Two players appearing for the first time tonight under the Be-Bop Club Introducing tag. Guitarist Adam Stokes has been making his presence felt in Bristol for several years now - like many successful jazz players he is adept at making his own scene and generating new gigs. He has played all around town in duo...
Amazingly it is nearly a year since Andy Hague's Double Standards first performed at the Hen & Chicken, between the first two lockdowns. This was rapidly followed by a trip to Crescent Studios in Swindon to record CD "Release" which has been out since the start of 2021 - however, tonight has turned out to...
Diana Jones has huge acclaim for her earlier albums. Inspired by the almost mystical connection to her birth family and the music of rural Tennessee, she is known for giving voice to dispossessed people from the past. Song To A Refugee finds Diana looking into the wider world to shine a light on current issues...
Welcome to our monthly Open Mic Night (2nd Monday of every month) in our custom-built music room 'The Chicken Shed' Hosted by James Slater, Elliot Hall and Sarah Larkham, we welcome musicians and music lovers alike. We can get very busy, so if you wish to play, you can book your slot in advance. Simply message us...
Over a career spanning more than 25 years, award-winning jazz guitarist Nigel Price has become widely acknowledged as one of the hardest working musicians in the business. Musically, his blend of flowing bebop lines, deep blues sensibility and his mastery of chording continue to delight audiences and fellow musicians alike. His career highlights include a...
Saxophonist Jake McMurchie is one of Bristol's most successful players, having performed across Europe as a member of Get The Blessing. A versatile musician with wide-ranging musical interests, Jake describes himself as "an improvisor who primarily works within the jazz world. I love classic jazz and standards as much as free improv and have an...
Bristol-born soulstress Michaela Fedeczko presents her debut album 'Blue Embrace' '...Heartfelt lyrics, gorgeous, yet understated vocals, impressively hooky and instantly memorable' - Right Chord Music Drawing on influences of soul/Motown, gospel, jazz, and pop. The album was predominantly written in lockdown and reflects recent events with themes of love, loss, grief, identity and the fragility of life....
The Sound Of BlueNote has performed all over the southwest, including main stage gigs at Swanage, Lyme Regis and Bournemouth jazz festivals, numerous club gigs at venues such as the Blue Vanguard in Exeter, Sound Cellar in Poole, Southampton, Chichester and Portsmouth Jazz Clubs, The Be-Bop Club and the Future Inn in Bristol as well...
