuppered any thoughts of a live festival and a virtual event evolved. \nOne of the videos included\, which was produced in Argentina for us by Tango Jazz Quartet\, explores the blending of the two genres of music. \nWe are delighted to be part of their 2022 European tour and very much look forward to their visit to Abergavenny. \nWORKSHOP \nIn addition to their evening performance\, Tango Jazz Quartet will be facilitating an earlier workshop from 4pm to 5.30pm\, exploring the link between tango and jazz. \nThe workshop will be for all instruments\, including voice. \n\nStandard: £15.00\nFriends of BMJ: £13.00\nFull time students: £8.00\nUnder 18s: £5.00\nWorkshop tickets: £10.00\nBook online  www.blackmountainjazz.co.uk\nthelittleboxoffice.com/blackmountainjazz\n\n \n  \nPS: Please contact BMJ regarding tickets\, not the venue\, many thanks!
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/tango-jazz-quartet-black-mountain-jazz/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:Event,exhibition,music,workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220703T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220703T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T171527
CREATED:20220701T130823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T130823Z
UID:3270-1656874800-1656885600@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Shirt Tail Stompers (Black Mountain Jazz)
DESCRIPTION:Black Mountain Jazz = \n“At very short notice\, we are delighted to welcome back the Shirt Tail Stompers\, who played to a capacity crowd at Black Mountain Jazz in 2019. \nOne of the world’s leading swing bands and London’s top vintage band\, the Shirt Tail Stompers are firmly established at home and internationally playing Harlem swing and the hot jazz of the 1920s\, 1930s and 1940s.\n\nFeaturing music from composers such as Duke Ellington\, Count Basie and Benny Goodman\, their highlights include appearances at the Royal Albert Hall late night Jazz\, Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival and National Theatre River stage.\n\nThe year before the pandemic they played in Norway\, Thailand\, France\, South Korea\, Finland\, Czech Republic\, Slovenia\, Hungary\, Spain\, Portugal\, Germany\, Denmark\, Italy\, Poland\, Switzerland and throughout the UK to rave reviews!\n\nAt their last BMJ gig\, several regulars voted them the best act at the club ever. Without a doubt – not to be missed this time”
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/shirt-tail-stompers-black-mountain-jazz/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:Event,music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220622T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220622T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T171527
CREATED:20220607T150243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T150243Z
UID:3112-1655919000-1655935200@melvillecentre.org.uk
SUMMARY:Community Taster Evening
DESCRIPTION:BMJ club programme… \n\n\nDrop in anytime from 5.30pm until 10pm \n\n\nBar opens at 5.30pm \n\n\n\n\nVENUE\n\nMelville Theatre: Pen-y-Pound\, Abergavenny\, NP7 5UD\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Free Entry\n\n\nHistory of Jazz \nRelax in one of the side rooms with a drink and watch some (or all) of the three videos that we made in 2020 –\nJass to Jazz. 5.30pm: Video 1 7pm: Video 2 8.30pm: Video 3 \n\n\n\nVideos Screening\nDuring the first year of lockdown\, being unable to have a ‘live programme’ – we produced a number of great videos and streamed them. For this Community Evening we are screening six of them – three in the theatre and three in the bar: \n\n5.30pm: Kim Cypher Quintet – inspired by the funkier side of jazz (theatre)\n5.30pm: Zoe Gilby Trio – Parliament Jazz Vocalist 2019 winner (bar)\n7.15pm: The Claire Roberts Trio – presenting Carmen McRae Meets Monk (theatre)\n7.15pm: Remembering Peggy Lee featuring Victoria Klewin\, Becki Biggins and Debs Hancock – celebrating the 100th birthday of this singing legend (bar)\n8.40pm: Fergus McCreadie & Luca Manning – two award winning giants of jazz from Scotland (theatre)\n8.40pm: Remembering Charlie Parker featuring Jonny Bruce\, Ben Waghorn and Martha Skilton – a tribute to a musical genius of the 20th century (bar)\n\nSit and relax with a drink – watch whole videos or ‘dip in and out’ – enjoy! And – we also have the CD on sale. \n\n\n\n\nYouth Big Band \nIf you are 18 and under and like jazz\, or interested in learning more about it – and you play an instrument or sing (any reasonable level) – drop in and see us anytime between 5.30pm and 7pm – we are forming a youth big band – BMJ Katz 2022. \nWork Experience \nWe are able to offer a few work experience opportunities for older students – mainly in sound engineering\, video\, lighting and press coverage.  We can provide more information – same times as above.
URL:https://melvillecentre.org.uk/event/community-taster-evening/
LOCATION:Monmouthshire
CATEGORIES:Event,music,workshops
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