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Bury Jazz Weekender
Bury Jazz Weekender is an opportunity for players of all abilities to learn to play jazz as part of an ensemble.
The weekend begins with Welcome to Jazz, a showcase of the many genres of jazz, from dixieland to bluenote, all explained by the Bury Jazz Weekender's resident tutors.
On Saturday morning participants are split into four groups and will learn a repertoire in time for the gig on Sunday night. Sunday involves a percussion and rhythm awareness session.
Workshop leaders are:
Dave Hassell (drums/percussion) a talented workshop leader who works throughout the North West.
Simon Goulding (bass/guitar) currently the bass player for Snake Davis' band.
Paul Kilvington (piano/keyboards) just finished the Jack Jones tour.
Munch Manship (saxophone) an experienced jazz educator who runs regular groups in Bury and Manchester.
The Jazz Weekender ticket includes admission to all concerts over the course of the weekend.
A Bury Jazz Weekender event.
Welcome to Jazz
A showcase of the many genres of jazz, from dixieland to bluenote, all explained by the Bury Jazz Weekender's resident tutors Dave Hassell, Simon Goulding, Paul Kilvington and Munch Manship.
A Bury Jazz Weekender event.
Ian Shaw + Trio
Winner of Best Jazz Vocalist at the BBC Jazz Awards in 2007 and 2004, Ian Shaw has already amassed a number of highly acclaimed albums and is a popular performer both in the UK and the US. An incredibly colourful character, he has been cited as one of the world's finest male jazz vocalists.
A Bury Jazz Weekender event.
Weekender Showcase
Come along to hear the talented musicians of the Bury Jazz Weekender!
Image by Elisabeth D'Orcy
A Bury Jazz Weekender event.
Just Good Friends
Le Voyageur Debout
New, touchingly human, universally funny, theatrical clowns, for all ages from 6 upwards.
Felix and Filomena are the very best of mates, but Felix secretly fancies his best mate Filomena. Unfortunately, Felix does not have much going for him. He is not exactly Brad Pitt.
So, as faithful a friend, and as big-hearted and generous as Filomena is, will Felix get the girl of his dreams?
Gin and Chronic Arthritis
MaD Theatre Company
Love is in the air in the Pickles household. Mariah Pickles loves her boyfriend Jarvis, they are expecting their first child, Baby Ga Ga. Mariah's Mam loves her Bobby, but he's inside for looting and her brother Carlton is looking for love on the internet.
Mariah's Nanna however has lots of loves. One night, one of her fancy men, Wheelchair Barry, takes her on a date to a psycic supper where she's contacted by a lover from long ago. Nanna is over the moon but Barry is jealous of the fella from the other side.
From the producers of Angels With Manky Faces, Thai Brides and Teacakes and The Demise & Rise of Bunny Lamar this is MaD Theatre Company's latest comedy. Miss it and your life will be that bit emptier than it should be.
Po'Girl
Po'Girl have become one of the most successful bands ever to emerge from Canada, weaving a blend of musical influences, sweetness, grit & soul.
These urban minstrels pen harmony drenched melodies you'll find yourself humming, wowing audiences across the globe with their powerful, passionate and spirited live show.
Jenna Reid
Since releasing her debut solo album in 2005 and being awarded Best Up and Coming Artist at the 2005 Scots Trad Music Awards, Jenna Reid has undoubtedly remained one of the brightest young talents ever to grace the traditional music scene. Jenna is joined by sister Bethany, the youngest ever winner of Shetland's Young Fiddler of the Year competition. Edinburgh based guitarist, Kevin Mackenzie completes the trio.
Nominated as Best Instrumentalist at the 2007 Scots Trad Awards, Jenna's career continues to go from strength to strength.
David R Black
plus support from Jupitar Sands, Inora and Fort Worth
David R Black are currently on tour promoting their third album Secret City, released last year to great reviews.
The Harbour
Limbik Theatre
Peter, a quiet, awkward fisherman, still lives at home with his acerbic and overbearing mother. One fateful night, he brings a seal-woman home from the sea. As Sally grows into life on land, their hopes and secrets catastrophically collide in this funny, moving, and visually striking retelling of a selkie myth. With simple staging and haunting live music, The Harbour unearths an over-fished world filled with impossible desires.
"A masterclass in surreal storytelling.
" - East Anglia Daily Press.
"Such revels are the reason we venture forth to the theatre...one quickly relaxes into total confidence in the troupe's ability to conjure and entertain, which is a rare treat."
- The Prague Post
Limbik creates new theatre work that explores human stories set in epic environments, combining innovative theatrical style with strong narrative craft.