“...one of the most exciting bands around. One should never use an excess of superlatives but only one word will describe La Vie En Rose - superlative!" South Molton Jazz Club
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Owing to other music projects and professional commitments we turn down more gigs than we play, so please, if you are planning a function, festival or fun-day, let us know as soon as possible! JANUARY 2018 12th January - Private Function - Washfield W.I. (Tiverton) Adding some swing to the 70th Anniversary Celebrations! 22nd January - The Bike Shed - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. Play or listen. 163 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT. FEBRUARY 2018 3rd February - The Plough Arts Centre - 9-11 Fore St, Great Torrington, EX38 8HQ Tel: 01805 624624 Really looking forward to finally playing this great community arts centre. http://www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/ 11th February - The Royal Albert Hall - invited back for the 3rd year running at the very smart RAH Verdi Italian Kitchen for the 'Valentine's Day' lunch festivities. 14th February - SpeakeasyTorquay - This jazz venue has gone from strength to strength, featuring top names from the UK scene. Really looking forward to it. Toorak Hotel, Chestnut Avenue Torquay TQ2 5JS. 24th February - Tuckers Jazz Club - Tucker Arms, Dalwood, Axminster EX13 7EG Great pub...great club! 26th February - The Bike Shed - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. Play or listen. 163 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT. MARCH 2018 17th March - TCAT (Tiverton Community Arts Theatre) Back again at this wonderful modern theatre. OK, it's St.Patrick's Day but there is a strong tradition that St. Patrick was a gypsy lute player. 26th March - The Bike Shed - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. Play or listen. 163 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT. N.B. THE BIKE SHED IS CLOSING AND THE REGULAR MONDAY SESSION WILL MOVE TO THE PICTURE HOUSE: 51 Bartholomew Street West, Exeter, EX4 3AJ APRIL 2018 23rd April - The Picture House - Monthly gypsy jazz jam...play or listen. 51 Bartholomew Street West Exeter EX4 3AJ 27th April - South Molton Jazz Club - 8.30 start at this highly successful club. The Coaching Inn. Queen Street, South Molton EX36 3BJ (N.B Not at the usual venue The George Hotel) MAY 2018 26th May - Jazz Jurassica ( formerly Lyme Regis Jazz & Blues Festival - We're back for the second year, this time playing at 'The Jazz BBQ' 1-3pm. Mariners Hotel. We had such a great time last year on the Marine Parade and only a short set, but this year we will have time to get warmed up! It's a brilliant vibe through the whole town. Not to be missed. SOLD OUT - cancellations list running: //www.wegottickets.com/event/431418 26th May - Jazz Jurassica - 8.00pm at SWiM, a fantastic new restaurant/bar with the best views on the coast! On the Marine Parade (near The Cobb) 28th May - The Picture House - Monthly gypsy jazz jam...play or listen. 51 Bartholomew Street West Exeter EX4 3AJ JUNE 2018 2nd June - Oakford Village Festival - SOLD OUT! 9th June - Contemporary Craft Festival - Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey. Pleased to be back for the second year at this huge and very, very smart celebration of all things handcrafted, ceramics, prints, textiles, jewellery etc etc. We're on from 2.00 - 4.00 http://www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk/ 9th June - The Dartmoor Whisky Distillery - 8.00p.m. The Old Town Hall, Town Hall Place, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9EG. Gypsy jazz in a whisky distillery?..... What could possibly go wrong? Tickets from: simon@dartmoorwhiskydistillery.co.uk 07342 055000, or in-store (cash only) Wildmoor Fine Food & Drink, 43 Fore St, Bovey Tracey. Limited tickets so book early! 10th June - Kenniford Farm Open Day Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1AQ Third year at this great family day out...with very special guest vocalist Vicki Parkes! 23rd June - Private function - Helping to celebrate a significant anniversary! 25th June - The Picture House - Monthly gypsy jazz jam...play or listen. 51 Bartholomew Street West Exeter EX4 3AJ JULY 2018 22nd July - 'Jazz on the Quay' - 12.30 -3.30 The Transit Shed (opposite The Prospect) Exeter Quay. We're playing this afternoon as part of the summer series of concerts supported by Exeter Council. Music every Sunday afternoon through July and August. Great setting by the water. 23rd July - The Picture House - Monthly gypsy jazz jam...play or listen. 51 Bartholomew Street West Exeter EX4 3AJ AUGUST 2018 22nd August - Swansea Jazzland - booked for Wales' premier jazz venue! St.James Club, Swansea, SA1 6DR 25th August - Exeter Street Arts Festival - This is a brilliant event with the whole of Exeter full of entertainments for the whole day. Everything from jazz to juggling. If you haven't been before, make sure you get there! We're on the mainstage at 11.00am. 27th August - The Picture House - Monthly gypsy jazz jam...play or listen. 51 Bartholomew Street West Exeter EX4 3AJ SEPTEMBER 2018 8th September - 'LETS' - Southernhay United Reform Church. 7.00pm in the church hall, Southernhay, Exeter, playing for this great local trading group. http://exeterlets.org.uk/ 21st September - Appledore Book Festival - very pleased to be asked to play the opening night for this prestigious literary event. 24th September - The Picture House - Monthly gypsy jazz jam...play or listen. 51 Bartholomew Street West Exeter EX4 3AJ OCTOBER 2018 22nd October -The Picture House - Monthly gypsy jazz jam...play or listen. 51 Bartholomew Street West Exeter EX4 3AJ NOVEMBER 2018 17th November - Teignmouth Jazz & Blues Festival - details to follow 17th November - Beajolais Nouveau @ Bratton Clovelly - should be a very lively evening of both gypsy jazz and Bretton dance. Details to follow. 26th November - The Picture House - Monthly gypsy jazz jam...play or listen. 51 Bartholomew Street West Exeter EX4 3AJ “Really great. We loved your music, style and musicianship. You brightened the day. Hope to see you again soon.” Daisy Clayton, ‘Nourish’ Festival FEBRUARY 2019 23rd February - Tuckers Jazz Club - Tucker Arms, Dalwood, Axminster EX13 7EG Great pub...great club! Standing-room only last year so get booked early! JUNE 2019 29th June - Velo Vintage - Seaton - details to follow JULY 2019 6th July - Dalwood Music Day - all day event and we will be playing at 8.00pm, Village Hall, Dalwood nr. Axminster EX13 7EG Dalwood is the home of the renowned 'Tuckers' Jazz Club which hosts some great acts on a monthly basis. https://www.dalwoodvillage.co.uk/tuckers-jazz-club.php JANUARY 2017 31st December/1st January - Cosy Club, 31 Corn St, Bristol BS1 1HT http://cosyclub.co.uk/clubs/bristol/ We're back at this huge and wonderful venue for the New Year festivities, and this time with the magic vocals of Vicki Parks, borrowed for the evening from the fabulous 'Liberty Sisters' (http://www.thelibertysisters.com/) 11th January -The Globe - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. Come and play or just listen. 39 Clifton Road, Newtown, Exeter, EX1 2BL 23rd January - The Bike Shed - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. Play or listen. 163 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT. FEBRUARY 2017 8th February - The Globe - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. Come and play or just listen. 39 Clifton Road, Newtown, Exeter, EX1 2BL 10th February - Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple - A rare and very welcome trip to the north coast. 100 Boutport St, Barnstaple EX31 1SY CANCELLED - North Devon Theatres Trust has gone into administration but will hopefully be back up and running under new management in the summer. 10th February -Last minute gig alert! In place of our cancelled gig at the Queen's Theatre, our friends at The Picturehouse in Exeter have offered to have us play in their bar. Music from 7.30pm! 51 Bartholomew St W, Exeter EX4 3AJ 19th February - The Royal Albert Hall - Verdi Italian Kitchen. Proud to have been invited back for a second year to entertain at the Valentine's Day Brunch in this prestigious venue. Very smart place and we'll all be getting new frocks for this one. 22nd February - SpeakeasyTorquay - Toorak Hotel, Chestnut Avenue Torquay TQ2 5JS. This regular jazz venue is up and running again featuring some top names from the UK scene. Really looking forward to it. 27th February - The Bike Shed - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. Play or listen. 163 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT. MARCH 2017 8th March - The Globe - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. Come and play or just listen. 39 Clifton Road, Newtown, Exeter, EX1 2BL 27th March - The Bike Shed - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. Play or listen. 163 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT. 30th March - The Book Cover - Exeter's hottest...and coolest...new venue. Portland House, Longbrook Street, Exeter, EX4 6AB 31st March - South Molton Jazz Club - Glad to be playing at this relatively new and hopefully successful club . . .and a home trip for David! The George Hotel, 1 Broad St, South Molton EX36 3AB APRIL 2017 7th April - Beach and Barnicott - our first outing to this very smart bar and restaurant. 6 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NQ 12th April - The Globe - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. Come and play or just listen. 39 Clifton Road, Newtown, Exeter, EX1 2BL 22nd April - Private Function - Always great to play on a special day but even better when it's for friends. 24th April - The Bike Shed - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. Play or listen. 163 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT. MAY 2017 17th May - The Globe - The final gypsy jazz jam at this great little venue that has been our home for 3 years. Come and play or just listen. 39 Clifton Road, Newtown, Exeter, EX1 2BL PLEASE NOTE THAT 'THE GLOBE' IS CLOSING. (...ANOTHER MUSIC VENUE HITS THE DUST!) THE NEW VENUE WILL BE: THE ODDFELLOWS, 60 New North Rd, Exeter EX4 4EP 22nd May - The Bike Shed - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. Play or listen. 163 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT. 28th May - Lyme Regis Jazz & Blues Festival - 2.00 p.m. 'Seafront Stage' http://www.lymeregisjazzfestival.co.uk/ JUNE 2017 June 3rd - 'Vintage Nostalgia' Festival - Stockton, Wiltshire. We're on at 2.00.p.m. at this wonderful long weekend of everything vintage and retro. http://www.vintagenostalgiafestival.co.uk/ June 9th - Contemporary Craft Festival - Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey. Back for the second year at this huge and very smart celebration of all things handcrafted, ceramics, prints, textiles, jewellery etc etc. We start at 12.45 http://www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk/ June 11th - Kenniford Farm Open Day Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1AQ We had such a good time here last year so we're delighted to be going back again. Must be careful of the bass solos...last time the piglets went crazy every time the bass was going strong! June 24th - Upton Jazz Festival - Upton-on-Severn, Worcestershire. What a compliment to get a Saturday evening slot on the main day of this top festival. http://www.uptonjazz.co.uk/ The Memorial Hall, 8.00pm 26th June - The Bike Shed? NO! THE BOAT SHED! - opening of the summer showcase for the potentially fantastic new cultural and social centre for Exeter. https://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/the-boat-shed/ The official opening event so afraid it's by invitation only. JULY 2017 1st July - Velo Vintage - Cliff Field Gardens, Seaton. 2.30ish. Back to entertain our friends on another of their fabulous cycling extravaganzas. Always a joy to see this fantastic parade of period costume, militaria and floral delights! http://www.velovintage.co.uk/Tickets---Events.html 9th July - 'Jazz on the Quay' - 12.30 -3.30 The Transit Shed (opposite The Prospect) Exeter Quay. We're playing this afternoon as part of the summer series of concerts supported by Exeter Council. Music every Sunday afternoon through July and August. Great setting by the water. 12th July - The Oddfellows - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. All abilities, all instruments welcome. Play or listen. 60 New North Rd Exeter EX4 4EP 17th July - The Boat Shed - 8.30 Gypsy jazz jam, all abilities and instruments welcome at this new venture from 'The Bike Shed' 4-42 The Quay, Exeter EX2 4AN Play or listen. 26th July - Private Function -12th OpenFOAM Workshop - International Conference Delegates Banquet for Exeter University. AUGUST 2017 9th August - The Oddfellows - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. All abilities, all instruments welcome. Play or listen. 60 New North Rd Exeter EX4 4EP 13th August - 'Jazz on the Quay' - 12.30 -3.30 The Transit Shed (opposite The Prospect) Exeter Quay. Our second appearance this year playing the summer series of concerts supported by Exeter Council. Music every Sunday afternoon through July and August. Plenty of places to eat and drink by the water. 25th August - The Bike Shed - N.B. Performance, not jam! Home of our regular gypsy jazz jam but this time it's just the band, and in the theatre not the bar. 163 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT. https://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/ 28th August - The Boat Shed - 8.30 Gypsy jazz jam, all abilities and instruments welcome at this new venture from 'The Bike Shed' 4-42 The Quay, Exeter EX2 4AN Play or listen. SEPTEMBER 2017 2nd September - 'Nourish' Festival - Bovey Tracey 10.00a.m -12.00noon. Fantastic crafts, food and music festival. Last time we were there we could hardly keep playing for the wonderful aromas wafting up the hill! www.nourishfestival.org 6th September - Private function - by the seaside for a very special day. Might take our surfboards. 13th September - The Oddfellows - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. All abilities, all instruments welcome. Play or listen. 60 New North Rd Exeter EX4 4EP 25th September - The Bike Shed - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. Play or listen. 163 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT. OCTOBER 2017 7th October - Private function - more fizz, more confetti! 11th October - The Oddfellows - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. All abilities, all instruments welcome. Play or listen. 60 New North Rd Exeter EX4 4EP 23rd October - The Bike Shed - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. Play or listen. 163 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT. NOVEMBER 2017 8th November - The Oddfellows - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. All abilities, all instruments welcome. Play or listen. 60 New North Rd Exeter EX4 4EP 16th November - 'Wellies' - Lots of 'otclub' swing to welcome the Beaujolais Nouveau at this funky bistro. 21 Ilsham Rd, Torquay TQ1 2JG 21 http://www.welliesofwellswood.co.uk/ 27th November - The Bike Shed - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. Play or listen. 163 Fore St, Exeter EX4 3AT. DECEMBER 2017 2nd December - Bickham Barn - great way to start the festive build-up at this fantastic venue with wonderful food and drink. Bickham Barn, Kenn, Exeter, Devon EX6 7XL. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-yule-tiding-at-roddys-rustic-restaurant-tickets-36830679554?aff=es2 13th December - The Oddfellows - Monthly gypsy jazz jam. All abilities, all instruments welcome. Play or listen. 60 New North Rd Exeter EX4 4EP 25th December - no Bike Shed session tonight but HAPPY CHRISTMAS! |