Poetry Upstairs
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Melville Centre Cafe-Bar The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom
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Swing from Paris
The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United KingdomAn evening of Parisian-flavoured music ★ ★ ★ ★ “intelligent, interesting and inventive” THE JAZZ MANN “excellent band…diverse numbers, smart arrangements" JAZZ JOURNAL Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet of violin, guitars and double bass, inspired by the music of the 1930s, ’40s and '50s: from the cafés and cabarets of Montmartre to Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and the master of tango Astor Piazzolla. Known for their tight ensemble sound and virtuosic performances, the group brings a distinctive Parisian flair to vintage jazz and stylish swing. They have performed at major UK and European festivals including the renowned [...]
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BMJ Collective with guest Gareth Williams
The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United KingdomThe BMJazz Collective is delighted to welcome special guest Gareth Williams to Black MountainJazz Club for an evening of dynamic, contemporary jazz. Winner of the British Jazz Awards, Gareth Williams is one of the UK’s most compelling pianists,renowned for his expressive intensity and creative flair. His career has seen him collaborate withleading international artists including Joe Lovano, Jerry Bergonzi and Claire Martin. Drawing on influences from jazz, classical music and Welsh folk traditions, Gareth brings a deeplyemotional and genre-fluid approach to his playing. Together with the BMJazz Collective’s vibrant, collaborative sound, this promises an evening ofinspired improvisation and outstanding musicianship. Don’t [...]
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An Evening of Clairvoyance with Chel Timmins
The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United KingdomOriginally from Birmingham. Chels’ abilities as a medium started as a child and followed a family tradition with tales of Granny Alice and her abilities to read the tea leaves. A regular at pychic fayres and the resident medium with the Monmouth Healers at the Annual Steam Rally here in Abergavenny. Life took an about turn 18 months ago when with a very serious cancer diagnosis, having to have a laryngectomy, with the possible prospect of never being able to work as a platform medium again. Thanks to an amazing medical team Chel is now back working demonstrating the power of [...]
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Aidan Thorne and Jason Ball – Poems of a Space
The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United KingdomPoems of a space is the second album of the duo of guitarist Jason Ball and bassist Aidan Thorne. All of the compositions on this album are written and arranged by the duo. The album is meant to stir memories of the listener and create a feeling of nostalgia or of having heard the music before in the past. Guitar ambience engulfs the compositions like a fog instilling ideas and memories. Like their previous release, there is still a large emphasis on welsh landscape. Banc Y Celyn is the local hill overlooking Aidan’s house in Powys and Clouds was written after [...]
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The Travelling Riverside Blues Show
Join two fine blues musicians and enjoy an evening listening to the sounds and tales of the Mississippi. The simple sound of acoustic guitar and vocal brings the Delta to life, celebrating the power and energy of the bluesmen who created the musical legend. This early raw style – just traditional guitar and vocal - formed the foundation of modern blues music. This show weaves a story of hopes and dreams, hardship and poverty through soulful and passionate music, along with tales bringing those times and people to life. Sit back and enjoy The Travelling Riverside Blues Show on a journey [...]
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The Nat King Cole Live Experience
Step back in time with The Nat King Cole Live Experience, a heartfelt tribute to the timeless music of the legendary Nat King Cole. This outstanding four-piece ensemble faithfully recreates the distinctive sound of the original Nat King Cole Trio, featuring the classic lineup of piano, double bass, jazz guitar, and lead vocals. Their performance takes audiences on a musical journey from the 1940s through to the 1960s, celebrating Cole’s most loved songs including “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” “Route 66,” “Nature Boy,” “Mona Lisa,” “Unforgettable,” “Let There Be Love,” and “L-O-V-E.” The musicians—Mark Sambell (piano), Mike Frost (guitar), Bill Fletcher (double bass), and Mark Stevens [...]
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Readings & Music in aid of FLOW
The Melville Theatre The Melville Centre, Pen-y-Pound, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, United KingdomSupporting people facing mental health challenges, including those affected by PTSD, bereavement, war, and other trauma. FLOW provides a safe and welcoming space where individuals can share their feelings and experiences through poetry, stories, letters, and lyrics. Members are encouraged to read and support one another’s writing, creating a community built on understanding and shared expression. Participation is free through the FLOW website, where contributors can upload their work for others to read and comment on, with some pieces even finding their way into published collections. Tonight’s readings celebrate the power of words to heal, connect, and give voice to experience. [...]
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